 Available Now Book length - 289 pages Publisher - Crooked Cat Books Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon 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 Career girl Becca Gates’ organised life is thrown into chaos when her mother, romantic novelist Pearl, announces her surprise engagement to Jack, a man she has only just met. Worse news follows when Pearl tells Becca she intends to leave London, quit writing, and retire to her new fiancé’s idyllic waterside home on the south coast of England. Becca is determined to prevent Pearl from making a disastrous mistake, but when she at arrives at Rivermede, more shocks await when she stumbles upon a familiar yet unwelcome face from her past. As Pearl embraces her new life amongst the local sailing fraternity, Becca receives a grim warning that all is not as calm as it seems at picturesque Rivermede, and if she wants to keep her family safe, she should keep them away. But why should Becca trust the man who has betrayed her before, the man who broke her heart, the man who thinks he knows all her secrets? MY REVIEW With plenty of laughs along the way, YOUR SECRET'S SAFE WITH ME by Rosie Travers is a wonderfully entertaining story that has something for everyone. Becca Gates doesn't like to dwell on her past where she was left brokenhearted at the altar by her no-good fiancè. Instead for the years since, she has thrown herself into her career as a P.A./editor/writer for her romance novelist mother, Pearl Gates. So when Pearl rings Becca and tells her that she is getting married to a man that she met on holidays, moving to Rivermede, and giving up writing, Becca is determined to talk her mother out of this foolishness. Arriving in Rivermede, she is pleasantly surprised by the place and her mother's fiancè but what is she supposed to do if her mother packs her whole life in for this new life? But when Becca meets the one man she never wanted to set eyes on again, things begin to take an even stranger turn, for he warns Becca that herself and her mother aren't safe at Rivermede. But why would she ever believe him? Engaging, witty, and with plenty of mystery and drama along the way, YOUR SECRET'S SAFE WITH ME by Rosie Travers is a really good read that worked well for me. The characters are quirky and a little mad at times, but that adds to their charm and I enjoyed the twists and turns throughout. YOUR SECRET'S SAFE WITH ME by Rosie Travers is sure to please contemporary fiction fans everywhere and I highly recommend it. AUTHOR BIO Rosie grew up in Southampton on the south coast of England. When she's not writing, she's reading. After many years juggling motherhood and a variety of jobs in local government she moved to Southern California in 2009. With time on her hands Rosie started a blog about the perils of ex-pat life which rekindled a teenage desire to become a writer. Now permanently settled back in the UK, Rosie takes inspiration from the towns and landscape of her native south coast and enjoys writing heart-warming stories sprinkled with mystery, tragedy, comedy and romance. For more information: Website - www.rosietravers.com Twitter - twitter.com/RosieTravers Facebook - www.facebook.com/rosietraversauthor Instagram - www.instagram.com/rosietraversauthor/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!! 
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 Release date - 7th March 2019 Book length - 352 pages Publisher - Head of Zeus (Aria) Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Vicky from ariafiction.com for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with a copy of this book for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK Better to have loved and lost, than never loved. Paul Starr, Irelands leading cardiologist dies in a car crash with a pregnant young women by his side. United in their grief and the love of one man, four women are thrown together in an attempt to come to terms with life after Paul. They soon realise they never really knew him at all. The love they shared for Paul in his life and which incensed a feeling of mistrust and dislike for each other, in his death turns into the very thing that bonds them and their children to each other forever. As they begin to form unlikely friendships, Paul's deaths proves to be the catalyst that enables them to become the people they always wanted to be. MY REVIEW MY HUSBAND'S WIVES by Faith Hogan is a fantastic story of secrets centred around four incredible women who make this story spellbinding, When Paul Starr dies suddenly in a car crash, he leaves behind the women who loved him. His first wife Evie, second wife Grace and their daughter, and his third wife Annalise and their two children. But what about the pregnant woman who was in the car crash with him and survived. And as these women come into contact with each other for the first time they will soon uncover that Paul had kept secrets from them all. But as they are there for each other during these turbulent times, they will forge a friendship that may just open up their hearts and allow them to be free and happy in the future. I didn't really know what to expect with this story but nothing prepared me for these amazing characters that really made their way into my heart. While they are all complex and loveable in their own way, I have to say that Grace was a favourite of mine. There is plenty of