AUTHOR - Amanda Prowse
PUBLISHER - Lake Union Publishing
BUY LINK - Click here
PAGES - 290 Pages
SYNOPSIS
What would you do if you learned that the life you lived was a lie?
Nina McCarrick lives the perfect life, until her husband, Finn, is killed in a car accident and everything Nina thought she could rely on unravels.
Alone, bereft and faced with a mountain of debt, Nina quickly loses her life of luxury and she begins to question whether she ever really knew the man she married. Forced to move out of her family home, Nina returns to the rundown Southampton council estate—and the sister—she thought she had left far behind.
But Nina can’t let herself be overwhelmed—her boys need her. To save them, and herself, she will have to do what her husband discouraged for so long: pursue a career of her own. Torn between the life she thought she knew and the reality she now faces, Nina finally must learn what it means to take control of her life.
Bestselling author Amanda Prowse once again plumbs the depths of human experience in this stirring and empowering tale of one woman’s loss and love.
I had never read anything by Amanda Prowse before but knew lots of people had so I was looking forward to reading this.
When I started reading it, I just thought it was going to be a read about posh and privileged people and wasn't sure I was going to like the characters. How did I come to that conclusion after reading just a few chapters? I don't know. Call it an over active imagination and a very good reason why I'm a reader and not an author! Well needless to say, I was completely wrong and couldn't have been further from the truth.
When I started reading it, I just thought it was going to be a read about posh and privileged people and wasn't sure I was going to like the characters. How did I come to that conclusion after reading just a few chapters? I don't know. Call it an over active imagination and a very good reason why I'm a reader and not an author! Well needless to say, I was completely wrong and couldn't have been further from the truth.
I really enjoyed how the author gave an underlying strength to Nina, the main character. A woman who despite what life threw at her remained steadfast and a great support to her boys, Connor and Declan. Then bring in her Sister to the mix, a character who was the complete opposite to Nina and who was somewhat estranged from the family but still there in the background. I loved her Joie de Vivre and positive outlook. She was just the write character to boost Nina up.
The way the Author merged Nina's totally different lives together made it a fascinating read. I was willing Nina on and hoping that her life would end up being all that she wanted it to be. The challenges Ms Prowse put in Nina's way kept me page turning with enthusiasm and I couldn't put the book down. She has written some really great characters in this book and shows how someone can triumph over adversity.
The way the Author merged Nina's totally different lives together made it a fascinating read. I was willing Nina on and hoping that her life would end up being all that she wanted it to be. The challenges Ms Prowse put in Nina's way kept me page turning with enthusiasm and I couldn't put the book down. She has written some really great characters in this book and shows how someone can triumph over adversity.
This is well worth a read and I will definite check out the authors other books.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy to read in exchange for my honest review.
Thanks to NetGalley for providing me with a copy to read in exchange for my honest review.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author who has published sixteen novels in
dozens of languages. Her recent chart topping No.1 titles ‘What Have I Done?’, ‘Perfect Daughter’ and ‘My Husband’s Wife’ have sold millions of copies around the world.
Other novels by Amanda Prowse include ‘A Mother’s Story’ which won the coveted Sainsbury’s eBook of the year Award and ‘Perfect Daughter’ that was selected as a World Book Night title in 2016. Amanda’s latest book ‘The Food of Love’ went straight to No.1 in Literary Fiction when it was launched in the USA and she has been described by the Daily Mail as ‘The Queen of Drama’ for her ability to make the reader feel as if they were actually in the story.
Now published by Lake Union, Amanda Prowse is the most prolific writer of contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also score the highest online review approval ratings for several genres.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda Prowse is a regular panellist on the Channel 5 show ‘The Wright Stuff’ and numerous daytime ITV programmes. She makes countless guest appearances on BBC and independent Radio stations where she is well known for her insightful observations of human nature and her infectious observational humour.
Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
Amanda Prowse is an International Bestselling author who has published sixteen novels in
Other novels by Amanda Prowse include ‘A Mother’s Story’ which won the coveted Sainsbury’s eBook of the year Award and ‘Perfect Daughter’ that was selected as a World Book Night title in 2016. Amanda’s latest book ‘The Food of Love’ went straight to No.1 in Literary Fiction when it was launched in the USA and she has been described by the Daily Mail as ‘The Queen of Drama’ for her ability to make the reader feel as if they were actually in the story.
Now published by Lake Union, Amanda Prowse is the most prolific writer of contemporary fiction in the UK today; her titles also score the highest online review approval ratings for several genres.
A popular TV and radio personality, Amanda Prowse is a regular panellist on the Channel 5 show ‘The Wright Stuff’ and numerous daytime ITV programmes. She makes countless guest appearances on BBC and independent Radio stations where she is well known for her insightful observations of human nature and her infectious observational humour.
Amanda's ambition is to create stories that keep people from turning the bedside lamp off at night, great characters that ensure you take every step with them and tales that fill your head so you can't possibly read another book until the memory fades...
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