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Walking on Sunshine by Heidi Swain #Review

On April 23rd, Heidi Swain's Walking on Sunshine was published by Simon & Schuster . It has been a real joy to join in the celebrations for its launch.    A Summer in Suffolk could be just what she needs… When Tilly  heads to the river in Willowell, Suffolk, to scatter her dad’s ashes, she’s in need of some rest and relaxation. Life has been tough lately, and she wants a new start. Constance has lived in Fernside forever. She owns the beautiful Willowell Woods – but she can’t manage them alone, and they’re now up for sale. Her nephew, James , has always loved Willowell Woods – and he doesn’t want anyone taking them over. So when Tilly asks to buy them, with an exciting idea for the land, sparks begin to fly… the problem is, they’re already falling in love. Can Tilly and James find a way to turn sparks into fireworks? And will Constance finally realise that letting in the new doesn’t have to mean getting rid of the old…? Spend Summer w...

Don't You Want Me Baby? by Rachel Dove #Review

 

I am delighted to be on the tour to celebrate the latest romcom by Rachel Dove,  Don't You Want Mr Baby? which was published by  Boldwood Books on 15th November

 
Amber Fitzpatrick is about to hit thirty and has achieved none of the things she hoped to have done by now. Her dreams of owning her own business seem out of reach. Her boyfriend has just dumped her and now her biological clock is clanging in her head.

But maybe Amber doesn’t need a man for the next stage of her life? Maybe as an independent woman she can have a baby all by herself?

There’s only one problem. Handsome but excruciatingly annoying best friend Tyler Williams. Tyler thinks Amber’s motherhood plans are plain crazy! She just needs to wait for Mr. Right to come along…and maybe he’s closer than she thinks?

But with Amber hellbent on doing it alone, Tyler sets out to prove to her that being her best friend could also come with excellent benefits…if only she's brave enough to take the chance.


My Thoughts

This is the ultimate 'will they, won't they?' with Amber, the central character, trying to sort out what she wants her future to look like. Independent, with no close family to call on, she has relied on her friends and work colleagues for support and encouragement. What she longs for is her own family and, as thirty draws near, her own baby. Wen her relationship hits the buffers, Amber is determined to go it alone and considers the life of a single parent. She is a sparky, fun loving character, whose home is her refuge. 

    Keeping a close eye on Amber is her close friend, Tyler, who she feels a real connection with. A fantastic chef, she knows that he could walk into a job elsewhere. When he is not there, she realises how much he has supported her. In many ways, this is a story about them both shedding the protective layers they have hidden their feelings behind, bit by bit. This is an entertaining story which shows you the faults and the good sides of both these characters and the power of supportive love.

In short: friends to lovers

About the Author

Rachel Dove is a writer and teacher, lives in West Yorkshire. She signed with Boldwood Books in 2022, and her first release is the 2023 romance, Ten Dates.

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

 

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