Promises at Indigo Bay by Ellyn Oaksmith

 

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Things are finally working out for Stella Gallagher. Underwhelmed by all the uninspiring men in her small town who she’s known since grade school, she was beginning to give up on love altogether… until mysterious Italian Paolo Gentillo moved to Chelan. He’s smart, kind, gorgeous and, most importantly, completely obsessed with her: Stella has finally found her match.

So why did Paolo have to ruin everything by proposing? It’s way too soon. Stella tries to act thrilled, but there are things she hasn’t told Paolo—she doesn’t know how he’s going to feel about her when he finds out about her past. She wants to be with him, but now he’s offering her a priceless family heirloom engagement ring and his formidable mother’s coming all the way from Italy to meet her. And stay at her house. For a whole week.

Suddenly it’s all going wrong for Stella: Paolo’s mother hates her, her best friend Carmen is totally wrapped up in her own problems and ignoring her, and she’s struggling under the weight of her secret. All she and Paolo do is fight, and she’s never felt so alone. Forget the wedding—Stella is about to lose everything…

A heart-warming story about learning to trust in yourself and the people you love, Promises at Indigo Bay will show you that it’s never too late to try for your happy ending. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Debbie Macomber.

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It’s my first book by the author but I feel like I need to go back and read the first in the series because there are many things i need to know and I have questions that need answers.

A story full of romantic elements, with two driven characters that will do anything and everything for the love ones. 

It’s a story about life and how many times we forgive others, but not ourselves.

Overall, is an emotional ride that many readers of the genre will enjoy, where not everything is as simple as black or white or even blue as the sky.

The Vatican Conspiracy by Peter Hogenkamp

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“Bless me, Father, for I have sinned…” Marco Venetti has heard the words thousands of times before. But this is a cry for help, not absolution—and soon Marco finds himself racing against time to foil a conspiracy aimed at the heart of the Vatican…

It is an ordinary day in Marco Venetti’s quiet coastal parish—but the woman who’s come to confess is not ordinary. Marco has always been drawn to beautiful Elena, and she brings news that will shatter his peace.

Elena’s sister and daughter have been kidnapped, to force her to bring a gang of ruthless men into the country—if she doesn’t, her family will be brutally killed. But if she obeys, many more innocents will die… In her desperation she turns to Marco, knowing his time in the military has given him the skills she needs. Determined to protect her, Marco draws on the violent past he has tried to forget.

A terrifying battle on a rocky island offshore leaves no survivors. But after the last man is dead, Marco finds a note on one of the men’s bodies, a map that reveals their ultimate goal: a deadly terrorist attack on the Vatican City itself.

Marco and Elena find themselves racing to reach the Vatican City, and stop the deadly threat against the pope. But Marco quickly realises that his mission isn’t over. Accompanied by a CIA assassin, Marco must prevent a deadly weapon falling into the wrong hands or see a truly apocalyptic outcome. Once more he must confront his own darker nature, and decide whether a man of God can justify going to war…

For fans of Joel C. Rosenberg, Tom Clancy and Steven Konkoly, The Vatican Conspiracy is a non-stop explosive thriller of betrayal, revenge and world-shaking conspiracy.

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Talk about a real gripping thriller. 

The Vatican conspiracy was a nonstop read for me. From the first page I just couldn’t put it down. 

I mean, spies and intricate suspenseful moments where a priest is our main hero and a heroine that keeps him on his toes, it’s more than I have expected from this story.

Full of intrigue, fast-paced moments and twists that won’t stop, kept me on the edge throughout the book with each page turned and I honestly can’t wait for the next books in the series because the author has set the bar high with this new must read series.

 

Little Bones by N V Peacock

 

Description

I have three names: I was born Leigh-Ann. I became Cherrie. When I was a child, they called me Little Bones…

My father was Mr Bones – the notorious serial killer of 25 years ago.
As a child I witnessed his crimes.
Everything is different now. I have a new identity. I’m a mother. I am finally free.
Until that podcast. I should never have listened.
They’re linking a recent disappearance to the crimes of the past.
They know who I am. They’re calling me Little Bones again.
They say I’m a villain but I’m not. I’m a victim.
You believe me, don’t you?

