Synopses & Reviews
"Lovely."and#160;--Jojo Moyes, author of Me Before You and One Plus One
From the bestselling author of Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts comes a delightful, compulsively readable novel about second chances and the magic of letting go...
Reeling from her recent divorce, Gina Bellamy suddenly finds herself figuring out how to live on her own. Determined to make a fresh startand#151;with her beloved rescue greyhound by her sideand#151;Gina knows drastic measures are in order.
First up: throwing away all her possessions except for the one hundred things that mean the most to her. But what items are worth saving? Letters from the only man sheand#8217;s ever loved? A keepsake of the father she never knew? Or a blue glass vase that perfectly captures the light?
As she lets go of the past, Gina begins to come to terms with what has happened in her life and discovers that seizing the day is sometimes the only thing to do. And when one decides to do just that...magic happens.
Includes an Author Q and A
Review
“Nostalgic, heart-warming and honest, this is a tale of love and friendship at its very best.”—
Press Association (UK)
“Lucy Dillon's voice is gentle and kind throughout...perceptive and well handled. A heart-warming piece of escapism for long winter nights.”—Red Magazine
“A modern fairy tale for grown-ups.”—The Sun (UK)
Review
and#8220;Bittersweet, lovely...The kind of book that makes you want to live your own life better.and#8221;and#8212;Jojo Moyes,
New York Times bestselling author of
Me Before Youand#160;
and#8220;Such a brilliant book. So satisfying and clever and deeply moving. Iand#8217;ll be passing it on to all my friends.and#8221;and#8212;#1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella
and#8220;This vibrant and uplifting novel has not only entertained me hugely, but made me change the way I look at life.and#8221;and#8212;Katie Fforde, bestselling author of A French Affair
and#8220;Simply wonderful...a real and#8216;just one more chapter before bedand#8217; novel.and#8221;and#8212;Milly Johnson, bestselling author of Itand#8217;s Raining Men
and#8220;A warm, heartbreakingly brilliant novel that will make you re-evaluate your ideas of love and life along with the main character, Gina. Tissues essential.and#8221;and#8212;Ali Harris, author of The First Last Kiss
and#8220;I can think of few lovelier and#8216;meand#8217; moments than the joy of being curled up with a truly magical novel like this one.and#8221;and#8212;Fiona Walker, bestselling author of The Love Letter
and#8220;A gorgeous storyand#8212;perfect for an indulgent and absorbing treat.and#8221;and#8212;Lulu Taylor, author of Outrageous Fortune
Synopsis
A delightful new novel from the author of Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts.
Juliet's hiding from her feelings about the recent loss of Ben, the love of her life. If it weren't for having to walk Ben's loyal dog, Minton, she'd never leave their half-finished house. Then her mother asks her to take her elderly lab, Coco, along. One dog leads to another, and soon Juliet's the unofficial town pet-sitter. And when she takes on a lonely spaniel, and gets to know its attractive owner, she realizes that her emotions aren't as easy to handle as her canine charges...
Synopsis
Michelle doesn’t believe in fairy tales. She’s a hard-headed businesswoman, making a fresh start in a new town. And when she decides to take over a neglected book shop, she knows the perfect manager.
For book-loving Anna, it’s a dream come true—and not just because it gives her an escape from her three demanding step-children and their adorable but hyperactive Dalmatian. Although she’s been thinking that her own fairytale ending hasn’t really turned out the way she hoped, Anna’s passion for the classics is transforming the shop. The customers, and even Michelle, are falling under the spell of the magical stories of romance, adventure, and lost dogs.
But when secrets from her past threaten Michelle’s new beginnings, and trouble strikes at the heart of Anna’s household, can the wisdom and courage of the stories in the bookshop help the two friends—and those they love—find their happy ever after?
About the Author
Lucy Dillonand#160;is the national bestselling author of The Secret of Happy Ever After, Walking Back to Happiness, and Lost Dogs and Lonely Hearts. She lives in Herefordshire, England, with her pair of basset hounds, Bonham and Violet.