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”
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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”
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”
Maid of Steel by Kate Baker
Happy book birthday to Maid of Steel! I read this in 2023 and this was my review. REVIEW The story begins in Manhattan, USA in March 1911. We meet Emma Quinn and her friend Martina who are both supporters of the American Women’s Suffrage Association. They work at the Joseph Cobb factory, making clothes. JosephContinue reading “Maid of Steel by Kate Baker”
PUBLICATION DAY – The Teashop Girls at War
Happy publication day to the lovely Elaine Everest. I do enjoy her books and have previously interviewed her for this blog, so check that out too. It is 1942 and, with the country still at war, the girls who work for Joe Lyons are praying for their loved ones to return home safely. Happily marriedContinue reading “PUBLICATION DAY – The Teashop Girls at War”
PUBLICATION DAY – Holding Paradise by Fran Clark
Congratulations to Fran Clark! Her novel Holding Paradise is released today!! It’s Book 1 in the Island Secrets Series and the first of 4 standalone books in The Island Secrets Series. From the Caribbean to the streets of London, Holding Paradise paints a passionate portrait of family secrets, forbidden love and two women pushed to the edge. Angelica’s seeminglyContinue reading “PUBLICATION DAY – Holding Paradise by Fran Clark”
A Wartime Welcome from the Foyles Bookshop Girls
This is the fourth part of The Foyles Bookshop Girls, but the first I have read and it works very well as a standalone, though I would always recommend people read a series in order if they can. The story is set in London in 1918. Four years after the death of her mother, EllenContinue reading “A Wartime Welcome from the Foyles Bookshop Girls”
The Boot Camp Murder by Matthew Ross
REVIEW This is Book One in the ‘We Sit Pets’ mystery series. After suddenly quitting her job, Monica Minton needs to plan what she is going to do next. Heading for the Riverside Conservation Park, she meets up with her brother Paddy, who is a dog walker. He introduces her to the group of localContinue reading “The Boot Camp Murder by Matthew Ross”
My Top Reads of 2023
I have read about 70 books this year and so many of those have become favourites. The author I have read the most books by this year is the amazing Jessica Redland, who is definitely one of my very favourite writers. So, to start with the honourable mentions, the most wonderful books of those thatContinue reading “My Top Reads of 2023”
Lauren in the Limelight by Miriam Landis
My review I loved reading ballet books as a child and did ballet myself from the age of four until I chose gymnastics instead. Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild was my favourite book. So when I was asked if I wanted to read a ballet book called Lauren in the Limelight, it was an easyContinue reading “Lauren in the Limelight by Miriam Landis”
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