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Cover Reveal for The Drumbeats Trilogy

Today I am delighted to share in the cover reveals for the Drumbeat trilogy with titles, Drumbeats, Walking in the Rain, Finding Jess.

Drumbeats

It’s 1965, and 18 year old Jess escapes her stifling English home for a gap year in Ghana, West Africa. But it’s a time of political turbulence across the region. Fighting to keep her young love who waits back in England, she’s thrown into the physical and emotional dangers of civil war, tragedy and the conflict of a disturbing new relationship. And why do the drumbeats haunt her dreams?

This is a rite of passage story which takes the reader hand in hand with Jess on her journey towards the complexities and mysteries of a disconcerting adult world.

This is the first novel in the acclaimed Drumbeats trilogy: Drumbeats, Walking in the Rain, Finding Jess.

For fans of Dinah Jefferies, Kate Morton, Rachel Hore, Jenny Ashcroft

Purchase Link – https://books2read.com/Drumbeats1

Walking in the Rain

Jess happily marries the love of her life. She wants to feel safe, secure and loved. But gradually it becomes clear that her beloved husband is not the man she thought him to be.

She survived war and injury in Africa, but can she now survive the biggest challenge of her life?

This is the second novel in the acclaimed Drumbeats trilogy: Drumbeats, Walking in the Rain, Finding Jess.

For fans of Dinah Jefferies, Kate Morton, Rachel Hore, Jenny Ashcroft

Purchase Link  – https://mybook.to/WalkingintheRain1

Finding Jess

On the brink of losing everything, and still haunted by her past and the Ghanaian drumbeats that haunt her life, Jess feels that she can no longer trust anyone but herself. Then she’s mysteriously sent a newspaper clipping of a temporary job in Ghana. Could this be her lifeline? Can she turn back time and find herself again? And what, exactly, will she find?

Finding Jess is a passionate study of love and betrayal – and one woman’s bid to reclaim her self-belief and trust. It’s a feel-good story of a woman’s strength and spirit rising above adversity.

This is the finale of Jess’s story, the third novel in the acclaimed Drumbeats trilogy: Drumbeats, Walking in the Rain, Finding Jess.

For fans of  Dinah Jefferies, Kate Morton, Rachel Hore, Jenny Ashcroft

Purchase Link – https://myBook.to/FindingJess1

Author Bio –

Award-winning author Julia Ibbotson herself spent an exciting time in Ghana, West Africa, teaching and nursing (like Jess in her books), and always vowed to write about the country and its past. And so, the Drumbeats Trilogy was born. She’s also fascinated by history, especially by the medieval world, and concepts of time travel, and has written haunting time-slips of romance and mystery partly set in the Anglo-Saxon period. She studied English at Keele University, England, specialising in medieval language, literature and history, and has a PhD in linguistics. She wrote her first novel at age 10, but became a school teacher, then university lecturer and researcher. Her love of writing never left her and to date she’s written 9 books, with a 10th on the way. She’s a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, Society of Authors and the Historical Novel Society.

Social Media Links –

Author website:

Welcome

Facebook Author page:

https://www.facebook.com/JuliaIbbotsonauthor

Twitter:

@JuliaIbbotson

Pinterest page: includes boards with pics and images that inspired each book

Goodreads author page:

https://www.goodreads.com/juliaibbotson

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/julia.ibbotson/

RNA (Romantic Novelists Association) website author page

https://romanticnovelistsassociation.org/rna_author/julia-ibbotson/

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Blog tour for The Start of Something Wonderful by Jessica Redland

About The Book

The Start of Something Wonderful

Autumn Laine has lost her creative sparkle. After losing her grandad and her job as an illustrator in quick succession, she is at a crossroads in life and needs a break. Spending time with her parents in Paris, even in the artistic community of Montmartre, doesn’t appear to be the answer.

So when her penpal, Rosie, invites her to stay in the Lake District, Autumn jumps at the chance to get away from the hustle and bustle of Paris. After all, where better to re-discover her creativity than the place which inspired her heroine, Beatrix Potter?

Arriving at the picturesque lakeside village of Willowdale, Autumn is swept up by the beauty and magic of the stunning landscape. Welcomed into the community with open arms, she slowly starts to feel like herself again as her creative instincts re-ignite.

But when she meets Dane, who has escaped to the Lakes for his own reasons, will Autumn’s walls come down to let someone in again after so long? Or will the secrets of her past continue to hold her back?

A new beginning is a daunting prospect, but could it be the start of something wonderful too..?


