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The Summer That Changed Us: The brand new uplifting and escapist read from the Sunday Times bestselling storyteller

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In predictable and customary style, the narrator can only bring himself to admit the obvious success of Corbyn’s campaign by way of a patronising slur that his meetings are really “congregations of the faithful”. Actually, Wally was surprised to think that taking her to the gym with him wasn't going all that bad. After a while, Kuki made interesting conversations with him, encouraged him to finish the routines, even made an effort to use the same machines that he frequented, of course in smaller times and series since the girl was not used to her routine. The girl was aware that both are adequately hydrated between exercises. He always imagined being able to do those things with Hoagie or Nigel, but neither of his two close friends seemed interested in exercising. The instant friendship that strikes up shows you how women can draw on the strength of others and have no hang ups or barriers about their past actions. Sometimes it is easier to talk to a stranger than someone you are close to. Robyn is the last woman who form the special trio and boy was she hurting. She is married to Finn but you can tell they are experiencing a very rough patch that could if she allows it to happen develop into something much more permanent. Her outward scars may be beginning to heal but inside she is a mess. Her emotions are all over the place and I thought quite often she saw things in a different light to others, as in problems where there weren’t any. She feels useless in that she can’t contribute to the household as things aren’t going great with Finn’s fishing business but more pressingly she feels such a failure that she will never be a mother. The reasons for this really impact on you as a reader and give you plenty of food for thought. Things with Robyn aren’t as cut and dry as one would think. She questions things internally instead of voicing things vocally to Finn and you are so glad when she meets Grace and Katie as they give her the opportunity to say what is on her mind and they don’t in any way condemn or judge her for the way she thinks and feels.

Cathy Bramley always writes such lovely, heart-warming and embracing reads that give you that warm feeling inside and this new book, The Summer That Changed Us, is no exception. With such a gorgeous cover that really sums up the themes of the book I couldn’t wait to dive in and read all about three women, their three secrets and the one unforgettable summer that changed everything for them. Right from the beginning, you feel at home and at ease within the setting of Merle Bay, a seaside town on the north east coast of England. Thanks to the vivid descriptions by the author, I could picture the setting so clearly and you feel as if it could be real and that you would love to live alongside the main characters. Her recent career as a full-time writer of light-hearted, romantic fiction has come as somewhat of a lovely surprise after spending eighteen years running her own marketing agency. However, she has been always an avid reader, never without a book on the go and now thinks she may have found her dream job!The sparkling seaside village of Merle Bay, with its beautiful beach scattered with seaglass, is a place where anyone can have a fresh start. Mark Brooks and daughter Kylee hold on hard to each other outside the remains of their property at Upper Thowgla Valley near Corryong, Victoria, in January.

The new uplifting comfort story about three friends searching for a fresh start in a coastal town where anything is possible, from Sunday Times best-selling author Cathy Bramley. But this is just what a real mass movement looks like: unforced enthusiasm, which is not just for Corbyn, but for the movement itself – a sense amongst those there that they’re part of something rare and special. So foreign to mass movements are these journalists that they can only understand them as a kind of irrational religious fervour. Cathy's books never fail to make my heart sing and this was my favourite yet! Witty, inspiring and full of joy, I absolutely loved it' Sarah Turner

This book covers some pretty tough topics; cancer, adultery, grief, exploitation of young women and mental health. Recovery from one, some or all of these things requires many methods and this book shows you that strength can be sought in friendships, in the environment by the sea, and in the wonder of craft with sea glass that is in abundance at the beach in Merle Bay. Katie, runs the local lingerie shop and is keen on giving a boost to all ladies who come into the shop. But she is hiding her own secret and she cannot possibly tell anyone. Robyn is healing but whilst she may be physically it seems the emotional scars are a long way from that and her marriage is at a crossroads. Can the strength of their love see them through? Grace, the older of the three women is grieving. she has come to Merle Bay to find herself, to move on. However her husbands children seem hell bent on making sure they get what they feel they are entitled to until a revelation makes Grace reassess everything she knows.

Kuki, there you are," he says when she got close enough to talk to him, "She's Virginia and usually comes to the gym the same days that I do," he commented naturally.The army evacuates people stranded in the far eastern Victorian town of Mallacoota to HMAS Choules in early January. For Katie, it is the perfect hideout after a childhood trauma left her feeling exposed. For Robyn, the fresh sea air is helping to heal her scars, but maybe not her marriage. For Grace, a new start could help her move on from a heartbreaking loss. When they meet on Seaglass Beach one day, they form an instant bond and soon they're sharing prosecco, laughter - and even their biggest secrets... It can't be, Kuki," he tried to modulate his voice without yelling or looking upset. If his parents discovered that the girl had not slept in her room as she had ruled, it was likely that both teenagers would be punished. And it's not like he did something bad to the girl, he couldn't. To anyone's eyes, that scene could be misinterpreted. The writing was pretty simple but it definitely did its job and fit the vibe of the story well. I really enjoyed the sense of humour used in here and found that made me smile a few times. Some moments in here felt a tiny bit cliche and cringey, but I think that's what the whole book is about really. It’s very ultimately uplifting and hopeful, and a few cliches never hurt anybody I guess. This definitely feels like a cosy comfort book.

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