Another great one from Amanda Prowse, she totally nailed it to wrap everything from friendship, loss, forgiveness, love and moving on into one story.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

I'm pretty sure I fell a little bit in love with Nick as this story progressed. The story was told through two points of view, back when Nick was a 10 year old boy and the present when Nick is going through a critical time of his life as he tries to navigate life as a new widower with a son. I thought it was a well-written story and found myself in tears as I got towards the end of the book. I felt that Amanda Prowse did a great job of conveying the emotions of all the characters in a realistic and appropriate manner. I've never read anything from this author but I will definitely look for more of her books.

I received an Advanced Reader Copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest opinion and I'm really glad that I got a chance to read her story.

When Kerry does nick and Oliver have to learn a new way of life despite wanting to live in the past. She Oliver goes off to college Nick is alone and when the opportunity of a new relationship comes Oliver doesn’t want him to move on. This is a story about moving in and living instead of living in the past. A sweet story! Thank you NetGalley for an e-arc in exchange for an honest review

Nick’s wife is dying and he can face this but their teenage son just can’t. Soon nick is having to deal with the families and friends trying to help while navigating his own grief and that for his son.
An emotional read which was beautifully written and made you think about life and your own loved ones. Thank you to netgalley and the publishers for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

"Do things your way and at your pace. This is your journey, no one else's"
This is the second book I have read recently with a male lead whose wife has passed away. But in this book, the husband and son have had time to prepare for the coming death.
This story examines Nick's grief at losing his wife, but also his realisation that just because she is dead, doesn't mean he is. This leads, as expected, to major conflict with his son and in-laws. Using flashbacks to when he was growing up and lessons he learnt from his dad and close friends, the choosing of paths which lead you in a different direction than what you had planned, we get to understand his way of thinking.
A sensitive topic handled beautifully and with such care. I closed the book thinking what a great person Nick is. I think he is so far my favourite male character of all the Amanda Prowse books I have read. He truly deserves the ending his story got.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me the chance to experience this book.

A moving book full of raw emotion. We meet Nick and his son Ollie when they are facing the loss of his wife/Ollie's mum. The feeling of life as you know it being ripped away is so strong and that feeling of not quite being able to reach one another just when it is what you most need is just beautifully portrayed. This book does deal with loss but also change, in other forms, as well as exploring relationships between family and friends.
I loved the flashback to Nick's time as a child and they mirrored some of those adult feelings really well. I felt that I wanted more of Eric and Alex. Perhaps we might see a book for them in the future ???
Another thought provoking read, full of human emotion from Amanda Prowse.

This book gave me some much needed laughter. A touching story of friendship, love, loss and family.
Thank you to the author Amanda Prowse, netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the arc book.

This story is about life, childhood friendships, dreams that have come true, others that remain at our fingertips not yet in reach. To loves that we had and lost, and loves that have started to blossom. From being a child to having a child of your own, too expecting another child all while not knowing if you're doing the correct thing, questions, doubts and never stop believing in yourself. It's sad and uplifting, and it has all the feels.

3.5 stars

I really wanted to like this more than I did, but I found myself having trouble connecting. It was well written, and emotional. I do of course recommend you read it yourself (when it releases) as I'm sure it will appeal to most readers. I received a review copy from NetGalley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The story starts out and is very depressing. I almost stopped reading it a couple of times. The 2nd half of the book picked up, but it was very predictable.

What a beautiful Down to Earth Book very sensitively written about subjects that even in today's so called Modern World many people find hard to discuss even when those events are happening or have happened in their own lives! I cried & I laughed with Nick & his best mates Eric & Alex, I both laughed & I'll admit cried even more with Nick & his son Oliver over the loss of the big love in their joint lives Kerry! I got very annoyed at Nick's Sister in law Di, I wanted to shake her at times or slap her her face , others will realise why when they read this Book & I highly recommend that lots of you do.
So thank you Amanda Prowse for a truly wonderful read.

