Unfolding secrets of the past

Synopsis

Two women, a world apart.

A secret waiting to be discovered…

VE Day 1945: As victory bells ring out across the country, war bride Ellie Burgess’ happiness is overshadowed by grief. Her charismatic Newfoundlander husband Thomas is still missing in action.
 
Until a letter arrives explaining Thomas is back at home on the other side of the Atlantic recovering from his injuries.

Travelling to a distant country to live with a man she barely knows is the bravest thing Ellie has ever had to do. But nothing can prepare her for the harsh realities of her new home…

September 11th 2001: Sophie Parry is on a plane to New York on the most tragic day in the city’s history. While the world watches the news in horror, Sophie’s flight is rerouted to a tiny town in Newfoundland and she is forced to seek refuge with her estranged aunt Ellie.
 
Determined to discover what it was that forced her family apart all those years ago, newfound secrets may change her life forever…
 
This is a timeless story of love, sacrifice and resilience perfect for fans of Lorna Cook and Gill Paul.

My review

Sophie Parry returns after 10 years back to a tiny town in Newfoundland. She is back with clear instructions from her boss.
The return is not an easy one, because ten years ago, she landed there being September 11th 2001… In 2001 she meets her estranged aunt Ellie and Ellie’s family.

Why didn’t Ellie keep in touch with her family? What happened after the war causing a drift between them?

And what will the consequences be when the truth is out?

Before you start reading, a small tip: to avoid confusing, read carefully whose story you are reading and keep an eye on the year. This will make it easier to understand everything.

When we first get to know Ellie, she is engaged to George. But war is not an easy period to live in. Ellie is a kind woman, caring about everyone around her. The way she takes care of her sister is admirable, even if Dottie is being a brat…

Yet her fate changes when she meets Thomas… she makes a difficult decision, thinking of her own for once.
She longs for a future with Thomas, but their happiness is more than once jeopardized by Dottie.

Dottie is someone I did not like at all… she wants the world to revolve around her, and even sabotages whenever it seems fit to her.
The way she acts when Ellie moves away, just selfish. And what happens further in the story is just despicable.

Despite Dottie her behaviour I was cheering for Ellie, as moving to another continent is not easy, especially if your mother-in-law is not your biggest fan…
But Ellie makes the best of her situation!

And Sophie her story is a typical one… a young woman, wanting to make a career but forces to do something she is not keen on…
But when she meets Ellie, she feels more connected to Ellie than her own mother.
Slowly she learns a new way of living. And when she comes back, she learns more about her family.

The secrets that are being discovered, are not easy to be processed. They show how caring Ellie really was, how an ugly character Dottie was and that the consequences were still present, and even a reason for even more secrets.

This story captivated me, and didn’t let me go easily. I had no idea what secrets were still hidden in the dark, and when they were out, I was left agape…
But beside the secrets of the family, it’s also about true love, the sacrifices you sometimes have to make. And also about realizing where your future is and daring to take a chance.

Team John or will it be Team Ben after all?

Synopsis

Grab your strawberries and cream and get ready to return to the beautiful Swallowtail Bay!

Summer is in full swing and the locals are getting excited for the launch of the Swallowtail Bay strawberry food festival. But will all run smoothly when festival organiser Hetty’s heart is torn between lord of the manor John Thornhill and successful bakery owner Ben?

My review

Hettie Colman is great at organising children’s birthdays parties. But she knows she has more up in her sleeve!
So when the local community of Swallowtail Bay is wondering how they can reinstate the Strawberry Festival to its former glory, Hettie jumps at the opportunity she was looking for.

How will she be able to organise a festival in only four weeks? And where is she going to host it???
Hettie believes that the grounds of John Thornhill’s are just perfect. But will she be able to convince John it’s a good idea? And will he help her out?

And at the same time, Ben comes back in the picture. He’s her ex – boyfriend but he’s not ready to just give her up!

Be prepared when you start reading this story, because you won’t be able to put it away!

From the very start I liked Hettie and her enthusiasm. She is demined to make a success of the festival, and will not just take a “no” for an answer.
For every problem she encounters, she finds a solution. She does not take the problems lightly, but tries to please everyone with her solutions.

Her first encounter with John isn’t an easy one, as he does not want anything to do with the festival. Even if he seems just grumpy, there is more to his reluctance. When I got to know what’s really going on with him and his family, my heart just broke a bit…
It is a sad story, reading about how 1 misfortune is just the catalyst for his family.

