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Name: Hunger
Rating: 4.666666666666 (3 reviews)
Author: Rowan Kirby

Beth Kirby’s heart is still scarred from a disastrous London affair, and she has chosen to isolate herself in the quiet English village of Falconden, devoting her days to a cozy bookshop and her beloved books. When Canadian writer Karl Franklyn and his daughter Amy arrive in town, Beth finds herself drawn into an unexpected companionship. As she navigates the delicate dance between yearning for connection and the lingering fear of being hurt again, she must confront her own loneliness and the possibility of a new family. The novel explores themes of healing, community, and the transformative power of literature in a small-town setting, portraying how people can find support and affection in the most unlikely places.

First publish date: 1986

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Rowan Kirby

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