May 13, 2024 – My Sanctuary

Old Girls Behaving Badly By Kate Galley

Something old, something new, something stolen…?

Gina Knight is looking forward to the prospect of retirement with her husband of forty-three years. Until, to her surprise, said husband decides he needs to ‘find himself’ – alone – and disappears to Santa Fe, leaving a Dear John letter in his wake.

Now Gina needs a new role in life, not to mention somewhere to live, so she applies for the position of Companion to elderly Dorothy Reed. At eighty-nine, ‘Dot’ needs someone to help her around the house – or at least, her family seems to think so. Her companion’s first role would be to accompany Dot for a week-long extravagant wedding party.

But when Georgina arrives at the large Norfolk estate where the wedding will take place, she quickly discovers Dot has an ulterior motive for hiring her. While the other guests are busy sipping champagne and playing croquet, Dot needs Georgina to help her solve a mystery – about a missing painting, which she believes is hidden somewhere in the house.

Because, after all, who would suspect two old ladies of getting up to mischief?

Two broken hearts learning how to live – and love – again.

After a devastating tragedy shakes Erin’s world, she returns to her hometown of Point Perry seeking solace and a fresh start. But just as she begins to find her footing, an unexpected visitor and an old enemy threaten to upend her life once again.

Tom, a devoted single father and beloved teacher, is no stranger to turmoil. His ex-wife, now a Hollywood starlet, has descended upon Point Perry for her movie premiere, stirring up trouble and putting Tom’s priorities to the test. As the town buzzes with excitement over the event, Tom must also navigate a strained relationship with his father and protect his son from his ex’s manipulations.

Despite their emotional scars and obstacles, Erin and Tom can’t ignore their growing connection. As they begin to explore the chance for a future together, they must confront their past traumas and find a way to move forward. Will their love be enough to overcome the challenges they face, or will their emotional baggage prove too heavy to bear?

About The Author

My Review

Erin Fitzgerald, reeling from a tumultuous year, returns to her hometown of Point Perry to confront her past and bring her mother’s ashes home. There, she crosses paths with Tom Schultz, a single dad and school teacher, whose ex-wife’s return complicates his life. Despite their emotional baggage, Erin and Tom find themselves drawn to each other, their budding romance complicated by buried secrets and unexpected revelations. As they navigate their feelings, the supportive community of Point Perry offers a backdrop of healing and second chances. “Point Perry Promises” is a heartfelt and emotional romance that will make readers laugh, cry, and fall in love with its endearing characters. Joanne Speirs delivers a captivating debut novel that promises more heartwarming stories to come.

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