Dec 07
The Highland Lodge Getaway A beautiful and escapist read from the bestselling Scottish author. Lottie Grant loves the festive season so much that she works at the incredibly successful Christmas shop, Christmas Crackers, in her pretty Scottish home town of Craig Brae. But when the shop is sold, her world is turned upside down, leaving her …
Oct 10
To celebrate publication of Countdown to Christmas, Jo Thomas shares the magic of writing retreats… I love the chaos of busy family life. People coming and going. The dogs greeting everyone, tails wagging; the hustle and bustle in my kitchen. I thrive off it….most of the time. But sometimes I need everything a writer’s retreat …
Nov 28
Jill Steeple’s Maybe This Christmas reviewed by Carol Thomas There’s much to like about this warm-hearted read, not least the lovely wintry setting. Jill Steeples has a great writing style that draws you in and makes you feel you’re among friends. Beth is a likeable, realistic character. The celebrity chef and love interest Rocco has …
Oct 31
Marie Laval’s Escape to the Little Chateau reviewed by Carol Thomas With strong elements of gothic suspense threaded throughout, the storyline of this book went to dark and mysterious places I hadn’t expected. It was, however, an enjoyable read, and I found myself reading into the night as I didn’t want to put it down. …
Oct 07
Christmas with the Surplus Girls – Polly Heron (published 7th October) I make no secret of the fact I love Polly Heron’s books, so the moment the review copy of this one was available I requested it and dived straight in. For a start, I think the premise of this series is brilliant; the …
Nov 19
Perfect Books For Christmas. A brilliant book of poetry from the end of a relationship, all the way to the start. Like reading an open wound, but fun. Running Upon The Wires is Kate Tempest’s first book of free-standing poetry since the acclaimed Hold Your Own. In a beautifully varied series of formal poems, spoken …
