The Summer of Impossible Things By Rowan Coleman

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This title will be released on June 29, 2017.

If you could change the past, would you?

It is only after her mother’s death that Luna begins to discover her secrets.

While in New York to settle the estate, something impossible happens to Luna. She finds herself in 1977, face to face with her mother as a young woman, in the week that changed her life forever.

If time can be turned back, can it also be rewritten? Luna becomes convinced she can save her mother from the moment that will eventually drive her to suicide.

But in doing anything – everything – to save her mother’s life, will Luna have to sacrifice her own?

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of this book. I have really enjoyed Rowan’s previous novels and couldn’t wait to start this one. It is a very different story to one I have read before but I was pulled in nether the less and couldn’t put it down. Luna can transport herself back to 1977. The story flits between the present and 1977. Luna wonders whether she can re write what happened to her mother back then, but can she?

Get your copy here:

kindle edition

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Impossible-Things-Rowan-Coleman-ebook

paperback

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Summer-Impossible-Things-Rowan-Coleman

Deposed By David Barbaree

24 April , 201724 April , 2017 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

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This title will be released on May 4, 2017.

In a darkened cell, a brutally deposed dictator lies crippled – deprived of his power, his freedom – and his eyes.

On the edge of utter despair, his only companion is the young boy who brings him his meagre rations, a mere child who fears his own shadow. But to one who has held and lost the highest power, one thing alone is crystal clear: even emperors were mere children once.

Ten years later, the new ruler’s son watches uneasily over his father’s empire. Wherever he looks rebellion is festering, and those closest to him have turned traitor once before.

To this city in crisis comes a hugely wealthy senator from the very edge of the empire, a young and angry ward at his heels. He is witty but inscrutable, generous with his time and money to a leader in desperate need of a friend – and he wears a bandage over his blinded eyes.

The fallen emperor’s name is Nero.

But this isn’t his story.

My Thoughts:

I was given an advanced reading copy of this book for an honest review. I read the blurb and liked the sound of it, it was something a bit different from what I would normally read so I thought I would give it a go. I did find pronouncing some of the names hard but in the end I just made up my own names for them and it worked. I found the story a amazing recreation of Ancient Rome and what happened in that era utterly fascinating. I can’t believe that this is David’s first book as I found it brilliant. An author to look out for.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Deposed-thriller-power-treachery-revenge

Happy Mum, Happy Baby By Giovanna Fletcher

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Being a mum is an incredible journey, a remarkable experience that changes how we look, how we feel, who we are. As mothers we are strong, protective, proud. We feel a love like no other.

But being a parent can be hard too. It challenges us physically, mentally, emotionally. There are the days where just managing to fit a shower in amidst the endless feeding, entertaining young children and surviving on a lack of sleep feels like an achievement. With so many people ready to offer ‘advice’ on the best way to parent, it can feel like you are getting it all wrong.

Since Giovanna and her husband Tom Fletcher have had their sons Buzz and Buddy, they have been sharing glimpses of their family life. With an infectiously positive outlook and happy take on all things mum-related, Giovanna has developed a following of fellow parents and mums-to-be.

This is not a book about how to have the perfect family experience – Gi would be the first to admit she is winging it just as much as the rest of us – instead it is an honest, upbeat and incredibly personal account of her own experience of having a family. In Happy Mum, Happy Baby Giovanna shares her own journey through parenthood and in doing so, she looks at what it is to be a mother today, encourages you to be confident in yourself as a parent and celebrates how putting a focus on being a happy and confident mum can really make for a happy baby.

My Thoughts:

I jumped at the chance of reading this book. I am not a mother but hopefully one day I will be, I thought this book was a lovely, honest account of what mothers go through with their children. I love following Giovanna and Tom on facebook and I get to see what they and their kids Buzz and Buddy get up to which is really nice. One of the most important things I have learnt from this book is that mums are not alone and that they should support each other where possible. I love the pictures of the family inside the cover they are beautiful.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Happy-Mum-Baby-adventures-motherhood

The Beachside Flower Stall By Karen Clarke

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Carrie Dashwood fled Dorset ten years ago when her best friend Megan stole her love, local heart-throb Tom. Now she’s back to help run her aunt Ruby’s flower stall in idyllic Shipley.

Trying to persuade herself that her feelings for Tom are in the past, Carrie plans to avoid him and Megan completely. But it’s not to be, because Ruby’s Blooms are arranging the flowers for Megan and Tom’s wedding.

