An Act of Love by Carol Drinkwater

Thank you to Chrissie at Michael Joseph Books for the invitation to join the blog tour for An Act of Love by Carol Drinkwater, published in the UK on April 29th and a copy of the book to read and review. Synopsis: It was an idyllic summer. Until they had to escape. France, 1943. Forced… Continue reading An Act of Love by Carol Drinkwater

The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures by Holly Hepburn (Part 1 of Starting Over)

Today I’m pleased to be taking part in the publication day launch promotion with the Books and the City bloggers by sharing the first two chapters of Holly’s latest book. Synopsis: When Hope loses her husband, she fears her happiest days are behind her. With her only connection to London broken, she moves home to York to… Continue reading The Little Shop of Hidden Treasures by Holly Hepburn (Part 1 of Starting Over)

The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard

Today I’m sharing my review for The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard again to celebrate paperback publication day in the UK. Thank you to Corvus Books for a copy of the hardback last year. Synopsis: I was the girl who survived the Nothing Man.Now I am the woman who is going to catch him…… Continue reading The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard

The Secret Notebook by Julia Wild

Today I’m joining in the Rachel’s Random Resources cover reveal for The Secret Notebook by Julia Wild. I’m looking forward to reading and reviewing this book later this year. Synopsis: When Izzie Dean’s beloved nan, Molly Blackshaw, passes away, Izzie returns to the Blackpool bungalow where she grew up, to say goodbye once and for… Continue reading The Secret Notebook by Julia Wild

Home by Penny Parkes

Thank you to Books and the City / Simon and Schuster UK for a digital proof copy of Home by Penny Parkes to read and review. This is the first book I’ve read by Penny Parkes. The book is due to be published in July 2021 Synopsis: A gripping and heartfelt story about overcoming the… Continue reading Home by Penny Parkes

Your Friend Forever by Zena Barrie

Today I’m sharing the opening pages from Your Friend Forever by Zena Barrie with the Damppebbles.com book tour. The book was published last week. Synopsis: Preston, 1981. Maud, who is twelve and lives with her dysfunctional parents and her elder brother, spends a lot of her time in her bedroom writing letters to her favourite… Continue reading Your Friend Forever by Zena Barrie

Jaipur Journals by Namita Gokhale

Thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours and Hope Road Publishing for the opportunity to read, review and share my thoughts about this magical book on the blog tour. The book was published on Thursday 29th April. My thoughts are not influenced by the gift of a proof copy. Synopsis: From the co-founder of… Continue reading Jaipur Journals by Namita Gokhale

The funny thing about Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson

Happy publication day to Julietta Henderson. Thank you to Becky Short from Bantam Press for a proof copy of this fabulous book to read and review. Here is my 5 star review. Synopsis: It was a journey they would always remember . . . for a friend they’d never forget. Norman and Jax are a… Continue reading The funny thing about Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson

Stories to Make You Smile : The Reading Agency

Thank you to the Reading Agency, Specsavers, the publisher (Simon and Schuster UK) and the authors for donating their time and work to producing a free ebook for World Book Night. Synopsis: A seriously entertaining collection of feelgood stories guaranteed to put the smile back on your face written especially by ten bestselling novelists: Jenny… Continue reading Stories to Make You Smile : The Reading Agency