 Release date - 26th October 2021 Book length - 224 pages Publisher - Harlequin Presents BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Olivia from www.harlequin.com for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with an e-copy of this book for review via Netgalley, as well as an excerpt for you all to enjoy! ABOUT THIS BOOK She gave him her innocence. Can he win her back by Christmas? Certain that she will never love again, Timoney George has agreed to a convenient marriage. If she can’t recapture the hot, all-consuming chemistry she discovered with Crete Asgar, she might as well have cold security. Crete tried to forget Timoney, but the idea of another man possessing her is intolerable. With just twelve hours until she walks down the aisle, Crete steals her back. And now he has the night before Christmas to prove to her—and himself—that he won’t break her heart all over again… MY REVIEW Sizzling with sexual tension, THE BRIDE HE STOLE FOR CHRISTMAS is a fiery romance with characters that will keep you interested from beginning to end. It's the night before Timoney George's wedding and while this should be the happiest time of her life, it is anything but. After Timoney's beloved parents died, she moved away from her controlling uncle and threw herself into city life where she met Crete Asgar, the only man she ever loved. But when he unceremoniously dumped her from his life six months ago, Timoney found herself back in her ancestral childhood home with her uncle organising an arranged marriage for her. With her heart broken she doesn't see the point in putting up a fight and has agreed to the marriage. After all, her heart could not possibly break any more than it already has, and at least with this marriage of convenience, she will have some security. But she knows that she will never love again. Crete doesn't understand love and family, having grown up being treated badly by those who should have cherished him. But he sees his hard edges and brutal honesty as a positive, not a negative. So when Timoney confessed her love for him many months ago, he did what he always does and ended it. But something about Timoney has haunted him ever since and when he discovers that she is about to be married to some crotchety older man, he cannot stand it. He must make her see sense, and stealing her away soon becomes the only option. But will Crete finally be able to love her the way she has always loved him? Or will he hurt her even more by ending it all over again? With plenty of chemistry and enjoyable characters, I easily became hooked on THE BRIDE HE STOLE FOR CHRISTMAS by Caitlin Crews, and finished it in one sitting. Timoney was an interesting character who had changed since she had her heart broken by Crete, and it was refreshing to see her stand up to Crete and recognise that she loved him but didn't need to roll over and do what he wanted all of the time. And Crete is an alpha male character who was used to being obeyed, so learning more about him and watching him understand Timoney better, and recognise his true feelings for her was delightful. THE BRIDE HE STOLE FOR CHRISTMAS by Caitlin Crews is a searing hot story about passion and letting love in, and I look forward to more from this author. EXCERPT Excerpt of The Bride he Stole for Christmas by Caitlin Crews (Oct 26) Harlequin Presents Add The Bride he Stole for Christmas to your Goodreads! Tell me your name, he had ordered her. And then tell me what it will take to make you mine. She shuddered at that, here on her frigid bench on this lonely Christmas Eve, her body as alive and greedy as she had been that night. And Timoney wanted to scream out all the anguish, all the artless fury that he’d left her with. His betrayal so absolute that it had taken her whole months to fully comprehend exactly what he’d done. Chucked her out. Forgotten her name. Washed his hands of her completely. Yet tonight, when she should have been reveling in exactly how cold and dead inside she’d become, it was as if he was here. A ghostly presence in the mist, and it seemed deeply unfair that any ghost could fill a cold garden the way he had always overwhelmed a room. She blew out a breath and told herself not to be such a fool. For once. Crete was immovable. A terrible wall of stone and silence, and some part of her had known that from the start. And still she had run straight for all that brick and smashed herself apart.