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Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts
by
Talli Roland (Goodreads Author)
Does every relationship deserve a second chance?
When chief romantic Rose Delaney scores her dream job at London's quirkiest new attraction, The Museum of Broken Hearts, she thinks she's got it made. Sure, it's a little depressing dealing with relics of failed relationships each day, but Rose is determined not to let it break her 'love conquers all' spirit. After discoverin...more
When chief romantic Rose Delaney scores her dream job at London's quirkiest new attraction, The Museum of Broken Hearts, she thinks she's got it made. Sure, it's a little depressing dealing with relics of failed relationships each day, but Rose is determined not to let it break her 'love conquers all' spirit. After discoverin...more
Kindle Edition, 64 pages
Published
December 22nd 2011
by Notting Hill Press
(first published December 12th 2011)
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If you're looking to read something short and sweet with feel good factor and a subtle dose of karma, then look no further than this offering by Talli Roland.
At around 20,000 words, Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts is a short Novella, which, I imagine to be the right combination of length and depth to the plot and characters, to make it a light reading experience.
It is an easy read, perfect if you are commuting a short distance, having a coffee break or waiting for an appointment at the GP...more
At around 20,000 words, Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts is a short Novella, which, I imagine to be the right combination of length and depth to the plot and characters, to make it a light reading experience.
It is an easy read, perfect if you are commuting a short distance, having a coffee break or waiting for an appointment at the GP...more
Does every relationship deserve a second chance?
When chief romantic Rose Delaney scores her dream job at London's quirkiest new attraction, The Museum of Broken Hearts, she thinks she's got it made. Sure, it's a little depressing dealing with relics of failed relationships each day, but Rose is determined not to let it break her 'love conquers all' spirit. After discovering the museum's handsome curator is nursing a broken heart of his own, Rose steps in to fix it. Can Rose heal the rift, or wil...more
You'll find my full review at http://www.booksbiscuitsandtea.com/20...
I'm usually quite sceptical when it comes to reading short stories for a number of reasons. Well, two actually. The most obvious one is that by the time I get to know the characters and start enjoying the book, it's over. Not to mention the fact that there are many authors whose books I absolutely adore but they just don't succeed when it comes to writing short stories. However, Talli Roland's Christmas novella, Miracle at the...more
I'm usually quite sceptical when it comes to reading short stories for a number of reasons. Well, two actually. The most obvious one is that by the time I get to know the characters and start enjoying the book, it's over. Not to mention the fact that there are many authors whose books I absolutely adore but they just don't succeed when it comes to writing short stories. However, Talli Roland's Christmas novella, Miracle at the...more
I am going to keep this review short as sweet just like book. Miracle is such a sweet and lovely short story. I am usually not one for short stories because they are usually a hit or miss. However, Miracle was one of the first that really made me love a short story. I love the characters, the simple plot and setting. The Idea of a Museum of Broken Hearts is well... its fantastic! I would so go to something like that. And our main character Rose, she is so wonderful. A romantic to the core and yo...more
This was a likable, short tale about a woman named Rose who goes to work at an unusual museum which features sentimental items and letters from their owners about whatever heartbreak they've suffered. I loved the concept and I would have probably visited such a place, being the old soppy sod that I am. Can Rose mend the relationship of her handsome boss and his estranged mother? Can Rose mend the relationship she has with her own long-lost boyfriend? Get this novella to find out and as a bonus a...more
A cute quick read that pulled at the heart strings quite literally.
I went in expecting a longer book and was slightly disappointed at how quickly everything happened as I like to take my time and slowly sink into a good book like a bubble bath.
But in retrospect, it did what it intended to do.
It showed us that happy endings are always possible but that you can't script them, they just happen on their own.
Oh and how could I forget, what an ingenious idea for a museum.
Nothing like an exhibit of bro...more
I went in expecting a longer book and was slightly disappointed at how quickly everything happened as I like to take my time and slowly sink into a good book like a bubble bath.
But in retrospect, it did what it intended to do.
It showed us that happy endings are always possible but that you can't script them, they just happen on their own.
Oh and how could I forget, what an ingenious idea for a museum.
