Book Review - Janey Trelawney's Year of Surprising Triumphs by Georgia Hill

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Title: Janey Trelawney's Year of Surprising Triumphs

Author: Georgia Hill

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 23rd February 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Janey’s life becomes more disaster movie than romcom when the ruthless Becca steams in to manage Cheney House. Her job as head gardener in peril and her self-confidence in tatters, Janey must fight back. Finding an ally in Will, who’s more Clark Kent than Superman, it’s up to them to save the day while owner Clare is away having her Shirley Valentine moment. It doesn’t help that everyone is in love with the wrong people!

Why can’t people love the one who loves them back?

Will Cheney House survive - and will Janey ever get her When Harry Met Sally happy ending?

Find out in this warm-hearted romance from the author of the best-selling Millie Vanilla’s Cupcake Café, full of Gregory Peck look-a-likes, snowdrops, cake, and a cocker spaniel called Camilla.

What a loveable but quirky sort of a character Janey is.  She's not your typical woman thankfully, as I found myself identifying with some aspects of her personality a lot, and I'm certainly not a girly girl either. 

Rather refreshing to have someone like Janey as the lead of a book, and she is one fabulous gardener, and is pretty entertaining in her monthly blog posts for the Cheney House Garden Centre website, where her clear knowledge of all things gardening shine through. 

There are some moments of high drama in this book, including early on a daring rescue of Camilla who is an adorable but rather daft cocker spaniel! And then later on momentum starts to build after all the groundwork is placed, and the book becomes simply unputdownable. 

When I wasn't reading, I was mentally plotting how to do my work faster so I could return to the book and continue on.  As I needed to know how things would turn out.  

There is unrequited love the by the shedload in this, as well as a massive personality clash. There is also new romance too, some chapters in Italy with Claire, and all manner of interesting plot lines. 

And its set in Berecombe so for fans of Georgia Hill's previous books, expect to see a few familiar faces pop up which I was very excited about. 

I felt I really knew everyone that worked at Cheney House really well by the end of the story, and was really rooting for Janey at all times.  There is some character development for her and I loved seeing her find her voice with Becca, and there is a rather unlikely friendship that develops too. 

This is a book that like the title suggests, kept on surprising my throughout and it was a very entertaining read. 

Thank you to the author for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Prisoner by Ross Greenwood

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Title: Prisoner

Author: Ross Greenwood

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Boldwood Books

Publication Date: 22nd April 2021

Rating: 4 Stars

A shocking thriller inspired by the true stories of a male prison officer in a women’s prison.

Behind bars, the rules are different…

Prison Officer Jim Dalton is used to walking the landings on the male side of HMP Peterborough. It’s a dangerous place, fuelled by testosterone-driven violence, but he’s done the job for a long time. He understands the unwritten rules, and he has the prisoners’ respect.

When a relative is sent to the jail, Dalton is transferred to the female side of the prison. His next shift is so easy, he can’t believe that the officers over there get paid the same wages. He sleeps well for the first time in years.

But when he is assigned to the young offenders’ wing, dealing with female prisoners no longer seems so simple.  As every day passes, and he gets to know the women better, he is slowly drawn in to new temptations, new traps and a new nightmare. One which could destroy everything.

Taking a break from his bestselling DI Barton series, Ross Greenwood returns with this shocking, page-turning and utterly compelling glimpse behind the bars of a women's prison. From a man who walked the landings himself...

That was unlike anything I have read before, it was incredibly gritty, and very real feeling, and utterly fascinating. 

I've read a few books that feature prison in them which is why this appealed to me, but this is the first time I've ever read  in so much detail about the inner workings of a prison.  In some respects this felt more like non fiction than fiction, such was the level of detail, most likely due to the author's own experiences in the role. 

But yet it is fiction, and Jim Dalton is on some levels a complex character, on others I could sum up his actions as him being just a typical man! 

