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Duckton-by-Dale Romance #2
Blind Faith
When Faith Divine pulls up outside the Duckton-by-Dale caf� on a dazzling red Ducati motorbike she takes Drew Pettigrew's breath away. Faith is cool, sexy and desirable, and there isn't one villager who disagrees. Completely smitten, Drew has no choice but to come out. The fact that Drew is a lesbian doesn't come as a surprise to those who know her. Except, that is, for her mother, Esther. As Esther plots for Drew to meet the right guy, the villagers have other ideas. Relentless in her pursuit of what she thinks is right for Drew, Esther's actions threaten to break friendships that have spanned decades, devastate her relationship with Drew, and divide the village. How difficult can it be to come out to your mother?Hilarious, light-hearted, fun yet poignant, Blind Faith is the second in the series to the bestselling lesbian romance, Summer Fate.WHAT READERS ARE SAYING: A brilliantly hilarious book!! - 5 Stars - oscarfrog"If you loved Summer Fate then you will be bowled over by Emma Nichol's latest summer rom-com Blind Faith. Blind Faith is the sequel to Summer Fate but it can be read as a stand-alone with no loss to the plot... This is the summer read you don't want to miss and won't be able to put down!!" Pass the gin! - 5 Stars - The Reading Room"A wonderful array of characters woven into an hilarious Rom-Com... A cute romance wrapped-up with the corniest of jokes, laugh-out-loud moments that wouldn't be out of place in a farce, and enough sentimentality to soften the hardest of hearts; 'Blind Faith' is fun, fast, and as wacky as they come. More please!"My new favourite! - 5 stars - Lisa Shaffer"As always Ms Nichols deliver! I absolutely love this story. It wonderfully written and glows with heart, feeling and romance."
262 pages, Paperback
Published July 27, 2019
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Emma Nichols
14 books186 followersEmma Nichols lives in Buckinghamshire with her partner and two children. She served for 12 years in the British Army, studied Psychology and an MBA, and published several non-fiction books under another name, in sports peak performance, before dipping her toes into the world of lesbian fiction.
Emma's bestselling lesbian romance books are: Finding You, Remember Us, The Hangover, Forbidden, Ariana and Madeleine.
Emma's bestselling lesbian romance books are: Finding You, Remember Us, The Hangover, Forbidden, Ariana and Madeleine.
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July 9, 2022
Kindle Unlimited sequel.
Duckton-by-Dale: Gays, Ghosts, and Great buns.
These are just light reads, don't go looking for too much depth here. You might think that with the topics of a gay Vicar and 'coming out' issues with a pedantic mother, it could be deep - but it surprisingly wasn't. It's both a good and bad thing. It definitely could have been fleshed out far more, but I also didn't mind the lighter tone with the quirky characters. So it's a doubled-edged sword, for sure. Better just to know what you're in for, so you're not disappointed.
For what they are, they are good stories. There's a new couple coming together here, plus a side story couple, and the couple from our first book is still going strong - plus an older couple that had already been established, with sights set for another couple in the next book. Very much one of those 'every other couple is Sapphic' despite the small town, but I'm not mad at it!
Duckton-by-Dale: Gays, Ghosts, and Great buns.
These are just light reads, don't go looking for too much depth here. You might think that with the topics of a gay Vicar and 'coming out' issues with a pedantic mother, it could be deep - but it surprisingly wasn't. It's both a good and bad thing. It definitely could have been fleshed out far more, but I also didn't mind the lighter tone with the quirky characters. So it's a doubled-edged sword, for sure. Better just to know what you're in for, so you're not disappointed.
For what they are, they are good stories. There's a new couple coming together here, plus a side story couple, and the couple from our first book is still going strong - plus an older couple that had already been established, with sights set for another couple in the next book. Very much one of those 'every other couple is Sapphic' despite the small town, but I'm not mad at it!
August 27, 2019
Sweet and fun. Great sequel to Summer Fate. This book is a little bit like an "happy dance" .
September 28, 2019
Very cute book. Hard to resist the awkward coming out cafe owner and the cast of secondary characters was brilliant with laugh out loud moments. I very much enjoyed this light, fun novel.
October 13, 2021
Such fun in Duckton!
New Vicar Faith has arrived in the village and Drew is instantly taken with her. She isn’t like most vicars and soon the villagers are speculating about Faith and Drew when the two form a connection, but Esther, Drew’s mother refuses to believe her daughter isn’t interested in all the lovely guys she keeps setting her up with. The villagers offer some gentle encouragement and Drew is forced to reiterate her sexuality to her mother but it doesn’t come without a little drama.