Hettie and John are bonding during the festivals and its preparations. But when Ben makes clear he wants a second chance, Hettie is obviously divided. should she go back with Ben? Or does she need something new? This dilemma made me only like Hettie even more, because she does not take things for granted. She wants to be sure of her decision and does not want to regret it.

It’s wonderful how the festival is coming alive, how a community works together to have back what once was an institution!

I liked reading this book so much, because it was not a ‘simple’ story. There was more than just a love story, it’s a story about community, about real problems and facing them. Daring to be yourself again and dare to take a leap of faith.
And most important, that with the right people by your side, problems are easier to be solved and that you should always follow your heart, no matter how afraid you are!

It may seem like this doesn’t make sense, but once you’ve read this book, you’ll know what I mean!

But the last thing I will say about this book: you have to read it and just enjoy it!  

When your head and heart are telling you different things…

Synopsis

Jemima Dewberry wears her heart on her sleeve. Her weakness for bad boys, coupled with her track record for making bad decisions has led to endless heartbreak. The only trouble is, she can’t seem to kick the habit.

On top of that, her “dream” job at Yorkshire Portions magazine hasn’t turned out to be what she’d hoped, and she seems to have developed the knack of annoying her boss without even trying. It doesn’t help that the new girl seems to have taken an instant dislike to her. All that’s keeping her there are her best friends Anna-Lisa and Aidey, who have picked up the pieces of her shattered heart more times than they care to remember.

When Jemima’s latest boyfriend turns out to be no better than the rest, the hurt and humiliation is almost unbearable. She declares she’s finally through with love, and swears off men for life. But when charismatic Caspar De Verre walks into the office with his dangerous good looks and mesmerising smile, she’s utterly captivated, and her promises to Anna-Lisa and Aidey not to let her heart rule her head are soon forgotten.

But is Caspar all he seems? Anna-Lisa and Aidey have their doubts. And Herbert, the happy-go-lucky black Labrador Jemima’s looking after, doesn’t seem to like him either.

As Jemima falls for Caspar’s charms she finds herself being forced to confront the struggle between her head and her heart. But which one will prove the most powerful?

And will Jemima get the happy-ever-after she so desperately craves?

My review

Jemima (Mim) is not enjoying her job that much… Instead of having the dream job, she feels like she’s more the “coffee – lady”. But luckily for her, she has two great colleagues who have become real friends, Anna – Lisa and Aidey.

When there are two new colleagues announced, she has mixed feelings. Caspar is REALLY good-looking and charming. And then we have Honey… There is some bad history between Mim and Honey, yet Mim is adamant to put the past behind her and make the best of it.
But does Honey have same resolutions?

When Mim and Caspar go a bit further than being just colleagues, Ann – Lisa and Aidey try to warn her, as they are having doubts about Caspar’s good intentions. And when Mim’s dog Herbert also dislikes Caspar, there must be a reason to it, right?

While she is struggling with her job, and now also struggling with her heart, will her head be the voice of sense and truth?

It often happens that when somebody starts a relationship, and the friends are trying to warn him/her, the warnings fall on deaf ears.
But Mim show here what an amazing character she is… instead of just agreeing with Caspar, she actually listens to Anna – Lisa and Aidey.
She is not a nitwit, but she has a real mind of her own, and trusts her instincts. Only too bad for her she has a history of dating bad boys…

Mim is so much fun to be around, and together with her friends, it’s a recipe for hilarious adventures which were great to read about.
Also the bond they have is unique… because it’s not because you’re colleagues, you’re automatically friends. Yet they are always there for each other, having each other’s back and being friends in the true meaning of the word even if it means saying things you don’t want to hear.

There are many characters that will make smile, but also a few which you immediately dislike and mistrust.

It’s a lovely story about standing up for yourself, not being bullied in something you really don’t want to. But also about trusting your friends, and your gut feeling.
And that dogs always are right with who they like and dislike!

A eeny meeny tiny remark, I would have loved to read more about the ending. It was a bit too quick for me.  I would have loved to see more how that would go on in the future. I was all set for having more of it when the last words were already there.
But overall a nice story to read about friendship and love!

When giving advice turns out to be asking for advice.

