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Cover Reveal: Love, Lies and Family Ties – Florence Keeling

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A heartwarming, feel good romantic comedy. ‘I absolutely adored this book. It gave me all the feels! A charming read full of warmth and heart.’ ***** Kim the Bookworm

Bea Winters is in desperate need of a fresh start. Being bullied at work is not her idea of fun and she longs to follow her dream of becoming a published author. When an advert appears in her local paper to work in a publishing house in the sleepy village of Bloomsdale, it sounds too good to be true.

She strikes up an instant friendship with gorgeous aspiring author, Eddie Richards and her dashing millionaire boss Scott Summers. But all isn’t as it seems in the sleepy village of Bloomsdale.

How does the local clairvoyant know her name? Who does the little black dog that keeps appearing belong to and why does she keep bumping into the mysterious Charlie?

As she starts to unravel the truth, it seems that everyone in Bea’s life is keeping secrets.

An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart – perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Carole Matthews.

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I was born in Coventry but now live in Nuneaton. I married the love of my life over 20 years ago and we have two almost grown up children. We share our lives with two mad dogs as well.

Writing is a great passion of mine, that one day I hope to be able to turn into a career but until that day comes, I will continue working in accounts and payroll.

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Cover Reveal: Yours for the Season – Emily Stone

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This Christmas, in the romantic Scottish Highlands, a white lie and a fake-dating proposal between exes snowballs out of control in the brand-new festive romance from Emily Stone.

Christmas with your ex and his family in a cosy cottage in the snowy Scottish Highlands? It’s the last place Mel imagined spending the holidays. But when her ex-boyfriend Finn shows up on her doorstep, only months after inexplicably dumping her at his sister’s engagement party, asking her to pretend to his family they’re back together, she agrees – on one condition. Mel can publicly dump Finn at the end of the week and show him just how it feels. But with Finn’s mother set on making this Christmas picture-perfect, can Mel and Finn keep up the act without falling back into old feelings? As their white lie snowballs out of control, and the ice between them starts to thaw, Mel must decide if she really wants their romance to be just for the season – or something more…

❤️Fake dating

❤ Second chance romance

❤ Christmas romance

❤ Exes to lovers

❤ Family meddling

Emily Stone is the author of five bestselling festive romance novels, including Always, in December. Her novels have been translated into eleven languages. Emily has lived in many places over the years, including London, Wales, Cornwall, Germany and Mozambique – before finally settling down in Bristol, where she spends most of her free time with her two rescue ponies. Emily Stone is the pen name for Becky Hunter, and she also writes speculative romance under her own name, Emily loves connecting with readers. You can find her on Instagram at @emstonewrites – she’d love to hear from you!

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Blog Tour: Loving Spirits at the Vintage Teashop – Sharon Booth

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The beautiful Cotswold village of Rowan Vale is run as a living museum, allowing tourists to see history in action. But there’s more to the place than any visitor would guess…

Fifty-something Shona grew up in the village and now runs its vintage, 1940s-themed teashop. Not everyone knows that the previous manager, her great-aunt Polly, still lives there too… as a ghost!

When newcomer Max arrives, hoping to find out more about the place where his German grandfather was a prisoner of war, both Shona and Polly are unsettled. Shona, because handsome, interesting Max is the first man to catch her eye since her divorce, and Polly, because she must finally confront the terrible truth about her past.
A 1940s-themed weekend planned for the village brings the families’ connections to a head and tragic secrets to light.

Can Shona help her ghostly great-aunt to find love and forgiveness once more, while also creating her own happy ever after?

The second in the comforting, feel-good, romantic series with a dash of fantasy that started with Kindred Spirits at Harling Hall.

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Sharon Booth is the author of feel-good stories set in charming, quirky locations, and now writes cosy romances with a magical twist for Boldwood. She lives with her husband in East Yorkshire, England.

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My thoughts: There’s mystery, tragedy, romance and a happy ending in this book, I really enjoyed it and went back and read the first book in the series (which is on KU).

Shona runs her family’s 1940s teashop in the magical living history village Rowan Vale. Her great-aunt Polly is an ever-present ghostly figure that only a few people (including Shona and her dad) and see. The village has lots of ghosts for some reason but only certain people even know they’re there.

When Max, whose daughter works at the farm as a land girl, comes to the village on the trail of his grandfather’s time as a PoW,  it stirs up a lot of feelings, especially for Polly, she knew Gerhard, and it might be time to reveal how she died.

