At the heart of a tiny community in a remote village just inland from the Aberdeenshire coast stands an unexpected lighthouse. Built two centuries ago by an eccentric landowner, it has become home to the only bookshop for miles around. Rachel is an incomer to the village. She arrived five years ago and found a place… Continue reading The Lighthouse Bookshop by Sharon Gosling
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The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent
Today I’m pleased to be resharing my 2021 review to celebrate the paperback publication of The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent. Ellie Hudson at Viking Books kindly sent me a fabulous hardback copy of the book last year. My teenage daughter crocheted the lobster to match the book during her school holiday. Synopsis: Have you… Continue reading The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent
The House Beneath the Cliffs by Sharon Gosling
Thank you to Anne of Random Things Tours and Books and the City / Simon and Schuster UK for the invitation to join the blog tour and a proof copy of this gorgeous book. I’m pleased to be starting the blog tour off on publication day. Synopsis: A remote yet beautiful village. A tiny kitchen… Continue reading The House Beneath the Cliffs by Sharon Gosling
The Island Home by Libby Page
Thank you to Orion Books for this beautiful hardback copy of The Island Home I won in a Facebook prize draw. I’ve enjoyed reading The Lido and The 24-Hour Cafe over the past couple of years and was thrilled to have the opportunity to read Libby Page’s new book this week. Synopsis: Lorna’s world is… Continue reading The Island Home by Libby Page
The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent
Today I’m pleased to be sharing my review on here and on my first Bookstagram Tour, for this gorgeous book. Thank you to Ellie Hudson at Viking Books for the invitation and a fabulous finished copy of the book. The end papers are stunning and my teenage daughter crocheted the lobster to match the book… Continue reading The Summer Job by Lizzy Dent
Coming Home To Brightwater Bay by Holly Hepburn
Today I’m thrilled to be joining the blog tour for this gorgeous book set in the Orkney Islands. Thanks to Anne at Random Things Tours for the opportunity and to Books and The City/Simon and Schuster for a copy of the book to read and review. My thoughts about the book are my own and… Continue reading Coming Home To Brightwater Bay by Holly Hepburn
The House Beneath the Cliffs by Sharon Gosling
Today I’m thrilled to be sharing my thoughts about this debut adult fiction novel by Sharon Gosling. Thanks to Sara-Jade at Books and The City for this gorgeous proof copy, my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. The book is due to be published by Simon and Schuster in the UK… Continue reading The House Beneath the Cliffs by Sharon Gosling
A Hogmanay Kiss by Elsie McArthur
Today I’m sharing my final book review for 2020. Thank you to everyone who has read, liked and/or shared my book reviews this year. After being furloughed from work in April, being able to get lost in books and then share my thoughts on here has been a positive activity in a strange year. I… Continue reading A Hogmanay Kiss by Elsie McArthur
One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan
Today I’m sharing a mini review for my weekend read. Thank you HQ for a digital review copy via NetGalley. My thoughts are my own and not influenced by the free copy. Synopsis: Gayle is a highly successful and motivated business woman, but her success has come at a price – she hasn’t spoken to… Continue reading One More for Christmas by Sarah Morgan
The Last Blast of the Trumpet by Marie Macpherson @PenmorePress1 @scotscriever @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours #bookblitz
Blurb: The Last Blast of the Trumpet Conflict, Chaos and Corruption in Reformation Scotland He wants to reform Scotland, but his enemies will stop at nothing to prevent him. Scotland 1559: Fiery reformer John Knox returns to a Scotland on the brink of civil war. Victorious, he feels confident of his place leading the reform… Continue reading The Last Blast of the Trumpet by Marie Macpherson @PenmorePress1 @scotscriever @lovebooksgroup #lovebookstours #bookblitz
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