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It was a bumper week for books, which was great because it certainly wasn't a good one for the weather! It looks like July is going to be a great month for staying in… The Emerald Tablet by Meaghan Wilson Anastasios (available 25th June) arrived from Pan Macmillan. It features archaeologist Benedict Hitchens once again,... Continue Reading →
In brief: Isabelle has had an eventful life but has three beautiful – and incredibly different – daughters. But a chain of events sets off one more secret that needs to be revealed… The good: Isabelle's life is never boring – both heartbreaking and fascinating. The not-so-good: Perhaps the blurb gives away a bit too... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday – hope the mothers out there had a good day yesterday! I received three books last week, plus I bought two (couldn't resist). The Day the Lies Began by Kylie Kaden (released August) was a lovely surprise from Pantera Press. I've enjoyed Kylie's novels previously and I can't wait to see what she... Continue Reading →
Another Monday rolls around and suddenly all the holidays are over. But it looks like summer has returned for another week or so… (Pic is not very central this week!) Blessing in Disguise by Danielle Steel (released 14th May) arrived from Pan Macmillan. Isabelle is the mother of three children after two failed relationships. This... Continue Reading →
In brief: Charlotte is a wealth counsellor who has been brought in to help find the mysterious woman who is about to inherit one of the biggest fortunes in Spain. But history turns out to be more convoluted than expected and Charlotte is racing against the clock to get home for her own wedding day.... Continue Reading →
Last week was really busy! I'm not entirely sure what took so much time, but it was fun anyway. All of my book mail came on the same day, which was pretty cool (sorry to my postie). Thanks to the publishers who sent me books! I also bought one book after exchanging some loyalty points... Continue Reading →
In brief: It's winter in Utah Territory, 1888 and Deborah is waiting for her husband to return home. But a stranger crosses her doorstep and the small town of Junction is changed forever. The good: A beautifully written story. The not-so-good: I read it rather quickly! Why I chose it: Historical fiction, mysterious strangers, a... Continue Reading →
Fantastic reads in the letterbox this week! Looking forward to getting stuck into them – a great mix of fun, history and drama. Fled by Meg Keneally (available 15th April, RRP $29.99 AUD) arrived from Bonnier Echo / Allen & Unwin. Jenny has no other option but to become a thief to survive, but when... Continue Reading →
Happy Monday! I'm hoping to see the end of this rotten cold this week – so no shopping for me on the weekend. Lucky the postie was kind! Heart of the Grass Tree by Molly Murn arrived thanks to Penguin. Pearl and her mother return to Kangaroo Island when her grandmother Nell dies. But Nell... Continue Reading →
