The House of New Beginnings by Lucy Diamond

The House of New Beginnings

Lucy Diamond

481 pages • first pub 2017 (view editions)

fiction contemporary romance hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
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A gently paced, hope-lit women’s-fiction hug for readers who crave the quiet thrill of starting over, the balm of female camaraderie, and romance that feels like sunrise on a calm sea.

Description

Number 11, Dukes Square, looks just like the other houses on the Brighton seafront: a Regency terrace with elegant sash windows, a winding staircase, and post piled up in the hall for its tenants. It might be part of the city's history, but it's a...

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Community Reviews

3.74
based on 457 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 86%

hopeful: 77%

emotional: 63%

funny: 50%

inspiring: 29%

relaxing: 25%

reflective: 20%

adventurous: 6%

sad: 2%

Pace

9% of readers chose fast
69% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

30% of readers chose A mix
69% of readers chose Character
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

85% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

88% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

40% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
50% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

56% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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