This was a sweet tale about loss and loving again that I very much enjoyed. More in the romance section thatn lit fiction but very enjoyable.

I was given this book from NetGalley and the publisher for an honest review. I really enjoyed this book, from the very first page. It was hard to put down and just a lovely story. Thank you NetGalley!

Thank you for opportunity to read this book I am a huge fan of Amanda's work and this book did not disappoint.I loved the friendship between the men in this book and how it spanned over many years and the unrequited loved with the sister.A really lovely novel hope Amanda writes many more.

Another brilliant book from Amanda Prowse. This book takes you through love, loss, friendship and survival. Amanda is extremely good at capturing the emotions of the characters which allows the story to flow and unfold. In this book and all her other ones, you can connect and feel the characters, I also enjoyed the flashback to the childhood era. Overall, a sad but at the same time, a heart warming story. Thank you.

I received a complimentary e-book copy of this book from Lake Union Publishing through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to Amanda Prowse, Lake Union Publishing, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book.

First off, this book really struck home with me. My daughter is a high school senior and our lives will be changing very shortly. The main characters, Nick, and his son, Oliver/Olly are going through similar changes themselves with a recent tremendous loss in the family and with Olly going to University. I could totally relate to the characters and their stories.

The things that I like about Amanda Prowse is that she writes about REAL people in REAL situations. There is honesty, loveliness, and truth in all of her books. Her character development in this book is strong and the storyline was interesting and fun. Amanda has a beautiful way with words and I can totally visualize her characters and locations in my head. BTW, there is one scene in the book where I LITERALLY laughed-out-loud!! It has a LOT of fun moments, but that scene was HYSTERICAL!!

This is a DEFINITE recommend! 4 stars!!

Wow! Where to start? Amanda Prowse has done it again! She has a fantastic way of writing which connects with the author and has tears falling that you didn’t even realise! Although there are times that are sad, it is written so cleverly that you are just fighting for the main character Nick throughout. All the characters are so relatable and realistic, including Auntie Di! It is a truly ‘heart in the right place’ story that has you fully supporting the ‘Bairstow Boys’ from the beginning. As a family who have been affected by cancer, I feel it is an uplifting story that you can relate to.

Another brilliant read from this fantastic storyteller. I had mixed emotions reading this book, one minute I was laughing and the next I was reaching for the tissues. It is basically a story about everyday family life where they live through good and bad times. It is the way that it's told that kept me up while the early hours, I loved it.

This is another brilliant and beautifully written book by this author which I would highly recommend. I look forward to reading more by this author.

Another beautiful book by Amanda about a father and son moving through the motions of grief after Nick loses his wife and Olly loses his mother.

Amanda balances the emotions of this book perfectly as father and son try to deal with when is the right time to move on.

What rounded this book up was the links between the friendships made over the generations, the love shown from family members and new love and hope.

This is a feel good book, a very easy, relaxing read that will leave you smiling.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

Love Amanda Prowse books and this is no exception. It follow the story of 3 boys, Nick, Eric and Alex from 1992 until present day. It goes back and forth from when they were boys into adulthood,

This is a lovely Amanda Prowse book, sticking closely to what she does well - love, life, relationships and sadness. This one is definitely emotional as it deals with a father and son moving through their bereavement and examines how they cope with the loss of their wife/mum. I really really empathised with Nick, the main character and absolutely loved the flashbacks to his childhood. His friendships were so lovely and nostalgic. It’s not all easy reading, and it does make you think about what’s important in life, but it is ultimately an uplifting and enjoyable read.
Thank you to netgalley, the author and the publishers for gifting me a copy of this book in exchange for an unbiased review.

The Light In The Hallway by Amanda Prowse.

I’m reviewing this book for Netgalley and of course because Amanda Prowse is an absolute favourite author of mine.

The story begins with heartache for Nick and his teenage son Oliver. Nicks wife Kerry, Oliver’s mum, dies after a long battle with cancer.
This leaves Nick with time he’d previously spent at her bedside suddenly to himself. This spare time is then added to, when Oliver gets into University.
There are money worries and guilt upon guilt, alongside questions of ‘how should I behave’. Also being in a small town where everyone knows everyone, isn’t always easy.

The emotional rollercoaster from this book hit me straight away. The feeling of how desperate and suddenly alone Nick feels is clear, with everything he now needs to deal with alone. Oliver would most likely talk to his mum about these feelings, but now Nick has to find a way of supporting him in a new way.
This was made relatable by the author, by Nick often asking himself ‘what would Kerry say’.

The book flips back and forth, smoothly showing Nicks childhood throughout one awesome summer!

There are so many funny parts to this book and even a Batman reference.
Eric, Nicks best friend was probably my favourite character, he’s cheeky and hilarious when many might expect him to be quiet and perhaps sullen.

