Month: April 2017

Extract: A Dog Like Lloyd by Jacqueline Sheehan

Posted April 17, 2017 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Guest Post / 1 Comment
Extract: A Dog Like Lloyd by Jacqueline Sheehan

On the blog today is an extract of A Dog Like Lloyd by Jacqueline Sheehan. On Thursday (20th April) A Dog Like Lloyd by Jacqueline Sheehan is out in paperback and is one book that you want to read. And this is a gorgeous, brilliantly beautiful book. As a treat I have an exclusive extract from the book to tease you all with. This is one book that I really recommend reading. And if you don’t believe me read below and decide yourself. Extract: In two days, Roxanne got the call that the dog was ready to be released. “I’ve been out of town for a day. When you come get your dog, I want you to come and take a look at the arrow that I pulled out of him,” said Sam. “He’s not my dog. I’m just sort of a canine rehab center for this guy. He belongs to somebody. He misses somebody.” “Whatever you say. We close at noon today. Stop over then. You’ll need to bring your truck.” Reserving a place for vehicles on the ferry was difficult for […]

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Review: Trouble Makes a Comeback by Stephanie Tromly

Posted April 12, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Trouble Makes a Comeback by Stephanie Tromly

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Trouble Makes a Comeback by Stephanie Tromly Series: Trouble #2 Published by Hot Key Books on December 1st 2016 Genres: Contemporary, Mystery, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 304 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads A whip-smart, screwball noir mystery—with snappy prose, wry humor, and breakneck dialogue—this sequel to Trouble Is a Friend of Mine is perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, Sherlock, John Hughes, and Carl Hiassen. After a fall semester of fiascos: getting arrested, then kidnapped, then blown up in an explosion (all thanks to the weird but brilliant Philip Digby), Zoe Webster is looking forward to a quiet spring. Now that Digby has left town, she’s finally built a regular high school life for herself. She’s dating Miles, the alternate QB; she knows girls she considers friends; she’s learning to enjoy being normal and semi-popular. Which of course is when Digby comes back: He’s got a new lead on […]

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Review: The Crown by Keira Cass

Posted April 10, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Crown by Keira Cass

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Crown by Kiera Cass Series: The Selection #5 Published by HarperCollins Publishers on May 3rd 2016 Genres: Dystopia, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 278 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Kiera Cass’s #1 New York Times bestselling Selection series has captured the hearts of readers from its very first page. Now the end of the journey is here. Prepare to be swept off your feet by The Crown—the eagerly awaited, wonderfully romantic fifth and final book in the Selection series. In The Heir, a new era dawned in the world of The Selection. Twenty years have passed since America Singer and Prince Maxon fell in love, and their daughter is the first princess to hold a Selection of her own. Eadlyn didn’t think she would find a real partner among the Selection’s thirty-five suitors, let alone true love. But sometimes the heart has a way of surprising […]

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Review: Spring at Blueberry Bay by Holly Martin

Posted April 7, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Spring at Blueberry Bay by Holly Martin

Spring at Blueberry Bay by Holly Martin Series: Hope Island #1 Published by Bookouture on April 7th 2017 Genres: Fiction, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Contemporary Pages: 353 Format: E-Arc Buy on Amazon Goodreads Welcome to beautiful Hope Island where the sea sparkles, the daffodils are blooming and a blossoming romance is just around the corner… Bella has always had a sunny outlook and caring nature, despite recently falling on hard times. When she finds a handsome homeless man on her doorstep, her kind heart tells her she must help him. So, she invites Isaac into her cottage and into her life in ways she could never have imagined… But Isaac is not what he seems. He’s keeping a huge secret from Bella, yet he never expected to fall for this open, generous and charming woman. Bella can’t ignore the chemistry between her and Isaac, but she’s had her trust badly broken in her past. Will she run when she learns the truth about Isaac, or will he be the one man who can help Bella believe in love again? A gorgeously […]

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Movie Musical Challenge: The Band Wagon

Posted April 5, 2017 by Charlotte in Movie Musical Challenge! / 0 Comments
Movie Musical Challenge: The Band Wagon

For this Movie Musical Challenge I’m using the AFI’s 25 Best Musicals List to try and work my way through. The challenge is throughout the year and once watched I’ll put my thoughts up on the blog. So the  fourth  movie for the challenge is The Band Wagon (1953), starring Fred Astaire and Cyd Charisse. One of my favourite songs was ”That’s Entertainment!’ a song that is hugely and instantly recognisable.  And the creepy “Triplets” song which is performed on knees – this song is somehow entertaining but in a sinister way. Backstage shenanigans mix effortlessly with show tunes. And the dances seem to fit right in. For me this is a hidden gem. Despite being a classic it doesn’t seem to be on everyone’s to watch list. For this is was a good thing as I didn’t know what to expect so expectation were low. This is a great little musical to watch on a rainy weekend. This film show sometimes its not the best idea to jump on the Band Wagon and follow the crowd. Sometimes you have to be your own self […]

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