Book Review: Love in the Wings by Ellie White

I am pleased to be welcoming Ellie White to Novel Kicks and the blog tour for her novel, Love in the Wings.

Harriet Adams was a West End rising star until a lapse in judgement cost her: her dream job, her boyfriend and so-called friends.

She packs up her life and moves back to Sunderland where she gets a rare second chance at a career she thrives in. As she’s about open a shiny new musical in front of a home audience, she vows that this time, nothing is going to get in her way. With everything riding on this, she’ll play it safe, work hard and most importantly, stay away from theatre guys.

Cue Liam Wright, Assistant Stage Manager.

Liam is everything Harriet didn’t know she needed in her life, but he also has a secret. One that could advance his own career if he cashes it in. The only catch? It will ruin any chance of happiness with Harriet if she finds out.

Harriet and Liam share a love like no other, but will that be enough to save their budding relationship when the time comes?

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Harriet has returned to her home town of Sunderland, after leaving her job in the West End. She now has a chance to return to the stage at a theatre she has loved since she was a child. All she wants to do is work hard and do the best she can as she tries to put her past mistakes behind her.

Enter from the wings – Assistant Stage Manager, Liam. Sparks immediately fly. Can they find their way to the happy ending or will forces conspire against them?

I love stories like these – ones that just pull you in from the beginning and just give you happy vibes as you hope the main characters get their happily ever after. I wanted that a lot for Harriet and Liam.

Harriet has a lot on her shoulders and I wanted to give her a big hug. I wanted things to work out for her.

Liam. Oh Liam you lovely man. I felt for him. There is much to his story and it’s evident that he is a grafter and someone who doesn’t want to trade on his family name.

These characters and their circumstances felt relatable and real. There were some sad moments but also some wonderful ones.

I adore musicals. I don’t know much about musical theatre beyond being an audience member. However, it is clear that Ellie White has done her homework in relation to the setting. It felt like a family and I liked that.

If you’re looking for a romantic escape with a charming, warm story, this would be perfect for you. I loved it and have quickly become a fan of Ellie White.

(Thanks to Ellie and Rachel’s Random Resources for the advanced reading copy in exchange for an honest review.) 

About Ellie White –

Ellie White was born and raised in Sunderland and is a proud Mackem and Sunderland AFC supporter!

She lives in Houghton-Le-Spring with her husband and 2 young children and is a lover of rom-coms, musicals and anything Disney.

Say hello via her website, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

Click to buy Love in the Wings on Amazon UK and Amazon US. 

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Laura

I’m Laura. I started Novel Kicks in 2009. I wanted a place to post my writing as well as give other writers like me the opportunity to do the same. There is also a monthly book club, a writing room which features writing prompts, book reviews, competitions, author interviews and guest posts.

I grew up by the sea (my favourite place in the world) and I currently live in Hampshire. I am married to Chris, have a cat named Buddy and I would love to be a writer. I’m trying to write the novel I’ve talked so much about writing if only I could stop pressing delete. I’ve loved writing since creative writing classes in primary school. I have always wanted to see my teacher Miss Sayers again and thank her for the encouragement. When not trying to write the novel or writing snippets of stories on anything I can get my hands on, I love reading, dancing like a loon and singing to myself very badly. My current obsession is Once Upon a Time and I would be happy to live with magic in the enchanted forest surrounded by all those wonderful stories provided that world also included Harry Potter. I love reading chick lit. contemporary fiction and novels with mystery.