drama, soul-searching, and development for each of these women as they learn to open up and trust each other and it was an absolute joy to watch this story unfold. MY HUSBAND'S WIVES by Faith Hogan is simply superb and I highly recommend it to all fiction readers! AUTHOR BIO Faith Hogan is an Irish award-winning and bestselling author of four novels. Her books have featured as Book Club Favorites, Net Galley Hot Reads and Summer Must Reads. She writes grown up women's fiction which is unashamedly uplifting, feel good and inspiring. Faith's latest book, What Happened To Us? is published in October 2018. Faith Hogan was born in Ireland. She gained an Honours Degree in English Literature and Psychology from Dublin City University and a Postgraduate Degree from University College, Galway. She is currently working on her next novel. She lives in the west of Ireland with her husband, four children and a very busy Labrador named Penny. She's a writer, reader, enthusiastic dog walker and reluctant jogger - except of course when it is raining! For more information: Website - faithhogan.com Twitter - twitter.com/gerhogan Facebook - www.facebook.com/faithhoganauthor/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/faithhoganauthor/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!!   Release date - 21st March 2019 Book length - 368 pages Publisher - Avon Books UK Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Sabah from www.avonbooks.co.uk for the opportunity to take part in this blog tour and for providing me with a copy of this book for review. ABOUT THIS BOOK For a decade, Hannah’s life has been pretty close to perfect – she has a great job, she’s married to Mark, and her child-free existence means she’s free as a bird. The only sadness in her life is a fall-out with her sister Diane, who hasn’t spoken to her in over ten years. But now Diane is on her doorstep – and this time, she’s got her teenage daughter Mia in tow. When Diane asks if Mia can stay with Hannah and Mark for a few days, Hannah is glad of the chance to get to know her niece. But as the days turn into weeks and Diane doesn’t return, Hannah begins to worry. Why hasn’t her sister been in touch? Diane is carrying a devastating secret that will destroy Hannah’s carefully constructed life. But how much is she willing to reveal – and when will she pick her moment? MY REVIEW If you want a story that will tug at your heartstrings, characters that will engage and connect with you at every turn, and a plot that will keep you gripped the whole way through, then look no further than MY SISTER'S LIES by S.D. Robertson. Hannah is happy with her marriage and her new career as an author. Sometimes she wonders about her sister Diane, a sister whom she hasn't seen or spoken to in over ten years, but the thought always passes. They had always had a tempestuous relationship so she has made a sort of peace with their estrangement. But Hannah does miss Mia, her niece, especially since Mark her husband never wanted children and she agreed. So when Diane and Mia land at her door out of the blue needing her help, Hannah isn't sure how to feel but she would do anything to reconnect with Mia so agrees that Mia can stay with them while Diane sorts out a few of her problems. But when Diane doesn't reappear after a week, they all start to worry but nobody is prepared for the truth. Diane has been hiding many things, some of which could destroy everyone she ever cared about ... S.D. Robertson writes excellent books about messy lives and true emotions and MY SISTER'S LIES is no exception. The characters have all mucked up in some shape or form which is relatable and as they try to navigate the secrets and lies, as a reader I could really feel their pain and shock, their heartache and their need. Yet again, this talented author made me cry with his words and I defy any of you to turn the last page and not feel a lump in your throat. The drama, the untruths, the pace, everything is perfectly executed in MY SISTER'S LIES and I highly recommend it to all readers who enjoy reading family dramas and emotional novels. This will definitely be on my list for top books for this year. AUTHOR BIO Former journalist S.D. Robertson quit his role as a local newspaper editor to pursue a lifelong ambition of becoming a novelist. An English graduate from the University of Manchester, he’s also worked as a holiday rep, door-to-door salesman, train cleaner, kitchen porter and mobile phone network engineer. Stuart lives in a village in North West England with his wife and daughter. There’s also his cat, Bernard, who likes to distract him from writing – usually by breaking things. For more information: Website - www.sdrobertsonauthor.com Twitter - twitter.com/SDRauthor Facebook - www.facebook.com/sdrobertsonauthor DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!   Release date - 19th March 2019 Book length - 267 pages Publisher - Aria Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Vicky from ariafiction.