Tuesday 27 November 2018

Mavis And Dot by Angela Petch

Mavis And Dot 
by
Angela Petch

So today Im on the blog tour for this amazing read from Angela Dot. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me total part. I hope you enjoy reading my review. 



Book Description 
A warm slice of life, funny, feel-good, yet poignant. Introducing two eccentric ladies who form an unlikely friendship.Meet Mavis and Dot - two colourful, retired ladies who live in Worthington-on-Sea, where there are charity shops galore. Apart from bargain hunting, they manage to tangle themselves in escapades involving illegal immigrants, night clubs, nude modelling, errant toupees and more. And then there’s Mal, the lovable dog who nobody else wants. A gently humorous, often side-splitting, heart-warming snapshot of two memorable characters with past secrets and passions. Escape for a couple of hours into this snapshot of a faded, British seaside town. You'll laugh and cry but probably laugh more."This book is quirky and individual, and has great pathos...[it] will resonate with a lot of readers." Gill Kaye - Editor of Ingenu(e). Written with a light touch in memory of a dear friend who passed away from ovarian cancer, Angela Petch’s seaside tale is a departure from her successful Tuscan novels.

All profits from the sale of the books will go towards research into the cure for cancer.

My Review
This is such a funny and heart warming read that is perfect to escape in and will stay with you long after you put the book down.  Mavis and Dot are like chalk and cheese but between them they strike up up a close friendship after a disastrous meeting at a card game. Mavis and Dot are both retired ladies who live in the seaside town of Worthington-On-Sea. They are both very colourful ladies who don't always agree on things and both have very different views on life. This however seems to make their bond stronger and they realise how much they need each other in their lives. 
Mavis and Dot both have secrets from their pasts that they are slowly sharing with each other and they realise just how different their lives were from each other. Its great to watch their relationship change and get stronger as they get to know more and more about each other. 
Between them both they have plenty of adventures together which will have you laughing out loud. I loved reading about their trip to Italy together and I really laughed at Mavis visiting a nightclub! They both share a lot of bargain hunting and love spending time have a rummage at their local charity shops followed up by a good cup of tea. I think both of the ladies show a huge amount of courage with the events that are happening round them and they both feel the need to be supportive too each other too. 
I loved reading about Mavis and Dot and their lives. I love the eccentricity of them both and how they are both getting on with their retirement. 
This is a fantastic read and all of the profits from the book will go towards research into the cure for cancer which I think is a great cause. 



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Amazon US https://www.amazon.com/Mavis-Dot-Frolics-foibles-friendships-ebook/dp/B07JM3KJSB



Author Bio


A prize-winning author, Angela Petch lives half the year in West Sussex and the summer months in a remote valley in the Tuscan Apennines. She recently signed a two-book deal with Bookouture for her Tuscan novels and “Mavis and Dot” is a temporary departure from her usual genre. She has travelled all her life: born in Germany, she spent six years as a child living in Rome, worked in Amsterdam after finishing her degree in Italian, moved to Italy for her job, then to Tanzania for three years. Her head is full of stories and she always carries a pen and note-book to capture more ideas.
In May 2017, Angela Petch won PRIMA’S monthly short story competition and recently had a dozen stories published by The People’s Friend magazine.
“Mavis and Dot” was written in memory of a dear friend who lost her battle with ovarian cancer. All profits from sales of the book will go towards research into a cure for cancer.

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Twitter https://www.twitter.com/@angela_Petch

Website https://angelapetchsblogsite.wordpress.com


Tuscan Novels

Tuscan Roots (to be reissued by Bookouture in 2019) https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tuscan-Roots-tangle-Italian-Apennines-ebook/dp/B01DDQDMDE/



Thank you for visiting my blog today and I hope you enjoyed my review. 





Monday 26 November 2018

Five Ladies Go Skiing by Karen Aldous

Five Ladies Go Skiing 
by
Karen Aldous



So today I am the blog tour for this brilliant read from Karen Aldous. Thank you to Rachel's random Resources for inviting me to take part. I hope you enjoy my review. 

