This is the first book I have read by this author but will be looking forward to her other books. I really enjoyed the relationship between Avery and Tabitha. A great cast of characters and some pretty tough challenges for the heroine to overcome. A really enjoyable read to curl up with, and it became difficult to put down. I definitely recommend this book!

Thank you NetGalley and Storm Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest opinion.

I loved the stunning cover of this book! Tabitha is driving through a rainstorm with her fiancé Mark on their way to a New Year’s Eve party but they never hear the corks pop or sing Auld Lang Syne. Tabitha wakes up in a hospital bed with her sister by her side. As she is told the last thing she wants to hear, Mark is gone and Tabby immediately internalises the guilt. She remembers the last thing she said to him. This is all her fault. Back home she is paralysed by grief, unable to do anything. It’s as if she’s completely forgotten who she is. As she slowly faces sorting through some of Mark’s things she has a sudden shock. She finds a rose gold bracelet, engraved with heartfelt words … for someone else. Should she follow the clues and get answers for the questions now floating round in her head, or should she forget it? The answers may take her on another surprising journey that maybe she’s not ready for.

We follow Tabitha over the first year after Mark’s death and see the slow changes wrought by time. I have gone through a huge loss like this so it was hard to read in parts and I definitely identified with her trying to find her place within everyone else’s grief. She’s kind and gives other people deference, accepting that their grief is as difficult as hers. I really identified with this because it’s hard to negotiate everyone else’s ways of grieving and also who is in charge of things like the funeral, where their loved one is laid to rest and the finances, especially when it’s a sudden death of someone young and these things haven’t even been discussed. There were times where my own anger that I deferred to others after my husband’s death came out for Tabitha. I wanted to her to stand up strong, not just for what Mark would have wanted but for herself. Mark’s mother Catherine really showed her true colours by taking charge of the funeral and holding it before Tabitha has even left hospital. There are also financial implications because Catherine owns a large stake in the couple’s restaurant and although Tabitha is the pastry chef, Catherine makes it clear she’s the one in charge. I kept wondering if Catherine would come round - maybe her grief was making her act this way or perhaps she just needed to get to know Tabitha on her own terms - but sadly she was simply a horrible woman, happy to insult her son’s grieving fiancée and assert her control over her life.

The relationship I enjoyed more than anything was Avery and Catherine’s. If youve ever dreamed of having a sister, Avery is the one you want. She is a force of nature and staunchly behind her sister at every turn. Avery knows that Tabby had New Year’s Resolutions, one for each month of the new year, and that one of them was to break up with Mark. I loved that she could see when Tabby was faltering and she drew up a new lists of things to do, to motivate her sister when she felt paralysed. I loved the budding friendship with new chef Scott who’s just as supportive. The author uses flashbacks to show us the truth of mark and Tabby’s relationship. This wasn’t a loving partnership that she was crazy to leave - he could be just as unpleasant as his mother. The complicated grief that Tabby is experiencing encompasses the anger she had about his behaviour towards her, the guilt that she was driving when they had the accident and possibly some guilt that she’ relieved she doesn’t have to go through more of their relationship. It’s not all one way though, at some point she loved this man and there is still sadness that his life has ended so early. Grief is always complex and unique to the person. It was lovely to see that complexity captured. This was such a rollercoaster of emotions and I became quite attached to Tabby, wanting her to find her voice and have a great life from this point, the life that she wants.

Tabitha takes New Year's resolutions very seriously, although her fiance Mark does not, and ridicules her for it. When a terrible accident occurs as Tabby reveals her first resolution of the year, her life changes dramatically. Can her sister Avery help Tabby heal and take control of her own life?

This story definitely played with my emotions - I cried for Tabby, and I fumed at Mark and his awful mother Catherine. I really liked Avery, Becca and Scott, and I loved the idea of Avery sending Tabby one resolution per month to stick to. An entertaining read.

Wow what a read! I was hooked from the start, and followed the emotional rollercoaster, shedding a couple of tears as I did. Tabitha's journey of self discovery is so uplifting and there are parts that I really related to.

