Author: Hannah

Hi I am Hannah and I am a book blogger, I like to read most genres apart from sci-fi and dystopian novels. I post my reviews on Amazon, Goodreads and twitter where I can be found @bookbloghannah I currently am reading and reviewing for Avon, Harper Collins and Lovereading aswell as being part of a few blog tours for various publishers. If you would like me to read and review your book or you are a publisher, please don't hesitate to contact me on echoesinanemptyroom@yahoo.co.uk. I look forward to hearing from you. I am currently only reading print copies. Happy reading
The Parent Trap (Mishaps in Millrise Book 3) By Tilly Tennant

The Parent Trap (Mishaps in Millrise Book 3) By Tilly Tennant

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Part 3 – The Parent Trap

A shock development turns Phoebe’s world upside-down. But it’s one that Jack has difficulty coming to terms with too, and they seem to be growing further and further apart. Archie continues to stir up trouble between them, until one night his reckless actions almost end in tragedy. And he’s not the only one causing problems in Phoebe’s life, as Midnight adds her own peculiar spanner in the works.

Phoebe buries herself in her job, and it looks as though Hendry’s might actually be on the road to financial recovery. But if she loses Jack and Midnight, what will it all be for?

My Thoughts:

Isn’t the cover of this book absolutely gorgeous, but then all of Tilly Tennant’s covers are gorgeous. Go on, have a look you know you want to. So this is the third book in the mishaps in Millrise series and it doesn’t disappoint so we meet back up with Phoebe and Jack and how their relationship is going. Of course, there is going to be lovers tiffs, arguments and disasters but that’s what we love reading about. I can’t wait for the conclusion of this series, it will be sad that it will be all over but good as I can’t wait to find out what happens. Such an enjoyable read.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parent-Trap-Mishaps-Millrise-Book-ebook

Seaside Nights (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers, Book 5) By Melissa Foster

Seaside Nights (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers, Book 5) By Melissa Foster

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Sky Lacroux has finally realized her dream and opened her own tattoo shop in Provincetown, Massachusetts. She’s happy as can be, preparing the shop for its grand opening and renting a cottage in the Seaside community while renovations to her new apartment are being completed. The only thing missing is the one thing she longs for, and has no control over–love.

Sawyer Bass, a professional boxer, plays his guitar at a local bar to escape the painful reality of his father’s deteriorating health and a recent health warning of his own. But when he spots a stunning brunette across the room, escaping reality goes out the window, and the beautiful woman becomes the focus of his next song–and maybe even the rest of his life.

When Sawyer walks into Sky’s tattoo shop and sees the woman from the bar–Sky–the chemistry between them is instant. Sawyer is everything Sky could ever hope for in a man. He’s honest, loving, sensitive, and potently virile–but boxing goes against everything Sky believes in. The closer they become, the more she realizes that her alpha boxer is waging his own emotional battle–only the battle she thinks he’s waging isn’t the one that threatens to tear them apart.

My Thoughts:

Melissa Foster’s books are fantastic, I literally cannot get enough of them. I love meeting up with the seaside gang it brings a warm fuzzy feeling to my tummy like I know them in real life. It’s weird huh? But anyways this book does not disappoint it has heartache, and some truly wonderful characters some old ones from previous books and some new. This story is certainly up there with books I have loved this year.I have loved and read all of Melissa’s books now and I can safely say that there is not one I have enjoyed but don’t take my word for it, see for yourself. I can assure you, you will be hooked.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seaside-Nights-Love-Bloom-Summers

At Therapy’s End By Susie Flashmann Jarvis

At Therapy’s End By Susie Flashmann Jarvis

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As Alfie’s first birthday draws near, his mother, Sophie, and her family are forced to confront a past they have been trying to shut away for years. Revisiting painful memories, grief threatens to destroy relationships as Sophie and her daughter, Katie, wrestle with guilt, and Simon, their loving husband and father, can only look on in despair.

Grief’s shadow threatens to overwhelm them all, and Sophie finds herself face to face with her abusive childhood. Will they be able to find a way through their heartache to a place of healing and peace? What will they find at therapy’s end?

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to get a copy from Susie herself and I really appreciate it. Wow!! where do I begin, this is such a heartbreaking and honest book that deals with real life problems. Even though I am yet to be a mother I could understand how heart breaking it must be to have lost a child. Susie has written this book so well with such emotion that you will have a tear in your eye. It is unfortunately something some of us have been through or know someone who has been through it. It has made me open my eyes and think about life in general. This is a story that will definitely stay with me. I love the way how the book was set out with mum, dad and daughter speaking about what had happened and how they were coming to terms with it. There are a few twists along the way that I didn’t expect. This book certainly shows how one tragedy can unite a family. Brilliantly written.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Therapys-End-Susie-Flashman-Jarvis-ebook

Racing Heart By June Moonbridge

Racing Heart By June Moonbridge

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Race your heart around the bend with Racing Heart!