3.5 stars

True crime story, darker than I usually read but interesting and enjoyable overall.

From the first chapter, I was intrigued to see what happens with a murderer child, now a young woman who has her own life, a new name, a child and a boyfriend. When a child disappears, someone is connecting the murders with her past and everything changes for her. 

It’s a bit creepy even, suspenseful and intriguing all the same.

One Winter’s Night by Kilroy Dunbar

 

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A gorgeously uplifting, romantic read that will warm your heart – take a trip to Stratford-Upon-Avon, where magic happens…

It’s autumn in beautiful Stratford-Upon-Avon and Kelsey Anderson is enjoying her new life in her adopted town. Her Shakespearean tour guide days behind her, she’s now opened her own photography studio and loved up with boyfriend Jonathan – even if a long-distance relationship is sometimes lonely. 

When best friend Mirren Imrie moves down from Scotland, Kelsey is delighted to have her friend at her side – and as the nights turn colder, Mirren throws herself into dating, until she finds herself growing closer to sexy journalist, Adrian Armadale. But when Mirren uncovers a long-buried scandal while working at the local newspaper, her big scoop might throw Kelsey’s – and Jonathan’s – life upside down. Will she choose her career over her friends’ happiness? 

And when Jonathan returns from America and discovers the secrets Mirren has uncovered about his family, it throws his relationship with Kelsey onto shaky ground. Can they find their way back to love, before it becomes the winter of their discontent? 

A romantic, funny and feelgood read that will make you smile from ear to ear. Fans of Milly Johnson, Heidi Swain and Holly Martin will fall in love with this cosy winter read!

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3.5 stars

Winter nights in the Shakespear’s home where two love stories are perfectly told in a great few hours of reading.

It was my first book by the author and I enjoyed the characters and the overall love story, even if it’s the second book in the series, it can easily be read as a standalone. It’s exactly as you would expect, not much angst or drama, just the perfect balance between the adult life struggles about carrier, family and friends to lovers ultimately.

It’s a light and beautiful novel that many romantics will enjoy.

Honeysuckle season by Mary Ellen Taylor

 

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From bestselling author Mary Ellen Taylor comes a story about profound loss, hard truths, and an overgrown greenhouse full of old secrets.

Adrift in the wake of her father’s death, a failed marriage, and multiple miscarriages, Libby McKenzie feels truly alone. Though her new life as a wedding photographer provides a semblance of purpose, it’s also a distraction from her profound pain.

When asked to photograph a wedding at the historic Woodmont estate, Libby meets the owner, Elaine Grant. Hoping to open Woodmont to the public, Elaine has employed young widower Colton Reese to help restore the grounds and asks Libby to photograph the process. Libby is immediately drawn to the old greenhouse shrouded in honeysuckle vines.

As Libby forms relationships and explores the overgrown—yet hauntingly beautiful—Woodmont estate, she finds the emotional courage to sort through her father’s office. There she discovers a letter that changes everything she knows about her parents, herself, and the estate. Beneath the vines of the old greenhouse lie generations of secrets, and it’s up to Libby to tend to the fruits born of long-buried seeds.

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Honeysuckle season is a beautiful woman fiction story about life and how some difficulties make you stronger to strive forward and find a better future. 

The past and present chapters and storylines were a bit confusing at the beginning, but after a while everything made more sense and the way the author has interwoven them it just made up for a wonderful addictive novel.

Libby has gone through so much in her life and deserves a better future. When she gets a new job in her new way of starting a new life, she also finds out more about her inheritance that will help her build the future strong and caring woman inside her come out and live at its wholeness.

The angels by Alex Kane

 

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It takes a good woman to take down a bad man

Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life… but can she escape it? 

Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed. 

Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful… and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free? 

Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price? 

A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.

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Talk about taking risky chances. 

Once again , Alex Kane has taken me on a ride with another gripping thriller where the heroines are not your usual female characters and the underground life of London comes up and front in this story.

if you like a suspenseful novel with an unusual setting, this book is for you.

