We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Life Begins by Kate Eberlen.
- Category : Contemporary Romance
- Publisher : Orion (30 Jan. 2025)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 368 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1398712167
- ISBN-13 : 978-1398712164
What if the life you’re living isn’t the one you want?
Jessica and Robin have been best friends since university. For his fortieth birthday, she plans an elaborate surprise trip to Italy with his closest friends and family. Sometimes it feels like everyone knows how much she loves Robin… everyone except Robin himself.
Laura has two beautiful children, a stylish London home and a thriving career as a deputy headteacher. But she also has a secret. One she’s been keeping for many years. And now it’s time for the truth to come out.
Actor Robin is looking forward to being the centre of attention once more, as those he loves most come together for a week-long getaway. But as long-simmering desires rise to the surface and tensions reach breaking point, he begins to wonder…
Could life really begin again at forty?
Life Begins Review
I thoroughly enjoyed this emotional drama set in a beautiful setting.
Jessica and Robin have been best friends since university and for his belated 40th birthday she planned a birthday celebration in Italy.
Laura is Robin’s wife and successful deputy headteacher with two children and a stylish home in London. On the surface she looks confident and successful but she also holds a secret.
It is clear that Jessica has strong feelings for her friend and during their holiday is pleased to discover Laura’s secret. However, Robin also has his own secret.
I read this book quite quickly as I enjoyed the characters. They were well written and I liked the different viewpoints in each chapter. The story is interesting and I thought the twist was a good ending for all involved.
An enjoyable read.
About the Author
Kate Eberlen grew up in a small town close to London and spent her childhood reading books and longing to escape to the big city. She studied classics at Oxford University before pursuing a variety of jobs in publishing, the arts and teaching. Eberlen loves Italy and dance, two passions that are reflected in If Only. She lives in London. X @KateEberlen IG: kateeberlen