  Purchase Links UK / US Love Offline is available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited. It is also available to read for FREE in Prime Reading until late November.  My thoughts: Nothing beats a good British rom-com, especially when you feel you can really relate to the main character! Emily Robinson is a thirty-five year old self-employed illustrator who is mostly working from home. Sadly, her last serious relationship ended in a heartbreak when she caught her ex Eric cheating on her with a younger girl. Now Eric's engagement is all over the social media and Emily is devastated. Emily's bestie Chloe is there for her with a generous portion of divine chocolate cake and carefully chosen words of advice: Emily must do herself a favour, put aside dating apps (a bit of general digital detox won't hurt) and start meeting new people in real life. Chloe says it takes about sixty days to fom a new habit, so she comes up with all sorts of fun activities to help Emily step out of her comfort zone. Off Emily goes on her quest for real love in the analogue world....But when she does meet her lovely Josh, they still have to overcome another challenge, that of trusting each other and not jumping to conclusions. Olivia Spring has created realistic, but also very entertaining characters. It isn't easy for introverts like Emily to put themselves on line and open up to new experiences. Or Kat, a single mum of three, who needs to plan and organise carefully her dating, knowing her children are her first and foremost priority. Everybody needs a bestie like Chloe, self-professed technophobe, always classy, even when she rushes off to sort Em's problem in a complete set of overnight hair-rollers. Love offline works for both types of romantics- those who believe in chance, lucky meet-cutes, and those who believe in creating opportunities to meet your soulmate, those who want to find somebody to click and feel comfortable with and those who know relationships need work, those who embrace our digital world with all its pros and cons, and those who prefer old-fashioned human touch. It's a quick and entertaining read with hilarious moments that will make you smile, but also will make you reflect. Thank you to Rachel from Rachel's Random resources for inviting me to participate in this tour and to the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. Author Bio –
Olivia Spring is a British, London-based writer of contemporary women's fiction, sexy chick lit and romantic comedy. Her uplifting debut novel 'The Middle-Aged Virgin', which was released in July 2018, deals with being newly single in your thirties and beyond, dating, relationships, love, sex and living life to the full. Olivia published three novels in 2019: 'Only When It's Love', 'Losing My Inhibitions' and 'Love Offline'. ‘The Middle-Aged Virgin in Italy’, the hotly anticipated sequel to ‘The Middle-Aged Virgin’ and Olivia’s fifth novel, was published in July 2020. When she's not writing, Olivia can be found making regular trips to Italy to indulge in pasta, pizza and gelato and of course, seeking inspiration for her next book! Social Media Links – https://twitter.com/ospringauthor https://www.facebook.com/ospringauthor/ https://www.instagram.com/ospringauthor/ http://www.oliviaspring.com/ https://www.bookbub.com/authors/olivia-spring #LoveOffline   Book & Author Details: Don’t Tell Me You Love Me by Holly Kerr Publication date: October 27th 2020 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance Synopsis: The only thing stopping Shae from living her best life is the fact that she’s dying. Together with her social media followers, popular travel vlogger Shae hides her illness from the world and lives every day like it’s her last. Her picture perfect life is only missing one thing—love, because for Shae, it’s not better to have loved and lost—it’s better not to love at all. Emmett knows all about loss—he had it all until the death of his wife sent his life spinning out of control. It took him three years to pull himself together, trading ball diamonds for the strawberry patch and sweet corn fields of the family farm but now it’s time for him to take another chance at love. After Emmett escorts Shae down the aisle at his sister’s wedding, he falls hard. One glimpse of her fun-filled life and Emmett knows he’s ready to be a part of it. As they spend more time together, Shae fights against her feelings. How can she let him love her when it’s only going to lead to more heartache? But it’s hard to keep her distance, especially when Emmet is fighting for her heart. Is love the one thing Shae can’t live without? Don’t Tell Me You Love Me is the first book of the Don’t Sweet Romance series, a picture-perfect tale of first love, second chances, and living your best life. Fall in love