Wild Treasures by Hannah Stitfall

PUBLISHED BY GAIA – 25 April | Hardback | £18.99 MY REVIEW I love watching nature programmes like Springwatch and admire anything Chris Packham does, so I immediately noticed this nature book by Hannah Stitfall which has a quote from Chris on the top of the front cover. The cover itself is beautiful too. TheContinue reading “Wild Treasures by Hannah Stitfall”

The French Cookery School by Caroline James

Waltho Williams lives in a beautiful home – La Maison du Paradis – in the small village of Poutaloux-Beauvoir in Western France. It is July and the opening of his French Cookery School. He has a Celebrity Chef – Daniel Douglas de Beers – from the Cotswolds to teach the classes, ably assisted by SousContinue reading “The French Cookery School by Caroline James”

PROMO: Love, Julie

BLURB Love, Julie A Poignant and Humorous Journey of Self-discovery, Resilience, and Redemption Once, Julie dreamed of a life filled with love and laughter. Now, in her mid-forties, she faces a starkly different reality. She’s single, lonely, and reeling from breaking her hard-earned sobriety in front of her family and friends. Opting for self-recovery overContinue reading “PROMO: Love, Julie”

Author interview – Madalyn Morgan

Hi Karen.  Thank you for inviting me to talk about my writing on your fabulous Blog.  I’m honoured to be among such great authors, especially as my writing journey has not been a traditional one.  Which childhood books and authors were your favourites? Do you think they influenced you in wanting to become an author?Continue reading “Author interview – Madalyn Morgan”

Publication Day Push – The Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott

The Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott This is my review from June 2022. (The first book in the Welcome to Mickleway Bay series) The novel is set in the seaside town of Micklewick Bay on the North Yorkshire coast, where Florrie Appleton (32) works at The Happy Hartes Bookshop. All readersContinue reading “Publication Day Push – The Little Bookshop by the Sea by Eliza J. Scott”

Her Deadly Friend by Rachel Sargeant

MY REVIEW Set in the fictional town of Gleveham in Gloucestershire, Her Deadly Friend is a really good, exciting read. Right from the prologue, you are hooked. It begins 29 years ago at school. Amy Ashby and her mother are complaining to the head teacher that Terri and Steph have damaged her viola. It thenContinue reading “Her Deadly Friend by Rachel Sargeant”

A Single Act of Kindness by Samantha Tonge

I have read Samantha Tonge’s books before and she’s an author where I’d read anything she had written. I love the warmth of her style and the authenticity of her writing. So I was very excited to read her latest novel – A Single Act of Kindness. Tilda Wright is in her late twenties andContinue reading “A Single Act of Kindness by Samantha Tonge”

Author interview – Victoria Scott

1) Which childhood books and authors were your favourites? Do you think they influenced you in wanting to become an author? I was obsessed with Roald Dahl. Particularly Matilda, which came out when I was a little girl. I was given the hardback as a present. I still have it, and my daughter is readingContinue reading “Author interview – Victoria Scott”

Publication Day for Heidi Swain’s The Holiday Escape

I always love Heidi Swain’s books and I pre-ordered this one way back in August. As well as being a brilliant writer, Heidi also has to be one of the loveliest people I’ve met online. So I’m thrilled to celebrate her publication day with a few questions and answers, which I hope you enjoy readingContinue reading “Publication Day for Heidi Swain’s The Holiday Escape”

Making Memories at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash

I was excited to read this book, as I loved the first book in the series (Hopeful Hearts at the Cornish Cove) where we meet Meredith, who makes a new start in life by buying a lighthouse on impulse. This book (book three) features Meredith’s mum, Lydia and her story. Meredith is in there too,Continue reading “Making Memories at the Cornish Cove by Kim Nash”