Nick's life changed early, when he was just a teenager, and he found out his beloved Kerry was pregnant. He had planned to go to university, but that wouldn't happen under the circumstances. Instead, he decided to go to work to support his new family at the biggest (pretty much only) employer in their small town. Now, eighteen years later, his son is ready to go off to university, and his wife is dying of cancer. He's still at the same job, and he's just not sure how he's going to navigate through everything, get on top of the bills, and carry on without his beautiful wife. This story is sad in places, uplifting in others, and so full of what real life brings. I found it insightful as Nick wrestled with problems and triumphs, situations we all go through, as we try to find our own happiness and also keep a balance in our relationships with family and friends when they may not agree with you. I was inspired by his determination to live his own life in spite of what others think. And I cared about what happened to him and those around him. This is a "real-life" story, and I highly recommend it. (I did receive an advance copy of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.)

Amanda Prowse does the seemingly impossible and makes a story about a young widower upbeat, inspiring, and even funny.

Nick and Kerry were high school sweethearts who married sooner than planned when their son, Oliver, was on his way. Nick gave up his dreams of university, and went to work for the local manufacturer. Shortly after Kerry dies after a long illness, Oliver leaves for university, forcing Nick to deal with two losses.

He has both the support and the eyes of the whole village upon him. Nick navigates some sticky situations with grace and humor, learning how to better deal with his son and bitter sister-in-law. Intermittent flashbacks to his childhood shows the solid base his mother and lifelong friend, Eric, have provided.

The Light in the Hallway will make you squirm, laugh, and cry, and enjoy nearly every minute of it. (And, yeah, Shit Sticks!) #NetGalley #TheLightintheHallway

I received this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Nick has lost his wife to cancer and is left mourning and raising his teenage son. How he , his son Oliver and the rest of the family cope with the loss and try to build a new life is the subject of the novel. At the end of each chapter, there is a flashback to Nick’s own childhood. I found the book extremely predictable, one knew pretty much from the beginning how it will all pan out. No more than three stars for me.
Thanks NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the advanced copy.

Amanda is one of my favorite authors. I never need to read the synopsis because I just know I want the book! The story is really about Nick and his teenage son, Olly, navigating their way through their grief. Nick’s wife and Olly’s mother, Kerry, dies near the beginning of the story. Nick and Kerry were relatively happy. They married young when Kelly was pregnant but they were in love. Olly finds her death particularly hard because he wants nothing to change. Simply beautifully written.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A tale of life, love & death. This book pulled me up short a couple of times and I had to put it down. Father and son struggle to come to terms with the loss of their wife & mother respectively. I’m sure there’s a lot of folks out there that can relate to this even without the tragic loss. Recommended read.

The Light in the Hallway is a beautiful story of love, self doubt, and redemption. On one hand the story of three friends who grow up middle class, learning what is really important in life. The friendship is carried through adulthood. When one of the friends loses his wife to cancer while in his thirties, he faces the unhappiness of his college age son who thinks he should devote his life to him. He soon realizes that what he is asking his father is unfair, but not before Dad has to face some serious soul searching, Amanda Prowse develops wonderful characters for all of us to identify with and love. A feel good story....curl up and enjoy!

This is a touching story about a father and son learning to live again after the loss of a wife and mother. Oliver, the son is 18 and about to go off to college, while his Dad struggles to adjust to his new normal. WIthout giving any spoilers I'll say the ups and downs they experience along with the love and support of family and friends, they made new lives for themselves. This is a sweet story of new beginnings without forgetting what came before

This book was an emotional roller coaster. The emotions started within the first few pages. It made you laugh as well as cry. First book I have read from this author and it was a decent quick read.
I received this book from Netgalley and I am leaving an honest review.

This is my first book by Amanda Prowse, and I was very impressed. Nick has just lost his wife to cancer. He and his son, Ollie, must move on with their lives and emotionally deal with all the changes. This touching and soul-searching story also includes flashbacks to Nick’s life as a child that give insight into his parents and friends. The characters and storyline are very believable, and you can’t help but feel touched by each character’s circumstances. Consider reading this book. I definitely recommend it. I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions expressed here are my own.