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The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn: The perfect uplifting Irish romantic comedy Kindle Edition

4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,500 ratings

**'A lovely escape that leaves you feeling warm and fuzzy inside. Just what’s needed at the moment.' #1 bestseller, Jane Fallon

If you can dream it, you can make it come true...**

Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible.
After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her dream of owning her own bookshop become a reality.
She hopes opening 'Once Upon A Book' on Ivy Lane will be the perfect tribute to her beloved grandfather who instilled a love of reading and books in her from an early age.
When her love life and friendships become even more complicated – will Libby have the courage to follow her dreams? Or has she bitten off more than she can chew?

A gorgeous new romantic comedy about taking chances and realising your dreams, perfect for fans of Holly Martin, Christie Barlow and Mhairi McFarlane.
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What readers are saying about The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn:

'Uplifting and full of hope, this story is one you can immerse yourself in for a good few hours and come out if it feeling better about the world.'

'This brought a smile to my face in these difficult times, feel good read, great characters and good storyline.'

'I absolutely loved it, truly one of the best books I have read.'

'This is a light, cheerful, quick read.'

'A fun and heartwarming book.'

'This is a gorgeous, uplifting, heart warming read that made a sunny Sunday afternoon all the better.'

'This truly is a beautiful story and easy to give five stars. It reminded me why I love to read, why escaping into the pages of a good book is just what the mind needs every now and again, and of course with a happy ending, I finished this story with a smile and a tear.'

'It was an uplifting, enjoyable read.'

'I loved this book'

'Funny, witty, romantic, uplifting, fabulously fun, great cast of characters and a good storyline. I really enjoyed this one.'

'The perfect antidote to all the doom and gloom that's on the news at the moment'

'The story put a smile on my face & was a beautiful uplifting read.'

'A fun story, and one I found hard to put down. Highly recommend this one, and look forward to reading more by this author.'

'This is more than just romantic fiction it's like a trip down memory lane where you can remember your own childhood.'

'Loved every minute spent with Libby Quinn'

'The plot was so good you didn't want the book to end!'

'Great lighthearted read, each chapters titled after classic books, which is a nice touch. Libby goes on a rollercoaster ride, in her personal life, whilst endeavoring to make their dream reality.'

'What a gorgeous book! I really liked the story and it touched my heart in so many ways.'

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About the Author

Freya Kennedy is the alter ego for bestselling thriller author Claire Allan. A former journalist from Derry, Northern Ireland Claire has published eleven novels. Now, as Freya, she is writing warm, funny women’s fiction for Boldwood.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B084H7XR86
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Boldwood Books (5 May 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1561 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 301 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,500 ratings

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Freya Kennedy
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Freya Kennedy is a pen name of Derry based author Claire Allan - who is perhaps better known for her psychological thrillers.

However, before turning a life of crime, Claire wrote eight bestselling women's fiction novels for Irish publisher Poolbeg Press, including the international hit The First Time I Said Goodbye.

Her alternate persona of Freya Kennedy sees her bring love, laughter and heart-warming happiness to readers across the world.

A true Derry girl, Freya Kennedy has lived all her life in the north of Ireland. She worked for 18 years as a journalist and has been writing full time since 2016.

She is a huge fan of all kinds of books, listing Marian Keyes (she cried the first time she met Marian), Jane Fallon, Mhairi McFarland & Lindsey Kelk among her favourite rom-com writers.

She also enjoys a good murder!

She continues to live in Derry with her husband, her two children, two cats, the best dog in the world and a demon puppy.

Customer reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,500 global ratings

Top review from India

Reviewed in India on 11 May 2020
Books will always be your friend, Libby,” he’d said. “They will transport you to a thousand different worlds. Different times. Mythical creatures, magical monsters, good and evil, scary and funny. There’s no situation so bad that a book can’t help you feel better, even if just for a little while.

Grandad Ernie
These are the words which stole my heart. This is a story about all things books combined with a wholesome dose of family and relationship complications.

The novel opens with Libby about to collect the keys to a decrepit building, which she intends to turn into her dream bookshop with writer’s nooks and a cafe.

We get an in-depth look into just what it takes to bring such a dream to fruition and I don’t just mean all the electrical, carpentering, plumbing, and other work that’s required. Libby also leaves behind some relationships in the process and builds new ones. Her friendship with her best friend takes on a new perspective. She also realizes the value of familial ties and community support.

I found Libby’s dedication to her shared dream with her grandfather impressive, so much so that she’s willing to leave her boyfriend and her best friend behind. Grandad Ernie delivers some astute wisdom in the form of pithy quotes that come as flashbacks to Libby whenever she’s in a situation of some sort and needs help.

I am inclined towards all things bookish, so many of the quotes in the story and the entire process of getting the bookshop ready was most enjoyable.

Harry’s predilection towards offloading out-of-date foodstuffs on Libby made for some chuckle-inducing moments.

My only grouse is that I felt the romance angle was underdeveloped and had an abrupt end. I would have liked some more substance around the newly emerging relationship.

(I received an ARC from Rachel's Random Resources in exchange for an honest review!)

Top reviews from other countries

A person
5.0 out of 5 stars Positive Heartfelt Story Line
Reviewed in Canada on 14 July 2021
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Though the book felt very cliche, I knew the story line from the start it was written decent, warmed my heart and had a classic feel good vibe. Definitely what I wanted in between some dark and hard books. Thank you!
Kate Galley
5.0 out of 5 stars A gorgeous, feel-good book!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 February 2024
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I loved this first book in the Ivy Lane series. I was looking for a book to curl up with and sink into and this hit the spot.
Romantic and funny, uplifting and full of heart.
Looking forward to the next one.
dtluvs2read
5.0 out of 5 stars A very sweet read.
Reviewed in the United States on 18 October 2020
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I liked this book, a lot. The characters were wonderful, the writer brought them to life and made you think that if you ever made it to that special street in Ireland you might just run into them. That's the work of a good author, an author that I will definitely read again and again.
Ally
5.0 out of 5 stars Once upon a time...
Reviewed in Australia on 28 April 2022
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There was a reader who was old enough to know better, but, she wanted to live in this book, in this characters world, so much!
BTPBookClub
4.0 out of 5 stars Perfection. Loved it all.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 December 2020
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This was recommended to me by Mel from Melanie's Read and she even gifted it me. Thank you! What an amazing book. It's one I would never have read if Mel hadn't recommend it to me and I'm so glad I did read it.

Welcome to Ivy Lane... A cute little town full of amazing characters, friendly, neighbourly and one big team. The story focuses on Libby a huge bookworm who is chasing her and her grandfathers dream to open their own bookshop. Can she do it in time? It's a huge job, starting from scratch in an old building but I believe in her and with the help of the community she can do it.

Whats better than books than reading about books and bookshops? Nothing. Absolutely loved it all. Especially Neighbour Noah the pub owner. Hot. Single. Friendly. He ticks all the boxes.  An easy, fast paced, light hearted and uplifting read. Just what I needed! Perfection. A well deserved four stars from me. Highly recommend. Brilliant.
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