Eternally North

Eternally North #1

by Tillie Cole

Natasha Munro is your typical twenty eight year old girl, well, your typical twenty eight year old Geordie: curvy, fun and a whole load of fab-u-lous. Her life is all going to plan — good job, great friends, close family and a loving boyfriend — until an unexpected event turns everything on its head.

Nursing a broken heart and decked head to toe in tasselled chaps and rhinestones, Natasha and her flamboyant fairy of a gay best friend, Tink, uproot from their Northern nest, throw caution to the wind and embark on a new life together in Canada — the land of Rocky mountains, Maple Syrup, oh, and an ‘in-between movies’ Hollywood mega-star.

Enter infamous bad-boy of the big screen, Tudor North.

Bonafide hunk and actor-extraordinaire.

Tudor is big, brooding and gorgeous and is harbouring a deep secret. Tudor’s cold and intimidating demeanour successfully keeps everyone at bay, that is everyone but a certain Ms Munro. It soon becomes clear, what with her smart mouth and lusciously ample arse, that Natasha proves more than a match for the emotionally distant star.

Will Natasha and Tink settle into their new life abroad?

Will Natasha ever find her fairytale happy ending?

Can a movie star and an ordinary girl ever really make it work?

Or will the secrets lurking in Tudor`s past threaten her chance at happiness?

Addictive, hilarious and heart warming. A fast paced comedic journey of self discovery, unyielding friendship and of course, a suitable dose of slap and tickle.

Warning: contains a foul-mouthed voluptuous Brit, a self-named 'Friggin' Fantastic Fairy’ and an abundance of bulging muscles and tattoos.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary Romance, Humor, Contemporary, New Adult, Abuse, Chick Lit

437 pages, Kindle Edition

First published May 6, 2013

About the author

Amazon & USA Today Best Selling Author, Tillie Cole, is a Northern girl through and through. She originates from a place called Teesside on that little but awesomely sunny (okay I exaggerate) Isle called Great Britain. She was brought up surrounded by her English rose mother -- a farmer's daughter, her crazy Scottish father, a savagely sarcastic sister and a multitude of rescue animals and horses.
Being a scary blend of Scottish and English, Tillie embraces both cultures; her English heritage through her love of HP sauce and freshly made Yorkshire Puddings, and her Scottish which is mostly demonstrated by her frighteningly foul-mouthed episodes of pure rage and her much loved dirty jokes.

Having been born and raised as a Teesside Smoggie, Tillie, at age nineteen, moved forty miles north to the 'Toon', Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, where she attended Newcastle University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts honours degree in Religious Studies. She returned two years later to complete a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching High School Social Studies. Tillie, regards Newcastle to be a home from home and enjoyed the Newcastle Geordie way of life for seven 'proper mint' and 'lush' years.

One summers day, after finishing reading her thousandth book on her much loved and treasured Kindle, Tillie turned to her husband and declared, "D'you know, I have a great idea for a story. I could write a book." Several months later, after repeating the same tired line at the close of another completed story, she was scolded by her husband to shut up talking about writing a novel and "just bloody do it!" For the first time in eleven years, Tillie actually took his advice (he is still trying to get over the shock) and immediately set off on a crazy journey, delving deep into her fertile imagination.

Tillie, ever since, has written from the heart. She combines her passion for anything camp and glittery with her love of humour and dark brooding men (most often muscled and tattooed – they’re her weakness!). She also has a serious side (believe it or not!) and loves to immerse herself in the complex study of World Religions, History and Cultural Studies and creates fantasy stories that enable her to thread serious issues and topics into her writing -- yep, there's more to this girl than profanity and sparkles!

After six years of teaching high school Social Studies and following her Professional Rugby Player husband around Europe, they have finally given up their nomadic way of life and settled in Calgary, Alberta where Tillie spends most of her days (and many a late night) lost in a writing euphoria or pursuing a dazzling career as a barrel-racing, tasselled-chap wearing, Stetson-sporting cowgirl... Ye-haw!

