Book Review: The Great Village Show, by Alexandra Brown

Tindledale is in a tizzy . . .

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The Village Show competition is coming around again and after last year’s spectacular failure, the villagers are determined to win. Meg, teacher at the local school, is keen to help and to impose some much-needed order.

After a terse encounter with a newcomer to the village, Meg discovers that it is celebrity chef and culinary bad boy, Dan Wright. Meg thinks he is arrogant and rude but rumour has it that Dan is opening a new restaurant in the village which could really put Tindledale on the map.

As things come together, villagers old and new all start to come out of the woodwork, including new arrival Jessie who seems to have it all. But first impressions can be deceptive and Meg discovers that when it comes to Tindledale – and Dan – nothing is ever quite as it seems . . .

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Book Releases: 30th July 2015

I haven’t done a book release post in a while, but there’s some fab books out today, so it feels like the right time to get back on it! Here’s a few of my faves that you can now get your mits on:

the piano man project kat frenchThe Piano Man Project, by Kat French

Blurb: You: kind, piano-playing sex god
Me: hopelessly romantic charity shop manager

Honeysuckle Jones has a problem, and her best friends Nell and Tash are on a mission to help her solve it. She needs a man – a caring, intelligent, funny man. But most importantly, a man who’s good with his hands…

Luckily Honey’s new neighbour – moody, antisocial ex-chef Hal – fails on almost every count. Even though the chemistry between them is electric, he’s obviously wrong for her in every way.

But when Honey discovers the devastating reason for his moods she decides to give him another chance. And discovers that the best songs aren’t always in tune…

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My thoughts: This book sounds like so much fun, I have it sat ready on my kindle and I’m looking forward to getting started on it soon.

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The Little Flower Shop by the Sea, by Ali McNamara

Blurb: Poppy Carmichael, 30, certainly never intended to own a florist. But when she inherits her grandmother’s beloved flower shop on the beautiful Cornish coast, Poppy has no choice but to return to the pretty harbour town of St Felix where she spent much of her childhood.

Returning to St Felix brings back sad memories for Poppy. But when she makes new friends such as local flower grower Jake, a young widowed father of two teenagers, Poppy begins to overcome her fears, and discover for herself what’s so special about this little flower shop by the sea.

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My thoughts: I love how gorgeously summery the cover is and I love Ali’s other books, so I’m super excited to get stuck into this one soon.

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The Great Village Show, by Alexandra Brown

Blurb: Tindledale is in a titter. The Village Show competition is coming around again and after last year’s spectacular failure, the villagers are determined to win. Meg, teacher at the local school, is keen to help and to impose some much-needed order.

After a terse encounter with a newcomer to the village, Meg discovers that it is celebrity chef and culinary bad boy, Dan Wright. Meg thinks he is arrogant and rude but rumour has it that Dan is opening a new restaurant in the village which could really put Tindledale on the map!

As things come together, villagers old and new all start to come out of the woodwork, including new arrival Jessie, who seems to have it all. But first impressions can be deceptive and Meg discovers that when it comes to Tindledale – and Dan – nothing is ever quite as it seems…

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My thoughts: I’m reading this at the moment, and loving it. It’s great to revisit the cute village of Tindledale and the familiar faces from The Great Christmas Knit Off.

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I Knew You Were Trouble, by Paige Toon

Blurb: Life as the undercover daughter of a rock god isn’t going to be easy. How will Jessie adjust to her old boring life again after spending her summer living it up with her dad in LA? With tough decisions ahead (and not just choosing between two hot boys), can she cope juggling her two very different lives? 

Summer may be over, but Jessie’s story is just beginning…

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My thoughts: I have had the first Jessie Jefferson book sat on my bookshelf for a while now, but haven’t managed to read it yet. Now that the sequel is out, hopefully it’ll give me the kick up the butt I need to get round to it, as they sound like so much fun!

25242231The Way We Were, by Sinead Moriarty

Blurb: ‘He needed something else. He wanted more.’ Alice and Ben are a couple like any other bound together by love, work, children, familiarity and a shared sense of purpose. But when Ben decides to pursue a dream of his own, he brings devastation on his family and, as far as they know, their lives will never be the same again. Alice and Ben are now on different paths: she needs to put their shared life behind her; he needs to remember it to survive. So, what happens if they get a second chance? Can they – should they – go back to the way they were?

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My thoughts: I am so in love with this cover!! The blurb is so intriguing too, this definitely makes it on to the TBR!

Which book releases are you excited about at the moment? Any of these make the cut on your wishlist?

Book Review: The Great Christmas Knit Off, by Alexandra Brown

The perfect seasonal tale of how laughter, friends and wacky Christmas jumpers can mend a broken heart… 

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Heartbroken after being jilted at the altar, Sybil has been saved from despair by her knitting obsession and now her home is filled to bursting with tea cosies, bobble hats, and jumpers. But, after discovering that she may have perpetrated the cock-up of the century at work, Sybil decides to make a hasty exit and, just weeks before Christmas, runs away to the picturesque village of Tindledale.

There, Sybil discovers Hettie’s House of Haberdashery, an emporium dedicated to the world of knitting and needle craft. But Hettie, the outspoken octogenarian owner, is struggling and now the shop is due for closure. And when Hettie decides that Sybil’s wonderfully wacky Christmas jumpers are just the thing to add a bit of excitement to her window display, something miraculous starts to happen…

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Book Releases: 6th November 2014

I’m really excited about these book releases today, which include 3 fabulous festive reads!


The Woman Who Stole My LifeThe Woman Who Stole My Life, by Marian Keyes

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I am currently reading this and have almost finished – unfortunately, real life keeps getting in the way and I keep reluctantly having to put it down. I assure you, it’s difficult as this book is bloody brilliant. (Not that I’d expect anything less from the amazing Marian!) Review should be up later today!

 

 

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It’s Not Me, It’s You, by Mhairi McFarlane

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This book looks hilarious, and I’ve heard great things. I’ve not read and of Mhairi’s books before, but they look fab, so if this is as great as I’m hoping, I’ll definitely be checking out the others.

 

 

 

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The Great Christmas Knit Off, by Alexandra Brown

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I’m so excited to read this book. It’s on my list to start this evening, and I have very high hopes. Besides the gorgeous cover that immediately caught my eye, the story sounds great and I’ve heard only good things about it.

 

 

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Cold Feed at Christmas, by Debbie Johnson

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Yes, I’ve committed the ultimate bookworm sin on this: I judged by the cover. I coveted this book as soon as I clapped eyed on it. How could I not? Just look at it! The story sounds fun and interesting, so I’m hoping it lives up to its good-looks!

 

 

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Coming Home for Christmas, by Julia Williams

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Another lovely cover for another Christmas book I’m excited about this year. Julia Williams is another author who’s work I have not read before, but it sounds great and I have high hopes!

 

 

 

The Mysterious Miss Mayhew

The Mysterious Miss Mayhew, by Hazel Osmond

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Another cover I have lusted over! The story sounds great and I’m very much looking forward to reading this one. I’ve also not read any Hazel Osmond before, so again I’m excited to be trying out a new author!

 

 

Which book released are you exciting about at the moment? Any of these make the cut on your wishlist?