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The House of Love and Dreams: Previously published as Finding Dreams - a delightful feel-good romance! (Secrets and Love) by [Lauren Westwood]

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The House of Love and Dreams: Previously published as Finding Dreams - a delightful feel-good romance! (Secrets and Love) Kindle Edition

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Previously published as Finding Dreams.

A must-read for summer - a beautiful and heartwarming story of love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Jane Costello, Milly Johnson, and Lucy Dillon.

An old house, a secret heartbreak, a second chance at love.

Lizzie Greene is about to lose everything. With no money and no job to pay her late husband’s debts, she is resigned to selling her quirky old house, Tanglewild.

But a lifeline appears when Lizzy's house is chosen as the perfect location for a film based on a best-selling romance novel. Her household is turned upside down by a cast of colourful characters: an enigmatic author, a handsome location scout, a brooding director, a heart-throb leading man – never mind her ex-mother-in-law camped out in her drive.

But behind the Hollywood magic, all is not as it seems. Someone has a hidden agenda in coming to Tanglewild, and will stop at nothing to keep its secrets hidden.

Will Lizzy’s desire to save her house lead to new love, or to mortal danger?

What readers are saying about The House of Love and Dreams (previously published as Finding Dreams):

'An enchanting and engrossing read that I highly recommend and, if you have not yet read Lauren Westwood's books, then what on earth are you waiting for?' Bookish Jottings.

'This book may be called Finding Dreams, but it is safe to say that I had found my dream book in this. Absolutely brilliant!' The Writing Garnet.

'A delightfully charming tale that is heartfelt and genuine and reminds us that good things can happen if you believe in yourself, stay open-minded, and be excited for whatever comes next' What's Better Than Books?.

'A story full of twists and turns, captivating and absorbing. I loved it' Sibzzreads.

'It drew me in right from the very beginning and kept me truly captivated throughout, right to the very shocking outcome' N. Stimson, NetGalley.

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590 pages
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Publication date

8 May 2022
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An old house, a secret heartbreak, a second chance at love

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About the Author

Lauren Westwood is also a prize winning debut YA novelist and a solicitor for a renewable energy company. Originally from California, she now lives in a rickety 400-year-old house in Surrey, with her partner Ian and their three young daughters. --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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'Charming and sweet ... I loved this book and the resilience of this family to overcome their difficulties' Lori Reed, NetGalley.

'Another lovely book by this author, as always great characters, storyline and setting'Sally Coles, NetGalley.

'It drew me in right from the very beginning and kept me truly captivated throughout, right to the very shocking outcome' Nessa Stimson, NetGalley.

'Funny, sensitive and mysterious ... The older mystery intertwined with the romance was a pleasing mix and added an extra layer of interest' Claire Lyons, NetGalley.

'An enchanting and engrossing read that I highly recommend and, if you have not yet read Lauren Westwood's books, then what on earth are you waiting for?' Julie Bonello, NetGalley.

'The story-within-a-story gives us an insight into how Lizzie attempts to deal with her grief, and provides an element of mystery to the plot' Katherine Hayward, NetGalley.

'A fast, entertaining, and hopeful read' Kathleen Gray, NetGalley.

'An interesting tale of love and mystery' Kathryn Garner, NetGalley.

'A beautiful story about having a second chance at love and is a story I've enjoyed immensely' Joanne Dibb, NetGalley.

'A delightfully charming tale that is heartfelt and genuine and reminds us that good things can happen if you believe in yourself, stay openminded, and be excited for whatever comes next' What's Better Than Books? --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09ZVKCLJM
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2963 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 590 pages

Best Sellers Rank: 4,717 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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- 680 in Romantic Comedy (Books)
- 998 in Contemporary Romance (Kindle Store)

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I am a writer of emotional women's fiction and intelligent romance. My books explore the darkness and the light of the human spirit and take you on an emotional journey. My latest novel, My Secret Sister, is a compelling psychological family drama about a mother facing an impossible choice.

My Mother's Silence is a gripping romantic drama about homecoming and family secrets set in the wild Scottish highlands. It was shortlisted for the Jackie Collins Romantic Thriller Award 2020. The Daughter She Lost is a woman's dark journey of self-discovery and overcoming the secrets of the past. My holiday romance Moonlight on the Thames is a love story to classical music and the healing power of love. It was a bestseller in urban fiction and a top 100 Kindle book. My first three novels: Finding Home, Finding Secrets, and Finding Dreams all feature mysterious old houses and intelligent, feisty contemporary heroines who set out to unravel the mysteries of the past.

Your opinions are important to me, so please do leave a review. I love hearing from readers, so if you wish to get in touch, please visit my website: www.laurenwestwoodwriter.com, or follow me on Twitter: @lwestwoodwriter or Facebook: Lwestwoodbooks. Thank you for reading!

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Gee

Probably the best book I've read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2019

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I've read quite a few books in my time, they're always romantic comedies with the usual plots and happy endings, but I still enjoy them....this book however is different from the off, straight away it turned into a page turner that I just couldn't put down and couldn't wait to pick back up.
A brilliantly written book, with a mix of characters and a story packed full of twists and turns.
Congratulations to Lauren Westwood for this fabulous book, it's a must read!.
I'll certainly be reading her other books and I can't wait.

