There are many reasons I choose what books I read. Mostly it’s because I like the sound of the story, sometimes it’s because it’s by an author I like, sometimes it’s the cover (sorry!), often it’s because it’s been recommended by other readers. In this case, I confess, it was simply the title as I … More Snow by John Banville #crimefiction #bookreview @FaberBooks
As a big fan of Strictly and having enjoyed one of Helen Buckley’s earlier books, I was really looking forward to reading this book. Helen recently took part in my #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight feature and you can read that here About the book From disco balls to Christmas baubles …Ex-dancer Emily Williams turned her back on the … More Strictly Christmas Spirit by Helen Buckley #bookreview @ChocLitUK @rararesources @HelenCBuckley
Amazingly that’s a whole month of authors stepping into my Festive Spotlight nearly over but don’t worry – there’s still another two each week in December in the run up to Christmas! My final #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight for November is Suzanne Snow. I have her book on my reading list for December so watch out for a … More The final #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight for November is Suzanne Snow – A Country Village Christmas – @snowprose @canelo_co @Katrina_Power
I’m delighted to be joined by Phillipa Ashley today. Phillipa’s latest novel, A Special Cornish Christmas, was published by Avon Books earlier this month and it sounds a perfect heart-warming Christmas read. Here’s Phillipa to tell us about the book and some of her plans for Christmas. Thanks for joining me today Phillipa. First of … More Phillipa Ashley is today’s #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight – A Special Cornish Christmas – @PhillipaAshley @AvonBooksUK
What things would I wish for in a Christmas romance novel? A female lead character who has had troubles in her past and is afraid to let herself love – Cara is someone I took to heart immediately. A gruff male lead who the female lead takes a dislike to, yet is still strangely attracted … More A Christmas Wish on a Carousel by Lottie Cardew #bookreview @MsLottieCardew
Just last week Kirsty Ferry took part in my #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight feature – you can read that here – and I’m so pleased to be sharing my review today of the book she was talking about then Christmas of New Beginnings. Spoiler alert – I loved it! Read on to find out more. About the book … More Christmas of New Beginnings by Kirsty Ferry #bookreview @Kirsty_Ferry @RubyFiction @ChocLitUK
Today’s #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight is Helen Buckley whose Spotlight series of novels published by ChocLit are all inspired by popular reality tv shows. Her latest is Strictly Christmas Spirit and you can all guess which show inspired that one! I’ll be reviewing the book next week but in the meantime, let’s find out about Helen and her … More Helen Buckley is today’s #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight – Strictly Christmas Spirit – @ChocLitUK @HelenCBuckley
If you’ve been following my #AuthorIntheFestiveSpotlight series, you’ll have spotted that Jessica Redland has already taken part. You can read her answers here. I’ve now managed to catch up with one of her festive releases for this year, Snowflakes Over The Starfish Café, although as she explained in the Festive Spotlight feature, it’s not really … More Snowflakes Over the Starfish Cafe by Jessica Redland #bookreview @JessicaRedland @BoldwoodBooks #boldwoodbloggers
Joining me today to chat about her Christmas book is author Daisy James. I’ve read quite a few of Daisy’s books and they are such lovely, feel-good reads. I’ve met Daisy on a few occasions too and can tell you she is as lovely as her books! Let’s find out more about Daisy and her … More Daisy James is today’s #AuthorInTheFestiveSpotlight – Snowflakes at the Hummingbird Hotel – @daisyjamesbooks
Like many people, I adored Away with the Penguins and was eagerly awaiting the follow up to find out what happened next for Veronica and her penguin pals. Let’s see what Call of the Penguins is about… About the book Meet the heroine everyone’s talking about . . . Fiercely resilient and impeccably dressed, Veronica … More Call of the Penguins by Hazel Prior #bookreview @HazelPriorBooks @TransworldBooks
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