Due to preparations for my next release, I almost had to finish this month on only two books read, which would have been the least books I’ve read in a month in YEARS (because reading one’s own book over and over doesn’t count). Luckily, I finished my third book this morning, so it’s okay, I have three beauties to tell you about.

Each of these books is independently published, either by the author completely on her own, or as part of a very small press (essentially a group of authors helping each other, but under one name).

Without further ado, in order of reading:

1. Loath to Love (The Love Duet, Book 1) – Sarah Michelle Lynch

This is a well-written romantic suspense novel that I recommend reading when you have time to take it in and really absorb the ambience. It moves at a slower, deeper pace than I’m used to, but when it gets sexy, it gets sexy – so be prepared for that!

FUN FACT: Sarah is also the organiser of Authors at the Armouries which is a big multi-genre author event happening in Leeds on 3rd June 2023.

2. You Grow Girl – Belle Henderson

This is a rom com with character growth and a great sense of humour. It’s a fun easy-read, perfect for holidays by the pool (or any time you need to escape and smile!) Also, if you’re going through a break-up, this book will turn that frown upside down. Learn from Lottie!

FUN FACT: This is the third book I have read by Belle, and I have loved every single one of them.

3. A Thin Witchline Between Love & Hate (Bellerose Witchline Book 1) – T.L. Brown

This is book 1 in a dark fantasy series which follows on from the author’s lighter Door to Door trilogy which I read last year. It’s like the trilogy’s older sister: darker and sexier. Familiar characters are back, with added depth, and the plot continues to be intricate and well thought-out. The ending has left me wanting more.

SAD FACT: When I read the first of the ‘Door to Door’ trilogy, I was pet-sitting for my mum shortly after her cat had passed away and so the only pet left was our chocolate lab. He was also getting old and passed away not long after my visit, so my time reading with him in the conservatory (squeezed together on a small sofa because he wanted to snuggle) are some of the last memories I have with him. Reading this book took me back to that memory. It’s funny how books can do that, isn’t it?

*wipes eyes*

Back to business,
My ‘Book of the Month’

My favourite book this month was You Grow Girl because it was a light, easy-read with plenty of humour and was simply a pleasure to read. I needed that this month! The others were still great, just a little heavier/darker.

Check back next month when I will hopefully have read more than three books!

Author-life update:

Unity (The Dangers of Dreaming: Book 3) releases on 14 April 2023, so don’t forget to pre-order your copy if you’ve read the series so far. You can also mark it as ‘want to read’ here on Goodreads!

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