Thank you to Jenny Platt at Hodder for the invitation to take part in this blog tour. This review forms my honest opinion. Blurb Still reeling from the sudden death of her mother, Jess is about to do the hardest thing she's ever done: empty her childhood home so that it can be sold.But when … Continue reading The Museum of Ordinary People by Mike Gayle
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Nothing Else by Louise Beech
I'm taking part in the blog tour for Nothing Else by choice. I received an ebook to prepare, and this review forms my honest opinion. Please note that I also mention 'Daffodils'. This is an audio book memoir unrelated to the tour itself, but purchased by myself. Blurb Heather Harris is a piano teacher and … Continue reading Nothing Else by Louise Beech
The Girl in the Maze by Cathy Hayward
I opted to take part in this blog tour followed an invitation from the publisher, Agora Books. I received a proof copy of the book to read in advance. This review forms my honest opinion. Blurb ‘I would caution you against delving into the past. The past is often best left exactly where it is.’ … Continue reading The Girl in the Maze by Cathy Hayward
One August Night by Victoria Hislop
I'm taking part in the blog tour today for One August Night. My thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me to take part, and to the publishers, Headline for sending me a copy of the book. This review forms my honest opinion. Blurb Beloved author Victoria Hislop returns to Crete in this long-anticipated sequel to … Continue reading One August Night by Victoria Hislop
One Last Time by Helga Flatland
My thanks to Anne Cater and to the publisher, Orenda Books, for inviting me to take part in this blog tour. I received an ebook to read ahead of taking part, and this review forms my honest opinion. Blurb Anne’s diagnosis of terminal cancer shines a spotlight onto fractured relationships with her daughter and granddaughter, … Continue reading One Last Time by Helga Flatland
In The Sweep of The Bay by Cath Barton
I pre-ordered and bought this book direct from the publisher of my own choice. This review forms my honest opinion. Blurb Ted Marshall meets Rene in the dancehalls of Morecambe and they marry during the frail optimism of the 1950s. They adopt the roles expected of man and wife at the time: he the breadwinner … Continue reading In The Sweep of The Bay by Cath Barton
The First Time I Saw You by Emma Cooper
I'm so excited to be a part of the blog tour today for The First Time I Saw You by Emma Cooper. My thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me to take part. Blurb Lost: Six-foot-two Irish man who answers to the name Samuel McLaughlin. Has weak shins and enjoys show tunes. If found, please … Continue reading The First Time I Saw You by Emma Cooper
Sadie’s Wars by Rosemary Noble
I'm delighted to be one of three bloggers opening the blog tour today for Sadie's Wars by Rosemary Noble. My thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. A sweeping saga told in a dual time line narrative, Sadie's Wars focuses on the life of Sadie Timmins. Born into a … Continue reading Sadie’s Wars by Rosemary Noble
Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
I am absolutely delighted to be taking part in this blog tour today for the wonderful Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer. My thanks to Anne Cater for arranging the tour and for asking me to be a part of it. Lexie is living the perfect life. She has a great job, a … Continue reading Before I Let You Go by Kelly Rimmer
Made to Break Your Heart by Richard Fellinger
Made to Break Your Heart tells the story of Nick Marhoffer, a married father of one. When his son, Wesley starts to play baseball, Nick becomes the team coach and quickly becoming involved to the point of obsession with Little League as a way of escaping the stresses of his everyday life. Very soon he becomes … Continue reading Made to Break Your Heart by Richard Fellinger
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