At places I found the whole book rather a slow burner, which normally would bother me a bit, but I was very interested in every word in the book, and all the bits my brain was saying felt slow, was in fact vital background to make you understand the real action bits and the consequences of some of the decisions made that little bit more.  

But equally there were sections that I found I was racing through, unable to blink even as I needed to know what would happen next. 

For being a prison officer feels as though you are working in a completely different world and it was so intriguing to see the various differences between the male and female sides to the prison and how the officers work on both sides, with the nature of the roles. 

It really was a compelling book to read, and I was shouting at Jim Dalton not to do certain things, while at the same time was hooked on learning the background to some of the prisoners and also just how the various officers interacted. 

And Jim Dalton's personal life feels like a bit of a train wreck too, so was very happy to see some character development and growth over the course of the book. 

I'm very glad I had the opportunity to read this eye-opening book. 

Thank you to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for  this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily. 

Book Review - Twisted Lies by Angela Marsons

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Title: Twisted Lies

Author: Angela Marsons

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Bookouture

Publication Date: 13th May 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

Her stomach lurches as she sits in the windowless room. He throws her phone to the ground, grinds it against the floor with the heel of his shoe and brings his face closer to hers. There was no turning back now, her life as she knew it was gone.

When the lifeless body of a man is found on an industrial estate, Detective Kim Stone arrives on the scene and discovers he’s been tortured in the worst way imaginable.

But as she breaks the devastating news to the victim’s wife, Diane Phipps, Kim can’t help feeling that something isn’t quite right about the woman's reaction.

Twenty-four hours later, the victim’s family disappears into thin air.

Then a second body is found staked to the ground in a local nature reserve.

Desperate to crack the case open quickly, Kim and her team unravel a vital clue – a fiercely guarded secret that links both victims and could cost even more lives.

A secret that some police officers are also protecting.

Faced with deceit from those she should be able to trust, family members who won’t talk, and local reporter, Tracy Frost, opening a can of worms on the case of a woman murdered by her husband a year ago – Kim is in deep water like never before.

Kim must find the motive if she is to find the killer who is systematically targeting and torturing his victims. But can she unlock the shocking truth and stop him before he strikes again?

An absolutely jaw-dropping crime thriller from the number one, multi-million-copy bestselling author of the incredibly addictive Detective Kim Stone series.

I must have uttered WTF out loud and in full many times while reading Twisted Lies. Not only did it keep me on my toes, but also kept through curveballs at me to the extent that my brain gave up trying to put the pieces of it all together, and just went with the flow. 

For I would have never been able to predict the majority of this book, although I knew there were a few things that felt a bit off, even to the untrained eye, I'd never have been able to piece things together like Detective Kim Stone and her team. 

And I don't think I ever want to see Angela Marson's search history, much less the pictures that must come up at the same time as the info for some of the incredibly twisted torture methods being used.  I can't even grasp how an author, or anyone would think that these methods of killing a person could be possible, let alone going into the detail levels that we are presented with. 

And then at the same time there is another plot and investigation of sorts going on featuring one of Kim's nemesis, journalist Frost.  From this we get to see a completely different side to Frost and I feel like we know her a bit better, as she digs into a story this time. 

The storytelling and level of twisted darkness seems to increase with each book, and this one has some rather interesting facets to the investigation.  But if I was to reveal those I would have to hurt you! 

I may have said this before, I'm sure I'll keep saying it but this may just be the best one in the series so far.  I read it one afternoon, having for a change freed up some time to read in one sitting, in around 4 hours.  I devoured the pages, and couldn't get enough of all aspects of the story. 

Ok... that is slightly incorrect I need more, specifically I need more of what happens specifically after the last page - for I have a feeling that the next book is going to be phenomenally twisted! Possibly even more so than this one! 

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Book Review - The Players by Darren O'Sullivan

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Title: The Players

Author: Darren O'Sullivan

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: HQ

Publication Date: 13th May 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

In this game it’s kill or be killed

‘Saw meets I See You. Dark, twisted and deadly’ CL Taylor

A stranger has you cornered.