Soon Carrie’s crawling under the stall to hide and accidentally inventing an imaginary boyfriend… But with the stall’s finances in jeopardy and Ruby needing her niece more than ever, Carrie has to keep her emotions in check.

With bouquets to arrange, family secrets to uncover, and Tom unavoidably a part of her life again, can Carrie keep her cool, save the stall, and find her very own happy ever after?

My Thoughts:

I was happy to receive an advanced reading copy of this book as I really had enjoyed Karen’s previous novel The Beachside Sweet shop. The cover looks so pretty and inviting and I couldn’t wait to get stuck in. I loved the story and I liked it that it kept on referring back to the sweet shop as the flower stall is in the same town square as the sweet shop. I love the fact that it is a romantic comedy as you certainly get the romance and there is quite a few laughs to be had reading this book. I particularly found myself warming to Carrie as she reminded me a bit of myself in certain ways. I cannot wait for the next book, I am sure it is going to be as good as this one.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beachside-Flower-Stall-romance-laugh

And for Karen’s previous novel:

The Beachside Sweet Shop:

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Beachside-Sweet-Shop-romantic-comedy/

Paper Hearts & Summer Kisses By Carole Matthews

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This title will be released on April 6, 2017.

Christie Chapman is a single mum who spends her days commuting to her secretarial job in London and looking after her teenage son, Finn. It’s not an easy life but Christie finds comfort in her love of crafting, and spends her spare time working on her beautiful creations. From intricately designed cards to personalised gifts, Christie’s flair for the handmade knows no bounds and it’s not long before opportunity comes knocking.

Christie can see a future full of hope and possibility for her and Finn – and if the handsome Max is to be believed, one full of love too. It’s all there for the taking. And then, all of sudden, her world is turned upside down.

Christie knows that something has to give, but can she really give up her dreams and the chance of real love? Will Christie find her happy ending in . . . Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses.

Ahead of the paperback copy of this books release I was asked if I would like to be involved in a paper chain of thanks which means that I can give away a copy of the book to someone and explain my reasons why. I could choose anyone including my lovely readers, friends, family members or run a competition. Well I decided that I am giving my copy away to my beautiful mum, she has always been there for me through thick and thin. Even when I made bad decisions in my life she still stood by me and looked after me when I was really poorly. She has been my rock and I will never forget all of the things she has done for me. She is very special to me and she really deserves to read this book and have a little me time. She is an amazing. I love you mum. You rock!!

My Thoughts:

The cover of this book is so pretty it makes me think of the summer straight away. I loved the story and I loved all the characters. In some parts I really felt for Christie and her son and really wanted to help her or give her a big hug and say that everything would be ok. I found the storyline about crafting quite mesmerising and it has spurred me on to do a little bit of crafting, which I am really looking forward to. I didn’t want it to end and I thought it was superbly written.

Get your copy here:

Paperback:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hearts-Summer-Kisses-Carole-Matthews-x

Bonded Souls: Book 3 in the Silver Lake Series By Coral McCallum

15 April , 2017 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

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With their wedding vows still ringing in their ears, the new Mr & Mrs Power start a new year with new projects, new tours and a new arrival on their minds.
However, a chance meeting for Jake with, not one but, two of his musical idols ensures life will never be the same again.
A dark twist of fate forces Jake to confront the demons of his past and takes the Silver Lake family on an emotional and intense journey.

As rock ‘n’ roll, love and family intertwine to perfection, will Silver Lake emerge unscathed? Will the bonds of friendship hold true?
Will Jake and Lori remain Bonded Souls?

My Thoughts:

I was given an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I have read Coral’s previous novels in this series so was happy to find out I would be reading book 3 for her. I would suggest reading the other two books first so you get a sense of the characters and find out a bit more information about their backgrounds. I couldn’t put this book down, I wanted to find out what happens next and it certainly did not disappoint. I hope Coral has many more books to come as she is such a brilliant writer.

Here are a list of the other books, with their links below:

BOOK ONE: STRONGER WITHIN

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/Books/Stronger-Within-1-Silver-Lake

BOOK TWO: IMPOSSIBLE DEPTH

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Impossible-Depths-Book-Silver-Lake/

BOOK THREE: BONDED SOULS

https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XSQHG71

The Little Teashop of Lost and Found By Trisha Ashley

8 April , 2017 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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Alice Rose is a foundling, discovered on the Yorkshire moors above Haworth as a baby. Adopted but then later rejected again by a horrid step-mother, Alice struggles to find a place where she belongs. Only baking – the scent of cinnamon and citrus and the feel of butter and flour between her fingers – brings a comforting sense of home.

