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Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Midwife in the middle is a suspense romance genre that is 152 pages, and I read this in one day. I find the story a bit slow to start with, but once I got into the story, I was engrossed. The story is about Tegan, who is a midwife and just got out of a relationship and moves back home to a new job, but it does not turn out well. I liked Tegan as a person and loved her friends, and I felt genuinely sorry for her due to what she was going through. I didn’t see what would happen at the end, and I was shocked, but I feel this was the right thing to do. The story flows well and is written elegantly. I like there is a certain amount of suspense and tension in the book; it did keep me on the edge of my seat. I would love there to be a second book to see what happens to Tegan next. An enjoyable read. 5 stars. Bio Jennifer Drewett is a 35 year old writer based in Brighton, East Sussex. A Cardiff-born, Bri...

Thank you @lovebookstours.bsky.social #Ad #LBTCrew #BookTwitter #FreeReview #FreeBookReview #ReadAlong for being part of this readalong.The Pod Couple is a romance genre. I love the front color purple; it’s my favorite color, and I like the small pictures of the people and the microphone; they stand out. The story is written in 5 episodes. The first part is Chloe, the second part is Joe, the third part is podcasting, part four is conflict, and part 5 is the series finale. I really liked how the author did this, and it worked really well throughout the book. The narratives are Chloe, who is on a book tour to promote her book, and goes on radio to see Joe who also there to promote his memoir, but they have a past and have not seen each other for a while. This is a remarkable read that I loved and thoroughly enjoyed getting to know the characters Joe and Chloe. I did warm to them both instantly. The story is written elegantly and is engaging from start to finish. Strongly recommend readi...

Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and for reviewing this book. The Trouble with Love is a romance genre. I like the front cover; it has calming colors. I like the plot and the story engaging from the start. Furthermore, I thought The Trouble with Love was a funny read, and it’s a very light and heartwarming read, which is what I needed. The two main characters are Polly and Spike, and I did like them and felt like I knew them both well. The story is written elegantly and at a good pace. This will be a lovely book to read over the summer holidays. 4 stars Who is Rosemary Dun? Rosemary Dun had a portfolio career including physiotherapy, medical rehabilitation, and disability research, before returning to her first love - writing. She holds an MA in Creative Writing and works as a part-time lecturer in Creative Writing at The Open University, plus freelance tutoring in novel writing and poetry. A spoken word performer and novelist, Rosemary writes in her blu...

Thank you @zooloosBT and @stimsonink for letting me be part of tbis tour and reviewing this book. The Lincoln House is a gothic genre, and I listen to it by audio. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the narrator, Jennifer March; she has a soothing voice. The listening length of the book is 9 hours and 42 minutes, and I was listening to it while I was gardening. I liked the descriptions that flowed through the book and could visualize everything that was happening in the book in my head. The gothic atmosphere that flowed through the book was fantastic and gave me eerie sensations while I was listening to the book. I liked there were different timelines, and I could keep up with this very well. I enjoyed this book immensely and beautifully written. 5 stars Bio L.B. grew up in a one stop-light town in central Idaho. After earning a Bachelor of Art’s degree in cultural anthropology from California State University-Chico, she uprooted herself to begin a new life in Washington, D.C., where...

Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me review this book and being part of this tour. You can trust me is a psychological thriller that is gripping from start to finish. The story is written at a fast pace, which is great, and you can keep up with it. The story is written in first person, which I liked because I got to know the characters very well. The story has great twists and turns that I would never have gotten. The story flows really well, and I did enjoy reading, You can trust me. I felt like I was on a bit of a rollercoaster while reading this book. If you like psychological thrillers like I do, this will be right up your street; it wants to disappoint you. Brilliant 5 stars. Bio Miranda Rijks is a writer of fast-paced, twisty psychological thrillers many of which have been Amazon bestsellers. She has an eclectic background ranging from law to running a garden centre. After surviving bone cancer, Miranda turned to writing and is now living the dream, writing suspense novels full...

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...

