Written by Maggie ChristensenI loved it! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐
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Once again I am delighted to be taking part in a blog tour for one of Maggie Christensen's novels. She has fast become one of my favourite authors. Charlie's Last Angel was published on 9th June, and I was so excited to get an advanced copy to review.
As always I begin by thanking Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for the invitation to join the tour, and Maggie Christensen for a free digital copy of Charlie's Last Angel to review.
The blurb:
Charlie's Last AngelIn her early fifties, Harri Caldwell has always prided herself on being a strong, independent woman. Content with her single life, she loves her role as headmistress at the prestigious Lilian Cooper College for Young Ladies in Brisbane.
High profile barrister Charles Kaye has lived a charmed city life. With an amicable divorce behind him and three grown daughters, he is often featured in gossip columns alongside beautiful young women, a revolving cast his daughters nickname Charlie’s Angels.
When Charles and Harri meet at an art gallery opening, the instant connection is undeniable and, much to the chagrin of Charles’ daughters, a relationship quickly ensues. Their romance attracts media attention, not only because of Charles’ public profile but because Harri is so different from the women he is usually linked to. Older, private and firmly outside the socialite mould, she becomes an unexpected fascination for the press.
As the media attention and his daughters’ disapproval weigh on Harri, she begins to question whether their love can withstand the pressure. Will this prove to be the breaking point for their relationship or will Harri be Charlie’s last angel?
Charlie's Last Angel is a story that will ring true with lots of couples finding love for the second time. It's not just about the two people involved in the relationship, especially if there are children from a previous relationship.
I had to dip in and out of this book as there were other calls on my time, but I found Charlie's Last Angel was easy to pick up and settle into again. The main characters, headteacher of The Lilian Cooper College for Young Ladies, Harri Caldwell and high-profile barrister Charles Kaye, are well-drawn and likeable, although at one point I did question whether Charles might be a little selfish or controlling.
The pair meet at an art gallery and after a whirlwind romance decide to marry. The main problem is that Harri has not met Charles' adult children and is concerned at their reaction to the news. There is also an ex-wife hovering with designs of her own on her ex-husband. With Charles' high public profile, the press are eager for photographs and stories, which doesn't sit well with Harri as she is a very private person. She also has the reputation of the school to consider.
The warmth of the writing and the relatable characters quickly drew me in and held my attention throughout. For me, Maggie Christensen's books are always enjoyable and comforting reads, and Charlie's Last Angel is a happy-ending story which left me feeling very satisfied indeed.
| Author Bio – Maggie Christensen |
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 After a career in education, Maggie Christensen began writing contemporary women’s fiction portraying mature women facing life-changing situations, and historical fiction set in her native Scotland. Her travels inspire her writing, be it her trips to visit family in Scotland, in Oregon, USA or her home on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Maggie writes of mature heroines coming to terms with changes in their lives and the heroes worthy of them. Maggie has been called the queen of mature age fiction and her writing has been described by one reviewer as like a nice warm cup of tea. It is warm, nourishing, comforting and embracing. From the small town in Scotland where she grew up, Maggie was lured to Australia by the call to ‘Come and teach in the sun’. Once there, she worked as a primary school teacher, university lecturer and in educational management. Now living with her husband of over thirty years on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, she loves walking on the deserted beach in the early mornings and having coffee by the river on weekends. Her days are spent surrounded by books, either reading or writing them – her idea of heaven! |
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