Monthly Archives: April 2024

Review Card & Book Review – Right Where We Belong By Jackie Ashenden

Levi King has never met a woman he couldn’t charm—until he meets Indigo Jameson. One of Brightwater Valley’s newest citizens, the prickly woman gets under his skin like no one else ever has.

Indigo Jameson doesn’t trust people as a rule. She trusts men—especially handsome ones—least of all. And Levi is the handsomest man she’s ever seen. Much to her chagrin, the gorgeous adventure guide seems intent on befriending her. An isolated childhood has made it difficult for her to connect with anyone, but Levi manages to get past her defenses and make her realize how great it could be to have a friend she can really lean on.

But beneath Levi’s carefree, flirtatious exterior is a man badly damaged by his own past. Can Indigo break down the walls around Levi’s heart as he’s done for her?

About The Author

My Review

Indigo Jameson, shaped by a challenging past, relocates to Brightwater Valley, New Zealand, with trust issues, especially towards men. Alongside friends Isabella and Bethany, she opens “Brightwater Dreams,” a craft shop. A skilled knitter seeking a new home, Indigo catches the attention of Levi King, who runs Pure Adventures NZ with friends Chase and Finn. Levi, a charmer, nicknames her ‘hedgehog’ and offers a solution to her housing woes. The story unfolds with skepticism, blush-inducing moments, and self-confidence struggles as Indigo and Levi navigate a slow-building relationship, confronting backlogged issues in this heartwarming enemies-to-lovers novel set in New Zealand.

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Happy Publication Day – 1 April 2024

A Summer Wedding At The Second Chances Sweet Shop By Hannah Lynn

Going to the chapel, but will they get married? 

After the holiday romance to beat all other holiday romances, it’s back to regular life for Holly Berry, and the sweet shop is busier than ever. With Jamie and Finn’s wedding coming up, Holly is rushed off her feet, making sure their big day is perfect.

So when her handsome boyfriend comes to visit, she is both elated to see him and overwhelmed. She wants to show Evan all the things she loves about her village, as well as introducing him to baby Hope, but how can she find the time?!

Evan offers to lend a helping hand in the shop, and as he gets to know the locals, this loud and proud American certainly makes an impression. But Holly knows she can’t get used to this – because it won’t be long until he has to go home.

Can she make the most of the summer, with everyone she loves finally in the same place, or will she let the hectic wedding planning get the better of her?

Book Review – Us Two By Janet Hoggarth

When Florence met Rowena, they knew for sure that they would always be friends.

Wayward parents, boring teachers, teenage crushes, first heartbreaks – anything and everything could be faced as long as Florence had Rowena by her side.

But then she didn’t.

And life had to be redrawn and reconsidered.

Being a grown-up has its perks, but as Rowena faces the biggest challenge of her life, and Florence wonders if it’s time to stop running away from hers, there’s a wise soul who knows the one thing that can help them both. Some friendships are meant to last forever, and it’s never too late for forever to start again.

Joyous and heart-breaking, laugh-out-loud funny, life-affirming and unforgettable, join Flo and Ro on a journey that will warm your heart and perhaps make you wonder about those old friends who knew you so well.

Published Date: 19 July 023

My Review

Upon meeting Rowena, Florence sensed an instant connection that signaled a friendship for life. Their bond was swift, and they pledged mutual support through life’s challenges. From tedious teachers to teenage angst and tumultuous parents, Florence believed Rowena would always be her steadfast companion—until the day she wasn’t. Faced with life-altering decisions, Rowena’s choices prompt Florence to confront her own challenges head-on. Despite divergent paths, can these friends rediscover their connection, or have the twists of life created an insurmountable divide? This book is compelling and heartwarming narrative, written with warmth and insight. Witty, perceptive, and immensely relatable, it tugs at heartstrings, evokes tears, and elicits chuckles, immersing readers in a captivating story.

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