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Book Review – The Highland Hens By Judy Leigh

‘One of those books that makes you feel good about being alive!’

In the imposing Glen Carrick House overlooking Scotland’s famous Loch Ness, lives eighty-eight-year-old Mimi McKinlay, cared for by her three adult sons. Hamish has inherited his mother’s musical talents, Fin is the responsible brother, and Angus has the complicated and brooding personality to match his dashing good looks.

But what all the brothers share is a concern that their beloved mother is living in her memories of her days on stage, while letting her present days pass her by.

Jess Oliver is at a turning point. Amicably divorced after years of being married, this trip to the Highlands is a first taste of independence. It isn’t long before the beauty and hospitality of Scotland captures her heart.

When Mimi and Jess’s paths cross, a friendship is formed that will change both women’s lives. And as together they find ways to look forward instead of to the past, long forgotten dreams are within reach, and every new day is fresh with possibilities.

Published Date: 4 Aug 2022

My Review

It is a story Mimi, an eighty eight years old and her three sons, Finlay, Angus and Hamish. Mimi lived in her last as a carefree and stage performer. As Mimi is getting uncontrollable, Finlay decided to look for a caretaker to be around for Mimi and Jess enters the McKinlay’s lives who presence becomes integral to the family.

This is a story of memories, family and relationship which on love, loss, grief and happiness. Love to read about the 3 brothers who cared so much for Mimi to ensure she have the best life possible. Overall it is a heartwarming and lovely read with wonderful characters and setting.

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Book Review – Along the Shore By Rochelle Alers

Cherie Renee Thompson is finally ready to dive into change. After two summers vacationing on Coates Island, she’s now a permanent resident, studying to be a teacher, and has formed invaluable friendships with two remarkable women, Kayana and Leah. Their summer book club, which meets weekly at the Seaside Café, has taught Cherie to seize the day. And as the ex-mistress of a powerful politician consistently unable to commit, Cherie is determined not to waste any more time—or try romance again…

When Cherie meets new sheriff and ex-army veteran Reese Matthews, there’s an immediate, undeniable spark between them. For his part, Reese has survived ongoing loss and believes that Cherie is as open and uncomplicated as she appears—until her former flame returns. Free of his responsibilities, he’s offering Cherie the luxurious life he always promised…

Now, in a summer of glowing potential, tranquil days, and book club meetings filled with insight and caring, Cherie must weigh past dreams against new chances, search her heart for what’s real—and what will fulfill her most.

Published Date : 26 July 2022

My Review

Cherie move to the island where both of friends, Leah and Kayana have settled with their husband and fiancé. Cherie comes from a poor family and meets her former rich lover at the school. Soon, they carried on the affairs for more than 10 years even when he got married. Even up to she deliver her baby boy and leave it to him as his current wife is unable to get pregnant in exchange for money. She is not happy but there is nothing she can do. Moving to the island is a way for her to let go of her past and to start life again. Here, Cherie found herself attracted to Reese but first she need to come clean to Reese on her former life. Overall, it is an enjoyable read for me.

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Book Review – Winter’s Path By Kelly Moran

My name is Matt Holcomb, and I’m the good guy. The boy next door. I’m the safe bet and I always do the right thing. Then one night two years ago, I made a terrible mistake that caused irreparable damage, and the guilt is killing me. If I’m ever to make the leap and find love again, the woman would have to be perfect. She can’t disrupt my carefully constructed control. I met my best friend Jenny Winter as a teenager and have loved her ever since. She’s gorgeous and talented. Her voice could make angels weep. Yet she chose someone else and I swore I’d never fall for her again. Until something happens between us and passion ignites. But she’s not the right girl for me, and crossing the line with her would not only change everything, it’ll take away the only good thing I have left.

Published Date: 2 August 2016

My Review

Jenny and Matt have a been best friends since teenager. They both understand that the friendship forged will not be more than that despite Jenny harbored a secret crush on Matt for years. Matt on the other hand, decided to move to Seasmoke permanently after ending a relationship which he convinced he doesn’t deserve to be love or be loved in return. It was here that Matt discover that his feeling for Jenny.

Overall, it is a heart wrenching emotional read for me especially at the ending. Love reading about Matt and Jenny carry their pasts and baggage and how they overcome it.

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Book Review – When the Leaves Stop Falling By Kelly Moran

Ten years ago, Courtney Morgan had somehow found the courage to escape a life of abuse and run. Now living a comfortable–albeit lonely–existence, she’s determined to make the most of her second chance. But when a newcomer strolls into the diner where she works, a series of events lands her on a road trip from Arizona to Georgia. After she learns her travel companion has been given a terminal diagnosis and is returning home, Courtney sees this as an opportunity to pay it forward and help, like someone had once done for her. Yet, despite her good intentions, it seems fate is determined to put love and friendship in her path, forcing her to evaluate her own future and what she desires most. Offering forgiveness is hard, especially when that person needing it most is herself. And she’s discovering the important things in life are about the people along her journey, not the destination.

