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Blog Tour for Finding Love at the Magical Curiosity Shop

ABOUT THE BOOK

Finding Love at the Magical Curiosity Shop

In a shop full of stories, some magic is real.

Mickey Teasdale loves her quaint curiosity shop, where every item feels magical to her. She loves imagining the past owners of her knick-knacks and telling her made-up tales to customers, but lately, the magic has dimmed; the shop feels cluttered, and even her stories seem as worn as the items she sells.

Everything changes when the grumpiest customer Mickey’s ever met—single dad Ren Montague—walks in with his surly teen daughter, Ava. Ren hates mess and clutter and prefers order and calm, but he’ll do anything to see Ava smile. Yet, something shifts in him when he meets Mickey, who seems like she stepped out of her very own fairy tale.

When Ava discovers a secret diary, hidden from years long ago, she and Mickey believe it must have once belonged to a real-life mermaid! Ever sceptical, Ren tries to protect Ava from disappointment, but as they unravel the mystery together, something special happens…

Ren learns that happy ever afters still exist if you’re brave enough to look for them, and Mickey discovers that real-life can sometimes be way more magical than anything she could have ever imagined.

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/MagicalCuriosityShop

MY THOUGHTS

You can’t help but smile when one of your favorite authors writes a book that makes you laugh out loud right on the first page.
I loved meeting Mickey Teasdale, the owner of the Magical Curiosity Shop. This shop sells used items, items once someone’s beloved treasures and they brought a touch of magic to their former owners’ life. Now, sadly just sit and collect dust in this little shop but Mickey is convinced they will once again bring just the right person magic again. She can’t admit her shop is cluttered and could use with a good clean out.
Amongst the clutter one day a teen girl burst in with her father not far behind looking for her. The way he meets Mickey had me laughing and Mickey she shines through. Her personality is someone you’d want to get to know. Fun, friendly, outgoing she’s the cheerful face in the crowd.
This chance meeting between father and daughter and Mickey grows into a friendship guided along by the teenaged daughter who is outgoing herself. As they all start to spend more time together, we can see single dad Ren Montague loves his daughter very much but could use just a little reassurance he’s doing things the right way as it sure isn’t easy raising a young daughter on his own.
I loved the curiosity aspect of the story along with the special diary and the mermaid part of it all wrapping up to give this story a really special and lovely magical touch. The story made me smile and I am now looking forward to more by the author.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author Bio –

Jaimie Admans is the bestselling author of several romantic comedies – including The Little Christmas Shop on Nutcracker Lane and The Chateau of Happily-Ever-Afters. Her series for Boldwood, The Ever After Street Series, is based on the magical world of fairytales.

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The Woman Who Met Herself Blog Tour

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The Woman Who Met Herself

What would you do, if you met your double?

Debbie Jones thinks life is an adventure. Even having lost her husband a year ago, she’s ready for whatever the world might throw her way. Being in her sixties doesn’t mean it’s all over for her yet, and she loves her new job doing neighbourhood support for a charity. Then she knocks on a stranger’s front door.

Ruth Waverley doesn’t like surprises. Her life isn’t perhaps all she once dreamed off, but what other options are there for a woman in her sixties? She’s proud of her home and children. And she likes her life well enough. Then she hears someone knocking at the door.

As the door opens, both Ruth and Debbie get the shock of their lives. As their eyes meet – the recognition is instant. Not because they’ve met before. But because they have the same face. They’re completely identical.

And everything is about to change, for both women. In ways they couldn’t possibly imagine…

MY THOUGHTS

Life can get boring, especially as you age, set in your ways the sameness day in and day out can wear on you. There’s not much to look forward to.
But then, purely by chance two women come face to face with each other, they look identical but didn’t know the other existed even though at one time they developed in the same womb, legs and arms entwined.
These women are similar but yet so different, having been adopted with different upbringings they are trying to adjust to finding each other and the consequences of not having had each other in their lives up until this point.
The storyline is eye-opening and interesting. We get a bit of a backstory, and this is really a very emotional read.
I will be reading more by the author.

I was given a complimentary copy of the book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/WomanWhoMetHerself

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Author Bio –

Laura Pearson is the author of the #1 bestseller The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. She founded The Bookload on Facebook and has had several pieces published in the Guardian and the Telegraph.

