An unexpected inheritance with a twist of faith… 

Synopsis

Escaping a difficult childhood, unhappy marriage and dead-end job, Rachel McIntyre has escaped to the tiny Hebridean island of Inniscreag in search of a new beginning.

Taking a job as the manager of the local distillery, she’s just settling into her new life when the elderly, eccentric owner dies, unexpectedly leaving her two hundred year old family legacy in Rachel’s inexperienced hands.

Can she keep the small, community business alive in the face of a takeover attempt from a major multinational corporation? And can she resist the charms of the flirtatious, attractive company lawyer who arrives on the island to persuade her to sell up?

Join Rachel and the quirky inhabitants of Inniscreag – along with a couple of unexpected arrivals – in this funny, heartwarming tale about love, loss and having the courage to start over.

My review

Rachel McIntyre has found the perfect escape from her unhappy marriage. She has taken a job as manager of a local distillery in Inniscreag as start of her new life.
After some initial struggles, she finds herself at home now and is even accepted by the community. When the elderly owner of the distillery dies, Racehl is shocked to find out that the poor lady leaves the legacy of the distillery in Rachel’s hands. 

Rachel does not know a thing about how a distillery actual works, so she fears she cannot keep business alive. But when a multinational  will go very far to own the distillery, she hopes she can keep Edith’s dream alive. 

This story was some rollercoaster!
The moment you think it’s all ending, BOOM another twist! 

From the very start I felt sorry for Rachel. She ran away from an unhappy marriage, yet her husband is not giving her the closure she needs. It’s not that she has not tried to keep her marriage together, but at one moment it has to stop… And fact that her husband wasn’t as supportive as he should be, well, I understood why Rachel had to get away. 

I must say, Inniscreag looks like an amazing place to live. Okay, it’s a small island, and the roads are not as comfortable as what I’m used to. But the sense of belonging somewhere, having people to support you, well, you don’t find that everywhere.
Even if Rachel is not from the place, the islanders opened their hearts to her, and she finally has found a place she can call home.  

Rachel shows so much courage, but is yet also vulnerable. Despite her vulnerability, she is also strong and does not allow anyone to take advantage of her anymore. 

She has the courage to start over again, to put the past behind her, finding out the truth no matter how shocking it can be. 

When it’s clear that Rachel does not want to sell, the multination goes lengths to get what they want. Yet Duncan, their lawyer, has surprised me more than in one way. Some of the surprises were nice, and other not so nice.
But the more I read about Duncan, the more I started to like him. And I was not the only one! 

I loved this story from the very start until the end. There are so many things happening that I cannot just talk about.  
But this book made me feel all warm on the inside, made me laugh and sometimes even angry.

This was a story that surprised me in a good way, and making me long to be part of this amazing community, that acts more like one big family! 

When the real Maddie has had enough of the pretend Madeleine… 

Synopsis

Maddie Meadows adores her family and loves her work. But she has good reason to keep them separate.

For single mum Maddie, home is a flat on a run-down estate. And family consists of an excitable toddler, a lonely Dad and a younger brother mired in a love triangle.

Meanwhile, professional Madeleine balances a tricky day job, made worse by a jealous colleague. No one at work knows about her other life, and she needs to keep it this way: one of the bosses has made his feelings very clear about single parents and the people on her estate.

Thank goodness for her fun-loving and loyal friends – although Maddie wishes they’d believe her when she insists she has no time for love. Or so she tells herself as she fights to quell her hidden feelings for her gorgeous colleague, Oliver, who comes from the posh part of town.

When her friends line up their ideal man for her – Sean, more beanstalk than Bean – Maddie wishes she’d told them the truth. It’s hard enough juggling two lives. But, with all the added complications, how long will be it be before Maddie’s carefully created world comes crashing down?

My review

Maddie Meadows is  single mother ready for a new challenge at work.
But her work is not compatible with her real life. One of the bosses has made it rather clear what he thinks of single parents and people who are living where Maddie is living. 

So that’s why Maddie is ‘Madeleine’ at work, and she talks with a posh accent.  

But at home the real Maddie comes out. She speaks with her own accent, cares about her son, and takes cares of her dad and younger brother. 

The balance between work and home is not easy to be found. Yet she can count on her friends, who are always in for fun and love her no matter what. Only too bad her friends want her to find love again, and start doing some matchmaking. 

