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Today I’m on the tour for Summer Nights at the Starfish Café by Jessica Redland and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Rachel at Rachel’s Random Resources for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Pages: 408

Synopsis Welcome back to The Starfish Café for a glorious summer, but with a few dark clouds on the horizon…

A new beginning…

As her summer wedding to Jake approaches, Hollie is excited for their new beginning as a family. But when some unexpected news threatens the future she and Jake had hoped for, Hollie will need to find the strength to overcome heartache once more.

A fragile heart….

Single mum, Kerry, loves her job at The Starfish Café, but behind the brave smiles and laughter with customers there is a sadness deep within. So when someone from her past re-appears in her life, Kerry can either hide away or face her demons and try to finally move on from her heartbreak.

A summer to remember…

For Hollie and Kerry it promises to be an emotional rollercoaster of a summer, but the community at The Starfish Café will always be there to help them through – after all, with courage nothing is impossible…

About the Author:

A warm welcome to my author page! Thank you for visiting.

I live in Scarborough on the stunning North Yorkshire Coast in the UK. My home inspired the creation of the fictional seaside town of Whitsborough Bay where I set some of my books. The Hedgehog Hollow series takes readers to a gorgeous countryside setting on the Yorkshire Wolds. 

I live with my husband, our teenage daughter and sprocker spaniel, Ella. I’m a stationery addict with a notepad obsession who loves chocolate (although it doesn’t love me), hedgehogs, 80s music, collectible teddy bears and lighthouses.

My career has mainly been in HR as a trainer and recruiter. I had a brief detour into retail to set up and manage my own specialist teddy bear shop and started writing my debut novel on quiet days in the shop.

In June 2020, I became a full-time author. I’m so very grateful to anyone who has bought or borrowed my books in whatever format, helping me fulfil a long-held dream of writing full-time. I still can’t believe I get to spend every day chatting to my fictional friends and making stuff up.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here!

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Today I’m on the tour for My Stepmother’s Secret by Emma Robinson and I have an extract for you, thank you to Sarah from Bookouture for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Before I post my extract, let me tell you a bit about the book and the author!

Pages: 318

Synopsis: It’s in that moment, I realise – I have nowhere to turn. If my precious daughters and I are going to have a roof over our heads, we have to return to my childhood home. The one I’ve not felt welcome in since my father died. The one where the woman who destroyed our family still lives…

Today marks the end of my life as I know it. I have absolutely nowhere to go, no-one to turn to. My husband’s lies have ruined our family and wrecked our marriage. And now he’s disappeared, leaving just a promise to make it all right.

My daughters, Olivia and Alice, need me like never before. I will do whatever it takes to stay strong, to keep them safe and loved. So I turn to the one place I hoped never to return to. When my dad died, he left me his house, with one proviso. His second wife, my stepmother, was to be allowed to live there for as long as she wanted. She hasn’t welcomed me there, or shown a single sign of leaving, since.

But I have no choice. I need to ask for her help.

Little do I know that everything I thought I knew about the woman who destroyed my life when I was a child is about to come crashing down. Living together now, the secrets that have kept us apart for all these years are finally revealing themselves. Will our fragile bond break completely, or could it be the only thing that saves me and my daughters…?

An emotional story about family secrets and lies, and the lengths a parent will go to, to protect their children. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt.

About The Author:

Emma Robinson is the author of several women’s fiction novels. She also blogs about the funny side of parenting and has contributed to podcasts such as Funny Women. Whilst her early novels are humorous, her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming. Emma enjoys writing stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances.

Extract: All roads lead to home. Despite the rain slapping against the windscreen, Gabbie could almost hear her father’s words. Every time he left to catch a plane, she – wrapped around his legs, her head barely reaching his waist – begged him not to go. He’d laugh, gently extricating her fingers, lifting her into her mother’s arms. ‘If I don’t go now, I won’t be able to come home again.’ Those were the days of picnics and playdates and trips to the park. When they were still les trois mousquetairesand life was simple and good. The days before she was the one who’d had to leave. Years of living in London – and of Liam’s preference for being in the driving seat – had left her out of practice for motorway driving. In her late teens, she’d had no issues negotiating the A12 late at night, thinking nothing of its lengthy unlit sections and frequent changes in speed limit. Now she jumped every time a juggernaut roared past her, sending a tsunami in its wake. It wasn’t as if she was even looking forward to arriving at the house. Because her father wouldn’t be there to greet her this time. Nor her mother.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here! And is available on Kindle Unlimited.

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Today I’m on the tour for Love In The Cupboard by Mari Jane Law, and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Hannah at Hygge Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Pages: 388

Synopsis: A Catholic priest seeks a wife. A betrayed woman needs an honest man. What could possibly go wrong?

When Father Thomas Sheridan encounters Faith in a dark cupboard, he believes he’s found his future wife. But Tom isn’t brave enough to tell her the truth…

When Faith meets Tom in the office kitchenette, she can’t stand him. No matter, she’s fallen for the mysterious man she met in the cupboard and can’t wait to meet him again. Oh, and she’s got a new rule: one lie and he’s out. She’s not getting duped again.

