A Rise in Crime : Why I will be adding a touch of the 'naughty' to A Page of Love
Thursday, 15 January 2015
Hi everyone,
I hope you're all having a fabulous start to 2015!
Do you remember when I posted about my 1st Blogiversary? And I mentioned that in the coming year I fully intended on expanding A Page of Love?
Well, it seems that The Universe (God Bless it) has decided to help me with this. I have been approached by publicists from a couple of publishing houses to consider doing something right out of my genre comfort zone ~ Review Crime Fiction!
So, I really toyed with the idea because if i'm honest, i'm not really a fan of reading crime fiction, saying that though, i haven't really tried, so I guess how would I know if I didn't try? I have always been a chick-lit and women's fiction and romance kinda gal, which is one of the leading reasons my blog is called A Page of Love. I never really entertained the idea of reading crime fiction because having a father who was a Police Officer, Dog Handler and Plan Drawer for the Murder Squad in the Met, it kind of wasn't something I wanted to do. Having heard the god awful recounts of some of Dad's work in High Profile cases, I wanted something light hearted and fun.
But, I have decided to give the Crime Fiction a go. I have around 4 books lined up up until around April/May 2015 so lots to tempt you with. If they aren't your cup of tea then please, don't avoid visiting my blog, because I will always be a chick lit, women's fiction and romance girl at heart and they will be coming thick, fast and furious this year. I can't tell you how many exciting things I have lined up already to the middle of the year with chick lit and romance, so be sure to stick around.
So, fans of Broadchurch, Suspects, CSI Miami ( I love Heratio), NCIS (Gibbs!! That it all!) I have lots of exciting sneak peeks, Author Involvement, Reviews, News and much more coming your way soon!
Just out of interest, if you can leave a message below (just short and sweet) and let me know how you feel about;
A Page of Love is for Chick Lit, Crochet, & Crime Fiction!!
Much Love
Dawn xx
I hope you're all having a fabulous start to 2015!
Do you remember when I posted about my 1st Blogiversary? And I mentioned that in the coming year I fully intended on expanding A Page of Love?
Well, it seems that The Universe (God Bless it) has decided to help me with this. I have been approached by publicists from a couple of publishing houses to consider doing something right out of my genre comfort zone ~ Review Crime Fiction!
So, I really toyed with the idea because if i'm honest, i'm not really a fan of reading crime fiction, saying that though, i haven't really tried, so I guess how would I know if I didn't try? I have always been a chick-lit and women's fiction and romance kinda gal, which is one of the leading reasons my blog is called A Page of Love. I never really entertained the idea of reading crime fiction because having a father who was a Police Officer, Dog Handler and Plan Drawer for the Murder Squad in the Met, it kind of wasn't something I wanted to do. Having heard the god awful recounts of some of Dad's work in High Profile cases, I wanted something light hearted and fun.
But, I have decided to give the Crime Fiction a go. I have around 4 books lined up up until around April/May 2015 so lots to tempt you with. If they aren't your cup of tea then please, don't avoid visiting my blog, because I will always be a chick lit, women's fiction and romance girl at heart and they will be coming thick, fast and furious this year. I can't tell you how many exciting things I have lined up already to the middle of the year with chick lit and romance, so be sure to stick around.
So, fans of Broadchurch, Suspects, CSI Miami ( I love Heratio), NCIS (Gibbs!! That it all!) I have lots of exciting sneak peeks, Author Involvement, Reviews, News and much more coming your way soon!
Just out of interest, if you can leave a message below (just short and sweet) and let me know how you feel about;
A Page of Love is for Chick Lit, Crochet, & Crime Fiction!!
Much Love
Dawn xx
So, this is the post I was going to initially share with you the other day. But I thought I'd re-schedule for today... my Friday Faves which will be a NEW feature on A Page of Love.
Every Friday I will attempt (I say attempt because life does get in the way at times) to post something that I LOVE for you.
For our first FRIDAY FAVES we have the BOOK NEWS of one of my absolute favourite authors; Debbie Macomber. There are 3 books coming our way throughout 2015 and I want to share with you those 3 books and what they are about.
First up, we have;
Every Friday I will attempt (I say attempt because life does get in the way at times) to post something that I LOVE for you.
For our first FRIDAY FAVES we have the BOOK NEWS of one of my absolute favourite authors; Debbie Macomber. There are 3 books coming our way throughout 2015 and I want to share with you those 3 books and what they are about.
First up, we have;
by Debbie Macomber
PRE-ORDER NOW!!!
Finding the one was never meant to be easy…
Janine Hartman isn’t looking for a husband, but when Zach Thomas breezes into her life she is caught off guard. He’s the complete opposite to her in every way, so why does her heart start to skip a beat when he is around? Could he be her perfect match after all?
Single mum Joanna Parsons is perfectly happy leaving married life in the past….until she meets Tanner Lund. Their daughters’ might think they are a perfect for each other, except Tanner and Joanna are determined to resist marriage.
But true love won’t be ignored!
Next up:
Last One Home
by Debbie Macomber
Available: 26th March 2015 in both KINDLE £4.49 and PAPERBACK £4.79
It will also be available as a Hardback, and in Audio Book form too.
