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Thank you @rararesouces and @breanne_randall for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic is a Paranormal Romance genre. The story is about Sadie who has lost her Mum and Brother and now her grandma is ill. Sadie is a witch, and her family history are meant to be cursed and their relationships are cursed. This is a cute romance with plenty of magic for you. This is a cosy and Heartwarming read that will melt your heart. I like after each chapter that there are food recipes that will wet your appetite. I found this book to be very visual and could see it all in my head. I liked Sadie character, and it was nice to see her develop her throughout the book. The unfortunate side effects of heartbreak and magic is a great book to read to escape from yours and if you love magic you will love this. 4 stars. The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic For fans of Practical Magic and Gilmore Girls this charming debu...

Thank you @markstibbe @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #Freereview #Gifted #LBTCrew for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. House of Dreams of magical / fantasy genre that great for Halloween and the dark nights. The story about Tony is dream therapist but he has not dreamed in years. Tony buys a property and discovers it belonged to a Queen. This story will open up your imagination and I enjoyed following the story about Tony and his dreams. House of Dreams is beautifully written and opens you up to dreams. Dreams fascinate be anyway and this book has just increased my fascination and knowledge more. I enjoyed the story Immensely. House of dreams is at reasonable pace and great plot . 4 stars. Blurb This was a house with only two storeys, but it told many tales. Tony Lawson is a world-famous dream therapist, but he hasn’t dreamed in years, and he needs more therapy than he can give. On the day his divorce is finalised, he is driving past a village ...

Thank you @Bloodhoundbooks for letting me review this book. Banking on Murder is murder mystery and is a fantastic read. I was hooked straight away. I love the three sister Martha, Geri and Helen they are brilliant characters, that keep you entertained through out the book. The story is about the three sisters who run small private detective agency in Glassgow. They have a client that gives them a lot of money to found out who her husband is having affaire with. Banking on Murder is brilliant book that made me laugh. I found this book very easy to read from start to finish. It was hard to put it down and I was sad when it ended. I Hope there is second book. The story is set at a good pace that roles you into the plot straight away. 5 stars. Blurb A jilted wife, a jealous mistress, a dead banker, and three sleuthing sisters investigate, in this “sparkling slice of crime fiction” (Marion Todd, author of the Detective Clare Mackay novels). Martha Parker runs a small private detecti...

Thank you @NJBayleyAuthor @aurorametro @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Bone Rites is about Kathryn Darling who is imprisoned in Holloway and is going to be hung for vengeance killing. I found Bone Rites very different read to what I normal read and is interesting read. Bone Rites is historical fiction that is set in a quick pace and is a dual timeline. I like that the book has some gothic elements running through the book and can be dark in places to which I enjoyed. Kathryn took me a while to like her and understand her but eventually I did like her character. I found the story to be engaging and did entertain me to the end. The ending was a bit of a shock, and I did not see that coming. Intriguing read 4 stars. This is the first book I have read by Natlie Bayle and I did like her writing style and I will be looking for more of her books in the future. Blurb “I collected the first bone wh...

Thank you @rararesouces and @macleod_phoebe for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Never ever getting back together is romance genre which will make you laugh at loud. I felt like I was going on roller coaster with Jess and James romance. James is Jess is first love and she see him again at wedding she is catering for. Jess has not seen him for 10 years and then her car breaks down and he offers to help her. This book is a light read that will take you away from your own life. I felt like I could really connect with Jess, and I did enjoy reading her story. Never ever getting back together is entertaining read that will leave a smile on you face when you finish reading it. The story at good pace and easy to get into. 5 stars. Never Ever Getting Back Together The course of true love never did run smooth, but with Phoebe MacLeod it always gets a chance. Perfect for fans of Jo Watson and Mhairi McFarlane. Everyone remembers their first love. Jess Thomas definitel...

Thank you @rararesources and @Mumhasdementia for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Mother of all problems is a comedy genre that will make you laugh out loud. The story about Penny who has three children, dog and husband. Penny seems to be struggling to juggle with everything at present especially now her mum is diagnosed with dementia. I felt for Penny immensely because of how she’s trying to cope with everything and wished I was there to help her through this. Reading The Mother of all problems I felt like Penny was a friend and I did care for her and Penny is a lovely character. It was lovely to see that she had her friends there for her. Heartwarming story that will make you feel many emotions happy and sad. The story is well written and addictive. Moving story 5 stars The Mother Of All Problems Penny Baker is coping. Just about. Three kids, one dog, one lovely but sometimes oblivious husband. Tick, tick tick. She is even managing to hold her ...

