A Beautiful Story

 

I was intrigued and interested when NetGalley asked me to review this book set in Northumberland- We had a fantastic two weeks in the summer to this beautiful part of the world, Sadly Barter books was super rammed so although an iconic book shop I want to return outside of the school holidays. 

We meet the character Emmy working at Barter Bookshop meets a chap called Seb and thought he was privillaged and would never see him again. But inside one of Seb bundle of books he has donated Emmy finds a set of love letters. They come together as they explore someone else love as they too fall in love.

What a beautiful story and makes me think about returning to the beautful Northumberland in 2027.

Due for publication mid January 2027- set to be up there in the top ten best sellers. Loved this story. 

A Good Inspiring Read

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this book- I read and reviewed The Three lives of Katie Cay so was intrigued to read this story.

This story is about three women who are connected by the sport basketball and complex lives, relationships, family and life in general. 

Marion who played basketball in college and now hoping to get into the film industry whilst having difficulty with her sexuality as well as her difficult relationship with her parents. There is Harper who left the sport as at the time being gay was frowned upon and she was spotted in a lesbian bar with a woman she loved. Then there is Jaz a current basketball player who has been mentored by Harper after Jaz mother passed away.

The characters are real, emotional, showing how socirty and womens sports have come a long way and still have a journey to go.

Well written and from a great author so recommended.

Due for publication at the end of January 2027.

A Great Read

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this book and I so enjoyed the read.

The author writes so well and I had not realised this is a debut novel. An interesting mystery - Bryron jailed for nearly four years convicted of murder whist driving, but Byron claims he is innocent. The Sheriff would rather Byron put all this behind him now he has been released. But Byron will not step back into the town he wants to prove that he did not do this, whilst the Sheriff is looking toward retirig but grieving the death of his wife. 

This author is going places and I can see this novel being up there in the top ten.

Readers do not have long to wait for publication date of 1st December 2026. This would be an ideal stocking filler this festive season.

A romance story from the Great Katie Fforde

 

I was super happy when I was asked by NetGalley to read and review this lovely story. I love the fact her stories are from my doorstep in the South West of England. This story based in the Stroud countryside.

Eve has moved back home after a heartbreak to help in her family bakery. She is out and about in the local villages selling home made baked goods. She feels this is the distraction she essentially needs till she meets Finn. 

Finn is a world renowned musician here is in the fabulous Cotswolds writing his new album. Eve is smitten with Finn but (and there is always a but- he has a finace back at home)

Things take a turn for the worst the farm that produces the bakery's flour is threatended for closure - Eve and friends must raise enough money to keep things going and to throw more spanners in the works hold a  wedding with a famous couple that could break Eve heart even further.

A relly good read that keeps the reader going with various subplots and the fantastic Katie Fforde wring we all enjoy.

Due for publication end January 2027

Intriguing Read

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this book and so glad I gor the chance to read this.

What a beautiful book, with sadness, loss, family, with the past and future entwinned.

The author weaves this interesting story through the past and present day and the reader learns that both are connected - a sister disapearing under the northern lights - three sisters searching for the truth.

Such an intriguging story, loss, romance and mystery.

I loved this story, due for publication at the end of January 2027.

Strange, Confusing but in a Good Way

 

I was asked by NetGalley to review this book, this is a story I read and really had no idea where was this story was going - in a good way. To be confused but still contiuned with this gothic novel was a new experience personally. 

 The story takes place sometime in the future and introduces Dre (short for Andrea) who lives in a walled community called the Squares and the community are poor. The community cannot go outside the parimeters

Dre has a chance to leave the Square to work as a governess for a young boy, Albie. Here they have to live as though it is 1884!!

All sound weird which it is but there are so many twists and turns in this story that it really keeps the reader on their toes.

Great novel and so recommended - due for publication mid January 2027 - so a god read post Christmas and New Year.

An Interesting Read

 

 I was asked by NetGalley to review this intriguging story.

As we as readers begin this story- Fiona is on the floor dead with her 6 year old child. Her husband returns from a camping trip with their 15 year old daughter Astrid.

What is so interesting about this story is we hear from Fiona directly from beyond and we see the past and what actually happened on the weekend and what led to her death.

Interestingly we hear from Fiona about, motherhood, Sex (which is discussed a great deal as her husband suffers from depression. We learn about her best friend Leah and her sister Nell she had lost her ties to.all very complex.

Interesting look on life and a reminder life is short.

Due for publication mid January 2027 recommended read for post Christmas and New Year.