Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery By Jenny Colgan

Christmas at Little Beach Street Bakery By Jenny Colgan

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It’s Christmas in the Cornish coastal village of Mount Polbearne – a time for family, friends and feasting.

Polly Waterford loves running the Little Beach Street Bakery. She’s at her happiest when she’s creating delicious treats and the festive season always inspires her to bake and knead something extra special for the village residents. In fact, the only thing she loves more than her bakery is curling up with her gorgeous boyfriend, Huckle. She’s determined that this Christmas is going to be their best one yet, but life doesn’t always work out as planned…

When Polly’s best friend Kerensa turns up with a secret that threatens the life Polly and Huckle have built together, the future begins to look uncertain. And then a face from Polly’s past reappears and things become even more complicated. Polly can usually find solace in baking but she has a feeling that’s not going to be enough this time. Can she get things back on track so that everyone has a merry Christmas?

My Thoughts:

I was so excited to read this book as I have been waiting for my next instalment from the little beach street bakery. You do not have to but I would certainly recommend reading the previous books in the little beach street bakery series. We catch up with Polly in thus story and see how she is coping with the run up to Christmas, she always puts other people first even if her boyfriend Huckle comes second.

She is such a lovely lady and very caring too. Polly also has a puffin called Neil who pops up occasionally in this story. It is a lovely Christmas read that you just wont want to put down.

 

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Little-Beach-Street-Bakery

 

The Gingerbread Girl By Sheila Newberry

The Gingerbread Girl By Sheila Newberry

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ALL SHE WANTED WAS A HOME FOR CHRISTMAS

London, 1936

Ill and stuck in hospital at Christmas, seven year old Cora Kelly is excited to receive a visit from her mother, who brings her the gift of a gingerbread man. But little does Cora know that this will be the last time she sees her . . .

As Cora continues her recovery on a farm in the beautiful Norfolk countryside, tragedy strikes her family and she moves back to London with her new guardian, Eliza.

Here they live a happy, if simple, life. But, as the Second World War approaches, and the past comes knocking, everything changes.

Will Cora be able to escape the inevitable, or is she destined to repeat her parents’ mistakes?

My Thoughts:

This is a story about Cora and her family in London in 1936. The detail about this era is fascinating and very well descriptive. Poor little Cora after being in hospital for months what she did not realise is that when her mother came to visit her it would be for the very last time. To help with her recovery she goes to stay at a farm in Norfolk but when tragedy strikes her family she has to move back to London. I have read Sheila’s previous novels and enjoyed them and this one was very good too. A heart warming tale.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Gingerbread-Girl-This-Christmass-heartwarming/

Phoebe Smith’s Private Blog By Lynda Renham

Phoebe Smith’s Private Blog By Lynda Renham

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Fashion conscious Phoebe Smith wants only one thing: a date for the works party in six weeks’ time. She embarks on a journey to find her man and keeps a private blog of all her disastrous encounters. But when her four-year-old nephew gets into her account, Phoebe’s problems only just begin.

With Tinder calamities, a male escort and a pork pie addiction, Phoebe tackles her biggest problem: the just too irritating Harry Bloom. Come with Phoebe on her search for the perfect man and see who will accompany her to the party in this hilarious romantic comedy novel.

My Thoughts:

I received an advanced reading copy of this book for an honest review. I am a big fan of Lynda’s books, they always seem to get funnier especially this one. I loved Phoebe from the start, as I felt like I could connect with her. She is on a hunt to get a man and goes on a very funny journey of finding Mr Right, whilst keeping a blog about it all. You can kind of guess what happens but it is the most enjoyable, laugh out loud read that I have read for a while (probably since Lynda’s previous novel). This book will not disappoint.

If you would like to purchase your copy, please click on the link below:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Phoebe-Smiths-Private-Blog-Romantic-ebook/

Cut to the Bone By Alex Caan

Cut to the Bone By Alex Caan

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One Missing Girl. Two Million Suspects.

Ruby is a vlogger, a rising star of YouTube and a heroine to millions of teenage girls.

And she’s missing . . .

But she’s an adult – nothing to worry about, surely?

Until the video’s uploaded . . .

Ruby, in the dirt, pleading for her life.