Book Description 
A delightful new novel of love and friendship from Karen Aldous...
Ginny is alone now after losing her husband, so her friends (her F.L.O.W.E.R.S) decide with his first memorial imminent, learning to ski in the Swiss Alps would be a great distraction for her. What Ginny’s friends fail to add into the equation however, is their own distractions! The baggage they carry with them not only threatens their skiing but scales mountainous emotions throughout the trip. The questions then are...can their friendships survive, and can Ginny ever trust enough to love again?



My Review
This is an absolutely brilliant read that I loved from start to finish. Ginny and four of her best friends, Cathy, Kim, Lou and Angie are heading for a Christmas break  skiing in Switzerland. This is to help Ginny deal with the anniversary of her husband's death.It has really been a difficult year for Ginny and her friends are keen to help her get over her loss. It will be the first time the ladies, known as the FLOWERS, will have been together for a long time.
You really get to know all of the main characters as the story progresses and really find out what makes them tick. All of the ladies are very different types of people but between  them they have all created very strong bonds and they all adore each other. They are all keeping a few secrets to themselves and are worried about sharing their secrets and looking like they have failed in front of each other. But as the week progressing it isn't long before they all start to open up and share what is troubling each other. They realise that sharing what is troubling them soon makes them all feel better however Kim is keeping one secret from her friends to try and protect Ginny from any more heartbreak and loss. However the choice is taken out of her hands and it really rocks the group. Is it possible for the the FLOWERS to deal with this revelation or will this be the end of their relationship. 
This book is written so well and it its great to read the story from all five different aspects and the setting in Switzerland sound amazing. 
This was the first book I have read by Karen Aldous and I can assure you it will not be the last. 







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Karen Aldous enjoys village life on the edge of the north-downs in Kent with easy access to the buzz of London. Not only does she love the passive pleasures of reading and writing, she also craves the more active pursuits with her family and friends such as walking, cycling and skiing especially when they involve food and wine!
Much of Karen's inspiration comes from her travels and meeting people. The UK, France, Greece, Switzerland, Italy and parts of the USA and Asia are just some you will experience in her books to date. However, wherever she goes, new characters emerge in 'Karen's World' screaming at her to tell their stories; past or present. She loves to write about strong independent women who can direct their own lives - but struggle to control them! And, of course there's always a gorgeous hunk or two!


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Giveaway – Win 5 x Paperback copies of Five Ladies Go Skiing (UK Only) 
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Monday 19 November 2018

The Barn of Buried Dreams by Chrissie Bradshaw

The Barn of Buried Dreams
by
Chrissie Bradshaw


Today I am on the 5 day blog blitz for this heart warming story of loss and love. 
I want to thank Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. 
hope you enjoy my review. 
Happy Monday. 

Book Description

Erin and Heather Douglas are struggling. Their mother’s death has left a void in their family and everyday life has side-lined their dreams.
Erin has buried herself away in the family home and left her stage career. By hiding away, she is evading the pain of returning to London and the acting world where her ex-fiancé is enjoying success and a new relationship. When she meets charismatic Texan Jackson McGee, she wrestles with her feelings for him. Should she trust another man?
Heather is juggling babies, work, a rocky marriage and running on wine. An overheard conversation makes her ask, would Mark cheat on her?
Can the sisters help one another to face their fears, dust off and revive those dreams and find joy in life?


 My Review
Well what can I say about this brilliant read apart from wow! I read this book in one sitting which meant I was reading until 2.30am but I do not regret a minute of the lost sleep!
Erin is a fantastic character who I feel was very brave to make the decisions she made especial without receiving the support she needed from those around her. It was really sad to read all that happened to her and read as her life began to unravel after the death of her mum. I also enjoyed reading about her life as she got stronger with the support from her mum's friend Teri, who encouraged Erin to start to clear the barn ready for it to be sold. She also encouraged Erin to reach out more to her family and not be afraid to ask for help. It is great to see Erin getting stronger and dealing with her grief and maybe even  see the spark of romance in her life after the devastation she felt after her ex-fiance decided to leave Erin. She is just getting her life back on track and moving to London to pursue her dreams of being on the stage and becoming a face that people recognise, When her ex-fiance sells the story of their love life to the press. This very nearly pushes Erin to break again however the handsome Jackson McGee is waiting in the wings to protect her. 

