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An enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope, lost and found, by the Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Last of the Moon Girls.
Soline Roussel is well schooled in the business of happy endings. For generations her family has kept an exclusive bridal salon in Paris, where magic is worked with needle and thread. It’s said that the bride who wears a Roussel gown is guaranteed a lifetime of joy. But devastating losses during World War II leave Soline’s world and heart in ruins and her faith in love shaken. She boxes up her memories, stowing them away, along with her…
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Reviewer: Sarah Pollock
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Such a beautiful story
Review: I loved this book. The audio book was so good and I really liked the characters. Being able to jump back and forth in time made it a fun read. I saw the twist coming, but there was enough other things going on it didn’t matter and I still loved it
Reviewer: Sharini
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Captivating Historical Fiction and Wonderful Story!
Review: This was the first book by Barbara Davis that I read. I have now read three of her books (The Echo of Old Books, and The Last of the Moon Girls) and I have absolutely LOVED each one of them. While very different from each other, the books are so well written, holding the reader’s attention from the first all the way to the end, making it hard to put it down for very long. Each of these three books are captivating and mesmerizing, beautifully written, with the ability to remain with the reader long after finishing the reading. Barbara Davis is an outstanding author!
Reviewer: Jim M
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Beautiful
Review: The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis is an enchanting novel about fate, second chances, and hope lost and found. The story follows Soline Roussel, who comes from a family of bridal gown makers in Paris. It is said that brides who wear a Roussel gown are guaranteed a lifetime of joy. However, after devastating losses during World War II, Soline’s world and heart are left in ruins and her faith in love is shaken. Decades later, aspiring gallery owner Rory Grant discovers a box containing letters and a vintage wedding dress while leasing Soline’s old property. An unlikely friendship develops between the two women as eerie parallels in their lives begin to surface. It becomes clear that they were destined to meet and that Rory may hold the key to righting a forty-year wrong and opening the door to shared healing and perhaps even a little magic.This book is a heartwarming tale of love, loss, and the power of friendship. The characters are well-developed and their stories are beautifully intertwined. The writing is captivating, and the story flows smoothly, making it an enjoyable read. Overall, The Keeper of Happy Endings is a delightful book that will leave readers feeling uplifted and hopeful.4.5 Stars
Reviewer: SSR
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: The keeper of happy endings
Review: I absolutely loved this book! Beautiful story with unforgettable characters. I highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys a good love story based during World War II.
Reviewer: Mary (Mae) Bello
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Heartfelt and thought provoking
Review: The Keeper of Happy Endings by Barbara Davis – 4.8 Stars Rounded upBarbara Davis’ The Keeper of Happy Endings is a luminous and deeply heartfelt novel that weaves together two unforgettable women’s stories—Aurora and Soline—across generations. It’s a tale as intricately stitched as one of Soline’s famed bridal gowns, with threads of hope, resilience, and love running through its fabric.The parallels between Aurora and Soline are poignant and beautifully symbolic. Both women carry the weight of profound loss yet share an innate strength that drives them forward. Through them, Davis reminds us that even in the darkest times, there’s a light within us waiting to shine. Their journeys of self-discovery and redemption intertwine in a way that is both timeless and inspiring.The novel doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of war—its brutal cost, the lives altered, and the sacrifices made. These moments of stark reality ground the story, giving weight to its themes of resilience and the enduring power of love. Davis captures this with grace, reminding us that even amidst devastation, there is the possibility of renewal.At its heart, The Keeper of Happy Endings is about holding on to hope. Davis expertly crafts a narrative that encourages readers to believe in the light at the end of the tunnel, no matter how distant it may seem. It’s a story of faith, love, and finding happiness even after the storm.This is a book that will linger with you long after you’ve turned the final page—a true keeper for your bookshelf.
Reviewer: Susan L. Miller
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great read
Review: Enjoyable read that tells many stories that intertwine to a beautiful journey through the ups and downs of life. Realistic and yet still magical.
Reviewer: S. Smith
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Not the Average WWII Book
Review: Soline is the latest in a long line of seamstresses at her family’s exclusive bridal salon. Far from being in a fancy Paris location, the shop is located in her family’s modest home. For generations, her family has sewn a special “charm” inside each exquisite dress, and the bride who wears a Roussel dress is said to be assured of a happy ending. Unfortunately, the magic doesn’t extend to the seamstresses themselves, who are not to expect–or chase–happiness. A bit of a rule breaker, Soline sews herself an exquisite bridal gown which she keeps hidden away. All is well until her mother dies and the Nazis come marching into Paris.Decades later, in mid-1980s Boston, Rory is lost without her fiancé Hux, who disappeared while working in South Sudan with Doctors Without Borders. Always at odds with her mother, Rory forgoes her mother’s plans for her future and instead opens an art gallery for unknown artists. Rory is an artist herself but doesn’t view her fabric art as “true art.” While cleaning up the old building, she finds a hidden box containing a wedding dress, a shaving kit, and some old letters. The box is the only thing Soline took with her when she fled Paris at the insistence of her fiancé, Anson, an American ambulance driver and secret member of the French Resistance. But Rory knows none of this when she hand delivers the box to the reclusive older woman. What ensues is an unlikely friendship, one which drives the wedge between Rory and her mother even deeper.The book, which is full of history, mystery, and secrets, is told in dual timelines (WWII and the 1980s) and two POVs, first person for Soline’s chapters and third-person limited for Rory’s. For me, this made Soline’s story the main one. Some of the themes are magic, grief, loss and restoration, the hardening of hearts after physical or emotional trauma, self-doubt, community, healing, misunderstandings due to lack of communication, and the danger of keeping secrets. The biggest secret of all is somewhat improbable, but that didn’t keep me from loving this book! Also, I thought I’d had my fill of books about World War II, but this one took a different angle, and it’s not totally about the war.
Reviewer: Gladis
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: bravo to the writer – such a wonderful, absolutely authentic family saga – could barely stop reading all at once 🤩🤩
Reviewer: Amazon Customer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: A little bit twee and predictable in places but it is genuinely a lovely Sunday read full of magic. A very well- written book.
Reviewer: samantha g.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: It was the title that first got me, but the way the story was beautifully woven was something I could not imagine. What a piece! I loved every bit of it. Will surely reread in the near future. loved it
Reviewer: Carol S.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I loved this story and do believe some people are meant to meet as soul mates and are able to feel a sort of magic having myself experienced it long . My only query about this lovely tale was the speed someone could travel across a deadly German occupied country through a high mountain range (on foot in part perhaps) into a neutral one and then across the u boat infested Atlantic either via Britain or directly as an alien to enter a new country in about a month as this wasnt explained . It would have been so interesting a journey to add this to this lovely story . I will look for the next great book now.
Reviewer: Michael McRedmond
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Slightly contrived story, but good historical references and outing of rich American people of status using/abusing religion.
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