
The Start of the Story
- Author Jane Lovering
- Narrator Rose Robinson
- Publisher Boldwood Books
- Run Time 8 hours and 46 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary lifestyle fiction, Contemporary romance, Family life fiction, Fiction: mashup, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Coming of age, Narrative theme: Identity / belonging, Narrative theme: Interior life, Narrative theme: Love and relationships.
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What to expect
Heartwarming, escapist, page-turning and just the tonic for a dreary day.
Rowan Thorpe can be forgiven for living with one foot in the past.
Since having to say goodbye far too young to the future she had planned, moving on still feels a daunting task. So, when historian Connor O’Keefe strides purposefully into her office and life, looking far too handsome for his own good and threatening to undermine the local legends she holds close to her heart, she is more than a little unsettled.
Connor has a past too, and his own reasons to keep his heart under wraps. But when a combination of fate and an unexpected snowstorm mean that Rowan and Connor have all the time in the world to swap stories, it may finally be time for an end and a new beginning.
Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Beth Moran and Jo Barlett.
What readers are saying about Jane Lovering:
‘Full of interesting characters with Lovering's wise humour and her feel for landscapes, this is the sort of story that makes you smile as you finish it.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘As soon as I start a Jane Lovering book, I am instantly caught up with the story. She has such a warm and engaging style of writing… I always fall a little in love with Jane’s leading men myself! A real treat, this is definitely one of my favourite Jane Lovering books.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Jane Lovering is an author who never disappoints. A lovely book with a fantastic setting, which made me feel as though I was looking through a window and part of the story.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘This book is just an unputdownable delight, really heartwarming and just the tonic for a dreary January.’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was swept into the world of this book, of love and belonging. And a bit of romance and mystery thrown in! Loved it!’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Praise for Jane Lovering:
'I adored the dual timeline aspect of this gorgeous story and discovering the secrets from the past. Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica Redland
'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love.' Matt Dunn on A Country Escape
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