Synopsis

As an agony aunt, Fliss Carmichael should have all the answers but when her own marriage begins unravelling at the seams, she hasn’t a clue where to start. After a simple mistake causes an unintended role swap, she becomes the one seeking advice from an unlikely source!

My review

Ellie has found the love of her life at work. Logan is just it for. Too bad she is just too shy to actually start talking to him!

Nearly desperate, she writes a mail to an augony aunt, hoping to receive the advice that will make Logan notice her and become a couple for real, and have their happily ever after.

Enter augony aunt Fliss. She is happily married for several years, and is the envy of her friennds.

But when she starts helping Ellie, she soon realises that her marriage isn’t that perfect…

Suddenly the roles are swapped and Fliss needs advice to save her own marriage!

I had so much fun reading this story!

There are two stories to follow.

First we have Ellie and her undying love for Logan.

Initially I thought there was already something going between the two of them. But quickly realisation dawned that Logan is totally not aware of what Ellie feels for him. Even worse, he even doesn’t know Ellie!

So my instant reaction was: how do you know if it’s true love if you never spoke to the man!

The struggles Ellie has to follow Fliss her advice, is just hilarious. The most simple chitchat, even a simple ‘hello’ is going so wrong, I just had to laugh at it.

And the interferences of Laura, Ellie’s friend, just add an extra layer of hilarity!

The story of Fliss may seem a sadder one, as she feels her marriage is falling apart. She even suspects her husband is having an affair. But here are also moments that made me laugh, especially when Fliss starting to do some investigation herself.

But behind all the laughter, there are serious topics… what do you do when you are too shy to take a leap of chance and just go after the man you love? And even if Ellie seems a bit naive, deep down she is a good girl. She does her utterly best and does not want to hurt anyone’s feelings.

When she is on her own, without meddling Laura, she even succeeds more in her plans compared to the well schemed plans…

And Fliss, her situation is honestly a sad one… what when your marriage is falling apart and you cannot seem to get it back on track…

And when the truth comes out, that there is something in the past that has been unspoken, it made me even sadder.

It shows that behind the easygoing surface, there is more to someone than initially thought. But also that there are things fighting for. And that even if it seems like a hopeless situation, you should fight for your loved ones.

But no worries, you’ll laugh with this story but the message will get through the laughters. And the end was just the perfect icing on the cake!

Not everything is what it seems.

Synopsis

She’d do anything for her boy…

Vanessa Sawyer knows all about pain. She’s felt it every day since marrying the boy who fathered her baby in high school. All he’s meant are broken bones, broken heart and broken dreams.  But he also brought her the love of her life. When her son Wren was born, her baby boy was her salvation. 

Vanessa watches Wren grow and become a young man she can be proud of. Until one night everything changes, including Wren. One night that her son refuses to speak of. Now Vanessa can’t rest, not until she uncovers the secret that her son has been hiding from her.

Will she find the answers she’s searching for or will her quest for the truth take her to a dark place where all hope is lost? 

One evil act. One tragedy. Lives destroyed forever.

Page-turning, heart-pounding and unforgettable, Kirsty Ferguson has written the perfect novel for all fans of B. A. Paris and Adele Parks.

My review

Vanessa Sawyer had to marry the father of her child. Yet it was not a happy marriage, as abuse was a daily thing for her.
Only silver lining was her baby boy, Wren. She finally understands what unconditional love is, and this feeling only grows with her second child.
Vanessa is proud of the young man Wren is becoming. He is caring, kind and looks after her and his brother.

But one night a terrible thing happens… and Vanessa is resolute to find out the truth. What secrets was Wren hiding?

From the very start, I felt sorry for Vanessa. Being maybe a bit naïve, Vanessa sleeps with the man who will be the father of her child.
Being naïve, as I knew immediately that it was just a slick move of Mark and would be the beginning of a tragedy. This one bad decision will haunt her for the rest of her life.
Mark is not a caring husband at all, and a total absent father. He couldn’t care less about his children.

Vanessa was naïve in the beginning, but when she has to protect her children, she does whatever she can. She is determined to raise her children the right way, so that they will not become like their father, even if this means she has to take all the beating.

The first part of the story is the sad tale of Vanessa, so that we are able to understand her better. The second part start on a positive vibe. Without giving any spoilers, but life is looking better for Vanessa and her sons.

