Heartbreaking, heartwarming, it'll make you laugh and it'll make you cry! An absolutely fantastic read. Bea has the rug well and truly pulled out from under her by her boyfriend. But she never gives in and will do anything to protect her daughter. With friends, both old and new, Bea soldiers on through thick and thin, and ultimately triumphs. Thoroughly enjoyable!
Thanks to Netgalley, Storm Publishing, and Brooke Harris for the free ARC. All opinions are my own.

The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright is a deeply touching story of resilience, kindness, and the enduring power of hope. At its heart is Beatrice Alright, a woman who embodies optimism, finding silver linings in the darkest of circumstances.

When Bea’s partner delivers devastating news that leaves her and their four-year-old daughter, Ellie, homeless, Bea refuses to lose hope. Instead, she clings to what little she has: her job as a cleaner at St Helen’s Hospital. By day, she diligently scrubs the wards; by night, she tucks Ellie into a makeshift bed amidst mops and buckets, determined to keep moving forward despite her dire situation.

Bea’s life takes an unexpected turn when she encounters Malcolm, an elderly man sitting alone on a cold bench outside the hospital. Despite her struggles, Bea feels compelled to reach out to this cantankerous stranger. What begins as a simple act of kindness soon unravels Malcolm’s decades-old pain, and in helping him, Bea begins to uncover ways to heal herself.

This beautifully written story balances heartbreak and hope, illustrating how human connection can bridge even the deepest wounds. Bea is a wonderfully relatable character, whose unwavering determination and warmth make her journey all the more compelling. Malcolm’s story adds layers of poignancy, reminding readers that kindness has the power to transform lives in unexpected and profound ways.

With endearing characters and a narrative that will make you laugh, cry, and reflect, The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the importance of compassion. A heartwarming and inspiring read, it’s a story that will stay with you long after the final page.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for allowing me to read an ARC of The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright by Brooke Harris, in exchange for my honest review.

This was a heartbreaking, as well as heartwarming, story, with wonderful, loveable characters. You will cry, you will laugh, and you may even become impatient at times; however, don't give up! This story was a great reminder to never give up.

I look forward to reading more by Brooke Harris.

This is a gorgeous read which somehow balances some heartbreaking situations with an overall warmth that actually makes this beautifully uplifting. Bea is a lovely character, a great mum and a hard worker as a hospital cleaner but her life is shattered overnight when her partners actions leave her and their four year old daughter homeless. With no family of her own and feeling increasingly uncomfortable with imposing on her best friend’s life she results to sleeping in a storage room at work. At the same time her life is falling apart she befriends an older man who frequents a bench outside the hospital and I love the gradual friendship and rapport that grows between them. Each of them are going through significant events in their lives but they each have something to offer the other in amongst their own personal tragedies. This is bittersweet but joyful and I found myself entranced by the story which I seemed to read in no time.

I absolutely loved this book! In fact, I couldn't put it down. I have my usual reading time and my usual reading place, but this was so good that I read everytime and everywhere I could. I love it when a book makes you feel like you not only know the characters but that. you are also in the room with them. This is the first book that I read by this author, but it won't be the last!

Thank you to Storm Publishing and NetGalley for the ARC. I truly enjoyed it!

I haven't heard of this author before but will be seeking out all of her books now! Bea is a young woman with a 4 year old daughter who is in a serious relationship with her daughter's father who works away from home. She gave up her studies when she became pregnant and now struggles with childcare and balancing a job as a cleaner in a hospital. Her partner suddenly ends the relationship and leaves Bea and their daughter with nothing. The pair are effectively homeless and she's struggling to manage. An elderly man sits outside Bea's work every day and they strike up a conversation and then a friendship. This is such a beautiful heartwarming read and I raced through it in less than a day.

Earth shattering, moving, tender and emotional is this story! Everything about the book is brilliant, never has a book had me sobbing so hard! The characters are brilliant and play their parts to perfection. I loved them all even the ones that I couldn't stand! I literally read the book in a few hours because I was so devoted to the story and the outcome. I can not rate this one highly enough as it outshines the sun!!

I would like to thank the author, the publisher and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. This is the first book I have read by this author but it won't be the last, the story drew me in from the first page and I was captivated until the end. The characters and story were brilliant and it made me laugh and cry, I will be recommending this book to everyone I know.

I seldom cry when reading books, but this one did it and it’s a direct tribute to the talented Author!
This story is brilliantly crafted giving each character time to come to life and allow us to become
completely entwined in their lives. Nobody escapes both the tragedy of life or the wonderful and
completely unexplainable and unexpected blessings life has for us all.
This is the first book of this author I’ve read and I am now a fan for life. My thanks to Storm Publishing
via NetGalley for the download copy of this book for review purposes.

The Secret Life of Beatrice Alright by new to me author B. Harris, published by Storm Publishing, is an uplifting, beautiful, second chances exist and emotional story, gives all the feels, gets 4.5 stars.
Blurb: Beatrice Alright is the queen of silver linings. She can find a spark of hope in any situation. Even when her partner delivers earth-shattering news that leaves Bea and their four-year-old, Ellie, without a home, she refuses to panic.
Because Bea believes that what she does have is more important – her job at St Helen’s Hospital, which offers a warm, dry shelter for her and Ellie to stay while she figures things out. By day Bea cleans the wards, by night she tucks her daughter into bed between mops and buckets.
And tries so hard to hold on to hope.
When Bea sees an old man sitting on a cold and lonely bench outside the hospital, she really doesn’t have time to stop. She should be clearing up her own mess, not worrying about this cantankerous stranger. But Bea can’t help herself…
As she slowly starts to draw out Malcolm’s story, could this simple act of kindness begin to heal a decades-old pain? And might finding peace for Malcolm help Bea in ways she didn’t even know she needed?

When I seen there was a new book out by Brooke Harris I had to read it straight away. This one didn't disappoint. It was a lovely story of Beatrice Alright and he daughter 4 year old Ellie. Beatrice finds herself homeless coming up to Christmas and is sleeping in the cleaning cupboard in the hospital that she works in. She friends Malcom a man who sits outside the hospital every day in all weather. She soon learns his story and the heartbreak. A beautifully written story about love, heartache, loss and family.

A beautiful story of hope coming from unexpected places and support from unexpected people with a cast of fantastic characters, from the adorable Ellie to the equally adorable Malco!

This was on moving brilliant read. I was in floods at the end. I hated the nursery worker. Loved how the main character protected her best friend. Very sad at times. Some amazing characters . The Barbie house bit will move you. In fact you just have to read it. The right ending if tearful .