I love this series and Blind Faith was so much more than I imagined it would be. Faith has to be the hottest vicar ever and it wasn’t just Drew who was smitten with her. Like the villagers and Drew, I was captivated by Faith and knew she and Drew were just going to be amazing together. The strain on Drew to have to come out to her mother made a lot of the drama in the story and was quite intense at times. It was very realistic in portraying how difficult it can be for a parent to accept their child’s sexuality, even when that child is a grown-up and how they perceive things differently.
The exploration and exposing of the fact that quite a few of the villagers identify as lesbian or gay gave a great opportunity to show how someone can have a different view about people they are friendly with and their family. Although that caused strain and intense moments, I am glad Emma captured it in the story as it kept it realistic and grounded all the characters, giving the reader something to think about. Very clever!
As always though, it was a lot of fun to be back in the village with all the craziness and fun things going on. The characters in this series really make it something special, every one of them brings a hint of their personality and something different to the mix. I really enjoy experiencing all their antics and village life, so hope Emma will continue with more books in this series.
I really enjoyed the story, it was emotional but with that wonderful pinch of humour, I loved it and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend Blind Faith and the Duckton-by-Dale series as it is a great giggle and I always feel really happy when reading the stories.
New Vicar Faith has arrived in the village and Drew is instantly taken with her. She isn’t like most vicars and soon the villagers are speculating about Faith and Drew when the two form a connection, but Esther, Drew’s mother refuses to believe her daughter isn’t interested in all the lovely guys she keeps setting her up with. The villagers offer some gentle encouragement and Drew is forced to reiterate her sexuality to her mother but it doesn’t come without a little drama.
I love this series and Blind Faith was so much more than I imagined it would be. Faith has to be the hottest vicar ever and it wasn’t just Drew who was smitten with her. Like the villagers and Drew, I was captivated by Faith and knew she and Drew were just going to be amazing together. The strain on Drew to have to come out to her mother made a lot of the drama in the story and was quite intense at times. It was very realistic in portraying how difficult it can be for a parent to accept their child’s sexuality, even when that child is a grown-up and how they perceive things differently.
The exploration and exposing of the fact that quite a few of the villagers identify as lesbian or gay gave a great opportunity to show how someone can have a different view about people they are friendly with and their family. Although that caused strain and intense moments, I am glad Emma captured it in the story as it kept it realistic and grounded all the characters, giving the reader something to think about. Very clever!
As always though, it was a lot of fun to be back in the village with all the craziness and fun things going on. The characters in this series really make it something special, every one of them brings a hint of their personality and something different to the mix. I really enjoy experiencing all their antics and village life, so hope Emma will continue with more books in this series.
I really enjoyed the story, it was emotional but with that wonderful pinch of humour, I loved it and can’t wait to read the next book in the series. I highly recommend Blind Faith and the Duckton-by-Dale series as it is a great giggle and I always feel really happy when reading the stories.
August 4, 2019
The English countryside is alive with roar of lesbians coming out.
Nichols plays out the subjects of lesbian desire, relationships and visibility in Duckton-by-Dale. Drew Pettigrew leads a full life, but can't break the chains that keep her tucked firmly in the closet in order to appease her homophobic mother. She spent her life in love with her best friend Harriet Haversham knowing that things between them would never progress. Making a show of dating men was all for Esther Pettigrew's sake. Then the clouds parted and into her cafe a bolt of lightning took shape in the form of Faith Divine, the towns' new Vicar. Drew has no choice but to face the feelings that inhabit her lesbian body. Seeing Faith's ever present dog-collar deters her born again passion, but doesn't kill it.
Blind Faith achieves what Summer Fate did not. Both books are extremely well written lesbian romance novels, but darkness overwhelms the first book in the Duckton-by-Dale series. In book two, Grace Pinkerton and Harriet Haversham are still hopelessly in love and are completely integrated into village life. No silly nonsense follows Faith from her last parish in Manchester. She's the interim Vicar assigned to fill the pastoral shoes of the deceased Vicar Elvis who was also the landlord of the Crooked Billet pub. While the townsfolk made it their mission to arrange a lesbian match between Grace and Harriet, they're bystanders as things kick off between Faith and Drew. Esther can spit into the wind to her heart's content, but cosmic and spectral forces beg to differ. Instalust burns through Drew and her heart beats for Faith like never before. This sincere and evocative novel is a wonderful addition to the world according to lesfic. As a reader, I look forward to more from this fictional capital of English countryside lesbians.
