Saturday 29 February 2020

The Cottage on Wildflower Lane by Liz Davies



Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this heartwarming and romantic read from Liz Davies. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 



Book Description
Esther's life isn’t perfect (whose is?) – but she’s happy enough living in her little flat with her boyfriend, Josh.

But that’s about to change.

Bored out of her mind in work, she wishes that something, anything, would happen to liven her life up.

Unfortunately, her wish comes true when Josh calls her from the airport to tell her he’s going to work in a bar in Spain, and she’s not invited, Esther is devastated, and her unhappiness is compounded when she discovers she can actually view the bar via a webcam link and watch him chatting up other girls.

But when she inadvertently clicks on a link to another webcam which shows a pretty cottage and the rather hunky man who lives in it, her interest is piqued and she wishes she could get to know him.

Wishes don’t really come true, though – do they...?



My Review
This is a wonderful heart warming read that I was hooked on from the first page to the last and read in one sitting. 
Esther is working as a temp doing some admin jobs. She is happy with her life, she has a boyfriend she adores and they share a flat together. Esther is finding her current job rather slow and is just sat wishing that something exciting would happen just to perk up her day. What Esther wasn't expecting was a phone call that will shake up her whole world and leave her broken hearted. 
Her beloved boyfriend Josh, has decided to dump her and move to Spain to work in a bar his friend owns. He could not tell her to her face so gives her all this information while he is already at the airport. 
Esther head home with a broken heart and has her friends around her to try and lift her up. She looks online to see is she can find the Flamingo bar in Spain, this is where Josh is working and she sees that they have a live webcam showing what is going on in the bar. 
With her world feeling like is has been turned upside down Esther is drawn to watching the webcam every night to try and get a glimpse of Josh. Esther finds herself drinking too much to hide the pain and even goes on a few dates too which both only end up in disaster. 
It is while on a night out with her closest friend that she meets Dean, he is one of the partners in a company and after finding out that Esther is looking for a new job explains that he is looking for admin staff for his landscape company. Could this be the fresh new start that Esther is looking for?
While settling into her new job that she is really enjoying Esther finds herself drawn to the Flamingo Bar webcam less but she has stumbled upon another webcam which shows a beautiful cottage with a rather handsome occupant. 
With her new job, the handsome man in the webcam video, and starting to date the handsome Kit is Esther finally getting her life in order and will she be getting her happy ever after or is she going to get her heart broken again. 
This is a wonderful heartwarming and fun read that I loved from start to finish. 
The writing style of the book is light and really makes you want to keep turning the pages.
I found this characters in this book fascinating. Both Esther and Kit have both had hurt and heartbreak in their pasts and it does make it harder for them both to trust anyone else again. Kit is also keeping a secret from Esther that he is worried about sharing. 
I loved that the story was told from both the perspectives of Esther and Kit which made for fun reading. 
this is a book you will definitely not be disappointed you purchased. It is the perfect pick me up on a wet and grey day. 







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Liz Davies writes feel-good, light-hearted stories with a hefty dose of romance, a smattering of humour, and a great deal of love.
She’s married to her best friend, has one grown-up daughter, and when she isn’t scribbling away in the notepad she carries with her everywhere (just in case inspiration strikes), you’ll find her searching for that perfect pair of shoes. She loves to cook but isn’t very good at it, and loves to eat - she’s much better at that! Liz also enjoys walking (preferably on the flat), cycling (also on the flat), and lots of sitting around in the garden on warm, sunny days.
She currently lives with her family in Wales, but would ideally love to buy a camper can and travel the world in it. 



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Sunday 23 February 2020

A Country Dilemma by Sasha Morgan



Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this brilliant and heart-warming read from Sasha Morgan. Than you to Aria Fiction for inviting me to join the tour and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 




Book Description
For Christie Newbury, moving to the Cotswolds as the new owner of The Templar, a quaint countryside inn, was supposed to be a dream come true. But then her husband drops a bombshell that turns her life upside down.
Architect Daniel James has just one month to find the perfect home. When his search takes him to the village of Treweham, his instant attraction to the Templar's beautiful – and newly single – owner is a distraction he can't afford.
Christie needs an expert's eye. Daniel needs a place to stay. It's only a business deal – but it has never been more tempting to mix business with pleasure...
Welcome back to Treweham, a village of scandal and secrets.



