Tag Archives: chick lit

“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 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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“Christmas at the Crescent” by Veronica Henry – Book Review

Posted on December 24, 2021 by Fictionophile

Josie is a talented chef who is in her late twenties. She is also a single mother to ten-month old Titus, whom she adores. She loves her flat in a prestigious crescent in Bath, but she wonders if she should … Continue reading →

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“Valentine’s Day at the Star and Sixpence” by Holly Hepburn – Book Review

Posted on February 14, 2021 by Fictionophile

I’ve been reading a lot of crime fiction lately and thought I’d take a wee break by reading this charming, seasonal novella. I met the protagonists when I read the Christmas novella “Snowdrops at the Star and Sixpence” and thought … Continue reading →

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“The House at Magpie Cove” by Kennedy Kerr – Book Review

Posted on January 6, 2021 by Fictionophile

Mara Hughes has recently separated from her wealthy lawyer husband. She is in her early thirties and is the mother of nine-year old twins. Her husband Gideon was unfaithful, and has decided to move his new woman into Mara’s family … Continue reading →

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“The Bookshop at Water’s End” by Patti Callahan Henry – Book Review

Posted on August 25, 2020 by Fictionophile

“Sometimes you had to leave home to finally find it”. Bonny Blankenship – Married and the mother to nineteen year-old Piper, Bonny works as an Emergency Physician in Charleston, South Carolina. Since she was an adolescent Bonny has loved her … Continue reading →

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“The Cottage in a Cornish Cove” by Cass Grafton – Book Review

Posted on February 17, 2020 by Fictionophile

An unexpected inheritance of a lovely old cottage in an idyllic Cornish setting makes the perfect jumping off point for this charming romance. Anna Redding leaves her boyfriend, her job, and her housemates in Yorkshire, and moves to Cornwall to … Continue reading →

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#CoverReveal – “The Cottage on Wildflower Lane” by Liz Davies @rararesources

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Fictionophile

Looking forward to a ‘feel good’ love story? Check out “The Cottage on Wildflower Lane” by Liz Davies 209 pages ASIN: B083QRXBW9 A sneak peek…. Pre-order links and what could be better?  It is being published on Valentine’s Day! Publication Date: … Continue reading →

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“The Cottage in a Cornish Cove” by Cass Grafton – #CoverReveal @rararesources

Posted on January 11, 2020 by Fictionophile

Rachel’s Random Resources has generously provided me with the cover of Cass Grafton’s novel, “The Cottage in a Cornish Cove” to share with you today. If you are anything like me, any reference to Cornwall piques my interest immediately. About … Continue reading →

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Holly Willow and her books (guest post)

Posted on March 4, 2019 by Fictionophile

First things first: Lynne, thank you so much for offering me a slot on your blog. As a fairly new and self-published writer, I need all the help I can get spreading the word about my books. Since you’ve given … Continue reading →

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