With a 1940s themed weekend planned for the village, complete with music and a tea dance, Polly can’t avoid her past, she died in the 1940s. Can Shona help her unravel the secrets she’s held for so long?

Funny, clever and highly enjoyable, this was a truly lovely read, I liked getting to know more of the village’s residents, living and otherwise, as well as the mystery of Polly’s death being resolved and Shona and Max finding a second chance at happiness.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Blog Tour: A Summer of Secrets on Arran – Ellie Henderson

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Three women. One summer on Arran. And a secret that could change everything they
knew about love.

Rosie, seeking solace on the quiet Isle of Arran after a heartbreaking divorce, hopes to rediscover herself in its peaceful surroundings. But as she settles into the old cottage that was once her family’s retreat, she begins to question if she’s truly left her past behind.

Isobel, her lifelong friend, arrives to support Rosie. But what begins as a simple visit soon becomes complicated. Beneath her warmth and laughter, Isobel holds secrets of her own — secrets that threaten to change everything for both her and
Rosie.

Bella, Isobel’s daughter, has always wondered about her father, but her mother refuses to talk about him. When Bella stumbles upon a hidden diary, a shocking revelation sends her to Arran
in search of answers. Instead, she finds herself torn between the love she’s always known and the possibility of a new and unexpected romance.

As the women confront their pasts, they learn that sometimes the truth can lead to the most surprising new beginnings — and even a second chance at love, when they least expect it.

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Ellie Henderson lives near the sea on the east coast of Scotland and is a regular visitor to the Isle of Arran on the west coast of Scotland. When she’s not writing she runs creative workshops in the community. Ellie also writes psychological fiction under the name Lorna Henderson.

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My thoughts: This was a really lovely read, there were no horrible moments, just people falling in love, secrets being revealed that led to happy things and beautiful summer weather on Scotland’s Isle of Arran.

Bella wants to know who her father is, from a diary she’s found, she thinks it’s former pop star Luke, only the diary isn’t actually her mum, Isobel’s. Which leads to a misunderstanding that will eventually lead to Rosie finding new love after her ratbag husband cheats on her and leaves, Bella finding her dad, and falling in love, and happy endings all round.

The sort of feel-good-fiction we all need sometimes. Lovely stuff.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: Whispers Among Thorns – Cassandra Aston

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Happy release day and congratulations to author Cassandra Aston on the release of Whispers Among Thorns, the first book in the Deadly Fae duology!

Whispers Among Thorns (Deadly Fae Duology Book 1)

Release Date: June 24th (ebook) & June 25th (print)

Genre: A Dark Fantasy Forbidden Romance

💀 Enemies to Lovers‬
🌿 Slow Burn‬
💀 Forbidden‬
🌿 Age Gap (she’s older)‬
💀 Morally Grey FMC‬
🌿 Cinnamon Roll MMC‬
💀 One Kelpie/One Horse‬

Quicksilver meets Throne of Glass in a New York City setting, where she’s the centuries old fae and he’s the son of her enemy.

There’s only one rule that truly matters. Never fall in love with a human. Break it and die.

Banished to the human realm, stripped of her magic, and bound by the unjust laws of the Inter-Species Alliance, Sav is forbidden from harming humans… or loving them. Now she’s meant to live quietly, obey the rules, and forget the power that once throbbed beneath her skin.

When the leader of the anti-fae movement destroys her home in an attack on her people, she’s captured and brought to their headquarters. The only thing standing between her and freedom is Jack. Sharp-edged, unafraid, and entirely off-limits, he stirs something in her she thought long buried. Something that makes her question everything she knows.

Darkly gripping and dangerously addictive, Whispers Among Thorns is a story of forbidden love, fractured loyalties, and a girl who was never meant to follow the rules.

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Cover Reveal: Jeweller to the Blessed – Jillian Witt

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We have an absolutely gorgeous cover reveal for you all today! Check out Jeweler to the Blessed by Jillian Witt! You’re going to want to pre-order this one!

Jeweler to the Blessed (Champions of Chaos #1)

Expected Release Date: Aug 19th

Genre: Romantic Fantasy

– Bodyguard romance
– Succubus like mood ring magic
– Meddling goddesses
– Deadly forest
– Touch her and die

In a kingdom where touch drains emotions for power, Emberline masks hers, but when she becomes the key to the Blessed’s magic, her broad-shouldered, irreverent guard could make her feel too much.

