Emma's Review: The Lavender House by Hilary Boyd

Reviewed by Emma Crowley

Nancy de Freitas is the glue that holds her family together. Caught between her ageing, ailing mother Frances, and her struggling daughter Louise, frequent user of Nancy's babysitting services, it seems Nancy's fate is to quietly go on shouldering the burden of responsibility for all four generations. Her divorce four years ago put paid to any thoughts of a partner to share her later years with. Now it looks like her family is all she has.

Then she meets Jim. Smoker, drinker, unsuccessful country singer and wearer of cowboy boots, he should be completely unsuited to the very together Nancy. And yet, there is a real spark. 

But Nancy's family don't trust Jim one bit. They're convinced he'll break her heart, maybe run off with her money - he certainly distracts her from her family responsibilities.

Can she be brave enough to follow her heart? Or will she remain glued to her family's side and walk away from one last chance for love?

Amazon links: Kindle or Hardcover

Blogiversary Giveaway #13: Win a copy of A Most Desirable Marriage by Hilary Boyd

I recently received a duplicate copy of Hilary Boyd's A Most Desirable Marriage, as well as Emma who was sent a copy which she reviewed.  But as my TBR pile is already overflowing and I'm unlikely to be in a position to read this one myself anytime soon I have decided to offer it up as an additional blogiversary prize.

Lawrence and Jo have enjoyed a strong marriage, the envy of their friends. Even after thirty years they have lots to say to each other, many interests in common and, until recently, a good sex life. 

But Lawrence seems wary and restless. Something's wrong. Just how wrong, Jo is about to discover... 

Guest Book Review: Hilary Boyd - A Most Desirable Marriage

Reviewed by Emma Crowley

Lawrence and Jo have enjoyed a strong marriage, the envy of their friends. Even after thirty years they have lots to say to each other, many interests in common and, until recently, a good sex life. 

But Lawrence seems wary and restless. Something's wrong. Just how wrong, Jo is about to discover... 

Can they use their years of history - all the things they've shared - to overcome a devastating betrayal?

Amazon links: Kindle or Paperback

Books Read: Hilary Boyd - When You Walked Back Into My Life

For eight years Flora's love affair with Fin was a whirlwind of fun and spontaneity - but when Flora wanted to settle down and have children, Fin vanished.

Life moved on and Flora's world filled with other people, other cares. There were benefits to being single - no socks under the bed, no mess in the bathroom - even if the memory of Fin could never be completely erased.

But then suddenly, shockingly, Fin reappears. He's a changed man, he says, and her wants her back.

Is this a chance to put right the wrongs? Or a massive mistake?

Amazon links: Paperback or Kindle