A really beautiful book of love and the process of loss. Very moving! I did shed a tear or two. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to read this book.

It's New Years Eve and Tabitha Greenwood is in a car with her fiancé Mark, on their way to a New Year’s Eve party. Then the accident happens. Tabitha wakes in hospital to find that Mark is dead. And Tabitha knows that it’s her fault.
With the help of her sister. Tabby goes back into the life she had with Mark. The flat they shared and the business they ran. Albeit with her new business partner Catherine. Marks mum. Their working relationship is difficult let alone there personal one.
Whilst sorting out Mark’s belongings, Tabby finds a delicate rose-gold bracelet with an engraving that is to someone special. But that person isn't her.
The story follows Tabitha on her journey of self discovery, grief and love. An uplifting book and not at all depressing.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to see an ARC

Tabby and Mark are engaged and together they own a bistro. Mark is the consummate gaslighter, always making Tabby feel bad about herself. She finally gets the gumption to break up with him on New Year’s Eve. But when Tabby wakes up next, she’s in the hospital and Mark is dead.

It was heartbreaking to watch Tabby work through her grief and guilt after Mark’s death. She didn’t feel she deserved to enjoy her life and live as she wanted. Thankfully, her sister and friends never gave up on her.
Mark’s mother was such an old battle ax! I don’t think I would’ve been able to show her the compassion Tabby did. It was rewarding to read as Tabby stood up for herself and worked toward her happy future.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for this complimentary ARC. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

A celebration of life, of moving on and facing grief. A book that moved me to tears and gave me hope
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Memories of you was such a beautiful look at the human connection and how a person deals with loss betrayel and overall hope. I read this in one sitting. It was that easy to read. I loved it

A wonderful book about grief, healing, self discovery and new beginnings. Tabby is on the way to a New Years Eve party with her partner , having a discussion about her New Year Resolution ( something he always made fun of her about, as she struggled to stick to them), Tabby listed the first one , which was to end their relationship when they feel the impact. Now she is recovering from this impact into her life, a life without Mark. She is left feeling guilt along with her grief , until she finds the bracelet. I loved Tabby and her sister who was by her side to support her through this journey. I couldn’t put this one down

Memories for good and for bad send Tabitha forward in her life
after the death of her cheating
fiance, Mark. Dealing with personal and professional concerns make her stronger and wiser. This book is a wake up
call to live well with hope and happiness. It is a positive and engrossing story. I enjoyed reading this book immensely.

I absolutely loved this book! Finished it in just over a day! Such a beautiful story about the complexities of grief and moving on.

Tabitha Greenwood has always taken new years resolutions seriously. In fact, she makes 12 resolutions each year. One for each month. She might not make it very far, which her fiance Mark is sure to remind her of, but this year is different. This year starts with her most life changing resolution yet. But when a terrible accident on new years eve leaves her in hospital and her fiance dead, Tabitha not only has to grapple with her grief, but also her guilt over their last moments. With her loving and carefree sister Avery there to help her, Tabitha must piece her life back together, starting with the cafe she owned with Mark.

Thank you so much to #netgalley for the advance reading copy and a HUGE thank you to #stormpublishing for allowing me to be part of the storm reviewer club! All opinions are my own!

I was offered this arc by Storm in exchange for an honest review.

Romantic fiction is not a genre I usually read, but from the reviews and description I felt this one might change my mind, and I’m always up for a new experience. Added to this I love Irish fiction.

Tabitha and Mark are off to a New Years Eve party, but Tabitha is holding departure up by writing her NY resolutions, something she does religiously every year. Mark’s comments seem a little curt, unkind and rude, and as the book progresses it appears that this was his usual way of dealing with Tabitha, the marriage was not all it seems.

This book has all the prerequisites for a romantic offering, troubled couple, tragedy, supportive sister, wicked almost mother in law, secrets and lies, all mixed together with plenty of tears and more than a soupçon of handsome chef.

An easy read, nicely put together and well written. Did it change my mind about romantic fiction? Not totally, but this was an uplifting read and a nice escape. Ending was as to be expected, ends all tied up neatly and everyone happy!

