For Emily by Katherine Slee

Today I’m sharing another of my 5 star reads from earlier in 2020. This is a debut novel and I’m thrilled to see that another novel is due in 2021. Synopsis: A little dedication goes a long way. That’s why Catriona Robinson, the country’s favourite children’s author, always dedicated her books to those who touched… Continue reading For Emily by Katherine Slee

The Fear Talking by Chris Westoby

Thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the invitation to join the blog tour for this book published by Barbican Press. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift of the book. Synopsis: Chris knows he will never get over his anxiety. He didn’t want a ‘How to get better’ book. He… Continue reading The Fear Talking by Chris Westoby

The Glass House by Eve Chase

Today I’m pleased to be sharing my review again for The Glass House, to celebrate the paperback publication day Synopsis: Outside a remote manor house in an idyllic wood, a baby girl is found. The Harrington family takes her in and disbelief quickly turns to joy. They’re grieving a terrible tragedy of their own and… Continue reading The Glass House by Eve Chase

The Forgotten Sister by Nicola Cornick

Today I’m sharing another one of my 5 star reviews from earlier this year. One woman’s secret will shape another’s destiny… 1560: Amy Robsart is trapped in a loveless marriage to Robert Dudley, a member of the court of Queen Elizabeth I. Surrounded by enemies and with nowhere left to turn, Amy hatches a desperate scheme… Continue reading The Forgotten Sister by Nicola Cornick

My One True North by Milly Johnson

I’m pleased to share another of my five star reviews from 2020 on my book review blog today. It is also appropriate to be sharing one of the fabulous Team Books and the City books today, when I will have the opportunity to see their 2021 showcase later today (I’m very excited!). Synopsis: Laurie and… Continue reading My One True North by Milly Johnson

The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

As we approach the end of 2020, I’m sharing some of my five star reviews for my favourite books of 2020. Thanks to Transworld / Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review this fabulous debut novel. This book helped me find my reading mojo during lockdown one. Publisher comments: Six strangers with… Continue reading The Authenticity Project by Clare Pooley

Cancer Daily Life by Carola Schmidt #bookpromo

Thank you to Carly at Blackthorn Book Tours for inviting me to join in with the publicity for this book. I have worked in previous jobs with children who are being treated for cancer.  For a child with cancer, this treatment can be a lonely period, with lots of fears and uncertainties and unwanted experiences.… Continue reading Cancer Daily Life by Carola Schmidt #bookpromo

The Kensington Kidnap by Katie Gayle

I’m pleased to share my thoughts about this new novel being published by Bookouture. Thanks to Sarah Hardy for inviting me to join Synopsis: A missing teenager, a mysterious cult and a case of mistaken identity – just another day’s work for Epiphany Bloom. Epiphany ‘Pip’ Bloom is down on her luck. She can barely afford… Continue reading The Kensington Kidnap by Katie Gayle

How Love Actually Ruined Christmas (or Colourful Narcotics) by Gary Raymond #HowLoveActuallyRuinedChristmas @GaryRaymond_ @ParthianBooks @damppebbles #damppebblesblogtours

Thank you to Emma from Damp pebbles blog tours for inviting me to join the blog tour. Thank you to Partian Books for a copy to read and review, my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: RARELY HAS THE POWER OF CINEMA BEEN FELT BY SO MANY, IN SUCH OPPOSING… Continue reading How Love Actually Ruined Christmas (or Colourful Narcotics) by Gary Raymond #HowLoveActuallyRuinedChristmas @GaryRaymond_ @ParthianBooks @damppebbles #damppebblesblogtours

The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn

Thank you to Anne at Random Things Tours for the invitation to join the blog tour. Thank you to Clare Hey at Simon and Schuster for the copy of the book to read and review. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: The smallest man. The biggest heart. The mightiest… Continue reading The Smallest Man by Frances Quinn