As a teen, Jennifer couldn't leave St Andrew's soon enough
Off to Uni in Edinburgh she went ... but when things got tough
Off to London to stay to work she ran
Now twin secrets there, a slip, injured knee and another journey began...

When she decides to return to her childhood home
She doesn't think this will be the last time she'll roam.
But staying with her Dad, reconnecting with old friends
Maybe other relationships she can also mend?

Old school pals, their families, connections renew,
There's even a surprising date or two.
But will Jen now decide to stay
Or will she again run away?

A story of facing up to your past
Of looking from other points of view at last.
A time of healing, and surprises, too,
As her relationships come under review.

The children involved are brilliant, too,
Though dramatic, there's also laughter for a few.
There's a need for her to open her eyes
And discover just where true love lies.

For my complementary copy of this book, I say thank you,
As I share with you this, my honest review.

This is such a life affirming, uplifting story written in Carmen Reid's unique writing. I was smiling and laughing along with Jennifer the whole time, rooting for her to get the happy ending she truly deserved. I loved books with strong, empowered main characters and this was a perfect example. The relationships felt relatable and authentic. I will definitely pick up more by the author and if you like the fresh start trope i recommend you do too.

I loved Carmen Reid’s take on the fresh start trope, not just because the hills Jennifer runs for are in Scotland (which is where I’m from) but her characters were realistic, relatable, and I couldn’t help rooting for Jennifer from the first page.

An entertaining, addictive read.

Jennifer lives in London. She has a flat, a good job as an assistant and a boyfriend, who is also her
boss. He is separated from his wife, so they keep their relationship on the down low. She is hopeful that one day she can have a normal relationship.
That all changes the day she gets a call from his supposedly separated wife, to remind him of their twin scans at the doctor.

On the way out she shatters her knee. Her good life is destroyed in a day. She is single, with a new knee, and jobless. She is desperate for a new start, so she decides to move back to the small town in Scotland, where she grew up, for a little while at least.

She moves in with her dad, but they never had been that close. She finds new and old friends and reconnects with them. There more she spends with them the more she falls for Rory, but she doesn't think she can stay there forever.

The story is character-driven, and the MC has a wonderful story arc, from the other woman in the city to fall, very reluctantly for small-town life and the people living there.

Great book to read on a beach.

this book is like a hug in a book, it had me smiling and laughing it really is a feel good read.
i loved following jennifer’s story and hope there may be a second instalment as who would t want to know what happens in ST Andrews
defo recommend

Jen is so happy with her life until she isn't when Jen finds out that the man she is dating has a secret that bursts her balloon. Well then Jen literally runs for the hills back to her hometown where her father lives but he has his own life. Omg I have never laughed so much while reading a book in fact I don't think I have stopped. I read the whole book with a smile/laugh and my cheeks are sore. If you have ever had your life turned around from what you expected then you will easily relate to Jen actually I think anyone will relate as she is just that type of person. The author has done a brilliant job creating the characters and written a brilliantly hilarious story for everyone to enjoy. Read it and you can thank me later!

This is about Jennifer a young up start who lives in London and is a paralegal for one of the better barristers Little does she know she’s also his mistress and she dreams of having a beautiful flat going out to the theater to social events at museums she just knows this will happen any day or at least that’s what she thought she knew children weren’t in their future because he only recently left his wife and they have two boys already so when his wife calls telling Jennifer to tell Jono not to forget their Antonio appointment to get the skin of the twins in oh yes how great is it that we’re back together! Jennifer is angry Joe know isn’t session so she called him out under an extreme emergency and they have a whisper argument or at least she does. This is when I knew this book was going to be hilarious! When she tries to make her dignified get away she falls and breaks her knee and needs emergency surgery. This is when she decides to chuck it all and go back home to Saint Andrews Scotland. She’s not that close to her dad so is happy when she calls from the train to say she will be in later that night and he invites her not only to stay but to come over for dinner. Before long the town starts to look vastly different than it did when she couldn’t wait to leave for London. Her dad has a new friend named Joanne and they both love Jenna tonics Jennifer gets to see all her old friends and there’s something to be said for being familiar with those you’ve known so long and to find out no one she grew up with is living in Instagram life and she kind of likes it that way. She will find a new life and maybe even a new love in the place she couldn’t wait to leave. I loved this book and there is so much more to it than this simple review I have given this is not only a funny book but it’s heartfelt and there’s a quick and fun read. I thoroughly enjoy and highly recommend this for a pick me up or just for something fun to do. I want to thank NetGalley and boldWood books for my free arc copy please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

Jennifer McAndrew left St Andrews and never looked back. She moved to London to escape the small town when her ex-boyfriend starting dating and subsequently married her sister. She abandoned her law degree after the second year to escape to the bright lights and hopefully a glittering career in London. She has taken a number of jobs and had a series of second rate boyfriends. But surely this time it would be different. Jono has finally left his wife, they have been together for two years, her longest relationship yet. But Jennifer loses her job and her boyfriend in one fateful day. A nasty slip leaves her with a shattered knee, no job and no home to call her own.

