a few book for next week how many kids books can we read in a week ?

 pick up a few book today for next week   it going to be a fun week got lots of post plan

CHILDREN BOOK WEEK ON MY BLOG AND FACEBOOK PAGE (5TH OCT TILL 11 TH OCT )

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The 5th oct till 11 oct me and tanya are going to do 

A CHILDREN BOOK WEEK 
WE WILL HAVE POST ON

your favourite book as a kid ? 

What books did you like to read ? 

Sophie going to do me Q&A on her favourite book 

We have a few review 

We going to see who many children book we can read in a week ? 

WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US 

TELL US YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK AS A KID ? 

WHO DID YOU LIKE TO READ AS A KID ? 

MAY BE DO A REVIEW FOR US OF YOUR FAVOURITE KIDS BOOK ? 

OR 
SEE HOW MANY KIDS BOOK YOU CAN READ IN A WEEK ? 

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU LIKE TO JOIN US THANK FOR READING 
AMANDAJAYNE & TANYA X

who would like to join are book club? books for oct ,nov and dec

               

BOOK CLUB NEW (book for oct nov dec) 
OCT BOOK 
THE ISLAND BY VICTORIA HISLOP 
The blurb 
On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother’s past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone’s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga – Greece’s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip…

The acclaimed million-copy number one bestseller and winner of Richard & Judy’s Summer Read 2006 from Victoria Hislop is a dramatic tale of four generations, rent by war, illicit love, violence and leprosy, from the thirties, through the war, to the present day.

On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother’s past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. 

Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone’s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga – Greece’s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip…
Amazon link £3.99
The Island by Victoria Hislophttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002TXZRV8/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_J1ukub16P0BC6

NOV BOOK CLUB READ 
CHRISTMAS GIFTS AT THE BEACH CAFE BY LUCY DIAMOND 89p
out 6 nov 
The blurb 
With her Cornish Beach Café closed for the winter, Evie Flynn should be looking forward to lazy days and a happy Christmas, with nothing more pressing to think about than when to have her next mince pie.

But her sister Ruth is coming to stay, in a cloud of heartbreak and bitterness following her marriage breakdown, along with her three unhappy children, and Evie knows she’ll have her work cut out, trying to spread some festive cheer. Then her boyfriend Ed breaks the news that he’s going to spend Christmas in London, for family reasons, and her heart sinks even further.

Add in to the mix a lost dog plus the hotly contested village Christmas bake-off and before long, Evie is feeling the strain. But there are still a few surprises in store for her, that look set to make this Beach Café Christmas the most memorable one yet…
Amazon link 
Christmas Gifts at the Beach Cafe: A Novella by Lucy Diamondhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00N4UYW70/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_e7ukub1S3BAFB

DECEMBER 
MR MIRACLE BY DEBBIE MACOMBER £2.99 out 20nov 
The blurb 
A heartwarming new Christmas novel from Debbie Macomber, internationally bestselling author of Rose Harbor in Bloom, Blossom Street Brides and Starry Night

Harry Mills is a guardian angel on a mission: help Addie Folsom to get her life back on track – and help her find love.
Creating a happy ending for Addie and her neighbour Erich doesn’t seem like much of a challenge. But soon after arriving in the town of Tacoma, Harry realises he might need some guidance. Addie and Erich can’t stand each other; growing up he was popular and outgoing, while she was rebellious and headstrong. Addie would now rather avoid Erich entirely, especially at Christmas.
Harry is going to need all the help he can get, and a bit of divine inspiration, to help Addie and Erich find their Christmas miracle.
Amazon link
Mr Miracle by Debbie Macomberhttp://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00M2P29B4/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_c-ukub0A2BG7J

WHO GOING TO JOIN US THIS TIME ? Hope you enjoy i be doing review last day as month just like we do now

Tanya review post on a monday my birthday post Harry Potter

TANYA REVIEW POST ON A MONDAY 
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TANYA X 

HARRY POTTER 
I decided last week that I fancied a week of birthday themed books as thought a birthday book would be great to post today on my birthday. I read quite a few but really the books that always remind me of birthdays are the Harry Potter books. Of course they start with both the birthday of Dudley, Harry’s mean cousin, and of Harry Potter himself turning of age to go to Hogwarts the school of magic. The series of books cover Harry and his friends Ron and Hermione through their school years and the many adventures that they get up to along the way against the dark arts and he who must not be named.

I first came across these books as an adult as obviously I am not that young!! I was teaching in a year 5 class, the year after I graduated, and all that the children discussed was the Harry potter books. Obviously I wanted to know what all the fuss was about so read them. Then my husband read them, then my mum and my in laws. Needless to say we were all hooked and could not wait for the next book to be released. For our first anniversary my husband bought me to book set which was then only four books. We eagerly awaited the release of the films. They are good but of course your imagination is better.

We have twice been to the Harry Potter studios once just me and hubby and once with our girls who are now hooked on Harry Potter books. The studios are amazing and even though been twice I could happily go again. The detail that goes into the sets and all the props is outstanding and Of course the added bonus is the butter beer!!!

If you haven’t read Harry Potter I think you should as J K Rowling is an amazing author and her writing technique improves during the series.

About the Author

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone was J.K. Rowling’s first novel, followed by the subsequent six titles in the Harry Potter series, as well as three books written for charity: Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, Quidditch Through the Ages and The Tales of Beedle the Bard. The Harry Potter novels have now sold over 450 million copies worldwide and been translated into 77 languages.

I got to say i never read any Harry Potter books Tanya says i the only person that not read any ? 
Have you all read i can not be the only person can i ? 
i seen the films i did enjoy them 
Should i look out for the books ? 

A fab post Tanya thank you so much again and Happy Birthday to you x 

The books in order are

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, 

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, 

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, 

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, 

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince 

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

what your fav children book and why ?