with Shae and Emmett today. Goodreads Purchase Links 99¢ for a limited time only! Amazon / B&N / Kobo   AUTHOR BIO: Holly Kerr is the author of fifteen chick-lit, romantic comedy, and women's fiction novels, but don't ask her to explain the differences in the genres. She grew up a farm girl but now calls Toronto home, where she lives with her three very tall children, following their sports exploits like any dutiful mother. She's a lover of Marvel movies, Star Wars movies...really, any movies, and has a surprising amount of worthless pop culture info stored in her head. She likes oceans over mountains, tea over coffee, and can mix a darn fine dirty martini, with extra olives, of course. Author links: https://www.hollykerr.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/HollyKerrAuthor https://www.instagram.com/hollykerr.author/ https://twitter.com/hollykerrauthor https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6580449.Holly_Kerr
#Book Blitz # A Stroke of Midnight: A Cinderella Novel by K. Webster (Oct 27-31) @Xpresso Book tours27/10/2020
  Book & Author Details: Stroke of Midnight: A Cinderella Novel by K. Webster Publication date: October 27th 2020 Genres: Contemporary, New Adult, Romance Synopsis: Money can buy anything. And anyone. As the head of the Constantine family, I’m used to people bowing to my will. Cruel, rigid, unyielding—I’m all those things. When I discover the one woman who doesn’t wither under my gaze, but instead smiles right back at me, I’m intrigued. Ash Elliott needs cash, and I make her trade in crudeness and degradation for it. I crave her tears, her moans. I pay for each one. And every time, she comes back for more. When she challenges me with an offer of her own, I have to decide if I’m willing to give her far more than cold hard cash. But love can have deadly consequences when it comes from a Constantine. At the stroke of midnight, that choice may be lost for both of us. Goodreads Purchase Amazon / B&N / iBooks / Kobo  AUTHOR BIO: K Webster is a USA Today Bestselling author. Her titles have claimed many bestseller tags in numerous categories, are translated in multiple languages, and have been adapted into audiobooks. She lives in "Tornado Alley" with her husband, two children, and her baby dog named Blue. When she's not writing, she's reading, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and researching aliens. You can easily find K Webster on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, and Goodreads! Can't find a certain book? Maybe it's too hot for Amazon! Don't worry because titles like Bad Bad Bad, This is War, Baby, The Wild, and Hale can all be found for sale on K's website in both ebook and paperback format. Author links: website / maillist / bookbub / facebook / instagram / twitter / goodreads    Synopsis:
A cowboy finds love in the most unlikely place in New York Times bestseller Donna Grant's newest Heart of Texas novel, Looking for a Cowboy. A beautiful stranger has come to Clearview, asking questions that are nobody’s business. Cooper Owens also wasn’t born yesterday. He knows that this out-of-towner is hiding a dark secret of her own. Much as he knows he should head in the other direction, he can’t make himself turn away. . . P.I. Marlee Frampton always wanted to lead a nice quiet life, working as a cop in her local police department. But that dream came to an end when her sister was murdered—and her baby kidnapped. Now Marlee’s come to Texas to investigate the Harpers, who may be linked to shady adoption agencies. Cooper can’t believe that his friends could be involved in anything so sinister...and soon he makes it his mission to help Marlee discover the truth—and keep her safe in his arms. “Filled with passion, suspense, and strong characters.”—Rendezvous with Romance on My Favorite Cowboy (5 stars) Publisher: St.Martin's paperbacks Publication Date: 27 October 2020 My thoughts: I am a big fan of the Heart of Texas series and I think it keeps getting more and more gripping with every book. Marlee Compton had a twin sister who was brutally murdered, when she was eight months pregnant Having sworn to find the people responsible for such a horrifying crime, Marlee has been investigating cases that bear similarities to her sister's tragic case: murders, illegal adoptions, infant kidnapping (incidentally, had I read a content warning for this one and had it been any other author, I would have thought twice about reading this book). Her most recent leads make her suspect Brice and Naomi Harper, who have just adopted a baby boy, Their friend Cooper Owens is aware of the recent spate of horrible crimes involving pregnant women, but he also knows his friends and can vouch for their good intentions. When he meets Marlee, he knows he needs to help her to bring the justice. The