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Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble #Review #HomeFrontNurses

  It is now 1943 and we follow the lives of the Home Front Nurses as they cope with the effects of the Second World War. Shared Secrets for the Home Front Nurses by Rachel Brimble is published on February 13th by Boldwood Books .     ‘Come on, Kathy… tell me a secret.’ 1943: Becoming a Home Front nurse, meant Kathy Scott was finally able to escape the violence of her childhood. At long last, her life has taken a turn for the better. Particularly because, for the very first time, she’s made some wonderful friends–fellow nurses Sylvia, Freda and Veronica. Kathy’s known for not being short of a word or two. So nobody’s more surprised than her when she finds herself tongue-tied around Freda’s handsome brother, James – who’s home from war with an unexplained injury.   My Thoughts   The story of the Home Front Nurses continues into 1943 and Freda's ambition to nurse abroad gets ever closer. Her brother ,James, returns from the war having had a traumatic experi...

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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