I doing a week on how many children we can read in a week ? me tanya and lavender are doing up to now 
I got a few more people taking part in my question post 
I love a few more please answers my question 

WHAT WAS YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK AS A CHILDREN AND WHY ?

my weekly wrap up and september wrap up

MY WEEKLY WRAP UP AND SEPTEMBER WRAP UP 
I READ 16 BOOKS IN SEPT 
IN 2 WEEKS I READ 5 BOOKS 1966 PAGES 

That not many for me this month 

Books i read 
The good girl by mary kabica 

honeymoon hotel by Hester Browne

The supreme macaroni company by Adriana Trisian 

The emerald comb by Kathleen mcgural 

The beginners guide to the birds and bees by sophie hart 

I got send 4 books 
photo below 

MY BOOK OF THE WEEK IS 
THE EMERALD COMB 

THE BLURB 
Some secrets are best left buried…

Researching her family tree had been little more than a hobby – until Katie stepped onto Kingsley House’s sprawling, ivy-strewn drive. The house may be crumbling today, but it was once the intimidatingly opulent residence of the St Clairs, Katie’s ancestors. Arriving here two hundred years later, emotion stirs in Katie: a strange nostalgia for a place she’s never seen before… and when Kingsley House comes up for sale, Katie is determined that her family must buy it.

Surrounded by the mysteries of the past, Katie’s pastime becomes a darker obsession, as she searches through history to trace her heritage. But she soon discovers that these walls house terrible secrets. And when forgotten stories and hidden betrayals come to light, the past seems more alive than Katie could ever have imagined.

Moving between the 21st and 19th centuries, The Emerald Comb is a hauntingly evocative novel, perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Rachel Hore.

MY BOOK OF THE MONTH

MRS SINCLAIR’S 
SUITCASE BY LOUISE WALTERS 
The blurb 
Forgive me, Dorothea, for I cannot forgive you. What you do, to this child, to this child’s mother, it is wrong…

Roberta likes to collect the letters and postcards she finds in second-hand books. When her father gives her some of her grandmother’s belongings, she finds a baffling letter from the grandfather she never knew – dated after he supposedly died in the war.

Dorothy is unhappily married to Albert, who is away at war. When an aeroplane crashes in the field behind her house she meets Squadron Leader Jan Pietrykowski, and as their bond deepens she dares to hope she might find happiness. But fate has other plans for them both, and soon she is hiding a secret so momentous that its shockwaves will touch her granddaughter many years later…
Hope you all had a fab month ? 
Thank you for reading my face book page and blog i hope you enjoy reading them as much as i love doing them thank you Aj

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The 5th oct till 11 oct me and tanya are going to do 

A CHILDREN BOOK WEEK 
WE WILL HAVE POST ON

your favourite book as a kid ? 

What books did you like to read ? 

Sophie going to do me Q&A on her favourite book 

We have a few review 

We going to see who many children book we can read in a week ? 

WHO WOULD LIKE TO JOIN US 

TELL US YOUR FAVOURITE BOOK AS A KID ? 

WHO DID YOU LIKE TO READ AS A KID ? 

MAY BE DO A REVIEW FOR US OF YOUR FAVOURITE KIDS BOOK ? 

OR 
SEE HOW MANY KIDS BOOK YOU CAN READ IN A WEEK ? 

PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU LIKE TO JOIN US THANK FOR READING 
AMANDAJAYNE & TANYA X

oct book club book check it out who going join us this time ?

OCT BOOK CLUB THE ISLAND BY VICTORIA HISLOP 
I GOT FOR £2 in tesco today 
The blurb 
On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother’s past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone’s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga – Greece’s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip…

The acclaimed million-copy number one bestseller and winner of Richard & Judy’s Summer Read 2006 from Victoria Hislop is a dramatic tale of four generations, rent by war, illicit love, violence and leprosy, from the thirties, through the war, to the present day.

On the brink of a life-changing decision, Alexis Fielding longs to find out about her mother’s past. But Sofia has never spoken of it. All she admits to is growing up in a small Cretan village before moving to London. When Alexis decides to visit Crete, however, Sofia gives her daughter a letter to take to an old friend, and promises that through her she will learn more. 

Arriving in Plaka, Alexis is astonished to see that it lies a stone’s throw from the tiny, deserted island of Spinalonga – Greece’s former leper colony. Then she finds Fotini, and at last hears the story that Sofia has buried all her life: the tale of her great-grandmother Eleni and her daughters and a family rent by tragedy, war and passion. She discovers how intimately she is connected with the island, and how secrecy holds them all in its powerful grip…
On kindle 3.99 
How going to join us i review end of oct ?

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anew idea slimming world magazine review what magazine do you buy each month ?

OCTOBER SLIMMING WORLD MAGAZINE 
TONIGHT I GOING TO REVIEW THIS MAGAZINE I GET EVERY MONTH I BET MOST OF US BUY ONE ? 
Which magazine do you read ? 
I do enjoy this magazine it cost £2.75 
Yes i do but then i think i could buy a book in tesco for £2 to £3.85 

Do i read it all ? 
No i get bored 

How many pages ? 128 
It got a lot of advertising in it for new food with syns and lots of charity walks ect 

It has a 7 day food plan which i enjoy lots of new food ideas in i eat the same breakfast so it was nice to see new ideas for food 

The thai takeaway page was good lots of great meal to cook with syns and nice to do if got people around and want a take away but want to say on diet 

Take it slow was my fav how to use your slow cooker i never use my i had last christmas i really want one i have not use it till now lol 
Food new 
Is all about new food with low syns and great supermarket buys i like this page i enjoy see new things to try 

Over to you 
All about how we can change are fav food to lower syn ones of the same food very good to read full of good information about crisps treat we all love choc ect 

M FOR MEN
NEW THIS MAG 
it very good i do go to class and we get a few man so it good to hear what they do what they eat matt loss 6 stone just like me it good to hear what he feel about his new clothes what he eats what his mates think 

What grooming products men should use nice to hear about this xmas ideas here i think 

Saboteurs
What a fab bit it help you to see how your friends can help you or not when your loosing weight it very true a good post i enjoy this one 

Be your best you 
Kiss and tell all about the new berry shades that are very on tread now nice to see what suit your skin tone 

Hight street high list

was very good it tell you about new treads for figures i enjoy this as when losing weight it hard to get a style that suit you 

Trolley talk 
i love this bit i never had figs it tell you how to cook them 
It tell you want to eat at burger king fab idea as when out it can be hard to eat what ok with your diet 

5 of the best on couscous 

Tell you all about 5 of the top super market ones tell you taste and syns i never had couscous but read this i when out to get some to try i did enjoy it so a good what to see new food 

Love the hot cupps 

a great bit on new hot choc ,tea , peanut hottie tell you syn i enjoy this as i like to try new drinks not just drinking my tea or coffee 

Hit the spot 
a great bit on suppers that are cheap fast and simple great for in week meals i loved the spicy quron balls with pasta i made this we enjoy it full of favourite very tasty and only took 30 min so great meal for a night 

Be inspired
All about people that have lost weight how they did it what they eat what the food plan been like how they cope it very good to read about how will people do it makes you want to carry on 
I do enjoy this mag i do buy each month one of my treats i would buy it i find the mag good for any one wanting to lose any weight it pack with lots of ideas for new meal full if recipes to try new post on new food a  great mag for £2.75  but I do not read all the time I get bored

WHAT MAGAZINE DO YOU ALL READ ?

