Love at the Italian Lake by Darcie Boleyn

Love at the Italian Lake

Darcie Boleyn

Rating: 4 stars

Amazon UK (£1.99)

Synopsis:

On the shores of Lake Garda, a beautiful romance unfolds. But is it only for the summer?

Sophia Bertoni discovers her boyfriend in bed with another woman, and realises her life is going no where. Leaving her high-pressure job, she travels to Italy to stay with her grandmother while she figures out her next move.

When Sophia - quite literally - bumps into devastatingly handsome Joe Lancaster her plans are turned upside down. As the two realise they're both spending the summer in the same town, a love affair seems on the cards.

But Sophia and Joe are both burdened by family secrets. Despite their attraction, will the sun set on Sophia and Joe's romance - or will they find love at the Italian lake?

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Another beautifully romantic story by Darcie Boleyn. This book really had me wanting the best for main character Sophia. Straight from the start this novel hit it off for me - I found it intriguing and I couldn't put it down. The characters were all so interesting and lovely and I was wishing I was in Italy too!

The story follows Sophia as she flies to Italy to the beautiful Lake Garda (and it is described so, so beautifully as well), to get some time away from her London life. Along the way Sophia meets some new friends, a potential love interest and finds out a huge secret that has been hidden from her and her family for years.

This is a beautifully heartwarming story about love, friendship and family. It is everything that you would want for a summer romance book and I found it really enjoyable. The characters were all really lovely and you find yourself connecting with them all - and as Darcie describes the setting and the food - it also makes you fall in love with Italy!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

Christmas in July: Newly Released Christmas Novels

I suppose I can safely say that by what's been going on on my Twitter that I'm not the only one excited about all of these new Christmas releases?!

Christmas is quite possibly my most favourite time of year - I spend it with family for about 2 weeks straight and the build up to Christmas Day I find even more exciting. Which is why of course, I love nothing more than reading a lighthearted Christmas read in the build up to the big day. Last year I read A Christmas Tail by Cressida McLaughlin and thoroughly enjoyed it (You can read my review here).

This year, however, I have no idea which one I want to read because there are soooo many good choices at the moment! At this rate I'll be starting my Christmas reads in September! Hence what this blog post is about. I want to show you all which ones I've found and really cannot wait for! It also helps that Harper Impulse are doing a #ChristmasInJuly over on their Twitter and revealing all new Christmas covers and holding some giveaways! So let's get into showing you some new Christmas novels...

First up, the one I want to read the most!

Annie's Christmas by the Sea

Liz Eeles

Release date: 6th October 2017

Pre-order here

Synopsis:

On the beautiful coast of Cornwall lies the idyllic Salt Bay, where Christmas is the perfect time for bringing family and friends together…

Annie Trebarwith is happily settled in Salt Bay with her beloved great-aunt Alice and gorgeous boyfriend Josh Pasco. Snow is in the air, and Christmas is just around the corner.

But when the father she’s never met, aging rock god Barry, turns up with the half-sister Annie didn’t know existed, life suddenly gets complicated. Barry and Storm are soon clashing with the entire village, and their antics are even driving a wedge between Annie and Josh.

Can Annie prevent her new family ruining the festivities and repair things with Josh in time for a cosy Christmas? Or will their relationship end up as frosty as the Salt Bay air?

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The Cosy Christmas Chocolate Shop

Caroline Roberts

Release date: 2nd November 2017

Pre-order here

Synopsis:

The snow is falling, the hot chocolate’s warming, and hearts are melting . . .

Emma is the proud owner of The Chocolate Shop by the Sea, nestled in the heart of the cosy seaside village that’s become her home. With Christmas right around the corner, she and her assistant Holly are busy cooking up the locals’ festive favourites.

From cinnamon hot chocolates to reindeer lollipops, Christmas wouldn’t taste the same without a little cocoa magic. And for Emma it’s the perfect distraction from her romantic pains of the past. So when the shop’s miserly landlord threatens to hike up the rent, Emma’s Christmas and New Year suddenly look a lot less cheerful.

With the whole village rallying behind her – and loyal spaniel Alfie by her side – Emma’s determined to hold onto her chocolate-box dream.

The chocolate calendar countdown is on. Can Emma rescue her business and her broken heart?

