Month: July 2021

Blog Tour / Review: Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

Posted July 31, 2021 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Blog Tour / Review: Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

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.Ghosts by Dolly Alderton Published by Penguin Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 338 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER’A poignant, funny tale of early-thirties love and loss’ Sunday Times __________________________________________________ Nina Dean has arrived at her early thirties as a successful food writer with loving friends and family, plus a new home and neighbourhood. When she meets Max, a beguiling romantic hero who tells her on date one that he’s going to marry her, it feels like all is going to plan. A new relationship couldn’t have come at a better time – her thirties have not been the liberating, uncomplicated experience she was sold. Everywhere she turns, she is reminded of time passing and opportunities dwindling. Friendships are fading, ex-boyfriends are moving on and, worse, everyone’s moving to the suburbs. There’s no solace to be found in her family, with a mum who’s caught […]

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Monthly Round-Up! July 2021

Posted July 31, 2021 by Charlotte in Monthly Round-up! / 0 Comments
Monthly Round-Up! July 2021

Monthly Round-up, linking everything that has happened in the last month, posted on the last day of said month. This Round-up July 2021. Currently reading:   Reviews:   Blog Tours:   Random Thoughts:   Book vs. Film:   Pastime Pleasures:   Through the Letterbox:   Day Trips:   Challenges: As per usual I’m participating in the Goodreads Challenge.   So what do you think of my round-up July 2021? What have you read this month? Let me know in the comments below! Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Email Address Subscribe Join 371 other subscribers

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Blog Tour / Review: Pug Actually by Matt Dunn

Posted July 2, 2021 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments
Blog Tour / Review: Pug Actually by Matt Dunn

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.Pug, Actually by Matt Dunn Published by HarperCollins UK on June 29, 2021 Genres: Fiction, Humour, Romance Pages: 320 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘A witty, heart-warming tale about woman’s best friend. You’ll love it!’ Nick Spalding ’A love story that honestly will just make you cheer… I loved it.’ Miranda Dickinson When your dog plays Cupid…what could possibly go wrong? Loyal rescue pug Doug wants his adoring owner Julie to find unconditional love and happiness – and he knows she won’t find either in the arms of Luke, her married boss. Doug is terrified that Julie will become a lonely cat-lover if she stays single too long, but he can’t let her fall for any more of Luke’s empty promises. Julie needs to move on – and Doug is convinced that Tom, a newly divorced V-E-T, is perfect for her (despite his questionable occupation). There’s just one problem: […]

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Blog Tour / Review: Deepwater King by Claire McKenna

Posted July 2, 2021 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments
Blog Tour / Review: Deepwater King by Claire McKenna

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.Deepwater King by Claire McKenna Series: The Deepwater Trilogy #2 Published by HarperVoyager on 24 June 2021 Genres: Fiction, Fantasy Pages: 352 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads The sensational follow up to MONSTROUS HEART; a magical tale of intrigue on dark waters and a love story for the ages. The perfect gothic, gaslamp fantasy – ideal for fans of V.E. Schwab and China Mieville Since losing her great love to the Queen of the Sainted Isles, Arden must fulfil an impossible promise before she can return home – she must complete the dangerous Rite that will return Jonah’s spirit to the abyssal Court of the Deepwater King. This sets her off on a journey far out at sea to find believers of the old religion on the oil-slick and mysterious islands beyond the horizon. But such a responsibility will not come without sacrifice, for the Deepwater folk who worship […]

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