Illusions of Love

The Lonely Hearts Book Club #3

by Hannah M. Lynn

For recently divorced Flick, the idea of dating again couldn't be further from her mind. Instead, all her focus is ensuring her daughter Evie is as happy as possible, and finally realising her own dream of working in photography.But when Flick pulls out all the stops to throw Evie an unforgettable birthday bash, she inadvertently conjures more than she expected in the form of Amazing Alex— an irresistibly charming young magician hired to entertain the kids. At first glance, their connection isn't exactly magic, besides, he’s twelve years her junior. Yet, when Alex extends an enticing offer for Flick to showcase her photography skills, she cautiously accepts his dinner invitation, if only to ‘to get back into the swing of dating again’. Little does she know that Alex is hiding more than just a few sleight-of-hand card tricks up his sleeve. As her feelings for him begin to blossom, doubt creeps in. Alex's erratic behaviour forces Flick to question his loyalty, casting a shadow of suspicion over her once-clear judgment. Will the love story they've begun to weave vanish in a puff of smoke, or can they rekindle the magic that first brought them together?Join Flick and Alex in this delightfully wholesome and heart-warming romance that reminds us that, sometimes, love itself is the most extraordinary magic of all.

Genres: Romance

366 pages, Kindle Edition

First published November 18, 2023

About the author

Hannah Lynn is a multi award winning novelist. Publishing her first book, Amendments – a dark, dystopian speculative fiction novel, in 2015. Her second book, The Afterlife of Walter Augustus – a contemporary fiction novel with a supernatural twist – went on to win the 2018 Kindle Storyteller Award and the Independent Publishers Gold Medal for Best Adult Ebook.

Born in 1984, Hannah grew up in the Cotswolds, UK. After graduating from university, she spent 15 years as a teacher of physics, first in the UK and then Thailand, Malaysia, Austria and Jordan. It was during this time, inspired by the imaginations of the young people she taught, she began writing short stories for children, and later adult fiction.

With over 30 publications spanning a number of genres and translated into a dozen languages, Hannah has proven herself to be both an accomplished and prolific author.

Now settled back in the UK with her husband, daughter and clowder of cats, she spends her days writing romantic comedies and historical fiction. Her first historical fiction novel, Athena's Child, was also a 2020 Gold Medalist at the Independent Publishers Awards.

Reviews

[Julie Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely sequel

I really enjoyed reading this book. Flick was very lonely and longed for company and friends. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

[ana darcy · Rating 5 out of 5]

She is quite lost but she will find herself. She just needs a bit of magic in her life.
It's really good to read how she tries to sort part of her life, as many people do.

[christine · Rating 5 out of 5]

A perfect read

This is a heartwarming story. The characters are loyal, friendly and funny. This is a charming and inspiring read that will warm your heart. As always happy reading.

[Melanie Brackenbury · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book. Can't wait to read the next book of the series.

[Ceri Findlay · Rating 4 out of 5]

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I enjoyed parts of this book, but on the whole I found it long and drawn out and frequently made me want to skip chapters, only to find nothing much had happened between them