The Secret Seaside Escape

Publication date 30th April 2020

Amazon UK

About the book

Escape to the seaside with the brand new novel from Heidi Swain, the Sunday Times bestselling author of feel-good women’s fiction!

 
Tess Tyler needs a break. Weighed down by her high-pressure job and her demanding father, she’s left little time to take care of herself. But after a shocking discovery sends her spiralling, she flees to Wynmouth, the seaside town she fell in love with as a child, to escape it all.

With its sandy beaches, stunning rock pools and welcoming community, Tess feels like she can finally breathe again. And as she grows ever closer to local barman Sam, she dares to dream that she might never return to her real life. But when a familiar face returns to town, Tess realises that there are secrets in Wynmouth too, and that her own past may be about to catch up with her . . .  

My Review 

Highlight of my year receiving the latest Heidi Swain book and I had to get stuck straight in as soon as I could. Firstly just look at that stunning cover! Wow it is just so summery and really inviting! 
The location this book is set in is the most perfect like village I really wish it was a real place because if it was id be moving straight there. The community are so kind and caring and everyone looks out for each other, and it just seems like a really happy place.
The characters are fantastic, I honestly loved them all! 
You know when you read a book and you know what way it is going to go and end like its predictable well what I loved is how this story didn’t end the way I thought and things happened that I didn’t see coming. 
For me this is one of the best books I have read to date this year and I believe this Heidi Swain’s best book yet! Seriously her books just get better and better. 
Pure perfection! 

The Things I Know

Publication date 11th June 2019

Amazon UK

About the book

Thomasina ‘Hitch’ Waycott loves living and working on the remote family farm and B&B. But she also wants more. To see the world. To own her own home. To fall madly in love.

But those are fairy tales, and if her life is a fairy tale, then she’s the ugly duckling. Her deformed lip, her crooked limbs and her weak heart have kept her from taking chances. But that’s about to change.

When Grayson Potts comes to stay, he’s unlike anyone Thomasina has ever met. He’s aloof, eccentric and exceptionally kind. He’s also totally unconcerned with the physical flaws that have always defined Thomasina.

The two form a bond that neither has had before. It’s possible that it could become something more, but Thomasina also wonders if it’s too good to be true. By putting her heart on the line, Thomasina may open herself to heartbreak. But she may also open herself to so much more.

My Review

Amanda Prowse is one of my favourite authors so I just couldn't wait to read this. From that very first page I was hooked, I had to keep reading, infact I think I read this book in day - it was that good! The characters really touched my heart. The character 'Hitch' oh my goodness she is an absolute inspiration! She is a character I will never forget and I really loved reading her story. 

The thing I love most about Amanda's books is that they are so believable. She deals with so many issues that many shy away from. Not only that but the way she writes them is just outstanding! I am so excited for her next book! 

The Cottage at Plum Tree Bay

Publication date 25th July 2019

Amazon UK

About the book

One summer can change everything...

Catherine Bromley has spent her life in Penhallow Sands, dedicating herself to work and supporting her emotionally fragile mother. Since her father left, it’s always been the two of them and Catherine has no interest in romance. What’s the point when men just leave? And besides, her mother needs her.

But when handsome novelist Mark Coleman arrives eto stay at the cottage overlooking nearby Plum Tree Bay, Catherine’s world is changed. She’s soon bumping into Mark everywhere – or being thrown at him by her matchmaking friend! The chemistry is undeniable. But can Mark let go of his painful past to be the man that Catherine can rely on? And will Catherine find the courage to let love in?

A heart-warming romance set in Cornwall and perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Phillipa Ashley.

My Review

This book is Women's Fiction/Romance at it's best! Honestly this has been one of the easiest books I have ever read. I absolutely loved it. The characters are fantastic I found myself so attached to Catherine and Mark's story.  The two of them are just adorable and I knew that these two were characters destined to be together- I just prayed for a happy ending for them.  The location is stunning, I really wish I lived there. Everyone is so friendly and there is just so many little places to visit and walk to/around. Oh and the cover is just BEAUTIFUL! This is pure perfection! 

