MakeMyDayBookClub: July 2020

Friday, 31 July 2020

Release Blitz: Butterfly Kisses (Colwich Lake series #3) by H.A. Robinson + 5* review

Title: Butterfly Kisses
Series: The Colwich Lake series #3
Author: H.A. Robinson

Designed By: Shower Of Schmidt Designs

Release Date: July 31, 2020

Synopsis

At eighteen years old, Beatrix Oliver has had to learn many painful truths.

Happiness can be ripped away in a single heartbeat, leaving cold, lonely emptiness behind.

Even the fiercest, most agonising love can’t keep people with you if they decide not to stay.

And not even the butterfly kisses she was always told could heal anything can take away the pain of being left behind.

Starting at university is the chance she’s craved to break away from the town where she’s been an object of pity for so long. Moving to Manchester is about fun, friendship and learning. She has no intention of falling in love. In fact, nothing could be further from her mind. Love has only ever meant loss before, so why should now be any different?

And then an unexpected face from the past turns up, blurring the black and white lines she’s always drawn for herself into confusing shades of grey, and she’s forced to face up to the fact that you don’t always get a choice when it comes to giving your heart away.

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My Review

*ARC received in return for an honest review

OMG, this book has all the feels!! I have been on such an emotional roller coaster and I don't know when I'll recover.

H.A. Robinsonhas surpassed herself with this one. I absolutely love the Colwich Lake series (The Pebble Jar broke me 😭) however, Butterfly Kisses has to be my favourite of the series.

Two broken and scarred souls.

One who feels they don’t deserve to be loved and one who’s afraid to love for fear of eventually being left alone, come together after meeting up unexpectedly.

Can they help to heal each other? Or are their scars too deep to heal? Only time will tell.

Where do I start without giving anything away? My emotions are all over the place, I just want to wrap my arms around the book and never let it go.

I have fallen in love with Trix and her man, they are my favourite characters of the whole series. They have barged their way into my heart and are there to stay.

The struggles and turmoil they battled were so emotional and gut-wrenching that my heart broke into little pieces for them but put it was back together again, eventually.

I'm not going to say who Trix falls for, that's for you to find out but I will say...hands off, he's mine!

I am a huge fan of H.A. Robinson's. I love her wonderfully descriptive way with words.

Words which are raw and real, filled with so much emotion that tug on your heart strings and very believable. Words that pull you in from the first page, making you feel like you’re actually there looking on from the sidelines, eavesdropping on the lives of the rich and colourful characters she creates and watching their story enfold. You get this, and so much more, with Butterfly Kisses.

Although this could probably be read as a stand-alone I strongly recommend reading the previous books in the series first to avoid possible spoilers. It will allow you to fully understand the back history and make for a better reading experience.

I can't recommend Butterfly Kisses highly enough. It made me laugh and made me cry, it broke my heart but put it back together again. My heart is so heavy right now as I’m not ready to leave

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Tuesday, 28 July 2020

Release Blitz: Cock & Bull by Laura Barnard + 5* review

Title: Cock & Bull

Author: Laura Barnard

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Release Date: July 28, 2020

Synopsis

Who knew that owning a pub would come with so many extras?

When Phoebe and Ella Bellerose left England behind to run the Irish pub they’d inherited, it sounded like a great adventure… until they saw for themselves what a wreck they’d been left.

With no experience, a severe lack of money, and a rival pub owner threatening to ruin them, the two girls aren’t convinced they can actually make this work.

Not until they meet Clooney Breen, who just so happens to be packed with charm, charisma, and barman skills that could help them all survive. It also doesn’t hurt that he’s the son of Cock & Bull’s biggest rival, and he’s desperate to help Ella and Phoebe teach his father a lesson.

But can mysterious Clooney, with his obvious secrets and desire to be their saviour, really be trusted? Or are they being played by this handsome lothario who seems too good to be true? Their problems only seem to grow and grow, until Phoebe discovers a ‘gift’ of her own that changes everything for all of them…

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Things you should know about this rom com:

🍺 Tortured Bad Boy Hero
🍾 Enemies to Lovers Tension
🍸 Small Town Vibes & Gossiping Tribes
🍹 Quirky Sisters & Family Secrets
🍷 Slow burn, ‘will they, won’t they?’ romance.
🤣 LAUGH OUT LOUD comedy.

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My Review

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Before I tell you what a great book this is, I feel I must issue a health warning...do NOT eat or drink whilst reading as there may be a possible risk of choking due to sudden bursts of uncontrollable laughter.