attraction between the two protagonists is very strong, so the book has a lot to offer whether you are a fan of sizzling romances or somebody who likes to see a mystery solved. I really can't resist a strong female lead, and Marlee is a fantastic example of this category. She is dedicated, focused, and smart. above all, she is passionate about what she considers her mission in life. Needless to say, it would take a special man for her to fall in love and Cooper is a great match for Marlee. Although the book is #5 in the Heart of Texas series, there is nothing to stop a reader from starting from this one. Despite the horrific nature of the crimes described in it, it is a compelling read. Thank you to NetGalley and St.Martin's Pressfor the ARC provided in exchange for an honest opinion.   Book & Author Details: Title: A Case for the Toy Maker (Ainsley McGregor #3) Author: Candace Havens Published by: Tule Publishing Publication date: October 26th 2020 Genres: Adult, Cozy Mystery Synopsis:Ho. Ho. No… It’s Christmas in Sweet River, Texas, and the whole town is feeling festive apart from Ainsley McGregor. Ainsley has never enjoyed the holidays and would rather ignore them, but with her shop Bless Your Art busier than ever and filled with happy shoppers, even she’s feeling some Christmas spirit. That is, until her Great Dane, George Clooney, sniffs out a dead body in the Santa House at the Christmas Festival. When one of her favorite crafters becomes the prime suspect, Ainsley is determined to prove his innocence. The case is full of so many twists and turns that even Ainsley begins to fear the truth. Is she protecting a killer? With help from her friends and some extremely nosey townsfolk, Ainsley and her dog hurry to find the truth––as long as they can outwit and outrun the killer first. Otherwise, this Christmas might just be her last. Goodreads Purchase Amazon / B&N / IBooks / Kobo Other titles in the series: A Case for the Winemaker / A Case for the Yarn Maker
AUTHOR BIO: Bestselling author Candace Havens has written more than 35 novels. She has won the Holt Medallion and her books have received nominations for the RITA's and Write Touch Reader Awards. She is the author of the biography Joss Whedon: The Genius Behind Buffy and a contributor to several anthologies. She is also one of the nation's leading entertainment journalists and has interviewed countless celebrities including Tom Hanks, Nicolas Cage, Tom Cruise, George Clooney and many more. Candace also runs a free online writing workshop for more than 2000 writers and teaches comprehensive writing classes. She does film reviews for Hawkeye in the morning on 96.3 KSCS, and is a former President of the Television Critics Association.
   Book & Author Details: The Proposal by Kitty Thomas Publication date: October 14th 2020 Genres: Adult, Dark Romance, Romance Synopsis: I got in over my head. I bit off more than I could chew. And now my fate is sealed to the most ruthless man I know. Two hundred and fifty guests. They think they know what's happening today. But they don't have a clue. My wedding day. But it's so much more than that. NOTE: This is a standalone contemporary dark romance with NO cliffhanger! Goodreads Purchase Links Amazon / B&N / iBooks / Kobo / Google Play  About the author: KITTY THOMAS writes dark stories that play with power and have unconventional HEAs. She began publishing in early 2010 with her bestselling COMFORT FOOD and is considered one of the original authors of the dark romance subgenre. Author links: website / twitter / bookbub / booksandmainbites / goodreads 
#Blog Tour #The Cornish Key to Happiness by Laura Briggs #Publication Day Push @rararesources21/10/2020
 Thank you to Rachel from Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to participate in this Publication day Push and Happy Book Birthday to The Cornish Key to Happiness ( A Little Hotel in Cornwall Book8)!  Synopsis: The Cornish Key to Happiness Past secrets return to complicate Maisie’s future with the charming Sidney Daniels in the final installment of the Cornish romance series. Picking up where book seven left off, Maisie’s plans to celebrate her book’s thrilling news remain on hold after Sidney has vanished from Port Hewer overnight, following a brush with his secret past. His departure leaves Maisie with a head full of questions and a heart torn in two, made even worse by the rumors flying about him through the town. Where and why has he gone? Will he ever come back again? And—foremost in Maisie’s mind—was the heartache from his younger days somehow to blame for his sudden and mysterious flight? But when Dean convinces her that Sidney may be facing a choice that could ruin his life, Maisie must set out to find him, once again leaving behind the Cornish seaside haven of Port Hewer