PRE-ORDER NOW!!
The first ever stand-alone novel from international bestseller Debbie Macomber, author of Blossom Street Brides and Rose Harbor in Bloom. A story about the enduring bond between sisters, the power of forgiveness, and a second chance at love.
Twelve years ago, Cassie Carter chose the wrong man, and one fateful event drove three sisters apart.
Now, hoping to leave her past behind, Cassie has returned to Washington with her daughter. Though her sisters don’t live too far away, she doesn’t expect to see them. Karen, the oldest, is a busy wife and mother, balancing her career with raising her two children. And Nichole, the youngest, is a stay-at-home mum whose husband indulges her every whim. But one day, Cassie receives a letter from Karen, offering the hope of reconciliation.
As Cassie opens herself up to new possibilities – making amends with her sisters, finding love once more – she realises the power of compassion, and the promise of a fresh start.
And Lastly, we have this;
We are awaiting the cover reveal and i'll bring you that as soon as I have it.
by Debbie Macomber
Available: 27th August 2015 in PAPERBACK £5.95, HARDBACK and AUDIO
PRE-ORDER NOW!!!
Set in Cedar Cove’s charming Rose Harbor Inn, Debbie Macomber’s captivating new novel follows innkeeper Jo Marie and two new guests as they seek healing and comfort, revealing that every cloud has a silver lining, even when it seems difficult to find.
Since opening the Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie Rose has met fascinating people from all walks of life, but none have piqued her interest quite like handyman Mark Taylor. Jo Marie and Mark are good friends—and are becoming something more—yet he still won’t reveal anything about his past. When Mark tells her that he’s moving out of town, Jo Marie is baffled. Just when she is starting to open herself up again to love, she feels once more that she is losing the man she cares about. As she grapples with Mark’s decision and tries to convince him to stay, she welcomes two visitors also seeking their own answers.
Best friends Kellie Crenshaw and Katie Gilroy have returned to Cedar Cove for their ten-year high school reunion, looking to face down old hurts and find a sense of closure. Kellie, known as Coco, wants to finally confront the boy who callously broke her heart. Katie, however, wishes to reconnect with her old boyfriend, James—the man she still loves and the one who got away. As Katie hopes for a second chance, Coco discovers that people can change—and both look to the exciting possibilities ahead.
Heartwarming and uplifting, Silver Linings is a beautiful novel of letting go of the past and embracing the unexpected.
Since opening the Rose Harbor Inn, Jo Marie Rose has met fascinating people from all walks of life, but none have piqued her interest quite like handyman Mark Taylor. Jo Marie and Mark are good friends—and are becoming something more—yet he still won’t reveal anything about his past. When Mark tells her that he’s moving out of town, Jo Marie is baffled. Just when she is starting to open herself up again to love, she feels once more that she is losing the man she cares about. As she grapples with Mark’s decision and tries to convince him to stay, she welcomes two visitors also seeking their own answers.
Best friends Kellie Crenshaw and Katie Gilroy have returned to Cedar Cove for their ten-year high school reunion, looking to face down old hurts and find a sense of closure. Kellie, known as Coco, wants to finally confront the boy who callously broke her heart. Katie, however, wishes to reconnect with her old boyfriend, James—the man she still loves and the one who got away. As Katie hopes for a second chance, Coco discovers that people can change—and both look to the exciting possibilities ahead.
Heartwarming and uplifting, Silver Linings is a beautiful novel of letting go of the past and embracing the unexpected.
Author: Sarah Morgan
Publisher: Mills & Boon
RRP: £ 7.99
Available: 12th March 2015
I get so excited when I discover NEW books, and especially ones that are yet to be published. So today, when I got the details of this amazing new book due out this March, I had to re-schedule my previous blog post I intended to post for this one.
Sarah has brought us the trio of handsome guys that have metled our hearts in both sand and snow, and now she is bringing us a brand-spanking-new series ... The Puffin Island Series. Here is the first installment... so let's take a look at what we can expect;
Book Description:
Happily-Ever-After isn’t on Emily Donovan’s agenda…
Emily’s been too swept up in a challenging year of firsts, from becoming a stand-in mum to her niece Lizzy to moving to remote but beautiful Puffin Island, to think about love.But that’s before charismatic local yacht club owner Ryan Cooper kisses her…
Ryan knows Emily has a complicated past that she’s struggling to face. So he makes it his mission to help her unwind and enjoy the chemistry they share.
Can the welcoming community of Puffin Island work their magic on Emily and get her to take her biggest leap of trust yet —putting her heart in someone else’s hands?
Let bestselling author Sarah Morgan whisk you away with the all new Puffin Island series!
Title: If You're Not the One
Author: Jemma Forte
A Page of Love Rating:
Book Description:
Ever wondered what life would be like if you'd made different decisions? Chosen another career? Said yes to that date? Or married someone else?
Jennifer Wright is full of 'what if' questions.
If she'd stayed with unconventional, carefree Aidan, would she be enjoying life in sun-kissed Australia?
Should she have married fabulously wealthy, workaholic Tim?
