April Newsletter 🌼

Good morning lovely book readers,

I hope you're doing well. I've been doing extremely fine as trees are blooming here in Dublin and the weather is finally clearing up.

During March I made the special book theme: New & Upcoming Authors. Which are almost all available on Kindle Unlimited except for one or two and were almost all enjoyable. Find below the linked book reviews for the upcoming months.

For April we will continue the challenge with Purple or Yellow covers and spines and two easter eggs written by Taylor Jenkins Reid, who is the author of my all time favourite book.

I've also attended one event in March which was the Jay Kristoff (author of Empire of the Vampire) in Dublin. I got both my books signed and two wonderful pictures with the author himself.

Books read in March

First book to be read for March is More Than Shipmates by Philippa Young. We follow Eliza on a cruise ship fleeing all her problems and re-discover herself and her passion.

Review can be found here.

Second book to be read is Love Me or Hate Me by Stephanie Alves. For those of you who like Brother's Best Friend, Enemies to Lovers and Forced Proximity than this book is definitely yours.

Review can be found here.

Third book to be read is Alive At Night by Amelie Rhys. We follow two lawyers who are fighting to have the next partner position with the brother's best friend and enemies to lovers troped.

Review can be found here.

Fourth book to be read is Per My Last Email by Juliana Smith. If you love the book publishing sector and are looking for an friends to love trope. This one is a definite yes.

Review can be found here.

Fifth book to be read is Night Shift from Annie Crown. A good book until I DNF'ed it cuz I was past halfway through it and did not enjoy it anymore. Though it is a YA, Hockey Romance novel.

Review can be found here.

Sixth book to be read in March is Snap Shot by Ruby Rana. If you're a love of sports romance but in the adult world, and then also a lover of enemies-to-lovers definitely a recommended.

Review can be found here.

Seventh book to be read is Sparkling Hope by Lilly Sophia. If you enjoy a sports romance, a forced proximity and a healing journey, definitely pick up this book.

Review can be found here.

Last book to be read is A Taste of Light by Joelina Falk. If you enjoyed King of Wrath from author Ana Huang and are looking to re-reard it, definitely recommended.

Review can be found here.

April's TBR

For April, I will be reading Yellow and Purple books or spines. These colours give me all the Easter feeling and because the 1st of April is Easter Monday why not.

Additionally, two of these books are easter eggs, as they have been for my "want to read pile" for quite sometimes. So I'll be adding two books from my favourite book's author: Taylor Jenkins Reid.

Beach Read by Emily Henry

A romance writer who no longer believes in love and a literary writer stuck in a rut engage in a summer-long challenge that may just upend everything they believe about happily ever afters.

Augustus Everett is an acclaimed author of literary fiction. January Andrews writes bestselling romance. When she pens a happily ever after, he kills off his entire cast.

They’re polar opposites.

In fact, the only thing they have in common is that for the next three months, they’re living in neighboring beach houses, broke, and bogged down with writer’s block.

Until, one hazy evening, one thing leads to another and they strike a deal designed to force them out of their creative ruts: Augustus will spend the summer writing something happy, and January will pen the next Great American Novel. She’ll take him on field trips worthy of any rom-com montage, and he’ll take her to interview surviving members of a backwoods death cult (obviously). Everyone will finish a book and no-one will fall in love. Really.

Goodreads nominee for Best Romance in 2020.

Carrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular.

By the time Carrie retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Slam titles. And if you ask her, she is entitled to every one. She sacrificed nearly everything to become the best, with her father as her coach.

But six years after her retirement, Carrie finds herself sitting in the stands of the 1994 US Open, watching her record be taken from her by a brutal, stunning, British player named Nicki Chan.

At thirty-seven years old, Carrie makes the monumental decision to come out of retirement and be coached by her father for one last year in an attempt to reclaim her record. Even if the sports media says that they never liked the 'Battle-Axe' anyway. Even if her body doesn't move as fast as it did. And even if it means swallowing her pride to train with a man she once almost opened her heart to: Bowe Huntley. Like her, he has something to prove before he gives up the game forever.

In spite of it all: Carrie Soto is back, for one epic final season. In this riveting and unforgettable novel, Taylor Jenkins Reid tells a story about the cost of greatness and a legendary athlete attempting a comeback.

Goodreads winner for Best Historical Fiction 2022.

Make Me by Tessa Bailey

USA TODAY BESTSELLER

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Happened One Summer and Hook, Line, and Sinker comes the last sexy and hilarious novel about three broke and beautiful best friends...

Construction worker Russell Hart has been head-over-work boots for Abby Sullivan since the moment he laid eyes on her. But he knows a classy, uptown virgin like her could never be truly happy with a rough, blue-collar guy like him. If only she'd stop treating him like her personal hero--a role he craves more than oxygen--maybe he could accept it.

With the future of her family's company on her shoulders, Abby barely has time to sleep, let alone find love. And her best friend Russell acting like a sexy, overprotective hulk any time their Super Group goes out in public definitely isn't helping her single status. But after a near-tragedy lands Russell in her bed for the night, Abby's suddenly fantasizing about what he looks like shirtless. Chest hair and tattoos--who knew?

As Russell struggles to keep Abby at a safe distance, she begins to see through his tough-talking exterior--and acknowledge her own feelings. Now she's ready to turn the friend-zone into foreplay...and make him lose control.

