Book Review - Moonlight Over Muddleford Cove by Kim Nash

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Title: Moonlight Over Muddleford Cove

Author: Kim Nash

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 30th March 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

When thirty-four-year-old Nellie Wagstaff loses her job and discovers her fiancé is a cheating scumbag in a single day, she feels like the world has come crashing down. And that’s before the solicitor’s letter, along with a request to visit a place she hasn’t thought about for a very long time.

Heartbroken, Nellie escapes to the beautiful seaside town of Muddleford in Dorset, where she discovers she’s inherited more than she ever bargained for. Nellie never knew why her mother stopped talking to her sister, but now childhood memories of Muddleford come flooding back: long hot summers, the sea glistening beyond the sandy cove... and a stolen kiss with a boy called Jack.

Jack, now a devilishly handsome vet, has the local pet owners swooning over him, and as Nellie and he become close once more, and she gets used to gossiping with the locals and sipping wine at her beach hut with sand between her toes, she’s sure she can feel sparks flying once more. But just as she thinks she might be able to open her heart again, her newest frenemy, the glamourous Natalia, tells her a secret about Jack that changes everything.

Nellie will never know why her mother and aunt parted ways. She’ll sell the house, forget about Jack, and get back to real life. Because there’s nothing for her in Muddleford... is there?

An utterly uplifting and completely hilarious summer read about learning to trust yourself and of finding love and friendship in the least expected places for fans of Jessica Redland, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin.

This is one of those very rare breed of books that I found I was so absorbed by, that the pages were turning so fast, and for how little time I'd spent reading it the percentage meter seemed to be jumping up if I looked down at it, that I had actually feared that I didn't have the whole book. 

But of course I did and it was just that it was such a pleasurable read that I was able to get lost within the pages and I sat and read it in one sitting.  I had intended to read just the first couple of chapters and then do some more work but then I thought one more chapter and when I had read about half of it after only an hour I knew I was just sitting there and reading, ignoring the rest of the world. 

And without a doubt the character that stole my heart the most was Norman, what a little cutie he is, and yet when Nellie is first introduced to him,  he was nothing at all like she imagined! 

The book kicks off, and what engaged me instantly was Nellie clearly having a nightmare of a day, which was comical in its own way, even when it got worse.  And then the following day learning that she has lost her job too, in addition to the fiancée from the previous evening, 

So when she finally gets in touch with the mystery lawyers firm that had been in contact and asked to travel to Muddleford to discuss her inheritance from Auntie Lil (who she hadn't seen in 20 years), she has no idea what to expect. 

And what an eye opening inheritance it is and is able to change the course of Nellie's life forever should she be open to the idea. And she gets in touch with her childhood best friend and long time crush, and Jack hasn't changed a bit.  Although Natalia has other ideas, and I really didn't warm to her initially at all and could see through some of what she was saying. 

This is such a warm hearted story, full of love oozing from its pages, from learning about Auntie Lil, to seeing just how Nellie was able to grow over a relatively short space of time.  This was just the sort of book I needed as I read it without even realising it.  I loved the setting of Muddleford Cove, and hope we will be able to return to it. 

I just felt like I'd had a hug from this book, and it was just a really wonderful story. 

Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Sweet Pastries & Sourdough by Rosie Green

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Title: Sweet Pastries & Sourdough

Author: Rosie Green

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 5th March 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Ellie's brand new enterprise, the True Loaf Bakery, is finally open and classes are due to start. But when Katja's ski-ing holiday ends in disaster, a new teacher must be found very quickly. Anita is up for the challenge, but - fresh from a break-up and an operation that's left her feeling physically and emotionally vulnerable - the last thing she's looking for when she moves to Sunnybrook is a new relationship. So it's Sod's law that she should find herself with not one but two guys vying for her attention. Sven, from Denmark, is a bit of an enigma - but maybe passion lurks beneath his cool reserve? And as for twenty-five-year-old football coach Ross - surely she'd be asking for trouble getting involved with a gorgeous man a decade her junior? (Although her football-mad son Rufus seems to love him.)

Moving in with Bertha proves a real comfort - but can Anita get to the bottom of what's troubling the older woman?

