***3 stars
Cute short story. It ended too soon. ;)
Story Summary:
Professional cake-maker Kate doesn’t have time for a man in her life, especially a boorish, sports-mad one like Wes. He’s definitely not her type.
But at her best friends wedding, when one crisis follows another, Kate begins to wonder whether she’s misjudged Wes.
Can love be the sweetest thing of all?
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Staying Away at Christmas by Katie Fforde
Sweet holiday short story. I adore this author so I am always quick to gobble anything that she puts out. I can't wait for her new release in February of A French Affair.
Story Summary:
Miranda and her daughters have rented a cosy cottage for Christmas. The only trouble is, Anthony and his children are booked into the same place. In a moment of Christmas spirit, Miranda suggests they all spend yuletide together. Will the mistletoe help ease the tension and bring some cheer? Will romance blossom under the stars? Or will it be a Christmas they’d all rather forget?
Sunday Times bestselling author Katie Fforde is known for her wonderfully romantic stories, delectable heroes, and heroines we can all relate to. In Staying Away at Christmas her warmth and wit shine through in this enchanting short story. Turn on the Christmas lights, curl up on the sofa and immerse yourself in the deliciously readable world of Katie Fforde.
It Started with A Kiss by Miranda Dickinson
***** 5 stars
LOVED IT! I haven't read a Dickinson book in a while, shame on me. I had forgotten how much fun it was to escape into one of her books. I have to say it's been a while since I have read her previous, which I went back through and read my blogs of and I still think this one may be one of my favorite ones by her. What a wonderful fun read. There are many twists and turns throughout and the story and I absolutely loved the characters. If you want an excellent read, this is a must on your list :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Snubbed by her best friend, Rom flees from her humiliation and encounters a stranger whose kiss changes everything. Join her as she embarks on a quest to find the man of her dreams…
Exclusive extra material available in this e-book edition!
What would you do to find the one that got away?
Romily Parker is a woman on a mission. On the last Saturday before Christmas, (shortly after disastrously declaring her undying love for her best friend, Charlie) Romily has a sudden, brief encounter with a gorgeous stranger who might, just possibly, be the man of her dreams. It only takes two small words – ‘Hello, beautiful’ – and one, heart-stopping kiss to make up her mind: she has to find him again.
Giving herself a deadline of the
LOVED IT! I haven't read a Dickinson book in a while, shame on me. I had forgotten how much fun it was to escape into one of her books. I have to say it's been a while since I have read her previous, which I went back through and read my blogs of and I still think this one may be one of my favorite ones by her. What a wonderful fun read. There are many twists and turns throughout and the story and I absolutely loved the characters. If you want an excellent read, this is a must on your list :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Snubbed by her best friend, Rom flees from her humiliation and encounters a stranger whose kiss changes everything. Join her as she embarks on a quest to find the man of her dreams…
Exclusive extra material available in this e-book edition!
What would you do to find the one that got away?
Romily Parker is a woman on a mission. On the last Saturday before Christmas, (shortly after disastrously declaring her undying love for her best friend, Charlie) Romily has a sudden, brief encounter with a gorgeous stranger who might, just possibly, be the man of her dreams. It only takes two small words – ‘Hello, beautiful’ – and one, heart-stopping kiss to make up her mind: she has to find him again.
Giving herself a deadline of the
Love me for me by Jenny Hale
*****5 stars
Great read. A sweet romance about first loves and finding your way back home. I loved this book, I was immediately hooked and felt it ended too soon. Can't wait to find another by this author.
Book Jacket Summary:
Sometimes you find perfect where you least expect it…
Libby Potter has just lost the perfect job, the perfect apartment and the perfect boyfriend. Moving back to the home town that she couldn’t wait to escape when she was younger was definitely not on her to-do list. Especially as it means running into the man whose heart she broke when she left.
Pete Bennett can still make Libby’s world stop with just the sound of his voice – even ten years on. Only now, she is the last person in the world that he wants to see.
As everyone else welcomes Libby home with open arms, she realizes she’s missed that special closeness that comes from lifelong friendship. And, as Libby seeks to make amends with Pete, she begins to wonder whether she made the right choice in leaving all those years ago.
When an amazing career opportunity gives her the chance to leave again, Libby will have to decide what her version of perfect is… and where she really belongs.
Great read. A sweet romance about first loves and finding your way back home. I loved this book, I was immediately hooked and felt it ended too soon. Can't wait to find another by this author.
Book Jacket Summary:
Sometimes you find perfect where you least expect it…
Libby Potter has just lost the perfect job, the perfect apartment and the perfect boyfriend. Moving back to the home town that she couldn’t wait to escape when she was younger was definitely not on her to-do list. Especially as it means running into the man whose heart she broke when she left.
Pete Bennett can still make Libby’s world stop with just the sound of his voice – even ten years on. Only now, she is the last person in the world that he wants to see.
As everyone else welcomes Libby home with open arms, she realizes she’s missed that special closeness that comes from lifelong friendship. And, as Libby seeks to make amends with Pete, she begins to wonder whether she made the right choice in leaving all those years ago.
When an amazing career opportunity gives her the chance to leave again, Libby will have to decide what her version of perfect is… and where she really belongs.
Sealed with a Christmas Kiss by Rachael Lucas
*****5 star
This was a short story, but a great follow up to Sealed with A Kiss. It gave us a chance to see more of some of the characters I adored. I am putting these in my favorite pile to be able to go back and read.
Book Jacket Summary:
Kate has taken to life on the remote Scottish island of Auchenmor like a seal to water: she's given a new lease of life to the Laird's estate in her day job; she's befriended the once-nosy locals; and even young Laird Roddy is not quite so grumpy these days.
Better still, Kate has just had her best idea yet: they'll turn the castle into the most gorgeous wedding venue in Scotland. The pressure's on as the first wedding is booked in for Christmas Eve - just weeks away. But with a mismatched bride and groom, a hysterical PR on her case, her own relationship woes and a huge storm blowing in, can Kate pull it off in time?
This was a short story, but a great follow up to Sealed with A Kiss. It gave us a chance to see more of some of the characters I adored. I am putting these in my favorite pile to be able to go back and read.
Book Jacket Summary:
Kate has taken to life on the remote Scottish island of Auchenmor like a seal to water: she's given a new lease of life to the Laird's estate in her day job; she's befriended the once-nosy locals; and even young Laird Roddy is not quite so grumpy these days.
Better still, Kate has just had her best idea yet: they'll turn the castle into the most gorgeous wedding venue in Scotland. The pressure's on as the first wedding is booked in for Christmas Eve - just weeks away. But with a mismatched bride and groom, a hysterical PR on her case, her own relationship woes and a huge storm blowing in, can Kate pull it off in time?
Sealed With A Kiss by Rachael Lucas
*****5 stars
Great book and excellent escape. I read this as I had seen the follow up e-book Sealed with A Christmas Kiss and thought it perfect read for the holidays. I was instantly hooked with the characters and loved this book. I hope we see more of the characters in Lucas's future books :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Kate is dumped on her best friend's wedding day by the world's most boring boyfriend, Ian. She's mostly cross because he got in first - until she remembers she's now homeless as well as jobless. Rather than move back home to her ultra-bossy mother, Kate takes a job on the remote Scottish island of Auchenmor as an all-round Girl Friday. Her first day is pretty much a disaster: she falls over, smack bang at the feet of her grouchy new boss, Roddy, Laird of the Island. Unimpressed with her townie ways, he makes it clear she's got a lot to prove.
Island life has no room for secrets, but prickly Roddy's keeping something to himself. When his demanding ex girlfriend appears back on the island, Kate's budding friendship with her new boss comes to an abrupt end. What is Fiona planning - and can she be stopped before it's too late?
Great book and excellent escape. I read this as I had seen the follow up e-book Sealed with A Christmas Kiss and thought it perfect read for the holidays. I was instantly hooked with the characters and loved this book. I hope we see more of the characters in Lucas's future books :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Kate is dumped on her best friend's wedding day by the world's most boring boyfriend, Ian. She's mostly cross because he got in first - until she remembers she's now homeless as well as jobless. Rather than move back home to her ultra-bossy mother, Kate takes a job on the remote Scottish island of Auchenmor as an all-round Girl Friday. Her first day is pretty much a disaster: she falls over, smack bang at the feet of her grouchy new boss, Roddy, Laird of the Island. Unimpressed with her townie ways, he makes it clear she's got a lot to prove.
Island life has no room for secrets, but prickly Roddy's keeping something to himself. When his demanding ex girlfriend appears back on the island, Kate's budding friendship with her new boss comes to an abrupt end. What is Fiona planning - and can she be stopped before it's too late?
Monday, December 1, 2014
It's Not Me It's You by Mhairi McFarlane
*****5 stars
OMG! How does she do it!?! This is her third book that I have read and I absolutely adore them. All three of her books are at my top of my favorite top keep and reread list. You will love the characters and find yourself smiling or even a chuckle to escape. Do not miss reading this authors books. Pick one, you can't go wrong. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Delia Moss isn’t quite sure where she went wrong.
When she proposed and discovered her boyfriend was sleeping with someone else – she thought it was her fault.
When she realised life would never be the same again – she thought it was her fault.
And when he wanted her back like nothing had changed – Delia started to wonder if perhaps she was not to blame…
From Newcastle to London and back again, with dodgy jobs, eccentric bosses and annoyingly handsome journalists thrown in, Delia must find out where her old self went – and if she can ever get her back.
OMG! How does she do it!?! This is her third book that I have read and I absolutely adore them. All three of her books are at my top of my favorite top keep and reread list. You will love the characters and find yourself smiling or even a chuckle to escape. Do not miss reading this authors books. Pick one, you can't go wrong. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Delia Moss isn’t quite sure where she went wrong.
When she proposed and discovered her boyfriend was sleeping with someone else – she thought it was her fault.
When she realised life would never be the same again – she thought it was her fault.
And when he wanted her back like nothing had changed – Delia started to wonder if perhaps she was not to blame…
From Newcastle to London and back again, with dodgy jobs, eccentric bosses and annoyingly handsome journalists thrown in, Delia must find out where her old self went – and if she can ever get her back.
The Magic of Christmas by Trisha Ashley
***3 stars
I love Trisha Ashley's books, with that being said, this wasn't in my top choices if you ask "what book should I read by Trisha Ashley?" I found it a bit dragging in places. I liked the characters and plot, I think it just fell a bit flat for me. Sorry. I do look forward to future reads by this author, as even her 3 stars are better than most ;)
Book Jacket Summary:
In the pretty Lancashire village of Middlemoss, Lizzy is on the verge of leaving her serially unfaithful husband, Tom, when tragedy strikes. Good job she has welcome distractions in the form of her Christmas Pudding Circle, a circle of friends swapping seasonal recipes, and a simmering rivalry with cookery writer Nick Pharamond – a rivalry set to come to boiling point after he snatched the Best Mince Pie prize away from her at the village show.
Meanwhile, the whole village is gearing up for the annual Mystery Play which takes place on Boxing Day. But who will play Adam to Lizzy’s Eve? Could it be the handsome and charismatic soap actor Ritch Rainford, or could someone closer to home win her heart? Whatever happens, it will certainly be a hard act to follow next year!
I love Trisha Ashley's books, with that being said, this wasn't in my top choices if you ask "what book should I read by Trisha Ashley?" I found it a bit dragging in places. I liked the characters and plot, I think it just fell a bit flat for me. Sorry. I do look forward to future reads by this author, as even her 3 stars are better than most ;)
Book Jacket Summary:
In the pretty Lancashire village of Middlemoss, Lizzy is on the verge of leaving her serially unfaithful husband, Tom, when tragedy strikes. Good job she has welcome distractions in the form of her Christmas Pudding Circle, a circle of friends swapping seasonal recipes, and a simmering rivalry with cookery writer Nick Pharamond – a rivalry set to come to boiling point after he snatched the Best Mince Pie prize away from her at the village show.
Meanwhile, the whole village is gearing up for the annual Mystery Play which takes place on Boxing Day. But who will play Adam to Lizzy’s Eve? Could it be the handsome and charismatic soap actor Ritch Rainford, or could someone closer to home win her heart? Whatever happens, it will certainly be a hard act to follow next year!
