A charming read! Heidi Swain
A wonderful antidote to a harsh world Bella Osborne
Lucy Baker is not your usual 25-year-old. She is more at home reading and knitting in her cluttered little flat than going out partying and socialising.
79-year-old Brenda is full of wise and wonderful advice, but when shes diagnosed with dementia her life begins to change. Before her memories slip away for ever, Brenda is desperate to fulfil one last wish to see Lucy happy.
Gifting Lucy the locket that helped Brenda find her own true love, she hopes to push her reticent neighbour in the right direction. But is Lucy Baker ready for the opportunities and heartbreaks of the real world? Its about time she put her knitting needles aside and found out
The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker will be the most charming, heart-warming and feel-good novel you will read this year, perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Celia Anderson and Gail Honeyman.
*Shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award*
A fantastic read that is worth more than five stars! Netgalley reviewer
The underlying message of the book concerning the friendship between the 25 year old Lucy and 79 year old Brenda was beautifully told. Netgalley reviewer
The world is such a dark and scary place nowadays, thats why I loved this sweet story about love and taking chances. Netgalley reviewer
I adored this book. It had it all for me, friendship, love, comedy I laughed out loud numerous times magic, love interest and very sympathetically handled dementia. Netgalley reviewer
Genre: General Fiction
A wonderful antidote to a harsh world Bella Osborne
Meet Lucy, aged 25, and Brenda, aged 79. Neighbours, and unlikely friends.
Laughter and tears combine in this heartwarming story of female friendship and love across all generations. Phillipa AshleyLucy Baker is not your usual 25-year-old. She is more at home reading and knitting in her cluttered little flat than going out partying and socialising.
79-year-old Brenda is full of wise and wonderful advice, but when shes diagnosed with dementia her life begins to change. Before her memories slip away for ever, Brenda is desperate to fulfil one last wish to see Lucy happy.
Gifting Lucy the locket that helped Brenda find her own true love, she hopes to push her reticent neighbour in the right direction. But is Lucy Baker ready for the opportunities and heartbreaks of the real world? Its about time she put her knitting needles aside and found out
The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker will be the most charming, heart-warming and feel-good novel you will read this year, perfect for fans of Ruth Hogan, Celia Anderson and Gail Honeyman.
*Shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Romantic Novel Award*
Readers have fallen in love with Jenni Keers stories
So heartwarming and entertaining I loved the dynamic between Brenda and Lucy. Netgalley reviewerA fantastic read that is worth more than five stars! Netgalley reviewer
The underlying message of the book concerning the friendship between the 25 year old Lucy and 79 year old Brenda was beautifully told. Netgalley reviewer
The world is such a dark and scary place nowadays, thats why I loved this sweet story about love and taking chances. Netgalley reviewer
I adored this book. It had it all for me, friendship, love, comedy I laughed out loud numerous times magic, love interest and very sympathetically handled dementia. Netgalley reviewer
Genre: General Fiction
Praise for this book
"Laughter and tears combine in this heartwarming story of female friendship and love across all generations." - Phillipa Ashley
"A magical story about love and friendship, full of fun and sparkle. You won’t be able to resist the cast of quirky characters especially Gorgeous George!" - Fiona Harper
"A beautifully heart-warming read with a touch of magic." - Bella Osborne
"I was spellbound . . . A charming read, full of magic and mischief!" - Heidi Swain
"A magical story about love and friendship, full of fun and sparkle. You won’t be able to resist the cast of quirky characters especially Gorgeous George!" - Fiona Harper
"A beautifully heart-warming read with a touch of magic." - Bella Osborne
"I was spellbound . . . A charming read, full of magic and mischief!" - Heidi Swain
Visitors also looked at these books
Used availability for Jenni Keer's The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker