Coming Home to Maple Cottage by Holly Martin My rating: 5 of 5 stars
There something about these seaside stories from Holly Martin that just call out to me. Each story and each location are just too satisfying for words and add in the delectable mix of characters and I’m a done for!
I have to admit, it was this story, in particular, that’s had me climbing the walls whilst waiting for its release. Not to say that its predecessors were disappointing, that would be a practically impossible, but it was something about Isla and Leo’s story that had me salivating for the release of Coming Home to Maple Cottage.
From the way Isla came to live in Sandcastle Bay to her unexpected bond with Leo, which was unwittingly formed by her brother, Matthew, their story was one of happiness in the face of sadness and desperation. With Matthew’s son, Elliott, in Isla’s guardianship, and with Godfather Leo always close at hand, I suppose it was inevitable that these two caring souls would end up together but I didn’t anticipate the hurdles they would face even after Matthew’s tragic death.
My heartstrings were literally being pulled to extreme lengths everytime Leo opened up about his insecurities. Fortunately, Isla was always close by to reassure Lea but at times, even Isla’s caring demeanor looked like it wouldn’t be enough to save Leo from himself.
As always, it was the children and Agatha that stole the storyline and added some much-needed levity to the book. From Agatha’s match-making antics and her sexual liberalism to the children’s innocent and yet sometimes poorly timed outbursts had me crying with laughter.
Despite the fun, love, and laughter there is also a sadness to this story when an unexpected visitor returns to Sandcastle Bay just in time to cause mayhem and it looks like Isla’s world is about to fall apart and yet, despite his inner insecurities, Leo maintains his strong determination to protect those he loves and he shows he is willing to do just about anything to achieve that in this story.
This is yet another book which has left me sighing at its ending. I always feel empty inside when I see the words “The End” at the conclusion of Holly Martin’s books and I just hope we don’t have to wait too long for our next Holly Martin fix.
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Her Invisible Soldier by Grace Risata My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This was such a great story and definitely one that I will read again. Grace’s storytelling gets better and better with each book and I didn’t think anyone could rival my affections for her mafia men but Alyce and Dixon stole my heart.
I loved the dynamic between both of the characters, one fiercely independent and determined, albeit a little accident prone (Alyce) and the other (Dixon) the shell of a man he once was due to PTSD. Together you have the perfect partnership though and Alyce supports Dixon and helps him to face his demons.
There is a mixed bag of side characters also included in the book who add a little extra drama to complement the story.
I really struggled to put this book down - highly recommended.
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After the death of his best friend in an ambush, Dixon Wade returns from the military a broken man. Bitter, angry at the world, and suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, he feels invisible and forgotten by everyone around him. Everything changes when he meets her.
Fiercely stubborn and independent, Alyce is accustomed to doing what she wants, when she wants. Forced to volunteer at a charity in order to keep her job, she burns through every opportunity in town until stumbling upon a place that serves veterans.
Once these two volatile personalities collide, a battle of wills ensues. Never one to back down when faced with a challenge, Alyce comes up with some very interesting ideas to get her soldier back on the road to recovery.
Just as things begin to heat up for this unlikely pair, mistakes are made that could derail their entire relationship. Will Alyce be able to put the past aside and find a future with her invisible soldier?
Author’s Note: This full length, stand alone novel contains passionate encounters between a man and woman with sizzling chemistry, no cheating, no cliffhanger, and a guaranteed Happily Ever After.
Even Money by Alessandra Torre (All In Duet #1) My rating: 5 of 5 stars
I couldn’t put this book down! Talk about being swept away by a story. I loved it.
A strong female lead is always a must for me but add to that an even stronger alpha male with an overwhelming need to protect the women in his life and you’ve got an instant hit. Set in Vegas around casinos and underground gambling, this story has it all. Not only is there your quintessential danger thanks to the powerful men who run the city but also a developing low story which will pull on your heartstrings. I can hear the “anti-cheater” readers running for the hills but this story is clearly more than a married man entering into a relationship with another woman. Seriously, this story rocks!
