Monthly Archives: January 2025

Happy Publication Day – 11 January 2025

Welcome To Pennycress Inn By Sarah Hope

Laura wants to shake things up. She’s thirty-eight, and has been living in her parents’ house since her divorce last year. Her siblings seem to have got their lives together: successful careers, happy marriages, beautiful children.
Laura’s determined to prove herself. And buying the beautiful Pennycress Inn in the idyllic Cotswolds village of Meadowfield could be just the way to do it.
But getting the inn ready for its first guests proves easier said than done! With crumbling walls, dangerous woodwork and loose roof tiles, not to mention unfriendly locals and even errant sheep, Laura soon fears she’s made the wrong choice.
Luckily a friendly face is on hand in the form of gorgeous chef, Jackson. But is he too good to be true? And just why are the villagers so against her?
Can Laura turn her life around and get the fresh start she longs for at Pennycress Inn?

Review Card & Book Review – A Cowgirl Never Forgets By Melinda Curtis

Even the best cowgirl falls…

When it’s the right cowboy

Rodeo cowgirl Maggie Blackwell doesn’t need her estranged family. She’s got Clem Coogan—her best friend, rodeo buddy and absolute rock. But when a rodeo accident leaves Clem with a terrible concussion, he’s convinced they’re a romantic item…and proposes to her. Now until his memory comes back, Maggie’s playing along. But can she keep this headache from turning into heartache for both of them?

About The Author

My Review

Maggie Blackwell and her sisters were part of a trick riding show until a terrible accident split them up. Clem Coogan, who grew up with an abusive stepfather and later found refuge at the Done Roamin’ Ranch, is now Maggie’s best friend and rodeo buddy. After an accident leaves Clem with amnesia, believing they are in a relationship, Maggie is advised to play along until his memory returns. Although worried about ruining their friendship, Maggie agrees and soon realizes she has genuine feelings for Clem but fears commitment. Clem has secretly loved Maggie for a long time but was afraid to show it. Their journey back to Oklahoma with Maggie’s great-uncle, grandmother, and estranged mother tests their growing love. This sweet, clean love story features mischievous relatives and a “fake to forever” romance that will keep you turning pages until the end.

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Happy Publication Day – 10 January 2025

One Day And Forever By Shari Low

As dawn breaks, four people are planning journeys that could change their lives forever…

Kara McIntyre is supposed to be jetting off to her destination wedding in Hawaii. However, a last-minute hitch appears to have left her without a job, home and, more importantly, a fiancé.

TV sensation Ollie Chiles and Kara always have each other’s backs. But when his wife goes viral in a compromising clinch with another man, Ollie must choose between supporting his best friend in her hour of need or going home to save his marriage.

Alice Brookes is flying away to a new life after surviving a horrendous marriage and a very public scandal… until a stranger brings a letter from the past that could change everything.

After saying goodbye to someone he loves, Zac Conlan should be heading back to Dublin. Now a shocking discovery is threatening to change his plans and his future.

When weather delays their flights, Kara, Ollie, Alice and Zac discover that storms are brewing… and the turbulence is about to shake their worlds.

The Midnight Hour By Kate Hewitt

Seven months ago, our family left suburban Connecticut for my parents’ isolated lake house in a naïve attempt to reconnect. Life had imploded, or so I thought then. I hoped the change would reset us: a montage of Hallmark moments—card games in candlelight, spontaneous hugs and important, healing chats. What I got was a nuclear holocaust five days after we arrived.

A week ago, the lake house burned to the ground. Our last place of safety. Now, I watch my children huddle together, their faces lit up by our tiny campfire beneath the towering blackness of endless pine forests. I wonder what tomorrow will bring—for the world, but also for my family.

My daughters are so young. They’ve seen so little of life, but far too much. What future can they possibly have? What future can I make for them? I must keep them safe. No matter what lies ahead.

Review Card & Book Review – Be Your Best Self By Maxine Morrey

Willow asks the universe to find her The One, but will she recognise him when he appears?