But with her new job, the prejudices she has to face every day, a jealous colleague, taking care of her lovely son and looking after her father and brother, she has absolutely no time for love, right? 

Fact about this book is, that is shows how life really is for all of us. Who hasn’t at least pretended to be a better version than we actually are?
And no matter what we do, there are always terrible people who have prejudices and totally no common sense.
It’s not because someone does not live in a fancy quarter or house, that it makes them lesser people. I even think it’s totally the opposite… These people stick together and help each other out, no matter what is going on. 

And it’s lovely to read how Maddie from the start is struggling with such nasty prejudices, yet she stays loyal to “her people”. Because she is the one who knows better. 

But this isn’t only about Maddie and struggling to find the perfect balance. It’s also about fighting injustice. And with her new job she has the possibility to do so. Even when people are working against her, she finds people with their heart at the right place. It makes her fight a little bit easier to fight! 

It’s also about family… Maddie is not having the perfect family according standard, but for her, it is just perfect. And this showed me that there is no standard perfect. Each and every one of us has somehow a ‘defect’, but that doesn’t make us lesser normal. Maddie has a open heart for everyone, no matter where you live or what you do. As long as you treat her people right, she will treat you right too! 

And yes, there is some romance involved too, but for me, it was not what this story is about. It is about family, friends, standing up for who you care about and not giving up.
Once everything falls into place, also that one missing piece will come along! 

I found this a beautiful story about an amazing woman who knows what matters in life!  

A good neighbour is worth more than a distant friend…

Synopsis

As the snowflakes fall, new love blossoms…

When teacher Florence Ashton receives a surprise inheritance, she decides to make the life-changing decision to up sticks to the charming town of Willowbury in Somerset. With a new house and a new job, she’s too busy putting down roots to think about love.

Air Ambulance pilot Sam Ellis is definitely not looking for romance either, especially not on his doorstep. When Florence, his new neighbour, complains about his noisy housemate, he feels more cross than star-crossed. 

But as the nights draw in and both find themselves thrown together in Willowbury’s seasonal drama production, will they overcome their differences and allow a little bit of winter magic to fall along with the snow? And what secrets will be revealed by the box of memories Florence finds in the attic at Bay Tree Terrace?

Let Fay Keenan transport you to the perfect country winter wonderland, with roaring fires, spectacular scenery, and unforgettable characters.  Perfect for all fans of Cathy Bramley, Fern Britton and Katie Fforde.

My review

Teacher Florence Ashton moved to Willowbury when she inherited a house. She is ready to start her life at this new place with a new job.
She is not one to easily complain, but when her neighbour seems to enjoy playing the guitar during the night, she puts her own desire of sleep first.

Sam Ellis is an air ambulance pilot living together with Aidan. So when his neighbour complains about Aidan playing the guitar, he understands her feelings completely.

Sam and Florence find themselves suddenly taking part in a seasonal drama production. Even if they are lacking enthusiasm on being on the scene and having other things on their mind than romance, the time they spend together is making them bond.

Will Sam and Florence become more than just neighbours? Will they overcome their differences and fears? And what about that box that Florence found on the attic?

This story gave me so many feelings… I felt anxiousness, fear, pity, sorry. But I also had several laughs, felt happy, hopeful and had bittersweet moments.

Florence just took a huge risk, moving to a new place, starting a new job, so I admired her for her courage. She is also a bit anxious, but of course, who wouldn’t be?
And as she is a teacher, she uses her teaching voice even when she is talking with adults.
But she always has the best intentions, even when she knows that the message didn’t arrive in the way she wanted to deliver it.
She has her heart at the right place and even when she is having a colder moment with Sam, she still cares about Aidan.

Sam has been through a lot and he still feels like he is responsible of taking care of Aidan. But this is for him also an excuse for not moving on.
I admired him because he wants to take care of everything and everyone, but I also felt sorry for him. He didn’t dare to take a chance and put his own wishes and desires as priorities.

But slowly these two persons are finding each other… and oh boy, there was a scene I didn’t expect to be so steamy! I had to fan myself for a minute! J
But that getting closer was truly amazing to read about it! it made me also laugh when there was something brewing and at the last moment there was an interruption!