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Dee

Two stories for the price of one. A story inside a story

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 July 2022

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A great easy read, great characters, twists & turns,
Certainly a new twist to set a novel being filmed & also to read the story which the filming is about.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 January 2020

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This was my first novel by this author but it won't be the last. A well plotted story with great characters. I really enjoyed it.

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C King

Continuing the author's fine run of form

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 September 2018

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I read the author's previous books, and love the way she weaves a mystery around sincere, believable characters who are looking for something more from their lives. Finding Secrets doesn't disappoint; I thoroughly enjoyed the book and found it difficult to put down.

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Susan Ebbage

Excellent read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2019

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First time I’ve read one of Lauren’s books, definitely wont be the last.

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ChrisE

Not as enjoyable as her other ones for me

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2018

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A bit disappointing. I loved her "Finding secrets" and "Finding home" (particularly the former) because of the intriguing mystery aspects to the stories, but this was much less a factor in this one, which was more or less a straight romance. Some good characters, though - Connie especially!
What happened about the treasure? I expected it to be mentioned in the Epilogue. Did the author just forget about it?

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Joanne (That Thing She Reads)

Fantastic novel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 May 2018

Finding Dreams by Lauren Westwood is a beautiful story about having a second chance at love and is a story I’ve enjoyed immensely.
Just over a year ago Lizzie Green lost her husband Dave suddenly after his weak heart gave up. Dealing with the aftermath of his death has left Lizzie raw and buried away while life continues around her, as not only did she discover that Dave had been cheating on her but that he’d left them with huge debts which mean their beloved home Tanglewild was left with an uncertain future. Then one day Lizzie finds a letting from a film company asking if they can use her home for their latest film The Lady’s Secret. This gives Lizzie the jump-start she needs to get her life back on track and save her home.
When the filming starts Lizzie discovers its not just some much needed cash the film brings into her home, but also three handsome men which awaken something in Lizzie that’s being gone along time. As Lizzie starts to read the novel that the film is based on she begins to feel that the story, its author and her house all have a connection.
This is one of those books that you can’t help but adore, it so much more than what you expect and so well written that you barely notice how huge it is while reading. I love that Lauren Westwood has used the idea of a novel within a novel and in this book, I think she has nailed this concept perfectly, I just loved how Lizzie’s story intertwined with Victoria’s throughout the book, just brilliant!
I loved many of the characters in this book too. Lizzie’s had such a rough year it’s a wonder she’s able to carry-on, but she does, and she manages looking after her children, working in London and running around after the film crew and dealing with her eccentric ex mother-in-law, left me in awe of her. Speaking of Connie, the mother in law, boy is she a force to be reckoned with, she has a very brisk nature which sometimes rubs Lizzie up the wrong way, but I really like her. I think she had Lizzie’s best interests at heart, I mean how many mothers would bad mouth their dead sons? The rest of the many characters all add something to this great novel and all have their unique voice, which is also testament to how good a writer Lauren Westwood is.
This was a fantastic novel which I adored, I’d recommend it to anyone. I’m so glad I was sent a copy of this to review from Aria as it’s added a new author to my guilty pleasures shelf, so thank you.

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Finding Dreams

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 February 2019

Lauren Westwood is a new author in my collection,Finding Dreams is a book within a book, Tanglewood is a very old house that Lizzie& Dave bought a few years ago, there is work to do and it needs money spent, the Dovecoat that is by the river is in need of some serious work as it has become dangerously dilapidated.
Dave goes of to work as normal but then tragedy strikes, Lizzie gets a call from Dave's Secretary the police need to speak with you, when the local police turn up at Tanglwood it's to give Lizzie the news Dave is dead found slumped forward in his chair at the office a heart attack.
Lizzie starts to find out about the fact that Dave had a flat in London which he had taken a mortgage against their home,along with this she finds out his life insurance has lapsed and he has debts all over the place and worst of all the string of women he has had,Lizzie falls into a life of not knowing where her next Penny is coming from but she knows she has got to get a grip for the children's sake.
Along comes a director,a writer and all the people that matters within the film industry,phillipa is a writer and the book she has written and this is being turned into a film,the book is based around a house that is amazingly like Tanglewood,Lizzie is in need of money and fast so she lets the house out to the crew and turns her life upside down,her ex mother in law turns up with her new husband and lives in the caravan on the drive,the story turns into a twisted mass that Lizzie starts to untangle to reveal the truth of what happened all those years ago with the friend that turned out to be more,Julia lost her life in the river at Tanglewood under some very strange circumstances and it all comes out in the end.
The book has parts of the written book that is being filmed so you get sections of that before you read the chapter in this book,Lizzie finds happiness with Luke but it's now they get there that is interesting,it's a worthwhile book to read as there are many twists and turns to it,there is also some amusing bits that make you chuckle,it is worth a read to get the full measure.

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