#MMBBR #Review Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone by @phaedrapatrick #FirstLine @HarlequinBooks @MIRAEditors ‏

Phaedra Patrick's debut novel, The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper, was hailed as "poignant" and "utterly endearing." Now she returns with Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone, a gem of a novel about family, forgiveness and one man's second chance at happiness. 

Moonstone for empathy. Azurite for memories. Lapis lazuli for truth… In the quiet village of Noon Sun, Benedict Stone has settled into a complacent and predictable routine. Business at his jewelry shop has dried up; his marriage is on the rocks. His life is in desperate need of a jump start… 

And then a surprise arrives at his door. 

Gemma is Benedict's audacious teenage niece—the daughter of his estranged brother, Charlie. The two Stone brothers had a falling out and haven't spoken in almost two decades, since Charlie left for America. Reckless and stubborn, Gemma invites herself into Benedict's world and turns his orderly life upside down. But she might just be exactly what he needs to get his life back on track… 

Filled with colorful characters and irresistible charm, Rise and Shine, Benedict Stone is a luminous reminder of the unbreakable bonds of family, and shows that having someone to embrace life with is always better than standing on your own.

#FirstLine ~ As Benedict Stone huffed his way to work, the sweet smell of the cherry scones in Bake My Day made him forget for a moment that his wife. Estelle, had packed her purple suitcase and moved out of their home. 

This book is fantastic.  From cover to cover I was completely engaged.  I loved the first line and everything following it.  There were characters that were charming and sweet.  The story was endearing and original and paced perfectly with the tone of the story.  It was an amazing follow up novel to The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper!

Phaedra Patrick studied art and marketing and has worked as a stained glass artist, film festival organizer and communications manager. She is a prize winning short story writer and now writes full time. 

She lives in the UK with her husband and son. The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper is her debut novel.

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