Thank you @liammurraybell @fly_press @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Sleepless is a crime and thriller genre. The story is about Grafton who is a single dad that works in radio and hears a story that he thinks is worth investigating. The story is well written and grips you from the beginning. This is a book that will stay with you after you read it. The story is gripping, and you want to carry on reading to found out what happens. I like Gafton character, and I thought he developed really well through the book. Addictive read 5 stars. Blurb What if I told you that sleep was just a habit? What if the third of your life you spend asleep, you could be awake instead? Grafton is a single dad who works in local radio, but he’s always dreamt of being a ‘real’ journalist. When he gets a whiff of a story – a Scottish commune whose residents believe that sleep is a social construct – he d...

Thank you @litpr for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Comedy, Alcohol, Trauma and Games is book 4 in the series. You can read as a standalone or a series. It was lovely to be back with Becky and see what she up to next. Becky is a child genius and is at uni and helps people with their problems. Becky is amazing ten-year-old with lots of talents. I do enjoy reading about her. The story is well written and very entertaining. Each book gets better and better each time. Becky will make you smile, and you will find it hard to put this book down. A delightful read 5 stars . Author Diana Holbourn has written self-help articles and is the author of The Early Life of Becky Bexley the Child Genius and other books about the same character. Taking short psychology courses, working on a helpline and reading psychology books has prepared her for writing the self-help information that appears as part of the story in the Becky Bexley series. Diana lives and works on the s...

Thank you @SnowProse @canelo_co @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Starting over at Halesome is a very cute front cover. Makes me want to visit there. This is book 3 in the series. You can read it as a standalone like I did. The story is about Alice who is divorced from her husband and is starting her own business in horticulture. Alice meets a tree surgeon called Zac who also has a broken heart. I really enjoyed reading this story and I felt like I could relate to Alice because of her miscarriage. I felt for her and wanted to give her big hug. The characters are Fantastic, and I did like Zac dad Neil he is so lovely, and you can tell he really loves his son and wants him to being happy. Starting over at Halesome is a heartwarming read and a beautiful love story that will capture your heart. Cute story with some hard topics but Suzanna Snow deals with them really well. Fabulous story 5 stars Blu...

Thank you @rararesources for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount is a historical romance. This is book 1 in the series. The story is about Rose who has two sisters, and they are triplets and Rose wants to find out about her background. I found Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount to be a light read . I Enjoyed the characters and liked seeing them evolve and develop through the book. The story is at a good pace that keeps you hooked, and the setup of the story gets you ready for book 2. A lovely romance that will keep you entertained and wanting more. 4 stars. Miss Rose and the Vexing Viscount An unsuitable match for the viscount And not just because she vexes him! Bookworm Rose Lennox has no interest in making her debut. She ’ s only in London to discover the truth of her parentage. Her sponsor ’ s nephew, James, the Viscount Ashbourne, is equally cynical about the marriage mart, yet they still rile each other every time they spea...

Thank you @benvizard @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this readalong for October A Divided Duty is a historical romance and is book 2 in the series, you can read it as a standalone as I did. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and it was very easy and cozy read. The story is set in 1939 and the story is about Emily who husband has to go to war and one day a surprise visiting comes to see her out of the blue. I enjoyed reading about the historical events that happened in the book and enjoyed reading about Emily and her husband Richard. I felt I got to know them both well and Emily seemed to develop well through the book. The story was at a good pace. A divided Duty is written beautifully and is a moving and emotional read. 5 stars. Blurb Declared unfit for active service after the Great War, Richard Hansen feels rudderless and out of place. But when the unthinkable happens and the shadow of a new conflict looms, he is ...

