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NOTE: This is the third in the trilogy of novellas about Clara and I would definitely recommend reading them in order. I do love a Rosie Green story and Clara is such a wonderful character, I have really enjoyed getting to know her in Clara’s Secret Garden and following her adventures in A Winter Wish,Continue reading “Clara’s Christmas Magic by Rosie Green”

Earlier this year, I read A Life for a Life by Carol Wyer and really enjoyed it, so I was looking forward to reading her latest release – Behind Closed Doors. The book begins with a prologue set in July 1992, then we fast-forward to April 2022. Stacey O’Hara is the main character in theContinue reading “Behind Closed Doors by Carol Wyer”

This is the second book set in Weddington, following on from A Little in Love, but is a standalone novel telling the story of Lucy. Lucy Greenfield is 29 and works in a livery yard and stables, along with her best friend Max Wells, who is the stable manager. Her two Shire horses – TopsyContinue reading “The Word is Love by Florence Keeling”

Zoe Taylor is 33 years old and lives in Westholme with her football-loving son Charlie (8) and Lola the cat. She (Zoe, not Lola the cat) works as a journalist on the local newspaper The Northern News – or at least, she does until she is made redundant. She meets up with her best friendsContinue reading “The Good News Gazette by Jessie Wells”

As soon as I heard about this book, I wanted to read it. It’s got a fun cover, the blurb sounds great and it says it’s perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, which I am! I also loved that the main character, Beverley, is in her fifties like I am. So, onto the story… BeverleyContinue reading “Shake It Up, Beverley by Suzan Holder”

(A Gemma Lamb Cosy Mystery) Gemma Lamb is thirty years old, she’s just split up with her long-term boyfriend Steven and has taken a job as a teacher at St Bride’s School for Girls – mainly because she’s now homeless and the job comes with accommodation. Set in a beautiful former stately home, it’s anContinue reading “Dastardly Deeds at St Bride’s by Debbie Young”

I’m always excited to read releases from Hobeck Books, who have proved themselves to be a hive of talent this year. This book is a thriller which begins fairly ordinarily, then takes many twists and turns as the story unravels through the pages… Holly is a vet and is married to Dylan (30). They liveContinue reading “The Un-Family by Linda Huber”

I’ve previously read The Farmhouse of Second Chances and Finding Happiness at Heritage View by Helen Rolfe and really enjoyed them both, so I was keen on read her latest book too – Christmas at the Village Sewing Shop. As sewing is something I love, this gave me an extra reason to read it andContinue reading “Christmas at the Village Sewing Shop by Helen Rolfe”

Suzanne Snow is one of the friendliest authors I know online and her Facebook group – Snowed In – is one of my favourite groups. I especially enjoy the Facebook Live interviews she does with fellow authors. I own three of her books, but hadn’t got round to reading them – then I got SnowfallContinue reading “Snowfall Over Halesmere House by Suzanne Snow”

Everyone has been moved by this year’s events in Ukraine. I personally have friends over there – one who I haven’t heard from for months now – and we have all seen the news reports of the Russians bombing Ukraine, President Zelensky being defiant against Putin’s threats. But this book – You Don’t Know WhatContinue reading “You Don’t Know What War Is by Yeva Skalietska”