Can an orphaned astrologer and a widowed astronomer put aside their differences to find love?
After Stella’s parents died, she spent her childhood in an orphanage so she fears loving anyone in case she loses them. Her only solace in life is astrology.
Benedict’s wife died in childbirth, so he raised his son alone. When he meets Stella, he is overwhelmed by guilt. And as a respected professor of astronomy, can he really allow himself to fall in love with an astrologer?
Find out whether love is written in the stars for Stella and Benedict in this English romantic comedy.
What did I think?
I absolutely adored Meantime in Greenwich from its clever play on words title to its charming and heartwarming storyline. It's no secret that Hannah Keens is a pseudonym of Helen Steadman and as Helen is one of my favourite authors it's no surprise that this gorgeous book is going straight on to my favourites shelf.
I used to go to Greenwich a lot when I visited family in London so it was lovely to virtually revisit this part of London in the book as it was brought to life through the wonderfully vivid and descriptive writing. If I thought the location was vivid, it pales in comparison to the characters who virtually pop from the page. I loved Stella but it was her love interest Benedict's son Daniel who stole my heart.
So I mentioned the clever play on words in the title earlier and obviously the location is Greenwich (with Durham playing a small cameo) but the Meantime comes from the spat between astrology and astronomy. Stella is an astrologer and, as her mother taught her, it keeps her mother's memory alive. Stella meets astronomer Benedict when she attends his lecture about Saturn and they have an instant connection. Benedict's snooty astronomy colleagues couldn't bear it if he dated an astrologer!
There is just so much to love about this book and it's perfect escapism to put a smile on your face at the end of the day. It's fabulous feel-good fiction without being sugar-coated as the characters have their own past heartaches and challenges to overcome. I warmed to the characters so much that I had a lump in my throat at the end and I'm missing them already.
Romantic, charming and uplifting, Meantime in Greenwich is a fabulous romantic comedy that warmed my heart and cheered my soul. I will definitely be reading it again to brighten my day; it's like my own personal prescription from Dr Steadman. Very highly recommended.
I received an ARC to read and review for the blog tour and this is my honest and unbiased opinion.
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About the author:
Hannah Keens is a contemporary English novelist. She writes sweet romantic comedies that will leave you with a smile in your heart. Welcome to a world of love, laughter and happily ever after.
Website: https://hannahkeens.com/
Author note from book: https://hannahkeens.com/visit-mysteries-in-covent-garden
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