Blog Tour - Summer at Rachel’s Pudding Pantry

Publication date 23rd July 2020

Amazon UK

About the book

The sun is shining as Rachel and her gorgeous beau, Tom, prepare to tie the knot at Primrose Farm.

It takes a village to pull off the perfect country wedding and Rachel couldn’t be more grateful for her friends and family as they roll out the haybales and string up the bunting – all she needs to do is focus on her Happy Ever After.

But no wedding is without drama. A face from the past is looking to stir up trouble in the village and there’s a secret following Rachel all the way up the aisle . . .

With old friends, new promises and a little borrowed time, will Rachel get the wedding of her dreams?

My Review

From the very first book in this series I was hooked so I was so excited to get reading this and oh boy it was everything I wanted and more.

Again the same characters where involved in this which is brilliant because you cant help but love them all. Rachel was my favourite she is so down to earth, friendly and cheerful even when she is upset.

Rachel and her mother would go out of their way to help anyone. I just wanted everything to work out for them as they deserve so much happiness.  Oh and not to mention they are amazing bakers/chefs honestly the food I read throughout this book made my mouth water and the author has described them so well you could just taste them and smell them.. fantastic! 

I have my fingers crossed that there will be another book in this series! You will definitely read this book with a smile on your face. Oh and it is such an easy book to read.. a pure delight! 

Recipe from the book

Can I Give My Husband Back?

Publication date 19th June 2020

Amazon UK

About the book

It’s normal to prefer getting a filling at the dentist’s to spending time with your husband, right?

I thought I was sorted on the life front. I was a heart surgeon with a loving partner and two gorgeous little girls. Except my husband’s version of ‘loving’ is lying, cheating and sleeping his way around London. Which means I definitely deserve a refund.

Unfortunately, moving on isn’t that simple. Just because I know how to operate on a heart doesn’t mean I know how to fix my broken one. Plus, I lost the receipt for him years ago so I’m definitely getting short changed.

But now I’m single, am I ready to mingle? There are a few minor issues:

1) The last time I went on a date double denim was in fashion and my eyebrows were horrendously overplucked.
2) Men wear stupidly skinny jeans now.
3) I don’t know how to use dating apps but at least I don’t have to get changed out of my pyjamas.
4) Sometimes the most promising thing you have in common with a guy is a shared love of prawns.
5) I don’t know whether to open a date with ‘hi’ or ‘hello’ or ‘hey’ and once I ended up saying ‘howdy’.

Everything happens for a reason, they say. There’s plenty more fish in the sea. But what happens when everything falls apart and you haven’t got a clue how to go fishing?

An absolutely hilarious and utterly relatable tale for anyone who has ever survived a nightmare relationship, felt a little lonely or nursed a broken heart with wine and carbs. This feel-good novel will get you back on your feet and genuinely laughing out loud. Perfect for fans of Why Mummy Drinks, Sophie Ranald and Sophie Kinsella.

My Review

As a huge fan of this author’s previous book I was extremely excited for this and could not wait to tuck in! I absolutely loved the main character in this Emma, she has been through so much and we see all the highs and lows she goes through and you can’t help but feel for her. I really enjoyed the involvement of her sisters they just make the story sound so real and they are hilarious some of the things they come of with. This book is jam packed with so so many laugh out loud moments honestly I just couldn’t stop laughing. Also I found this very easy to read and it only took me 2 days to read itbwas that good I just flew through it. 
I must say Kristen Bailey is being to be one of my favourite authors and I can’t wait to read her next book - fingers crossed we don’t have to wait long!

Blog Tour- Sunrise Over Sapphire Bay

Amazon UK

About the book 

Fall in love with the beautiful Jewel Island this summer, where the sapphire sea sparkles, the golden sun warms your skin and the islanders melt your heart. From the bestselling author of The Little Village of Happiness comes Holly Martin’s most romantic novel yet.

Aria Philips has lived on Jewel Island all of her life. Even when her sisters Clover and Skye left its stunning shores for bigger and better things, Aria stayed to help her father run their family hotel.

A year after her father’s death Aria’s done everything she can to keep things afloat but the hotel has long been struggling to make a profit. With so few guests Aria risks losing the only home she’s ever had.

Noah Campbell earned his fortune from making hotels a success, and he also just happens to be staying on Jewel Island this summer. Could he be the answer to Aria’s problems? If only he hadn’t kissed her under the willow tree the year before and never called her again. It had been the most incredible kiss of her life, but clearly business and pleasure should never be mixed.

As gorgeous and charming as Noah may be, Aria vows to keep things professional while she seeks his help. But for the past year Noah has been keeping a secret and his return to Jewel Island is about to change Aria’s life forever…

My Review 

This is another absolutely fantastic book from Holly Martin, with every book she just gets better and better!
After reading the first chapter of this I felt I knew the characters and the location already! I felt myself getting addicted to this book and I had to keep reading.. thankfully with the current situation in the world right now I had plenty of time to sit and read this.
The location is stunning, I could really imagine being there, and the hotel - I’d love to stay there, there is just something that is so welcoming about it, I’d love to head there right now.
There are a handful of characters in this book all with busy lives and I really enjoyed getting to know them all, some of them turned out completely different to my first thoughts of them which was great.
Romance in this book is blossoming and I found it really exciting, I love a good romance!
Sunrise over Sapphire Bay is the most beautiful little read which you will just fall in love with. Honestly you could not wipe the smile of my face after reading this.. I loved it!

Blog Tour- The Secret Seaside Escape

Publication date 16th 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 . . .  

The Secret Seaside Escape is the perfect read this summer, promising sandy beaches, stunning rockpools and breath-taking romance. Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews and Sarah Morgan.

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!