Squee! 5 star review!!!! Kelly I so needed this this week! Amusing island drama, 8 Oct 2013 By Miss K Marsden This review is from: Quintals Return (The Bountys Return series) (Kindle Edition) The sisters, Kate and Jen Quintal are relocating to their parents home of Pitcairn Island, where they are running the hotel that will make or break Pitcairns tourism trade. The small community of Pitcainers are depending on them to do a good job, and nothing else counts. Until romance and revenge complicates matters. I wasnt sure what to expect when I started reading this book - would it be a mystery, with a little romance thrown in, or vice versa. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it was both, but also something written lightly, with humour; and still serious where it counts. The plot itself is not too taxing, its a pleasant story that just leads you along, with no twists or surprises. The characters were fantastic. Kate was the serious business woman, that eventually gave in to the fact that there was more to life than getting the hotel up and running. Shes intelligent, fun, and very likeable. She quickly gains the trust and respect of those around her. Bryce... well, yeti man is reliable and goes out of his way to help and be professional... and be passionate when it counts. It is obvious who the bad guy to this plot is from the start, the author never tries to hide their feelings or intentions. Celia was a fabulous scheming villain, and when she finally makes her move, I found her plots smart, calculating and actually amusing. But aside from the main characters, the supporting cast were flawless. Kates sister Jen is a perfectly witty companion. We are treated to meeting Bryces friends, who all welcome the Quintal sisters without question. Everyone felt real, and fun, and hands up for a whale tooth! If that wasnt good enough, I was half way through the book when the cast ensemble suddenly swelled with the arrival of the first guests. In a short space of time, Christian managed to flesh out these new characters and weave them into the story effortlessly. I think Bobby was my favourite. But the part I will take away from this book is the love the author has for Pitcairn Island. On every page, Christian has expressed the beautiful views, given a background to what it is actually like to be on the Island that is more than stats and figures. And most importantly, she has conveyed a strong sense of community, without for one second letting it become sickeningly sweet. So yes, I would recommend this book. And while I wait for the next in this series, I will start saving for a trip to Pitcairn!
Posted on: Tue, 08 Oct 2013 21:53:28 +0000
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