Secrets never stay buried for longâ¦
Lucy Harper has always been good at one thing: running from her past. But when her beloved Nana Lily passes away she has no choice except to return to the one place in the world she most wants to avoidâ¦
Luna Bay hasnât changed much in the eight years she has spent in London. The little Yorkshire village is still just as beautiful, but the new pub landlord is a gorgeous addition to the scenery!
Lucy only intended to stay for a few days, yet when she discovers that Nana Lily has not only left her a cottage but also the âBroken Hearts Book Clubâ, Lucy is intrigued. Her nana never mentioned the club and Lucy canât wait to get started, but walking into her first meeting she is more aware than ever that her past is finally catching up with her.
One way or another, Lucy must finally face the secrets sheâs kept buried for so long - or spend the rest of her life on the runâ¦
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LYNSEY JAMES
I was born in Fife in 1991 and have been telling people how to spell my name ever since. Iâm an incurable bookworm who loves nothing more than getting lost in a good story with memorable characters. I started writing when I was really young and credit my lovely Grandad â and possibly a bump on the head from a Mr Frosty machine â with my love of telling stories. I used to write my own episodes of Friends and act them out in front of my family (in fact Iâm sure I put Ross and Rachel together first!)
A careers adviser at school once told me writing wasnât a âgood optionâ and for a few years, I believed her. I tried a little bit of everything, including make-up artistry, teaching and doing admin for a chocolate fountain company. The free chocolate was brilliant. When I left my job a couple of years ago, I started writing full-time while I looked for another one. As soon as I started working on my story, I fell in love and decided to finally pursue my dream. I havenât looked back since.
When Iâm not writing, eating cake or drinking tea, Iâm daydreaming about the day Dylan OâBrien finally realises weâre meant to be together. Itâll happen one dayâ¦
To the best mum in the world, thank you for my love of books and words and for accepting the fact that like Lucy, even though I canât sing, I do sing.
Dad, aka Norman Wisdom, you make me laugh every day. Iâll never forget when you flooded the house (itâs immortalised in print, so thereâs no denying it!)
Kyle, youâre a wonderful brother and a great friend.
Dixie, my furry baby, my life wouldnât be the same without you.
Jenny Marston, youâre my best friend, agony aunt and my all-round favourite person. Without your friendship, support and encouragement, I wouldnât be writing these acknowledgements now. Iâd also like to thank the Marston family â Linda, Dennis and Rory. Thank you for being my Essex family and being incredible.
Lisa Dickenson, you freaking rock! Donât ever change!
Cress McLaughlin, for all your fantastic words of encouragement, THANK YOU.
Daniel Riding for your incredible friendship and support. You are amazing!
Danniella, thanks for all your help with Yorkshire dialect.
Ann Troup, for your wonderful advice, fantastic conversations and being my friend.
To all my fantastic blogger friends, none of this would happen without your support. You guys are superstars.