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Hop aboard for: Double Decker Dreams (by Lindsay Macmillan)

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Here is a fun summer romance that is perfect for reading on a hot day at the beach or under one’s AC. Live in London? Check. Fall in love with the guy spotted on the bus? Hmm, will have to see. Have fantasies about who someone is? Yes. Are they correct? Read this one to find out.

This book’s London setting appealed to me. The romance was well played out and will keep readers guessing just enough.

This novel has received lots of praise.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Alcove Press for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 06 June 2023

From the Publisher

Emily in Paris meets One Day in December
"A Wholesome Exploration." Abby Jimenez Blurb
"An insightful romance." Publishers Weekly

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for Double-Decker Dreams:
“An insightful romance . . . A stellar supporting cast . . . [An] appealing tale.”
—Publishers Weekly

“An alternate fairy-tale love story.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“This friends-to-lovers story is a wholesome exploration of feet-on-the-ground, real world, slow burn, deep love found only in real life.”
—Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author of Part of Your World

Praise for The Heart of the Deal:
“An analytic and emotional exploration of love, mental health issues, and what it means to give someone your heart.”
—Kirkus

“Readers will relate [to the main character] or strongly disagree with her, a mark of Macmillan’s good writing . . . [it] will inspire lively book discussions.”
—Booklist

What is better than: All the Days of Summer (by Nancy Thayer)

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Every year I look forward to spending part of my spring/summer with a new novel by Nancy Thayer. Nantucket comes to life and women’s lives come to the fore in this author’s readable stories.

When Heather’s marriage ends, she begins to think about what she wants next. One thing is to rent a place in Nantucket for a time, so off she goes. A bit surprisingly to her, Heather’s son also comes to the island. His girlfriend lives there. How will they all get along? What changes will come to their lives? Read this enjoyable novel to find out.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 02 May 2023

From the Publisher

On Nantucket, magic happens when you least expect it.