Anita's job at the True Loaf Bakery is only temporary, but she finds herself drawn ever deeper into life in the village - especially when she finds a child's bracelet from long ago, in the rubble of the newly-renovated building. Solving the mystery of who it belongs to takes Anita on a journey of discovery - a journey that might just help her discover what her own heart really needs...

Make sure you have a handy supply of freshly baked bread by your side at all times while reading this, as I was craving bread, and the smell of it too, so much as I was devouring the story. 

Initially I didn't really warm to Anita, possibly because she was to busy denying her doctor's diagnosis and yet it was blatantly obvious to everyone. Plus as not having hit the normal certain age for this to be an issue, I just couldn't really identify with all the chat and discussions about the big M. 

But aside from that I loved her son Rufus, the two men that seemed to take a liking to her, the way she taught the classes in the True Loaf Bakery. Her talk about sourdough starters was interesting and seemed to engage people, especially those in her Monday class. 

But then the second half of this really kicked it up with story lines that  not only did I not see coming, nor did I predict any part of them.  I was feeling rather emotional at one point. 

We get to see some of our favourite Duck Pond Cafe girls too, and Maisie is as adorable and cheeky as ever. I especially enjoyed the updates to Fen's story. 

There are quite a few brand new characters in this instalment, who all just add to my love of Sunybrook as a place I would love to live! 

This is another truly enjoyable addition to this immense series. I just hope there is more to come! 

Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Sisters by Michelle Frances

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Title: Sisters

Author: Michelle Frances

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Pan

Publication Date:  23rd July 2020

Rating: 5 Stars

Is blood really thicker than water?

Abby and Ellie were never close as children. Now in their thirties, they each harbour deep-rooted resentment for the other - Abby for her sister's looks and her status as their mother's favourite. Ellie meanwhile is envious of Abby's perfect husband and picturesque home, a villa on the sun-soaked Italian island of Elba.

When Abby invites Ellie to stay, both sisters see the break as a chance to relax and put aside their differences. But with their mother Susanna there too, all the simmering tensions of the past quickly rise to the surface. And Ellie suspects that Abby and their mother are keeping a dangerous secret . . .

But after a shocking act, the sisters have only each other to rely on. Vulnerable and scared, trusting each other will be the biggest risk of all . . .

I have absolutely no idea who to believe throughout this which just added to my enjoyment of the book. 

It is amazing how different two sisters in the same family can be treated by their mum, although it perhaps to a lesser extent than depicted did strike me as being rather realistic. 

What can I say about Abby, Ellie and their mother Susanna without giving away either the plot, or the outcome,  well to be honest not much, other than I was hooked on trying to figure out the truth of the matter, and still not entirely sure I believe it. 

There is a race against time, a big question of who you can trust, there are insights into the sisters childhood which are believable from both sides of a story, which makes both possible truths rather viable.  There are complicated family dynamics in play and the whole book is set against a stunning backdrop, which adds another dimension to the book. 

I even found I was laughing in a few places, but most of all I was admiring Michelle Frances writing ability for wrapping me to quickly and easily into her cleverly crafted web of deceit. 

Thank you to Pan and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily, 

Book Review - Dead Secret by Noelle Holten - Blog Tour

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Title: Dead Secret

Author: Noelle Holten

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: One More Chapter

Publication Date: 23rd April 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Psychopaths can take root in the unlikeliest soil…

DC Maggie Jamieson crosses paths once again with Probation Officer Lucy Sherwood when a domestic violence survivor stumbles into her new refuge, unable to speak, desperate for help.

Then another case hits Maggie’s desk. A young man has been murdered, and a curious constellation of black dots has been inked onto his cheek.

That’s when DCI Hastings goes missing and Maggie uncovers a shocking connection that turns the case on its head.

Every family may hide secrets, but not every family buries them…

When's the next book out in this series? I need it faster than it can be written. That last chapter I did not see coming and I can't believe I have to wait an unknown amount of time, just so that this incredibly talented author has time to write the next book!!  I'd love to implant myself in her brain just to see what on earth she was thinking. 

