Take A Moment: The most heartwarming romance you'll read this year

Name: Take A Moment: The most heartwarming romance you'll read this year
Rating: 4 (1 reviews)

Nina Kaye

Sep 2021 · Dorling Kindersley Ltd

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Life is better lived in the moment

Meet Alex. She has a wonderful fianc, a job she thrives in, and a best friend she's known since childhood. Life's not perfect, but it's pretty fantastic. Until a shock diagnosis suddenly throws everything off course.

But Alex has never been one to back down from a fight. Now single and unemployed, she packs up and moves from her Glasgow hometown to vibrant Birmingham for a fresh start. In a new job, in a new city, she's learning all over again what's important in life.

Friendship, fun and even romance lie just around the corner but can Alex get out of her own way and learn to just take a moment, and live?

A stunning, uplifting romance for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jo Watson.

Praise for Take A Moment

'A beautiful thought provoking book, simply inspirational' Christie Barlow, author of the Love Heart Lane series

'Honest, hopeful and beautifully written. A must read' Sandy Barker, author of One Summer in Santorini

'Having loved Nina Kaye's Gin Lover's Guide, I've been itching to get my hands on Take A Moment. Kaye's humorous yet heartfelt writing is the perfect tonic for tough times' Chrissie Manby, author of Three Days in Florence

'Take A Moment is a really thought-provoking and inspirational book. An uplifting, warm-hearted, wonderful read with really relatable characters, that I thoroughly enjoyed' Kim Nash, author of Escape to Giddywell Grange

'A refreshing and heartwarming tale that is sure to be close to many people's hearts. Loved it' Rachel Dove, author of The Second Chance Hotel

'A heartwarming story which makes you laugh, cry, reflect and think. Not one you'll forget reading; it'll stay with you.' Sasha Morgan, author of A Country Scandal

'This is so much more than a delightful romcom. Packed with music, fun, 'chance' meetings, liveliness, positive female characters... Rich, lively, heart-warming.' Reader review

'Funny, charming, honest and the characters were fabulous. A beautiful read, love your work Nina.' Reader review

'Being brave when your whole world tumbles around you is one of the most courageous things and I admired Alex's strength. This book covered some very deep and hard subjects but it was so well handled. I really enjoyed this book.' Reader review

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Alison Robinson

September 9, 2021

Alex seems to be having the time of her life. Engaged to her childhood sweetheart Dom, flying high as an IT Project Manager, and planning her dream wedding in her beloved Glasgow. Then a fall at work leads to a shocking diagnosis and things start to fall apart. Alex's changed circumstances might be life-altering, but it's the effect it has on her friends and family that is the most devastating. Over night it seems as though everyone is treating her like an invalid. Her mother and sister take over the wedding planning, and overrule all Alex's decisions. Dom treats her as though she doesn't know her own mind and she's been given a non-urgent make-work project to manage at work instead of the exciting project she was managing before the diagnosis. Even her best friend Sasha is treating her like an imbecile. Determined that a medical diagnosis won't force her to be an invalid, and after a devastating argument with Dom, Alex decides to move to Birmingham, away from her the well-meaning, but suffocating, embrace of her friends and family. A new home, a new job, an employer who respects and accommodates her medical issues. The only fly in the ointment is one of her co-workers, Danielle, who unsuccessfully applied for the job that Alex won. Romance, office politics, and karaoke, what's not to love? This was a charming, yet insightful, romance and love letter to the overlooked city of Birmingham. It shone an honest light onto the limitations that such a diagnosis imposes, but also confirms that it doesn't stop you from living a good, exciting, and interesting life. I read that the author Nina Kaye has had a similar diagnosis and I think that is what makes this such an honest novel. I received a free copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley in return for an honest review.

About the author

Nina Kaye is a contemporary romance author who writes warm, witty and uplifting reads with a deeper edge. She lives in Edinburgh with her husband and much adored side-kick, James. In addition to writing, Nina enjoys swimming, gin and karaoke (preferably all enjoyed together in a sunny, seaside destination). Nina has previously published The Gin Lover's Guide to Dating and has also been a contender for the RNA Joan Hessayson Award.

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