Jenna’s Journey ( A Greek Island Mystery Book 1) By Julie Ryan

21 September , 201521 September , 2015 by Hannah ♥ 2 Comments

When Jenna decides on a whim to go to Greece, she’s trying to escape her failing marriage. Will Greg let her go so easily though?

Can she make a new future for herself and how did she get involved in an antiques smuggling ring? Is fellow holidaymaker Tom all he seems and will it be happy ever after with Nikos? It’s not until twenty-five years later that some of the questions are finally answered.

My Thoughts:

This story had plenty of twists and turns, it did dart around a bit from place to place and character to character but I could not guess what was going to happen next. It is a slow paced book but with lots of description which I enjoyed. This is a must for those of you that love a romantic story set in a beautiful country. It made me want to go on holiday to Greece.

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Quintessentially Yours By Linn B Halton

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James Kingman’s world just got complicated.

The love of his life, Katherine Dale, has just given birth to their first child.

His troublesome business manager, Phillipa, is sexually harassing him at work.

His boss proposes a partnership which would double his workload.

With so much on his plate, how will James cope?

Plagued by the unexpected exhaustion of having a baby who suffers from colic, he tries his best to hold his family together. Despite growing up without a mother and a neglectful father, James is a natural-born father.

Katherine, however, is struggling.

Dejected and rejected, Katherine battles with her hormones as her writing career begins to slip away from her. She not only doubts her capabilities as a writer but as a mother too.

Katherine confides in James’ boss, the enigmatic and world-famous astrologer, Mark Ainsley-Thomas, and he puts her in touch with his agent.

Things start to look up for the writer, as her latest work attracts attention from several publishers, but her trips to Mark’s hotel attract attention too…

Suspicion is aroused and photographs are snapped.

Is there any truth to last year’s rumours of an affair between the pair?

If not, then why is Katherine visiting Mark in secret?

Will James be able to resist the advances of his seductive colleague?

Will the tangled trio be able to avoid scandal in the stars?

My Thoughts:

Quintessentially yours is a story about everyday life with people that add just a pinch more sparkle to make it such a perfectly enjoyable read. This story centres around Katherine and James who are going through what some people may say real life problems. There is alot going on and you also get to see what the other characters think of James and Katherine’s relationship and life. Such a touching read which I thoroughly enjoyed.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Quintessentially-Yours-Linn-B-Halton-ebook

One Hundred Proposals By Holly Martin

16 September , 2015 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

‘Is there really such a thing as a perfect proposal?

Over the next hundred days I intend to find out. I will find one hundred ways to propose to our Chief Proposer Suzie McKenzie and post the results here for your enjoyment. One thing’s for sure, not one of my proposals will be on top of the Eiffel Tower with a dozen red roses.’

Best friends Suzie and Harry are partners in romance. That is, they run the.PerfectProposal.com, coming to the aid of would-be grooms to create the ultimate marriage proposal.

But when Harry decides to catapult the business into the big leagues with a PR stunt all Suzie can see is a hundred days of heartbreak stretching ahead of her. But however exotic the location, or breath-takingly romantic the setting, Suzie has to keep remembering that ‘Marry Me?’ is the one question she can’t say yes to.

This business proposal should come with one hundred broken heart warnings…

One hundred proposals, one hundred chances to say yes.

My Thoughts:

I love the cover of this book it looks so pretty and inviting. I absolutely adored this book from start to finish, I loved where the plot was heading, yeah I might of known what was going to happen but I thoroughly enjoyed getting there on this incredible adventure. It is such a romantically sweet feel good story, I fell in love with Harry straight away he just seemed so romantic and gorgeous. Suzie is very lucky to have someone like that, it reminded me of how lucky I am to have my fiancée as he has been there with me through thick and thin just like Harry has been there for Suzie. Loved it.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/One-Hundred-Proposals-Holly-Martin

The Parent Trap (Mishaps in Millrise Book 3) By Tilly Tennant

15 September , 201515 September , 2015 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

Part 3 – The Parent Trap

A shock development turns Phoebe’s world upside-down. But it’s one that Jack has difficulty coming to terms with too, and they seem to be growing further and further apart. Archie continues to stir up trouble between them, until one night his reckless actions almost end in tragedy. And he’s not the only one causing problems in Phoebe’s life, as Midnight adds her own peculiar spanner in the works.