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The Cosy Canal Boat Dream

Christie Barlow

Release date: 22nd August 2017

Pre-order here

Synopsis:

Welcome to the Little Rock marina – where hearts are healed and dreams are made…

For the last two years Nell Andrews has been struggling to stay afloat. As her life tumbled down around her, the only safety net has been her cosy canal boat, The Nollie. Tucked away inside, Nell has found a place to heal her broken heart. And now she’s ready to move on and follow her dream…

Gorgeous Guy Cornish, with his easy Irish charm, makes him an instant hit with everyone at the marina, and the perfect person to help Nell with her project. But Guy has his own reasons for being at the marina, and a past that threatens to sink Nell’s dream…

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The Beachside Christmas Lights Society

Karen Clarke

Release date: 26th September 2017

Pre-order here

Synopsis:

Tinsel, fairy lights and mistletoe... The Beachside Christmas Lights Society has everything you need for a perfect Christmas.

When Lily Ambrose needs a fresh start, she remembers her happy childhood holidays in the seaside town of Shipley, and decides it’s the perfect place for a cosy Christmas hideaway.

Keen to make new friends, Lily promises to source a celebrity to turn on the lights for the Beachside Christmas Lights Society. But when reality star Ollie turns up with his cameraman Craig, with plans to make a TV show out of his stay, things quickly go awry.

Ollie is gorgeous but unruly, and soon decides that staging a romance with a normal girl – a girl like Lily – is exactly what he needs to save his fading reputation…

With new neighbours to impress, and Ollie’s over-enthusiastic attentions to fend off, can Lily bring the Christmas cheer back to Shipley – and find herself a real kiss under the mistletoe?

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Christmas at Mistletoe Cove

Holly Martin

Release date: 22nd September 2017

Pre-order here

Synopsis:

Christmas has arrived at Hope Island, promising snowflakes, surprises and plenty of seasonal joy. So snuggle up and fall in love at Mistletoe Cove …

Growing up on Hope Island, Eden Lancaster always believed that if you wished hard enough for something, dreams really could come true. But Eden’s greatest wish is also her biggest secret: she has been completely in love with her childhood friend, the charming and attractive Dougie Harrison, for as long as she can remember. And he has no idea. 

When Dougie leaves his successful life in New York to return home to Hope Island for good, Eden can’t escape her feelings. Her heart is full of hope that her romantic dreams are finally, at long last, going to come true…

This Christmas could change everything. But can a lifelong friendship really turn into the perfect romance? And will Eden get the happily ever after she’s always wished for?

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So if they don't get you excited for Christmas this year I don't know what will! The covers are absolutely stunning and all of them are picturesque! The blurbs are equally as beautiful with their descriptions of snow, cookies and romance!

I cannot wait for these to be released - what Christmas novels are you looking forward to?

Publication Day Review: Single for the Summer by Mandy Baggott

Single for the Summer

Mandy Baggot

Rating: 5 stars

Publication date: 27th July 2017

Amazon UK (K £4.99 / P £6.99)

Synopsis:

Tess Parks has made up her mind: love isn’t for her.

When it comes to dating she has one rule: after six weeks with a guy, she ends it. So when her heartbroken best friend invites her for a girly getaway in Corfu, Tess is sure she can stick to their pact to stay single for the summer.

But then she meets the gorgeous restaurateur Andras...

To keep his overbearing mother off his back, Tess agrees to pretend to date him. But as the two spend time together, Tess begins to realise that this fake relationship is starting to feel like the best one she’s ever had…

A feel-good escapist beach read set against a beautiful Greek island backdrop. From the award-winning author of Truly, Madly Greekly and Those Summer Nights.

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Wow, wow, wow. This is really what you call an amazing must-have summer read. The cover drew me in straight away and I fell in love with the story instantly. The setting is beautiful and the descriptions of Kalami in Greece made me want to book a flight to there now! It really is a feel-good, lighthearted and enjoyable read.

The story follows two best friends: Tess and Sonya. The two go away to Corfu after both experiences some troubles with their love lives and together they have an amazing time. This story is full of love, humour and drama. Between the two women there are tears and lots of laughter.

However, Tess is asked for a favour by local restaurant owner Andras and together the pair grow closer. Would a romance between them ever work? Andras' mother Isadora is one of his many family members trying to sway Andras' away from Tess so the pair come together in order to sort out the issues going on.

I just loved this book so much. It really will make you laugh out loud in places. It's the perfect book to relax with by the pool or just sitting on your sofa at home wishing you were in Corfu!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

The Cotswolds Cookery Club: A Taste of Italy by Alice Ross

The Cotswolds Cookery Club: A Taste of Italy

Alice Ross

Rating: 5 stars

Amazon UK (£0.99)

Synopsis:

The perfect recipe for happiness?