When Willow moved back to the village she grew up in for a new start, she was ready for a new way of life too. Now happily settled in her dream cottage with her beloved dog Spud, Willow enjoys the peace and sense of community country living brings.

That is until her quiet is shattered by her new neighbour. Sure brooding Henry Darcy, or Doctor Dishy as Willow’s best friend Abby calls him, may be easy on the eye, but it doesn’t take long for the new neighbours to discover that they don’t agree on anything.

Where Henry does science, Willow does nature. Where Henry does minimalism, Willow does multicolour. When Willow asked the universe to manifest her perfect man, either she wasn’t specific enough, or Henry isn’t it.

But when Willow tries again and a new man arrives in the village, has fate got it right this time and delivered her The One, or does she need to look closer to home…

About The Author

My Review

Willow, deeply connected to nature, lives a peaceful life in her cottage with her dog Spud, nurturing a stunning garden and running a charming business repairing toys. Her new neighbor, Dr. Henry Darcy, is a meticulous and introverted doctor seeking tranquility. Their contrasting personalities lead to humorous misunderstandings, especially as Henry’s noisy renovations and decision to install fake grass clash with Willow’s values. Despite initial friction, a series of endearing encounters and the arrival of Dr. Wise at Henry’s clinic create a dynamic that helps Willow and Henry appreciate each other’s unique qualities. They ultimately form a sweet bond, finding love and friendship in unexpected places.

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Review Card & Book Review – It’s All Sun And Games By Portia MacIntosh

When Robin finds out she’s going on a work trip to Italy she can’t wait for a week away in the sunshine, away from the daily grind. So what if there’s a client pitch to do while they’re there? The thing Robin is most excited about is the chance to show her work crush, James, what she’s really like outside of work, and divert his attention from Liz, her work rival.

To make things even better, Robin realises that the town they’re going to in Italy is the same place that her childhood penpal, Andrea is from. So it’s the perfect time to re-connect and finally meet her old friend over some delicious Italian food and wine (between work obviously…) But when Andrea doesn’t turn out to be the person Robin thought, things get a little complicated…

About The Author

My Review

In “It’s All Sun and Games,” Robin, an advertising agency employee, plans a work trip to Italy where she contacts her childhood pen pal, Andrea. Surprised to discover Andrea is male, they end up fake dating due to a series of events. Their relationship evolves through humorous and heartwarming interactions. Robin’s family, Andrea’s family, and well-developed characters enrich the story. The Italian dialogue adds charm, especially when translated. The book is a fun, fast read, ideal for fans of Portia MacIntosh, with an engaging romance and delightful setting.

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Review Card & Book Review – Liv Is Not A Loser By Lauren Ford

Should Liv take herself out of the friend zone, or are they better off there?

Liv Granger has been flailing through life since her teens. When her brother, Joe, announces his engagement to his long-term boyfriend, Liv realises that she has never been able to commit to anything – a career, a fixed address, a relationship – and she may, in fact, be a massive loser.

With the help of Joe and Henry, her oldest friend, Liv comes up with the Loser List: ten tasks to change her life. The most challenging – three dates with the same person. After each increasingly disastrous date, Henry is always there to the rescue. Has what she’s been looking for been right in front of her the whole time?

Between restraining her mother’s wedding planning and doing everything in her power to not be her father’s wingman for his various short-lived girlfriends, Liv learns that the path to self-improvement needs to start with a little self-acceptance…

About The Author

My Review

Olivia Granger, an astronomy enthusiast working at a planetarium, faces everyday struggles and feelings of inadequacy. The story begins with her needing to vacate her apartment, feeling left behind compared to her successful peers. With support from friends and her boyfriend Henry, Olivia realizes her problems stem from a lack of long-term planning. As she navigates her journey, overcoming failures with Henry by her side, she finds the missing piece of her life. The book is relatable, depicting real-life challenges and personal growth, with a healthy, gradual romance between Olivia and Henry.

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