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Thank you @hyggebooktours @timmckay52 #hyggebooktours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Rise of Dresca is book 1 in the series and this a fantasy genre. I like the front cover it is unusual and appeals to the eye. I found this to be a dark read and quite exciting read. The story is about a lone survivor who is trapped in ruins that are haunted. Sounds creepy and thrilling when you read the blurb. The story is well written and I like the descriptions that flow through the book. A great Fanastsy. 5 stars Looking forward to book 2. Blurb From the pits of an ancient darkness, a new power is rising. ________________________________________ Ceremai has fallen. After a decade of struggle for independence, a fledgling nation collapses under the unrelenting force of invasion. Join an unlikely band of allies on a journey beset by shadow and intrigue, pulled by the strings of fate to the source of a new evil. A lord’s daughter turns assassin. An orphan ...

Thank you @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookX #Freereview #GiftedBook for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Naked Truth is based on a true story about two sisters Victoria and Tennesse who come across as strong independent women. The story is set in the 1800s and is about women's rights at that time. I never heard of them but I'm glad I listened to this book. It opened up my eyes to what the sisters went through in that era. The Naked Truth is a powerful read and is written exceedingly well. The Naked Truth did pull at my heartstrings and I am so glad I have read this book. 5 stars Blurb Sisters. Lovers. Con Artists. Gender equality warriors. BASED ON A TRUE STORY. New York City, 1868. Spiritualist TENNESSEE CLAFLIN is smart, sexy and sometimes clairvoyant. But it's her sister, VICTORIA WOODHULL who makes history when she becomes the first woman to run for President of the United States. First comes the seduction of ...

Thank you @Poppydelevinge for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. No Reserve is about Horse riding and is 4oo pages long. The story is about Theo who is an auctioneer in Newmarket. Theo makes a big sale but he hears about a couple of people fixing a bet on the horses. I found this to be a dark thriller that puts you on the edge of your seat. If you like horses and suspense you will love this book. This is the first book I have read by Felix Frances and No Reserve is well-written and is fast-paced whiched I liked. A gripping read 4 stars. Blurb Theo Jennings is a young auctioneer at the Thoroughbred sales ring in Newmarket. The October yearling sales are where the big money exchanges hands in frenzied auctions: millions of Guineas paid for horses that are as yet unnamed, untested, and have never taken a step on the track. It's the greatest gamble in all of horseracing, and one that can end in ruin. Theo has just made the biggest sale of his life, when he ...

Thank you @rararesources for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The front cover of the Scottish Island Surprise is cute. This is a short Novel and has humor and romance following through the book. To me this story is heartwarming and a good feel read. This is book 7 in the series but you can read it as a standalone read as I did. The story is set on Primrose Island in Scotland and the story is about Rose who has inherited a a house but does not go as smoothly as she would like. I like the characters Rose and Joe and you fall for them straight the way they both are such lovely people. I like the descriptions of Primrose Island and made me want to go there and be Rosie. The story is beautifully written and is a very cute and adorable read. 5 stars. A Scottish Island Surprise (Primrose Island Novellas) “ Far as I ’ m aware – ” Joe said, dropping his head briefly, the better to compose his features, “ – far as I ’ m aware, Miss, we ’ ve no rabies in the Hebride...

Thank you @rararesources and @ninamanninguk for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The 6 p.m. Frazzled Mums Club is a contemporary genre that took me back to when I was at the school gates as a parent. I could relate to the three mums very well. The main characters are Sophie who is an Influencer and is trying to live the perfect life but it's not happening, Aisha has lots of spare time but does not know what to do with herself. Then there is Mel who gets the chance to live her dream. I feel like I related more to Sophie than the other two mums because Sophie is trying to balance work and home life and this is me. I found The 6 p.m. Frazzled Mums Club to be entertaining and made me chuckle. The story is very easy to get into and is at a good pace. I like the front cover a lot and I still feel like that now with a teenager. There are some good topics running through the book: friendship, parenting, guilt and a few more. I love the bond the three wom...

