The Heatwave by Katerina Diamond

I’m pleased to share my review for the second book called The Heatwave I have read this year. This book is written by Katerina Diamond, a new author to me. Thank you to Avon Books for a digital copy via NetGalley – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: One… Continue reading The Heatwave by Katerina Diamond

#CoverReveal The Eliza Doll by Tracey Scott – Townsend @Wildpressed @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours

I’m thrilled to join the cover reveal for the latest book by Tracey Scott-Townsend today on my blog. Ellie lives in a campervan with her dog, Jack, selling her handmade dolls at craft fairs. There is one doll that she can’t bear to finish until she comes to terms with the truth of what has… Continue reading #CoverReveal The Eliza Doll by Tracey Scott – Townsend @Wildpressed @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours

The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina (author) and Lucy Rand (translator)

I’m thrilled to share a review for this unique, thought provoking book on my blog today. Thank you to Bonnier Books and Manilla Press for an advanced review copy – my thoughts are my own. Publisher comments: We all have something to tell those we have lost . . . When Yui loses her mother… Continue reading The Phone Box at the Edge of the World by Laura Imai Messina (author) and Lucy Rand (translator)

The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish

I’m thrilled to share my review for the latest book by Louise Candlish on my blog today. Synopsis: On the morning of Monday 23rd December, Jamie Buckby takes the commuter riverboat from his home in St Mary’s, southeast London, to work in Central London, noting that his good friend and neighbour Kit Roper has not… Continue reading The Other Passenger by Louise Candlish

A Wish for Jinnie by Audrey Davis

I’m pleased to share my review for A Wish for Jinnie today. This is the first book I’ve read by Audrey Davis and I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the author and Rachel’s Random Resources for a digital copy – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: What if… Continue reading A Wish for Jinnie by Audrey Davis

The Back Up Plan by Elsie McArthur

Thank you to Elsie McArthur for a copy of her debut novel – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. This is a 4.5 star read for me. Synopsis: That’s the question for thirty-something Marsaili McKenzie. Ten years after fleeing her tiny coastal village for dreams of fame and fortune in… Continue reading The Back Up Plan by Elsie McArthur

Sunny Days and Sea Breezes by Carole Matthews

After reading and enjoying Happiness for Beginners last summer I was thrilled to be given a sneak preview of the latest Carole Matthews book by the Little Brown Book Group and Sphere via NetGalley. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis Jodie Jackson is all at sea, in every sense. … Continue reading Sunny Days and Sea Breezes by Carole Matthews

My One True North by Milly Johnson

I’m pleased to finally be able to share my review for the fabulous new book by Milly Johnson on my book review blog today. I say finally because I had dropped subtle hints that I would like a copy of this for Mothers Day. Sadly my hints were too subtle (or perhaps the start of… Continue reading My One True North by Milly Johnson

One Day in Summer by Shari Low

Thrilled to share my review for One Day in Summer on the blog tour being organised by Rachel’s Random Resources and Boldwood Books – this is a book I devoured in a day sat in our sunny garden, social distancing from the rest of the world. Thank you to Boldwood Books for a digital advanced… Continue reading One Day in Summer by Shari Low

The Summer We Ran Away by Jenny Oliver

I’m pleased to share my review for the latest book by Jenny Oliver today. Thank you to HQ Books for the gift of a digital copy via NetGalley – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: Julia’s perfect life is in crisis.  It was meant to be the party of… Continue reading The Summer We Ran Away by Jenny Oliver