#Review: Best Practice by Penny Parkes @CotswoldPenny @simonschusterUK @BookMinxSJV #BestPractice17/8/2018 Release date - 28th June 2018 (Paperback)
Book length - 528 pages Publisher - Simon & Schuster UK Book Depository - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com ABOUT THIS BOOK Dr Alice Walker has become accomplished at presenting a façade to the world – to anyone watching, she is the epitome of style, composure and professionalism. But perhaps it was to be expected that the cracks might begin to show at some point. Thankfully Grace is on hand to offer both friendship and support when it’s needed most. Meanwhile, Dr Holly Graham has her hands full both professionally and personally. Planning a wedding with Taffy Jones is challenging enough, even before some surprising news changes everything. At least beloved Larkford resident, Elsie, still has a few tricks left up her sleeve! Dr Dan Carter, on the other hand, has decided to throw himself into his career – the best antidote he’s found to unrequited love. When tragedy strikes in the heart of Larkford, Dan makes it his mission to help the community. MY REVIEW Oh, how I wish I lived in Larkford! When I settled down to read BEST PRACTICE by Penny Parkes I knew within the first few pages that this was a story that I would fall in love with and I was so right. In the close-knit community of Larkford, the doctor's practice plays an essential role for everyone who lives there. And the gang who work there are doing so much more for the area than just stamping their card, as they are a group who really care about those they come in contact with and yearn to give the best possible care to all of their patients and friends no matter what. But that doesn't mean that they don't have their own problems or baggage to deal with at the same time and sometimes asking for help can be the hardest thing to do. Can Alice really give up her beloved furry friend when he helps her in so many ways to deal with the secrets she hides? And how can Holly explain to Elsie, who is like family to her, that an extravagant wedding just isn't for her especially now with her latest news? And when someone he cares deeply for is in danger will it force Dan to take a leap of faith and risk it all for love? When the health service they provide is threatened by suits in urban centres intent on shutting them down, will the community of Larkford join together to make themselves heard? You can bet on it! While the setting of Larkford in this novel is beautifully described, it is the community and the residents which really make it come alive for the reader. The characters in this story will capture your heart as you battle alongside them for what they believe in, and as you become privy to their own insecurities and doubts, your heart will swell with love for them. Of course, love and friendship play a huge part in this wonderful tale but there is also the message of support for the NHS and the amazing work that they do. With cutbacks and its horrific consequences shown in this story, this will make you stop and think about it, and may even fire you up enough to make your own peaceful protests like some of the characters in this book. BEST PRACTICE by Penny Parkes is the third book in the Larkford series and while it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend the complete series so far - there is just so much on offer in these books so you won't regret it! There are laughter and tears, friendship and pain, and a sense of belonging and home all set amongst the pages of this truly magnificent story and I cannot wait for more from Penny Parkes. AUTHOR BIO Penny Parkes lives in the Cotswolds. She has appeared at literary festivals around the country and has written for The Telegraph as well as extensively in her local media. She is very active on social media. For more information: Twitter - twitter.com/CotswoldPenny Facebook - www.facebook.com/PennyParkesWrites/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/cotswoldpenny/
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17/8/2018 08:44:22 am
Ohh, I love this series. Don't you think it's getting better and better with every book?
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Linda
17/8/2018 09:37:16 am
Definitely. I can't wait for the next one!
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