Phoebe buries herself in her job, and it looks as though Hendry’s might actually be on the road to financial recovery. But if she loses Jack and Midnight, what will it all be for?

My Thoughts:

Isn’t the cover of this book absolutely gorgeous, but then all of Tilly Tennant’s covers are gorgeous. Go on, have a look you know you want to. So this is the third book in the mishaps in Millrise series and it doesn’t disappoint so we meet back up with Phoebe and Jack and how their relationship is going. Of course, there is going to be lovers tiffs, arguments and disasters but that’s what we love reading about. I can’t wait for the conclusion of this series, it will be sad that it will be all over but good as I can’t wait to find out what happens. Such an enjoyable read.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Parent-Trap-Mishaps-Millrise-Book-ebook

Seaside Nights (Love in Bloom: Seaside Summers, Book 5) By Melissa Foster

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Sky Lacroux has finally realized her dream and opened her own tattoo shop in Provincetown, Massachusetts. She’s happy as can be, preparing the shop for its grand opening and renting a cottage in the Seaside community while renovations to her new apartment are being completed. The only thing missing is the one thing she longs for, and has no control over–love.

Sawyer Bass, a professional boxer, plays his guitar at a local bar to escape the painful reality of his father’s deteriorating health and a recent health warning of his own. But when he spots a stunning brunette across the room, escaping reality goes out the window, and the beautiful woman becomes the focus of his next song–and maybe even the rest of his life.

When Sawyer walks into Sky’s tattoo shop and sees the woman from the bar–Sky–the chemistry between them is instant. Sawyer is everything Sky could ever hope for in a man. He’s honest, loving, sensitive, and potently virile–but boxing goes against everything Sky believes in. The closer they become, the more she realizes that her alpha boxer is waging his own emotional battle–only the battle she thinks he’s waging isn’t the one that threatens to tear them apart.

My Thoughts:

Melissa Foster’s books are fantastic, I literally cannot get enough of them. I love meeting up with the seaside gang it brings a warm fuzzy feeling to my tummy like I know them in real life. It’s weird huh? But anyways this book does not disappoint it has heartache, and some truly wonderful characters some old ones from previous books and some new. This story is certainly up there with books I have loved this year.I have loved and read all of Melissa’s books now and I can safely say that there is not one I have enjoyed but don’t take my word for it, see for yourself. I can assure you, you will be hooked.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Seaside-Nights-Love-Bloom-Summers

At Therapy’s End By Susie Flashmann Jarvis

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As Alfie’s first birthday draws near, his mother, Sophie, and her family are forced to confront a past they have been trying to shut away for years. Revisiting painful memories, grief threatens to destroy relationships as Sophie and her daughter, Katie, wrestle with guilt, and Simon, their loving husband and father, can only look on in despair.

Grief’s shadow threatens to overwhelm them all, and Sophie finds herself face to face with her abusive childhood. Will they be able to find a way through their heartache to a place of healing and peace? What will they find at therapy’s end?

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to get a copy from Susie herself and I really appreciate it. Wow!! where do I begin, this is such a heartbreaking and honest book that deals with real life problems. Even though I am yet to be a mother I could understand how heart breaking it must be to have lost a child. Susie has written this book so well with such emotion that you will have a tear in your eye. It is unfortunately something some of us have been through or know someone who has been through it. It has made me open my eyes and think about life in general. This is a story that will definitely stay with me. I love the way how the book was set out with mum, dad and daughter speaking about what had happened and how they were coming to terms with it. There are a few twists along the way that I didn’t expect. This book certainly shows how one tragedy can unite a family. Brilliantly written.

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

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Therapys-End-Susie-Flashman-Jarvis-ebook

Racing Heart By June Moonbridge

10 September , 201510 September , 2015 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

Race your heart around the bend with Racing Heart!

At twenty-five, Desire Hart has experienced almost too much.

Changing everything in her life – her identity, her hometown and her country of residence, Desire is determined that nothing will prevent her achieving from finding her missing son. Not even love.

One spring evening, she meets the golden boy of F1 racing, Lorcan Shore, and finds herself falling for him. Struggling to suppress her feelings, she realises he could help her get closer to the child she believes is her long lost son.

But nothing goes according to plan. Her identity is revealed by the press, Lorcan has a terrifying accident, and the trail to her son finishes in another dead end. So Desire does what she does best – she runs away.