Reviews

[• Lisa • · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 NORTHERN STARS.



After discovering this author recently and reading her latest novel 'sweet home' I was most definitely interested in reading other books by this British author from northern England (yes I'm 100% biased). I read the blurb, got hooked up with a fabulous buddy read and promptly fell further in love with the author and her unending romantic talents ... Here are my 'Eternally North' book thoughts ...

What's it all about?
Natasha Munro has just found her long term boyfriend in a rather comprising position with his skinny, blonde colleague. Forced to reconsider her current life plan this buxom beauty makes a life changing decision to move across the world and she's talking her soul mate, glittery GBF (gay best friend) with her. So armed with fake tan, false eyelashes and confidence of a fresh start this inseparable twosome travel thousands of miles to a life of excitement and new beginnings. Nursing her bruised heart Tasha never thought she would have her own slice of the happily ever after pie but when she meets super star Tudor North an instant panty melting attraction encourages this curvy fun and fabulous Geordie to fall for the moody, mysterious and gorgeous Tudor. Throw in some secrets a flamboyant best friend and whole lot of giggles and you get this high heeled romantic fun package ... Welcome to
'Eternally North'.



What did I love?
This book was a laugh a minute, you need to read this book yourself to appreciate the authors ability to write romantic comedy. I could not stop smiling throughout this book, the one liners and loveable characters are some of the funniest I have come across. Readers will be amused by the character's over the top, complete glittery comedy gold. Tash and Tink will have you smiling and falling in love with them from page one, their complete soul mate, best friend love for one another is adorable, Tink's outrageously camp behaviour is both shocking and endearing. I was sold on the character of Natasha from page one she has curves and personality aplenty and her insecurities were relatable rather than annoying and her English style sarcasm and humour shine right through to make her one of my favourite heroines to date. This leads us nicely onto to our hero the broody, moody, hunky, tattooed, bad boy Hollywood super star, Tudor North this character grew on me right throughout the book and at the end I can certifiably say I wanted to join the the Tudor Chicks fan club. The author is bravely confident with her 'true to northern england' style writing, there will be some readers reaching for google to translate some of the Geordie isms, as for me I loved it. Tillie Cole celebrated her home love and it shone right through in her gorgeous writing style. The romance in the story is heart warming and at times frustrating I loved the friends to lovers theme that was developed and when the heat did get turned up it was definitely worth the wait.

Why not five?
Right up until the 65% mark this book was a marvellous, unstoppable five stars, I could not put this page addictive page turner down but sadly after this point some of the themes of the book seemed at odds with each other. It went from laugh out loud hilarious to, 'I can't believe that just happened' serious in the same chapter and I found that to be confusing. The book started to pull my emotions in all directions, I would have liked more consistency with the story telling. Truth be told I would have been quite content for everything to remain glittery and amusing. However with that being said this author wrote all the components of the story in a five star standard. So I wouldn't let this little wobble for my tastes put you off giving this story a try.

Final thoughts ...
The book does not leave on a cliffhanger but it most certainly is left wide open for a continuation story. This author can write up a storm she is definitely now added to my 'addicted to this author' shelf and I urge anyone who likes amusing characters, hilarious one liners, false eyelashes and high heels to go grab this book and whilst you are at it if you haven't yet read 'Sweet home' by the same author grab that too ... Enjoy readers ... Kisses.


BUDDY READ with my favourite smokin' hot babe - Patrycja.

[Catarina · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 Sunshine Stars.

After catching her boyfriend cheating on her, Natasha decides she needs a change of scenery, so she and her best-friend Tink, leave England and move to Canada.
There she meets one of her student’s older brother, Tudor North, and he’s nothing less than the famous Hollywood actor, an action movies god.
They immediately became attracted to each other, but Tudor keeps secrets that won’t let him give himself easily. But it comes a point when neither of them can resist anymore and when his secrets comes to surface, Natasha has to decide if he’s worth the public life and the secrets that he keeps hiding.