she’s come to think of as home, and leaving behind the answer to a secret she’s been longing to know since the beginning. Not knowing when or if she’ll return, she’s taking the biggest risk with her heart so far...and the truth she discovers waiting for her at the end of her journey will make her wonder if things can ever possibly be the same as they were before. Questions are answered, secrets are spilled, and the biggest reveal of the series is finally unveiled as A LITTLE HOTEL IN CORNWALL reaches its exciting conclusion. Purchase Link - https://smarturl.it/cornishroad My thoughts: This is the eighth (final) instalment in Maisie Clark's story- I can't believe that finally we have to say goodbye to this lovely character, 'aspiring novelist and unlikely heroine'. This time all the loose ends get tied in and all the mysteries Maisie has been trying hard to solve will be explained. Is this the end of a great romantic adventure or just the beginning of a new life for the characters we've been following and rooting for? The book starts from the cliffhanger we were left on in Book7 where Sidney left following a mysterious woman connected to his past. It has of course become the talk of the village, but what hurts Maisie most of all is the uncertainty. Dean begs her to go after Sidney and try to save him from being roped into making choices that would ruin his life and Maisie doesn't hesitate. She really can't begin to imagine what she is going to find as Sidney's past is nothing like what she expects. The last book focused on fictional worlds and the process of writing, while this one deals more with the romantic side of the story. Do we ever really know the people we love? or do we just see one side of them, a role they choose to play? Is Maisie right in thinking that her knowledge of Sidney is deeper than anybody else's because she is not blinded by his past. The ending was truly satisfying and I am happy to report that we do find out who Alistaire Davies is and it is the person I suspected it was all way through! A great finish to a lovely series that kept us entertained for long time. To new series and new stories Laura Briggs has in store for us! Thank you to Rachel, the author and the publisher for the gifted review copy. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. About Laura Briggs Laura Briggs is the author of several feel-good romance reads, including the Top 100 Amazon UK seller 'A Wedding in Cornwall'. She has a fondness for vintage style dresses (especially ones with polka dots), and reads everything from Jane Austen to modern day mysteries. When she's not writing, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, caring for her pets, gardening, and seeing the occasional movie or play. Facebook / Twitter  Thank you very much for stopping by and reading the post. Once again, Happy Book Birthday to The Cornish Key to Happiness and Happy Bookish Wednesday to all of us!
 Book & Author Details: Keep Walking, Rhona Beech by Kate Tough Publication date: April 4th 2019 Genres: Women’s Fiction Synopsis: Incredibly insightful, funny and poignant’ Helen Sedgwick ‘A warm and ferociously witty story. Truth rings from every page of this assured, engrossing debut’ Zoe Strachan When Rhona’s story comes to an end you will miss her. Her candid, raw, messy journey will make you laugh, cry and remember. Not a typical break-up book, it’s much more profound. Nothing has turned out quite how Rhona imagined: she’s been casually swapping one job for another while getting comfy in a long relationship which ends abruptly, and her efforts to adjust to that change are thrown by some unwelcome news… Flawed, relatable Rhona Beech narrates this beautifully written, pacey satire about female friendship, heartbreak, career change, conceiving and illness, which will appeal to fans of Fleabag. Join her on a laugh (and cry) out loud search for meaning amongst the bars, offices and clinics of Glasgow. Will her friendships survive the changes and challenges? Will SHE survive? At once funny and tender, Keep Walking, Rhona Beech is a clear-sighted look at a generation of women that was told they could have it all. Goodreads Purchase Amazon / B&N / Kobo  About the author: Kate Tough worked for the Scottish Parliament for six years before returning to her home city, gaining a Masters in Creative Writing from the University of Glasgow. She writes poetry and fiction rooted in realism, humour and sometimes difficult truths. She creates astute observational detail in fiction, and explores painful moments, that readers could recognise as themselves or their friends. Her novel, Keep Walking, Rhona Beech, is the revised 2nd edition of Head for the Edge, Keep Walking. Her short fiction and poetry appear in journals such as, The Brooklyn Review, The Texas Review and The Found Poetry Review. Kate’s poetry pamphlet, tilt-shift, was Runner Up in the Callum Macdonald Memorial Award, 2017. Kate's been a literacy volunteer and creative writing tutor in many community settings. Author links: website / goodreads  GIVEAWAY Blitz-wide giveaway (INT)