We get to know Wren also better, as he is nearly an adult now. And when he meets this girl at school, I believed we were getting a happily ever after for everyone.
But tragedy strikes again and it left me agape…
This family just have to endure tragedy after tragedy and it’s just not fair…
So it’s understandable that Vanessa wants to figure out what happened.

Yet those lasts chapters were an emotional rollercoaster! When secrets were unfolded, there were no indications that the truth would be a nasty one. It truly devastated me, and even when I finished this book, I needed some time to digest what just had happened.

This book is not to be taken lightly. I knew there would be violence in it, but there are things even worse than only the violence. Even thinking about the ending now, is still given me goosebumps as not everything is what it seems!

This cover is just amazing and I honestly can’t wait to read the book!!!

Synopsis

Twin sisters. One scorching summer. A bucketful of secrets.

Diana’s life is perfect. Her twin sister, Josie’s – not so much. They aren’t identical twins. Perhaps the only things they have in common are agreeing their mother can be a nightmare – and their birthdays. This summer they’ll be thirty-five.
 
Diana has the perfect husband, two talented youngsters, and an adorable dog. She runs a successful business from home, a popular book club, and hosts sparkling parties for her wealthy husband. She always looks as if she’s stepped from the cover of a magazine. Her immaculate second home by the sea, for idyllic summers with her perfect family, was actually featured in one.
 
Josie has a messy, compact flat, dates, but not relationships, and she can’t even keep a houseplant alive. She moves from job to job, goes clubbing with her friends, and always looks as if she’s fallen through a hedge. She loves Diana, deeply, but each year she declines the invitation to spend the summer with her sister. Or any other family holiday. Because Josie has a secret.
 
But is Diana’s life so perfect? Or is she hiding something too? When secrets are revealed this summer, everything will change. Josie could finally have the life she’s always wanted … if she’s brave enough to take a chance. And it all begins with a phone call from their mother.

Publication Date: 31st July

Pre-order Link – mybook.to/SummeratmySisters

About the author

Emily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn’t always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.

Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers’ group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at www.emilyharvale.com.

Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies – and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.

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The cover!!!

Before reading 1 word, I knew this would be worthy of 5 stars!

Synopsis

British actor Zac Edwards is the latest heartthrob to hit the red carpets. Hot, talented and rich, he sends women wild…all except one.

Close protection officer Kat Parker hasn’t got time to play celebrity games.  She has one job: to protect Zac from the stalker that seems to be dogging his every move.

Zac might get her hot under her very starched collar, but Kat’s a professional – and sleeping with Zac is no way part of her remit…

My review

Kat Parker is a bodyguard with a new assignment, she has to protect British actor Zac Edwards. As the latest heartthrob, he gets a lot of female attention. But when he appears to have a stalker, getting too close to him.

Zac normally uses his charms to get the woman he wants, but no matter what he does, Kat is determined to keep work and personal life separated.
Is Zac only looking for a fling as Kat suspects? And how long can they ignore the attraction?

Having read several book of Kathryn Freeman, I couldn’t wait with reading this one. I knew an amazing story was waiting for me to be devoured.
I don’t know how she does it, but every time it takes me by surprise how different each story is.

The dynamic between Zac and Kat is something you can already suspect, but there is more drama in this one, compared with her other stories.
The fact that there is a stalker, and there is absolutely no clue who it is, makes this more mysterious!

What I really loved is the strength of Kat. Being a female bodyguard is difficult for her. Not because she doesn’t like her job, but because of the prejudices. Of course everyone who think of a bodyguard, thinks about this muscled, strong man, and not a woman.
Yet Kat quickly shows her skills. She is never losing her eyes of her client, sees things nobody would pay attention to.

But she is also a caring person. While her sister is facing her addiction, Kat looks after her teenage niece. Which for the obvious reasons is not an easy task. She does whatever she can for her sister and her niece, even if it means being a mean aunt sometimes.

And Zac, well he totally blew me away. Yes, he is a famous actor and yes, he has the looks. But he is also just an amazing man!
He respects Kat her wishes, and does not push her. And even when he knows there is no chance at something more, he wants to make Kat happy.
He’s also not afraid to open up towards her, showing his real emotions. And he also has a sense of right and wrong. He knows he’s a burden and he makes clear he understands just that.
And when we get to know more about his past, well my admiration for him just grew even bigger.