Nothing like an exhibit of bro...more
The story centres on Rose, who gets a dream job in a new museum – The Museum of Broken Hearts – a place that will exhibit poignant items that once belonged to people who, yes, have been left with a broken heart.
Rose falls for the good-looking curator, who has a broken heart of his own. But his ‘other woman’ is his mother and Rose sets out to fix their relationship and get the museum open before Christmas.
An interesting concept, but it all ended a bit abruptly and before any kind of romantic rapp...more
Rose falls for the good-looking curator, who has a broken heart of his own. But his ‘other woman’ is his mother and Rose sets out to fix their relationship and get the museum open before Christmas.
An interesting concept, but it all ended a bit abruptly and before any kind of romantic rapp...more
This quick and fun chick lit romp packed a lot into its short length. I didn't realize going in that this was a novella rather than a full length novel...but it was a great introduction to Talli Roland and her writing style. The story flowed perfectly and I never felt that she was cutting corners to accommodate the length of the story.
I loved the character of Rose and how she somehow managed to be so hopeful and optimistic despite the fact that I many times wanted to just grab her by the lapels...more
I loved the character of Rose and how she somehow managed to be so hopeful and optimistic despite the fact that I many times wanted to just grab her by the lapels...more
We meet Rose Delaney as she’s discussing her suitability for the ad she’s seen for the museum job with best friend Mel. Straight away the reader is introduced to how Rose views romance …
At her interview with owner Heath Rowan, she finds out that the museum is his grandmother’s dream. She collected items that had emotional significance, hoping that it would show others they aren’t alone in their pain. In the basement of the building she sees Heath handle a locket she intuits is of personal signif...more
At her interview with owner Heath Rowan, she finds out that the museum is his grandmother’s dream. She collected items that had emotional significance, hoping that it would show others they aren’t alone in their pain. In the basement of the building she sees Heath handle a locket she intuits is of personal signif...more
A very quick read. Approximately 77 pages. The story built nicely and was given enough depth until the end. The end just kinda shut down... this and that happened and was said and that's it...done. What? It was cut too short, very abrupt. A bit more of a slow down and nicely tapering off the end would have made this story better. Beyond that, a cute story with a unique concept for a museum and the interweaving lives of the characters. Nothing vulgar, nor too sugary sweet, a simple nice tale.
A sweet little story about Rose Delaney who answers an ad for a new museum and leaves her job working with fossils to go work at The Museum of Broken Hearts, where her job will be to get the whole thing set up in a short period of time. When she finds out that her boss, has a broken heart she sets out to try and repair the damage all while working long hours to get the museum set up.
This was a cute, fast read. Nice for anytime of the year, but it is set at Christmas.
This was a cute, fast read. Nice for anytime of the year, but it is set at Christmas.
Talli Roland knows how to knit characters, and her novella Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts is no exception. With a new boss that makes her heart flutter, and a relationship in limbo, Rose sets out to prove herself worthy in her new position at the museum. Her best laid plans to pull off a reunion and get the museum open in time? Well, I will let you read for yourself how that works out for all characters involved. You will melt into this story and enjoy every word!
This is a sweet short book. The main character is a romantic at heart and she finds a job setting up a new museum called the Museum of Broken Hearts. Naturally, being that romantic that she is, she tries to mend fences with the museum owner and his mother. And along the way she might learn a little bit about herself, her relationship with her absent boyfriend, and maybe develop a little bit of a crush on the hunky museum owner.
I fast chick lit read that it is free and a lot of fun.
I fast chick lit read that it is free and a lot of fun.
This was a cute, very short story. It's well written but aside from the Museum's premise-the main characters curate a collection of mementos from failed or otherwise defunct relationships-there's nothing terribly inventive. The heroine, Rose, is a good-hearted bumbler with an unfortunate delusional-doormat streak, so of course you're rooting for her to get the job and the guy in the end, because she deserves so much better than what she's put up with so far. The hero, Heath, is just mysterious a...more
So as soon as there appears to be a moment of happiness in the book the next words are "The End??" Plus there was too much "rainbows and kittens" stuff in order to hastily provide some kind of resolution...like it was tossed together so it could be "DONE". I felt like I was pushed off a cliff; was it a novella and there was some kind of page limit? I have liked her other books, but this one left me lacking. :(
Edit - Giving it 3 stars all the same, because, after all, it made me spend a good time.
