The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel



The Secrets of Paper and Ink by Lindsay Harrel is my first novel by this author--but I am looking forward to more of her books. This book is a beautiful weaving of the past and present as we read the story of three women's lives.

Sophia Barrett is a trained counselor who realizes she needs to face her own pain and past before she can continue to help other women.

Ginny Rose is a bookstore owner in England facing her own tough relationship challenges who also needs to help save her dying bookstore and rents a room to Sophia for the summer.

Sophia goes to England and lives above the bookstore hoping to spend time writing out her story to find healing during a break from her job. As she helps Ginny sort through books one day, she discovers a notebook with journal entries from Emily Fairfax, which sets the ladies on a search to solve a mystery.

I enjoyed reading The Secrets of Paper and Ink so much. Sophia's history does contain some abuse and honestly that abuse was similar to what I went through in a relationship. It has been long enough ago for me that it didn't create any ptsd triggers but it may for some women. However, in spite of that possibility, I think this book would be healing for many women.--to feel like there is someone out there who understands what it is like. I think her portrayal of Sophia's thought life and stresses was spot on. In the end, it is nice to see Sophia get the healing she needed. I like that Harrel also has a page in back on how to get help if you are someone in an abusive situation.  The Secrets of Paper and Ink is more of a contemporary chick lit novel than romance but there is some romance within the story. There is also a mystery to solve which adds a fun element. I especially like the friendship that forms between Sophia and Ginny. There are some good discussion questions at the end of the book. I read a good fiction book with a counselor when I was healing from my own difficult situation. This book could be especially useful in that situation. At the same time, it is just a good read for any woman looking for one.

I received this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review.

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  1. Kelly Blackwell @ Heres My Take On ItMarch 10, 2019 at 11:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing your review. I love Lindsay's books. :)

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    1. MonicaHMarch 13, 2019 at 12:29 PM

      Thanks for stopping by. I want to read her other books too now!

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