One Hundred Christmas Proposals By Holly Martin
***** 5 stars
This was a great installment from the "One Hundred Proposals" book. It followed up the characters and a great Christmas treat. Loved!
Book Jacket Summary:
If you thought Harry & Suzie’s life couldn't get anymore sweepingly romantic than Harry asking her to marry him at the end of One Hundred Proposals – think again!
It’s Christmas in a snow-kissed London, and the.PerfectProposal.com have vowed to carry out one hundred proposals in December. No easy task at the best of times - made even more complicated by Harry & Suzie trying to plan their first Christmas and a visit from the dreaded in-laws. But one hundred deliciously Christmassy proposals later they find themselves asking if everything is still perfect in their own relationship….
Welcome back to the divinely warm world of One Hundred Proposals – with a sprinkling of pure, joyful, festive magic.
This was a great installment from the "One Hundred Proposals" book. It followed up the characters and a great Christmas treat. Loved!
Book Jacket Summary:
If you thought Harry & Suzie’s life couldn't get anymore sweepingly romantic than Harry asking her to marry him at the end of One Hundred Proposals – think again!
It’s Christmas in a snow-kissed London, and the.PerfectProposal.com have vowed to carry out one hundred proposals in December. No easy task at the best of times - made even more complicated by Harry & Suzie trying to plan their first Christmas and a visit from the dreaded in-laws. But one hundred deliciously Christmassy proposals later they find themselves asking if everything is still perfect in their own relationship….
Welcome back to the divinely warm world of One Hundred Proposals – with a sprinkling of pure, joyful, festive magic.
Monday, November 17, 2014
The Mini Break by Jane Costello
**** 4 stars
Cute Short story
Book Jacket Summary:
When Sophie's friend Anisha is sent on her first foreign trip in her job at a travel agency - and gets to take Sophie with her - she jumps at the chance of some time away.
But what Sophie doesn't realise is that there is a catch - a rather large catch. The five-star hotel is also a world-renowned golf resort. And its owners have offered the holiday on the basis of the girls' golfing prowess. Of which they possess quite literally none..
Cute Short story
Book Jacket Summary:
When Sophie's friend Anisha is sent on her first foreign trip in her job at a travel agency - and gets to take Sophie with her - she jumps at the chance of some time away.
But what Sophie doesn't realise is that there is a catch - a rather large catch. The five-star hotel is also a world-renowned golf resort. And its owners have offered the holiday on the basis of the girls' golfing prowess. Of which they possess quite literally none..
A Place for Us by Harriet Evans
****4 stars
I am not going to break this down by part, if I am being honest, I truly was frustrated with the way this book was released. I went ahead and downloaded each book as it was released but waited til all of them had come out before reading it. I have no issues paying good money for a great book, and this book was great. I just hated being dinged four times and then having to wait. I understand that the authors are now doing short stories or novellas, and we choose as readers to purchase there (which I do) but the way this book was released just left me baffled. I am hoping this doesn't become the new norm.
ok, about this book.
I loved A Place For Us. It was deep, wonderful, and intricately woven. I truly loved the characters and their many flaws, but adored the way each played into the entire story. This was a great emotional read.
Book Jacket Summary:
The day Martha Winter decided to tear apart her family began like any other day.
So opens A Place for Us by Harriet Evans, a book you'll dive into, featuring a family you'll fall in love with ... and never want to leave. If you devour Rosamund Pilcher and Maeve Binchy and have discovered Jojo Moyes, you'll be thrilled to add Harriet Evans to your collection of favourite authors.
The house has soft, purple wisteria twining around the door. You step inside.
The hall is cool after the hot summer's day. The welcome is kind, and always warm.
Yet something makes you suspect life here can't be as perfect as it seems.
After all, the brightest smile can hide the darkest secret.
But wouldn't you pay any price to have a glorious place like this?
Welcome to Winterfold.
Martha Winter's family is finally coming home.
I am not going to break this down by part, if I am being honest, I truly was frustrated with the way this book was released. I went ahead and downloaded each book as it was released but waited til all of them had come out before reading it. I have no issues paying good money for a great book, and this book was great. I just hated being dinged four times and then having to wait. I understand that the authors are now doing short stories or novellas, and we choose as readers to purchase there (which I do) but the way this book was released just left me baffled. I am hoping this doesn't become the new norm.
ok, about this book.
I loved A Place For Us. It was deep, wonderful, and intricately woven. I truly loved the characters and their many flaws, but adored the way each played into the entire story. This was a great emotional read.
Book Jacket Summary:
The day Martha Winter decided to tear apart her family began like any other day.
So opens A Place for Us by Harriet Evans, a book you'll dive into, featuring a family you'll fall in love with ... and never want to leave. If you devour Rosamund Pilcher and Maeve Binchy and have discovered Jojo Moyes, you'll be thrilled to add Harriet Evans to your collection of favourite authors.
The house has soft, purple wisteria twining around the door. You step inside.
The hall is cool after the hot summer's day. The welcome is kind, and always warm.
Yet something makes you suspect life here can't be as perfect as it seems.
After all, the brightest smile can hide the darkest secret.
But wouldn't you pay any price to have a glorious place like this?
Welcome to Winterfold.
Martha Winter's family is finally coming home.
From Notting Hill with Four Weddings....Actually by Ali McNamara
***** 5 stars
Loved it!! Follow up book from Notting Hill to New York ... Actually. Great book! Just as delightful as the first, with many wonderful characters and best of all Scarlett, who seems to finally have found herself. Will go along with her first book, on my shelf of must reread books. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Movie addict Scarlett O'Brien is finally living the jet-setting life she's dreamed of - but it all hangs by a shiny, golden thread.
Flying between London and New York, running two businesses, planning her wedding to handsome fianc�, Sean, with best friends Oscar and Maddie - life couldn't be better.
But then Scarlett meets paparazzi darling, Gabriella Romero, and life suddenly becomes even more extravagant and glamorous. As she begins to experience the other side to being rich and famous, it's not only Scarlett's perfect wedding that's put in jeopardy, but her whole world.
Loved it!! Follow up book from Notting Hill to New York ... Actually. Great book! Just as delightful as the first, with many wonderful characters and best of all Scarlett, who seems to finally have found herself. Will go along with her first book, on my shelf of must reread books. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Movie addict Scarlett O'Brien is finally living the jet-setting life she's dreamed of - but it all hangs by a shiny, golden thread.
Flying between London and New York, running two businesses, planning her wedding to handsome fianc�, Sean, with best friends Oscar and Maddie - life couldn't be better.
But then Scarlett meets paparazzi darling, Gabriella Romero, and life suddenly becomes even more extravagant and glamorous. As she begins to experience the other side to being rich and famous, it's not only Scarlett's perfect wedding that's put in jeopardy, but her whole world.
Winter Wonderland by Belinda Jones
**** 4 stars
I had put off reading this seeing as though it got mixed reviews. I am a huge Jones fan, so to get myself into the upcoming spirit I decided to go ahead and read. I will say that this isn't one of my favorite books by Jones, but I still found it a solid great read. I think many people felt the book is too descriptive and a large portion of the book is a very detailed description of Quebec. I think I loved this book because my family is from upstate New York and it felt like a piece of home with a magical touch. Definitely do not pass up. Even with mixed reviews and lots of details, it's still a Belinda Jones book so you will adore it :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Imagine waking up in a snow globe. . .
That's how travel journalist Krista feels when she arrives in magical Quebec to report on Canada's glittering Winter Carnival.
Over ten sub-zero days Krista's formerly frozen heart begins to melt as she discovers an enchanting world of ice palaces, husky dog-sledding and maple-syrup treats galore. And then she meets Jacques, a man as handsome and rugged as he is mysterious. . .
The two share a secret that could bond them forever, but can they find a way to break through the protective layers around their hearts to warm up this winter wonderland?
. . . let the snow-spangled adventure begin
I had put off reading this seeing as though it got mixed reviews. I am a huge Jones fan, so to get myself into the upcoming spirit I decided to go ahead and read. I will say that this isn't one of my favorite books by Jones, but I still found it a solid great read. I think many people felt the book is too descriptive and a large portion of the book is a very detailed description of Quebec. I think I loved this book because my family is from upstate New York and it felt like a piece of home with a magical touch. Definitely do not pass up. Even with mixed reviews and lots of details, it's still a Belinda Jones book so you will adore it :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Imagine waking up in a snow globe. . .
That's how travel journalist Krista feels when she arrives in magical Quebec to report on Canada's glittering Winter Carnival.
Over ten sub-zero days Krista's formerly frozen heart begins to melt as she discovers an enchanting world of ice palaces, husky dog-sledding and maple-syrup treats galore. And then she meets Jacques, a man as handsome and rugged as he is mysterious. . .
The two share a secret that could bond them forever, but can they find a way to break through the protective layers around their hearts to warm up this winter wonderland?
. . . let the snow-spangled adventure begin
The Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
The Hunger Games
***** 5 stars
I have out off reading this and had watched the first two movies, so figured I wouldn't read the book. When I realized the third movie was to be broke into two parts, I decided I had to read or I would be frustrated not knowing the end.
I loved this book and was surprised to see how well the movie depicted the book. Its not often the two are so similar. I chewed through this quickly and found myself eager to keep pressing on.
Book Jacket Summary:
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Catching Fire
***** 5 stars
I think that the second book in this series was strong and as good if not better. I was glued to it and couldn't get anything else done til I had wrapped this trilogy up.
Book Jacket Summary:
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
The Mocking Jay
*****5 Stars
Wow! It has been a couple days since I have finished this book and it still seems to monopolize my thoughts. I am glad I took the time to read these book. They are not what you expect but are truly well written.
Book Jacket Summary:
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. But her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. . . . Can Katniss become the rebels' Mockingjay -- no matter what the personal cost?
***** 5 stars
I have out off reading this and had watched the first two movies, so figured I wouldn't read the book. When I realized the third movie was to be broke into two parts, I decided I had to read or I would be frustrated not knowing the end.
I loved this book and was surprised to see how well the movie depicted the book. Its not often the two are so similar. I chewed through this quickly and found myself eager to keep pressing on.
Book Jacket Summary:
In the ruins of a place once known as North America lies the nation of Panem, a shining Capitol surrounded by twelve outlying districts. The Capitol is harsh and cruel and keeps the districts in line by forcing them all to send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the annual Hunger Games, a fight to the death on live TV. Sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen, who lives alone with her mother and younger sister, regards it as a death sentence when she is forced to represent her district in the Games. But Katniss has been close to dead and survival, for her, is second nature. Without really meaning to, she becomes a contender. But if she is to win, she will have to start making choices that weigh survival against humanity and life against love.
Catching Fire
***** 5 stars
I think that the second book in this series was strong and as good if not better. I was glued to it and couldn't get anything else done til I had wrapped this trilogy up.
Book Jacket Summary:
Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has won the annual Hunger Games with fellow district tribute Peeta Mellark. But it was a victory won by defiance of the Capitol and their harsh rules. Katniss and Peeta should be happy. After all, they have just won for themselves and their families a life of safety and plenty. But there are rumors of rebellion among the subjects, and Katniss and Peeta, to their horror, are the faces of that rebellion. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge.
The Mocking Jay
*****5 Stars
Wow! It has been a couple days since I have finished this book and it still seems to monopolize my thoughts. I am glad I took the time to read these book. They are not what you expect but are truly well written.
Book Jacket Summary:
Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived. But her home has been destroyed. There are rebels. There are new leaders. A revolution is unfolding. . . . Can Katniss become the rebels' Mockingjay -- no matter what the personal cost?
Monday, October 13, 2014
Poppy Does Paris (Girls on Tour) by Nicola Doherty
**** 4 stars
Cute short story, looking forward to reading the second and see if/how they they all interconnect.
Book Jacket Summary:
Paris. City of love, city of romance. The last place you want to go to on a work trip when you're in the middle of an epic dry spell. But that's where Poppy is headed, along with her colleague Charlie, who's shallow and annoying but very, very good-looking. During a white-wine-fuelled session with her friend Alice, Poppy concocts the perfect plan: work by day, and have some no-strings fun with Charlie by night. Of course, it might prove a little more complicated than that, but it's nothing Poppy can't handle - or is it?