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Facebook: @LauraPearson22

Twitter: @LauraPAuthor

Instagram: @LauraPAuthor

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Blog Tour for The House Sitter

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The House Sitter

She knows what she saw. But can she prove it?

After my relationship breaks down, I agree to house-sit my brother Dexter’s posh apartment whilst he’s out of the country. It will give me some much needed head space.

Sitting on the balcony one sweltering summer’s night in the midst of a power cut, I’m given a secret window into the lives of the residents in the opposite building, and I see more than I should.

I’m drawn to a man in the Penthouse and watch him closely; when a striking woman joins him on the balcony, I can’t tear my eyes away.

The following weekend a woman matching her exact description is reported missing. She’s not been seen since that fateful night.
When I go to the police, the man in the penthouse has a cast-iron alibi and denies she was ever there.

I know what I saw and I can’t let it go.
The deeper I dig, the more dangerous things become.
Someone is watching me too. Just how much can I trust the neighbours?

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/HouseSitter

MY THOUGHTS

I haven’t read a psychological thriller in a few months, and this was a great reintroduction to the genre. So many jaw dropping moments as I read, this was really hard to put down.
The action started right away and no slow parts at all. There are a lot of characters here but they’re not hard to keep up with.
A woman is housesitting her brother’s apartment while he’s gone expecting to get away from it all with a little r and r.
It ends up being a bit more than that though.
As she gets to know the other occupants of the apartment, she realizes obsessions are running rampant and not just with one person. Many holy cow, did that just happen moments? A real creep factor you’ll feel, and you may just be looking behind you as you read. A very much of a surprise ending that really took me by surprise. An author you absolutely need to read!

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Keri Beevis is the internationally bestselling author of several psychological thrillers and romantic suspense mysteries, including the very successful Dying to Tell. She sets many of her books in the county of Norfolk, where she was born and still lives and which provides much of her inspiration.

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Facebook: @allaboutbeev

Twitter: @keribeevis

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Blog Tour For The Pop-Up Cake Shop

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The Pop-Up Cake Shop

Ever the entrepreneur, Ellie is planning to bring cakes to the people with her Travelling Cake Van! But as she’s ‘expecting’ to make a rather more personal delivery of her own very soon, will Katja be the one to get behind the wheel of this fabulously mouth-watering journey into the countryside?

MY THOUGHTS

Another lovely novella length story in the Little Duck Pond Cafe series. I’ve read so many of them and have no plan of stopping now. Each one keeps getting better and better. When I read one, I am instantly transferred back with the characters for a visit and a cup of tea. The characters I easily remember from past stories, and we meet a few new ones in each story as well. This story is warm and welcoming, like visiting with old friends but make sure to have a slice of cake or two with you while reading because talk of cake in the story will surely have you craving some.
The pop-up cake shop started as a way of avoiding fresh cake being wasted and it’s just taken off. Some emotional themes here as well, all realistic, an emotional pregnancy, the breakup of a long-term relationship and the possibility of a new one starting after some time has passed. Sweet, emotional and heartwarming. What’s not to love?

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Purchase Links

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pop-Up-Cake-Shop-Little-Duck-ebook/dp/B0DKB7679Thttps://www.amazon.com/Pop-Up-Cake-Shop-Little-Duck-ebook/dp/B0DKB7679T 

Author Bio – Rosie’s series of novellas is centred around life in a country village cafe. Look out for DAYDREAMS & DOUGHNUT CAKE, out in June 2025, and TEACAKES AND TANGOS, which will be published in August 2025!

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Blog Tour for Lessons in Life

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Lessons in Life

The Yorkshire village of Beddingfield is home to the wonderful women of the Allen family: teacher Robyn, wannabe chef Jess, teenage tearaway Sorrel and matriarch Lisa, who holds the whole family together. But underneath her warmth and brilliance, Lisa has a secret – she longs to know who she really is.

In Hudson House, the grand manor on the edge of Beddingfield which is now a care home, lives seventy-something Eloise Howard. With film star beauty but memories fading fast, Eloise is slowly taking one foot at a time back into her past. Born into a prestigious family, her father the owner of the local Hudson’s Mill, Eloise’s life was destined to be one of finishing schools and balls. But when her path crossed Junayd Sattar’s, the most striking and kindest man she had ever met, nothing would ever be the same again.

