When a story opens with a body in the pool and everyone clustered around in various degrees of hysteria, speculation, panic and anxiety, you know you'd better strap in for a wild ride! I was not disappointed. Holly is getting married to lovely Aaron. Although she's spent most of the past two decades mourning the... Continue Reading →
I'm so often astounded at how brilliant debut books can be, and this one by Jessica Payne rates really high on my list of reads from debut authors! It ticks every box on the "Wow Factor" list! Noelle is finally living her dream. She's met gorgeous doctor, Daniel Ashcroft at the hospital where she works... Continue Reading →
This is the 30th title from Sheila O'Flanagan, well-known, bestselling author of heartwarming stories that have, to date, sold over 9 million copies worldwide. This story revolves around Eden, a young woman who tragically lost her husband Andy, a firefighter, 5 years previously. Newly pregnant at the time, she hadn't even had the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
What a true joy and privilege it is to be blog touring today, not only for the fantastic Jane Green, but also for a book that I feel has taken her into a completely new realm in her writing journey. I've enjoyed all of Jane Green's previous books, but I really didn't want Sister Stardust... Continue Reading →
Linda Hammett lives an unassuming life with her husband Terry. They live on a middle-class estate, where they've been for quite a few years now, only they've recently moved into a different house on the estate. It's similar to their old house in many ways; maybe a tad larger, with one or two tweaks, but... Continue Reading →
I've followed the lives of Carly and her crew since the first in this series, and though I've enjoyed each of the books, I'd say this is definitely my favourite! Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a light-hearted fun romp across America taken by Carly, Carol, Jess and the inimitable Aunty Val. Shari... Continue Reading →
Exclusive Books have tempting holiday reads of fiction, non-fiction, young adult and children’s titles on the recommended reading list for April - available instore at one of their 42 branches, online, phone and Uber Eats! Exclusive Books recommended titles are merchandised in front of all their stores every month and are carefully curated in different... Continue Reading →
Nadia Hashimi's books are all deeply evocative, without becoming over-emotional. Her powerful storytelling transports readers into the very heart of her characters so that we're able to truly experience their reality: every challenge, triumph and heartbreak that they go through ... in glorious technicolour! Sparks Like Stars tells the 2-part story of Sitara who spends... Continue Reading →
Andy and Laura have never had issues with parenting their teenage son Connor. And now that he's sixteen and finished his GCSE exams, they're happy to allow him to go out and celebrate with his cousin (and best friend) Zac, as long as he's home by midnight. When Andy wakes up in the early hours... Continue Reading →
I thoroughly enjoyed this - Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson. Her style of writing in short, sharp chapters makes it so easy to keep reading and virtually impossible to put down! I'm astounded that this is the author's debut novel because it's just superb. It's a 5-star read that encompasses all that it means to... Continue Reading →
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