To coach a killer by Victoria Laurie

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Soaking up a luxurious new chapter alongside her saucy bestie, Cat Cooper plans on emerging as the premier life coach in East Hampton by summertime. All she has to do is survive an offseason replete with desolate beaches, slow business, and murder . . . 

 

As the Hamptons drags through early spring, Cat’s shot at becoming the toast of the town in time for Memorial Day is dwindling—and fast. The only client she can find has been housebound for decades and claims to be the victim of a devasting curse. Then there’s the matter of Detective Shepherd’s intense jealousy over Maks Grinkov, the handsome bad boy who approaches Cat with an unusual offer she can’t stop thinking about. Havoc finally breaks loose when a string of murders rocks the coastal community, landing Maks on the hook as the culprit . . . 

 

While the body count rises, Cat goes from life coaching to sleuthing for the truth about Maks’s less-than-wholesome background. But after digging deeper, she questions if Detective Shepherd had an unwitting hand in a related homicide case after tangling with the wrong people. With a storm approaching shore and no one to trust, Cat and her sharp-tongued best friend, Gilley, must solve a client’s curse and a series of violent deaths before a killer sends them all sailing to their doom . . .

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I will start with saying that this book was so good and unexpected in so many ways. 

It's great written and the characters are so well fleshed that i want to be her friend in real life. As for the villain in the story, the author managed to trick me into liking him a lot, without even knowing because his way of doing things and the psychological level games he played are really great and challenging on all levels that made it hard not to fall for it.

What i didn't like? The cover! I just can't stand the cartoonish ones and more so because i know that many readers like me will judge a book by its cover and it's a shame it this story goes not chosen because of that small but decisive element.

All my opinions are my own. Arc provided by the publisher through Netgalley

 

Not your #lovestory by Sonia Hartl

Description

#PlaneBae meets Gilmore Girls in this hilarious and heartfelt contemporary about the addictiveness of fame and the harsh realities of going viral in a digital world.

When Macy Evens meets a boy named Eric, she's smitten but not head-over-heels. He's funny but also kind of a jerk. They hit it off, though she never gets his number, so Macy's sure she'll never see him again. Until she finds out a stranger witnessed their supposed "meet cute" and live tweeted it to a captive online audience.

What started as an innocent thread gained retweets, until now, Macy and Eric are a viral sensation. Her YouTube channel has never been more popular, but the masses aren't clicking her subscribe button for reviews of old VHS tapes. They only care about her not-actually-a-relationship with Eric. While he's more than happy to milk his newfound fame, Macy is worried about how this unwanted attention could impact her real relationships-especially with the shy boy next-door, Paxton, who she's actually developing feelings for.

With Macy's faux-romance going viral, the whole world is watching to see what she does next. And so is she.

3.5 stars

Not your #lovestory is indeed a sweet love story about meet cute and how social media can influence the lives of the ones implicated in it. 

There are much more deep feelings and discussions in here, much more than one is expecting and while the cover and blurb is setting up for an easy read, this is not the case. 

The characters are well described and i enjoyed it overall but maybe i wanted a bit more from the actual romance and how that develops into something more steady and beautiful for the future.

 

Paradise Cove by Jenny Holiday

 

Description

From the USA Today bestselling "master of witty banter" (Entertainment Weekly) comes a hilarious and heartwarming romance about a big city doctor who never expected to find the man of her dreams in the tiny town of Matchmaker Bay.

Dr. Nora Walsh has just been dumped in spectacular fashion, making it the perfect time for a major life change. She figures taking over the medical practice in tiny Matchmaker Bay for a couple of years will help her get over her broken heart, and then she can head back to the big city. But when the first man she sees looks like a superhero god, she wonders if maybe there's something to small-town living after all.

Jake Ramsey also has a broken heart -- one he never expects to heal. He doesn't need people anyway and is content hiding out in his secluded cottage on the beach. But after helping Nora with a medical emergency, he finds himself opening up to the witty, warmhearted doctor. Soon the local matchmakers are working overtime to pair them off, and Jake begins to wonder if his campaign to get Nora to stay is for the town or because he can't bear the thought of her leaving. 

