Love Me Like You Do By Aimee Brown

Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this romantic new release from Aimee Brown. 

Thank you to Aria Fiction for inviting me to join the Blog Tour, and for my copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest and unbiased review. 

Book Description

   A runaway bride. A handsome stranger. Two pasts to put behind them.

Parker is ready to marry the man of her dreams. But he isn't ready to marry her. It would be helpful if he didn't choose their wedding day to tell her this. But as she flees from the travesty behind her, she literally runs into the arms of a handsome stranger. The southern drawl, the dreamy eyes, she can't fall for another man after being left at the altar – can she?

When Liam agreed to go to go on a date he didn't expect to leave with the bride. Nor did he expect to take her the emergency room. Immediately he's drawn to her fiery spirit, her kind heart and beautiful smile. Liam's got a whole host of problems and a past that keeps coming back, now can't be the time to fall in love, but Parker might just be the one to break down his barriers and let him live a little – if she'll let him in.

Will these two strangers allow serendipity to put them together, or will their fears keep them apart?

My Review

This is wonderful, romantic and uplifting read that I adored from beginning to end. 

Parker is on the verge of marrying the love of her life when she finds out he has made the decision that he no longer wants to get married. Parker cannot believe his timing as today is meant to be their wedding day. Parker is devastated and flees from the wedding venue hoping to hide away while she mends her broken heart. What happens is she is nearly run over and is saved by a very handsome stranger who helps her and takes her to the hospital. He also takes her home after leaving the hospital. This is where Parker says goodbye to the handsome man and doesn't ever expect to see him again. 

Liam is on his way home from yet anther disastrous date and is not expecting much else from his day when he saves the life of a damsel in distress. There is something about this gorgeous girl that attracts him from first sight, so being the gentleman he is he can't possibly leave her in the hospital all alone. 

After the two of them meet neither of them thinks that they will oversee each other again,

but the two of them keep bumping into each other in various different places. Eventually they see so much of each other they finally tell each other their names, Liam even plucks up the courage to ask Parker out on a date but she is determined that they will just remain friends. 

Parker and Liam begin to spend more and more time together and there is a spark of romance between the pair, but are they both ready for the relationship and is Parker ready to let love back into her heart too? 

Only time will tell. 

this was such a fun read and one I really enjoyed. I thought the writing style flowed well and had a few twists in it which really kept the storyline interesting. 

I liked getting to know both Parker and Liam. They both had similar values and they also share that they both have difficult family lives. Parker was devastated when her ex fiancé broke her heart which explains why she is finding it so hard to let people in. 

They do both have some amazing people in their lives who support them and try and give them nudge in the right direction. 

This is a great fun and romantic read that you will not be disappointed you purchased. 

published by Aria on 17th September 2020

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About the Author

Aimee Brown is a writer of romantic comedies set in Portland, Oregon, and an avid reader. She spends much of her time writing, raising three teenagers, binge-watching shows on Netflix and obsessively cleaning and redecorating her house. She’s fluent in sarcasm and has been known to utter profanities like she’s competing for a medal. Aimee grew up in Oregon, but is now a transplant living in cold Montana with her husband of twenty years, three teenage children, and far too many pets. She is a lot older than she looks and yes, that is a tattoo across her chest. (In the Portlandia spirit, yes, I lived many years in PDX and I do indeed have a bird tattooed on me (2!)) Aimee is very active on social media. You can find her at any of the networks below. Stop by and say hello! 

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Autumn Leaves at Mill Grange by Jenny Kane

 

Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this cosy and romantic read from Jenny Kane. Thank you 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

At Mill Grange, the work – and the fun – never stops! As autumn brings coolness and colour, change is in the air for all at the manor...

Sam Philips' time in the forces changed him forever. Supported by his friends, Sam is keen to help make beautiful Mill Grange a safe retreat for injured army personnel... but his crippling claustrophobia means Sam is living in a tent on the grounds! Enlisting the help of charming village stalwarts Bert and Mabel Hastings, Tina Martins is determined to find a way to help him conquer his fears. But why does she feel like he is keeping a secret?

After discovering evidence of a Roman fortlet on the manor's grounds, Thea Thomas is thrilled at the chance to return to her archaeological roots and lead the excavation. She spent the summer with handsome celebrity archaeologist Shaun Cowlson – but now he's off filming his Landscape Treasures show in Cornwall, and Thea can't help but miss his company. Especially as someone else is vying for his attention...

Welcome back to Mill Grange and the beautiful village of Upwich, full of larger-than-life characters you can't help but adore.

My Review

Summer has turned into Autumn and we find ourselves returning to Mill Grange for more adventures with Thea, Tina, Sam and Shaun, alongside all of the volunteers plus some new faces too. 