Nichols plays out the subjects of lesbian desire, relationships and visibility in Duckton-by-Dale. Drew Pettigrew leads a full life, but can't break the chains that keep her tucked firmly in the closet in order to appease her homophobic mother. She spent her life in love with her best friend Harriet Haversham knowing that things between them would never progress. Making a show of dating men was all for Esther Pettigrew's sake. Then the clouds parted and into her cafe a bolt of lightning took shape in the form of Faith Divine, the towns' new Vicar. Drew has no choice but to face the feelings that inhabit her lesbian body. Seeing Faith's ever present dog-collar deters her born again passion, but doesn't kill it.
Blind Faith achieves what Summer Fate did not. Both books are extremely well written lesbian romance novels, but darkness overwhelms the first book in the Duckton-by-Dale series. In book two, Grace Pinkerton and Harriet Haversham are still hopelessly in love and are completely integrated into village life. No silly nonsense follows Faith from her last parish in Manchester. She's the interim Vicar assigned to fill the pastoral shoes of the deceased Vicar Elvis who was also the landlord of the Crooked Billet pub. While the townsfolk made it their mission to arrange a lesbian match between Grace and Harriet, they're bystanders as things kick off between Faith and Drew. Esther can spit into the wind to her heart's content, but cosmic and spectral forces beg to differ. Instalust burns through Drew and her heart beats for Faith like never before. This sincere and evocative novel is a wonderful addition to the world according to lesfic. As a reader, I look forward to more from this fictional capital of English countryside lesbians.
August 30, 2019
So I wasn't sure if I was going to leave a review for this one and not sure if I am leaving one now. :) What I do want to say is that I enjoyed this book. I sort of wish I read book 1 because it seems like I missed out on some important information about the different people who lives in the village. They for sure are an important part of Blind Faith. The point I would really like to get to is that I gained some clarity about some issues I am dealing with my mom. I did really like this one and will consider going back to read book 1.
February 3, 2021
This book is funny and sweet. The villagers of Duckton-by-Dale remain as crazy (if not more) and as nosy as they were in the first book.
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October 2, 2020
This one is even better yet than the first of this sweet series. The dialogues are more funny still and the main romance - yes, there are several - is more than just sizzeling hot!
I particularly like the choice of Faith and her calling, her history and of course her wondeful character. She certainly is exceptional in every respect. "Old" acquaintances Harriet and Grace as well as Vera and Jenny are there again, sweet as before and there is the friendly ghost of Hilda Spencer and her poodle, so someone new will have to stay and settle in Duckton-by-Dale.
This is the latest addition to my favourite books I'll certainly re-visit Duckton-by-Dale again if I need to raise my spirits some time.
I particularly like the choice of Faith and her calling, her history and of course her wondeful character. She certainly is exceptional in every respect. "Old" acquaintances Harriet and Grace as well as Vera and Jenny are there again, sweet as before and there is the friendly ghost of Hilda Spencer and her poodle, so someone new will have to stay and settle in Duckton-by-Dale.
This is the latest addition to my favourite books I'll certainly re-visit Duckton-by-Dale again if I need to raise my spirits some time.
February 19, 2020
Much better than summer fate, better sub plots and main plot. Glad I read this one as it had the same characters as was in the first book, familiarity made it flow better. Good conflict with mother daughter totally relatable and realistic the way it was written very enjoyable read.
September 27, 2019
Blind Faith: Coming Out Should Have Been Easy is a funny romantic romp, filled with village English humor. Drew's life is on hold. Bright and capable, she has a little shop in Duckton-by-Dale and creates very tasty buns. But mama Esther has blinders on when it comes to Drew's sexuality, so Drew is stuck until she can deal with Mama. Enter Faith, a tattoo-clad Vicar on a motorcycle. One look at each other, and maybe a taste of those buns, and Drew knows what she wants, even if Vicar Faith seems doubly forbidden. I loved the leading characters, the townspeople, and the intrigue to get Esther to just let her daughter be what she was born to be! Five stars for the English countryside charm alone!
August 24, 2019
I struggled thru the previous Duckton by Dale book but this one I stopped one third in. I was beyond bored. I expect more from this author, I loved her previous books before these silly village stories. I honestly cannot understand the ratings. Emma Nichols, please go back to interesting stories, not these type of almost children’s stories. Definitely would not even consider a third one in this series.
February 28, 2020
2 stars
There are so many people and so many views that I don’t know what’s happening or who is taking. I literally have no idea what happened in this book. I don’t know how I got through it.