3.5 stars

This was my first book by the author and the premise and characters are so well done that it made me wanting to look up the places and maybe dream to visit something similar someday. 

Both Nora and Jake were heartbroken and trying to made amends with their life and maybe dreaming at a better future where love can be the main focus. 

The word build is has so many feelings and angsty moments and it's not a light beach read at all but one with serious topics that life can throw in the path of anyone. 

I personally avoid or plainly said hate stories with accidental pregnancy because that makes the happily ever after based only on the situation created , no matter how much the author will try to convince me that's not the case, i just can't get over it unfortunately.

It's a great romance overall that many will love but not a favorite for me.

The storm by Amanda Jennings

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‘Warm-hearted, darkly atmospheric and wholly addictive' Lucy Atkins'A brilliant book. Gripping, intelligent, and beautifully written' Cass Green‘Vivid and evocative’ Lucy Dawson‘A chilling, atmospheric and addictive tale of the abuse simmering within a seemingly perfect marriage’ Roz Watkins

Doesn't every marriage have a dark side?

To the outside world Hannah married the perfect man. Behind the closed doors of their imposing home it’s a very different story. Nathan controls everything Hannah does. He chooses her clothes, checks her receipts, and keeps her passport locked away. But why does she let him? Years before, in the midst of a relentless storm, the tragic events of one night changed everything. And Hannah has been living with the consequences ever since. Keeping Nathan happy. Doing as she’s told.

 

But the past is about to catch up with them.

 

Set against the unforgiving backdrop of a Cornish fishing port in the ‘90s, this is a devastating exploration of the power of coercive control in a marriage where nothing is quite as it seems…

Praise for The Storm:

‘The Storm is an evocative story of coercive control and the decisions – often disastrous – that we make in order to protect the ones we love. Amanda Jennings is a fantastic storyteller and she’s at her very best here: warm-hearted, darkly atmospheric, and wholly addictive' Lucy Atkins

‘A brilliant book. Gripping, intelligent, and beautifully written’ Cass Green

‘Vivid and evocative, the beautifully drawn characters and Cornish setting will linger in your mind long after you’ve turned the final page of The Storm’ Lucy Dawson

‘Really enjoyed The Storm by Amanda Jennings – a chilling, atmospheric and addictive tale of secrets, lies, and the abuse simmering within a seemingly perfect marriage’ Roz Watkins

'I was blown away by its brilliance. It's full of clutch-you-by-the-throat menace, fantastically drawn characters and a twist that made me swear out loud. I loved it!' Michelle Davies

‘I have loved every single one of Amanda Jennings’s books, but The Storm is just perfect – deeply, darkly unsettling, evocative, nostalgic and filled with tragic love. Do not miss this one’ Susi Holiday

3.5 stars

Perfect life, perfect house and perfect family, no? One can never know what actually happens behind the closed doors, and many times , the truth is unsetting. 

Firstly, i want to go visit all the beautiful places where this story is plotted because the author has a magical way with her words to draw you in a place of such beautiful scenarios that you will never want to leave.

The story tackles a lot of topics that may trigger some readers and it's definitely not a case of love triangle, but a case of living in fear and abusive relationship because she though is the right way to pay for a past mistake. The husband is so controlling and will always decide what she wears or where she goes, who she can see, so that's a hard part of the book to read because , in all honestly, we all know these kind of men are real but , in fiction i try to stay away of these characters.

The story is beautifully written but i was put off by the plot overall as i stated beforehand why.