The worst thing about this book? The setting, Dublin- not enough of it!

Thank you NetGalley.

This book put me on such an emotional Rollercoaster. I laughed, I cried, I ugly cried and I smiled. And not in that order! This is one that hooked me from the beginning and I couldn't stop reading til the very end! So good!
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It is no secret that I love Irish fiction so when I had an opportunity to review Memories of You by Brooke Harris, well, I could not resist. And I am so glad I read it as this contemporary story is well composed and tugs at the heart strings. There is sadness and loss from a tragedy but splashes of hope and light spring from those dark corners of despair. There are surprises, new starts and small victories. One step at a time.

Tabitha Greenwood is a pastry chef who shares ownership of a Dublin bistro with her fiancé. But everything in her world is not right. Unhappiness moves her to make a comment at what seems to be the wrong moment, for afterwards, she finds herself waking up in a hospital bed. When she asks about Mark, her fiancé, she gets the worst news possible. He was driving the car and she was in the passenger seat. They were on their way to an event when a vehicle runs into them. Shocked and grieving, she begins to blame herself as she remembers her last words to him, and the anger it fuelled. How can she continue to move forward with her life now in shambles?

She discovers that Catherine, her very controlling mother-in-law to be, has been left the prevailing share of the bistro by her son. This puts Tabby in an awkward position. She must not only deal with Mark’s mother’s grief and blame but the extra stress of running the business. Catherine begins to make drastic changes, too, with the menu and staff, including hiring a new chef they cannot afford. But Scott proves to be a good addition and business begins to boom, until Catherine decides to fire him over a misunderstanding. Through all this, Tabitha is struggling to hold it together, and then she finds a gift of Mark’s with an unexpected inscription. Although a painful revelation, this eases her conscience a little as the discovery proves she was not the only one in the relationship who was unhappy. Even though they had planned to be married, it obviously was not the right path to take.

Another thing about Tabby we learn, is that she likes to makes New Year’s resolutions but struggles to fulfil them. Sadly, her attempts and failures became a source of cruel jokes, between her late fiancé and his friends. But later her sister, Avery, tries to help her achieve a more realistic list. This starts Tabby on a new journey of growth, change and taking more control of her life. Her progress is admirable as she is a likeable character with a kind and patient heart. Too patient sometimes, as there were moments when I wanted her to speak up for herself. Too often she was mocked by her fiancé and his mother. To see her eventually become stronger through the challenges she faced made me cheer! I also love the fact she has a close relationship with her sister as this made me think about the importance of sibling support. These sisters are very different people but their care for each other is heart-warming. This may have been heightened by the loss of their parents at a young age. Of course, their relationship is not perfect. Like all family members, they have their battles and hurts but love and forgiveness are always bubbling under the surface.

There are other lovely characters in this story. Like Rashidi, Becca and, as mentioned before, Scott. Each one is relatable as we get to see them in various situations being human with their own flaws. As a result of this realness, it connects us to our emotions and makes us think about what is important in life.

Memories of You is about grief but how love can lift and heal a broken heart and set it in a new direction. This is also a story brimming with self-discovery and how if we keep trying, we will find a way back to the right road for us, with a little help from our family and friends. I recommend this beautifully uplifting novel that truly gave my heart quite a few squeezes. 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Storm Publishing and Netgalley for my review copy.

Memories of You begins with a tragic New Year’s Eve accident that completely changes central character Tabitha Greenwood’s life. Tabs, as she is affectionately called, places a lot of importance on New Year resolutions and although she tries hard to keep to them, she inevitably fails. This year, however, she decides things will be different. And they are. For all the wrong reasons. A dark icy road and the words she utters seals her fate.
Tabitha now begins a new phase of her life. One without her fiancé Mark. She has the support of her older arty sister Avery, but she also has to contend with Mark’s mother Catherine, who has been left the controlling share of Mark and Tabitha’s restaurant La Bella Vita. Catherine, proves what a really unpleasant woman she is. Not only does she make sure Mark is buried before Tabitha is discharged from hospital, she makes it clear she intends to take charge of the restaurant.

