The Gift of Life… About the Book: You’ve been given the gift of life, now go live it. Gabby McPhee is the owner of The Tin Man, a chic new cafe and coffee roasting house in Melbourne. The struggles of her recent heart transplant are behind her and life is looking up – until a … Continue reading Book Review: The Gift of Life by Josephine Moon
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Book Review: If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon
If You Could Go Anywhere... About the Book: How can you know where you're going . . . if you don't know where you're from? Angie has always wanted to travel, but at twenty-seven she has barely even stepped outside the Australian mining town where she was born. Instead, she discovers the world through stories … Continue reading Book Review: If You Could Go Anywhere by Paige Toon
New Release Book Review: The Right Place by Carla Caruso
The Right Place... About the Book: Can the past show you the way home? Charming and memorable, The Right Place is an Australian novel, combining warm romance with family drama and the longing to fit in. With her dreams of dominating Melbourne's fashion scene in tatters, Nella Martini has returned to the last place she … Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Right Place by Carla Caruso
Behind the Pen with Carla Caruso
I'm so pleased to welcome Carla Caruso to Behind the Pen, chatting about family, food, and her gorgeous new novel, The Right Place. What provided the main inspiration point for The Right Place? Family! Even though the characters are fictional, the plot and setting draw a lot of inspiration from my family background and Italian … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Carla Caruso
Behind the Pen with Julie Shackman
Today I warmly welcome Julie Shackman to Behind the Pen. Julie's latest novel, A Room at the Manor (which I loved, you can read my review here) was released this week. Over to you Julie! Thank you for inviting me onto your lovely blog Theresa and for interviewing me! How would you describe A Room … Continue reading Behind the Pen with Julie Shackman
New Release Book Review: Three Gold Coins by Josephine Moon
Three Gold Coins... About the Book: One coin for love, one for marriage, one to return to Rome. Two days ago, Lara Foxleigh tossed three gold euros into the Trevi Fountain. Now, she is caring for a cranky old man and living in a picturesque villa, ...half a world away from her home and the … Continue reading New Release Book Review: Three Gold Coins by Josephine Moon
Quick Shots Book Review: The Cosy Christmas Teashop (The Cosy Teashop #2) by Caroline Roberts
The Cosy Christmas Teashop... About: From sleigh bells to wedding bells . . . After a rocky start, Ellie Hall baked her way into everyone’s hearts at Claverham Castle – even the miserly Lord Henry was won over – and the run-down teashop regained its old sparkle. Now Ellie has upgraded cupcakes for fairy tale … Continue reading Quick Shots Book Review: The Cosy Christmas Teashop (The Cosy Teashop #2) by Caroline Roberts
Book Review: The Beekeeper’s Secret by Josephine Moon
The Beekeeper’s Secret… About: Maria Lindsey has secrets to hide. Living on top of a secluded mountain is a good way to hide from the world... until her past begins to track her down. The surprising and intriguing new novel about the astounding secrets we keep from those we love. 'Maria knew about guilt. It … Continue reading Book Review: The Beekeeper’s Secret by Josephine Moon
40 Books for #aww2017
My #aww2017 reading challenge is moving along superbly. Last night's finished novel took me to 40 books read so far this year for my Australian Women Writers Challenge. I usually make up a collage of covers for every 10 books I read, but I've been so busy reading and reviewing, I haven't made one since … Continue reading 40 Books for #aww2017
The Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017: 20 Books in 16 Weeks
Last year, I participated in a reading challenge titled: The Australian Women Writers Challenge The idea of the challenge is to read a nominated amount of books written by Australian women and to then review and share those reviews with the #aww2016 across your social media platforms. There is also a database on the AWW … Continue reading The Australian Women Writers Challenge 2017: 20 Books in 16 Weeks
