Bound by a Sicilian Secret by Lela May Wright @lelamaywright @rararesources

About the Book:

The proof of their passion: she’s carrying the Sicilian’s child! Read this thrilling secret baby romance from Lela May Wight.

When their worlds collided…

They became tied forever!

Flora Bick once strayed from her carefully scripted life and lost herself in the uninhibited kisses of a stranger. Overwhelmed, she fled his bed and returned to her risk-free existence. Now, he’s found her and together they discover the unimaginable—she’s pregnant!

Demanding Flora accompany him to Sicily, Raffaele Russo finally reveals his vast wealth—and his determination to give their child the stable upbringing he never had. But for the time being, their secret remains theirs alone, and it will bind them even closer than their ever-present desire…

From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. 

Where to Buy:

UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bound-Sicilian-Secret-Mills-Modern-ebook/dp/B0BCW714KP

US – https://www.amazon.com/Bound-Sicilian-Secret-Lela-Wight-ebook/dp/B0B7S659CD

About the Author:

Lela May Wight grew up with seven brothers and sisters. Yes, it was noisy, and she often found escape in romance books. She still does, but now she gets to write them too! She hopes to offer readers the same escapism when the world is a little too loud.

Lela May lives in the UK with her sons and her very own hero, who never complains about her book addiction – he buys her more books! Check out what she’s up to at lelamaywight.com.

Contact Lela:

Website: www.lelamaywight.com

Twitterhttps://www.twitter.com/LelaMayWight (@lelamaywight)

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/166383018829400 (@lelamaywight)

Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/lelamaywight (@lelamaywight)

My Review:

I love Harlequin romances as they are so well written and passionate. The backstory of Flora then Rafaelle. Flora had to choose between what her parents wanted for her and what she wanted. I loved the imagery of the fancy hotel and the contrast with what Flora had gone through. 

Both Rafaelle and Flora have been through hard times. 

Things got HOT very very quickly. 

The pace is fast, but the attention to detail is perfect. 

Thanks to Lela May Wright, Harlequin Presents and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

4 stars

Thank you, Just Katherine, for giving me and my book space on your wonderful blog! It means so very much to this newbie author. Please feel free to edit me if you need to, I do waffle. 

Thanks so much again. 

Lela May xxx

Introduction to book & characters:

Raffaele and Flora’s love story and journey to a happily ever after is a road full of tearing down the walls they’ve built around themselves…

Flora has lived a sheltered life, and a night in London opens her world to a whole new host of feelings and revelations! 

Raffaele is a mountain! A one-man band in charge of protecting everything and everyone. Until he meets Flora, and she is resolved to show him he can let down the security fences, all the alarms, he has in place, and let someone else protect him.

Tropes and themes!

*Never been kissed 

*Cinderella

*Tortured hero

*One Night with Consequences 

*Surprise baby

Introduction to scene: 

Sometimes you have to allow yourself to come *undone * and give yourself the permission to let the mask of expectation slip, and only then can you feel *all* the feelings…

Flora has lived a sheltered life, and Raffaele, a mountain of a man, is blocking out everything, the ideology she has lived by to be perfect, to be everything she thinks those she loves wants her to be.

In this short little snippet, Flora is coming undone

Enjoy! Xxx

Extract:

Flora shook her head and the messy bun piled on top of her head wobbled, strands of hair falling around her face.

He raised his long fingers to her cheek, and she held her breath as he caught a tendril between his thumb and forefinger and tucked it behind her ear. ‘You are coming undone, piccolina.’

‘Undone?’ she echoed.

‘Unravelling,’ he confirmed, his voice a sultry caress to the heavy weight in her chest.

Throatily, she repeated her earlier question. ‘Why are you here?’ She shouldn’t care. But she did. She wanted, and she needed, to know.

Softly, his fingers wrapped around her wrist. ‘Can you not guess?’

Heat penetrated her skin. Not a trickle, not a seeping warmth, but a shot of hotness directly into her veins.

‘No…’ 

Audiobook Blitz: Love Loss and Life Inbetween; A Short Story Anthology by Suzanne Rogerson


About the Book:

This collection of short stories gives a glimpse into life, love, loss, and the inexplicable in between.
Including themes of grief, finding hope and second chances, facing the consequences of your actions and getting help from the unlikeliest of places.

· As Cecilia helps the dying, she questions what happens to their spirits. But is she ready to find out?
· Can a mother’s race through the New Forest save her son?
· Will visiting a medium bring Christina the closure she needs?
· Can an intruder help an old lady with her loneliness?
· Will the start of another wet and miserable Monday morning end with Maeve’s happy ever after?

This anthology includes the prize-winning flash fiction story – ‘Spirit Song’.

Judge’s critique – ‘Unusual, emotional, warm, surprising — a warm, unusual story. It moved me when I read it.’