THE SLIVER CHAIN BY PRIMULA. BOND

THE SILVER CHAIN BY PRIMULA BOND
THE BLURB
Bound by passion, she was powerless to resist.

The Silver Chain is the first in the sexy, passionate and addictive Unbreakable Trilogy by Primula Bond.

One dark evening in London, photographer Serena Folkes is indulging her impulsive side with a night-time shoot. But someone is watching her – mysterious entrepreneur Gustav Levi. Serena doesn’t know it yet, but this handsome stranger will change her life forever…

Serena is fascinated by Gustav, the enigmatic owner of the Levi Gallery, and she soon feels an irresistible pull of attraction. The interest is mutual, and Gustav promises to launch Serena’s photographic career at his gallery, but only if Serena agrees to become his exclusive companion.

To mark their agreement, Gustav gives Serena a bracelet to wear at all times. Attached to it is a silver chain of which he is the keeper. With the chain Gustav controls Serena physically and symbolically – a sign that she is under his power.

As their passionate relationship intensifies, Gustav’s hold on the silver chain grows stronger. But will Gustav’s dark past tear them apart?

A seductive and beautifully written novel perfect for fans of erotic romance.
WHAT I SAY
I did enjoy this book but did find it a bit hard to get into
The book very well written you do become involved with the story it was a very sexy read . very sensual at times you may or may no like it to know as much . The descriptions are very full on but written into the story well

You may want to know what the sliver chain is ? It a bracelet that Serena wears all the time it got a small sliver chain attached to it Gustav the keeper of this chain he has the power over Serena
The book will make you laugh, cry, and blush at times

Serena seem to be very innocent girl very fragile we are not sure why but as the story goes on we understand why

Gustav”s very controlling i not sure if i like him at all but we get to hear a lot about him i did soft to him a bit you do connect with them both you do get to know them so well which i like they become your friends
I think the past was very much part of how they both are you will get to see them for them selfs
I was not sure why Serena would go with a man 20 years older may be she thinks he could teach her a thing or two
Serena was a photographer she enjoyed doing night shots she thinks some one watching her at times that someone was Gustav he makes her to promises i would not let any make condition on a friendship is so wrong but that how they become friends
It a very good plot
You will love or hate the book i not sure what i think i did not like Gustav but by the end i like him the character are very deep it got a few twist and turns
I not sure if i like it it was just not my kind of book but was so well written good story just not me
3 stars borrow ok read i wouldn’t read again

About the Author

Primula Bond has had her novels Country Pleasures, Club Crème and Behind The Curtain and dozens of short stories published by Virgin Books. She also offers a critique service for aspiring erotic and romantic writers through Writers Workshop.

TANYA”S REVIEW ON MONDAY

TANYA ‘S REVIEW ON MONDAY 
Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Jill Mansell

In a week where there was a challenge between some book enthusiasts to read 7 books in 7 days I had 7 great books to choose from to do this week’s post. This book was the first of the week and set a precedence of a week of fantastic reading.

I love reading Jill Mansell books so when this came up as free on the Kindle I jumped at the chance and I was not disappointed.
THE BLURB 
Dexter Yates loves his fun, care-free London life; he has money, looks and girlfriends galore. But everything changes overnight when his sister dies, leaving him in charge of her eight-month-old daughter Delphi. How is he ever going to cope?

Comic-strip artist Molly Hayes lives in the beautiful Cotswold village of Briarwood. When it comes to relationships, she has a history of choosing all the wrong men. Leaving the city behind, Dex moves to Briarwood – a much better place to work on his parenting skills – and he and Molly become neighbours. There’s an undeniable connection between them. But if Dexter’s going to adapt, he first has a lot to learn about Molly, about other people’s secrets…and about himself.
WHAT TANYA SAID 
Dexter Yates is a fun loving guy who does not do long term relationships and often allows them to overlap. If he says he will ring you he probably won’t. However he loves his sister and now his new little niece Delphi. His sister dies suddenly in a car accident and he is left with the decision of whether to take Delphi on as is own. The problem is that if he does his bachelor lifestyle will have to change and he is not sure how he will cope.

Molly Hayes lives in the village of Briarwood next door to where Dexter buys a holiday home. She does a few jobs including a comic strip artist, helping in the local café and an evening art class. She is liked by all the people in the village.

The first time these two characters meet Molly cover Dexter’s then girlfriend in dad fish juices when she throws a dead fish that she received as a sorry gift off her ex-boyfriend, over the adjoining fence. Not a great way to introduce yourself to your soon to be new neighbour. 

There is chemistry between the two characters and Molly is always there to help and support Dexter with Delphi. Who is a very sweet baby that continues to cause natural problems that having a baby entails. From changing nappies, sleep patterns and generally getting out of the house with a baby in tow.

There are quite a few different stories running through the book which brings the characters to life and adds a nice twist to the story. It shows the interaction that I believe people in a small village would have with one another.