They call themselves The Host.

You are forced to play their game.

In it one person can live and the other must die.

You are the next player.

You have a choice to make.

What a sick and twisted mind Darren O'Sullivan must have. But with it complete and utter brilliance, and also makes you think, for at the centre of it is a moral dilemma. 

If you were playing the game this "host" was making people play, just what would you do, would you kill or be killed. And if neither of you play, then you will both either be killed or your loved ones will be.  It's an impossibly decision, and yet it's the basis of what the host does with his players. 

There are many points of view in this book, and we get to see the host's motivations but I couldn't work out who it was.  There are moments that make you gasp, others that are incredibly moving and emotional.  And then there is also DI Karen Holt, who is currently suspended but somehow ends up involved in the case, regardless of what danger it may put herself and her loved ones in. 

Karen appears to be on a mission to self destruct but you can also see why she is a fabulous police woman, and how clever her thinking is at times. She is our main character as such, and is determined to stop the host. 

So much I'd love to say but I really don't want to give the game away. Some of the dilemmas are horrific, and the more you get into the story, the more you can't put the book down.  It's addictive but it also plays on your mind if you aren't reading it. 

And honestly if I was put into a similar position to the players, I am not sure what I would do, and I hope I never have to find out either. 

There is a apparently known ethical problem that forms part of the heart of this book, and its referred to and explained a lot.  It was fascinating and I the weird thing is I could kind of understand what the host was trying to prove, and on discovering what caused them to act like this, it made sense but it is still truly evil. 

This is the first book I've read by Darren O'Sullivan,  it only really came to my attention during the HQ showcase for their upcoming releases and something about the blurb captured my interest and meant I knew I had to read it.  And just wow, this is one supremely talented author and this is one insanely gripping book. 

As some point I will have to go and read this author's back catalogue as I suspect I'll be very impressed, and I'm definitely even after 1 book now a fan and eagerly awaiting to see what this insanely talented man will come up with next. 

Thank you to HQ and Netgalley for this copy which I have reviewed honestly and voluntarily, 

Book Review - Perfect on Paper by Gillian Harvey - Blog Tour

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Title: Perfect on Paper

Author: Gillian Harvey

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Orion

Publication Date: 13th May 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

It's time to shake things up a little...

Clare Bailey's life is perfect. Successful career, loving husband, two kids and a gorgeous townhouse. At least, that's how it looks from the outside.

In fact, she's never felt more invisible. Her boss barely remembers her name, her husband is distracted by his new TV job and her daughter has never found her more embarrassing!

But when she's given a chance to turn her life upside-down she wonders whether she should risk everything she loves for a life that's more than just 'perfect on paper'...?

What a journey Clare is on in this book, she goes from feeling like she is completely invisible to well let's just say things change massively. 

Clare is in fact an inspirational character, braver than she thinks and is an all around rather impressive lady. 

Well once she had hit breaking point with her work and family that is, of never being noticed, never being listened too, even being overlooked for sprinkles in a coffee shop. And just for those feelings alone Clare comes across as being relatable to probably a large number of readers of this book. 

Not to mention there is a new whizz kid at work and I have to say his ideas on "corporate sexiness" make me very glad I don't work with him, and the various exercises they want the staff to take part in are hilarious. 

What is also rather amusing is the situations Clare gets into just from skiving off work from one day, which set in motion a whole other side to her, and its from there the the book gets really really good.... but I can't tell you why, you need to find out for yourself. 

This was a book that grew on me more and more as I was reading it, and even after I went to sleep at night, if I woke up in during the night I thought I'd read just one more chapter before turning over and going back to sleep, and then I finished it before doing anything else the next morning,  It had got under my skin to that extent, 

This is the first book I've read by Gillian Harvey and I'm certainly keen to read more on the back of it.  I enjoyed the writing style, there is great humour and above all the characters felt very real, and it had me smiling a lot! 