This story gave me exactly what I wanted, and gave me even more! The fact that there is also the factor about a mysterious stalker and with totally no indication who the culprit was, was making me love this story even more. If possible I would even add a sixth star as a review if possible, but as the maximum is only five, I add it in my review instead!!! ******

Age is just a number.

Synopsis

Is it ever too late to change…

After a health scare, 77 year-old spinster Barbara goes to convalesce in the sleepy Somerset village of Winsleigh Green with her sister Pauline, who is now a widow. The sisters are like chalk and cheese – Barbara, outspoken and aloof and Pauline, good natured and homely – so it’s not long before the tension starts to rise.

But when Pauline accidentally knocks down a vagrant who goes by the name of Bisto Mulligan, the ladies find themselves with another houseguest. As he recovers, it becomes apparent that Bisto is not who he first seemed, and as the sisters get to know the kind and courageous man he really is, it’s clear Bisto has the potential to change both of their lives.

As the spring turns to summer, and Winsleigh Green comes to life, can the three friends make the changes they need to, to embrace fresh starts, new loves, new lives and new horizons. Or do old habits die too hard?

Funny, joyful and with a spring in its step that reminds you to live every day like it’s your last. Judy Leigh has once again written the perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French, Dee MacDonald and Cathy Hopkins.

My review

Pauline and Barbara are sisters, but couldn’t be more different from each other. Pauline sees the good in everyone, and helps out wherever she can. She makes easily friends and is lived by the people in her village.

Barbara is more reserved and suspicious. She doens’t like gossip and doesn’t understand the charm of a small village.

So when Barbare goes to stay a while at Pauline’s it’s obvious that the tension will rise very quickly.

And when Pauline knocks down Bisto Mulligan, the ball starts rolling…

This is a very charming story!

From the very start I felt that Pauline was like a sweet old grandmother, wanting to take care of everything and every one. She is a real kind person, having no prejudice even if someone’s look would make you think the worse.

The way she treated Bisto, is an example for many of us. How easy would it be to just turn around and make sure you’d have nothing to do with him? But Pauline opens her home to him, showing how amazing she is.

Barbara was initially someone I didn’t really liked… She looks down on people of the village, doesn’t want anything to do with them. And even when people try to involve her, she stays out of the way.

But slowly, the village grows to her. She sees the beauty of a community, how everyone is looking after each other. And she starts to be part of the community too.

The real beauty and charm of the story is how three totally different people spend the summer together. They get to know each other better and start to appreciate each other. Barbara and Pauline are becoming real sisters, spending time together, and getting to know each other for real.

And Bisto is always around to help, and giving his advice. And Bisto was a real surprise, because behind the initial vision of a wanderer, he’s been through a lot.

Yet he manages to be right there with his knowledge at exact the right times.

This book surprised me, as it turned out to be more than expected. It shows a story about sisterhood, kindness, growth, and how people can change by just beng surrounded by the rught kind of people.

I had several laughs, as Bisto is a hidden gem, had to go through sweet moments and enjoyed spending time in this village that opened its heart for two strangers.

And I know it’s a cliché, but it’s never too late for love, and you’ll find it at the most unexpected places!

How one day changes everything…

Synopsis

Coming soon from #1 bestseller Shari Low, an emotional roller-coaster, that keeps you guessing…

One day in summer, three lives are about to change forever.

After two decades of looking after others, this is the day that Agnetha McMaster is reclaiming her life. It’s her turn, her time but will she have the courage to start again?

Ten years ago, Mitchell McMaster divorced Agnetha and married her best friend, Celeste. Now he suspects his second wife is having an affair. This is the day he’ll discover if karma has come back to bite him.

Thanks to a DNA test, this is the day that Hope McTeer will finally meet her biological father. But will the reunion bring Hope the answers that she’s looking for?

Three people. Twenty-four hours. A lifetime of secrets to unravel.

My review

Agnetha McMaster is ready to be in charge of her own life again. Now that her daughters are old enough, she wants to open up her heart again for love.

It was hard to forget that her husband left her ten years ago for her best friend Celeste.

But when Mitchell suspects Celeste is cheating on him, he hopes he can find the proof of it, and is finding a listening ear with Agnetha.

Hope McTeer found her biological father thanks to a DNA test. But is her father as happy as her to have found a relative?

And will Hope find all the answers to the questions she had?

One day, that’s all it takes in this story. How often we have days where actual nothing happens and the day goes on into the next one?

But this book shows us another kind of day, a day where everything changes.