I loved this story for both its simplicity but also for daring to think outside the box. There are themes that some single-minded people would not like. But for me, it was just beautiful. Also learning about Sam and Aidan’s past, I could only imagine what real people would have to endure, but it was written so beautifully, it made this story complete…

And that box… I just have to mention the found box… the truth was truly heart-breaking… But it added again that extra to this story that changed it from a one in a dozen story to that something more!

Coming back home and claiming what is rightly yours, easy peasy right?

Synopsis

She watched him walk away…

…and now he’s back to claim her!

A family feud forced me to walk away from the woman of my dreams, Alexa—but I didn’t expect her to betray me by falling into my brother’s arms. Now, after a tragic accident, I’ve returned home to find Alexa leading the family business…and the chemistry between us is hotter than ever. The sparks reignite our electrifying connection, but can we learn to trust each other again?

My review

Alexa has just lost her husband and her father – in – law in an accident. Now she is struggling to maintain control of the family business, but she has to face people who don’t trust her abilities.
On top of it all, suddenly Cain O’Connor reappears. 

Cain is her brother – in – law, but Cain and Alexa have also a history. But that all ended l one day when he just disappeared after his after gave his brother shares of the business.
Now he’s back and wants to be back in charge of the business.

But problem is that Alexa isn’t just handing him the business back over and that there is still that raging chemistry between them!

Each time I read a book of Rachael Stewart, I think I know what to expect, and each time I am left behind surprised!
Of course there are some things that are predictable, but each book is so different from another one!

This book is all about Alexa and Cain.
Cain broke Alexa’s heart years ago and just left her alone. And then Alexa married his brother, making him believe it was all about the money for her.

I understand why Cain would think like that, but once we get to know the real reason, my heart broke for the pain Alexa had to endure…

These two characters are strong ones. They won’t let anyone just push them aside or control them.  They stand up for themselves and fight for their cause.

But even if they are strong, there is a vulnerability in both of them…
Alexa never had a family and has no bigger desire than having one herself. She now has a place she belongs and is not ready to just give up. Yet what she had to endure a few years ago is still causing her pain…

Cain is now a self-made man. When he left, he started his own business and has been very successful. He knows how to get what he wants. But he also is somehow broken… Alexa broke his heart too when she married his brother.

Of course the sexual chemistry sparks all over the place, otherwise it wouldn’t be a Rachael Stewart’s book! But it’s not only about those sparks.
It’s also about broken hearts, a great loss, coming clean and losing control over your own feelings.

I loved it, and it made this very warm summer even hotter! But it also was bittersweet reading about these two lovers who lost everything and are fighting back to win it all back!

A strange title but it will make sense!

Synopsis

Olivia Hamilton can do no wrong. Or at least that’s what the community of Fox River, North Carolina thinks of the odd but sweet young lady. She’s hiding a past she’d rather forget, engaged to the town’s most eligible bachelor, and longing for someone to see past the mask she wears. Olivia wants to find herself, forgive herself, and fall in love with someone who sees and embraces her flaws. 

Denver MacKenna grew up the fiddle-playing prodigy of not only his hometown of Fox River but of North Carolina and the surrounding states. He plays obsessively and tours as often as possible, escaping a life of loneliness at home. Until he meets a beautiful siren who calls to him and has him making plans to settle down. Denver knows it’s wrong to covet the elusive Olivia, but finds himself inexplicably drawn to the brief glimpses she gives him of her true self.

My review

Olivia Hamilton is the perfect daughter. She does whatever her parents want her to do, even if it means marrying someone she does not love.
But when she meets Denver MacKenna, she has to decide what her future will look like.

Will it be following her parents instructions, living a promised unhappy life? Or will she dare to take a leap of faith and follow her heart, even if it would mean to disappoint her parents again?

During the whole story, I felt sorry for Olivia. Having caused grief to her parents when she was a teenager, she is now determined to be the perfect daughter.
Yet this means that she doesn’t know who she truly is…
She is engaged, but it’s not about love, it’s about making her father happy. And that’s not what a marriage should be about!

So when she meets Denver, or rather, when Denver discovers her, I was happy for her. Denver was blown away by her singing voice, yet I found their dynamic just great to read about!

At first Denver is taunting her, persuading her to do things her parents wouldn’t allow. But soon it becomes more about just finding someone to sing his songs…

Because of a cheer coincidence, Olivia starts thinking about who she really is, and what she really wants. And has to make some hard decisions…
I wouldn’t want to be in her shoes!

