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#bookreview – They All Fall Down by Tammy Cohen @MsTamarCohen @TransworldBooks @alisonbarrow

Posted on 24th August 2017 By Nicola

I’m a fan of Tammy Cohen’s writing (in her various guises) and so I was so pleased to receive a copy of They All Fall […]

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#blogtour – Another Woman’s Husband by Gill Paul @GillPaulAUTHOR @Headlinepg #bookreview

Posted on 21st August 2017 By Nicola

I’m so thrilled to be on the blog tour today for this fabulous book. It really was the perfect read for me. Here’s what it’s […]

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#blogtour – Dead to Me by Stephen Edger @StephenEdger @bookouture #bookreview #CrimeFiction

Posted on 20th August 2017 By Nicola

I’m delighted to be on the blog tour for Dead to Me by Stephen Edger today in what is the first in a series featuring […]

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#bookreview – 31 Days of Wonder by Tom Winter @CorsairBooks @wintrybits @millsreid11

Posted on 10th August 2017 By Nicola

Happy publication day to Tom Winter as 31 Days of Winter is published today. Here’s what it’s about: ‘And in that instant, he knows in […]

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#bookreview – Broken Branches by M. Jonathan Lee @MJonathanLee @HideawayFall

Posted on 9th August 2017 By Nicola

I’m pleased to be reviewing Broken Branches today. Readers of the blog and other bloggers will remember the cool promotional survival kits sent out by […]

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#blogtour – Cocktails and Dreams by A.L. Michael @ALMichael_ @canelo_co @NeverlandBT #bookreview #giveaway

Posted on 5th August 2017 By Nicola

I’m over the moon today to be on the blog tour for Cocktails and Dreams by A.L. Michael. I loved this book and will be […]

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#blogtour – After I’ve Gone by Linda Green @LindaGreenisms @QuercusBooks #bookreview

Posted on 3rd August 2017 By Nicola

I’m so pleased to be on the blog tour for After I’ve Gone by Linda Green today. I have a review for you but first […]

Blog Tour, Reviews

#bookreview – The Way Back to Us by Kay Langdale @kaylangdale @HodderBooks

Posted on 2nd August 2017 By Nicola

Public warning! This is a gushy review and I make no apologies! First of all, I just wanted to post a picture of my copy […]

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#blogtour – Till the Dust Settles by Pat Young @py321_young @Bloodhoundbook #bookreview

Posted on 1st August 2017 By Nicola

I’m thrilled to be on the blog tour today for Till the Dust Settles by Pat Young. I’ll be sharing my review of this fantastic […]

Blog Tour, Reviews

#bookreview – Poppy’s Tail by Cate Douglas @CateDouglasAuth #ChildrensBooks

Posted on 29th July 2017 By Nicola

I’m delighted to be reviewing Poppy’s Tail by Cate Douglas today. It’s aimed at 3-5 year olds and my copy came with a lovely furry […]

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