Cute short story, looking forward to reading the second and see if/how they they all interconnect.
Book Jacket Summary:
Paris. City of love, city of romance. The last place you want to go to on a work trip when you're in the middle of an epic dry spell. But that's where Poppy is headed, along with her colleague Charlie, who's shallow and annoying but very, very good-looking. During a white-wine-fuelled session with her friend Alice, Poppy concocts the perfect plan: work by day, and have some no-strings fun with Charlie by night. Of course, it might prove a little more complicated than that, but it's nothing Poppy can't handle - or is it?
Here's Looking at You by Mhairi Farlane
**** 4 stars
I absolutely loved "You had me at Hello" and found this follow-up book great as well. I think many of us look back on our high school years and feel lucky to have them behind us, which makes this book so relate able. I really loved the characters, felt so real. I am looking forward to her next release in November of "It's not me, it's you", I've already per-ordered on my kindle :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Anna Alessi – history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth – seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments.
Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn’t be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream. However, things weren’t always this way, and her years spent as the ‘Italian Galleon’ of an East London comprehensive are ones she’d rather forget.
So when James Fraser – the architect of Anna’s final humiliation at school – walks back into her life, her world is turned upside down. But James seems a changed man. Polite. Mature. Funny, even. People can change, right? So why does Anna feel like she’s a fool to trust him?
I absolutely loved "You had me at Hello" and found this follow-up book great as well. I think many of us look back on our high school years and feel lucky to have them behind us, which makes this book so relate able. I really loved the characters, felt so real. I am looking forward to her next release in November of "It's not me, it's you", I've already per-ordered on my kindle :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Anna Alessi – history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth – seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments.
Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn’t be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream. However, things weren’t always this way, and her years spent as the ‘Italian Galleon’ of an East London comprehensive are ones she’d rather forget.
So when James Fraser – the architect of Anna’s final humiliation at school – walks back into her life, her world is turned upside down. But James seems a changed man. Polite. Mature. Funny, even. People can change, right? So why does Anna feel like she’s a fool to trust him?
The Wedding Propsal By Sue Moorcroft
*****5 stars
Love Love Loved this book. Totally fell in love with this book and was sorry to see it end. You obviously get a sense of what direction the author is going, but with that being said enjoyed each moment of knowing. I haven't read but one other Sue Moorcroft book and now see the error of my ways. If you love to fall in love or be a spectator, you will enjoy each page of this book...I may have to read again, which you don't see me say often :P
Book Jacket Summary:
Can a runaway bride stop running?
Elle Jamieson is an unusually private person, in relationships as well as at work – and for good reason. But when she’s made redundant, with no ties to hold her, Elle heads off to a new life in sunny Malta.
Lucas Rose hates secrets – he prides himself on his ability to lay his cards on the table and he expects nothing less from others. He’s furious when his summer working as a divemaster is interrupted by the arrival of Elle, his ex, all thanks to his Uncle Simon’s misguided attempts at matchmaking.
Forced to live in close proximity, it’s hard to ignore what they had shared before Lucas’s wedding proposal ended everything they had. But then an unexpected phone call from England allows Lucas a rare glimpse of the true Elle. Can he deal with Elle’s hidden past when it finally comes to light?
Love Love Loved this book. Totally fell in love with this book and was sorry to see it end. You obviously get a sense of what direction the author is going, but with that being said enjoyed each moment of knowing. I haven't read but one other Sue Moorcroft book and now see the error of my ways. If you love to fall in love or be a spectator, you will enjoy each page of this book...I may have to read again, which you don't see me say often :P
Book Jacket Summary:
Can a runaway bride stop running?
Elle Jamieson is an unusually private person, in relationships as well as at work – and for good reason. But when she’s made redundant, with no ties to hold her, Elle heads off to a new life in sunny Malta.
Lucas Rose hates secrets – he prides himself on his ability to lay his cards on the table and he expects nothing less from others. He’s furious when his summer working as a divemaster is interrupted by the arrival of Elle, his ex, all thanks to his Uncle Simon’s misguided attempts at matchmaking.
Forced to live in close proximity, it’s hard to ignore what they had shared before Lucas’s wedding proposal ended everything they had. But then an unexpected phone call from England allows Lucas a rare glimpse of the true Elle. Can he deal with Elle’s hidden past when it finally comes to light?
It Had To Be You by Ellie Adams
**** 4 stars
Really liked this book and truly found myself laughing out loud at times. I really liked the characters and how real they felt. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Book Jacket Summary:
The worst break-up ever . . . Could be the best thing that has ever happened to her
Lizzy Spellman has been dumped. At a party.While wearing a Henry VIII costume. By the man she thought was The One. Someone even filmed it, so now she’s a massive YouTube hit sensation too.
Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, she meets the rudest, most cynical man in the world, and gets a new mission in life. To prove him wrong.
Love does exist, and she’s going to find it . . .
Really liked this book and truly found myself laughing out loud at times. I really liked the characters and how real they felt. I look forward to reading more by this author.
Book Jacket Summary:
The worst break-up ever . . . Could be the best thing that has ever happened to her
Lizzy Spellman has been dumped. At a party.While wearing a Henry VIII costume. By the man she thought was The One. Someone even filmed it, so now she’s a massive YouTube hit sensation too.
Just when she thinks things can't get any worse, she meets the rudest, most cynical man in the world, and gets a new mission in life. To prove him wrong.
Love does exist, and she’s going to find it . . .
Tuesday, September 16, 2014
One Hundred Proposals by Holly Martin
*****5 stars
I absolutely fell in love with this book. It was frustrating at times, but I couldn't put it down and loved the whole of it!!! If you are a romantic or a complete rom-com movie goer, this is totally the perfect read for you! My only complaint was it ended ::)))
Book Jacket Summary:
‘Is there really such a thing as a perfect proposal?
Over the next hundred days I intend to find out. I will find one hundred ways to propose to our Chief Proposer Suzie McKenzie and post the results here for your enjoyment. One thing’s for sure, not one of my proposals will be on top of the Eiffel Tower with a dozen red roses.’
Best friends Suzie and Harry are partners in romance. That is, they run the.PerfectProposal.com, coming to the aid of would-be grooms to create the ultimate marriage proposal.
But when Harry decides to catapult the business into the big leagues with a PR stunt all Suzie can see is a hundred days of heartbreak stretching ahead of her. But however exotic the location, or breath-takingly romantic the setting, Suzie has to keep remembering that ‘Marry Me?’ is the one question she can’t say yes to.
This business proposal should come with one hundred broken heart warnings...
One hundred proposals, one hundred chances to say yes.
I absolutely fell in love with this book. It was frustrating at times, but I couldn't put it down and loved the whole of it!!! If you are a romantic or a complete rom-com movie goer, this is totally the perfect read for you! My only complaint was it ended ::)))
Book Jacket Summary:
‘Is there really such a thing as a perfect proposal?
Over the next hundred days I intend to find out. I will find one hundred ways to propose to our Chief Proposer Suzie McKenzie and post the results here for your enjoyment. One thing’s for sure, not one of my proposals will be on top of the Eiffel Tower with a dozen red roses.’
Best friends Suzie and Harry are partners in romance. That is, they run the.PerfectProposal.com, coming to the aid of would-be grooms to create the ultimate marriage proposal.
But when Harry decides to catapult the business into the big leagues with a PR stunt all Suzie can see is a hundred days of heartbreak stretching ahead of her. But however exotic the location, or breath-takingly romantic the setting, Suzie has to keep remembering that ‘Marry Me?’ is the one question she can’t say yes to.
This business proposal should come with one hundred broken heart warnings...
One hundred proposals, one hundred chances to say yes.
The Story of You by Katy Regan
****4 stars
This was a great book. One of my favorite parts of this book, other than the content would be the great suspense. This book begins and you are given glimpses of the past. Because the main character doesn't fully tell the whole story until much later you are left assuming and wondering the true nature of the past and how it brought her to this point in life, having the reactions to life she has. I know that sounds all stealthy as well, but I don't for one minute to give the game away....Just read it ;)
Book Jacket Summary:
Your past will always be part of you, but does it have to define your future? Or can you rewrite your story?
I want to explain it all to you. How this happened. How that summer – the summer I was 16 – made me the person I am today.
I want to share my memories with you: the happy memories are like sunbursts, sparkling on the sea. But then, like a current dragging me under, there's that summer of 1997.
The summer my life exploded.
The summer I had to grow up.
The summer you came into my life.
And so this is the story of you.
This was a great book. One of my favorite parts of this book, other than the content would be the great suspense. This book begins and you are given glimpses of the past. Because the main character doesn't fully tell the whole story until much later you are left assuming and wondering the true nature of the past and how it brought her to this point in life, having the reactions to life she has. I know that sounds all stealthy as well, but I don't for one minute to give the game away....Just read it ;)
Book Jacket Summary:
Your past will always be part of you, but does it have to define your future? Or can you rewrite your story?
I want to explain it all to you. How this happened. How that summer – the summer I was 16 – made me the person I am today.
I want to share my memories with you: the happy memories are like sunbursts, sparkling on the sea. But then, like a current dragging me under, there's that summer of 1997.
The summer my life exploded.
The summer I had to grow up.
The summer you came into my life.
And so this is the story of you.
Friday, September 5, 2014
New Orleans Series by Lisa Jackson
****4 stars
So this summer I wanted to shake things up a bit and read outside my normal genre. I have a friend who adores Lisa Jackson books and said that the "New Orleans Series" would be right up my alley. I was skeptical but she was right. They were great. I chewed through these books all through the month of July, so when you didn't see posts from me, now you know why. Instead Of reviewing each book, I am going to review them as a whole. Along with a star so you can see my favorites. I do want to say though that you should really read them all, not that you will be too terribly lost if you don't but I think that gives you the full effect for each book. Also, I would like to say that I downloaded this series to my Kindle where they had the entire series as a collection, unfortunately they did not put them in order on your kindle, so be sure you are starting with the first book.
Hot Blooded
**** 4 stars
First One Dead Body...
A prostitute lies strangled in a seedy French Quarter hotel room. Miles away, in a rambling plantation house on the sultry shores of Lake Ponchartrain, popular late-night radio host Dr. Samantha Leeds receives a threatening crank call. All in a day's work for a celebrity. Who would think to link the two?
Then Another...
A second hooker's corpse turns up. Samantha's ominous caller persists, along with a mysterious female claiming to be a woman from her past -- a woman who's been dead for years. With Detective Rick Bentz convinced that the serial killer prowling the shadowy streets of New Orleans is somebody close to Samantha, she doesn't dare trust anyone. Especially not Ty Wheeler, her seductive new neighbor who seems to know more about her than a stranger should.
...And Another
Somebody has discovered Samantha's darkest secret. Somebody is convinced that lives must be sacrificed to pay for her sins. So far, the victims have been strangers. Prostitutes. But as a cunning, cold-blooded killer grows bolder, Samantha wonders in dread if she will be the next to die...
Cold Blooded
**** 4 stars
Set in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Lisa Jackson's novel is a masterpiece of suspense - with a paranormal twist that surprises even the hard-boiled policemen trying to stop a killer before he takes his next victim. A woman's slashed, incinerated corpse is found in a seedy apartment. The killer is sure there were no witnesses. Yet his every move was seen by a beautiful stranger, from her bed in a bayou cottage on the outskirts of town ...Weeks later, another violent vision shatters Olivia Bechet's sleep. Convinced she has seen a serial killer, Olivia turns to the police, but jaded detective Rick Bentz doesn't believe her even when a second body turns up, killed in the same bizarre, ritualistic manner Olivia described. As the city panics in the icy grip of a merciless killer, Olivia's dreams are invaded by images of another murder. One that has not yet happened. One where she recognizes not only the victim's face - but also the murderer's.
Shiver
*** 3stars
The Crimes Are Unthinkable
A serial killer is turning the Big Easy into his personal playground. The victims are killed in pairs--no connection, no apparent motive, no real clues. It's a very sick game, and it's only just begun.
The Fear Is Real
Abby Chastain left New Orleans long ago and for good reason. Now she's back where she feels watched, as if the devil himself is scraping a fingernail along her spine. It doesn't help that Detective Reuben Montoya is convinced she's somehow the key to unlocking these horrible crimes--a mystery that has something to do with Our Lady of Virtues Mental Hospital, a decaying old asylum where unspeakable crimes were once committed, and a human predator may still wait.
