Could that spark really just be all imagined?

Synopsis

Vet Molly has always been career driven and focussed on caring for her animals, but when she meets a gorgeous Mystery Man at a conference and their connection is off the charts, well, one night off work won’t hurt anyone…except the next morning he’s vanished and all Molly knows about him is his first name.

Three months later, back in Love Heart Lane, everyone loves the story of Molly’s amazing one-night stand. It’s so unlike her! But when Mystery Man turns up walking his dog through Primrose Park and their night together seems to mean nothing to him, Molly needs her friends and neighbours more than ever. And especially when she’s left with the most unexpected of surprises…

My review

Vet Molly is ready for the next step in life. Her career is going all well, and her love and care for animals is well known around Love Heart Lane. And now she thinking about having a child of her own. Only problem, she is not in a relationship, as her friends point out. but there are other options right?
When on a conference she meets this hot new man, sparks immediately fly around and they spend the night together.
But the morning after the man just disappeared and all Molly knows he’s name is Cam and he’s a dentist. It’s like finding a needle in a haystack!
Three months later Molly is still thinking about the vanished Mystery Man, but is flabbergasted when she sees him walking around in Primrose Park with his dog. However the meeting is not what she expected as his behaviour is the total opposite compared with their first meeting.
Being a bit heartbroken, Molly needs the support of all her friends, especially when it’s clear that there is more in store for her!

I already loved all the characters of Love Heart Lane, so I knew I would be in for a treat! But no matter how much I knew I would enjoy reading this next chapter, it surprised me all over again!

Molly is a character I immediately liked. She truly cares for animals and is not afraid of a new adventure, like learning how make dogs behave. She has also her head on her shoulders. She didn’t have the easiest start in life, but after being adopted by the kindest people, she knows how lucky she has been.
After her night with Cam, I sometimes felt that she was acting a bit naïve. Because it was just a one night stand, and she has been glorifying the whole event a bit too much. However I loved her optimism!
On top of it all, I found it really sweet how she makes sure that Darling (don’t let the name fool you!) has a place to stay, and how she starts to care about Dixie, an elderly lady finding herself against her own will in a care home.
The way she befriends Dixie, without an ulterior motive than just the kindness of her heart, it’s just too sweet! And the lengths she goes to give Dixie the birthday she wishes!

Cam had my feelings switching from loving to hating and backwards! At the conference, I found him funny and irresistible. But then he left and when he sees Molly again, he acts like a cold prick! I just wanted to strangle him! And even after that, he goes all hot and cold with Molly! Talking about frustrating men! But I have to admit, at one point (I’m not going to say when, because when you’re reading the book yourself, you’ll know what I’m talking about!) I had my heart broken when he had his own heart broken…
But anyway, there are plenty of moments that also his kind character emerges, making me forget the way he acted before.

Again Love Heart Lane shows what an amazing community it is, as when everybody helps out when Primrose Park is destroyed. And Molly’s friends are the kind of friends you want to surround yourself with. Everybody in this beautiful place is there for each other, and nothing is too much to ask for.
Of course there are also some moments I wish I could just strangle certain characters, but the prevailing sense while reading was one of belonging, or at least wanting to belong in this beautiful setting with amazing people!