Heather is a very complex character to read about and as she seems to be struggling with life as a busy working parent with a fairly newborn baby and thinking the worst about her relationship with her husband Mark. It was hard to read and learn about Heather as her life comes apart at the seams and she finds solace in a bottle of wine. This soon escalates and she ends up nearly losing all that she loves and adores. It finally comes to a head and with support from her sisters new friend Jackson McGee, who has suffered and dealt with his own journey with alcoholism and seeing a doctor whom diagnoses post natal depression. Heather is finally getting on top of things and feeling like she is in control until her life is rocked all over again. 
This book at times had me reaching for the tissues as you read about the pain Erin and Heather are feeling then at other times made you want to giggle. The setting of the Barn in Dunleith sound idilic and having the barn as a place of rest for all the family is brilliant as they all have a place to go to with their memories. 
As I said before I loved this book from the first page to the last. This is the first book I have read from Chrissie Bradshaw but I assure you it will not be the last as I have already downloaded her other release to my kindle! 




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Author Bio


Chrissie, 2016 winner of the Romantic Novelist's Elizabeth Goudge writing trophy, is a seasoned tea drinker and a tenacious trainer of her welsh terrier, Oscar. She has always loved match-making a book to a reader. Writing the kind of book she loves to read takes this a step further. When Chrissie is not writing or reading, you will find her walking Oscar on the beach, trying to avoid the gym and spending time with her family and friends.
Her new release, THE BARN OF BURIED DREAMS - when will they see daylight?, is a contemporary story about two sisters who are struggling after the death of their mother. It starts in Dunleith, the same Northumbrian setting as her debut novel ‘A Jarful of Moondreams’, and some characters cross both books. Readers can enjoy either book as a stand alone


Chrissie enjoys tweeting to readers on @ChrissieBeee

Her instagram account is chrissie_bradshaw_author
Her blog is newhenontheblog.com
and she has a Chrissie Bradshaw author page on Facebook. She would love to hear from readers



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A giveaway. A read, a cuppa and a treat.
Win a Paperback copy of ‘The Barn of Buried Dreams’, limited edition mug featuring both of Chrissie Bradshaw’s novels and a box of fresh macarons delivered from ‘Urban Cakehouse’. (Open to UK Only)
*Terms and Conditions –UK entries welcome. Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then I reserve the right to select analternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over. Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time I will delete the data. I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.


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Sunday 18 November 2018

One New York Christmas by Mandy Baggot

One New York Christmas
by
Mandy Baggot

Good morning. Today I am on the blog tour for this fantastic, Festive, funny and heart warming read from the very talented Mandy Baggot. Mandy was an author I only discovered this year but she is fast becoming one of my favourites. Read on for my review and hope you all have a fab Sunday. 





Will this Christmas romance be just for the holidays?
Lara weeks is heading to New York with best friend Susie for the Christmas trip of a lifetime.
A festive break in the snowy Big Apple visiting the tourist hotspots, not to mention the shopping, seems like a perfect way for Lara to get over her ex-boyfriend. Or maybe make him so jealous he begs her for a second chance. 
Enlisting the help of gorgeous actor, Seth Hunt, doesn't quite go to plan, but there's something about him that has Lara wishing for a different kind of happy ever after.....

