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From one of the genre s best-loved names, a delightful tale of second chances and unexpected romance. "
Having been recently widowed in her forties, shy Jane Redfern has finally plucked up the courage to head off on holiday by herself. Embarking on a ten-day coach trip to Germany, the last thing she anticipates is to meet someone new and fall in love. But gradually she finds herself drawn to her fellow passenger, Shropshire farmer Dave Falconer, who has also lost his partner.
As Jane s shy English reserve begins to melt away in the stunning surroundings of the Black Forest, her friendship with Dave looks set to blossom into something more serious. But can they really contemplate a future together? Riddled with guilt at having to leave her cantankerous 85-year-old mother in a retirement home, Jane finds it impossible to imagine beginning a brand-new life with someone else. And there s something Dave hasn t been telling her about his own family circumstances
Having been recently widowed in her forties, shy Jane Redfern has finally plucked up the courage to head off on holiday by herself. Embarking on a ten-day coach trip to Germany, the last thing she anticipates is to meet someone new and fall in love. But gradually she finds herself drawn to her fellow passenger, Shropshire farmer Dave Falconer, who has also lost his partner.
As Jane s shy English reserve begins to melt away in the stunning surroundings of the Black Forest, her friendship with Dave looks set to blossom into something more serious. But can they really contemplate a future together? Riddled with guilt at having to leave her cantankerous 85-year-old mother in a retirement home, Jane finds it impossible to imagine beginning a brand-new life with someone else. And there s something Dave hasn t been telling her about his own family circumstances
- GenresContemporary Romance
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First published April 1, 2015
About the author
Margaret Thornton
28 books22 followersMargaret Thornton was born in Blackpool and has lived there all her life. She was a qualified teacher but retired in order to concentrate on her writing.
Thornton has two children and five grandchildren. Her previous Blackpool sagas are available from Headline and have been highly praised. To date, she has written 24 novels.
Thornton has two children and five grandchildren. Her previous Blackpool sagas are available from Headline and have been highly praised. To date, she has written 24 novels.
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May 5, 2015
this book gets a 2.5 actually. It was a nice light read, but I did find some of the dialog between characters stilted and somewhat scripted.
July 14, 2021
This book was boring! Way too many descriptions about people’s outfits and what they wore each day. Who cares? Not me!
March 25, 2016
Total escape book, kind of a beach read. The main characters meet on a bus tour of Germany. She is a recent widow. She thinks he is in the same boat. They sit next to each other and have a romance.
May 11, 2016
A pleasant book, not what I usually read. I don't feel like there goes hours of my life I will never get back and I did finish it. I probably wouldn't read it again but I would recommend it to a few of my friends
March 3, 2015
Good light modern story
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