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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...
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Tomorrow Starts Today by Jessica Redland #Review #EscapeToTheLakesBook5 #PublicationDay

 

Jessica Redland's series, The Escape to the Lakes, continues with Tomorrow Starts Today. It is published by Boldwood Books today on 8th January15th May. 

 
It's never too late to find yourself... 💫

When she unexpectedly loses her husband, Yvonne Kellerman's world turns quiet and grey. Five years on, her days are filled with the gentle chatter of her loyal parrot, Trevor, and the comfort of her crafting table—but she can’t shake the feeling that life is slipping her by and Yvonne feels lost and lonelier than ever.

When she joins the local crafting club at Willowdale Village Hall, Yvonne expects nothing more than a few afternoons of sewing. Instead, amongst the other local crafters, she discovers friendship, laughter and a renewed appreciation for her gorgeous Lake District home. It’s a reminder that she isn’t alone and, with each new stitch, her confidence returns, and so does her belief that it's never too late for fresh starts and new beginnings.

When a familiar face from her past reappears, Yvonne finds herself standing at a crossroads: will she protect her heart, or embrace the chance to love—and truly live—again?


 My Thoughts

 Yvonne is the latest character to star in Jessica Redland's series, Escape to the Lakes. She is at a crossroads in her life, following the loss of her husband. It is clear that she is feeling lonely as more of her neighbours move away and she is looking for a new start in her life. It is quite believable that she should seek friends through her interest in crafting and she makes some interesting and quirky friends. This leads to an exciting development for the crafters and one which leads Yvonne to reconnect with someone from her past.

    The setting for the story is as gorgeous as ever and you absolutely find the community in the villages credible. There is some humour, especially through Yvonne's parrot companion who she shares her  home with. With second chances and fresh starts, this is a lovely book to start a new year with.

In short: Starting over 

About the Author

Jessica Redland is the million-copy bestselling author of novels, including the Hedgehog Hollow and Escape to the Lakes series. Inspired by her hometown of Scarborough and the Lake District, she writes uplifting women’s fiction of love, friendship and community.

 

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Thanks to Jessica Redland, 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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