Book giveaway: The Secrets of Happiness by Lucy Diamond

I read this book in 2 evenings , is easy and enjoyable to read.
I didn't love it as much as the beach cafe - the descriptions in that book were so amazing I wanted to move there!!
I really liked the sister, her character was really well written , the plot was a bit predictable but this would make the perfect holiday pool
Side read or a cold winters evening by the fire book.

I only received mine today, what a lovely surprise, Thank you! I love Lucy Diamond's books.

Thankyou for this. I read it with a Lucy Diamond book fest having got three others out the library after signing up for the giveway.

I thought the beginning was a little predictable, but thoroughly enjoyed it after that.

I am also a fan of the recipes, fun to try out.

Finished the book in 3 days. Every chapter made me keen to find out if Rachel got home and whether Becca would find her happiness. I loved the recipes in the back of the book too. Can't wait to try the welsh cakes! Fantastic book. Highly recommend, can't wait to read another. (And am hoping that there might even be a part two where the story continues!) :D

It was lovely to receive 'The Secrets of Happiness' earlier this week and I finished it within 24 hours. This hard back version has a really pretty cover with a tree of family life with a spring like green background. It cheered me up just to look at it!
The book is about renewal and regeneration and is just the thing for a grey February day. The author writes very amusingly (and honestly) about the joys of family life and the huge love that can bind families together.
It is a light but ultimately very satisfying read. The book is set in spring/summer and there are lots of descriptions of gardens and the countryside which are a tonic in themselves. I really enjoyed getting to know the individual characters and in particular, I warmed to Becca, the stepsister/step aunt because of her good nature and the affectionate but practical relationship she has with her nephew and nieces.
The subject of the book might at first appear a little grim (dysfunctional families/emotional abuse from a partner) but ultimately it is about overcoming adversity and learning how to be happy and content.
The book brightened my week and I applaud Lucy Diamond for writing such an encouraging and motivational novel. It will help cheer up the darkest winter's day!

Got my copy of the Secrets of Happiness on Monday and am now half way through! I love it, it's so gripping, I can't wait to read what happens next! I'll confess it's the first book I've read since my youngest daughter was born (almost 6 years ago), I've tried to read authors but get bored part way through. Not this time, I've now found my new favourite author! Roll on kids bed time so I can read some more :)

Am really looking forward to receiving my copy of Lucy Diamond's 'The Secrets of Happiness'. I've been very ill in hospital and now home ang taking things easy and this book looks perfect for cosying up with. I read 'Sweet Temptation' a while back and thoroughly enjoyed it and am sure this won't disappoint 😊

I want to get into reading this year as had no time when the kids were young. Lucy Diamond books look like the stuff I'd like to read.

Lucy Diamond is one of my favourite authors too, hope I get picked for the book giveaway

Love this author, have read all her books. Ultimate in comfort reading.

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