The lies I never told you by Valerie Tong Cuong

 

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font size=”+1”A split-second decision.A terrible price to pay./font size*** THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER ***”You have to keep reading until the last page, the last word, the very last full stop. It’s unputdownable.” -Le Pays Briard”An intense and powerful novel.” -Le Point”The characters are no angels... they resemble us.” -Le Point”A rare pearl. Each page has us question our idea of humanity.” -Le Parisien”A novel that will have you delve into the intimacy of its’ characters flawed lives.” -Carrefour Savoir”Immerse yourself in the meanders of the human mind, its sense of guilt and everything else that is part of human weakness.” -Le Pays Briard”A strong novel.” -Tele 7 JoursWhen Pax, a middle-aged second-rate actor, scores an audition for a blockbuster, he is convinced fate has taken pity on him and he will finally get to spend some time in the limelight.He leaves his flat in a hurry, ignoring the alarming sounds coming from the apartment above. He is beside himself when he learns what devastating consequences his decision had: not only was his neighbour Alex assaulted and left for dead, he is also his girlfriend Emi’s son . . .Before long, Pax is faced with an impossible choice: should he continue to deceive Emi, the one person who always believed in him, or tell the truth and destroy their relationship?

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I'm sure i'm not the only one when i say that i pick up a book just because the description was so tempting and was hopeful for a great time altogether, but i was so lost while reading this book. 

There are characters that i liked and the writing is very good, but i couldn't get into the story at all.

I was confused because of the then and now timeframe and so many things that i wanted to add up, to make more sense so i can put the pieces of the puzzle together , but it was just hard to do so. 

And i hate when i have to put a book down and pick it up at a later time just because maybe that time i will see everything with other eyes , but that's not the case at all. 

Maybe other people will enjoy it more, unfortunately it wasn't for me.

Very grateful to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley.

2.5 stars

The new girlfriend by Sheryl Browne

 

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‘Whew! What a ride!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Holy moly! This book was one to remember.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Wow! Just wow!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘Left me speechless.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Cassie once did something so bad she’s never spoken about it since.

When her beloved son, Josh, dies suddenly in a tragic accident, Cassie is overcome with grief. And, as she cries on her husband’s shoulder, her phone lights up with a message that terrifies her.

I know what you did and I’m going to make you pay.

Somebody from Cassie’s past has found her and they want revenge for something Cassie did when Josh was just a baby. They want everyone to know just what kind of a woman Cassie really is. As Cassie tries to hide the message from her husband, there is a knock on the door of their perfect home. Cassie’s biggest secret is about to be revealed. And you won’t believe what she does next…

A truly gripping page-turner that will keep you reading well into the night, The New Girlfriend is perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, My Lovely Wife and Gone Girl.  

What readers are saying about The New Girlfriend:

‘Sheryl Browne is a master of the jaw-dropping twist… My goodness this book is a page turner. I couldn’t put it down and read it in an afternoon. The twist has me gasping out loud.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘OMG, I don’t know what to say. A stellar book… Loved everything about it! … Unputdownable.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Sheryl Browne has done it again with this page-turner. Lots of twists and turns, so hang on for the ride of your life!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars
‘A brilliantly addictive page-turner with an ending I never saw coming.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘A captivating tale… An incredibly well written page turner. A gripping tale of secrets, lies and manipulation that had me hooked from the first page.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime, 5 stars

‘I frantically turned the pages until I finished it. An excellent psychological thriller… Keeps the reader on the edge of their seat.’ NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

‘I couldn’t wait to read this and now I’m sad it’s over! Another brilliant book by Sheryl. She has such a way with her writing where you are drawn in straight away and the only problem is how to put the book down! I read it in less than a day. It was excellent!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘An excellent domestic thriller that kept me engaged throughout the entire journey. Highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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3.5 stars

As a mother, it's hard to overcome the death of your only child and Cassie is no exception here. Her husband is supportive in every possible way but there's not much he can actually do in reality. Then comes an unexpected twist when a young woman with a baby appear at their doorsteps pretending that she's Josh's wife and his baby. Of course that she takes then in even doubting Kim as she never heard of her , let alone knowing she's a grandmother now. And now it's when the story gets more interesting because , with the new girlfriend appearance, there a mysterious trail of letters in her postmail every so often and that swifts the whole plot to another level.

I've heard great things about the author's books and even if it's just the first for me, overall it was a gripping story but way too predictable for my liking.

Many thanks to the publisher for my review copy through NetGalley.My opinions are my own.

Once two sisters by Sarah Warburton

 

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Perfect for fans of Alafair Burke and Megan Collins, Sarah Warburton’s debut novel that explores the dangerous bond between sisters.

