Welcome back to Railway Lane.
A feel-good story of new beginnings set in an idyllic English country village.
When high flying, workaholic Katy Smith is suddenly made redundant, she needs to find a job fast!
After mistakenly answering an advert online, she quickly realises that the rundown railway station in sleepy Cranfield isn’t the 5-star London hotels she’s used to working in!
But a job’s a job. Right?
Chef Ryan Connelly is having a crisis of confidence after his Italian dream turns sour.
Returning home to try to pick up the pieces of his parents broken marriage, he soon discovers that his family home, the railway station, is close to financial ruin Can Katy use all of her skills and find a way to save the railway station?
And can Ryan rediscover his passion of cooking once more?
As winter in Cranfield begins to sprinkle its magic, perhaps Katy and Ryan can find their very own new beginning on Railway Lane.
Published Date: 16 June 2023
My Review
Katy Smith, deeply invested in her career, faces devastation upon losing her job at a 5-star hotel. In urgent need of employment, she responds to an online ad for a position in Cranfield, only to discover she’ll be working at a rundown train station instead of the boutique hotel she anticipated. Her fortunes change when she encounters chef Ryan Connolly.
Ryan, whose dreams of conquering Italy soured, returns to Cranfield burdened by domestic drama and the financial struggles of the railway station. Fortunately, Katy joins his efforts, and he envisions her using her skills to bring about a positive transformation. As they spend more time together, Ryan realizes Katy’s impact extends beyond the station to his heart.
The book explores themes of family, relationships, home, love, friendship, and self-confidence. Katy and Ryan are intricately developed characters grappling with their individual challenges. Overall, it is a good read for me
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