It’s a while since I’ve read anything by this author and I really enjoyed her refreshing writing style. The story had twists and turn and ended on a bit of a cliffie but don’t worry, the second part of the duet is right around the corner.
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Blurb
Sometimes it only takes a minute. A connection of eyes across a room, a quickened heartbeat, and everything changes.
I was a cocktail waitress with a fondness for partying and meaningless sex. He owned half of Vegas, with the reputation to match.
I should have turned away. Instead, I stepped closer.
Then, the lies started. Rumors spread. Stalking commenced. And someone died.
None of it stopped me from falling in love.
*This is book 1 in a duet. The second book, Double Down, will release on June 18th or 25th.*
Holly Martin really knows how to write stories that sweep you away with their feelgood factor. I never want to leave the villages that she creates and I also manage to learn something new with each book, this time it was about jewellery making!
I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Jamie and Melody’s story. All of the characters in this village are delightful but for some reason, Jamie and Melody’s shy and reserved personalities just made their story all the more memorable. Melody’s clumsiness was so sweet but also heartbreaking as was Jamie’s insecurities.
Obviously, crazy Aunt Agatha and Dobby made a reappearance as did Tori and Aidan, and Isla and Leo, and I can’t wait to read their story.
These books are a must for hopeless romantics and lovers of good old friends to lovers stories. They are exceptionally well written and take you on a holiday from your everyday woes with each book that you read.
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The stunning new summer story from the bestselling author of Summer at Buttercup Beach. Step into the delightful seaside village of Sandcastle Bay, where you’ll discover golden sand, welcoming smiles and an unforgettable romance…
Melody Rosewood loves her new home in idyllic Sandcastle Bay. The beautiful little cottage on the edge of Sunshine Beach, with its bright yellow door and view of the sea has captured her heart. And she loves being close by to her family and best friend Tori Graham.
Life by the sea is pretty much perfect, there’s just one thing missing…
GorgeousJamie Jackson, with his cheeky grin and adorable puppy, works as a sculptor opposite Melody’s jewellery shop. From the moment he and Melody meet sparks fly. But despite their instant attraction, a past heartache is holding Jamie back.
As Melody starts to make a life for herself in the close-knit, quirky seaside community, she realises Jamie could be the one for her. But as the two of them take a chance on romance, it’s one dating disaster after another. Are they destined to always be just good friends?
Or will Melody finally find her happily-ever-after in Sandcastle Bay?
A perfect, feel-good summer read that will make you want to escape to the beach for a romantic day in the sun. If you enjoy reading Sarah Morgan, Jenny Oliver and Lucy Diamond this book is for you.
The Chateau by Tiffany Reisz My rating: 4 of 5 stars
It’s Kingsley but not as you know him!
Let me explain. Yes, this is Kingsley Edge and it’s part of his overall story but this time as a 24-year-old when he’s still working for the French military. Sent on a mission to infiltrate a sex cult based in “The Chateau”, he is to find his Captain’s nephew who has been taken by the cult leader. With the prospect of joining a sex cult, Kingsley jumps at the chance of this undercover mission.
Don’t be misled by where the story is heading. This is a serious Kingsley, well almost anyway, who hasn’t yet developed his bravado or his quintessentially Kingsley ways but he is still a man looking for something and not knowing what after leaving Soren and his ministrations.
The Chateau and the story is loosely based around the infamous Story of O and frequently references this book throughout. The Chateau, the story, is possibly more sexually driven in a theoretical sense than the author’s other works which are led more by the characters than explicit scenes, to a certain degree. This story, once Kingsley enters The Chateau becomes dark and mysterious as he seeks to complete his mission but in doing so, he finds himself looking through a looking glass at his life, his beliefs, his wants and his wishes.
Headed by “Madame”, The Chateau is what it seems, until it isn’t. Rich in the historical tapestry of dominance and submission, the building screams sexual liberation and yet everything must be earned. No-one person belongs to another, bodies are shared, even babies have multiple guardians without knowledge of parentage, well on the father’s side anyway.
As expected Kingsley finds himself submitting to what he loves but this time he is dominated by women and not Soren. At first, you wonder where the story is heading, and what will happen to Kingsley but like all good fairy tales, the reality is a myth. Kingsley soon starts to become part of the twisted games that Madame plays on his body and mind and yet yearns for more… more punishment, more revelations, and even more games. As any true masochist would attest to, in order to become whole you first have to be broken, and Kingsley soon appreciates that for himself.
This story, although a standalone and semi-separated from the Sinner’s series, doesn’t have the same feel as the other books. Gone is most of the humour and light-hearted banter and in its place is something altogether deeper. The scenes in The Chateau certainly titillate, but they are also dark with an underlying tone of macabre. Whilst I enjoyed the story, I missed the warmth of the other Sinner’s books and also Kingsley’s banter. That said, this was definitely a suspenseful story with twists and turns throughout which provide readers with shock and awe towards the end of the book. You may even be left with questions upon finishing the story and you could be left with thoughts which will frequent your mind crying out to be answered, so be warned!
Personally, whilst this book can be read without having read the other Sinner’s stories, I feel that the story may become a little lost in translation until you can relate to the author’s style of writing and character development in her works in this area to date. The theme and the Story of O references will most certainly draw readers in but please, pleasure yourself by experiencing everything that Kingsley has to offer and enjoy more of him before or after The Chateau and become a true Sinner.
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BLURB
As the Jack-of-All-Wicked-Trades for a secretive French military intelligence agency, Kingsley Boissonneault has done it all—spied, lied, and killed under orders. But his latest assignment is quite out of the ordinary. His commanding officer’s nephew has disappeared inside a sex cult, and Kingsley has been tasked with bringing him home to safety.
The cult’s holy book is Story of O, the infamous French novel of extreme sado-masochism. Their château is a looking-glass world where women reign and men are their willing slaves. Or are they willing? It’s Kingsley’s mission to find out.
Once inside the château, however, Kingsley quickly falls under the erotic spell cast by the enigmatic Madame, a woman of wisdom, power, and beauty. She offers Kingsley the one thing he’s always wanted. But the price? Giving up forever the only person he’s ever loved.
This is an exclusive excerpt from The Chateau: An Erotic Thriller, on sale this June from 8th Circle Press…
In the novel Story of O, the woman, O, is taken to a château, and the minute she’s inside the house, four men take turns ravishing her. Kingsley wondered if such a thing was about to happen to him now as he waited on his knees in the hotel room. Would he be grabbed, stripped, violated, raped? Myriad lurid scenarios ran through his mind. But it seemed the mysterious stranger had other ideas. He heard the door lock. He heard a woman’s prim footsteps, first on the hardwood floor and then on the rug. Then he sensed her standing directly behind him. He inhaled deeply and smelled lavender water, the kind his mother used to wear.
“Don’t speak,” the woman said. It was the voice from the phone, who’d ordered him to wait at the hotel. “Only speak when I ask you a direct question. I’ll speak in French. You answer in English. If someone is eavesdropping it’ll make it a little harder on them. Do you understand?”
Comprenez-vous?
“Yes,” Kingsley said, en anglais. He wondered how she knew he knew English. Had his American accent been that convincing?
“I’m going to touch you,” she said. “If you have an objection to that, then I don’t know why you’re here.”
Again, Kingsley did not speak. He had absolutely no objection to being touched. Not by her, anyway.
He waited, eyes closed, and felt a soft touch on his head, a stroke of fingers through his hair.
“You lied to me,” she said.
Kingsley tensed, but didn’t speak. He knew better than to say anything to that sort of accusation.
“You told me you were handsome. You aren’t,” she said. “You’re exquisite.”
Kingsley almost said something to that. Something like, “Will that be a problem?” But she’d only made a statement. Until she asked a question, he wasn’t allowed to speak.
“If I were a painter, you’d be my muse,” she said. “You belong in oils on canvas.”
Not being allowed to say “thank you” to a compliment of that magnitude was mild torture.
She stroked his hair again. His eyes were open, but he couldn’t see her as she stood beyond the farthest edge of his peripheral vision. That explained partly why the curtains had to be closed. Otherwise he could have seen her reflection in the window.
She touched his forehead and now Kingsley felt the silk of gloves against his skin. Her touch was gentle, soothing, and the second he relaxed into it, she put a knife to his throat.
Kingsley froze.
“I don’t want to kill you,” she said.
That made two of them.
“Very good,” she said. “Even with a knife at your throat you hold your tongue. Someone’s trained you very well.”
Kingsley still did not speak. He knew he could overpower her if he needed to, but would she make a fatal stab first? Better to wait it out, behave, play along.
“Someone sent you to me. Who was it and what did he tell you?” she asked. “If you tell me even one lie I will slit your throat. And yes, I will know if you lie.”
She’d asked him one direct question. Therefore he was allowed to speak.
“I’m employed by an intelligence agency without a name,” he said. “French military. Officially unofficial. Leon isn’t my friend. He’s my commanding officer’s nephew. They think you’re holding him against his will. They asked me to get him out. If he wants out.”
“Leon is your commanding officer’s nephew,” she repeated, sounding amused. “So that’s the game, is it?”
“I don’t care about the boy,” he said. Kingsley wasn’t sure what she meant by “the game.” He hoped he lived long enough to find out.
“Then why did you come here?”
“My own reasons.”
“You wish to serve, do you?”
Kingsley whispered, “Yes.”
ABOUT TIFFANY REISZ
Tiffany Reisz is the USA Today bestselling author of the Original Sinners series for Mira Books and Mills & Boon, including the RT Book Reviews Best Erotic Romance 2012 winner The Siren and the LAMBDA Literary Award-winning The King. Her novel The Saint won the Romance Writers of America RITA® for best Erotic Romance in 2015.
From Muhammad Ali to Nelson Mandela, Will Smith is practically born to play larger-than-life figures. At first glance, you might not think he was the natural fit to play Richard Williams, the unsung hero who raised tennis champions Venus and Serena. Cast your doubts aside - the star’s big personality and natural charisma prove a worthy match for a man who knocked down doors in the tennis world. Conflicted between the pitfalls of fame and the struggles of normal life, it’s a role that Smith grabs with both hands.
King Richard traces the story of Venus (Saniyya Sydney) and Serena (Demi Singleton) from humble beginnings in Compton, California. Working security shifts by night, Richard (Smith) trains the girls himself at a second-rate tennis court, as the threat of gang violence looms gloomily in the background.
Armed with an 85-point plan (‘if you fail to plan you plan to fail’) and a lot of nerve, we watch as several rich white men turn their back on the chance to coach two promising African-American girls - “have you tried basketball?”. But Richard doesn’t let that stop him, eventually catching the attention of tennis coach Paul Cohen (Tony Goldwyn) who is blown away by Venus and Serena’s talents.
Directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the story appears to follow the course of a traditional crowd-pleasing sports movie, until it doesn’t. As the world begins to take notice of the rise of Venus, we’re treated to a fist-pumping montage of on-the-court whoopings that chart her rise to the top at junior level.
But this was never really a film about tennis. Zach Baylin’s thoughtful script places us in the well-worn tennis shoes of Richard as he wrestles with protecting the fate of his daughters, or letting them free to find their own happiness. Smith does a great job of selling this inner struggle, convincing both as the gentle father figure and the unwavering coach who refused to accept arrogance, or anything less than the best. Nailing Richard’s lisp and Louisiana accent, his knack for dropping jokes at inappropriate moments results in some of the biggest laughs of the film.
Despite a generous running time, this absolutely flies by. Part of this is down to the casting - the young cast who play the Williams daughters are a joy to be around. As well as capturing the carefree energy of growing up, Sydney and Singleton easily sell the drive and confidence of young women who know they are destined for great things. As the fast-talking tennis coach who has to play ball with Richard’s ever-growing demands, Jon Bernthal is a hilarious picture of exasperation. Aunjanue Ellis is also terrific in what could’ve been an underserved supporting role as Richard’s supportive wife, before knocking it out of the park in a vital scene late on.
