The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach By Kat French

The Bed and Breakfast on the Beach By Kat French

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A Greek island solves all life’s problems…doesn’t it?

Winnie, Stella and Frankie have been best friends forever.

When their lives unexpectedly unravel, they spontaneously decide to buy a gorgeous B&B on a remote Greek island. Drenched in hot sun, Villa Valentina is the perfect escape from reality. But when Winnie meets Jesse, their brooding neighbour, she finds that Greece is full of its own complications – not least how attractive he is…

Meanwhile, Frankie and Stella are discovering that Villa Valentina has its own secrets – starting with the large supply of gin in the cellar and the arrival of a famous rock band. A band with one very good-looking member who just might distract Frankie from thoughts of her husband…

My Thoughts:

I wanted a nice summery read as the Summer has now gone. This book cheered me up no end. It was warm, summery, some romance and a whole lot of loving. The story centres around Winnie, Stella and Frankie and you get to find out their stories. It was light hearted and included everything you would want in a beach read.

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bed-Breakfast-Beach-perfect-summer-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bed-Breakfast-Beach-summer-sizzler

Summer at the Dog and Duck By Jill Steeples

Summer at the Dog and Duck By Jill Steeples

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Ellie Browne has found happiness running The Dog and Duck pub in the idyllic village of Little Leyton, and her blossoming romance with tall, handsome property developer, Max Golding, is going swimmingly. With her new best friend, Digby, the black Labrador at her side, life just couldn’t be sweeter.

But their peace is shattered when Max‘s younger sister, Katy, turns up unannounced with a whole heap of attitude. And Max‘s loyalties are stretched further when his glamorous ex, Sasha, re-appears with her own burgeoning secret.

With the master of the manor preoccupied with the demands of his ‘other women’, Ellie‘s forced to consider if she has any role to play in Max‘s life or in the village of Little Leyton.

Can Ellie get her life and relationship back on track in time for the summer charity ball at Braithwaite Manor?

My Thoughts:

This was my kind of read. I loved all the characters and how they interacted with each other. I fell in love with Digby who is a gorgeous black Labrador. There are a few funny moments, I haven’t read any of Jill’s books before and I knew this was a follow on but I really enjoyed it. I could imagine myself there in the thick of it and I could imagine myself giving lots of cuddles to Digby the dog.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Dog-Duck-perfect-summer-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SUMMER-DOG-DUCK-Dog-Duck/

The Lemon Tree Cafe By Cathy Bramley

The Lemon Tree Cafe By Cathy Bramley

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When Rosie Featherstone finds herself unexpectedly jobless, the offer to help her beloved Italian grandmother out at the Lemon Tree Cafe – a little slice of Italy nestled in the rolling hills of Derbyshire – feels like the perfect way to keep busy.

Surrounded by the rich scent of espresso, delicious biscotti and juicy village gossip, Rosie soon finds herself falling for her new way of life. But she is haunted by a terrible secret, one that even the appearance of a handsome new face can’t quite help her move on from.

Then disaster looms and the cafe’s fortunes are threatened . . . and Rosie discovers that her nonna has been hiding a dark past of her own. With surprises, betrayal and more than one secret brewing, can she find a way to save the Lemon Tree Cafe and help both herself and Nonna achieve the happy endings they deserve?

My Thoughts:

The cover of this book is so colourful and inviting, it makes you want to jump right in. You can’t go wrong with a Cathy Bramley book, you just know your going to get a real corker and this story did not disappoint. There is love, secrets, surprises and a whole lot of tasty sounding food. Loved it.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Get your copy here:

kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lemon-Tree-Café-Cathy-Bramley-ebook/

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lemon-Tree-Café-Cathy-Bramley

From The Shadows By Neil White

From The Shadows By Neil White

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He hides in the shadows, watching, waiting, until the time is right . . . 

Mary Kendricks, a smart, pretty, twenty-four-year-old teacher, has been brutally murdered and Robert Carter is accused of killing her.

When defence lawyer, Dan Grant inherits Carter’s case only weeks before the trial starts, everyone expects him just to babysit it, but Dan’s not that kind of lawyer. He’ll follow the evidence – wherever it takes him.

But as Dan and his investigator Jayne Brett look into the case, they discover that there is more to it than meets the eye. In order to do their jobs they need to push the limits of the system, even if it means putting themselves in danger.

Together they will get to the truth – whatever the cost . . .

My Thoughts:

I had never read any of Neil’s books before and was surprised by how much I enjoyed this book. I did find the beginning a little slow but once I had got over that, there was no stopping me. This book had me guessing till the very end, lots of brilliant characters and a superb plot.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Get your copy here:

kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadows-gripping-thriller-hooked-until-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Shadows-gripping-thriller-hooked-until

 

It’s Just Better … in a Bowl! By Debra Abeling

It’s Just Better … in a Bowl! By Debra Abeling

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Cooking real food has many health benefits for you and your family, and it’s just better eaten out of a bowl. This book will teach you what real food is, why use a bowl, and how to stock a healthy pantry and kitchen.

You will also learn healthy substitutions, ingredients for building a healthy bowl, along with meal prepping ideas.

There are many recipes using simple real ingredients to make breakfast, soup and stew, salad, dinner, and dessert bowls. It’s just better cooking real food that is served in a bowl.

My Thoughts:

This is the first time I have been asked to review a cookbook. I love to cook and really think that reviewing cookbooks is the way forward as I don’t think they get enough reviews but that is just me personally.

