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Review: Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas

Posted June 3, 2026 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.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 […]

Review: Oculta by Maya Motayne

Posted March 1, 2026 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.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, […]

Blog Tour / Review: The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis

Posted January 15, 2024 by Charlotte in Reviews / 0 Comments

I received this book for free from Netgalley, Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.The Bright Spot by Jill Shalvis Series: Sunrise Cove #5 Published by Headline Eternal on January 16, 2024 Genres: Fiction, Chick-lit, Contemporary, Romance Pages: 339 Format: E-Arc, Paperback Source: Netgalley, Publisher Buy on Amazon Goodreads The perfect family can be the one that you choose . . . Luna Wright is many things, but sweet and trusting aren’t on the list. However, she is a sucker for an underdog story. Adopted at birth, she’s created her own makeshift family to help her run the struggling but charming Apple Ridge Farm. With a farm-to-table café and a menagerie of rescued animals – complete with a mischievous baby goat – it’s the best home she’s ever known. But when the farm’s grumpy owner Silas passes away, Luna discovers that it’s now under the control of his investment manager, the enigmatic and secretive Jameson Hayes and . . . her. With her idyllic corner […]

Through the LetterBox: FairyLoot Dreams & Wishes Unboxing

Posted May 19, 2017 by Charlotte in Through the Letterbox / 0 Comments

Welcome to Through the LetterBox. So I think that it is fair to say now that I am a huge fan of FairyLoot and I loved the idea of Dreams & Wishes. This is a monthly subscription ya book box based in the UK. the box: In each box you can expect: One recently published Young Adult book, 4-6 goodies often related to the book, promotional items such as posters, bookmarks and a signed bookplate (whenever possible), a unique hashtag that links you up with one other person receiving a box. The box is £26 plus shipping at £3.95 (if UK based) bringing it to a grand total of £29.95. I wish that the shipping is including in the price because it is like a hidden extra. But I do think that this box is well worth the price. I was super excited for this theme, because the theme ‘Dreams & Wishes’ was so vague but so tantalising especially when Fairy Loot said that this box was perfect for fans of A Court of Mist and Fury and The Bone Season.” the […]

Through the Letterbox: FairyLoot Emperors & Fugitives Unboxing

Posted March 6, 2017 by Charlotte in Through the Letterbox / 0 Comments

Welcome to Through the LetterBox. So I think that it is fair to say now that I am a huge fan of FairyLoot and this months theme was Emperors & Fugitives. This is a monthly subscription ya book box based in the UK. the box: In each box you can expect: One recently published Young Adult book, 4-6 goodies often related to the book, promotional items such as posters, bookmarks and a signed bookplate (whenever possible), a unique hashtag that links you up with one other person receiving a box. The box is £26 plus shipping at £3.95 (if UK based) bringing it to a grand total of £29.95. Again this box isn’t again I wish that the shipping is including in the price because it is like a hidden extra. I was super excited for this theme, because the theme ‘Emperors & Fugitives’ sounded really excited and the fact that the fairyloot team said ‘ If you’re a fan of Rebel of the Sands, Guardians of the Galaxy (who doesn’t love Groot?!), Illuminae and general rebeliousness then you are going to […]

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