When her sister goes missing, Zoe assumes it’s just another one of her estranged sibling’s stunts--but the danger is all too real.

Zoe Hallett and her sister, Ava, are the precocious offspring of two pioneering scientists, but the sisters have been estranged for years. When Zoe reads a news story about Ava’s mysterious disappearance, she assumes it’s just another of her sister’s twisted fictions, designed to blame Zoe and destroy the peaceful life she’s created with her husband and beautiful stepdaughter in Houston. But Zoe’s email is hacked to send threatening messages to Ava--and a more sinister picture begins to emerge.

Zoe returns to her home state of Virginia to prove her innocence to the authorities, to her parents, and to Glenn, her ex-boyfriend and current brother-in-law. For the first time, Zoe begins to believe Ava is in grave danger, and when Glenn catches her searching for clues in Ava’s home, she looks guiltier than ever--but maybe Glenn is not all he seems.

The clues Zoe finds point to a bizarre link between Ava’s disappearance and her mother’s “research”. Is there a secret someone is trying to protect? And would someone be willing to kill to protect it? As her sister’s life hangs in the balance, Zoe draws on hidden reserves of strength and hope to save the sister she never thought she loved

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I honestly don’t even know how to review this book without spoilers because there’s so much going on here that can’t be discussed with revealing details. 

The story talks about Teo sister that don’t have a “good” relationship because one turns out to be the bad sister and one is the good sister that has to run away and change her life completely after so many years of suffering all the injustices from her sister. 

The parents play a big part here as they aren’t the normal kind of couple due to their job and the sisters are left more or less to find their own way into this life. 

Nothing to suspenseful or twisted, quite predictable in many moments but a good story overall. 

The wish list by Shopia Money-Coutts

 

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‘’The new queen of the rom-com returns’’ i

‘’Saucy... fizzing comedy in this slice of escapism’’ Metro

‘’Full of wit, warmth and heart’’ Beth O’‘Leary, The Flatshare

‘’You want me to write a list? Like a shopping list?’’

Gwendolyn nodded. ‘’Exactly. But for what you want from a man, not ASDA.’’

Florence Fairfax isn’‘t lonely. She loves her job at the little bookshop in Chelsea and her beloved cat Marmalade keeps her company at night. She might have been single for quite a while - well, forever actually, if anyone’’s asking - but she’’s perfectly happy, thank you. And then Florence meets eccentric love coach Gwendolyn, and everything changes.

When Gwendolyn makes Florence write a wish list describing her perfect man, Florence refuses to take it seriously. Finding someone who likes cats, has the sexual athleticism of James Bond and can overlook her ‘’counting’’ habit? Impossible! Until, later that week, a handsome blond man asks for help in the bookshop...

Rory seems to fit the list perfectly. But is he ‘’the one’‘, or simply too good to be true? Florence is about to find out that her criteria for Mr Right aren’‘t as important as she thought - and that perhaps she’’s been looking for love in all the wrong places...

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Praise for The Wish List:

‘’Impossibly hilarious’’ Abbie Greaves, The Silent Treatment

‘’Love, love, loved it. I might start re-reading again!’’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess

‘’The perfect escapist read!’’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘’Funny and biting, I couldn’‘t get enough’’ Laura Jane Williams, The Love Square

‘’Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

leticism of James Bond and can overlook her ‘’counting’’ habit? Impossible! Until, later that week, a handsome blond man asks for help in the bookshop... 

Rory seems to fit the list perfectly. But is he ‘’the one’‘, or simply too good to be true? Florence is about to find out that her criteria for Mr Right aren’‘t as important as she thought - and that perhaps she’’s been looking for love in all the wrong places...

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Praise for The Wish List:

‘’Impossibly hilarious’’ Abbie Greaves, The Silent Treatment

‘’Love, love, loved it. I might start re-reading again!’’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess

‘’The perfect escapist read!’’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘’Funny and biting, I couldn’‘t get enough’’ Laura Jane Williams, The Love Square

‘’Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date 

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

to fit the list perfectly. But is he ‘’the one’‘, or simply too good to be true? Florence is about to find out that her criteria for Mr Right aren’‘t as important as she thought - and that perhaps she’’s been looking for love in all the wrong places... 