And to see just how on earth she came up with the plot of Dead Secret - omg that was insane.  It started sedately, with a murder that just seemed slightly mundane to be honest, up until certain information was uncovered and a possible unexpected connection was made. 

From which point I couldn't get enough of the book, and just had to keep reading at any given moment I could spare,  and I was racing through the pages.   About half way through,  I had a weird inkling about one aspect of the story and well I'm going to be happy, because for once I guess one small snippet correctly. 

And even then I was guessing other things so wildly wrongly, that I knew it was a very rare instance! 

But even guessing that snippet, and I wasn't entirely sure my thought was correct, I had to see how it played out and I had no clue about what the possible motivation was, or just what lengths this mastermind of a villain has gone to. 

I am absolutely loving this series so much, from Maggie's continual exchange with journalist Julie who she seems to enjoy verbally sparring with,  to the work Lucy is doing at her refuge.  And all the various departments of the police that are used (although so many acronyms I keep forgetting what they actually stand for!), and various interactions with Maggie's team. 

There are various changes in the team personnel and dynamics with this book, which helps to give a fresh perspective on many members of the team. 

This may be the fourth book in this incredibly amazing series, but it can easily be read as a standalone, at least in terms of the case being investigated. 

This is such a cleverly plotted novel, an a superb addition to the Maggie Jamieson series.  But please please please, don't make us wait too long for the next one! 

Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily,

Please do follow along with the rest of the tour. 

Book Review - The Wild Girls by Phoebe Morgan

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Title: The Wild Girls

Author: Phoebe Morgan

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: HQ

Publication Date: 15th April 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

FOUR FRIENDS.

A LUXURY RETREAT.

IT’S GOING TO BE MURDER.

In a luxury lodge on Botswana’s sun-soaked plains, four friends reunite for a birthday celebration…

THE BIRTHDAY GIRL

Has it all, but chose love over her friends…

THE TEACHER

Feels the walls of her flat and classroom closing in…

THE MOTHER

Loves her baby, but desperately needs a break…

THE INTROVERT

Yearns for adventure after suffering for too long…

Arriving at the safari lodge, a feeling of unease settles over them. There’s no sign of the party that was promised. There’s no phone signal. They’re alone, in the wild.

What a wonderful setting for a psychological thriller.  What could be better than a remote luxurious safari lodge in Botswana, far from civilisation but potentially rather close to all manner of dangerous and magnificent animals. 

And what a lodge it is, it sounds magnificent, well apart from the fact that Hannah, Alice and Grace appear to be the only guests, even Felicity their host hasn't come to meet them, and there are some rather potentially sinister notes about the place that allude to their joint past. 

Not that we initially know exactly what happened two years ago to make all four former best friends, become estranged, just that something bad happened, and that almost certainly none of our three main women whose viewpoints we are seeing, are telling the complete truth. 

This has a rather creepy vibe to it, as things start to go let's say slightly awry at first and the lack of even staff at the lodge is rather unsettling too. That and their individual lodge doors don't have keys which is rather unusual. 

I'm not convinced this book will be loved by the Botswana tourist board, although it paints the country in glorious technicolour and does really make me want to visit and perhaps go on safari, I would definitely stay clear of any luxury lodges with names such as Deception Lodge - which is such a clever piece of naming from the author. 

I was completely hooked by the plot of this book, and really wasn't quite sure who was to blame, and was enthralled to see how it all unfolded. 

It's my favourite sort of psychological thriller, a great location, an unsettled feeling while reading and absolutely no idea what will happen next, but dying to find out! 

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

Book Review - The Little Swiss Ski Chalet by Julie Caplin

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Title: The Little Swiss Ski Chalet

Author: Julie Caplin

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: One More Chapter

Publication Date: 30th January 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

It’s time to pack your bags and head to the breathtaking, snow-covered peaks of the Swiss Alps for velvety hot chocolates, delicious cheeses and a gorgeous love story…

Food technician Mina has always believed that chocolate will solve everything – and it’s just what she needs when her latest relationship mishap goes viral!