Okay, now that's out the way I have to say what an absolute joy Cock & Bull was to read!! If you're in need of a laugh right now, I can highly recommend this for your next read. It's the perfect rom/com to lift you up.

I am a huge fan of Laura Barnard's, I can always rely on her to make me laugh and I definitely did with this book. I couldn't stop laughing over the hilarious predicaments and situations Phoebe found herself in. A couple of times I nearly choked as I was eating at the time, hence the warning above!

What I love about Laura's books is that no matter who, or what she writes about, you can't help but relate to her off-the-wall brand of humour. There is always at least one scene where you find yourself thinking out loud, "I've said/done that!"

Phoebe and Clooney made the perfect couple. I adored the banter between them, they made me laugh so much, although there were also some emotional scenes that made me hurt for them both.

I’m hoping there will be more books to follow as I feel there is more fun to be had with these characters and more to explore.

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About the Author

Amazon Best Seller Laura Barnard lives in Hertfordshire, UK and writes romantic comedy or 'chick lit' as its so often described. In her spare time she enjoys drinking her body weight in tea, indulging in cupcakes the size of her face and drooling over hunks like Jamie Dornan, Ryan Gosling and Leo Dicaprio.

She enjoys wearing yoga pants and reading fitness magazines while sitting on the sofa eating chocolate. She's a real fan of the power nap, loves setting her friends up together and of course READING!

She writes not to get rich or famous, but because she LOVES writing. Even if one person tells her they enjoyed her book it makes the midnight typing worth it!

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Release Blitz: A Crown of Shadows and Secrets (The Shadow Walkers #3) by Sloane Murphy

Title: A Crown of Shadows and Secrets (book 3)

Author: Sloane Murphy

Series: The Shadow Walkers

Cover Design: Mibl Art

Release Date: July 28, 2020

Synopsis

One thing I’ve learnt since I became a Hunter…

Anyone can betray you.

Its exactly why I find myself travelling to a place I never thought I’d go.

The Shadow Realm.

Demons hide in every shadow and around every corner,

But here in the darkness I discover even more surprises.

Things I never thought possible.

With a Queen to hunt, and a Witch to find, what could possibly go wrong?

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Meet the Author

Sloane Murphy is the author of the international bestselling series, The Immortal Chronicles, as well as a range of other paranormal and contemporary romance.

Sloane lives in Peterborough, England, with her husband & fur baby and over the years, she has developed an unhealthy appreciation for cheesy YA Films, cupcakes and bad pop music. She adores fairy tales, ballet and all things supernatural, drinks far too much coffee, and watches an ungodly amount of Netflix.

When she's not busy writing, she can be found exploring the world with her husband and chocolate Labrador.

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Friday, 17 July 2020

Release Blitz: Ghost Note by Vicki James

Title: GHOST NOTE A ROCK STAR ROMANCEAuthor: Vicki JamesRelease Date: July 17, 2020

Synopsis

Six years. Seventy-two months. Over two thousand days. That’s what I’d dedicated to that guitar-playing a*sehole, Danny Silver. Now I, Daisy Piper, was left to pick up the wreckage of his love while he ran off with the band to find fortune and fame.
Life went on without him, and a new man soon rescued me from the ashes of Danny, but a part of my heart remained a little broken, no matter who tried to fix it. First loves can’t be forgotten so easily, and when Danny returned to our small hometown in Devon—famous and adored by millions—I couldn’t stop myself from wanting to get a glimpse of the man I’d once laid beside, to see how much he’d changed.
The smallest actions make for the biggest mistakes, and a single look into Danny’s eyes was all it took before I ran. I ran because the spark that came to life inside felt dangerous, and I wasn’t the kind of girl who enjoyed getting burnt twice.
But running from a rock star isn’t as easy as I thought it would be, and with Danny’s sights now firmly set on me again, all I could do was pray that he got bored of the chase. That he thought life in Devon was too slow for him, and that he craved the bright lights of the city, as well as the noise of the stadium.
If he didn’t, I was about to ruin everything for everyone.
Especially myself, and my stupid little Silver-lined heart.

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Meet the Author

Vicki James is a pseudonym for Victoria L. James, taking her stories from heavy angst to heavy romance and bad boys you can't help but fall in love with. She is, however, one and the same person so feel free to follow her on any of her platforms, be it Vicki James or Victoria L. James. Most importantly, enjoy the stories she tells, no matter what name she releases under.

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