It Takes a Village by Hannah Ellis

The Single Dads series by Hannah Ellis is set in Hope Cove on the beautiful Devon coast, where three single dads are neighbours and help each other out. This is a lovely premise for a series and I am sure it will be a winner.

It Takes a Village is the story of a complex relationship involving two female friends, the male former lover of one of them and a newborn baby. The way Ellis tells it, issues are dealt with by thinking things through, being kind and doing what is best for the baby. These are good messages and the book has a caring vibe. Caitlin’s colleague and friend Bethany realises she is pregnant after a drunken night out with casual boyfriend Leo. She does not want to keep baby Alice but Leo does, so she hands the child over to him. Caitlin visits Leo to make sure Alice is being well cared for and falls in love with father and daughter. Leo loves Caitlin too, but declaring their feelings may destroy a friendship and make working with Bethany impossible. Is the budding romance worth the multiple problems it may cause?

I recommend It Takes a Village for a relaxed, feel-good holiday read. I was given a copy in return for an honest review.
It Takes a Village: A wonderfully uplifting small town romance