Upstairs At Derek's

by Jo Edwards

Colin Hector has always lived under the intimidating shadow of his troubled father. Now, his father having passed away, everyone is telling Colin his life can begin again. Plagued by self-doubt, a string of unfulfilling relationships and the sudden appearance of nostril hair, Colin feels his life is winding down, not starting up. When he finds a bundle of letters hidden amongst his late father’s belongings, Colin is devastated to discover that the letters are addressed to him, written by Sarah Shaw, Colin’s first love. His only love. Reeling from his father’s betrayal, he resolves to track Sarah down, but as the search uncovers further secrets and heartache, Colin begins to wonder if he should have left the past in the past.

324 pages, Paperback

Published October 10, 2017

About the author

Jo Edwards also writes under the name Johanna Edwards.

Reviews

[Rajul]

Colin Hector has been taking care of his father ever since his mother passed away. He didn't finish his education. His sister went on to become a lawyer though.

After his father passes away too, everyone feels its his chance to start his life again. His sister keeps harping on him to date a girl of her choice and he agrees till he finds a box of letters written by his first love Sarah Shaw amongst his father's belongings. He wants to look up Sarah to tell her that he wasn't aware about her letters and he wasn't the cad she thought he was. His nephew and coworker help him in this search. His sister doesn't want him to and she has her own reasons.

A fun and heartwarming read. A good find on Kindle Unlimited!

[Carol Bowers]

So so

Enjoyed the story line but the ending left one wanting a hopeful conclusion. The twists and turns between the different characters opens up more stories for them.