Tag Archives: romance

“The Wandering Season” by Aimie K. Runyan – Book Review @harpermusebooks @aimiekrunyan #TheWanderingSeason #BookReview #BookSky

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Fictionophile

This title surprised me somewhat. The blurb stated that each of Veronica’s travel stops brought her visions, but I didn’t expect it to be so literally. Veronica’s ‘visions’ were like tandem, historical narrative’s that shed light on some of her … Continue reading →

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“At The Coffee Shop Of Curiosities” by Heather Webber – Book Review @torbooks @BooksbyHeather #AtTheCoffeeShopOfCuriosities #BookReview

Posted on January 30, 2025 by Fictionophile

Driftwood, Alabama, is a fictional small town situated on the Gulf coast. It is the kind of small town where everyone wants to live. The ocean is near, the people are friendly, and there is an all-round good vibe. Ava … Continue reading →

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“One Day in December” by Josie Silver – #Audiobookreview @BOTLibrary @RandmHouseAudio #OneDayInDecember @LibbyApp

Posted on December 22, 2024 by Fictionophile

narrated by Eleanor Tomlinson and Charlie Anson What an unusual romance. It started out as a typical ‘meet cute’ story and evolved into a complicated and frustrating saga of missed chances, poor timing, and life mistakes. A book of friendship, … Continue reading →

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“Christmas at a Highland Castle” by Rachel Barnett – Book Review @emblabooks #FestiveRead #ChristmasAtAHighlandCastle @Laura_R_Leeson #BookReview

Posted on December 18, 2024 by Fictionophile

Jess grew up in the foster system, never really putting down any roots, until she met her foster mother whom she calls Aunt Vivi. Vivi owns an agency that places housekeeping staff with employers. Though Jess has aspirations to be … Continue reading →

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“The Last Chance Library” by Freya Sampson – Book Review @BerkleyPub @penguinrandom @SampsonF #TheLastChanceLibrary #BookReview #LibraryLove

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Fictionophile

Sure to be a favourite among bibliophiles and library lovers, this charming, easy read was a pleasant escape. June Jones was twenty-eight years old and lived a very solitary life. She works at the village library like her mother did … Continue reading →

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“A Letter To The Last House Before The Sea” by Liz Eeles – Book Review @Bookouture @lizeelesauthor #ALetterToTheLastHouseBeforeTheSea #BookReview

Posted on August 3, 2024 by Fictionophile

With a stunning setting, empathetic characters, and a myriad of secrets, this warm-hearted romance novel ticked all the boxes. I mean, with a place called Heaven’s Cove, how could it not? This is the second book in the Heaven’s Cove … Continue reading →

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“Anna’s Promise” by Pauline Tait – Book Review @FB_Publishing @PTait_author #AnnasPromise #BookReview #BlogTour @RandomTTours

Posted on May 8, 2024 by Fictionophile

“Anna’s Promise” is the second book in the Maren Bay series set on the picturesque Isle of Skye. This time the protagonist is a photographer, and the author’s love of Skye and its breathtaking scenery is evident when Anna takes … Continue reading →

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“Welcome to Hollyhock Farm” by Georgina Troy – Book Review #BlogTour @BoldwoodBooks @GeorginaTroy @rararesources #WelcomeToHollyhockFarm #BookReview #BoldwoodBloggers @TheBoldBookClub

Posted on April 29, 2024 by Fictionophile

If you are looking for a light romance read with a stunning setting – look no further. Lettie, in her mid-twenties, has recently been made redundant from her job in London’s fashion industry. When she is summoned home to the … Continue reading →

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“The Irish Key” by Daisy O’Shea – Book Review @Bookouture #TheIrishKey #BlogTour #BookReview @westcorkwriter #BookoutureBooksOnTour

Posted on April 28, 2024 by Fictionophile

Book One of the Emerald Isles series This charming novel was set in a rural village in West Cork, on the Mizen Peninsula. Grace has run away from her handsome, wealthy, controlling, and manipulative husband. She fled with her seven … Continue reading →

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“Abigail Returns” by Pauline Tait – Book Review @FB_Publishing @PTait_author #AbigailReturns #BookReview

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Fictionophile

I have a blog tour coming out next month for the sequel to this book, so thought I’d better read this one first. “Abigail Returns” is the initial book in the Maren Bay series set on the picturesque Isle of … Continue reading →

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