This was a completely different reading than what Tillie Cole got us used to, which makes me believe that she can pretty much write anything.
It was a sweet and funny book with a pretty romantic ground, although sometimes a little too cheesy. The writing was amazing, the story was engaging. It had nice steam and I am now convinced that there isn’t a single thing Tillie Cole writes, that I won’t be reading.



Rating: 4 Stars.
Characters Development: Tash was sweet and I liked how she was strong and didn’t give up just because the guy was hot. She stood up for herself and that was something very refreshing to read. Tudor was also pretty good, He was sweet and sexy although it was sometimes hard to imagine a bulky tattooed guy like him being so cheesy. :P
Steam: Steamy scenes.
Sensible Subjects: Parental Abuse.
Love Triangle: No.
Cheating: No.
HEA: Yes.

[Patrycja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every once in awhile I feel the need to read something that will take me on a hilarious, romantic journey, that will leave me immensely satisfied, relaxed and dizzy with fuzy, warm emotions. This is the second time Tillie Cole took me on a ride like this, and I suppose it won’t be the last.

I feel entirely addicted to her amazing storytelling, wonderful, likeable characters and great sense of humor. And I definitely will be reading more of her crazy, sweet and out of the charts romance novels.



The story follows twenty eight years old British teacher, Natasha Munro. When she caught her boyfriend cheating on her, she decided to get drunk with her bestie Tink, which led them to randomly picking new place to live across the globe.

‘Let's get this straight. Yesterday you were living your life as normal, yes?' I nodded. He continued. 'Then you go home and find your boyfriend with another woman, break up with him, go to Tink's, get blindgly drunk and decide to move to Calgary, Canada?'
'Erm, in a nutshell, y-yes.'

So, Tasha and her glittery gay best friend Tink, or as they call themself ‘oink fairies’ move to Calgary, to start a new, exciting life.

When they met Tudor North, a fine specimen of Hollywood actor and his best friend Tate, they didn’t think their lives will turn upside down, like this, but it kind of did.

Throw to the mix hilarious scences, steamy attraction a lots of secrets, and voila! You get Enternally North in deliciously sweet and spicy package.

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Enternally North is fast paced, entincing read, that made me laugh out loud more times, that I could count. I had a blast reading this outstanding, goofy story. You had to read it yourself to fully appriciate, how talented Tillie Cole is and understand how good job she did at creating fantastic romance comedy.



After only a few pages, I felt instant connection the main heroine. This curvy beauty rocked this book! There was no way I wouldn’t like her bubbly, wild personality and crazy antincs. Tasha immediately caught my attention and made me like her very much. She was over the top, mad woman, that totally took me by surprise with her honesty and banters. I loved that crazy chick! When she’s paired with her soul mate, gilittery fairy, Tink, I could only laugh and shake my head. I couldn’t help but love those two.




I also fell in love with big, musculed Hollywood actor - Tudor North. This broody, reclusive man, that changed into such a softie near Tasha made me swoon! His way of words with her…. I looved how he took care of her. Together they were the craziest, the loveliest couple in the whole world. I wanted to lick them both.

"Cause of death: Tudor overdose."

Aww, this story made me swoon so many times! I really hoped it could remain this way to the end, but there was something that started to really pissed me off toward the end. I was quite frustrated with it and unfortunately it made me give this story one star less. But don’t worry! This story is still pretty kickass and I would highly recommend it to everyone.



Thank you, Lisa Jayne for amazing Buddy Read.

[Smitten's Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Faaaabulous darling!

4.5 sunshiney, Geordie, ham sandwich stars!

Love Unscripted meets The Unidentified Redhead! That is how I would describe Eternally North.

This is the whistle-stop memoir of how a lower-middle-class girl from the north of England one day changed the way she lived her life and set off on a bumpy path that ultimately led her to her own slice of the happily-ever-after pie.

Yes, it was completely over the top. Yes, it was utter madness. But it was absolutely just what I needed right now.