“Have you fallen asleep, Timoney?” came the terrible, wonderful, familiar voice. Timoney wrenched open her eyes, and as she did, the moon came out from behind the clouds. And it was impossible, but Crete was there. He stood before her looking beautiful and dangerous, as ever. He was sheer male glory in his typical uniform, one of those dark, bespoke suits that made love to his body in all the ways she longed to do. It was not possible, and yet every hair on her body seemed to stand on end, so she knew that it was real. That this was no dream. That somehow, Crete Asgar was stood in the remains of the garden while her uncle and her husband-to-be carried on toasting the wedding up in the manor house. “Crete…” she whispered. And all the feelings she’d been holding at bay slammed back into her, and worse, were lit up with hope. Because he had finished with her because she’d committed the cardinal sin of telling him she loved him. Why would he be here, on the night before her wedding no less, unless he was finally ready to admit what she had always suspected, that he loved her, too? What else could bring him out on Christmas Eve? “You can’t possibly marry that old man in the morning,” he told her, and he did not sound like a man tortured by love. He did not sound tortured at all. Or in love. If anything, Crete sounded impatient. “I have standards, Timoney. Obviously any lover after me will be a downgrade. But this verges on an insult.” AUTHOR INFO USA Today bestselling, RITA-nominated, and critically-acclaimed author Caitlin Crews has written more than 100 books and counting. She has a Masters and Ph.D. in English Literature, thinks everyone should read more category romance, and is always available to discuss her beloved alpha heroes. Just ask. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her comic book artist husband, is always planning her next trip, and will never, ever, read all the books in her to-be-read pile. Thank goodness. To keep up-to-date with Caitlin, you can follow here: Website - megancrane.com Twitter - twitter.com/megancrane Facebook - www.facebook.com/MeganCraneAndCaitlinCrews Instagram - www.instagram.com/meganmcrane/ Pinterest - www.pinterest.ie/meganandcaitlin 
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 I'm very excited to share a new feature on the blog today and that's #ForTheWeekend. Every Friday, I will share a selection of books from all different genres just in time for the weekend, and hopefully it will make looking for your next read that little bit easier. From Indie authors to traditionally published, from old books that readers may have missed to the newest release, I want to help spotlight as many fabulous authors as possible. So let's get cracking!! With the weekend that's in it I had to include a spooky read! And to mix it up we are also dipping into some historical fiction, women's fiction, and fantasy. Happy reading! #ForTheWeekend
 It's Halloween weekend so what better than reading a book that will give you the chills! Here's everything you need to know about OUIJA by Zoé O'Farrell: ABOUT THIS BOOK The only thing for certain is the deaths were no accident. Rayner High School once a prestigious school stands in ruins after such a terrible event. A year later, a group of friends return to the abandoned school and their nightmare begins. Something wants to get out and won’t take NO for an answer… BUY LINKS: Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com  If historical and WWII fiction is a genre you enjoy, then look no further than HER SECRET WAR by Pam Lecky. Here's all that you need to know: ABOUT THIS BOOK A life-changing moment May 1941: German bombs drop on Dublin taking Sarah Gillespie’s family and home. Days later, the man she loves leaves Ireland to enlist. A heart-breaking choice With nothing to keep her in Ireland and a burning desire to help the war effort, Sarah seeks refuge with relatives in England. But before long, her father’s dark past threatens to catch up with her. A dangerous mission Sarah is asked to prove her loyalty to Britain through a special mission. Her courage could save lives. But it could also come at the cost of her own… A gripping story that explores a deadly tangle of love and espionage in war-torn Britain, perfect for fans of Pam Jenoff, Kate Quinn and Kate Furnivall. BUY LINKS: Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com  A contemporary story about life and love, DAUGHTERS OF DEIA by Jan Edwards could be the book for you. Here's all the info: ABOUT THIS BOOK When radio presenter Laura Lundon loses the job she adores – shortly after her beloved aunt’s death – things couldn’t get any worse. Until a long-kept family secret is revealed. Stunned to discover she was conceived in Mallorca, home bird Laura faces up to her dislike of foreign travel to visit the Spanish holiday island … on a mission to discover her biological father’s true identity. After gorgeous local photographer Carlos leads Laura to a shocking conclusion, she flees. So how does she end up in temporary charge of a Mallorcan cat refuge, despite knowing nothing about cats? She can cope with litter trays and needle-like claws, but not the wandering paws of the property’s randy landlord. When Laura receives an eviction notice, the clock is ticking towards the day that she and the refuge cats will be homeless. Can she save them, and herself? Will the truth about her biological father’s identity have devastating repercussions? And will she ever be lucky in love? BUY LINKS: Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com  Book one of an exciting new fantasy romance series, THE WITCH AND THE STAG by Victoria Rogers is the final book that I'm shining my spotlight on this week. Here's everything you need to know:
ABOUT THIS BOOK As a solitary witch, Maddy McKinley’s job is to ensure her community is safe from paranormal harm. When a routine neighborhood exorcism goes wrong, Maddy finds herself haunted by a poltergeist that has been hounding her family for generations. With the help of the hunky godling across the street, Maddy must learn to set aside her family traditions and work with another before the poltergeist destroys her. BUY LINKS: Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I HOPE YOU'LL JOIN ME NEXT FRIDAY FOR THE NEXT INSTALLMENT OF #FORTHEWEEKEND  Release date - 22nd October 2021
Book length - 384 pages Publisher - HQ BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I voluntarily reviewed this book from Netgalley. ABOUT THIS BOOK Can neighbours become more than just good friends this Christmas? Bella Moore is excitedly counting down the days to Christmas. That is until she arrives home one evening to find her boyfriend leaving her for another woman. Completely heartbroken, Bella is left wondering if Christmas can still be the same this year. Next door, Bella’s neighbour Nick is facing his first Christmas as a single dad and doubting whether he can make it the magical time his son Freddie deserves. Determined to fix both Christmas and their broken hearts, Bella comes up with an idea: a Christmas giving tree for the whole village, where the community can unite and secretly give each other the Christmas presents they truly need. As Bella becomes chief elf, taking donations and delivering gifts with much-needed help from Nick and Freddie, the two neighbours grow closer and start seeing each other in a whole new light. But when Nick’s estranged wife returns just before Christmas, is their budding romance over before it’s begun? Or will love be Nick and Bella’s perfect gift this Christmas? MY REVIEW Heartwarming and brimming with hope and kindness, THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT by Katie Ginger is simply lovely from cover to cover. Bella Moore loves her job as a teacher, loves living in her small community, and loves her life. But when she comes home from work to find her boyfriend fleeing the house with a suitcase because he has fallen in love with someone else, it throws Bella's life into disarray. With the help of her close family and friends, Bella throws herself into the Christmas spirit and comes up with an excellent idea of a giving tree, and with the help of her next-door-neighbour Nick and his adorable son Freddie, things start to look up as the community comes together to help those who need it. And as Nick and Bella spend more time together, could another chance at love be possible? Or will their past arrive back in the village at the worst possible time? Warm and inviting, I completely fell in love with Bella and her family who demonstrate the true meaning of Christmas with their kindness and compassion. The giving tree is a beautiful idea and the story shows how vital these ideas are for so many people in so many communities. As with all great stories, there are ups and downs, obstacles and mishaps, laughter and tears, and I thoroughly enjoyed watching Bella mend her broken heart and throw herself into life again. THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT by Katie Ginger is a cracking festive read and I look forward to reading more from this author. AUTHOR INFO KATIE GINGER lives by the sea in the south-east of England, and apart from holidays to very hot places where you can sit by a pool and drink cocktails as big your head, she wouldn’t really want to be anywhere else. The Perfect Christmas Gift is Katie’s eighth novel. She was shortlisted for the Katie Fforde Debut Novel of the Year award for her first novel The Little Theatre on the Seafront. When she’s not writing, Katie spends her time with her husband and two kids, and their dogs: Wotsit, the King Charles spaniel, and Skips, the three-legged Romanian rescue dog. (And yes, they are both named after crisps!) To keep up-to-date with Katie, you can follow here: Website - www.keginger.com Twitter - twitter.com/KatieGAuthor Facebook - www.facebook.com/KatieGAuthor Instagram - www.instagram.com/katie_ginger_author/  Release date - 5th October 2021
Book length - 358 pages Publisher - HawkTale Publishing BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I voluntarily reviewed this book from Netgalley. ABOUT THIS BOOK A charming Christmas village, a storybook castle, a royal ball, and a gorgeous prince are the last things New York City reporter Kaylie Karlyle expects to find on her holiday freelance assignment to Europe. But when the family she's interviewing turns out to be the royal family of Tolvania, Kaylie has a meltdown when the quirky queen wants her to write a Christmas fairy tale for the spunky, young princess. Kaylie must battle the princess's father, who doesn't trust the media, and her own insecurities about writing anything beyond the news. To spark inspiration for the fairy tale, the queen recruits the prickly Prince Alexander to show Kaylie the family's most spectacular royal holiday traditions. And sparks