Sam having purchased Mill Grange is now working hard to turn it into a retreat for people like himself that are struggling to find their feet back in the real world after struggling to adjust after leaving the armed forces. Sam is still fighting his own demons but with Tina there by his side and with a little help from Bert and Mabel things could be getting better. 

Things are getting exciting for Thea too as they have found the remains of a Roman fortlet within the grounds of Mill Grange. Thea is delighted with the discovery and soon finds herself becoming the lead Archaeologist on the site. This is a job that Thea loves and she is soon making the most of her time exploring. It is also taking her mind off Shaun, her boyfriend who is a famous Archaeologist who is away filming on a new tv series. 

Shaun is away filming his new tv series which is proving to be incredibly difficult especially with the land owners who have no idea how much work is involved in the dig as their daughter has been the one doing all the planning. This has not gone down well causing more and more stress for Shaun who just wants to return to Mill Grange to film the unveiling of the Roman fortlet, and of course to see Thea. 

Things are coming on quickly at Mill Grange but will they be ready to open as a treatment centre for who their first guests arrive. 

This was such a wonderful treat to return to Mill grange and meet up with all of the characters we met in the first book. This book mainly focuses on the relationship of Sam and Tina. Sam is still crippled with claustrophobia and is still sleeping in a tent in the garden. Tina is by his side every night, but with the weather changing and the nights getting cooler she is not sure how long she can remain outside with Sam. 

Tina is also finding her feet working as Sams partner at Mill Grange and she becomes very unsure of herself and her closeness to both Sam and Thea as she feels they are all keeping secrets from her. 

I really enjoyed meeting up with Bert and Mabel again. They are such a loveable couple who just want to be able to help people. Bert has been a huge support to Sam and is really helping him conquer his demons. 

We also meet some new characters within this book which all bring something new to Mill Grange and can't help staying. 

This instalment has been a delight to read. The writing style of the book flows well and you can almost smell the scent of autumn dripping from each page 

I am already looking forward to further adventures from Mill Grange. 

Published by Aria 10th September 2020

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About the Author

Jenny Kane is the bestselling author of several romantic fiction series. Her first novel, Another Cup of Coffee (Accent Press), was a Kindle bestseller. The final novel in this series, Another Glass of Champagne, was released in June 2016. Jenny Kane’s Cornish romance, A Cornish Escape, hit No.1 in the Amazon Romance, Contemporary Fiction, and Women’s Fiction charts, and was followed by a sequel, Abi’s Neighbour, Jenny’s seventh novel.

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Christmas at Lock Keeper's Cottage by Lucy Coleman

Today is my stop on the Blog Tour for this wonderful festive treat from Lucy Coleman. 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

Join us for Christmas in the Cotswolds in this perfect festive escape, from the bestselling Lucy Coleman.

Imogen Tolliman never knew her mother. And when an accident robs Immi of her father too, she goes to live with her grandfather, Tollie, in his picturesque lock-keeper’s cottage by the Aysbury marina. 

Tollie is the star of the Santa Ahoy Special each Christmas – a festive boat ride along the canal that enthralls both children and adults alike. And as Immi grows up, she starts to appreciate the magical community she is lucky enough to live in. 

When Immi meets Gray Adams, she instantly realises he’s someone special. And as their relationship gets serious, they start to plan for the Christmas to beat all Christmases.  

But as the day approaches, and the romantic snow showers turn into blizzards, their dream of a Christmas to remember, looks set to be one they’ll never forget - for all the wrong reasons. Can they salvage the festivities, or will old secrets that are finally uncovered turn Immi’s life upside down forever?

Let Lucy Coleman transport you away to a dreamy Cotswolds Christmas full of snowflakes and secrets, log fires, mistletoe, friends and much-loved traditions. Perfect for all fans of Trisha Ashley, Holly Martin and Sue Moorcroft. 

My Review

This is my first festive read of this year and once I got started I just could not put it down. 

Take a trip to the Cotswolds for the perfect Christmas.

Imogen Tolliman loves living in Aysbury. She had a difficult childhood which saw her lose both of her parents and her grandmother leaving her to live with her grandfather in the Cotswold village. Aysbury is a safe haven for Immi and a place she feels like she always belongs. 

Immi Loves being part of the community in Aysbury with its Marina, pub and picturesque setting. She enjoys taking part in many of events that take place but her favourite has to be The Santa Ahoy special that her grandfather, Tollie runs. This is a festive boat ride that travels along the canal and keeps children and parent returning for a festive treat year after year.

Immi is in a relationship with the lovely Gray Adams. The two of them have been together for  a while but after Gray recieved news that his mother was ill, their relationship has mainly meant spending weekends together. With Grays mother finally on the mend the two of them begin to plan a future together and this is going to be the best Christmas ever. 