As a result of the groundwork laid by its writing and cast, this is a film where every single emotional payoff feels earned. Case in point - the now viral moment where Richard berates an interviewer for questioning the confidence of a 14-year-old Venus should have you grinning from ear to ear.
Inspiring, heart-warming and full of impressive performances, King Richard is a grand slam of a movie.
Promising Young Woman is a film that absolutely demands your attention. Exploring the often ignored impact that date rape culture has on its victims, it delivers its message with bracing style, striking imagery and deliciously dark humour. A fantastic showcase for both star Carey Mulligan and first-time director Emerald Fennell, it is destined to linger in your memory long after the final credits.
Based on an original idea from Fennel (who you probably know best for playing Camilla in The Crown), the plot is based on an interesting role reversal. What if, it asks, instead of being the hunted prey of men, women became the hunters? Our protagonist Cassie (Carey Mulligan) is a woman on a mission. A surly 30-year-old who still lives with her parents and works at a coffee shop, Cassie plays the role of vulnerable drunk woman at night, stalking nightclubs to expose ‘nice guys’ who try to take advantage of her.
These encounters are as uncomfortable as they are darkly funny. Cassie takes clear delight in toying with her unsuspecting targets, and actors like Adam Brody and Christopher Mintz-Plasse play the role of victims to a tee, from sleazy opportunists to scared shitless. Pulpy and colourful, these sequences are shot with the eeriness of a horror, and the moral uncertainty of Taxi Driver. Benjamin Kracun’s arresting cinematography conjures plenty of memorable images, framing Cassie as the unlikely hero of the story.
As we later find out, this one woman vendetta is a lot more personal than a frivolous pastime. We don’t immediately know about the demons that Cassie is wrestling with, but Fennell leaves enough clues to piece things together. Like BBC’s I May Destroy You, the film approaches a traumatising incident involving Cassie’s friend with subtlety and sensitivity, while illustrating the impact it has had on her social life and career prospects. Fennell takes aim at the cowardly men taking advantage, but also a flawed system that makes victim blaming possible.
This is the role of a lifetime, and Mulligan grabs the opportunity with both hands. Spitting in coffee, creepily winking to the camera, and using sinister ploys to rip her victims to pieces, this is the actress as you’ve never seen her before. It is a joy to watch as Mulligan switches her persona for different circumstances, from a fake-friendly ex class mate (Alison Brie), to a dismissive school Dean (Connie Britton). Mulligan also convinces as someone so consumed by vengeance that they have no time for their own happiness. When Cassie strikes up a hopeful romance with a genuinely good guy (Bo Burnham is goofily likeable), it feels like something out of a fantasy movie, complete with a joyous singalong montage in a neon convenience store.
In her first film as director, Fennell proves a master of playing with expectations. Like the main character to her victims, the plot lures you into a false sense of security of where it will go, before confronting you with a stressful and scary reality. Vibrant and bold in its execution, it explores an important issue with the urgency and attention that it deserves.
Tackling a serious topic with style, humour and rage, Promising Young Woman is a knockout of a movie, with a powerhouse performance from Mulligan.
There’s no mystery that writer-director Rian Johnson loves playing with genre expectations. From the shady central mystery of debut movie Brick, to the twisty sci-fi plot of Looper, the director has a gift for pulling the narrative rug from under your feet, so much so that his divisive story for Star Wars: The Last Jedi was accused of veering too far away from the galaxy far far away. Let loose in the more modest setting of a murder mystery drama, and freed from studio control, Johnson latest film is a much more assured and entertaining use of his skills, though the approach is very much still the same - set up familiar genre rules, and throw everything you know out of the window.
