I don’t do beach holidays but…. …if I did…. …this book would be on the sand with me. Fabulous! Funny! Feisty! The author – Kristen Bailey: Mother-of-four, gin-drinker, binge-watcher, receipt hoarder, enthusiastic but terrible cook. Kristen also writes. She has had short fiction published in several publications including Mslexia & Riptide. Her first two novels,…
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“We Three Kings” by Kristen Bailey
It’s Christmas Eve. And I am late. I’ve just had another minced pie while I write this book review. It seems I am a tad late with it – I was scheduled to be on the book tour on December 20th. Sorry! Anyway. Here is my review. Enjoy… …and, Merry Christmas one and all. The…
“Text Book Romance” by Kristen Bailey
It has been a damp and miserably disappointing summer so far hasn’t it? Well, to help dispel the clouds and bringing a welcome burst of sunshine into our lives is the latest book from the ever brilliant, always bright and wonderfully warm Kristen Bailey. NetGalley very kindly granted me an early digital review copy of…
“Five Gold Rings” by Kristen Bailey
It’s Christmas Eve and, as well as munching on mince pies and hoping to avoid hearing that damn Wham song ever again, I am thrilled to be the final destination of the Instagram Launch tour for the latest read from the ever brilliant Kristen Bailey. Ms. B kindly granted me an early digital review copy…
“Sex Ed” by Kristen Bailey
I am delighted to be one of the “stops” on day one of the Instagram Launch party for the latest read from Kristen Bailey. Ms. B kindly granted me a digital copy of “Sex Ed” in exchange for my honest review. And that is exactly what you will find a bit further down this page…
“Great Sexpectations” by Kristen Bailey
I am delighted to be among the first stops on day one of the Bookouture Books On Tour for the latest release by Kristen Bailey. Bookouture kindly granted me a digital copy of “Great Sexpectations”, via Netgalley, in exchange for my honest review. And that is exactly what you will find a bit further down…
“Am I Allergic To Men?” by Kristen Bailey
I am delighted to be among the first stops on day one of the Bookouture Books On Tour for the latest release by Kristen Bailey. Bookouture kindly granted me a digital copy of “Am I Allergic To Men?”, via Netgalley, in exchange for my honest review. And that is exactly what you will find a…
“How Much Wine Will Fix My Broken Heart” by Kristen Bailey
I am delighted to be among the first stops on day one of the Bookouture Books On Tour for the latest release by Kristen Bailey. Bookouture kindly granted me a digital copy of “How Much Wine Will Fix My Broken Heart?”, via Netgalley, in exchange for my honest review. And that is exactly what you…
“Did My Love Life Shrink In The Wash?” by Kristen Bailey
I am delighted to be among the first stops on day one of the Bookouture book tour for the latest release by Kristen Bailey. Bookouture kindly granted me a digital copy of “Did My Love Life Shrink In The Wash?”, via Netgalley, in exchange for my honest review. And that is exactly what you will…
“The Khan” by Saima Mir
They advise to not judge a book by its cover. Wise words indeed. But, just sometimes, advice, however sage and well-intentioned, is best ignored. And this is one of those occasions. Besides, who exactly are they? I first saw “The Khan”, or rather, its cover, in a tweet and was, figuratively, stopped in my tracks….
“Can I Give My Husband Back?” by Kristen Bailey
I am delighted to be one of the stops on the Bookouture “Books On Tour” route for the latest release by Kristen Bailey. I was kindly granted a digital copy of “Can I Give My Husband Back?” via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Which is what you will find following a brief bio…
“A Book of Bones” by John Connolly (Charlie Parker #17)
I was delighted to be asked by Liz Mistry to review the latest Parker thriller on behalf of The Crime Warp. When Liz made the request, I almost bit her hand off in anticipation. Firstly, before I write my review, an admission. I am a fan of the aforementioned Charlie Parker novels and of John…
“This Side of Night” by J. Todd Scott (Chris Cherry #03)
My review of “This Side of Night” by J. Todd Scott. (Brought to you by the letter S.) Seductive. Satisfying. Sassy. Scintillating. Scope. Seamless. Sensational. Sensitive. Sexy. Sharp. Significant. Skilled. Skilful. Super. Snappy. Soaring. Solid. Sound. Sparkling. Spectacular. Spellbinding. Spirited. Splendid. Standout. Statuesque. Smart. Strong. Stunning. Substantive. Successful. Sumptuous. Superior. Symphonic. (From GoodReads) The vicious…
My Top Reads of 2018
It’s 0800 on Monday 31st December. This time tomorrow we will be in a New Year. Or, Tuesday, if you prefer. EIther way, as 2018 draws to a close, I find that I have read 42 books this year. Not a huge number by any means – being part of GoodReads, I am aware of…
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