Month: February 2023

Nobody Puts Rom-Coms in the Corner

By: Kathryn Freeman ISBN: 978 000 8560324 HarperCollins (2023) “Nobody Puts Rom-Coms in the Corner” didn’t quite live up to my hopes for it, but it’s nevertheless very enjoyable; a romance that puts genuine emotion at the heart of the story. When café owner Sally needs a little extra money, she takes in a lodger. … Continue reading Nobody Puts Rom-Coms in the Corner →

Shelter from the Storm

By: Penelope Janu ISBN:978-1-8672-2359-7 HQ Fiction (2023) If you have enjoyed Penelope Janu’s earlier novels, then “Shelter From the Storm” will definitely appeal. It revisits a familiar setting, themes that Janu has explored before, and characters from previous novels. Despite that, this isn’t repetitive and will be enjoyed by fans. Patience Cartwright joined the navy … Continue reading Shelter from the Storm →

Dancing With Ghosts

By: Rita H Rowe ISBN:  9780645453713 Copy courtesy of author (2022) – no publisher Rita H Rowe’s “Dancing With Ghosts” is a fairly traditional ghost story, with a dash of romance. Readers of either genre are likely to enjoy it. Alexandra has fled Melbourne and the love of her life, Nicholas. At Lovelet Manor, some … Continue reading Dancing With Ghosts →

The Homecoming

By: Alison Stuart ISBN: 978-1-8672-2297-2 HQ Fiction (2023) “The Homecoming” is an absorbing Australian historical novel, combining a strong story of relationships with a mystery plot. I found both equally absorbing, and I was interested until the last word. In 1892 both Danny Hunt and Charlie O’Reilly find themselves drawn back to the small settlement … Continue reading The Homecoming →