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Book Review - The Cancer Ladies' Running Club by Josie Lloyd

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Title: The Cancer Ladies' Running Club

Author: Josie Lloyd

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: 13th May 2021

Publication Date: HQ

Rating: 5 Stars

Sometimes we need our friends to help us find our feet…

When Keira receives her breast cancer diagnosis she doesn’t want to have to tell her children or her husband Tom, and she doesn’t want to step back from work. She doesn’t want to sit in a hospital and stare mortality in the face, nor be part of a group of fellow cancer patients. Cancer is not her club.

But, as she is forced to accept everything must change and her health becomes something she can’t rely on, Keira finds herself embracing running. Hot, sweaty running in the company of a group of brilliant, funny women each going through treatment.

Because the C-word is not going to define Keira’s identity. And with the Cancer Ladies’ Running Club cheering her on, she is going to reclaim her life. One step at a time.

Moving and uplifting, this is a novel about love, family and the power of finding your tribe.

Uplifting and emotional - wonderful writing 

This is very clearly a personal novel for the author, and she draws on her own experience of Cancer, in order to produce such a brilliant book. 

I would say try not to read the early parts of this book while eating, if you are squeamish.  Some of the in depth descriptions of just how the surgery will happen, unfortunately appeared while I was eating and instantly made me lose my appetite.   

But besides the technical, in depth hospital details of a woman undergoing breast cancer treatment, there is the rest of her life as it continues, and Keira's determination that cancer won't be her defining characteristic. 

And that is where this book comes into it's own, we get to meet a group of strong determined women, who have decided to run their way through cancer, and they form strong friendships as a result of it.  Tasmin, Amma, Sian and Keira are all inspirational in their own ways. 

Yet not everyone was as a supported of Keira as they perhaps should be, so she is struggling with work issues, which as the reader were obvious a mile off, but it took her a while to realise it wasn't her just dropping the ball. There is her family, who all have different reactions to the diagnosis, as to the mums in the playground, and her best friends, pre-cancer. 

It's the bonds of female friendship that really make this book, and I feel it could potentially give anyone going through breast cancer treatment some hope too.  This is not a depressing book, yes there were moments I was on the verge of tears, but that is because the writing is so good, that I really cared for the characters and what they are going through. 

Truly fabulous book that I highly recommend. 

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Book Review - The Dog Sitter by Zara Stoneley

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Title: The Dog Sitter

Author: Zara Stoneley

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: One More Chapter

Publication Date: 11th February 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

One dog. Two strangers. An unfurgettable romance.

Wanted: someone nice, normal and trustworthy to housesit a beautiful cottage in the Lake District while the owner is away on a business trip. Must like dogs.

Wanting to escape from crap bosses and useless boyfriends, Becky jumps at the chance of being a dog sitter and the perfect escape – rest, relaxation and a very cute pooch called Bella.

But looking after Bella comes with a catch, namely gorgeous, brooding, Chris Hemsworth-worthy Ash James, who claims Bella is his dog and will stop at nothing to get her back!

Becky’s not about to hand over lovely Bella to any Tom, Dick or Ash.  She’s determined to watch every move Ash James makes…even if it gets her very hot under the collar.

Such an incredibly amusing opening chapter, I was giggling from the first few pages.  

And Bella, what an absolutely gorgeous dog she is, and so so clever and friendly. 

Becky is meant to be dog sitting and house sitting, to look after Bella, but as she arrives she needs to be extra careful not to let Georgie's ex Ash go near to Bella. He is apparently out to dog nap her back, and she has been forbidden to even speak to Ash! 

And what a handsome, swoon worthy guy Ash is, it's not wonder Bella is always happy to see him, and why Becky is having all sorts of thoughts about him, even though she has been told he is the enemy! 

Becky has taken on this dog sitting job in the hope a break in the Lake District will reignite her inspiration for her art, she is a talented illustrator and cover designer, but her own ex was a nasty piece of work and her self believe and confidence in her work is at an all time low. 