The Truth Is Deadly
As more bodies are found in gruesome, staged scenarios, Montoya and Abby are in a desperate race to stop a killer whose terrifying crimes are bringing them ever nearer to a shocking revelation. For the past is never completely gone. Its sins must be avenged. And a twisted psychopath is getting close enough to make them. . .
Absolute Fear
**** 4 stars
Every Serial Killer...
A serial killer is stalking the streets of New Orleans. The victims are killed in a ritual fashion, a series of numbers tattooed into their bodies. There are no clues, no connections except one: a crumbling old asylum that was once the scene of unspeakable madness--and is now the calling card of a new kind of fear.
Is Searching For...
Eve Renner knows Our Lady of Virtues Hospital well. As the daughter of one of its doctors, she spent her childhood exploring its secrets chambers, hidden rooms, and forbidden passageways. Now, somewhere in the decaying asylum lies the key to a betrayal from the past whose echoes are being felt with a vengeance--a crime beyond imagining that seems to lead to Eve herself.
The Perfect Victim...
As each new body is found and forgotten, memories surface, and Eve must race to put together a deadly puzzle, one terrifying piece at a time. A killer is watching, planning, luring her back to the ruins of Our Lady and the shocking truths hidden there. For the sins of the past must be revealed, and the price paid--in blood...
Dark Souls
**** 4 stars
Kristi Bentz wants to write true crime. All she needs is that one case that will take her to the top. She finds it when she enrolls at All Saints College after learning that four girls have disappeared in less than two years.
All four girls were "lost souls"--troubled, vulnerable girls with no one to care about them, no one to come looking for them if they disappeared. The only person that believes Kristi is her ex-lover, Jay McKnight, a professor on campus. The police think they're runaways, but Kristi senses there's something that links them--something terrifying. . .
As Kristi gets deeper into her investigation, she gets the feeling she's being watched and followed--studied, even. Then the bodies start turning up, and Kristi realizes she is playing a game with a killer who has selected her for membership in a special club from which there will be no escaping death. . .
Malice
****5 stars
The scent is unmistakable – gardenias, sweet and delicate, the same perfume that his beautiful first wife, Jennifer, always wore. Opening his eyes in the hospital room where he’s recovering from an accident, New Orleans detective Rick Bentz sees her standing in the doorway. Then Jennifer blows him a kiss and disappears. But it couldn’t have been Jennifer. She died twelve years ago...
Once out of the hospital, Bentz begins to see Jennifer everywhere. Could she still be alive? But it was Bentz who identified Jennifer’s body after her horrible car wreck, and there had been no question in his mind that it was her crumpled form behind the wheel, her clothes, her wedding ring. He’s never doubted it – until now. He can’t tell his new wife, Olivia, about the sightings or his secret fear that he’s losing his mind. But Olivia is also hiding a secret...
When a copy of Jennifer’s death certificate arrives in the mail, emblazoned with a red question mark, Bentz follows the postmark trail to Los Angeles, returning to the painful memories he’s tried so hard to forget, and straight into a killer’s web.
Someone’s been waiting patiently, silently. Someone who knows exactly what happened that night twelve years ago and has been anticipating Bentz’s every move. Soon it will be Bentz’s turn to suffer for his sins. But he won’t be the only one made to pay the ultimate price. For a diabolical killer has now made Olivia the prime target...
Devious
****4 stars
The crime scene at St. Marguerite’s cathedral in New Orleans is shocking, even to seasoned detectives like Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. A novice nun named Sister Camille has been found dressed in a yellowed bridal gown and viciously garroted, her body covered with an altar cloth. Valerie Houston is devastated by her sister’s death. For weeks, she’d begged Camille to leave St. Marguerite’s, where she seemed determined to live as some kind of martyr. But Camille had a knack for making bad choices — she joined the convent in part because she’d fallen for Val’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Slade. Convinced the police aren’t doing enough, Val begins to investigate. Slade, on a mission to repair their marriage, is determined to help her. But the deeper Val’s inquiries go, the more twisted the case becomes. St. Marguerite’s is far from the tranquil retreat many believe, and everyone, from handsome Father Frank O’Toole to the mysterious Mother Superior, has their own agenda. Despite their closeness, even Camille had a hidden life Val never suspected. But someone knew about Camille’s past — and Val’s, too. Now she has no choice but to catch a devious, depraved killer intent on purging St. Marguerite’s of all its sins — before she becomes the next victim…
So this summer I wanted to shake things up a bit and read outside my normal genre. I have a friend who adores Lisa Jackson books and said that the "New Orleans Series" would be right up my alley. I was skeptical but she was right. They were great. I chewed through these books all through the month of July, so when you didn't see posts from me, now you know why. Instead Of reviewing each book, I am going to review them as a whole. Along with a star so you can see my favorites. I do want to say though that you should really read them all, not that you will be too terribly lost if you don't but I think that gives you the full effect for each book. Also, I would like to say that I downloaded this series to my Kindle where they had the entire series as a collection, unfortunately they did not put them in order on your kindle, so be sure you are starting with the first book.
Hot Blooded
**** 4 stars
First One Dead Body...
A prostitute lies strangled in a seedy French Quarter hotel room. Miles away, in a rambling plantation house on the sultry shores of Lake Ponchartrain, popular late-night radio host Dr. Samantha Leeds receives a threatening crank call. All in a day's work for a celebrity. Who would think to link the two?
Then Another...
A second hooker's corpse turns up. Samantha's ominous caller persists, along with a mysterious female claiming to be a woman from her past -- a woman who's been dead for years. With Detective Rick Bentz convinced that the serial killer prowling the shadowy streets of New Orleans is somebody close to Samantha, she doesn't dare trust anyone. Especially not Ty Wheeler, her seductive new neighbor who seems to know more about her than a stranger should.
...And Another
Somebody has discovered Samantha's darkest secret. Somebody is convinced that lives must be sacrificed to pay for her sins. So far, the victims have been strangers. Prostitutes. But as a cunning, cold-blooded killer grows bolder, Samantha wonders in dread if she will be the next to die...
Cold Blooded
**** 4 stars
Set in the vibrant city of New Orleans, Lisa Jackson's novel is a masterpiece of suspense - with a paranormal twist that surprises even the hard-boiled policemen trying to stop a killer before he takes his next victim. A woman's slashed, incinerated corpse is found in a seedy apartment. The killer is sure there were no witnesses. Yet his every move was seen by a beautiful stranger, from her bed in a bayou cottage on the outskirts of town ...Weeks later, another violent vision shatters Olivia Bechet's sleep. Convinced she has seen a serial killer, Olivia turns to the police, but jaded detective Rick Bentz doesn't believe her even when a second body turns up, killed in the same bizarre, ritualistic manner Olivia described. As the city panics in the icy grip of a merciless killer, Olivia's dreams are invaded by images of another murder. One that has not yet happened. One where she recognizes not only the victim's face - but also the murderer's.
Shiver
*** 3stars
The Crimes Are Unthinkable
A serial killer is turning the Big Easy into his personal playground. The victims are killed in pairs--no connection, no apparent motive, no real clues. It's a very sick game, and it's only just begun.
The Fear Is Real
Abby Chastain left New Orleans long ago and for good reason. Now she's back where she feels watched, as if the devil himself is scraping a fingernail along her spine. It doesn't help that Detective Reuben Montoya is convinced she's somehow the key to unlocking these horrible crimes--a mystery that has something to do with Our Lady of Virtues Mental Hospital, a decaying old asylum where unspeakable crimes were once committed, and a human predator may still wait.
The Truth Is Deadly
As more bodies are found in gruesome, staged scenarios, Montoya and Abby are in a desperate race to stop a killer whose terrifying crimes are bringing them ever nearer to a shocking revelation. For the past is never completely gone. Its sins must be avenged. And a twisted psychopath is getting close enough to make them. . .
Absolute Fear
**** 4 stars
Every Serial Killer...
A serial killer is stalking the streets of New Orleans. The victims are killed in a ritual fashion, a series of numbers tattooed into their bodies. There are no clues, no connections except one: a crumbling old asylum that was once the scene of unspeakable madness--and is now the calling card of a new kind of fear.
Is Searching For...
Eve Renner knows Our Lady of Virtues Hospital well. As the daughter of one of its doctors, she spent her childhood exploring its secrets chambers, hidden rooms, and forbidden passageways. Now, somewhere in the decaying asylum lies the key to a betrayal from the past whose echoes are being felt with a vengeance--a crime beyond imagining that seems to lead to Eve herself.
The Perfect Victim...
As each new body is found and forgotten, memories surface, and Eve must race to put together a deadly puzzle, one terrifying piece at a time. A killer is watching, planning, luring her back to the ruins of Our Lady and the shocking truths hidden there. For the sins of the past must be revealed, and the price paid--in blood...
Dark Souls
**** 4 stars
Kristi Bentz wants to write true crime. All she needs is that one case that will take her to the top. She finds it when she enrolls at All Saints College after learning that four girls have disappeared in less than two years.
All four girls were "lost souls"--troubled, vulnerable girls with no one to care about them, no one to come looking for them if they disappeared. The only person that believes Kristi is her ex-lover, Jay McKnight, a professor on campus. The police think they're runaways, but Kristi senses there's something that links them--something terrifying. . .
As Kristi gets deeper into her investigation, she gets the feeling she's being watched and followed--studied, even. Then the bodies start turning up, and Kristi realizes she is playing a game with a killer who has selected her for membership in a special club from which there will be no escaping death. . .
Malice
****5 stars
The scent is unmistakable – gardenias, sweet and delicate, the same perfume that his beautiful first wife, Jennifer, always wore. Opening his eyes in the hospital room where he’s recovering from an accident, New Orleans detective Rick Bentz sees her standing in the doorway. Then Jennifer blows him a kiss and disappears. But it couldn’t have been Jennifer. She died twelve years ago...
Once out of the hospital, Bentz begins to see Jennifer everywhere. Could she still be alive? But it was Bentz who identified Jennifer’s body after her horrible car wreck, and there had been no question in his mind that it was her crumpled form behind the wheel, her clothes, her wedding ring. He’s never doubted it – until now. He can’t tell his new wife, Olivia, about the sightings or his secret fear that he’s losing his mind. But Olivia is also hiding a secret...
When a copy of Jennifer’s death certificate arrives in the mail, emblazoned with a red question mark, Bentz follows the postmark trail to Los Angeles, returning to the painful memories he’s tried so hard to forget, and straight into a killer’s web.
Someone’s been waiting patiently, silently. Someone who knows exactly what happened that night twelve years ago and has been anticipating Bentz’s every move. Soon it will be Bentz’s turn to suffer for his sins. But he won’t be the only one made to pay the ultimate price. For a diabolical killer has now made Olivia the prime target...
Devious
****4 stars
The crime scene at St. Marguerite’s cathedral in New Orleans is shocking, even to seasoned detectives like Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya. A novice nun named Sister Camille has been found dressed in a yellowed bridal gown and viciously garroted, her body covered with an altar cloth. Valerie Houston is devastated by her sister’s death. For weeks, she’d begged Camille to leave St. Marguerite’s, where she seemed determined to live as some kind of martyr. But Camille had a knack for making bad choices — she joined the convent in part because she’d fallen for Val’s soon-to-be ex-husband, Slade. Convinced the police aren’t doing enough, Val begins to investigate. Slade, on a mission to repair their marriage, is determined to help her. But the deeper Val’s inquiries go, the more twisted the case becomes. St. Marguerite’s is far from the tranquil retreat many believe, and everyone, from handsome Father Frank O’Toole to the mysterious Mother Superior, has their own agenda. Despite their closeness, even Camille had a hidden life Val never suspected. But someone knew about Camille’s past — and Val’s, too. Now she has no choice but to catch a devious, depraved killer intent on purging St. Marguerite’s of all its sins — before she becomes the next victim…
The Unfinished Symphony of You and Me by Lucy Robinson
***** 5 stars
What a great book! This book had everything as a reader I loved. The characters were great, it held a bit of suspense, and it wasn't predictable. I will be passing this one along to my friends and I am sure talking about as well. Can't wait to read another one of Robinson's books, hope it is endearing as this one.
