After losing her voice at an important audition Lily goes back to Appleton Green where her grandmother Violet lives. Violet has a fall lives and when she gets home District Nurse Nick comes to change her dressings. He persuades Lily to join the amdram society in the village. She comes across Jessica who once went out with Nick and wanted the lead part in the musical

A great read but it brought tears . A rare book makes me cry. It is a story about finding the confidence to be yourself . There are letters that appear during the story and they are lovely . The grandmother is an amazing character. A beautful story . The story is told in acts. There are some moving moments. Pushy parents are terrible . Read it

Lily seems to be living her dream, getting call backs to audition for roles she wants. When her voice deserts her ,so does her confidence. She needs comfort and sanctuary and finds it with her perceptive grandmother Violet in Appleton Green. The two have always shared a deep bond of understanding.
It’s time for Lily to decide what her future holds, what she wants. The village has ( mostly) taken her to their heart. And there is local nurse Nick, who supports and encourages her. Yet, even in the village there is rivalry and jealousy. Does Lily want a lead role on stage, or something different in her life? Time to choose.
I enjoyed this book for the lovely relationship between Lily and her grandmother, Violet. Her relationship with her mother struck a chord and of course, I felt just a little bit in love with Nick!

A cozy tale of romance, village life and amateur dramatics. Lily has escaped to London where her flat mate has left her alone for a bit and where her singing career has stalled. Living with her Gran brings back memories of spending time with her and being supported by her. Lily remembers the things she used to enjoy doing and what gave her pleasure and somehow it isn’t quite the life she’s leading now. There is romance on the horizon too if Lily can be brave and also if Nick‘s nasty ex-girlfriend doesn’t sabotage their potential. This is a proper cute read that is perfect for reading curled up on the sofa with a cup of tea.

Lily is an aspiring actress, but when she auditions for the lead role in Les Mis, her voice fails her.
Not sure what is going on, she heads to Pippin Cottage to look after her grandmother Violet. This is where Lily spent her summer holidays growing up.
Lily meets Nick, Violet's nurse, and he persuades her to audition for the local am dram.
Lily has a lot to think about. As well as a rival for the lead in the new village show, there is also romance on the cards.
A delightful read and one to race through easily.
Thanks to Aria and Aries for the invitation to read this in return for an honest review.