The book had me laughing out loud in places and I constantly wanted to shout at Dexter and molly to get it together. I recommend that you read this book and enjoy.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 
The author of many bestselling novels, most recently A WALK IN THE PARK, Jill Mansell is a full-time writer. She lives in Bristol with her family.
Another fab review by tanya thank you for doing x

Honeymoon hotel by Hester browne

THE HONEYMOON HOTEL BY HESTER BROWNE
THE BLURB
The Bonneville Hotel is the best kept secret in Mayfair: its art deco suites and glittering ballrooms a former home-away-from-home for royalty and film stars alike. Recent years haven’t been kind, but thanks to Events Manager Rosie, the Bonneville is reclaiming some of its old cachet as a chic retro-glam wedding venue.
While Rosie’s weddings are the ultimate in romance, Rosie herself isn’t; she’s focused on the details, not the dramas. But when the hotel owner appoints his eccentric son Joe to the Bonneville staff, Rosie finds herself up against an unprecedented challenge: a rival whose predilection for the unconventional could derail not only Rosie’s own career, but the most elaborate, high-profile wedding the Bonneville has ever seen.
WHAT I SAY
I got to say i love Hester Browne books .The vintage girl is one of my favourites .If you liked Hotel Babylon on tv a few years ago you will love this book it very much like that . The hotel sounded lovely the description of the hotel were great i love that we got told the history too i wanted to go there to see it you get pulled into the hotel it sounded a great place to work lots of fun times it a very enjoyable places to be i say too it got a lot of laugh out loud moments , fun times, love , weddings, events, food, lots of mishaps, you just get pulled into it all
Rosie’s the main character she lovely she the events manager she very passionate about the wedding she doing she could be very full on to me she a very determined, ambitions, lady she not very lucky in love she wants to run the hotel that her plan
Joe i loved him he just made me laugh he a very nice guy he got very different idea for wedding
Rosie see joe as a threat he not i say
Joe got to learn about the hotel him and Rosie’s got to work together but they seem to get a lot of problems , unruly brides, bizarre requests can they cope with it all can they work as one i loved how they pull together
I got to say from the start you could see the plot but it was good i loved it all it so well written a fab story lots of fun i wanted it to carry on 5 stars a fab book i loved i say you all should read this book

WHERE DO YOU READ ? AND IT WILL SOON BE XMAS ?

Where do your read ? I like to read in bath or sitting in living room i do not read in bed 

How many xmas book have you got to read up to now this year ? 
I got 14 on kindle and 6 books i enjoy Debbie Macomber xmas book i keep them each year 

Did you put all colours on your christmas tree ? 
I like to get a couple of colours i had sliver and royal blue last year this we are have black and purple I have made my self a reef I done in gold and purple  i need a new tree i want a bigger one 

What your fav xmas food?

I love mince pies my mum makes with shortbread on top so good but not good for my diet 
When do you read your first xmas book ? 
1 of oct i going to start 

When do you buy your present ? 
I got two up to now I start to look from now on I hate to leave It I  like to be done early as work so busy in December

Do you have a xmas jumper ?

Yes my mum gave this one today ( we got to wear at work for last week )

I love tatty ted at xmas he one of my fav  character who do you like ?

IF YOU ARE NOT READING WHAT DO YOU ALL DO ?

NOT A GOOD READING WEEK WHAT ABOUT YOU ? 

I not having a good reading week this week i can not get into reading not like me at all at min so what else do we do? 
Well i enjoy doing any kind of crafty things 
I enjoy making cards 
I like hama beads 
I enjoy doing a image on a candle 
I like to sew sometimes 
I wrote all my review up to date i just glad i 7 books ahead 
Here are a few things i do
So if not doing house work , working, cooking,looking after the family 
What do you enjoy doing as another hobby?

swan point by sherryl woods

SWAN POINT BY SHERRYL WOODS 
BOOK 12 IN SEPT NET GALLEY MONTH 
THE BLURB

#1 New York Times bestselling author Sherryl Woods draws readers back into the world of strong friendships and heartfelt emotions in Serenity, South Carolina 

Determined to build a new life for her family after her divorce, Adelia Hernandez has bought a home in the historic Swan Point neighborhood of Serenity. Promoted to manager of Main Street’s most fashionable boutique, she feels revitalized and ready for a fresh start as a single mom. But barely into this new independent phase, she crosses paths with the sexiest man to hit Serenity in years. 

Gabe Franklin, back in town to make amends for past mistakes, has no intention of settling down, but Adelia’s proving irresistible. Cheered on by their friends, “the Sweet Magnolias,” Gabe is bringing long-absent passion and laughter into Adelia’s life. To his surprise—and hers—sometimes a rolling stone is just what it takes to build the rock-solid foundation of a family. 

“Woods’ readers will eagerly anticipate her trademark small-town setting, loyal friendships, and honorable mentors as they meet new characters and reconnect with familiar ones in this heartwarming tale.” —Booklist on Home in Carolina
WHAT I SAY 
I have read a few sherryl woods books now i have enjoy them . This book full of tears , drama, romance,friendship and family . The story line just flows along so easy 

The book set in south Carolina in a place called Serenity it sounded so nice i wanted to live there too i could see it in my mind 

Adelia just brought a House in swan point for her self and her 4 kids it needs a lot of work doing to but it better for them now she going to do it up she just left her husband he cheated on her she was hoping this new start will bring them together (her and the kids) )again it was hard for them all the older girl not happy she playing up but i think they should of left a long time ago it so hard for them . They can pull together as a family 
Adeila got a new job in a boutique he mum can help with the kids it sounded just great but is it ? 
Gabe now back in town he left as he got into a bit of trouble in his youth he back to put it right if he can 
He set up a construction Firm with Mitch he cousin they now doing up adelia house for her what could happen ? 
The gossip of the town minds are working overtimes this mean trouble going to happen i enjoy all what was going on with gabe and adelia it was sweet and fun both have very deep issues with their pasts gabe wants to put them right could he ? 
Adelia so lovely she put up with a lot i wanted her to be happy her kids were so good they make you smile it a good story that will make you want to see what going on now 
All the characters were fab this book got a few character from her other book in too which was nice to hear more about them again i did enjoy this book easy to read a nice story with a few twist 3 stars borrow ok read wouldn’t read again

 

cover reveal christmas wedding at the gingerbread cafe i love it do you?

COVER REVEAL WOW I CAN NOT WAIT TO READ CHRISTMAS WEDDING AT THE GINGERBREAD CAFE 

I LIKE TO THANK REBECCA FOR LETTING ME BE PART OF HER COVER REVEAL I LOVE IT MY FAVOURITE ONE I THINK . 

