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4.5 stars ⭐️

A GREAT BOOK TO START THE NEW YEAR WITH!

Eddie Winston is a 90 year old who laughs easily and loves with all of his heart.

An incurable romantic, Eddie spends his days volunteering at a charity shop, where he sorts through donations and secretly salvages love letters and other items that he knows will be missed. It is here that he meets Bella, a 24 year old who has just tragically lost the love of her young life.

When he sees the items she is donating, he sets them aside, knowing that one day she will regret parting with them. And, when that day comes, and he is able to return them to the heartbroken young woman, a fast friendship is formed.

When Bella learns that Eddie has yet to be kissed, she resolves to help Eddie Winston finally find a love that can be reciprocated. You see, he knows what love is having spent his life hopelessly devoted to a devout woman who would never break her vow to another.

Helping Eddie (and his Guinea pig, Pushkin) find love, is healing for Bella too. And, I loved Pushkin’s love story! 🐹

And, the ending to this story-chef’s kiss!

But will it lead to a kiss for Eddie?

A buddy read with DeAnn. Be sure to watch for her review for additional thoughts!

This heartwarming little tale can be read in one sitting as the chapters are very short and things move along at a brisk pace. If you need a “feel good�� story to start the new year with this is it!

Thank You to Harper Perennial for the gifted ARC provided through NetGalley. As always, these are my candid thoughts.