Set against the glamorous backdrops of Monaco, Paris and Nice, ‘Racing Heart’ mixes romance and mystery as Desire struggles to come to terms with her past. Will she learn to accept love into her life again?

My Thoughts:

This is such a great debut novel, I love watching formula one with my fiancée so I really couldn’t wait to read this book. In this story the reader sees the scene change from Nice, Paris, Monaco ( where I would love to go ) and England. The main characters are Lorcan who is in a turbulent relationship with Desiree who has recently lost her son. I love the descriptions June gives of all the wonderful places you visit in the story, it kept me hooked until the end and I look forward to reading more of June’s books in the future.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/Racing-Heart-June-Moonbridge-ebook

The Hiding Place By John Burley

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She can’t reach him … but he can get to her …

A chilling twisty tale of cat and mouse – perfect for fans of Linwood Barclay and Harlan Coben.

Dr Lise Shields works with the most deadly criminals in America. At Menaker psychiatric hospital all are guilty and no one ever leaves. Then she meets Jason Edwards.
Jason is an anomaly. No transfer order, no patient history, no paperwork at all. Is he really guilty of the horrific crimes he’s been sentenced for?

Caught up in a web of unanswered questions and hastily concealed injustices, the spotlight begins to shine on Lise. She’s being watched, and the doors of Menaker psychiatric hospital are closing in.

In Lise’s quest to discover the truth, is there anywhere left to hide?

My Thoughts:

I was lucky enough to win this book on goodreads. I do love a psychological thriller and this one didn’t disappoint, probably not as good as some I have read but I did enjoy this one. I wanted to find out about the story with Jason Edwards and what was to become of him. This is a fast paced story and I really liked how the book was split up into five parts, the story was cleverly written but I am afraid to say I guessed what was going to happen before it did. I will definitely be reading more of John Burley’s books as I loved the way he writes with so much description.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/HIDING-PLACE-John-Burley-ebook

What Lies In The Dark By C M Thompson

1 September , 2015 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

One murder can make a town nervous. Two brings fear.
Add three, four and even more, and watch neighbours turn on suspicious neighbours.

Victoria Bullrush – or Bullface, as she is called by fellow police officers – is a stickler for rules. As she tries to maintain a faultless investigation, she can’t ignore the public’s growing anger.
But what lies in the dark is palpable, waiting.
Can anyone stay calm enough to catch the killer?

My Thoughts:

I would like to say a big thank you to the author for sending me a copy of her book. This is a completely engrossing story, I literally couldn’t put it down and was reading it at every chance I had. I love the way the story is written by different view points. I found reading about what thoughts went through the murderers before and after an attack really interesting. I can’t believe this is the author’s first book, it is definitely a name I will keep an eye out for in the future.

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http://www.amazon.co.uk/What-Lies-Dark-CM-Thompson-ebook

The Heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop By Abby Clements

26 August , 2015 by Hannah ♥ 2 Comments

Anna and her husband Matteo are ready to embark a delicious Italian adventure. After a year and a half running their ice cream shop on Brighton beach and raising their baby Isabella, Matteo is starting to miss Italy. A shared passion for ices means it’s easy to settle on a new business idea – they’ll open a shop in the town’s cobbled square, a short walk from the sparkling blue sea. For a while, life is sweet; but then Matteo’s overbearing family get involved…

Anna’s younger sister Imogen feels like things are finally coming together – she’s living with boyfriend Finn in a beach house in Brighton, and her photography is taking off. Then her career stalls, and the lure of Capri – and a man from her past – prove difficult to resist.

Join Anna and Imogen and share a summer on the Amalfi Coast that you’ll never forget.

My Thoughts:

The heavenly Italian Ice Cream Shop follows on from Vivien’s Heavenly Ice Cream Shop which I would suggest reading before this one so you can familiarise yourself with all the wonderful characters. This is such a quick and easy read which I really enjoyed. I had to buy this book as I enjoyed the first one but also because I am a big fan of ice cream. I found it fascinating how Anna and Matteo decide to set up an ice cream shop in Italy, I loved all the flavours they were dishing out to the locals and the tourists. I really loved this follow up book and finding out what everyone had got up to. I look forward to Abby Clements next book very much.

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

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Heavenly-Italian-Ice-Cream-Shop

If you would like to purchase Vivien’s Heavenly Ice cream shop, please click on the link below:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Viviens-Heavenly-Ice-Cream-Shop