Now out: A Month in Provence

Boldwood has a talent for finding the kinds of stories that readers of women’s fiction crave, and that is clearly the case here. There will be readers who are excited about some romance and professional challenges with a character who is NOT in her twenties. Nicky: She has been widowed and this has not been easy. Nicky’s two children are now grown and she is a bit adrift. Enter a friend with a challenge (that readers will adore) and a trip to Provence. What will NIcky find? Will she be successful? Will she find love again? Settle down to read this one when you have time. You will enjoy the escape and won’t want to be interrupted. Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

A perfect summer read: High Tides and Summer Skies by Jennifer Bohnet

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Those who are looking for a relaxing summer read may very well enjoy this title. It is an easy read with good settings and characters, just the thing for a lazy afternoon.

Readers meet Mattie and Katie. Mattie is of a certain age and looking to expand her world from Dartmouth, where she has lived her whole life. Katie is looking for a change after losing a job and no longer having faith in her boyfriend. Each will shake their life up with what readers will hope are good results.

Mattie has run her family’s yarn shop for years but has had enough. She offers Katie the opportunity to make of it what she can, while Mattie plans her first trip away.

Mattie goes on a luxury cruise where she meets Henri and has the beginnings of a romance. Katie, meanwhile, faces challenges in getting the store up and running; who is sabotaging her? Good thing that Leo is around to offer support.

I liked the descriptions of the settings in this book. I especially enjoyed visiting the small island that Mattie and Henri went to (where they heard the chanting).

In some ways, this story is predictable but, then again, predictable sometimes is just what I want. Recommended for when a reader wants a nice story.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for this title. All opinions are my own.

Now out: Draw Kawaii Style

Four stars ****

This book offers a fun guide for those who enjoy making sweet drawings. Included in this title are over 60 lessons, starting with a helpful introduction. Following this are step-by-step instructions on how to draw a variety of animals, people, objects and foods. Choose your favorites. I liked the gardener, the baby and Kimono Girl, and also the cupcake, Ramen noodle bowl and cake slice. Finally, I also liked the umbrella and teapot. Make your own picks, get out your colored pencils and get ready for some enjoyable me time.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for this title. All opinions are my own.

From the Publisher

ignite your curiosity and create your own characters, kawaii style
simple tutorials make drawing fun and easy. (drawing of an avocado)
draw supercute characters all year long (drawings of an ice cream cone, pumpkin, snowman)

Come along for: Otto’s Epic Adventure at the Amusement Park (by Sue A Stewart)

This is a cute book for young children. In rhyming text, it tells the story of a family and dog who go on vacation. Otto does not want to stay at doggie day care and instead follows the family to the amusement park. Oh, the (mis)adventures that he has there though, of course, all ends happily.

This title includes additional activities like search and find puzzles and a matching game.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this title. All opinions are my own.

Pub date: 02 June 2023