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About the Book
Two women from two very
different generations are brought together through dramatic circumstances and
help each other to forge new paths.
Twenty-six-year-old Erin has everything she’s ever wanted –
a good job, a gorgeous fiancé and a best friend who’s always there for her. But
suddenly her life comes crashing down around her. Unable to return home to her
parents, she takes a room in a house nearby and her life starts over in the
most unexpected of ways…
Seventy-six-year old Lydia, who, shocked by the sudden
death of her husband, is devastated to discover that he has left her in
crippling debt. With no choice but to take in a lodger, Erin comes into her
life. When they find a letter hidden in the attic old secrets come to light
and, with Erin by her side, Lydia finds herself going on a trip of a lifetime.
Perfect for fans of The Flatshare, 59 Memory Lane and If
Only I Could Tell You
My Review:
We meet the wonderful Lydia
recently after her husband passes away. She realises her beloved husband had been
keeping secrets leading her son to convince her that she must take in a lodger
to make ends meet. With this in mind she meets with the lovely, yet sad, Erin.
We’ve seen that twenty-six-year-old Erin has had a difficult time and needs a
new start - her fiancé and best friend betrayed her.
Erin moves in and over the
following days and weeks we see how both women bring out the better qualities
in each other and provide the support each needs to move forward instead of
looking back and dwelling on the past.
Honestly, I adored it from the moment these two women met. I was totally absorbed into their lives. Both characters complimented each other fantastically, although both were quite feisty and opinionated. I think they are both brilliant and loved that the emphasis of the book was their relationship and how they helped each other.
We read how each character
dusts themselves off and both move on with their lives – even with an age difference
they learn so much from the other. They both go on quite a journey in the short
time they know each other, there are great successes, heart-warming moments
that had me smiling from ear to ear but also failures and disappointments. Throughout
it all they have each other; I found myself smiling, laughing but then feeling
very empathetic to their situations.
This book is very nicely
written, you get a good sense of the atmosphere – their excitement,
disappointments, the sadness and the loves each character lives through. We are
introduced to a lovely selection of additional characters, although there will
be a couple you will instantly dislike. The
perspective changes between Erin and Lydia but it’s done very well and I really
enjoy getting two views of events throughout.
I enjoyed how the book encompassed
the realities of life, that everything isn’t always perfect, but you live through
the moments, you learn, and you continue the best path for you.
Here’s to friendship and having
those who support and love you always.
I would highly recommend this
book to all, definitely worth a read.
About the Author
Abby Williams is the pseudonym for Fiona Ford,
writer of romantic up-lit and historical fiction. Fiona started out as a
freelance journalist for titles such as Grazia, Sunday Mirror and Stylist
before realising her passion lay in novels. Now she spends her days immersed in
made-up worlds and reckons she has the very best job in the world. When she's
not writing, Fiona is a gym nut, but only so it means she can eat lots of cake
and drink lots of wine - not necessarily in that order. She lives in Berkshire with
her husband and two cats who she sometimes thinks she might love just a little
bit more than all the humans she knows. The
Time of Our Lives is her first romantic novel and she is now busy
scribbling away her second.
Follow Fiona:
Facebook: @Fionafordauthor
Twitter: @Fionajourno
Website: www.fionaford.co.uk
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