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Review: The Secret Lore of London edited by John Matthews with Caroline Wise

Posted April 19, 2016 by Charlotte in Reviews / 2 Comments
Review: The Secret Lore of London edited by John Matthews with Caroline Wise

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.The Secret Lore of London by John Matthews Published by Coronet on May 17, 2016 Genres: Anthropology, Folklore, Historical, Mythology, Non-Fiction, Novella, Short Stories Pages: 360 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads London is an ancient city, whose foundation dates back literally thousands of years into the legendary prehistory of these islands. Not surprisingly it has accumulated a large number of stories, both historic and mythical, during this period, many of which, though faithfully recorded at the time, have lain almost forgotten in dusty libraries throughout the city. The Secret Lore of London is a guide to the legends, including a discussion of their importance as part of the oral tradition of Britain, combining Prehistoric, Celtic, Arthurian, Roman, Saxon and Norman levels – each of which has contributed to the many-layered life of the city. The first part contains a unique selection of essays (some printed here for the first […]

Guest Post: Exclusive Extract from The Waiting Game by Jessica Thompson

Posted August 30, 2015 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Guest Post / 1 Comment
Guest Post: Exclusive Extract from The Waiting Game by Jessica Thompson

Today I am delighted to be part of the Blog Tour for The Waiting Game by Jessica Thompson with an extract of The Waiting Game. I loved reading The Waiting Game (see my review) despite feeling sad most of the time… But in a good, everything is going to turn out fine kind of way. Below I have an exclusive extract from The Waiting Game, which was such an important moment in the book because this scene offers so much solace to Nessa and Kat (but I’m going to shut up now before spoilers occur!). Enjoy! Remember to check out the other stops on the tour for some great content!   Extract: January 14th 2015 . . . ‘Oh my god, I’m so, so nervous,’ Kat said, standing opposite her sister in the frozen car park. Her scarf came unravelled from her coat and blew in a rippling curl, jostled by the freezing cold wind. ‘Me too. Are we sure that this is the right thing to do?’ Nessa had asked, looking back at her car. The air was so cold it was […]

Review: The Waiting Game by Jessica Thompson

Posted August 30, 2015 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: The Waiting Game by Jessica Thompson

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.The Waiting Game by Jessica Thompson Published by Coronet on August 13, 2015 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 336 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads ‘The moon was speckled like a bird’s egg. It hung reliably in the blackness above Will Turnbull and Nessa Grier who sat side by side on a bench as the leaves fell around them, landing softly on the thick, wet grass. Their knees were just touching, hearts pounding hard.’ Nessa Bruce waits for her husband to come through the double doors. She’d waited for him to return home from Afghanistan for what felt like forever, and now the moment was finally here. But Jake isn’t… Jake Bruce hasn’t come home, and it looks like he never will. Nessa’s life – and that of her daughter Poppy – is turned upside down in an instant. What has happened to the elusive man at the centre of […]

Review: Paper Swans by Jessica Thompson

Posted November 12, 2014 by Charlotte in Reviews / 1 Comment
Review: Paper Swans by Jessica Thompson

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.Paper Swans by Jessica Thompson Published by Coronet on July 31, 2014 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction, Romance Pages: 441 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Ben Lawrence seems to have it all – the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn’t truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones – a bright, ambitious charity founder – walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down. Paper Swans tells of how love can conquer all, and how when everything is broken one person can help to put the pieces together… I was so excited to receive this book. I had such good feelings for it and with […]