My Review
This is an absolutely brilliant read that I loved from start to finish and did not want to put down. 
Christie Newbury is excited to be starting a new adventure with her husband in the village of Treweham. They are going to be the new owners of the Templar, the village inn. This is a much needed new start for Christie and Sean as things have not been great with their relationship but this is supposed the fresh start they both need. That is until Sean drops a huge bombshell on Christie that breaks her heart and leaves her wondering how she will cope. 
Daniel James is an architect in the village of Treweham on the hunt for a new home for him and his daughter. He is desperate to find somewhere for him and his daughter to live so that he can provide a stable setting for her. His relationship with his ex wife is very rocky and she is still expecting him to keep her in the lifestyle she has become used to even if that means not being the best mum she can be to their daughter. 
Daniel meets Christie at the Templar. The two begin to chat and the pair realise that Daniel could help Christie with the ideas she has for giving the Templar a bit of a revamp. She suggests he helps her in exchange for somewhere to stay helping him out in return. The two often begin to spend more time together and there are sparks of romance between the two of them. But is it a good idea to mix business with pleasure or will they both end up getting hurt. 
This is a fantastic story that will truly absorb you from the first page to the last. 
I loved getting to know both Christie and Daniel. They have both been hurt in the past which you learn about as the story progresses and its great watching them get to know each other too. 
This is the the third book in the series from Treweham so there are other characters from within the other two books that appear in this book, it was great to revisit them but the main focus in the story is Christie and Daniel. 
although this is book three it can be read as a standalone read but I do highly recommend reading the other books too. 
I really enjoyed the writing style of Sasha Morgan. She has a way of keeping you guessing with some intrigue but also the book is filled with fun and romance too. 
I loved this book and I think it is one you will definitely enjoy. 





Published by Aria 20th February 2020




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Sasha lives in a rural, coastal village in Lancashire with her husband and Labrador dog. She has always written stories from a very young age and finds her fictional world so much more exciting than the real one.



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Saturday 22 February 2020

Moonlight over Mayfair by Anton DuBeke


Today is my stop on the blog tour for this brilliant, historic and romantic release from Anton DuBeke. Thank you to Compulsive Readers for my invitation to join this tour and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 




Book Description
London, 1937.


With a new king in place, tensions are rising in London and across Europe. Shaken by the Great Depression and with

talk of another war coming, the Buckingham Hotel is trying to regain some stability.

Upstairs, Vivienne Edgerton is desperate to do something worthwhile with her time and her stepfather's money, rather than spending it on frivolity and debauchery - but will this land her in even more trouble?

And downstairs, chambermaid Nancy Nettleton is finally starting to feel more settled at the Buckingham, and hopes her brother will soon call London home, too. But she misses the man she loves, demonstration dancer Raymond de Guise, who is noticeably absent from the Grand Ballroom dance floor.
The staff and guests of the Buckingham soon discover that in a hotel full of secrets, there's always someone listening . . .



My Review
This is a fantastic read that I thoroughly enjoyed and I easily found myself swept away with the story.
The year is 1937 and we find ourselves returning to the Buckingham hotel and its grand ballroom. 
This is a book that shows the lives and all that happens in them both upstairs, and downstairs within the hotel. 
Vivienne Edgerton is looking for an outlet to spend the money that her Step Father is making. She wants to find a way to make a difference rather than it being spent so frivolously. Her only concern is that this could make more trouble for her and cause more upset too. 
Nancy Nettleton works as a chambermaid at the Buckingham hotel. she is finally happy there and feels like her life is coming together. she is hoping that things will fall onto place for her beloved brother too as he has found himself in London too. The only problem that Nancy has is that she is missing Raymond de Guise. He is a dancer in the grand ballroom at the Buckingham hotel that Nancy loves. He is on his travels and is very much missed performing at the hotel.
London is changing, there is a new king on the throne, they are just coming out of the Great Depression and with rumours flying around with the threat of another war people are feeling the tension.
What will happen at the Buckingham Hotel, with its secrets it is keeping and with people listening how will the staff and guests deal with the next part of the chapter at the Buckingham?
This is a wonderful read that is full of intrigue and one that keep you absorbed from beginning to end. The Buckingham Hotel does sound very Glamorous especially with its grand ballroom. I loved all of the historic references within the book.
I enjoyed getting to know all of the characters within the book, of which there were quite a few so the character list at the beginning of the book was helpful to refer to.
The was the first book I have read in this series but I am already looking forward to reading the next part. 





