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Love Elimination by Sarah Gates Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Harlequin Mira, July 2016 Synopsis- Love Elimination might be a hit new reality dating show, but Anna Hobbs isn’t in it for love. Coerced onto the show by her sister, a producer, Anna is a reluctant fill in. Anna dreams of owning her own… Continue reading Book Review: Love Elimination by Sarah Gates
Summer Harvest by Georgina Penney Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Penguin Random House, February 2016 Synopsis- English dog trainer Beth Poole is having trouble getting her life back together after beating a life-threatening illness and divorcing her husband. When her Aussie-soap-obsessed grandma sends her to Australia to recover, it seems a great opportunity for… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Summer Harvest by Georgina Penney
All That Is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Simon & Schuster, February 2016 Synopsis- Seventeen-year-old Georgia has a secret – one that is isolating her from everyone she loves. She is desperate to tell her best friend, but Sophia is ignoring her, and she doesn’t know why. And… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: All That Is Lost Between Us by Sara Foster
As part of the Northern Heat book blog tour, Helene Young has stopped by to chat about a confronting theme she fleshes out in her latest romantic suspense novel, Northern Heat. You can read my review here. Difficult Themes in Stories by Helene Young One of the things I love most about writing is being… Continue reading Blog Tour: Difficult Themes in Stories by Helene Young and Prize Pack Giveaway!
Northern Heat by Helene Young Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Penguin Random House, May 2015 Synopsis- In steamy northern Queensland, Conor is rebuilding his shattered life. Working at Cooktown's youth centre has given him the chance to make a difference again, and the opportunity to flirt with Dr Kristy Dark. The local GP… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Northern Heat by Helene Young
Stay With Me by Maureen McCarthy Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, April 2015 Synopsis- Tess is in trouble. Stuck on a farm outside Byron Bay, cut off from family and friends, Tess knows she must find a way to escape her violent partner to save her life and the life of… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Stay With Me by Maureen McCarthy
From India With Love by Latika Bourke Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, April 2015 Synopsis- Latika Bourke was adopted from India, aged eight months. Growing up in Bathurst, New South Wales she felt a deep connection to her Australian home and her Australian family. It wasn't until she heard her… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: From India With Love by Latika Bourke
Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Simon & Schuster, March 2015 Synopsis- Catriona and James are desperate for children, and embark on an IVF program. After a gruelling round of treatments, Catriona finally falls pregnant, and they donate their remaining embryo anonymously. Diana and Liam are on a waiting… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Claiming Noah by Amanda Ortlepp
Sweet Damage by Rebecca James Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, February 2015 (first published 2103) Synopsis- 'I still dream about Anna London's house. In my dreams it's as if the house itself has sinister intentions. But in real life it wasn't the house that was responsible for what happened. It… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Sweet Damage by Rebecca James
Some of you may have noticed that I've opened an online store on Etsy, Bookish Gifts. It's come about as a culmination of my two loves; reading and writing. I've spent the past year recommending books and loaning books to friends and colleagues and I decided that I could make this hobby into a small… Continue reading Bookish Gifts on Etsy