Published Date : 12 Oct 2015

My Review

Serena suffered heart condition since young and it’s condition is getting worst now. She is en route back to her family when she met Courtney. Courtney has amazing gift when she doesn’t want to own. Love the way Serena and Courtney established their new friendship. Jake who have been holding on to the day that Serena will be back is hoping that she will finally let him love her. Serena on the other hand, has her reasons and she must tell him the truth.

It is a lively story that make you cry laugh and believe in the existence of love.

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Book Review – Escape to Lilacwell By Sasha Morgan

She wanted an adventure. What she found was so much more…

Adira Summers has spontaneously quit her high-flying career as a barrister in London. She needs to escape from the rat race and, encouraged by her bohemian gran, has bought a campervan to do so.

Taking off for a tour around Britain, disaster strikes early on when her van breaks down outside the quaint village of Lilacwell. But things look up after she meets handsome Jasper, who is visiting to check on his ailing uncle and his crumbling estate, The Laurels.

As Adira falls for Lilacwell, she is torn between forgoing her travel plans to stay, or continuing with her adventure. Jasper must also choose between returning to his job in Dubai or moving back for his uncle – and Adira.

Published Date: 28 July 2022

My Review

This is story about Adira who is unhappy and decided to take the move by leaving her life and job behind and embark in an adventure. Adira is at the stage where she need time to review her priorities and what she want in her life. Jetting off with a camper van in the hope she will be able to find what she is looking, she reach the picturesque village in Lancashire Village and met Fletcher, the owner of the estate and his nephewJasper, who came back to his uncle need help. Jasper is determine to keep a close eye on Adira but as they get thrown together, Jasper began to find she is just what he needs in his life.

Overall it’s is a lovely summer read for me with nice setting and easy flowing of storyline.

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Book Review – Accidentally Working Class By Karly Lane

Socialite Quinn Appleton knows how to live life—at full speed and with no limits. She has the perfect life, an amazing boyfriend, friends by the bucketload and an eye for fashion. Life is good.

The Appletons are a household name, their eponymous biscuit empire having been in the family for over one hundred and fifty years, making them one of the country’s richest families. They are no strangers to controversy either, constantly gracing the covers of gossip magazines, caught in compromising positions at outrageous parties.

But CEO and matriarch Lady Elizabeth Appleton has had enough. Tired of her children and grandchildren not pulling their weight and dragging the once respectable Appleton name through the mud, she decides to cut them all off financially.

With her life in ruins, Quinn is just one Jimmy Choo heel away from living in a cardboard box when Gran gives her an ultimatum: take a job at the company for six months and her trust fund will be reinstated. The catch? She must do it under a false identity and work her way up—no one can know she’s an Appleton.

Surely it can’t be that hard to hold down a lousy job? After all, millions of other people seem to do it. But Quinn is about to learn just how different the world is when you find yourself suddenly working class.

Published Date : 1 July 2022

My Review

Appleton is the owner of the largest biscuits manufacturer and the matriarch Lady Elizabeth Appleton is fed up with the way her childrens and grandchildrens who are out to tarnish the family reputation instead of helping and building the business. She is determined to change things and have make a big announcement to cut financial support until everyone proves that they are worthy of the money.

Quinn is famous for her lavish lifestyle and partying find it difficult to keep up with her living. So, she went back to her grandma and asked for an opportunity, she was given an ultimatum i.e to work in the family business for 6 months for her to gain back her trust fund.

It is a story about poor rich girl who has her world torn apart and how she rediscover herself. Love seeing how Quinn’s character changed from a spoilt brat demeanour to her true self as a strong, independent and loyal to those she loves. Overall It is an enjoyable quick summer read to me.

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Book Review – Hottie On Her Shelf By Christi Barth

Hallie Scott expected the hangover from her thirtieth birthday. She did not expect to find her calm, orderly life as Swan Cove’s head librarian to completely change overnight when her best friend added Hallie to the mayoral ballot because of one little remark. One. Now she’s going head-to-head with the small coastal town’s prominent “prince,” Fitz Montgomery…whose charm is about to get seriously checked.

All Fitz wants is to prove himself, beyond being the latest in the unbroken line of Montgomery mayors. Nobody, least of all Fitz, expected the town’s cute-as-hell librarian to step up and run against him. Hallie’s definitely in over her head, which is a problem, since Fitz wants a fair fight. But is he helping Hallie level the playing field…or arming his opponent?

