When
Maisie Meadows finds herself single and jobless on New Year’s Day, she resolves
that this will be the year she focuses on bringing her scattered family back
together. Romance is all very well, but it’s the people you grew up with that
matter the most.
But
a new job working at an auction house puts her in the path of Theo, a gorgeous
but unattainable man who she can’t help but be distracted by. As their bond
begins to grow, Maisie finds herself struggling to fulfil the promise she made
to herself – but the universe has other ideas, and it’s not long before the
Meadows family are thrown back together in the most unlikely of circumstances…
Can
dealing with other people’s treasures help Maisie to let go of the past, and
teach her who she ought to treasure the most?
My Review:
What a magically fun read! An
array of characters and wonderful moments that will tug on heartstrings. The
Unlikely Life of Maisie Meadows is enchanting, a great read that gives us
Maisie and her quest to reunite a very special tea set. During this search we
see how Maisie’s perspective on life changes and how this affects the relationships
with those around her.
It’s a story about family,
friendships, and love; it encourages you to embrace whatever comes your way, enjoy
life and it’s unexpected occurrences. I also love the idea of perfection not being
celebrated and that you should welcome all those quirky differences that make
people special.
I loved Maisie, she’s gutsy and
funny, she makes mistakes and will hold her hands up to them. I loved how she
was so caring and considerate; she likes order and everything ‘in it’s rightful
place’ so to speak but then we know she has that hidden ‘messy’ side where she
can let go and lose control through her art. She evolves throughout the book
and it only makes her more endearing, I was rooting for her all the way through
– even if cringing at some of the moments of misunderstanding!
Theo is a complete contrast to
Maisie, which is nice. He’s a character I instantly liked; his charm leapt from
the page and I could totally understand Maisie’s increasing fondness towards
him. He brought out the best in Maisie.
There is a whole host of secondary
characters you will adore – each with their own quirks they learn to embrace.
Each has their own story to tell but all contribute to Maisie’s story in their
own way. Honestly watch out for Arthur, he’s brilliant and your heart will just
burst for him.
There is just so much going on
within this story, so many potentially cringy moments and misunderstandings but
that just added some honesty and comedy to the story.
I highly recommend this book
and definitely keep a watch out for Jenni Keer in the future!
Purchase Link - http://bit.ly/UnlikelyLife
Author Bio:
Jenni Keer
is a history graduate who embarked on a career in contract flooring before
settling in the middle of the Suffolk countryside with her antique furniture
restorer husband. She has valiantly attempted to master the ancient art of
housework but with four teenage boys in the house it remains a mystery.
Instead, she spends her time at the keyboard writing women's fiction to combat
the testosterone-fuelled atmosphere with her number one fan #Blindcat by her
side. Much younger in her head than she is on paper, she adores any excuse for
fancy-dress and is part of a disco formation dance team.
The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker was published in January 2019.
The Unlikely Life of Maisie Meadows is out in July 2019.
The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker was published in January 2019.
The Unlikely Life of Maisie Meadows is out in July 2019.
Social
Media Links –
Twitter @JenniKeer
Instagram jennikeer
Website - https://jennikeer.co.uk/
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Awww. Bless you for this stunning review.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure :-) x
DeleteSounds delightful, thanks for sharing,
ReplyDeleteIt's a real treat!
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