Review: Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas

Posted June 3, 2026 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas Published by Pan Macmillan Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance Pages: 400 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads A new adventure is on the menu . . . Juliet has learnt that life is too short not to chase your dreams. But when she buys an old watermill in France, her tranquil new start is quickly kneaded into something far more ambitious when the local mayor offers her a deal she can’t refuse: reopen the village’s derelict boulangerie. With a formidable rival – the owner of the local bread vending machine – determined to crush her, Juliet faces disgruntled villagers, her own lack of baking skills, and hidden secrets within the mill itself. But with help from her outspoken neighbour and the charming Tabac owner, Juliet battles to bring back the aroma of freshly baked bread – and with it, the heart of the […]

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Review: The Long Haul by Hannah Doyle

Posted May 20, 2026 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Long Haul by Hannah Doyle

I received this book for free from Netflix in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Long Haul by Hannah Doyle Published by HQ on 21 May 2026 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance Pages: 384 Format: E-Arc Source: Netflix Buy on Amazon Goodreads They’re the last two guys she ever thought she’d be stuck with. On repeat.When Nina Moss’s once-in-a-lifetime work trip to Australia is rudely interrupted by her oh-so-perfect coworker and arch-nemesis, Callum Bang, she’s furious. But then she sees him. Hamish. Her one that got away, boarding the very same flight. Stuck with them both for a whole day of travel, Nina devises a masterplan to get away from Callum and back into Hamish’s heart, or at least the seat next to him. But the universe has other ideas. When Nina wakes up to her blaring alarm, packed suitcase, and carefully laid out airport outfit, she can hardly believe her eyes. It’s Monday. Travel day. All over again. The only thing worse than being caught on […]

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Review: The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa

Posted May 12, 2026 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa Published by Headline on March 10, 2026 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 336 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Meet Vanessa Cordero. A cynic with a colorful past. You see, in college, Vanessa devised a profitable side gig: For a reasonable fee, she’d date your latest crush…and make his life miserable. Too clingy? Check. Jealous? Check. A mother’s worst nightmare? Check, check, check. By the time Vanessa was done with him, your guy would be ready for…YOU. Meet Jason Torres. A certified commitment-phobe. Jason doesn’t plan on getting married anytime soon (if ever), much to his mother’s dismay. What he needs is a temporary girlfriend. A totally inappropriate girlfriend. Someone his mother will hate. So she’ll abandon her hopes of getting Jason to the altar—for a while at least. Enter Lisa, Vanessa’s younger sister. She’s got her eye on Jason and convinces Vanessa to […]

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Random Thoughts: 8 Things I Could Do to Improve My Blog (But Probably Won’t)

Posted May 4, 2026 by Charlotte in Random Thoughts / 0 Comments
Random Thoughts: 8 Things I Could Do to Improve My Blog (But Probably Won’t)

There are plenty of things I could do to make this blog better, more polished, or more “successful.” I know this because I’ve read the advice, bookmarked the posts, and nodded along while doing… none of it. So here’s a realistic list of 8 Things I Could Do to Improve My Blog that sound great in theory and will likely stay that way. 1. Post more consistently I think we can all agree that is important. And yes I do know this. However, no, I am not suddenly going to become someone who sticks to a posting schedule. I write when I feel like it, and forcing posts has never worked well for me. 2. Plan content in advance This is so good, especially for those moments when you  have not motivation. And honestly I do try this, but even then the struggle is real. I honestly admire people who know what they’re posting weeks ahead of time, but most of my posts are written because a thought wouldn’t leave me alone. Or is something I have to write in […]

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Review: Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan

Posted April 1, 2026 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan

I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Girls of Fate and Fury by Natasha Ngan Series: Girl of Paper and Fire #3 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on November 23, 2021 Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Young Adult Pages: 405 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads The epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series. ‘Don’t struggle, Lei-zhi. It’s time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You’re going home.’ The jaw-dropping conclusion to Girls of Storm and Shadow left the fates of Lei and Wren hanging in the balance. There’s one thing Lei knows – she can never return to the Hidden Palace. The trauma and tragedy she suffered behind those opulent walls will plague her forever. She cannot be trapped there with the sadistic king again, especially without Wren. The last time Lei saw the girl […]

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