Here is another great romcom by Kathryn Freeman to brighten up the season. I am delighted to be taking part in the celebrations for Yellow is for Sunflowers, which is the first in a new series, The Friends..
Dean Baxter was everything a sensible thirty-two-year-old
teacher should avoid. Five years younger, cocky, with a playboy reputation. Oh
and guardian to Tom, one of her most promising students. But Lia was a rebel at
heart.
Lia Stapleton was everything that was out of reach for an
uneducated garage mechanic who’d made too many mistakes. Cambridge-educated,
gorgeous and from a well-heeled background, she was his brother’s teacher. But
Dean couldn’t resist her.
As Dean and Lia’s tentative relationship begins, can it
survive Tom’s disapproval, her parents’ interference. And the dangerous return
of his past.
My Thoughts
I always enjoy Kathryn Freeman's style of writing and the relationships which are portrayed in her books. In particular, her male central characters can be unexpected heroes and have several layers to their story which gain your sympathy. Dean is certainly not your usual choice of male protagonist but as you get to know him and realise how his background has affected him, he becomes much more understandable. He is also a great example of not taking someone at face value as often his actions can be misinterpreted until you recognise his vulnerabilities.
Family relationships are also complicated. Dean and Lia have complex relationships with their siblings. Dean has had to take on the role of father as well as brother. Lia's twin, Grace, seems to be as different as you can imagine and this leads Lia to show her insecurities. Both Lia and Dean have some close friends who are supportive where their family have not been. This is a lively romcom, full of opposite characters and some interesting episodes. It is well up to standard for this author and such an enjoyable read.
In short: opposites attract
About the Author
For as long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to write a
book. It may have had something to do with my obsession with reading romance.
Real life interfered and I headed off in a different direction – into the world
of science, becoming a pharmacist before joining the pharmaceutical industry. I
did end up writing, but it was about disease and medicines. Decades later, I’m
finally doing what I always wanted to do.
With a husband who asks every Valentine's Day whether he has
to buy a card (yes, he does), all the romance in my life is in my head. Then
again, his unstinting support of my career change proves love isn't always
about hearts and flowers - and heroes come in many disguises.
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