Cover Reveal
Christmas Wedding at the Gingerbread Café
Released October 15th
You are invited to the wedding of the year!
Snow is falling thick and fast outside the Gingerbread Café and inside, its owner Lily is planning the wedding of the year. Her wedding! She never dreamt it would happen, but this Christmas, she’ll be marrying the man of her dreams – in a Christmas-card-perfect ceremony!
The gingerbread is baking, the dress is fitted and the mistletoe’s in place – for once, everything’s going to plan. That is until her mother-in-law arrives… Suddenly, Lily’s famous cool is being tested like never before and her dream wedding is crumbling before her eyes.
In the blink of a fairylight, the Gingerbread Café has been thrown into chaos! Lily thought she had this wedding wrapped up, but with so much to do before she says ‘I do’, can Lily get to the church on time – and make this Christmas sparkle after all?
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my review for paper swans by jessica thompson

PAPER SWANS BY JESSICA THOMPSON 
THE BLURB 
Ben Lawrence seems to have it all – the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future.
Since the events of that day he hasn’t truly got close to anyone. 
He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes.
When Effy Jones – a bright, ambitious charity founder – walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down.
Paper Swans tells of how love can conquer all, and how when everything is broken one person can help to put the pieces together…
WHAT I SAY 
What a fab book the main storyline is about Ben he someone with mental health problems the book shows you that people can hide things so easily 
They should not bottle it all up the subject was written with such knowledge and skill very well research too . 
Ben was a very success young man he got a job he loved he a high flyer in the company he got a very flash car which he loves He gorgeous everyone loves him but Ben hates him self so much he been hiding a tragic event from his past he can not get it out of his head it eating away at him he can not get it out of his mind . To the outside world he got a brilliant job a very expensive car a lovely apartment and lots of money what more could this young man want ? 
Ben not told many people what happen that day he has never dealt with it just bottled it up he can not bring him self to love again why ? 
Then one day Effy walks into his life (his work) she not idea about Ben past or his life she know idea what going on with him 
Effy was a lovely character she works 24/7 just like Ben does most of the time she a very successful young lady her work is fab can her and Ben work together? 
The story very good you get pulled into it . It will make you think about things .The book got love , family , work , charity work , illness and friendships 
They all seem to link into the story well 
I like that we got to hear all about Effy charity work it was great to hear why she set it up and why she want to help the small children in Uganda 
The book about two people falling in love the relationship does not run very smoothly at all 
It will make you laugh at some thinks they do 
Ben should have talk more to Effy about his work and what was on his mind i think 
The whole book very good the plot very good the issue are dealt with in a very nice way it will may you think about life i want to tell you more about the story but i want you all to read you will love it 4 stars read enjoy pass on 
I like to thank bookbridgr for letting me read this fab book 
ABOUT AUTHOR
Jessica Thompson is an author living in London.
Born in Yorkshire in the late eighties, she then lived in France and Kent, before moving to the big city she loves so much
Her very first ‘novel’, written in her early teens, is so old it was stored on a floppy disc. She spent most of her childhood reading her latest poems and stories to her long-suffering but inspirational parents, who encouraged her to continue sharpening her skills as a writer.

This passion for writing continued and flourished, and she eventually trained to become a reporter with the National Council for the Training of Journalists. She was a reporter for two major newspaper groups for six years, before working in charity communications and digital marketing while writing novels.
Jessica loves singing, running, eating out and spending time with friends. She is currently studying with the Open University.
To find out more you can visit Jessica’s websitehttp://jessicathompsonbooks.com/, her Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pages/Jessica-Thompson-books/251309534929956?fref=ts or follow her on twitter @Jthompsonauthor

 

TODAY ON MY BLOG BILLIE JONES (REBECCA RAISIN) WITH SOME FAB Q&A

I like to welcome Billie Jones (Rebecca Raisin as you may know her as ) to my blog and face book page today 

Can you tell me a bit about Mexican kimono ?

Mexican Kimono was written a long time ago, and went through numerous edits, and rewrites. I did a twenty week manuscript class and worked on it for the entire time. It’s not your usual chick lit. It’s a little bit rude. The heroine is selfish. The other characters are extreme. But it’s funny, and quirky and I hope it makes me people laugh. 

What inspires you to write?
Oh everything! There’s ALWAYS a story running through my mind. Or a character or a certain scene. As Billie, I like writing about things I usually have no clue about, like Snake Typhoon! Or Mexican Kimono, where the characters are thrown into outlandish situations and they have to tell me how to get them out of it!

Do you base your characters on people you know ?
No! They’d kill me! I write about people I ‘see’ when I picture the story. They’re always sassy, or funny, or tough. They have to be to deal with what’s about to happen to them!

Where do you like to write ?
At the beach, or on my balcony after a long night of tequila shooters usually.

How did you get into writing?
Well, since I’m essentially fictional being a pseudonym and all, I’ll say because of a dare. And I took on that dare, and here I am 

Who your favourite character in this book and why ?
Sam is a favourite because she’s so flawed, and so funny. There’s so much freedom in writing a girl like that and not worrying about whether she’s liked or not, because hopefully the story will explain her reasons well enough.

Where do you get your ideas from ?
They’re always just there. A picture, a song, a memory. The idea of the perfect guy. A night out gone terribly wrong. There’s so many ideas, and way less time.

How did you get into write your books ?
I started on the advice of another writer. And I’m a huge reader. So I took a few classes and was instantly addicted. There was another outlet for my hyper personality other than night clubbing.

What advice would get any that would love to write ?
Pretend that no one will read it and write honestly. It’s the best fun that way.

Do you have a favourite book and why ?
There are SO many! Anything that makes you suspend belief for a while, and forget about the real world is good by me 

Do you prefer book or kindle and why ?
I like both. Kindle is good when you’re on the move, and paperbacks in bed, always Aj

Can you tell me a bit about your next book ?
I’m hoping to get onto the sequel for Snake Typhoon! Which is Tarantula Quake. The only thing stopping me is my abject fear of spiders.

What Your fav food and drink?
Favourite food is Lemon. To go in my favourite drink, Tequila.
If you could change one thing in your life what 

would you change and why ?
I’d make summer last all year, because there’s nothing better than the glare off the ocean, and a story in my mind, while I sit on the hot sand, and dream.

