Plot: On 21 January 1804, Anne Sharpe arrives at Godmersham Park in Kent to take up the position of governess. At 31 years old, she has no previous experience of either teaching or fine country houses. Her mother has died, and she has nowhere else to go. Anne is left with no choice. For herContinue reading “Book Review: Godmersham Park By Gill Hornby”
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Book Review: Note To Self By Anna Bell
Plot: It’s never too late to follow your heart. One summer’s day seventeen years ago Edie and Joel meet.Their connection is instant and a friendship is born, although Edie can’t help but wish for more. But just as she builds up the courage to lay her heart on the line, one night changes everything… Edie’sContinue reading “Book Review: Note To Self By Anna Bell”
Book Review: The Boyfriend By Michelle Frances
Plot: Amy is fiercely independent, with a high-powered career, a flat of her own and tight-knit friendships. But as she approaches her thirtieth birthday, she can’t help but rue the one thing she doesn’t have – a relationship. When Amy comes round following a serious fall, she doesn’t remember anything from the last six months.Continue reading “Book Review: The Boyfriend By Michelle Frances”
Book Review: The GetAway Girls By Dee MacDonald
Plot: Connie McColl is finally free to make her own decisions for the first time in decades. And when she meets glamorous Gill and downtrodden Maggie, at a rather dull flower arranging class, it seems that she’s not the only one dreaming of adventure. The three very different women all agree it’s about time theyContinue reading “Book Review: The GetAway Girls By Dee MacDonald”
Book Review: Confess By Colleen Hoover
Plot: Auburn Reed is determined to rebuild her shattered life and she has no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to become deeply attracted to the studio’s enigmatic artist, Owen Gentry. For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heartContinue reading “Book Review: Confess By Colleen Hoover”
Book Review: The Manager By A. K. Wilson
Plot: In the City of London, the scent of money and power lingers in the corridors of the shiny office buildings and clings to the suits of the men who work in them. Chasing that scent is the only thing that matters. But not to Katy Daly. She has spent her life working in theContinue reading “Book Review: The Manager By A. K. Wilson”
Book Review: Again, Rachel By Marian Keyes
Plot: Back in the long ago nineties, Rachel Walsh was a mess. But a spell in rehab transformed everything. Life became very good, very quickly. These days, Rachel has love, family, a great job as an addiction counsellor, she even gardens. Her only bad habit is a fondness for expensive trainers. But with the suddenContinue reading “Book Review: Again, Rachel By Marian Keyes”
Book Review: The Jane Austen Society By Natalie Jenner
Plot: Just after the Second World War, in the small English village of Chawton, an unusual but like-minded group of people band together to attempt something remarkable. One hundred and fifty years ago, Chawton was the final home of Jane Austen, one of England’s finest novelists. Now it’s home to a few distant relatives andContinue reading “Book Review: The Jane Austen Society By Natalie Jenner”
Book Review: Imaginary Friend By Stephen Chbosky
Plot: Christopher is seven years old.Christopher is the new kid in town.Christopher has an imaginary friend. We can swallow our fear or let our fear swallow us. Single mother Kate Reese is on the run. Determined to improve life for her and her son, Christopher, she flees an abusive relationship in the middle of theContinue reading “Book Review: Imaginary Friend By Stephen Chbosky”
Book Review: Duckling By Eve Ainsworth
Plot: Duckling’s a nickname Lucy has never been able to shake off.And, if she’s honest, maybe it suits her.She just isn’t the type to socialise with other people.You might say she’s reluctant to leave her nest. Lucy’s life is small, but safe. She’s got a good routine. But all that’s about to change… When Lucy’sContinue reading “Book Review: Duckling By Eve Ainsworth”