My Review
This book as the title will tell you is set in New York, which is a city I have never visited but after reading this I am ready to just jump on a plane and explore all of the areas that Lara and Seth visited while Lara had her adventure in New York. 
Lara is a feisty character and does throw herself into tasks in her home town of Appleshaw, the town she has lived all her life and has never really left. She is comfortable  with her life with her Dad, Gerry and her almost brother Aldo and her boyfriend Dan. Although her world is really shaken up when Dan drops them bombshell that he wants to have a break. This leaves Lara feeling lost but her friend Susie has a genius plan of them both  heading to to New York. Susie also has a plan to get Lara pictured with some gorgeous guys to try and make Dan jealous and get him back with Lara. Visiting New York is a very scary experience for her and this shows that she is feeling less confident and shows thats he does have a more vulnerable side to her. 
Seth is a actor who is between jobs after having a staring role as Dr Mike. Seth is looking at getting involved a key role that will be perfect for him especially after he finds out a few secrets from his past that he feels will really help him grab the role. 
Seth and Lara don't meet up in New York by accident it has been planned before they left Appleshaw as Susie was encouraging Lara to tweet celebrities in a way to meet some new people and help with the plan to make Dan jealous. It is while doing this that Lara starts messaging Seth. What she doesn't realise is that the replies are not coming from Seth, but from his best friend and new agent Trent. Between Trent trying to get some more publicity for Seth and Susie trying to get Lara having a New York adventure, the two of them meet up at the Zoo and it isn't long before there are sparks flying between them both. Seth and Lara are soon spending more and more time together and romance is in the air. There are many funny parts as they have adventures rescuing a Reindeer and they both help in the homeless shelter that is run by Seth's mum. They also have a whirlwind time eating their way around the world visiting some of the cities best restaurants. 
I love the way that Mandy  rites she has a very unique  way of sweeping you into the story and keeping you there until the very last page. She is great at describing the setting for you and you really feel like you are there too. 
One New York Christmas is a fantastic read that you will enjoy from start to finish and will really get you in the mood for Christmas. 


Thank you to Mandy Baggot, Penguin Random House UK and Ebury Publishing for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. 





Saturday 17 November 2018

A Little Christmas Charm by Kathryn Freeman



A Little Christmas Charm 
by 
Kathryn Freeman



 Welcome to my Blog and today it is my turn on the blog tour for my review of this lovely festive treat from Kathryn Freeman. I would like to thank Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. I hope you like and enjoy my review. Happy Saturday. 


Book Description
Would you swap sea and sunshine for tinsel and turkey?
Gabby Sanderson is used to being let down – even at Christmas. Which is why she’s happy to skip the festive season completely in favour of a plane ticket and sunnier climes.
But this Christmas could be different, because this time she might not be spending it alone. Can Owen Cooper charm Gabby into loving Christmas in the same way he’s charmed his way into her life, Or is he just another person who'll end up disappointing her?


My Review
This is a cosy, romantic and laugh aloud festive treat from Kathryn Freeman that I loved from start to finish. 
The characters in the book are all very relatable and you really get an insight into their past and see why they act the way they do. I really like the character of Gabby and the story of her past with her Mum. You completely understand why she feel the way she does about Owen and why she puts up the barriers she does around people to protect herself.  The character of Owen is very loveable and all he wants to do is make all of the lives of the ones he loves happy. Sometimes this doesn't always work but you do understand that his heart is in the right place and he is just trying to help. 
There are also some fantastic supporting characters in the book that really are a really good addition to the story. There is Owen's secretary Hilda who is very efficient within her role. She seems to be quite old fashioned and lacking in confident but is able to strike up a relationship with Owen's Dad, Sidney. 
Sidney is fantastic character that will really have you laughing out loud at and its great to see the relationship he has with Owen develop and get stronger. There is also Zoe the daughter of his Ex girlfriend Stella which who Owen has a fantastic bond that is almost a father daughter bond. Although Owen is not happy when Stella manages to throw a spanner in the works and Owen has to do everything he can to keep everyone happy, apart from maybe himself. 
As I said already I loved this book from start to finish. This is the perfect festive read to cosy up with really get you into the Christmas spirit. This is the first book I have read by Kathryn Freeman and Im looking forward to see what others I can add to my kindle library. 



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A former pharmacist, I’m now a medical writer who also writes romance. Some days a racing heart is a medical condition, others it’s the reaction to a hunky hero.
With two teenage boys and a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), any romance is all in my head. Then again, his unstinting support of my career change proves love isn't always about hearts and flowers - and heroes come in many disguises.