Set in present day, but with the old-timey sensibilities of a classic murder mystery, the plot hinges on the death of wealthy patriarch and renowned crime author Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer effortlessly communicates his character’s generosity in a handful of scenes) on the night of his 85th birthday. With an ingenious interview sequence that introduces the film’s many colourful characters, we quickly get up to speed with the dysfunctional family that spent this night with him, establishing potential motives and tensions, and laying down intricate details that come into play later. Though initially dismissed as a clear-cut suicide, this does little to quell the suspicions of Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig), an eccentric detective whose gift for sniffing out mysteries are the stuff of tabloid celebrity.
We see this unfold through the eyes of Marta (Ana de Armas), Harlan’s personal nurse and friend, and typically, the person you’d least expect. Surprisingly holding the cards to some of the movies key moments, de Armas plays her character’s complex character arc to perfection, a warm-hearted yet determined presence that you root for as the film progresses. Surrounding her is what can only be described as a circus-like bunch of big egos and hangers-on to Harlan’s enormous fortune, memorably brought to life by a dreamy ensemble cast. Jamie Lee Curtis is the proud, ‘self-made’ daughter with a successful real estate business, Don Johnson smarms it up as her unfaithful husband, Toni Collette is brilliant as Harlan’s cloying, social-media obsessed daughter-in-law, and Michael Shannon impresses against type as the insecure son who looks after Harlan’s publishing business. As Harlan’s entitled grandson ‘Ransom’, Chris Evans is a particular delight, a smug and smirking ‘trust-fund baby’ who tells the entire family to eat shit in his very first scene.
Throughout, Johnson shows an expert grasp of his material, drawing a lot of comedy from his subversion of audience expectations. Things never quite go the way you expect, and the story’s dramatic revelations are punctuated with odd little details that add colour and intrigue to the story, like a character who throws up when telling a lie, an ill-timed car singalong, or one of the most anti-climatic car chases in cinema history. And, in Benoit Blanc, Craig has delivered one of mystery cinema’s biggest oddballs - an unconventional sleuth who adores the thrill of unravelling a mystery (his donut analogy is hilarious) and speaks in an old-fashioned southern drawl that shouldn’t work, but somehow compliments the character’s quirks. Like this character, you’ll find joy in puzzling together the film’s various plot points, which come together in a way that makes sense, and feels worthy of the build-up before it. The end result is a film so engaging and cleverly put together, that you’ll likely be disappointed when it reaches its thrilling conclusion.
Smart, funny and masterfully orchestrated, Knives Out is a pitch-perfect murder mystery that pays homage to the genre’s conventions, while repackaging them in a way that feels witty, fresh and unpredictable.
Jake, I feel so lucky that you chose me to commemorate these beautiful animals for your friends! Thank you for the kind words. I hope these portraits bring comfort and happiness.
Midsummer Night’s Dream is my all-time favorite, most beloved, 5-star rated, totally obsessed with, BEST ICED TEA EVER! But did you know: I’ve never tried it hot until now. It’s so light and summery that I worried the harmonious nuance of the floral and fruity tastes would be lost on a cup of hot tea, but my fears were unfounded. Both the hot tea version and the iced are a perfect 5/5. While it is even better iced (maybe a 6 out of 5 really), as a cup of hot tea it is still an amazing, soothing cup with such a perfect balance of tastes.
This tea is a symphony of sensation, with sweet fruit flavor, airy floral notes, and a lingering mint that cools and soothes. Combining apple and gooseberry with spearmint and rose petals, the balance between these tastes is impeccable. No flavor overshadows, with the fruit, floral, and mint blending seamlessly as the sip moves from bright fruit first to the most soothing floral mint finish.
This already magnificent tea still has higher heights to reach as Iced Tea Perfection, but I’m so pleased it’s just as delectable hot. I’m sipping so slowly to really savor each and every drop. The nuance of this tea’s flavor continues to absolutely blow me away.
It’s sweet, it’s light, it’s refreshing. It tastes like a cool evening breeze on a summer night, carrying the scent of fresh-bloomed flowers and all the day’s warmth in its gentle gust.
It’s October 31st, and in my family, that means more than just Halloween. It’s my mom’s birthday. So while I’ve spent most of October celebrating the spookiest month of the year, today I’m reserving space for something more important.
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