The Summer of Going
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Candice Summerville
is invisible. No one seems to notice her - not really. Heck, she often doesn’t
notice herself, except for her monthly scrutiny in the mirror to check on her
body’s steady slide towards middle age.
But when her ancient, practical estate
car is consigned to the scrap heap, Candice falls in love with a cute, purple
convertible, and from that moment on her life begins to take on a whole new
meaning. Strangers wave at her and people stop to talk, and suddenly she isn’t
invisible any longer.
Life seems to be looking up,
especially when she meets silver fox and handy-man, Paul. There’s
just one fly in the ointment, one thing she that has her second-guessing
herself.
Is it the car that Paul sees - or is it her?
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The title of this book is fun and quirky, a play on the fact
that our main character – Candice – buys herself a convertible when she needs a
new car. After her husband left her for a newer model, she’s taken time to move
on and the purchase of this car (which she names jellybean) is just what she
needs to give her a new lease of life. It certainly does that!
We see Candice start to spread her wings and claw back some independence,
doing things for her own good instead of for someone else.
She starts doing yoga, finds romance, has a makeover and
starts becoming more than the woman we initially met. I found her very soft; yes,
very caring but really the love for that car was perhaps a little over the top
for me. I get that it just represented something new for her, a change and the
push she needed to become a different version of herself but there was so much
emphasis on Jelly Bean.
It was nicely written, fast paced and an easy read. It’s
amusing and will have you chuckling. For people in the same position it will be
a fun glimpse into how a little bit of effort can really change your outlook on
life. There were no big twists or
surprises, I could tell what would happen but that’s ok.
An enjoyable read, light hearted and fun - something quick
for the last of the summer.
About the Author:
Liz Davies writes feel-good, light-hearted stories
with a hefty dose of romance, a smattering of humour, and a great deal of love.
She’s married to her best friend, has one grown-up
daughter, and when she isn’t scribbling away in the notepad she carries with
her everywhere (just in case inspiration strikes), you’ll find her searching
for that perfect pair of shoes. She loves to cook but isn’t very good at it,
and loves to eat - she’s much better at that! Liz also enjoys walking
(preferably on the flat), cycling (also on the flat), and lots of sitting
around in the garden on warm, sunny days.
She currently lives with her family in Wales, but
would ideally love to buy a camper van and travel the world in it.
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