BOOK HAUL | DECEMBER 2018

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 25 - CHRISTMAS DAY

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 24 - CHRISTMAS EVE

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 23 -IT'S CHRISTMAS EVE EVE

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 22 - THE ONE WITH THE EXTRA WRAPPING

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 21 - THE LAST WORKING DAY

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 20 - THE HAIR CUT

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 19 - THE ONE WITH THE BETTER DAY

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 18 - THE ONE WHERE EVERYTHING GOES WRONG

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 17 - THE ONE WITH THE CHRISTMAS EMERGENCY

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 16 - MOVIE DAY

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 15 - WRAP GOD

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 14 - THE ONE WITH ALL THE WAITING

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 13 - UNLUCKY FOR SOME

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 12 - THE ONE IN TKMAXX

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 11 - SORRY EXCUSE FOR A DAY

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 10 - THE ONE WITH THE MEG

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 9 - THE ONE WITH DUMPLIN'

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 8 - THE ONE WITH ALL THE WAITING

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 7 - STARBUCKS & SANTA HATS

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 6 - CHEEKY PRIMARK RUMMAGE

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 5 - ALIEN MADESS

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 4 - SANTA PAWS & FACE MASKS

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 3

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 2 - COCA COLA TRUCK & CHRISTMAS TREES GALORE

VLOGMAS 2018 | DAY 1

NOVEMBER 2018 FAVOURITES

BLURB REVEAL: DARKNESS EMBRACED BY TILLIE COLE

“There was him, Tanner Ayers, the White Prince of the Ku Klux Klan. And me, Adelita Quintana, Princesa of the Quintana Cartel. I hated him. He hated me… things only got complicated when that hatred turned into more… when that hatred turned into love.”

THE DEEPEST LOVE CAN BE BORN FROM THE FIERCEST HATE…

Born to sit on opposing thrones.
They were never meant to fall.

Tanner Ayers is the heir of the Texas Ku Klux Klan. Fed nothing but hate, violence, and intolerance from the day he was born, Tanner kills for his cause without remorse.
Until he meets Adelita Quintana, the daughter of the most brutal cartel boss in Mexico.
Adelita and Tanner hate each other instantly. But there is something between them that neither can explain or deny. Hate turns to desire, desire turns to love, and for the first time Tanner sees how wrong his whole life has been.
For years, Tanner does everything he can to find a way for him and Adelita. He walks away from the Klan, his family, everything he ever believed, and joins the Hades Hangmen. But now the Hangmen are at war—not only with his own family, but with Adelita’s too.
When Adelita and Tanner are thrown together again, they are forced to fight for a love that should never have been. For a love that puts them and everyone they have ever loved in danger.
The White Prince.
The cartel princess.
And a future that seems shrouded in darkness…


Dark Contemporary Romance. Contains sexual situations, violence, sensitive and taboo subjects, offensive language and mature topics. Recommended for age 18 years and up.

Tillie Cole hails from a small town in the North-East of England. She grew up on a farm with her English mother, Scottish father and older sister and a multitude of rescue animals. As soon as she could, Tillie left her rural roots for the bright lights of the big city.

After graduating from Newcastle University with a BA Hons in Religious Studies, Tillie followed her Professional Rugby player husband around the world for a decade, becoming a teacher in between and thoroughly enjoyed teaching High School students Social Studies before putting pen to paper, and finishing her first novel.

Tillie has now settled in Austin, Texas, where she is finally able to sit down and write, throwing herself into fantasy worlds and the fabulous minds of her characters.

Tillie is both an independent and traditionally published author, and writes many genres including: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Young Adult and New Adult novels.

When she is not writing, Tillie enjoys nothing more than curling up on her couch watching movies, drinking far too much coffee, while convincing herself that she really doesn’t need that extra square of chocolate.

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Waiting On Wednesday 'The Good, The Bad, and the Duke'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book I'm waiting to be released is The Good, The Bad, and the Duke by Janna MacGregor, the fourth book in the Cavensham Heiresses book 4, released 4th December.

I've really enjoyed the other books in this series, so look forward to delving into book 4, and the cover makes me think it will be a perfect read in the run up to Christmas.