So with her bags packed and a new determination to sort her life out, Minna decides to drown her sorrows with the best hot chocolate in the world at her godmother’s cosy Swiss chalet. Chocolate: yes. Romance: no. Until she has a run in on an Alpine train with a mysterious but oh-so-gorgeous stranger…

Chocolate... check! 

Cheese... check! 

Snow... check! 

Skiing and Snowboarding... check! 

A real feel that you have been in Switzerland while reading... check! 

Made to feel hungry while reading... check! 

Wonderful attention to detail and enchanting storyline.... check! 

I mean what more do you want, or need me to to tell you have the latest standalone Romantic Escapes book! It's wonderful, I feel as though I've spent some time in the Swiss Alps, and met some truly wonderful people. 

I would love to stay at Amelie's Swiss Chalet. She has such a way of mixing her guess, and bringing them out of themselves.  I found I felt as though I was there alongside all of her regulars. And it was just so cozy, and even featured a daily cake each afternoon. 

And the Swiss food and cooking, especially their cakes had me continually hungry as I was reading this.  Then again so did the whole of the Cheese and Chocolate train journey and I was fascinated by Minna's love of improving recipes, and the science behind the food. 

Actually I just loved all of Minna's personality and wish i was as impulsive as she is, then again if I was able to swap lives with her, I'd also have multiple serendipitous meetings with the luscious Luke! And I wouldn't say no to him! 

There is just so so much to love about this book  but I don't want to spoil any of of it for you. It is just so wonderful and another excellent addition to this amazing series.  Although Switzerland in winter is certainly a lot colder than the countries I tend to favour, I loved its picturesque charms and really wish I was able to visit a real live ski resort at some point. 

I just really really loved this book, and it was perfect to curl up with while at the time of reading, rueing the real life travel restrictions in place.   What an incredibly lovely book that I couldn't get enough of. 

Thank you to One More Chapter and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

I'm taking over......

....well I always fancied world domination, oh wait, that's not today's announcement oops. But read on to see just what I am taking over! 

One of the joys I've had since I started blogging, is paying far more attention to who publishers which book,  and if it wasn't for my blog... or possibly their weekly twitter giveaways, I may never have discovered the joys of Headline Eternal. 

An imprint of the mega Headline Books, they have a focus on romance books, which is obviously as anyone who has ever read my blog will know a keen staple of my reading! And I have to say they often have some of the hottest scenes I've read anywhere!   And great stories too! 

So imagine my delight when they asked if I fancied taking over their newsletter this week!!! Yes I'm the featured blogger on the Headline Eternal newsletter, what an honour! Never thought I'd be featured on a publisher email when I set up this blog 6 years ago!!

However they asked the always impossible question, for me to share my thoughts on my favourite Headline Eternal books. I mean how on earth am I meant to pick?  I can never pick a favourite, their books are always just so good. 

But if you want to find out what I chosen, then please do sign up to their newsletter - https://www.headlineeternal.com/  - just scroll down slightly past their image of some of their recent releases and you'll see the sign up link!  I believe it will be revealed tomorrow, so not long to wait! 

And not only that they also put great deals on their newsletter, upcoming releases, occasionally cover reveals and of course blogger takeovers, so you may even find in upcoming emails bloggers that you love more than me! 

But you may be thinking, that you don't necessarily pay that much attention to who published which books, so here is a look back at all the Headline Eternal books that I have featured on my blog so far! 

Shipped by Angie Hockman | Not OK Cupid by Anna Kaling |
Head Over Heels by Hannah Orenstein | Love at First Like by Hannah Orenstein

The Trouble With Mistletoe by Jill Shalvis | Party of Two by Jasmine Guillory | 

The Proposal by Jasmine Guillory | Marriage on Madison Avenue by Lauren Layne

All of these are by Jo Watson

After The Rain | Almost A Bride | Finding You | Just The Way I Am |

Love You, Love You Not | Love To Hate You | The Great Ex-Scape | You, Me Forever

The Royal Bodyguard by Lindsay Emory | The Royal Runaway by Lindsay Emory |

The Twelve Dogs of Christmas by Lizzie Shane | What Happens in Vegas by Shana Gray

All by Lyssa Kay Adams

Crazy Stupid Bromance | The Bromance Book Club | Undercover Bromance

So all of those I have read, loved and zoomed through reading as I do find Headline Eternal books seem to just be really quick reads for me. 

