Release: July 25, 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Lume Books
Source: Rachels Random Resources
Find it at: Amazon , B&N
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Five people in a sleepy English coastal town. However,in one year that changes everything.
They seem to have it all. Moreover, they’re in good health and are financially secure. Also, they live in a pleasant and comfortable town. But as their lives intertwine, cracks emerge and restlessness grows.
For Clive, is retirement the beginning of the end? Can fun-loving Saskia break free from her adulterous husband? Will Andy marry his childhood sweetheart? Is Jamie going to change his dishonest ways? Is temptation going to ruin Ellie’s happy marriage ?
Hence, Heart-warming and heart-breaking collide in this novel about aspirations, expectations and the realities of everyday life.
About the Author:
R J Gould is published by Lume Books and Headline Accent and is the author of five novels: A Street Café Named Desire, The Engagement Party, Jack and Jill Went Downhill, Mid-life follies and The bench by Cromer beach. Moreover, he is a (rare male) member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association. Having been selected for the organisation’s New Writers Programme, his first novel was short-listed for the Joan Hessayon Award. Ahead of writing full time, R J Gould led a national educational charity. He has published in a wide range of educational journals, national newspapers and magazines and is the co-author of a major work on educating able young people. He lives in Cambridge, England.
The bench by Cromer beach Review:
The Bench by Cromer Beach was a beautiful contemporary read which deals with relationships and love, and I enjoyed this heartwarming tale.
The characters are the highlight of the story. The author detailed the characters in a dynamic way where you can feel for them. Moreover, I loved how each chapter toggled between various characters and plots and how many of the characters connect with each other in some form. Yet, the main theme of the story is relationships, and it was interesting to see the author’s take on the various relationship problems and goals that couples go through. Also, the author sets the story in a beautiful landscape of a quaint town with likable folks.
While I liked all the characters, Ellie was my favorite! I could relate to the loneliness and doubts that torment her about Sean. The author beautifully highlights how certain circumstances could drive people into doing something they would regret. I also liked Clive, Andy, Sharon and Saskia. My heart went out to Rosemany, and I just adored her.
However, there are few plots that remained open ended after the story concluded. I adored Neil and Pete as the supporting characters, and wished they were in more scenes. Moreover, I really did not like Jaime’s character. Although he tries to make amends, I kept picturing him as a calculative person who only thought about himself. But I did enjoy the various tactics her uses to succeed at work, and I liked his scenes with Sharon.
But, otherwise, this was a very nice book to read.
Tour Schedule:
I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the The bench by Cromer beach by Blog Tour hosted by Rachels Random Resources.
