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

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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

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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

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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!

BLOG TOUR: The Backtrack by Erin La Rosa

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Backtrack by Erin La Rosa! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Canary Street Press and Erin La Rosa for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Backtrack

Author: Erin La Rosa

Published by: Canary Street Press

Released: July 16, 2024

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Synopsis: Life, rewound …

Nearly twenty years ago, Sam Leto left her small hometown of Tybee Island, Georgia, to pursue her dreams of becoming a pilot. While she’d prefer to keep flying away from her painful childhood memories, her beloved grandmother Pearl decides it’s time to sell the family home. Reluctantly, Sam is summoned back to pack up the house.

The 2000s nostalgia from Sam’s old bedroom hits Fall Out Boy posters, drawers of roll-on body glitter and even her favorite CD player with a mixtape from her best friend, Damon Rocha. Damon was always a safe place and Sam often wonders what if her teenage self admitted her feelings for him back then…

Mysteriously, the CD player still works all these years later. And somehow it has the power to show Sam an alternate version of her life.

Song by song, Sam receives flashbacks from her past—senior prom, graduation, leaving home. But the memories aren’t as she remembers them; they show what could have been. Suddenly, Sam knows exactly what would have happened if she’d taken a chance with Damon—and she can’t help feeling she made a terrible mistake leaving Tybee all those years ago. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I really liked the plot of this story. I love some good ol' nostalgia, and this had it for me. I was a teen in the 2000's, so I recognized a lot of the references. It made me feel old ha! I was also very drawn to the idea of seeing what could have been if different choices had been made. 

I really liked following the characters of Sam and Damon. I loved the magical CD player and the music.

This book was just a lot of fun! I can see a lot of people enjoying this one, especially 2000's teens.

 

 ERIN LA ROSA is the author of For Butter or Worse, and on her way to writing romance, she’s also published two humorous nonfiction books, Womanskills and The Big Redhead Book. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and four daughters (two humans, two felines). Find her on Twitter and Instagram @erinlarosalit and on TikTok @erinlarosawrites.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Backtrack by Erin La Rosa! Thank you to Canary Street Press and Erin La Rosa for letting me be a part of the tour. This is the perfect book to pick up this summer!

BLOG TOUR: The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Love of my Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Kirsty Greenwood for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: The Love of My Afterlife

Author: Kirsty Greenwood

Published by: Berkley

Released: July 2, 2024

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Synopsis: A recently deceased woman meets “the one” in the afterlife waiting room, scoring a second chance at life (and love!) if she can find him on earth before ten days are up…

If she wasn’t dead already, Delphie would be dying of embarrassment. Not only did she just die by choking on a microwaveable burger, but now she’s standing in her ‘shine like a star’ nightie in front of the hottest man she’s ever seen. And he’s smiling at her.

As they start to chat, everything else becomes background noise. That is until someone comes running out of a door, yelling something about a huge mistake, and sends the dreamy stranger back down to earth. And here Delphie was thinking her luck might be different in the afterlife.

When Delphie is offered a deal in which she can return to earth and reconnect with the mysterious stranger, she jumps at the opportunity to find her possible soulmate and a fresh start at life. But in a city of millions, Delphie is going to have to listen to her heart, learn to ask for help, and perhaps even see the magic in the life she’s leaving behind… (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: Cute! I was just really captured by synopsis of this one. There are times when I'm just looking for a book that is a good time with some romance, and this one did it for me. I loved the paranormal twist this one had.

I have a little bit of a fear of choking, so Delphie dying that way played on that fear! Thinking you are choking is an awful feeling.

This was just really fun. It would make a great romcom movie. I love books that just make you feel happy.

I'll definitely read more from this author. 

I can see a lot of people really enjoying this one. It's a great one to add to you summer reading pile!

 Kirsty Greenwood is an internationally bestselling author of funny, fearless romantic comedies about extraordinary love. When she’s not writing books she composes musicals and explores London where she lives with her husband.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour stop for The Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood. Thank you to Berkley and Kirsty Greenwood for letting me be a part of the tour. This is the perfect book to pick up for summer.

