A Street Cat Named Bob By James Bowen

A Street Cat Named Bob By James Bowen

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When James Bowen found an injured, ginger street cat curled up in the hallway of his sheltered accommodation, he had no idea just how much his life was about to change. James was living hand to mouth on the streets of London and the last thing he needed was a pet.

Yet James couldn’t resist helping the strikingly intelligent tom cat, whom he quickly christened Bob. He slowly nursed Bob back to health and then sent the cat on his way, imagining he would never see him again. But Bob had other ideas.

Soon the two were inseparable and their diverse, comic and occasionally dangerous adventures would transform both their lives, slowly healing the scars of each other’s troubled pasts.

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My Thoughts:

I couldn’t help sharing this picture of Bob and James together. How sweet are them to together?  I decided to read this book as a change from the books I normally read. This was a cracking little read that didn’t require too much of my attention. Having a cat myself and hearing all about Bob from people that had read this book I was excited to read it. What a lovely cat Bob is and James is such a lovely, caring person for taking him on. They are definitely friends for life. A lovely heart warming easy read that you will not want to put down.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Street-Cat-Named-Bob-streets

Miracle on 5th Avenue By Sarah Morgan

Miracle on 5th Avenue By Sarah Morgan

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This title will be released on October 20, 2016.

Hopeless romantic Eva Jordan loves everything about Christmas. Even if she is spending it alone housesitting a spectacular Fifth Avenue apartment. What she didn’t expect was to find the penthouse still occupied by its gorgeous–and mysterious–owner.

Bestselling crime writer Lucas Blade is having the nightmare before Christmas. With a deadline and the anniversary of his wife’s death looming, he’s isolated himself in his penthouse with only his grief for company. But when the blizzard of the century leaves Eva snowbound in his apartment, Lucas starts to open up to the magic she brings…This Christmas, is Lucas finally ready to trust that happily-ever-afters do exist?

My Thoughts:

I was given this book for an honest review. Another brilliant read from Sarah Morgan, her books just keep getting better and better. I love them. I was given an advanced copy of this book and I couldn’t wait to start reading, it only took me a few days.  This story is all about Eva and how at Christmas time she has to go to house sit but she what she doesn’t realise is that the occupier is still there the handsome Lucas Blade. They don’t get off to the best of starts but I was hoping that Eva would have her happily ever after and I kind of wanted Lucas to aswell. This is not just any romance, this is a sparkly romance. A perfect story to curl up with.

If you would like to know more about Sarah Morgan’s books, please click on the link below:

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If you would like to pre-order your book, please click on the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Miracle-Avenue-Manhattan-Love-Book

Before I Let You In By Jenny Blackhurst

Before I Let You In By Jenny Blackhurst

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Karen is meant to be the one who fixes problems.

It’s her job, as a psychiatrist – and it’s always been her role as a friend.

But Jessica is different. She should be the patient, the one that Karen helps.

But she knows things about Karen. Her friends, her personal life. Things no patient should know.

And Karen is starting to wonder if she should have let her in . . .

My Thoughts:

I won this book in a competition and was really excited about reading it. The book tells the stories of three best friends Karen, Eleanor and Bea. They go through alot together, have their ups and downs but always seem to support one another or do they? I knew from the start something really bad had happened but I didn’t know what. I was intrigued to read on and wasn’t prepared for the twists and turns that this story receives. I loved it and will look out for more by Jenny Blackhurst because she is a brilliant writer.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Before-Let-You-psychological-bestseller/

Giveaway for these two warm hearted reads

Giveaway for these two warm hearted reads

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HI Everyone,

I have just finished reading these two lovely reads and wanted to do a giveaway so someone else can read both these fantastic books.

You not only get one of Sheila’s previous novels Bicycles and Blackberries but you also get her latest novel Hay Bales and Hollyhocks which was only released on the 22nd September.

The giveaway is only open to UK residents.

All you need to do is comment at the bottom of this post telling me why you would like to win these books. It is as simple as that.

I will announce the winner on Friday 30th September 2016.

GOOD LUCK.

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Hay Bales and Hollyhocks By Sheila Newberry

Hay Bales and Hollyhocks By Sheila Newberry

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The Cambridge Fens, 1938.

Little Rosanna is part of a close-knit Fenland family and the youngest of three cousins. In a time of childhood abandon and adventures on the water, life couldn’t be more perfect.

But things are not always as they seem. When Rosanna’s new baby brother is born, tragedy strikes the family. And, with the outbreak of World War Two just around the corner, and a move to the Norfolk countryside, Rosanna’s life is changed forever. And, as she and the family grow together, she realises that to find happiness, we sometimes have to break away from the things we know.

My Thoughts:

I was sent an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. What a delightful read. This is my second book by Sheila and I really enjoyed it. The story is all about little Rosanna and what happens to her and her family as World War Two strikes. It is interesting to read about that era and I learnt things I didn’t even know. A lovely warm hearted read.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hay-Bales-Hollyhocks-Sheila-Newberry

Bicycles and Blackberries By Sheila Newberry

Bicycles and Blackberries By Sheila Newberry

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sheila-newburyThe East End, 1939.

When war comes to London, the bright and irrepressible Georgia Smith is torn from her tight-knit family and packed off as an evacuee.

She moves in with Phoebe Bliss, whose cheerful smile masks a dark past that ten year-old Georgia couldn’t possibly understand.

Georgia soon finds herself involved in the small town complicated love lives. But some secrets aren meant for little girls, and she finds herself in danger.

Can a good heart keep a mischievous girl out of trouble?