Book Jacket Summary:
Sally is an incredible singer but she sings only in her wardrobe where nobody can hear her. She'd rather join a nudist colony than sing in public.
That is until she ventures to New York where a wild and heady summer of love and loss changes her forever. No longer able to hide in the shadows, Sally must return home to London to fulfill a promise she cannot break - to share her voice.
But just as she's about to embark on her new life, a beautiful man turns up on Sally's doorstep bearing a sheepish smile and a mysterious hand-written message.
How did he find her? Why is he here? Does he hold the truth to what happened back in New York? And, with him back on the scene, will she still have the courage to step into the spotlight?
What a great book! This book had everything as a reader I loved. The characters were great, it held a bit of suspense, and it wasn't predictable. I will be passing this one along to my friends and I am sure talking about as well. Can't wait to read another one of Robinson's books, hope it is endearing as this one.
Book Jacket Summary:
Sally is an incredible singer but she sings only in her wardrobe where nobody can hear her. She'd rather join a nudist colony than sing in public.
That is until she ventures to New York where a wild and heady summer of love and loss changes her forever. No longer able to hide in the shadows, Sally must return home to London to fulfill a promise she cannot break - to share her voice.
But just as she's about to embark on her new life, a beautiful man turns up on Sally's doorstep bearing a sheepish smile and a mysterious hand-written message.
How did he find her? Why is he here? Does he hold the truth to what happened back in New York? And, with him back on the scene, will she still have the courage to step into the spotlight?
Monday, August 11, 2014
Thirteen Weddings by Paige Toon
***** 5 stars
I love Paige Toons books, my only complaint is they end ;) I really enjoyed this book, although it was not in her usual writing style. There were great characters and supporting characters. I enjoy photography and weddings, so this book really piqued all my interested. It was fast paced with lots of tension. Another must read :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Sometimes you have to step out of the light to see clearly again…
Bronte never expected to see Alex after their one night together, but she never stopped thinking of him. So when she arrives at work one day to find that Alex is a new colleague, she is secretly thrilled. The only problem is that Alex is now engaged to Zara, the girl he was on a break from the night they met.
Determined to move on with life, Bronte becomes a part-time wedding photographer, alongside her day job. Surrounded by loving couples, warring couples, tearful bridesmaids, mischievous pageboys and interfering mothers-in-law, she tries to navigate her way through wedding after wedding while her heart is being torn apart.
As Alex's own wedding day draws ever nearer, Bronte and Alex's chemistry becomes harder to ignore, and Bronte must decide whether to fight for the man she loves, or to let him go forever.
I love Paige Toons books, my only complaint is they end ;) I really enjoyed this book, although it was not in her usual writing style. There were great characters and supporting characters. I enjoy photography and weddings, so this book really piqued all my interested. It was fast paced with lots of tension. Another must read :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Sometimes you have to step out of the light to see clearly again…
Bronte never expected to see Alex after their one night together, but she never stopped thinking of him. So when she arrives at work one day to find that Alex is a new colleague, she is secretly thrilled. The only problem is that Alex is now engaged to Zara, the girl he was on a break from the night they met.
Determined to move on with life, Bronte becomes a part-time wedding photographer, alongside her day job. Surrounded by loving couples, warring couples, tearful bridesmaids, mischievous pageboys and interfering mothers-in-law, she tries to navigate her way through wedding after wedding while her heart is being torn apart.
As Alex's own wedding day draws ever nearer, Bronte and Alex's chemistry becomes harder to ignore, and Bronte must decide whether to fight for the man she loves, or to let him go forever.
What A Girl Wants by Lindsey Kelk
**** 4 stars
This is a sequel to "About A Girl". I love Lindsey Kelks series and hope that this will be a new one. In this book, we are seeing Tess Brookes pick up the pieces from "About A Girl", although Tess seems to always hit snafus and end up with a mess of issues. Great book, great characters. Loved it!
Book Jacket Summary:
Being arrested in your own bedroom is never a good start to the day. Tess Brookes really needs to sort out her back-stabbing flatmate – and her life.
Should she gamble all on the new photography job she’s landed, or snap up the offer from long-time crush and best friend Charlie to start up on their own – in more ways than one? There’s just one small thing she hasn’t mentioned. Or rather, one tall thing. He’s handsome, infuriating and called Nick…
For the first time, Tess has to choose between the life she always dreamed of and a future she never imagined possible. From London to Milan, with high fashion and low behaviour thrown in, she’s going to have to make up her mind what a girl really wants…
This is a sequel to "About A Girl". I love Lindsey Kelks series and hope that this will be a new one. In this book, we are seeing Tess Brookes pick up the pieces from "About A Girl", although Tess seems to always hit snafus and end up with a mess of issues. Great book, great characters. Loved it!
Book Jacket Summary:
Being arrested in your own bedroom is never a good start to the day. Tess Brookes really needs to sort out her back-stabbing flatmate – and her life.
Should she gamble all on the new photography job she’s landed, or snap up the offer from long-time crush and best friend Charlie to start up on their own – in more ways than one? There’s just one small thing she hasn’t mentioned. Or rather, one tall thing. He’s handsome, infuriating and called Nick…
For the first time, Tess has to choose between the life she always dreamed of and a future she never imagined possible. From London to Milan, with high fashion and low behaviour thrown in, she’s going to have to make up her mind what a girl really wants…
The Best Thing That Never Happened To Me by Laura Tait & Jimmy Rice
**** 4 stars
I loved this book and couldn't seem to put it down. I loved the characters and the small changes that Holly made throughout the book to find the person she once was and start enjoying life and living it. I don't want to ruin any of the plot, but would like to say, I was completely surprised by the ending.
I will have to lookout for more book by these authors and hope that they join together again for a sequel to this book :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Everyone remembers their first love.
Holly certainly remembers Alex. But she decided ten years ago that love wasn't about mix tapes and seizing the moment - though she's not exactly sure it's about secret dates with your boss, either.
But what if the feelings never really went away?
Alex wants to make every moment of his new job count. It's a fresh start in a big city, and he's almost certain that moving to London has nothing to do with Holly. Almost.
How do you know if it was meant to be. or never meant to happen at all?
I loved this book and couldn't seem to put it down. I loved the characters and the small changes that Holly made throughout the book to find the person she once was and start enjoying life and living it. I don't want to ruin any of the plot, but would like to say, I was completely surprised by the ending.
I will have to lookout for more book by these authors and hope that they join together again for a sequel to this book :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Everyone remembers their first love.
Holly certainly remembers Alex. But she decided ten years ago that love wasn't about mix tapes and seizing the moment - though she's not exactly sure it's about secret dates with your boss, either.
But what if the feelings never really went away?
Alex wants to make every moment of his new job count. It's a fresh start in a big city, and he's almost certain that moving to London has nothing to do with Holly. Almost.
How do you know if it was meant to be. or never meant to happen at all?
OMG Baby! Emma Garcia
**** 4 stars
This is a follow-up book from "Never Google Heartbreak". I really enjoyed the Viv and Max, in the first book, so was excited to see what was going on with them. This was a great sequel. Look forward to reading more from this author.
Book Jacket Summary:
This ISN'T a book about babies. It's not about sleepless nights, nappies or nurseries. It IS about two people, one unexpected pregnancy and a question . . .
Viv and Max were best friends for years, then they were lovers and then it all went wrong.
Now finally they are to be reunited. Viv feels sick. Not just with nerves at seeing Max again, but because there's a small chance she might . . . quite possibly . . . most definitely . . . be pregnant.
It's thrilling. But also terrifying. Most of the time they can hardly look after themselves, let alone a baby.
And then Viv's estranged mother reappears on the scene and they all end up sharing a bedsit . . . and hell breaks loose.
HOW ON EARTH ARE THEY GOING TO COPE?
This is a follow-up book from "Never Google Heartbreak". I really enjoyed the Viv and Max, in the first book, so was excited to see what was going on with them. This was a great sequel. Look forward to reading more from this author.
Book Jacket Summary:
This ISN'T a book about babies. It's not about sleepless nights, nappies or nurseries. It IS about two people, one unexpected pregnancy and a question . . .
Viv and Max were best friends for years, then they were lovers and then it all went wrong.
Now finally they are to be reunited. Viv feels sick. Not just with nerves at seeing Max again, but because there's a small chance she might . . . quite possibly . . . most definitely . . . be pregnant.
It's thrilling. But also terrifying. Most of the time they can hardly look after themselves, let alone a baby.
And then Viv's estranged mother reappears on the scene and they all end up sharing a bedsit . . . and hell breaks loose.
HOW ON EARTH ARE THEY GOING TO COPE?
The Traveling Tea Shop by Belinda Jones
***** 5 stars
I know that I have said this before but I am a huge Belinda Jones fan. This is her most recent book and it was definitely all that I had hoped it would be. It had great characters, many wonderful locations described so well you want to visit them yourself, and my favorite part....cake! This is a must read whether you have read a Jones book before or if not. It will not disappoint.
Book Jacket Summary:
A deliciously funny and delicately moving novel perfect for anyone with an appetite for baked goods and sweet romance.
I know that I have said this before but I am a huge Belinda Jones fan. This is her most recent book and it was definitely all that I had hoped it would be. It had great characters, many wonderful locations described so well you want to visit them yourself, and my favorite part....cake! This is a must read whether you have read a Jones book before or if not. It will not disappoint.
Book Jacket Summary:
A deliciously funny and delicately moving novel perfect for anyone with an appetite for baked goods and sweet romance.
Thursday, June 12, 2014
The Unpredictable Consequences of Love by Jill Mansell
****4 stars
I know that I have said this before but I adore Jill Mansell books, you are always able to sink your teeth into them immediately. This book was another great read by this author, it has a wonderful plot with lots of twists and turns throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed.
Book Jacket Summary:
In the idyllic seaside town of St Carys, Sophie is putting the past firmly behind her.
When Josh arrives in St Carys to run the family hotel, he can't understand why Sophie has zero interest in letting any man into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited.
St Carys has more than its fair share of characters, including the charming but utterly feckless surfer Riley Bryant, who has a massive crush on Tula. Riley's aunt is superstar author Marguerite Marshall. And Marguerite has designs on Josh's grandfather...who in turn still adores his glamorous ex-wife, Dot...
Just how many secrets can one seaside town keep?
I know that I have said this before but I adore Jill Mansell books, you are always able to sink your teeth into them immediately. This book was another great read by this author, it has a wonderful plot with lots of twists and turns throughout. I thoroughly enjoyed.
Book Jacket Summary:
In the idyllic seaside town of St Carys, Sophie is putting the past firmly behind her.
When Josh arrives in St Carys to run the family hotel, he can't understand why Sophie has zero interest in letting any man into her life. He also can't understand how he's been duped into employing Sophie's impulsive friend Tula, whose crush on him is decidedly unrequited.
St Carys has more than its fair share of characters, including the charming but utterly feckless surfer Riley Bryant, who has a massive crush on Tula. Riley's aunt is superstar author Marguerite Marshall. And Marguerite has designs on Josh's grandfather...who in turn still adores his glamorous ex-wife, Dot...
Just how many secrets can one seaside town keep?
The Best Thing I Never Had by Erin Lawless
***** 5 stars
Wonderful read! You will find yourself pulled in immediately and won't want to put it down. I even found myself frustrated at time with certain characters, that's how sucked in you get. lol. A must read.
Book Jacket Summary:
Five years ago at university they had been seven friends that laughed hard and loved harder.
Nicky and Miles were the couple that were always meant to be… Leigha and Adam, not so much…
So when Adam and Harriet grew close during endless days in the library, they did the one thing that changed everything – they kept a secret. And when it came out, it all fell apart.
When the day comes for bridesmaids to be chosen and best men to fulfil drunken promises, Nicky and Miles’ wedding isn’t just a wedding, it’s a reunion – loaded with past hurts, past regrets, past loves…
The Best Thing I Never Had is in turns funny and sad, but always honest, about friendship in all its forms and the practicality of second chances.
If you fell in love with Mhairi McFarlane’s You Had Me at Hello and David Nicholls’ One Day, then this stunning debut book is for you.
