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An Autumn Promise
A little kindness can go a long way. . .
It's a season of change in Mapleberry Lane. Veronica Beecham's life has been turned upside down by the arrival of her teenage granddaughter, and with her estranged daughter Sam now living under her roof, she might have a chance to bring her family back together - if only they can learn to live with each other...
Veronica's neighbour Charlie, and his bubbly little girl, Layla, have been her lifeline for the last few years - and when Sam and Charlie strike up a connection, it seems there might be fireworks this autumn. Could the handsome paramedic heal Sam's bruised heart?
Meanwhile, Audrey is determined to find ways to help her gran reconnect with the world, even if she isn't brave enough to step outside her cottage. The kindness club they've formed is already doing good in the community, but is it enough to make Audrey feel that she belongs?
Whatever happens, sparks are going to fly in Mapleberry...
An uplifting story told in four parts, about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place.
It's a season of change in Mapleberry Lane. Veronica Beecham's life has been turned upside down by the arrival of her teenage granddaughter, and with her estranged daughter Sam now living under her roof, she might have a chance to bring her family back together - if only they can learn to live with each other...
Veronica's neighbour Charlie, and his bubbly little girl, Layla, have been her lifeline for the last few years - and when Sam and Charlie strike up a connection, it seems there might be fireworks this autumn. Could the handsome paramedic heal Sam's bruised heart?
Meanwhile, Audrey is determined to find ways to help her gran reconnect with the world, even if she isn't brave enough to step outside her cottage. The kindness club they've formed is already doing good in the community, but is it enough to make Audrey feel that she belongs?
Whatever happens, sparks are going to fly in Mapleberry...
An uplifting story told in four parts, about the little kindnesses that make the world a better place.
77 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 1, 2020
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About the author
Helen Rolfe
64 books122 followersHelen Rolfe also writes as Helen J. Rolfe
Helen Rolfe writes contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and relationships. Characters often face challenges and must fight to overcome them, but above all, Helen's stories always have a happy ending.
Location is a big part of the adventure in Helen's books and she enjoys setting stories in different cities and countries around the world. So far, locations have included Melbourne, Sydney, New York, Connecticut, Bath and the Cotswolds. She also loves creating village settings or places with a small-town feel and a big sense of community.
Born and raised in the UK, Helen graduated from University with a business degree and began working in I.T. This job took her over to Australia where she eventually turned her attentions back to the career she'd dreamt of when she was fourteen. She studied writing and journalism and wrote articles for women's health and fitness magazines. Helen began writing fiction in 2011 and hasn't missed the I.T. world one little bit... in fact she may just have found her dream job!
To learn more about Helen, find her at:
www.helenjrolfe.com
https://www.facebook.com/helenjrolfew...
https://twitter.com/hjrolfe
https://www.instagram.com/helen_j_rolfe/
Helen Rolfe writes contemporary women's fiction and enjoys weaving stories about family, friendship, secrets, and relationships. Characters often face challenges and must fight to overcome them, but above all, Helen's stories always have a happy ending.
Location is a big part of the adventure in Helen's books and she enjoys setting stories in different cities and countries around the world. So far, locations have included Melbourne, Sydney, New York, Connecticut, Bath and the Cotswolds. She also loves creating village settings or places with a small-town feel and a big sense of community.
Born and raised in the UK, Helen graduated from University with a business degree and began working in I.T. This job took her over to Australia where she eventually turned her attentions back to the career she'd dreamt of when she was fourteen. She studied writing and journalism and wrote articles for women's health and fitness magazines. Helen began writing fiction in 2011 and hasn't missed the I.T. world one little bit... in fact she may just have found her dream job!
To learn more about Helen, find her at:
www.helenjrolfe.com
https://www.facebook.com/helenjrolfew...
https://twitter.com/hjrolfe
https://www.instagram.com/helen_j_rolfe/
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October 15, 2020
This is a story in episodes where each shows how the three generation of women get to know each other.
The writing was honest and fluid, a bit more emotions would be nice. Warm characters with their own personal and social problems and their emerging bonds.
A sweet read.
The writing was honest and fluid, a bit more emotions would be nice. Warm characters with their own personal and social problems and their emerging bonds.
A sweet read.
October 1, 2020
Oh my, these little beauties are absolutely gorgeous & perfect to cosy up with. In this one I could totally relate to Audrey, having a father who abandoned me, a Grandmother who was my absolute world & a fractitious relationship with my own Mother. I think I've worked out what the future holds for both Sam & her Mother. Whilst unbeknowingly little Layla is helping knit the family back together.
So grab yourself that blanket, light a candle, make a hot chocolate & snuggle up. Happy reading! ☕ 🕯
So grab yourself that blanket, light a candle, make a hot chocolate & snuggle up. Happy reading! ☕ 🕯
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October 4, 2020
OUTSTANDINGLY BEAUTIFUL.
With thanks to helen for another fabulous part of this book.
Since sam and and audrey have moved in with veronica life is changing for the better at mapleberry lane with the help of audrey and kayla make overs a new kindness calendar a bit of flirting with charlie who is layla's dad, I was sitting at the edge of my seat at the end can't wait for part 3. A real cosy feel good book.
With thanks to helen for another fabulous part of this book.
Since sam and and audrey have moved in with veronica life is changing for the better at mapleberry lane with the help of audrey and kayla make overs a new kindness calendar a bit of flirting with charlie who is layla's dad, I was sitting at the edge of my seat at the end can't wait for part 3. A real cosy feel good book.
October 13, 2020
can't wait for the next part
December 13, 2020
Loved this second installment of Mapleberry Lane and the residents that live there.
February 18, 2022
This book is short, sweet, and simple.
It's lovely to see the characters develop as you get through the parts of The Kindness Club.
It's lovely to see the characters develop as you get through the parts of The Kindness Club.
August 25, 2023
Noice Plot, building up the intensity
February 23, 2024
Great book
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