Ascendant

Ascendant (songs of Chaos Book 1)

By Michael R. Miller

Genre:-Epic Fantasy

Pages:-552

Publisher:-Monolith Book

Blurb:-The Start of a new dragon rider epic combining the best of Eragon and pern with the hard magic of Brandon Sanderson and Will Wight.

 Holt Cook was never meant to be a dragon rider. He has always served the Order Hall of the Crag dutifully, keeping their kitchen pots clean.

 Until he discovers a dark secret: dragons do not tolerate weakness among their kin, killing the young they deem flawed. Moved by pity, Holt defies the Order, rescues a doomed egg and vows to protect the blind dragon within.

 But the Scourge is rising. Undead hordes roam the land, spreading the blight and leaving destruction in their wake. The dragon riders are being slaughtered and betrayal lurks in the shadows.

 Holt has one chance to survive. He must cultivate the mysterious power of his dragon's magical core. A unique energy which may tip the balance in the battle to come, and prove to the world that a servant is worthy after all.

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My Review:-This is Book 1 in "Songs of Chaos"

 Holt is a 15-year-old pot washer in the Order Hall of Crag. Holt discovers that only dragons that are pure and fit are kept, the ones that don't pass are killed. Holt decides to take one of the eggs, even though he doesn't know what he's going to do with it. The dragon is blind, but after talking and getting some advice from some dragon riders he begins to bond with the dragon. Will this mean his dream of being a dragon rider is coming true or is this the end.

 We have magic, adventure, friendship and love all in one place. If you love fantasy and everything that comes with it, this book is for you.

In The Summertime

In The Summertime

By Maeve Haran

Genre:-Romantic Comedy/Rural Life Humour

Pages:-368

Publisher:-Pan Macmillan

Blurb:-In the Summertime is a novel filled with wit, warmth and romance set deep in the South Downs.

 Filled with wit, warmth and sunshine, In The summertime by Maeve Haran has all the things we love about a seaside England in the sun making us realize you don't have to go abroad to find romance and adventure.

 with her marriage falling apart and her longed-for holiday cancelled, Georgina Greenhills gets an unexpected offer: a holiday in the small seaside town nestling in the beautiful South Downs where she grew up. There is only catch: she must try and solve the mystery of the valuable antiques disappearing from the remote manor house belonging to an old lady called Maudie.

 Gina gathers her childhood friends, scatty Ruth and feisty Eve, to help her. In the middle of a blazing summer they swim, sunbathe and cocktails as they watch the sun sparkling on the sea and Gina realizes how much she missed them and how happy she is to be back here in the summertime. Not least because of bumping into Daniel Napier, her shy and awkward teenage dancing partner, now an alarmingly attractive man. Although there is the small problem of his annoying girlfriend.

 As Gina tries to solve the mystery at the manor and wonders how to get rid of the girlfriend, an even bigger secret emerges that will take all their skill and experience to resolve.

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My Review:-Gina believes everything comes in 3 especially bad luck. Gina and her husband, Mark have an antique business in London, their girls are grown up and left home now. Nothing is going right for Gina at the minute, even the holiday, Evie and her were going on has been cancelled. Gina has a phone call from Ruthie, an old school from from where she grew up, asking her for a bit of help. Gina decides to take Ruthie up on the job offer and travels to the small seaside town. Gina arrives at Manor House, there she meets Maudie the own of the house and they hit it off at once. Gina starts to valve the antiques, along with taking photos, she speaks to Mrs B and the thing that have went missing.

 It's a story of friendship both new and old, family, love and betrayal. This is a book that will kept you guessing and laughing. Pop it in your holiday bag, you'll love it.

Love At War

Love At War

By Jill Barry

Genre:-Fiction/Romance/Wartime Romance Fiction Historical/Wartime Romance

Pages:-380

Publisher:-Romance Books

Blurb:-Love at War begins halfway through World War Two when Anna Christensen has almost completed her training at business college. The daughter of a handsome Norwegian seafarer and his beautiful wife, Anna's looks attract much attention especially from two army officers and is a story of two jealous men and one woman. Charismatic Captain, Charles Milburn and his aide, 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler are both attracted to the depot's new shorthand-typist, but it is Charles, although engaged to be married, who Anna finds irresistible.

 The seaside town of Barry avoids the ruthless bombing affecting South Wales's cities and Charles revels in his comparatively 'cushy' number. Out of office hours, he's playing tennis, pursuing lady friends, and arranging morale-boosting dances. Charles and Geoffrey are both injured in a nightclub bombing, Anna and Geoffrey become closer as a result, yet after Charles recovers, he makes a move on Anna. After a while Anna finds she is expecting Charles's child but meanwhile Charles is posted to Bari, Italy, unaware of Anna's predicament.

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My Review:-Anna and her mother, Ruby get some bad new that her father is in hospital in Scotland and is not expected to make it, so her mother travels to se him. Anna passes her exams and gets a job "Special Reconnaissance Department at the docks. Captain Charles Milburn has a reputation of being a ladies man, all the women seem to fall for his charm and he thinks nothing about sleeping with married women or young ladies. 2nd Lieutenant Geoffrey Chandler is the opposite, he does like Anna but unfortunately Anna does know this. Geoffrey has a conversation will Charles about how he likes Anna but he doesn't know her name at the time and doesn't know what to do. Charles bumps into Anna and her friend, Biddy and decides to find out who she is but how?

There is so much more I could tell you about this story but it would only spoil it for you, all I will say you won't be disappointed. I loved everything about this book.

 

 

Mockingbird

Mockingbird: Strike Out, A Marvel Heroines Novel

By Maria Lewis

Genre:-Superhero Fantasy

Publisher:-Acontye

Blurb:-

S.H.I.E.L.D. super-spy Bobbi Morse speards her wings and dives into a brand-new espionage thriller from Marvel Heroines.

