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Daisy Does it Herself: A Funny, Heartwarming Romantic Comedy Kindle Edition
Sometimes, the Last Place You Intended to Go is Exactly Where You Need to Be.
When 26-year-old Daisy's life in London comes crashing down around her, the only thing she can think of is getting away - far away. That's how she found herself stumbling off a train in England's picturesque Peak District - 150 miles from home, with no idea why she'd gone there and even less idea how she intended to get home.
As Daisy explores the gorgeous village of Upper Finlay, she glimpses the possibility of a different life. The Derbyshire Dales offer up new friends, new opportunities, and a distractingly dishy object of attraction in the form of local bookstore owner Alex (and his bumbling Great Dane.) When Daisy discovers Alex’s business is in trouble she steps in to save the day.
But London's Calling - literally. The life Daisy ran away from is calling her back. Why then, is she so reluctant to heed its call?
Daisy's got a decision to make: Will she play it safe, and return to what she knew? Or is she brave enough to take a leap of faith and create a bold, new life for herself in the last place she'd ever expected?
Daisy Does it Herself is a sweet, uplifting friends to romance, romantic comedy about the power of self-confidence, friendship and of course love! Fans of warm and witty romantic comedies with a guaranteed happily-ever-after will be entranced.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 27, 2020
- File size3.1 MB
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Editorial Reviews
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'The dialogue is snappy and entertaining, and Player's style is effortlessly appealing'- Publishers Weekly
'This was a lovely romance with woman-power of a tech savvy heroine, and I'm be damned if I don't already want more' - My Book Joy
'If you are looking for a positive, comical, strong and heart warming novel then look no further as this one brings a fabulous message of love, friendship, values and books!' - Bex Books and Stuff
'Daisy Does It Herself is such a fun and heart-warming story. The characters are incredibly well-written, especially Daisy - I found myself rooting for her all the way through the book. I would totally recommend it to anyone looking for that cute factor in a book' - Beauty Addict
'Gracie has one of those easy going writing styles that reads more like a chat between friends rather than reading a book. Gracie clearly cares about her characters and this shines through in the very vivid and realistic way in which she describes them. She makes her characters seem just as real as you and I...Daisy ended up feeling more like a friend than a character in a book' - Ginger Book Geek
'I absolutely loved this adorable story! It was the perfect thing to read on a lazy Saturday morning and just escape for a while. 5 stars!' - Lakin Loves
'Felt as though I was leaving friends behind by the time I finished. The writing style and characters made it easy to fall into this novel. It's a sweet story that is full of charm and romance... a whimsical, warm story that had me loving it from start to finish' - Novel Kicks
About the Author
Product details
- ASIN : B086HTRDQD
- Publisher : TRM Publishing (March 27, 2020)
- Publication date : March 27, 2020
- Language : English
- File size : 3.1 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Not Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 318 pages
- Best Sellers Rank: #759,991 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #255 in British Contemporary Literature
- #666 in British & Irish Humor & Satire
- #8,120 in Fiction Satire
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About the author

Gracie is the author of the romantic fiction novel Daisy Does it Herself. Gracie loves to create strong, quirky heroines and hopes to introduce you to your latest book-boyfriend crush.
She makes her home in the stunning Peak District in Derbyshire. Where she lives with her partner — amid ongoing negotiations over the size of her book collection and whose job it is to take out the bins!
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Customers enjoyed the book's storyline and characters. They found the story satisfying and enjoyable, with the right twists. The characters were described as strong and wonderful. Readers described the book as a delightful, easy read with witty humor. They also loved the heroine and her talent. Overall, customers found the book entertaining and well-written.
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Customers enjoy the storyline. They find it cute, satisfying, and with the right twists. The book is described as a feel-good romance with a happy ending. Readers appreciate the quirky characters and their support for each other. Overall, they describe the book as sweet, serious, and funny.