Thank you @ hyggebooktours @ boypublishing @ derekschndr2 @ weareprovoco for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Salvation is book 1 in the series and horror genre. The narrators in each chapter are Garvey, Marion and Judas. The story is about Garvey who does a bit of everything, a drug dealer, a Musician etc. Then all of a sudden Musicians die and Agent Marion needs to find out if it is Garvey or not. Then there is Judas, I found him an interesting character. They are all fascinating characters and I loved that you had to figure out who was on the side of good and evil. I found Salvation to be dark in places which I enjoyed. The book is written well and a great horror perfect for Halloween. 4 stars. Book Description: 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 th...

Thank you @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Vengeance of Samuel Val is a historical genre and the story is about Samuel who lives in the Jewish community of Khruvina. Samuel wants to be a Rabbi but his hopes and dreams don't turn out to be what he wants when his family die by a Nazi Officer. I found this story to be gripping and will tug at your heart. While I was reading this book it gave me a lot to think about especially how Jewish people were treated in World War 2. I found Samuel's interesting character and this is not a normal genre I would read but I found it to be a powerful novel that open my eyes to what Samuel had to deal with. 4 stars. Blurb Samuel Val is blessed with a loving family and a tight-knit community in his Jewish village of Khruvina. He dreams of becoming Khruvina’s Rabbi, but his dreams are crushed when his family is slaughtered by Nazi Officer Viktor Naden, the Beast of Belorussia. W...

Thank you @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Inchoate is a contemporary genre and is 185 pages long. I found Inchate to be an interesting read and I felt hooked to Jess's story and needed to find out what happens to her. Jess is non-binary and has found her partner Emma. Then something happens one night to Emma, Rick and Jess. Which upsets Jess. The story is well-written and there are some hard-hitting topics like drugs, sex, therapy and rehab. The characters are fantastic and well developed and I did like Jess but felt for her especially when she was at the hospital. I just wanted to give her a big hug when the nurse told her some bad news. There were times I felt quite emotional reading Jess's journey. Amazing read. 5 stars. Blurb Jessica Ann Stark, known as Jess, has lost the love of their life. A non-binary twenty-something with a soft spot for girly girls, Jess has finally found...

Thank you @rararesources for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Things We Do for Love has a lovely front cover and is a contemporary genre that is 264 pages long. The story is about Daisy and her two sisters, Heather and Iris. Daisy is a therapist, who didn't have the greatest childhood and decided she didn't want children. As Daisy gets older she changes her mind but things don't according to plan for her. I found the story hard to get into at the beginning but after the first chapter, I got into it. My heart went out to Daisy and her sisters with all the family troubles they had when they were children. Things we do for love with pull on your heartstrings and may make you cry. The story is written beautifully and tackles some hard topics like Alzheimer's and childhood experiences like a controlling mum but Vered Neta tackles them well in the book. 4 stars . Out to buy now. Blurb Things We Do For Love Daisy Bach, a therapist, has always been...

Thank you @Litpr for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Student Fun and the Mammoth Discussion is the third book in the series. We are back with Becky at university where she meets other students to have discussions about politics and many more interesting topics. As always Becky is a very entertaining character that will make you smile. This is a fun book and will open you up to some really interesting discussions. Great read. 5 stars. You can read this as a standalong or as a seris. A fasanatiing seris that you will love. Blurb Child genius Becky Bexley entices a group of her fellow university students to play a rowdy game in class for fun one day that has worried tutors coming to investigate what's going on. On another day, she and a group of other students have a long long discussion where they talk about such things as world leaders taking foolish risks, false rumours, and interviews with transsexuals, and they tell stories about scams and broken fri...