Thank you @zooloosBT For letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The story is about friendship, relationships, secrets, and drama. The story is very well-written and very thought-provoking. I loved the tension that flows throughout the book. I got into the book straight the way and I did like some characters better than others. A very engaging and entertaining read that you will not be able to put down. Entirely different from my normal reads, which is why I liked it . 5 stars. Bio After studying at Edinburgh University, Emily Edwards worked for a think tank in New York before returning to London where she worked as a support worker for vulnerable women at a large charity. She now lives in Lewes, East Sussex with her endlessly patient husband and her two endlessly energetic young sons. Her previous novel, The Herd, was a number one bestseller. ─────────☆────•────☆────•────☆────•────☆────•───────── Where can you find them? Instagram https://www.instagram.com/emilyedw...

Thank you @Caroline.Blake.Author @LoveBooksTours For letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Murder of Mrs. Chadwick is a crime thriller genre. I like the front cover; it is very colorful. This is the first book I have read by Caroline Blake, and her writing style is delightful and engaging from the beginning. The plot kept me hooked to the end and kept me guessing all the way through. The story is set in 1976 in Lancashire and is about the murder of Mrs. Chadwick, and Elena, who is a detective has to find the killer. I love the twists and turns in the book; it is well-written and a great read. 5 stars. Blurb In Lancashire, 1976, a quiet village is rocked by the shocking murder of Mrs Chadwick in her own home in the early evening. Leading the investigation is Detective Inspector Elena Holt. She is determined to untangle a web of secrets and lies. There are 3 suspects: Jack Chadwick, Mrs Chadwick's reclusive son, who is found covered in blood; Angela Bennett...

Thank you @rararesources and @eleanorraybooks for letting me be part if this tour and reviewing this book. See the Stars has a beautiful front cover, and I love the title. This is a contemporary genre and the story about Alice. The story is going from present day to the past, and this worked very well with the story. I felt like I got to know Alice even more going back to her past with her grandad. Alice collapses in the street, and her life has to change. Alice returns to Yorkshire to her family home and rediscovers her passion for the stars. The story is beautifully written and engaging from the start. I liked Alice as a person and her cat. I feel this is a heartwarming read, and I loved the astrology side of the book. See the Stars is at a good pace you can keep up with and is an excellent and emotional read. You will fall in love with this book like I did. Fabulous read, 5 stars. Blurb Do you ever feel that life isn't going to plan? When Alice Thorington collapses in the str...

Thank you @rararesources for letting me be part of this tour and for reviewing this book. Dating Doctor Love has a pretty front cover and stands out really well that you would be able to see it in a bookshop and pick it up. Dating Dr Love is a romance genre. The story is about Chloe, who was a surgeon who wanted a promotion, but there were all men on the board. And a conference came up where Chloe went to it, and she met Logan. The story is a good read, and I did like the characters; I did click with them straight away. I love the chemistry between Logan and Chloe. And it did make me laugh in places. The story was written well; it took me a few pages to get into, but after that, I got into the book very well, and then I was hooked. A lovely romance, great for the summer. Four stars. Blurb Love Diagnosis: career chaos... Doctor Chloe Henry is a no-nonsense surgeon gunning for a promotion. All that stands in her way is her smug colleague, Doctor Johnathan Carson, who’s beloved by the...

Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be a part of this tour and for reviewing this book. Inquisitive is a fantasy genre. The story follows Lottie, who is trying to live her best life, until she meets Payge, a book seller who reveals that Lottie is being hunted. I found the beginning of the story a bit slow, but as I got into it, I really enjoyed it. I like the front cover and the title, as they work well together with the book. The writing is exceptionally well done, and the plot is engaging. I like the characters and found myself invested in their fate after a while. The story is different from the books I’ve read, and as I mentioned, it took me a few chapters to get into, but once I did, I really enjoyed it. I’d rate it five stars. Blurb Lottie is living her best life: a new city to explore, new friends, and the challenge of her studies―until a chance encounter with Payge, an odd bookseller, shatters everything and changes her life forever. Payge warns Lottie that she’s being hun...

Thank you @rararesourced for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. “Secrets Among Thorns is a thriller genre book, and this is the third in the series. I liked the characters and did feel for them at times. The story had great twists and turns that I didn’t see coming, which I loved. The story and plot are fantastic, and it’s written very well. “Secrets Among Thorns” hooked me from the start until the end. I couldn’t put it down. It was a brilliant read, and I give it 5 stars. Blurb She's been missing for 10 years, but can a gut feeling unravel the truth? Carol, is a mother struggling to hold her family together in the aftermath of her brother-in- law Luke's terminal diagnosis. As Carol and her husband Darren grapple with this tragedy, their daughter Lauren mysteriously vanishes. This inciting incident sets the stage for a decade-long mystery that consumes Carol and Darren's lives, straining their already tumultuous marriage. Years later, Brenda, a 63-...