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Anton Du Beke - the King of Ballroom, 'Strictly Come Dancing' royalty, and household name - is truly making his mark as one of this generation's all-round entertainers. Hot on the heels of his debut album 'From The Top', Anton now realises his boyhood ambition and will be publishing his first novel, 'One Enchanted Evening', later this year.
The consummate storyteller, adept at captivating audiences will now captivate readers as he whisks them away to worlds of dance, intrigue, high society and scandal... bringing the golden age of dance to life, page by page. 







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Tuesday 18 February 2020

New Beginnings at Wynter House byEmily Harvale



Today I am pleased to share with you my review of this wonderful next instalment from the Wyntersleap series. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 



Book Description
The New Year brings unexpected revelations at Wynter House.


Neva Grey’s Christmas brought several surprises. Now a shocking secret has life-changing consequences for the Wynters, as the New Year brings revelations ... and relatives to Wynter House.

It also brings Hazel Smart and Amelia Goodbody. And it’s not just Adam and Rafe Wynter who are pleased Hazel and Amelia have come to stay. Olivia Wynter will enjoy bossing nurse Hazel around and she also makes it clear Amelia – who is handling the marketing for Rafe’s new business venture – is far more suited to be her grandson’s girlfriend than Neva will ever be.

Whilst Amelia is ensconced at Wynter House, Neva is busy with her new hair and beauty salon in Merriment Bay. Perhaps she should enlist her niece, Sasha’s help because just when she thought she had found the love of her life, old secrets, ghosts from the past, and new arrivals might shatter all her dreams.

At least she has her best friend, Jo Duncan to lean on. But newly single, Jo is determined to have some fun, both at Wynter House and in Merriment Bay. And so is Adam Wynter.




My Review
I was so excited to read this next instalment from the Wyntersleap that the minute it landed on my kindle I dived straight in.
Neva Grey, her family and all the other residents that were flooded out of their homes are still staying at Wynters House. It is now Boxing Day and they have all had a Christmas full of surprises that none of them will forget.
Neva is so happy with her relationship with Rafe and the two of them are both so in love much to the disgust of Olivia who thinks that Rafe should be with someone else. 
All of the residents of Wynter House are enjoying their surroundings and making the most of staying in the big house. However things are not so good for the Wynter Family as a huge secret is revealed leaving them all in shock and one of them ending up in hospital. 
With that all happening and the Gin distillery business taking off things are busy for them all and then with the arrival of two more visitors to the house things get even busier still.
One of the new visitors to the house is Amelia Goodbody who works in marketing and is going to help them launch the new family Gin. She is a gorgeous woman who is soon making Neva fell anxious as she seems to have taken a shine to Rafe and is always around to get his attention. Neva is also very busy herself with setting up her new Salon in Merriment Bay with her best friend Jo who also having major drama in her life too. 
I think it is safe to say that there is never a dull moment at Wynter House. 
I loved being able to revisit Wynter House again. This book starts immediately when the last book left off after the major disaster before Christmas, and you are soon in the flow of the daily life in the house with all the extra guests. 
I enjoyed getting to know more about the Wynter brothers in this book and you do find out more about the family too. 
The relationship between Neva and Rafe is really heartwarming to read. 
There are some moments of drama within the book and I felt they had been written really well and kept you totally absorbed. There are also plenty of moments of laughter mostly surrounding the antics of Neva's niece Sasha. 
This is the second book in the series and I do recommend reading the first book before this one as I think you would get a better understanding of the characters, and find out why they are all staying at Wynter House.
This is a thoroughly engaging read and I'm looking forward to the next adventures from Wynter House. 







