Today I am excited to share with you my review as part of the blog tour for this brilliant read from Alex Kelso. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Book Description
Is there ever a perfect moment to begin again in life?
Ever since tragedy threw her life into turmoil, Laura has taken refuge at her waitressing job in Valentino’s restaurant in Glasgow's leafy Fairhill. Serving lattes and lunch specials means she’s too busy to think about all she lost, or the dreams she was forced to abandon. So when her beloved boss announces she’s selling the business, Laura is devastated. Hatching a plan to set her up with the local pub owner, Laura hopes the two of them will make a connection that might just change her mind.
Recovering from betrayal and heartbreak, Bruce is also in hiding from the world, and working in his uncle’s pub while he wonders how to restart his life. When Laura asks for help with her matchmaking scheme, he finds himself unable to refuse. She has a smile he can’t resist, no matter how much he wants to.
But as their plan is set in motion, the matchmakers begin falling for each other. Yet Laura thinks she’s happy with her dull boyfriend, and Bruce won’t risk another broken heart. As the future of Valentino’s hangs in the balance, can these two lost and lonely people find the perfect moment to start their lives again together?
Treat yourself to THE PERFECT MOMENT, a sweet, funny, emotional romance about new beginnings and being brave enough to follow your heart.
My Review
This is a brilliant and romantic read that I adored from start to finish.
Laura has suffered the tragic death of both of her parents and found solace after finding work at Valentino's restaurant where she became firm friends with the owners. It is now a few years later that after the death of her beloved husband that Natalie has decided to sell her much loved Valentino's and heads off on her travels before age catches up with her.
Laura is devastated by the news and hatches a plan with Bruce from the nearby pub to set up Natalie with Bruce's lonely Uncle Keith. Maybe then she will not sell the business if she has Keith to love her.
Bruce is working for his Uncle Keith after the heartbreak caused by his ex wife. He has moved from London to live with him and see if he can get back to his old self and move on.
Laura thinks her plan is a great idea and fingers crossed it all works. What she did not factor in was how much of a spark there would be between herself and Bruce as they spend more time together. Could there be love in the air for Laura too?
This is a fantastic and romantic read that will have you absorbed from the first page to the last. I really enjoyed getting to know Laura. she has very little self confidence and self worth and its amazing to see this grow and with her blossom as the story unfold.
I really liked meeting Bruce. He has had a lot happen in his past and he is letting it hold him back from happiness with his future. its great that you get to see him change and realise that he can find happiness again.
This is the first book I have read from Alix Kelso and I am already looking forward to reading more.
Published 1st March 2019
Purchase Links
Amazon UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07P87FYHX/
Amazon US - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P87FYHX
About the Author
Alix Kelso is the author of the Fairhill novel series. She’s happiest with her nose in a book and has been known to lash out dangerously if disturbed while reading. Having previously worked as a shop assistant, waitress, hospital cleaner and dishwasher, she eventually became a university lecturer. Although she loved the academic world of teaching and researching and helping her students, she always enjoyed writing stories in her spare time and finally decided to pursue her dream of publishing a novel and becoming a full time writer.
She lives in her home city of Glasgow with her husband and their rescue lurcher, Maggie. She enjoys pottering in the kitchen, walking in Glasgow’s many lovely parks, and is a firm believer in the therapeutic benefits of a long lunch with a big glass of wine.
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