Review of Saved by the Bride by Fiona Lowe

Saved By The Bride (Wedding Fever #1)

by Fiona Lowe
(available as an ebook)

When small town clutz Annika gets nominated as acting Mayor of Whitetail she can't seem to say no and finds herself quickly in over her head when she tries all she can to save her town and attract new business and jobs.

It doesn't help that she can fall over on flat ground, or that the biggest business target for Whitetail just happens to be the very hot Finn Callahan. But while Annika does all she can to help the town attract a new company and hide herself away from her own heartache the town has other ideas. The locals are convinced they can become the a Wedding Destination town and that means attracting Finn's sister Bridie who is trying to create the perfect wedding to break the family track record.

Throw in some crazy family dynamics, simmering tension between Annika and Finn - who is convinced he's never falling in love - and you have a delightful story that will have you laughing, smiling and cheering for Annika (and if your clumsy like me, rubbing your knees in sympathy).
Looking forward to the next instalment in the Wedding Fever series.

And if you haven't read Fiona's book Boomerang Bride do yourself a favour and check it out!

Review of Heartland by Cathryn Hein

Heartland (Paperback)
by Cathryn Hein



Cathryn Hein does it again!

I loved reading Cathryn's new book Heartland. Her characters are so real and relatable I felt I could easily be friends with Callie and spend weekends on her farm.

The setting of Heartland was also so familiar (didn't hurt having a mention of my hometown as well). I could total imagine where Glenmore would be if it was real. I could picture young Matt being shipped off from England to board at Geelong Grammar - counting down the days til he could spend holidays at Uncle Wal's farm.

Cathryn's writing is so real and honest and they lay their heartache and fears in the open.
Heartland made me want to move to the country with my own farmer Matt.

I can't wait to read Cathryn's next book.

If you love your stories with lots of country heart do yourself and favour and grab one of Cathryn Hein's books today.

Review of Three Hours Late

Three Hours Late
by Nicole Trope



One word comes to mind reading Nicole's new book - WOW. I wanted to just find a comfy spot and just devour it in one go.

Three Hours Late deals with a very sensitive and all too real subject of domestic violence and parents using their children to punish their exes and handles it with the care and dignity it deserves.


Like Jodi Picoult before her Nicole unwinds the story from various angles of the main characters to round it out and then as the story unwinds she exposes snippets of the backgrounds of the important people that come into Liz's life during those stomach churning 3 hours. Unlike some books with multiple points of view Nicole has done this in a way that keeps the story flowing quickly and without those annoying repeats that can put you off.

I'm not going to spoil the ending for anyone but to say this was an amazing read and I felt like I was holding by breath right to the end.

Review of In Search of a Love Story

In Search of a Love Story (Love Story Book 1)
by Rachael Schurig


Rachel Schurig's new series "Love Story" doesn't fail to deliver with her first book In Search of a Love Story. When the loveable tom-boy Emily Donovan gets her heart broken again her well meaning friends Ryan and Ashley decide its time they teach her the finer points of love. But her lifelong friends Brooke and Chris have doubts that reading Jane Austen and watching chick flicks can really help. Will Prince Charming Chris sweep her off her feet just like the movies for a happily ever after finish or will Emily realise to find true love you need to be true to yourself?
You will fall in love with Emily and her friends and wish you were joining them for a beer and a laugh. I've already downloaded book 2  & 3  and look forward to continuing the adventure.

Review of Emma Emmets, Playground Matchmaker

Emma Emmets, Playground Matchmaker
byJulia DeVillers

Emma Emmets is determined to make fourth grade a good year but with her crazy little sister Quinn starting Kindergarten and glamours Isla to deal with she's not sure if she can make it. But suddenly Emma discovers she has a superpower - she's an amazing matchmaker. But in fourth grade having a boyfriend is not the only thing you need. But will the annoying new guy Daniel ruin everything? And will Emma get to meet her "perfect match" Jake LaDrake singing sensation? Emma and her friends learn some important lessons in this cute story about the huge, life changing obstacles we have all faced in fourth grade.

This is a sweet book for younger readers - and a fun read for older readers.

If you love Meg Cabot's Allie Finkle's Rules For Girls series, Randa Abdel-Fattah's Friendship Matchmaker or Beezus and Ramona by Beverly Cleary (Quinn could give Ramona a run for her money) then you will fall in love with Emma Emmets.

Review of Lulu and the Cat in the Bag

Lulu and the Cat in the Bag

Hilary McKay, illustrated by Priscilla Lamont

Albert Whitman & Company

This sweet story of Lulu and her cousin Mellie and a suprise in the bag.
Lulu loves animals and much to her Nana's dismay has LOTS of pets so there is no way that the big fully marigold cat can stay ... or so Nana thinks.
This is a lovely story fun and easy for bigger kids to read as well an enjoyable funny read for mums & dads to read to their kids.
It also helps teach kids in a fun way about what is involved in looking after pets.
The book is beautifully complimented by great illustrations from the tallented Priscilla Lamont.

I'm off to find the first two of Lulu's adventures

 

 

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