Another excellent read from Caroline. A lovely story that is well written and not too deep about starting again, with some serious topics of bullying and domestic violence. A five star read for me.

This is a good book about Jo who decides to open another hotel in Ireland.  We meet the characters first of all in the hotel in England where we begin to meet all the characters.  I found some of the situations funny.

Hattie who helps her friend Jo out she seems to read people a lot and if they have problems she will try and help them.

There is abuse and a other things that happen in the book but don't want to give spoilers away.

It was an easy reading book.  Think it would be nice to make a TV series out of the book.

Sheer Escapism.....
The sequel to The Best Boomerville Hotel and Hettie and Jo are heading to Southern Ireland to open Boomerville Manor.....and so the fun begins. Entertaining, sheer escapism with likeable protagonists and a colourful cast of supporting characters. A fun read and a worthy sequel.

A delightful, heartwarming read. Quickly drawn in. I haven't read the first in the series but the first few chapters filled in the blanks beautifully. I loved the characters, they felt like old friends. The hotel and people weaved its magic, a wonderful escape. Highly recommend.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I wasn’t expecting this book to be dark, but I loved it so much, a little creepy, dark as mentioned but so so funny and a lot of fun to read, maybe even the odd tear. Full of great characters, a strong story and great writing, I really recommend this as an enjoyable book 


Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion

This was a very dark but funny book i was lucky to be auto approved to read this book early. Will definitely read more by this author

This was a fun read with a little bit of creepy at the same time by an abusive husband. The opening gave a great feel to what it's like running a retreat center, along with trying to herd everyone along on a road trip. The characters were a varied lot with their own baggage and needs. Well-written story that I could easily see turned into a movie or TV series.

Boomerville at Ballymegille made me smile and made me cry. This was my first read from this author, and I don't think I will be the last. 
This was such a good, fun read. Exactly, what I need to read... Really uplifting. 

3.5 stars.

Really fun enjoyable read kept me turning the pages and likeable characters i look forward to more books by this author.

Boomerville at Ballymegille by Caroline James is a must read. I laughed, I cried, and I was totally enthralled the whole time. It felt like I was having as much fun as the characters in the story. In the beginning we meet Hattie who is burying her husband Hugo. As time goes on after his death Hattie’s best friend Jo and her decide to do something that will change their lives. They decide to open Boomerville Manor. A place for people who are of a certain age can come to relax. Or so they think.  The characters are eccentric, whimsical, and sometimes flat off their rocker. There are definitely some issues like bullying by family members that enrage characters as well as readers but the writer’s ability to hold your attention comes in at this point. But.... hold your horses because someone is also a killer. The authors writing is very fluid and the characters are extremely realistic. I recommend this book to anyone who likes some mystery and Some comedy mixed together.

Thank you to netgalley as well as the author/publisher  for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

Boomerville at Ballymegille by Caroline James
Publication Date: October 6, 2020 - Out soon!
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Description from NetGalley...
“Join Hattie and Jo as they head to Southern Ireland to open Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for guests of ‘a certain age’. There’s Irish craic and shenanigans aplenty for the colourful cast of characters as everyone gathers for the grand opening. 

Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic team the Boomerville Babes, eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland and the fun begins. But murder is in the air and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville?”
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Thank you to @NetGalley and Books Go Social for the digital ARC in return for my honest review.
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My thoughts...
This was a good read. From the title, the main characters were “Boomers.” And they were fun, witty, “still doing it,” and lovable. As much as the story was light and funny, there was quite a serious tone on the themes of domestic violence and familial bullying. The book was so well written that I was quite angry at the abuser and the bully. This was the second book in the series. And before I finished it, I got the first book. It can be a stand-alone. It reminded me a bit of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (I really liked the movie). Overall, a quick read and it was a heart-warming story about finding inner strength and starting anew.

This is the first of Caroline James’ books that I have read, and I doubt it will be the last. Boomerville at Ballymegille is an easy read with likeable characters. With a predictable and happy ever after storyline, this book made me smile and wish that I could visit the manor. As a woman approaching “a certain age”, I can only hope that I can enjoy life as much as this lot.

Boomerville Manor is being opened in Ireland by best friends Hattie and Jo.
The manor rents out rooms for people on holiday. They offer entertainment, classes of different types to help people find new hobbies or just try something new. Boomerville Manor offers much more than this. It is a place where you can make friends. Maybe even meet the love of your life. Perhaps you may even find a new old love. It is a place oh happiness and contentment. It can also be a place of murder and mayhem. Join Hattie and Jo on their adventure of helping people discover themselves. 
Great read!.

I devoured this book! It was darker than anticipated, but I really enjoyed the level of whimsy and the premise very much. I really enjoyed the eccentric cast of characters and the charming Boomerville locations in England and Ireland. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a heartwarming story sprinkled with a little bit of intrigue.