Connie has had enough. Enough of the city, enough of her job - and most importantly, enough of her cheating boyfriend! So, when her best friend jets off to sunny Australia for six months and calls on Connie to house and dog-sit, the timing couldn't be more perfect.

Finally free to chase her dreams, Connie sets up her very own Cotswolds Cookery Club - a place to share scrumptious recipes and, more importantly, a lot of wine! Cue Melody, Kate and Eleanor, three very different women who Connie realises are all in need of a recipe for happiness...

But with two gorgeous men turning up the heat, Connie may have just ended up with a recipe for disaster!

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I think at the start of a book you get an inkling whether you're going to enjoy it or not and straight from the beginning I knew I was going to love it. This is most probably one of the best stories I've read in a long time. It was such an easy read that I got through it in about 4 hours! (That might also be because it was only around 100 pages!)

The Cotswolds Cookery Club will have your mouth watering with it's delicious sounding food - It certainly made me want to eat some Italian! And the thing with this novel was, it wasn't just pizza that was spoken about (obvs) but it was the way it was described that made it all sound so tasty.

I absolutely loved all of the characters, especially the four main women, and by the end of the book I wanted to join a cookery club myself! (not that I'd be much good at all the cooking, but I'd be brilliant at doing all the eating!) I even loved the character of Eric, a loveable but shy Greyhound who you would definitely fall in love with.

Main character Connie, has some funny moments that will make you laugh out loud. Connie starts the story off by house sitting for her best friend whilst she visits Australia, and seeing as Connie is feeling a bit lost in her life at the moment, she jumps at the chance. Along the way, she meets new friends and even a few love interests, which makes it an interesting story that I just couldn't put down!

As this is the first in the series, I think it's done a great job of introducing us to all the characters and letting us get to know them. The four friends take it in turns to host the cookery club at their homes and it really will make your mouth water and jealous of their blooming friendships. It doesn't feel rushed or like too much is happening, it's set at a perfect pace - which makes it a really enjoyable read.

Overall, a brilliant short read - perfect to read during a flight to your holiday perhaps or even for a rainy day inside (like me). I can't wait to read the other two!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

The Big Little Festival by Kellie Hailes

The Big Little Festival

Kellie Hailes

Rating: 3.5 stars

Amazon UK (K £1.99 / P £7.99)

Synopsis:

Join the whole village at The Big Little Festival for the perfect summer day out!

With only weeks until the little Devon village of Rabbit's Leap holds its first ever festival, Jody McArthur is desperate. She - more than anyone - wants to raise the funds to rebuild the local swimming pool and when she fell pregnant with her twin boys, it was the village who was there to support her. So, to stop a disaster in its tracks, she brings in bigshot London events manager Christian Middlemore to make The Big Little Festival the huge success everyone deserves.

But Jody is totally unprepared for the impact reserved-but-gorgeous Christian has on Rabbit's Leap - and her heart! Except Jody has avoided relationships for so long, and anyway, she's sure romance between a country-born-and-bred single mum and a career-focused city boy would be impossible - wouldn't it?

As tensions rise along with the home baked scones and miles and miles of bunting, Jody is about to find out!

The second book set in this picture-perfect Rabbit's Leap, this little village is where love blooms!

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I absolutely adored the cover of this pretty summer read and the story inside did not disappoint either!

I found the character of Jody really relatable and likeable - as well as her twin boys Tyler and Jordan. I think I preferred this second one of the series than the first. I think the characters flowed together better and you could tell there was good relationships between all of the villagers. There was a real sense of community within this book and that's one thing I really enjoy in a story.

I also thought that the character of Christian was really likeable, even though I didn't think I would like him at first! Their relationship didn't seem too rushed or over the top and found the building up of their relationship really enjoyable. The book had some wonderful moments, as well as some humorous ones - and times when you 'awwed' at what was happening between the two potential love birds!

Overall, a really likeable, lighthearted story that made you feel all warm and fuzzy inside.

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

The Summer of Serendipity by Ali McNamara

The Summer of Serendipity

Ali McNamara

Rating: 5 stars

Amazon UK (£3.99)

Synopsis:

One Summer, property seeker, Serendipity Parker finds herself on the beautiful west coast of Ireland, hunting for a home for a wealthy Irish client. But when she finds the perfect house in the small town of Ballykiltara, there's a problem; nobody seems to know who owns it.

'The Welcome House' is a local legend. Its front door is always open for those in need of shelter, and there's always a plentiful supply of food in the cupboards for the hungry or poor.