I loved to read how Olivia become stronger, and her true self started to shine. I hated the parents and the fiancé of course, although I had to readjust my opinion over the mother… There was more going on than we thought, so I kind of was glad to change my opinion!

Denver turned out to be an amazing friend at first, but also a very patient man. He realizes that Olivia has to make up her own mind and he does not push her at all. Even when she seems to be ghosting him, he shows her his feelings are genuine and he truly cares about her, even if her feelings would not be the same.

This story was for me about finding yourself again, daring to stand up for yourself, and even go against your parents’ wishes.
It made me think about how lucky sometimes we can be, with having “normal” parents, just wishing truly the best for us, without a second agenda.
And that being you how you really are, takes courage, but the right people will appreciate and love you even more!

Hard times make you go into the world of crimes…

Synopsis

What do you do when you are an ex-soap star down on your luck and running out of money?

For Daniel Maple, a chance meeting in a nightclub presents him with an offer he finds hard to refuse…

But crime makes you pay.

And someone, somewhere, wants you punished.

My review

Hard times make you go into the world of crimes…

Daniel Maple is an actor who once was in a soap opera. But now he is having some financial struggles as finding a new job is harder than expected.

So when he meets someone in a nightclub and makes him an offer which will gain him a lot of money, Daniel finds it hard to refuse.

But getting into the criminal world cannot go without repercussions, and what will Daniel do when there is someone out there after him, without an obvious reason?

Initially I had some struggles reading this book. It’s divided in three separate stories, and in first instance I couldn’t see the link between them.
But the further the story evolved, the clarity came.

I understood Daniel’s struggles, yet I found it difficult to understand to just agree to do something criminal.  And this from a person he barely knew.
Of course, if he just refused, we would not have this book! 😁

This story was not easy to put away, as I just wanted to know how it would reach its climax, and how it would all end.
There were moments that gave me the chills, as it was obvious that good guys aren’t always good guys and that the bad guys aren’t always bad. Life isn’t just black and white.

There is also some dark humour in it, making it easier to digest everything that is going on. And that is exactly what this book needed, otherwise it wouldn’t be something I just needed to read on.

On a more personal note, the one thing that bothered me was the misspelling of my name. I was so happy that my name was FINALLY used in a book, to only get frustrated by the double ‘z’! Just kidding of course, but for me it was that extra that made me like it even more!

When someone of your past comes crushing your dreams again…

Synopsis

Dying to know more about the brooding and mysterious Flynn Carter and the secrets behind his plans for Starcross Manor?

You won’t want to miss the next spellbinding chapter in the Love Heart Lane series – where friends are there for you no matter what.

When Julia Coleman meets Flynn Carter again in the cosy village of Heartcross it can only mean trouble. Flynn might be rich, brooding and sexy, but Julia knows first-hand he’s ruthless and she plans to watch his every move.

When Julia discovers Flynn’s plans for beautiful Starcross Manor her greatest fears come true.  Because Flynn’s dreams of turning Starcross into a luxury hotel could ruin Julia’s dreams…and finish off the community of Heartcross for good.

Flynn makes it clear he doesn’t want trouble, and he’s not the man Julia thinks he is.  As he sets about convincing the community he’s changed, he hopes he can convince Julia to give him another chance too…

My review

Julia Coleman loves living in Heartcross. She is also thinking of expanding her B&B so that she can accommodate more guests.
But when Flynn Carter appears in Heartcross, she keeps an eye on him.
This because she knows how ruthless he is because of a shared past.

So when she discovers his pan of turning Starcross Manor into a luxury hotel, she is flabbergasted! Not only will this mean her customers would prefer to go to the hotel, but also the other merchants of Heartcross will be victim of Flynn’s plans…

But Flynn makes it obvious he does not want to cause any trouble, for nobody. He hopes that he convince the community of his honest intentions, and proof Julia that he isn’t the bad guy she thinks he is!

Again I devoured a book of this author!
I loved reading about Julia and Flynn.

From the very beginning we get to know what happened to Julia to dislike Flynn. And to be honest, I could not blame her!
What she had to endure herself and then to see what happened to her friend, all thanks to Flynn, well, I wasn’t happy myself when he appeared in Heartcross!

Julia herself is woman living the dream. She loves taking care of her customers at her B&B and she is one to take action. She has plans of expanding her B&B so she isn’t one to just sit down and have a chill!
She is also not one to speak bad of someone, so even if she would have any right to talk badly about Flynn, she just stays to the facts.