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TANYA “S REVIEW POST ON A MONDAY

TANYA REVIEW POST ON A MONDAY 
The Hidden Cottage by Erica James
THE BLURB
Mia Channing appears to have an enviable life: a beautiful home, a happy marriage, a job she enjoys and three grown-up children to whom she’s devoted. But appearances can be deceptive…
When the family gathers for her son’s thirtieth birthday, he brings with him his latest girlfriend, who, to their surprise, has a nine-year-old daughter. Then, before the birthday cake has even been cut, Mia’s youngest daughter Daisy has seized the opportunity to drop a bombshell. It’s an evening that marks a turning point in all their lives, when old resentments and regrets surface and the carefully ordered world Mia has created begins to unravel.
WHAT TANYA SAID 
I love a good Erica James book and soon borrowed this of my Nan when I saw it on her shelf and I was not disappointed. The book is full of surprises and twists and turns. It teaches you that not everything is as it seems. Also those bad things that happen can change your life and makes you appreciate things.
The majority of the book is set in a quiet village called Little Pelham and focusses mainly on the Channing family, mum Mia, Dad Jeff. It seems like an idealist set family on the outside with three grown up children, Jensen, Eliza and Daisy, trying to make the most of life and parents. However it’s not all as it seems as Mr Jeff Channing is a domineering member of the family that unsettles the natural happy atmosphere that the others enjoy in his absence. He does not mind everyone knowing that Daisy is his favourite child and in his eyes can do nothing wrong! Well let’s see if she manages to upset the apple cart. The members of the family go through big changes throughout the story and personally I think for the better.
In the mix is a new incomer to the village called Owen Fletcher who is a charming man that returns to the village where he spent the best year of his life as a child. He is an outgoing character and I love the scene of him and his friend riding a settee on wheels down a hill with a group of children laughing after them. He buys the hidden cottage and soon becomes part of the village. I love the line “A few days in the country on his own he was talking to a peacock called Putin. What next for him?” The village actually has a peacock that is allowed to roam all over and wakes everyone up at dawn with his call. Well to find out what next for Owen you will have to read to find out.
There are other characters that are in the book that make you smile with their enjoyment of life and the way that they approach people. I really like the character of Muriel who is very outspoken but so much fun.
I enjoyed the book and would recommend you borrow it off your Nan too and give it a read. Happy reading.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR 
With an insatiable appetite for other people’s business, Erica James will readily strike up conversation with strangers in the hope of unearthing a useful gem for her writing. The author of numerous bestselling novels, including GARDENS OF DELIGHT, winner of the RNA ROMANTIC NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD, Erica now divides her time between Cheshire and Lake Como in Italy. Visit her website www.ericajames.co.
I like to thank Tanya for doing are monday post x

my remember me by havana adam

REMEMBER MY NAME BY HAVANA ADAMS 
BOOK12 IN MY NET GALLEY MONTH
THE BLURB
About this item
Product Description
What price would you pay for fame?
Scriptwriter Talia knows ambition: she sees it in the mirror every day. But working with the world’s biggest divas should come with a health-warning. And when she finds herself in actress Tamara’s bad books, her own claws don’t look so sharp anymore…
Suddenly, Talia’s back to looking up at the stars – and even more determined to take her place among them. And when she lands a job with Alex Golden – legendary womanizer, LA bad-boy and Hollywood’s hottest property – it looks like she could be on her way up. So long as she steers clear of Alex’s scandalous propositions… 
But Talia hasn’t nearly seen the worst that ambition can do. Because the road to fame may glitter… but it’s no easy ride. And in a world where winner takes all, some people will stop at nothing to claim their prize.
WHAT I SAY 
I did like this book it a very fast paced story it full of dramas , lust , getting what you want in life , romance,family and friendships it has got a lot of sex in the story it does go into a lot of detail it may be me but a bit too much at times but it was written into the plot well 
Alex is the heartthrob he one of the top hollywood actors he do any thing to stay on top . He cool women love him which he loves he can get any he wants or can he 
Things are slowing down for him his grandad die so he comes back home to London for a while 
Helen his sister doing well for her self she a fab lady she working for a very high class magazine she works hard to get what she wants her best friend is Talia she write a soap that on tv she could be a bitch at times but you got to like her she will be your friend but you got to watch her i did like her 
Tamaras a actress she flash she want to be the best at what cost she will get what she wants in life 
The four of them were so different we get to hear all about them they just link together so well it a roller coaster ride what they get up to you can not guess what going to go on next 
I like how each one story was told with a lot of passion you could connect with them you get throw into they life styles It a ok read i did enjoy 3 stars borrow i wouldn’t read again not my kind of book 
I like to thank net galley for letting me read

 

my weekly wrap up

MY WEEKLY WRAP UP 
I READ 6 BOOKS 1796 PAGES 
I READ 
Mrs sinclair’s suitcase by louise walters 
The beach hut 
The beach hut next door both by veronica henry 
Mexican kimono by billie jones 
Since you been gone by annouka knight 
Swan point by sherryl woods 
I not brought any books this week or had any in post 
MY BOOK OF THE WEEK 
IS 
MRS SINCLAIR’S SUITCASE BY LOUISE WALTERS 
THE BLUB
Forgive me, Dorothea, for I cannot forgive you. What you do, to this child, to this child’s mother, it is wrong…
Roberta likes to collect the letters and postcards she finds in second-hand books. When her father gives her some of her grandmother’s belongings, she finds a baffling letter from the grandfather she never knew – dated after he supposedly died in the war.
Dorothy is unhappily married to Albert, who is away at war. When an aeroplane crashes in the field behind her house she meets Squadron Leader Jan Pietrykowski, and as their bond deepens she dares to hope she might find happiness. But fate has other plans for them both, and soon she is hiding a secret so momentous that its shockwaves will touch her granddaughter many years later…
It just a fab read a very good debut novel my review will be on my blog and facebook tomorrow
Hope you had a good week x

