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Review: An Italian Affair by Caroline Montague

Posted July 18, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: An Italian Affair by Caroline Montague

An Italian Affair by Caroline Montague Published by Orion Books on 21 March 2019 Genres: Fiction, Historical, Romance Pages: 496 Format: Paperback Source: Own Copy Buy on Amazon Goodreads Love. War. Family. Betrayal. Italy, 1937. Alessandra Durante is grieving the loss of her husband when she discovers she has inherited her ancestral family seat, Villa Durante, deep in the Tuscan Hills. Longing for a new start, she moves from her home in London to Italy with her daughter Diana and sets about rebuilding her life. Under the threat of war, Alessandra’s house becomes first a home and then a shelter to all those who need it. Then Davide, a young man who is hiding the truth about who he is, arrives, and Diana starts to find her heart going where her head knows it must not. Back home in Britain as war breaks out, Alessandra’s son Robert, signs up to be a pilot, determined to play his part in freeing Italy from the grip of Fascism. His bravery marks him out as an asset to the Allies, and soon he […]

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Blog Tour / Review: A Walk in Wildflower Park by Bella Osborne

Posted July 9, 2019 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments
Blog Tour / Review: A Walk in Wildflower Park by Bella Osborne

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.A Walk in Wildflower Park by Bella Osborne Published by Avon on June 27, 2019 Genres: Chick-lit, Fiction Pages: 416 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads A Walk in Wildflower Park was originally published as a four-part serial. This is the complete story in one package. ‘Pure escapism – full of wit, warmth, humour, and a moving look at the friendships and relationships that make us all tick.’ Debbie Johnson, bestselling author of The Comfort Food Cafe series Life’s not always a walk in the park…Anna thought she’d found The One – until he broke off their engagement exactly a year before their wedding day. Hoping new surroundings will do her the world of good, she moves in to a place of her own on the edge of gorgeous Wildflower Park. With the help and friendship of her neighbour Sophie, Anna quickly settles in and pledges to focus on her […]

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Blog Tour / Review: Sleep by C. L. Taylor

Posted May 7, 2019 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 1 Comment
Blog Tour / Review: Sleep by C. L. Taylor

Sleep by C.L. Taylor Published by Avon on April 4, 2019 Genres: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller Pages: 368 Format: Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads All Anna wants is to be able to sleep. But crushing insomnia, terrifying night terrors and memories of that terrible night are making it impossible. If only she didn’t feel so guilty… To escape her past, Anna takes a job at a hotel on the remote Scottish island of Rum, but when seven guests join her, what started as a retreat from the world turns into a deadly nightmare. Each of the guests have a secret but one of them is lying – about who they are and why they’re on the island. There’s a murderer staying in the Bay View hotel. And they’ve set their sights on Anna. Seven strangers. Seven secrets. One deadly lie. Someone’s going to sleep and never wake up… Well this is another cracker of a book! Sleep manages to enthralling, keep you on your toes and puts you off ever getting into your bed again! In Sleep we follow Anna […]

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Review: The Forgotten Village by Lorna Cook

Posted April 29, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: The Forgotten Village by Lorna Cook

The Forgotten Village by Lorna Cook Published by Avon on 4th April 2019 Genres: Fiction, Historical Pages: 400 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Goodreads A timeless story of love and sacrifice, perfect for fans of Rachel Hore, Tracy Rees and Kate Morton. 1943: The world is at war, and the villagers of Tyneham are being asked to make one more sacrifice: to give their homes over to the British army. But on the eve of their departure, a terrible act will cause three of them to disappear forever. 2017: Melissa had hoped a break on the coast of Dorset would rekindle her stagnant relationship, but despite the idyllic scenery, it’s pushing her and Liam to the brink. When Melissa discovers a strange photograph of a woman who once lived in the forgotten local village of Tyneham, she becomes determined to find out more about her story. But Tyneham hides a terrible secret, and Melissa’s search for the truth will change her life in ways she never imagined possible. Last week was my turn on the blog tour for The Forgotten Village […]

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Review: Empress of all Seasons by Emiko Jean

Posted April 18, 2019 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Empress of all Seasons by Emiko Jean

Empress of all Seasons by Emiko Jean Published by Gollancz on November 6, 2018 Genres: Fantasy, Fiction, Young Adult Pages: 384 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Fairyloot, Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads In a palace of illusions, nothing is what it seems. Each generation, a competition is held to find the next empress of Honoku. The rules are simple. Survive the palace’s enchanted seasonal rooms. Conquer Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall. Marry the prince. All are eligible to compete—all except yōkai, supernatural monsters and spirits whom the human emperor is determined to enslave and destroy. Mari has spent a lifetime training to become empress. Winning should be easy. And it would be, if she weren’t hiding a dangerous secret. Mari is a yōkai with the ability to transform into a terrifying monster. If discovered, her life will be forfeit. As she struggles to keep her true identity hidden, Mari’s fate collides with that of Taro, the prince who has no desire to inherit the imperial throne, and Akira, a half-human, half-yōkai outcast. Torn between duty and love, loyalty and betrayal, […]

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