I am delighted to welcome Gracie Bond's Anything for Love to the blog today.
Leah Jensen, Yorkshire lass born and bred, needs money and she’ll do anything – yes, anything – to get it. Her Grandad Thomas is in pain and the cost of an operation on his bad knee is way beyond the family’s means. Leah tries everything to earn the fee – but in the end, and like so many before her, she turns to the world’s oldest profession.
Madam Butterfly’s exclusive escort agency in London is a different world to where Leah comes from. In Whitby, the sea air is sweet, and legends of Dracula jostle with jet-mining and whaling history; it’s a place where dog lovers meet and tourists come to marvel at the views.
Leah may be out of her comfort zone, but one daring, brief encounter will bring many surprises in this memorable romantic comedy full of pithy Yorkshire humour.
My Thoughts
Once I had realised that this was one of those stories where I was going to have to totally suspend disbelief, I found it to be a totally enjoyable read! Leah's attitude to life is refreshing and she is a great combination of her independent streak and her deep love and loyalty for her family. The parts of the story which are set in her hometown of Whitby uses the imposing setting beautifully, With its individuality, it reflects back to us elements of Leah's quirky but no nonsense personality.
There is plenty of humour to be found in the novel, with some colourful, chaotic characters- especially Joey with his irrepressible approach to life. Dan is more difficult to work out but he always keeps our sympathy, even when you could shake him for failing to act. Although there are some dark issues in the background, the novel is overwhelmingly comedic. With a fast paced narrative and plenty of twists and turns, this is an entertaining romcom.
In short: A fun, romantic story despite some darker issues.
About the Author
Gracie Bond loves a good romantic comedy, either to read or to watch on Netflix. Her favourite go-to novel is (Pride and Prejudice)- and she’s always happy to watch ( Bridgett Jones) any time of the day. Among Gracie’s interests are Newfoundland dogs, horses, and handsome Yorkshire men. Her idea of fun would be to ride a spirited horse along a Northumberland beach, followed by a pack of her favourite dogs.
Gracie lives in Yorkshire with her partner John and she has close connections with Whitby, the setting for this novel.
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