Flynn was, like I said, not someone to like from the start. Yet there is something about him… There is definitely more than sees the eye.
And he shows it over several occasions that people can change, for the better. Too bad that he is only a fictional character! Otherwise I would be looking for him all over the world! 😁

And again the Heartcross community is just so wonderful to read about! They welcome everyone in their community, but if you have bad intentions, well you’ll be sorry for that! Ooh how I pitied Flynn in those occasions!
But they all are so loveable people, being one front, protecting their loved ones and their beautiful homes.

A funny, lovely story that made me smile through the reading, with genuine people who care about each other.
And a story about how you can be wrong about people but also having the guts to come clean about it!

What’s not to love???

When your loved one loses his mind…

Synopsis

Does the heart never really forget?

When Ava’s partner Will is diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour, the doctors give Will one chance to survive – an operation which means he will lose his recent memory. Ava begs him to take the chance, sure that she can cope with Will forgetting her. After all, they have something very special to live for.

But they are also keeping a heart-breaking secret, and if Will loses his memory, Ava will have to carry that secret alone.

Can they rebuild their love from scratch or will their secrets and past come between them? Will Ava really be a stranger when Will wakes up – or does the heart never really forget…

Giselle Green returns with a heart-breaking, deeply moving story of love, loss, and what it really means to be alive. Perfect for all fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis and Diane Chamberlain.

My review

Ava and Will are a couple standing in front of an impossible decision…
Will has a terminal brain tumour which can be cured but which will cause him to lose his memory.
At first Will does not want to take that chance, but Ava cannot imagine a life without Will. So she does whatever she can to persuade him to take the risk.

She is sure that that she can cope with Will not remembering her. He fell in love once with her, so surely he will fall again in love with her? And also, it’s not only their future at stake here…
But they are also carrying a secret and going through with the surgery will mean that Ava has to carry that burden alone.

Will their love be strong enough? Or will Will always see Ava as a stranger?

This was a heck of a heart – wrenching story! From the very start I felt the pain this couple was feeling.
And having the dilemma of losing your memory or losing your life… of course it would make sense to do the operation, but I understood Will… it would mean losing your memory. And not knowing what you would lose…
So when he decides to go through with it, he makes Ava promise to keep their secret from him.

Rather quickly I figured out what the secret was, and again, I could understand Will. But on the other hand, it was not something unsurmountable. It would be a hard pill to digest, but there are so many examples in the world of how it could be.

When after the operation, Will does not recognize Ava, and he has lost the last seven years, I can only imagine what hell Ava must be going through too…

This is a story about not giving up as Ava is determined to let Will fall in love again. Yet when she understands what must be done at a point, she makes the right decision.
For me this was proof of how much Ava loves Will, putting his own happiness before hers.

What gave me a spark of hope was that, even if Will does not remember everything, he feels the right things. Even if he has no memories and does not remember Ava, his heart seems to remember and recognize Ava.

This story nearly made me cry as I just wanted Will  to get miraculously his memory back. It also made me want to yell at him sometimes as he was being so damn stubborn! And also Ava was not always doing what I wanted her to do.
But that was also the charm of this book. Life does not always go how you want to go. And no matter how many lemons life throws you, you can always make the best lemonade of it!

When living together with a total stranger is not a great adventure…

Synopsis

Get ready for fireworks as two women with very different personalities become housemates!
Bex has settled in well into the small town of Abbeyglen. Yes, she misses her housemate Holly, but she has plenty to do what with the setup of the new Caulfield’s café, her blogging and of course her work in Blackwater Financial Services.
Louise is shocked when she arrives in the town of Abbeyglen to find it has changed, everything looks too new and shiny, and who is this person in Holly’s apartment?!
With Bex’s bff heading for domestic bliss, some unwelcome changes in work, and now the arrival of eternally negative Louise, can Bex remain her usual chirpy self or will handbags at dawn, daytime and night-time too bring out a side to her she never knew existed?
For fans of Sophie Kinsella, Christie Barlow and Rosie Green.

(This is book 2 of a series but can be read on it’s own if you are so inclined!) 

My review

Bex is a cheery, happy young woman, enjoying her current life. She has settled in the small town of Abbyglen, is setting up a new café, blogs around and has a day job.

