Book Review - The Woman Who Ran For The Hills by Carmen Reid

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Title: The Woman Who Ran For The Hills

Author: Carmen Reid

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 18th July 2023

Rating: 4 Stars

Jennifer McAndrew thinks she’s living her best life in London – wonderful man, great job, happily child-free. Except the ‘wonderful man’ turns out to have a secret that ruins everything...

Shocked and devastated, Jen doesn’t know what to do. So, she packs her bags and runs for the hills – away from her problems, all the way to her childhood home in Scotland and the safety of her dad.

But her dad is a changed man. Busy with his girlfriend, golf and G&Ts, he doesn’t have time for Jen’s worries. And she can’t see her sister, Isla, who she fell out with years ago.

So, Jen rekindles friendships with her old school pals, Alison and Rory. They’re juggling work and young families, but still find time to take her out and set her up with some terrible dates.

The more time she spends with Rory and his daughters, the more Jen thinks there could be something big missing from her life. But could she ever go back to small town life? And can she forgive what happened in the past? Should a good friend become something more?

The biggest question for Jen is – will she try to solve her problems, or will she cut and run for the hills again?

Another brilliant laugh out loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!

Always a pleasure to read a new Carmen Reid, and I really did enjoy this one. 

It was interesting to see how Jen changed over the course of the book,  as the moves back to her childhood home, and tries to recover from an injury, a break up and needing a new job. She is barely on good terms with her sister and although staying with her dad, she doesn't have the easiest relationship with him.

I especially loved Rory, who is such a great friend, despite it being clear he has deeper feelings. And seeing Jen start to come into her own, with her new job is good to see. 

It was good to learn just why Jen and sister Isla have such a bad relationship. And I also enjoyed some of Jen's dating attempts. 

This is a good book, not my favourite from the author but then again I'm a massive Personal Shopper fan, but still an enjoyable way to spend my time. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.