What a beautiful story. So emotional to follow Charley on her journey of trying to rebuild her life after the death of her husband. This is definitely a story about the power of friendship, and I loved how Charley’s friends were such a tower of strength to her whilst in turn she was able to be there for them too in their hour of need. I loved the relationship she’d maintained with Pam, her mother-in-law, they were really great together and Pam was able to add those little pearls of wisdom that we all need from time to time. .

A great story. Mother in laws are always given a bad press but this book was great for them. Especially for moving on, loved it. Also friends are great and follow your dream. I want to visit the pressco shop. Sounded fab. A lovely read

I received an advance copy of, After the One, by Cass Lester. This book was to sad and depressing for me. I just felt sorry for poor, Charley.

Charley is a young widow and is struggling to move on.
After losing her job, the only way to keep the flat with her memories of her husband, is to take in a lodger. She ends up with her mother-in-law moving in.
Charley is struggling to work out what to do with her life, and after some encourangement from her friends sets about opening a prosecco themed shop. When she meets neighbouring shop owner Ricky will she be able to move on with her life or will she shut him out?