Showing posts with label Jenni Keer. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jenni Keer. Show all posts

Tuesday, 30 July 2019

The Unlikely Life of Maisie Meadows – by Jenni Keer


The blurb: 

When Maisie Meadows finds herself single and jobless on New Year’s Day, she resolves that this will be the year she focuses on bringing her scattered family back together. Romance is all very well, but it’s the people you grew up with that matter the most.
But a new job working at an auction house puts her in the path of Theo, a gorgeous but unattainable man who she can’t help but be distracted by. As their bond begins to grow, Maisie finds herself struggling to fulfil the promise she made to herself – but the universe has other ideas, and it’s not long before the Meadows family are thrown back together in the most unlikely of circumstances…
Can dealing with other people’s treasures help Maisie to let go of the past, and teach her who she ought to treasure the most?

My Opinion:

*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

We follow Maisie Meadows in this story. She finds herself single and with no job at the beginning of the year. Turns you her ex, who also was her boss had an affair. She wants to bring her family back together and also starts a new job at an auction house. 

At the auction house she meets Theo, who really seems to distract her. A connection builds between them and that was great to read about. 
Maisie’s family is quite something. Her siblings are scattered around the world and when they all finally come together things kind of explode. There is a lot of drama invloved and things oft he past are revealed. This makes for an excting storyline, which Jenni Keer transmitted in a great way. 

Her writing is fresh, funny and engaging, I loved every minute of this book. 
It’s about family, friendship, love, relationships and so much more. 

Charming, sweet and full of excitement!

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Jenni Keer on Twitter: @JenniKeer


Thursday, 24 January 2019

The Hopes and Dreams of Lucy Baker - by Jenni Keer

Original Cover
My own copy
The blurb: 


Meet Lucy, aged 25, and Brenda, aged 79. Neighbours, and unlikely friends.

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 she’s 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? It’s 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 and Gail Honeyman.


My Opinion:


*Book provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

I was very excited when I saw the authors name and couldn’t wait to start her debut novel.

The story follows Lucy Baker, a 25-year-old, who prefers knitting and reading to going out. Her neighbour Brenda is 79 years old. I loved the bond and the friendship they had. Jenni Keer captured it beautifully.

Brenda’s life changes, when she is diagnosed with dementia, but she is determined to help Lucy find love. She gives her the locket that has helped her. 

Lucy had to open herself up, her life took a turn, she got more confident throughout the book. It was great to read about this development. 
Also, George moves in next door and adds a lot to the story. 

It’s a heart-warming story full of friendship, courage, love and sweet moments. 

I really enjoyed it, I hope there will be more from Jenni Keer. 

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Jenni Keer on Twitter: @JenniKeer