A fun tale of a Yorkshire lass who moves to London to start her own gardening business, only to get swept up into a glamorous world where she has no clue how to act. Book Synopsis Amy Wilde is tired of the idiots her glamorous flatmate Jo tries to set her up with - she'd … Continue reading The Runaway Princess by Hester Browne
An engrossing story of the Greek Goddess Circe, her life from her point of view. Brilliant story telling, a slow burn and satisfying read. Book Synopsis In the house of Helios, god of the sun and mightiest of the Titans, a daughter is born. But Circe is a strange child - not powerful, like her … Continue reading Circe by Madeline Miller
2020 was the year of no lists. I decided on this because I didn't meet my 2019 goals the previous year, however, with the world being as it is I reach the 30 books read mark quiet easily. With working from home looking at least like another three months for me, I thought I might … Continue reading 2021: The Year of the TBR
A new spin on Sleeping Beauty from the male perspective, definitely an interesting read. Book Synopsis Delia Adams has been given her first mission as a slayer, a task she’s not sure she’s ready for. Liam, the vampire king of Velum Mortis, has been sleeping these past twenty years and hidden away from his people, … Continue reading Beyond the Veil by Stephanie Summers
A captivating story of a young woman growing in poverty in London, and the tale of how her life changed dramatically. Book Synopsis Set in 1920s London, this is the inspiring story of Kate Goss's struggle against poverty, hunger and cruel family secrets. Her mother died in a fall, her father has vanished without trace, … Continue reading The Bermondsey Bookshop by Mary Gibson
A modern twist on a historical romance, a cheeky novel about a young lady who gets caught up in unexpected rumour. Book Synopsis Georgia Holton, wellborn but nearly penniless, is best friends with one of the Earl of Sherton’s five daughters. When she is invited to accompany her friend for two weeks of the Season, … Continue reading Inheriting Trouble by Wendy May Andrews
One of my favourite new author find this year, a dark captivating PNR that has left me wanting more! Book Synopsis Penny Dreadful meets Northanger Abbey with a dark peppering of Twilight in this sultry odyssey of gaslit underworlds seething with masquerades, mystery, and romance. Something dark is prowling the gaslit streets of London—a monster … Continue reading Winterly by Jeanine Croft
Book Synopsis 14-year-old Abbey has always been a spook magnet. Dead people are drawn to her—which is not nearly as glamorous as it sounds. Summer camp has brought new extremes as an escalating series of paranormal incidents make it clear a message is being sent. As Abbey and her new friends are fighting to stay … Continue reading Abnormally Abbey by Allan Evans
Katherine Hastings strikes again with another captivating vampire romance, the second book in her vampire trilogy. Book Synopsis - Awakened Light Catrain’s duty says she must stay and lead her people, but her heart says she belongs with the vampire she’s supposed to hate. I was raised to hate vampires. In my eyes, vampires are … Continue reading Awaken Light by Katherine Hastings
Welcome to another edition of Book Log. It's been awhile since I have done one, so why not do one now? If you haven't read my Book Log before, it is similar to WWW where I talk about what I have been reading and what I plan to read. It might evolve in the future … Continue reading Book Log – 13th July 2020