Thank you @hyggebooktours and Shauna Richmond #hyggebooktours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this audio book, Highland Reaper is a great audio book and is the second book in the series. When I started to listen to it I did not expect it to be steamy right at the beginning and it did make me hot around the collar. It was great to be back with Tristan and Catherine. I love these two. I enjoyed this audiobook immensely. The story gripped me and I was on the edge of my seat listening to this. I do Love Shauna Richmond's books they are so addictive and you can't put them down. The Narrator Darren Martens is a great narrator and I was glad to see him back in the audio . Highland Reaper has a great amount of tension and banter flowing through the book. Fantastic read strongly recommend. 5 stars. Author Bio (small paragraph about yourself which I can share with reviewers.): A few things about me: I speak fluent sarcasm and for those who are easily offended,...

Thank you @rararesouces and @healthysouluk for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Ebony the Cat is a beautiful cover with a cute black cat called Ebony. This is a children's book and is 65 pages long. I loved how the perspective is of Ebony the cat where you follow her story as a stray and then when she finds a family. The story is beautiful, loving and heartbreaking and I went through many emotions reading this story. There was a part in the book when Ebony was in the cat's protection that I just wanted to hold her and tell her it's going to be okay. I found the information about cats very interesting too. I feel children and adults who love cats will love this charming story about Ebony the cat. This is a moving story and is written beautifully. 5 stars. I strongly recommend this book. Ebony the Cat – A quest for survival Enigmatic, quirky, moody, demanding, loving, amusing, domineering and determined all apply to Ebony. Follow her li...

Thank you @chlodavies97 and @Robert-Dinsdale for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book, I love the front cover of Once a Monster it looks so glamorous with the gold and blue colours. This is a fantasy / Historical genre that is set in 1861 in London. The story is about Nell who is ten years old and is orphen since she was four. Nell is part of the crew of Mudlarks. Nell comes across a body that is on the beach and the body is not what it seems. I liked Nell she seemed to be a lovely girl and brave. The story is written beautifully well and has a very entertaining plot that grabs your attention straight away. I felt Once A Monster took me to a different world and genre that I enjoyed thoroughly. A heartfelt read. 5 stars. Out to buy on the 21st of September. Bio Robert Dinsdale was born in North Yorkshire and currently lives in Leigh-on-Sea. He is the author of five previous critically acclaimed novels including the bestselling The Toymakers, which was ...

Thank you @MelissaParnell and @SarahRobinson for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Baby Bank is a romantic comedy and is a fun and cute read. The story is about Mila who is a divorce lawyer and is a comedian at night. Mila decides she wants a baby because she's nearly 35 years old and hears about a free sperm bank online. This is a different kind of book from what I normally read but I am glad I read it. Baby Bank did make me laugh in places and I found it to be a fasanating read. The story is very quirky which I liked and I did like Mila and following her journey. The story was at a reasonable pace and kept me entertained to the end. Enjoyable story 4 stars ABOUT THE BOOK: Mila Torres is a successful divorce lawyer by day, stand-up comedian by night and by all accounts--except her mother's--living a bisexual elder millennial's dream life in Washington, DC. That is until she realizes she's only a year away from hitting the ripe old a...

Thank you @hyggebooktours @searle_author #hyggebooktours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Height of Friendship is a children's book that is 32 pages long. The illustrations are lovely and go well with the story. I love the animal characters they are very cute. My favourite part was them all flying the red kite together in the WoodPeak Hill. Then the winds get strong and the friends are all pulling it in different ways and it gets damaged causing issues in the friendship. I think young children will enjoy reading this book on their own and with their family. The story is written well and engaging. 5 stars. Author Bio (small paragraph about yourself which I can share with reviewers.): I AM AN AUTHOR FROM WEST MOLESEY, SURREY, UK. AT THE AGE OF 5, I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DYSLEXIA AND COULD NOT READ UNTIL I WAS 11. I ALWAYS HAD A VERY ACTIVE IMAGINATION AND USED TO CREATED MY OWN STORIES AND GAMES. MY BOOK GOODBYE MOTHER BEAR (BOOK ONE IN THE FAR...