If you want to see which of the above I've named as my favourite Headline Eternal titles then please do sign up to their newsletter and all will be revealed later this week. 

And if you are still reading this far, what I'd love to know from you, is which of their books I should read next.  (If you have been following me since the beginning you may remember my old Rachel Reads Randomly vote feature, so this may feel familiar). 

I have these Eternal books waiting for me to read, and I do intend to read and review them all but what I'd like to know is which should I read next? What would you like to hear about very soon?  Let me know in the comments and the one with the most votes, I will make my next read and post at some point in the next week.   I'll count up at the point I've finished my current book! 

So which should I read next from Headline Eternal...?

Truly, Madly, Like Me by Jo Watson

Ten Rules for Faking It by Sophie Sullivan

Once Upon a Puppy by Lizzie Shane

....you decide and let me know! 

And of course don't forget to sign up to the Headline Eternal newsletter to find out my favourite of their books so far! 

Book Review - Her Last Holiday by C. L. Taylor

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Title: Her Last Holiday

Author: C. L. Taylor

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Avon

Publication Date: 29th April 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

You come to Soul Shrink to be healed. You don’t expect to die.

Two years ago, Fran’s sister Jenna disappeared on a wellness retreat in Gozo that went terribly wrong.

Tom Wade, the now infamous man behind Soul Shrink Retreats, has just been released from prison after serving his sentence for the deaths of two people. But he has never let on what happened to the third victim: Jenna.

Determined to find out the truth, Fran books herself onto his upcoming retreat – the first since his release – and finds herself face to face with the man who might hold the key to her sister’s disappearance. The only question is, will she escape the retreat alive? Or does someone out there want Jenna’s secrets to stay hidden?

The master of suspense is back. Prepare yourself for the latest heart-in-mouth rollercoaster ride from the Sunday Times bestseller.

Wow I have no clue how C. L. Taylor does this time and time again and comes up with books that leave you unable to put them down, and leaving you opened mouths in awe and shock by the end! 

But it's one hell of a skill to have, and this is another triumphant book that had me scratching my head.  Ok I had a tiny inkling about one part of the resolution, but I wasn't ever completely sure, nor could I work out the hows, whys etc... 

We are treated to three ladies perspectives, Jenna from her time at the wellness retreat in Gozo, Fran and Kate in the present day, where ultimately we are on a retreat run by the same man responsible for deaths at his previous one in Gozo, and that has just been released from prison. 

Fran is on the quest for truth as to just what happened to Jenna, two years ago, as her family are refusing to believe the verdict of suicide.  However the sheer act of asking questions could be rather dangerous it appears. 

And in the chapters from Jenna's points of view, I was utterly gripped into what went on, and how so many people believed in Tom  - the soul shrink.  Tom suffers from a condition that is actually quite fascinating and his welcome talk on the new retreat sounded really impressive, but how much of that was really true I'm not sure! 

I read this book in two sittings, with the need for sleep the only thing stopping me from reading it in one go.  It was addictive, unpredictable, gripping and just C. L. Taylor at her very best.  It keeps you guessing, keeps you thinking and is just a fabulous reading experience. 

I've said it before, and I'll happily say it again, that C. L. Taylor writes absolute masterpieces, always so different but with  the most amazing of storylines and twists that come out of nowhere.   Just wow! 

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

Book Review - Adult Virgins Anonymous by Amber Crewe

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Title: Adult Virgins Anonymous

Author: Amber Crewe

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Coronet

Publication Date: 6th August 2020

Rating: 4 Stars

Are you still a virgin? Want to talk about it in a safe space?

Meetings every other Tuesday.

You're not alone.

Kate Mundy's life is not going to plan. Nearing thirty, she's been made redundant from her job, her oldest friends have quietly left her behind, and she can barely admit her biggest secret: she's never even been on a date, let alone taken her underwear off with a member of the opposite sex.