This book exactly what I wanted it to do and I felt it to be a stand alone book. Questions were answered and I found myself smiling at the end of the book. I highly recommend it 5stars!

Another wonderful book by Amanda who has an uncanny talent of getting to the heart of a characters emotions. The Light in the Hallway is significant as it represents the welcome of a home. The story deals with the raw emotions of grief seen through the eyes of both an adult and his teenage son but intertwined in this emotion is the story of three ten year old boys and their escapades & heartaches one summer

As always I recommend Amanda’s books highly and reader you won’t be disappointed

With thanks to Lake Union Publishing & Amanda Prowse for ARC in return for an honest review

I have read and loved all of Amanda Prowse's books and always eagerly anticipate the new ones. Wow, Amanda has done it again - I am not sure how she manages to write such beautifully powerful but different stories!

This is a bittersweet story of how a husband comes to terms with the loss of his wife. I really enjoyed how this book is written from a male perspective as we follow Nick's journey throughout the book. This book made me cry but also laugh in places and is ultimately an uplifting story. I particularly enjoyed the flashbacks to Nick's childhood summer.

I highly recommend this poignant story which has touched my heart. I would give it many more than 5 stars if I could. I can't wait for the next one!

Thank you to NetGalley, Amanda and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

I requested this book based on the very positive reviews on the NetGalley website, but I must confess I don’t get all the rave reviews. I plodded through ⅔ of it until I threw my hands up from an excess of boredom and a complete overload of trite and stale writing and situations.

I’m glad so many people like it. Obviously, I didn’t. This is the second book by Amanda Prowse that I’ve read this year. The first one was equally dull.

I received this book as an ARC from the publisher and NetGalley.

Another great read by Amanda, a story of love, loss and moving forward, it brought a tear to my eye, great character that really grow in you, a recommend read.

I absolutely love reading Amanda's books and this book was another superb read that pulls you in and makes you want to keep reading.

Nick and Olly are left reeling after the loss of Kerry and this story is about how piece by piece they start putting their lives back together. Nick learns how to stand up for what he believes in and show Olly the importance of continuing to live, love and move on.

A book full of love and strength that is emotionally charged throughout and will have you reaching for the tissues.

Another tear jerker from the Amanda. Its a beautiful story of love and loss and growing through the process.

Amanda instinctively know just how to pitch her writing and does so in a way that makes you feel good whilst it breaks your heart.

Im looking forward to reading more.

You know you’ve read (or are reading) a good book when you think about the characters while going about daily life, even after the book is finished, almost as if they were real, people you knew, could relate to, miss even…. And that’s exactly how you feel reading an Amanda Prowse novel. This one possibly more than others, as it was so real, so raw, so honest...
Nick has just lost his beloved wife, his first love, and Mother of his only son to cancer. He is desperately trying to deal with the grief of losing someone he has loved since the age of 17, along with keeping things together for the sake of his son, Olly, who is about to sit his final exams in the hope of heading off to college. Nick reflects on the past, on the issues in his marriage that mean it was less than perfect, and the battles of living in a small town where everyone knows your business whether you like it or not. His wife’s family are adding to the stress, and he feels torn in his own grief and helping his almost-adult son deal with the loss of his beloved Mum. Nick is trying to rebuild his life, Olly is trying to build a life, both of them not quite being able to find their way without Kerry. The two have a strong bond, but it is threatened when Olly feels that Nick is moving on too fast, replacing his Mum, and that is something they need to work through together. The fact that both Kerry’s family and Nick’s Mum have their opinions, only adds to the difficulties. The story is told with flashbacks to a Summer when Nick is around ten, happy times with his gang of three, who remain firm friends and colleagues to this day. It’s a nice tale that lets us understand a bit about the three boys and their upbringings.
There is such a theme throughout this book of friendship, family and love, and it all ties together so nicely in the way it is written, the references made and the fact that this could be absolutely any family, any group of friends in any small village.
My heart melted on a few occasions, but I don’t want to spoil the storyline for anyone who is yet to read it. I just loved how things came together, I adored Olly and his gesture of love and acceptance. He has struggled with so many issues and it shows the love of his Dad has gotten him through. He grows up and realises Nick is still young, still has a life to live, which doesn’t mean he loved Kerry any less.
The end was wonderful and so nicely done, it was heartwarming to see how it all panned out for everyone. I definitely think if any book deserves a sequel then this one does. And we all know how well Amanda can tie books together, perhaps we could find out how Olly gets on in future, or the story of Eric and Jen…. I’ll keep my fingers crossed on that one.
Thank you so much to Amanda & NetGalley for the privilege of this ARC.

Another great book from Amanda Prowse. A book of love, friendship and grief which kept me utterly engrossed until the end. Highly recommend