definitely fly when the only thing Kaylie and the prince agree on is that they're both more "bah humbug" than "ho, ho, ho." But somewhere between sleigh rides and snow angels, merrymaking and mistletoe, upside-down Christmas trees, and a legendary Christmas crown, Kaylie and the prince open their hearts to Christmas and start believing in themselves and each other. It's a real-life fairy tale in the making until Kaylie discovers a secret about a royal Christmas heirloom that jeopardizes everyone's happily ever after. Can the magic of the season save this holiday happy ending? MY REVIEW If you want a Christmas romance that will dazzle and enchant you, then look no further than A ROYAL CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE by Karen Schaler. Kaylie Karlyle's entire life is centred around her job as an investigative reporter in New York, bringing people the justice they deserve by unmasking the bad guys. Dedicating every last minute to her work will be worth it when her new show comes to fruition. But when she finds herself unexpectedly unemployed, Kaylie isn't sure what her next move will be. When her old boss and mentor finds her a freelance assignment, writing up a Christmas story that's top-secret, Kaylie isn't sure if this is something she can do. After all, she stopped celebrating Christmas with her family a long time ago as they all moved on to their own careers and needs at Christmas time, but a job is a job. Yet this is no ordinary assignment. Kaylie soon finds herself living in a castle with the royal family of Tolvania and has to write a Christmas fairy tale for the young princess who has lost some of the magic of the season since the tragic death of her mother. Although the princess's father, Alex, isn't exactly welcoming as he has had a tortured relationship with the press, Kaylie cannot help but fall under the magic spell of this special place, and against her better judgement decides to stay and see if she can deliver the perfect story. While researching the many traditions that this stunning village celebrates, Kaylie cannot help but remember her own family traditions that she loved so much before work became all-consuming. And when the prince finally lets down his guard, could there be a spark between them that could make this Christmas the best one in a long time? Or will an error in judgement cost them both their fairy tale happily ever after? The characters, the setting, and the community spirit that shines on every page, all combine to make this story the perfect Christmas romance. I loved Kaylie's determination and sense of right and wrong and watching her embrace Christmas and all the magic that it can hold was a delight. Alex is a very likeable character and I wanted him to open his heart again and the rest of the royal family are simply wonderful, especially the little princess, but the Queen has to be the shining star - compassionate, intelligent, and strong for everyone that she loves. From Christmas markets to tree lighting ceremonies, Christmas tea to gingerbread cookies, A ROYAL CHRISTMAS FAIRY TALE has got it all and I cannot wait to read another book by Karen Schaler when I decorate my house for the Christmas season. AUTHOR INFO Karen Schaler is a three-time Emmy Award-winning storyteller, author, screenwriter, journalist, and national TV host. She writes Christmas movies for Netflix, Hallmark, and Lifetime, including the Netflix sensation A Christmas Prince. For her novels Christmas Camp and Finding Christmas she has also written the movies and she is writing screenplays for her new novels Christmas Ever After and A Royal Christmas Fairytale. Every year her new novels and movies are featured during her real-life Christmas Camp experiences she holds around the world and virtually. All of Karen's stories are uplifting, filled with heart and hope. To keep up-to-date with Karen, you can follow here: Website - www.karenschaler.com Twitter - twitter.com/KarenSchaler Facebook - www.facebook.com/KarenSchalerOfficial/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/traveltherapy/  Release date - 28th September 2021 Book length - 200 pages Publisher - Self-Published BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Rachel from www.rachelsrandomresources.com for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with an e-copy of this book for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK There are two types of relationships: fake and real. Chuck and Kate’s used to be real, oh-so-real. But after she broke his heart four months ago, leaving him, it became all just pretense for the sake of their entwined families. With parents who are best friends and business partners, it’s not easy for Chuck and Kate to announce they’ve split up. But with the holidays looming over them, they can no longer keep pretending. They head home for Christmas, determined to tell the truth—and end up accidentally engaged instead. The more they try to pull apart, the more the Universe seems to push them back together, shortening the road to the altar. And when just-for-show kisses stir up forgotten