Tag: Giveaway

Monthly Round-up! June 2016

Posted July 10, 2016 by Charlotte in Monthly Round-up! / 0 Comments

Monthly Round-up, linking everything that has happened in the last month, posted on the last day of said month. This Round-up June 2016. This month has flown by! Does anyone else feel like that? If not there are lots of lovely posts below for you to catch you with! Currently reading: Reviews: Blog Tours: Challenges: A new year and a new challenge. This year I am participating in the movie musical challenge hosted by Bookish Whimsy. This month I have watch Easter Parade and it should be up for July. As per usual I’m participating in the Goodreads Challenge. I’ve pledged to read 100 books! And so far have managed to read 49 books. Which means I am three books behind schedule. My target of 100 books this years is looking un-achievable. Hopefully I can get back on track which some much needed reading! So what do you think of my round-up June 2016? What have you read this month? Let me know in the comments below! Subscribe to Blog via Email Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive […]

Giveaway & Review: The Dog Who Dared to Dream by Sun-mi Hwang

Posted July 7, 2016 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.The Dog Who Dared to Dream by Sun-mi Hwang, Chi-Young Kim, Nomoco Published by Abacus on July 7th 2016 Pages: 169 Format: E-Arc Source: Netgalley Buy on Amazon Goodreads This is the story of a dog named Scraggly. Born an outsider because of her distinctive appearance, she spends most of her days in the sun-filled yard of her owner’s house. Scraggly has dreams and aspirations just like the rest of us. But each winter, dark clouds descend and Scraggly is faced with challenges that she must overcome. Through the clouds and even beyond the gates of her owner’s yard lies the possibility of friendship, motherhood and happiness — they are for the taking if Scraggly can just hold on to them, bring them home and build the life she so desperately desires. The Dog Who Dared to Dream is a wise tale of the relationship between dog and man, as well as […]

Giveaway & Guest Post: ‘Inspiration behind How the Duke was Won’ by Lenora Bell, author of How the Duke was Won

Posted July 1, 2016 by Charlotte in Guest Post / 2 Comments

Today I am delighted to welcome Lenora Bell, author of How the Duke was Won onto the blog, a book that I really loved. Today Lenora is discussing her Inspiration behind How the Duke was Won. And also there are some hints of what is to come in the next two books (One that I am particularly excited about!!). Giveaway: Also (big hint!) answer the question at the end of the post (highlighted red!) and you will be in with a chance of winning free Amazon link for How the Duke Was Won. The best answer will win and the giveaway is open until 8th July and it is INTERNATIONAL!! Inspiration: Hi Charlotte, thanks for hosting me at Escapades of a Bookworm! I know you’re more of a fantasy and chick lit fan, so I’m honored to be here representing historical romance. How the Duke Was Won is my very first novel and it’s been such a thrill releasing it into the world. I’ve heard from lots of readers who say that the book feels “fresh” to them. I take that […]

Giveaway & Review: All Together Now by Gill Hornby

Posted June 10, 2016 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.All Together Now by Gill Hornby Published by Abacus on June 2, 2016 Genres: Contemporary, Fiction Pages: 322 Format: Paperback Source: Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads Four strangers in the midst of difficult life transitions find friendship, purpose, and perfect pitch in in this heartfelt comic novel. In the small English village of St. Ambrose, the members of the Bridgeford Community Choir have little in common. But when their singing coach dies unexpectedly before a big contest, the motley group must join forces — and voices — in pursuit of an impossible-seeming goal. Featuring an eclectic cast of characters — including a mother suffering from empty nest syndrome, a middle-aged man who has just lost his job and his family, and a 19-year-old waitress who dreams of reality TV stardom — ALL TOGETHER NOW is a poignant and charming novel about small town life, community, falling in love, and the big rewards […]

Blog Tour: Giveaway and Extract – Second Lives by Scott K. Andrews

Posted May 19, 2016 by Charlotte in Blog Tour, Guest Post / 0 Comments

Today I am delighted to be part of the Blog Tour for Second Lives by Scott K. Andrews with a giveaway and extract of Second Lives! I’m in the middle of this book because, frustratingly work is getting in the way! But this is a series that I am so excited to read. Below I have an extract from the first book in the series – Timebomb (which is an awesome book) – which gives you an awesome taster of what this series is all about. And I have a link to a giveaway for a chance to win one of five copies of Timebomb and Second Lives! Also please visit other blog stops along the tour for other great content. The Giveaway: Five copies of Timebomb and Second Lives to five lucky people when Scott’s new mailing list hits 100 subscribers. The Extract: First Interlude ‘You are not a very good interrogator.’ The woman leaned back in her chair, a half-smile dancing on her lips. The interrogator, sitting across the table from her, said nothing. The woman studied him. About forty-five, she thought. Sagging […]

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