Christmas goes into full swing in Aysbury and all of the community are busy making this another amazing year. The Santa Ahoy Cruises are doing well and they have even launched a new festive beer in the local brewery. Immi has planned to have Christmas dinner at Lock Keepers cottage and is keen to invite everyone to make it so special. 

With Christmas fast approaching things unfortunately begin to fall apart with the predicted snow showers becoming blizzards and secrets becoming revealed that could turn Immi's life upside down. Christmas is looking like it will be one they will never forget but for al the wrong reasons. 

Can the community of Aysbury all pull together and save Christmas and will the secrets revealed change Immi's life forever. 

One things for sure this will not be a quiet Christmas. 

This is such a wonderful read that will really get you into the mood for Christmas. 

The setting of the book in the Cotswolds sounds simply Devine and the perfect place for a spot of romance too. 

I really enjoy the writing style of Lucy Coleman. I found the book to be engaging throughout and thought the surprise plot twist was a great addition to the story. 

Immi is the main character within the story and its clear from the very beginning just how kind and warm hearted she is. She is always putting others before herself which does leave her to having more people round for dinner than she expected.  She also strikes up a very unlikely friendship with Mrs Price who we all get to know more as the story progresses. 

Gray is so obviously in love with Immi and that comes out through the story. The difficulties he has with his mother being ill and needing him do hamper his life with Immi but maybe the plan they have will make them both happier. 

The community the surrounds Immi and her grandfather sound wonderful and it is great just how much they can all bring together and support each other. 

Lucy Coleman has dome it again with another truly heartwarming and uplifting read full of love, romance, family, traditions and of course Christmas. 

Published by Boldwood Books 3rd September 2020

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About the Author

Lucy Coleman is a #1 bestselling romance writer, whose recent novels include Snowflakes over Holly Cove. She also writes under the name Linn B. Halton. She won the 2013 UK Festival of Romance: Innovation in Romantic Fiction award and lives in the Welsh Valleys.

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Strictly Come Dating by Kathryn Freeman

 

Today is my stop on the Blog tour for this romantic and funny read from Kathryn Freeman. 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

                                Saturday nights are strictly for dancing… 

As the glitter ball shimmers and sequins flash, forty-year-old Maggie remembers the pull of the dancefloor.  But now, as a newly divorced mum of two, Maggie’s certain her dancing days are over.  Or are they…?

Encouraged by her friends, Maggie dusts off her silver stilettoes and enrols for dancing classes, all she needs now is the perfect partner.

Enter Seb.  Young, carefree and hot as hell, Seb is definitely a perfect 10!  Even though everything about him is outrageously inappropriate! But as Seb sweeps her across the dancefloor every week, Maggie begins to see a new side to him; kind, caring, funny, strong. 

And Maggie realises that he’s the only one she’d like to foxtrot with…perhaps even forever

My Review

This was a great fun read that I enjoyed from beginning to end. 

Maggie is a Doctor and a recently divorced mum of two. She enjoys her life being super organised and is finding little room in her life to get back to some of the hobbies she had before her ex husband made her change her mind. 

The main excitement in the life of Maggie is her Saturday night watching strictly with her best friends. She loves the glitz, glamour and sparkles of it all and loves spending time with her best friends too. 

Maggie's friends are keen for her to move on with her life and put herself first again. So when they hear about how much Maggie enjoyed dance classes they encourage her to start them again. Maggie, having lost her confidence is reluctant to begin with but decides to go. 

Maggie finds out when she starts classes that all the single men there are short and bald so her friends suggestion of romance happening at her class does not seem like it will happen. That is until the handsome Seb becomes her knight in shining amour. 

Seb is the brother of Maggie's best friend Sarah. He is used to travelling the world, being single and not having a care in the world. That all changed when his father became ill and Seb came to stay with Sarah. 

Maggie and Seb enjoy the dance classes and there are sparks of romance between the pair of them as they begin to learn to dance together. The more time they spend together the more Maggie feels herself drawn to Seb. Could he be her new happy ending?

This is such an uplifting, fun and romantic read that I loved from beginning to end. The writing style of Kathryn Freeman is one I do enjoy reading as it flows well and I find all of the characters to be very believable. I love the romance in this book and at times you can feel the sparks leaping off of the pages. 

The main characters in the book are Maggie and Seb. Maggie is still trying to find her confidence again after it took a huge knock from her ex husband. She has some amazing friends who are helping her with this as well as the incredibly hot Seb. 

Seb is finding it hard being back and living with his sister, but with their father being so poorly he really felt like he had no other option. 

The dance classes they go to sound like great fun and this really does make Maggie happy. 

This is truly a brilliant and fun read that will take you away from life for a while and lift your heart. 

Published by One More Chapter 15th August 2020

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About the Author

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. 

I’ve two sons and a husband who asks every Valentine’s Day whether he has to buy a card (yes, he does), so 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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