On the First Day of Christmas by Faith Hogan #BookReview #Aria #NetGalley #4*

A gorgeous new festive read from the Kindle #1 bestselling author of The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club This Christmas, everything will change… When Liv Latimer says goodbye to her fellow nurses and finishes work for the holidays, she’s looking forward to a Christmas to remember with her boyfriend Eddie. But as she leaves the hospital, tragedy strikes and Liv is faced with a choice. Will she … Continue reading On the First Day of Christmas by Faith Hogan #BookReview #Aria #NetGalley #4*

Beach House Summer by Sarah Morgan #BookReview #HQ #NetGalley #5*

A marriage in the spotlight Joanna Whitman’s high-profile marriage held more secrets than she cares to remember, so when her ex-husband dies, she doesn’t know what to feel. But when she discovers that he’s left behind a pregnant young woman, Joanna is forced to act. She knows exactly how brutal the spotlight on them both will be…unless she can find a way for them to … Continue reading Beach House Summer by Sarah Morgan #BookReview #HQ #NetGalley #5*

It Started With A Kiss by Lisa Hobman #BookReview #BoldwoodBooks #NetGalley #5*

Can two strangers’ dreams lead to their destiny? American Star Mendoza is living in her dream location, Edinburgh, a place she discovered in British novels while growing up. Employed at a trendy city centre coffee shop, quirky, pink-haired Star spends her days fantasising about a handsome businessman she serves daily. He’s totally out of her league but a girl can dream, right? Fin Hunter is … Continue reading It Started With A Kiss by Lisa Hobman #BookReview #BoldwoodBooks #NetGalley #5*

Romance at the Sweet Shop of Second Chances by Hannah Lynn #BookReview #HollyBerrySweetShop2 #IndieAuthor #4.5*

While Holly Berry may have finally purchased ‘Just One More’ and landed a date with one of Bourton-on-the-Water’s most eligible bachelors it is far from plain sailing. A face from the past threatens to torpedo Holly’s fledgling relationship before it even gets going. Will everything go according to plan? Or is Holly’s dream life at risk of turning sour? The Holly Berry Sweet Shop series The Sweet … Continue reading Romance at the Sweet Shop of Second Chances by Hannah Lynn #BookReview #HollyBerrySweetShop2 #IndieAuthor #4.5*

The Start of Something by Miranda Dickinson #BookReview #HQ #NetGalley #4.5*

Two lonely people. One note in the window. And what happens when they reach out… Lachlan Wallace is stuck at home after a car accident stalled his army career. With months of physiotherapy still to endure and only his rescue dog and cat for company, he’s taken to gazing out of the window, watching the world spin on without him. And then he notices a vase … Continue reading The Start of Something by Miranda Dickinson #BookReview #HQ #NetGalley #4.5*

Wishing Under a Starlit Skye by Lisa Hobman #BookReview #BlogTour #Boldwood #RachelsRandomResources #NetGalley #5*

Everyone deserves a chance of happiness – right? All NEW from bestselling author Lisa Hobman Glentorrin bakery owner, and lone parent, Caitlin Fraser, is single and finally ready to mingle. With her daughter, Grace, about to become a teenager, and her friends all settling down, Caitlin decides she deserves a shot at happiness too. Resisting the pull of dating apps, Caitlin embarks upon a series of … Continue reading Wishing Under a Starlit Skye by Lisa Hobman #BookReview #BlogTour #Boldwood #RachelsRandomResources #NetGalley #5*

The Country Village Winter Wedding by Cathy Lake #BookReview #Zaffre #5*

Clare Greene and Sam Wilson are getting married and everyone in Little Bramble is excited for the event of the year. But Clare and Sam are busy people and have left organising their wedding to the last minute. Luckily, wedding planner Hazel Campbell has recently moved to the village. She had what she thought was a wonderful life in Edinburgh with a successful business, a … Continue reading The Country Village Winter Wedding by Cathy Lake #BookReview #Zaffre #5*

Kerrymore Road by Diana Philo #BookReview #ChronosPublishing #4.5*

The solid red-brick exteriors of Kerrymore Road belie the bustle of the lives within … … toddlers’ tantrums, teenage rebellion, blossoming friendships and turbulent relationships… with the occasional murder thrown in for good measure. Old Mr Kirshaw, sitting day after day in his bay window, observes the comings and goings… no tweaking of net curtains for him. His voyeurism is shameless and without malice … … Continue reading Kerrymore Road by Diana Philo #BookReview #ChronosPublishing #4.5*

The Diamond Hunter – Fiona McIntosh #BookReview #RandomHouse-CornerstoneDigital #NetGalley #4.5*

During the 1870s diamond rush in southern Africa, Clementine is left to be raised by her destitute father following the death of her mother. Her care falls largely to their companion, Joseph, and the two form an unbreakable bond. When the two men uncover a large, flawless diamond, a dark bargain is struck to ensure Clementine’s return to a respectable life in northern England. Her … Continue reading The Diamond Hunter – Fiona McIntosh #BookReview #RandomHouse-CornerstoneDigital #NetGalley #4.5*

Baby It’s Cold Outside by Emily Bell #BookReview #PenguinMichaelJosephUK #NetGalley #4.5*

DISCOVER THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL MELT YOUR HEART THIS CHRISTMAS . . . FATE PULLED THEM APART BUT NOT BEFORE THEY MADE A PROMISE. TEN CHRISTMASES LATER, WILL THEIR WISH COME TRUE? . . . As Norah battles through the bustling December crowds, she hears the notes of a song that transports her back to the most romantic week of her life. After meeting … Continue reading Baby It’s Cold Outside by Emily Bell #BookReview #PenguinMichaelJosephUK #NetGalley #4.5*