feelings, things get even more complicated. Now, with the midnight hour approaching, will Chuck and Kate’s relationship turn out to be fake or real? MY REVIEW Enjoyable with laugh-out-loud moments, FOOL ME TWICE AT CHRISTMAS by Camilla Isley is a warm story with characters and a community that is sure to get under your skin. Chuck and Kate were the epitome of the perfect couple - best friends forever turned love story of the century, with both of the families best friends and in business together in their childhood hometown. So when they broke up four months ago they didn't have the heart to tell their families and have avoided going home. But now it's Christmas and they have to face each other for the first time in months and travel home together to break the news to their parents, which ends up being a lot harder than they could possibly imagine. With an accidental engagement, a brand new business idea that is centred on their love story, and an unexpected visitor who could blow everything out of the water, can Chuck and Kate find a way to tell the truth to those they love the most? Or will they realise that they still have feelings for each other as their fake relationship suddenly starts to feel more real? A lovely romance in a picture-perfect setting, FOOL ME TWICE AT CHRISTMAS by Camilla Isley is the perfect story to get you in the festive mood. A must-read for romance fans. AUTHOR INFO Camilla is an engineer turned writer after she quit her job to follow her husband on an adventure abroad. She’s a cat lover, coffee addict, and shoe hoarder. Besides writing, she loves reading—duh!—cooking, watching bad TV, and going to the movies—popcorn, please. She’s a bit of a foodie, nothing too serious. A keen traveler, Camilla knows mosquitoes play a role in the ecosystem, and she doesn’t want to starve all those frog princes out there, but she could really live without them. To keep up-to-date with Camilla, you can follow here: Website - camillaisley.org Twitter - twitter.com/camillaisley Facebook - www.facebook.com/camillaisley Instagram - www.instagram.com/camillaisley/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!   Release date - 24th August 2021
Book length -250 pages Publisher - Titan Books BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com Ireland - www.kennys.ie I want to thank titanbooks.com for providing me with a copy of this book for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK May 1898. A new client arrives at Baker Street - Abigail Moone, a wealthy, independent writer of successful mystery stories under a male pseudonym. She presents an unusual problem. Abigail claims that she devised a man's death that was reported in that morning's newspaper: that is, she planned his murder as an event to be included in one of her mystery stories. Following real people and imagining how she might murder them and get away with it is how Abigail comes up with her plots, but this victim has actually died, apparently of the poison method she meticulously planned in her notebook. Someone is trying to frame Abigail for his death, but with the evidence stacking up against her, she turns to Holmes to prove her innocence. MY REVIEW As the nights start to get a little chillier there is nothing better than settling down in a comfy chair with a cup of tea and a good mystery, and SHERLOCK HOLMES THE BACK TO FRONT MURDER is a perfect choice. Sherlock Holmes and Watson have a new case and it involves Abigail Moone, an intelligent, independent woman who writes mystery novels under a male pseudonym. Abigail is very thorough in her research for her books and when she finds a person in real life who fits perfectly for one of her characters, she follows them to get a feel for them and theorises how they will die in her story. And all of this information she stores in her precious notebook for reference. But when a man she has recently been studying is murdered in the way she has plotted in her notebook, Abigail knows that she is in trouble. Hoping Holmes and Watson can help, they try to unravel the mystery surrounding Miss Moone but nothing is what it seems, and Holmes may have to approach this case differently than his other cases if he is to discover the truth. With the classic Holmes and Watson wit and interaction, THE BACK TO FRONT MURDER by Tim Major has all the echoes of the past while still adding excitement and freshness through a different lens. The mystery is wonderfully enigmatic and compelling enough to keep readers hooked from beginning to end. The setting comes to life with the sounds, sights, and smells leaping off the page at every turn, and I thoroughly felt like part of the story as I tried to uncover the truth alongside my favourite sleuths. An excellent story in every way, I look forward to more from Holmes and Watson. AUTHOR INFO Tim Major is the author of Snakeskins, You Don t Belong Here, Blighters, Carus & Mitch, the YA novel Machineries of Mercy, the short story collection And the House Lights Dim, and a non-fiction book about the silent crime film, Les Vampires. His shorts have appeared in Interzone, Not One of Us and numerous anthologies including Best of British Science Fiction and The Best Horror of the Year. He lives in York, UK. To keep up-to-date with this author, you can follow here: Website - cosycatastrophes.com Twitter - twitter.com/onasteamer Instagram - www.instagram.com/onasteamer/  Release date - 28th September 2021