When Lisa begins to spend time at Hudson House and befriends Eloise, the two women form an unbreakable bond. But unbeknownst to them both, they share secrets that, once uncovered, will change everything they believed about their own lives.

In her unmatched warm and uplifting voice, Julie Houston’s funny and profoundly moving tale of forbidden love, friendship and family ties will stay with you long after you’ve turned the last page… Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Fiona Gibson and Cathy Kelly.

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/LessonsInLife

MY THOUGHTS

Once I read my first Julie Houston book, I knew I must read all subsequent books, of which this was no exception. If you want to get lost in a book that is heartwarming with realistic characters, who are not a lot of fluff and nonsense this is the author for you. The characters are relatable, sharing experiences you’re now experiencing or already have. A real pick me upper that’ll have you not wanting to put it down at bedtime, sleep, what’s that. Warm, witty, and an author that you’ll want to keep coming back to.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Author Bio –

Julie Houston is the author of thirteen bestselling novels set in and around two fictional West Yorkshire villages.

Social Media Links –  

Facebook: @JulieHoustonAuthor

Twitter: @JulieHouston2

Instagram: @JulieHoustonauthor

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Blog Tour for Sunshine After the Rain

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Sunshine After the Rain

Melanie knows she’s been running away…

For the last seven years Mel has been hiding; from life, from her friends and from those who love her the most – her family. But being at home in her beloved Lake District has been far too painful for Mel to contemplate. Because seven years ago, Mel lost everything and she’s never been able to banish the dark clouds that follow her.

But maybe there really is no place like home?

When Mel returns to Willowdale for a family event, she has no intention of staying. But surrounded by her family she begins to realise just how much she’s been missing and also, how much healing she still needs to do.

Starting a dream job at Willowdale Hall, going on walks with Emma and her funny alpacas and reconnecting with those she loves, Mel slowly begins to see chinks of light and a more hopeful and happier future ahead.

And as Mel begins to feel stronger, she also feels brave enough to face the most painful part of leaving home…the one man she has always loved. With his help, can she finally banish the dark clouds forever and see the sunshine after the rain?

MY THOUGHTS

Sunshine After the Rain is the absolute perfect title for this one. A book I could really get into. I’ve found all of the author’s books to be heartfelt and heartwarming at the same time. If possible, this one even more so. A book I simply could not put down. Dealing with subjects we can all relate to I felt as though the book was talking to me. The characters are ones I agreed with and could also feel empathy for. Though there are sad parts the book has a lovely and happy ending. Themes of second chances, refound romance and just overall good feelings I can highly recommend this book.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/SunshineAfterRain

Author Bio –

Jessica Redland is the million-copy bestselling author of novels, including the Hedgehog Hollow and Escape to the Lakes series. Inspired by her hometown of Scarborough and the Lake District, she writes uplifting women’s fiction of love, friendship and community.

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Do you enjoy live performances?

What was the last live performance you saw?

Last year when we were traveling in the New England states we saw a street show. They were acrobatic and funny. Unfortunately I can’t remember the name of the group.

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Today’s fire update.                        🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨🚨Updates from the Hammonds Rocks Fire and the Thompson Hollow Fire in the Michaux Forest District as of Saturday morning, April 26, 2025.    *   The acreage for Hammonds Rocks fire is currently at 471 acres; The acreage for the Thompson Hollow Fire is currently at 2323 acres  *   Some of the increase in acreage can be attributed to yesterday’s burn out operations (Burn out operations occur when fire personnel burn the fuel that is between the control line that they are working on and the edge/perimeter of the fire.  Burning off this fuel is a way of strengthening the lines — with less burnable fuel near the fire lines … that reduces the chance or opportunity for the fire to “jump” the line when the weather becomes windy and drier)  *   Both fires did receive precipitation yesterday afternoon, overnight and this morning but the precipitation amounts were very variable  *   The precipitation was enough to moderate fire behavior but it was not significant enough to “put the fire out”  *   Personnel worked a night shift and will be working throughout the day — taking advantage of the moderating weather conditions and precipitation  *   Highest safety concern is snags!  There is a lot of standing dead trees (snags) along the roads, trails, and in the fire areas.  Higher and shifting winds are expected for this (Saturday) afternoon; which will potentially increase this hazard.  Additionally, the roots of snags in the fire area could have been burned making those trees even more prone to falling.  Some of the snags are also burning and are hollow — they act as “chimney’s” and throw sparks over long distances.  This “spotting” behavior was observed by fire personnel overnight and early this morning.  *   Today’s activities will be to mitigate the snags and strengthen the fire lines

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What’s going on in my neck of the woods.

