Contemporary
‘Kitty Black remembers it wasn’t that long ago she’d wanted to lick melted chocolate from David Gandy’s fit body.’ That was until she found the love of her life in bed with another man. Matt’s actions numbed her before shattering her heart. But men had always let her down. Her abusive father made her and her alcoholic mum’s life hell and committed suicide after they’d agreed to put the past behind them. Her wild brother, Johnny, was killed at a tragically young age, snatching away her childhood innocence and leaving her an only child in a fractured family. Her first boyfriend, car-stealing Paul, seemed to vanish once her family left for Hong Kong, despite her heart-felt letters to him and his parents. Tom, who was married had professed his undying love for Kitty, left his mark and changed her life forever, before returning to his wife.
Keepsakes mean a lot to Kitty, they swell her heart and never let her down. Precious reminders of happier times are her constant but also the sad sum total of an ex-patriot forever on the move, forced to leave friends and familiarity behind.
When she finally climbs out of another heartbreak abyss with the help of her long-suffering friend, Gill, she realises she has wasted too long on a man who does not exist. She embarks on putting right the tragedy of her teenage years. The result is momentous.
Here's what readers have to say about this book....
I thoroughly enjoyed this first book from Lor Hill. Her characters were believable and alive and her locations and environment were interesting without being too overburdened with superfluous detail. I found several of her events thought provoking and they actually mirrored aspects of my own experience of life's inevitable traumas and events. Not always a comfortable thing but certainly food for thought and reflection. I was impressed with Lor's command of the the English Language when expressed through her variety of characters. She gave me an over-riding impression that she knew what she was talking about and the appropriate way to express it in an authentic manner. A well-paced and interesing read. Well done Lor ! Noel Clough
Best book I've ever read
Having been recommended this book by a friend l was not disappointed. I was soon drawn into Kitty's helter-skelter life. A thoroughly good read.
I couldn't put this book down I read it in one day, such an emotional story with a uplifting ending. Hoping there's a sequel x
Such a brilliant read, couldn't put the book down. So pleased Kittie's wish finally came true.
