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Thank you @hyggebooktours @shauna.richmond #hyggebooktours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I absolutely love Shauna Richmond's books.This is the 3rd book I have read and it has not let me down. Shauna's writing style is gripping and you can lose yourself in her writing, it takes you away from your life. I listened to Shattered Steel on Audible and it is fantastic and the narrator Graham Mack has a great voice. The story is about Catherine who has gotten lost from her pack and has ended up in Oakwood where you meet the olden brothers. Shattered Steel is funny and full of sexual tension. The characters are fantastic and full of humour. The story is addictive and I can't wait for book 2. Shattered Steel is a fun and easy read. I am now a big fan of Shauna Richmond's writting.5 stars.Strongly recommend. Out now to buy. Book Blurb: In a world plagued with demons, bandits and shapeshifters, Catherine finds herself straying from her pack as the...

Thank you @rararesouces and @lifelovelily22 for letting me be part of this tour. The front cover of the Palm Tree Swingers children's band looks fantastic, colourful and fun. The illustrations by Gustyawan are amazing. This is a book that has lovely rhyming and is fun to read with your children. The Palm Tree Swingers is an enjoyable read with great animal characters that make you smile. 5 stars out to buy now. Blurb The Palm Tree Swingers Island Band Take a tiger, an orangutan, an elephant, an eagle, a rhino, a dragon, a spider, and a turtle. Mix with music till loud – you might want to stand back Author Bio – Lily Lawson is a poet and fiction writer living in the UK. She has poetry, short stories, and creative non-fiction published in anthologies and online in addition to her poetry books

Thank you @ZooloosBT and @matt_hattersley for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The secrets we keep is a brilliant psychological read that kept me hooked to the end. I read The secrets We Keep in 4 Hours. There is great suspense running tbrough the book. I was hooked from the beginning and could not put it down. I need to know Rob secret and to found out the outcome. M. I. Hattersley ilwritting style is fantastic. I did not see the twists coming and i thought i know who it was but i was very wrong. The story about Rob who is married to Jesse and they have two children. Rob has a secret that he hoped would stay hidden but it all changes when old frind Dan comes back. This is the first book i have read by M. I. Hattersley and i will definatly be reading more. I felt like I was on emotional rollcoster while reading the Secrets We Keep because I had no clue what was going to happen to Rob. If you like psychological thriller you will love this. Strongly recco...

Thank you @ZooloosBT and @ruth_harrow for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Victim is a psychological thriller that is written in the past and future. The main character is Claire and her best friend Leah goes missing. In the chapters, Clare goes back to the past where Leah goes missing to the present day. The story is at good pace and there are some good twists and turns in the book. I did not see the twist at the end which was a shock and I do love it when this happens. The story well-written and has a good plot that kept me hooked. I have not read any books from Ruth Harrow before but I am glad I read this book and will be looking for her next one. There was good suspense running through the book. This is a thrilling and gripping read. 5 stars. Out now to buy. Book Blurb He’s watching you … but should he be afraid? Leah should have been enjoying a night in with her best friend and housemate Claire, binging on chocolate and her favourite Netflix show....

Thank you @HenryRoiPr and @J.V. Hilliard for letting me read and review this book. The Last Keeper is book 1 and is a fantasy genre. I found the story to have good amount of action throughout the book that kept me entertained. There was some good characters that I liked and the story was fast-paced. The last keeper is gripping and full of magic which I loved. This is the first book I have read by J.V. Hill and I can't wait for book 2. The story is engaging and holds your attention to the end. If you like fantasy you will love this book. 5 Stars. Very good plot and likeable characters. An enjoyable read that takes you to another place. Blurb A young boy’s prophetic visions. Blind at birth, Daemus Alaric is blessed with the gift of prophetic Sight. Now, as a Keeper of the Forbidden, he must use his powers of the Sight to foil the plans of a fallen Keeper, Graytorris the Mad. An elven Princess with a horrifying secret. Princess Addilyn Elspeth travels from Eldwal, the magically ...