Book length - 347 pages Publisher - St. Martin's Press BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Sara from us.macmillan.com/stmartinspress/ for providing me with an e-copy of this book to review via Netgalley. ABOUT THIS BOOK From the Scottish highlands, to the bustle and tussle of London, to a hotel on the outskirts of town, three unforgettable authors bring the joy of Christmas romance in Kissing Under the Mistletoe. Great Scot! by Suzanne Enoch Miss Jane Bansil knows she will never have a fairy-tale moment. Well past the marriageable age, she’s taken a position as a companion and is now stuck in Scotland for Christmas, alone even in the middle of the boisterous MacTaggert family. But when Brennan Andrews, an architect and cousin to the MacTaggerts, arrives to draw up plans for a new family home, Jane must decide if she will take a chance at a happily-ever-after, or settle into her small, safe life for good. Christmas at Dewberry Hollow by Amelia Grey Miss Isabelle Reed has no plans to ever fall in love. She has a perfectly acceptable life with her mother at the Dewberry Hollow Inn, thank you very much. But when Gate, the Duke of Notsgrave’s grandson, appears at Dewberry Hollow searching for a carving on a tree, Isabelle cannot help but get involved. But Gate’s charm and their instant attraction makes Isabelle question if she’s willing to take her chance at love once again. My Mistletoe Beau by Anna Bennett Miss Eva Tiding is determined to cheer her widowed father with the perfect Christmas gift. Even if it means breaking into the home of the rakish Earl of Frostbough who swindled Papa out of his pocket watch. But when the earl, Jack Hardwick, catches her in the act, they strike a deal: she’ll pose as his fiancée in exchange for the watch. Falling in love is not part of the plan—but with a little Christmas magic, anything is possible… MY REVIEW A heartwarming collection of Christmas romance with characters that you will fall head over heels for, KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE is the perfect book to melt your heart and get you into a festive mood. Historical romance set at Christmas is one of my favourite genres so when I got the opportunity to read this book, I was so excited. I loved the three main heroines in each story and while they are all very different in their own right, they have some wonderful qualities in common too: they are all intelligent, honest, strong, and willing to do what has to be done for those they love. As each of these three women encounter the men that are made for them, it was enjoyable to watch them go after what they want and open up their hearts to love and passion. Sizzling tension, Christmas traditions, and true love blooms in each story but I have to say that my favourite was My Mistletoe Beau by Anna Bennett, simply because Eva and Jack just spoke to my heart and I felt more connected to them. As always with these authors, the setting and time period flares to life and with a sprinkle of Christmas magic, painted the picture even that more vividly. KISSING UNDER THE MISTLETOE is everything you could look for in festive historical romance and I don't know about you, but I'm ready for Christmas so bring it on! AUTHOR INFO Suzanne Enoch grew up in Southern California, where she still balances her love for the Regency romances of Georgette Heyer and classic romantic comedies with her obsession for anything Star Wars. Given her love of food and comfy chairs, she may in fact be a Hobbit. She has written more than 35 romance novels, including traditional Regencies, Historical Romance, and contemporary Romantic Suspense. When she isn't working on her next book she is trying to learn to cook, and wishes she had an English accent. She is the bestselling author of The Scandalous Brides series, The Scandalous Highlanders series, and One Hot Scot. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Amelia Grey read her first romance book when she was thirteen and she's been a devoted reader of love stories ever since. Her awards include the Booksellers Best, Aspen Gold, and the Golden Quill. Writing as Gloria Dale Skinner, she won the coveted Romantic Times Award for Love and Laughter, and the prestigious Maggie Award. Her books have sold to many countries in Europe, Indonesia, Turkey, Russia, and Japan. Several of her books have also been featured in Doubleday and Rhapsody Book Clubs. Amelia is the author of more than twenty-five books, including the Heirs' Club trilogy and the Rakes of St. James series. She's been happily married to her high school sweetheart for over thirty-five years and she lives on the beautiful gulf coast of Northwest Florida. Anna Bennett is the award-winning author of the Debutante Diaries and Wayward Wallflowers series. Her