This book was originally published as Hidden Beauty, when Lucinda wrote under the name Lucinda Edmonds. Lucinda had already republished a couple of her earlier novels during her lifetime. This was has been revised and republished by her son Harry Whittaker, under her name Lucinda Riley.It is a long novel but what a story!It features... Continue Reading →
Hailey wants to spend Christmas by herself this year and her friend has just the right place, a log cabin in the middle of nowhere. The perfect place for Hailey to spend some quality time on her song writing.But time by herself is not really what Hailey gets when she meets Jay and enjoys the... Continue Reading →
This excellent historical mystery by Kate Furnivall starts just before Christmas 1933 in France. Gilles Malroux is sitting in the Paris-Strasbourg train, where he is following someone with a suitcase he is interested in. All of the sudden, the train crashes in another train. In the mayhem that follows, Gilles swaps wallets with another man... Continue Reading →
Karen Swan’s Christmas novels are always a treat and this one certainly is. The story is very original and I really appreciated how it sets itself apart from the more classical Christmas stories. First, it is set in Copenhagen and we can enjoy the atmosphere there at Christmas, discover what people like to do and... Continue Reading →
I must say that my reading has slowed down a lot. I found it difficult to concentrate on my books with what is going on. When loved ones are not well, it has far reaching consequences. So, I have been looking for comfort reads, just as I would go for comfort food on a grim... Continue Reading →
This new novel by Carol Kirkwood is taking us to Venice where her central character, Gina, is the concierge of a famous luxury hotel. There is a buzz because it is carnival time and the city is full of visitors. Gina is busy with her celebrity clients, including the famous diva Lucia de Santis. And... Continue Reading →
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