Published by Crescent Gate Publishing on 17th January 2020



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Emily writes novels, novellas and short stories about friendship, family and falling in love. She loves a happy ending but knows that life doesn't always go to plan. Her stories are sure to bring a smile to your face and a warmth to your heart.

Emily loves to connect with her readers and has a readers' group in which many have become good friends. To catch up with Emily, find out about the group, or connect with her on social media, go to her website at www.emilyharvale.com.

Having lived and worked in London for several years, Emily returned to her home town of Hastings where she now writes full-time. She’s a member of the SoA and the RWA, an Amazon bestseller and a Kindle All Star. When not writing, she can be found enjoying the stunning East Sussex coast and countryside, or in a wine bar with friends, discussing life, love and the latest TV shows. Chocolate cake is often eaten. She dislikes housework almost as much as she dislikes anchovies - and will do anything to avoid both. Emily has two mischievous rescue cats that like to sprawl across her keyboard, regardless of whether Emily is typing on it, or not.



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Monday 17 February 2020

From Here to Nashville by Julie Stock



Today I am excited to take part in the Book Birthday Blitz for this brilliant and romantic read from Julie Stock. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join in and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 



Book Description
Two worlds, 4,000 miles apart. Is their love strong enough to keep them together?


Rachel Hardy dreams of being a successful country music singer in Nashville's Music City, four thousand miles away from her lonely life in Dorset. When Jackson Phillips, an independent record label owner, encourages her band to audition for a nationwide 'Open Mic' competition, she decides they have nothing to lose.

But when she starts to fall in love with Jackson, the stakes suddenly get higher and she finds herself with a great big dilemma on her hands. Should she abandon her dream and take the easy way out or should she leave the life she has always known behind and take a gamble on a man who has personal demons of his own?

Follow Rachel and Jackson as they learn to trust in love again to see whether their music really can unite them.




My Review
This is a wonderful, heartwarming and romantic read that I enjoyed from start to finish. 
Rachel Hardy works as a singing teacher in a local school in Dorset. In her free time Rachel sings in a band with her two close friends.
 Rachel has big dreams in her life and she wants to become a big country singer in Nashville's Music city. She has not had an easy life, both of her parents have passed away and her last boyfriend betrayed her. This makes her very close to her friends. 
Rachel and her band are playing a gig at a local  venue when she meets the very handsome Jackson Phillips, He was asking about her band and complimented her on her singing and song writing ability. Rachel finds herself attracted to Jackson and is pleased when he offers to take her home. The two begin to get to know each other and Jackson is soon becoming a regular feature at Rachel's gigs. 
The two of them do have a blossoming relationship and Jackson starts to encourage Rachel and the band to enter into a music competition, they sail through each round of the competition. Rachel also finds out that Jackson is a big independent record label owner so he does know a thing or two about the music industry. 
When the band come second in the big music competition Rachel has a big decision to make as Jackson offers her the opportunity of a lifetime. He wants her to travel to Nashville with him and make a demo CD. This looks like the dream that Rachel has had for so long could have the possibility of working out for her. But is she brave enough to take up his offer and will it all work out, or is Rachel destined to get her heart broken again. There is only one way to find out. 
This is such a wonderful that had me absorbed from start to finish. 
Rachel is such a brave character. She has had difficulties in her past with losing her parents. This does make her seem insecure at times but also that is where she also gets her strength from and you can see it also inspires her to make something of her life. She also has good friends around her. One of which may just care more than Rachel realises. 
Jackson is a fantastic character who simply adores Rachel and wants to give her an amazing life. He also has had things happen in the past with his relationships which also affect how he deals with somethings that occur. 
This is a well written read. I enjoyed reading about both the town in Dorset and the setting in Nashville. Its great that you get to read from both the perspective of Rachel and Jackson as you get a good idea of how each of them is feeling. 
 I loved this book and it is one you will definitely not be disappointed you purchased.