My Thoughts: 

I received a copy of this book for an honest review.This is a new author to me but I really liked this story, it is set in the East End in 1939 and it is a bit different to all the other books I have been reading of late. There are some truly wonderful characters that I have come across in this book even though the story is mainly about Georgia, it does involve other people that are close to her and their stories. A lovely read that I wont forget in a hurry.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bicycles-Blackberries-heart-warming-evacuee-saga

Ivy Lane By Cathy Bramley

Ivy Lane By Cathy Bramley

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From spring to summer, autumn to winter, a lot can happen in a single year . . .

Tilly Parker needs a fresh start, fresh air and a fresh attitude if she is ever to leave the past behind and move on with her life. As she seeks out peace and quiet in a new town, taking on a plot at Ivy Lane allotments seems like the perfect solution.

But the friendly Ivy Lane community has other ideas and gradually draw Tilly in to their cosy, comforting world of planting seedlings, organizing bake sales and planning seasonal parties.

As the seasons pass, will Tilly learn to stop hiding amongst the sweetpeas and let people back into her life – and her heart?

My Thoughts: 

Having read some of Cathy’s other books, I was really looking forward to reading this one. I loved Tilly even though she had heartbreak in her past, she still manages to look after her good friends. I was wishing that she had a happy ending and I thought the ending was the right one. I loved the idea of a small village all getting together and how they help each other out. I absolutely loved this book and there are some tasty recipes in the back section of this book that I may try out.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ivy-Lane-Cathy-Bramley/

Runaway Girl By Casey Watson

Runaway Girl By Casey Watson

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This title will be released on October 20, 2016.

Fourteen-year-old Adrianna arrives on Casey’s doorstep with no possessions, no English, and no explanation. It will be a few weeks before Casey starts getting the shocking answers to her questions….

Brought to Casey as a short-term emergency placement, fourteen-year-old Adrianna arrives with nothing but her gratitude. Having ‘turned herself in’ to a social services office some hundred miles away, she has no possessions, no English and, apparently, no history – not that she’s willing to share, anyway. She is a beautiful young Polish girl, with the bearing of a ballerina, but is terrified, malnourished and unwell. And, having slept rough for some time (the little they do know about her) she spends much of her first days with Watsons asleep in bed.

Growing concerned about Adrianna’s wellbeing, and her persistent high temperature, Casey decides to call in the GP. But, to her surprise, Adrianna becomes almost hysterical about being examined and, given her refusal to talk – even via the interpreter they’ve brought in for her – Casey’s fostering antennae begin twitching. Where has she come from? And why is she so terrified to be touched? What has happened to make her so ill and scared?

It will be a few weeks before Casey starts getting answers to these questions. Shocking answers; ones that throw up a whole host of new questions and the beginnings of a journey to find justice for Adrianna, and, more importantly, a future, and a home…

My Thoughts:

I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. I have never read any of Casey Watson’s books before but have read similar styles of this kind of book. This story is all about Adrianna who has come over from Poland and she is hiding something much more than Casey who is her foster mum can ever imagine. It is a sad story but one with a happy ending. I cannot ever imagine how Adrianna felt but I felt like she was fairly headstrong and was going to get what she wanted. A story that I will never forget.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Runaway-Girl-beautiful-Trafficked-nowhere/

Tall Oaks By Chris Whitaker

Tall Oaks By Chris Whitaker

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When three-year-old Harry goes missing, the whole of America turns its attention to one small town.

Everyone is eager to help. Everyone is a suspect.

Desperate mother Jess, whose grief is driving her to extreme measures.

Newcomer Jared, with an easy charm and a string of broken hearts in his wake.

Photographer Jerry, who’s determined to break away from his controlling mother once and for all.

And, investigating them all, a police chief with a hidden obsession of his own . . .

My Thoughts:

I received a copy of this book for an honest review. This is a debut novel by the author Chris Whitaker.It is about a little boy called Harry that goes missing from a small town and who could be guilty. There are quite a few people’s stories in this book that are either affected by it or connected to it. I liked the storyline as it kept me hooked. I did unfortunately guess who had taken him from early on in the book which kind of ruined it for me. I did however finish it and it did make a good story. I would like to read more by Chris Whitaker.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tall-Oaks-gripping-small-wrong/

The Bookshop on Rosemary Lane By Ellen Berry

The Bookshop on Rosemary Lane By Ellen Berry

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**Take a trip to the Yorkshire village of Burley Bridge, where a very special little cookbook shop is about to open its doors…**

In the beginning…

Kitty Cartwright has always solved her problems in the kitchen. Her cookbooks are her life, and there isn’t an issue that ‘Cooking with Aspic’ can’t fix. Her only wish is that she had a book entitled ‘Rustling Up Dinner When Your Husband Has Left You’.

Forty years later…

On Rosemary Lane, Della Cartwright plans to open a very special little bookshop. Not knowing what to do with the hundreds of cookbooks her mother left her, she now wants to share their recipes with the world – and no amount of aspic will stand in her way.

But with her family convinced it’s a hare-brained scheme, Della starts to wonder if she’s made a terrible decision. One thing’s for sure: she’s about to find out…

My Thoughts:

I won a signed copy of this book. This is written by Ellen Berry who is actually Fiona Gibson. The story focuses on Della and her life. She has inherited her mother’s cookbooks and decides to open a bookshop with them. The story mainly focuses on Della and how she copes with her daughter leaving for college and her husband leaving too and everything else in between. Della seems to be on an emotional roller coaster but she seems to cope with it incredibly well.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bookshop-Rosemary-Lane-Ellen-Berry/