But everyone loves Tom. From Perdita, Faith’s friend, to Hope, her chronically ill sister—who’s on the lookout for a man herself. And neighbours Luke and Gavin—who’ve fallen out over Luke wanting a baby. They urge Faith to give Tom a chance. But how can she have strong feelings for two men? And even worse, how will she react when she discovers that Tom is the man in the cupboard—and, heaven forbid, a Catholic priest?

About The Author:

Mari Jane Law lives in the UK and loves cats and chocolate. She also loves books, TV series and films that make her laugh and, through her writing, discovered that she could make other people laugh as well. She hopes those who buy or borrow her work have as much fun reading it as she had in writing it.

Her Catholic upbringing has given her ideas for some great fictional characters in the Love & Mishaps quirky romantic comedy series.

Mari Jane Law is a member of the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s New Writers’ Scheme and The Society of Authors.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here! and is also available on Kindle Unlimited

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Today I’m on the tour for Chasing Greek Dreams by Francesca Catlow and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Anne at Random Things Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Pages: 274

Synopsis: On the lush green island of Corfu, Melodie’s new husband, Anton, is missing. With no clues to his whereabouts, Melodie and her step daughter Gaia are broken from the fear that they may never see him again. When Anton’s car is found by the side of the road, Gaia fixates on the idea that Melodie’s malicious half-sister is somehow involved.

Will Melodie ever find out what has happened to Anton, the love of her life? Can Melodie accept the final piece of her lost past when she is faced with so much confusion? Can she get back her life in Corfu, or will she have to give up on chasing dreams and return to England?

It’s time to return to Corfu in the third book in the Little Blue Door series. Read Chasing Greek Dreams now to find out the final part of Melodie’s story.

About the Author:

Hi! Thank you for taking an interest in my books. I write passionate love stories featuring flawed and sometimes broken characters as they face a crossroads in their life. Sometimes these issues can be resolved, but what if they can’t? What if things outside of their control take root? I like to explore heart breaking themes and, at times, thrilling and dangerous narratives loaded with tension and suspense, all interlaced with meaningful and passionate love stories. Human emotions are always at the centre of my novels whilst also being whisked off to beautiful locations. To date, all of my published books are set on the lush Greek island of Corfu.

Escapism is key, I like my readers to get caught up in the unpredictable lives of my protagonists, as though you are catching up with a best friend whose life has hit a messy point. Not everything can be happily-ever-after, but there is beauty and love in all of my stories. I hope you enjoy them!

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here! It’s available on Kindle Unlimited, but remember it’s book 3 in a series

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Today I’m on the tour for Jailbait by Shauna Richmond and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Hannah at Hygge Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Pages: 207

Synopsis: I didn’t do it!

It took five years, two failed hits and several trips to the infirmary later for Joe to finally listen to me.

Now I’m sitting in protective custody, staring at a murder board, wondering whose time I’m serving.

I’m prepared to fight.
Hell I’m even prepared to die, it beats going back to prison.

What I’m not prepared for, is the truth.

About The Author: I’m a stay-at-home mother/ carer for my autistic son. I start writing after a breakdown in 2016. My usual genre is fantasy, but I’ve branched out in the last year. I have a degree in forensic profiling and crime scene investigation as well as criminology and social studies. I intended for Jailbait to be a more serious book but then my personality burst through the scenes, and it’s loaded with dark humour.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here! It’s also available on Kindle Unlimited

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Today I’m on the tour for Justinians Daughters by Nigel Stewart and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Hannah at Hygge Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part 🙂

Pages: 381

Synopsis:

After arriving for a holiday near the tiny city of St David’s, comedian Benjamin Budd is consumed by the beauty and mysticism all around him. A seemingly chance encounter with an unnerving stranger called Erin quickly changes his life and he becomes trapped; embroiled in a fatalistic tale of inheritance and bloodlines. He learns of strong women, seeking retribution through generations, proving historic actions have present day consequences.

A sinister, enigmatic tale of vengeance that leaves the reader wondering where good ends and evil begins…

About The Author: Nigel Stewart joined Provoco in August 2022. He writes lit- erary fiction and has published three novels since 2019. His fourth, Justinian’s Daughters, will be his debut for Provoco and marks a distinct change of style.
Born in Northumberland, Nigel grew up in Hereford where he was a cathedral chorister. He lives in Lancashire, for now, and his children, Alana and Jacob, are presently finishing their degrees at Birkbeck College and Newcastle University.
A full-time dreamer since his teens, Nigel enjoys a beer if of- fered and likes nothing more than not completing things on his to-do list. He’s also a keen musician and songwriter.
He’s recently completed a fifth novel and is working concur- rently on two new projects – some short stories and a sixth novel.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here! It is released on the 30th March and will be available on Kindle Unlimited.

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Today I’m on the tour for Maybe It’s About Time by Neil Boss and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Hannah at Hygge Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Pages: 552

Synopsis: Two people trapped in their different worlds. One by wealth and one by poverty. Twenty years working for The Firm has given Marcus Barlow everything he wants but has taken his soul in return. Finding a way to leave has become an obsession.

