Many thanks to Francesca Capaldi whoAgreed let me share her answers to my questions with you!Read on to discover more about her and her pastHer writing, inspiration, books and where her books are cast. Where did you get the inspiration for the book/series? I was brought up in Littlehampton, where my dad had a café by the River Arun.

A spicy, forbidden love Viking romance My Review: To me this is a very different romanceWith the Byzantine Prince about to take a chanceHe's choosing just who will be his brideAnd Helena's determined that she won't hide!When she's chosen, she's shocked to discoverThe Prince doesn't really want her, he loves another.Can she win his heart with the help of his personal guard?

Please welcome RJ Verity here todayAnd read on to see what her replies say.She's kindly answered my questions and I'm sharing them nowSo you too can find out her inspiration and writing know how!I'm also sharing more about both her and her bookI really hope you'll enjoy reading them - scroll on to take a look!

Pack your bags for the adventure of a lifetime… From the #1 bestselling author of The Cruise, embark on an unforgettable journey and sail through Norway’s winter wonderlands to see the spectacular Northern Lights. My Review: This author writes brilliant books I love to readWith older protagonists who have different needs.This time they're cruising through the Norwegian fjords…

My Review: This is a historical murder mystery with family dramas, too,I really enjoyed it and highly recommend it to you.Simon de Hale is the Sheriff of Yorkshire who is in charge of the caseAnd also the father with unexpected dramas taking place.The murder of a monk who'd been visiting someone illA daughter feeling rebellious against her father's will.

So happy to welcome Tony Bassett here today,To share his post and what he has to say.I found it intriguing reading about some of his job highlightsSharing memories and unexpected insights!Read on to start to exploreAnd about him and his book discover more... When people learn I spent around forty years working as a journalist in Fleet Street, I’m often asked: What were the highlights?

My Review: Synopsis: When life changes in an instant, how do you find the courage to begin again? ❤️‍🩹 A&E doctor, Eve Bellingham’s life changed forever the night her fiancé Max was the victim of a brutal attack. Now, two years later, she has moved her life to Cornwall and is working at St Piran’s Hospital, helping his family cope as Max struggles with his devastating injuries.

Welcome Lisa Fox to my blog today!Read on to discover what she had to sayWhen she answered my questions about her and this bookThen continue on to discover more - go take a look! How does A Treatise on Martian Chiropractic Manipulation and Other Satirical Tales differ from your first two short story collections, Core Truths and…

My Review: This author has a fantastic wayOf sharing what her characters have to say.She brings them to life as you read her books - All of them definitely worth more than just a look.Yvonne is lost after her husband's demiseAfter five years that's what she'd realise.She has a serious feeling that she can't ignore,

My Review: I have to confess I really enjoyed reading this book,So at the others in this series I now wish to look!This is a cosy murder mystery with characters whoHad me laughing at their antics all the way through!An ex MI6 assassin has retired to this New Zealand townBut not being left alone brings on many a frown.

My Review: This is the conclusion to the Dark Age Chronicles trilogy,With family feuds to settle and new alliances to see.A story filled with drama, battles and much moreAs this era of history the story explores.Tribal alliances and enemies, too,Sibling hatred and different religions to view.Will iron blades help one side to overcome the other…

A totally nail-biting and absolutely addictive serial killer thriller Description Stepping onto the icy sidewalk, she doesn’t see a soul around her. But as she nears the safety of her vehicle, she hears the sound of heavy footsteps. She barely has time to take a breath before a sack is thrown over her head, and her world goes dark… It’s Christmas in Black Rock Falls, and as the snow falls, schoolteacher…

My Review: This a brilliant addition to this series that's greatWith festivities, dilemmas and somethings that can't wait!Get ready for most of them to be involved in a questTo ensure no one falls ill, they'll all do their best!But there are other surprises and decisions to makeAnd someone's anxiety has needs to placate.Will the festivities help to heal any rifts…

My Review: A telegram, a mysteryA journey, family historyA murder, a new caseA hamlet, such a strange place! Synopsis: Winter 1925. Eleanor and Hugh are decking the halls for their first married Christmas together when butler Clifford arrives with a mysterious telegram. A lucrative case awaits their new detective agency… but in the most remote county in England.

My Review: So she won't forget what she's got to doMill Morgan will write it on a list - or maybe a few!Ticking them off when they're done gives her pleasureAnd enables her to write more at her leisure!What happens when the lists seem to growAdded to by someone she doesn't know?Is it someone pulling a prank maybe?

My Review: A Christmas Carol was set in year gone byWith changing Scrooge’s outlook three ghosts do try. This story has a similar but contemporary themeWith Caroline’s outlook needing a new regime!Caroline takes pride in her thrifty wayWith she’s miserly is what others say!When the ghost of her best friend calls to issue a warning…

My Review: A family secret long concealed Causes turmoil when revealed. Changing relationships and much more As new roles they now need to explore. When twin sisters are shocked at the newsHow will it impact or change their views?With their previous plans all changed now Will they remain close somehow?War wounds have changed Lord Atherleigh’s lifeHe seeks peace and quiet, avoiding strife.

My Review: What a fun, brilliant read this proved to beFilled with laughter, escapism and close family. A friendly village bake off is the start with delicious cakes….That results in two elderly ladies escaping in a Ferrari that they take!These Irish mammies are like sisters together, full of mischief, too,Making you wonder what next they’ll do!

What an intriguing read this looks to be -Read the blurb and excerpt to see if you agree! Odele Gardia . . . married to wealthy businessman Howard, is the hard-nosed matriarch of the family and will stop at nothing to achieve her goals. She’s ruthless in the boardroom and not afraid to lean on adversaries. Sebastian Gardia…

My Review: For my copy of this book I say thank youAs I share with you this, my honest review.When a global tech billionaire is found shotWho was behind this dastardly plot?Alan Benning is the prime suspect but what can he doTo discover the perpetrator and clear his name, too?Barron Fisk was his boss, a powerful man,

An Eve Mallow Mystery Book 15 My Review: The local boatyard's centenary celebrationsInvolve locals, the owner, Anthony, and his relations.But lately the yard has had some troublesBut now they'll be more - coming at the double!Eve Mallow could end up in deep water in this caseAs a local boatyard is where the first murder takes place.

An Opal Laplume Mystery Book 3 My Review: This is a festive, historical murder mysterySet in 1934 and starting with lighting a Christmas tree!Opal Laplume is staying at a castle for the festive seasonExpecting fun and laughter not death or possible treason!Sir Seamus' Christmas Eve ball has a fantastic reputation For being a brilliant festive sensation.

A Miss Underhay Mystery Book 22 My Review: For my copy of this brilliant read I say a huge thank youAs I share with you this, my honest review:Alice and Robert have bought Midwinter FarmThey're hoping it will be their home full of charm.A previous tenant disappeared years agoNo one knows where he might go.

My Review: For my copy of this book I say thank youAs I share with you this, my honest review:Sometimes we all need help to get back on trackHelping us move forward, not looking back.This story involves characters who that help needTo help them move forward with hope and love to succeed.A disappearing boyfriend adds to her angst now…

My Review: For my copy of this lovely read I say a big thank youAs I share with you this, my honest review:A fire, catastrophe, an accident, too,Leaves Marguerite having to do something new.An orphan who has been left with so little nowNeeds to make her way in life somehow.Adopting a pseudonym to hide her past…