There are so many people and so many views that I don’t know what’s happening or who is taking. I literally have no idea what happened in this book. I don’t know how I got through it.
January 30, 2020
Very enjoyable!
I laughed out loud a few times which is rather rare for me. I very much enjoyed reading this story. It is easy to transport ourselves into the created village with all its inhabitants and learn to love them all. It could so easily become a fun movie too.
I laughed out loud a few times which is rather rare for me. I very much enjoyed reading this story. It is easy to transport ourselves into the created village with all its inhabitants and learn to love them all. It could so easily become a fun movie too.
December 2, 2019
Talk about entertainment ‘this book’ is brilliantly written I laughed and chuckled from start to end, it was light and funny with its highlight message towards bigotry. Loved the intertwine of the villagers. and their different lives that made the book come alive for me.
November 29, 2019
Great!
I really enjoyed Blind Faith. Yes, A Vicar wearing leather and riding a motorcycle certainly would liven up the neighborhood.
I really enjoyed Blind Faith. Yes, A Vicar wearing leather and riding a motorcycle certainly would liven up the neighborhood.
July 25, 2019
A brilliantly hilarious book!!
If you loved Summer Fate then you will be bowled over by Emma Nichol’s latest summer rom-com Blind Faith.
Blind Faith is the sequel to Summer Fate but it can be read as a stand alone with no loss to the plot.
As the title implies we meet Faith (Who wouldn’t like to meet Faith!) who is sexy, hot and absolutely gorgeous!!
The humour from the very start is gloriously funny, with many, many laugh out loud moments especially the Lycra scene and the Zumba class.
Emma Nichols has without a doubt become a lesfic author who is a force to be reckoned with and has quickly proven she can write anything from angst to humour with equal dexterity.
This is the summer read you don’t want to miss and won’t be able to put down!!
If you loved Summer Fate then you will be bowled over by Emma Nichol’s latest summer rom-com Blind Faith.
Blind Faith is the sequel to Summer Fate but it can be read as a stand alone with no loss to the plot.
As the title implies we meet Faith (Who wouldn’t like to meet Faith!) who is sexy, hot and absolutely gorgeous!!
The humour from the very start is gloriously funny, with many, many laugh out loud moments especially the Lycra scene and the Zumba class.
Emma Nichols has without a doubt become a lesfic author who is a force to be reckoned with and has quickly proven she can write anything from angst to humour with equal dexterity.
This is the summer read you don’t want to miss and won’t be able to put down!!
August 23, 2019
Unusual and Humorous
Gotta love an author with a sense of humor. The main storyline was very interesting as it dealt with several issues concerning coming out and the ramifications that some people experience. On the other side there were several instances where the author had me rolling with laughter and at times it was embarrassing as I was at the hospital and tried not to laugh out loud. Of course I’m sure it probably looked like I was having a seizure by trying to hold the laughter in. I thoroughly enjoyed the authors attempt at maintaining a serious side concerning religion and how homosexuality is viewed by people. The subject was handled with finesse and made the reading experience enjoyable.
Gotta love an author with a sense of humor. The main storyline was very interesting as it dealt with several issues concerning coming out and the ramifications that some people experience. On the other side there were several instances where the author had me rolling with laughter and at times it was embarrassing as I was at the hospital and tried not to laugh out loud. Of course I’m sure it probably looked like I was having a seizure by trying to hold the laughter in. I thoroughly enjoyed the authors attempt at maintaining a serious side concerning religion and how homosexuality is viewed by people. The subject was handled with finesse and made the reading experience enjoyable.
October 15, 2019
This is a fun story set in a small English village complete with match making busy bodies, a young, hot, tattooed vicar on a motorbike and a mostly out of the closet cafe owner. A strong cast of secondary characters help bring things to life. There is a small amount of angst surrounding a mother who is slow to accept her gay daughter; however that is handled with minimal trauma despite strong feelings on all sides. For added comic relief there are Zumba classes and Lycra shorts. There is even a ghost sighting or three.
July 30, 2019
This was the funniest book I've read since the first book in the series; Summer Fate. Sheila's "Shall I minute that?" question during committee meetings, Vera & Jenny's "We need a plan.", and Hilda with her poodle (sometimes). I'll never read a scene about spandex without laughing. This was a wonderful read and 'thank you' to Emma Nichols for a wonderful descriptive view in to the lives of Duckton-by-Dale.
