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Don’t Stop Believing

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What to expect

The utterly uplifting, cosy and romantic TOP 50 BESTSELLER from Freya Kennedy

Welcome to Ivy Lane, where hopes and dreams can become happy-ever-afters...

Erin Donohue would describe herself as happy. Well, maybe not exactly happy… but not unhappy either.

For the most part she loves her job as Head Chef at The Ivy Inn, working alongside bestfriend, Jo and making a home with boyfriend Aaron. Things are going just fine. Or so she thinks...

After a tough shift, Erin returns home to be greeted by silence. There is no trace of Aaron or his belongings. In that split second her whole life and world are turned upside down. It seems Aaron has exited the building and her life.

After a small pity party, Erin pulls herself together and starts to re-evaluate her life. Her friends seem to be chasing their dreams while she’s been left single and wondering what on earth her next move will be. But then fate throws her a sign.

Can she find the courage to build the life she always dreamed of but believed was out of her reach?
And can her bravery inspire other residents of Ivy Lane to take a chance on finding their own happy ending?

A gorgeous new romantic comedy about taking chances and realising your dreams, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Christie Barlow and Mhairi McFarlane.

Praise for Freya Kennedy

'A lovely escape that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Just what’s needed at the moment' #1 bestseller, Jane Fallon

'What a lovely story! I can't wait to return to Ivy Lane' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

' Love this Author, she hasn't disappointed me yet' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Absolutely fantastic, I couldn't put it down!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Absolutely beautiful series of Ivy Lane stories. I cried and laughed!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'Great characters, empowering women. With love stories woven in across generations. An easy uplifting read, would happily recommend to all' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Author Freya Kennedy
Narrator Jessica Regan
Duration 7 hours and 33 minutes
Release Date
ISBN 9781838899394
Format x-book®
Publisher Boldwood Books
Genre Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships
Availability AU, GB, IE, US

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