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#Blogtour #Bookreview The Mobile Bakery at the Christmas Parade by Jodie Homer @umbrellacafe

What they say:

Twelve years ago, April left her childhood friend and boyfriend Ben to follow her dreams of being a famous baker, but now she is coming home with her tail between her legs. Ben is still upset about April leaving, so when she comes back he wants nothing to do with her. When April and Ben get thrown into organising the Christmas parade together, can they put their feelings and twelve-year feud aside for the sake of Christmas and give the villagers a parade they will never fo...

#bookreview Playing With magic by Gretchen Rue #PlayingwithMagic #NetGalley

Return to Raven Creek with another cosy, witchy rom-com with a murder mystery twist…

As Phoebe Winchester, amateur witch and owner of Earl’s Study, prepares to host her inaugural author event, nothing can spoil her big day. But when the celebrated birder and guest of honour, Sebastian Marlow, turns up dead, Phoebe’s plans take an unexpected turn.

Determined to shield her beloved shop’s reputation and unearth the truth behind Sebastian’s death, Phoebe turns to her childhood friend and suave pri...

Second Chances at the Board Game Cafe by Jennifer Page @jenpagewrites

What they say: In the cosy Yorkshire village of Hebbleswick, single mum Taylor dreams of a fashion design career, but she spends her days fixing zips, hemming skirts and worrying about her son, Max.

At the local board game cafe, railway enthusiast Harry, still recovering from a painful breakup, dreams of fatherhood. When Taylor and Harry cross paths, sparks fly, but Harry’s confidence issues and Taylor’s concerns for Max threaten their budding romance.

Can they find a second chance at love whe...

#Bookreview Love at First Light by Luna Hayes @lunahayeswrites

What they say: Erin Winters arrives in Lockhart Falls with a broken heart, her trusty heels, and her Ta-Da list. She’s back in her grandparents’ old town to recover from walking in on her best friend and long-term boyfriend and to re-discover her old self.

When Erin (literally) falls for Jamie Burns, her new landlord and neighbour, she knows it can’t go anywhere… She’s only in town for a few months before she takes her heels back to the big city.

But with Jamie becoming the man she did...

#GuestPost The Girl In The Woods by Lynda Renham @Lyndarenham

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So today I’m thrilled to have Lynda Renham, an author that has been on this blog many times as I was hooked into her chick lit books and then her crime novels!!

Great to welcome you, Lynda Renham back to B R Maycock’s book blog, I’ve been a fan for a long time, both of your fab chick lit books and your thrillers! Can I ask you to tell me about your new book? 

Hi Bernie, It’s great to be back on your blog again. Congratulations on your writing success too. (I blush nd try no...

#BookReview Murder at the Pirare Festival by Abi Yardicimi @AbigailYardimci

What they say: One dead pirate girl. Thousands of eye-patched witnesses. A whole Devonshire town struggling to believe it was murder.

Teenager Paulie Trinket dreams of popularity. After she witnesses something at Berryport’s annual Pirate Festival that could prove local golden girl, Tanya Withers was murdered, she sees a chance to achieve her dream.

But making herself heard in this small harbour town isn’t easy. When Paulie discovers Berryport’s only detective has retired, she decides to inves...

#bookreview Death on the rocks by Hannah Ellis @booksellis

What they say: Did he fall, or was he pushed?

When Lily Larkin arrives on a picturesque Cornish island, she plans to find the ice cream shop from her childhood memories and indulge in a bit of nostalgia.

Getting dragged into the dramas of her fellow guests at the quaint bed and breakfast wasn’t on her agenda.

Nor was finding one of those guests lifeless at the base of a cliff while out for her morning jog.

It appears to have been a tragic accident, but while the police see no reason to investiga...

#BookReview Greek Friendships by Ian Wilfred @IanWilfred39

What they say: GREEK ISLAND FRIENDSHIPS is an uplifting feel-good story of family, friendships and new beginnings. Along the way there are a few secrets, a little romance and lots of sunshine.

Stelios realised he had made a huge mistake by keeping his family and friends separate, never letting them mix together, but now he was very poorly it was time to put things right.

Lawyer Joanna Bouras has been given the task of handing over the keys to seven newly built apartments on the beautif...

#Coverreveal The Mobile Bakery at the Christmas Parade by Jodie Homer @umbrellacafe

What better way to follow on from a Friday post from one of my fave authors, Jodie Homer, than with a cover reveal? I’m lucky enough to have read this and as usual it’s an absolute feel- good stunner!!

What they say: Can they work together to make this the best ex-mas parade ever?

Twelve years ago, April left her childhood friend and boyfriend Ben to follow her dreams of being a famous baker, but now she is coming home with her tail between her legs. Ben is still upset about April leaving,...

#Blogtour #Bookreview Meet You in The Summer by Jodie Homer @umbrellacafe

Thrilled thrilled thrilled today to be part of the blog tour for the amazing Jodie Homer’s meet you in Summer! Thanks so much to the author for allowing me to be part of this!

What they say: Lucy and Maxwell share the perfect first date, agreeing to let destiny unfold without further contact. Six months later, recovering from an accident, Lucy travels to the Isle of Skye for her sister’s wedding. As they find themselves entwined in an unexpected adventure during a swim in the enchanting f...