Yes, it’s that time of year again – and this was shaping up to be one of the most challenging lists I’ve ever compiled. My goodness, what a wonderful year of reading! When I produced my first Books of the Year post, way back in 2014, I actually managed to produce a list of twelve… Read More »

Well, I’m sorry everyone, but I’m not going to get round to reading and reviewing every Christmas book I planned! Although I’ve thoroughly enjoyed every single one I’ve read, you might have noticed the reviews are getting shorter and less detailed, and I reluctantly have to admit that I might just be getting a touch… Read More »

And another Christmas read? Ok then – and it’s a real pleasure to share my review of Four Weddings and a Christmas by Phillipa Ashley. Published by Avon Books on 9th November, it’s now available as an ebook (just 99p for kindle), in paperback and as an audiobook.  The e-copy I read was my own… Read More »

And another Christmas read? With pleasure, and I’m delighted to share my review of Meet Me In Central Park by Jo Bartlett. I will mention – just in case you find you’ve read it before – that this book was previously published as The Christmas Shop at Central Park, but Boldwood clearly felt it deserved… Read More »

I may only have been to Heritage Cove once before, but it was somewhere I really wanted to visit again this Christmas – and it’s a real pleasure to share my review of Christmas Nights at the Star and Lantern by Helen Rolfe. This is the sixth book in her Heritage Cove series, published by… Read More »

I’m always a particular fan of novellas in the lead up to Christmas, when it can sometimes be a bit of a challenge to get through quite as many full-length novels as I’d really like to. And I’m delighted today to share my review of one that I really, really wanted to catch up with… Read More »

Just a short break from all the Christmassy reviews this morning, because I really wanted to help reveal the cover of a book I’m so looking forward to! Estella’s Revenge by Barbara Havelocke will be published by Hera Books as an e-book on all major platforms and in hardcover on 9th May 2024, and is… Read More »

The third book on my pre-Christmas reading list, and I’m really delighted to share my review of New Beginnings at Christmas Tree Cottage by Georgia Hill. Published in September by Bloodhound Books, this lovely book is now available for kindle (just 99p, or free via Kindle Unlimited) and in paperback. The e-copy I read was… Read More »

My second pre-Christmas read, and it’s such a pleasure to share my review of This Christmas in Paris by Sophie Claire. Published by Hodder & Stoughton, the ebook and audiobook were published on 17th August – and it’s now also available in paperback. The e-copy I read was my own, purchased for kindle via Amazon.… Read More »

Well, I did promise, didn’t I – Christmas all the way now? Last week I shared the twelve books I’m hoping to have time to read and review before the big day – you’ll find the post here – and I’m delighted to report that things are going really well. Well, reading-wise anyway – I’ve… Read More »

Boldwood Books are currently repackaging and reissuing the earlier books of L.H. Stacey – and I’m really delighted they’ll be out there and readily available for a whole new set of readers to enjoy. In October, I re-shared my review of The Fake Date, first read in 2018 (you’ll find my post here) – and… Read More »

It’s such a pleasure today to be joining the blog tour for Judy Leigh’s latest book, The Vintage Village Bake Off, and sharing my review: published by Boldwood Books on 4th December, it’s now available as an e-book (free via Kindle Unlimited), in paperback, and as an audiobook. As always, my thanks to Rachel at… Read More »

I promised to return today and share my pre-Christmas reading list for this year – and, as in previous years, I found I’d downloaded far more books than I could ever hope to read before the big day, and some difficult choices were needed! So I must apologise to those authors who didn’t make my… Read More »

Well, Michael Buble, Wham and Mariah Carey are on Radio 2 again, there’s a distinct whiff of snow in the air, and I think it’s definitely time to turn my attention to Christmas! I’ve set aside Monday to put up the tree and decorations, but first I really do need to sort out my pre-Christmas… Read More »

I’m delighted today to be helping launch the blog tour for How Not To Murder Your Ex by Katie Marsh, and sharing my publication day review. Published today (1st December) by Boldwood Books, the first in The Bad Girls Detective Agency series, it’s now available as an ebook (free via Kindle Unlimited), in paperback, and… Read More »