October 12, 2025 – My Sanctuary

The Monday Night Heartbreak Club By Jane Lovering

Is your love life a bit of a disaster? You’re not alone…

When Fee finds herself drunk, dumped and directionless on Valentine’s Day, she stumbles across a flyer for a new club, for people united by heartbreak. Intrigued, she joins a motley group of strangers at a quiet Yorkshire wine bar the following Monday night.

There’s Margot, in the middle of a bitter divorce;

Annie, whose husband of forty years she suspects is having an affair;

Wren, quietly nursing her own romantic regrets;

and Fraser, who may have mistaken the group for a dating opportunity.

But what begins as a weekly wallow soon becomes something more, especially when the club starts an undercover operation to discover the truth about Annie’s husband and his infidelity.

For Fee, who’s only just holding on to any self-worth she had left, the Monday Night Heartbreak Club offers something she never expected: purpose, friendship and maybe even a fresh start.

And then there’s Flynn, the sarcastic bartender who might just see the real Fee beneath the chaos.

An unexpected game changer…

Ford

My brain is hard-wired to hockey. To train hard, to win, to be the best. I don’t date, I basically live and breathe hockey and I plan everything. Until I find a newborn baby outside my apartment. It’s like something out of a movie, except she’s mine and this is my life. I panic, the only person I know who can help is my neighbor Andi. But in doing so, I risk inviting her into my life. So far she’s just been a friend, but I’m out of my depth and losing control. Now with each late night together, we feel like a family and I can see the lines blurring.

Andi

I have no idea how to look after a baby. But Ford has always come through for me. So now it’s my turn to help. It’s only temporary. I know Ford is a pin-up, but I’ve never been attracted to him…until now. Seeing him holding his tiny daughter is melting my heart. I thought I had no interest in love and settling down, but I’m catching feelings. I just know this set-up won’t last forever, but I’m scared of what will happen when things go back to normal…

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My Review

This book is a tender, emotionally grounded romcom that blends heartfelt moments with humor, romance, and a meaningful look at life’s curveballs. Ford, a focused and disciplined hockey player, has always prioritized his career—often at the expense of personal relationships. Andi, his kind and recently divorced neighbor, shares a warm and supportive friendship with him. But when Ford is thrown off course by an unexpected life event, it’s Andi who becomes his anchor. As the two navigate this new reality together, their bond strengthens and slowly evolves into something deeper and more passionate.The chemistry between Ford and Andi is both believable and slow-burning in the most satisfying way. Their journey—from supportive friendship to something more—is rich with vulnerability, trust, and the realization that life’s detours often lead to the best destinations.What makes this book stand out is how thoughtfully it tackles the idea of letting go—of rigid plans, control, and fear—in favor of embracing the unpredictable. It’s a story that nudges readers to reflect on their own priorities and the kind of love that can grow when we least expect it.

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