A Wedding at The Cosy Cottage Cafe

 Publication date 20th July 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

When Allie Jones’ daughter, Mandy, arrives at The Cosy Cottage Café in tears one spring morning, Allie is extremely concerned. She’s been worried about her career-driven daughter for a while, and she’s hoping she’ll finally get to find out what’s wrong.

Dawn Dix-Beaumont has her hands full with three young children, a husband who works from home and the guinea pig family that lives in her garden. She’s happier than she’s ever been, but is it too good to last?

Camilla Dix is madly in love with local vet Tom Stone. Being with Tom and cuddling her baby niece have stirred feelings she didn’t know she had, but it’s far too soon to be making long-term plans. Isn’t it?

Honey Blackwell’s boyfriend, Dane Ackerman, has secured his teaching post at Heatherlea Primary School and they’ve decided to live together. Everything seems to be working out well, until a member of Honey’s household expresses a clear dislike for the handsome teacher.

Plus someone has been planning a proposal…

Join Allie and her friends this summer as cakes are baked, secrets are shared and surprises bring smiles and tears at The Cosy Cottage Café.

This is the fifth short story in The Cosy Cottage Café series.

Now available:

Summer at The Cosy Cottage Café
Autumn at The Cosy Cottage Café
Winter at The Cosy Cottage Café
Spring at The Cosy Cottage Café

A Year at The Cosy Cottage Café – an anthology of the first four books in the series

My Review

I was so excited to get my hands on this next story in The Cosy Cottage Café series.  I have loved everything about each of them so I just couldn't wait to read this. In my personal opinion I think this has got to be the best one, I think because we have got to know the characters so well and they actually feel like my neighbours and friends.  The bond between this group of friends is so strong, and I love the way they go out of their way's to help one another. I love seeing them all happy and I really feel they all deserve so much happiness. 

When I read this I had such a smile on my face, it is just the most perfect read.  Honestly when I read the final part of this I was gutted I did not want this book to end! I had tears in my eyes. I don't want the whole 'The Cosy Cottage Café' stories to end. I really really hope we get treated to another short story at some point because it has just been wonderful.

Sunshine and Sweet Peas in Nightingale Square

Today I am over the moon to be hosting the first stop for 'Sunshine and Sweet Peas in Nightingale Square' by 'Heidi Swain.'

Publication date 31st May 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

Kate is on the run from her almost-divorced husband who is determined to have her back, and she has found the perfect place to hide... a little cottage on Nightingale Square in Norwich, far away from her old life in London. But the residents of Nightingale Square don't take no for an answer, and Kate soon finds herself pulled into a friendship with Lisa, her bossy but lovely new neighbour.

Within a matter of days Kate is landed with the job of campaigning the council to turn the green into a community garden, meanwhile all the residents of Nightingale Square are horrified to discover that the Victorian mansion house on the other side of the square has been bought by developers. But when all hope is lost, the arrival of a handsome stranger is sure to turn things around! 

Heidi Swain is the perfect summer read - you'll want to find your own green space, stretch out in the sun and dive into life at Nightingale Square.

My Review

A lot of you will know I am a huge fan of Heidi Swain so I just can't begin to tell you how much I was delighted to hear about her latest release! Oh boy I was in for a treat! I believe this has got to be her best book yet!

From the moment we are introduced to Kate I instantly warmed to her, she needs to get away and make a fresh start away from her cheating husband David, somewhere he can't find her and Nightingale Square was just the right place for Kate to move to. I loved how the neighbours all welcomed her and how they got so close so quick you would think she had been living there years! Kate is a person you just really want things to work out for she deserves it she's been through a lot.

Hearing about the little houses in Nightingale Square and the mansion just made me want to go there, and I loved exploring them with Kate.

There are plenty of surprise's and unexpected events that happen in the book, you just don't see them coming, and a lot of drama it was so exciting. I just didn't know how the book would end but when I reached the ending I bawled my eyes out, it was emotional!

If you are looking for book to read in the garden this summer this is the one you need! Absolutely Perfect! 

Ps. Do you know what I love with Heidi's books, the book covers, they just help you as a reader imagine the story and feel like your there.

Almost Forever

Publication date 9th February 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

Can love truly conquer all?