I enjoyed this story; it was very sweet and heart-warming. I found it too short, alas. I guess i'd have liked to see just a little more? Maybe more about the Museum itself (which was an absolutely rich idea). Somehow, it just felt like it ended a little too abruptly.
I enjoyed this story; it was very sweet and heart-warming. I found it too short, alas. I guess i'd have liked to see just a little more? Maybe more about the Museum itself (which was an absolutely rich idea). Somehow, it just felt like it ended a little too abruptly.
This was a likable, short book. it's a little different. Rose gets an unusual job, kind of strange museum which features sentimental items and letters from others heartbreaks. She falls in love with her boss. Than wants to fix Heath and his mothers relationship. She take charge of her life and boots herlong-lost boyfriend? Ends sweet.
Cute book. A woman who believes in love is forced to review love in her own life when she takes on the role of the first curator of the Museum of Broken Hearts in London. eerie has their own hidden heartbreak, whether this is romantic or familial, and characters are brought together through this sense of lack.
A fast, quirky read! Loved the main character, Rose, with her "rose-colored glasses." She was so optimistic it was funny. She still thought she was going out with a guy when he moved away and never emailed her back. Great setting and good story. I highly recommend it!
Not my normal sort of thing. I don't know why I decided to read it, it's ridiculous and girly and romantic. So I can't really explain why I found it so diverting. (You have to understand that, as a bloke, I'm reluctant to admit that I really enjoyed it, even though I did!)
I raced through this short story, and thoroughly enjoyed it! Loved the characters and I really liked the museum as the setting of the book - I felt like I could completely picture myself there.
A great read for any time of the year really :)
A great read for any time of the year really :)
A really nice quick read, although I have to say a few times the wording of certain things did make me cringe a little bit. I'd love to see what Talli can do on a bigger scale though and will definitely be trying one of her longer books.
A sweet story. The main character, Rose, is a romantic. Almost too romantic! Her life changes when she takes a job preparing the Broken Hearts Museum for opening and meets Heath. A good Christmas read - well done, Talli!
Dec 11, 2012
Teri Heyer
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Anyone who loves Chick Lit.
Recommended to Teri by:
Amazon/Kindle
Last night I read Talli Roland's 'Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts.' I loved it! This is Chick Lit at its best. If you want to read a book that will make you smile, then this is the one for you.
I really enjoyed my first foray into ebooks. The only bad thing about the book was that it ended too soon!
I will definitely read more of Talli Roland's books and will be looking for more as soon as I get my replacement Kindle!
I will definitely read more of Talli Roland's books and will be looking for more as soon as I get my replacement Kindle!
I loved this introduction into Talli's work. Novellas are fast becoming one of my favorite story forms. Nice and quick! But even for being shorter I still enjoyed the story and the romance.
Was really enjoying the story when it finished rather quickly. The storyline had a good theme to it and it was interesting to find out more about the characters.
I was looking for a book that would read fast and warm my heart. Roland delivered - and then some. From the moment I picked this one up, I couldn't put it down!
Horrid and not worth the time even for a free, novella! Nothing even resembling romance between the characters at all and the museum idea was indeed awful!
Not my usual kind of read. Miracle at the Museum of Broken Hearts is a warm, sweet short story that is perfect for a cold afternoon. Loved it!
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Talli Roland writes fun, romantic fiction. Born and raised in Canada, Talli now lives in London, where she savours the great cultural life (coffee and wine).
Despite training as a journalist, Talli soon found she preferred making up her own stories--complete with happy endings. Talli's debut novel The Hating Game was short-listed for Best Romantic Read at the UK's Festival of Romance, while her sec...more
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Despite training as a journalist, Talli soon found she preferred making up her own stories--complete with happy endings. Talli's debut novel The Hating Game was short-listed for Best Romantic Read at the UK's Festival of Romance, while her sec...more
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