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In brief: Olive's twin Ami is very lucky. Until she and the rest of her wedding guests get food poisoning. So Olive and best man Ethan have to go on the honeymoon. Only problem is they hate each other… The good: Christina Lauren's books are always fun, funny and delicious. The not-so-good: The angst! Why... Continue Reading →
In brief: Khai is different. He can't feel big emotions, which means love it not for him. His mother begs to differ and invites a girl from Vietnam, Esme, to spend the summer with him and change his mind. Will it work? The good: Esme + Khai = brilliant characters The not-so-good: I have to... Continue Reading →
In brief: Darcy is a tough girl with a weak heart in more ways than one. Tom Valeska has had her heart for decades, but now he is finally free. Can they get it together? The good: The slow, slow burn… The not-so-good: That slow, slow burn… Why I chose it: Who didn't love The... Continue Reading →
In brief: Dr Jennifer Kelly inherits a farm, a dog and a surfing school from the grandfather she never knew. Time to sell it quickly and get back to life in New York – or will she be enchanted by the island and a past she never knew about it? The good: Combines all the... Continue Reading →
In brief: Miles Franklin is a lawyer by day, and successful historical romance author by night. But when her alter ego wins a prestigious literary award, the publisher wants to meet the author. That's not going to happen. The good: A great idea for a story! The not-so-good: Not quite as polished as the author's... Continue Reading →
Thanks to romance.com.au, I have some tote bags to give away to four lucky Australian readers! If you love being swept away by a love story, there is a place for you. If you love reading about gorgeous men and fearless women, there is a place for you. If you love romance, welcome home. Check... Continue Reading →
In brief: Freya decides to leave her small Scottish town for life in a busy London hospital. It's lonely, and anaesthetist Richard Lewis makes it know he's only a temporary distraction. But then it gets complicated… The good: Lovely story, just what I needed at the time. The not-so-good: Blitzed through it in 24 hours... Continue Reading →
In brief: Golden just wants to be left alone but her stepfather wants her to speak with 'spy' Tor Amundsen about her family's link with dirty racing dealing. Unfortunately, Tor has a way of getting himself entangled in Golden's life and actually, it's not that bad… The good: So much fun…and I like Tor even... Continue Reading →
In brief: The first book in the Dive Bar series sees Lydia escape a doomed wedding only for down on his luck guitarist Vaughan to find her in his bathtub. Both need cheering up – this is definitely not something permanent…right? The good: I liked Vaughan in the Stage Dive series, so it's nice to... Continue Reading →
In brief: The third book in the McKinnels of Jewell Rock series, this focuses on chef Lachlan and his new employee, Eliza. The good: Sweet with a bit of sexy. The not-so-good: Never, ever drinking the water in Jewell Rock! Why I chose it: Love Rachael Johns' work, so scoured the shelves until I found... Continue Reading →