Her life turns upside down when suddenly Louise appears on her doorstep. Louise is a good friend of Holly, Bex’ roommate.

Before she knows it, Bex is sharing her apartment with Louise. It may seem a good arrangement, yet it’s a recipe for disaster, as their characters couldn’t be more different.
Louise looks down on everything Bex is doing and does not appreciate Bex’ way of living. But Louise is also facing her own problems.

As the dislikes and disagreements are becoming more and more daily events, who will have the upper hand?

This was a lovely story to read! Even if this was the second story of a series, you can perfectly read is as a standalone.

From the very start I took a liking in Bex. She is just such a cheerful, happy woman. She’s a perfect example to always look on the bright side of things.
And even when she has a lesser good day, she still makes the best of it. but even the brightest light sometimes has to feel needed and wanted and wants to feel to be loved…

Louise was a bit harder to like… From the moment she makes her appearance in the story, I didn’t like her. She has this air over her. Whatever she does is perfect, and all the rest is wrong.

So when those two opposite characters are living together, I knew that sparks would fly around, in a bad way.
Yet I admired Bex her determination to not let Louise put a  dark cloud over her cheerfulness.

But slowly I had to readjust my opinion about Louise. She has not had an easy period, and is trying to find herself again. And when Louise notices that Bex is having a hard time too, she tries on her own way to figure out what is going on.

I found this a very entertaining story. The bickering was so funny to read about, although I can imagine if you’re really in the fight, it wouldn’t be so funny at all.

It showed that you don’ t have to be friends with everyone you meet. And that sometimes a stronger band can be made, stronger than friendship. And that no matter how big the differences are, accepting each other the way they are, is a beautiful gift.

A beautiful story, with many laughing moments, moments that make you think about real friendship and that running away isn’t the solution to all your problems, but that running to a new place can give you the right perspective of life.

I cannot wait to read more from this author!

Taking back your life…

Synopsis

RACHEL, saved from an attack twelve years before by a faceless stranger, never got to thank him, never knew his name.

Despite the devastation she chose to rise above it to help others from their pain by becoming a psychologist…. Her only issue now is that she’s an expert at fixing everyone else’s problems, and blind to her own.

After a long relationship with her boyfriend WILL starts to go south, she turns to her best friend AMELIA for guidance.

Suddenly her world is turned upside down when tragedy strikes and she’s left with no one to comfort her but Will’s rude older brother RUARI.

Paralyzed by fear, she struggles to take grip of her life, until the day when anonymous letters begin to appear from the stranger who saved her twelve years before.

My review

Rachel was saved twelve years ago from a brutal attack. Unfortunately, she still does not know who her saviour is and hasn’t been able to thank him.

Because of her trauma, she decided to become a psychologist, so that she will be able to help people.
She loves her job, only negative issue is that she works at the same place with Ruari, her boyfriend’s rude brother.

When tragedy strikes again, she finds herself helped by the person she least expected it, being Ruari. And her mysterious writer who already helped her twelve years ago, starts writing her again, helping her to overcome her fears again.

Reading the synopsis, it may look like a confusing story. But that’s only because a lot of things are happening in this book, so I understand the difficulty of deciding what to put as a synopsis!

But this story was just beautiful…

It’s not a love story, but a story about facing your fears and not let tragedy strike you down.

Rachel had a trauma twelve years ago, being brutally attacked. But she was rescued by a stranger. I understand that she had a hard time to process everything that happened to her, and it was sweet to read about the letters she received.
I felt how those letters were a real help to get over her trauma. And they were really giving you a boost of motivation!

But when she is attacked again, by the same man, all she wants is to be left alone and never coming out of her house again…
And again, I understood her fears, but I also knew that it was not the right solution. So I was happy when Ruari was there for her.

I somehow knew from the beginning why Ruari was acting how he did. But this didn’t diminish how much I enjoyed this book.
When Rachel’s relationship with Will is being ended on the worse ways, again Ruari is there for her.

Like I said, it isn’t a love story, but there is some romance in it. I admired how Rachel managed to get her life back on tracks. During her hardest times, she found out who her real friends were, made friends at places she least expected it. And slowly got her life back on track.

This story made me sad, but made me laugh too. It made me wanting to kick some people asses, wanted to slap some sense in other ones.
But it made me also understand that people are not always what they seem like and that they can surprise you in the most positive ways!