The Lake District scenery is gorgeous and everything is described so so well, and I loved Becky and Bella going on walks and what wildlife they may come across. 

If you are looking for an entertaining story featuring a hot guy, gorgeous dog, slightly delusional person, and a character who gains in confidence then this is the one for you.  It's an incredibly pleasurable read, with moments to make you giggle, and gasp! 

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Book Review - Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage by Samantha Tonge

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Title: Summer Secrets at Streamside Cottage

Author: Samantha Tonge

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Aria

Publication Date: 15th April

Rating: 5 Stars

A new start can come from the most unexpected places...

It's been years since Lizzie Lockhart spoke to her parents. But she was safe in the knowledge she knew everything about them. Once upon a time, they were as close as could be. Until they weren't.

After receiving the earth-shattering news of their passing, Lizzie decides it's time to unearth some family secrets and find out just who her parents really were... starting with Streamside Cottage. A cottage Lizzie never knew existed, in a place she's never heard of: the beautiful English village of Leafton.

Leaving behind London, and the tattoo parlour she called home, Lizzie finds herself moving to the countryside. Faced with a tight-lipped community, who have secrets of their own, Lizzie is at a loss for what to do, until her rather handsome neighbour, Ben, steps in to help.

As Lizzie finally begins to piece together the puzzle of her family history she realises she has to confront the truth of the past in order to face her future.

Well I think I've learnt more than I ever thought possible about tattoos over the course of the book, in part due to the really interesting snippets of information that have placed at the start of each chapter. 

And the various artworks and reasons behind people getting tattoos was definitely food for thought, and I'm very relieved to say that for a book that features a tattoo artist as its main character, there is very little mention of needles, given I absolutely hate them. 

From the moment Lizzie hears about and arrives at Streamside Cottage I had the feeling there was something being concealed. There is definitely a truth to discover and despite coming up with many half hearted theories I was completely surprised once the secrets were revealed. 

And suddenly with them, it makes various character behaviours over the course of book make that little bit more sense. 

Throughout the book we are treated to scenes from Lizzie's past, which explain her rather strict upbringing, and just why it is she had been estranged from her parents at the time of their death.  They felt so very real, that I could completely believe everything they did in relation to Lizzie's upbringing. 

I loved Leafton, what a gorgeous little village with a very friendly community.  I felt right at home in this setting, and the story kept me reading and when I was taking a break from the book for real life things, I was thinking about Streamside Cottage and trying to puzzle out the truth. 

Another excellent story from Samantha Tonge who just keeps on showing her versatility  in recent years from the more romance / rom-com sorts of stories, to her wonderful darker grittier womens fiction titles, and this one which felt like far more of a middle ground and no less impressive as a result. 

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Book Review - Summer at Sandcastle Cottage by Christina Jones

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Title: Summer at Sandcastle Cottage

Author: Christina Jones

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Netgalley

Publisher: Headline Accent

Publication Date: 18th March 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

After trials, tears and a torturous break-up, Kitty Appleby has finally found where she's meant to be. Tumbledown Sandcastle Cottage, in the delightful seaside village of Firefly Common, is home, and Kitty's eccentric band of friends and neighbours are enjoying a glorious summer.

There's just one tiny little problem. Sandcastle Cottage doesn't belong to them. And Mavis Mullholland, Kitty's landlord, is on her way home from her round-the-world cruise . . .

Kitty can't bear to lose the community that's welcomed her in. But secretly, she can't bear to leave Sandcastle Cottage without finding out more about the mysterious and enigmatic Vinny . . . Why can't she stop thinking about him, when she's faced with losing everything?

This has left me with a massive smile on my face and great warmth in my heart. 

It is everything I wanted the book to be, and it's the first full length Christina Jones novel that I've read for years, only due to lack of books being written as far as I can tell, and was mildly nervous that it wouldn't be as good as I remember this author to be. 

