What an absolute treat this was to read. Set in mid‑1800s England, it tells the story of a close community in a Devon village. A host of interesting characters are woven through the narrative, bringing it to life as they live and work side by side. Many of them live in tied cottages belonging to… Continue reading The Mazzard Tree by Marcia Clayton
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Mr Perkins and the Jumpy Puppy by Suzanne Stephenson
This book is simply delightful. I hadn’t realised when I downloaded it that it was written entirely in poetry. The whole story is told in verse, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Who doesn’t love cute cats and dogs? Poppy is a sweet, boisterous young pup from the local dogs’ home who takes… Continue reading Mr Perkins and the Jumpy Puppy by Suzanne Stephenson
Lorenzo by Becky Lee Whitehouse
This is a mafia romance full of dark emotional twists and turns. Brittany is the main character, whose father offers her hand in marriage to help pay off his debts. Lorenzo, is a powerful man who is besotted with Brittany. Unfortunately, at first, she doesn’t feel the same and refuses to marry him. I felt… Continue reading Lorenzo by Becky Lee Whitehouse
Trust by Kathy Lockheart
Phew, this was a marathon. Not the book itself, but the series, although this was the largest book I’d read in a long time at 425 pages! There are five men in the Sinners and Saints series, with each book focusing on a different character Trust is Knox Blackwood’s story, a six-foot-four, heavily tattooed convicted… Continue reading Trust by Kathy Lockheart
Weird Stories of a Strange Woman by Christine Hart
I always think the first story in a collection is the moment you decide whether a book is for you. In this case, we begin with The Crystal Minors, and it gripped me from the start. It opens normally enough, but then you realise it is built on a lie, and from there the tale… Continue reading Weird Stories of a Strange Woman by Christine Hart
Doubt by Kathy Lockheart
Sinners and Saints, Book Five. In this book, the story belongs to Ryker and Faith, and oh, what a story it is! Faith is charged with murder, which is a bit of a problem for Ryker, as he has already fallen in love with her. It’s also a conflict of interest because he is her… Continue reading Doubt by Kathy Lockheart
Sprinkles of Hope by Chrissie Hubb
This story combines the hardships of life with the power of kindness, showing how even a small gesture can make a huge difference. This was a lovely collection of short stories, all linked by one character, Billy, as he passes through each life helping where he can. The book begins with Billy and the difficult… Continue reading Sprinkles of Hope by Chrissie Hubb
Hilarious Holidays by Chrissie Hubb
I enjoyed the light-hearted humour that ran through the book, and there were moments that genuinely made me smile. The holiday mishaps and banter between the two main characters, Liam and Ava, gave the story a fun energy suited to readers looking for something quick and cheerful to dip into. For me personally, I struggled… Continue reading Hilarious Holidays by Chrissie Hubb
Bound by Kathy Lockheart
It’s not often I start with the end of a book, but this time I have to, and it only needs one word – EXPLOSIVE! This is the third tale about the men from the Sinners and Saints Club, and this one belongs to Axle. Or rather, Axle and Dakota. These two absolutely hate each… Continue reading Bound by Kathy Lockheart
Power by Kathy Lockhart
This is the second book in the series and, oh boy, did I love it! After meeting in a bar, Jace and Scarlett spend the night together. One night soon turns into a weekend of fun and passion. After all, they’ll never see each other again… will they? Jace is a rich and powerful man,… Continue reading Power by Kathy Lockhart