dream of writing romance began during a semester in London, where she fell in love with the city, its history, and its pubs. Now Anna's living happily-ever-after in Maryland with her family, who try valiantly not to roll their eyes whenever she quotes Jane Austen. To keep up-to-date with these authors, you can click on the links below to follow: Websites - www.suzanneenoch.com annabennettauthor.com www.ameliagrey.com Twitter - twitter.com/SuzieEnoch twitter.com/_AnnaBennett Facebook - www.facebook.com/SuzanneEnoch www.facebook.com/AnnaBennettAuthor www.facebook.com/AmeliaGreyBooks Instagram - www.instagram.com/annabennettbooks/ 🎄❤️  Release date - 23rd September 2021 Book length - 321 pages Publisher - Hera Books BUY LINKS: Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com UK - www.amazon.co.uk US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Rachel from www.rachelsrandomresources.com for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with an e-copy for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK Once Upon A Crime… Nancy Hunter and her grandmother Jane Hunter run the Dedley Endings Bookshop, selling crime, thriller and mystery books, in a small, quiet Cotswold village where nothing ever happens… That is, until the wealthy and reclusive Roth family open up their mansion for the first time in thirty years, inviting the people of Dedley End to a lavish engagement party. While everyone is thrilled to finally look around the mansion on the hill, the festivities are quickly cut short when beautiful Lucy, recently married to young Harry Roth, is found dead after being pushed over the first-floor balustrade. But who among the guests could have been capable of her murder – and why? Nancy and Jane decide to investigate – after all, not only do they own a crime themed bookshop, they were also both named after famous literary detectives – but soon wonder if they’ve taken on more than they can handle. Especially when it seems the killer has worked out that they’re hot on their heels… Can they catch the murderer before the murderer catches up with them? Or will there be a deadly ending to this story? MY REVIEW A murder mystery that will have you donning your detective hat and searching for clues, MURDER AT THE HOUSE ON THE HILL by Victoria Walters is everything you could want in a cosy mystery and more! Nancy Hunter loves her life, running her family bookstore with her grandmother, Jane, in the picture-perfect village of Dedley End, and spending time with her childhood friends Jonathan and Penelope. But exciting is not a word that would ever be used to describe Dedley End. So when the extremely wealthy Roth family unexpectedly invites most of the village to an engagement party up at the manor, it sends the village into a tailspin. Eager to see inside, Nancy is delighted to receive an invitation. But when the dead body of Lucy Roth is discovered only moments after the party begins, it quickly becomes a search for a murderer. Just who are the Roths and why are they so secretive? And who hated Lucy enough to kill her? Determined to find answers, Nancy, with the help of Jane and Jonathan, start piecing together the truth which isn't always easy or straightforward. Throw in an ex-boyfriend who decides that he is ready for love, lies and betrayals from the past, and a shocking revelation that changes everything, Nancy has a lot on her plate. But can she uncover the truth before it's too late? I love a good murder mystery and this story ticked all of the boxes for me. I loved the community and the feeling that I got as I learned more about Dedley End, and I could easily picture it all which shows the author's talent at making settings come alive. The characters are amazing - loveable (with the exception of a few!), engaging, and brimming with personality that made them all feel like friends - and I felt like I really got to know them all which was lovely. There were plenty of twists and misdirections in the plot which I love in a mystery as there is nothing worse than figuring out who the killer is early on. I chopped and changed my mind numerous times along the way and only figured out the truth around the same time as Nancy. A cosy murder mystery with heart and exceptional characters, MURDER AT THE HOUSE ON THE HILL by Victoria Walters is captivating from start to finish and I cannot wait for the next book in what I hope will be a deliciously long series! AUTHOR INFO Victoria Walters writes up-lifting and inspiring stories. She's the author of the bestselling Glendale Hall series and two acclaimed standalone novels – Summer at the Kindness Cafe, and The Second Love of My Life. She has been chosen for WHSmith Fresh Talent, picked as an Amazon Rising Star, and shortlisted for two RNA awards. To keep up-to-date with Victoria's books, you can follow here: Website - victoria-writes.com Twitter - twitter.com/Vicky_Walters Facebook - www.facebook.com/VictoriaWaltersAuthor Instagram - www.instagram.com/vickyjwalters/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!  |
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