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Praise for The Wish List:

‘’Impossibly hilarious’’ Abbie Greaves, The Silent Treatment

‘’Love, love, loved it. I might start re-reading again!’’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess

‘’The perfect escapist read!’’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘’Funny and biting, I couldn’‘t get enough’’ Laura Jane Williams, The Love Square

‘’Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

leticism of James Bond and can overlook her ‘’counting’’ habit? Impossible! Until, later that week, a handsome blond man asks for help in the bookshop... 

Rory seems to fit the list perfectly. But is he ‘’the one’‘, or simply too good to be true? Florence is about to find out that her criteria for Mr Right aren’‘t as important as she thought - and that perhaps she’’s been looking for love in all the wrong places...

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Praise for The Wish List:

‘’Impossibly hilarious’’ Abbie Greaves, The Silent Treatment

‘’Love, love, loved it. I might start re-reading again!’’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess

‘’The perfect escapist read!’’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘’Funny and biting, I couldn’‘t get enough’’ Laura Jane Williams, The Love Square

‘’Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date 

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italyleticism of James Bond and can overlook her ‘’counting’’ habit? Impossible! Until, later that week, a handsome blond man asks for help in the bookshop... 

Rory seems to fit the list perfectly. But is he ‘’the one’‘, or simply too good to be true? Florence is about to find out that her criteria for Mr Right aren’‘t as important as she thought - and that perhaps she’’s been looking for love in all the wrong places...

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Praise for The Wish List:

‘’Impossibly hilarious’’ Abbie Greaves, The Silent Treatment

‘’Love, love, loved it. I might start re-reading again!’’ Lucy Vine, Hot Mess

‘’The perfect escapist read!’’ Cressida McLaughlin, The Cornish Cream Tea Summer

‘’Funny and biting, I couldn’‘t get enough’’ Laura Jane Williams, The Love Square

‘’Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date 

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

ams, The Love Square 

‘’Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

Touching and totally addictive’’ Zara Stoneley, The First Date 

‘’Properly funny. I laughed my way from the first page to the last’’ Alex Brown, A Postcard from Italy

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The wish list is a laugh out loud , fun and light read , perfect for the lazy sunday afternoon. 

The main character is a librarian that has to make a wish list for how the perfect man would look like and , surprise! She actually finds someone very similar but is he really The One?

There's a big mixed cast of characters here and each one adds something good to the overall story, from her half sisters to her step mother and let's not forget Marmelade, her cat.

If you are looking for a light, fun and fast romantic story, this one is definitely for you.

Beyond Power by Connie Mann

 DESCRIPTION

Sultry romantic suspense set in Florida’s untamed wilderness...

When your heart’s involved...

If you dare venture beyond Disney’s magic and Miami’s high-rises, you’ll find yourself in Florida’s untamed wilderness. A bush pilot and officer for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Josh Tanner is one of the tough cops needed to manage these rugged areas. And the minute he finds Delilah Atwood deep in the woods without a good explanation, he knows something is very wrong...

All the stakes are raised...

Delilah barely escaped her ultra-fundamental militia family years ago. Now she’s back to save her sixteen-year-old sister, and no government man is going to stop her. Josh isn’t going to stand by and watch Delilah risk her life, but unless he can get her to trust him, she may end up being the next victim.

Florida Wildlife Warriors series:

Beyond Risk (Book 1)

Beyond Power (Book 2)

Praise for Beyond Risk:

“Enthralling suspense...an intriguing tale.”—Long and Short Reviews

“Great suspense...a real page-turner.”—Harlequin Junkie

“Charming, exciting, and thoughtful...a strong sense of place and thrilling action.”—Publishers Weekly“Nonstop action and heart-pounding excitement.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author DEBBIE MACOMBER for Angel Falls

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A real page turner indeed. 

