The Recipe for Happiness: An uplifting romance from award-winning Jane Lovering

· Boldwood Books Ltd
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'Beautifully written and both heartbreaking and heartwarming' Jessica Redland

When Seren’s brother Andrew signs her up to Yorkshire Dating, only for them to recommend that she ‘gets a life’ before they find her a match, Seren has to admit that they may have a point.

She loves her job cooking at an elder day centre and her little flat, but it’s fair to say her life is a little short of hobbies and friends. Since she was young Seren has felt safer close to home, but now she’s a thirty-something divorcee, it’s time for a change.

Change arrives in the shape of alarmingly clever collie Kez, who Seren offers to take in ‘temporarily’, and kind but mysterious new colleague Ned. But as Ned and Kez tempt Seren out of her shell, it means facing her fears. And when Andrew finally reveals the secrets of their childhood, Seren’s need for safety suddenly makes sense.

A problem shared is a problem halved, and with friends by her side, Seren might be able to get a life that she loves at last.

A charming read from bestselling author Jane Lovering, perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Beth Moran and Jo Barlett.

Praise for Jane Lovering:

'A funny, warm-hearted read, filled with characters you'll love' Matt Dunn

'A heart-warming, entertaining and uplifting book about the importance of human connection, self-acceptance and making the most of any opportunities that come your way! I absolutely loved it and could not fault it' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'I am a big fan of Jane Lovering’s books. She has a real knack for creating great characters and writing the perfect blend of romance and humour often with some more serious issues included. Her books will make you smile for sure but are also often rather emotional' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'It wouldn’t be a book by Jane Lovering without that great balance between the ever-present humour – the set pieces and the wonderful one-liners – and the sensitively handled issues and emotional moments' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

'A compulsively readable, highly recommended book' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Alison Robinson
July 19, 2023
OMG the angst! Ned had angst, Seren had angst, arguably Andrew had angst. I do get that maybe it takes two broken souls to coax each other into a better life but really did there have to be this much angst? I genuinely had no idea where this was going. At one point I suspected that Ned was actually the dog in disguise (or vice versa)! Anyway, I liked it but I didn't love it. I could have done without the recipes and I felt it ended a bit abruptly. Read on my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
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About the author

Jane Lovering is the bestselling and award-winning romantic comedy writer who won the RNA Contemporary Romantic Novel Award in 2023 with A Cottage Full of Secrets. She lives in Yorkshire and has a cat and a bonkers terrier, as well as five children who have now left home.

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