Thank you @nickstitle and @ckpublicity for letting me read and review this book. Stormless had me hooked from the get-go and is a great fantasy thriller. I love the adventure you go on with the characters,is at a great pace. I also like the way Nick Stitle writes, especially his descriptions of what going on in scenes. I could really visualise what was happening through his writing.The story hooks you in and you can't put it down because you need to know what's going to happen. I loved the cliffhanger near the end and can't wait to find out what happens next. I was definitely on the edge of my seat. Great plot and great read.If you love fanasty you will love this book 5 stars. Book blurb: The story takes place in Auris, a world of storms and chaos where seven violent Tempests rule the land, wreaking havoc across the continent. This first book in the series follows three heroes who walk the threads of fate, weaving an epic tale of magic, war, love, and loss. Together...

Thank you Richard Sample for letting me read and review your book. I met Richard and his daughter at the Derby Book festival and it was lovely to meet you both. I absolutely adore the front cover of The Magic Violin its so pretty and bright which draws your attention to the book. The Magic Violin is for children between 7-14 years old. The story is 54 pages long and has short chapters with lovely illustrations running through the book. The Magic Violin is a fantastic story about Jethro who is forced to retire but then something happens to him that changes his life. The story is beautifully written and engaging from the first page to the end. Children will love The Magic Violin story and it will keep them entertained for a while. I liked Richard Sampler's writing style it took me to a totally different world. Will look out for your next one. Strongly recommend this book.5 stars. A brilliant read with some magic flowing through. Blurb An original children’s morality tale about a ...

Broken by the Billionaire by Autumn Miller is Out Now . cant wait to read it . @AMillerWrites @KellyALacey @lovebookstours Blurb One summer night I was abducted, going missing for eight days. When I was found my injuries spoke of a story no woman would want to remember. And it turns out I couldn’t, dissociative amnesia holding my mind hostage. But then I meet Max de Vries. Captivating and distractingly handsome, his interest in me is intoxicating. Our attraction is instantaneous, his possessive desire wrapping around me and holding me close. One by one, Max drags the haunting memories from me, chasing away my demons and setting me free. He’s my saviour. My protector. My lover. Except, I discover that his motives aren’t entirely altruistic, but questionable. So I have to wonder if I can trust him. I have to wonder if he’s a predator, a villain, a liar, hell-bent on breaking me. Or if his brand of love will save me.

Here is the cover reveal for Scandal of Secrets by John F Howard Looks amazing cant wait to read. @hyggebooktours @weareprovoco @JHowEFC08 BLURB Anthony Crawford is young, rich and lazy. With aspirations to take the film world by storm, he never quite seems to motivate himself enough to do anything about it - until he meets the beautiful Cecile. Wfe to Robert Ford, who is Anthony's stepfathers business associate and close confidente, Cecile is older, wiser and definately wants Anthony to be her next little plaything, but will an affair with her be Anthony's making or his downfall? The oncoming Christmas season provides a perfect opportunity for Anthony's mother and stepfather to throw a party, but what happens to turn a glittering, dreamlike celebration, the pinnacle of the social calendar of the rich and famous, into Anthony's personal nightmare, and more importantly, will he survive? A SCANDAL OF SECRETS is a cleverly presented murder mystery set in the enviro...

Thank you @ZooloosBT and @ChristinaDelmonte for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Last Bank Holiday is a psychological thriller. This is the first book I have read by Christina Delmonte and it is a twisty and dark read. Last Bank Hoilday is enjoyable read and kept me entertained to the end. The story is about Karen and her family.Will her husband is not well due to being injured in a burglary. Then Karen wins a family holiday in the woods and things start to change. There are some good twists in the book that I didn't have a clue were coming. The story had a good plot and entertaining read . The characters were likeable and good to see them develop throughout the book.4 Stars. If you like psychological books Last Bank Holiday will not let you down. Great read. Book Blurb A BEDROOM DOOR LEFT OPEN TO THE NIGHT RIPS ONE FAMILY APART FOREVER. Karen, Will and the twins enjoy a luxury weekend away in the tranquil Cheshire forest. Amidst a freak heatwave, they le...