Freddie Weir has spent most of his twenties struggling severe OCD and anxiety, and now his only social interactions consist of comic book signings and fending off intrusive questions from his weird flatmate Damien. There's no way Freddie could ever ask a girl out and now he's wondering if this is the way it might be forever.

When Freddie and Kate meet at a self-help group for adult virgins, they think they might just be able to help each other out so they can both get on with finding their real romantic destinies.

But might these two have more in common than just their lack of experience?

What a delightfully awkward romance this is. Not in the way it's written as it felt so authentic to how adult virgins must feel. 

But more due to the lack of experience from both Freddie and Kate when it comes to anything to do with relationships, sex, and the emotions that are involved in such situations. 

I did really enjoy meeting our leads and seeing the story from both perspectives.  I kept wanting to reach out and give Freddie a great big hug. 

I really felt for both Freddie who has a bit of a nightmarish family and Kate who seems to have not the nicest of friends. They are both going through tough times in their lives and yet there is just something about them both that I found so endearing. 

And the group of Adult Virgins I really enjoyed the discussions that came out of it. Some eye opening threads of thought. 

It's an amusing story that I really enjoyed reading. 

Thank you to Hodder & Stoughton and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - The Memory Keeper by Jenny Hale

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Title: The Memory Keeper

Author: Jenny Hale

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Publisher supplied copy

Publisher: Harpeth Road Press

Publication Date: 26th January 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Hannah Townsend’s life is just as she’s always wanted it to be. She has the perfect job at a New York magazine, a small but elegant apartment in the upper west side, and an incredibly successful beau named Miles Monahan. This year, for her thirty-fifth birthday, she’s leaving the icy city sludge for sunshine! She’s got tickets for two to Barbados, and she’s all packed and meeting Miles at the airport for a week of cocktails, sandy beaches, and the music of steel drums.

But her life is turned upside down in the span of that one morning. Hannah is rocked by the news that her beloved grandmother is very sick, and Hannah needs to come home to her small Tennessee town right away to be with her family and help run her gran’s dilapidated flower shop. It also means she has to face Ethan Wright, the best friend she’d left behind so many years ago. If that isn’t enough to deal with, she discovers her boyfriend is seeing someone else.

With flights grounded and rental cars in great demand due to the winter snowstorm, she’s stranded at the airport. On her birthday, instead of waking up in a stylish beachfront hotel in Miles’s arms like she thought, she finds herself packed like sardines into a car, with two passengers, on a ride-share from LaGuardia Airport to her hometown of Franklin, Tennessee.

When everything seems to be going wrong, it’s the kindness of a handsome businessman from Hannah’s past named Liam McGuire that might just save her. But a new development that threatens Gran’s shop and secrets surrounding Liam could alter both their lives forever.

A heartwarming, sweet romance that will have you laughing, crying, and best of all, hugging those around you a little tighter. If you loved the Christmas movies based on Jenny’s books and are looking for more feel-good, small town romance, look no further!

Heartwarming story that has brought a song to my heart. 

This was such a lovely story that was able to take my mind of my vaccine side effects, and I was able to read this in one afternoon, enjoying every word. 

I loved seeing how Hannah started to come into her own, and her new friendships with Georgia and Liam, who she meets at LaGuardia and ends up driving back to Franklin, Tennessee with.  She sort of knew Liam from when she was a teenager, and I enjoyed seeing the connection between Liam and Hannah grow.  And Georgia's reasons for travelling to Franklin, are more complex and I enjoyed seeing how her story developed too. 

And The Memory Keeper is initially a wreck of a flower shop but its very dear to Hannah's gran and provides a focal point for the story, and I enjoyed seeing the transformation as they attempt to see if the shop can be saved. 

I surprisingly also enjoyed Hannah's gran's journal which was written during WW2, given I don't tend to enjoy anything remotely historical, but kept wanting Hannah to read the journal faster to see how certain aspects would turn out. 

I love a Jenny Hale small town romance, and find US based small town romances to be such cosy and comforting sorts of read, and this really did hit all the spots on a day where I wasn't feeling myself. 

Thank you to Harpeth Road Press for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily.