The Christmas Cottage By Sarah Morgan

24 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Will this Christmas finally bring comfort and joy?

A PAINFUL SECRET

Imogen loves her job as an events organiser, and her colleagues are in awe of her. But Imogen isn’t the person she pretends to be, and she’s hiding painful truths about her past. But as long as she can keep on top of her work, Imogen can put everything else to one side.

AN ACT OF KINDNESS

And then Imogen makes a catastrophic mistake at work, and finally realises it’s time to reset. When her favourite client, Dorothy, invites her to spend Christmas with her and her family, in her cottage in the Cotswolds, it sounds like the perfect way for Imogen to take stock.

FINDING HAPPINESS AT CHRISTMAS

Imogen soon settles into idyllic cottage life, especially with the prospect of a new romance on the horizon … but when long-buried secrets and unwanted faces from the past resurface, Imogen’s new peace is threatened. Will Imogen end up alone this Christmas, or can she find it in her heart to forgive and move on?

My Thoughts:

I do love a Sarah Morgan read, especially a Christmas one. There is just something so magical when Sarah whisks you away with another one of her fabulous stories. This was no exception and a brilliant read to get me into the festive mood. Imogen is in a right old mess, she loves her job but she has been telling a few white lies to her colleagues but only to make herself look better and not as boring as she thinks everyone would think she is. When something really bad happens at work, Imogen needs to get away and what more is the perfect place than a cottage in the Cotswolds. How she comes to staying there, you will need to read it but it is such a lovely festive read, I liked Imogen from the start and I really felt for her and was hoping good things were to come from her. When everything comes crashing down has Imogen got the strength to get back up. Such a cosy and warming read.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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The Boyfriend By Freida McFadden

15 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

She’s looking for the perfect man. He’s looking for the perfect victim.

Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She’s seen it all: men who lie in their dating profiles, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can’t shut up about their mothers. Until she meets Tom.

Tom is utterly perfect. He’s charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.

Then the brutal murder of a young woman? the latest in a string of deaths across the coast? confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them.

Sydney should feel safe. After all, she has Tom, the man of her dreams. But she can’t shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn’t get to the truth, she’ll be the killer’s next victim…

My Thoughts:

When I saw this book was out I couldn’t wait to read it. I really enjoy Freida’s books, they can be hit and miss but mainly they are all really good. This one is about Sydney who is a dating fiend and has tried every thing to try to bag herself a man but with no luck. Then a guy called Tom comes along and he seems to be the one but what is he hiding and what secrets will Sydney uncover. Then bad things in her area start happening to woman and Sydney starts to worry and question Tom. When reading I thought I had worked it out but I could never of imagined the amount of twists and turns you will experience whilst reading this book. It goes on a completely different turn through the last part of the book. It was so good and I cannot wait to read her next one.

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The Witch’s Daughter By Imogen Edwards -Jones

14 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

A city burning. A revolution raging. A woman on the run.

Nadezhda has never wanted to be a witch. But the occult is in her blood. Her mother, Militza, conjured Rasputin and introduced him into the Romanov court, releasing the devil himself. Now he is dead, but Militza still dreams of him – stalking her sleep and haunting her waking hours.

As Petrograd burns and the Russian Empire crumbles, Nadezhda escapes through the capital, concealing a book of generational magic. But as danger grows closer, she may be forced to embrace her heritage to save what she loves most…

My Thoughts:

This being a sequel to Imogen’s previous book The Witches of St Petersburg I was assuming I would of needed to read that book first but you can read this as a standalone. The main character is called Nadezhda and living in Russia where she has become a witch, which she never wanted anyway. Bad things are happening and Nadezhda has to find a way to escape and protect her family. I found it a little overwhelming, there is a lot going on and lots of information to keep up with. Needless to say the information that I did discover was interesting. Imogen as the author has done a good job of researching this era and Russian history. I liked the story though but I did feel it was a little heavy going.

I received an ARC copy of this book for an honest review.

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Throne of Glass By Sarah J. Maas

9 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

Enter the realm. Unleash the darkness. Live the legend.

In a land without magic, an assassin is summoned to the castle. Celaena Sardothien has no love for the vicious king who rules from his throne of glass, but she has not come to kill him. She has come to win her freedom. If she defeats twenty-three murderers, thieves, and warriors in a deadly competition, she will be released from prison to serve as the King’s Champion.

But something rotten dwells in the castle – and it’s there to kill. When her competitors start dying mysteriously, one by one, Celaena’s fight for freedom becomes a fight for survival – and a desperate quest to root out the evil before it destroys her world, and the people she has come to love.

My Thoughts:

After enjoying the ACOTAR Series by Sarah, I bought these books as I thought they would be good too. The main character is called Celaena and she has come to win her freedom from the king but first she must defeat a lot of people to win. But whilst doing it, other bad things start to happen, will she win or will she be defeated? I liked the story but I felt for me it got a little bit boring in parts, I liked Celaena and how she is a strong and independent woman. As it is only the first book I am going to continue the series so will let you know how I feel about the rest of the books. I would say it was a good read but I felt as though I was expecting more.

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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.

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

The Little Shop of Happy Ever After By Jenny Colgan

9 March , 20167 December , 2016 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

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Given a back-room computer job when the beloved Birmingham library she works in turns into a downsized retail complex, Nina misses her old role terribly – dealing with people, greeting her regulars, making sure everyone gets the right books for their needs.

Then a new business nobody else wants catches her eye: owning a tiny little bookshop bus up in the Scottish highlands. No computers. Shortages. Out all hours in the freezing cold; driving with a tiny stock of books… not to mention how the little community is going to take to her, particularly when she stalls the bus on a level crossing…

My Thoughts:

I bought this book as I am a big fan of Jenny Colgan and I also wanted to add it to my collection. I did find it hard to get into the story but once I did I loved it. The way Jenny writes is brilliant, she adds so much description and depth that you almost feel as though you are there amongst these fantastic characters. I loved Nina the main character, she seems to be able to pick a book for someone and know that they will like it. Lovely little story, I look forward to her next book.

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