Join million-copy bestseller Jessica Redland for a brand new series, full of love, friendship and community.

My Thoughts

Though I was sad to see Jessica Redland’s Hedgehog series end I am delighted to see a new series beginning with the first in the series “The Start of Something Wonderful.” Full of a heartwarming story, hope, laughter, friendships, love, laughter and so much more. Small town vibes with such a cozy feel to it that you’ll just love. Autumn Laine was very close to her Grandad . When she loses him and her illustrator job she’s broken. She accepts her parents offer of visiting them in Paris. She hasn’t been back since a breakup many years ago. Though she’s an artist the artistic community of Montmartre just doesn’t feel right either. Though trying to avoid it a ghost from her past resurfaces, an old boyfriend who she had an extensive past with. As we read about their backstory, we get a clear understanding of their previous relationship. Autumn is an illustrator of greeting cards but has lost her mojo after her grandfather’s death. Upon meeting a new man their friendship progresses rather quickly as her encourages her with her artistic abilities and they may collaborate on a project. When her old flame is once again interested i rekindling things and her new beau wants to take it to the next level, how will she choose. I really loved the references to the Beatrix Potter illustrations, her gardens and home. The mentions of the many woodland animals and all the other animals was a welcome addition to the story. Warm and pleasant, I loved this story and its characters and look forward to many more additions to this series.

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

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

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Author Bio –

Jessica Redland writes emotional but uplifting stories of love, friendship, family and community. Her Whitsborough Bay books transport readers to the stunning North Yorkshire Coast where she lives with her husband, daughter and sprocker spaniel. Her Hedgehog Hollow series, set in a hedgehog rescue centre, takes readers into the beautiful rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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Blog Tour for Spin the Bottle by Isabella May- Happy Publication Day

About The Book

Spin the Bottle

CELESTE thought she had long forgotten the sweet, citrusy kiss she shared with TRAVIS during a game of spin the bottle. Splitting her time between her accounts office in super Instagrammable Notting Hill, and her tiny apartment in quirky Exmouth Market, modern-day life is simply too busy for men. Besides, whenever she tries to find The One, it always ends in disaster. From Tinder tragedies to trampolining tribulations, Celeste is starting to think that she’s cursed.

But then Travis begins to pop up wherever she goes, and Celeste knows with stomach-sinking clarity that fate has finally caught up with them. Inspired by the idea of fake dating, Celeste is convinced the only way out of this mess is to call the curse’s bluff. But will Travis agree to it? And how can she manage not to fall in love?

Pour yourself a lemonade and escape with this gorgeous will-they-won’t-they rom-com set between London and Gibraltar!

My Thoughts

This is my first read by this author. How could I have missed these charming books? I’m not sure but now that she’s in my radar I’ll be fixing that quickly.
A delectable, delicious foodie rom com with a splash of citrus.


A fun romance that’ll keep you laughing out loud, so expect the unexpected.
While reading this delight be sure to have some lemon meringue and possibly a lemonade.


Fake dating romances are full of laugh out loud moments and can be quite a tangled mess, will they get it straightened out and get on with it. Add a little bit of sugar, a little bit of drama and a whole lot of hilarious moments and you’ve got a sure winner here.

Publication date May 15, 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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

The Author

Isabella May lives in (mostly) sunny Andalusia, Spain with her husband, daughter and son, creatively inspired by the mountains and the sea. She grew up in Somerset on Glastonbury’s ley lines and loves to feature her quirky English hometown in her stories.

After a degree in Modern Languages and European Studies at UWE, Bristol (and a year working abroad in Bordeaux and Stuttgart), Isabella bagged an extremely jammy and fascinating job in children’s publishing… selling foreign rights for novelty, board, pop-up and non-fiction books all over the world; in every language from Icelandic to Korean, Bahasa Indonesian to Papiamento!

All of which has fuelled her curiosity and love of international food and travel – both feature extensively in her romcoms.

Isabella is also a Level 4 Pranic Healer and a stillbirth mum.

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www.isabellamayauthor.com


Twitter – @IsabellaMayBks

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IsabellaMayAuthor/

Instagram – @isabella_may_author

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Blog Tour for Escape to Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen

About The Book

Escape to Bellbird Bay: A heartwarming story of second chances

When successful university lecturer Alison Wells’ life unexpectedly falls apart, she follows in her brother’s footsteps and escapes to the coastal town of Bellbird Bay on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.