At twenty-five, Desire Hart has experienced almost too much.

Changing everything in her life – her identity, her hometown and her country of residence, Desire is determined that nothing will prevent her achieving from finding her missing son. Not even love.

One spring evening, she meets the golden boy of F1 racing, Lorcan Shore, and finds herself falling for him. Struggling to suppress her feelings, she realises he could help her get closer to the child she believes is her long lost son.

But nothing goes according to plan. Her identity is revealed by the press, Lorcan has a terrifying accident, and the trail to her son finishes in another dead end. So Desire does what she does best – she runs away.

Set against the glamorous backdrops of Monaco, Paris and Nice, ‘Racing Heart’ mixes romance and mystery as Desire struggles to come to terms with her past. Will she learn to accept love into her life again?

My Thoughts:

This is such a great debut novel, I love watching formula one with my fiancée so I really couldn’t wait to read this book. In this story the reader sees the scene change from Nice, Paris, Monaco ( where I would love to go ) and England. The main characters are Lorcan who is in a turbulent relationship with Desiree who has recently lost her son. I love the descriptions June gives of all the wonderful places you visit in the story, it kept me hooked until the end and I look forward to reading more of June’s books in the future.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Racing-Heart-June-Moonbridge-ebook

The Hiding Place By John Burley

The Hiding Place By John Burley

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She can’t reach him … but he can get to her …

A chilling twisty tale of cat and mouse – perfect for fans of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben.

Dr Lise Shields works with the most deadly criminals in America. At Menaker psychiatric hospital all are guilty and no one ever leaves. Then she meets Jason Edwards.
Jason is an anomaly. No transfer order, no patient history, no paperwork at all. Is he really guilty of the horrific crimes he’s been sentenced for?

Caught up in a web of unanswered questions and hastily concealed injustices, the spotlight begins to shine on Lise. She’s being watched, and the doors of Menaker psychiatric hospital are closing in.

In Lise’s quest to discover the truth, is there anywhere left to hide?

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to win this book on goodreads. I do love a psychological thriller and this one didn’t disappoint, probably not as good as some I have read but I did enjoy this one.  I wanted to find out about the story with Jason Edwards and what was to become of him. This is a fast paced story and I really liked how the book was split up into five parts, the story was cleverly written but I am afraid to say I guessed what was going to happen before it did. I will definitely be reading more of John Burley’s books as I loved the way he writes with so much description.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/HIDING-PLACE-John-Burley-ebook

 

What Lies In The Dark By C M Thompson

What Lies In The Dark By C M Thompson

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One murder can make a town nervous. Two brings fear.
Add three, four and even more, and watch neighbours turn on suspicious neighbours.

Victoria Bullrush – or Bullface, as she is called by fellow police officers – is a stickler for rules. As she tries to maintain a faultless investigation, she can’t ignore the public’s growing anger.
But what lies in the dark is palpable, waiting.
Can anyone stay calm enough to catch the killer?

My Thoughts:

I would like to say a big thank you to the author for sending me a copy of her book. This is a completely engrossing story, I literally couldn’t put it down and was reading it at every chance I had. I love the way the story is written by different view points. I found reading about what thoughts went through the murderers before and after an attack really interesting. I can’t believe this is the author’s first book, it is definitely a name I will keep an eye out for in the future.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Lies-Dark-CM-Thompson-ebook

 

The Heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop By Abby Clements

The Heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop By Abby Clements

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Anna and her husband Matteo are ready to embark a delicious Italian adventure. After a year and a half running their ice cream shop on Brighton beach and raising their baby Isabella, Matteo is starting to miss Italy. A shared passion for ices means it’s easy to settle on a new business idea – they’ll open a shop in the town’s cobbled square, a short walk from the sparkling blue sea. For a while, life is sweet; but then Matteo’s overbearing family get involved…

Anna’s younger sister Imogen feels like things are finally coming together – she’s living with boyfriend Finn in a beach house in Brighton, and her photography is taking off. Then her career stalls, and the lure of Capri – and a man from her past – prove difficult to resist.

Join Anna and Imogen and share a summer on the Amalfi Coast that you’ll never forget.

