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The Little Shop on Floral Street

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It's the first book I read by this author and won't surely be the last.
I liked this story, it moved and made me smile. The characters are realistic and fleshed out, the plot kept me hooked.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.

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This is a very enjoyable book to read, it is one of downs before ups but is well written and the author has really caught the spirit of life. This could so easily be a true tale and it made for a good read. I cried in several parts but others made up for that. I am giving this 5 stars and recommend everyone to read it.

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I love this story. Its packed full of so many emotions.

I smiled, I cried, I laughed and I was annoyed. There are so many different emotions in this book, anger, frustration, grief, sadness, love and so much more. This book has it all.

Sibling rivalry is a big thing in this novel. All three sisters have their own issues and have all really different personalities.

It took me a while to get to grips with who was who of the sisters but once I did I enjoyed it even more.

I really needed a tissue part way through the book. It was so sad.

I love the way the story unfolds through the book. The difficult relationships seem to improve after the sad thing that happens and with a bit of honest conversation which in interesting.

When something like a death happens you realise the world doesn't stop, nothing changes for others it's just for you so it helps a bit to recognise that.

It's really heartwarming when Grace is reunited with some of her old school friends.

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A story of family, love, loss and new beginnings.
I loved the way this book started by introducing the Watson Sisters through their conversations and interactions with each other. Painting a picture of family with history, flecked with images of the past.
When tragedy strikes the story pivots, and it was this that made it into a page turner. I found myself rooting for each of the characters, feeling their highs and lows.
As with all stories there were threads I wanted developed further, like Faith's story, or how Grace ended up working for Oliver. Some time references would have been useful too - I was unsure how old the sisters were, and the few clues in the text took a little brain power to work out.
The last chapter is almost an epilogue, a neat way of rounding off the the story without sorting everything out. It left me with a big smile and warm feeling. Lovely read.... more please!

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This book took me a little my surprise as I read it as it wasn't the read I was expecting but in a good way.

The story is about three sisters, Faith, Hope and Grace and the story is told from of their POV. Part of the story is also about the families flower stall in the local market ran by their dad. What you get from this story is a story about family and their relationship with each other. However there is also the element of romance also thrown in my the author.

At times this was an emotional read but it also had some sweet moments between the sisters and family too. The author took you on a journey with the family and I got hooked quickly into the story especially when a certain event took place about 40% that I was not expecting at all.

Overall this was a great read which I really enjoyed.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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Another new author for me. I enjoyed this book.

I really enjoyed this book. A story full of family troubles, but blood been thicker than water and family love conquers all. It was so full of twists and turns that kept you entertained. WE are reading through three sisters lives, A story of family tragedy that had me close to tears. A story of different characters wanting different things from life. A story of picking up where you have left off and of friends for life by your your side. And a story of discovering how unhappiness and just living with what life throws can be transformed into happiness and a life that has been dreamt of. A fantastic author capturing from the beginning and taking me on a journey. First time I have read a book by Jane Lacey Crane, and loved her style of writing
Thank you for netgalley for a n early copy for a honest review

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Without giving the plot away, I will just say that this was a hard book to read. There were tissues on more than one occasion. It was not the normal light reading that I go for as a bedtime read. I did, however, want to know how it all panned out and whether the characters came to a resolution.
Thanks to the publishers and Net Galley for the ARC to review.

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This was the first book I rad by Jane Lacey-Crane and definitely won't be the last. I enjoyed her writing, and appreciate this is a lovely little read, a wonderful feel-good book, perfect as a weekend read.

Disclosure: I'd like to thank the publisher for my advanced reader copy. This is my honest review.

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Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

Totally enjoyed this books.

Full of family troubles, proving blood is thicker than water and family love conquers all.

A family tragedy that has you close to tears. Proving that no one knows what’s around the corner, tomorrow’s never promised. Make the most of today. Each family member trying to come to terms with their loss.

Full of different characters wanting different things from life.

Grace, returns home, picking up where she left with family and friends by her side.

A fabulous author who hooked me from the beginning and took me on a journey.

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This is a new author for me but this book didn't disappoint me it is brilliant even though it had me crying.
So glad Gracie made everything ok with her dad.
This book goes to show just how careful you need to be nowadays just crossing the roads.
Can't wait to buy this one

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I really enjoyed this books. A story full of family troubles, but blood been thicker than water and family love conquers all. A story of family tragedy that had me close to tears. A story of different characters wanting different things from life. A story of picking up where you have left off and of friends for life by your your side. And a story of discovering how unhappiness and just living with what life throws can be transformed into happiness and a life that has been dreamt of. A fantastic author capturing from the beginning and taking me on a journey. First time I have read a book by Jane Lacey Crane, and loved her style of writing.

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I loved this book finding it a heartbreaking read about family, love, losses and relationships. Grace the eldest of three daughters, leaves home at sixteen due to witnessing something she shouldn’t of seen. She feels her life is in a good place, long term relationship and good job. But unfortunately a terrible tragedy happens that causes Grace and her family who she hasn’t seen for months to reconnect. She realises that life is for living and not regretting. This is the first book I have read from Jane Lacey-Crane but will definitely be reading her other books

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This was my first book by this author, It was pretty enjoyable. I would give this book a 3.5 star rating! It was a pretty Quick and easy read!

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Grace is the oldest of 3 sisters. She left home at 16 because she didn't want to help her father run their florist market stall and she also discovered something about her father. She moves back home because of a family tragedy and the family try to get back together

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Thanks Netgalley and the Publisher. This was a real feel good read, great storyline, nice and likeable characters and basically a nice read.

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Set in London, Grace Watson works for Oliver Whyman floral designs, having two younger sisters Hope and Faith, her mum and dad who is also a florist, it runs in the family. Grace lives with her boyfriend David an estate agent buying a house in Windsor together. Throughout the book that is sharp and witty in places, the book focused on all the sister's lives. Such a breath of fresh air feeling, it was a delight to read. Loved it
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A brilliant family saga. I loved the story of the three sisters. I did not expect what happened two thirds in , it was so good. I won' t spoil it for readers. A great ending , again not what you expected.. An ace book. Can not recommend it highly enough. I loved how Grace's old friends came through for her

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Three daughters of Maggie and Thomas. The oldest Grace, Hope and Faith. The three are all over the place with a lack of unity and focus in their lives until tragedy strikes. At first I was not sure about this one, but after the accident it started to pick up and actually became hard to put down. Really liked this one, and definitely found it worth my time. Highly recommend this book and author.

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Thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review
Loved the cover of this book but afraid the pettiness between grace hope and faith was rather tiresome I found the book not for me.

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A beautiful story from the gorgeous cover to the moving emotional story..A really special novel I highly recommend.#netgalley#aria

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