While Ren desperately tries to find the owner to see if she can negotiate a sale, she begins to delve deeper into the history and legends that surround the old house and the town. But for a woman who has always been focused on her work, she's remarkably distracted by Finn, the attractive manager of the local hotel.

But will she ever discover the real truth behind the mysterious 'Welcome House'? Or will the house cast its magical spell over Ren and help her find true happiness?

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The Summer of Serendipity is most probably the most magical book I have read in such a long time (and that's saying something as I'm a huge Harry Potter fan). This book has spent shivers down my spine throughout and I was constantly gripped on the story - trying to find out who is behind the mysterious Welcome House.

One of the many reasons I wanted to read this book in the first place is because of the location. This story is set in Ireland, and having a boyfriend who comes from there (and being half Irish myself), I felt a connection to it. I've also been to County Kerry and it is honestly the most beautiful place ever. So those two things came into play massively with my wanting to read this book.

I thought that maybe after reading about the Irish History in this book for a while would start to bore me a little but honestly it just made the whole story that bit more interesting - I simply couldn't put it down!

I found Ren's character really intriguing, I wanted to find out why she was so hesitant with everyone - and of course I wanted her and Finn to get together! Finn was your typical cheeky Irish chappy and he, I found, bought a little something extra to the story. I found every characters side story interesting and really enjoyed getting to know them better.

The book had everything - humour, drama, suspense, mystery and of course romance.

This is the first book I've read by Ali McNamara but it certainly won't be the last - I'm already looking into what else she's wrote!

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

Coming Home to Cuckoo Cottage by Heidi Swain

Coming Home to Cuckoo Cottage

Heidi Swain

Rating: 5 starts
Amazon UK (£2.99)

Synopsis:

When Lottie Foster’s grandmother’s best friend Gwen dies, she leaves Lottie her lovely home, Cuckoo Cottage.

Lottie loves the cottage but Matt, a charming local builder, points out that beneath its charm it is falling apart. Luckily he is always on hand to help with the problems that somehow seem to keep cropping up. But is he just a bit too good to be true? Certainly Will, Lottie’s closest neighbour, seems to think so.
Lottie plans to set up her own business renovating vintage caravans. She hasn’t told anyone about the project she has cooked up with Jemma from The Cherry Tree Café to repurpose Gwen’s old caravan and turn it into a mobile tearoom.

But before she can finally enjoy living with her legacy she must uncover who she can trust, and who to avoid. And with two men vying for her attention, can she find love in her new home…?

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Another absolutely fabulous 5 star novel by Heidi Swain. Every single time I read books by this author I get sucked into the story straight from the first page! Heidi does an amazing job of keeping readers entertained.

First of all, I love the cover - it's so inviting and so so cute! It really gives you a feel of what the book might entail. It instantly makes you want to read it! (Well it does in my case anyway!).

Now on to the story, Coming Home to Cuckoo Cottage is about Lottie Foster who has been left a beautiful cottage in Wynbridge by her Gran's best friend Gwen. As Lottie moves in, she soon finds that there is trouble along the way as some of the residents of Wynbridge are not very happy with her moving into the town, and in particular, Gwen's lovely home.

However, even though Lottie feels some of the town against her, she also makes some good friends with local neighbours (some of which are in Heidi's other novels) and starts to enjoy her time at her new home. It soon becomes too good to be true for Lottie as local builder Matt tells her that Cuckoo Cottage needs quite a bit of renovation work - Luckily he is always there to help her out ...

For the rest of the story Lottie has a tough choice to make: Can she find it in her heart to trust her new friends? Or are they just using her to get what they can from her?

This book is full of great characters and interesting story lines, it keeps you hooked from the moment you start and I for one found that I couldn't put it down! It's charming, light hearted and easy to read. You'll soon be wanting to read more of Heidi Swain's books (that's if you haven't already!)

Overall, I loved it and can't wait to read Heidi's new novel, Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at the Christmas Fair, which is going to be released in early October (you can already pre-order (here)- how exciting!)

Thank you to Netgalley and to the publisher for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

Cover Reveal: Sleigh Rides and Silver Bells at The Christmas Fair by Heidi Swain

So yesterday on Twitter the fabulous Heidi Swain announced that after not only publishing another book last Thursday the 13th of July (Coming Home to Cuckoo Cottage - review coming tomorrow on my blog), she is also publishing another one in October! And yes, you guessed it - it's a Christmas one!

