BLOG TOUR: The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Hanover Square Press and Alex Howard for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

Title: The Ghost Cat

Author: Alex Howard

Published by: Hanover Square Press

Released: August 27, 2024

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: A charming novel for fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold and How to Stop Time , following a cat through his nine lives in Edinburgh, moving through the ever-changing city and its inhabitants over centuries

Early morning, 1902. At 7/7 Marchmont Crescent, Eilidh the charlady tips coal into a fire grate and sets it alight. Overhearing, Grimalkin the cat ambles over to curl up against the welcome heat and lick his favorite human's hand. But this is to be his last day on earth…before he becomes the Ghost Cat.

Follow Grimalkin as he witnesses the changes of the next 120 years, prowling unseen among the inhabitants of an Edinburgh tenement while unearthing some startling revelations about the mystery of existence, the unstoppable march of time and the true meaning of feline companionship. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was cute to read. We are following a Ghost Cat through history. It's like those videos where someone attaches a camera to their cat's collar and sees the world through their eyes. I feel like cat lovers will like this. History lovers will enjoy seeing the little snapshots of history.

This was a fun book to spend my time with. I can see a lot of people enjoying it. 

Alex Howard is an author of award-winning fiction, editor and theater professional from Edinburgh. A doctoral graduate of English literature, he also writes poetry, which has been published in New Writing Scotland, Gutter and The London Magazine, among others, and his academic book, Larkin’s Travelling Spirit, was published in 2021 by Palgrave Macmillan. Alex works at Capital Theatres as a creative engagement coordinator and editor while renovating his Edinburgh tenement flat on the weekends with his cat, Tabitha; son, Sasha; and wife, Ellie.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Ghost Cat by Alex Howard. Thank you to Hanover Square Press and Alex Howard for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely check out.

BLOG TOUR: Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to MIRA and Jean Meltzer for letting me be a part of this cute tour!

 

Title: Magical Meet Cute

Author: Jean Meltzer

Published by: MIRA

Released: August 27, 2024

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Is he the real deal…or did she truly summon a golem?

Faye Kaplan used to be engaged. She also used to have a successful legal practice. But she much prefers her new life as a potter in Woodstock, New York. The only thing missing is the perfect guy.

Not that she needs one. She’s definitely happy alone.

That is, until she finds her town papered with anti-Semitic flyers after yet another failed singles event at the synagogue. Desperate for comfort, Faye drunkenly turns to the only thing guaranteed to soothe her—pottery. A golem protector is just what her town needs…and adding all the little details to make him her ideal man can’t hurt, right?

When a seriously hot stranger mysteriously turns up the next day, Greg seems too good to be true—if you ignore the fact that Faye hit him with her bike. And that he subsequently lost his memory…

But otherwise, the man checks Every. Single. Box. Causing Faye to wonder if Greg’s sudden and spicy appearance might be anything but a coincidence. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was a lot of fun to read! I was drawn in by the synopsis from the very start.

Faye is at a very different place in life than she expected to be. She went from engaged to single, corporate life to a pottery maker. She's happy, but sometimes she feels sorry for herself. I really enjoyed Faye's story. She had a lot of bravery.

I also enjoyed the romance between Faye and Greg.

This story also has incorporates Faye''s Judaism and antisemitism that were important to the overall book.

I really enjoyed this and will definitely read more of Jean Meltzer's stuff.  

 Jean Meltzer studied dramatic writing at NYU Tisch and has earned numerous awards for her work in television, including a daytime Emmy. She spent five years in rabbinical school before her chronic illness forced her to withdraw, and her father told her she should write a book―just not a Jewish one because no one reads those. Magical Meet Cute is her fourth novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Magical Meet Cute by Jean Meltzer! Thank you to MIRA and Jean Meltzer for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely add to your TBR list!

BLOG TOUR: Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Chandra Blumberg for letting me be a part of the tour!

 

Title: Second Tide's the Charm 

Author: Chandra Blumberg

Published by: Canary Street Press

Released: August 6, 2024

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Love puts you in uncharted waters.

At first glance, Hope Evans just landed the perfect spending the summer on a shark research boat. Except as every marine biologist knows, it’s what’s going on beneath the surface that counts, and Hope’s new position comes with a big catch—the boat belongs to her ex-boyfriend, Adrian Hollis-Parker. For three years Hope’s been treading water, staying away from anything that reminds her of their past. It’s time to dive back into a job that could springboard her career—and maybe offer much-needed closure.

Since their split, Adrian has risen to internet fame as a shark expert with the launch of his YouTube channel to dispel myths and educate viewers about sharks. But success rings hollow without Hope. Embracing this new career trajectory was a risk, but working in cramped quarters with the woman he never stopped loving? That has the potential to backfire in heartbreaking ways.

Side by side, weathering storms of every kind, they’ll have to navigate the murky waters of past hurts…and hope it’s not too late to chart a new course… (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: This was very cute and I really enjoyed reading it! I loved the fact that Hope was a marine biologist. She's a woman in science! Very cool. I also liked that it included sharks.

This is a second chance romance between our characters of Hope and Adrian. It was very cute between them. It's also a forced proximity romance because they are stuck together on Adrian's boat.

I had a lot of fun reading this. I'd definitely recommend it. I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one. It'll give you the feels.

 

 

 

 

 Chandra Blumberg writes funny, heartwarming love stories about characters that feel real and relatable. Born and raised in Michigan, Chandra moved to the Chicago area after majoring in English at Michigan State University. When she’s not writing, she enjoys lifting heavy barbells at the gym, making a mess of the kitchen while baking alongside her four kids, and traveling with her family.

 

 

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Second Tide's the Charm by Chandra Blumberg! Thank you so much to Canary Street Press and Chandra Blumberg for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should add to your summer TBR!