Thank you @rararesources and @HelgaJensenF for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I love the front cover of Fly Me to Paris it's beautiful and I wished I was the person on the front. I really enjoyed reading Fly Me to Paris and I have not read anything about mature women in their 50s being fly attendant before. I found it hard to put down and I loved following Penny life from not being in the greatest place to doing something totally different to getting a new job flying around the world. I adore Penny she's brave and she made me laugh all the way through the book. This is a fantastic read and is set in Paris made me want to change places with Penny. This is the first book I have read from Helga Jenson and I will be reading more of her books. The first few pages took me little while to get into but after that i was hooked and coukd not put down. Highly recommend it took me away from my life for abit and enter pennys . 5 Stars. Fly Me to Paris Penny i...

Cover reavel for The Lost Heir by Jane Cable looks amazing. @JaneCable and @rararesources The Lost Heir Cornwall, 2020 At the beginning of lockdown, teacher Carla Burgess needs to make some changes to her life. She no longer loves her job, and it’s certainly time to kick her on-off boyfriend into touch. But then, while walking on the cliffs she meets Mani Dolcoath, a gorgeous American with a dark aura. Mani is researching his family history, and slowly their lives and their heritage begin to entwine. The discovery of a locked Georgian tea caddy in the barn on her parents’ farm intrigues Carla, but then she starts to see orbs, something that hasn’t happened since her grandmother died. They terrify her and she’ll do anything to outrun them, but will she lose Mani’s friendship in the process? Cornwall, 1810 Harriet Lemon’s position as companion to Lady Frances Basset (Franny) perfectly conceals the fact they are lovers. But when Franny is raped and falls pregnant their lives are destine...

Thank you @ZooloosBT and @bethidee for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I was so happy that I was chosen to read Dark Enough to See the Stars this is a sequel to it all coming back to you. I was so happy to be back with the characters Ronnie, Rick and Deanne. I adore these two books they are part of the family. Again I read this book in half a day and absolutely loved it to the point I could not put it down. It was nice to find out what happened to Ronnie after book 1 and sometimes felt like I was on an emotional rollercoaster during certain events that happened in the book. Again this story is written in two timelines: the past with Sam and Chet and the present with Ronnie. The story is beautifully written and made me feel very emotional at times but I loved the ending it was not what I expected. I really enjoy Beth Duke's writing style and it is very easy to get transfixed to her stories. Beth Dukes will be on my favourite author list and i will be read...

Thank you @litpr and @drgabbyPelicc for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. All this Healing is killing me is a memoir and Dr Gabrielle Pelicci talks sbout her life, her mental health and her journey and finding herself again. I found this to be fascinating and a spiritual read. love how honest Dr Gabrielle Pelicci is about her childhood and her relationships. The writing is beautifully written and is moving and I felt like I was going on a journey with her. Even though Dr Gabrielle Pelicci went through some hard times she came through it. I loved founding out how she became a healer I found that really interesting. Brilliant 5 stars. Blurb At age 20, Gabrielle Pelicci returned from her modeling career in NYC to her hometown of Scranton, PA where her mother suddenly passed away. At her mother's funeral, Gabrielle had a spiritual experience that left her reeling and set her on a heroine's journey to learn about both the scientific and mystical explana...