After reading Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market and loving it - I absolutely cannot wait for another Christmas in Wynbridge! Ever since I read Heidi's first book I knew that I would love the rest - in each of her novels is exactly what I looked for in a book. There's drama and humour, strong friendships and of course there's romance.

What I also love is that all of Heidi's books are set in one location, so the characters of each book are the same and pop in to each others stories from time to time! I just love the strong sense of community within the books. All of the books make you want to move to Wynbridge and start up your own farm or business idea!

Anyway, below is the beatiful new cover for Heidi's new book which is due to be released in paperback on the 5th of October (definitely a date for the diary!) and is published by Simon and Schuster UK, you can pre-order it here.

Can I just say how beautiful it is!? I love everything - from the type of font used, to the amount of snow and the huge beautiful Christmas tree - it really does scream Christmas! I honestly cannot wait to read it and below I've included the blurb and I know you'll want to read it too!

The new Christmas bestseller from the author of Mince Pies and Mistletoe at the Christmas Market!

When Anna takes on the role of companion to the owner of Wynthorpe Hall, on the outskirts of Wynbridge, she has no idea that her life is set to change beyond all recognition.

A confirmed ‘bah humbug’ when it comes to Christmas, Anna is amazed to find herself quickly immersed in the eccentric household, and when youngest son Jamie unexpectedly arrives home it soon becomes obvious that her personal feelings are going all out to compromise her professional persona.

Jamie, struggling to come to terms with life back in the Fens, makes a pact with Anna – she has to teach him to fall back in love with Wynthorpe Hall, while he helps her fall back in love with Christmas. But will it all prove too much for Anna, or can the family of Wynthorpe Hall warm her heart once and for all...?

Join Anna for a festive journey that is festooned with sleigh rides and silver bells and help her discover her happy ever after.

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If that doesn't make you want to read it then I'm not sure what would! The cover and the synopsis combined makes it a must have in my eyes!

Which of Heidi's novels is your favourite?

To Provence, With Love by T.A. Williams

To Provence, With Love

T.A. Williams

Rating: 5 Stars
Amazon UK (£1.99)

Synopsis:

Anything is possible…

Struggling writer Faye Carter just can’t believe her luck. She’s off to Provence to write the autobiography of a famous film star and she’ll be staying in the stunning chateau!

So when she meets charming (and completely gorgeous) lavender farmer, Gavin, she knows that she’s made the right choice – even if glamourous, elderly Anabelle seems to be hiding something…

But when the sun is shining, the food is delicious and the air smells of honey, anything seems possible. Will the magic of Provence help Faye finally find a happy-ever-after of her own?

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Wow, another fabulous read by T.A. Williams. This book has now been added to my favourites list thats for sure! First of all, I just want to mention the cover and how gorgeous it is?! It really draws in the reader with the beautiful colours and flowers - so pretty!

The story follows writer and teacher Faye on her journey of writing an autobiography for a famous Hollywood star. She soon finds out once she arrives in France that she'll be staying in a beautiful chateau (very jealous I must admit as it sounds so charming!) and has the most luxurious sounding meals with none other than the Hollywood actress herself.

Along the way we fall in love with another character - absolutely gorgeous and cute labrador Marlon. We feel a real sense of a lovely relationship forming between Faye and the cute dog, and their walks around the fields of Provence sound like something out of a dream.

As well as this, Faye starts to fall for local lavender farmer Gavin and his charming ways. He's very guarded at the start of the book, but as the story progresses we start to see a more outgoing and fun side to his character - which of course makes Gavin and Faye the perfect couple and you find yourself routing for them to get together!

This book does have an exciting twist in it about three quarters of the way through and I'll be honest and admit that I had no idea that it was going to happen! It definitely made the book that much more interesting and I couldn't put it down as I was so intrigued!

Overall, I found this whole book very enchanting and somewhat magical. I'm not sure what it is about books set in France but they're all so charming! Definitely a 5 star rating from me. T.A. Williams' writing style is so sophisticated and beautiful - I absolutely loved this book!

Thank you to Netgalley and to HQ Digital for a chance to read this novel, which I have reviewed honestly.

My Kindle Sale Summer Reads

So today is just a quick post to let you all know what I bought in the Kindle Summer Sale! These are my top picks:

A Summer Fling

Milly Johnson

Price: 99p

Synopsis:

When dynamic, power-dressing Christie blows in like a warm wind to take over their department, five very different women find themselves thrown together at work. But none of them could have predicted the fierce bond of friendship that her leadership would inspire ...

