This is what a few of my readers have said about my books so far...
Jamie Price
I wasn't sure what to expect when I picked up this book. I thought it might be a sort of history of farming, or similar. This is funny in places, and serious in others. I did enjoy the story much more than I expected to. Good book, thanks. Jamie Price.
Peter Grafton. Toll Bar Fish Shop.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading “The Incredible Fortunes of Riley”. This is not the type of book I read, I normally go murder mystery. I found the book easy to read, interesting with great hooks all the way through. At times I could not wait to read what the items sold for. The book had a good amount of light humour and often made me smile. I had no problem with the writing style, picked it up after a few pages. The story was good and flowed well. I’m sure my wife will enjoy reading the book as I believe it’s closer to her book choice than mine, and I enjoyed it. Thanks for giving me the opportunity to read your book, you are very talented. Kind Regards, Pete Grafton.
From a friend...
Reading these books feels like settling down in front of the fire with a warm brew on a chilly day. In fact, much of the happenings in the story itself are accompanied by a cup of tea at some point. The reader is taken on a gentle ramble through the life of a good, ordinary man and the often comedic comings and goings of a simpler times. The characters are comfortingly likeable and the whole book leaves you with a warm glow at the end. A series for when you're feeling nostalgic and need reminding of the good in the world.
A very enjoyable read. Justine Sharples.
There is a particular generosity in a story that asks its reader to suspend disbelief not for spectacle, but for the sake of a world where kindness still feels possible. The Company of Riley's carries that quiet invitation from its very first pages, offering a 1950s England that feels less like a historical setting and more like a remembered warmth, a place where life ran at a gentler pace and people were kinder to one another. What struck me most was the way the narrative seems to honour not just the events of that time, but the emotional texture of it, the small courtesies, the unspoken understandings, the sense that community was something you felt rather than manufactured. The blend of memory and invention, with the author's own admission that some of these things actually did happen, gives the story a tender authenticity that feels increasingly rare. Cordelia Vance.
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The Incredible Fortunes of Riley caught my attention because it brings together postwar life, romance, friendship, and unexpected fortune through the perspective of an ordinary working man. I was particularly drawn to the way Daniel's circumstances gradually open the door to an extraordinary chapter in his life. Your choice to place the story in the late 1950s gives Daniel's journey a strong historical foundation, while the relationships surrounding him add warmth and emotional depth. The combination of lighthearted storytelling, twists, and personal transformation makes the premise especially engaging.The house clearing discovery that unexpectedly changes Daniel's financial circumstances stood out to me. It feels like a small, believable moment that creates the possibility for much larger changes in his life. Emylia Hall.
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After reading Riley's Startling Success, I was particularly impressed by the way you brought together a nostalgic rags-to-riches journey, romance, friendship, and a remarkable series of unexpected events that transform an ordinary working man’s life, crafting a story that feels both engaging and genuinely memorable. What stood out most was the strength of your storytelling and the way you developed Riley’s journey from an ordinary working life through an unexpected accident, a life-changing romance, marriage, and ultimately the discovery that leads to his extraordinary fortune. The balance you created between humour, romance, friendship, good fortune, and the twists and sub-plots that shape Riley’s remarkable journey demonstrates a level of creativity and craftsmanship that immediately captures your attention. Elizabeth May
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