For Kate, having a newborn baby means she is almost never alone. But that doesn't mean she isn't lonely. The move from London to Somerset with her husband Jay was supposed be the start of an exciting new chapter. But sometimes she can't help but wonder if she turned the pages too soon . . .
Phoebe needs help. As a mental health nurse serving her community, the wellbeing of her patients has always come before her own. Yet there's only so long she can pour from an empty cup.
Looking for a lifeline, Kate and Phoebe find a sense of community - and each other - through their local river swimming group. But when things get tough, they realise that good friends can both raise us up and stop us sinking.
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Down by the river, Kate can finally breathe.
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(@orionbooks, 25 April 2024, e-galley, 416 pages, #ARC from the publisher via @NetGalley)
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I really enjoyed The Lido so was looking forward to reading it's sequel, The Lifeline. This is an enjoyable book, much more of a light read and a bit more sentimental than the stuff I usually read. But I enjoyed this book nevertheless. We can all do with being a bit warm and snuggly at times. The characters are well-written and really come to life. The book is a bit twee at times but there's something very endearing about it. I'd recommend it.