Well my fears were unfounded, Christina Jones' writing is as fabulous as its ever been, and I was hooked on this story.  It continues 6 months after where the Christmas at Sandcastle Cottage short story finishes, but don't worry that just gives good background to the characters, this can easily be read as a standalone and the relevant bits are dropped in. 

I love Kitty, Jemini and Apollo, little Teddy and the dogs of course.  They are an unlikely group of people to live together but needs must and they have been there 6 months now at Sandcastle Cottage, on a short term rental that is due to end imminently, but they don't want to split up as its a working "family unit" as such. 

There are so many wonderful threads to this story, but I can't work out what to say as I don't want to spoil anything, but there is romance, there is laughter, there's some emotional bits, some amazing sandcastles, foot in mouth moments.  Not to mention a surprisingly impressive party from one set of neighbours, quoting of a wellness guru from the other neighbour, some feisty conversations and just the most perfect ending going. 

I've adored my time on Firefly Common, and would love the author to return there in future books, its a gorgeous seaside setting, and is just so quaint, it even has an old fashioned fish and chip shop that Kitty works at. 

It's a joy of a British summertime read that I just thoroughly enjoyed every second of. It was a smooth read, and didn't take me too long to devour, and when I wasn't between the pages I was trying to work how whether I could justify stopping working just to continue reading. 

So great to see Christiana Jones back writing again, I can't wait for whatever her next book is. 

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Book Review - Uncork My Love by Rich Amooi

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Title: Uncork My Love

Author: Rich Amooi

Format reviewed: Ebook

Source: Author supplied copy

Publisher: Self Published

Publication Date: 30th March 2021

Rating: 5 Stars

A sweet romantic comedy set in beautiful Napa Valley!

Ivy needs a miracle and a drink—not necessarily in that order. With a struggling winery, the only hope of keeping her dream alive is snagging a gold medal at the annual wine competition. She’s determined to win, but she can do it without the help of Ted Jacobs, aka Mr. Know-it-All.

Ted wants to catch lightning in a bottle and create the world’s greatest wine, but he’s smart enough to know he can’t do it alone. When he heads to Napa to keep his grandma from ending up in jail (don’t ask), he meets Ivy. She’s as complex and intoxicating as his award-winning cabernet, but as stubborn as the mule next door when she stomps on his offer to collaborate.

Ted knows it’s risky to mix business with pleasure, but if Ivy would only listen, they might just be the toast of the town.

Utterly hilarious,  and it was amusing from the first page of a disclaimer, before the book started properly, and I ended up laughing more and more as the story progressed. 

From the meddling grandmas of Loretta and Sherry who seem determined to bring their grand kids together in a range of outlandish and highly entertaining schemes, to the adorableness of Ted Jacobs, who is really rather a sweet guy, this book is genius. 

It is just what the doctor ordered, a gentle romance that deepens with feeling and belief as each chapter passes, with a side order of hilarity, to an odd moment that pulled on my heart strings, this really is a wonderful rom com. 

And once again Rich Amooi shows how good he is at banter between his leads of Ted and Ivy, with some of their exchanges being so so good, as they seem ultra competitive.   Then there is the mindboggling scene with Michelle Raquel of which the dialogue really did have me laughing out loud. In fact for the amount of times I was audibly laughing, it was probably a good thing I wasn't reading this on public transport, as I would have been getting some rather strange looks. 

Like a good wine, this book slipped down rather easily and hints of all manor of flavours, it was full bodied, fully developed and a luxurious thing to spend some time with.   

And the Napa vineyard setting was wonderful,  the slogans on Ivy's T-Shirt collection, well I wanted to buy them all as they are the sorts of things I'd happily wear, and all raised a smile.  But it's Ted i think I loved most of all, he seems so sure of himself in some ways, rather geeky in others and utterly gorgeous.  It's one hell of a mix and it was a pleasure to make him my latest book boyfriend while reading. 

Easily one of my favourite books from Rich Amooi, but I think I say that every time, which shows that he keeps getting better with age and experience - also like a fine wine I believe! 

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