The Words Shimmer, Jenn Matthews
The Words Shimmer, Jenn Matthews
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The Words Shimmer

Author: Jenn Matthews

Narrator: Rachael Beresford

Unabridged: 9 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 10/22/2019

Categories: Fiction, Romance, Lgbtq+


Synopsis

Yorkshire anatomy lecturer Ruby Clark considers her life low-maintenance. She teaches at the local university, has two well-behaved teenage daughters, and what she doesn't know about human anatomy isn't worth knowing. Unfortunately, that knowledge doesn't stretch to plants, and she's been asked to help out on a school garden project.

Being a paramedic doesn't do Melissa Jackson's back or knees any favors, so she's looking into university courses to try a less strenuous line of her work. But the brash, proudly out, down-to-earth woman's biggest challenge is keeping her dyslexia a secret. That, and living down the stigma that follows her when people find out.

A university open day throws the two women into each other's orbits. When Mel, an expert green thumb, makes a few helpful suggestions on Ruby's garden project, Ruby convinces her to team up to make it a success.

Personality-wise, they couldn't be less compatible. Mel's brazen attitude, cocky jokes, and affinity with earthworms immediately rub the hyper-professional, straight-laced Ruby the wrong way. Can they ever find common ground?

Contains mature themes.

About Jenn Matthews

Jenn Matthews is the author of Hooked on You. She lives in South West England with her wife, dog, and cat. When not working full-time as a health-care assistant at a mental health rehab unit, she can be found avidly gardening, crocheting, writing, or visiting National Trust properties.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Betty on August 05, 2019

I have mixed feelings about The Words Shimmer by Jenn Matthews. I did enjoy reading the book, and there are quite a few elements that I like. However, if you asked me to choose between this novel and Ms. Matthews’ first book, Hooked on You, I would have to pick her debut novel as my favorite......more

Goodreads review by Bugs on August 02, 2019

After utterly enjoying Jenn Matthews' debut, "Hooked On You," I was curious about her sophomore outing, "The Words Shimmer," mainly because of the subject matter of dyslexia in a lesbian romance. Whilst I know in general terms about the condition, I certainly didn't know the nuts and bolts of it. Ad......more

Goodreads review by Elske on October 06, 2021

Nice very slow burn romance. Liked the writing and the characters.......more

Goodreads review by Kexx on September 05, 2022

Old fashioned, slow burner that meandered along happily and without too much fuss. Emotions very much on the level.......more

Goodreads review by Colleen on August 05, 2019

This is a book that is a little confusing because there are a ton of great elements in it, but I think the author bit off a little more than they could chew. While the cover would make you think that it is a medical drama, it isn't, except that the two leads are both medical professionals. It could......more