Genre: Chick-lit

Review: Christmas for Beginners by Carole Matthews

Posted December 1, 2021 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Tandam Collective in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.Christmas for Beginners by Carole Matthews Published by Sphere on October 29, 2020 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Fiction, Romance Pages: 416 Format: Hardback Source: Tandam Collective Buy on Amazon Goodreads The gloriously festive sequel to readers’ favourite and Sunday Times bestselling novel Happiness for Beginners SPEND THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR AT HOPE FARM . . . Christmas is fast approaching at the new Hope Farm. Owner Molly Baker has been convinced to organise an open day to raise some much-needed funds ahead of the New Year, but the nativity tableau is proving challenging. With anti-social sheep, awkward alpacas and a seriously sequined Santa Claus to assemble, Molly is feeling overwhelmed, and in desperate need of some Christmas spirit . . . Despite the chaos of the farm getting in the way of her event planning, Molly is looking forward to spending the holidays with Shelby and Lucas, hopeful that […]

Blog Tour / Review: House Swap by Olivia Beirne

Posted November 10, 2021 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments

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.House Swap by Olivia Beirne Published by Headline on February 1, 2022 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit Pages: 352 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘I can’t praise it enough, it’s perfect summer reading’ LUCY VINE’A hilarious, heart-warming read’ DAISY BUCHANAN You can learn a lot about someone when you swap houses. . .___________________________________________________ Twins Katy and Rachel don’t know much about each other’s lives anymore. Rachel thinks that Katy is a high-flying event planner in London, while Katy thinks that Rachel lives in idyllic marital bliss in the countryside. Each sister believes the other has created a perfect life – but the truth is that neither twin has the life she pretends she does. And when these sisters unexpectedly swap houses for a week, they’re in for a big shock. But it might just be the wake-up call they’ve both been waiting for. . . Packed hilarity and heartbreak, this new […]

Review: Celebrations at the Chateau by Jo Thomas

Posted October 27, 2021 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

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.Celebrations at the Chateau by Jo Thomas Published by Corgi on October 28, 2021 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Christmas, Romance Pages: 384 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Cosy up with Jo Thomas at the most magical time of the year! ‘Another gem from Jo Thomas. Fun, food, love and France, what more can anyone want?’ Katie Fforde ‘An absolute treat . . . fabulous setting, gorgeous food and wonderful characters’ Jill Mansell – – – – – When their grandfather dies, Fliss and her sisters are astonished to inherit a French chateau! Travelling to Normandy to visit the beautiful if faded house, they excitedly make plans over delicious crepes and local cider in the town nearby. But they soon discover the chateau needs major work, a huge tax bill is due . . . and there’s a sitting tenant to whom they owe a monthly allowance. Unable to sell but […]

Blog Tour / Review: Mistletoe at Moonstone Lake by Holly Martin

Posted October 9, 2021 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 0 Comments

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.Mistletoe at Moonstone Lake by Holly Martin Series: Jewel Island #5 Published by Seaside & Sparkles on 6 October 2021 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Christmas, Romance Format: E-Arc Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Escape to the breathtaking Cornish Coast this winter, where the ocean sparkles in the moonlight and romance crackles like an open fire. This gorgeous new love story by million selling author Holly Martin is the perfect treat to warm your heart this Christmas. Artist Zoey Flynn hadn’t planned to spend her favourite holiday on the shores of Jewel Island, but when her fiancé breaks off their engagement before their Christmas Eve wedding, this Cornish paradise is just the distraction she needs. With a cosy cottage to call home for a month and a stall at the island’s famous Christmas market to sell her paintings, Zoey quickly puts her heartbreak behind her. Love is the last thing on her mind. […]

Blog Tour / Review: Ghosts by Dolly Alderton

Posted July 31, 2021 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

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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