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Taken by His Sword by Florence A. Bliss

4.0

This is one of my favorite regency romances that I have read this year. I have been lucky that I have found that I really love this sub-genre as I am a lover of Historical Fiction and Romance. I enjoy reading about the regency period with all of the court politics and antics, add in a steamy element and WOW this was fantastic. The characters had the correct amount of slow burn in the building of the tension between the 2 main characters that once they finally hook up it is so satisfying. I liked where this story ended and how it has been left open for the next book in the series.

Truestory by Catherine Simpson

4.0

I found this a very emotional read as someone who has an Autistic nephew, I could see this for what was happening. The emotions in this story were at the forefront of this character centric novel and the plotline was secondary to this. Depicting Alice's life - which is a very small world - and how she manages this and the all of the emotions that go along with a Autism diagnosis. However one of the relationships developed and this did initially surprise me however I can see how this has happened reflecting on the book now that I have finished. This book includes strained family bonds, infidelity, grief and how all of these things can bring a family back together and make them stronger.

Summer Kind Of Love by Charlène Boutin

5.0

I am definitely in my Romance Era ....... I loved this book.

Charlene Boutin has writing my favorite romance book of the year. I loved the characters and the underlying themes to the overarching romance plot. She managed to put my mental health into a character which I could 100% relate to. All of the things that the character experiences and does are things that I have done in the past. How she has managed this and show that Love can triumph no matter what you are going through and normalising that it is OK to have time alone if you need it. I can not wait to read Sophie's story when it comes out.

The Amazing Adventures of Mr. Mac: The Farm Life Way with Granny Jay Kay by Vickilynn O'Donnell

4.0

This was a very inspiring book for children to read. It had a very clear educational message about tidying up and was done with clear language. The author worked with an illustrator who brought the ideas to life and I loved the illustrations as much as the rhyming story that was being told. It had lovable characters which children will be able to relate to and will probably be able to use the theme in their life. I am going to be buying some copies of this to distribute to my local library and the nursery school in my village.

The House of Prophecy by Glen Dahlgren

4.0

I love this series ... I was so glad to be back in this world. OMG Glen Dahlgren has made me an emotional mess in this book. Why did you do that to me? I had a feeling about 50% of the way through that the main plot point was going to happen but this still did not prepare me. I am so glad that Galen managed to get through this with his sister and then you did that? I am now thinking that I need to pick the next book up right now. Good Job that I have it on my Kindle ready to read.

How Soon is Now by Paul Carnahan

4.0

This was a book which spoke to my heart being Scottish, going being Edinburgh, Glasgow and the surrounding areas. This was a twisty turvy timey whimy book which led us through the aspect of being able to go back to previous times in an individuals life and make small adjustments. However you feel about the concept of this element the book had a really easy to read writing style and this helped me propel through it. I loved the characters and their diverseness - in terms of their backgrounds and their histories. We meet some enigmatic characters who interact with each other in a seamless way even with people trying to stop them achieving their goals. 

What is Loneliness? by Rebecca Eisenberg

4.0

This was a very easy to read non-fiction book for children about loneliness and how it can make you feel. It is beautifully illustrated and I think this is a book which all children should be given to read and made available at libraries and schools. Rebecca has written this is such a way that is easily taken in and allows for children to be able to understand what is being said without overloading them. It has been done in such a way that children will be able to discuss what they have read with other children and adults in their lives while recognizing if they feel like this sometimes.

Mortal Vintage by PJ Skinner

4.0

This was such a cozy wee read, and was just what I needed to break up heavy fantasies and thrillers. I have not read the previous books in the series however this can be read as a standalone - you just wont have all of the background to the characters. This did not ruin my enjoyment of the story and have decided that I need the full series on my shelves. This is a well rounded cozy mystery which is centered around the relatable characters and their lives. I loved the setting and that the main character has a shop and tearoom in rural England as this was where I grew up and loved reading the storyline centered about village life.

Killing Nan and other crime short stories by Keith Wright

4.0

This was a well crafted collection of crime stories which had me gripped and there were some I didn't enjoy as much as other. The characters were well constructed and very believable. Some of the stories were very jarring and so realistic that they had me feeling for the victims - there was even a story which I had to skip due to the content of this as it was a trigger for myself. I would advise that if people are going to read this then check the content and then they will be able to miss that one out. Even with this - I have already sent the ebook to some others to read in my IRL book club as i think this is a ideal book for them.

Girl, Missing by Ryan Carter, Dreda Say Mitchell

4.0