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 her life the most – not least Emily, her reclusive granddaughter. Emily never thought too much about these dedications. But when Catriona dies unexpectedly, each one becomes a cryptic clue in… Continue reading For Emily by Katherine Slee
Life and Other Happy Endings by Melanie Cantor
If your life was going to end tomorrow, what would you do today? When she learns she has just three months to live Jennifer Cole decides to write 3 letters: one to her overbearing, selfish sister, another to her jelly-spined, cheating ex-husband, and the third to her charming, unreliable ex-boyfriend, each one saying everything she’s… Continue reading Life and Other Happy Endings by Melanie Cantor
The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton by Anstey Harris
GRACE ATHERTON HAS FALLEN OUT OF LOVE … AND INTO LIFE Between the simple melody of running her violin shop and the full-blown orchestra of her romantic interludes in Paris with David, her devoted partner of eight years, Grace Atherton has always set her life to music. Her world revolves entirely around David, for Grace’s… Continue reading The Truths and Triumphs of Grace Atherton by Anstey Harris
Lucia’s War by Susan Lanigan #bookreview
Synopsis: London, 1949. Soprano Lucia Percival has overcome racism and many obstacles to become a renowned opera singer. She is now due to perform her last concert. But she has no intention of going onstage. A terrible secret from her service during the First World War has finally caught up with her. London, 1917. Lucia,… Continue reading Lucia’s War by Susan Lanigan #bookreview
Book Review for The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn by Freya Kennedy
Libby Quinn is sick and tired of being sensible. After years of slogging her guts out for nothing at a PR company, she finds herself redundant and about to plough every last penny of her savings into refurbishing a ramshackle shop and making her dream become a reality. She hopes the opening of bookshop on… Continue reading Book Review for The Hopes and Dreams of Libby Quinn by Freya Kennedy
One Year of Ugly by Caroline Mackenzie #bookreview
After fleeing crumbling, volatile Venezuela, Yola Palacio wants nothing more than to settle into a peaceful new life in Trinidad with her family. And who cares if they’re there illegally—aren’t most of the people on the island? But life for the Palacios is far from quiet—and when Yola’s Aunt Celia dies, the family once again… Continue reading One Year of Ugly by Caroline Mackenzie #bookreview
The Perfect Dress – Louisa Leaman #bookreview
Fran’s wedding dress shop isn’t like any other. A treasure trove of history, filled with gowns from every decade for every type of bride. But not as you’d expect. Something bold for the shy and retiring.Something simple for the woman who is unafraid to stand out.And something dazzling for the bride who wouldn’t normally dare… Continue reading The Perfect Dress – Louisa Leaman #bookreview
Cover Reveal for The Middle-Aged Virgin in Italy by Olivia Spring
(Book 2 of The Middle-Aged Virgin series) Can a holiday romance lead to long-term love? When Sophia moves to Tuscany to join the hot Italian-stallion she’s fallen head over heels in love with, she dreams of an idyllic life filled with passion, pasta, sunshine and her favourite gelato. But will the reality live up to the fairy-tale? … Continue reading Cover Reveal for The Middle-Aged Virgin in Italy by Olivia Spring
Book Review of Where We Belong by Anstey Harris
One summer.One house.One family learning to love again. Cate Morris and her son, Leo, are homeless, adrift. They’ve packed up the boxes from their London home, said goodbye to friends and colleagues, and now they are on their way to ‘Hatters Museum of the Wide Wide World – to stay just for the summer. Cate doesn’t want to… Continue reading Book Review of Where We Belong by Anstey Harris
Book Review for Meet Me at Pebble Beach : Seas the Day #4 by Bella Osborne
I was thrilled to receive an email from Avon Books with a NetGalley widget for part 4 of the Meet Me at Pebble Beach series – I needed to know who had driven off after hitting Kevin and Elvis, and how would Regan cope as Charlie’s health started to deteriorate. I was so eager to… Continue reading Book Review for Meet Me at Pebble Beach : Seas the Day #4 by Bella Osborne
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