Blog Tour Review: It Had to be You – Beth Moran

Today is my spot on the ‘It Had to be You’ by Beth Moran. Thank you to Rachel’s Random Resources for my spot on the tour and the E-ARC I received to review.

About the Author:

Author Bio –

Beth Moran is the award winning author of ten contemporary fiction novels, including the top ten bestselling Just the Way You Are. Her books are set in and around Sherwood Forest, where she can be found most mornings walking with her spaniel Murphy. She has the privilege of also being a foster carer to teenagers, and enjoys nothing better than curling up with a pot of tea and a good story.

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It Had To Be You

Growing up, sisters Libby and Nicky never knew who they’d find at breakfast.

Their parents fostered children of all ages, and although the girls loved playing their part in providing a safe haven, it meant that life was rarely peaceful.

Now as a single mother of two, Libby’s life is still anything but peaceful. In her work as an antenatal coach, as well as for the charity she and Nicky run for teenage mothers, Libby uses all the skills she learnt growing up surrounded by children. Her days are full, caring for her family, the mothers-to-be and the latest strays she has welcomed into her home. But in the dark of the lonely nights, Libby worries she’s falling apart at the seams.

One troubled boy and a reckless decision she made thirteen years ago still haunts her.

Two hearts that were broken, still not mended.

The time has come for Libby to look out for herself. As her family, friends and her community have known forever, Libby is one of a kind, and if she can just learn to love herself, she may be able to welcome back the love she let slip through her fingers.

Uplifting, heart-warming and irresistibly good for the soul, it’s impossible not to fall in love with a Beth Moran story. Perfect for all fans of Jill Mansell, Julie Houston, and Jenny Colgan.

Purchase Links –

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My Review:

I received an E-ARC copy of ‘It Had to be You’ by Beth Moran in return for my honest review.

This beautiful romance follows Libby who runs antenatal classes for expectant parents and a charity for teenage mothers. As a single mother, she finds it hard to juggle work, with parenting and running a home.

With past mistakes on her mind and the current state of her life, she sets herself the challenge to improve her life balance and learn to love herself again.

When she receives a call from a brother concerned for his pregnant sister, she encourages him to bring her to one of her group sessions. When he arrives, she realises that he is a guy from her past, one of the teenagers her parents fostered in her home.

Will Libby learn to love herself again? Will the guy from her past remember her?

This romance is a beautiful read and is uplifting as well as heart-warming.

There are some additional family drama storylines, which add to the struggles in Libby’s life but also help her become a stronger woman.

An unexpected house guest also helps her realise that she needs to make some changes, and this is wonderful to see as I think many could relate to the struggles of being a single parent and the lack of time to let yourself have a break occasionally.

Overall, a beautiful and uplifting romance where a single mum must learn to love herself again.

My Rating:

💜💜💜💜💜 /5

This blog tour runs until 17.06.24, so keep an eye out for these other posts: