Book reviews
Thank you to Susanna Peden at Harper Collins for a copy of the newly published paperback of Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie, available in all good bookshops now. To celebrate the paperback publication, I’m sharing my review again. Synopsis: Behind every greatest hit, is an even greater love story. THE SUMMER OF 1969… Continue reading Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie
Thank you to Anne of Random Things Tours for the invitation to join the blog tour and to Harper Collins for a digital proof via Netgalley to read and review. Synopsis: Is their perfect escape closer than they think? Meet luxury travel agent Hester Monday. When Hester’s newest client, handsome Jake Oakenfield, is injured in… Continue reading The Staycation by Cressida McLaughlin
Thank you to Harper Collins for the copy of the book to read and review via Readers First. Today I’m sharing a mini review. Synopsis: Arriving in 1970s’ London as a fresh-faced Canadian, Bruce Fogle assumed that because he knew the language, he would understand the English. As a graduate of the world’s best veterinary… Continue reading Call the Vet by Bruce Fogle
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
Thank you to Anne of Random Things Tours for the invitation to join the blog tour and to Harper Collins for a copy of this gorgeous book to read and review. I discovered this series of books last year when I read and reviewed The Cornish Cream Tea Christmas (see my review at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2020/12/17/the-cornish-cream-tea-christmas-by-cressida-mclaughlin/). I… Continue reading The Cornish Cream Tea Wedding by Cressida McLaughlin
Thank you to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours and Harper 360 for the invitation and opportunity to read this excellent debut fiction novel. Synopsis: Desperate to be a mother after her multiple pregnancies ended in heartbreak, Laila turns to the Melancons, an old and powerful Harlem family known for their caul, a precious layer… Continue reading Caul Baby by Morgan Jerkins
Thanks to Anne at Random Things Tours for the invitation to turn the blog tour for this new historical fiction fiction book. Thank you to Harper Collins for a digital proof copy via NetGalley to read and review. Synopsis: 1940. Three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the… Continue reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Today, I’m sharing my updated review for Saving Missy by Beth Morrey, out in paperback in the UK today. I received my copy from Readers First and read it over the weekend. Synopsis:- Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Woman meets dog… The world has changed around Missy Carmichael. At seventy-nine, she’s estranged from her… Continue reading Saving Missy by Beth Morrey
Today, I’m sharing another of my reviews from February 2020, for another 5 star read. Saving Missy by Beth Morrey is now available to pre-order in paperback, out in March 2021 Publisher comments:- Boy meets girl. Girl meets boy. Woman meets dog… The world has changed around Missy Carmichael. At seventy-nine, she’s estranged from her… Continue reading Saving Missy by Beth Morrey
Thank you to Rebecca Bryant from Harper Fiction for inviting me to join the blog tour for the new book by Emma Heatherington. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift of a review copy. I enjoyed reading and reviewing Emma’s previous book, Rewrite the Stars last year (review can be found… Continue reading Secrets in the Snow by Emma Heatherington
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