Wonderful read! You will find yourself pulled in immediately and won't want to put it down. I even found myself frustrated at time with certain characters, that's how sucked in you get. lol. A must read.
Book Jacket Summary:
Five years ago at university they had been seven friends that laughed hard and loved harder.
Nicky and Miles were the couple that were always meant to be… Leigha and Adam, not so much…
So when Adam and Harriet grew close during endless days in the library, they did the one thing that changed everything – they kept a secret. And when it came out, it all fell apart.
When the day comes for bridesmaids to be chosen and best men to fulfil drunken promises, Nicky and Miles’ wedding isn’t just a wedding, it’s a reunion – loaded with past hurts, past regrets, past loves…
The Best Thing I Never Had is in turns funny and sad, but always honest, about friendship in all its forms and the practicality of second chances.
If you fell in love with Mhairi McFarlane’s You Had Me at Hello and David Nicholls’ One Day, then this stunning debut book is for you.
Escape for the Summer by Ruth Saberton
*****5 stars
I love Ruth Saberton's books. When I saw this book on Amazon and all the wonderful reviews, I knew it was just what I needed for a great escape. I truly loved the characters, although Angel took me a bit to warm to. Please don't miss out on this book, you'll definitely enjoy :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Can Andi Evans find the strength to start again?
Betrayed and broken-hearted, Andi's redundancy is one shock too many. Suddenly single and in debt, a summer working in the pretty Cornish town of Rock seems the perfect solution.Determined never to trust again, will a chance meeting with a stranger change her mind?
Andi's sister, Angel, is determined to find a man who can keep her in style. Heading to Rock, summer playground of the rich and famous, seems an inspired idea until a misunderstanding threatens to end a romance that has started to mean more to her than she ever expected...
Actress Gemma is no stranger to diets and disappointments. As the future of her career hangs in the balance, Gemma hopes a summer in Cornwall solves her problems. With a reality TV show being filmed in the seaside town surely she can avoid the pasty shops and win herself a role.
Arriving in idyllic Cornwall, all three girls are hoping for a holiday to remember. But will this be for the right reasons? Or, as emotions run higher than the tide, will the summer escape turn their lives upside down?
I love Ruth Saberton's books. When I saw this book on Amazon and all the wonderful reviews, I knew it was just what I needed for a great escape. I truly loved the characters, although Angel took me a bit to warm to. Please don't miss out on this book, you'll definitely enjoy :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Can Andi Evans find the strength to start again?
Betrayed and broken-hearted, Andi's redundancy is one shock too many. Suddenly single and in debt, a summer working in the pretty Cornish town of Rock seems the perfect solution.Determined never to trust again, will a chance meeting with a stranger change her mind?
Andi's sister, Angel, is determined to find a man who can keep her in style. Heading to Rock, summer playground of the rich and famous, seems an inspired idea until a misunderstanding threatens to end a romance that has started to mean more to her than she ever expected...
Actress Gemma is no stranger to diets and disappointments. As the future of her career hangs in the balance, Gemma hopes a summer in Cornwall solves her problems. With a reality TV show being filmed in the seaside town surely she can avoid the pasty shops and win herself a role.
Arriving in idyllic Cornwall, all three girls are hoping for a holiday to remember. But will this be for the right reasons? Or, as emotions run higher than the tide, will the summer escape turn their lives upside down?
Saturday, April 26, 2014
Finding Mr Rochester by Trisha Ashley
**** 4 stars
This was a great short story by Trisha Ashley, one of the authors I am always on the lookout for. It was a sweet story with ties about Bronte and Jane Erye. If you need a quick escape this is sure to be your solution :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Budding author and die-hard Bronte fan Eleri Groves decides to escape from her disastrous love life to a remote farm cottage in Yorkshire.
Living in the land of the Brontes has got to be better than her life at home and she hopes that she’ll find some inspiration for her next book.
But what she doesn’t expect is to find her own Mr Rochester and much more than she bargained for …
This was a great short story by Trisha Ashley, one of the authors I am always on the lookout for. It was a sweet story with ties about Bronte and Jane Erye. If you need a quick escape this is sure to be your solution :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Budding author and die-hard Bronte fan Eleri Groves decides to escape from her disastrous love life to a remote farm cottage in Yorkshire.
Living in the land of the Brontes has got to be better than her life at home and she hopes that she’ll find some inspiration for her next book.
But what she doesn’t expect is to find her own Mr Rochester and much more than she bargained for …
The Time of Our Lives by Jane Costello
**** 4 stars
I truly enjoy many of the books I have read by Costello and this was no different. I loved the characters and although so much was thrown at the main character, Imogen, you can't help but want to see everything unravel. I also liked the supporting characters, and found myself really liking Meredith and her out spoken ways. I think this is one of my favorite by this author. I can't wait til her next release.
Book Jacket Summary:
Three best friends. One five-star hotel. Will it be the holiday of a lifetime . . .?
Imogen and her friends Meredith and Nicola have had their fill of budget holidays, cattle-class flights and 6 a.m. offensives for a space by the pool.
So when Meredith wins a VIP holiday at Barcelona's hippest new hotel, they plan to sip champagne with the jet set, party with the glitterati and switch off in unapologetic luxury.
But when the worst crisis of her working life erupts back home, Imogen has to juggle her BlackBerry with a Manhattan, while soothing a hysterical boss and hunting down an AWOL assistant.
Between a robbery, a run-in with hotel security staff and an encounter on a nudist beach that they'd all rather forget, the friends stumble from one disaster to the next. At least Imogen has a distraction in the form of the gorgeous guy who's always in the right place at the very worst time. Until, that is, his motives start to arouse a few suspicions . . .
I truly enjoy many of the books I have read by Costello and this was no different. I loved the characters and although so much was thrown at the main character, Imogen, you can't help but want to see everything unravel. I also liked the supporting characters, and found myself really liking Meredith and her out spoken ways. I think this is one of my favorite by this author. I can't wait til her next release.
Book Jacket Summary:
Three best friends. One five-star hotel. Will it be the holiday of a lifetime . . .?
Imogen and her friends Meredith and Nicola have had their fill of budget holidays, cattle-class flights and 6 a.m. offensives for a space by the pool.
So when Meredith wins a VIP holiday at Barcelona's hippest new hotel, they plan to sip champagne with the jet set, party with the glitterati and switch off in unapologetic luxury.
But when the worst crisis of her working life erupts back home, Imogen has to juggle her BlackBerry with a Manhattan, while soothing a hysterical boss and hunting down an AWOL assistant.
Between a robbery, a run-in with hotel security staff and an encounter on a nudist beach that they'd all rather forget, the friends stumble from one disaster to the next. At least Imogen has a distraction in the form of the gorgeous guy who's always in the right place at the very worst time. Until, that is, his motives start to arouse a few suspicions . . .
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The Wedding Countdown by Ruth Saberton
**** 4 stars
I really liked this book. When I read the description I thought it sounded like something new, so I gave it a shot. I noticed that Saberton had help from Sofia Latif, I am already a fan of Saberton;s so it was nice to see something different. I truly loved the characters and the whole story. I am not as familiar with the Pakistan heritage and lifestyle and felt I came away with a bit of an understanding. No matter the ethnicity the dating story is the same, expectations and all. I would definitely pass this onto a friend and hope if you are reading this, that you pick it up, as it's a great read. Can't wait for another Ruth Saberton book.
Book Jacket Summary:
Parents may think they know best, but sometimes daughters know better…
Mills Ali has her dream job writing for a magazine and a social life busier than the London rush hour. Everything's good except for the husband sized shadow looming on the horizon. With a year’s countdown to her arranged marriage, Mills is on a mission to choose her own husband. Just how hard can it be? She's bound to find her soul mate.
But is he closer than she thinks? Or do her parents know best after all?
I really liked this book. When I read the description I thought it sounded like something new, so I gave it a shot. I noticed that Saberton had help from Sofia Latif, I am already a fan of Saberton;s so it was nice to see something different. I truly loved the characters and the whole story. I am not as familiar with the Pakistan heritage and lifestyle and felt I came away with a bit of an understanding. No matter the ethnicity the dating story is the same, expectations and all. I would definitely pass this onto a friend and hope if you are reading this, that you pick it up, as it's a great read. Can't wait for another Ruth Saberton book.
Book Jacket Summary:
Parents may think they know best, but sometimes daughters know better…
Mills Ali has her dream job writing for a magazine and a social life busier than the London rush hour. Everything's good except for the husband sized shadow looming on the horizon. With a year’s countdown to her arranged marriage, Mills is on a mission to choose her own husband. Just how hard can it be? She's bound to find her soul mate.
But is he closer than she thinks? Or do her parents know best after all?
Never Google Heartbreak by Emma Garcia
**** 4 stars
Really liked this book. I haven't read anything by Garcia but the description was so interesting I decided I wanted to give it a try. It was funny, and not always in the laugh out loud form. There were times where I found myself cringing and trying to hide along with Viv. I really enjoyed liked the secondary friends but would have liked to see a bit more of their story. Look forward to seeing what else this author has out to read. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
When her fiancà Rob breaks off their engagement for the third time, Viv does what any girl would do - she Googles heartbreak. Confronted by tales of misery, she decides to set-up her own self-help website for the broken-hearted. But as Viv passes through the three essential stages of grief (denial, vodka, disastrous haircut), she becomes determined that it's not too late to try and get Rob back. When things get out of hand after a drunken declaration of love at an extremely inappropriate moment, Viv's scruffy, tequila-swilling best friend Max is there to pick up the pieces. Viv starts to realise that maybe the real thing has been under her nose all this time, and now - one ex and a massive error of judgement later - she has to face the question: What's the craziest thing you'll do for love? Readers of Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon won't be able to put this down. Never has heartbreak been so hilarious...
Really liked this book. I haven't read anything by Garcia but the description was so interesting I decided I wanted to give it a try. It was funny, and not always in the laugh out loud form. There were times where I found myself cringing and trying to hide along with Viv. I really enjoyed liked the secondary friends but would have liked to see a bit more of their story. Look forward to seeing what else this author has out to read. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
When her fiancà Rob breaks off their engagement for the third time, Viv does what any girl would do - she Googles heartbreak. Confronted by tales of misery, she decides to set-up her own self-help website for the broken-hearted. But as Viv passes through the three essential stages of grief (denial, vodka, disastrous haircut), she becomes determined that it's not too late to try and get Rob back. When things get out of hand after a drunken declaration of love at an extremely inappropriate moment, Viv's scruffy, tequila-swilling best friend Max is there to pick up the pieces. Viv starts to realise that maybe the real thing has been under her nose all this time, and now - one ex and a massive error of judgement later - she has to face the question: What's the craziest thing you'll do for love? Readers of Lindsey Kelk, Sophie Kinsella and Paige Toon won't be able to put this down. Never has heartbreak been so hilarious...
Monday, March 31, 2014
When You Walked Back Into My Life by Hilary Boyd
***3 stars
This was an enjoyable read but at times I found myself completely frustrated. I wanted to pep talk the main character. I loved the dynamic between Flora and Dorthea and would have liked to seen some more of the secondary characters have more of a story.
Book Jacket Summary:
For eight years Flora and Fin had an exciting, fun relationship, but when Flora wanted to settle down and have children, Fin decided he wanted to move on.
Flora healed her broken heart and resigned herself to being alone, convincing herself that a quiet life is enough.
Until Fin reappears.
Back in her life once more, they pick up where they left off – his betrayal forgotten, or at least forgiven. But has Fin really changed? Can he give Flora the love that she’s given up searching for?
This was an enjoyable read but at times I found myself completely frustrated. I wanted to pep talk the main character. I loved the dynamic between Flora and Dorthea and would have liked to seen some more of the secondary characters have more of a story.
Book Jacket Summary:
For eight years Flora and Fin had an exciting, fun relationship, but when Flora wanted to settle down and have children, Fin decided he wanted to move on.
Flora healed her broken heart and resigned herself to being alone, convincing herself that a quiet life is enough.
Until Fin reappears.
Back in her life once more, they pick up where they left off – his betrayal forgotten, or at least forgiven. But has Fin really changed? Can he give Flora the love that she’s given up searching for?
