Thursday, 17 October 2024

A Cranberry for Christmas by Charlie Dean


 

A Cranberry for Christmas

Alisha Jones, or Princess Christmas as she is affectionately known, is joint heir to her Grandpa Frost’s family fortune, but being third behind an older sister and brother means she has to work three times as hard to prove herself.

Marsha Underwood, her grandpa’s PA and ever-present thorn in her side, is determined to undermine her at every turn and Alisha finds herself powerless to prevent this.

An encounter with a fortune teller at the Frost Christmas Ball leads to a bewildering dream of the future; and the added complication of Tom Walker, the son of Frost’s new business partner leads to a tumultuous year.

With her friends by her side, will she be able to turn things around? And what exactly does the strange dream mean?

A story of family, friendship and love at first sight with a sprinkle of Christmas magic

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I love Christmas-themed books at this time of the year and A Cranberry for Christmas ticks all the boxes for a heartwarming and festive read.

Alisha finds herself caught in a whirlwind of family drama, career challenges, and an unexpected romance. Brimming with humour and relatable characters. I was rooting for Alisha and Tom all the way. I really liked Alisha's friends and the supportive role they played. 

A Cranberry for Christmas is a lovely and witty Christmas read that will leave you smiling.

For a feel-good Christmas read in the spirit of the season A cranberry for Christmas is a perfect choice.


Monday, 14 October 2024

Cold Spite (Cold Justice: Most Wanted Book 5) by Toni Anderson


 


Title: Cold Spite

Series: Cold Justice – Most Wanted #5

Author: Toni Anderson

Genre: Romantic Thriller/Suspense

Tropes: Second Chance/Tortured Heroine

Band of Brothers/Law Enforcement

Release Date: 14th October 2024


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A disgraced former Navy SEAL is looking for revenge in the next Romantic Thriller from New York Times bestselling author Toni Anderson.

 

When FBI Agent Delilah Quinn survives an attempt on her life, she pretends to be dead in order to outwit her attacker. There is only one person she can turn to for help—a man she never wanted to see again…a man who abandoned her five years ago and left her heartbroken. A man definitely on the killer’s hit list.

 

FBI Hostage Rescue Operator Cas Demarco lives with the burning regret of choosing to join HRT and leaving Delilah behind. News of her death devastates him. Then she calls him out of the blue and he can’t help but seize this one last chance to make things right.

 

With both Delilah and Cas targeted for death, a task force is set up to catch their would-be killer, who they believe is a disgraced former Navy SEAL they helped convict of drug trafficking. Out of prison and on a ruthless quest for retribution, the former SEAL is eliminating everyone who wronged him—without leaving a shred of evidence behind.

 

Can Delilah and Cas prove who’s responsible for the attempts on their lives and have a second chance at a future together? Or will the rogue ex-SEAL double-down on his promise to destroy them both?

 

All the books can be read as standalone novels. For fans of Laura Griffin, Karen Rose, Sandra Brown, and Nora Roberts.


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Cold Spite is an action-packed romantic thriller that delivers a thrilling blend of suspense, romance, and unforgettable characters. Continuing the popular Cold Justice series, this novel picks up the story of FBI Agent Delilah Quinn and former Navy SEAL Cas Demarco.

After an attack on her life, leading everyone to believe she died, Delilah decides to stay hidden and investigate. However, with the discovery of more victims and their connection to her, it is clear she needs help and warn her former partner, Cas, the one person she never wanted to see again.

I liked the angst-filled undercurrents of Delilah and Cas's relationship. He really messed up five years earlier and needs a lot of luck and grovelling to get her back. He did a crappy thing and has lived with regret ever since. He is likeable and I wanted them back together. Their story was intriguing and believable.
Delilah had a tough few years and her strength and resilience shine through in her response to the mayhem that has sprung up around her.

There were a lot of twists and turns as the team tried to figure out the how rather than the who. It came to a satisfying resolution with enticing hints for a future instalment.

Cold Spite is the perfect read for fans of romantic thrillers and suspense. It will keep you hooked.


