My Reading Getaway

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources for a new book!! Out June 7th in the US, the book will keep you guessing. Who is guilty???   About the Book: “You’re invited to my farewell party. I’ve got something to tell you before I die…” Heather wants to leave this world with a clear conscience. One confession. One secret. Two scores to settle. Heather accepted the fate of her terminal diagnosis long ago, but now the time is nearing, she arranges a huge farewell party for her nearest and dearest. She wants to say goodbye to everyone personally, but there’s another reason she wants the people in her life to gather. She knows who killed young Simon Eyre all those years ago, and she needs to tell. The boy deserves justice. But she doesn’t realise that by freeing her own inner demons, she’s unleashing much worse secrets, and putting everyone at risk…   Review: The premise of the book is intriguing. A woman with only a few months to live wants to say goodbye ...

Nina Manning is known for writing great psychological thrillers. Her latest book came out last month. I'm on tour with Rachel's Random Resources and thrilled to bring you this book! About the Book: I had vowed I would never get back into the water, but of course, this was always going to be the outcome. I never really had a choice. When out of work actress Rey Levine is offered her dream acting role, she knows she has to make it work. But there’s a catch: the film calls for Rey to swim, something she hasn't done since her last fateful summer holiday fifteen years ago. The summer her sister disappeared…and everyone blamed Rey. Rey will do anything to block out the painful memories, but it means her current life is in freefall – drink and men her drugs of choice. With her first dip in the cool water, Rey thinks she’s found the perfect escape. But as the water holds her, old memories float to the surface, forcing Rey to remember the terrible summer she’d rather forget....

Good Morning! I'm so happy to share with your a YA book today as part of the blog tour with Rachel's Random Resources. This is the fist book in a series with the second book, Falling for a Star in the City: A Hockey Romance, out on June 29th. About the Book: These stars seem to have it all... Valeria Joseph seems to have it all: career as actress on the soap opera,  Charmed Lives,  and everyone wants to be her. Her so-star, Cecily Taylor, fixes her up with a rising pop star named Dex Doyle and suddenly Valeria has a bigger spotlight on her. Then, on the busy streets of New York City, she runs into her first love, Davis, who she never got over. Davis is a college basketball player who is dealing with high pressure stressors of his own and they find themselves supporting one another and falling back in love. But, just like being on a daytime soap is full of drama—so is the publicity that surrounds Valeria. Throw in a pop star who's crazy about her, an award show event ...

Thank you for joining me and The Children's Book Review in partnership with Hillary Harper for the virtual book tour for 1-2-3, A Deep Breath for Me. About the Book: Meet Mack, the pup with emotions as big as his paws! At times, Mack finds himself overwhelmed by his feelings. His stomach is filled with butterflies, his legs grow wobbly, and he feels short of breath. Thankfully, Mack has his trusty sidekick, Gertie, to guide him through the tough times. Together, they explore ways to manage and overcome these powerful emotions. Through Mack’s journey, children can learn breathing exercises, visualization techniques, and other self-regulation activities that can be practiced in their daily lives. Review: Mack is a BIG dog but he was scared of loud noises. He feels guilty that he should be strong enough to protect his family. As Mack learns in the book there are many ways to work with your feelings with his new friend Gertie. This is a great book for children to learn how to c...

Thank you for joining me and The Children's Book Review in partnership with Kathleen Welton for the virtual book tour for The Magic Sea Turtle . Just looking at this book makes me happy as you can't help but smile when you see a smiling sea turtle! About the Book: Once upon a time, Myrtle chased her dreams–dreams of being a queen with a crown that sparkled like the moon. One day, she tumbles down, down, down into the sea. Max helps rescue her and a magic carpet flies her to a place even more amazing than her sandcastle dreams and she discovers an entire ocean of possibilities! There are dolphins who welcome her and a friendly otter with the biggest smile. They can teach her to swim and enjoy the day. Another magical glow surrounds Myrtle when she decides to stay and wishes to be a sea turtle like Max. And guess what? Myrtle’s fall may have been unexpected, but thanks to a touch of magic, it leads her to a place where her wishes come true. Myrtle becomes a queen AND a magic ...

What a gorgeous cover! I'm on tour with Rachel's Random Resources to share this book and an exclusive excerpt. I hope you enjoy! About the Book: Take a spring to summer trip to magical Northumberland and find love and laughter in this feel-good novel, which will transport you to the iconic island of Lindisfarne and beyond… Ellie, and Zen with the coffee-bean eyes, met at Christmas when she came to Northumberland to look after rescue animals. They are taking their first tentative steps into a love-at-first-sight relationship and all in their spring garden should be wonderful. When Lady Grace becomes ill, life at the castle changes overnight, and not for the better. The new custodian and his fiancée have plans, and the islanders are far from happy. When the filming of a reality show means the animals must move out of their yard due to the Queen of the Castle production company taking over, it’s the final straw. Amongst all the drama, Love Beyond Lindisfarne is a story of ...

Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources tour! I’m excited to share a Q&A with the author with you. This is the second book in The Ottoman Dynasty Chronicles series and is available today! Many congratulations to the author on the new book! The first thing that caught my eye was the beautiful cover! I can picture it on my bookcase looking wonderful. About the Book: Set against the majestic backdrop of Imperial Istanbul in the aftermath of the First World War, A Farewell To Imperial Istanbul is a captivating tale of family, duty and the resilience of the human spirit. Istanbul, 1922: As the Ottoman Empire crumbles in the wake of the Great War, the fate of the Imperial capital and the House of Osman come under threat. Emboldened following their victory in the Turkish War of Independence, the Turkish Nationalist Government in Ankara abolishes the Ottoman Sultanate, marking the end of over six centuries of Ottoman rule. The Ottoman Caliphate endures for now, but Istanbul, st...