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My (Not-so) Perfect Summer by Phoebe MacLeod #Review

I am thrilled to be taking part in the Publication Day celebrations for My (Not-So ) Perfect Summer by Phoebe MacLeod. It is published today on May 7th by Boldwood Books .   Autumn’s summer is off to a smashing start… sort of. Earlier this year, Autumn’s life looked great: she had a great relationship with her brilliant teenage daughter Chloe and from September she was all set to be Deputy Head at the London school where she works. And with a pay rise on the cards, she was excited for her and her long-term boyfriend Marc to buy their first home. But Autumn’s barely opened the estate agent's website when Marc vanishes with half their savings, leaving her no choice but to move into grandma’s rural home in Kent. And things go from bad to worse when Autumn is involved in an accident during the move, leaving the village’s dashing new baker Jake in plaster cast, and making her a local outcast before she’s even unpacked her bags. Determined to put things right, Autumn offers to

One Moment in Time by Shari Low #Review

 

Today we are featuring another uplifting read by Shari Low. One Moment in Time which was published on May 2nd by Boldwood Books

 
Sometimes the best surprises reveal the most shocking secrets.

After three decades of marriage, Brenda Jones has decided to leave her husband, just as soon as they both return from a mystery trip with their daughter Zara. But she has no idea that Zara is flying them to Las Vegas to renew their vows.

Zara Jones has recreated almost every detail of her parent’s original wedding - now her only challenge is tracking down the two friends who were pictured with her mum and dad back in 1993.

Aiden Gregg is dealing with his own relationship woes when he receives an unexpected message from a complete stranger. WIth the help of Facebook, Zara has tracked him down and is asking if his parents are the other couple in the old photo? And if so, could he bring them to Vegas for a surprise reunion?

What Zara and Aiden don’t know is that thirty years ago, One Moment In Time changed everything.

Will rewinding the clock right the wrongs of the past?

Or are they all counting down to a rendezvous with disaster?


 My Thoughts

This turned out to be an entertaining read with misunderstandings and deeply buried secrets from the past littered throughout. The two sisters, Zara and Millie are quite different in personality but share a close bond and a deep affection for their parents. Millie provides most of the humour for me, as well as everyone's reactions to her wisecracks. Zara seems to have to fulfil the role of grown up between them but she is aware that her life could do with a kickstart  where her long term boyfriend is concerned.

     It is pretty obvious from the start that the sisters' plans to surprise their parents are going to lead to some awkward moments. There are plenty of humorous moments and some touching ones too. The dynamics between Aiden and Zara's mothers are quite surprising and both of them are at a stage of their lives where they are questioning decisions they have made in the past. There are some interesting friendships but most of all it is the family ties which are centre stage.

In short: The best laid plans...


About the Author

Shari Low is the #1 bestselling author of over 30 novels, including My One Month Marriage and One Summer Sunrise and a collection of parenthood memories called Because Mummy Said So. She lives near Glasgow.

 

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Book link:  Amazon UK


Thanks to Shari Low, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

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