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AUTHOR BIO

Toni Anderson writes gritty, sexy, FBI Romantic Thrillers, and is a New York Times and a USA Today bestselling author. Her books have won the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery and Suspense, Readers’ Choice, Aspen Gold, Book Buyers’ Best, Golden Quill, National Excellence in Story Telling (NEST) Contest, and National Excellence in Romance Fiction awards. She's been a finalist in both the Vivian Contest and the RITA. Her books have been translated into five different languages.


Tuesday, 8 October 2024

Bella's Countryside Christmas by Claire Huston (2024)


An uplifting festive romance perfect for fans of Hallmark Christmas movies and authors such as Phillipa Ashley, Trisha Ashley, Sue Moorcroft, Rebecca Raisin and Donna Ashcroft.

Fleeing her heartache and horrendous job, Bella stumbles upon a December wedding in the beautiful village of Haileybrook and the spirit of the season moves her to act as a fake date to handsome stranger Jack.

Jack and Bella hit it off, but Bella has to leave in a hurry and their magical evening soon becomes nothing more than a blissful memory.

A year later, Bella is returning to Haileybrook, seeking a fresh start and a quieter life. With a new job close to her cosy cottage home, a peaceful Christmas is surely only days away.

But it’s not long before family surprises, small-town feuds and romantic drama disrupt Bella’s plans, and she has to wonder if being alone is what she really wants for Christmas …

This standalone festive romance is set in the village of HaileybrookThe Haileybrook stories can be read in any order.


Bella's Countryside Christmas is a delightful holiday romance that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. This charming tale follows Bella, a city girl drawn to the quaint village of Haileybrook after a chance encounter at a Christmas wedding.

I just adored Jack and Bella's impromptu day together at the wedding. They clicked right from the first moment and it was just cute watching them develop their crush on each other. I had high hopes that it was the start of something magical. Jack, the perfect romantic lead was very charming, likeable, and completely different from Bella's ex-fiancé. 
There are a few obstacles to overcome, but they don't overshadow the overall sweetness of the story. Bella's Countryside Christmas is a lovely, feel-good holiday read. Its charming characters, picturesque setting, and heartwarming story will put you in the Christmas spirit.  A must-read for fans of cozy romances.

Read now in paperback, digital and Kindle Unlimited

Friday, 4 October 2024

The Ravenswood Witch by Jenni Keer (2024) BLOG TOUR

 



The Ravenswood Witch

‘There are a lot of shadows at Ravenswood, so you will need to be strong…’

The year is 1885 and a young woman is on the run, knowing if she’s caught, she’ll be hanged for murder. Moments from a safe haven, she collides with a gruff stranger, falling and breaking her ankle.

To her surprise, the man – Marcus Greybourne – convinces the local constable that she is his reclusive wife of ten years, Luna. He carries her back to the neglected and crumbling Ravenswood Hall, promising if she agrees to maintain this charade, he will keep her safe until her injuries have healed.

But the house is haunted by shadows and secrets. What’s more, the real Luna Greybourne is missing, without trace. Scratches and marks made by her around the house suggest witchcraft; and indeed Luna is known locally as the Ravenswood Witch; her reputation in tatters, like the wallpapers of the padlocked rooms she’d destroyed.

As strange happenings in the house continue, outside the screech of a raven echoes across oppressive woods that seem alive with dark magic. And the woman who is now pretending to be Luna can’t help but fear she’s escaped the noose for a far more terrible fate…

A completely compelling and unforgettable historical bookclub read – fans of Jane Eyre, Weyward and The Binding will be utterly spellbound.

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The Ravenswood Witch is the best gothic historical romance that I have read in a long while.
It is steeped in dark magic and superstition. The ominous atmosphere slowly builds in intensity in the first half of the book followed by plenty of turns and revelations keeping me hooked and guessing.
 I loved the chilling atmosphere with the isolated manor, eerie woods, and a sense of impending doom. 
I was as unsure as Luna was in knowing who to trust but I had high hopes that Marcus would be as nice as he appears. The question of the whereabouts of his missing wife was a nagging point against him and I couldn't help but be reminded of Mr Rochester's crazy wife in the attic especially after Luna's bed was set on fire.
This gothic tale of secrets and suspense will appeal to fans of gothic fiction and historical mysteries. 

Author Bio 

Jenni Keer is the well-reviewed author of historical romances, often with a mystery at their heart. Most recently published by Headline and shortlisted for the 2023 RNA Historical Romantic Novel of the Year.

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