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 Happy Book Birthday to The Ticklemore Toy Shop by Liz Davis! I hope you'll join me in this Publication day celebration of this wonderful story.  The Ticklemore Christmas Toy Shop You’re never too old to fall in love… There is a disturbance in the force and octogenarian Hattie Jenkins can feel it in her water. Still active and spritely, she guesses that the miserable-looking gentleman sitting morosely in the café where she works, might be the reason. Widowed Alfred Miller has recently moved in with his daughter because she is worried that he’s becoming too frail and forgetful to look after himself. And he’s not in the least bit happy about it, especially since his home is soon be cleared and sold. But when he enlists Hattie’s help to save some of his precious belongings, he doesn’t realise that Hattie’s mission is to save more than a few sticks of furniture. She’s on a mission to save him, too. Purchase Links UK / US My thoughts: Loved this touching, feel-good family story! It wasn't what I had expected at all and all the better for it. Achingly realistic, moving, thought-provoking, it was also entertaining and optimistic. Eighty year old Hattie Jenkins might be considered quite eccentric by the inhabitants of Ticklemore, a little viiilage with the butcher, baker, candlemaker, and three cafes to provide numerous tourists with their cakes and tea. Luckily for her, Hattie has a job- she is a waitress in Bookylicious, a bookshop/cafe, and this is where she meets Alfred (don't call him Alfie, he does mind this childish equivalent of his name, although people have recently taken to calling him this, as if the elderly don't have any right to their full names). Hattie knows in her heart there is something wrong about this old gentleman, some kind of loneliness or sadness emanating from him. He is a bit grumpy as well, or rather not used to people taking interest in him. Alfred lost his beloved wife Dorothy to cancer two years ago and now his well-intentioned, but slightly overbearing daughter Sara decided he should move in with her, and it isn't working out very well for both of them. Alfred realises his behaviour and the way he talks to Sara resembles more a rebellious teenager than a loving parent, but he would like her to trust him a bit more, and above all, he would like to feel useful. For years Alfred has been making wooden toys in his garden shed/secret workshop. Unimpressed Sara wants to get rid of all the old furniture, clothes and various objects Dorothy and Alfred had lovingly chosen and acquired over the course of their long and happy life together. When Alfred asks Hattie to help him find a storage unit in a vain attempt to save something from his old life, Hattie is happy to oblige, and when she sees his wonderful collection of hand-made, carved of wood toys, she knows these toys can't be just thrown away, they need to find a way to children's homes and children's hearts. Hattie might not be as young as she used to be, but when she sets her heart on doing something, she is absolutely unstoppable. Her friend Nell suggests that there might be enough toys in Alfred's collection to open a toy shop, and once the idea is planted in Hettie's mind...all she needs is a bit of support from her community. This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions- it was full of fun scenes (just wait till you read about Hattie's fashion choices) and loving details that just broke my heart (Dorothy's apron still hanging from the kitchen chair). Above all, it made me think about different life stages and how we all need to feel capable, independent, loved, and appreciated. We do need more diverse protagonists in our reads and this book does a great job of showing how whether you are young, middle-aged, or elderly, we all need each other and have a lot to learn from one another. I cannot recommend this book highly enough- I hope you pick it, get yourself a cuppa (of whatever hot beverage tickles your fancy), get immersed in the lives of Hettie, Alfred and other inhabitants of Ticklemore and get another proof that life is wonderful at any age. Thank you to Rachel from Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to participate in this publication day celebration and, of course, to Liz Davies for her fabulous book. About the author Liz Davies writes feel-good, light-hearted stories with a hefty dose of romance, a smattering of humour, and a great deal of love. She’s married to her best friend, has one grown-up