It good read great plot good character you get pulled into the story it was easy to read a lovely book but did not grip me but I still enjoy it I was just slow read this one

Counting chimneys by Sandy Taylor.

Dottie Perks has forged a new life for herself in London, a new job and sweet boyfriend Joe to keep her warm at night. She’s safe, happy and loved. What more could she ask for?

But when Dottie returns home to Brighton for a family celebration, the last person she expects to see is her first love; the boy who stole her heart… and broke it. Ralph Bennett.

As old familiar feelings come rushing to the surface, Dottie struggles to deny the strong chemistry that still exists between them. She can’t throw away everything to be with Ralph…can she? And if she does, how can they ever overcome the pain and tragedy of their shared past?
This was a good read with likeable characters. A little slow but it grew on me. I liked Dottie and Tristan.  I was surprised at the end. I Didn't see that coming.  4*.

First off I’d like to thank Netgalley, the author and of course the publisher, for allowing me to read this book in exchange for my honest review. Second of all I’d like to apologize to everyone for not getting the reviews posted soon as I had some major health issues. I am fine now thanks to my wonderful doctors. I would like to say that it has been wonderful to be able to sit and catch up on my reading.

This is book two in the Brighton Girls Trilogy. I honestly didn’t know this was a trilogy nor the second book in it the series. However, I didn’t have any trouble with being lost, feeling like I needed to read the other one first. This is a very good example of an author writing a series, but makes the books read like a stand-alone.
As I was reading the characters seemed very real and relatable. It was fun to visit the ‘60’s era, a time where you had a rotary phone, no computers, video games, cell phones. A time where children played outside, families actually sat down to supper together and had conversations.

Dottie returns to Brighton after living in London. She soon runs into her friend, ex-boyfriend, the one she thought was her soulmate, the one who broke her heart, Ralph. He ended up marrying on of Dottie’s friends, and then she died leaving him to raise their child on his own. But is she really over Ralph, as it appears he has moved on and Dottie is still single.

This is a book that fills you with so many emotions, relating to the characters and feeling as if they were your friends, you find yourself cheering for them, laughing with them and at them, your crying for them. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait to read the first book in the series as I wait for the third and final book.

I have bought this book in ibooks and will read and review it soon as I am a fan of the author.