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2024 – A Bookish Review of the Year.

I thought about listing my favourite reads from 2024 but it was a particularly good year for favourite and new authors. I apologise for any that have been omitted and hope that you’ll understand my need to be ruthless. So, in no particular order, this is my review of a fantastic year in books. TheContinue reading “2024 – A Bookish Review of the Year.”

Promo Post – One Midnight With You by Shari Low @sharilow @BoldwoodBooks #OneMidnightWithYou

To celebrate New Year’s Eve I’m sharing my review of One Midnight With You by the Million Selling Boldwood Author, Shari Low. You can get a copy from all the usual sellers and I can’t begin to tell you what an incredible book it is. If you’d like to read my review, please follow thisContinue reading “Promo Post – One Midnight With You by Shari Low @sharilow @BoldwoodBooks #OneMidnightWithYou”

Review – Dead Man’s Shoes by Marion Todd @MarionETodd @CaneloCrime #Thriller #BookReview #TartanNoir #DeadMansShoes

I’ve been reading and reviewing Marion Todd’s books for several years and can confirm that her stories just get better and better. We have a shared love of Scotland’s East Coast, and I thoroughly enjoy the familiarity of her writing and the various settings for her books. Reviews of some of her earlier books canContinue reading “Review – Dead Man’s Shoes by Marion Todd @MarionETodd @CaneloCrime #Thriller #BookReview #TartanNoir #DeadMansShoes”

Review – A Postcard from Puffin Island by Christie Barlow @ChristieJBarlow @0neMoreChapter_ #BookReview #NewSeries #APostcardFromPuffinIsland

I’ve been incredibly fortunate to receive digital copies of so many of Christie Barlow’s books and was thrilled to receive a NetGalley invite for her latest release. I’m embarrassed to admit that life got in the way of my best intentions, so I’m a little late with my review, but my sentiments are no lessContinue reading “Review – A Postcard from Puffin Island by Christie Barlow @ChristieJBarlow @0neMoreChapter_ #BookReview #NewSeries #APostcardFromPuffinIsland”

Review – Maybe Next Christmas by Emma Heatherington @EmmaLouWriter @PenguinUKBooks #BookReview #BookBlogger #ChristmasBook #RespectRomFic #MaybeNextChristmas

Once again, I discovered this book as a result of time spent on Social Media. In particular, in a Facebook group—The Friendly Book Community (link to group)—news of Emma’s experiences since her blood cancer diagnosis has been a constant topic on Twitter/X. Naturally, I was intrigued, so headed over to Amazon to make my purchase.Continue reading “Review – Maybe Next Christmas by Emma Heatherington @EmmaLouWriter @PenguinUKBooks #BookReview #BookBlogger #ChristmasBook #RespectRomFic #MaybeNextChristmas”

Review – Home for Christmas by Heidi Swain @Heidi_Swain #BookReview #BookBlogger #RespectRomFic #ChristmasReading #HomeForChristmas

I have been reading books by Heidi Swain since the heady days of Kindle Unlimited and certainly prior to being a book blogger. I was thrilled to return to Wynbridge and discover what had been happening since my last visit. If you’d like to read some of my earlier reviews for this author, you canContinue reading “Review – Home for Christmas by Heidi Swain @Heidi_Swain #BookReview #BookBlogger #RespectRomFic #ChristmasReading #HomeForChristmas”

Review – Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne @osborne_bella #BookReview #ChristmasBook #RespectRomFic #RomCom #MistletoeMagicInTheHighlands

I was the winning bidder in the Children In Read online Auction and was thrilled to receive this book with my winning lot. Of course, I promised to read and review, so you can read my thoughts below. If you’d like to read some of my earlier reviews from this author, you can follow theseContinue reading “Review – Mistletoe Magic in the Highlands by Bella Osborne @osborne_bella #BookReview #ChristmasBook #RespectRomFic #RomCom #MistletoeMagicInTheHighlands”

Review – Winter Star in the Scottish Highlands by Lizzie Lamb @lizzie_lamb #IndieChampion #BookReview #WrittenInTheStars #RespectRomFic #WinterStarInTheScottishHighlands

I love Christmas Books and generally start my reading in the early summer. This year was no different, and I soon found myself overcommitted to blog tours long before the nights started drawing in. I met Lizzie in September 2023 at the RNA Afternoon Tea and then again at the RNA Industry Awards event, whenContinue reading “Review – Winter Star in the Scottish Highlands by Lizzie Lamb @lizzie_lamb #IndieChampion #BookReview #WrittenInTheStars #RespectRomFic #WinterStarInTheScottishHighlands”

Review – This is Not A Holiday Romance by Camilla Isley @camillaisley @BoldwoodBooks #BookBlogger #BookReview #RespectRomFic #ThisIsNotAHolidayRomance

I simply loved everything about this book as it reminded me of why I always look forward to her new releases. Sadly, I’m not always able to fit in a review and have missed quite a few of her blog tours in the last year. Thankfully, I was able to get access to this advanceContinue reading “Review – This is Not A Holiday Romance by Camilla Isley @camillaisley @BoldwoodBooks #BookBlogger #BookReview #RespectRomFic #ThisIsNotAHolidayRomance”

Cover Reveal – The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin @jaxandwillsmum @BoldwoodBooks #CoverReveal #TheParisBookshopForTheBrokenHearted

Once again, I’m thrilled to be taking part in the cover reveal for the new book coming from Rebecca Raisin. Publishing on the 3rd of February 2025, this book sounds like an absolute treat, and I can’t wait to read it. There are pre-order links below. Synopsis Can you ever swear off love, in theContinue reading “Cover Reveal – The Paris Bookshop for the Broken-Hearted by Rebecca Raisin @jaxandwillsmum @BoldwoodBooks #CoverReveal #TheParisBookshopForTheBrokenHearted”