New Release Book Review: The Summer of Everything by Michelle Montebello

May 17, 2022 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: The Summer of Everything Author: Michelle Montebello Published: April 13th 2022 Publisher: Self Pages: 304 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, Women’s RRP: $20.00 Rating: 4 stars For twenty years, Belle Hamilton has waited patiently for her partner Ben to propose. When he drops a spectacular bombshell on their relationship, everything she holds dear crumbles around her. With her life in tatters, she packs her… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Summer of Everything by Michelle Montebello

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New Release Book Review: Sister Stardust by Jane Green

April 6, 2022 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Sister Stardust Author: Jane Green Published: March 30th 2022 Publisher: HQ Fiction – US Pages: 304 Genres: Fiction RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars In her first novel inspired by a true story, New York Times bestselling author Jane Green reimagines the glamorous and tragic life of fashion icon and socialite Talitha Getty, for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid and Paula McLain Claire grew… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Sister Stardust by Jane Green

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New Release Book Review: The Narrows by Nene Davies

December 17, 2020 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: The Narrows Author: Nene Davies Published: September 1st 2020 Publisher: Hammer and Tongs Publishing Pages: 262 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Women Rating: 3.5 stars It’s the Swinging Sixties and in colourful London, everything’s changing.Traditional boundaries between men and women, love and marriage, work and home, are in flux – and when a love triangle involves four people, the distance between all of them… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Narrows by Nene Davies

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#Book Bingo 2020 Round 10: ‘Set in a place you dream of visiting’- Lovestruck by Bronwyn Sell

October 9, 2020 Amanda Barrett7 Comments

Book Bingo 2020 is a collaboration challenge I am completing for the third year with my favourite bloggers, Theresa Smith Writes and The Book Muse. On the second Saturday of each month, beginning on Saturday 11th January 2020, Theresa, Ashleigh and I will complete a book review post, outlining our respective bingo card entries. The Book Bingo 2020 card… Continue reading #Book Bingo 2020 Round 10: ‘Set in a place you dream of visiting’- Lovestruck by Bronwyn Sell

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Book Review: The Life She Wants by Maggie Christensen

July 23, 2020 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: The Life She Wants (Granite Springs #3) Author: Maggie Christensen Published: March 9th 2020 Publisher: Cala Publishing Pages: 266 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance She’s a strait-laced, inhibited career woman. He’s an aging hippie who acts without thinking. What could they possibly have in common? Fran Reilly has hidden a secret sorrow for the past thirty years. But turning… Continue reading Book Review: The Life She Wants by Maggie Christensen

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#20BACKLISTIN2020 Backlist Book Challenge: Cora’s Heart by Rachael Herron

May 4, 2020 Amanda Barrett6 Comments

In a desperate bid to reduce the books that are collecting dust on my TBR shelves, I have decided to collaborate with another avid reader and fellow book reviewer, Nicole from Certified Book Addicts. The #20BACKLISTIN2020 challenge is a self paced challenge hosted by Jaylamm.Reads, Reading and Sunshine, and Cassidys.Bookshelf. The overall goal of this challenge is to read… Continue reading #20BACKLISTIN2020 Backlist Book Challenge: Cora’s Heart by Rachael Herron

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New Release Book Review: The End of Cuthbert Close by Cassie Hamer

April 8, 2020 Amanda Barrett3 Comments

Title: The End of Cuthbert Close Author: Cassie Hamer Published: March 23rd 2020 Publisher: HQ Fiction – AU Pages: 464 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Women RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars You can choose your friends, but you can’t choose your neighbours. (Trad. proverb, origin: Australian suburbia) Food stylist Cara, corporate lawyer Alex and stay-at-home mum Beth couldn’t be more different. If… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The End of Cuthbert Close by Cassie Hamer

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New Release Book Review: The Life She Chooses by Maggie Christensen

February 16, 2020 Amanda Barrett4 Comments

Title: The Life She Chooses (Granite Springs #2) Author: Maggie Christensen Published: December 9th 2019 Publisher: Cala Publishing Pages: 270 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance Two families. Two troubled pasts. Can they find a future together? Following the loss of her husband and the devastating accusations surrounding his death, Kay Jackson has experienced the icy chill of alienation from the… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Life She Chooses by Maggie Christensen

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New Release Book Review: The Sunrise Girl by Lisa Wolstenholme

February 13, 2020 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: The Sunrise Girl Author: Lisa Wolstenholme Published: December 12th 2019 Publisher: Making Magic Happen Press Pages: 416 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $26.99 Ever since Joe Morris died, Lucy wakes up at sunrise, cocooned in guilt and barely existing. Two years on, and frustrated by Lucy’s hum-drum existence, best friend Em drags her out on a birthday celebration, catapulting Lucy back… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Sunrise Girl by Lisa Wolstenholme