One Unforgettable Friday by Robena Grant

One Unforgettable Friday

by Robena Grant

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GENRE: Contemporary Romance

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BLURB:

Lizzie York, a young paraplegic, has the chance to teach at a new school in Oldcastle. On a quest for independence, and to live alone, out from her brother’s watchful eye, she encounters discrimination from narrow-minded villagers. Toss into the mix: a school employee who sets her heart racing, a home of her own, and work she is passionate about.

Peter Barrington, a London solicitor, invests in Bright Academy. Having experienced pain and loss in his past, he became a workaholic. He now desires a quiet life in the country. He meets Lizzie, is immediately smitten, but respects her need for independence. As they work together, their mutual respect and love grows.

When someone hides in the woods and photographs them, Peter does everything in his power to protect Lizzie. But Lizzie is up for a fight. Will their love be strong enough to overcome hatred, and intent to harm, so they can forge a future together?

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Excerpt:

“Maybe he has a secret life? Doesn’t like women?” Sara said, keeping her voice low.

“You. Are. Kidding. Right?” Naomi leaned forward. “He’s so darn hot.” She fanned her face. “He’s every woman’s dream. Did anyone else notice that he

looks like Dev Patel’s older brother? If he had a brother.”

They all spoke over each other in whispered tones. Of course, many had observed his resemblance to the British born actor of Indian parents. She had too. “Shush,” Lizzie said, and frowned. “He might return, and well, it seems rude.”

Everyone snickered, but returned to their work. Lizzie glanced around the table; nobody had made much progress. When Peter left, she’d have to get tough

with them. An old saying, things come in threes, popped into her mind. Good and bad.

This would be three weddings. All good. She hoped the nosey villagers would leave handsome Peter Barrington alone. She couldn’t bear to watch his wedding. Especially to a woman from the village. And that would start another round of three.

Were there even three single people left in Oldcastle?

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:  Robena Grant writes contemporary romance and romantic

suspense about ordinary women thrust into extraordinary circumstances. Travel and discovering new places brings her great pleasure, and she often includes these discoveries in her stories. She is Australian by birth, lives in Southern California, and has two grown children. Robena may be contacted at: www.robenagrant.com where she blogs frequently, or follow her on social media:
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https://www.facebook.com/robenagrantauthor

To buy link: https://www.amazon.com/Unforgettable-Friday-English-Village-Book-ebook/dp/B076Z4D56Y

https://www.amazon.com/Robena-Grant/e/B00B60DEE2

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REVIEW: (This is the third book in a series - it can be read as a stand alone, but I am going to get the first two, because I enjoyed this one so much!) 

Lizzie, who is in a wheelchair after a car accident, wonders if any man, could ever love her and doubts she’s capable of having a relationship.  She's about to start teaching again, and she's facing the daunting prospect of trying to live a normal life. Her brother is overprotective of her, and she decides she needs to get away from him and his new wife, and live by herself. Not an easy thing to do, when everyone seems to be determined to tell her that she's bound to fail. At a wedding, she meets a tall dark stranger, who doesn't seem to notice her infirmity, who asks her to dance with him, and who kisses her - but Lizzie panics, sure that she doesn't deserve such a man, and tries to push him away. 
The story isn't as cliché as it sounds - true, there is the "love me, love me not" daisy theme running through it, but the characters are very well drawn, and you will find yourself rooting for Lizzie, for Peter, her handsome prince with painful secrets of his own, and for the whole cast of wonderful characters. Set in a charming English village, with passion and heartbreak - this story is definitely on my keeper shelf - give it a try!