Waiting On Wednesday: Love With Me (With Me In Seattle #11) by Kristen Proby

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book I'm waiting to be released is Love With Me by Kristen Porby, #11 in her With Me In Seattle series.  I'm a big fan of Kristen Proby and in particular this series, so I can't wait for this to hit my kindle.

Released 27th November.

Best friends from college. Plus-ones since med school. A chance for something new...

Jace Crawford heals hearts for a living. More than that, medicine is his life. To become the leading cardiothoracic surgeon on the west coast, he’s made sacrifices. No social life. He barely has time to sleep. Love? Forget about it. But when everything goes horribly wrong on his table, and he unexpectedly loses a patient, Jace is suspended from work.

When a man has nothing but his job, what does he do when that’s gone?

Joy Thompson collects unwanted strays. A dog with one eye, a three-legged cat, a bird that swears like a sailor? All part and parcel of her veterinary business. It helps pass the time. 

Until Jace calls out of the blue to ask her out on a real date. Spending extra time with him is dangerous. Her feelings for her best friend have always been stronger than simple companionship. If she gets attached, what happens when he goes back to work and leaves her behind? 

But as the weeks progress, falling for each other is inevitable. This time, Jace’s heart is the one that will need fixing before both of them end up broken.

BOOK UNHAUL #14

BOOK HAUL | NOVEMBER 2018

Waiting On Wednesday 'FALLING IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book I'm waiting to be released is Falling In Love All Over Again by Bella Andre, #18.5 in The Sullivans series.  A cute novella catch up with one of my favourite fictional families.

Released today! 14th November. 

The Sullivans Babymoon Novella

Catch up with the whole Sullivan clan in this funny, sizzling hot, heartwarming novella!

Lori "Naughty" Sullivan has always been a force of nature--and marriage to Grayson Tyler, her sexy cowboy, hasn't mellowed her out one bit. She's still dancing in stilettos, laughing too loud, and lovingly plotting new ways to drive her husband crazy. It's almost time for their most exciting adventure yet, and Lori can't wait for the next phase of their lives to begin--as parents. Especially when she's certain that Grayson is going to be the best father ever. But has he truly made peace with his tragic past? Or will it come back to haunt him just when their future together should have never looked brighter?

READING VLOG: 27TH OCT-1ST NOV

OCTOBER 2018 FAVOURITES

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Splendid by Julia Quinn

Cover: I like this particular cover a lot.  I love the purple flowers!  AAnd I like that it’s kind of a traditional looking mass market paperback cover- without a steamy scene on the front.

I’ve read a few Julia Quinn novels, but not many.  I decided to pick this one up on a bit of a whim, I and I didn’t realise at first that it was her first novel.

I really enjoyed it! Reading it in just under two days.

Emma is a fiery heroine, and Alex is an arrogant bachelor.  Neither one of them is prepared to fall in love, particularly with each other.

It’s definitely made me want to read more Julia Quinn novels in the near future.

4/5 stars.

For The Duke's Eyes Only (School For Dukes #2) by Lenora Bell

If adventure has a name . . . it must be Lady India Rochester. The intrepid archaeologist possesses a sharp blade and an even sharper knack for uncovering history's forgotten women. Unfortunately, she has one annoying weakness: the dangerously handsome Duke of Ravenwood. Former best friend. Current enemy. And the man who dared to break her heart.

Daniel Bonds, the Duke of Ravenwood, is a thrill-seeking antiquities hunter who only plays by one rule: Never fall in love. He's in it for the fortune and glory. At least that's what he wants the world to think. He's sworn to hide his tangled web of secrets, especially from the one woman he cares about and will protect at any cost.
But when a priceless relic is stolen from the British Museum, the rivals must align forces. Racing to recover the stolen antiquity and avert an international disaster? All in a day's work. Avoiding their buried feelings? More and more impossible. For love is about to become the greatest treasure of all.

The grand adventure begins...now!

Cover:  Fairly standard historical romance cover.  I like that it’s quite simple.  I do like the old fashioned, cheesy, bodice ripping covers, but sometimes it’s nice to have a nice, simple cover that is reading in public friendly.

