ABOUT THE BOOK
49-year-old Tilly Thomas would never have known any different if she hadn’t unexpectedly turned up at hubby Robin’s office to surprise him with an off-the-cuff evening at the theatre. Instead, the surprise is on Tilly when she interrupts Robin and his young PA in a compromising position.
Stumbling from the office, blinded by tears, Tilly thanks God she was never gifted the children she once craved and is spared explaining why Mummy and Daddy will now be living apart. Instead, Tilly has an adopted daughter – but this little girl has a wet nose and warm heart.
Mongrel Cindy is privy to all her mummy’s hopes and dreams as Tilly prepares to start over in the village of Starlight Croft. Thank goodness a dog can’t speak because Cindy knows things her mistress has never shared, including a secret that once broke Tilly’s heart.
As Tilly prepares to embrace an unknown future and make peace with her past, she discovers that sometimes difficult roads lead to beautiful destinations…
MY REVIEW
I’m a huge fan of Debbie Viggiano and love her strong heroines and sensitive heroes, but this book was a bit underwhelming. Tilly’s quirky conversations with her dog Cindy were amusing at first, but they soon felt like a distraction from the more compelling aspects of the story. I found myself quickly flipping through pages just to get back to the human interactions that actually kept me engaged.
Set in a first-person point of view, Tilly navigates the ups and downs of life after divorce, aiming for her fresh start at Starlight Cottage, only to find her plans thwarted by the gruff but surprisingly charming Milo Soren. Their budding relationship is sweet and enjoyable, but I wished for a deeper exploration of their connection. The supporting cast rounded out Tilly’s journey nicely, giving her a sense of closure, yet the ending seemed rushed, leaving me craving more.
Despite the flaws, I found moments that made me smile and even a few that brought on the tears. Kudos to Ms. Viggiano for this cozy read, and thank you for allowing me the chance to dive into it even if it wasn’t a home run for me!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Prior to turning her attention to writing, Debbie Viggiano was, for more years than she cares to remember, a legal secretary. She lives with her Italian husband, a rescued pooch from Crete, and a very disgruntled cat. Occasionally her adult children return home bringing her much joy… apart from when they want to raid the fridge or eat her secret stash of chocolate.
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