I really enjoyed the relationship between Avery and Tabitha. The dialogue between them showed a typical sisterly love and tussle. I particularly enjoyed the way Avery drew up a new monthly list of resolutions to motivate Tabitha during times when things weren’t going so well. Then there are friends from the restaurant, especially new chef Scott, who are there to support her. There were also moments when I was convinced maybe Catherine wasn’t as bad as I first thought. To Tabitha's credit she took all the insults in her stride, convinced maybe Catherine's attitude was down to her grief. Of course, it wasn't. Catherine had no redeeming features whatsoever. Then there were Tabitha’s memories of Mark, small scenes which clearly indicated he was just as unpleasant as his mother.

For me, this book had all the right ingredients. A compelling story that made me want to continue turning the pages to find out what happened next. A great cast of characters and some pretty tough challenges for the heroine to overcome. A really enjoyable read to curl up with, and one, I have to add, which became difficult to put down. It's worth every one of the four stars I’m giving it. I can’t wait to see what Brooke Harris does next. Recommended.

I would like to thank Storm Publishing, Brooke Harris and Netgalley for an ARC of Memories of You in exchange for an honest review.

this book starts with a tragedy and follows Tabiths as she deals with her fried and also guilt following the loss of her fiance. the book is excellent and unfolds as her character and that of her sister comes to life. I
Excellent as always by Brooke Harris.

This is not my typical genre. I wasn’t sure how I would like it but I was pleasantly surprised.

Harris has this relatable writing style that makes you feel as if you are the main character of the book. While I read I had to stop myself a few times because we have all been Tabby (female lead).

Tabby is a sweet young lady just trying to be happy. But life and the opinions of others really impacts all that Tabby does. She has an eccentric sister, a narcissistic fiancé, and an overbearing mother in law.

Tabby loves making New Year’s resolutions and this year she’s going to see them through.

This is a really relatable book for everyone I feel. If you like the writing styles of Colleen Hoover, Lucy Score, and Jodi Picoult then this is a read fit for you.

Tabitha, also known as Tabby and Tabs has for years made new year resolutions, she makes them but how many years sees them followed through?
At the start of the book Tabby is engaged to be married to Mark. It’s almost new year, time for some new resolutions to be written for the upcoming new year.

I warmed to Tabby’s warm hearted nature, feel for her, as those around her past and present treat her very condescendingly. There are times in the book I wish she would speak up, speak out, but I do admire her compassion and thoughtfulness towards others.
I think the relationship between Tabby and her sister Avery is lovely. I liked Avery’s fiery sparky character, I’m sure there could be a book waiting to be written about Avery.
A book which is sad in parts and funny in parts, an emotional read and very hard to put down.
The first book I have read from this author, and I look forward to reading more of her books.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Publisher for an advanced e-book copy. Opinions about the book are entirely my own.

I’d like to thank Storm Publishing and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Memories of You’ written by Brooke Harris in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Tabitha Greenwood and her fiancé Mark Buchanan crash their car while on their way to a New Year’s Eve party and the following day she awakes in hospital with the minor injury of bruised ribs whereas Mark has died. On the first day of each New Year Tabitha makes a list of twelve resolutions, one for each month, but rarely does she carry them out past February or March. This year Avery, her bubbly and outlandish sister, decides to make the list for her in an attempt to help Tabitha get over Mark and put happiness back into her life again.

‘Memories Of You’ is an amazing story full of emotion and love and I’ve enjoyed every moment of it. I’ve loved all of the four main characters although I did at times feel like shaking Tabitha who must have the patience of a saint for putting up with her nearly mother-in-law’s selfishness and inconsiderate comments. This is a truly wonderful story that’s made me chuckle as Tabitha tries to fulfil every one of Avery’s resolutions and although I won’t name them for fear of spoiling it for other readers, I’m delighted they’ve worked. Thank you, Brooke Harris, for letting me read your fantastic story which I’ve thoroughly enjoyed.