And a Sixpence for Luck By Lilac Mills

And a Sixpence for Luck By Lilac Mills

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This title will be released on 29th September

Daisy Jones has hit rock bottom. Or so she believes.

A cheating boyfriend, trouble at work, having to move back in with her mother, and being forced to compare her brother’s loved-up, newly-wed status and brand-new shiny house with her own dire lack of prospects, isn’t what she imagined her life was going to be like at thirty.

To top it all off, Christmas is just around the corner!Daisy, bless her, thinks things can’t possibly get any worse, but when her ancient great-grandmother persuades her to plant a silver sixpence in the Christmas pud for luck, Daisy is about to discover that they most definitely can.

My Thoughts:

You may think it is too early for a Christmas read but think not. It is not too long now till Christmas so what better way to get started than to start reading a festive book. I am a big fan of Lilac Mills and I think everyone should read her books. This read made me want to curl up and forget my daily woes. I loved Daisy, I could definitely see myself in her and I loved her great grandmother and her traditions. It made me start thinking about Christmas and my family. A lovely read.

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

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sixpence-Luck-Lilac-Mills-ebook/

The Girls By Lisa Jewell

The Girls By Lisa Jewell

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You live on a picturesque communal garden square, an oasis in urban London where your children run free, in and out of other people’s houses.

You’ve known your neighbours for years and you trust them. Implicitly.

You think your children are safe.

But are they really?

Midsummer night: a thirteen-year-old girl is found unconscious in a dark corner of the garden square. What really happened to her? And who is responsible?

My Thoughts:

I am a bit obsessed at the moment reading all of Lisa Jewell’s books, after her latest book Then She Was Gone was released I wanted more from this incredible author and I certainly got it with her other books. The storyline was like no other which kept me turning the pages even though I should of been asleep. Lisa has a way where every chapter your about to finish on leaves something so you just want to read on and find out what is going to happen next. Looking forward to reading more of Lisa’s books.

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girls-Lisa-Jewell-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Girls-Lisa-Jewell

The Third Wife By Lisa Jewell

The Third Wife By Lisa Jewell

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You think you have the perfect life.

You’re successful. Attractive. Well liked.

And you’ve just got married for the third time.

But that’s OK because everyone’s happy. Your children are happy. You’re happy.

And so is your new wife…

London, 3am: a tragic accident, and Adrian’s life starts to fall apart.

Because everyone has secrets and secrets have consequences.

Some of which can be devastating.

My Thoughts:

Wow! what a powerful read. I was hooked, it only took me a day and a half to read this book it was brilliant. It kept me guessing till near the end. But what an ending. There are some intriguing characters in the book that caught my attention, you suspect everyone but who was it really? A book I would highly recommend.

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Third-Wife-Lisa-Jewell-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Third-Wife-Lisa-Jewell

The Hating Game By Sally Thorne

The Hating Game By Sally Thorne

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Lucy Hutton, baker-of-cakes, exemplary assistant and professional ‘nice girl’, is waging war. She’s got the whole office on her side – except for tall, dark and charmless Joshua Templeman. He’s been nothing but hostile since the moment they met and now it feels like nothing matters as much as taking him down.

Trapped together under the fluorescent lights, they become entrenched in an addictive rivalry. There’s the Staring Game, The Mirror Game, The HR Game. Lucy can’t let Joshua beat her at anything, especially when a huge promotion comes up for grabs.

Finally she’s going to destroy the man she can’t seem to get out of her office, the man she hates, the man who’s taking up far too much space in her head. If Lucy wins, she’ll be Joshua’s boss. If she loses, she’ll resign. The race is on – but the real games have only just begun . . .

My Thoughts:

I found this book quite cheesy, I was expecting alot more laughs than I thought I would. I liked the whole concept of the book as it was a bit quirky but I just didn’t really connect with the characters at all. I just feel as though I wanted a bit more.

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

Get your copy here:

Kindle edition:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hating-Game-funniest-romcom-youll-ebook

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hating-Game-funniest-romcom-youll

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