I seem to have had a bit of a run of deep, dark storylines lately and I really needed something to brighten me up. And this hit the nail on the head!

Nobody ever gets to the end of their life and thinks, 'I wish I had lived more cautiously', 'I'm so happy I never tried something new' or 'I'm glad I let the potential love of my life go because I was too scared to take a chance'.

In the first scene, our protagonist, Natasha Munro, finds her live in boyfriend of three years screwing a blonde bimbo on her Italian leather sofa. To make matters worse, as she stomps about the house, packing her things, preparing to leave, does said boyfriend follow her and beg for forgiveness?? Nope. He just leisurely continues pummeling the Barbie doll into the couch, instead. Nice. LOL!

I love reading work by British indie authors, purely because they seem so few and far between. Not to say that I don't adore my book buddies across the pond, because I do! But obviously, it feels a bit like coming home, reading a very English writing style, dialogue, colloquialisms, etc.

If there's a sure-fire way to stop the awe of meeting a celeb, it was for them to be a complete and utter twat.

But I really really hope that the sense of humour in Eternally North is one that will be appreciated internationally, because it is bloody hilarious! Crazy, OTT, all out madness!

I love the idea of a normal, curvy, 'average' Geordie lass winning the heart of a muscle bound, tatted up, Hollywood movie star! Gives us all a little bit of hope, right?

I know what you're thinking: surely these two amazing kids were in the popular crowd? But alas, John was as bent as a butcher's meat hook, and I was as fat as a pig.

For the first part of the book, I did wonder if there was going to be a plot of any real substance. I thought it was a book written purely to give the author the chance to crack a few funnies, but it simply wasn't! Whilst the beginning of the book made me chuckle, I was utterly hooked by about 30% in!

The developing relationship between Natasha and Tudor was brilliant. Again, totally crazy, but brilliant! A humiliating rollerskate-dancing collision, two gay BFFs, a very embarrassing slut-drop and an over protective queen. It isn't exactly the traditional beginning to a courtship.

I am addicted. I, Natasha Munro, am a Tudaholic.

Natasha mentions, over and over, that these things just don't happen to normal, chubby, British girls, and that she can't believe her luck... which kind of allows you to go along with it all.

As they say in Hollywood, that's a wrap! And the oscar goes to Tudor North and Tash Munro for an outstanding debut performance in a sex scene!

Tudor bloody North is delicious... as you would expect! He is a body-building, brooding, secretive, ink-covered, bad boy, movie star, with some dark secrets and a squishy, soft centre. And some of the sex scenes are pretty damn hot!

That's not a six pack, that's a friggin' brewery, and this girl's game for a piss up!

And then towards the end of the book, things start getting more serious. That's where the gritty drama unfolds and you really get stuck in. For such a comedic novel, there are some very serious issues to be dealt with and one quite traumatic scene. But it's done well and it works.

I have mention Tink in this review. Tink, the fairy, who's actual name is John, is Tash's very gay, BFF roomie and the deliverer of some of the funniest one liners ever! Absolute genius!

"I may not want to see you porking my bestie in a live sex show, but feel free to walk round with that spank-bank-worthy tush-tush out on display... just don't bend over, 'cos then you're fair game!"

So, in total, this was a really funny, refreshing, but surprisingly page turning read! As long as you go into it knowing that it's completely over-the-top, snort-tea-through-your-nose, grin-like-an-idiot-in-public funny, I think you'll really enjoy it!! I'm really looking forward to more from this author.

"Tit for tat, Mr. North. Tit. For. Tat," I scolded.
He looked me up and down and said, "Well, I've got the tats so..."

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Eternally North Statistics
Steam Rating (out of 5): ♥♥♥♥
Ending: HEA
Series: ✗
Can this be read as a standalone? Yes
Themes:
Comedy
Child abuse
Warning. This book includes...
Child abuse
Writing: Good

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[Dora Koutsoukou]

I was absolutely not the targeted reader for this book. There was nothing to make me even crack a smile.
The adjectives used between the curvy heroine and her gay best friend were not hilarious at all.
Also, I am not fond of any character addressing the reader.

