Today we return to the series by Fay Keenan set in the Somerset village of Roseford. Coming Home to Roseford Villas was published by Boldwood Books on 12th April.   Aurora Henderson and Leo McKendrick were love’s young dream when they first dated as teenagers. But like many a first love, parents, life, and distance got in the way, and the couple lost touch. Now, twenty years later, Aurora – Rory to her friends – needs a break. Burnt out from her teaching career and longing to write a novel, Rory heads to the idyllic village of Roseford for a summer of writing and relaxation. Leo n ..read more

   We are returning to beautiful Scotland  for Margaret Amatt's seventh in her Glenbriar  Series, Starting Over at the Crafty Bee Barn. This latest novel was published on 23rd March by Leannan Press.  You can read my review of the first, Stolen Kisses at the Loch View Hotel here and the second, Just Friends at Thistle Lodge here and the third, Pitching up at Heather Glen here, the fourth, Two's Compamy at the Forest Lights Show here, the fifth, Highland Fling on the Whisky Trail here and the sixth Snowdown at the Old Schoolhouse here  St ..read more

   Happy Publication Day to Rebecca Raisin! Summer at the Santorini Bookshop is published today by HQ Digital in April 11th. A Greek island holiday. A fake-dating pact. A chance at true love? After losing her job as a book scout, hopeless romantic Evie needs a fresh start. So when she hears that her eccentric grandmother has just taken on a small bookshop in Santorini, Evie jumps at the chance to visit her. But life on the island is not as idyllic as it first seems. Gran has a tempestuous relationship with her landlord and he’s threatening to take the bookshop away from her. So whe ..read more

  Happy Publication Day to Fake it 'til You Make It by Laura Carter. Another great romcom from Boldwood Books. Can a fake date fix everything? On a day Abbey thought would be the best of her life –her boyfriend is surely going to propose tonight, right? –it all falls apart: he tells her he’s met someone else. And then to make things worse, she loses her job. In an act of reimagination, she splurges her wedding savings on renting an apartment in a building she’s always dreamed of living in and kits out her wardrobe to match. But when her family invites her ex –a close family friend –plus ..read more

  I am thrilled to be on the tour to celebrate Paige Toon's latest epic love story, Seven Summers which was published on March 28th by Penguin. Six summers ago Liv and Finn meet working in a bar on the rugged Cornish coastline, their futures full of promise. When a night of passion ends in devastating tragedy they are bound together inextricably. But Finn's life is in LA with his band, and Liv's is in Cornwall with her family - so they make a promise. Finn will return every year, and if they are single they will spend the summer together. This summer Liv crosses paths with Tom - a myster ..read more

  In this historical novel, we explore the events around two of Queen Victoria's granddaughters. The Romanov Brides by Clare McHugh was published on March 28th by William Morrow Paperbacks.   From the author of A Most English Princess comes a rich novel about young Princess Alix of Hesse—the future Alexandra, last Empress of Imperial Russia—and her sister, Princess Ella. Their decision to marry into the Romanov royal family changed history. They were granddaughters of Queen Victoria and two of the most beautiful princesses in Europe. Princesses Alix and Ella were destined to wed wel ..read more

  Today I am returning to The Holly Berry Sweet Shop Series. A Summer Wedding at the Sweet Shop of Second Chances by Hannah Lynn was published on April 1st by Boldwood Books.    Going to the chapel, but will they get married? After the holiday romance to beat all other holiday romances, it’s back to regular life for Holly Berry, and the sweet shop is busier than ever. With Jamie and Finn’s wedding coming up, Holly is rushed off her feet, making sure their big day is perfect. So when her handsome boyfriend comes to visit, she is both elated to see him and overwhelmed. She wants ..read more

   Jo Bartlett's new series continues with Finding Friends at the Cornish Country Hospital. It was published by Boldwood Books on March 26th. You can read my review of the first in the series here: Welcome to the Cornish Country Hospital. A fresh beginning… Esther Hamilton, is finally finding her feet after her split with her horrible ex, and is looking forward to her new single life. She has a job she loves in the busy Accident and Emergency department, a new home and for the first time ever, a chance to just have fun with her good friends. Love is very much off the cards… An old f ..read more

  I am delighted to introduce the first in a new series by debut writer, Suzie Aspley. The atmospheric thriller, Crow Moon was published by Orenda on March 14th. Today I have an extract for you to read and the chance to win a print copy of Crow Moon. Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post. When the crow moon rises, the darkness is unleashed… Martha Strangeways is struggling to find purpose in her life, after giving up her career as an investigative reporter when her young twins died in a house fire. Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, her life changes when she stumbles across t ..read more

I am happy to be welcoming author, Alex Pearl, to Books, Life and Everything today. Alex is an author of fantasy, thrillers and murder mysteries.   His latest novel, One Man Down, will be published by Roundfire Books on 25 February 2025 Welcome Alex! Would you like to start by telling us a little about yourself and how you started as a writer?   For my entire working life, I was employed as an advertising copywriter in London. So I learnt the craft of telling stories in a very short form, whether that be in print, radio, tv or digital media. In many ways, it’s a good train ..read more