Thank you @rararesources for being part of this tour and reviewing this book. Scottish Teashop in Napoli has a beautiful front cover. Love the title. This is a holiday romance genre, great for the summer. The story is about Lucy, whose childhood sweetheart stands her up on their wedding day. Lucy goes on holiday without him. This is a lovely read about friendship and moving on. The story is beautifully written, and I really liked getting to know Lucy and warmed to her straight the way. I did like Elena as well and felt sorry for her due to her loss of her husband. I liked how they both found each other and became friends. . Heartwarming read, 5 stars. A Scottish Teashop in Napoli A tender and funny novel that combines the best of Scottish and Italian culture with the joys of female friendship and a cast of characters reminiscent of Jenny Colgan and Sophie Kinsella. When Lucy's childhood sweetheart stands her up on their wedding day, leaving her alone on a plane eloping to the...

Thank you @rararesources for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. I like the front cover it's feels peaceful and calm and the title works well with the book. The love we chase is a contemporary and romance genre. Narrator is in the story are Emily and Lottie and I enjoyed getting to know both of them and their side of the story what was happening with Greg?. this is a heartwarming and moving story about friendship, betrayal, and love. This story was really easy to get into and really enjoyed reading it. The love we chase is written extraordinary well and will grip you from start to finish. an enjoyable read five stars. The Love We Chase Lottie’s relationship with Greg ends when he leaves her for Emma, a decision that links their lives in ways neither woman could foresee. Emma traps Greg into marriage when she becomes pregnant. Later, a one-night stand leaves Lottie carrying Greg’s child, forcing them into an uneasy co-parenting arrangement. As both...

Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Woman at No 3 is a psychological genre, and read this in a day. I was hooked straight away. I felt Like I was on a roll coaster reading this book. The story is written elegantly and engaging from the start. There is a significant amount of suspense and tension running through the book. I do love a good psychological book and The Women at No 3 definitely hit the spot. Awesome read. I love the plot and the twist, it worked well together. A great read 5 stars! Blurb The moment we moved in, I knew something was wrong. We’ve finally found our dream home. It’s perfect for our little family: my hardworking husband Mike, my two-year-old daughter Poppy, and me. Three nice bedrooms. An Aga. A river view. And, best of all, a garden for Poppy to play in. But something is off. A cracked stove. Scribbles on the wall. The lights flicking off every evening — always at the same time. Our daughter crying in the...

Thank you @Phil_Parrish_Author @LoveBooksTours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Exiles Incorporated is a historical genre that have 12 short stories. The cover is beautiful and stands out. I found this an intriguing read and liked all the stories, and they were all very different from each other. The stories are written very elegantly and researched well, this comes across in the book very well. If you like history genre and short stories, this book is definitely for you. Looking forward to reading more from Philip Parrish in the future. 4 stars. Blurb Welcome to a collection of historical short stories like no other, spanning ancient Greece to medieval Cairo, first-century Peru to the Belgian Congo, shogunate Japan to 1960s Los Angeles, and dawn-of-creation Australia to modern-day Britain. Through twelve evocative tales of longing and loss, Exiles Incorporated depicts a volatile world of hostile landscapes, where humans strive to belong amid the crue...

Thank you @palamedespr @cleanplanetf @hapsiecomics #elliement gor letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Ellie Ment and the Material Matter is a young teenager genre. I like the front cover and title, they both work well together. The book is very well written and a very entertaining read. The writing grabs your attention straight the way. I feel young teenagers will enjoy this book because it has magic and science all the way through. The illustrations in the book are fantastic and unique. A great story with brilliant characters. A must-read, 5 stars. Book Blurb What if science is the real magic in our world? Ellie Ment thinks so. In her town, just like yours, magic is confined to fables and fairytales—science explains everything, right? But when her school burns down in roaring purple flames (wait, what?), her favourite teacher hands her wrist bracers that summon the elements (Bracers! Nitrogen!), and a hidden society starts watching her (yikes!)… suddenly, not e...