Book Review / All They Need to Know by Eileen Goudge

 A woman escaping a violent past finds new friendships, romance, and tenuous sanctuary in an emotionally gripping novel by New York Times bestselling author Eileen Goudge.

On the run from her abusive husband, Kyra Smith hits the road. Destination unknown. With a neglected dog she rescued in tow, she lands in the peaceful California town of Gold Creek and is immediately befriended by an openhearted group of women called the Tattooed Ladies Club. They’re there for Kyra—and for each other.

The maternal Frannie is a tattoo artist struggling with a troubled daughter. Suzy is a self-described fashionista grandma bearing a painful estrangement from her son. Then there’s Jo, whose enviable marriage is coming undone. And bookstore owner Marisol. She longs for the kind of romance she only reads about. For them, and for Kyra, fortunes can change.

Just as Kyra parlays her artistic talents into a new career, and finally meets a man she can trust in and love, her ex tracks her down. He has a twisted plan to upend everything she now holds dear. Marshaling her renewed power and wisdom, Kyra will stop at nothing to put the past behind her. Once and for all. Whatever it takes.

Expected Publication:   24th September 2024

Publisher:  Lake Union Publishing

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Series or Stand-Alone:  Stand-Alone

Source:  Netgalley Review Copy

Genres:     Fiction

Pages:  335 pages, Paperback

MY REVIEW 

What I liked about this story...  Its been a very long time since I last read a book by this author (The Diary).  I really enjoyed this story.   The best part of this story for me was its laid back style of storytelling, so rather than being on the edge of my seat I was laid back but still wanting to figure out what was going on.  More than anything it was the suspense build up that kept me turning the pages.

What I didn't like about this story...  Most of the story was a little predictable to me, but that didn't spoil any of the enjoyment in reading this story.  I just would have loved a bit more surprise.  

Would I recommend...  Most definately.  Beautifully written and an interesting plot to get stuck into.