Thank you @rararesources and @JoAllenAuthor for being part of this tour and reviewing this book. Death of the Three Sisters is a murder thriller and is set in Ullswater which is in the lake district. The story is about three sisters who own a spa together but Sophie who works there is found dead and DCI Jude is investing what has happened to her. The story is written well and theres spme good twists. The Three sisters where very instresting characters and I like DCI Jude character alot. This is the tenth book in the seris and this is the first one i have read but you can read as standalone like I did. I will definatly check the other books out in tbe seris. Enjoyable read and good suspense running through the book. 4 stars. Death at the Three Sisters Three feuding sisters. A faded spa. And a woman, dead in the water… As they head towards retirement, Suzanne, Hazel and Tessa Walsh are locked in bitter disagreement about the future of the lakeside beauty spa they jointly own. Shou...

Thank you @litpr and @averie and @averianna14 for letting me part of this tour and reviewing this book. I love the front cover of The Compulsion cloud alot it's colourful and shows you what the story is about. The pictures are bright and colorful which young children will love. There is enough writing on each page for children to enjoy and the story is very engaging. I think from reading this book children will understand what OCD is because it is written in children friendly way. The illustration are fantastic by Vicky Kuhn. The story is engaging and helpful and is written beautifully. 5 Stars Blurb Holly's story starts with a cloud - and it's not a fluffy, white one you'd see on a sunny day. Instead, it's a scary, dark cloud that looms over her and makes anxiety-provoking demands, which, if disobeyed, could cause bad things to happen to her loved ones. but fortunately for Holly, she is seeing a therapist who has a plan to help her get rid of this bullying cloud...

Thank you @rararesources and @IsabellaMayBksfor letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Spin the bottle front cover is very pretty. Spin the Bottle is a cute romance that made me laugh in places. I loved the story about Celeste and Travis who found each other again. This is a heartwarming story of love and I felt like I was rooting for both of the Characters all through the book. I love Isabella May's writting style and descriptions, you can really visualise the places in the book. This is the first I have read by Isabella May and I definitely will be reading more. A delightful read 5 stars. If you love romance you will love Spin the Bottle. Spin the Bottle CELESTE thought she had long forgotten the sweet, citrusy kiss she shared with TRAVIS during a game of spin the bottle. Splitting her time between her accounts office in super Instagrammable Notting Hill, and her tiny apartment in quirky Exmouth Market, modern-day life is simply too busy for men. Besides, w...

Thank you @rararesources and @JasonA1980 for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. His Mother's lies gripped me from the first page. This is a psychological thriller my favourite. The story is gripping and full of suspense. Loved it. The characters Charlotte and Ethan are lovely. The mum was a bit full on and I did not like her at all. I have not read any books by JA Andrews before but will be reading more. His Mother Lies was very hard to put down because it was do good. A great read 5 stars. His Mother’s Lies I married her son, but he couldn’t see her evil… Charlotte’s dream wedding to Ethan was the happiest day of her life. She knew his mother, Anna, loved her only son, but her overbearing nature starts driving Charlotte insane. Ethan always claimed his mother accepted her as part of the family, but her gut instincts couldn’t be wrong. To help the happy couple save for their first house together, Anna presents an offer they can't refuse with a rent-f...

Thank you @NikkTGriffths and @JoleneMcIlwain for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The front cover of Sidle Creek is a lovely red colour with a cute bird which I loved. Sidle Creek is a short story collection and I enjoyed reading all of them. The stories are written and hold your attention. There are some tough topics but Jolene Mcilwain has written them beautifully well. The stories are engaging and moving and left me wanting to read more of her books. The stories are easy to get into and some chapters are shorter than others. Fantastic read it was nice to read something different from my usual genres. 5 Stars Blurb Set in the bruised, mined, and timbered hills of Appalachia in western Pennsylvania, Sidle Creek is a tender, truthful exploration of a small town and the people who live there, told by a brilliant new voice in fiction. In Sidle Creek, McIlwain skillfully interrogates the myths and stereotypes of the mining, mill, and farming towns where she gr...