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. ABOUT THIS BOOK Life in the beautiful Cotswolds village of Treweham could never be described as boring, but the arrival of a documentary film crew means that things are even busier than normal. For the ever-so dashing Lord of the Manor Tobias Cavendish-Blake and his new wife Megan, it's a great advertising opportunity as they've recently opened up their home, Treweham Hall, to the public. And for the chef at the local pub The Templar, Finula, the arrival of the brooding director Marcus Devlin, means her love life is looking up. Whilst at the racing stables, jockey and trainer Dylan Delaney is hoping the exposure will help him find new owners and horses for him and his partner Flora to train. But there is more to Marcus Devlin than meets the eye, and he has very personal reasons for heading to the Cotswolds. And once his plans become clear, life in Treweham may never be the same again. MY REVIEW A colourful story with plenty of antics to sink your teeth into, A COUNTRY RIVALRY by Sasha Morgan is an entertaining read that will appeal to romance and contemporary fiction fans alike. When a documentary film crew arrive in the quaint and close community of Treweham it will change so much for the inhabitants and in ways that are completely unexpected. For Tobias and Megan who are opening up their stately home to the public, they are delighted for the exposure that this will bring but they don't realise that someone is out to sabotage them at any cost. For the locals they hope that this will bring new customers to their doors and for local chef, Finula, it may just bring her that missing piece of the puzzle that has been lacking in her life - love. But as things start to go wrong, will everyone come together to make things right? An easy read, A COUNTRY RIVALRY by Sasha Morgan is the second book in this series and I recommend that you read the first book as it will help when connecting with the characters and the story to know the history of it all. The community and setting work really well and overall I found the characters fascinating and engaging. A COUNTRY RIVALRY by Sasha Morgan is an enjoyable story and well worth reading. AUTHOR BIO Sasha lives in a coastal village in Lancashire, in the North West of England with her husband and Labrador dog, Zac and has a grown up son. Besides novels, she writes articles, short stories and is on the writing team for a childrens publishers. She loves drinking wine, walking her dog and curling up with a good book. For more information: Website - www.sashamorgan.co.uk Twitter - twitter.com/@SashaMorgan_ Facebook - www.facebook.com/pg/SashaMorganAuthor DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!!   Release date - 1st March 2019 Book length - 285 pages Publisher - HQ Digital Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon 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 via Netgalley. ABOUT THIS BOOK Can she unlock the mysteries of the past? A country at war It’s the summer of 1919 and Ellen O’Brien has her whole life ahead of her. Young, in love and leaving home for her first job, the future seems full of shining possibility. But war is brewing and before long, Ellen and everyone around her are swept up by it. As Ireland is torn apart by the turmoil, Ellen finds herself facing the ultimate test of love and loyalty. A long-buried secret A hundred years later and Clare Farrell has inherited a dilapidated old farmhouse in County Meath. Seizing the chance to escape her unhappy marriage she strikes out on her own for the first time, hoping the old building might also provide clues to her family’s shadowy history. As she sets out to put the place – and herself – back to rights, she stumbles across a long-forgotten hiding place, with a clue to a secret that has lain buried for decades. MY REVIEW THE FORGOTTEN SECRET by Kathleen McGurl is an absorbing, dual-timeline story that packs an emotional punch which I was not expecting. In 1919, Ellen O'Brien has gotten a job up at the big house and the boy who claims her heart returns home from school where they can finally be together. Life is hard work but she is happy. But things are about to change drastically for Ellen and she will experience hardships and heartbreaks like no other. Will she have the strength to keep on living against the odds? In the present day, Clare Farrell has inherited her uncle's farm in Ireland and her controlling husband is determined to sell it regardless of her feelings. But this farm may just be the perfect place to escape to - a place where Clare can leave her sham of a marriage and find herself again. But life is never quite straight-forward and when she finds an old heirloom hidden in a chair, will uncovering the past help Clare face her future? THE FORGOTTEN SECRET by Kathleen McGurl is excellently written and Ireland's harsh and raw past is well-depicted without being too graphic. I had a very emotional reaction to this book, especially Ellen's story, because I'm Irish and this is my history, my ancestor's history, and I felt anger and sadness at times but I also felt pride and hope too. For Ellen is a character that echoes in our history - a proud, strong, Irish woman who suffers abominably but continues to forge a new life against the odds, a woman who never gives up. Clare's story is equally important and I enjoyed watching her character find her inner strength too. THE FORGOTTEN SECRET by Kathleen McGurl is a compelling and gripping story that will hook you from the very first page and I highly recommend it. AUTHOR BIO Kathleen McGurl lives in Bournemouth with her husband and cat. She has two grown-up sons who have now left home. She always wanted to write, and for many years was waiting until she had the time. Eventually she came to the bitter realisation that no one would pay her for a year off work to write a book, so she sat down and started to write one anyway. Since then she has sold dozens of short stories to women's magazines and written three books for writers. These days she is concentrating on longer fiction and has published several dual timeline novels with CarinaUK and HQ. She works full time in the IT industry and when she's not writing, she's often out running, slowly. For more information: Website - kathleenmcgurl.com Twitter - twitter.com/KathMcGurl Facebook - www.facebook.com/KathleenMcGurl/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/kathleenmcgurl/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!!   