Neil Simpson loves teaching and his position as principal at a prestigious boys’ school in Brisbane. But when scandal rocks the school, and he learns his father’s health is failing, he has no choice but to return to his hometown of Bellbird Bay.

Determined not to be a burden to her brother and his new partner, Ali is considering her options when her world and Neil’s collide. Having avoided commitment all her life, Ali is unprepared for the force of her attraction to the man who is trying to come to terms with the upheaval in his own life.

As fate conspires to keep them apart, can this small town work its magic on these two lost souls?

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My Thoughts

Once again, we are in the coastal town of Bellbird Bay on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
I have read several books in the Bellbird Bay series and have enjoyed every one of them. It’s a charming tight knit community and I’ve met many of the characters.

They are warm and welcoming especially to outsiders which they welcome into the fray making them feel right at home.
I especially enjoyed seeing the comradery the characters have with each other. I know I would feel comfortable living here.


A beautiful mature romance that had both main characters that I loved.
I always enjoy this author’s books and know I’ll be happy when I read them, and she doesn’t disappoint. Another thing I like about the books is that there is no drama in them, just feel good, realistic situations. Highly recommended!

May 11, 2023 publication date.
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.


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The Author

After a career in education, Maggie Christensen began writing contemporary women’s fiction portraying mature women facing life-changing situations, and historical fiction set in her native Scotland. Her travels inspire her writing, be it her trips to visit family in Scotland, in Oregon, USA or her home on Queensland’s beautiful Sunshine Coast. Maggie writes of mature heroines coming to terms with changes in their lives and the heroes worthy of them. Maggie has been called the queen of mature age fiction and her writing has been described by one reviewer as like a nice warm cup of tea. It is warm, nourishing, comforting and embracing.

From the small town in Scotland where she grew up, Maggie was lured to Australia by the call to ‘Come and teach in the sun’. Once there, she worked as a primary school teacher, university lecturer and in educational management. Now living with her husband of over thirty years on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, she loves walking on the deserted beach in the early mornings and having coffee by the river on weekends. Her days are spent surrounded by books, either reading or writing them – her idea of heaven!

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Blog Tour for Freya’s French Farmhouse by Daisy James

Freya’s French Farmhouse

Welcome to Freya’s French Farmhouse, the second book in a brand new series from the author of the Hummingbird Hotel series and the Cornish Confetti Agency series.

Escape to the French Riviera!

After losing her aromatherapy studio in the Blossomwood Bay fire, Freya Farnham finds herself at a loose end, especially when her trusty Renault decides that it’s time to head to the scrapyard in the sky. Now she has no excuse not to agree to her parents’ request to head to the pretty village of Saint-Julien to find out why her late Uncle Toby’s gorgeous French farmhouse isn’t selling, even when the real estate agent, Xavier Deschamps, advertises himself as “the best in the whole of Provence”.

As soon as she arrives, Freya realises what the problem is, and so, with the help of handsome local car mechanic Jacques Jordan, she invests her last euro in a kaleidoscope of cleaning products and sets about transforming the drab and dusty dwelling into a chic and shiny château. Little did she know that in the process she would discover more about her family’s history than she bargained for.

Can she come to terms with her past? Or will the demons that have been snapping at her heels since childhood prevent her from seizing the chance to achieve a much-longed-for sense of belonging in the friendly community where she’s treated as one of their own?

Why not join Freya as she explores the lavender-infused Provençal countryside, and enjoy a trip filled with fun, fragrance, and delicious foodie treats with a dash of heart-warming romance thrown in for good measure!

My Thoughts

If you want a rom com, you’re gonna absolutely love with an exotic location, a little bit of a mystery, a whole lot of romance a bit of drama and a fabulous plot well you’re just gonna love Freya’s French Farmhouse.


Freya’s parents insist she head to the village of Saint-Julien and find out why her late Uncle Toby’s gorgeous French farmhouse isn’t selling. It’s been on the market for a while with supposedly the best agent around. He’s not exactly friendly when she goes to confront him and ask what is going on and then, he drops a bombshell on that that throws her for a loop. Loving the mystery and drama bit in this.


So heartwarming, the characters are people you’d absolutely want to know.
Freya is just looking for a place to hang her hat and feel at home. With missionary parents even though they had a very important job to do she never felt she fit in anywhere except for her uncle’s farmhouse which is now for sale.


The homey, charming village she is in sounds fantastic. The people super friendly and accommodating, when she’s down on her luck they are right there for her. The romance is sweet, and the characters are they type that make you want the best for them. I loved the plot and can not wait to read more in this series. Warm, friendly and you can’t stop reading til it’s done.

