Category Archives: Authors

Switched by Amanda Hocking

THIS REVIEW CONTAINTS SPOILERS! Addition: Review paperback Genre: Young adult, fantasy Rating: 4 out of 5 Synopsis: When Wendy Everly was six-years-old, her mother was convinced she was a monster and tried to kill her. It isn’t until eleven years later that Wendy finds out her mother might’ve been telling the truth. With the help [...]

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Six Geese A-Laying by Sophie Kinsella

Addition: Free e-book from Amazon Genre: Short stories, chick-lit Rating: 3 out of 5 Synopsis: In Six Geese a-Laying, Christmas is approaching, and Ginny is looking forward to the birth of her first baby. It’s a pity her partner Dan is so useless, and she has to keep reminding him where he’s going wrong. Luckily [...]

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Turn in the Road by Debbie Macomber

Addition: E-book, review copy from NetGalley Genre: Chick-lit Rating: 4 out of 5 Synopsis: In the middle of the year, in the middle of her life, Bethanne Hamlin takes a road trip with her daughter, Annie, and her former mother-in-law, Ruth. They’re driving to Florida for Ruth’s 50th high-school reunion. A longtime widow, Ruth would [...]

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The Iron Knight by Julie Kagawa

Addition: Review e-book from Netgalley Genre: Young adult, fantasy Rating: 4 out of 5 Synopsis: Ash, former prince of the Winter Court, gave up everything. His title, his home, even his vow of loyalty. All for a girl… and all for nothing. Unless he can earn a soul. To cold, emotionless faery prince Ash, love [...]

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Hannah’s List by Debbie Macomber

Addition: Library book, paperback Genre: Chick-lit Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: On the anniversary of his beloved wife’s death, Dr. Michael Everett receives a letter Hannah had written him. In it she reminds him of her love and makes one final request. An impossible request — I want you to marry again. She tells him he shouldn’t [...]

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Take a Chance on Me by Jill Mansell

REVIEW CONTAINS SPOILERS Addition: Library hard back Genre: Chick-lit Rating: 4/5 Synopsis: Cleo Quinn doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to men, but now Will’s come along she’s optimistic. Handsome, attentive and an absolute gentleman when it comes to her questionable cooking skills, he could be her Mr Right. Things are definitely [...]

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Knitting Diaries by Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery and Christina Skye

REVIEWS CONTAIN SPOILERS! Addition: Review e-book from netGalley Genre: Female fiction, romance Rating: 4 out of 5 This is a collection of short stories, written by prolific chick-lit authors Debbie Macomber, Susan Mallery and Christina Skye. Debbie Macomber Knitting is a way of life: The Twenty-First Wish by Debbie Macomber Anne Marie Roche and her [...]

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Goodnight, Beautiful by Dorothy Koomson

Addition: Paperback Genre: Chick-lit, fiction Rating: 4 out of 5 Synopsis: Eight years ago, Nova Kumalisi agreed to have a baby for Mal and Stephanie Wacken. Halfway through the pregnancy, the couple changed their minds and walked away, leaving Nova pregnant, scared and alone. Eight years ago, Stephanie was overjoyed at the thought of becoming [...]

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Book Blogger Hop and Follow Friday!

It is that time of the week again, and I’m excited as I started this day by finishing a book: Remember Me? by Sophie Kinsella. I didn’t think it was her best book but I did enjoy it, and read 100 pages in one sitting. For various reasons – namely the fact my husband and [...]

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Safe Haven by Nicholas Sparks

CONTAINS SPOILERS! Addition: Library hardback Genre: Romance Rating: 5/5 Synopsis: When a mysterious young woman named Katie appears in the small North Carolina town of Southport, her sudden arrival raises questions about her past. Beautiful yet self-effacing, Katie seems determined to avoid forming personal ties until a series of events draws her into two reluctant [...]

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