Genre: Chick-lit

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: Suddenly That Summer by Lizzie Byron

Posted June 19, 2024 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Suddenly That Summer by Lizzie Byron

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.Suddenly That Summer by Lizzie Byron Published by Coronet on 1 January 2022 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Romance Pages: 400 Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Sometimes, you have to go far from home to find your way back. Nora is about to turn twenty-seven and things couldn’t be better. She’s just told her boss exactly what she thinks of him after being offered her dream job and is looking forward to a summer of old friends and new adventures. But when Nora discovers that there’s been a mistake and they’ve given her dream job to someone else, her future – and summer – suddenly isn’t looking so bright. So, when she’s given the opportunity to escape to idyllic Cornwall, she doesn’t hesitate. It was just supposed to be a distraction while she looks for something else, but could this be the summer that she finds everything she’s looking for right there in […]

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Review: What Happens in Greece by Sue Roberts

Posted June 5, 2024 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: What Happens in Greece by Sue Roberts

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.What Happens in Greece by Sue Roberts Published by Bookouture on 12 May 2022 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 270 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Buying a rundown cottage in Greece. A crazy, wine-fuelled idea, or the best decision she’s ever made? Charlotte feels shell-shocked as she takes in the scene before her. To the left, her (ex?) fiancé’s retreating figure as he hotfoots it back to civilisation; in front, the crumbling Greek island farmhouse she thought was their shared dream; and just below, a goat munching merrily on her sunhat… One year ago, as they drowned their post-holiday blues, Jamie had leapt at Charlotte’s idea to permanently swap drizzly Chester for sun-drenched Crete. Now it looks like she’ll be living this dream alone. Devastated, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work, pouring her misery – and her anger – into turning this derelict house into […]

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Review: Summer at the French Café by Sue Moorcroft

Posted May 22, 2024 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Summer at the French Café by Sue Moorcroft

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 Café by Sue Moorcroft Published by Avon on May 12, 2022 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 368 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads As soon as Kat Jenson set foot in the idyllic French village of Kirchhoffen, she knew she’d found her home. Now she has a dreamy boyfriend, a delightful dog and the perfect job managing a bustling book café in the vibrant Parc Lemmel. But when she learns her boyfriend isn’t all he seems, it’s the start of a difficult summer for Kat. Vindictive troublemakers, work woes and family heartache follow, and the clear blue sky that was her life suddenly seems full of clouds. Then she gets to know the mysterious Noah , and her sun begins to shine brighter than ever. But Noah has problems of his own – ones that could scupper their new-found happiness. Together, can they overcome their […]

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