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Time To Move On
Billie was ready to celebrate her fortieth birthday, but an unexpected parcel delivery and a meeting at work changes her life forever.
Offered the opportunity to stay in a cottage in the lovely coastal resort of Saltmarsh Quay, she grabs it with both hands but what has she let herself into? A community of interfering, controlling neighbours, and one in particular, Marjorie, who not only organises events, but everyone else’s lives too.
A little chat with Marjorie’s granddaughter, Becky, changes Billie’s perspective and together they devise a plan which opens the door to many new beginnings.
How will this affect Billie’s relationships? There’s her son, Tim, returning from a gap year in Australia, Matt, the village carpenter, who she has struck up a firm friendship with and Audrey - the village rebel for more than seventy years – who also takes a shine to newcomer, Billie.
Life in Saltmarsh Quay is about to change for its residents. It’s time to move on.
Offered the opportunity to stay in a cottage in the lovely coastal resort of Saltmarsh Quay, she grabs it with both hands but what has she let herself into? A community of interfering, controlling neighbours, and one in particular, Marjorie, who not only organises events, but everyone else’s lives too.
A little chat with Marjorie’s granddaughter, Becky, changes Billie’s perspective and together they devise a plan which opens the door to many new beginnings.
How will this affect Billie’s relationships? There’s her son, Tim, returning from a gap year in Australia, Matt, the village carpenter, who she has struck up a firm friendship with and Audrey - the village rebel for more than seventy years – who also takes a shine to newcomer, Billie.
Life in Saltmarsh Quay is about to change for its residents. It’s time to move on.
383 pages, Paperback
Published September 22, 2019
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Ian Wilfred
21 books21 followersIan Wilfred writes uplifting feel-good fiction set in Greece, Spain, Tenerife and Norfolk.
Ian lives in the UK on the beautiful Norfolk coast with his husband and west highland terrier and is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association.
You can follow Ian on Twitter at @ianwilfred39
If you enjoy Ian’s books, why not join Ian Wilfred’s Readers group on Facebook.
Ian lives in the UK on the beautiful Norfolk coast with his husband and west highland terrier and is a member of the Romantic Novelists Association.
You can follow Ian on Twitter at @ianwilfred39
If you enjoy Ian’s books, why not join Ian Wilfred’s Readers group on Facebook.
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March 9, 2022
Started well, but ......
This read started well, although it slightly annoyed me that there was no telling when things like people coming to Billies door, they just arrived without knocking , there was no ' Billie went and let James in or Billie heard a knock at the door and' ...etc
But what finished for came in chapter 15, Billie, the number one character, turned into a right bully.
I mean, she's only just met these people and she's basically sounding like a RSM.
Again there was no explanation about meeting up with Peter and James, they just appeared, but when the bloke Billie had been getting close to and thought she was seeing James who happened to be gay, he's met the 3 of them on the beach and realising Peter and James are an item,we've to believe he said, ' oh, so you're with Peter , not Billie ' who in this day and age would say anything remotely like that to a gay bloke for a mistake only he made by putting two and two together and making five.
It had start
This read started well, although it slightly annoyed me that there was no telling when things like people coming to Billies door, they just arrived without knocking , there was no ' Billie went and let James in or Billie heard a knock at the door and' ...etc
But what finished for came in chapter 15, Billie, the number one character, turned into a right bully.
I mean, she's only just met these people and she's basically sounding like a RSM.
Again there was no explanation about meeting up with Peter and James, they just appeared, but when the bloke Billie had been getting close to and thought she was seeing James who happened to be gay, he's met the 3 of them on the beach and realising Peter and James are an item,we've to believe he said, ' oh, so you're with Peter , not Billie ' who in this day and age would say anything remotely like that to a gay bloke for a mistake only he made by putting two and two together and making five.
It had start
June 18, 2023
Unfortunately I didn’t find this book a page turner and didn’t warm to Billie who moves to Norfolk for a fresh start following her Husbands affair. She seemed to be a bit bullish rather than just straight talking. I also found it difficult that characters names were used constantly when they were speaking to each other and that already I read for escapism I found some things a little far fetched.
October 18, 2020
This is a sweet tale of family connections and community spirit.
Billie arrives in Saltmarsh Quay after a sudden change in circumstances and gradually gets to know the residents and their unusual proclivities, which creates several amusing episodes but develops into an inevitable air of acceptance and camaraderie for a satisfying conclusion.
Billie arrives in Saltmarsh Quay after a sudden change in circumstances and gradually gets to know the residents and their unusual proclivities, which creates several amusing episodes but develops into an inevitable air of acceptance and camaraderie for a satisfying conclusion.
August 14, 2022
Beautiful written storyline
Enjoyed this book up to usual standard how Billie changed her life after her various upsets and moved into a Norfolk village. The escapades with the villagers had me laughing and that awful aussie girl as well.
Enjoyed this book up to usual standard how Billie changed her life after her various upsets and moved into a Norfolk village. The escapades with the villagers had me laughing and that awful aussie girl as well.
May 10, 2020
Good one.
What a relaxing, fun read. There were details enough that I felt like these were my friends too. Maybe there will be a sequel?
What a relaxing, fun read. There were details enough that I felt like these were my friends too. Maybe there will be a sequel?
March 17, 2022
Fantastic Book
Great story telling , held you right through the book. Great characterisation well thought out story which just flowed and fabulous setting.
Great story telling , held you right through the book. Great characterisation well thought out story which just flowed and fabulous setting.
August 26, 2024
Such a lovely story. Love Ian's books
February 26, 2020
💕'Time to move on' follows Billie as she finds at the age of 40, that the life she thought was forever begins to unravel through no fault of her own.
She escapes for a break to Saltmarsh Quay where she soon discovers, there are new challenges for her to face.
There are some wonderfully funny moments which tickled me - I'd love to be as honest and outspoken as Audrey, who's character is pleasing to read.
Some of the themes in this book are touching and Ian Wilfred approaches them with heartfelt sympathy and understanding. There are some wonderfully emotional events which are balanced by the more humorous aspects of the story.
An enjoyable book for a holiday read.
She escapes for a break to Saltmarsh Quay where she soon discovers, there are new challenges for her to face.
There are some wonderfully funny moments which tickled me - I'd love to be as honest and outspoken as Audrey, who's character is pleasing to read.
Some of the themes in this book are touching and Ian Wilfred approaches them with heartfelt sympathy and understanding. There are some wonderfully emotional events which are balanced by the more humorous aspects of the story.
An enjoyable book for a holiday read.
October 25, 2019
Billie's life falls apart so she moves from the city to her cousin's cottage in the coastal village of Saltmarsh Quay. Great setting - village life where everyone knows one another - or so they think always a secret to uncover and there is a bit of fun with this in the book. Billie builds a business and the story grows too, she is joined by Becky; grandaughter of the lady of the manor. I enjoyed the mix of generations and diversity in the characters and the 'life begins at forty' vibe for the main character Billie. there are hurdles and heartstring tugs before the happy ending. And as a side note - I enjoyed escaping into a world where sewing tea towels and bunting can earn you a living at craft fairs.
October 2, 2019
A strong protagonist, multiple deep and close relationships, all in a beautiful setting. I enjoyed the romance and the author's study of various human relationships. This is powerful storytelling.
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