Thank you @rnmorris for letting me read and review this book. The Crimson Child is a historical thriller and is book 2 in the series. This is the first book I have read by R.N. Morris and I will be reading more. The story hooked me straight the away. Love the names of the characters are very unique. The Crimson Child is a fantastic murder mystery that I could not put down and when I finished the book i was left wanting more. The story is written well and is set in the 19th cenurty in Russia. There is great suspense in the book. I found the plot was away and the characters were unique and likeable. Great read. If you like historical fiction you will love this 5 stars. Blurb Spring 1880. St Petersburg. While on an outing with his family in a leafy park, a retired general encounters a mysterious child dressed in red. The child leads him to a secluded spot. And a violent death. The shocking crime, committed in broad daylight against a respected member of the establishment, strikes ...

Cover Reveal for Salvation by D.A Schneider The book looks great snd is coming out in the fall 2023 . Cant wait. @hyggebooktours @weareprovoco @boypublishing @derekschndr2 #hyggebooktours #salvation Blurb: John Garvey, known to his family and friends as a biker, mechanic, gun runner, drug dealer, oh and a killer. Not many know of his secret he’s held onto for centuries. That he is, in truth, a fallen angel. Banished to Earth and tied to the guitar that he always keeps by his side. Federal Agent Marion Kern is on the trail of a murderer whose victim is far from ordinary. With extra organs and strange scars across his back, the seemingly young man was killed with a golden bullet. Stranger still, the only thing stolen from the scene of the crime was the victim’s guitar. Jude is on a mission from Hell. A hitman tasked with killing the fallen angels trapped on Earth. With the end of his quest is in sight, he must seduce the daughter of his final target to get close to his victim. H...

Thank you @rararesources and @MaggieChriste33 for letting me be of this tour and reviewing this book. Escape to Bellbird Bay is the sixth book in the series and is a contemporary genre.I enjoyed reading this book and I enjoyed the characters: Alison wo has been asked to go on early retirement and goes to visit her brother Adam at Bellbird Bay. Then there is Neil whose life not doing so well goes back to Bellbird Bay to visit his Dad with his Daughter Bronte. The story is heartwarming and I love the romance between Alison and Neil. I love Bellbird Bay and would love to visit it myself. The story is written well and you get lost in the story straight away which is good. This is the first book I have read in the series but you can read it as a standalone. I will be reading the others in the series. Lovely story 5 . Escape to Bellbird Bay: A heartwarming story of second chances When successful university lecturer Alison Wells’ life unexpectedly falls apart, she follows in her brother’...

Thank you @literallypr and @SamPearce for letting me on this tour and reviewing this book. From Broken to Brave a memior and self help book.I found it to be extraordinary read.Sam Pearce is so honest about the events that happened in her life and I loved that. Sam Pearce's journey is emotional and inspiring. I love the quotes that run through the book and they really resonate with me. From Broken to Brave is written well and very easy to get into. I would definitely read more of Sam Pearce's books in the future. Sam went through some hard times but came out of the other side. Fantastic read 5 stars. Blurb From Broken to Brave is the story of the many turning points in my life, both good and bad; and the valuable lessons I learned from each one. My life has not been particularly extraordinary, and at the tender age of 42, I can appreciate that it’s not been that long either. I’m also acutely aware that there are people in this world who have had a far worse time in life ...

Thank you @ZooloosBT and @bethidee for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. It all comes back to you is a heartwarming and heartbreaking story and I loved it. The front cover is beautiful. The chapters are about Ronnie who works in a care home as a nurse and who lives in the care home. They become very close like granddaughter and grandma. Violet's story is written in the past about her life when she was younger and Ronnie's story is in the present. The book is written beautifully and I love how much both characters love each other. I found this book very easy to get into and I was lost in Violet and Ronnie's life. I can't wait for book 2. This is a fantastic read but I did feel for Violent for some of the things she went ntrough such a brave woman. I have not read anything from Beth Dukes before but I was hooked from the beginning and read it all comes back to you in 5 hours. 5 stars. Blurb Alabama, 1947. War's over, cherry-print dresses,...