Immediately I liked Agnetha. She was happily married to Mitchell. But when the biggest betrayal of all happened, it would have been so easy for her to become an utterly b*tch and she could easily give Mitchell and Celeste a hard time.

Yet she shows her strength and her priorities. After all, there are two daughters to be raised, and it’s always better if the parents get along, instead of fighting all the time.

The story of Hope seems initially off… how does her story connect to the story of Agnetha? The further we get into the story, the clearer everything gets.

Thanks to flashbacks, we ge to know younger Agnetha and Celeste, and we learn how their friendship could end so abruptly.

Most characters are easy to like, despite mistakes they made in the past. But there is one person I just instant disliked. Without giving away anything, I thought that person was selfish, without an ounce of remorse and even when the opportunity came to do some good, the opportunity got lost thanks to the ugly character of that person.

This story brings together people who didn’t know each other’s existence, brought people back together, and gives a second chance.

It’s about the strong bond of family, about friendship, love and also about strength.

The title is One Day In Summer, and I think it’s also an indication about how long it takes to read this story, just one day…

Once you start reading, you’ll find it hard to put it away. You just have to know how these separates stories will come together and what the outcome will be for everyone.

How actions of the past reflect your present and future.

Synopsis

From the bestselling author of Sweet Tea Tuesdays comes a story of true love that spans decades.

Lillian Alexander’s father is dying of cancer. When he rambles on in a morphine-delirium, Lillian can’t ignore the feeling he’s trying to tell her something. At his funeral days later, she encounters ghosts from her past who stir long-suppressed memories from the day her mother died twenty-seven years ago. Why, if her mother’s death was an accident, does Lillian harbor guilt, as though she were somehow to blame?

When Lillian and her twin sister, Layla, learn the Stoney family fortune is gone, Lillian fights to save her ancestral home on Charleston’s prestigious East Battery. Desperate to resolve her money problems and get answers to her questions about the past, she tears her father’s study apart in search of clues. She discovers a thumb drive in a hollowed-out hardback copy of For Whom the Bell Tolls. The thumb drive, marked For Lillian in his handwriting, contains her father’s memoir. Secluded in the family’s cottage on Wadmalaw Island, she immerses herself in her father’s account of his stormy relationship with her mother. What she learns sets her on a journey of self-discovery.

Tangled in Ivy is a tale of tortured souls and southern family dysfunction

My review

Lillian Alexander took care of her father before losing him to cancer.
The last moments of his life, he was rambling on and Lillian can’t shake the feeling he was trying to tell her something about the past.
And when at the funeral she meets people of that same past, the ball starts rolling. She is having feelings of guilt of her mother’s death 27 years ago.
But why is she feeling guilty if it was an accident?
And will she manage to keep her home, even if her twin sister is adamant on selling it, causing even more rows?

When she finds a thumb drive with her father’s memoirs, she hopes to finds answers to all her questions. But reading about her father’s stormy relationship with her mother, will it give her all her answers?

This is a story that I couldn’t find it easy to put away. The intrigues just kept coming!

When we first meet Lillian, we see immediately how caring she is. It’s not easy taking care of a dying person, especially if it’s your own father.
But she is also determined… she does not believe her father was just rambling around, but was truly trying to tell her something.
So she starts her search, determined to find whatever it was her father hid.

The relationship with her sister is a strained one. And even if this seems very strange, being twins, it will all make sense the more we read into the story.
Layla was in my opinion a spoiled brat, wanting everything that will advantage her and not thinking about her sister at all. Also how she acts towards Lillian, made me dislike her.

This story goes back and forth between Lillian and her father Graham his memoirs.
And when we get to know young Graham, and his troubled childhood. And when he finally settles down I was truly happy for him.
His meeting with Ivy was not what I wanted for him… Ivy is used to get what she wants, and is also very close, even too close with her best friend. Whatever one of them does, the other one does immediately the same.
When Graham is gently pushed into marriage, I took this as a bad omen… He truly cares about Ivy, but are his feelings reciprocated? 

Without giving more details about the actual story, this story is intriguing, settling and there are some twists I did not see coming.
The writing is very captivating, holding your attention until the very ending. All the characters are well developed, and even if I didn’t like all of them, it all makes sense now…

A story about how something that happened in the past, can keep influencing you and your future. But also about making things right and fighting for your rights and your happiness.