Release date - 1st March 2019 Book length - 241 pages Publisher - HQ Digital Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon 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 via Netgalley. ABOUT THIS BOOK Will she find the truth? England, 1940 After a sudden unexplained disappearance, Thomas Charles comes back into Cat Carlisle’s life with the suggestion she leave London – and the threat of bombs – to move to back her childhood village in Cumberland. Back in her hometown Cat discovers her childhood friend, Beth Hargreaves, is suspected of murder. As Cat tries to prove Beth’s innocence, she discovers a scheme of deception that affects the whole village. Can she uncover the family truths behind the murder and expose the enemy hiding in plain sight? MY REVIEW A compelling story with engaging characters, THE FAMILY SECRET by Terry Lynn Thomas is sure to please historical fiction and WWII fiction fans everywhere. On the brink of war, Thomas Charles has been given another assignment by Sir Reginald which appeals to Thomas for one reason - he gets to whisk Cat away from the dangers of London to the country village of Rivenby where she grew up. He loves Cat and will do whatever it takes to be near her. But this quaint little place is not as quiet as he had hoped when murder rears its ugly head again and again. Cat is delighted to see Thomas again and jumps at the chance to spend more time with him and return to her childhood home. But as she becomes embroiled in a murder investigation, can she uncover the truth before it is too late? The setting, plot, and pace of this story are excellently handled but it is the characters that really make THE FAMILY SECRET shine. While this is the second book in this series, you can easily read this book independently as their backstory is deftly woven throughout. All of the characters have their own unique history that pulls you in but I really loved the two young girls, Edythe and Carmona, and their friendship which is so genuine and heartfelt. There is plenty of mystery, subterfuge, and lies to keep readers on their toes and there is never a dull moment in this gripping read. THE FAMILY SECRET by Terry Lynn Thomas is an excellent example of how captivating and absorbing historical fiction can truly be and I highly recommend it! AUTHOR BIO Terry Lynn Thomas grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, which explains her love of foggy beaches, windy dunes, and Gothic mysteries. When her husband promised to buy Terry a horse and the time to write if she moved to Mississippi with him, she jumped at the chance. Although she had written several novels and screenplays prior to 2006, after she relocated to the South she set out to write in earnest and has never looked back. Now Terry Lynn writes the Sarah Bennett Mysteries, set on the California coast during the 1940s, which feature a misunderstood medium in love with a spy. Neptune’ Daughter is a recipient of the IndieBRAG Medallion. She also writes the Cat Carlisle Mysteries, set in Britain during World War II. The first book in this series, The Silent Woman, is slated to release in April 2018. When she’s not writing, you can find Terry Lynn riding her horse, walking in the woods with her dogs, or visiting old cemeteries in search of story ideas. For more information: Website - terrylynnthomas.com Twitter - twitter.com/tlthomasbooks DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!!   Release date - 12th March 2019 Book length - 297 pages Publisher - Bookouture Worldwide - www.bookdepository.com Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Noelle from www.bookouture.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. ABOUT THIS BOOK After yet another failed romance, twenty-six-year-old Callie Fulbright is giving up on love. She’s determined to throw all her efforts into her very own, brand-new café: The Cosy Kettle. Serving hot tea, cherry tarts and a welcoming smile to the friendly locals proves to be the perfect distraction, and Callie feels a flush of pride at the fledging business she’s built. But her new-found confidence is soon put to the test when her gorgeous ex reappears in the quaint little village. She’ll never forget the heartache Noah caused her years ago, but when they bump into each other on the cobbled streets of Honeyford she can’t help but feel a flutter in her chest… As Callie and Noah share laughter and memories, she starts to wonder if this could be her second chance at happiness. But when Callie discovers that someone is mysteriously trying to ruin the café’s reputation… she has an awful suspicion that Noah knows who’s involved. Was she wrong to ever trust