The Village Shop for Lonely Hearts

The Riverside Lane Series

By: Alison Sherlock

Narrated by: Helen Keeley

Length: 8 hrs and 14 mins

Publisher's summary

A feel-good story of new beginnings set in a gorgeous country village, perfect for fans of Katie Fforde and Milly Johnson.

After losing her job in New York, Amber Green isn’t looking forward to visiting her godmother in the sleepy village of Cranbridge. With its empty lanes and rundown shops, it’s hardly a place to mend her lonely heart.

But when Amber discovers that Cranbridge Stores, owned by her godmother, Cathy, and son, Josh, is under threat of financial ruin, she realises that her skills as a window dresser might just be able to help save the struggling shop.

When disaster strikes, Amber and Josh must unite to save both the shop and the village from flooding.

Can Cranbridge Stores become the heart of the village once more?

And as the village begins to come back to life, perhaps Amber will discover a reason to stay.

©2020 Alison Sherlock (P)2020 Boldwood Books

Loved this one

Village Shop for Lonely Hearts. Sweet, clean romance. Great characters, great story line. Loved Narrator.

childhood friendships and how they bloom

This story was so sweet. I loved the characters and its a story longer than time itself, but the ones that make us for in love again and again.

Nice cozy romance

Loved this book it does start out a little sad but it does pick up. I like that fact it doesn't focus on the characters insecurities at nauseum.

Great story but why…

Why is the first book always free then none other in the series are free???? Especially for audible I pay for and pay for kindle to have audible!!!! Ugh!!!!

Such a good feel story that you feel you are part of the village community.

Loved the story, characters & community spirit of togetherness! Made a quiet village come to life! Filled with friendships & love.

I loved this

Entertaining and heart warming , characters were great and relatable . I really enjoyed this book thanks

great story

love, small village's, happiness, strong, stand up to bully, place you call home and courage.

Heartwarming

Lovable characters. Sweet and charming village life. Just the story I needed to get me through a rainy Spring.

loved this story

I wanted to move into the book and stay there. It was a wonderful escape from this awful year.

Such a simple and cute story!

If you're looking for a cozy fireplace story to curl up with, this is definitely the one! The characters are easy with normal, understandable, and relatable nuances. The story reads fluidly with no unnecessary twists and turns. The narrator's voice is soothing and pleasant. Aesthetically, everything about this book is great.

Some stories take excessive liberties with drama and sometimes that's ok. But, there are times when you don't want a story that makes you want to throw something in fury or growl in frustration at the antics of the characters. This story is simple with a few hiccups that add depth to the story without making it complex. The hesitations of the characters are "normal" in that they are not erratic or ridiculous. You truly understand and empathize with them and how they act. They are loveable in their own ways. Its a beautifully soothing story.

The narrator does an awesome job. There are a few places where she pauses too early in the sentence and thus throws off the flow, but it doesn't take away from the story. Those instances are also few and far between. I found her voice gentle and appropriate. She gives proper life to each character.