"...The plot was unexpected and kept me wanting more. I recommend this book to anyone who want a great escape." Read more
"...Side characters that are interesting. A few surprises in the plot, but the HEA you want at the end...." Read more
"I love a story with warm, quirky characters, and this one was perfect! The heroine was transformed by her adventures in a charming village...." Read more
"...Enough said. But seriously this book was delightful and romantic (closed door) and funny amd some characters were maddening and the whole thing was..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's characters. They find the characters strong, with a wonderful heroine and hero. The heroine is easy for readers to identify with and transforms through her adventures in a charming village. Readers also appreciate Daisy's personal and professional growth. Overall, it's a sweet story about a girl finding herself.
"The characters are great and you cheer them on throughout the entire book. The plot was unexpected and kept me wanting more...." Read more
"...Side characters that are interesting. A few surprises in the plot, but the HEA you want at the end...." Read more
"I love a story with warm, quirky characters, and this one was perfect! The heroine was transformed by her adventures in a charming village...." Read more
"...book was delightful and romantic (closed door) and funny amd some characters were maddening and the whole thing was a great read...." Read more
Customers find the book easy to read and enjoyable. They describe it as a light, clean read with well-written characters. Many readers find it a quick, fun read that leaves them grinning from ear to ear. The story is described as inspiring and empowering for women to stand up for themselves.
"...It's just the kind of story every woman needs to read to be inspired to stand up for herself and create a better life...." Read more
"...funny amd some characters were maddening and the whole thing was a great read...." Read more
"This is an easy reading chick-lit that was fun to read. The author developed the characters well and there was a good sense of place...." Read more
"...Overall, a quick and light read that had some fun moments. *..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book. They find it satisfying, exciting, and entertaining. The characters are well-developed and the story encourages self-confidence and pursuing dreams. Overall, readers describe the book as heartwarming and encouraging.
"The characters are great and you cheer them on throughout the entire book. The plot was unexpected and kept me wanting more...." Read more
"...exactly as advertised, and it was very satisfying. A hero with distinguishing marks, more than a generic hotness common to such guys in a romcom...." Read more
"I love a story with warm, quirky characters, and this one was perfect! The heroine was transformed by her adventures in a charming village...." Read more
"...Enough said. But seriously this book was delightful and romantic (closed door) and funny amd some characters were maddening and the whole thing was..." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find the heroine witty and lovable, making it fun to follow her journey. The story is described as a light, clean read that is enjoyable.
"...Once Daisy is in the small town, this story is funny, heartwarming, etc., exactly as advertised, and it was very satisfying...." Read more
"...I thoroughly enjoyed this book!. It was sweet, serious and also very funny...." Read more
"This book is a fun, light read. I really enjoyed the main characters, along with their friends and other characters in the story...." Read more
"...A gentle comedy with a wonderful heroine and hero and a dog you want to pet. Great read thank you Gracie Player." Read more
Customers appreciate Daisy's talent and success. They find her inspiring and praise the romance between her and Alex.
"...Daisy and Alex are adorable together. I like that Daisy has a talent, that she figured out how to have a career." Read more
"...5 stars..this was a perfect romance. Love love Alex and Daisy together. Daisy truly found herself..no self doubt. Alex loved everything about her...." Read more
"Loved Daisy and all her insecurities Recommend for everyone who likes HEA ending Love how Daisy evolves in the book" Read more
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Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the romance cute and the small-town English living depicted well.
"I couldn't put this book down!! Daisy and Alex are adorable together. I like that Daisy has a talent, that she figured out how to have a career." Read more
"...It was also a wonderful picture of small village English living and am ready to pack my bags! This is a simply delightful read." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2024The characters are great and you cheer them on throughout the entire book. The plot was unexpected and kept me wanting more. I recommend this book to anyone who want a great escape.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2022Daisy lives in London with a boyfriend who belittles her, while working at a job where nobody values her good work. Losing her job and her boyfriend in the same afternoon, our heroine Daisy boards a strange train, ending her voyages in a small town.
Once Daisy is in the small town, this story is funny, heartwarming, etc., exactly as advertised, and it was very satisfying. A hero with distinguishing marks, more than a generic hotness common to such guys in a romcom. Side characters that are interesting. A few surprises in the plot, but the HEA you want at the end.
The first bit in London, though, went on too long. For me, that was just something to get through, not to enjoy. I know why it had to be part of the story, but the balance was off. A reader might want to just skim the book until the 15% mark. I wish I'd done that.