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Giveaway – Win a paperback copy of A Little Christmas Faith by Kathryn Freeman (Open Internationally)
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Saturday 10 November 2018

Christmas Spirit by Nicola May

Christmas Spirit
by
Nicola May




Today I am really excited to be part off this fab festive and cosy read from Nicola May. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. I hope you enjoy reading my review. Happy Saturday. 


Book Description
It’s two days before Christmas - and Evie Harris finds herself both manless and jobless. After a chance encounter with handsome Greg (and egged on by her toy-boy-eating friend, Bea) she agrees to work at a homeless shelter on Christmas Day. Striking up an unlikely friendship with homeless Yves, Evie begins an unwitting journey of spiritual awakening, all set against the sparkling winter backdrop of London landmarks.
A New Year’s Eve revelation is on its way . . . but will it leave Evie with a happy heart, or will she allow the pre-Christmas past to dictate her future?


My Review
This books such a festive treat and with being a novella its a read that can easily devoured in one sitting, and what a wonderful way to get you into the christmas spirit. After being dumped by her boyfriend and losing her Job just before christmas Evie finds herself at a loss as to what to do one the festive holiday, that is until a handsome stranger named Greg suggests she works at a homeless shelter to help him out. Evie jumps at the chance to take part and enjoyed doing her bit for charity. It is while she is working at the shelter that she meets a homeless stranger named Yves who is keen to help Evie experiences a side of London she didn't know about at all. While she is spending time with Yves she starts to learn so much more about herself and it gives her back her self confidence, but Evie learns very little about the stranger who is helping her out and he is very keen to keep it all a secret. 
I love the way this book is written and it does a great way of describing some of Londons most famous landmarks, and makes you feel as if you are there with Evie enjoying the christmas magic. 
This is the first book I have read by Nicola May but I will certainly be adding more to my collection. 




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Nicola May lives near the famous Ascot racecourse with her black-and-white rescue cat, Stan. Her hobbies include watching films that involve a lot of swooning, crabbing in South Devon, eating flapjacks – and, naturally, enjoying a flutter on the horses.
Nicola likes to write about love, life and friendship in a realistic way, describing her novels as ‘chicklit with a kick’.
She has written eight novels, with Christmas Spirit being her first novella.

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Friday 9 November 2018

The Best Boomerville Hotel by Caroline James

The Best Boomerville Hotel
by
Caroline James





Happy Friday! Today I am doing a promo post for this brilliant read from Caroline James plus you can read on for your chance to take part in a giveaway. 


Book Description
Let the shenanigans begin at the Best Boomerville Hotel ...
Jo Docherty and Hattie Contaldo have a vision – a holiday retreat in the heart of the Lake District
exclusively for guests of ‘a certain age’ wishing to stimulate both mind and body with new creative experiences. One hotel refurbishment later and the Best Boomerville Hotel is open for business!
Perhaps not surprisingly Boomerville attracts more than its fair share of eccentric clientele: There's fun-loving Sir Henry Mulberry and his brother Hugo; Lucinda Brown, an impoverished artist more ego than talent; Andy Mack, a charming Porsche-driving James Bond lookalike, as well as Kate Simmons, a women who made her fortune from an internet dating agency but still hasn't found 'the one' herself. 
With such an array of colourful individuals there's bound to be laughs aplenty, but could there be tears and heartbreak too and will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville?



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Author Bio


Caroline James has owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry, a subject that features in her novels. She is based in the UK but has a great fondness for travel and escapes whenever she can. A public speaker, consultant and food writer, Caroline is a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association and writes articles and short stories and contributes to many publications.
Her debut novel, Coffee, Tea, The Gypsy & Me is set in North West England, at the time of a famous gypsy horse fair. The book went straight to number three on Amazon and was E-book of the Week in The Sun. So, You Think You're A Celebrity...Chef? was runner up the Winchester Writers festival for best TV Drama and takes a light-hearted look at the world of celebrity chefs as they battle it out for fame and fortune. Coffee, Tea, The Caribbean & Me was runner up at The Write Stuff, LBF, 2015 and is an Amazon best-seller and top recommended read by Thomson Holidays. Jungle Rock, a romcom novella set in Australia, revolves around a TV game show.
In her spare time, Caroline can be found trekking up a mountain or relaxing with her head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates.

