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”

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”

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”

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”

The Call of The Nightingale Cover Reveal

COMING SOON!!! Book Blurb:  Alice is a typist, living with her dying mother in the 1950’s. Her sheltered upbringing is no match when cupid comes calling and she and her new boss, Behrooz Azadi fall in love. They throw convention to the wind and marry, just before her mother sadly passes away. Alone except forContinue reading “The Call of The Nightingale Cover Reveal”

The House at the Edge of the Woods

The main characters in the book are a married couple Ben and Rebecca. Ben’s mum was murdered in 1993, when he was seven years old. He met Rebecca at a party when she was 33 and after a whirlwind romance, they got married. That was six years ago now and they live in a cottageContinue reading “The House at the Edge of the Woods”

Bloodshed on the Boards by Judy Leigh

Bloodshed on the Boards by Judy Leigh is a Morwenna Mutton Mystery – in fact, book two in the series. I read and enjoyed the previous one – Foul Play at Seal Bay – and was looking forward to catching up with everyone again. It’s April. We catch up with Morwenna (62) and her family,Continue reading “Bloodshed on the Boards by Judy Leigh”

Publication Day – A Prayer for Junie by Fran Clark

Huge congratulations to the lovely Fran Clark! Her latest book is out – A Prayer for Junie. Available from – https://mybook.to/APrayerForJunie The Blurb Newly married Junie has found love but she has no idea who her husband really is. When her life is in danger, there is only one way this relationship can end. PhilomenaContinue reading “Publication Day – A Prayer for Junie by Fran Clark”