His touch would be her undoing.

With a single touch, the ruling Blessed could realize Emberline Arkova is immune to their magic. She’s determined to leave the kingdom in search of answers, because every day she remains is a risk.

But her uncle’s sudden disappearance upends her plans. Thrust into his role as jeweler, she’s gone from avoiding the Blessed to becoming the center of their world. Uniquely able to identify the gems required for their magic, she’s now their most precious resource.

To protect their prize, Hart, a broad-shouldered guard with particular irreverence, is assigned to keep Emberline safe. His motives may be murky at best, but he’s not as loyal to the king as a Blessed should be, and now, putting her trust in him is her best bet to escape without discovery.

Hart may be one of them, but he awakens long-restrained feelings within Emberline. She can’t fall for a Blessed; his touch would expose her secret. But as she unearths the mysteries of magic and politics in the isolated and restless kingdom, Emberline is faced with a choice: flee her fate and hide her feelings—or embrace it and unleash them.

The swoon-worthy tension of From Blood and Ash meets One Dark Window’s unique magic system and rich world-building in this new adult romantasy.

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Triggers: death of a family member- classism- dubious consent

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Blog Tour: Keeping the Countess – Lille Moore

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We have a gorgeous new release for Jane Eyre fans! Check out Keeping the Countess, book one in Lille Moore’s new series, Damsels in Disguise!

Keeping the Countess (Damsels in Disguise #1)

Release Date: June 24, 2025

Genre: Historical Romance

A passionate clergyman must overcome his forbidden desire for a scandalous countess to uncover his father’s killer in this historical romantic mystery.

  • Forbidden romance
  • Big Jane Eyre energy
  • He falls first
  • Mystery & mayhem
  • All the angst
  • Victorian gothic vibes
  • Clergyman hero & heroine with back against the wall

A man obsessed with justice

Reverend Jonah Sinclair survived the deadly streets of London due to divine intervention and two well-trained fists. Determined to bring his father’s killer to justice, he’ll risk his vocation—and his life—for answers. When the notorious Earl of Rochford offers him a position as tutor to his young ward, Jonah accepts, believing the mysterious Ravenglass Hall could lead him to the murderer. But instead, he finds himself drawn to the earl’s abandoned countess, a woman whose fierce strength stirs a forbidden temptation.

A lady with a dangerous secret.

Faith Trenton, Countess of Rochford, is struggling to defend her crumbling estate from an embezzling steward. To keep her enemies at bay, she disguises herself as a man, until Jonah’s arrival threatens to expose her perilous secrets. Despite their irresistible chemistry, she must push him away to keep her home and her family safe.

But when a succession of attacks threatens everything Faith has fought to protect, she’s forced to place her trust in Jonah, and pray he won’t unravel the truth, or her heart.

Helping Faith could sabotage Jonah’s mission. Loving her might cost him everything.

The DAMSELS IN DISGUISE is a new steamy Victorian romance series featuring cunning, courageous heroines, passionate heroes, and copious amounts of intrigue, seduction, and scandal. Perfect for Elizabeth Hoyt and Sarah MacLean fans.

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Blog Tour: Secrets at the Ambrose Cafe – Carryl Church

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Exeter, 1925.

Della Wilde has set aside her dream of moving to Paris to study at the renowned Le Cordon Bleu, choosing instead to support her family torn apart by war. By night, she works at the prestigious Ambrose Café, serving the city’s elite – she feels utterly invisible. Until a chance
encounter with rebellious Alice Winters, the daughter of a powerful MP, upends Della’s world.

Alice is a woman caught between duty and desire. She secretly yearns to be an artist but is expected to marry a respectable suitor and raise a family. Della, with her sharp wit and quiet strength, is unlike anyone she has ever known. She makes Alice feel alive. So she draws Della into her orbit – first as a muse for her secret art, then as something infinitely more intimate.

But in a world where reputations are easily shattered, their growing bond is a danger that threatens not only their futures, but those around them. As Alice risks scandal and Della faces the consequences of following her heart, they must will they allow others to choose their path, or dare to forge their own?

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Inspired by her childhood fascination with old films which led to a career as a Film Archivist, Carryl’s debut novel The Forgotten Life of Connie Harris is a dual timeline story set against the immersive backdrop of cinema. Originally from the Isle of Wight, Carryl now lives in Devon with her husband, son and a cat called Ditsy who keeps her company while she types.