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Julie Stock writes contemporary feel-good romance from around the world: novels, novellas and short stories. She published her debut novel, From Here to Nashville, in February 2015 and her second novel, The Vineyard in Alsace in March 2017. Over You (Sam's Story) and Finding You (Jenna's Story), her follow-up novellas to From Here to Nashville were published in 2018, making the From Here to You series complete. She has also published a boxed set of the From Here to You trilogy of books.

The Bistro by Watersmeet Bridge was published in August 2019, followed by Bittersweet, a collection of 12 Short Stories for Modern Life in September 2019.


Julie is a member of the Romantic Novelists' Association and The Society of Authors.


Julie is married and lives with her family in Bedfordshire in the UK.



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Saturday 15 February 2020

When Adam met Evie by Giulia Skye



Today I am on the Blog Tour for this engaging and adventurous read from Giulia Skye. Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to join the tour and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 




Book Description
When former Olympic Swimmer, Michael Adams—now Canada’s hottest reality TV star— insults his fake showbiz wife on social media, he escapes the ensuing scandal and jumps on the first flight to Australia. Desperate to experience ordinary life again—if only for a few weeks—he becomes “Adam”, just another tourist traveling through the Outback. But with a reward out for his safe return and his fame’s nasty habit of catching up with him when he least expects, he needs a better disguise… and he’s just found it.

Sweet and scruffy British backpacker, Evie Blake, is taking a year out of her busy London life. Tired of lies and liars, she’s looking for adventure to heal her broken heart. So when the hot Canadian she meets at the campground offers to be her travel partner through Western Australia’s wild Kimberley region, she grabs the chance, unaware he’s got the world out looking for him.

He’s just a down-on-his-luck traveler, right?




My Review
This is a thoroughly engaging read about adventured and romance and is one you will not want to put down. 
Michael Adams is heading to Australia to try and escape the scandal that surrounds hm after insulting his fake showbiz wife on social media. The one time olympic swimmer who had become a huge Canadian reality star is in desperate need to hide away until the scandal blows over and he changes his name to Adam. 
Evie Blake has made the decision to take a year out from her London life and go travelling. She is fed up with the way her life is heading especially after all of the lies and betrayals that have happened to her. 
Evie meets Adam at a campground. She is instantly attracted to the gorgeous Canadian and jumps at the chance for him to accompany her on her travels through Western Australia. After all of the lies Evie has been told recently Adam seems really genuine as he is just like her and a traveller in need of company. 
Adam is keeping his true identity from Evie and is keeping up with the charade of being a traveller as he doesn't want his secret to come out, especially with plenty of people on the lookout for him. 
What follows is the story of the pair of them as they travel through Western Australia together. It will only be for a short time until all of the scandal goes away. After all he likes it that Evie doesn't know who her really is. But once the secret is revealed will Evie really be able to trust anyone again?
I really loved the setting of the book and found it perfect for some escapism from the grey January days. The setting for the book in Australia sounds amazing and is definitely somewhere I would love to travel to. 
I enjoyed getting to know Evie and you do get a good understanding of why she had such a lack of trust after being lied to and having her heart broken. 
The character of Adam was difficult to like with him lying so much to Evie but I did understand why he needed to get away from his life and the scandal that surrounded him. 
I really enjoyed the book from Giulia Skye and I am already looking forward to the next adventure she will be taking us on. 




published by Nielsen 11th January 2020



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Italian-born Giulia Skye spent her childhood watching classic Hollywood films and thinking up her own romantic stories. After two decades working in TV production, she knew turning those stories into novels would be much more enjoyable - and far cheaper – than turning them into films. She still keeps her hand in TV production but is at her happiest being a stay-at-home mum, spending time with her family, growing her own vegetables and conjuring up sizzling stories about sexy heroes meeting fiesty heroines who aren’t always as they at first appear.  When Adam Met Evie is her first novel, Book 1 of her “Take a Holiday” series.



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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...