Full story list:
Spirit Song
Goodbye Forever
Garden Therapy
Starting Over
A Cat-Shaped Hole
The Phone Call
Knocked Off Her Feet
Catalyst
Not Just For Christmas
A Mermaid’s Tail

From the author of fantasy novels Visions of Zarua and ‘Silent Sea Chronicles trilogy’, this short story collection features multiple genres including romance, supernatural and thriller.

About the Author:

Suzanne lives in Middlesex, England with her husband, two teenagers, a crazy cocker spaniel and an adopted cat that thinks she’s the boss.

Suzanne’s writing journey began at the age of twelve when she completed her first novel. She discovered the fantasy genre in her late teens and has never looked back. Giving up work to raise a family gave her the impetus to take her attempts at novel writing beyond the first draft, and she is lucky enough to have a husband who supports her dream – even if he does occasionally hint that she might think about getting a proper job one day.

Now an author of four novels including the Silent Sea Chronicles trilogy and her debut, Visions of Zarua, Suzanne hopes the dreaded ‘W’ word will never rear its ugly head again!

She loves gardening and has a Hebe (shrub) fetish. She enjoys cooking with ingredients from the garden and regularly feeds unsuspecting guests vegetable-based cakes.

She collects books, is interested in history and enjoys wandering around castles and old ruins whilst being immersed in the past. She likes to combine her love of nature and photography on family walks, but most of all she loves to escape with a great film, binge watch TV shows, or soak in a hot bubble bath with an ice cream and a book.

Contact Suzanne:


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My Review:

After having been on the blog tour for the eARC, I was happy to receive the audiobook.

I already knew the book was well written and emotional. I will say the same about the audiobook version, that each word is carefully chosen to give maximum effect and make the reader feel.

A quick-paced collection of wonderful little stories that are all so different and capture the difficult task of moving on after loss and tragedy. There’s a message that runs through them all: whatever happens, you have to do your best to move on and be strong. The book will teach you about resilience, strength and hope. The attention to detail in every story is great.

Having the audiobook made the writing come to life even more.

I think from this collection, that the author is talented in this genre, and I would love to see more full-length women’s fiction novels from her.

Thanks to Suzanne Rogerson and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.

5 sparkling stars.

Where to Buy:

https://mybook.to/LoveLoss


1 Day Blog Blitz: A Scandinavian Summer by Helga Jensen @HelgaJensenF @HeraBooks @rararesources

About the Book:

It’s the right time for love, but is it the wrong place?

After the tragic, premature death of her husband Anthony, Martha has spent all her time focused on her teenage daughter Rosie in their small Welsh village.

But with Rosie leaving the nest, and Martha’s own job on the line, it feels that life is passing her by.

Inspired by her love for Scandi-noir dramas, Martha impulsively books a trip to Denmark, determined to push herself out of her comfort zone – even if the thought terrifies her…

Her trip to the tiny island of Fano becomes something much more: in the form of handsome stranger, Lars. Can Martha find love under the Scandinavian skies… but more importantly, can she find herself?

A romantic, warm and uplifting read, guaranteed to leave you smiling. Fans of Jenny Colgan and Kathryn Freeman will adore this feelgood read

About the Author:

Helga Jensen is an award-winning British/Danish best-selling author and journalist. Her debut novel was a winning entry in the 2017 Montegrappa First Fiction competition at Dubai’s Emirates Literary Festival. Her debut was also a contender for the coveted 2021 Joan Hessayon Award for new writers. Helga’s second romantic comedy, A Scandinavian Summer, went straight to number one on the Amazon Kindle charts for Danish travel on its publication day. Helga holds a BA Hons in English Literature and Creative Writing, along with a Creative Writing MA from Bath Spa University. She is currently working on a PhD.

Contact Helga:

Twitter – https://twitter.com/HelgaJensenF

Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/Helgajensenauthor/

Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/helgajensenfordeauthor/

Where to Buy:

AMZ: amzn.to/3JdMRO6

Kobo: bit.ly/3J5FyrT

Apple: apple.co/35X1tDk

Hive: bit.ly/3GHtlJn

My Review:

Helga Jensen is not a new author to me. I have the eARC of her first novel and A Scandinavian Summer had a synopsis that hooked me. Martha and her daughter Rosie have a great relationship, and their relationship is incredibly well portrayed. Helga Jensen has a wonderful eye for detail and the book is really emotional. 

A Scandinavian Summer has everything: exciting moments, funny moments, achingly emotional moments and is very true to life.

A Scandinavian Summer has some very British cultural references, which I could identify with since I’m from England. 

The novel is so uplifting and it is so well paced. The short chapters make the writing flow well.

I highly recommend this book. I was cheering Martha and Rosie on and the book makes me want to go to Denmark, 

5 stars

Thanks to Helga Jensen, Hera Books and Rachel’s Random Resources for my eARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review.