Many thanks to NetGalley and Ballantine Books/Random House for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut novel by Jackie Fraser. 4 stars for a feel-good read!
Thea just had the proverbial rug pulled out from underneath her - her husband of almost 20 years left her for one of her friends and she just lost her job. Then she finds out that a distant uncle died and left her his home and antique book collection in Scotland. She packs her bags and heads to the coast to go through the house and make some decisions on what to do with her life. Once there, she finds she loves the area and the people and finds herself making new friends. and even gets a job at the local secondhand bookstore - however, she can't quite win over Edward, the owner, who definitely comes with his own baggage.
This was just a good book to curl up with and escape into a different world. I loved the pictures in my mind of the bookstore and the Shed - so cozy and comforting. I also liked that the author made Thea a bit older than the typical rom-com character - she's in her mid-40s with all the insecurities and baggage that come along with starting over at that age. Plus, everyone deserves a second chance! Can't wait to read more from this author!
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