Anna, 39, is reeling from the loss of her fiancé, who ran off with a much younger woman. Her pride in tatters, these days Anna finds it difficult to leave the house. So when a handsome, mysterious stranger takes an interest in her, she's not sure whether she can learn to trust again? Then there's Grace, in her fifties, trapped in a loveless marriage with a man she married because, unable to have children of her own, she fell in love with his motherless brood. Grace worries that Dawn is about to make the same mistake: orphaned as a child, engaged to love-rat Calum, is Dawn more interested in the security that comes with his tight-knit, boisterous family? When a sexy, footloose rock singer catches her eye, will Dawn have the courage to follow her heart?

At 28, Raychel is the youngest member of their little gang. And with a loving husband, Ben, and a cosy little nest for two, she would seem to be the happiest. But what dark secrets are lurking behind this perfect facade, that make sweet, pretty Raychel so guarded and unwilling to open up?

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How could you resist this when it's 99p!? I've always loved Milly Johnson's novels so when I saw this I knew I had to buy it. I'm always on the look out for cheap Milly Johnson books so if you see any, let me know! :)

Meet Me at Wisteria Cottage

Teresa F. Morgan

Price: 99p

Synopsis:

After her house is set on fire and her love life is left in tatters, Maddy Hart can’t believe her luck when a friend offers her the temporary haven of Wisteria Cottage. Overlooking the turquoise blue waters of the Cornish coast, the fresh air feels like a fresh start for her and her broken heart.

Peeking out of the cosy cottage windows, Maddy’s surprised to see her gorgeous but insufferable neighbour Harry Tudor has been employed to landscape the garden. But as the wisteria winding its way around the cottage begins to bloom, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom…

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Another amazing looking novel for just 99p. I haven't read any other Teresa Morgan books but just look at this cover! How could you resist it? It's so pretty!

Just for the Holidays

Sue Moorcroft

Price: 99p

Synopsis:

In theory, nothing could be better than a summer spent basking in the French sun. That is, until you add in three teenagers, two love interests, one divorcing couple, and a very unexpected pregnancy.

Admittedly, this isn’t exactly the relaxing holiday Leah Beaumont was hoping for – but it’s the one she’s got. With her sister Michele’s family falling apart at the seams, it’s up to Leah to pick up the pieces and try to hold them all together.

But with a handsome helicopter pilot staying next door, Leah can’t help but think she might have a few distractions of her own to deal with…

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I've been keeping my eye on this one and just waiting until it went to 99p! For some reason I don't neccesarily buy Kindle books unless they are 99p (I have so many it would have cost me tons otherwise!) The cover instantly drew me in so I knew I had to buy!

The New Beginnings Coffee Club

Samantha Tongue
Price: 99p

Synopsis:

Jenny Masters finds herself living the modern dream. Wife to a millionaire, living in a mansion and mother to Kardashian-obsessed ten-year-old April, there isn't anything missing. Until, her whole world comes crashing down, forcing Jenny and April to leave behind their glittering life an start over with nothing.

With village gossip following her wherever she goes, she finds refuge and a job in the new coffee shop in town. As the days pass Jenny fears she doesn't have what it takes to pick herself back up and give April the life she always wanted to. But with the help of enigmatic new boss Noah, and housemate Elle, Jenny realises it's never too late to become the woman life really intended you to be!

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Now this is the one that I was most excited about! As soon as I saw this cover I wanted to buy it. However, I waited out and I'm glad I did because it ended up going in the sale! So was very happy about this one!

The Summer Seaside Kitchen

Jenny Colgan

Price: 99p

Synopsis:

Flora is definitely, absolutely sure that escaping from the quiet Scottish island where she grew up to the noise and hustle of the big city was the right choice. What was there for her on Mure? It's a place where everyone has known her all her life, and no one will let her forget the past. In the city, she can be anonymous, ambitious and indulge herself in her hopeless crush on her gorgeous boss, Joel.

When a new client demands Flora's presence back on Mure, she's suddenly swept back into life with her brothers (all strapping, loud and seemingly incapable of basic housework) and her father. As Flora indulges her new-found love of cooking and breathes life into the dusty little pink-fronted shop on the harbour, she's also going to have to come to terms with past mistakes - and work out exactly where her future lies...

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This is one in which I wasn't 100% sure on to be honest.. I have only ever read one of Jenny Colgan's books and unfortunately I couldn't finish it. So after receiving good reviews about the author, I took the plunge and hopefully it works out! I'll let you all know!

What have you bought from the Kindle Summer Sale?