One day in 1964 Rachel West’s husband walked out on his wife and two young sons, leaving them nothing but pain and heartache. Now, two years later, struggling in a poorly paid job, Rachel feels her luck will never change. So when she finds herself the new owner of her late Uncle Chip’s Hammersmith boat-building business she wonders if it’s too good to be true. Why would Chip have left it to her when he has a son himself? The business is only just afloat – thanks to the hard work of Chip’s charismatic assistant, Ben – but Rachel is determined to restore it to its former glory for the sake of her sons. And before long, she realises that she’s falling in love with kind-hearted and handsome Ben. But her good fortune doesn’t last for long – someone is maliciously plotting to sabotage her plans…
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Reviews
'A compelling book' Woman's Realm
'The leading characters are finely drawn...crisp prose...a superb and heartwarming read' Irish Independent
'Very readable' Bella
'A good traditional romance, and its author has a feeling for the atmosphere of postwar London' Sunday Express
'Well peopled with warm personalities' Liverpool Post