Published February 28, 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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US – https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BHT1FRR3

UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0BHT1FRR3

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Author Bio – Daisy James loves writing stories with strong heroines and swift-flowing plotlines. She especially likes to create sunshine-filled settings in exotic locations – the Caribbean, Tuscany, Cornwall, Provence – so she can spend her time envisioning her characters enjoying the fabulous scenery and sampling the local food and drink.

When not scribbling away in her peppermint-and-green summerhouse (garden shed), she spends her time sifting flour and sprinkling sugar and edible glitter. She loves gossiping with friends over a glass of something fizzy or indulging in a spot of afternoon tea – china plates and teacups are a must.

Social Media Links – Twitter   https://twitter.com/daisyjamesbooks

Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100009889775019

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Blog Tour for Just Friends at Thistle Lodge by Margaret Amatt

About the Book

Just Friends at Thistle Lodge

One romantic getaway. Two friends. Seven days just pretending…

When Nina Copeland’s mates try to match her with the guy next door, she needs a plan. Because Matthew’s just a friend, and Nina has a secret she doesn’t want him to discover – not until she’s tidied her messy life.

After his divorce, physics teacher Matthew Gilchrist has kept his heart locked safely away. So why do people keep pushing him to date his chirpy neighbour? He and Nina are fine just as friends. Aren’t they?

Nina hatches a solution to get everyone off their backs: fake a relationship at a family reunion, then stage a break-up so life can go back to normal. What could go wrong?

Stuck together at a romantic highland lodge, new feelings lure them out of the friend zone. But if love is to find a way in, Nina must confront her past, and Matthew put his heart on the line.

My Thoughts

This is my intro to the Glenbriar series taking place in the Scottish Highlands and author Margaret Amatt and now that I’ve had a sample of her books it won’t be my last.
The chemistry between Nina and Matt is incredible.


Their relationship goes from next door neighbors as friends to fake dating to the real thing. It was such fun seeing them both squirm as they tried to keep it casual and not admit to even themselves how much they were wanting to take it to the next step but didn’t want to go over boundaries because they weren’t sure how the other one felt about them.

When they were able to just relax and become themselves the sizzle took off. He is a high school teacher and divorced she is currently unemployed because of a bad experience.
The author creates a very warm, well developed story line with likeable characters and realistic situations.


I absolutely cannot wait to read more by this author, a new favorite of mine.

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

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Author Bio –

Margaret has told and written stories for as long as she can remember. During her formative years, she spent time on long walks inventing characters and stories to pass the time.

Writing books is Margaret’s passion and when she’s not doing that, she’s often found eating chocolate, walking and taking photographs in the hills around Highland Perthshire. Those long walks still frequently bring inspiration!

It’s Margaret’s pleasure to bring you the Scottish Island Escapes series and The Glenbriar Series. These books are linked (even the two series have crossovers!) for those who enjoy inhabiting Margaret’s world of stories but each can be read as a standalone if you’d rather dip in and out with individual books.

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Blog Tour for The Collaborator’s Daughter by Eva Glyn

About The Book

In 1944 in war-torn Dubrovnik Branko Milisic holds his newborn daughter Safranka and wishes her a better future. But while the Nazis are finally retreating, the arrival of the partisans brings new dangers for Branko, his wife Dragica and their new baby…

As older sister to two half-siblings, Fran has always known she has to fit in. But now, for the first time in her life Fran is facing questions about who she is and where she comes from.

All Fran knows about her real father is that he was a hero, and her mother had to flee Dubrovnik after the war. But when she travels to the city of her birth to uncover the truth, she is devastated to discover her father was executed by the partisans in 1944, accused of being a collaborator. But the past isn’t always what it seems…

My Thoughts

This is the first book I’ve read by this author.
This is an incredible story that I connected with the characters right away.
A beautifully written dual timeline I was immersed in the story as I read.
I liked that the main character is a woman in her sixties as many books do not have a main character this age and it’s wonderful to see women this age shine.
Though going by Fran her actual name is Safranka.
Fran was born in Dubrovnik, Croatia and towards the end of the Second World War.
Her stepfather has just passed away and her mother several years before this. She really didn’t know her father and she is upset that she can’t ask her mother about it.
Having spent most of her life in England she knows she must go the land of her birth, Dubrovnik, Croatia. There she meets handsome men Vedran and his uncle Jadran. The descriptions of Croatia’s food, culture, scenery and its people made my imagination come alive. I could just picture it all. This is a journey she will take with Jadran who encourages her in her research to find out about her father’s life. She discovers to move forward in her journey you first have to move backwards, and the past is closer than you think.
Such a beautiful story, very touching, heartwarming and will not be forgotten.

