DESCRIPTION:A truly heartbreaking but ultimately uplifting story about family, friendship, love and serendipity.
When Bee loses her job, home and boyfriend – all on the same day that a man accidentally spills coffee all over her; she decides life can’t get any worse. So when her mother finally tells Bee the name of the father she’s never met – a musician named Luke Friday – she decides to take a risk and go in search of him.
Meanwhile, Alex – who accidentally bumped into a pretty girl earlier that day, spilling his coffee all over her – returns home, where his mother is increasingly dependent on him. He wants to help her find some of her memories again. But the only person he thinks can help is a stranger to him. A man called Luke Friday, who his mother once played music with.
As Alex and Bee start their search for the same man, Luke’s nine-year-old daughter is also looking for something – anything – that might help her father with his grief. Little does she know her prayers might just be about to be answered… as a little thing called love starts to bring their lives together in ways none of them could possibly have imagined.
Title: This Thing Called Love
Author: Debbie Howells
Publisher: Boldwood Books
Date of Publication: May 5, 2025
My Rating: 4 Stars
MY THOUGHTS:
Bee, newly unemployed and shocked about her sudden breakup, finds herself at a crossroads. Forced to move in with her mother, a decision she’s not thrilled about, an unexpected twist unfolds. Bee discovers the name of her father—a man she never knew, a man her mother has kept hidden from her. Intrigued, she embarks on a journey to Majorca to meet the man she’s always wondered about.
Meanwhile, Alex, a kind-hearted young man, is deeply concerned about his mother, who has early-onset dementia. Struck with an idea to help alleviate her symptoms, he sets out to find and meet a man who might provide some assistance.
As fate would have it, both Bee and Alex are looking for the same man, Luke Friday. This story becomes one of self-discovery and emotional exploration for each of them. Bee finds an unexpected connection and surprise when she meets her father, while Alex’s plan to revive a cherished memory from his mother’s past brings a sense of comfort and joy.
This heartwarming and emotionally resonant novel weaves a tapestry of love, loss, and unexpected twists. With its warm and tender tone, it captivates the reader from beginning to end.
Many thanks to Boldwood Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.
Debbie Howells is a Sunday Times bestseller, who is now fulfilling her dream of writing women’s fiction with Boldwood. She has perviously worked as cabin crew, a flying instructor, and a wedding florist! Now living in the countryside with her partner and Bean the rescued cat, Debbie spends her time writing.Social Media Links –
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