Enter Detective Inspector Kate Riley; the Met’s rising star and the head of a new team of investigators with the best resources money can buy. Among them, Detective Sergeant Zain Harris, the poster boy for multiracial policing. But can Kate wholly trust him – and more importantly, can she trust herself around him?

As hysteria builds amongst the press and Ruby’s millions of fans, Kate and her team are under pressure to get results, and fast, but as they soon discover, the world of YouTube vloggers and social media is much darker than anyone could have imagined.

And the videos keep coming . . .

My Thoughts:

I received an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. This story is about Ruby Day a YouTube star who gets kidnapped but it is not how it seems, the case is very fast moving and gripping. When we get to know more about Ruby we find her world is not as straight forward as one may think. You get to know a bit about the other characters too in the story. I really enjoyed this story and couldn’t believe it was the author’s debut novel. Brilliant.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cut-Bone-Gripping-Thriller-Harris/

A Christmas Kiss By Vicky Pattison

A Christmas Kiss By Vicky Pattison

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It’s the perfect season to fall in love.

Amber Raey is working all the hours God sends as assistant to one of the country’s top fashion designers, and her boss is a complete nightmare. But Amber has big plans for her future so, for the time being, she just has to grin and bear it. And then opportunity comes knocking and suddenly she’s on the fast track to the top.

Amber adores her new life, especially as she’s falling in love for the first time too. But soon the glossy exterior starts to slip and Amber begins to wonder if she’s made the right decision entering this world.

Then a face from her past reappears and she finds herself in real trouble. With Christmas fast approaching, Amber is drifting further away from her loved ones. Can she get her life back on track before it’s too late for a merry Christmas?

My Thoughts:

This is my first Christmas book of this year and I was lucky enough to get an advanced copy of this book which came with a few Christmas goodies too. After seeing Vicky Pattison in the jungle and loving her I was keen to see what she would be like as an author.

Even though it is suppose to be a Christmas read only a small section is actually about it, which was a bit disappointing. I did think it was a nice lighthearted read, I loved seeing how good her friends were to her and also there were a few laughs in there too for good measure. This is an author I would read again though.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christmas-Kiss-Fiction/

The Ice Beneath Her By Camilla Grebe

The Ice Beneath Her By Camilla Grebe

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A young woman is found beheaded in an infamous business tycoon’s marble-lined hallway.

The businessman, scandal-ridden CEO of the retail chain Clothes & More, is missing without a trace.

But who is the dead woman? And who is the brutal killer who wielded the machete?

Rewind two months earlier to meet Emma Bohman, a sales assistant for Clothes & More, whose life is turned upside down by a chance encounter with Jesper Orre. Insisting that their love affair is kept secret, he shakes Emma’s world a second time when he suddenly leaves her with no explanation.

As frightening things begin to happen to Emma, she suspects Jesper is responsible. But why does he want to hurt her? And how far would he go to silence his secret lover?

My Thoughts:

I was given a copy of this book and absolutely loved it. This is Camilla’s debut novel and it is a very gripping read. With each chapter being told by a different person it should become confusing but it really doesn’t. The characters all have their personal issues to deal with and we find out more about each one as we head deeper into the story. I couldn’t put this book down. The ending was brilliant. I will be keeping my eye out for Camilla’s next book in the future.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ice-Beneath-Her-gripping-psychological/

New Blood: a romance with a twist By Lorna Peel

New Blood: a romance with a twist By Lorna Peel

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A romance with a twist…

Sophia Nelson returns to her home town in Yorkshire, England to begin a new job as tour guide at Heaton Abbey House. There, she meets the reclusive Thomas, Baron Heaton, a lonely workaholic.

Despite having a rule never to become involved with her boss, Sophia can’t deny how she finds him incredibly attractive.

When she overhears the secret surrounding his parentage, she is torn. But is it the attraction or the fear of opening a Pandora’s box that makes her keep quiet about it?

How long can she stay at the abbey knowing what she does?

