About the Book
Book: A Christmas at Hotel del Coronado
Author: Kathleen Denny
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: October 8, 2024
When death visits Coronado, will secrets of the past keep them from uncovering the truth?
Her entire life, Eleanore Wainright has been molded to fit the ideal society wife in the glittering world of New York’s elite. Her father’s aspirations for her are clear: marry a man of wealth and status, and secure their family’s future. But when she arrives at the Hotel del Coronado with intentions to do just that, Eleanore’s carefully laid plans are thrown into disarray when she comes face to face with Thomas Harding, the man who shattered her heart and disappeared without a trace.
Working as a bellboy at California’s newest and most prestigious resort, Thomas never imagined crossing paths with Eleanore again, let alone amidst the backdrop of a suspicious death.
As the investigation continues and tensions rise, Eleanore and Thomas are forced to confront not only the ghosts of their past but also the secrets that threaten to destroy their future and the futures of those they hold dear. With the eyes of New York’s elite upon them, they must choose between the responsibilities they’re expected to fulfill and the love they’ve always yearned for, risking everything in the process.
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About the Author
Kathleen Denly lives in sunny California with her loving husband, four young children, two dogs, and ten cats. As a member of the adoption and foster community, children in need are a cause dear to her heart and she finds they make frequent appearances in her stories. When she isn’t writing, researching, or caring for children, Kathleen spends her time reading, visiting historical sites, hiking, and crafting.
More from Kathleen
A Christmas at Hotel del Coronado was inspired first by the true events surrounding the tragic death of a mysterious woman that occurred at Coronado’s world famous hotel in November of 1892, and second by the fun antics of Miss Scarlet in the Masterpiece television show, Miss Scarlet and the Duke.
Although Miss Scarlet is a professional sleuth, I chose to make my heroine, Eleanore Wainright, an amateur sleuth who typically puts her keen observation skills to use when secretly writing her own mystery novels. That is, until an unexpected death compels her to use those skills to uncover the truth. Of course my hero, Thomas Harding, gets wrapped into helping her despite the tension of past heartbreak lying between them.
One of the most fun parts of writing this story was seeing Eleanore’s spunky Aunt Gladys support and encourage her niece. Aunt Gladys has an energy and sassiness that belies her years. And today, her curiosity has got the better of her. You see, Eleanore is being stubborn and won’t reveal the title of her current work in progress, so Aunt Glady is snooping through her niece’s room for clues.
To learn more about the true history behind this story, look for the author’s note at the back of the book!
My Thoughts
A Christmas at Hotel del Coronado is written by Kathleen Denly. This is book 8 in the Romance in the Gilded Age Resorts. The series is written by multiple authors, but is tied together by the Gilded Age Resort thing. I love this author. Her attention to historical detail is so prevalent through her story.
In this story, we meet Eleanore Wainright who has been molded to fit the ideal society wife in the glittering world of New York’s elite. She has been primed and prepped to marry for social status. When she travels to California to Hotel del Coronado she comes face to face with Thomas Harding. He had broken her heart - and disappeared.
As they start to reconnect - the hotel has a suspicious death. There seems to be a lot of secrets that people want to remain buried deep - and Thomas and Eleanore start to unravel them. Among the chaos they have to deal with the hurt and pain, and the unanswered questions to why Thomas disappeared.
There is a great blend of love and mystery. The author has written such amazing characters, that I did not want to the book to end. The story is well written. Thank you to the author, publisher and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book, all thoughts are my own.
Blog Stops
Holly’s Book Corner, October 29
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 29
Texas Book-aholic, October 30
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, October 31
Locks, Hooks and Books, November 1
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 2
Devoted To Hope, November 3
Pause for Tales, November 3
Connie’s History Classroom, November 4
She Lives To Read, November 5
Simple Harvest Reads, November 6 (Guest Review from Donna)
Life on Chickadee Lane, November 7
Stories By Gina, November 8 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, November 8
Hannahbandanarama, November 9
Cover Lover Book Review, November 10
Blossoms and Blessings, November 11
Bizwings Book Blog, November 11
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Kathleen is giving away the grand prize of an enamel mug, scented candle, A6 journal notebook, ballpoint pen with black ink, and a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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