By Heart

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Pub Date Jul 15 2015 | Archive Date Mar 31 2016

Description

We all make bad decisions now and again. Don't we? From childhood onwards, Lucy Simmons is obsessed with her handsome Irish brother-in-law, Richard Rainey - her 'rock', as she tells her best friend. But is he grooming her or is he protecting her? Whichever it is, once Lucy's grown up, with a family of her own, the relationship with him threatens to blow her world apart. Will her marriage and her family survive?A complex contemporary romance, set in Bristol, Cambridge and Cumbria.
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We all make bad decisions now and again. Don't we? From childhood onwards, Lucy Simmons is obsessed with her handsome Irish brother-in-law, Richard Rainey - her 'rock', as she tells her best friend...


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Advance Praise

Fiona Cameron writes with perfect pitch as artistic, creative, quirky Lucy Simmons, who calmly recounts her unusual, demanding and dramatic life so far. Surprises regularly pop up and take you aback, it's a stimulating read. I loved it and have chosen this remarkable account for our next book club. By Heart offers good old fashioned story telling with nothing to annoy; everything flows, entertains and treats the reader with respect. Set in Glasgow, Bristol, Northumberland, Cumbria, the writing is deeper than usual, really satisfying, with allusions that touch and spark, poetry, history that all have their part to play. . (Kate Kirby, Amazon reviewer)

Fiona Cameron writes with perfect pitch as artistic, creative, quirky Lucy Simmons, who calmly recounts her unusual, demanding and dramatic life so far. Surprises regularly pop up and take you aback...


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The author is available for guest blog-posts, interviews, etc. Please contact fiona@cameron-stark.co.uk

The author is available for guest blog-posts, interviews, etc. Please contact fiona@cameron-stark.co.uk


Available Editions

EDITION Ebook
ISBN 9780993124099
PRICE $4.50 (USD)

Average rating from 9 members


Featured Reviews

Enduring a lonely and unloved existence, it is no surprise that Lucy was infatuated with Richard. What started as a puppy love, turned into an obsession to the extent she got married to Mark because he sort of looked like Richard! Though she truly loved him, her original inclination was the similarity!

When Richard was able to resist Lucy up until her marriage, I did not understand his intensions when he suddenly got hot and heavy with Lucy. Richard's past wasn't good either, a reason he connected with Lucy and may be, she was one person who was there for him, just like how he was there for her.

So they confused their feelings and in a need to retain closeness when they couldn't they indulged in a forbidden affair and hurt their loved ones. I also did not understand why Richard had to jump to his death - may be being a public figure and all that.

I liked that Lucy did not try and find an escape route and instead accepted her mistakes and Mark - what can I say. He is such a sweetheart! Though he reacts when he hears about his wife's affair, he was a real good man out and out - forgave her and even decided to give their marriage a chance and get to know Lucy - understanding he rushed her knowing she wasn't ready initially.

There are triggers in this book that not everyone might be OK with - a rape scene, cheating by Richard (not only on his wife with Lucy, but he was a womanizer and carried on with many women), Lucy with Richard when she was married to Mark, mention of physical abuse or neglect by parents and suicide. Also, Richard continuing with his womanizing ways while being a priest is another uncomfortable fact that also happens in real world.

Fiona Cameron has written this heart-breaking and grippingly emotional read very well. It is a story of betrayal and redemption and is an intense read. It can leave you emotional and teary-eyed, but it is worth your time - the book will keep you hooked to the end! Though not my regular genre, I am very glad I picked this book & the cover looks great!

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