You Belong with Me is a compelling dual timeline story set on the small, quaint, and beautiful Isle of Siskin off the coast of Wales.

You Belong with Me by Beth Moran

Genre/Categories/Setting: Contemporary Fiction/Historical Fiction, Love Story, Podcasts, Complicated Family Drama, Environmentalism, Isle of Siskin (Off the coast of Wales)

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My Summary:

Thanks #NetGalley @BoldwoodBooks for a complimentary eARC of #YouBelongWithMe upon my request. All opinions are my own.

Bluebell “Blue” Beddoes loves her job as a host of her own successful podcast and her home on the Isle of Siskin. She’s given up on finding love after three failed relationships, but she’s content with her life. However, the serenity of her small island home is now threatened by a developer. Blue is faced with the fight of her life, is conflicted about trusting a mysterious (and handsome) stranger, and is intrigued by secrets from the past.

My Thoughts:

Dual Timeline

If you enjoy past and present timelines that connect in complicated and relevant ways, you will enjoy the dual timeline in You Belong with Me. Uncovering secrets from the past will impact Blue in a personal way and provide the help she needs to lead the fight against the developers.

Strong Sense of Place

Vivid details help us picture a beautiful life on the quiet and remote Isle of Siskin off the coast of Wales. A strong emphasis on the love of nature will appeal to environmentalists.

More Than Romance

Romance is not the central focus of the story which leads me to categorize You Belong with Me as a love story and not a romance. The lovely male main character will appeal to the romantics! However, the slow-burn romance is in the background of other more pressing issues such as saving the small island from a big developer, uncovering family secrets that will have a significant impact on Blue’s personal life, and reevaluating her podcast career.

Content Consideration: neglected children

Recommending You Belong with Me:

If you love a romance with an intriguing dual timeline, environmentalism, a strong sense of place, and small town vs developer content, you will enjoy this engaging story. If you’re a fan of Beth Moran, this is definitely TBR worthy.

Related: You might also enjoy The Most Wonderful Time of the Year by the same author.

My Rating: 4 Stars

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Meet the Author of You Belong with Me, Beth Moran

Beth Moran is the author of fourteen novels including the number one bestseller, Let it Snow. These are mostly set in and around Sherwood Forest, where she can be found most mornings walking her spaniel, Murphy. Prior to becoming an author, she worked as a biochemist doing cancer research and was an antenatal educator. While her older children have all now flown the nest, she is a foster carer for teenagers and babies so life is never boring.

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