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Giveaway - Win Bertie Bear and his travel bag (Open Internationally)
  
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Saturday 3 November 2018

The Christmas Date by Camilla Isley

The Christmas Date
by
Camilla Isley



Happy Saturday to you all. today I am very excited to be part of the blog tour for this brilliant festive read from Camilla Isley. Thank you Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. 
I hope you all enjoy reading my review. 

Book Description
No one wants to be single at the holidays.
Even Little Miss Grinch, Nikki, a successful and independent woman, must face her bachelorette status at the most horrible time of the year.
December is her personal version of holly-jolly hell: a merry torture made of couples kissing at every corner, forced vacation days, and an inescapable family reunion.
And when her baby sister announces she’s engaged—to Paul, the man Nikki is secretly in love with— and that he’s spending the holidays with them, Christmas starts looking bluer than ever.
Nikki can’t possibly survive an entire week trapped home as the family’s spinster. But she has no time to meet men or to try the newest dating app, she’s too busy working as a video producer for an advertising agency.

So what’s a girl to do?

Nikki has the perfect solution: to hire a fake boyfriend.
Luckily, her job gives her access to an endless catalog of gorgeous actors to choose from.

But Nikki will soon discover that keeping business and pleasure from mixing isn’t so easy, and that she might not be immune to a little mistletoe magic. Especially not when she picked out the perfect man as her Christmas date...
A fun, festive romantic comedy with lots of bad behavior and Christmas spirit. Like a creamy hot chocolate with marshmallows, you won’t want to put this deliciously hilarious novel down. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Sally Thorne, and Jo Watson.
First Comes Love is a series of interconnected romantic novels. However, each book in the series can be read as a standalone.


My Review
This is a romantic and funny Christmas read and perfect for getting into the festive spirit. The book has such a fantastic winter setting that just makes you want to snuggle up with a blanket and a hot chocolate. 
This book is the third book in the series however it was the first book have read in the series and I found you could easily read it as a standalone book as it will draw you in really quickly and will not want you to put it down. 
Nikki is not a fan of Christmas and is dreading the fact that she has to go home for the festive season and spend the time with her sister who seems to have her life in order which makes Nikki feel like she sone step behind. And her sister has also just dropped the bombshell that she has got engaged to Paul. Paul who is the man that Nikki has been secretly in love with for many years. This news really hits Nikki hard and she toys with the idea of not going home for Christmas until she comes up with the idea of hiring a date for the visit home to pretend to be her boyfriend and show her parents and family that she's getting on well with her life too.She decides to hire the gorgeous Diego who sounds perfect for the job and accepts the offer proposed to him. They start to get to know each other straight away as Nikki decides Diego can move I with her for a week before they head to her hometown giving them time to get comfortable around each other and work out a plan for when they head back.  How could anything go wrong?
 This book is full of love, comedy family and a strong sibling rivalry. I can completely understand the reason why Nikki feels she needs to put on an act for her family but I think its a shame that she feels this way too. Its brilliant to read about the sparks flying between Nikki and Diego and I love have naturally the story flows. 
This is the first book I have read by Camilla Isley but I am looking forward to reading more. 


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Author Bio
Camilla is an engineer turned writer after she quit her job to follow her husband on an adventure abroad. 
She’s a cat lover, coffee addict, and shoe hoarder. Besides writing, she loves reading—duh!— cooking, watching bad TV, and going to the movies—popcorn, please. She’s a bit of a foodie, nothing too serious. A keen traveler, Camilla knows mosquitoes play a role in the ecosystem, and she doesn’t want to starve all those frog princes out there, but she could really live without them.


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Summer at Blue Sands Cove by CP Ward

Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this uplifting summer release from CP Ward. Thank you to Rachel's  Random Resources for inviting m...