A hot, protective and invested detective, a stubborn but strong and lovely heroine, add some wild animals and the rescue mission full of suspense and dangerous situation, and you've got the perfect recipe for a romantic suspense and a wildlife plot that i haven't had the chance to read much. 

Apart from the great writing that kept me invested at all times, the emotions and feelings where felt on the page with each interaction and mindful monologue. Real chemistry? Maybe not so much but that hasn't deter me to really enjoy this well deserved happily ever after that my romantic heart needs so much every now and then.

Under pressure by Robert Pobi

Description

'Told at a ferocious pace in staccato prose, this thriller truly gets the blood racing' Daily Mail on City of Windows

A series of deadly explosions rock the city of New York and with too many victims and no known motive, the F.B.I. turns once again to Dr. Lucas Page.

On a beautiful October evening, New York City's iconic Guggenheim Museum is closed for a tech company's private gala. Until an explosion rocks the night, instantly killing 702 people, including every single attendee, yet the damage to the building itself was minimal.

An explosion of that precision was no accident and, in response, the FBI mobilizes its entire team -- but the sheer number of victims strains their resources. Were all 702 victims in the wrong place at the wrong time, or was there only one target and 701 unlucky bystanders? That many victim files is a staggering amount of data to sort through and Brett Kehoe, Special Agent in Charge of Manhattan, decides that he can't do this without more computational power.

Dr. Lucas Page, astrophysicist, university professor, and former FBI agent, is uniquely gifted for the task at hand. He can visualize a crime scene as if he was a bystander and can break down any set of data at a glance. Even though Page wants nothing to do with the FBI, with his city under attack and his family at risk, he steps in to find a killer in a haystack before they strike again.

Praise for City of Windows:

'I loved this' Lee Child

'A page-turner painted in soaring prose' Gregg Hurwitz

'It can only be a matter of time before Netflix makes Mr Pobi an offer he can't refuse, this is a series that has all the ingredients to run and run' Shots Magazine

 

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City of Windows was one of my favorite crime thriller last year and with Under Pressure, i could feel the pressure of keeping up with the hype and my enjoyment for the series.

I can only say that there's no pressure at all because i am just in love with Dr Lucas Page and his character. Somehow, the author managed to make him even more appealing and interesting, more like a superman and indestructible , especially in a certain scene that made me think at Robocop actually :)) 

Same great writing that keeps you entangled in the pages of this fast paced, suspenseful , twisted thriller that many readers will enjoy for sure. 

I can't wait to see what Pobi lays up next for Lucas and his eccentric personality.

A favor for a favor by Nat Chelloni

 Are you a mood reader? 

I definitely am and always switching between he genres. 

That’s how I stub on this dark mafia romance on my hunt for something new on Kindle Unlimited. 

I love it so much and the fact that it’s a debut novel, made me think that this author is a must read and someone to look up in the future because this book is just perfect for the lovers of the genre and I highly recommend it. 

Julia is a beautiful young widow that left her background in the past but one night that past collide with her present and everything changes in a moment. 

Dom is the sexy, alpha character that has a soft heart under that rough armour of a mafia lider that wants to change the history and won’t stop until he’ll have what his heart wanted for so many years. 

It’s such a beautiful written story, with interesting characters and so many suspenseful twists, steamy scenes and much more feelings and emotions than you can expect. 

Give it a try and fall in love with this surprising story. 

DESCRIPTION

“Forget favors given; remember those received.” - John Wooden

A time for love can’t be more deadly...

Julia Leonardi thought she put her past behind her. The widow of a mobster, all she wants is to steer clear of the criminal elements. Then she meets Domenico Bonacci...

Dom is handsome, charming, and intense. The world knows him as a prominent businessman, but Julia sees him as everything she fought to escape. 

Once the scion of a powerful Mafia family Dom left the world of organized crime after his father’s death. And he swore he would never go back. 

No matter how hard she tries, Julia can’t seem to ignore the powerful spark of attraction between them and her growing feelings for him. But when Dom’s shady past catches up with him, the two forbidden lovers find themselves trapped in a deadly game. 

Will Dom renege on his vow and lose the woman he loves, or he will manage to break free of his past for once and for all?