BLOG TOUR: Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat! I received a free electronic copy from the publisher for an honest review. Thanks so much to Graydon House and Jenny Lecoat for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Beyond Summerland

Author: Jenny Lecoat

Published by: Graydon House

Released: July 2, 2024

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Synopsis: New York Times bestselling author Jenny Lecoat has crafted a spellbinding story about secrets and lies in a small community recovering from war, and the two young women at the center of a volatile mystery.

The German occupation is over. The Channel Islands, the only captured territory within the British Isles, are finally liberated. But the people of Jersey are left as scarred as the landscape. No longer a “summerland” holiday paradise, the island now boils with tension as locals seek revenge on anyone suspected of collaborating with the enemy during the war.

Nineteen-year-old Jean Parris, still adjusting to this fractious peace, is shocked to learn that Hazel, a teacher who lives over her dad’s shop, may be responsible for her father’s wartime arrest and subsequent death in custody. Hazel denies all accusations but has reasons to conceal what really happened.

As rumors of Hazel’s guilt swell to a fury, Jean discovers new clues that suggest there were other, more sinister factors at play. When Hazel learns of Jean’s own ruinous secret, the women form an unexpected bond that sets them apart from the rest of Jean’s family and the frenzied demands for retribution. But in the end, Jean’s need to know the truth about her father may consume everything she once believed about her home, her family and herself. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this one. I liked that it differed a little from the typical war stories by being set after the war. I also enjoyed learning some history that I wasn't aware of before.

This is a story of people trying to rebuild, but just because the war is over, doesn't mean that their lives can ever go back to normal. It's also explores community and friendship.

I can see a lot of people enjoying this one, especially those that enjoy historical fiction. I'm glad I got to read it.

 Jenny Lecoat was born in the Channel Islands where, only sixteen years earlier, Nazis had deported members of her family to concentration camps for resistance activities. Following an early career in stand-up comedy and writing features for magazines and newspapers, she became a screenwriter. Her feature film Another Mother's Son, about her family's experiences during the Occupation, was released in the UK in 2017. The Girl from the Channel Islands is her first novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Beyond Summerland by Jenny Lecoat. Thank you to Graydon House and Jenny Lecoat for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you should definitely pick up!

BLOG TOUR: Made For You by Jenna Satterthwaite

 I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for Made For You by Jenna Satterthwaite! I received a free electronic copy for an honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to MIRA and Jenna Satterthwaite for letting me be a part of the tour!

Title: Made For You

Author: Jenna Satterthwaite

Published by: MIRA

Released: July 2, 2024

Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher

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Synopsis: Hi. My name is Julia. I’m a Synth. And I’m here to find love…

Synthetic woman Julia Walden was designed for one reason: to compete on The Proposal and claim the heart of bachelor Josh LaSala. Her casting is controversial, but Julia seems to get her fairy-tale ending when Josh gets down on one knee.

Fast forward fifteen months, and Julia and Josh are married and raising their baby in small-town Indiana. But with haters around every corner, Julia's life is a far cry from the domestic bliss she imagined. Then her splintering world shatters: Josh goes missing, and she becomes the prime suspect in his murder.

With no one left she can trust, Julia takes the investigation into her own hands. But the explosive truths she uncovers will drive her to her breaking point—and isn’t that where a person’s true nature is revealed? That is…if Julia truly is a person.

Told via dual timelines, Jenna Satterthwaite’s twist-filled debut deftly explores the exhilarating point where artificial intelligence, reality TV and bone-chilling murder mystery meet. (Synopsis from Goodreads)

 

My Thoughts: I was sold just by the concept of this one. This was a lot of fun to read. I really liked the concept of it all. It would make for some very entertaining television.

This book is very entertaining. It's a very fast-paced read. I was flipping pages because I needed to know what happened. It's the perfect kind of book when you're looking for something to really ensnare you.

I will definitely be reading more from Jenna Satterthwaite!

 Born in the Midwest,Jenna Satterthwaite grew up in Spain, lived briefly in France, and is now happily settled in Chicago with her husband and three kids. Jenna studied classical guitar, English Lit and French, and once upon a time was a singer-songwriter in folk band Thornfield. She loves sushi, reading in her natural habitat (aka her bed), and women taking back their power. Made For You is her debut novel.

Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for Made For You by Jenna Satterthwaite! Thank you to MIRA and Jenna Satterthwaite for letting me be a part of the tour. This is one you definitely need to check out and give a read.