Having read and enjoyed Freya Kennedy's The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn, and In Pursuit of Happiness, I am delighted to feature Don't Stop Believing which returns to Ivy Lane and some familiar characters.
It’s time to return to Ivy Lane, where hopes and dreams
become happy-ever-afters.
Erin Donohue would describe herself as happy. Well, maybe
not exactly happy… but not unhappy either.
For the most part she loves her job as Head Chef at The Ivy
Inn, working alongside bestfriend, Jo and making a home with boyfriend Aaron.
Things are going just fine. Or so she thinks...
After a tough shift, Erin returns home to be greeted by
silence. There is no trace of Aaron or his belongings. In that split second her
whole life and world are turned upside down. It seems Aaron has exited the
building and her life.
After a small pity party, Erin pulls herself together and
starts to re-evaluate her life. Her friends seem to be chasing their dreams
while she’s been left single and wondering what on earth her next move will be.
But then fate throws her a sign.
Can she find the courage to build the life she always
dreamed of but believed was out of her reach?
And can her bravery inspire other residents of Ivy Lane to
take a chance on finding their own happy ending
My Thoughts
This is such a feelgood read with a cast of characters who form part of such a close knit community. At its centre, Erin finds that she can realise her dreams and ambitions if she has the help of those around her. Ivy Lane is a lovely little community which takes the place of her family in so many ways.
You can read the story as a standalone but I would recommend reading others in this series to get to know some of the others back stories. Erin’s story, as the others, has warmth and leaves you with a smile on your face.
In short: friends, community, starting over
About the Author
Freya Kennedy is the brand new alter ego for bestselling
thriller author Claire Allan. A former journalist from Derry, Northern Ireland
Claire has published eleven novels. Now, as Freya, she is writing warm, funny
women’s fiction for Boldwood.
Thanks to Freya Kennedy, 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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