Mothers and Daughters: From the Sunday Times bestselling author comes the most captivating new family drama of 2022

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I think this symbolises the different pace of life that the characters lead and reinforces Naomi’s more laid-back approach to decisions. Each woman has their own memory of Colin who casts his shadow over their lives, even after his death. I really liked Naomi’s character and how she is enjoying life, despite being widowed for several years. It made me relive a part of my past that is now behind me but I could certainly empathise with the situation. Ebooks fulfilled through Glose cannot be printed, downloaded as PDF, or read in other digital readers (like Kindle or Nook).

I thought the author did a perfect job of blending all the different personalities and showing how they each reacted to change and personal challenges – as well as focusing on the difficulties that arise when someone wants to reclaim their own life in the face of opposition from others. The author of nineteen bestselling novels, and the winner of the 2006 Romantic Novel of the Year Award, Erica divides her time between Suffolk and Lake Como in Italy.Erica James is the author of twenty-three internationally bestselling novels, with recent Sunday Times Top Ten bestsellers including Swallowtail Summer, Coming Home to Island House and, most recently the hardback bestseller, Letters from the Past. Martha in particular, having been so close to her father and being very touchy because she failed to become pregnant is particularly against the poor man. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my review. Like the arrival of Ellis, a long-lost friend from way back, now bringing the fun and spark back into her life. Introducing new members into an established family can sometimes cause fractions and difficulties I thought this was brilliantly explored in the book.

Just over two years ago, Naomi’s husband, Colin, and the father of both her daughters, died suddenly leaving her a widow in the Tilsham cottage the family once shared. I was so pleased to be approved to read this book as in the past I used to read every new Erica James book that came out.My first novel - A Breath of Fresh Air - was published in 1996 and was selected by WH Smith as a finalist for their Fresh Talent promotion. I enjoyed seeing Willow and Martha come together as sisters, and then become accepting of their mother’s decisions. Although the POV’s weren’t clearly labelled, it didn’t take me long to figure out who each chapter was dedicated to.

I can’t say I was surprised by any of the outcomes but although I usually demand a little more intrigue I was happy to sit back and indulge in a very readable and engaging story. Willow is sweet but had always been considered to be lacking in many areas by her recently dead father Colin and sister Martha.It’s my first read from James and I hope it won’t be my last, because this book was such a good novel.