All fall down by jennifer Weiner my blog review

ALL FALL DOWN MY JENNIFER WEINER 
BOOK 11 IN MY NET GALLEY MONTH 
THE BLURB 
Allison Weiss is a typical working mother, trying to balance a business, ageing parents, a demanding daughter and a marriage. But when the website she develops becomes a huge success, she finds herself challenged to the point of being completely overwhelmed. As she struggles to hold her life together and meet the needs of all the people around her, Allison finds that the painkillers she was prescribed for a back injury help her deal with more than just physical discomfort – they make her feel calm and get her through the increasingly hectic days. Sure, she worries that the bottles seem to empty a bit faster each week, but it’s not like she’s some Hollywood starlet partying all night. It’s not as if she has an actual problem. Until she ends up in a world she never thought she’d experience outside of a movie theatre: rehab. And as Allison struggles to get her life back on track, she learns a few life lessons along the way. With a sparkling comedic touch and tender, true-to-life characterizations, All Fall Down is a tale of empowerment and redemption and Jennifer Weiner’s richest, most absorbing and timely story yet.
WHAT I SAY 
I not sure what to write for this book it was a good story but it took me a up to page 120 to get into the story it did not grip me i nearly gave up a few times but i so glad i carry on it turn into a good gripping read full heart arch 
It shows you how we all could slide into a addiction it was so easy for Allison to do that she was just trying to cope with her busy days .we all look at people and see the perfect life they have ( good job , kids,lovely home,a fab husband ,look good and money ) we can not see that things are not all ways perfect we all judge but we should not we do it most of the time i think . 
Allison a very successful working mum her blog doing so well now it making lots of money but it taking up a lot of her time 
Ellie a bit of a hand full at time i felt she was spoiled she a girl that use to getting what she wants 
We find out that Allison hurt her back at the gym and was given very strong painkillers for it but that was a long time ago she still taking them to help her cope with her day her dad got Alzheimer she finds that hard to cope with soon she taking up to 60 a day .she sleeps all the time .she can not see what see doing 
One day she took her pill with a glass of wine see goes to pick Ellie up from school what a bad idea that day she could of put their life’s in danger but i think this was a point that she see what happing to her she seems to be going on a downhill spiral she buying drugs of the net at last her husband finds out he so mad he just want to help and sort her out he put her onto rehab 
I like the rehab part of the book best i was there with her i was so glad she got help it was hard for her to open up but i was so glad when she starts to talk about her addiction how and why she got the drugs omg it was so easy for her to get them you can see how easy it was for people to get into prescriptive drugs . It just makes you think . It a very good book it written very well just a bit slow at start but then i was hooked i like the last part best i sorry to say i think of a addict as a homeless , dirty , un care for person (i should not say that ) this book makes you think a addiction can happen to any one you or me we should not stereotype people which we all do 
The book so well research it a bit hard to read but once i got into it i did enjoy it .it a very through provoking read to me addiction is not a answer it most be so hard to deal with i just hope people could help you 
You will love or hate this book i not sure i did enjoy but just not my kind of book it did pull me in near the end 
I got to say 3 stars ok read borrow i wouldn’t read again 
I like to thank net galley for letting me read ( Paul got me this book when I was in hospital as I did not have my kindle  )
About the Author
Jennifer Weiner is the international number one bestselling author of eight novels, including Best Friends Forever, Good in Bed, In Her Shoes, which was made into a major film starring Toni Colette and Cameron Diaz,

 

NATIONAL ROALD DAHL DAY ON MY BLOG WITH SOPHIE TODAY CHECK IT OUT

TODAY NATIONAL ROALD DAHL DAY 

I LOVE AS A KID CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY 
TODAY MY NIECE SOPHIE HELPED ME DO THIS POST (thank you sophie ) SHE 11 
Roald Dahl is one of the worlds most beloved children writes he was born in wales his parents were Norwegian He was educated in England .He work for shell oil in Africa and during war world2 he was a air force pilot 
He was born on 13th of september 1916 
He died on the 23th of November 1990
Charlie and the chocolate factory is one of his best know book it came out in 1964 and still one of the most read children book today i loved the film too 
A BIT ABOUT THE BOOK (from amazon) 
For the first time in a decade, Willy Wonka, the reclusive and eccentric chocolate maker, is opening his doors to the public–well, five members of the public, actually. The lucky five who find a Golden Ticket in their Wonka bars will receive a private tour of the factory, given by Mr Wonka himself. For young Charlie Bucket, this a dream come true. So when he finds a dollar bill in the street, he can’t help but buy two Wonka’s Whipple-Scrumptious Fudgemallow Delights–even though his impoverished family could certainly use the extra dollar for food. But as Charlie unwraps the second chocolate bar, he sees the glimmer of gold just under the wrapper. The very next day, Charlie, along with his unworthy fellow winners Mike Teavee, Veruca Salt, Violet Beauregarde and Augustus Gloop, steps through the factory gates to discover whether or not the rumours surrounding the Chocolate Factory and its mysterious owner are true. What they find is that the gossip can’t compare to the extraordinary truth, and for Charlie, life will never be the same again. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory: another unforgettable masterpiece from the legendary Roald Dahl, never fails to delight, thrill and utterly captivate. 
WHAT I ASKED SOPHIE 
What did you like about Charlie ? 
He was ok a kind boy very polite he loved his grandad so much he want to win
Who was your favourite character ? 
The oompa loompas i liked them they were funny 
Did you like the songs they sang ? 
Yes they were funny 
Did you like the factory ? Yes it was full of chocolate 
Did you believe the story ? 
No it would not happen would it (when sophie was young she did enjoy it she laugh at it ) 
Would you have liked a golden ticket ? 
Yes so i got lots of chocolate 
Tell me about 
Mr willy worka -he was funny he owned the factory 
Charlie – a good boy 
Augustus – he ate all the chocolate all the time greedy he did not share 
Veruca- she spoiled 
Violet – eat gum all time 
Mike – he loves tv 
Do you still have all your roald Dahl book i remember you had them all ? Yes i do 
What was your favourite book and why ? 
The twits ( that came out in the1980th ) 
It so funny they are a family that play pranks on each other all the time 
I like to thank Sophie for helping me with this post 
As a kid i loved this book my mum use to read in me i still got it now
HE WROTE SOME OF THE BEST BOOK I REMEMBER READING AS A CHILDREN I LOVED MOST OF THEM 
I CAN NOT BELIEVE IT 50 YEARS AGO THAT HE WROTE CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORYSOME OF HIS BEST BOOKS  WHICH IS YOUR FAVOUITE ?

my review for mexican kimono by billie jones 5 stars have you read it ?

