The Weekends of You and Me By Fiona Walker

The Weekends of You and Me By Fiona Walker

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Can your final fling become your Happy Ever After?

When Jo Coulson finds herself single again in her late thirties, she finally resigns her membership to Last of the Hopeless Romantics, fully intending to tackle midlife and motherhood alone. First, she plans one legendary last fling…

In walks Harry Inchbold, and the connection is electric. Passionate, unpredictable and messily divorced, Harry is the perfect antidote to cosy coupledom. Known as The Sinner, drama follows him around with a clapper board.

Harry’s favourite holiday hideaway in the wilds of South Shropshire puts the mud and fun into the perfect dirty weekend. But at the cottage Harry reveals a very different side, melting Jo’s resolve. What better combination to face an uncertain future than two cynics who have learned from their mistakes?Together they make a pact; ‘same time next year’; they can promise no more than that.

Through life’s most stressful decade, Harry and Jo return to the Shropshire hills for one weekend each year to rediscover passion and make peace. As career, family and home crises all threaten to bring them unstuck, the cottage is their glue. Here, different rules apply: the day to day world is not allowed to intrude.With Harry and Jo, however, it’s only a matter of time before rules get broken. As real life gets increasingly complicated, can they keep renewing their promise?

My Thoughts:

I received this book for an honest review. I really enjoy Fiona’s books they always leave me feeling comforted. The two main characters in this story are Harry and Jo and it is about what happens to a relationship over time and how it changes. It may be a predictable ending but I enjoyed going on Jo and Harry’s journey nether the less. A nice 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/Weekends-You-Me-Fiona-Walker

How to find love in a Bookshop By Veronica Henry

How to find love in a Bookshop By Veronica Henry

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Everyone has a story . . . but will they get the happy ending they deserve?

Emilia has just returned to her idyllic Cotswold hometown to rescue the family business. Nightingale Books is a dream come true for book-lovers, but the best stories aren’t just within the pages of the books she sells – Emilia’s customers have their own tales to tell.

There’s the lady of the manor who is hiding a secret close to her heart; the single dad looking for books to share with his son but who isn’t quite what he seems; and the desperately shy chef trying to find the courage to talk to her crush . . .

And as for Emilia’s story, can she keep the promise she made to her father and save Nightingale Books?

My Thoughts:

What a superb read. Veronica Henry is one of my favourite authors and when I saw this book out I knew I had to read it. You get to meet some interesting characters along the way in this book and learn a little about each one of them. This is a friendly and affectionately tale of everyday life in the Cotswold Village of Peasbrook, I couldn’t put the book down it gripped me right from the start. Veronica Henry has written a brilliant book here and I think it has to be one of my favourites of hers.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/How-Find-Love-Book-Shop

Dancing in the Rain By Emily Harvale

Dancing in the Rain By Emily Harvale

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Dancing in the Rain Happiness comes when you least expect it When Rachel Simpson’s boyfriend, Drew, suggested they should take a break, she thought he meant together, so she rented a holiday cottage in the picturesque village of Hideaway Down for the perfect, autumn getaway surprise.

Except she was the one who got the surprise and now she is spending a week alone in a cottage by the sea. Not quite the fun, romantic break she was hoping for. Lucas Webb needs to get his act together – or so his friends keep telling him.

He’s been like a bear with a sore head since his girlfriend dumped him… and that was several months ago. Perhaps a change of scene is what he needs. At least he still has Monty, his beloved dog… and a break by the sea will probably do them both some good.

Is it simply bad luck that this is one of the wettest, windiest autumn weeks since records began? Or does the universe work in mysterious ways?

My Thoughts:

I have always enjoyed Emily’s books and this was a fantastic read too. This is book four of the Hideaway Down series, you can read it as a standalone but I would highly recommend reading the previous books as you can meet all the characters and you get a little bit of a background with them. Returning to Hideaway Down was like meeting friends that you haven’t seen for a while and I couldn’t wait to get stuck in. It is a really well written book and put together book. I even took this book on holiday with me and when two ladies asked me what I was reading, I was happy to recommend this book and all of Emily’s previous novels as they are just brilliant.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dancing-Rain-Hideaway-Down-Novel/

Please check out Emily’s website, where you will find all of her other books:

http://www.emilyharvale.com/

Sunshine on a Rainy Day By Bryony Fraser

Sunshine on a Rainy Day By Bryony Fraser

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It’s Zoe and Jack’s first wedding anniversary party. They’ve got an announcement! They’re getting divorced…

Marriage isn’t for everyone – something that Zoe and Jack discovered only after they’d walked down the aisle. Bad timing, huh? So now they’re stuck together in their once harmonious marital home, neither one of them willing to move out of their lovely house.

With Zoe’s three sisters always wanting a say, and Jack’s best friend trying his best to fix things between them, misunderstandings arise. Tempers flare. ‘Accidents’ happen…

Zoe and Jack are going to be lucky if they’re still alive when the twelve months are up. But maybe things aren’t quite as final as they seem?

My Thoughts:

I was given an advanced copy of this book but I waited till recently to read it as I wanted to take a funny book on holiday with me. I really didn’t enjoy this one, I read till halfway and gave up. I found Zoe quite irritating and very immature. I was hoping something would happen but unfortunately it did not. Even though I hate giving up on a book I just knew that would have to be the case in this book. This is my opinion of the book but other people may love it.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sunshine-Rainy-Day-feel-good-romantic/

The return of Norah Wells By Virginia Macgregor

The return of Norah Wells By Virginia Macgregor

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This title will be released on October 20, 2016.

One ordinary morning, Norah Wells walked out of her house on Willoughby Street and never looked back. Six years later, she returns to the home she left only to find another woman in her place. Fay held Norah’s family together after she disappeared, she shares a bed with Norah’s husband and Norah’s youngest daughter calls Fay ‘Mummy’.

Now that Norah has returned, everyone has questions. Where has she been? Why did she leave? And why is she back? As each member of the family tries to find the answers they need, they must also face up to the most pressing question of all – what happens to The Mother Who Stayed when The Mother Who Left comes back?

My Thoughts:

I was given an advanced copy of this book for an honest review. After reading Virginia’s previous novel What Milo Saw I was intrigued to read this one. This was a brilliant read with lots of twists and turns. I liked the fact that the chapters were short but also because each chapter was by a different person which kept it fresh but also I wanted to read on to find out what happened to each person. I really enjoyed this quirky tale of a very unusual family.

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

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Return-Norah-Wells-Virginia-Macgregor

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