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A Year of Mr Maybes

Never say never to falling in love…

Val didn’t expect to be starting again in her seventies, but when life gives her lemons, Val is determined to make lemonade.

Settled into her new home – a picture-perfect fisherman’s cottage in the small Cornish seaside town of Lowenstowe – Val is ready to start a new chapter. And with her son due to get married next Christmas, there’s also the little job of finding herself a plus-one to help her face her ex-husband and his new girlfriend.

With the support of her neighbour Connie, and after decades of married life, Val takes the plunge back into the world of dating with trepidation and excitement. But can she remember how the single life works, let alone what her type is? There seem to be plenty of Mr Maybes, but no sign of Mr Right.

As the year passes, and as friendships and community life flourish, Val begins to blossom. And as Christmas approach, she might just decide she doesn’t need that plus-one after all – although never say never… 

Judy Leigh is back with her trademark promise of laughter, love and friendship. The perfect feel-good novel for all fans of Dawn French, Dee Macdonald and Cathy Hopkins.

My thoughts

A romantic staycation with Val…

Usually when I pick up one of Judy Leigh’s books, I find myself transported to some beautiful places in the world. A Year of Mr Maybes is no different as the setting is charming and picturesque Cornwall. The story follows Val, starting a new life after a painful divorce and dating again to find the perfect man for her son’s wedding. I loved how bubbly and confident a character Val was, determined not to let life get her down, she threw herself into her new start.

Although the plot is almost confined to one place, that doesn’t mean that it lacked action. There were plenty of events happening to keep me entertained. True to life, Val’s exploration of dating again was full of ups and downs. There weren’t really any nasty characters to this plot, just lots of supportive friends, some with quirky personalities. Loveday really stood out as a character and I could clearly picture her on the beach litter picking! The themes in the book about moving on and falling in love with yourself were lovely and resonated with me. Another warm-hearted thoughtful book. With thanks to Rachel’s Random Resources, Netgalley and Boldwood Books for this ARC copy I received in exchange for an honest review.

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Author Bio –

Judy Leigh is the bestselling author of Five French Hens, A Grand Old Time and The Age of Misadventure and the doyenne of the ‘it’s never too late’ genre of women’s fiction. She has lived all over the UK from Liverpool to Cornwall, but currently resides in Somerset.

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