The Sunrise Sisterhood: The perfect uplifting and joyful book to escape with this summer 2023

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If like me you are starting to dream of summer and you are looking for a truly delightful easy read, then you must read The Sunshine Sisterhood by. It is a story of family, friendship and new beginnings and a thoroughly engaging story that will sweep you up right from the start. I think the exploration of grief was first class. Grief isn't necessarily all sitting and weeping. It can be feeling like you're lost, you depend on other things such as alcohol or drugs, you're angry, you snap at the people you love, etc. It's nice to see grief explored like this, and explored through different people. We see how the loss of Jen affects her daughter, her step-daughter, her friends, and her clients. I also loved that Jen was ever present in the book, just as she is ever present in the characters' lives. The book is a poignant multigenerational read about sisterhood, relationships and women being there for each other, as well as exploring more difficult themes including grief and single parenthood.

Mike’s first daughter Clare, from his marriage to Jen, is also planning to spend the summer with Liz. A single mum to baby Ivy, she is looking forward to the break. But when she arrives to discover Skye is there, sparks fly. The half-sisters have always resented each other. There were some bumps along the way and some surprises too - but I loved how they bonded and came through for each other in the end. There were a fair few storylines weaving around each other and these were really lovely to get immersed in. However, half-sisters Skye and Clare couldn’t be more different, struggling with family secrets and hidden jealousies. As the women navigate this unexpected summer together, truths are revealed and their relationships are put to the test. I really, really enjoyed this. I can’t recommend it enough - you will finish it with the biggest smile on your face and maybe even a little tear!Can Liz keep the peace amidst the challenges all three face? She needs to get over Mike and find a fresh path in life, Skye has to decide where her heart lies, and Clare has to find out the hard way that she can’t do everything by herself. Can the business be saved? Will the two sisters manage to heal from the past, lay old ghosts to rest and forge forward into the future? Or will this summer leave them with no other option but to each go their separate ways? Comforting, funny, warm and wise. No-one does complicated family and friendships like Cathy’ Veronica Henry

Set in Salcombe, Devon, Cathy immediately pulls you into the story of Liz, who longs for visits from her goddaughters; Clare, a fiercely independent single mother; and Skye, a free-spirited young woman harbouring secrets. And on a separate note, thank you, Sue @readingbooksitsafamilything and @cathybramley, for my signed book plate, for it will take pride of place in my Sunrise Sisterhood book. Comforting, funny, warm and wise. No-one does complicated family and friendships like Cathy' Veronica Henry This was such an easy read which had me laughing, holding my breath, even cringing but ultimately smiling from ear to ear. Liz, Jen and Mike's relationships, Claire and Adam and Skye in Africa all added such depth to the characters and made them feel completely relatable.

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This book centres around three women, Liz and her two god-daughters, Clare and Skye. All the women are different in personalities as well as having something going on in their lives that they are hiding. The story is set in an idyllic location which had me wishing I could transport myself to see the wonderful places and scenery that were being described as they were so picturesque. Beautifully written and richly layered with characters that feel like firm friends, it’s full of Cathy’s wonderful warmth, wisdom and wit’ Alex Brown With characters who are so real they will feel like old friends by the end of the book, laugh-out loud humour, intense emotion and heart-wrenching pathos, Cathy Bramley’s The Sunrise Sisterhood needs to be in every one’s beach bag this summer. Show how the three women help each other heal and become the SISTERHOOD.and learn how to be a family.