Monday, March 16, 2015

Heartbreak Hotel - Deborah Moggach - Review AND Giveaway

Deborah Moggach...didn't she write The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel? Yes, she did indeed - I loved that book - and the movie!

Moggach's new release, Heartbreak Hotel is just as heartwarming!

Retired actor Russell 'Buffy' Buffery has lived a rich full life, but now he finds himself somewhat lonely living in London. He doesn't know his neighbours, its noisy and crowded and his children (and there are many from assorted wives and liaisons!) are busy with their own lives. When an old flame leaves him her bed and breakfast in rural Wales, he decides to move in and run the place himself.

"...a new career beckoned. Luxuriantly bearded, his cheeks ruddy with claret, Buffy could take centre stage again, welcoming guests into his charming B and B in the picturesque town of Knockton, wherever that was. Log fires, bonhomie, brass beds made for lusty couplings - adulterers welcome! His Full English Breakfast, all organic of course, would become legendary. Perhaps he could even raise his own pigs."

Uh huh. The B and B isn't quite what he pictured - it needs a little work and the whole running of a B and B might be a bit more work than Buffy had thought.....

I loved this character. He's a rascal, but a lovable one. He's got the gift of gab and folks naturally gravitate towards him, spilling their thoughts over a glass of something. Moggach introduces a number of other characters, all unhappy with their relationships - or lack thereof. And Buffy has a revelation - he could run Courses for Divorces! All the skills that newly singles might need - car maintenance, gardening and more. Brilliant! The place will be booked solid! (You can take some of these courses on Deborah's website)

Moggach fills her novel and the B and B will a wonderfully quirky cast of characters and situations. Through the ruminations and lives of  Buffy and company, Moggach dissects, explores and celebrates love - of all kinds and of all ages. There are many supporting players, but it was Buffy I enjoyed the most.

Me? I'd love to have a little cottage in Knockton and stroll down the pub for a natter. Heartbreak Hotel was a humourous, touching, fun to read novel sure to appeal to those who loved 'Marigold'. Read an excerpt of Heartbreak Hotel.

I mentioned I love the movie of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel - and have just discovered The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has just been released. I would love to see Heartbreak Hotel made into a movie as well. I can totally picture Timothy Spall as Buffy.

So, if Heartbreak Hotel sounds like a book you'd like to read.....I have copy to giveaway courtesy of Overlook Press. Open to US, no PO boxes please. Ends April 4/15. Enter using the Rafflecopter form below!


13 comments:

Kay said...

This one sounds a lot of fun. We watched the Best Exotic movie on Saturday night. Had seen it before but decided to revisit before we saw the 2nd. Just as funny and I had forgotten that Penelope Wilton was in it too. Shades of Downton Abbey. LOL

traveler said...

This book would be captivating and special. Thanks for this great giveaway. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

Martha Lawson said...

This sounds like a great book! I love finding new to me authors and their books. Thanks for the chance to win.

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Margie said...

Sounds like a charming book. Thanks for the giveaway.

Paula said...

I really enjoyed The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. I still remember the characters and their stories. Also, it is a story different age groups can relate to. I shared it with my mother and she loved it.

Carol N Wong said...

I think will be a great book to leave you in a wonderful mood after you read it.

Carl Scott said...

I think everybody liked The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, it was just so much fun. I bet this one is every bit as good, thanks for the chance to win it.

Karen B said...

New to me author but Heartbreak Hotel sounds like a hoot!

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Grandma Cootie said...

I love the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel movie, and after this review need to read the book, and Heartbreak Hotel. Courses for Divorces - hahaha. And I am intrigued when you say Timothy Spall, I will picture him as I read ;). Thanks for the giveaway.

holdenj said...

I didn't know she wrote the Marigold hotel book, this sounds good too! Thanks!

Anonymous said...

I love the cover! Yes...I judge books by their cover. : )

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Anita Yancey said...

It sounds like a book that would interest me. He sounds like an unusual character. Thanks for having the giveaway.

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rhonda said...

Sounds like my type of book.
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