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In future all posts will be added to

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I look forward to seeing you there.

Susan xx

Author: Rachael Lucas

Sealed with a kiss

Susan's overall comment: A lovely read

I loved this book from the start, and I was not let down. It was easy to read, well written and I could relate to the characters. It was descriptive and imaginative, I was taken away to this remote Scottish island.

Kate was dumped on her best friends wedding, by boring spreadsheet addict Ian. Wanting to start a new life she takes on a girl Friday job on the remote Scottish island of Auchenmor. Even though she has promised no men for a year, she starts to fall for Roddy, Laird of the island.

This is a lovely romantic, heart warming story. I loved the characters and the island. It will lift your spirits whenever and however you pick up this book. This book is escapism at its very best.

Eowyn Ivey - The Snow Child

The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey

My rating: 4 of 5 stars


I read this book a little while ago. It is a story that I will remember and read again at a later date.

A heart rendering read about a couple who longed for a child of their own.

This book was a delight to read, it was descriptive, the story flowed. It gave you the sense of isolation - living in the wilderness and coldness.

An excellent read.



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Jo Hogarth - The Miska Papers

The Miska Papers by Jo Hogarth

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This is by far one of the best books I have read in a while. It's a real gem of a story.

The story jumps from Dagny who is a modern day girl, who finds a diary that was written by Miska - a gypsy girl who's father is Vlad the Impaler. Once Dagny starts reading the diary, strange things start to happen. I got totally engrossed with this story. At the end of each chapter I was craving for more.

The story is very well written and descriptive. The characters are well thought out. The plot is intelligent, flows and is easy to follow.

Praise to Jo Hogarth - I hope there is a follow up to this book.



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Cassandra Clare - The Mortal Instruments 1: City of Bones

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book has everything, you can relate to the characters, it's well written and descriptive. It's a roller coaster of a story - with twists and turns, turning the page you are wandering what is going to happen next.

If you like a bit of magic with shadowhunters, werewolves, vampires, warlocks and demons - this book is for you. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.



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Jenny Colgan - The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris

The Loveliest Chocolate Shop in Paris by Jenny Colgan

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I totally loved this book. The writers descriptive writing swept me away in Paris, the smell, the sights and sounds - I was mesmerised. I connected with the characters too, there was love, heartbreak, friendship with some humour too. This is not the sort of book that I usually read, but I fully recommend this book, I will definitely be reading again in the future. I will also be trying out the recipes at the back of the book.



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The story so far....

I am finally back, so much has happend since I last blogged.

 

I have met the man of my dreams, moved in with him and we are getting married next year.  I have left my full time job at the hospital and work part time on the bank, which is lovely as I pick when I want to work, so no nights or weekend shifts, its bliss! You would think I'd have more time now, but no - I am very busy.

 

I still love reading, but don't get that much time anymore. At the moment I am reading Vanishing Acts by Jodi Picoult.  I have not done any reviewing for awhile, but for a donation in Susie's wedding fund I will review your book ASAP and post it on all the appropriate sites.

 

I hope this blog finds its viewers well, in good health and happy.

 

Love Susan xxx

The Silver Locket by Marie Fostino

5 Stars

When Jennifer finds her daughter is not home from school yet, her past flashed before her eyes with the memories of Jacy, love, death and becoming a mother at the age of sixteen.

People would stop Jenny and ask if the child she was with was her sister. "No this is my child." Yet the looks she got hurt her. She was 16 years old when her life changed forever. Despite being raised in a Christian home with strict religious values, some of her choices were careless, and they came with weighty consequences.

A strange combination of sadness and joy overcome her when she turns back the clock. Names and faces float through her mind like ghosts that still haunted her but as always, a smile forms on her face and she remembers only love. 

Another heart warming read from Marie Fostino, a real page turner that describes heartache and the uncertainties of growing up. It’s a tear jerker, so get the box of tissues ready. Its beautifully written, very descriptive and a delight to read.

Time Shadows by Sharon Jordan

5 stars

 

This is the story of Jacqueline, who through having the same dreams every night finds a psychic for answers. With the help of psychic Delphi, Jacqueline’s dreams are not just dreams; she is reliving the life of Michelle, who was married to a Jew, in the Second World War and she is pregnant with twins.

Through Michelle’s eyes, Jacqueline lives through the torment, pain, degradation of living in a German death camp, and being submitted to experiments due to carrying twins.

I found this book “unputdownable”, it was well written, descriptive and easy to read, and it had me gripped by the first chapter. The story however gave you an insight of the horrors that went on in the German death camps, and the tension at the end of the book will mean you will be reading throughout the night.

World of Ryyah – Birth of the half elves By H. L. Watson

3 Stars

Donovan is a twelve year old boy, who one day whilst dreaming of growing up and going off fishing and working with the men, his world is shattered - his village is attacked by barbarians. The men are all killed and the women and children are sold as slaves.  

This is a story of how Donovan and his friends escape their captors, and start living a life in the woods with the wood elves. Through intense training with the elf leader Alayna, Donovan and his friends gain respect from the wood elves princess, Brandela.

This story has adventure, grief and romance, it was a joy to read, and it had me hooked from the first chapter. It was descriptive and the story held my attention, as all I wanted to know was if all would be ok for Donovan and Brandela. However, it was slow at times.