Happy Publication Day!!
Having read Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop, I was so eager to get my hands on the second installment of the talented author Rebecca Raisin. Her books really make my heart smile. They are light but deep, shadowed yet joyous and always filled with hope and love.
Aria loved TJ and he died 3 years ago. She had promised never to love again. Yet a hint of love came in the form of Jonathan. With her best friend Rosie and a long lost diary from TJ, she soon gave a second chance to life and love.
Having read many works of this talented author, I waited for the right day to read this book as I knew things about the world out would pull me down, then I would need an uplifter. It was today, and this was the book which brought me peace for a few hours.
Emotions made my heart tremble as I read Aria’s story as she healed and found closure. The Rebecca’s love for books was well reflected in Aria. Works of many great authors were mentioned in the prose. Friendships and relationships formed the core while forgiveness and acceptance were seen in the pages.
I was transported from my home to the land of France as the book camper van traveled to different places and found little gems of bookshops on the way. Love too returned with Jonathan, Rosie and her husband had a few surprises up their sleeves.
The book was everything I hoped and more. I was turbulent and angry, and it soothed me with its gentle words. What blessed peace from my thoughts for a few hours!!
I received a free ARC from NetGalley and the publisher, and this is my journey into its pages, straight from the heart!! STRICTLY HONEST AND UNBIASED.
All my reviews can be read here
This summer will change everything!
Aria Summers knows what she wants.
A life on the road with best friend Rosie and her beloved camper-van-cum-book-shop, and definitely, definitely, no romance.
But when Aria finds herself falling – after one too many glasses of wine, from a karaoke stage – into the arms of Jonathan, a part of her comes back to life for the first time in years.
Since her beloved husband died Aria has sworn off love, unless it’s the kind you can find in the pages of a book. One love of her life is quite enough.
And so Aria tries to forget Jonathan and sets off for a summer to remember in France. But could this trip change Aria’s life forever…?
Publication Date: 8th April 2020
16 Responses
This looks like such a sweet read! Wonderful review!
Thank you so much ❤️ Toya I need such reads
This looks like a sweet and fun read. I’m jelly – I was denied a copy on Netgalley ;(
Oh no… Not you. Don’t they know how beautifullly you review?
She is a new name for me, you find all the good stuff!
She is a great author. I love her books
I love that this was the right book to give you a sense of peace–if only for a while in the midst of this pandemic and whatever else you are dealing with right now. I was inspired to request it, but I doubt if I will receive it since this is publication day. It never hurts to try, and I think I would enjoy it. Such a nice review, Shalini!
I have enjoyed many of her books
I need to get y hands on this one, I loved the first. Lovely review xx
Thank you so much ❤️ I hope you get to read it soon. This was so good. I liked it better than book 1
Ok, I want this. Great review Shalini. I might read the author’s previous works first though. I’ll check on netgalley if they’re still available. 😊
Thank you so much ❤️ this was so wonderful. I had read book 1 so I was so happy when I got book 2.
Wonderful review! I’ve been craving more contemporaries lately and this story definitely sounds excellent. xx
Me too. My mind is too distracted and stressed now… Reading has gone down.
I’m actually reading more, but I can only read certain genres and I can only seem to concentrate on my kindle? These are definitely strange times. xx
I am able to concentrate only a few minutes at a time. Rest goes in staring out or household chores. I am preferring playing some games on phone rather than reading. Strange indeed it is