Thank you @rararesouces for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Clues to You is book 3 in the series but you can read it as a standalone as I did. This is a romance genre that is a cosy read. The story is about Kate who attends her first Murder Mystery weekend and then she meets Max who seems to be her Nmeesis but is very handsome. I loved reading about Alice and Max's romance one minute she hates them as she gets to know him from being a partner to him she starts to like him. The front cover is cute and I like the title too. Clues to You is an entertaining read which made me want to be part of the murder mystery weekend too. This is a lovely read and that is easy to follow. There were some great twists and turns that I did not see coming. A good read 4 stars. Clues to You One murder mystery weekend. Two rival sleuths. They’re looking for answers. But will they find love? Kate Brannon is delighted to be attending her first murder mystery weekend in a mov...

Thank you @rararesouces and @_SaraLHudson for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Anyone but The Boss is a romance and is book 2 in the series but you can read it as a standalone as I did. I like the front cover with the handsome man and the blue and pink colours, it makes the front cover striking and stand out. The story is about Thomas who owns the Moor department stores and has everything he wants. Then there is Alice who works on the sales floor and wants to prove she is more than this role. I didn't like Thomas at the start but I did warm up to him through the book. Anyone but the Boss is a heartwarming and funny romance that I enjoyed reading and getting to know the characters. This is the first book I have read by Sara L. Hudson. I will be looking for more and I will read book 1. Entertaining Read. 4 stars. Blurb Anyone But the Boss In the new, sexy and hilarious novel from bestselling author Sara L. Hudson, find out what happens when a grumpy billio...

Thank you @sh_ewa for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Murder at the Residence is a mystery/ crime novel that is set in Iceland. The story is translated by Quentin Bates. I found this to be an interesting read and I liked that it was written in first person. The chapters are short and snappy which is good. The main character is Stella who is a lawyer and wants to find out and investigate what happened to a financier that is beaten to death and a stripper is missing. Stella, what's to solve this case? The story is at a good pace and I did like Stella, I loved her determination and her passion. Hope there is a book 2. A good read with a good plot. 4 stars. If you like crime you will love this book. Blurb Murder at the Residence by Stella Blómkvist It’s New Year and Iceland is still reeling from the effects of the financial crash when a notorious financier is found beaten to death after a high-profile reception at the President’s residence. The pol...

Thank you @ZooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Crossroads is a contemporary genre and is 77 pages long. Crossroads did not take me long to read and once I started I could not put it down. The story is about Izzy who married Luke and they decided they didn't want children but now Luke changed his mind and Izzy's head is in a spin because she is still adamant that she does not want children. This obstacle changes their relationship. I thought Izzy was a brave person to stick with her guns not wanting children and not changing her mind just because people are trying to. I feel P. Robertson has found a very good topic that does not get mentioned in books very often about women not wanting children. The world has changed from what it was a long time ago when women had no choice but to have children and now we get the choice. I felt like this was a brilliant read and wished it was longer I liked how she didn't just have Izzy's point of vie...

Thank you @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Libidos and Life Lessons is a memoir. I thought Mariella Pearson was very honest and open about her relationships, dating and breakups that happened in her life. I felt quite emotional reading this book in places with some of the things Mariella went through with breakups and men just not getting back to her ( ghosty her) I found Libidos and Life Lessons very easy to read from the first page and found her life fascinating and moving. I like Mariella's writing style a lot and cant wait to read another book. She hooks you in straight away and you can't seem to put the book down. Beautifully written 4 stars. Blurb A painfully honest and highly relatable account of a girl making her way through the world of dating. Through breakups, heartbreak and Covid, from realising putting out doesn't equal love to pussy gazing workshops, Mariella starts t...

