Dear Lottie by Mel Higgins

 Dear Lottie by Mel Higgins


Dear Lottie by Mel Higgins was published on 26th May 2023. My thanks to the author for sending me a copy to review and to Love Book Tours for inviting me to be part of the tour.




Synopsis

Three Decades,

Two Hearts,

One wish...to be together.

 

Lottie used to be a dreamer, but never did she see herself as a housewife to a controlling husband.

 

When Lottie's Nan unexpectedly passed away in the late 50s, her dreams died alongside her. Blinded by grief, her actions changed the course of her life and that of Henry Hollister, her first love.

 

With Henry haunting her dreams and a burden of regrets, Lottie and Henry wish for nothing more than to turn back the clock to a time of innocence. A time when no one was in the way to stop their plans.

 

Is it ever too late to follow your dreams?

Is it ever too late to be with the one you truly love?



My Review

A love story spread over three decades that will have your emotions in a turmoil. Lottie endures so  much from such a young age that, though there are times when I think you really shouldn't have done that, I have to remind myself that she is really no more that a child who is trying to cope with all that is thrown at her.

This is a story of love, betrayal and tragedy that Lottie encounters throughout her life from those close to her. however, it is also a story that shows, no matter what, some people will always be there for you.

The epilogue after the story had finished brought a lump to my throat and tear to my eye, however, I will leave you to find out why for yourselves. Mel Higgins is an author to watch out for in the future because if this is her debut novel I cannot wait to see what she produces next.


About the Author




Mel Higgins has been writing since her teenage years, starting with tales of her friends. Now she prefers to write romance novels. When Mel isn't in her office writing, she loves spending time with her husband, their two children and their pet pugs going on many adventures. As well as travelling and sipping lychee martinis.

Dear Lottie is Mel's debut novel.


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