My Thoughts:

This story is all about Sophia Nelson who returns home to begin a new job working as a tour guide at a house. Whilst she is there she meets Thomas Heaton who she discovers is a recluse and very lonely. I liked seeing how their friendship evolves. Then she finds out something and is torn between what to do. The story is well descriptive and intriguing. I enjoyed this story very much.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Blood-Lorna-Peel

Dream a Little Dream By Giovanna Fletcher

Dream a Little Dream By Giovanna Fletcher

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Sarah is doing just fine. Sure she’s been single for the last five years, and has to spend an uncomfortable amount of time around her ex-boyfriend, his perfect new girlfriend and all their mutual friends. And yes, her job as a PA to one of the most disgusting men in London is mind-numbingly tedious and her career is a constant disappointment to her mother. But it’s really okay. She’s happy (ish).

So it’s not surprising that when Sarah starts dreaming about a handsome stranger, she begins to look forward to falling asleep every night. Reality isn’t nearly as exciting. That is until her dream-stranger makes an unexpected real-life appearance, leaving Sarah questioning everything she thought she wanted.

Because no one ever really finds the person of their dreams… do they?

My Thoughts:

I really enjoy Giovanna Fletchers books. There is nothing like forgetting the days troubles and curling up with one of her books. There is a good pace through out and I like how her dreams are written in a different font. This is a very capturing read that you will just not want to put down. I loved it. Lets see if Giovanna can top this one.

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https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dream-Little-Giovanna-Fletcher

Under a Pole Star By Stef Penney

Under a Pole Star By Stef Penney

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This title will be released on November 3, 2016.

Flora Mackie first crossed the Arctic Circle at the age of twelve. In 1889, the whaler’s daughter from Dundee – dubbed by the press ‘The Snow Queen’ – sets out to become a scientist and explorer. She struggles to be taken seriously but determination and chance lead her back to northern Greenland at the head of a British expedition, despite the many who believe that a young woman has no place in this harsh world of men.

Geologist Jakob de Beyn was raised in Manhattan. Yearning for wider horizons, he joins a rival expedition, led by the furiously driven Lester Armitage. When Jakob and Flora’s paths cross, it is a fateful meeting.

All three become obsessed with the north, a place where violent extremes exist side by side: perpetual night and endless day; frozen seas and coastal meadows; heroism and lies. Armitage’s ruthless desire to be the true leader of polar discovery takes him and his men on a mission whose tragic outcome will reverberate for years to come.

Set against the stark, timeless beauty of northern Greenland, and fin-de-siècle New York and London, Under a Pole Star is a compelling look at the dark side of the ‘golden age’ of exploration, a study of the corrosive power of ambition, and an epic, incendiary love story. It shows that sometimes you have to travel to the furthest edge of the world in order to find your true place in it.

My Thoughts:

I received an advanced copy of this book from lovereading for an honest review. When I saw this book I was intrigued to read it as it sounded interesting. The amount of research that must of gone into this book is outstanding. It is a big book and at times I did feel like it could of been condensed down a bit. It was awe inspiring to read about Flora and the era though. I would give Stef Penney’s books a go though.

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https://www.lovereading.co.uk/

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Under-Pole-Star-Stef-Penney

Ties That Harm By E. R. Chissick

Ties That Harm By E. R. Chissick

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Alexandra’s life is an ongoing rollercoaster of love, light and fun. But just one point of weakness at the highest peak, is all it takes to plunge her into a darkness which stops her world turning. And because she’s not the only one to blame for its sudden halt, she has no way of knowing if it will ever turn again.

When past connections become the ties that harm, Alexandra’s worst nightmare becomes an unwanted reality that, regardless of the strength of the ties that bind, will test her to the absolute limit.

In this story of betrayal, revenge and deceit, we meet the people in Alexandra and Gabriel’s wider circle of family, friends and colleagues.

But who among them has a secret to hide?

Who has a confession to make?

Who has a past to repair and who will survive the Ties That Harm?

My Thoughts:

Having read Elaine’s previous novel Ties That Bind, I was more than happy to accept an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This book follows on from the first book where you get to meet all the characters and find out their background. I loved Alexandra and Gabriel, they go through a lot together but still manage to come out the other side stronger than they were before.I thought little Vincent was a brave young character and I can’t believe how much he has to go through. The story is a gripping one with quite a few twists that I didn’t see coming. The ending leaves you wanting more and I am sure that is what the reader will get with the next book, I know for a fact I cannot wait.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Ties-That-Harm-Elaine-Chissick