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Review: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

Posted July 21, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan

The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan Published by Two Roads on January 26th 2017 Genres: Contemporary, Fantasy, Fiction Pages: 320 Format: Hardback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads A charming, clever, and quietly moving debut novel of of endless possibilities and joyful discoveries that explores the promises we make and break, losing and finding ourselves, the objects that hold magic and meaning for our lives, and the surprising connections that bind us. Lime green plastic flower-shaped hair bobbles—Found, on the playing field, Derrywood Park, 2nd September. Bone china cup and saucer—Found, on a bench in Riveria Public Gardens, 31st October. Anthony Peardew is the keeper of lost things. Forty years ago, he carelessly lost a keepsake from his beloved fiancée, Therese. That very same day, she died unexpectedly. Brokenhearted, Anthony sought consolation in rescuing lost objects—the things others have dropped, misplaced, or accidentally left behind—and writing stories about them. Now, in the twilight of his life, Anthony worries that he has not fully discharged his duty to reconcile all the lost things with their owners. As the […]

Review: What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan

Posted June 14, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan

What Happened That Night by Sheila O’Flanagan Published by Headline Review on 15th June 2017 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction Pages: 512 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Goodreads Readers of Marian Keyes, Lisa Jewell and Santa Montefiore will love Sunday Times bestselling author Sheila O’Flanagan’s gripping new novel. Reviewers adore Sheila’s books: ‘Smart and twisty’ ***** Heat; ‘Fantastic’ Bella Lola Fitzpatrick is bright and ambitious but she’s also headstrong and stubborn. When one evening, out of the blue, she has to make a life-changing choice, she decides quickly and rashly. And without a piece of vital information that might have changed everything. Lola’s daughter Bey has inherited Lola’s determined nature. Yet her impulsive reactions place her in danger, leading her to run away from what she wants most. And then, one night, she’s standing in front of the man she loves, with her own choice to make… For both Lola and Bey, everything changes in a moment. But their biggest mistakes might also turn out to be their greatest opportunities… So this is another stunning book from a fabulous author. What Happened That […]

Review: The Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Growing Old Disgracefully by Ada Adverse

Posted June 7, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Growing Old Disgracefully by Ada Adverse

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.Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Growing Old Disgracefully by Ada Adverse Series: Mills & Boon A-Zs #6 Published by Harlequin Mills & Boon, Limited on May 18th 2017 Genres: Novella Pages: 96 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘Perfect for the gin drinker in your life.’ – Sun Have you ever: Treated afternoon tea as an ‘all you can eat’ opportuntity? Realised you only ever hoover when you are expecting guests? Flatly refused to ‘act your age’? If so, the Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Growing Old Disgracefully is for you: a guide to throwing out the rule book, with a feminist twist This  Guide to Growing Old Disgracefully is another fun list from Mills and Boon (having previously read and reviewed Turning into Your Mother). All about growing old. And lets be honest everyone grows old, we grow old ever day. Some of us just […]

Review: Night Shift by Charlaine Harris

Posted May 3, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Night Shift by Charlaine Harris

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.Night Shift by Charlaine Harris Series: Midnight Texas #3 on May 3rd 2016 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Mystery, Paranormal Pages: 320 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Sookie Stackhouse novels—“the Mark Twain of things that live under your bed”*—comes a new novel of Midnight, Texas, the town where some secrets will never see the light of day… At Midnight’s local pawnshop, weapons are flying off the shelves—only to be used in sudden and dramatic suicides right at the main crossroads in town.   Who better to figure out why blood is being spilled than the vampire Lemuel, who, while translating mysterious texts, discovers what makes Midnight the town it is. There’s a reason why witches and werewolves, killers and psychics, have been drawn to this place.   And now they must come together to stop the bloodshed in the heart of Midnight. […]

Review: The Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Turning into Your Mother by Ada Adverse

Posted April 28, 2017 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: The Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Turning into Your Mother by Ada Adverse

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.The Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Turning into Your Mother by Ada Adverse Series: Mills & Boon A-Zs #5 Published by Mills and Boon on March 9th 2017 Genres: Novella Pages: 96 Format: Hardback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads ’Perfect for the gin lover in your life.’ – Sun Have you ever…? A) Opened your mouth and heard your mother come out? B) Wondered whether a bunch of flowers and breakfast in bed once a year really makes up for the 37 hours your mum spent in St Agnes’ Maternity Ward? C) Voiced a heartfelt opinion on the weather? If so, the Mills & Boon Modern Girl’s Guide to Turning Into Your Mother is for you: a guide to the joys of motherhood – with a feminist twist. Okay doke, this is going to probably be the shortest review I’ve ever done. Mainly because theThe Mills & Boon Modern […]