I read the first book in this series, What a Difference a Duke Makes, earlier this year and fell in love with it!  It quickly became one of my all time favourite historical romances, and I couldn’t wait for the next instalment.

India is a delightfully different kind of romance novel heroine- she’s brave, smart and intrepid.  She’s an archaeologist, she loves to unravel the mysteries of the past and donates her discoveries to museums for everyone to enjoy and learn.  She’s fiercely independent and often wears breeches!

Daniel, Duke of Ravenwood is her sworn enemy.  They provoke each other at every turn.  He portrays himself as a rake, out for himself, and selling any archaeological finds for his own gain.

Plus, he broke India’s heart.

I really loved the historical references to ancient Egypt- Cleopatra’s tomb and the Rosetta stone to name two.

I loved how much Daniel loved India but he has his reasons for staying clear of her, and hurting her.  He desperately wanted to see and be near her, but he also wants to protect her.  Of course India doesn’t make that easy for him.

I definitely thought these two characters were a good match for each other, and I’m really looking for to the next book in this series.  Lenora Bell has definitely become one of my go-to historical romance authors.

4.5/5 stars.

READING VLOG: 20th=26th OCTOBER

COVER REVEAL: DARKNESS EMBRACED BY TILLIE COLE

“There was him, Tanner Ayers, the White Prince of the Ku Klux Klan. And me, Adelita Quintana, Princesa of the Quintana Cartel. I hated him. He hated me… things only got complicated when that hatred turned into more… when that hatred turned into love.”

Tillie Cole hails from a small town in the North-East of England. She grew up on a farm with her English mother, Scottish father and older sister and a multitude of rescue animals. As soon as she could, Tillie left her rural roots for the bright lights of the big city.

After graduating from Newcastle University with a BA Hons in Religious Studies, Tillie followed her Professional Rugby player husband around the world for a decade, becoming a teacher in between and thoroughly enjoyed teaching High School students Social Studies before putting pen to paper, and finishing her first novel.

Tillie has now settled in Austin, Texas, where she is finally able to sit down and write, throwing herself into fantasy worlds and the fabulous minds of her characters.

Tillie is both an independent and traditionally published author, and writes many genres including: Contemporary Romance, Dark Romance, Young Adult and New Adult novels.

When she is not writing, Tillie enjoys nothing more than curling up on her couch watching movies, drinking far too much coffee, while convincing herself that she really doesn’t need that extra square of chocolate.

Author Links

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Waiting On Wednesday 'The Darkest Star'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I'm waiting for is The Darkest Star by Jennifer L. Armentrout, the first book in her Origin series- which is going back into the world or the Lux, which is one of my all time favourite series.  Cannot wait for this to be released.

Released 30th October.

When seventeen-year-old Evie Dasher is caught up in a raid at a notorious club known as one of the few places where humans and the surviving Luxen can mingle freely, she meets Luc, an unnaturally beautiful guy she initially assumes is a Luxen...but he is in fact something much more powerful. Her growing attraction for Luc will lead her deeper and deeper into a world she'd only heard about, a world where everything she thought she knew will be turned on its head...

#1 New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout returns to the universe of the Lux in this brand new series, featuring beloved characters both new and old.

BOOK UNHAUL #12

Waiting On Wednesday 17/10/18 "Kingdom of Ash"

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I'm waiting to be released is Kingdom of Ash by Sarah J. Maas, the final book in the Throne of Glass series.  One of my all time series, and I'm both excited for this book, and dreading it as I don't think I'm ready for it to end.

Released 23rd October.

The Final installment to the Throne of Glass series.

Captured by the Queen of the Fae, Aelin is trapped inside an iron box in a secret location, with seemingly no hope for escape. As she endures months of torture, her friends scatter to different fates. Without Aelin to protect them, soldier Aedion and shapeshifter Lysandra need to defend their homeland at all costs. Also left to forge their own paths in order to change history are Chaol, the witch Manon, and the golden boy Dorian-while Aelin's mate, the fae male Rowan, searches the world over for his lost love.

