Art and soul by Claire Huston

 

Art&Soul is a wonderful debut novel with two flawed characters and a beautiful slow-burn romance. 

I always love a creative mind and when I read the blurb for this story I knew I had to know more about Charlie and Becky. 

Firstly, the setting of the story is here, in the UK, and that’s a fresh point of view because it’s a beautiful country that needs more contemporary stories out in the world. 

It’s a very well written book, with an unexpected mix of characters and jobs description, full of witty banter and interactions, so many inner monologues and a slow burn romance that takes its time to become perfect. 

I enjoyed the growing up moments, the realisation of what they want for their future and the acceptance of everything around them. 

If you enjoy a good, uplifting story, this book is definitely a great choice. 

DESCRIPTION

A heart-warming, uplifting romance served with a generous slice of cake. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Katie Fforde and Cathy Kelly.

There’s no problem Becky Watson can’t fix. Except her own love life…

Struggling single mother Becky Watson longs to revive her career as a life-fixer, working miracles to solve her clients’ problems, no matter how big or small. Since the birth of her two-year-old son she has been stuck preventing wedding fiascos for the richest and rudest residents of the Comptons, a charming, leafy area of southern England known for its artistic heritage.

So when semi-reclusive local artist Charlie Handren reluctantly hires Becky to fix his six-year creative slump, she’s delighted to set him up with a come-back exhibition and Rachel Stone, the woman of his dreams.

Though they get off to a rocky start, Becky and Charlie soon become close. But as the beautiful Rachel becomes Charlie’s muse, Becky is forced to wonder: will giving Charlie everything he wants mean giving up her own happily ever after?