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LoveReading Says
Jo Knox is unhappy: bullied at her job, unlucky in love and lonely at home. But the game of Scrabble, the one thing she loves, turns her life around in Love Letters on Hazel Lane by Jennifer Page.
Jo moved to the small town of Hebbleswick in Yorkshire after her divorce, she discovers that the small town does have one thing that will make her happy—a weekly Scrabble club. After joining, she meets a cast of characters who enrich her life beyond the weekly games she plays. She is challenged to organise a Scrabble festival, which she does with aplomb.
This is the second novel written by Jennifer Page, and readers of her previous novel, The Little Board Game Café will see that they have entered the same universe of that book, with a cross-over of some characters and locations. Like that book, this is a charming novel about the power of game playing and how to rebuild a life after disappointment.
Although the novel could be classified as a romantic comedy, it doesn’t shy away from heavier topics, including coercive control, toxic relationships and the reverberations of childhood bullying. However, the light tone and hopeful ending makes this a heart-warming novel overall.
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Love Letters on Hazel Lane Synopsis
Scrabble fan Jo always seems to pick the wrong guys. Now she's moved to the Yorkshire village of Hebbleswick, and decided to give dating one last chance. This time, there's a catch: she will only date men whose names would score highly in her beloved word game.
After Tarquin (16 points) proves just as disappointing as the rest, she meets low-scoring local doctor Ras (3 points). Her rules mean she can't date him - but when he asks her to organise a Scrabble festival with him, she can't say no.
As the event draws nearer and Jo and Ras grow closer, will Jo ignore her rule and let true love blossom over the triple letter scores?
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Jennifer Page Press Reviews
Wonderful characters, gorgeous settings and warm, engaging writing - Jessica Redland
'I don't read romances often but as I love board games I had to give this a read and I'm so glad I did!' - Amazon review for The Little Board Game Café
'A beautiful, clever storyline filled with wonderful characters and a cute romance.' - Amazon review for The Little Board Game Café
'Who doesn’t want to escape to a small town in the Yorkshire countryside... a great start to a new series, and I can't wait to read the author's next book!' - Amazon review for The Little Board Game Café
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About Jennifer Page
Jennifer Page wrote her first novel – a book about ponies – when she was eight. These days she prefers to write romance. When she isn't writing, Jennifer can usually be found playing board games which are the inspiration for her first novel. She has worked as a television producer, a music teacher and has even run a children's opera company. She now lives near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire with her husband and his large collection of games.
Twitter: @jenpagewrites
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