As Aelin gathers the strength to save herself and fight the ultimate battle of her life, all of their destinies hang in the balance. Some ties will bond even tighter together, others will be severed forever, and mysteries will be revealed in this action-packed, heart wrenching series finale.

BOOK UNHAUL #11

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Waiting On Wednesday 'Muse of Nightmares'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book I'm waiting to be released is Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor, book two in the Strange the Dreamer series.  I absolutely love Laini Taylor's writing so will always be excited for her releases.

Release Date 2nd October 2018.

Sarai has lived and breathed nightmares since she was six years old.
She believed she knew every horror, and was beyond surprise.
She was wrong.

In the wake of tragedy, neither Lazlo nor Sarai are who they were before. One a god, the other a ghost, they struggle to grasp the new boundaries of their selves as dark-minded Minya holds them hostage, intent on vengeance against Weep.

Lazlo faces an unthinkable choice--save the woman he loves, or everyone else?--while Sarai feels more helpless than ever. But is she? Sometimes, only the direst need can teach us our own depths, and Sarai, the muse of nightmares, has not yet discovered what she's capable of.

As humans and godspawn reel in the aftermath of the citadel's near fall, a new foe shatters their fragile hopes, and the mysteries of the Mesarthim are resurrected: Where did the gods come from, and why? What was done with thousands of children born in the citadel nursery? And most important of all, as forgotten doors are opened and new worlds revealed: Must heroes always slay monsters, or is it possible to save them instead?

Love and hate, revenge and redemption, destruction and salvation all clash in this gorgeous sequel to the New York Times bestseller, Strange the Dreamer. 

Waiting On Wednesday 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I am waiting to be released is An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green.

Releases 25th September 2018.

I've been a big fan of the Vlog Brothers on YouTube, John and Hank Green, for years and Years, as well as loving John Green as an author, so I'm really intrigued to see what Hank Green's debut novel is like.

The Carls just appeared. Coming home from work at three a.m., twenty-three-year-old April May stumbles across a giant sculpture. Delighted by its appearance and craftsmanship--like a ten-foot-tall Transformer wearing a suit of samurai armor--April and her friend Andy make a video with it, which Andy uploads to YouTube. The next day April wakes up to a viral video and a new life. News quickly spreads that there are Carls in dozens of cities around the world--everywhere from Beijing to Buenos Aires--and April, as their first documentarian, finds herself at the center of an intense international media spotlight.

Now April has to deal with the pressure on her relationships, her identity, and her safety that this new position brings, all while being on the front lines of the quest to find out not just what the Carls are, but what they want from us.

Waiting On Wednesday 'For The Duke's Eyes Only'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I'm waiting to be released is For The Duke's Eyes Only (School for Duke's #2) by Lenora Bell.

Released 25th September 2018.

I read the first book in this series of April this year and absolutely loved it, devouring it in a couple of days because I simply didn't want to put it down.

BOOK UNHAUL #11

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READING VLOG 25th-31st AUGUST 2018

Waiting On Wednesday 29/08/18 "Part of Your World"

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book the book that I'm waiting to be released is Part of Your World by Liz Braswell, the 5th book in the Twisted Tale series, reimaginings of Disney movies.

Released 4th September.

What if Ariel had never defeated Ursula? Five years after the (twisted) events of the film, Ariel is now the queen of Atlantica, and Ursula is running Eric's kingdom on land. But when the sea witch threatens Atlantica once more, Ariel finds herself returning to a world (and a prince) she thought she'd left behind forever.

Waiting On Wednesday 'All The Way'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I'm waiting to be released is All The Way by Kristen Proby, the first book in her new Romancing Manhattan series.  Released 21st August 2018.

I love Kristen Proby's books, have loved each of her series, so look forward to starting a new series.

In New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kristen Proby’s brand new Romancing Manhattan series, three brothers get more than they bargain for as they practice law, balance life, and navigate love in and around New York City.

Finn Cavanaugh is known for being a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. He owns a successful law firm with his brother and brother-in-law in Manhattan. On the rare occasion that he has down time, he spends it at his home in Martha’s Vineyard. But when Finn’s troubled niece goes to stay with him for the summer in Martha’s Vineyard, he’s reluctant to take time off from work. That is, until he meets his beautiful new neighbor, London.