So it seems natural that when she finally decides to return to Haworth, Alice turns to baking again, taking over a run-down little teashop and working to set up an afternoon tea emporium.

Luckily she soon makes friends, including a Grecian god-like neighbour, who help her both set up home and try to solve the mystery of who she is. There are one or two last twists in the dark fairytale of Alice’s life to come . . . but can she find her happily ever after?

My Thoughts:

I have a collection of Trisha’s books and I totally adore them. This book I found very intriguing and very captivating which Trisha’s books normally are. The story is full of mystery, friendship, hope and there is romance added in to to make it a beautifully told tale. I loved the idea of a teashop with a bit of a difference I would of certainly gone there. There are also some lovely recipes at the back that are featured in the story. I loved it.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Little-Teashop-Lost-Found

Miss Mary’s Book of Dreams By Sophie Nicholls

30 March , 2017 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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Ella runs Happily Ever After, a bookshop nestled in the cobbled streets of York.

She’s a wife, a mother and a successful novelist. But something is missing . . .

One day a strange girl comes into Ella’s shop. Bryony is shy and unsure, and Ella feels a strange connection to her.

With the help of one very special book – and a little touch of magic – can these women help each other find the fairy tale endings they’ve been searching for?

My Thoughts:

I was given a copy of this book for an honest review. I love the cover it is simple but pretty and makes you want to delve into the story. I liked the story about Ella and how she copes with being a wife and mother alongside trying to write her book. Then she meets Bryony and feels a connection with her, but what will happen? I found this a nice easy read and it gave me a warm glow inside.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miss-Marys-Dreams-Sophie-Nicholls

Nomad By James Swallow

30 March , 2017 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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Marc Dane is a MI6 field agent at home behind a computer screen, one step away from the action. But when a brutal attack on his team leaves Marc as the only survivor – and with the shocking knowledge that there are traitors inside MI6 – he’s forced into the front line.

However the evidence seems to point towards Marc as the perpetrator of the attack. Accused of betraying his country, he must race against time to clear his name.

With nowhere to turn to for help and no one left to trust, Marc is forced to rely on the elusive Rubicon group and their operative Lucy Keyes. Ex US Army, Lucy also knows what it’s like to be an outsider, and she’s got the skills that Marc is sorely lacking.

A terrorist attack is coming, one bigger and more deadly than has ever been seen before. With the eyes of the security establishment elsewhere, only Lucy and Marc can stop the attack before it’s too late.

My Thoughts:

I didn’t enjoy this book as much as I thought I would though other people may like it. I didn’t find it fast paced as I like thrillers to be and I would say it was an easy read which you don’t expect a thriller to be. Readers that enjoyed I am Pilgrim may enjoy it but it was not for me.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nomad-explosive-thriller-youll-Rubicon/

Silent Water By Jan Ruth ( Book 3)

25 March , 2017 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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The tragedy and comedy that is Jack’s life; a dangerous web of lies concludes a bitter-sweet end.
Jack Redman, estate agent to the Cheshire set and someone who’s broken all the rules. An unlikely hero or a misguided fool?

In this sequel to Dark Water, Jack and Anna must face the consequences of their actions. As the police close in and Patsy’s manipulative ways hamper the investigations, will Jack escape unscathed?

With her career in tatters and an uncertain future, Anna has serious decisions to make. Her silence could mean freedom for Jack, but an emotional prison for herself. Is remaining silent the ultimate test of faith, or is it end of the line for Jack and Anna?

My Thoughts:

I don’t think I have ever loved a series as much as I have loved this one. I really feel as though I know all the characters. This is the third book in the series and I strongly recommend reading the first two which are Wild Water and Dark Water. The scenery and settings that Jan describes are just beautiful you can almost imagine you are there. We come back to Jack’s story and whether Anna and himself are going to reveal their secret. The second book left us on a cliff hanger and now events have caught up with Jack and Anna. What is going to happen and how? I was blown away by how good this series was and I am really starting to miss reading about Jack’s story.

Get your copy here:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Silent-Water-Wild-3-ebook

Wild Water Book 1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cka/Wild-Water-Jan-Ruth

Dark Water Book 2

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dark-Water-Wild-2-ebook