Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan
Annabel Monaghan delivers another irresistible contemporary romance with Dolly All the Time, a heartfelt story about family, resilience, and discovering that sometimes the strongest people are the ones who finally learn to lean on others.
At thirty nine, Dolly Brick has built her life around solving problems. As a devoted single mother, dependable daughter, and the person everyone turns to in a crisis, she rarely has time to think about her own needs. When she returns to her picturesque seaside hometown of Whitfield, Rhode Island, to help save her family's struggling home, romance is the last thing on her mind.
Then she meets Stewart Whitfield. Wealthy, successful, and unexpectedly vulnerable beneath his polished exterior, Stewart finds himself in need of assistance after a public heartbreak and a string of unfortunate circumstances. What begins as a practical arrangement soon evolves into a fake dating situation neither of them expected.
As elegant social events give way to quiet conversations, ocean sunsets, and genuine connection, Dolly begins to question the walls she has spent years building around her heart. Warm, witty, and emotionally satisfying, Dolly All the Time is a beautiful reminder that love often appears when we stop trying to carry life's burdens alone.
Key Ideas from the Book
Who Should Read This Book?
At thirty nine, Dolly Brick has built her life around solving problems. As a devoted single mother, dependable daughter, and the person everyone turns to in a crisis, she rarely has time to think about her own needs. When she returns to her picturesque seaside hometown of Whitfield, Rhode Island, to help save her family's struggling home, romance is the last thing on her mind.
Then she meets Stewart Whitfield. Wealthy, successful, and unexpectedly vulnerable beneath his polished exterior, Stewart finds himself in need of assistance after a public heartbreak and a string of unfortunate circumstances. What begins as a practical arrangement soon evolves into a fake dating situation neither of them expected.
As elegant social events give way to quiet conversations, ocean sunsets, and genuine connection, Dolly begins to question the walls she has spent years building around her heart. Warm, witty, and emotionally satisfying, Dolly All the Time is a beautiful reminder that love often appears when we stop trying to carry life's burdens alone.
Key Ideas from the Book
- Learning to accept help and support from others.
- The healing power of love and emotional connection.
- Family loyalty and personal responsibility.
- Self discovery and personal growth later in life.
- The difference between independence and isolation.
- Second chances at happiness and romance.
- Building trust through honest communication.
- Finding balance between caring for others and caring for yourself.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Fans of fake dating and romance.
- Readers who enjoy mature protagonists and realistic relationships.
- Lovers of coastal settings.
- Anyone looking for a comforting and uplifting contemporary romance.
- Readers who appreciate stories about family, healing.