Pub Date: 01 Apr 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

Author Links: Website ~ Facebook ~ Twitter

Eva Glyn’s The Collaborator’s Daughter is published by One More Chapter and is available to order HERE

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The Author

Eva Glyn writes escapist relationship-driven fiction with a kernel of truth at its heart. She loves to travel and finds inspiration in beautiful places and the stories they hide.

Her last holiday before lockdown was a trip to Croatia, and the country’s haunting histories and gorgeous scenery have proved fertile ground, driven by her friendship with a tour guide she met there. His wartime story provided the inspiration for The Olive Grove and his help in creating a realistic portrayal of Croatian life has proved invaluable. Her second novel set in the country, An Island of Secrets is a dual timeline looking back to World War 2, and although a contemporary romance featuring mature main characters her third, The Collaborator’s Daughter, has its roots in that conflict too.

Eva lives in Cornwall, although she considers herself Welsh, and has been lucky enough to have been married to the love of her life for more than twenty-five years. She also writes as Jane Cable.

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Boldwood Blog Tour for One Last Summer at Seabreeze Farm by Jo Bartlett

I am so happy to help kick off the blog tour on publication day of Jo Bartletts’ One Last Summer at Seabreeze Farm. I have been just loving this series and was so excited to see another addition to it.

About The Book

One Last Summer at Seabreeze Farm

A summer to remember…

Georgia Banks knows she’s living on borrowed time. So, when doctors tell her she’s got one last summer to make all her dreams come true, she’s determined to make every day count.

The one thing that’s never in doubt, is that she wants her best friend, Gabe, to be with her every step of the way. And so, Georgia draws up her not-a-bucket list with all the things she’s determined to tick off before she goes – number one of which is to spend one last summer by the sea.

Seabreeze Farm perched high on the cliffs above the English Channel is the perfect spot, and surrounded by the antics of its menagerie of rescued animals and the warmth of the friendship she’s offered there, Georgia starts to believe she can live out all her dreams before it’s too late.

And just when she thinks there’s nothing left to wish for, Georgia gets another chance at life. But taking it might mean losing the one person she cares about the most.

As she faces her biggest challenge yet, Georgia wonders if her last summer at Seabreeze Farm will mean the end of her biggest dream of all.

This book was previously published as One Last Summer at Channel View Farm

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3Xkgtju

My Thoughts

What an incredibly emotional book. I love this author’s books, and this is unlike any I have read from the rom com genre before. It emphasizes the importance of organ donation to help others in desperate need.
I have always enjoyed reading the Seabreeze Farm series with its farmhouse perched high up on the cliffs above the English Channel. It truly sounds like the perfect relaxation place to be.
Before you start reading this do have your tissues ready.
Georgia and Gabe have known each other all their life, he has seen her in good times and bad. Recently its been more of her going through the bad times. You see Georgia has failing health and is told she has one last summer to make all her dreams come true. With her bucket list ready of simple things like spending her last days by the sea and having a puppy. She doesn’t dare to voice aloud her one wish she’s doesn’t in a million years think will come true. All these wishes, she wants Gabe by her side all the way.
Gabe will be with her all the way as she gets her last wish filled in such an unexpected way.
All the emotions with this one. I loved it!

Pub Date: 13 Apr 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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The Author

Jo Bartlett is the bestselling author of over nineteen women’s fiction titles. She fits her writing in between her two day jobs as an educational consultant and university lecturer and lives with her family and three dogs on the Kent coast. Her first title for Boldwood is The Cornish Midwife – part of a twelve-book deal.

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Boldwood Blog Tour for The Little Board Game Cafe

About The Book

The Little Board Game Café

An irresistible story of love, friendship and the power of Games Night, perfect for fans of Holly Martin and Christie Barlow.

When Emily loses her job, house and boyfriend all within a matter of days, she’s determined to turn a negative into a positive and follow her dream of running a small cafe in the gorgeous Yorkshire village of Essendale.

But she quickly finds she’s bitten off more than she can chew when the ‘popular’ cafe she takes over turns out to secretly be a failing business. Emily desperately needs a way to turn things around, and help comes from the unlikeliest of places when she meets local board game-obsessed GP Ludek. But when a major chain coffee shop opens on the high street, Emily is forced to question if she’ll ever be able to compete.