Thank you @rararesouces and @LCarterAuthor for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Two to Tango has a cute front cover and this is a romance genre. This is book 2 in the series but you can read it as a standalong like I did. Two to Tango is a fun and sassy read that will make you laugh out loud in places. The story is about Izzy who is a Fitness influencer and Brook owns a gym, Izzy writes a piece about Brook that is not nice but later realises she made a mistake and things start to hot up between them. I did enjoy following Izzy and Brooks up and down relationship and I felt like it was a bit steamy in places that made me blush. This is the first book I have read by Laura Carter and I would like to read her other book. Well written with a good plot. 4 stars ​Blurb Two to Tango A high - intensity personal trainer The secret to Brooks ’ s success as a Manhattan gym owner? Being motivated to disprove everyone who ever doubted him. So he ’ s not about to let ...

Thank you @The_WriteReads and @WriteReadsTours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Scareground is a young adult fiction that is a spooky genre which young adults will enjoy especially as we come up to Halloween. I love the skeletons around the book cover. The story is about Nancy Crumpet ( Love the last name) and she is 12 years old. The Scareground comes back to Greenwich and they discover a world that is full of mystery. This is a book that will take you on a dark and magical adventure that young adults will like. The story is set in Victorian England. I like there was a good amount of spooky and creepyness running through the book. An enjoyable book that will take you to another world. 4 stars Blurb Roll up, roll up, the Scareground is in town! Twelve-year-old Nancy Crumpet lives above a bakery and her life is a delightful mix of flour, salt, and love. Yet her mind is brimming with questions no one can answer: Why did her birth parents disappear? Why...

Thank you @Litpr and @DianaHolbourn for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Good and bad times at University is a young adult fiction and is book 2 in the series. You can read this as a stand-alone book. We are back with Becky Bexley who is about 10 years old or more and is going to university doing Media studies and Psychology. I do enjoy reading about Becky and she is a likeable character who wants to help people. I found the story is easy to read and can make you chuckle in places. This is an amazing read and is set in University. Becky is a very clever young lady and I wished I was like her when I was younger. I did feel sorry for Becky when she was worried she might get thrown out of uni. I did feel like she was a friend and wanted to be with her and support her through this worrying time. A delightful read. Can't wait for the next book 5 stars. Blurb Becky Bexley the child genius goes to university at a much younger age than most people do. She cope...

Thank you @rararesources and @Wendyswriterfor letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I like the front cover of A Marriage to Murder for with the cute black cat. This is book 3 of the series but you can read it as a stand-alone as I did. This is a cute murder mystery genre. The story is set at Hopgood Hall and I found there was a good amount of suspense and drama running through the book that kept me entertained. The main character is Crystabel who is an influencer and is marrying Giles and the weekend of the marriage does not go well at all. I did like Crystabel as a character. I did have a feeling who the murderer was and I was right. Enjoyable story. 4 stars. Blurb The high society wedding… Social media influencer Crystabel Hughes is determined her wedding to Giles Preston Smythe will be the talk of the town. No matter the cost or the upset, nothing will stop this wedding! A cheating groom… But for Alexi Ellis and the rest of the staff at Hopgood H...

Thank you @rararesources and @HMLynnauthor for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. What an absolutely delightful read. I Loved Sunny Days at the Second Chances Sweet Shop. Holly is such a lovely person and clumsy too and I felt I connected with her because she's clumsy like me. Holly is going away for her girlfriend's holiday to France and does not want to leave her daughter behind and her sweet shop. There are some hiccups and nice things that happen to her on her holiday. My favourite bit of the story was the aeroplane journey where an accident happened to Holly that made me laugh so much but I don't want to give it away. This is a heartwarming and glorious read. I found Sunny Days at the Second Chances Sweet Shop a very easy read and was hooked from the set go. I Would love a second book on Holly's next chapter. I strongly recommend this book and if I could I give 10 out of 10. 5 stars. brilliant read. Sunny Days at the Second Chances Sw...