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent Bobbi Morse needs to get out of LA. Like, yesterday. With her painful divorce from Hawkeye still being hashed out, Bobbi could do with a new job to take her mind off the mind-numbing mediations. Luckily, an old friend and mentor of Bobbi's is missing, so a jaunt to the UK might be the perfect distraction.

 What Bobbi isn't anticipating is having to team up with the snarky and handsome Lance Hunter, but her options are limited if she wants to solve this mystery. Someone is trying to recreate and weaponize the original Super-Soldier Serum which could spell global disaster. To save the world, Bobbi will have to face her past, put her problems behind her, and let the Mockingbird take flight.

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My Review:-All my kids love Marvel, so when I was asked to review this book I was only to happy, Thought it was a good way of learning about some of the characters they go on about.  This is Book 8 in "Marvel Heroines" but my first. Agent Bobbi Morse  is going through a divorce from Hawkeye and needs some space and get away. Bobbi's former mentor/professor has gone missing and this is just what she needs to get away from everything. Bobbi is teamed up with Lance Hunter, we learn about how they met which I liked. I did think that Bobbi and Lance made a great team. Bobbi will stop at nothing to find out what is going n and bring her ex mentor to safety. The book is full of action, but also there is a bitt fun along the way. I have to say I did read it in one sitting and can see why my kids love it. I will now be looking for the other books in the series. Anyone that is a fan, needs to read this .

Avoiding The Blame Game

Avoiding The Blame Game

By Neeta Mardia

Genre:-Non-Fiction

Pages:-284

Blurb:-This is a clear and in-depth guide to the NEW no-Fault divorce in England and Wales. It is unique in covering both legal and holistic guidance written by a senior family solicitor with 30 years of experience to help you get through your divorce. Divorce is not the end of the road. It is a crossroads pointing you towards a new change in direction. This book is a must for readers (and their friends who may be going through a break-up) who wants to be shown the right way.

 Breaking up is hard and can be a confusing and emotional time when you need as much support as possible. You also need to go at your own pace-having a guide like this can be invaluable for you to be able to dip in and out as situations and questions arise. as they undoubtedly will.

 The author has included top tips, and introduced case scenarios so you can benefit from other similar experiences to yours.

 Get legally informed, be emotionally soothed and become spiritually inspired!

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My Review:-I think this is a must have book for anyone that's going through, thinking or knows someone that needs a bit of help and advice. The book explains all the bits that you either don't know or don't understand. I do think this book will save you a lot time as well as money.

 Even though I'm not looking or going through a divorce I did find it an interesting read, especially when it came to stress, and shows that you can take a step back, you don't have to rush into everything.

The Couple On Holiday

The Couple on Holiday

By Mikayla Davids

Genre:-Psychological Thriller

Blurb:-You married him. But can you trust him with your life?

Standing on the balcony of our gorgeous villa, I gaze out at the turquoise sea and drink in the white-sand beach and palm trees. I'm in paradise with my new husband, Owen, by my side and my life couldn't be more perfect. I can't imagine that anything bad could ever happen, here on this beautiful island...

 I turn to clink glasses with my husband. His mysterious brown eyes and strong arms fill my heart with happiness. When we met, it was love at first sight and, after a whirlwind six month romance, we married. I'm determined to fill our honeymoon with precious memories of late-night swims and champagne breakfasts.

 But one night Owen and I have our first argument. I yell at him for drinking too much and he accuses me of flirting with another man. I'm distraught and the next morning, I wake up early and go for a walk along the cliff-tops to clear my head.

 As I climb down the sandy steps to the lagoon, my heart hammers in my chest when I see a trail of blood spots.

 Who killed her? Should it have been me? Can I really trust my new husband?

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My Review:-The story is told to us in different POV, Sienna, Owen and the killer. 

Owen worked as a gardener when Sienna met him, he thought she worked at the resort. They kept their relationship from everyone, before marrying in secret in Cuba. Sienna and Owen are on Oyster Island, Sienna's parents holiday resort for their honeymoon. Sienna comes across a body, but it wasn't just any body, it looked like her. Why was someone like her dead, did someone think it was her? if so why?

Tropical Issues

Tropical Issues

By Dorothy Dunett

Genre:-Classic Crime/Women Sleuths/Humour

Pages:-304

Blurb:-The first in a series of witty, erudite suspense mysteries, by the celebrated classic author-with an independent, smart heroine and an ending sure to surprise!

Rita, a small, tough Scottish make-up artist is on Madeira trying to find out who killed Kim-Jim, an American make-up supremo. Also anchored off the island is Dolly, the yacht of Johnson Johnson with whom she teams up.

 Rita's fighting spirits are aroused despite her danger. She is not one for quitting, even when she learns she is caught up in an international drug-smuggling ring.

 But she also discovers that dealing with the maddeningly enigmatic Johnson Johnson is, by no stretch of the imagination, plain sailing.

Reviews

'The Dolly novels are...delicious, funny, ingenious, glamorous, clever, Listener

'Dunnett tempts her fans with buried clues and red herrings that keep them reading and reading the books.' New York Times

'(Dunnett's) women are among her strongest characters.' Guardian

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My Review:-This is Book One in "A Dolly Mystery." The cover is what I noticed and I thought it would be a good holiday read and I wasn't wrong.

 Rita is a Scottish make-up artist who has come to Madeira to see if she can find out who killed Kim-Jim, an American make-up supremo. Johnson is the opposite to Rita, he's quiet and a bit moody and we also have Dolly his boat.

There is so much going on as the plot moves along, you'll find some of the things that Rita comes out with funny. I loved this book for the start, the twist just kept coming. Looking forward to Book Two.