Jennifer returns to St Andrews to stay with her Dad, to sleep in her old bedroom. Could things get any worse for her? Jennifer wants to take time to lick her wounds, ignore her sister from who she is estranged and work out what to do with her life. She has made a habit of running away when things get tough. Can she find a reason to stay. We see Jennifer reconnect with her old school friends and discover that sometimes what we are looking for was there in the first place. It is all a matter of perspective. Follow Jennifer as she starts to make sense of her life, rediscover who she really is, what and who is really important. Will she tough it out and take a long hard look at the choices she has made?

This is a good story with engaging characters, life dilemmas, choices and decisions to be made. I enjoyed spending time with the McAndrew family and the cast of characters. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood for the ARC. All views expressed are my own.

We all need uplifting and life affirming story that make us smile and help to hope in a better future
This is one of those stories and I loved it
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine

Jennifer is not living her best life. After thinking she had it made, with the fancy job and a fancy man, she comes crashing down to earth with a bang when said fancy man turns out to be expecting twins with his wife. Not only that, but he's her boss so that means leaving her fancy job, and busting her knee on the way out of the door!

Cue a trip to her childhood home in Scotland, staying with her dad and rekindling old friendships. Whilst Jennifer might not like to leave her old life behind, she's soon ensconced in waterproof trousers and walking boots!

Although The Woman Who Ran for The Hills is classic chick-lit territory, it's as much about friendship as it is about romance. Jennifer's old pals Alison and Rory stick with her through thick and thin, even with their own lives to lead.

I thoroughly enjoyed the book and can't wait to read more from Carmen Reid.

Another great read from Carmen, one that I thoroughly enjoyed yet again!
Jennifer living the high life in London, good career, great social life, wonderfully fashionable clothes and long term lover appears to have it all! Suddenly her world is shaken to the core after receiving a revealing phone call at work! This coupled with an injury shocks Jennifer into making a drastic decision,returning to her childhood home of Scotland!
Upset, angry and thoroughly discombobulated Jennifer us welcomed home by her dad and friends, making her realise the importance of family and friends! Forgiveness, new starts, second chances and happiness abound as Jennifer reinvents herself and finds exactly what she has been looking for!
Thank you netgalley for this early read.

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

This book is the story of delightful story of Jennifer, who after having her heart broken, returns to her hometown.

She reconnects with her old friends and living a simple lifestyle. There was other stories interwoven, it was interesting to see the difficult relationship between Jennifer and her sister Isla. The story pulled you through all the emotions, and how people dealt with their sadness.

I recommend this book.

Jennifer thinks she is living her best life. Turns out it is all an illusion. She packs up and returns to the last place she ran from, her home town thinking it would just be a short respite and then she would once again return to being a city girl. The best made plans! While home she reignites old friendships, spends time with her dad and rediscovers all the wonderful things she left behind. A really lovely and enjoyable read.

I really enjoyed this book. It follows Jennifer who moved to London at 22 following some adjustments in her life. Now in her thirties, big life events cause her to move (or run!) back home to Scotland.

Super cute and totally enchanting story. I loved the main character and how we really get to know her over the course of this book.

Thanks to the publishers and Netgalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for a review.

It's been a while since I read a Carmen Reid book but I thoroughly enjoyed this lighthearted story of Jennifer who runs back home to St Andrews after an end of relationship disaster.

Absolutely adorable, light-hearted read with interesting location (Scotland!!) and characters. Really enjoyable.

This was a truly delightful, lighthearted read! Years ago, Jennifer moved from her quiet town to the big city of London and thought she’d never leave the big city life! But after a series of difficult events, she returns home temporarily to rediscover herself. Her journey has just begun! This was soooo good!

it was on a whim I downloaded this becasue I liked the cover but when I started reading I dind't enjoy it. I downloaded another of the authors books to try as I didn't realise it was a series and that is probably my fault. So I will go back after I've read the others.

I am a fan of Carmen Reid's books, and have reviewed some of them. I think she has a skill at creating and representing families and their members. The Woman Who Ran for the Hills is a brilliant novel about how life's expected and unexpected moments can show you what's really important to you. The pacing is very good and appropriate for the plot. I was angry at Jono and shocked at what happened to Jennifer afterwards.

Carmen Reid always makes me feel so many emotions in her books.

Thanks to Carmen Reid, Boldwood Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for. my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

5 stars