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The Lilac River by Nikki Ashton

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Thank you @NikkiAshtonAuthor @LoveBooksTours for letting me part of this tour and reviewing this book. The lilac River is part 1 in the series and is romance genre. The narrative of the story is Nash and Lilly and read from their perspective, which I thoroughly enjoyed and getting to know them. The story is about Lilly and her first love was Nash, and she vanished 10 years ago without word to Nash. I love the descriptions in the book and the story is beautiful written. The chapters are short, and the story is easy to get into. A heartwarming read. Blurb Some loves never fade, they bloom again He was her first love. She was the one who got away. Ten years ago, Lily Jones vanished without a word—leaving behind a broken heart and a boy who never truly healed. Now she’s back. In the same small town. Holding the same secret she left with. Nash Miller never expected to see her again. He’s a single dad now who, with the help of his two brothers, has been raising his daughter on a quiet...

Once Upon a Thyme by Jane Lovering

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Thank you @rararesoucrs for letting me be part of this tour and for reviewing this book. once upon a thyme is a romantic comedy gener. The front cover is very pretty and I really like the title. The stories about Natalie who runs a herb farm but her past is full of secrets. The story is written exceedly well. I enjoyed following Natalie's story and getting to know her character.The story is very easy to get into and is a a beautiful read. I felt like I could visualise what was happening in my mind while reading this book. Love it when that happens. Five stars. Blurb All her life, Natalie Fisher has been taught not to ask questions. Why risk uncovering uncomfortable truths, when you can stay in the safety of blissful denial? Since taking over the family herb farm, Natalie has stuck with what she knows, rarely venturing much further than the nearby village where her invalid mother now lives. But then, one day, everything changes with the arrival of unexpected visitors. ...

My Years As An Alzheimer's Caregiver by Lyla Yastion

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Thank you @zooloosBT let me report of this tour and reviewing this book. My year as an Alzheimer Caregiver is a non-fiction genre. This book is about Lyla telling her journey with her husband Edward who has Alzheimer's. I felt like this is a very honest account and very moving. This was heartbreaking to read about Lyla and her Edward journey and I really felt for both of them. My years as an Alzheimer's Caregiver is an interesting read that is thought provcking . My years as Alzheimer Caregiver is written at a good pace that you can keep up with. I felt like Lyla was very honest about there jounery with Alzheimer. insightful and knowlegable read that open me up to things i didnt know until i read this book. 5 stars. Author Bio Who is Lyla Yastion? Lyla obtained a doctorate in Anthropology at the University of Albany and taught courses in anthropology and religious studies at the college level for eighteen years. She has written two books, both published by Hamilton Book...

He's Lying About Everything by Robin Mahle

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Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. He's lying about everything is a psychological thriller and his intense from the start. There is a great amount of suspense and tension running through the book from start to finish. I love the twist and turns that are in the book. I didn't expect any of them. The writing style is engaging from the very first chapter and I wanted to know what happened so I couldn't put the book down. Eve and Derek are the narratives in the book and I felt like I've got to know them and had a bit of a dislike for Derek. This is entertaining and fantastic read. 5 stars. Blurb My husband says he loves me. So why did the police come knocking on my door at dawn? Eight years of marriage. A beautiful home in Connecticut. A perfect son. And one dead girl floating in a university pool. I told myself Derek’s affair didn’t matter. I could forgive him. Forget her. But that was before she died. Before detective...

The Bodies by Sam Lloyd

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Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The bodies is a psychological genre. I found the bodies to be a gripping read to the point where I couldn't put it down. I love the title and the front cover. It works really well together . The story is about Joseph whose son comes home in the middle of the night and tell his dad that something has happened. Joseph has to decide whether to help his son or to contact the police. I Felt like I was on emotional rollercoaster reading this book. I did not know what was going to happen in the end of the book. The Bodies is an intense read but brilliantly written strongly recommend. 5 stars Blurb How many times would you let your child get away with murder? The new break-out thriller from Sam Lloyd, author of Richard & Judy Book Club pick The Memory Wood. When you look down at your newborn baby, you realise they were right, those smug parents you’ve always rolled your eyes at: you’d do literall...

Broken By Jon Atli Jonasson

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Thank you @Corylus Books for letting me be part of this tour snd reviewing this book. Broken is a crime mystery novel. I absolutely loved this book and hope there is a second book because it left you on a cliffhanger. The story is written exceptionally well and gripped me instantly. It was very difficult to put Broken down due to how good the story and characters are. . I love the characters, they are both a bit of a mess and suit each other well as police partners. I love the chemistry between them as friends, it’s great. The story is about Morgan, who goes missing on a school trip and Rado and Dora trying to find her but have their problems on the side. Brilliant read and engaging start to finish. Strongly recommend. 5 stars. Blurb Two broken cops. One irretrievably damaged and the other an outcast. Dora struggles to cope with life after taking a bullet to the head. Rado is the child of refugees, his career shunted off the tracks due to his family conenctions to an organised crim...

The Woman Who Got Her Spark Back by Fiona Gibson

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Thank you @rararesources For letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The story about Celia, who life is not the greatest and feels stuck in her marriage with her husband, Geoff. This is a cute and heartwarming read. I found it easy to get into, and it did make me giggle, and I did like Celia's character a lot and enjoyed following her story. This story is about family, friends and finding yourself again. I like the written style of Fiona Gibson and hope to read more of her books in the future. The story is written very elegantly and is an engaging and enjoyable read. 5 stars. Blurb Is it ever too late to bloom? Meet Celia. Life hasn’t worked out quite how she’d planned. Since her son left for university, Celia has felt stuck at home – battling with her husband Geoff over control of the thermostat, and without the merest glint of a social life. Her only joy comes from the plants she nurtures in her makeshift plant hospital in their Glasgow flat. Then three u...