When a vicious attack leaves Paul in a coma on his wedding day, the doctors fear he will never wake up. But his fiancée Fran will never give up hope.

Fran has always known Paul is the only man for her, from the first moment they locked eyes as children to the day he finally told her he loved her. Paul can’t leave her, not now their lives are just about to begin.

Love will always find a way… won’t it?

My Review

Oh my goodness, I had no idea how incredibly emotional this book would be, honestly I had tears in my eyes most of the book! 

I found myself completely absorbed in this story and I just couldn't stop reading it or put it down.

The book itself is exceptionally well written, the way there is past and present parts throughout makes it so easy to see what life was like before for Fran and Paul to what is currently happening for them now.

I just completely felt for Fran I just wanted to give her a huge cuddle and tell her everything was going to be ok. 

A real true love story.

I will definitely be reading more from Laura Danks.

Spring at The Cosy Cottage Cafe

Publication date 9th April 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

Artist Honey Blackwell is happy with her life. Well, almost. She lives in the picturesque village of Heatherlea, has three close friends and a soft spot for local supply teacher Dane Ackerman. If only she could put her past behind her and embrace the present.


Dane is working hard to prove himself at the village primary school and doesn’t really have time for love, but he’s drawn to Honey and hopes she feels the same. When a permanent teaching position is advertised in Heatherlea, he faces stiff competition to secure it.


As Honey and Dane deal with the ups and downs of life, will they be able to find a way to be together, or will they have to accept that sometimes love just isn’t enough?


This is the fourth short story in The Cosy Cottage Café series.

My Review

Receiving part four of this book just made my day as I just love this series so so much! There is just something about it that makes me smile. The characters are really lovely and I have grown so fond of them so I was delighted to hear that there is going to be another part...eek!

The main character of this is the part is Honey, I really enjoyed finding out more about her and seeing her get close to Dane, I just want them to be together they just seem so perfect for each other. As always the other characters play a huge part in this too and there is plenty of drama. 

I can't wait to find out what is next for them all.

Now available:
Summer at The Cosy Cottage Cafe

Autumn at The Cosy Cottage Cafe

Winter at The Cosy Cottage Cafe

Spring at The Cosy Cottage Cafe

Coming soon:
A Wedding at The Cosy Cottage Café

Hetty's Farmhouse Bakery

Publication date 22nd March 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

Thirty-two-year-old Hetty Greengrass is the star around which the rest of her family orbits. Marriage, motherhood and helping Dan run Sunnybank Farm have certainlykept her hands full for the last twelve years. But when her daughter Poppy has to choose her inspiration for a school project and picks her aunt, not her mum, Hetty is left full of self-doubt.

Hetty’s always been generous with her time and until now, her biggest talent – baking deliciously moreish shortcrust pastry pies – has been limited to charity work and the village fete. But taking part in a competition run by Cumbria’s Finest to find the very best produce from the region might be just the thing to make her daughter proud . . . and reclaim something for herself.

Except that life isn’t as simple as producing the perfect pie. Changing the status quo isn’t easy – and with cracks appearing in her marriage and shocking secrets coming to light, Hetty must decide where her priorities really lie . . .

My Review

Tucking into a Cathy Bramley book is like a warm hug so it was a delight for me to read this.

I absolutely adored each and every character in this story each one was so unique and had their own storyline though it was based on Hetty's story.

I laughed and cried throughout and at times my heart just broke, it is real emotional!

Also it made my tummy rumble with all the food that was made and described it just sounded so delicious.

Just amazing!!!!

I never wanted this book to end it was so so good! 

The Windmill Cafe - Summer Breeze

Publication date 9th March 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

The Windmill Cafe is open for business!

As Rosie Barnes serves glasses of tangy lemonade and ice-cold prosecco at her summer garden party, she couldn’t be happier. The Windmill Café, with its peppermint green sails is a roaring success and has given Rosie a chance to escape the heartbreak of her busy life in London.

But then disaster strikes when popstar Suki Richards is taken unexpectedly ill at the party. Now all eyes are on Rosie…have her famous raspberry cupcakes poisoned her most high-profile guest? Or is someone else trying to damage Suki’s chance of stardom?