Some of you know I live in a rural area. We all saw the devastation of the California fires recently. We now have two forest fires burning uncontrollably in our area. We were under a burn ban and recently it just got lifted. So far, the fire hasn’t burned any homes but as of 3 p.m. today it’s at 1,300 acres and 0% contained. I know on Facebook the coverage is massive since it’s our area. Is it on national television, I have no idea because I don’t watch television. Started Wednesday night and now it’s Friday night and it’s just getting worse. It’s a tragedy, it’s burning our state forests. It’s in Cumberland County Pennsylvania. They suspect a hiker started it but they are not saying if they believe it was accidental or intentional. There have been some evacuations, but no home affected yet, they’ve been able to hold it back so far. We are 30 miles away so while it’s not right here our whole community is coming together donating water, food, Gatorade and offering space for livestock on other farms as we are a farming community.

We’re posting updates on the two wildfires burning in Cumberland County here: https://www.wgal.com/…/pennsylvania-smoke…/64586978… #breakingnews #panews

NOT MY PICTURES

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Firefighter Lamar Buckwalter shot video as he drove through the Michaux State Forest fire in Cumberland County, capturing an eerie nighttime scene. We’re posting updates here: https://www.wgal.com/…/pennsylvania-smoke-sky…/64586978 #wildfire #panews #michauxstateforest

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Blog Tour for Love Blooms at Hollyhock farms

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Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm

After an amazing year looking after Hollyhock Farm, on the beautiful island of Jersey, pregnant Lettie needs to step back from farming. The problem is, with her family overseas, there’s no one to take over.

But then help comes from two places at once. Handsome fire-fighter Joe needs to escape his small home since his mother and her new husband came to stay; he offers to help run the farm in exchange for board in one of the spare rooms. Then, adventurous newcomer Skye takes the other room, excited to try her hand at farming in such an amazing place.

But managing the farm together may be more than either of them bargained for, especially as each of them drives the other crazy, in more ways than one. Will the tension get too much for Joe and Skye, or could love bloom with the Jersey flowers this spring?

MY THOUGHTS

If you’re looking for a feel-good heartwarming series, you need to look no further than the Hollyhock Farm series.
I’ve read all of the books in this series and other books by the author, and they never fail to make me smile and are the perfect relaxation read.
Taking place on the island of Jersey, the descriptions have me ready to visit and just kick off my shoes.
Once again, we see the inclusion of characters from other books in this series, and this always enriches the story.
This is Skye and Joe’s story, they’ve both ended up at Hollyhock Farm for a different reason and their first meeting wasn’t the greatest, but this doesn’t last once they start to get to know each other.
Skye has always had a supportive granny in her life after her mother passed away when she was a young teen, but she needs some answers about an important issue she’s been dwelling on.
I enjoyed seeing how supportive Joe is in her quest for answers and also enjoyed seeing the fun and supportive interaction between the other characters. I’m always up for reading a wonderful book by the author.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Purchase Link – https://mybook.to/LoveBloomsat

MEET THE AUTHOR

Georgina Troy writes contemporary romance series set on the island of Jersey where she lives with her family and three rescue dogs near two wild and wonderful beaches.

Her latest series is set on a fictional farm on the island. Welcome to Hollyhock Farm and Second Chances at Hollyhock Farm are out now. Love Blooms at Hollyhock Farm is out April 2025 with a fourth book out later this year.

Georgina’s other series:

The Sunflower Cliffs series

The Golden Sands Bay series

The Sunshine Island series

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Facebook: @GeorginaTroyAuthor

Twitter: @GeorginaTroy

Instagram: @georginatroyauthor

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