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The blurb
Celia Summers, intrepid mother of two, is too cuddly for sweatpants, she suspects. But then, her class at The Harbour Rest Home are similarly clad. Celia loves her work as an art therapist. She's proud that she gives her elderly independents something to look forward to, even if her partner, Martin, disapproves of her efforts. He also has other things on his mind - telling complicated lies to Celia so he can sell Charlton Hall, his mum's house, to pay off his debts. Meanwhile, Celia fights to secure gallery space for her geriatric charges' artwork, and to keep The Harbour from being closed. She's even ready to abseil from a church steeple to bring attention to the plight of her old people, no matter that she might fall and end up splattered all over the flagstones. When she does fall, however, it's much more painful - in love with PC Alex Burrows coming to her rescue
Celia is almost superwoman - a hard working mother of 2, living with an impossible man called Martin. He hasn't even proposed to her yet. This could be a good thing. Martin is not exactly husband material and has some secrets that Celia would not like. Into the mix is a Mother-in-law who has never really thought that Celia was up to the job as wife for her son.
Celia works at at home for the elderly, The Harbour and really cares for the residents, scatty as they are. When the home is at risk of being shut down, Celia will go to any lenghts, or heights to stop it. Enter into the story the gorgeous man in uniform, Alex. Alex is the son of one of The Harbour residents and he becomes involved in the task of saving The Harbour.
Another funny, warm and full-on read from Sheryl Browne. There is so much going on in this story there hardly seems room on the pages for the goings-on. The author deals with some rather serious and heart wrenching situations with warmth and humour. Not sure whether to laugh or cry sometimes.
5 out of 5 for me! Loved it!
Thank you to the author for a review copy. This did not influence my review in any way.
Celia Summers, intrepid mother of two, is too cuddly for sweatpants, she suspects. But then, her class at The Harbour Rest Home are similarly clad. Celia loves her work as an art therapist. She's proud that she gives her elderly independents something to look forward to, even if her partner, Martin, disapproves of her efforts. He also has other things on his mind - telling complicated lies to Celia so he can sell Charlton Hall, his mum's house, to pay off his debts. Meanwhile, Celia fights to secure gallery space for her geriatric charges' artwork, and to keep The Harbour from being closed. She's even ready to abseil from a church steeple to bring attention to the plight of her old people, no matter that she might fall and end up splattered all over the flagstones. When she does fall, however, it's much more painful - in love with PC Alex Burrows coming to her rescue
Celia is almost superwoman - a hard working mother of 2, living with an impossible man called Martin. He hasn't even proposed to her yet. This could be a good thing. Martin is not exactly husband material and has some secrets that Celia would not like. Into the mix is a Mother-in-law who has never really thought that Celia was up to the job as wife for her son.
Celia works at at home for the elderly, The Harbour and really cares for the residents, scatty as they are. When the home is at risk of being shut down, Celia will go to any lenghts, or heights to stop it. Enter into the story the gorgeous man in uniform, Alex. Alex is the son of one of The Harbour residents and he becomes involved in the task of saving The Harbour.
Another funny, warm and full-on read from Sheryl Browne. There is so much going on in this story there hardly seems room on the pages for the goings-on. The author deals with some rather serious and heart wrenching situations with warmth and humour. Not sure whether to laugh or cry sometimes.
5 out of 5 for me! Loved it!
Thank you to the author for a review copy. This did not influence my review in any way.
About the Author:
Sheryl Browne grew up in Birmingham, UK, where she studied Art & Design.
A partner in her own business, a mother and a foster parent to disabled dogs, Sheryl has also been writing for many years, the road along the way often bumpy. She was therefore thrilled beyond words when Safkhet Publishing loved her writing style and commissioned her to write her debut novel.
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