"The women share fun banter, but the repartee between Russell and Abby is especially enjoyable... depth, heart, and a lot of playfulness." - Library Journal (starred review)

The Dating Plan by Sara Desai

Daisy Patel is a software engineer who understands lists and logic better than bosses and boyfriends. With her life all planned out, and no interest in love, the one thing she can't give her family is the marriage they expect. Left with few options, she asks her childhood crush to be her decoy fiance.

Liam Murphy is a venture capitalist with something to prove. When he learns that his inheritance is contingent on being married, he realises his best friend's little sister has the perfect solution to his problem. A marriage of convenience will get Daisy's matchmaking relatives off her back and fulfil the terms of his late grandfather's will. If only he hadn't broken her tender teenage heart nine years ago...

Sparks fly when Daisy and Liam go on a series of dates to legitimise their fake relationship. Too late, they realise that very little is convenient about their arrangement. History and chemistry aren't about to follow the rules of this engagement.

Goodreads nominee for Best Romance 2021.

Meet Me in Milan by Sophie Gravia

The laugh-out-loud summer read you need in your life, from bestselling author Sophie Gravia.

Zara Smith is FINALLY in a healthy relationship... so why can't she stop thinking about her ex?

The shocking news of the summer is that Tom - the ex Zara always thought would never settle down - is ENGAGED to beloved actress and all-natural beauty Quinn Foxx. They're throwing a star-studded engagement party in Italy, and Zara is invited.

She isn't planning to go until she finds an old note from Tom that shows their feelings for each other were once mutual. And she needs to know - does he still feel the same way? And, just like that, Zara's on a plane to Milan to crash the most talked-about engagement of the year!

After all this time, could this be the moment Zara's been waiting for... or the biggest mistake of her life?

Readers are loving Meet Me in

'What sets Meet Me in Milan apart is Sophie's remarkable ability to blend humor and vulnerability, capturing the essence of life's intricacies [...] Sophie's clever narrative strikes a balance between hilarity and poignancy, ensuring that even the most comedic moments carry layers of emotional authenticity. The result is a story that resonates deeply, eliciting laughter, empathy, and a renewed appreciation for life's twists and turns.'

'Honestly my favourite book series, probably ever! Full of laughs, shags, dating and drama and it's amazing. Every page is captivating and I finished it in one day.'

'This is a brilliant book, full of many laughs. A real page turner!!'

'Couldn't put this book down!!'

How to Die Famous by Benjamin Dean

From award-winning author Benjamin Dean comes a deliciously dark and addictive YA thriller following the lives of Gen Z’s rich and famous through the lens of an undercover teen journalist. Perfect for fans of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder and One of Us is Lying. 

'This [book] has "Netflix adaptation" written all over it.' The Bookseller

 London-born Abel has landed the role of a lifetime for an upcoming blockbuster. On the face of it he’s Hollywood’s latest teen star, but below the surface he’s an undercover journalist on a mission to expose the ‘squeaky clean’ entertainment industry and the part they played in his brother’s ‘accidental’ death.

As Abel steps into the spotlight alongside fellow actors Lucky, Ryan and Ella, he soon discovers that beneath the glittering surface of fame and riches lies a darker world of secrecy, scandal and murder. Nobody is who they seem when the cameras are off, and everybody has something to hide. But who’s next in line to die famous? 

 Drawing on his previous career as a celebrity journalist, Benjamin Dean examines the dark underbelly of showbiz, leaving no stone unturned.

Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon

Ari Abrams has always been fascinated by the weather, and she loves almost everything about her job as a TV meteorologist. Her boss, legendary Seattle weatherwoman Torrance Hale, is too distracted by her tempestuous relationship with her ex-husband, the station’s news director, to give Ari the mentorship she wants. Ari, who runs on sunshine and optimism, is at her wits’ end. The only person who seems to understand how she feels is sweet but reserved sports reporter Russell Barringer.

In the aftermath of a disastrous holiday party, Ari and Russell decide to team up to solve their bosses’ relationship issues. Between secret gifts and double dates, they start nudging their bosses back together. But their well-meaning meddling backfires when the real chemistry builds between Ari and Russell.

Working closely with Russell means allowing him to get to know parts of herself that Ari keeps hidden from everyone. Will he be able to embrace her dark clouds as well as her clear skies?

A TV meteorologist and a sports reporter scheme to reunite their divorced bosses with unforecasted results in this charming romantic comedy from the author of The Ex Talk.

Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid

Daisy is a girl coming of age in L.A. in the late sixties, sneaking into clubs on the Sunset Strip, sleeping with rock stars, and dreaming of singing at the Whisky a Go Go. The sex and drugs are thrilling, but it’s the rock ’n’ roll she loves most. By the time she’s twenty, her voice is getting noticed, and she has the kind of heedless beauty that makes people do crazy things.

Also getting noticed is The Six, a band led by the brooding Billy Dunne. On the eve of their first tour, his girlfriend Camila finds out she’s pregnant, and with the pressure of impending fatherhood and fame, Billy goes a little wild on the road.

Daisy and Billy cross paths when a producer realizes that the key to supercharged success is to put the two together. What happens next will become the stuff of legend.

The making of that legend is chronicled in this riveting and unforgettable novel, written as an oral history of one of the biggest bands of the seventies. Taylor Jenkins Reid is a talented writer who takes her work to a new level with Daisy Jones & The Six, brilliantly capturing a place and time in an utterly distinctive voice.

Goodreads winner of best historical fiction 2019.

Love,

Manon 🌼