Tag: Contemporary

Review: 25 Days ’til Christmas by Poppy Alexander

Posted December 11, 2018 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.25 Days ’til Christmas by Poppy Alexander Published by Orion Books on November 1, 2018 Genres: Christmas, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 352 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘a fabulous uplifting, festive, feel-good, joyous read that will leave you smiling from ear to ear.’ Netgalley reviewer Christmas is a time to get together… Kate Thompson used to love Christmas. But that was before her husband went away with the army and didn’t come home. Now she can hardly stand the festive season. But Kate knows there is more to life than this, and her son Jack needs a Christmas to remember. What she needs is a Christmas miracle, and if there isn’t one on its way, she’ll just have to make her own. So begins Kate’s advent countdown to the best Christmas ever. She has it all planned out, but you can’t plan for the unexpected, and when her life […]

Blog Tour / Review: A Christmas Gift by Sue Moorcroft

Posted November 5, 2018 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Reviews / 8 Comments

A Christmas Gift by Sue Moorcroft on 4 October 2018 Genres: Chick-lit, Christmas, Contemporary, Fiction Pages: 400 Format: E-Arc, Hardback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’Katie Fforde A sumptuous, festive read from the #1 bestseller, Sue Moorcroft. Georgine loves Christmas. The festive season always brings the little village of Middledip to life. But since her ex-boyfriend walked out, leaving her with crippling debts, Georgine’s struggled to make ends meet. To keep her mind off her worries, she throws herself into organising the Christmas show at the local school. And when handsome Joe Blackthorn becomes her assistant, Georgine’s grateful for the help. But there’s something about Joe she can’t quite put her finger on. Could there be more to him than meets the eye? Georgine’s past is going to catch up with her in ways she never expected. But can the help of friends new and old make this a Christmas to remember after all? Curl up with the gorgeous new book from the Sunday Times bestseller, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews […]

Blog Tour / Review: Second Chances at the Log Fire Cabin by Catherine Ferguson

Posted October 28, 2018 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, 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.Second Chances at the Log Fire Cabin by Catherine Ferguson Published by HarperCollins UK on October 15, 2018 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 400 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads It’s time to cosy up this winter… When Roxy proposes to her boyfriend Jackson in a moment of madness on live TV, she’s mortified when he rejects her. To escape the embarrassment, she takes a job working as baking assistant at the idyllic Log Fire Cabin. Roxy hopes the new job will take her mind off Jackson, because to her eternal annoyance, she hasn’t been able to stop thinking about him… But when Jackson turns up at the cabin unexpectedly, things begin to go wrong. With a sprinkle of snow, the help of new friends and more than a couple of mince pies, can Roxy heal her heart in time for Christmas? ‘Definitely one to curl up with this […]

Review: The Holiday Cottage by the Sea by Holly Martin

Posted June 29, 2018 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.The Holiday Cottage by the Sea by Holly Martin Series: Sandcastle Bay #1 Published by Bookouture on April 12, 2018 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 336 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘Wow! Every time I pick up a Holly Martin book I devour it within hours… Holly Martin’s writing is more than a 5 star rating…’ Goodreads Reviewer The new book from the bestselling author of Summer at Buttercup Beach. Escape to Sandcastle Bay, where you’ll discover a charming little seaside village brimming with heart-warming friendships, quirky characters and plenty of sunshine. The perfect place to fall in love this summer… Tori Graham is in need of a holiday. Trying to piece her heart back together after losing the love of her life, she escapes to Blossom Cottage, with its picturesque views of the sea. And plans to spend the summer in gorgeous Sandcastle Bay, where her best friend Melody Rosewood lives. Tori’s not expecting […]

Blog Tour: Recipe and Review of One Summer in Italy by Sue Moorcroft

Posted May 23, 2018 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Guest Post, 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.One Summer in Italy by Sue Moorcroft Published by Avon on May 17, 2018 Genres: Chick-lit, Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 355 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘I love all of Sue Moorcroft’s books!’Katie Fforde When Sofia Bianchi’s father Aldo dies, it makes her stop and look at things afresh. Having been his carer for so many years, she knows it’s time for her to live her own life – and to fulfil some promises she made to Aldo in his final days. So there’s nothing for it but to escape to Italy’s Umbrian mountains where, tucked away in a sleepy Italian village, lie plenty of family secrets waiting to be discovered. There, Sofia also finds Amy who is desperately trying to find her way in life after discovering her dad isn’t her biological father. Sofia sets about helping Amy through this difficult time, but it’s the handsome Levi who […]

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