Blog Tour: The Beginning of Everything – Jackie Fraser

The Beginning of Everything is the story of Jess and Gethin, whose paths cross in the most unexpected way. Jess is running, leaving all she knows and everyone she loves behind her, with just a few treasured belongings in her rucksack. She’s escaping from the pain and trauma of a bad relationship with a bad man, gone very badly wrong. Gethin’s kindness and care takes her breath away. They become friends. But with so much hurt in her past, can Jess learn to love and live again?

My thoughts: this was a lovely book, a really enjoyable read. Jess and Gethin are delightful and I was so happy when they finally managed to actually talk about their feelings.

Jess has fled from her home, from her abusive, controlling boyfriend. She breaks into an abandoned house to keep warm, only for Gethin to one day unlock the front door. He’s bought the house. And he invites her to stay. It’s an unconventional start to a truly lovely friendship, that slowly blossoms into more.

Jess is wary of being hurt and can’t believe anyone as kind and generous as Gethin really exists. She’s easily startled and hasn’t dealt with any of the stuff that happened to her before.

But it’s such a sweet story, and Gethin is a genuinely lovely man, who cares for Jess and wants to give her the world. If you enjoy a good old fashioned romance, where you’re rooting for them all the way, then this is a book you need to buy.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in the blog tour but all opinions remain my own.