My Thoughts:

The heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop follows on from Vivien’s Heavenly Ice Cream Shop which I would suggest reading before this one so you can familiarise yourself with all the wonderful characters. This is such a quick and easy read which I really enjoyed. I had to buy this book as I enjoyed the first one but also because I am a big fan of ice cream. I found it fascinating how Anna and Matteo decide to set up an ice cream shop in Italy, I loved all the flavours they were dishing out to the locals and the tourists. I really loved this follow up book and finding out what everyone had got up to. I look forward to Abby Clements next book very much.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavenly-Italian-Ice-Cream-Shop

If you would like to purchase Vivien’s Heavenly Ice cream shop, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viviens-Heavenly-Ice-Cream-Shop

The Beachside Guest House By Vanessa Greene

The Beachside Guest House By Vanessa Greene

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This title will be released on September 10, 2015.

When Rosa and Bee get together in the run-up to Bee’s wedding, they reminisce about the holiday they took together as teenagers to the beautiful Greek island of Paros. They remember the sandy coves, the guest house in the converted windmill where they stayed with their friend Iona, and the gorgeous local men. As memories of that long-forgotten holiday resurface, they are forced to confront the turns their lives have taken – and the guilt they both feel about letting Iona slip away from them.

When they learn that the windmill guest house is going bust they form a plan: why not go back to the island and take it over themselves? And so begins a life-changing journey – because it turns out that opening a guest house and reliving their teenage dreams isn’t that easy . .

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to get a arc of this book, having never read any of Vanessa Greene’s books before I was not sure what to expect. I will definitely be reading more of her books. This story was brilliant, It was pretty much a perfect holiday read. I loved reading about all the girls stories and about what made them decide to come back to Paros. Vanessa has a real way with her descriptions of the place that you can almost feel the warm sun on your face and all the delicious food she describes made me feel very hungry. A perfect holiday read.

If you would like to pre order a copy, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Beachside-Guest-House-Vanessa-Greene/

The Great Village Show By Alexandra Brown

The Great Village Show By Alexandra Brown

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Tindledale is in a tizzy . . .

The Village Show competition is coming around again and after last year’s spectacular failure, the villagers are determined to win. Meg, teacher at the local school, is keen to help and to impose some much-needed order.

After a terse encounter with a newcomer to the village, Meg discovers that it is celebrity chef and culinary bad boy, Dan Wright. Meg thinks he is arrogant and rude but rumour has it that Dan is opening a new restaurant in the village which could really put Tindledale on the map.

As things come together, villagers old and new all start to come out of the woodwork, including new arrival Jessie who seems to have it all. But first impressions can be deceptive and Meg discovers that when it comes to Tindledale – and Dan – nothing is ever quite as it seems . . .

My Thoughts:

This was such a lovely heart warming story, it is a book that you wont want to put down with it’s well written story, loveable characters and perfect ending. This book does follow on from The Great Christmas Knit off which I have yet to read but can be read as a stand alone. I love how all the villagers rally round to help Meg set up the Village show. Tindledale sounds such a lovely little village which you can just imagine yourself there.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-Village-Show-Alexandra-Brown/

 

What Milo Saw By Virginia Macgregor

What Milo Saw By Virginia Macgregor

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A BIG story about a small boy who sees the world a little differently

Milo curled his thumb and forefinger together to make a small hole and held his fingers up to Al’s eyes. ‘Look through here. That’s what I see. Kind of, only worse.’
‘Wow, that must be amazing.’
Milo shrugged. ‘Not really.’
‘I mean, it makes you focus, doesn’t it? I bet you see all kinds of stuff that other people miss.’

Nine-year-old Milo Moon has retinitis pigmentosa: his eyes are slowly failing and he will eventually go blind. But for now he sees the world through a pin hole and notices things other people don’t. When Milo’s beloved gran succumbs to dementia and moves into a nursing home, Milo soon realises there’s something wrong at the home. So with just Tripi, the nursing home’s cook, and Hamlet, his pet pig, to help, Milo sets out on a mission to expose the nursing home and the sinister Nurse Thornhill.

My Thoughts:

I was lucky to receive an arc of this book, it is such a wonderful story about a boy called Milo who see’s wrong but does right. I had never heard of Milo’s eye condition retinitis pigmentosa before so that was really interesting to read about, I loved the fact his pet was a pig called Hamlet. I loved the plot where Milo is trying to rescue his gran who is slowly deteriorating from a care home where they are not looking after her or any of the other patients that live there. In this book you will find humour, lots of love and sadness. A truly awe inspiring read.

If you would like to purchase this book, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Milo-Saw-Virginia-Macgregor-ebook