a kind of family
A Kind of Family, published by Between the Lines
My debut novel, A Kind of Family, is due for re-release by Between the Lines on June 18th, 2024. It has been completely re-edited, and has a new cover. Here's what you will find on the back cover:
Love…Loss…Hope…
Following the death of her parents, Rachel leans on her brother as her only living relative. Until a message arrives telling her he’s focusing on his family, and she needs to find her own. In her forties, Rachel thinks she’s lost her chance at love and the close-knit family she longs for.
Community artist Fran embraces life in a way Rachel’s never experienced before. Outgoing Fran is conservative Rachel’s complete opposite, but the attraction she feels for Fran both excites and disturbs her.
As Rachel’s feelings for Fran deepen, Aggie, who looks and sounds as if she’s from 1960s working-class London, enters her life. She takes a special interest in Rachel’s relationship with Fran. Who is she and why does she care so much about their relationship?
When tragedy strikes, it’s Aggie who helps Rachel find a way forward.
A Kind of Family challenges traditional ideas of what constitutes family.
It explores the raw emotions of grief and finds hope in the connections that help us heal.
And here are some of the reviews so far:
'I loved it and the storytelling is almost addictive... It is an exquisite study of relationships and what constitutes family - and overcoming adversity.' Jacqueline Ward, Author
'Bonnie Meekums delivers a graceful yet heartbreaking tale of love and loss.' Kimberley, Book blogger
'I highly recommend this book, especially if you've found yourself adrift looking for your true family, and are in need of a spark of hope.' Liliyana Shadolyn, Goodreads
Love…Loss…Hope…
Following the death of her parents, Rachel leans on her brother as her only living relative. Until a message arrives telling her he’s focusing on his family, and she needs to find her own. In her forties, Rachel thinks she’s lost her chance at love and the close-knit family she longs for.
Community artist Fran embraces life in a way Rachel’s never experienced before. Outgoing Fran is conservative Rachel’s complete opposite, but the attraction she feels for Fran both excites and disturbs her.
As Rachel’s feelings for Fran deepen, Aggie, who looks and sounds as if she’s from 1960s working-class London, enters her life. She takes a special interest in Rachel’s relationship with Fran. Who is she and why does she care so much about their relationship?
When tragedy strikes, it’s Aggie who helps Rachel find a way forward.
A Kind of Family challenges traditional ideas of what constitutes family.
It explores the raw emotions of grief and finds hope in the connections that help us heal.
And here are some of the reviews so far:
'I loved it and the storytelling is almost addictive... It is an exquisite study of relationships and what constitutes family - and overcoming adversity.' Jacqueline Ward, Author
'Bonnie Meekums delivers a graceful yet heartbreaking tale of love and loss.' Kimberley, Book blogger
'I highly recommend this book, especially if you've found yourself adrift looking for your true family, and are in need of a spark of hope.' Liliyana Shadolyn, Goodreads