Thank you @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #Freereview for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Playa Crush is a romance genre and is about Max who reconnects with his former lover Milo. I found Playa crush dealt with some important topics about controlling partners that was very fascinating to read.I felt like I got to know both characters really well while reading this book. I did feel like I liked and connected with Max more than Milo. The pacing of the book was at good level that I could keep up with and written well. The story was engaging and a thoughtful read 4 stars. Blurb After struggling to find a job since his university graduation, a young bisexual man, Max Velasco, reconnects with his former gay lover, Milo Dumont, a famous DJ and social media content creator. Impressed by his writing ability, Milo hires him to be a copywriter at his organization, Joie Media, a company that functions as a platform highlighting Milo's brand fo...

Thank you @rararesources and @LCarterAuthor for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Friends with benefits has a great front cover and it is a romcom genre. This story will have you laughing out loud. It did make me giggle in places. Friends with benefits is the third book in the series. You can read it as a standalone as I did but I will go and find the other two. There is two narrators in the story: Jake who lives in London and has made arrangement with house mate Jess for no strings arrangement, just friends and fun. The story is at a good pace and is beautifully written. I found it very difficult to put down in a good way. Friends with benefits is a fun and light read. 5 stars Friends with Benefits A high - flying investor New Yorker Jake Harrington loves a lot of things about living in London: his lucrative hedge fund job, the way British women melt at the sound of an American accent, being thousands of miles away from the girl who betrayed him. And, oh ye...

Thank you @rararesouces for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I found The Curse of Moonseed Manor easy to get into and is ghostly and gothic story that i thoroughly enjoyed and is a great Halloween read. The story is about Wren who has not had the greatest life and then gets a job at Moonseed Manor but is not all as it seems. This is a great suspense novel and is written very well. There is a great amount of creepy and spookiness running through the book. I loved how it kept me guessing. Fantastic read that hooked me in straight the way. 5 stars. The Curse of Moonseed Manor A haunted hotel. A skeptical photographer. A deadly curse that could cost her everything. Wren Mabry ’ s life is a disaster. Her last few years have been rife with tragedy and hardship. So when she ’ s offered a job at Moonseed Manor, a Gothic revival mansion that ’ s never welcomed visitors, it seems suspicious. Even so, this is her chance to finally turn her life around. The gloom ...

Thank you @naumannbooks @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #Freereview for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Lost girls of Kato is a psychosocial thriller that I listen to by audio. The narrator is Rachanee Lumayno who I thoroughly enjoyed listening to. The audio book is 6 hours and 44 minutes long. The story is set in 1986 and is about Jackie who is 12 years old, and her family life is not the greatest. Jackie meets J.R who is slightly older than her and his father is a detective. JR talks to Jackie about missing girls who is dad is trying to help find. Then the story goes to 2018 about Sterling who is 32 years old. There was a good amount of twists flowing through Lost girls of Kato. I felt like I was on eggshells reading this book because I had no clue what was going to happen. I enjoyed the dual timeline, and the characters intrigued me and I was hooked till the end. The story was a t a good pace and well written 5 stars. Blurb Fans of ...

Thank you @zooloosBT and @BrandtB95480105 for letting me part of this tour and reviewing this book. Something like Murder is a mystery/ thriller genre. This is the second book in the series, but you can read it as a standalone like I did. This story is short and snappy which I liked. The story about De Vinci and his friends that help him to uncover a murder. Something like Murder is well written and at a fast pace which is what you want for a short read. I love there is a talking cat in this book which it makes the story even more enjoyable. The characters are likable and seemed to be very well developed. This book will be perfect to read through these winter months especially Halloween. 4 stars. Can’t wait for the next book. Blurb When two of Corinth’s oldest residents turn up murdered, Da Vinci and his sidekick team up to uncover the truth behind the murders. Denali crosses paths with the newest resident in town, the gorgeous Alex Plummer and Da Vinci fears his housemate has f...

Thank you @rararesources for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Voices of Cancer is emotional read. I lost my best friend to cancer year ago, so I did find this hard to read because I was thinking of her, and she went through. I am glad I have read this book because it has educated me, and it was interesting to hear other people cancer story’s and how having cancer made them feel. The Voices of Cancer has great advice for people suffering with cancer or just for friends and family who are supporting loved ones to read. I wish this was available when my friend was alive. Strongly recommend 5 stars. Voices of Cancer "I don't know what to say" and "I don't know what to do" are common responses to a life - threatening diagnosis. Voices of Cancer is here to help. Every cancer story is different, but there is one commonality: both patients and the people supporting them often struggle to properly articulate their wants and needs thr...

Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Patient is a psychological thriller and is about James who committed murder, but he can’t remember doing this. I found this The Patient to be intriguing read that I could not put down. I needed to know more about James and why he was a patient. I did feel for James at time because of his childhood was not the greatest. The story was set at good pace for me and was thrilling read, If you like psychological genre , this book is for you, it is gripping and a fantastic read. 5 stars. Cole’s Bio Cole Baxter loves writing psychological suspense thrillers. It’s all about that last reveal that he loves shocking readers with. He grew up in New York, where there crime was all around. He decided to turn that into something positive with his fiction. His stories will have you reading through the night—they are very addictive! Book Blurb Ten years ago, James Owens was convicted of a murder he couldn’t r...

Thank you @Lovebooktours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Anything but yes is a historical and true story that is set in the 18th century. The book is about Anna who is 18 years old and was taken at gunpoint at her home in the Jewish ghetto of Rome. I knew nothing about Anna and her life story so I found this fascinating and open my eyes to what she went through. The story is well written and is set at a good pace and is beautifully written. A fantastic read that made me feel emotional at times while reading Anything but yes. A great and interesting read 4 stars Blurb This beautiful new work of historical fiction was inspired by the diary of an 18th-century Roman Jewish girl who was imprisoned in a convent cell by the Catholic Church in an attempt to forcibly convert her. "An intricately detailed novel of resistance and community." -Kirkus Reviews Anything but Yes is the true story of a young woman's struggle to defend her i...

Thank you @Litpr for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Bright Midnight is a coming of age genre that has an interesting front cover. This is book 2 in the series. You can read it as a series or a standalone which is what I did. The story about Ameila who 17 years old who flies and goes to different times and place through her dreams. I found Bright Midnight to be intriguing and fascinating read which had a great twist in the book. I like Ameila as a character and wish I could fly and visit different place sin my dreams. I definitely felt like I was taken away from my world to hers while reading this book. Well written 4 stars. I will look for the 1st book at some point. Blurb Most high school students find life challenging, but 17-year old Amelie has a lot more to contend with than typical teenage angst. Ever since she turned 11, others have been irresistibly drawn to her—with tragic consequences. Her only escape is at night when she flies to different ti...

Thank you @Tommeadauther and Ariesfiction for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Murder Wheel is book 2 in the series. You can t=read it as a standalone as I did. This is a magic/ crime genre which will grip you. The story is set in London in 1938 and is about Edmund Ibbs who is a lawyer and has a new client who accused of shoot her husband. There is some great twists and turns that flow through the book. The story is at fast pace which will keep you glued to the book. I liked the magic element and the Illusionist Joseph is a great character. If you like crime and Magicians, this book is for you. The Murder Wheel is written well and is entertaining read. 4 stars. Out on the 10th of October to buy. Blurb Illusionist turned sleuth Joseph Spector investigates a sinister conundrum at a 1930s theatre in this thrilling mystery audiobook from Tom Mead, author of Death and the Conjuror, one of Publishers Weekly's Mysteries of the Year 2022. When Edmund Ib...

Thank you @The_WriteReads/@WriteReadsTours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Feast of Ashes is a young adult dystopian genre. I must admit I love Victoria Williamson's books. I was so glad that I could be part of the Feast of Ashes tour. This is a fascinating book and I was pulled into Adina's world who lives in the Year 2123 and she has accidentally killed 14,756 people. This is the first sentence of the book. I was Hooked I needed to know what 16-year-old Adina had done. I did like Adina and found her to be reckless and fearless. All she wants is to have a happy family but that does not seem to be happening. Adina lives in Eden 5 which is a dome. I found this to be a powerful and gripping read that draws you into Adina's World. I have found Victoria Williams's books are very different and she talks about different topics to other fiction books and I do love this. Can't wait for more. A fantastic book 5 stars. Blurb The Earth's...

Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The front cover of Lovers is gorgeous. Lovers is a contemporary genre . The story is beautifully written and is about Charlie and Five strangers. The Lovers is a heartfelt read, and I love that it is about fate. I belive in fate alot so i like that this book talks about this about meeting the right personal the right time. I found the story to be moving, and I liked the characters and it was good to see them develop through the book. Fantastic read. 5 stars Blurb A chance meeting sparks a journey of love, loss, and hope in this evocative story that begins in Soho, 1983. Charlie is captivated by the female singer in a blues band at the Soho Cellar and is about to begin a love story that was never meant to be. Fast forward to 2020 and the lives of five West London strangers intertwine, pulling them into the heart of Charlie’s story. As they search for friendship, compassion, and love, they must each ...

