• HOME
  • Fiction
    • Childrens
    • Teen & YA
    • Romance
    • Fantasy
    • Mystery
    • Science Fiction & Fantasy
    • Adventure
    • Thrillers
    • Humor, Comedy
  • Non-Fiction
    • How-to
    • Health, Fitness, Food
    • Business, Marketing, Finances
    • Memoirs & BIOS

Proof Positive

You are here: Home / Great Books / Fiction / Someone Else’s Dream

Someone Else’s Dream

March 20, 2026 by Melanie Leave a Comment

“Janet Pywell is known as an author of crime and has now has added a softer side to her suspense. This story is a broad step from the author’s usual mystery -in a fantastic place-. This is human emotions, the light and the not quite so light. Learning how to trust by listening. Showing you are able to feel but know when not to. A roller coaster ride of relationships. Romantic scenes without the need for descriptive sexual scenes. I loved it. The words flowed. Once everyone left me alone, I read it in one sitting. A story with heart. A good plot, life today without the drama, characters you will feel like you already know from somewhere in your life. Enjoy the journey toward something suspenseful, with heart, great characters, and a bit of good spirit. I hope Janet tries this feat again.” – Amazon Review

 

Someone Else’s Dream:
A heart-warming story of love, adversity and friendship
(The Westbay Romance Series Book 1)

A feel-good romance 

High-flying London lawyer Amber Hendrix thought she had her life perfectly planned — a successful career, a loving partner, and a dream investment in a cosy café on the Kent coast.

But when heartbreak turns her world upside down, Amber finds herself alone in a seaside town, facing financial ruin, local hostility, and a business on the brink of collapse.

Determined to turn things around, Amber throws herself into saving the café — and along the way, discovers unexpected allies in JJ, the feisty pub landlady fighting to open an amusement arcade, Ben, the moody gallery owner with a troubled past, and Eva, the florist learning to heal after loss.

As Christmas draws near, old wounds resurface, loyalties are tested, and the spirit of community is put to the ultimate test. Can Amber find the courage to rebuild not just her business, but her heart?

A heart-warming, uplifting story about courage, friendship, and finding hope where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Heidi Swain and Trisha Ashley.

Grab a blanket, pour yourself a hot chocolate, and escape to the Kent coast!

 

***** “I blitzed through this book over the weekend as I just could not get enough. Light and witty I enjoyed every second.”

***** “This is a true tale of friendship and new beginnings. I loved this book beyond what words can describe.”

“It has been a while since I read a book until the early hours of the morning. When I started reading Someone Else’s Dream, I was so engrossed and spell bound by the story, I knew I could not rest until I had read the last page. I am still thinking of the story as I write this review.”

“This was a lovely story, best for this cold winter months when you need those stories which will fill you up with warmth and love. Recommended read.”

“Someone Else’s Dream,’ is a well-written story of love, friendship, and broken dreams. Janet Pywell’s characters are fascinating and realistic and the setting in which they have to fight for the survival of their livelihoods is idyllic.” DEB M

“I was invested in lead character after first page, and the story unfolds with compelling charm.” MASK

“If you’re looking for a light, fun read that has a happy ending then this is definitely the book for you, and look out for the follow up too.” H.C.

“This is a wonderful book. It will tug at your heartstrings.” B.B.

 

About the Author

Janet Pywell has published the Mikky dos Santos international crime thrillers, the Ronda George domestic thrillers and the Westbay Romance Series. Janet has also published two books of short stories and runs her own Novel Mentoring course.

With a thirty-year background in travel and tourism, she lived and worked in Spain for twenty years and Ireland for ten years where she had her own marketing company. She has travelled extensively.

Janet gained an MA in Creative Writing at the Seamus Heaney Centre at Queen’s University while living in Belfast (2013). She has been a tutor at Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU) on the MA & BA Creative Writing programme and taught English to foreign students (TEFL).

As a mentor to writing students of all ages she enjoys sharing her knowledge and experience. She is highly motivated and driven and she takes pride in helping others achieve their dreams to improve their writing. Janet plans classes, seminars and workshops and she enjoys meeting like-minded authors and readers, speaking at events and promoting her books.

With a passion for writing Janet has studied online with the University of Southampton (Shipwrecks and Submerged Worlds), the University of Glasgow (Antiquities Trafficking), the University of Kent (Forensic Psychology), and at the UEA -University of East Anglia – (An Introduction to Screenwriting) to enhance her knowledge and to add authenticity to her work.

Visit Janetpywellauthor.com to subscribe to her crime and romance newsletter.

You can find Janet across all social media platforms and on Goodreads, Bookbub and TikTok.

WEBSITE:  https://janetpywellauthor.com
Linkedin:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/janet-pywell-3552286
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janetpywellauthor
Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/janet.pywell
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/www.janetpywell.com

 

 

 

 

Related posts:

  1. Eagle’s Ascent: Soaring Beyond Barriers
  2. Disruption
  3. Arcane: The Fifth Mark
  4. The Comfortable Lie.
  5. Danny’s Ten Dollars

Filed Under: Fiction, Great Books, Romance

No posts found.

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Clicking On The Book Image Will Magically Transport You To Amazon

Witty Memoir-Cum-Satire,
Dark Humor

Meet the World's
Cutest Pygmy Hippo

Leadership in Business
Business Decision-Making

Detective Noir
Amateur Sleuth Mysteries

Join Us On Facebook

Amazon Associates Disclosure

Melanie Rockett and ProofPositive.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com

Copyright © 2026 · Lifestyle Pro Theme on Genesis Framework · WordPress · Log in