I am delighted to feature another uplifting romcom by Judy Leigh, A Year of Mr Maybes. It was published on 29th March by Boldwood Books.
Never say never to falling in love…
Val didn’t expect to be starting again in her seventies, but
when life gives her lemons, Val is determined to make lemonade.
Settled into her new home – a picture-perfect fisherman’s
cottage in the small Cornish seaside town of Lowenstowe – Val is ready to start
a new chapter. And with her son due to get married next Christmas, there’s also
the little job of finding herself a plus-one to help her face her ex-husband
and his new girlfriend.
With the support of her neighbour Connie, and after decades
of married life, Val takes the plunge back into the world of dating with
trepidation and excitement. But can she remember how the single life works, let
alone what her type is? There seem to be plenty of Mr Maybes, but no sign of Mr
Right.
As the year passes, and as friendships and community life
flourish, Val begins to blossom. And as Christmas approach, she might just
decide she doesn’t need that plus-one after all - although never say never...
Judy Leigh is back with her trademark promise of laughter,
love and friendship. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French,
Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.
My Thoughts
This is a fun and entertaining read, which follows Val through a whole year, month by month. She is having to start again in her seventies after the breakdown of her long marriage. As she moves into her cottage in Lowenstowe, she meets her neighbours and builds up a network of friends and acquaintances. Desperate to have a plus one to take to her son's wedding, she sets about trying to meet one. Month by month she meets a different man and this gives much scope for humour with some lively characterisation.
As the year progresses, Val learns quite a lot about herself and whether she needs someone else to rely on or not. She emerges as a feisty, independent character, with a heart of gold and a brave attitude. This is well up to Judy Leigh's standard. The story has wit and also a little intrigue surrounding one of her elusive neighbours. There are some surprises along the way but it certainly makes for an entertaining read.
In short: Can love find a way?
About the Author
Judy Leigh is the bestselling author of Five French Hens, A
Grand Old Time and The Age of Misadventure and the doyenne of the ‘it’s never
too late’ genre of women’s fiction. She has lived all over the UK from
Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently resides in Somerset.
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Thanks so much for a lovely, kind and joyous review. Sending best wishes, J x
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