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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Quickening by Rhiannon Ward

Posted on 18th August 2020 By Nicola

My review today is of The Quickening by Rhiannon Ward. It’s a fantastic read. My thanks to Alex Layt from Trapeze for the copy of […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Governess by Wendy Holden #TheGovernessBook

Posted on 17th August 2020 By Nicola

I’m absolutely delighted to be sharing my thoughts about this wonderful book today. My thanks to Welbeck Publishing for sending me a proof copy of […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Education of Ivy Edwards by Hannah Tovey

Posted on 12th August 2020 By Nicola

I’m delighted to be reviewing The Education of Ivy Edwards by Hannah Tovey today. Such a great read! My thanks to Beth Wright from Piatkus/Little […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – Blurred Lines by Hannah Begbie #BlogTour

Posted on 10th August 2020 By Nicola

It’s my stop on the blog tour for Blurred Lines by Hannah Begbie and I’m sharing my thoughts about the book below. My thanks to […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard

Posted on 7th August 2020 By Nicola

At last I can share my thoughts about The Nothing Man by Catherine Ryan Howard. I read it a couple of months ago and I […]

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ShortBookandScribes #PublicationDay #BookReview – The Silver Collar by Antonia Hodgson

Posted on 6th August 2020 By Nicola

I’m reviewing The Silver Collar by Antonia Hodgson today, publication day! Congratulations to the author and publishers. I loved this book and am so happy […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle

Posted on 5th August 2020 By Nicola

I’m so pleased to be sharing my thoughts about All the Lonely People by Mike Gayle today. I really love this author’s writing. My thanks […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – True Story by Kate Reed Petty

Posted on 1st August 2020 By Nicola

My review today is of True Story by Kate Reed Petty which is due to be published on 4th August. My thanks to riverrun for […]

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ShortBookandScribes #PublicationDay #BookReview – Nothing But Blue Sky by Kathleen MacMahon

Posted on 30th July 2020 By Nicola

Today I’m sharing my review of Nothing But Blue Sky by Kathleen MacMahon which is published today by Sandycove (Penguin Random House). My thanks to […]

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ShortBookandScribes #BookReview – Old & Ugly by C L Moir

Posted on 27th July 2020 By Nicola

I’m reviewing Old & Ugly by C L Moir today. My thanks to Behind the Hat Press for sending me a copy of the book […]

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