Could she have found happiness after all with kind, gentle Steve?
Jennifer’s about to find out. After a terrible row with her husband, she runs out of the house and straight into the path of a car. Whilst in a coma she’s given the gift of seeing exactly how each choice she's made has dramatically altered her life.
But maybe those answers leave her with even more life-changing decisions to make…
Dawn's Thoughts:
I actually REALLY loved this! It reminded me a lot of Ali Harris' Written in the Stars that I read in 2014, yet it was different enough to not feel as though you were reading the same story.
It was original, and kept me on the edge of my seat for the 3 days it took me to devour it because simply put, I couldn't put it down!
Jennifer is basically having a mid life crisis, one of those moments in life where you wake up and suddenly wonder if you made the right choices in life, if this is ALL there is, and what if.... you'd done things differently.
We've all had those WHAT IF moments, and I couldn't help nodding along as Jennifer's story unfolded. We always wonder what if...about out exes, we do it ladies, and maybe only our closest girlfriends know, but in this book, it's OK to admit to Jennifer that you know exactly what she's going through.
It starts with Jen running away from Max, her husband in a rather Bridget Jones styled way, and before you know it she's been hit, and is being taken to hospital where she is in a coma.
Whilst she's in her comatose state she gets the chance to go tunnel travelling to all the possibilities that could have been. She gets to see what life would have been like had she gone to Australia with Aiden (who is more laid back than an ozzie) rather than University, or marry Tim, creator of reUNIon... the super rich guy who at first looks amazing, but, i don't know about you, but when I read about life with him, I had to verbally declare that Jennifer, in my opinion should absolutely stay clear of him, and lastly there is Max, her husband. But in amongst those three suitors, there lies a WILD CARD in the form of JOE, and well, who knows... Maybe Jemma Forte, can enlighten us a bit more on Joe, I know I'd love a follow up!
This book will keep you page turning, give you cramp in your hand from not letting the book go, and you will be on the edge of your seat more times than Jennifer is on the edge of those tunnels!
An absolute MUST READ that will have you evaluating and questioning your life.
I will leave you with this;
What if.... you bought the book and read an absolutely amazing story?
Title: Jenny Lopez Saves Christmas
Author: Lindsey Kelk
Publisher: Harper
Format: Kindle/E-Book
Price: £0.99
A Page of Love Rating:
Book Description:
I Heart short story: a new story starring Jenny Lopez. From the bestselling author of What a Girl Wants and I Heart Christmas.
Sleighbells ring, are you listening…
Who wouldn’t want to escape to a cabin in snowy Vermont for Christmas? Jenny Lopez’s year has gone wrong, and Vermont with champagne and a sparkly Christmas tree is going to mend everything, along with her best friend Angela.
She hits a few obstacles along the way, including a major work crisis and some unexpected Christmas companions. But this is Jenny Lopez. She’s determined to have the best Christmas known to man, even if it means dragging a turkey three miles in the snow.
Single-handedly and in a Santa outfit Jenny Lopez is going to save Christmas - and have the best holiday season ever.
Dawn's Thoughts:
I flippin' loved this short story! It was fun, it was sarcastic, It was pure Jenny Lopez! Lindsey Kelk is one of my favourite authors who has written the amazing I Heart series, (which I really should re-read this year in an I HEART-ATHON, and review for you) and About a Girl along with, What a Girl Wants... Lindsey knows what her Chick Lit fans want, and this year, she gave us this beauty!
Jenny Lopez is sarcastic, funny, and just a downright hoot to hang out with. Seriously if I could call her up I KNOW i'd had the time of my life.
At one point (16% into the book) I could totally relate to the use of strong language that Jenny was using, because at that point, I'd had a day just like it. You couldn't help but smirk and giggle!
Jenny goes away for a christmas break to "no mans land" with her friends, she offers to be the first there and decorate the tree and make it full on christmas there for when the others arrive. Thing is, her friend who accompanies her, well she's not exactly hands on, so it's up to Jenny to ensure the food gets there, ... in all that snow, and make sure it has heating and light. (That's not so easy). At one point Jenny has to go out in the snow to COLLECT the food and on her way back she breaks down. I loved how Jenny was verbalizing her fears and actually said a lot of what would have been going through my mind had I broken down in the middle of now-where. When someone comes along and offers to help she thinks he could be out to murder her or kidnap her which whilst serious acts, are actually approached in a fun and belly laugh way. It's amazing that I laughed out loud so easily with this one, and I feel like Jenny and Lindsey could be sisters (or alter egos!)
I loved that there was a little romance or.. POTENTIAL ROMANCE for Jenny at the end, and the way they were drawn together reminds me an awful lot of me and my man... sometimes it happens in the most humorous of ways. I'd love to see Jenny come back and have some hilarious and outrageous romance!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Lindsey Kelk is a British writer and children's book editor. When she isn't writing, reading, listening to music or watching more TV than is healthy, Lindsey likes to wear shoes, shop for shoes and judge the shoes of others. She loves living in New York but misses Sherbert Fountains, London and drinking Gin & Elderflower cocktails with her friends. Not necessarily in that order.
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