MEXICAN KIMONO BY BILLIE JONES 
BOOK10 IN MY NET GALLEY MONTH
THE BLURB
Samantha knows what she wants from life – and she’s got it!
1.A loving family. OK, her Mum’s plan to marry her off to the world’s most metrosexual man might not be ideal… but it’s only because she cares!
2.A great job. Or at least: a job that leaves plenty of time to update Twitter and shop for designer bargains online…
3.A credit card, with a very generous limit. So generous that she’s just spent over $10,000 on an antique kimono…
But suddenly Samantha’s charmed life starts to fall apart! From a hair-related fire to losing her job, Sam’s facing bad karma – and it all started when she bought that kimono…
Sure, it’s ridiculous. How could a piece of silk ever bring bad luck? But it can! Because, whether Samantha likes it or not, someone wants to teach her a lesson: it’s what’s inside that counts.
But will Samantha slow down long enough to listen?
WHAT I SAY 
What can i say about this fab book it so funny i highly recommend you all read it it will make you laugh. Sam the main character you will love or hate her she a bit dippy at times she not got a care in the world she loves spending money she not got . She buy that kimono at this auction she not sure why she was just pulled in by the look of it she got no cash so it goes on her card again not a good idea .
She a bit of a happy go lucky kind of girl .I say she not worried about not paying her gas bills rents ect one of her friends a hairdresser she lives next door she brought a bottle of shampoo years ago from her now she just pop next door to top it up her friend got no idea she did this . She will make you laugh at some of the things she does she seem to be very fussy about her friends at times sometimes she was a bit to judgmental at times i wanted to shout at her so many times she just does silly things or i should say silly things happen to her 
Her mum was fab i loved her she read tea leafs everyone seem to love her she was mate with all sam friends they all seem to go to her i hate that just like sam did to me she seem shock her friend believed in her mum her leaf reading ect she a bit far out but a great character to connect with i loved she keep saying it in the leaves she just made me smile i loved her and bill that scene just made me laugh i would of die i would of run out or gone mad it was fun 
JJ and Toff her ex husband and ex boy friend were just fab character so gay a lots of fun they just bring the story to life for me all the personalities were so different and fun the humour between them was so fab you could she them in your mind the banter between was so well written you become one of them 
All that happen to sam was not her fault or was it ? the kimono was sending her this bad luck i like that sam mum passed her warning about the kimono on to all her friends as sam would not listen to her mum the book take you on to see all this bad luck that sam having it so funny the one liner are fun it full of silly mishaps the one with her hair were the best her friends are not nice sometimes they put it you tube facebook ect i kill them if they did that to me 
The whole book just a fun story to read it just flows along and you flow with the fab story 
You will want to shout at them all at some point a great book 
5 stars i recommend you all read it a great book full of fun and great characters 
I like to thank net galley for letting me read

 

is it to early to read a christmas book? when do you read yours ?

 who Christmas book do you buy first I loved Debbie macomber ones do you ?   I love tatty ted Christmas images too

THE CITY BY DEAN KOONTZ

THE CITY BY DEAN KOONTZ 
BOOK 9 IN MY NET GALLERY MONTH 
THE BLURB 
No.1 New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz is at the peak of his storytelling powers with this major new novel – a rich, multi-layered story that moves back and forth across decades and generations as a gifted musician relates the ‘terrible and wonderful’ events that began in his city in 1967, when he was ten.
THIS IS THE STORY OF A BOY AND A CITY…
Jonah Kirk’s childhood has been punctuated by extraordinary moments – like the time a generous stranger helped him realize his dream of learning the piano. Nothing is more important to him than his family and friends, and the electrifying power of music.
But now Jonah has a terrifying secret. And it sets him on a collision course with a group of dangerous people who will change his life forever.
For one bright morning, a single earth-shattering event will show Jonah that in his city, good is entwined with malice, and sometimes the dark side of humanity triumphs. But it will also teach him that courage and honour are found in the most unexpected places, and the way forward lies buried deep inside the heart.
WHAT I SAY 
This was the first Dean Koontz book i have read paul likes his books he told me to try one 
I did enjoy it will not be my last one paul told me it not like his other books but i enjoy it .It a bit of a mystery about it . He described the characters so well they seem to come a life in front of you the story just flowed so well it very well written 
The book about Jonah Kirk he the son of Sylvia kirk and Tilton Kirk 
Sylvia a wonderful singer she so powerful she such a strong lady she put up with a lot 
The book tell you the story of his childhood it was jonah looking back on his life now he 59 years old 
His mum and dad were both very gifted musicians but his dad was not such a good dad we get to hear all about this it very hard to read but it told so well 
His mum just brilliant i like her so much my heart when out to her 
Jonah was very good at playing the piano he could just hear something one and play it spot on his grandad Teddy was just the same on the piano Teddy was more a dad to Jonah which was nice to hear about he needed that the music is such a big part in the book 
Fiona brings a lot of life to the book she brings the action to the story she such a good character i loved the supernatural side of the book to it was fun 
I want to tell you more about his life but i want you to read it it a very deep book to read it is written so well it all about love , music,family,a city, drugs, corruption and violence it a very meaning full book what more could you want i did enjoy it 3 stars borrow ok read wouldn’t read again 
I like to thank net gallery for letting me read this book 
About the Author
Dean Koontz is the author of more than a dozen New York Times No. 1 bestsellers. His books have sold over 450 million copies worldwide, a figure that increases by more than 17 million copies per year, and his work is published in 38 languages.

He was born and raised in Pennsylvania and lives with his wife Gerda and their dog Anna in southern California.

TODAY I GOT MY FIRST SIGNED BOOK TODAY WHAT WAS YOUR ?

 I WON THIS BOOK LAST WEEK I LIKE TO THANK COLOETTE FOR SENDING IT TO ME I LOVED THE BOOK AND MY FIRST SIGNED BOOK  THANKS AMANDAJAYNE X

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST SIGNED BOOK ?

This is so me what about you ?