Thank you @rararesources and @rubyspeechley for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Missing is a psychological thriller that blow me away from the first page. I was hooked. Poor Ellie is shown a missing picture of her 3 years old but hes not missing he with her. I love the twists that are in the book. There is a great amount of suspense that runs through the book. I felt like i was trying to put 10 and 10 together working out whats going to happen but I was wrong. The story is written exceedingly well and I liked Ruby Speechley writing style and found it easy to get into and could not put it down. A thrilling read 5 stars. Missing Single mum Ellie is shown a missing person post on Facebook. It’s of her three - year - old son, Tyler... But he’s right there, holding her hand. Surely this is some kind of prank – she knows her friend Louise can go too far with her jokes sometimes. And Ellie is used to the other mums gossiping at the school gates... But now the othe...

Thank you @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Spirits Entwined is book 1 in the series and is fantasy genre. The story is about Kylie and Mory and they found out something about Kylie past. Which changes Kylie and she has to found out who she really is and needs to understands the person she is. The story is full of magic and danger. You go on an adventure with the characters that takes you to a totally different world which is exciting. There is some great description flowing through the book and you can visualise them in your head. It was good to see Kylie and Mory develop through the book and get to know them. Spirits Entwined is engaging and exciting read and young adults will love this. 4 star. Cant wait for the next book. Blurb A light-hearted, fun, fantasy adventure. Perfect for young adults or those young at heart! An epic fantasy series with a slight sci-fi twist. Reads like a combinatio...

Thank you @rararesources and @BErixson for letting me be part of tbis tour and reviewing this book. Just a Fika is a fantasy Gener and has magic and ghosts running through the book. The story is about Ingrid who gets an invite out of the blue to go see her estranged family and to work as a live-in caretaker. Ingrid starts founding out about her grandmother and the other world. This is an interesting and heartwarming read that explore the spiritual world that I found fasciating I was very happy to read Just a Fika because i love this topic. I found Ingrid a lovely character and it was a joy to found out about her family history. If you fancy a read out of your comfort zone and supernatural, this book is definitly for you. The story is written well and engaging. 4 stars. Just a Fika Family. They're always meddling in your love life Even after they're dead. Brooklynite - and genealogist - Ingrid Ekstrom accepts a surprise request from her typically estranged family: to become ...

Thank you @rmschultzauthor @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter for being part of this tour and reviewing this book. Through Blood and Dragon is book 1 of the series. This is a young adult Fanasty genre. If you love Dragons and fantasy you will enjoy this book. You will enter a different world which is awesome and full of magic. The story has an interesting plot and is at a reasonable pace. There are Illustrations that are flowing through the book which are beautiful. The characters are great and I felt I knew them and I was on the journey with them. The dragons are amazing. An entertaning read that will grip you to the end. 4 stars. Blurb Steeped in blood. Ruled by those with dragons. Cimeren is a world divided by a mysterious forest and the vast Lake on Fire. Suspicion brews on both sides, and the south has fallen into chaos as battles and quarrels rage between kingdoms. In the border outpost of Nevergrace, Cyran Orendain is dealing with the loss...

Thank you @authortrace @wildpressed @KellyALacey @lovebookstours #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter #thevagabondseekers #traceyscotttownsend #refugees #travel #thevagabondmother for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Vagabond Seekers is the sequel to The Vagabond Mother. I have not read the first book but you can read this as a standalone as I did. This is a contemporary fiction and the story is about Dasiy and Lola. I found The Vagabond Seekers hooked me in straight the way and it is a very inspirational story. At the end of each chapter are life testimonies from refugees that I found to be moving and heartfelt. The story is written extremely well and I liked the characters Daisy and Lola and I felt that I got to know them. Heartbreaking and a must-read. 5 stars. Blurb Volunteering in a refugee camp on a Greek island, Maya and her daughter Daisy both start to question the validity of their recent life choices. Maya also mourns the widening gap b...