daughter, and when she isn’t scribbling away in the notepad she carries with her everywhere (just in case inspiration strikes), you’ll find her searching for that perfect pair of shoes. She loves to cook but isn’t very good at it, and loves to eat - she’s much better at that! Liz also enjoys walking (preferably on the flat), cycling (also on the flat), and lots of sitting around in the garden on warm, sunny days. She currently lives with her family in Wales, but would ideally love to buy a camper can and travel the world in it. website / Facebook / twitter   Boomerville is back! Join Hattie and Jo as they head to Southern Ireland to open Boomerville Manor, a holiday retreat for guests of ‘a certain age’. There’s Irish craic and shenanigans aplenty for the colourful cast of characters as everyone gathers for the grand opening. Meet Melissa, an ex-cabaret singer running from her abusive husband, and Bill, a bachelor bullied from beyond the grave by the ghostly voice of his mother. Along with local bobby Harry the Helmet, ageing aquatic team the Boomerville Babes, eccentric artist Lucinda Gray, and heartthrob Finbar Murphy, they gather in Ireland and the fun begins. But murder is in the air and there’s mischief afoot. Will the residents get more than they bargained for at Boomerville? Set in the beautiful Irish countryside, ‘Boomerville at Ballymegille’ is a heart-warming story of friendship, fears and new beginnings. Purchase Links UK / US  Thank you to Rachel from Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to participate in this blog tour. Today Caroline James, the author of this delightful book, is going to share with us why and how she decided to become a writer: GUEST POST – WHY I DECIDED TO WRITE I knew from a very early age that I wanted to write. As a child, I used to create magazines using my own stories and illustrations and I always visualised seeing my work on a book shop shelf. But I went to an all girl’s grammar school, in Cheshire, where I grew up, and hated it with a passion. I was bullied at school and couldn’t wait to leave but writing took a back burner as I followed a career in the hospitality industry.  My new novel, Boomerville at Ballymegille was inspired by my career in the hospitality industry, which was a wonderful environment for observing life and planning stories. After college, I started my working life on the front desk of a famous London hotel and over the years owned a pub and country house hotel. I was also an media agent for TV chefs. A hotel is a revolving door and you never know who is going to walk through it or what might happen – perfect inspiration for novel writing! I wrote my debut book, Coffee, Tea the Gypsy & Me which was based in a hotel in Cumbria and following its success, created more hospitality based stories. What’s next? I’m currently editing a Christmas book, A Boomerville Christmas Wish, and also writing, Boomerville in Bessaloniki, which takes my Boomerville hosts to the lovely Ionian Islands in Greece. I adore the Greek islands and miss my trips there. If the pandemic restrictions eventually lift and we are at liberty to travel again, Greece is top of my list. My inspiration for writing was undoubtably my Dad. He always taught me that anything is possible if you believe in yourself. He was a POW, held on Death Railway at the hands of the Japanese, during WWII. He believed that he’d survive the horrors he endured and against all the odds, he did.   About Caroline James: Best-selling author of women’s fiction, Caroline James has owned and run businesses encompassing all aspects of the hospitality industry, a subject that often features in her novels. She is based in the UK but has a great fondness for travel and escapes whenever she can. A public speaker, which includes talks and lectures on cruise ships world-wide, Caroline is also a consultant and food writer. She is a member of the Romantic Novelist’s Association, the Society of Women’s Writer’s & Journalists and the Society of Authors and writes articles and short stories, contributing to many publications. Caroline also runs writing workshops. In her spare time, Caroline can be found walking up a mountain with her two Westie dogs, sipping raspberry gin or relaxing with her head in a book and hand in a box of chocolates. Books by Caroline James: Hattie Goes to Hollywood The Best Boomerville Hotel Coffee Tea the Gypsy & Me Coffee Tea the Chef & Me Coffee Tea the Caribbean & Me Jungle Rock Contact: www.carolinejamesauthor.co.uk Twitter: @CarolineJames12 Facebook: Caroline James Author Amazon Author Page Thank you for stopping by and reading Caroline's post. If you would like to see what other bloggers thought of her lovely book, here is the full schedule for this blog tour:  |
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