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My thoughts: Set in a time when being openly in a same sex relationship was illegal and dangerous, this follows the lives of two young women, Della and Alice, as they meet, fall in love and risk everything they have.

Della works in the kitchens of the Ambrose, making beautiful cakes and dainty patisserie for the well heeled customers. After a wild birthday party that she made the cake for, she discovers birthday girl Alice asleep under a table in the ballroom. Smuggling her out so as not to draw attention (Alice’s father is an MP) the two women feel a connection.

They’re from different worlds, Alice’s life is whirl of parties and lunches, playing both the wild party girl and the dutiful daughter. Della is the only member of her family currently drawing a wage, the war having taken her father and two eldest brothers. Her mother is prone to bouts of depression and she has three more brothers at home. She can’t risk scandal or losing her job.

But neither woman can deny the spark between them. Unfortunately there are jealous eyes upon them and when things turn ugly, they have to face up to the fact that not everyone is happy for them. They find a true friend in Alice’s family butler, and she learns her parents’ secrets. Can they stay together in the face of opposition that threatens to tear them apart?

Insightful, written with compassion and care, this is a love story that we don’t often see, proof that there have been queer couples hiding in plain sight all along, not just “good friends” but forced to play a terrifying game of hide and seek. Thankfully that has changed in many ways, and women like Alice and Della can love openly.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Cover Reveal: Wicked Onyx – Debbie Cassidy

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We’re thrilled to present the cover for Wicked Onyx, the first book in The Veritas series by Debbie Cassidy!

Wicked Onyx (The Veritas Legacy #1)

Expected Release Date: February 10, 2026

Genre: Dark Academia/ Romantasy

You don’t graduate Nightsbridge Academy—you survive it.

Born into a sorcerer bloodline, cursed, and cut off from my power, I was accustomed to being an outcast. For generations, my bloodline carried the weight of a crime committed by our ancestor. But my mother’s death changed everything. She left a clue that could prove our innocence: an ancient text hidden deep beneath Nightsbridge Academy.

The Academy is a fortress of power, housing the most dangerous incantors and sorcerers, conscripted to keep Horrors and Echoes at bay. And as the last surviving Onyx, I’m owed admission.

My plan is simple—find the book and expose the Imperium as the liars they are.

But I didn’t plan for the whispers that haunt my dreams. Or the complication of feelings I shouldn’t be capable of—stirred by two men bound to the very institution I’ve come to destroy. One sees too much yet says too little. The other is steady, protective, and always in my corner.

I can’t have either.

Yet when I’m in their presence…my curse begins to crack.

If they discover my true purpose, I’m dead.

But some truths are worth dying for.

The Imperium cursed my bloodline. Stripped us of our magic. Branded us as traitors. And now they will pay.

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Book Blitz: Vessel – Poppy L. Roberts

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Happy release day to author Poppy L. Roberts! Check out Vessel, a sapphic horrormance you will want to add to the top of your TBR!

Vessel

Publication Date: June 20, 2025

Genre: Sapphic Paranormal Romance/ Horrormance

  • Cults
  • Ritual Sacrifice
  • River Baths
  • Morally Gray FMCs
  • Hand Necklaces
  • Dark Secrets
  • Forced Proximity
  • Demons and Dark Magic

The hollow waits.

Harper is lost—drowning in a life that feels hollow, disconnected, and disenchanting. Technology, consumerism, and monotony have drained the world of meaning, leaving her restless and yearning for something real. Then one day in her search for feeling, she stumbles across an obscure online forum whispering about Saint’s Hollow, an off-grid commune hidden deep in the mountains. They promise her a detox from the bog of her overwhelming life and reconnection with herself. They promise belonging.

Desperate for escape, Harper sells everything, erases her old life, and follows the invitation that simply reads: We’ve been waiting for you.

Saint’s Hollow is beautiful, untouched by the decay of modern life. Its people are warm, and its leader, Naamah, is intoxicating. But the deeper Harper sinks into their world, the more her reality fractures. Strangeness seeps into every crevice of life in Saint’s Hollow. Shadowed figures haunt her movements and the darkness whispers back.

As Harper unravels, she faces an impossible choice: fight for her fading humanity or surrender to the darkness that has always been waiting.

Because Saint’s Hollow doesn’t just want her dreams.

It wants all of her.

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This book is intended for adults and may contain graphic or distressing content, including graphic on-page violence, death, gore, and explicit sexual content. A detailed list of content notes can be found at authorpoppyroberts.com.

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