I think this cookbook is brilliant for people that are just learning to cook, students or people that want to become healthier. There are some great tips in the book about why a bowl is better and I did have to agree with them, like it helps with portion control. Even though it is an american cookbook you can still get most of the ingredients in the UK. There are a few different recipes going from making a salad, to cooking meat to puddings. I am definitely going to try making some of the puddings. The only thing I would say about this book is that I would prefer to have more pictures of the end product so that you can see what you are working towards as that always helps. I think it would also benefit people who aren’t use to cooking too.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Get your copy here:

Hardback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Just-Better-Bowl-Healthier

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Its-Just-Better-Bowl-Healthier

About the Author:

Debra Abeling has an extensive background in the culinary and nutrition world. She is the author of several cookbooks, has owned and operated a catering business, completed a chef’s training program from Westlake Culinary Institute, and worked as a personal and corporate chef. Debra completed a year-long Health Coach program with the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and a two year- long life coaching program with Cloud- Townsend Resources. She has a passion for cooking, creating good simple dishes made with real food and a desire to pass these on to others. Debra lives in Fontana, California with her husband Michael and her three daughters.

 

The One By John Marrs

The One By John Marrs

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How far would you go to find THE ONE?

One simple mouth swab is all it takes. A quick DNA test to find your perfect partner – the one you’re genetically made for.

A decade after scientists discover everyone has a gene they share with just one other person, millions have taken the test, desperate to find true love. Now, five more people meet their Match. But even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking – and deadlier – than others…

My Thoughts:

With a new dating app that matches people to their perfect partner what could possibly go wrong? This book starts like you would assume but then the twists and turns come thick and thin, I didn’t want to put the book down as I was scared what I was going to discover next. A brilliant concept for a book.

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-John-Marrs-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/One-John-Marrs

The Girls By Emma Cline

The Girls By Emma Cline

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If you’re lost, they’ll find you…

Evie Boyd is fourteen and desperate to be noticed.

It’s the summer of 1969 and restless, empty days stretch ahead of her. Until she sees them. The girls. Hair long and uncombed, jewelry catching the sun. And at their centre, Suzanne, black-haired and beautiful.

If not for Suzanne, she might not have gone. But, intoxicated by her and the life she promises, Evie follows the girls back to the decaying ranch where they live.

Was there a warning? A sign of what was coming? Or did Evie know already that there was no way back?

My Thoughts:

I found the start of this book quite slow but then it picked up a little. I wasn’t overly keen on how graphic some of the sex parts were going to be. I just found it a little weird not really for me but I am sure others will like it.

Get your copy here:

kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girls-Emma-Cline-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girls-Emma-Cline

When Hope Calls By David Lui

When Hope Calls By David Lui

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One phone call.

One kidnapped girl.

One impossible rescue mission.

When the staff of a human rights NGO receive a call from a distraught girl, Mya, claiming she had been kidnapped, they are thrown on a gut-wrenching quest. They don’t know who she is. They don’t know where she is or her destination. All they have is a phone connection. Every clue draws them closer to her rescue…or pushes them to frustration. Within the next twelve hours, they must each make daring sacrifices and be tested to their limit.

The clock is ticking, the odds are against them…will they be able find Mya?

Based on a true story, this gripping novella will draw you into the world of human trafficking NGO work. When the action is over and the smoke fades, one question remains: What will YOU do?

My Thoughts:

This is a short story of about 60 pages, the topic is human trafficking which I didn’t know much about. It reminded me of what hope is and to hold on to it. I found the characters were well written and the story was well written too. It makes you think that human trafficking happens alot more often than you think and in many different countries.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/When-Hope-Calls-Based-Trafficking-ebook/

All proceeds from this book go to an anti – human trafficking NGO based in Hong Kong.

Rosie’s Little Cafe on the Riviera By Jennifer Bohnet

Rosie’s Little Cafe on the Riviera By Jennifer Bohnet

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Rosie Hewitt’s dream of opening a little French café on the Riviera is finally coming true. She’s giving up on love and instead chasing her own perfect recipe for happiness…

Only, she never expected the oh-so-sexy, award-winning chef, Sebastian Groc, to set up his restaurant next door – or for his freshly-baked croissants to smell quite so delicious.

But with just a few days until she opens her doors and all her sugar-coated dreams crumbling around her, Rosie isn’t prepared to give up without a fight!

My Thoughts:

The cover of this book made me feel so happy and wanting our Summer to come back. I loved the story and I loved all the characters. This is my first book by Jennifer Bohnet but I am sure I will be purchasing more of hers very soon. Such a feel good story which I didn’t want to end.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosies-Little-Riviera-Jennifer-Bohnet-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rosies-Little-Riviera-Jennifer-Bohnet

A Spell in Provence By Marie Laval

A Spell in Provence By Marie Laval

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After losing her job in England, Amy Carter uses her redundancy payment to start a new life in France, turning Bellefontaine, an overgrown Provençal farmhouse, into a successful hotel. Though she has big plans for her new home, none of them involves falling in love — least of all with Fabien Coste, the handsome but arrogant owner of the nearby château.

As romance blossoms in the beautiful Provençal countryside, disturbing events at the farmhouse hint at a dark mystery — a destructive, centuries-old attachment between the ladies of Bellefontaine and the ducs de Coste. As Amy struggles to unravel the mystery, she begins to wonder if it may not just be her heart at risk, but her life too.

My Thoughts:

I liked the way this story was written, I felt as though it was very descriptive with a romance but mystery element involved. I found it fast moving but with a predictable ending. The setting sounded beautiful and almost makes me want to go to Provence. The cover looks lovely with a hint of mystery.

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.

Get your copy here:

kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spell-Provence-Marie-Laval-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Spell-Provence-Marie-Laval