Monthly Archives: May 2018

Word Nerd Wednesday – Idiosyncrasy

Posted on May 23, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Happy Wednesday, word nerds! Don’t you think idiosyncrasy is a cool word? I’ve been reminded of it thanks to my current read, which I can’t say anything about at present (how’s that for getting all mysterious on you!) The word … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tuesday – Favourite Character Names

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Happy Tuesday, book lovers! This week’s topic from That Artsy Reader Girl is Best Character Names. Rather a subjective topic, and with the exception of the first three books on this list, I had no idea what names I would include! The … Continue reading →

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Where Hope Begins (Catherine West) – Review

Posted on May 21, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ Sometimes we’re allowed to glimpse the beauty within the brokenness . . . Savannah Barrington has always found solace at her parents’ lake house in the Berkshires, and it’s the place that she runs to … Continue reading →

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Weekend Book Buzz – 19/20 May 2018

Posted on May 20, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Welcome to the Weekend Book Buzz! There’s been a lot of romance in the air this weekend, what with the Royal Wedding taking place on Saturday. Were you a Royal Wedding watcher, or did you shrug, wish them happy, and … Continue reading →

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Book Spotlight – Bookishly Ever After (Sarah Monzon)

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Have you heard the news? There’s a fabulous collection of novellas coming out next month—in fact, in one month from today!—called Timeless Love. Seven romances through the ages (from 1812 through to 2018) by seven authors: Andrea Boeshaar, Misty M. Beller, … Continue reading →

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First Line Friday – 18 May 2018 – Where Hope Begins (Catherine West)

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Welcome to First Line Friday, hosted by Hoarding Books! I’m having a particularly emotional week this week, thanks to some thoughtless book planning on my behalf. Perhaps I was doing it late at night (highly possible), because at some point … Continue reading →

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The Hidden Side (Heidi Chiavaroli) – Review

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

~ About the Book ~ New York, 2016 Natalie Abbott offers answers for hurting listeners on her popular radio program. But she struggles to connect with her teenagers, with her daughter in an unhealthy relationship and her son uncommunicative and … Continue reading →

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Author Chat + Giveaway with Amanda G. Stevens

Posted on May 16, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Welcome, reader friends! I’m very excited to be chatting to Amanda Stevens today—author of one of my favourite reads of 2018 so far. And David Galloway… well, he’s one of my favourite characters, too. When you meet him, give him … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Tuesday – Memorable Mothers

Posted on May 15, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

Happy Tuesday, reader friends. I’ve gone rogue for Top Ten Tuesday today. This week’s topic with That Artsy Reader Girl is Books I disliked/hated but am really glad I read. I have a grant total of ONE book on that list: Vanity … Continue reading →

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Becoming the Talbot Sisters (Rachel Linden) – Review

Posted on May 14, 2018 by Fiction Aficionado

This review is posted as part of TLC Book Tours blog tour ~ About the Book ~ Twin sisters Waverly and Charlie Talbot have drifted far apart as they pursue opposite dreams of stardom and service to the poor. On an … Continue reading →

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