Has she risked everything on something destined to fail? Or can a playful twist, a homely welcome, and a sprinkle of love make Emily’s cafe the destination she’s always dreamed of?

‘A heart-warming romance perfect for curling up with. I absolutely loved it’ – Kitty Wilson

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My Thoughts

What a delightful story by a debut author.
After losing her fiancée and home in quick succession she knows she needs to do something.
Moving in with her friend seems to be the best thing for Emily at the moment.
When a big upset happens in our lives it can sometimes be the change we need and in this case it is.
What seems like a lifetime ago Emily and her mother wanted to open up a little cafe together, unfortunately her mother passed away and Emily threw herself into other endeavors.
Now with change out of her control it seems the perfect time to implement this change she can control, opening a cafe.
Finding one in her price range hasn’t been easy but she does it, now to get more foot traffic and fix up the inside without it costing an arm and a leg. With no romantic relationship to hold her back timewise she gives it her all and starts living her dream of baking and running a little cafe all the while looking on YouTube for new coffee drink recipes. And still very few customers.
A man she meets while out running and gets to talking to has an idea to have a game night at her cafe because the venue he uses has been double booked and the game night needs to go.
Will the game night be enough to draw customers into her shop when she adds a few new items to her menu? I adored the idea of a cafe having a game night, it sounds so much fun while drinking delicious specialty coffees. The only thing needed would be to have a few cats lounging around in the cafe. Love and life start picking up. Can it last though at the fast pace it’s on? Delightful and a gem. I’ll be on the lookout for more by this author.

Pub Date 13 Apr 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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The Author

Author Bio – Jennifer Page wrote her first novel – a book about ponies – when she was eight. These days she prefers to write romance. When she isn’t writing, Jennifer can usually be found playing board games which are the inspiration for her first novel. She has worked as a television producer, a music teacher and has even run a children’s opera company. She now lives near Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire with her husband and his large collection of games.

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Boldwood Books Blog Tour for Better Off Wed by Portia MacIntosh

About The Book

Better Off Wed

Save the date…! Olivia can’t believe it when her boyfriend, Teddy, proposes out of the blue. She loves him (of course she does!) BUT it does seem sudden, especially when they don’t even live together yet…There is only one place that Olivia has ever wanted to get married-a gorgeous venue on the Cornish coast, built by her grandfather. The problem is they only have one date available-and it’s only a few weeks away! Olivia isn’t so sure about rushing but Teddy jumps at the chance to be married within the month. Thrown into a whirlwind of wedding planning, alarm bells start to ring for Olivia. Are they doing this for the right reasons? Why is Teddy in such a rush? And when he fails to help with any part of the preparations, Olivia must find help elsewhere, with unexpected results…As the countdown begins, will the wedding go ahead? Or will Olivia find that her future happiness lies elsewhere…?

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My Thoughts

Better off Wed is another book by Rom Com author Portia MacIntosh .
Her books are so much fun and are always a laugh out loud guarantee.


I was reading this and it’s going along fine and then all the sudden the book changes direction unexpectedly. In a book sometimes its good and sometimes it’s not. In this case this unexpected diversion was funny. I was rooting for the main character.

Where there is a major rush job on an upcoming wedding you can just imagine the chaos the ensues. A beach house with a beautiful view is where the family and everyone goes to plan the upcoming weddings, yes, a double wedding as her brother and his fiancée are marrying on the same date.

They double wedding is agreed upon because it is a family tradition to marry on the Cornish Coast in a barn her grandfather had built. With only one slot left and the wedding date so close they have only a few weeks to plan this wedding, throw in a fiancée who doesn’t want anything to do with wedding plans well you can see how much of a disaster this could really be.

The book had me laughing and just imagining what all could happen. Could a change of plans be in the works?
Wonderful escape read that makes you feel happy with this read.

Pub Date: 10 Apr 2023
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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Author Bio –Portia MacIntosh is the bestselling author of over 20 romantic comedy novels. From disastrous datesto destination weddings, Portia’s romcoms are the perfect way to escape from day to day life, visitingsunny beaches in the summer and snowy villages at Christmas time. Whether it’s southern Italy or the Yorkshire coast, Portia’s stories are the holiday you’re craving, conveniently packed in between the pages. Formerly a journalist, Portia has left the city, swapping the music biz for the moors, to live the (not so) quiet life with her husband and her dog in Yorkshire.

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