Claire Huston's Blog

Clues to You has come first in the 2024 Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award! I’m thrilled to say that Clues to You, my cosy-mystery-romcom, has won the Book Bloggers’ Novel of the Year Award 2024 (BBNYA24). A fantastic early Christmas present! This is a brilliant award for indie authors which is organised by […]

It’s time for my annual giveaway! This year I’m giving UK-based readers the chance to win one of five paperback copies of my latest book, Bella’s Countryside Christmas. One lucky winner will also receive a lovely Christmas tree decoration which is, of course, book themed! I’m very happy to sign the book and personalise the […]

The annual Authors’ and Illustrators’ Children in Read online charity book auction is underway for another year and will end next Friday, 15th November 2024. This is your chance to bid on a signed copy of a book by a favourite author. Hundreds of authors and illustrators have once again donated signed copies of their […]

Delicious, buttery, crumbly shortbread with a touch of chocolate I found this simple, 4-ingredient recipe on the Fitwaffle account on TikTok. It’s great for anyone who hates fuss and mess: you just need one bowl and one baking tray so there’s hardly any washing up. Ingredients (makes 16-24 shortbread bars depending on how large you […]

A cosy winter romance. Ebook only 99p! Bella’s Countryside Christmas is out today! Today is publication day for my latest book, Bella’s Countryside Christmas. It’s a festive romance which takes place in the idyllic country village of Haileybrook which was also the setting for my earlier book, Elle’s A to Z of Love. Reader of […]

A cosy winter romance: out on 18th September. The ebook is currently just 99p for UK readers. I know it’s rather early to be talking about Christmas, but the supermarkets are already selling mince pies, so I think that gives me permission to announce that my latest book – Bella’s Countryside Christmas – is now […]

A great gift for the romcom-lover in your life (even if that’s yourself!). 4/5 stars. To be published 27th August 2024 Thank you to Quarto Published Group – White Lion for providing me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley. The blurb: A celebration of 100 of the best romantic comedies of all time […]

Rice Krispie squares with added caramel and chocolate for a truly decadent treat! The first time I tried to make these I used ready-made caramel and it was a sloppy disaster! But then I found this recipe, made my own caramel, and they turned out perfectly. Ingredients (makes 16 large millionaire’s Rice Krispie treats): For […]

Highly atmospheric and fiendishly clever. 4/5 stars. Thank you to Bloomsbury Publishing for providing me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley. The blurb: Solve the murder to save what’s left of the world. Outside the island there is nothing: the world destroyed by a fog that swept the planet, killing anyone it touched. […]

A no-bake, sweet Easter treat with plenty of chocolate and mini eggs I found this recipe at Good Housekeeping. A very sweet Easter treat with no baking required. A slice of this double layer rocky road is perfect with an afternoon cup of tea! The rice cereal base layer is a nice addition to the […]