Alice is staying with her grandparents in the countryside, it sounds idyllic, except her grandmother is strict, dismissive and doesn’t … More
Tag: Romance
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
The Dutch House is one of those curious books that really left an impact on me, whilst not possessing any … More
A Single Thread by Tracy Chevalier
Set in Winchester, this is a glorious and heart warming tale of Violet making a new life for herself. The … More
Cosmopolitan by Akhil Sharma
I’m really starting to enjoy these short stories, they’re bite size packets of enjoyment. Cosmopolitan was as unusual and charming … More
Paradise by Edna O’Brien
The saucy theme continues (see previous post on Mrs Fox), who knew that these short stories would be written in … More
The Nursery by Asia Mackay
As soon as I saw this book on Readers First, I knew I’d love it. The idea of a female … More
A Whisper to the Moon by Dennis Macaraeg
When Dennis approached me to read A whisper to the Moon, I was excited; I’d enjoyed his previous two: Somewhere … More
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
This was a fascinating read. When Monique is approached by Hugo’s people to interview her for a piece in her … More
Maybe This Time by Jill Mansell
This is a sweepingly romantic and light hearted tale that spans over many years. When Mimi first visits her dad … More
A Winter Beneath the Stars by Jo Thomas
THE BIG QUESTION. Which book did you share your Christmas Day with? It feels like such a monumentous occasion and … More
The Wildflowers
Let me start by commenting on the gorgeous cover, it really will catch your eye in the shop and make … More
Somewhere in San Diego
First page and BOOM we’re thrown right into the action with the familiar Danny – one of the main characters … More