There were a small number of typos; almost all were wrong word choices. Like, "in all honestly" instead of "in all honesty." Or like the omission of an apostrophe ("Toms house" instead of "Tom's house").
- Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2022I love a story with warm, quirky characters, and this one was perfect! The heroine was transformed by her adventures in a charming village. It's just the kind of story every woman needs to read to be inspired to stand up for herself and create a better life. Couldn't have asked for a better read!
- Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2021In Daisy Does it Herself, the main character (Daisy) leaves London in a rush to get away from a bad situation and ends up at the end of the line in some little town and there’s a guy who owns a book shop café 😮. Enough said. But seriously this book was delightful and romantic (closed door) and funny amd some characters were maddening and the whole thing was a great read.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2022This is an easy reading chick-lit that was fun to read. The author developed the characters well and there was a good sense of place. Easy reading for the book, plane, a snowy day or insomnia! Best of all - a happily ever after.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2023Featuring ~ single 1st person POV, cheating, small town, slow burn, insta-love~ish, not a lick of steamage, finding your true calling
Daisy has had the worst day of her life, but it turns out falling asleep on the train was the best thing to ever happen to her.
Predictability galore, but still a cute little story.
Here is what was most enjoyable for me:
~ Bookshop atmosphere
~ How Alex took over the bookshop to keep his father's legacy alive
~ Wolf the Great Dane
~ Alex's cooking skills
~ British lingo
~ New found friends that loved her for her
~ Tom's memories of Daniel
~ How Daisy found her calling and helped save the bookshop cafe in the end
Rightfully so I hated Phil ~what a tool and Daisy's mother wasn't much better. I hated how Daisy just accepted what was instead of sticking up for herself more. Good thing Alex was as delightful as plump and golden brown gnocchi. Overall, a quick and light read that had some fun moments.
*Thanks to Gracie Player, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books and NetGalley for my copy. I am voluntarily leaving my honest review*
- Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2021I read this on a whim when I was deciding on my next book foray. The few books I had my eye on where of a dark nature, I'm up for that if it's written well. I read the blurb for 'Daisy Does It for Herself' and decided something lighter sounded nice and also to try a new author to me. I thoroughly enjoyed this book!. It was sweet, serious and also very funny. The storyline was interesting, centered around saving a bookstore being the second half of the book was exciting to read. I've put put the author, Gracie Player on my 'Authors Whose Work I've Enjoyed' list and of course put her on Follow on Amazon.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2021Daisy thinks she's in line for a great promotion at work, but instead gets laid off and goes home to find her boyfriend cheating on her. She jumps on a train and takes it to the end of the line, coming to a charming town filled with too-good-to-be-true people.
Alex is the "knight in shining armor" type, and he lets Daisy stay in the apartment above his bookstore. There's instant attraction on both sides, and Alex is truly a nice sweet guy, but for some reason Daisy is stupidly loyal to her cheating boyfriend. Her reasons made no sense, and I found myself getting more irritated with her as the pages went by, I thought Alex deserved better.
The ending seemed very rushed, it's a fairly short book so I thought there could have been a bit "more" than the abrupt ending.
Top reviews from other countries
- bookguruReviewed in Canada on August 3, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved loved loved this book!!!
Lovely characters, lovely story. Read it in one go because I couldn't wait to find out how Daisy does it!! Looking for more from this author.
- AdamReviewed in Germany on October 17, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Gut
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- JessReviewed in India on July 30, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Brisk and breezy and clean and wholesome! The characters are well drawn with possibly one of the sweetest heroes I’ve encountered!
- Jenny SprongReviewed in Canada on August 4, 2021
3.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable!
I recommend this novel as a book to make readers aware of controlling relationships. It was definitely worth reading in between other more challenging reads.
- EmilyReviewed in the United Kingdom on March 24, 2021
4.0 out of 5 stars I loved this book!
Everything you could ask for from a romance - the characters were likeable, the cheeseiness was kept to a minimum and there was an actual plot outside them liking each other that was fun to read!
A lighthearted lovely story perfect for a quiet sunny day! I really enjoyed reading.