The Last Village is based on the real village of Old Marsden which was built by the Whitburn Coal Company in South Tyneside in the 1870’s and demolished by the 1960s with only the lighthouse shown on the book cover still remaining. Audla English tells her story from the perspectives of Anna in the recent … More The Last Village by Audla English #review #randomthingstours
Today I have not one but two Authors in the Spotlight. Two authors because these two ladies write collaboratively and the third book in their Friends trilogy, A Forgiven Friend, has just been released. Thanks for joining me. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourselves? Sue’s a Midlander, who … More #AuthorsInTheSpotlight Sue Featherstone @SueF_Writer and Susan Pape @wordfocus #AForgivenFriend @rararesources
I’m pleased to be joined by Vivienne Brereton today as she steps into my Author Spotlight and answers a few questions about herself, her writing and what books she enjoys. If A Phoenix Rising sounds like your kind of read, then just leave a comment for your chance to win one of two copies. UK … More A Phoenix Rising by Vivienne Brereton #AuthorInTheSpotlight and #giveaway @VivienneBreret1 @LoveBooksGroup #LoveBooksTours
Although I have read wonderful reviews of Marie Laval’s previous books I haven’t been able to fit them in until now. I was determined not to miss out on her Christmas novel and I’m so glad I did because I loved this heart-warming story from the first page till I put it down with a … More Bluebell’s Christmas Magic by Marie Laval #review #romanticfiction #ChristmasFiction @marielaval1 @ChocLitUk
I’m delighted to welcome Jackie Mclean back to the blog today. She has visited before to share #TenThings about herself (you can read that post here) and today she is stepping into my author spotlight. First of all, would you tell my blog readers a little about yourself? I live in Glasgow and as well … More #AuthorInTheSpotlight Jackie McLean @JackieJamXX @ThunderPointLtd #lovebookstours
Recipe for a perfect Christmas read (also known as my review!) Take one familiar and well loved village (Middledip) Add a cosy village pub (The Three Fishes) Ensure that your heroine (Lily) is down to earth, likeable but not without some pretty big secrets Pre-heat the boss (That’ll be Isaac!) Dollop in a lovable Dalmatian … More Let It Snow by @SueMoorcroft #review and #extract @avonbooksUK
It’s exactly six weeks until Christmas Eve and finally I have succumbed to reading and reviewing proper Christmas books! I have read and enjoyed many of Kirsty Ferry’s books so I am delighted that it is her Christmas novella which is the first to feature this year. If you’d like to catch up on any … More Christmas on the Isle of Skye by Kirsty Ferry #review @ChocLitUK @kirsty_ferry
