• Books & Book Reviews - Fiction

    America’s Wife

    America’s Wife follows the beautiful story America’s Daughter that I reviewed here last month. America’s Wife – Book 2 of America’s Daughter Trilogy 1776. Addie’s world has changed beyond recognition. From her privileged position amongst Boston’s elite, she has embraced a dangerous new life with the American Revolutionary Army. While childhood sweetheart Silas risks all on the front lines, Addie waits anxiously for news. And when Silas does not return from the Battle of Monmouth, her worst fears come true. Without thinking, Addie takes a horse and scours the now-calm battlefield for Silas, until word arrives that he has been captured by…

  • Books & Book Reviews - Fiction

    Under the Italian Sun

    From Rhodes, Greece, I’m moving to Under The Italian Sun today. This is a perfect summer beach read. The #1 bestseller is back with an uplifting, escapist read that will brighten the gloomiest day! A warm, sun-baked terrace. The rustle of verdant green vines. The sun slowly dipping behind the Umbrian mountains. And the chink of wine glasses as the first cork of the evening is popped… Welcome to Italy. A place that holds the answer to Zia-Lucia Costa Chalmers’ many questions. Not least, how she ended up with such a mouthful of a name. When Zia discovers that her…

  • Books & Book Reviews - Fiction

    The Old Ducks’ Club

    Reading The Old Duck’s Club made me think of Judy Leigh’s Chasing The Sun and Heading Over The Hill. I’m really starting to enjoy reading about older folks redefining themselves and finding adventure, romance and love again. The Old Ducks’ Club Sophia Gregory is fading away… Recently split from her married lover and about to turn sixty, Sophia doesn’t recognise the old woman staring back at her in the mirror. Where has her life gone so wrong? How has it come to this? A quiet holiday in beautiful Rhodes is the perfect chance for her to find herself again.   Until…