Today I am pleased to share with you my review of this uplifting, family filled read from Sarah Morgan. Thank you to HQ Stories for inviting me to join the tour and for my copy of the book in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.
Book Description
When Flora falls in love with Jack, suddenly she’s not only handling a very cranky teenager, but she’s also living in the shadow of Jack’s perfect, immortalised wife, Becca. Every summer, Becca and Jack would holiday with Becca’s oldest friends and Jack wants to continue the tradition, so now Flora must face a summer trying to live up to Becca’s memory, with not only Jack’s daughter looking on, but with Becca’s best friends judging her every move…
The more Flora tries to impress everyone, the more things go horribly wrong…but as the summer unfolds, Flora begins pushing her own boundaries, and finding herself in a way that she never thought she needed to.
And she soon learns that families come in all shapes and sizes.
My Review
I was so excited to be given the chance to read this wonderful new release from Sarah Morgan, and once I started reading I could not put it down.
Flora is a very talented florist who loves her job. It is while at work that Flora first meets Jack. She advises him on a choice of flowers for his daughter. It is clear from their first meeting that that there is a spark of attraction between the pair of them and they decide to head out for coffee and the chance to get to know each other better.
It doesn't take long for romance begin to bloom between the pair of them and then the two of them take a big step and Flora meets Jacks children.
It is clear from the outset to Flora that Jacks children, Molly and Izzy are still grieving the loss of their mother. Izzy especially is finding it hard to let Flora into their home and does not waste a second by informing Flora just how perfect and amazing their mother Becca was. Flora does understand the children but she tries her best to rise to the challenges ahead of her.
The relationship progresses between Jack and Flora and things move forward quickly when Jack insists that Flora join them on their family holiday in the Lake District in England. This will be a big step for Flora and the family especially with the fact that this is a longstanding family tradition and that they always stay with Becca's best friend Clare.
Flora is going to try her hardest to enjoy the holiday but is worried that she will not live up to the life that Becca had.
With the holiday stretching ahead of them and Flora keen to impress things begin to go wrong, Maybe her going with the family was a mistake. As the holiday goes on it becomes clear just how many secrets everyone is hiding and one they all begin to tumble out this becomes a summer that none of them will ever forget.
The writing style of this book is great and with the great description of the Lake District area will make you believe you could be there.
I found myself completely absorbed in this book and I enjoyed getting to know all of the characters within the story. I found them all to be relatable and it was interesting to read how they are all dealing with their grief in very different ways and it takes a summer away to try and help them all deal with this.
The character of Flora was just brilliant to read. She is also still dealing with the loss of her mother as a child and is trying to explain to the children that she does understand their feeling of loss. As you read the book you really get to know Flora and I think she would be a great friend to have.
This is a wonderful story full of friendship and families and one that will stay with you long after you have finished reading.
Published by HQ 26th March 2020
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About the Author
Sarah Morgan is a Sunday Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance and women's fiction. She has sold more than 18 million copies of her books and her trademark warmth and humour have gained her fans across the globe. Sarah lives near London with her family and when she isn't writing or reading, she likes to spend time outdoors walking or riding her mountain bike.
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