The True Love Bookshop, Annie Rains
The True Love Bookshop, Annie Rains
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The True Love Bookshop

Author: Annie Rains

Narrator: Laura Darrell, Lucas Dixon

Unabridged: 9 hr 41 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Forever

Published: 04/29/2025


Synopsis

In this powerful romance and celebration of friendship, a widow relies on the crucial support of her friends to help guide her through her grief and open herself up for love once again.
  For Tess Lane, owning Lakeside Books is a dream come true, but it’s the weekly book club she hosts for the women in town that Tess enjoys the most. The gatherings have been her lifeline over the past three years since her husband’s mysterious death. Tess has tried to move on, but when River Harrison shows up on her doorstep, all her lingering questions come rushing back.…

River, a former marine turned private investigator, was her husband’s best friend, and seeing him again is a reminder of everything Tess lost. At first, she tries to ignore him, but Tess comes to realize that this is her chance, once and for all, to find the answers that have troubled her for years.

With the support of her friends, Tess joins River on a journey of discovery that leads them to the edges of Somerset Lake and on a road trip down the Carolina coast. Although their adventure isn’t always easy, Tess starts to find the joy in life again. But when secrets surrounding her husband’s death are finally revealed, can Tess find it in her heart to forgive the mistakes of the past … and maybe even open herself up to love again?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gloria on June 27, 2022

I love the book cover and it, along with the title, had a part in convincing me to request this book. And I am glad that I did. This is a small-town romance series with small groups of friends, women and men. I haven't read the others but had no problem with reading this one. Tess is a widow, who in......more

Goodreads review by Deanne on May 01, 2022

Blog Review Here [URL not allowed] This is so heartwarming, it's her absolute best book ever! Her books are so realistic, you could see you friends and neighbors in these situations. I love that this is a series and we get to meet characters from previous books again and also mee......more

Goodreads review by Srivalli on June 18, 2022

Publication Date: 05th July 2022 3.7 Stars One Liner: Nice Tess Lane is the owner of Lakeside Books and loves the place with all her heart. What she loves even more is the weekly book club with her dear friends. Being widowed three years ago has left her feelings raw, but Tess does her best to get on......more

Goodreads review by Katie on July 03, 2022

The True Love Bookshop is the third novel in the Somerset Lake romance series. As with most books in this genre you can read the series out of order, but characters from previous novels make appearances in this one so if you don't want to be spoiled, start at the beginning. I've really enjoyed readi......more

Goodreads review by Dana on July 05, 2022

If I could describe this book in one word it would be charming. I love a small town setting! Bonus points for an enemies to lovers trope :) I ADORED River!! Ahhh! What a character! The chemistry between River and Tess was so sweet. The two of them together was magic. The True Love Bookshop isn't just......more


Quotes

"Rains has a light, tasteful touch with hard truths, and her swoonworthy hero would heal any broken heart. The strength of River and Tess’s bond and the intensity of their chemistry make a familiar trope feel fresh. Series readers will be especially delighted to revisit the charming small town of Somerset Lake and check in with its colorful residents, from faithful friends to nosy neighbors. This is a treat." —Publishers Weekly

"Annie Rains is a gifted storyteller, and I can't wait for my next visit to Sweetwater Springs!"—Raeanne Thayne, New York Times bestselling author

"Annie Rains puts her heart in every word!"—Brenda Novak, New York Times bestselling author