Claire Halford’s life hits rock bottom when she is caught stealing food from Tesco Express. Left alone by her husband with two small children and an STI, her suicide music is starting to play louder in her head.

A chance meeting brings them together. As a mystery virus from China starts to run riot across the country, their world’s collide and they find they have more in common than they knew.

Set in the early months of 2020, Maybe It’s About Timeis a story about the difficulty of changing lives for the better. Starting as a funny and satirical view of the egocentric world of professional services, it gives way to a heart-warming story of an unlikely friendship that rejuvenates Marcus and Claire, giving them both hope for a better future.

About The Author:

Neil Boss retired as a Partner at Deloitte LLP, in November 2019 having spent a successful career as a business consultant in the boardrooms of UK plc. His retirement plan was to write something he could really be proud of, this book. He enjoys travel, cooking and fly fishing, lives in Hertfordshire, UK.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here!

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Today I’m on the tour for Dead Mans Heart by Axl Malton and I have a spotlight for you, thank you to Zoé at Zooloos Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Pages: 413

Synopsis: Bruce Campbell is a heart surgeon. His only son, Tim, was born with a degenerative heart condition. They knew that one day he would need a new heart, what they didn’t know, was when. Bruce’s world is about to come crashing down on him; despite being one of the leading cardiologists in the country, will Bruce be able to save his son? And to what lengths will he go to do it?

Whilst Bruce is battling to save his son, a psychopathic killer is on the loose, hell-bent on gaining revenge on those that hurt and tortured him as a child, casting him into a life of darkness. With nothing left to lose, Aiden will stop at nothing to kill those that hurt him.

About The Author:

Axl Malton is a horror/thriller writer from Harrogate, North Yorkshire. His favourite authors and biggest inspirations are Stephen King, Dean Koontz, and Joe Hill.

Axl is an extremely proud father to four children, as well as a husband to his wonderful wife, who is his constant supporter, proofreader, and pillar of strength.

His favourite music genre is classic Rock n’ Roll, which often provides the backdrop to his writing sessions. That and a never-ending spin cycle on the washing machine.

He loves to play the guitar, go to concerts, and watch horror films, but his most treasured pastime is spending time with his family.

If you like the sound of this it can be bought here!

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Today I’m on the tour for If She Lives by Erik Therme, thank you to Zoé at Zooloos Book Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

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Pages: 189

Synopsis: Tess Parker knows tragedy better than most.

After surviving the death of her daughter and kidnapping of her nephew, Tess is ready to return to normal life. But her troubled past has other plans, and when an old threat reemerges, Tess must seek the help of an unlikely ally to set things right.

No matter what the cost.

About The Author

Erik Therme has thrashed in garage bands, inadvertently harboredrunaways, and met Darth Vader. When he’s not at his computer, he can be found cheering on his youngest daughter’s volleyball team, or watching horror movies with his oldest. He currently resides in Iowa City, Iowa—one of only twenty-eight places in the world that UNESCO has certified as a City of Literature.

If this sounds like something you’re interested in or can be bought here! But remember it is the third book in a series 🙂

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Today I’m on the tour for Got Trouble by Dave Dobson, thank you to Anne at Random Things Tours for organising it and inviting me to take part.

Today I have a spotlight for you where I tell you all about the book and the author ☺️

Pages: 329

Synopsis: Trouble can find you anywhere
When your day starts at 11 pm, it’s a long way to sunrise. Glynnis Cary is stuck working as a night manager at the Gas-O-Mart. Her husband Keith’s idea of romance is buying her grocery store flowers, usually only when he comes home drunk. Her son is in trouble at school, skipping out with his girlfriend, and keeping secrets. Big secrets, ones that may turn out to be both lucrative and felonious. Keith’s bumbling unexpectedly makes Glynnis the target of multiple murderous enemies and a lot of bullets. Way more bullets than is reasonable. On the run with a new friend, one whose life she’s just inadvertently destroyed, Glynnis has to rely on her gut, her grit, and her ability to spin big lies to find a way to survive.

Got Trouble is a new novel of suspense, thrills, humor, and one woman’s attempt to just have something go right. For once. For crying out loud.

Content warnings: Coarse language, some gun violence

About The Author:

A native of Ames, Iowa, Dave loves writing, reading, boardgames, computer games, improv comedy, pizza, barbarian movies, and the cheaper end of the Taco Bell menu. Also, his wife and kids.
In addition to his novels, Dave is the author of Snood, Snoodoku, Snood Towers, and other computer games. Dave first published Snood in 1996, and it became one of the most popular shareware games of the early Internet. His most recent project (other than writing) is Doctor Esker’s Notebook, a puzzle card game in the spirit of escape rooms.
Dave taught geology, environmental studies, and computer programming at Guilford College for 24 years, and he does improv comedy every week at the Idiot Box in Greensboro, North Carolina. He’s also played the world’s largest tuba in concert. Not that that is relevant, but it’s still kinda cool.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in it can be bought here!

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