Genre: Romance

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: The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa

Posted May 12, 2026 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa

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.The Starter Ex by Mia Sosa Published by Headline on March 10, 2026 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 336 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads Meet Vanessa Cordero. A cynic with a colorful past. You see, in college, Vanessa devised a profitable side gig: For a reasonable fee, she’d date your latest crush…and make his life miserable. Too clingy? Check. Jealous? Check. A mother’s worst nightmare? Check, check, check. By the time Vanessa was done with him, your guy would be ready for…YOU. Meet Jason Torres. A certified commitment-phobe. Jason doesn’t plan on getting married anytime soon (if ever), much to his mother’s dismay. What he needs is a temporary girlfriend. A totally inappropriate girlfriend. Someone his mother will hate. So she’ll abandon her hopes of getting Jason to the altar—for a while at least. Enter Lisa, Vanessa’s younger sister. She’s got her eye on Jason and convinces Vanessa to […]

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Review: Oculta by Maya Motayne

Posted March 1, 2026 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments
Review: Oculta by Maya Motayne

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.Oculta by Maya Motayne Series: Nocturna Trilogy #2 Published by Hodder & Stoughton on April 6, 2021 Genres: Fiction, Fantasy, Romance, Young Adult Pages: 535 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads After joining forces to save Castallan from an ancient magical evil, Alfie and Finn haven’t seen each other in months. Alfie is finally stepping up to his role as heir and preparing for an International Peace Summit, while Finn is travelling and revelling in her newfound freedom from Ignacio. That is, until she’s unexpectedly installed as the new leader of one of Castallan’s powerful crime families. Now one of the four Thief Lords of Castallan, she’s forced to preside over the illegal underground Oculta competition, which coincides with the summit and boasts a legendary prize. Just when Finn finds herself back in San Cristobal, Alfie’s plans are also derailed. Los Toros, the mysterious syndicate responsible for his brother’s murder, […]

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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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