Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Thank you to Jennifer Harlow (a.k.a band roadie) at Harper Collins for the invitation to join the blog tour for this stunning debut novel, this has been one of my favourite books to escape into this year. Also thank you for a beautiful finished copy of the book. Synopsis: Behind every greatest hit, is an… Continue reading Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie

Pug Actually by Matt Dunn

Thank you to HQ Stories for sending me a pre-approved link to NetGalley for this quirky book, I’m sharing a mini review today. Synopsis: When your dog plays Cupid…what could possibly go wrong? Loyal rescue pug Doug wants his adoring owner Julie to find unconditional love and happiness – and he knows she won’t find either in the arms… Continue reading Pug Actually by Matt Dunn

Someone I Used to Know by Paige Toon

Thank you to Anne of Random Things Tours and Simon and Schuster UK for the opportunity to read and review a digital review copy of Paige Toon’s latest novel. I read my first book by Paige Toon at the start of the year (see my review for The Minute I Saw You at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2021/01/11/the-minute-i-saw-you-by-paige-toon/) and… Continue reading Someone I Used to Know by Paige Toon

The Shut Away Sisters by Suzanne Goldring

Thank you to Sarah Hardy for the invitation to join the blog tour and to Bookouture for the digital review copy. Last year I read and enjoyed The Girl Without a Name by Suzanne Goldring (see review at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2020/11/05/the-girl-without-a-name-by-suzanne-goldring/) Synopsis: Two ordinary sisters. A long and brutal war. A heroic sacrifice…London, 1915. As German bombs… Continue reading The Shut Away Sisters by Suzanne Goldring

The Stranding by Kate Sawyer

Thank you to Coronet Books for a proof copy of this stunning debut novel to read and review. The book was published last week in the UK. Synopsis: HER WORLD FELL TO PIECES. FROM THE BONES SHE BUILT A NEW LIFE. Ruth lives in the heart of the city. Working, drinking, falling in love: the… Continue reading The Stranding by Kate Sawyer

Midsummer Magic at Miss Moonshine’s Emporium

Thank you to Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources and the nine authors for the invitation to join the blog tour and a digital review copy to read. Synopsis: Are you ready to meet Miss Moonshine? Life may never be the same again… It’s summer in Haven Bridge and Miss Moonshine is getting ready for a… Continue reading Midsummer Magic at Miss Moonshine’s Emporium

The Long Way Home by Fanny Blake

Thank you to the lovely Jess Barratt and Sara-Jade Virtue at Books and the City for the opportunity to read and review The Long Way Home by Fanny Blake. I first heard about the book back in December 2020 at the TeamBATC 2021 Showcase – see below for details of the books featured. The book… Continue reading The Long Way Home by Fanny Blake

The Lock In by Phoebe Luckhurst

Thank you to Sriya at Michael Joseph Books for the invite to join the blog tour and a proof copy to read and review. Synopsis: Ellen and Alexa have survived hangovers, dodgy landlords and most of their twenties together. But can they survive this? One Saturday morning a flooded kitchen leads best friends Ellen and… Continue reading The Lock In by Phoebe Luckhurst

Finding Freedom in the Lost Kitchen by Erin French

Thank you to Anne at Random Things Tours and Aurum Books for the opportunity to read and review Finding Freedom in the Lost Kitchen for the blog tour. Synopsis: Erin French grew up barefoot on a 25-acre farm in Maine, fell in love with food working the line at her dad’s diner and found her… Continue reading Finding Freedom in the Lost Kitchen by Erin French