A Gift to Remember by Melissa Hill
*** 3 stars
I have read many of Melissa Hill's books. This one I just didn't connect with. It had great characters, but would have liked to see more happen with them. I liked the main character, Darcy. Its nice to see the main character, not be racked in designer clothing and look ordinary. Overall a enjoyable read and if you are already a Hill fan I am sure you will enjoy. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore in Manhattan. A daydream believer, she refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man… literally.
One day, when cycling to work, Darcy accidentally crashes into a sharply dressed gentleman walking his dog. He is knocked out cold, rushed to hospital and the poor pup gets left behind.
Wracked with guilt, Darcy takes the dog and makes plans to reunite him with owner, Aidan. As she discovers the mysterious stranger's world of books, travel, adventure and all the wonderful things she's ever dreamt about, Darcy builds a picture of this man and wonders if he could be THE ONE…
But does fantasy match reality? What happens when Prince Charming wakes up? Will Aidan be the happy ever after she's always imagined?
I have read many of Melissa Hill's books. This one I just didn't connect with. It had great characters, but would have liked to see more happen with them. I liked the main character, Darcy. Its nice to see the main character, not be racked in designer clothing and look ordinary. Overall a enjoyable read and if you are already a Hill fan I am sure you will enjoy. :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Darcy Archer works in a small bookstore in Manhattan. A daydream believer, she refuses to settle for anything less than being swept off her feet by the perfect man… literally.
One day, when cycling to work, Darcy accidentally crashes into a sharply dressed gentleman walking his dog. He is knocked out cold, rushed to hospital and the poor pup gets left behind.
Wracked with guilt, Darcy takes the dog and makes plans to reunite him with owner, Aidan. As she discovers the mysterious stranger's world of books, travel, adventure and all the wonderful things she's ever dreamt about, Darcy builds a picture of this man and wonders if he could be THE ONE…
But does fantasy match reality? What happens when Prince Charming wakes up? Will Aidan be the happy ever after she's always imagined?
The Perfect Match by Katie Fforde
**** 4 stars
I am a huge Katie Fforde fan. I have read all her books, and some I have reread. This isn't one of my top favorites, but was still a great read. I didn't feel the depth that I usually feel with her characters. I also adored her supporting character Alice. I found myself pulled more towards her story than relating to Bella. Still a great read, just not my fav :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Three years ago Bella Castle left her home town nursing a broken heart over Dominic Thane, the man she fell in love with but couldn't have .
Now she's made a new life for herself in the country, working as an estate agent.
Bella loves her job and she loves her boyfriend Nevil. But recently he's been preoccupied, and she's starting to question if his future hopes and dreams are a perfect match for hers.
And when Dominic turns up unexpectedly in search of his dream house, she begins to wonder if home is really where the heart is. But she's over him, isn't she?
I am a huge Katie Fforde fan. I have read all her books, and some I have reread. This isn't one of my top favorites, but was still a great read. I didn't feel the depth that I usually feel with her characters. I also adored her supporting character Alice. I found myself pulled more towards her story than relating to Bella. Still a great read, just not my fav :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Three years ago Bella Castle left her home town nursing a broken heart over Dominic Thane, the man she fell in love with but couldn't have .
Now she's made a new life for herself in the country, working as an estate agent.
Bella loves her job and she loves her boyfriend Nevil. But recently he's been preoccupied, and she's starting to question if his future hopes and dreams are a perfect match for hers.
And when Dominic turns up unexpectedly in search of his dream house, she begins to wonder if home is really where the heart is. But she's over him, isn't she?
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Keep Calm and Carry a Big Drink (There's Cake in My Future) by Kim Gruenenfelder
***** 5 stars
This is a follow-up book from There's Cake in My Future, which I simply loved. I didn't realize this had been released and was very eager to start as soon as I downloaded it to my Kindle. I had high hopes for this as the previous was a great read, I definitely was not disappointed. I loved the characters and it was great to see where a year had taken them. I think my only complaint was the ending was a bit short but there was a great epilogue at the end, which I was more than happy to see. I truly hope to see more by this character, as her books always seem to pull me in quickly and enjoy :)
Please be sure if you haven't read "There's Cake in My Future" that you take the time before picking this one up. You won't be disappointed.
Book Jacket Summary:
It's been almost a year since Mel, Nic and Seema pulled their magical charms out of the cake at Nic's bridal shower and most of their happily-ever-afters seemingly came true. Seema is about to marry Scott in an elaborate three-day affair. Nic is glowingly pregnant. And Mel... well, Mel feels as if she accidentally veered off the rails of her life at some point and isn't sure how to get back on. She recently became single again, she's been threatened with a layoff from her teaching job, and she has to find her own place now that Scott is moving in with her roommate, Seema.
Nic thinks Mel just needs a new cake charm to bring her good luck. . . and decides to rig the cake pull at Seema's bridal shower. Desperate for travel, Mel asks for the passport charm. But, once again, the cake proves to have a mind of its own, and she pulls a charm she doesn't want, and can not use. Rather than be bound by the charm's prophecy, Mel realizes she, and she alone, is responsible for her destiny. A spur of the moment decision takes her to Paris and then Maui, where she finds herself on an adventure that she never could have imagined, experiencing the trials and tribulations of a life suddenly and perfectly unplanned. And, along the way, she begins to learn that, however nonsensical it may seem, the cake is never wrong...
This is a follow-up book from There's Cake in My Future, which I simply loved. I didn't realize this had been released and was very eager to start as soon as I downloaded it to my Kindle. I had high hopes for this as the previous was a great read, I definitely was not disappointed. I loved the characters and it was great to see where a year had taken them. I think my only complaint was the ending was a bit short but there was a great epilogue at the end, which I was more than happy to see. I truly hope to see more by this character, as her books always seem to pull me in quickly and enjoy :)
Please be sure if you haven't read "There's Cake in My Future" that you take the time before picking this one up. You won't be disappointed.
Book Jacket Summary:
It's been almost a year since Mel, Nic and Seema pulled their magical charms out of the cake at Nic's bridal shower and most of their happily-ever-afters seemingly came true. Seema is about to marry Scott in an elaborate three-day affair. Nic is glowingly pregnant. And Mel... well, Mel feels as if she accidentally veered off the rails of her life at some point and isn't sure how to get back on. She recently became single again, she's been threatened with a layoff from her teaching job, and she has to find her own place now that Scott is moving in with her roommate, Seema.
Nic thinks Mel just needs a new cake charm to bring her good luck. . . and decides to rig the cake pull at Seema's bridal shower. Desperate for travel, Mel asks for the passport charm. But, once again, the cake proves to have a mind of its own, and she pulls a charm she doesn't want, and can not use. Rather than be bound by the charm's prophecy, Mel realizes she, and she alone, is responsible for her destiny. A spur of the moment decision takes her to Paris and then Maui, where she finds herself on an adventure that she never could have imagined, experiencing the trials and tribulations of a life suddenly and perfectly unplanned. And, along the way, she begins to learn that, however nonsensical it may seem, the cake is never wrong...
It Felt Like A Kiss by Sarra Manning
**** 4 stars
Great Book! It has been a while since I have read a Sarra Manning book. I really loved the characters in this book, even the eccentric mom. I truly loved the idea of this book, with paparazzi, like we don't all pick up our US magazines or People to see whats happening with the celebrities;) , which made this a fun read. I can't wait to find another one of her books and dig in :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Ellie Cohen is living her dream. A great job at an exclusive Mayfair art gallery, loyal mates, loving family, and really, really good hair. Well, there's the famous rock-star father who refuses to acknowledge her and a succession of 'challenging' boyfriends, but nobody's perfect.
But when a vengeful ex sells Ellie out to the press, she suddenly finds herself fighting to keep her job, her reputation and her sanity. Then David Gold - handsome, charming but ruthlessly ambitious - is sent in to manage the media crisis . . . and Ellie.
Great Book! It has been a while since I have read a Sarra Manning book. I really loved the characters in this book, even the eccentric mom. I truly loved the idea of this book, with paparazzi, like we don't all pick up our US magazines or People to see whats happening with the celebrities;) , which made this a fun read. I can't wait to find another one of her books and dig in :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Ellie Cohen is living her dream. A great job at an exclusive Mayfair art gallery, loyal mates, loving family, and really, really good hair. Well, there's the famous rock-star father who refuses to acknowledge her and a succession of 'challenging' boyfriends, but nobody's perfect.
But when a vengeful ex sells Ellie out to the press, she suddenly finds herself fighting to keep her job, her reputation and her sanity. Then David Gold - handsome, charming but ruthlessly ambitious - is sent in to manage the media crisis . . . and Ellie.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Rules for Dating a Romantic Hero by Harriet Evans
**** 4 stars
I am sure that if you have read any of my previous blogs, you would know that I love Evan's books, so I was excited to see this novella come out to hold us over til her next book. This was a follow-up on "A Hopeless Romantic", which let us see how Lara and Nick are making things work. If you haven't read "A Hopeless Romantic", don't spoil it by picking this to read first. Read them in sequence to get the full impact :)
Book Summary:
Do you believe in happy endings?
Laura Foster used to be a hopeless romantic. She was obsessed with meeting her own Prince Charming until she grew up and realised real life doesn’t work like that.
Then she met Nick. A romantic hero straight from a fairytale, with a grand country estate and a family tree to match.
They’ve been together four years now and Laura knows that what really matters is the two of them, not everything else around them. She can’t imagine ever loving anyone the way she loves Nick.
Now, though, people are openly asking when they’ll hear wedding bells, and Nick is keeping secrets from Laura. She’s starting to feel she might not be ‘good enough’ for his family.
Can an ordinary girl like Laura make it work with one of the most eligible men in the country?
I am sure that if you have read any of my previous blogs, you would know that I love Evan's books, so I was excited to see this novella come out to hold us over til her next book. This was a follow-up on "A Hopeless Romantic", which let us see how Lara and Nick are making things work. If you haven't read "A Hopeless Romantic", don't spoil it by picking this to read first. Read them in sequence to get the full impact :)
Book Summary:
Do you believe in happy endings?
Laura Foster used to be a hopeless romantic. She was obsessed with meeting her own Prince Charming until she grew up and realised real life doesn’t work like that.
Then she met Nick. A romantic hero straight from a fairytale, with a grand country estate and a family tree to match.
They’ve been together four years now and Laura knows that what really matters is the two of them, not everything else around them. She can’t imagine ever loving anyone the way she loves Nick.
Now, though, people are openly asking when they’ll hear wedding bells, and Nick is keeping secrets from Laura. She’s starting to feel she might not be ‘good enough’ for his family.
Can an ordinary girl like Laura make it work with one of the most eligible men in the country?
Christmas at Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop By Jenny Colgan
***** 5 stars
Great follow up to "Welcome to Rosie Hopkin's Sweetshop of Dreams". I absolutely adore the characters and was so happy to see what was going on in Lipton. I truly was glued to this book and was sad to see it end. It had been a while since I had read a Colgan's book and I now see the error of my ways. If you haven't read any of her books, start here and you won't be disappointed ;)
Book Jacket Summary:
Rosie Hopkins is looking forward to Christmas in the little Derbyshire village of Lipton buried under a thick blanket of snow. Her sweetshop is festooned with striped candy canes large tempting piles of Turkish Delight crinkling selection boxes and happy sticky children. She's going to be spending it with her boyfriend Stephen and her family flying in from Australia. She can't wait.
But when a tragedy strikes at the heart of their little community all of Rosie's plans for the future seem to be blown apart. Can she build a life in Lipton? And is what's best for the sweetshop also what's best for Rosie?
Treat yourself and your sweet-toothed friends to Jenny Colgan's heart-warming new novel. The irresistibly delicious recipes are guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit and will warm up your Christmas celebrations.
Great follow up to "Welcome to Rosie Hopkin's Sweetshop of Dreams". I absolutely adore the characters and was so happy to see what was going on in Lipton. I truly was glued to this book and was sad to see it end. It had been a while since I had read a Colgan's book and I now see the error of my ways. If you haven't read any of her books, start here and you won't be disappointed ;)
Book Jacket Summary:
Rosie Hopkins is looking forward to Christmas in the little Derbyshire village of Lipton buried under a thick blanket of snow. Her sweetshop is festooned with striped candy canes large tempting piles of Turkish Delight crinkling selection boxes and happy sticky children. She's going to be spending it with her boyfriend Stephen and her family flying in from Australia. She can't wait.
