How to Find Love in the Little Things by Virginie Grimaldi

How to Find Love in the Little Things

by Virginie Grimaldi

A funny, emotional and uplifting novel from the French Marian Keyes.

'Heartwarming' Good Housekeeping

'A gorgeous story, charming and funny and poignant' Nicola Cornick

For fans of Ruth Hogan, Veronica Henry and Sarah Morgan, about unexpected friendships, starting again and finding your passion for life.

'Welcome to Ocean View. You don't know it yet, but you'll be happy here...'

Julia's not running away. Not exactly. She just needs a break from Paris and Marc and all the sad stuff that's been going on lately. A little time to pull herself together.

The job offer felt like a lifeline. But now she's back in Biarritz, suitcase in hand, she hasn't the faintest idea what she was thinking.

What Julia doesn't yet know is there's more to the odds and ends of Ocean View than meet the eye. Behind the double doors lie broken hearts, lifelong secrets, a touch of romance and an unwavering passion for life. And sometimes it's the most unlikely of places and people who help you find your way.

What readers are saying about HOW TO FIND LOVE IN THE LITTLE THINGS:

'Virginie Grimaldi will capture your heart'

'It's rare that a book can touch your heart, it made me laugh, it made me cry. I've bought extra copies as gifts'

'This is a book to just fall in love with'

'Left me feeling warm and good inside'

'Cheerful, heartwarming, and utterly uplifting'

'A perfect holiday read'

Reviewed by Joséphine on

4 of 5 stars

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February 26, 2019

My full book review is now up on Word Revel.

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February 11, 2019

Actual rating: 4.5 stars

Initial thoughts: This book is the sweetest! Julia had no idea what she was in for when she took on the job as a psychologist at a retirement home. All she knew was that she needed to get away from her old life, lest she waste away in her grief. What she found was a group of elderly who came to treat her like family. I loved reading about Julia's journey and the residents' shenanigans, which made me snicker ever now and then. Julia's kinda snarky too. For the most part, I found it amusing and endearing. Although, there were times where this led to over the top narration that didn't entirely mesh with the rest of the book.

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Note: I received a review copy from a local distributor in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

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  • 12 February, 2019: Reviewed