Changing Lara

Penny Lake #1

by Anna Jacobs

Lara Perryman has spent her life carefully planning and saving for her future. She is looking forward to the prospect of spending the rest of her days in comfort in a leisure village in Wiltshire and the adventure that her new life will bring.

But when long-standing arrangements crumble, her situation quickly becomes worrying. With her dreams in disarray, Lara makes friends with the other residents and finds herself entangled in the ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies of her new community, hoping against hope that her independence will one day be restored.

Genres: Romance

320 pages, Hardcover

First published April 18, 2019

About the author

Anna Jacobs has 87 novels published as of April 2019. She writes historical sagas and modern novels alternately, and in the past has written historical romances and fantasy novels (the latter as Shannah Jay).

She's addicted to story-telling and writes three novels a year. You can find a list of books and series on her website at www.annajacobs.com

Anna reads 3 novels a week. Happy reading, everyone.

Reviews

[Julie · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5⭐ = Quite Good.
A gentle read with a simple plot. A good holiday read. Nothing too taxing.
Will read the next in the series.

[Kathy E · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another entertaining lighthearted read from Anna Jacobs. I look forward to reading the next one. I did pick up Euan and Molly characters from Moving On and the Wiltshire connection, but this is not a book in the Penny Lake series,

[Colleen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked this one up out of curiosity seeing that this prolific author is extremely popular (although I hadn’t heard of her). I went into it knowing it was going to be a light romance type of read, which isn’t my usual type but occasionally I hit a good one so I try to keep an open mind.

It didn’t take long for me to confirm that this was going to be a fluffy, light read, but I knew it would be a quick one so I read it through. Needless to say, it was very predictable, with a lot of coincidences that pushed the limits of my disbelief. However, I’m not going to score it badly for that because I realize that’s what it was meant to be. It would be a pleasant enough little read for anyone who likes this genre, so I’ll give it 3 stars.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved the fact that this book was set in the modern day. Lovely to read the start of another series by Anna. However I felt like nothing much happened in the first half of the book and much preferred the second half. Will be interested to read the next one

[John Milliner · Rating 4 out of 5]

Again an unputdownable read.

[MRS S PUSEY · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good story

I enjoyed this book and the characters that made it Lara was a lovely lady but was treated quite badly by her old boss who was a horrible man i thought she was very independent and strong to have stood up to him.Then coming back to England and having all her money stolen was so sad but she battled back and found Ross lovely man that made her happy.would recommend this author to all readers.

[Joan · Rating 1 out of 5]

I found the book a very very simple read. Felt the story was rushed or maybe too many plots were being condensed into it.

It's also very puzzling how Nonie Jayne can be staying in an unknown hotel not within the Penny Lake Leisure Village (Read Chapter Seventeen and Twenty One) and within the same day without any chance for her to move based on the story plot is suddenly living in the hotel within the leisure village (Chapter Twenty Two). Doesn't make sense at all.

[Cheryl Kershaw · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was so excited to read Changing Lara, I decided to re-read Moving On first- the start of Leisure Village at Penny Lake. Changing Lara is a good read but a bit slow moving in the first part. Looking forward to book 2 in this series

[Cookie1 · Rating 5 out of 5]

As I read this book I wondered what certain things could possibly have to do with Lara. One of these was John Crichton. As the book moved on , everything came together, often in an usual way. I loved it.

[Linda Cousens · Rating 3 out of 5]

A light-hearted read. My first book by Anna Jacobs and I fail to see why so many people rate this as 5 star? But keeping an open mind, I read through to the end. The plot was okay if not predictable.
I liked the setting in Wiltshire, if only because my mum was born there.

[Nissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book.

I’m actually wanting to read more Anna Jacobs books now.

Took the mind away to something else and it also made me confirmed my thoughts about my career and how happy I am personally

Thanks for writing this

[mois reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lara

Another fantastic read from Anna jacobs looking forward to the next book in the penny lake series definitely 5 stars

[Glynis Marshall · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anna is one of my favourite authors. I enjoy every one of her books and this one is no exception. Can’t wait for the next one

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual a lovely story from Anna Jacobs. This is the first book in a new series. This book is set in modern times and is a really great read.

[Winifred Higham · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed this very much. Excellent characters.

[Martin Turner · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very pleasing read where everyone lives happily ever after except for the bad guys

[alexis huggett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed the book ,but I do love all of Anna Jacobs books

[Elaine Magill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good story one of Anna's best. Never disappoints.

[Jenny · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good plot that kept me reading. A few clunky gaps but enjoyed it as a light read.

[Pauline Haney · Rating 5 out of 5]

A good read I love Anna Jacobs stories

[Helena Abrahams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yet another heart-warming story from Anna Jacobs. I love her strong and resilient female characters. I look forward to book 2 to find out what happens next.

[Terena · Rating 4 out of 5]

A much more modern era setting for this author (who is one of my favourites). It was just as enjoyable as her historical ones and I look forward to reading the others in this series.

[Suzanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

As usual another great series by Anna Jacobs. Loved the characters in this book. This is a bit more modern than her usual books but it was just as good and I
Loved the storyline.

[Sylvia · Rating 1 out of 5]

Gave up.

[Lesley Puncher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Anna Jacobs books, but I wish Karen Cass had another male voice , every man in every book she narrates sounds exactly the same.