Hallie and Fitz are on completely different sides. Their backgrounds, their lives, their ongoing ebook vs paperback argument. But they’re both about to learn that the art of war is nowhere near as complicated as falling for the enemy…

Published Date : 11 July 2022

My Review

A day after her birthday Hallie found out that her best friend has put in her name to run alongside with Fitz for the town mayor election. Hallie is a town librarian is going head on again Fitz who is a Montgomery and being the one who carry the name, is always the mayor of Sandy Cove. At first Hallie have no interest to run for mayor but after round of convincing, she decided that maybe she is what it takes to know do the Montgomery off.

The story of enemies to lovers romance with Hallie a reserved woman and Fitz who being torn between his family they and his own needs.love the strong Hallie and sweet and caring Fitz. Overall it is a fun read for me.

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Book Review – The Cowboy’s Sweet Redemption By Kacy Cross

In order to finish her doctorate, grad student Delilah Kersey needs a job. Any job. So when she overhears a gorgeous rancher describing a job opportunity, she’s all in—if she can convince him she’s a real dog trainer. Of course, no one prepared Delilah for a chaotic household with four unruly dogs and a sexy new boss whose bedroom is right next door to hers.

Military vet Zero Renshaw’s return to civilian and family ranch life hasn’t been easy. He needs to transform four horrible dogs—who can only be described as a menace—into obedient cattle herders. But with his family still reeling from a shattering loss, Zero will do anything to make things better…even hiring an unpredictable dog trainer who’s more temptation than he can resist.

Now Delilah is transforming every aspect of Zero’s tightly-regimented life. She even seems to be healing his family, including his small, broken-hearted nephew. But Zero has no room for mistakes…even if he’s falling for the best one he’s ever made.

Published Date: 11 July 2022

My Review

Delilah is in trouble and she need to find money soonest possible as her loans for the next phase for her Studies haven’t come through. When she found out the Zero is looking for a dog trainer, she jumped at the opportunity despite that she has no no experience whatsoever. The only exposure to actual dog training is through her father who is a well known dog trainer.

It is a story of loss and moving on after that. Both Delilah and Zero have their own burden to carry. Zero need not only a dog trainer. He need someone to bring life to his family. Overall it is a sweet and delightful read for me.

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Book Review – A Wedding At Sandy Cove By Bella Osborne

One blind date. One chance encounter. One-life changing moment.

Ella is in the business of making brides’ dreams come true with yards of white tulle, delicate lace and sparkly sequins.

But Ella’s own love life couldn’t be further from a fairy tale. Recently dumped by her boyfriend and with her best friend’s wedding only months away, Ella feels more alone than ever so she finally accepts her friends’ offers to set her up on a blind date.

But a mix up on the night throws her into the path of Kit, instead.

Kit is most definitely not the man she was supposed to meet, but he could end up changing her life in ways she never thought possible…

Published Date : 21 July 2022

My Review

Ella alters wedding dresses for brides and in the course of her work she get to meet array of brides but with a Boss that treated her badly. She believe in true love and romance even though she often sees the bride at their worst. It was at a blind date meeting, Ella meet Kit and they formed a friendship. There is spark between then but both of them trying hard to conceal it.

This book focuses on friendship, family and 2nd chance in love. Kit come across as someone who is moody and broody and it is someone that I would like for as one of the main character in the book. However, I do love Ella, watching her gaining her confident though I find Ella over did on the accommodating to peoples demand which lead to people take advantage of her kind nature. I enjoyed all aspects of the story very much. Overall it is a delightful read for me.

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Book Review – The Bull Rider’s Son By Cathy McDavid

TOO CLOSE TO HOME

Cassidy Beckett has a secret she’s kept for six years: the identity of her son’s father. She can’t hide the truth much longer. The Easy Money Arena’s new bull manager, Shane Westcott, also happens to be the boy’s handsome uncle. But Cassidy will do anything to protect her young son, even if it means steeling her heart against Shane’s nearly irresistible charm.

It doesn’t take Shane long to figure out two things—Cassidy’s son is his nephew, and his feelings for the boy’s beautiful mother go way beyond friendship. As a single dad, Shane knows how important a father is to a child. He also knows the men in Cassidy’s life have let her down before. Can Shane convince Cassidy to face the truth without losing her trust…or his heart?

Published Date: 7 July 2015

My Review

Cassidy has a secret that no one know. No one seems to know who Is the father of her son. But when her father engaged Shane’s employment, she know there is a possibility that he will figure it out. And no Shane is not the father but his brother, Hoyt is. Cassidy know that the moment Shane see Benjie he will know for sure who is his father. Bring a single parent himself, he understand the burden and responsibilities of being one.

Cassidy come across as a pessimistic person. Being one myself, I honestly cannot fault her. Shane on the hand, is a strong compassionate men. Love his relationship with his daughter and the way he handle Cassidy in the story. The author successfully created a wonderful and entertaining romance story. Overall it is a cute & sweet read for me.

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