Since You’ve Been Gone

Since You’ve Been Gone is a love story, the love of those lost, and of new love, waiting to be explored. Holly has been a widow for nearly two years when she meets the wealthy Ciaran Argyll by chance. She is the owner of a cake shop and was commissioned by the new ex-wife to create and deliver a “happy divorce” cake to Ciaran’s father, Fergal. Soon, Holly finds business picking up and strangely, all of the orders lead back to the Argyll’s business. Ciaran, known for being quite the womanizer, has decided to pursue Holly; however, she is still unwilling to let go of her husband Charlie. Just how far are they each willing to find happiness and the true love they each desire?

The book is a solid four-star read. It is funny and engaging, if just a tad bit predictable. The girl falling in love with the unassuming millionaire trope has been done many times before, but with a British twist it is fresh and endearing. The storyline is well developed, and the relationships between the characters feels very real and relatable, making for a fun, flirty read, perfect for the beach or vacation reading.