Category Archives: Love stories

“Secrets At The Last House Before The Sea” by Liz Eeles – Book Review

Posted on February 24, 2023 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? The ramshackle old Driftwood House high on the hill … Continue reading →

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“How To Find Love In A Bookshop” by Veronica Henry – Book Review

Posted on February 16, 2023 by Fictionophile

It’s the season of love, so, on Valentine’s Day I thought I’d read a love story for a change. In a word… this one was delightful! Authentic, empathetic characters, a beautiful Cotswold village setting, love, music, and books… what’s not … Continue reading →

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“The Sea Glass Beach” by Tina Pritchard – Book Review

Posted on December 7, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Dreadful events are a part of life and you can sink under the weight of the burden, or you can carry on with your life and try to be a better person because of it.” I’ll admit that I was … Continue reading →

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“Valley Of Secrets” by Kari Lee Harmon – Book Review

Posted on October 15, 2022 by Fictionophile

The cover was first drew me to this novel. The setting was an idyllic small Vermont town. I imagined that there would be a mystery element to this book, but it was more a straight out romance. The characters were … Continue reading →

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“An Unfinished Story” by Boo Walker – Book Review

Posted on August 30, 2022 by Fictionophile

Claire Kite lost the love of her life in a tragic car accident. It has been three long years now that she has been grieving her husband David. A successful restaurateur, she lives for her work. At home she has … Continue reading →

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“The Littlest Library” by Poppy Alexander – Book Review

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Fictionophile

What a lovely surprise this little novel turned out to be! Warm escapist fiction with enough literary references to satisfy anyone who appreciates the written word. Those who follow my blog will know that romance is not my usual genre … Continue reading →

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“Letting In Light” by Emma Davies – Book Review

Posted on July 21, 2022 by Fictionophile

“It’s not only windows that let in the light.” If you are in the mood for a book that is comforting and hopeful then look no further. Rowan Hill was idyllic and its occupants were vividly rendered. Set in Shropshire, … Continue reading →

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“Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow” by Gabrielle Zevin – Book Review

Posted on July 16, 2022 by Fictionophile

“True collaborators in this life are rare.” I chose this book on the author’s name alone because I loved her novel “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry“. This one was completely different in every way but I loved it just … Continue reading →

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“Point Last Seen” by Christina Dodd – Book Review

Posted on June 24, 2022 by Fictionophile

“Last Seen in Gothic” series – Book ONE Adam Ramsdell – lives alone in the quirky hamlet of Gothic, California which is peopled by eccentrics, artists, and loners. He is somewhat taciturn and  a loner himself, so he fits right … Continue reading →

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“The Invisible Husband of Frick Island” by Colleen Oakley – Book Review

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Fictionophile

Anders Caldwell is a young, nerdy, and earnest journalist. He aspires to be successful like his childhood hero, Clark Kent. He works full-time at a low-budget newspaper and does a podcast in his own time. When he is sent to … Continue reading →

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