Thank you @iamneilboss for letting me read and review your book. Maybe its about time is a contemporary and humorous fiction.The story is set in 2020 in covid time.THe story about Claire and Marcus who are from two differnt worlds. The story is engaging and enjoyable read.I enjoyed reading about the characters who are lovely and you just cant help likeing them straight away.The story is very moving and made me think about my time through covid.Maybe its about time is entertaining and made me smile in places. The story written well snd this is the first book i have read by Neil Boss and i will be reading more. 5 Stars. Blurb Two people trapped in their different worlds. One by wealth and one by poverty. Twenty years working for The Firm has given Marcus Barlow everything he wants but has taken his soul in return. Finding a way to leave has become an obsession. Claire Halford’s life hits rock bottom when she is caught stealing food from Tesco Express. Left alone by her husband with...

Thank you @ZooloosBT and @LucindaLamont for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Dear Diary, It's Me is a psychological thriller and a great read with fantastic twists that kept me hooked to my seat. I really felt for Alice who wants a baby and is an alcoholic she is one of the characters in the book. There are different characters in the book that have different stories but they eventually come part of each other. Phil one of the other characters I was not sure on him due to not liking him as a person. All the characters go through some hardship and heartache. The story is well written and gripped me to the end 5 stars Blurb Can you keep a secret? Alice is a young, budding professional, on a seemingly slippery slope. Struggling with life and drinking excessively, she doesn’t want anyone to know how bad her problem is becoming. Power couple Hannah and Craig can’t conceive, which sends them down separate paths of betrayal. Ollie has been bullied all hi...

Thank you @rararesources and @jackiekabler for being part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Vanishing of Class 3B has great suspense running through the book. This is a psychological thriller about a coach full of students and teachers going to Cotsworld for a day trip that does not go as expected. The story has some great twists and full of suspense. The pace of the book was good and great pagetuner that me hooked to my seat. Enjoyable read 5 stars. The Vanishing of Class 3B One spring morning, a bus full of children and their teachers from a Cotswolds primary school head off on a much-anticipated day trip. But as night falls and the well-heeled parents – one or two of them famous, as well as wealthy – wait at the school to collect their weary offspring, it soon becomes clear that something has gone very wrong. The children and their teachers simply do not come back. What’s happened doesn’t seem possible. How can an entire class of children simply vanish? Autho...

Thank you @rararesource and @msogorman for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Sandycove Sunset Swimmers is a brilliant book. I adore it. The story is written well and engaging. Love the front cover and the When Cat goes sea swimming it made me want to start doing this too. I love Cat and how she embraced the yes in her life. I think Cat and the other characters are fantastic and very likeable. The story is uplifting and heartwarming. I was sad when the book ended because I'm going to miss Sandycove. Enjoyable read 5 stars. This is the first book I have read by Sian O'Gorman but I will be reading more. The Sandycove Sunset Swimmers Can learning to say 'yes' change your life? When Cat Jones is given the opportunity of a lifetime to present one of Ireland’s most popular live daytime shows, alongside TV royalty David Fitzgerald she isn’t sure she is ready for the challenge. But after being pushed by her mother’s friend Lorraine to say 'yes...

Thank you @ZoolooBT and @JohnAtkinson for being part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Patient Pharmacist is non fiction read about John Atkinson life being a pharmacist and then talking about his brain tumour diagnosis . John and his wife went through some tough times and i did really feel for them both. They both went through alot of heartache. I found this fascinating read due to be not knowing alot about Pharmacist. The Patient Pharmacist is written well and John writting style is very easy to get into. An inspirtional read and I read it in couple of hours. Fantastic and emotional read 5 Stars. Book Blurb A real life story of a man from Middlesbrough with a 31 year career as a pharmacist spanning from the 1970's until 2012, when it all came to a traumatic end due to a brain tumour diagnosis. Early memories and career anecdotes are shared throughout, including medicines, formulation and apothecary skills necessary to treat patients. A story of love and support in ...