But when a tragedy strikes at the heart of their little community all of Rosie's plans for the future seem to be blown apart. Can she build a life in Lipton? And is what's best for the sweetshop also what's best for Rosie?
Treat yourself and your sweet-toothed friends to Jenny Colgan's heart-warming new novel. The irresistibly delicious recipes are guaranteed to get you into the festive spirit and will warm up your Christmas celebrations.
Welcome To Rosie Hopkins' Sweetshop Of Dreams by Jenny Colgan
***** 5 stars
I have read a few of Colgan's books in the past and loved the title and cover of this book so I decided to give it a shot. Loved it. It reminded me alot of Katie Fforde book, more depth to it. I truly loved the characters, and was happy to see when I finished there was a follow-up book to sink my teeth into.
Book Jacket Summary:
Rosie Hopkins is about to face major upheaval. Her elderly aunt Lilian - feisty, independent Aunt Lily who never talked about her past - needs her help, so Rosie is moving to the depths of the countryside for a few months to look after her. Plus Rosie will be away from Gerard, the man she hopes to settle down with soon, and they'll miss each other dreadfully... won't they?
Lilian Hopkins has spent her life running Lipton's village sweetshop, through wartime and family feuds. As she struggles with the idea that it might finally be time to sell up, she also wrestles with the secret history hidden behind the jars of beautifully coloured sweets.
And the longer Rosie and Lilian spend together, the more they realise they can learn from each other...
I have read a few of Colgan's books in the past and loved the title and cover of this book so I decided to give it a shot. Loved it. It reminded me alot of Katie Fforde book, more depth to it. I truly loved the characters, and was happy to see when I finished there was a follow-up book to sink my teeth into.
Book Jacket Summary:
Rosie Hopkins is about to face major upheaval. Her elderly aunt Lilian - feisty, independent Aunt Lily who never talked about her past - needs her help, so Rosie is moving to the depths of the countryside for a few months to look after her. Plus Rosie will be away from Gerard, the man she hopes to settle down with soon, and they'll miss each other dreadfully... won't they?
Lilian Hopkins has spent her life running Lipton's village sweetshop, through wartime and family feuds. As she struggles with the idea that it might finally be time to sell up, she also wrestles with the secret history hidden behind the jars of beautifully coloured sweets.
And the longer Rosie and Lilian spend together, the more they realise they can learn from each other...
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Always You by Erin Kaye
*****5 stars
Great book! This type of story has been told, first loves, separated, but this story seemed so real, as were the characters. I really enjoyed this book and will be looking to find more of Kaye's work.
Book Jacket Summary:
A pair of star-crossed lovers offer each other a second chance at life and love. But will they have the courage to take it?
An emotive and uplifting tale, guaranteed to pull at the heart strings. Perfect for fans of Jo Jo Moyes and Hilary Boyd’s Thursdays In The Park.
If only they could rewrite their past…
It’s 1992 and Sarah is in love with Cahal, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. As they plan to graduate from university, all seems set for their happily ever after.
Fast forward to 2012 and something’s gone wrong. Cahal is out of the picture and Sarah is divorced from Ian by whom she’s had two children. What happened? As Cahal walks back into Sarah’s life, can they do things differently this time?
Great book! This type of story has been told, first loves, separated, but this story seemed so real, as were the characters. I really enjoyed this book and will be looking to find more of Kaye's work.
Book Jacket Summary:
A pair of star-crossed lovers offer each other a second chance at life and love. But will they have the courage to take it?
An emotive and uplifting tale, guaranteed to pull at the heart strings. Perfect for fans of Jo Jo Moyes and Hilary Boyd’s Thursdays In The Park.
If only they could rewrite their past…
It’s 1992 and Sarah is in love with Cahal, a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. As they plan to graduate from university, all seems set for their happily ever after.
Fast forward to 2012 and something’s gone wrong. Cahal is out of the picture and Sarah is divorced from Ian by whom she’s had two children. What happened? As Cahal walks back into Sarah’s life, can they do things differently this time?
Johnny's Girl By Paige Toon
*****5 stars
I started my first read of Paige Toon's book with "Johnny Be Good". I loved seeing what was going on with Meg and Johnny, so I was very excited to see an ebook/novella. I enjoyed the story and was sorry to see it end so quickly, but know that Toon has several releases this year to look forward to. If you have read the series, be sure to read this ebook as it gives a great update, and if you haven't pick up Toon's earlier books and get to work, I promise you won't regret it :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Meg's life has taken a turn for the perfect. She is the envy of millions with her drop dead gorgeous husband, their two beautiful sons and her new mansion in Henley. Her celebrity PA days are over. But desperate to keep up with her rock star husband, Johnny Jefferson, she uproots her perfect family and moves back to LA.
Meg has to learn to live with her new celebrity status and the insecurities of her old life, which keep reappearing. Under the paparazzi flash of an A-List party, complete with red carpet, champagne and canapés, Johnny's rock star past catches up with him and Meg's worst nightmare becomes a reality…
I started my first read of Paige Toon's book with "Johnny Be Good". I loved seeing what was going on with Meg and Johnny, so I was very excited to see an ebook/novella. I enjoyed the story and was sorry to see it end so quickly, but know that Toon has several releases this year to look forward to. If you have read the series, be sure to read this ebook as it gives a great update, and if you haven't pick up Toon's earlier books and get to work, I promise you won't regret it :)
Book Jacket Summary:
Meg's life has taken a turn for the perfect. She is the envy of millions with her drop dead gorgeous husband, their two beautiful sons and her new mansion in Henley. Her celebrity PA days are over. But desperate to keep up with her rock star husband, Johnny Jefferson, she uproots her perfect family and moves back to LA.
Meg has to learn to live with her new celebrity status and the insecurities of her old life, which keep reappearing. Under the paparazzi flash of an A-List party, complete with red carpet, champagne and canapés, Johnny's rock star past catches up with him and Meg's worst nightmare becomes a reality…
Just A Girl, Standing in Front of a Boy by Lucy-Anne Holmes
*****5 stars
Love, Love, Loved this story. I found myself rushing to finish things to get back to this book. It was a wonderful read. I adored the characters and their friendship. Truly a touching story with lots of hope. Please don't miss this one :)
Book Jacket Summary:
After a rocky start in life, Jenny Taylor, 27, star receptionist at the local doctors surgery, has things all worked out thanks to a list of ten daily things she must do to keep the blues at bay. But her life is turned upside down when she meets aspiring musician Joe King. And reliable boyfriend Matt proposes. And then her mum leaves her dad and moves into Jenny's flat determined to 'bond'.
Love, Love, Loved this story. I found myself rushing to finish things to get back to this book. It was a wonderful read. I adored the characters and their friendship. Truly a touching story with lots of hope. Please don't miss this one :)
Book Jacket Summary:
After a rocky start in life, Jenny Taylor, 27, star receptionist at the local doctors surgery, has things all worked out thanks to a list of ten daily things she must do to keep the blues at bay. But her life is turned upside down when she meets aspiring musician Joe King. And reliable boyfriend Matt proposes. And then her mum leaves her dad and moves into Jenny's flat determined to 'bond'.
From Scotland With Love By Katie Fforde
****4 stars
I noticed a few authors this year have released novellas. I love the idea and it was so nice reading this one. It was a taste of Fforde to get through time til her new release in March. I loved the characters and found it a wonderful quick read.
Book Jacket Summary:
When Daisy travels to Scotland to confront notorious author Rory McAllan, little does she know that within hours she'll be snowed in with him. But surely she's not going to have to spend her precious New Year's Eve with him too?
I noticed a few authors this year have released novellas. I love the idea and it was so nice reading this one. It was a taste of Fforde to get through time til her new release in March. I loved the characters and found it a wonderful quick read.
Book Jacket Summary:
When Daisy travels to Scotland to confront notorious author Rory McAllan, little does she know that within hours she'll be snowed in with him. But surely she's not going to have to spend her precious New Year's Eve with him too?
Wednesday, January 8, 2014
Here's Looking At You by Mhairi McFarlane
*****5 stars
After reading "You Had Me At Hello", I had this book pre-ordered on my Kindle to be sure it was on my list of next to read. I thoroughly enjoyed "You Had Me At Hello" and found "Here's Looking At You" just as good. I adored the characters and found myself laughing as well as tearing up. I was sad this book had to end but will be sure to watch out for McFarlane's next book.
Book Jacket Summary:
Anna Alessi – history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth – seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments.
Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn’t be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream. However, things weren’t always this way, and her years spent as the ‘Italian Galleon’ of an East London comprehensive are ones she’d rather forget.
So when James Fraser – the architect of Anna’s final humiliation at school – walks back into her life, her world is turned upside down. But James seems a changed man. Polite. Mature. Funny, even. People can change, right? So why does Anna feel like she’s a fool to trust him?
After reading "You Had Me At Hello", I had this book pre-ordered on my Kindle to be sure it was on my list of next to read. I thoroughly enjoyed "You Had Me At Hello" and found "Here's Looking At You" just as good. I adored the characters and found myself laughing as well as tearing up. I was sad this book had to end but will be sure to watch out for McFarlane's next book.
Book Jacket Summary:
Anna Alessi – history expert, possessor of a lot of hair and an occasionally filthy mouth – seeks nice man for intelligent conversation and Mills & Boon moments.
Despite the oddballs that keep turning up on her dates, Anna couldn’t be happier. As a 30-something with a job she loves, life has turned out better than she dared dream. However, things weren’t always this way, and her years spent as the ‘Italian Galleon’ of an East London comprehensive are ones she’d rather forget.
So when James Fraser – the architect of Anna’s final humiliation at school – walks back into her life, her world is turned upside down. But James seems a changed man. Polite. Mature. Funny, even. People can change, right? So why does Anna feel like she’s a fool to trust him?
Cupcakes at Carrington's by Alexandra Brown
**2 stars
I saw this began a series and decided that I would read as I love series books. It took me a while to truly get into the book. I really loved Eddie as a character, however found the main character Georgie all over the place. I haven't had a chance to read the follow-up I was looking forward to reading "Christmas at Carrigan's". But will eventually :)
Book Jacket Summary:
A deliciously indulgent read from a hot debut writer and first in a series of books set in Carrington’s Department Store – where life is sweeter…
Perfect for fans of Meet Me in the Cupcake Cafe and Breakfast at Darcy’s.
Georgie Hart loves her job – running the luxury handbag concession at Carrington's Department store in the pretty seaside town of Mulberry Bay, and treating herself (once too often!) to a red velvet cupcake with buttercream icing in Carrington's café.
But Georgie is thrown into disarray when Carrington's is plunged into a recession-busting makeover, cueing the arrival of femme fatale Maxine, who wields the axe in her immaculately-manicured hands.
It spells a recipe for disaster for Georgie and soon she is fighting not only for her job, but also for the attentions of her gorgeous boss, James. And when hot newcomer Tom arrives, who may or may not be the best thing since sliced bread, Georgie must decide where her loyalties really lie…
I saw this began a series and decided that I would read as I love series books. It took me a while to truly get into the book. I really loved Eddie as a character, however found the main character Georgie all over the place. I haven't had a chance to read the follow-up I was looking forward to reading "Christmas at Carrigan's". But will eventually :)
Book Jacket Summary:
A deliciously indulgent read from a hot debut writer and first in a series of books set in Carrington’s Department Store – where life is sweeter…
Perfect for fans of Meet Me in the Cupcake Cafe and Breakfast at Darcy’s.
Georgie Hart loves her job – running the luxury handbag concession at Carrington's Department store in the pretty seaside town of Mulberry Bay, and treating herself (once too often!) to a red velvet cupcake with buttercream icing in Carrington's café.
But Georgie is thrown into disarray when Carrington's is plunged into a recession-busting makeover, cueing the arrival of femme fatale Maxine, who wields the axe in her immaculately-manicured hands.
It spells a recipe for disaster for Georgie and soon she is fighting not only for her job, but also for the attentions of her gorgeous boss, James. And when hot newcomer Tom arrives, who may or may not be the best thing since sliced bread, Georgie must decide where her loyalties really lie…
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