About Colette

…this is a moving tale of love, betrayal, guilt and hidden secrets. Family dynamics, friendships and relationships are examined, as are the impacts of losing trust in those we love and of changing circumstances.

The story is a battle of morals, loyalty and despair as Olivia and Geoffrey try to carry on with their marriage but both are desperately unhappy. As the story progresses, the pair are faced with other problems, their son being bullied, the guilt of redundancy and affairs and the mysterious and sudden death of the…

Emotional. Surprisingly light reading considering the dark subject matter (I think that must be the effect of all that San Franciscan sunshine!). Thoughtfully broad-minded.

A moving story, sensitively handled, which draws you in and keeps you reading. It’s a little bit predictable, but sometimes you just want a book which doesn’t require too much thought or analysis, which you can enjoy for its engaging characters and beautiful setting. and which tells a story you can involve yourself in. This…

This is an engaging novel concerning relationships and new friendships, some positive and others less so. The author expertly weaves her tale towards an ending which is perhaps predictable, but which brings closure and a better future for the Drummonds.

A nice easy read. I liked the writing style too – uncomplicated. It’s about how Lola and Duncan’s marriage and the aftermath of their daughter’s death, the nature of which is drip fed to the reader. There are many emotions running through this book, sorrow, regret, love, deceit, new beginnings, hope, betrayal, depression. The ending was…