August 2, 2019
My new favorite
As always Ms Nichols deliver! I absolutely love this story. It wonderfully written and glows with heart, feeling and romance. I’ve always loved Emma writing but the last two books have done my heart in! I’m really to move to the UK and find my own slice of happiness. That’s what these books do, they suck you in and make you part of the story. That’s the best any book can do. Thank you Emma Nichols for your light and taking on this beautiful adventure!
As always Ms Nichols deliver! I absolutely love this story. It wonderfully written and glows with heart, feeling and romance. I’ve always loved Emma writing but the last two books have done my heart in! I’m really to move to the UK and find my own slice of happiness. That’s what these books do, they suck you in and make you part of the story. That’s the best any book can do. Thank you Emma Nichols for your light and taking on this beautiful adventure!
August 8, 2019
Hilarious, sensitive and sexy! Life in Duckton by Dale just got even odder.
One of the funniest, books I’ve read in ages. Book one was fun but the quirky characters have all developed, and we get to discover their personalities in more details this time around. Had to stop reading at one point as I couldn’t see through tears of laughter. Sweet and sexy romance coupled with an English village like no other. Can’t wait for more....
Highly recommend this book!
One of the funniest, books I’ve read in ages. Book one was fun but the quirky characters have all developed, and we get to discover their personalities in more details this time around. Had to stop reading at one point as I couldn’t see through tears of laughter. Sweet and sexy romance coupled with an English village like no other. Can’t wait for more....
Highly recommend this book!
September 23, 2019
Excellent!
This is a very well written book that can be read as a stand alone or as as follow up to "Summer Fate". The village busybodies are planning community celebrations, fundraisers, and more, including matchmaking. Throw in a ghostly apparition, tarot cards, runes, and an "intervention", and you have an entertaining book for your must read list.
This is a very well written book that can be read as a stand alone or as as follow up to "Summer Fate". The village busybodies are planning community celebrations, fundraisers, and more, including matchmaking. Throw in a ghostly apparition, tarot cards, runes, and an "intervention", and you have an entertaining book for your must read list.
October 18, 2019
Blind Faith: Coming out Should Have Been Easy (Duckton-iby-Dsle )
Another great story and read about the villagers of Duckton-by-Dale .This will have you smiling and laughing out loud at there antics.
Once. again author Emma Nichols has written a great book and cannot wait for the next one ☝.
Another great story and read about the villagers of Duckton-by-Dale .This will have you smiling and laughing out loud at there antics.
Once. again author Emma Nichols has written a great book and cannot wait for the next one ☝.
July 27, 2019
Very good read I really enjoyed this book
This is the second book of series of three. This is a great summer read. The characters are really likable and funny. Sweet romance can't wait for book three. Very good summer read loved it.
This is the second book of series of three. This is a great summer read. The characters are really likable and funny. Sweet romance can't wait for book three. Very good summer read loved it.
November 1, 2019
Fantastic book
This book is so funny. Had me in bits, my other half wants to read it now, so I've lost my kindle for the day lol. Great story, great characters and fantastic laugh. Thank you Emma for great read.Would love to read more of Faith and Drews story.
This book is so funny. Had me in bits, my other half wants to read it now, so I've lost my kindle for the day lol. Great story, great characters and fantastic laugh. Thank you Emma for great read.Would love to read more of Faith and Drews story.
August 3, 2019
Sweet
Very sweet, funny book. I really enjoyed spending time with all the ladies. It was a gentle escape with several chuckles. Well done!
Very sweet, funny book. I really enjoyed spending time with all the ladies. It was a gentle escape with several chuckles. Well done!
August 29, 2019
Fabulous and funny
I enjoyed this book immensely. I laughed out loud at some of the characters and their actions. Looking forward to her other books.
I enjoyed this book immensely. I laughed out loud at some of the characters and their actions. Looking forward to her other books.
September 1, 2019
Funny
I truly enjoyed this funny love story. It made me laugh so hard at times. Well written story with nice love scenes.
I truly enjoyed this funny love story. It made me laugh so hard at times. Well written story with nice love scenes.
October 12, 2019
More chaos in Duckton!
A good story, loads of characters! As enjoyable and chaotic as the first book. An uncomplicated, fun read. 😊 👍
A good story, loads of characters! As enjoyable and chaotic as the first book. An uncomplicated, fun read. 😊 👍
October 12, 2019
Awesome
If you like ghost stories, this book is for you. If you like meetings, well, there are a few in this book. It you are a JW. This book is not for you. Haha.
If you like ghost stories, this book is for you. If you like meetings, well, there are a few in this book. It you are a JW. This book is not for you. Haha.
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