London Watson is a Tony Award winning actress on Broadway. When tragedy strikes her family, leaving her alone and injured, she flees Manhattan for Martha’s Vineyard. Hoping she can figure out how to pick up the pieces of her life, London is convinced that she’ll never be able to return to the stage. But when she meets the charming young girl next door and her sexy uncle, they soon lure London out of her shell as she finally begins to heal from the wounds of her past.

But when London feels confident enough to return to the spotlight, she’s dealt another devastating blow. Will the newfound love between London and Finn be enough to conquer all? Or will it be over before it has a chance to grow…? 

JULY 2018 FAVOURITES

Waiting On Wednesday 7/8/18 "Mother Knows Best"

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I'm waiting to be released is Mother Knows Best: A Tale of the Old Witch by Serena Valentino, the 5th book in the Disney Villains series.  

Released 7th August.

The tale of the legendary golden flower is widely known. The story has been told many times and in many ways. But always the flower is coveted by an old witch to keep herself young and beautiful. And always the flower is used to save a dying queen, who then gives birth to a princess with magical hair. Not willing to lose the flower, the old witch steals the princess and locks her away in a high tower, raising her as her own. But the princess always finds out who she truly is and manages to defeat the old witch.

And yet this is only half the story. So what of the old witch, Mother Gothel? Where does she come from? And how does she come across the magical golden flower? Here is one account that recounts a version of the story that has remained untold for centuries . . . until now. It is a tale of mothers and daughters, of youth and dark magic. It is a tale of the old witch.

Waiting On Wednesday 'As Dust Dances'

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book I'm waiting to be released is As Dust Dances by Samantha Young, book 2 in her Play on series.  I'm a big Samantha Young fan.

Released 7th August.

Once upon a time Skylar Finch was the lead singer of a hugely successful American pop-rock band. But fame made her miserable. When years of living a lie suddenly ended in tragedy, Skylar fell off the map.

Eighteen months later she’s sleeping in a tent in a cemetery in Glasgow, making just enough money to eat by busking on the streets. She manages to avoid recognition, but not the attention of one of Glasgow’s ambitious A&R executives.
Killian O’Dea works at Skyscraper Records, Scotland’s most successful record label. Raised by his uncle and owner of the label, Killian’s upbringing would have been devoid of affection entirely if it wasn’t for his loving sister. Killian is unflinchingly determined to bring the label more success than ever, and the young homeless woman who busks on Buchanan Street is going to help him do that. Her music speaks to him in a way he refuses to over-analyze. All he knows is that if it can touch his dark soul, it’ll set everyone else’s alight.
Skylar makes it clear that she doesn’t want to sign with him. But when she experiences the dangerous reality of a woman sleeping rough, Skylar has no one else but Killian to turn to. An undeniable connection forms between them. But Skylar doesn’t want the career Killian is trying to forge for her, and when her past comes back to haunt her Killian will be faced with a decision that could ruin him. He must either free Skylar from his selfish machinations and destroy everything he’s ever worked for, or lose a woman who has come to mean more to him than he ever thought possible…

HUGE EBOOK HAUL | JULY 2018

Waiting On Wednesday "Catwoman"

Waiting on Wednesday is all about sharing the books that I'm eagerly waiting to be released.

This week the book that I can't wait to be released is Catwoman: Soulstealer by Sarah J. Maas.  I love Sarah J. Maas, she is one of my all time favourite authors so I'm really looking forward to seeing something different from her.

Released 7th August.

When the Bat's away, the Cat will play. It's time to see how many lives this cat really has. . . .

Two years after escaping Gotham City's slums, Selina Kyle returns as the mysterious and wealthy Holly Vanderhees. She quickly discovers that with Batman off on a vital mission, Batwing is left to hold back the tide of notorious criminals. Gotham City is ripe for the taking.

Meanwhile, Luke Fox wants to prove he has what it takes to help people in his role as Batwing. He targets a new thief on the prowl who seems cleverer than most. She has teamed up with Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn, and together they are wreaking havoc. This Catwoman may be Batwing's undoing.