Beautiful find

I was asked to review by Nudge

Gosh how did I miss this - been published for 3 years.

What a find, so beautifully written by an author whose life has had it's ups and downs to say the least.

She goes on a journey with her daughter to follow a river from sea to the source.

extraordinary memoir/travel/nature with poetry in into the mix. This is about discovering ones self, motherhood and family life written with emotion but also with the beauty of nature.

So many aspects are woven into this story , I particularly liked the Celtic anecdotes and her time in Scotland camping - I could imagine these darn midges.

The author is on a quest to find her birth mother - which readers will find very moving.

An absolute compelling read from beginning to end.

This is the author's first book - what a debut- cannot wait to see what she writes next.

fun, mystery and romance

I am always pleased when an email drops into my mail box from Sharon Kleve. I always know I am in for a fun and romantic well written read.

This time its a fun mystery story- only just over 100 pages - great to read in afternoon.


Marjorie who runs a bakery famous for her apple pies is portrayed as sweet as her apples- but there is more to this there is a secret - we all love secrets - readers will have to read the story to find out.

She starts to go out with a guy called Anderson who is a medical examiner - interesting to find out how this relationship pans out if there is another book in the series.

There is espionage, jealousy, all sorts of goings on, romance and a secret all in the pie mix.

A really enjoyable book. Thank you Sharon for asking me to review.

Cannot wait for the next book, by a great author.

Works

What an apt book for me to review, I was asked to review by Nudge Readers.

This was so needed - I am always chasing my tail- perhaps I am trying to full time work part time) that's another story)

How do I spend my time? jumping from one aspect to another - which can be quite normal I am a Quality Governance Manager in a very busy NHS.

Reading this book has made me think just how I do spend my time, how do I do busy ( martyr me, I am the only one here late at night (well I am in my team) other leave on time etc etc. my bucket is always over flowing.

I have always wanted to meditate - but when have I got time to meditate I eat lunch at my desk- but I do have time for my home emails etc ( I freelance too)

There are so many practice sections and I have found them invaluable - sorting out my mind, being positive, don't buy into worries such as losing your job- readers you may become more ineffective.

I did like the section What a Superhero am I ? this was me to a T at work - in the end all that happens is I get more stressed - part of this is identifying and doing something about it.

This is well written, well researched there is a good section for further reading and useful resources for support.

light hearted, practical so give this a go take the time and become calm and composed.

Atmospheric the darker side of Victorian middle class

I was asked to review this by Lovereading.co.uk

Coming from Edinburgh - the fact this is set in Victorian Edinburgh Not only can I imagine the scenes, but it is an apt place to set this historical fiction story. When I walk in the dark streets I can sense the atmosphere of that time.

This has is addiction, Heroin (deadly in the wrong hands) female empowerment and male domination at a time if women had problems it was probably "hysteria" apparently in 1859 one physician (male) stated one quarter of women suffered from hysteria!!

Alexander opens a pharmacy in Edinburgh and claims that his wife will be cured with heroin - but this opens Pandora box and fighting to leave this man. This is a difficult time as woman had no rights and money was owned by the man.

This is a dark story, interesting as today we are a gasp at abusive men and what men will do for science and their own gains. it is about sexual obsession and vengeance

Well written and well researched by the author of The Looking Glass.

This is due for publication April 5th 2018. This will be up there in the top ten.

scary even after 25 years

I was asked to review this by Librarything.com

I have done the pre digital dating - newspaper ads - well that another story entirely.

I thought this book was funny and up to date a bit like twitter. Even although I went through this in the 90s- I could empathise and I was there too at some of those awful dates. This is real warts and all.

So If you are thinking of going through this read the book not all dates are a disaster and who knows you may meet your soul mate.

cute even in February

I was asked to review this by Librarything.com.

Sadly I am writing this up in February and Christmas is over now.

A short but cute read about two neighbouring cats and their adventures during Christmas , It is written from their perspective.
The illustrations were cute complimented the story well.

A lovely story book for kids- not too early to start the Christmas gifts.

Recommended 

Great debut novel

I was asked to review this book by librarything.com

What s great read - debut novel too. Got it all mystery, love, hatred and friendship.

The author has created good characters ,secrets, twists and turns, cliff hangers and melting moments.

Kaya father is rich, and does not want her out of his sight, grandfather wants to see her dead and under security- well what a life!

As secrets emerge the twists with come and turn. Enjoy this to the very end

Magical

I was asked to review this book by Librarything.com

Great for all the unicorn lovers out there and the Ya group.

This is essentially a colouring book but also includes 12 unicorns in the Metal Horned tribe plus many traveling companions and villains.  the reader will enjoy their adventures in the land of Marbryn.

The reader can colour or add sketches too to this unique colouring experience. There is information on the characters so the reader can get totally immersed in this.

Great for teens or adults - to escape modern day.

Really liked this and my first colouring book.

A Sweet read

I was asked to review this by Libraything.com

Such a sweet read and just before Valentines Day. The reader is really drawn to this fictional town in Vermont. Kate is expanding her bakery.

leads on from the first book with family and friends and of course Kate. Readers do not have to read the first book, reader will enjoy this as a stand alone book, but why not read both.

Then there is the gorgeous Ewan - tension and disruption - is worth it in the end.

Sweet read in the romance sense and baked goods.

A great romantic read - one for Valentines Day or a good sun bed read.

A good crime novel

I was asked to review this by Librarything.com

This is the sequel to Winter in Chicago and I really found this to be a good read. A murder has taken place.

We see Emily the reporter back. it is set in the 70s so there is sexism and Emily faces her work being jeopardised by a male colleague as she tried to track down the killer.

The characters are fun, her husband, uncle and girl friends from the Rules Committee.

The readers gets a good feel for Chicago, Emily is feisty and likeable and in the middle of this a murder gets solved.

Recommended

Lovely romance

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I was asked to review this book by Librarything.com

Alexa- career means everything - her poor mother had to sacrifice her career - this was so not going to happen to Alexa.

Bruce has everything apart from a lady in his life and wife.

The question is - well there are so many will they get together, can she give up her if she has to? the million dollar question.

Beautifully written, lovely characters and I so loved the ending.

Recommended read.

cute

 I was asked to review this by Inspired by Kathy. A good romance, well written by an author I have reviewed before.

An old high school romance rekindled - formed around friendship, love, being able to forgive.

This had a feel good factor to it - needed when suffering form a heavy cold in January - which did not put me off snuggling down to read this.

Looking forward to the authors next book.