him again? And can she find out who’s behind the lies and rumours, before it’s too late for the Cosy Kettle? MY REVIEW As I have come to expect with Liz Eeles books, NEW STARTS AND CHERRY TARTS AT THE COSY KETTLE enveloped me from the very beginning and finishing this wonderful story was like saying goodbye to family when I turned the final page. In the lovely community of Honeyford, Callie has the love of her family and a new career as she sets up the Cosy Kettle - a fabulous cafè with desserts that will make your mouth water. She is happy with everything except her non-existent love life. But when the boy who broke her heart all those years ago returns home, Callie cannot help but feel that familiar pull in her heart. But can she and Noah ever be more than friends again? And when someone tries to destroy the business that she has poured her heart and soul into, is it just paranoia that Noah seems to know more than he is letting on? I loved absolutely everything about this story. The characters are warm and engaging, especially Callie's grandad, and the setting comes alive in such a way that you can picture every place and smell the cakes as they bake. There is friendship, strength, determination, romance, and some misunderstandings along the way, and it all combines to create a spellbinding story that is sure to impress cosy fiction and romance fans alike. NEW STARTS AND CHERRY TARTS AT THE COSY KETTLE by Liz Eeles is an excellent story that will warm your heart and make you smile and I highly recommend it to everyone! AUTHOR BIO I live on the South Coast with my husband. It's just the two of us now because our grown-up children have moved out. I do miss them, but it is nice to have more time for writing - sorry, kids! I write funny, feel-good novels set in gorgeous Cornwall, which gives me a great excuse to go there on research trips (though my husband refers to them as 'holidays'). And, having worked as a journalist and press officer over the years, I'm fortunate enough now to write novels full-time. When I've notched up the required daily word count, I enjoy reading, walking by the sea with friends, singing in a local choir, and watching TV. I love sci-fi programmes and still harbour a childhood crush on Captain Kirk. For more information: Website - lizeeles.com Twitter - twitter.com/lizeelesauthor Facebook - www.facebook.com/pg/lizeelesauthor/ Instagram - www.instagram.com/lizeelesauthor/ DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!   Release date - 7th March 2019 Book length - 194 pages Publisher - Corvus Amazon UK - www.amazon.co.uk Amazon US - www.amazon.com I want to thank Anne from randomthingsthroughmyletterbox.blogspot.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 Sometimes friendship can be murder... It's the weekend of Clarisse's bridal party, a trip the girls have all been looking forward to. Then, on the day of their flight, Tamsyn, the maid of honour, suddenly backs out. Upset and confused, they try to make the most of the stunning, isolated seaside house they find themselves in. But, there is a surprise in store - Tamsyn has organised a murder mystery, a sinister game in which they must discover a killer in their midst. As tensions quickly boil over, it becomes clear to them all that there are some secrets that won't stay buried... MY REVIEW THE BRIDAL PARTY by JG Murray is an emotional and tense story brimming with secrets, lies, and obsession which makes for an entertaining read. Everyone wants to make Clarisse's hen weekend in the countryside a huge success. After all that she has been through in the past, Clarisse deserves her current happiness. But when Tamsyn, Clarisse's best friend doesn't show up at the stunning and slightly creepy lodge in the middle of nowhere, things start to take a very strange turn for everyone in the group. For someone has been through their belongings, knows their secrets, and seems to be one step ahead of them at every turn. And when the trip takes a very dark and sinister turn, it won't be long before they each begin to find out who their friends really are ... I enjoyed the premise of this story and felt the tension and strange atmosphere on every page which kept me interested throughout. I have to admit that I really didn't like most of the characters, with the exception of Gaia, but that didn't take away from the story. Told in a past and present narrative, we get to see the backstory to this unusual group of friends and this really worked well for me. THE BRIDAL PARTY by JG Murray is a devious tale that could be easily read in one evening and will make you question whether you can ever truly know someone inside and out. AUTHOR BIO J G Murray is the winner of the 2018 Deviant Minds Prize and the author of the upcoming psychological thriller The Bridal Party. He studied Creative Writing at Warwick University and has lived in Brussels, Bangkok and London. He has won numerous prizes for his short fiction and published stories in a number of publications. Most recently, Julian contributed to the 24 Stories Anthology, a book raising money for the victims of Grenfell featuring authors such as Irvine Welsh, Chris Brookmyre and AL Kennedy. For more information: Twitter - twitter.com/juliangylmurray DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT ALL OF THE OTHER STOPS ALONG THE WAY!!  |
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