Thank you @rararesources and @daisyjamesbooks for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I like the front cover of Holly's Hawalian Holliady it is colourful and glamorous, and makes me want to be the person walking by the beach with the dog. This is the 3rd book in the series but you can read it as a stand-alone like I did. Holly's Hawaiian Holiday is a lovely story that is set in Hawaii. Holly has just lost her dog grooming business and has been offered a job by her cousin, to dog sit for a celebrity called Oscar. This is a romantic comedy genre that did make me smile in places especially when Holly got sprayed with fertalise in the field and then had to go meet Oscar, smelly and looking a sight, bless her. I found Holly's Hawaiian Holiday transported me to Holly's life instead of mine, which is a nice feeling. This is a lovely and delightful read that has sun, sea, dogs and romance what else can you ask for in a book 5 stars. Blurb Holly’s Ha...

Thank you @zoolooBT and @TracyMartinSum1 for letting me be part of the this tour and reviewing this book. Wow, what an excellent book. 101 is psychological genre. This is my favourite genre and 101 did not let me down. This story is about Alice who has found a new house in Cedar Garden which is her dream come true but it does not go as perfectly as she thought it would. This is my favourite genre and 101 did not let me down. There were some twists near the end that I didn't even guess. I think my favourite part of the book is the end because I had no clue what was going to happen, like I said earlier I was completely gobsmacked and shocked by what happened but It is a great ending. While I was reading 101 I was trying to work out what was happening with Alice and I was wrong. 101 is a page-turner and you will not be able to put it down, it hooks you in straight away. I Love Tracy Martin's writing style it is fantastic. cant wait to read more. Strongly recommend. 5 stars ...

Thank you @rararesources and @AliceMay_Author for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. How to draw a Giffaffe has some great facts about Giraffe's and I like how Alice May breacks down each part of drawing a Giraffe. It helps and I like how she shows you how each part should look. Any child who loves 'will enjoy reading this book and drawing the Giraffe. How to draw a Giraffe will be a great activity to do with your child together. This book has everything reading and drawing which is fantastic. This is a fun book that will keep children entertained and enjoyable to read to 5 stars. Blurb How to Draw A Giraffe – The Alice May Way There is only one rule when you draw the Alice May Way and that is to have FUN! Follow along with Alice, step by step, and learn how to draw a giraffe. Packed with interesting facts about giraffes, the environment and what we can do to protect our planet, this all-age book is a must-have for those who love to draw animals. Pur...

Thank you @rararesources and @janeholland1 for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Her Convenient to the Billionaire is a romance genre and is a heartwarming read. I found it to be a bit steamy in places but that is a good thing. If you like Mills and Boon's books you will love her Convenient Vow to the Billionaire. The story is about Sabrina who ends up marrying Rafael for convenience. The story is well-written and good plot. I will be looking out for more Jane Holland books in the future. I love the sexual tension that runs through the book between both characters and makes you want to read more to see what happens to their reletionship. Good read 4 stars. Blurb Her Convenient Vow To The Billionaire From reunion to wearing his ring! When Rafael offers to hand over the orphanage if Sabrina becomes his convenient bride, she scoffs! She’s still healing from the heartbreak of their last passionate encounter, and marrying him will test her every limit. But ...

Thank you, @andrewrylands1 @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I like the front cover of The Forgotten God it is very unusual and different from any other cover, which is good. This is book 1 in the series and is a fantasy genre. The descriptions of Greece and the cats are amazing and I could visualise them in my head. The Forgotten Gods is a Greek Mythological and is about cats which drew me to the book straight away because I love cats. The story is well-written and good plot. This is a different read for me but I m glad I read it . It has some dark and violent parts in the book. If you like Greek Mythological and cats, you will love this book. 4 stars Blurb An exiled immortal. A stolen lover. A mystical world on the brink of war. Apollo was once a powerful deity. Now, he lives among the ruins of Delphi, trapped in a feline body with his memories magically repressed. When his lover Oly...