If Rosie wants to save her picture-perfect life, and the reputation of her beloved Windmill Café, she’s going to have to get to the bottom of the mystery…and fast!

My Review

As soon as I seen the cover for The Windmill Café I had to read it! I haven't read anything by this author before so I was excited. I was very impressed and I really enjoyed the storyline with the big mystery to it and finding out who done it!

There was a big bunch of characters and it was really easy to get to know them all and know who was who.  

The Café itself sounded absolutely gorgeous - a place I would love to visit! 

This is book one in the series so I can't wait to read the next one and find out whats next! 

The Undercover Mother

Publication date 20th March 2018

Amazon UK

About the book 

I used to imagine our new family life as a romantic film montage… the three of us rolling around on the rug together, laughing, or pushing a buggy around the park with my perfect hair flowing in the wind. 

Spoiler alert: it is not like this. For a start, we never lie on the rug together because it’s covered in crumbs from the slice of toast I have been trying to eat since breakfast…

Jenny has too much on her plate: literally – she’s only expecting one child but she’s eating for at least three. Not to mention trying to juggle her nightmare boss, a know-it-all sister, and an infuriatingly laid-back husband. 

She used to be known for her ‘Single Girl About Town’ column. But when her boss gives her job to a younger colleague, Jenny panics and proposes she blogs instead about being a clueless new mum. Surely people will find her new friendship group fascinating? (Even if the only thing they seem to have in common is that they all had sex around the same time 9 months ago...)

And if her readers aren’t quite hooked yet, maybe Jenny will just have to be more liberal with the truth. After all, none of the other mums will read it… will they?

My Review
Oh my goodness this was absolutely hilarious! I just couldn't stop laughing throughout. 

I think this book is a fantastic eye opener to what motherhood is really like and see that its normal to have bad days.

It was great reading the little bits from Jenny's blog where she writes about the Spice Mums this made me chuckle.

This is a fabulous read and I really hope theres another book to follow this.

Blog Tour - If I Fall

Publication date 22nd January 2018

Amazon UK

About the book

Four university friends, four devastating secrets.

I’m really sorry for what I’m about to do...

It’s fifteen years since graduation, and Connie, Jonas, JJ and Layla have managed to remain close despite the odds. They’ve supported each other, but are some things too big for friendship?

Connie is desperate to maintain the veneer of perfect family life.

Jonas is feeling the pressure at work.

Layla’s career is unravelling thanks to her ill mother

JJ’s past is catching up with him.

When they stumble and fall, who will be there to catch them?

My Review

Oh boy! I really didn't prepare myself for this very emotional read. From that very first page with the tragic suicide note I had tears in my eyes.

This book is incredibly well written and it features very strong storylines and they are delivered perfectly!

It really opens your eyes into peoples lives and makes you think that their lives may look perfect but they are far from it and really opens your eyes to how things are covered up so no one finds out.

Honestly my heart was broke reading this it is

so so devastating and heart breaking!

A must read, one you will not be able to put down as you just need to know what happens next! 

Follow the tour here

The Cosy Castle on the Loch

Publication date 14th February 

Amazon UK

About the book

Nothing in Flora Hamilton’s twenty-two-year existence has ever gone to plan. But when she finds herself whipped up in a whirl of activity at Glenduff Castle to neatly tie up the rest of her life for her, she begins to panic. 
With pressure coming at her from all sides, the easiest option is for Flora to go along with it all. But will the appearance of a handsome stranger at Glenduff provide her with a more attractive alternative? 

This is the first of four short stories in The Cosy Castle on the Loch series. 

Coming next:
Summer
Autumn
Winter

My Review

The cover for this is adorable! Its so perfect for the story itself and helps us imagine just how beautiful the castle on the Loch is.

I really liked the character Flora, she should be the happiest person due to her upcoming wedding in her dream location, but she isnt happy.  I just felt for her she is under pressure as everyone is delighted for her and when she jokes about not going through with it they all laugh at her.

I didnt expect the way this ended as I thought it would go a different way so that was nice.

I am extremely excited for the next part to find out whats next for Flora and if she will finally get a bit of happiness. 

This is a fabulous fresh new series that brings a real joy.

 So perfect to curl up and be cosy with on these cold nights.