The Audacity Of Sara Grayson - Joani Elliot

Fiction/Romance

Rating: 7.5/10

What happens when your mother’s dying wish becomes your worst nightmare?

What happens when a literary icon dies before she finishes the final book in her best-selling series?

And what happens when she leaves that book in the hands of her distracted, neurotic daughter who swears she’s not a real writer?

Three weeks after her mother’s death, greeting card writer Sara finds out she needs to write the grand finale to her mother’s hugely popular series. That’s about as much terror as you are going to get in this charming and delightful read.  As someone who reads lots of darker books, I am very grateful to be able to indulge in a change of pace.

Joining Sara in her angst-ridden journey to publication are a cast of characters that are bound to entertain.  A curmudgeonly retired editor who may or may not have lusted after her mother; a sweet and steady older sister who talks her off the ledge; a couple of quirky friends, and best of all, a hot neighbour.  And this hotty is a handyman and a poet.  Be still my heart!

It must be said that this book cover is awesome! It really captures the essence of Sara.

Thanks to Net Galley, Meryl Moss Media and the author for the advance readers copy.

Footnote: The author begins each chapter with an inspiring quote about writing from famous authors, a lovely touch.