I am very pleased to have been included on the Blog Tour for the 1st Birthday celebrations of Caroline James’ book Jungle Rock.
About the book
Jungle Rock – A romantic comedy novella
Handsome young chef Zach Docherty is feeling the heat. Following an exposé in a national newspaper, his fiancée Poppy Dunlop has broken their engagement. Heartbroken at the thought of life without Poppy, Zach drowns his sorrows and, when his agent suggests that Zach becomes a contestant in a reality TV show, Jungle Survival, he reluctantly agrees. Plunged deep in the jungle, into a bizarre mix of talent and trials, Zach meets glamour model Cleo Petra, and the cameras go crazy. Will Zach survive and be crowned Jungle King? Or will his latest exploits push Poppy further away…
“If you’re looking for a highly entertaining story, look no further.”
Linda’s Book Bag
“Another really good book from Caroline James.”
Rachel’s Random Reads
“A fun romantic read – 5 stars!”
My Chestnut Reading Tree
“Fans of ‘I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here’ will love this book!”
Nikki Ashton, best-selling romcom author
Purchase Link – http://mybook.to/JRF
Extract
As I have already read the book and loved it I was asked if I could include an extract in my blog, so here is an exclusive extract from the book.
“He’s doing what?” Hattie said. She had a mouthful of shortbread and a mug of coffee in her hand
and stopped in her tracks as she watched Jo stare at her mobile phone.
“Zach’s going into the jungle. He’s a contestant on Jungle Survival.”
“Oh my.” Hattie smiled and wiped a spray of crumbs off her chest.
“He’s at the airport with Bob; they’re about to board a plane.”
“Well I never.” Hattie put her mug on the desk and stared at her friend. “How do you feel about
that?”
“Astonished.”
“It might do him good.”
“Or not.”
“Fancy a bracer?”
“Start pouring.”
Cradling mugs of coffee, laced with a good slug of brandy, Jo and Hattie sat in the conservatory
and looked out at the garden beyond.
“It doesn’t seem five minutes since he was a little boy running all over this lawn with his brother,”
Jo said as she stared thoughtfully across the neatly manicured grass.
“And now he’s running off to Australia.”
In the distance, a group of guests appeared from the meadow, where a clairvoyance course was
being run in an old gypsy caravan. Originally horse-drawn, the caravan had been John’s pride and
joy, brightly painted with little wooden steps. It was a perfect setting for an intimate group.
Boomerville hosted many courses for residents to enjoy and it was Jo’s hope that a stay at the hotel
would inspire middle-aged boomers and set them up with new and inspiring skills to use in their
later years.
“Another successful event,” Hattie said as she watched the beatific expressions of the participants
as they drifted down the garden, confident that the spirits of their dead granny and Rover, the
family pet, were beside them, whispering and woofing encouraging words from beyond.
“I wish I could see into Zach’s future,” Jo replied. “I hope he’s not making a terrible mistake.”
“Well, if he is, he’s picked the right place to make it. That show’s watched by millions. Perhaps
we should run something similar here?” Hattie closed her eyes and began to plan a jungle camp,
set in the meadow. “The old ‘uns would love it! Prancing about like Bear Grylls, cooking over an
open fire, sleeping under the stars. It has ‘winner’ all over it.”
“It has mass suicide all over it,” Jo replied. “Hyperthermia and food poisoning.”
“Think of the low overheads. We could bring Wonder Boy in to teach them how to skin a rabbit
or two, a bit of camp-fire bonhomie and all that stuff.”
“Hattie, will you please be serious. My son is currently on his way to the other side of the world,
where he’ll be exposed to any amount of danger; he’s emotionally vulnerable and I’m worried
about him.”
Hattie sat up and opened her eyes.
“Oh, get a grip,” she said. “Can you imagine what he’s getting paid for this stint? How can he
possibly go wrong? They’ll have him stripped down to his six-pack before the opening credits have
run. He won’t even need to open his mouth and the phone lines will be pulsating as fast as every
female viewer’s heart. Your Zach has made his finest career move yet.” Hattie reached for Jo’s
empty mug. “Get that grumpy expression off yer face and let’s send him good luck wishes for his
arrival in Aus.” She stood and glanced at the group in the garden. “Perhaps we can get that lot to send him a mystical sign…”
If that gets you interested in the book it can be purchased here
Caroline is also running a promotional Giveaway – Win a £20 Amazon Voucher
Sign up to Caroline James’ mailing list to be entered into a draw to win a £20 Amazon voucher. Giveaway open internationally and closes 30th November 2017. Winner will be announced by Caroline via email.
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