Dnf @ 24%

[Tessamari ♥Many Waters...♥ ~ Sweet Spot Book Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.75-5 Stars

“I have always had this fear that If I loved anything it would be taken away; even as an adult it seemed like I’d been conditioned to accept that it was just my lot I life, so I never let myself really feel for anyone or anything…until you.”

**Sigh** I love you, Tudor North



“I want to take you here against the wall, make you all mine, do you want that, Tash? Tell me you want that too.”

I have huge smile on my face. Like, HUGE. Why you ask? Three reasons:
One: This story fucking rocked.
Two: LOVE the characters: Natasha (a.k.a. Tash), Tudor (how awesome is that name for a Hero?), John (a.k.a Tink) and Tate are all so fantastic. I can’t gush about them enough.
Three: There’s going to be sequel. Happy Dance!!

Loved. This. Book.

I couldn’t deny that he was all muscle and pure gorgeousness. Bad attitude though. What a bloody shame.

Tash wanted change. She just caught her now ex-boyfriend in a very compromising position. To top it all off, he was very unapologetic about it, too…just pure sleeze! Her plan? To seize the day. So what does she do? With the support of her fairy-BFF, Tink, they’re off to start a new life in Calgary, Canada. How they chose Canada, well, just read and find out. It’ll make you chuckle :)

Anyway, once they settled, Tash starts her new teaching job at a very prestigious private school where she’s been given a side project as well: To reach out to the troubled students. One of the student’s is Boleyn Jones. What she doesn’t know, and will soon find out, is that Boleyn is actually the little sister of A-list, bad-boy actor, Tudor North. The first meeting between the two is pretty entertaining itself. He was nothing but rude and full of attitude towards Tash, but according to Tink, he couldn’t take his eyes off her all night. What stick crawled up his arse?

“Tudor said that you are like a sunflower to him; strong, bright and beautiful, and a reminder to everyone that the sun will always shine again, no matter what happens.”

Tudor North doesn’t let anyone in. His life is mess, but somehow, this spunky Brit is seeping through the little cracks in his highly guarded armor. Her curves, her smiles, her humor is something Tudor needs in his life; no wonder he was instantly smitten. However, he harbors a secret that prevents him from actively pursuing her, but no matter how hard he tries to keep her at arms’ length, his restraint is slowly breaking.

“You are an absolute mind-fuck.” ~ Tash

Tash, you aren’t kidding, chick. Lots of emotions arise in this story, especially coming from the brooding Tudor. He is so fucking intense, but oh, so broken. Beneath that tough exterior, Tudor is so vulnerable. I lost count at how many times, I cried at his constant struggles. He tries so hard to hide himself and his feelings, it was so sad. Will he ever let Tash in?

“Natasha Munro, you have completely bewitched me. I would like – no, I know I could be everything to you. But it’s impossible.”

I loved so many things about this book. There’s the brooding, tattooed bad-boy actor, Tudor North (see my version above, Yummm!! ). The way he turns in to such a softie in Tash’s presence was so cute! He’s just an amazing person. Then there’s Tash, the British heroine, with an uber cool Geordie accent (she actually pronounces Tudor like Chew-da and yes, I guiltily YouTubed Geordie accent…so freaking awesome, I tell ya **grins** ). She isn’t your typical skinny minnie heroine; this woman has some serious curves. What I loved most about her are her humor and bright outlook in life. She really is a ray of sunshine.

Oh! And I cannot forget about Tash’s BFF and soulmate, Tink. His antics with Tash are the bomb. He is freaking High-freaking-larious! The way these two banter, calling each other names like Wilbur, Tink, sausage, fairy…etc is so funny and they do it with so much love behind it, you can’t help but just love their relationship. I want to be let into their inner circle.

I laughed, I cried, I smiled (a lot) and I loved (a lot). I seriously cannot wait for the continuation of this story. Loved it!

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[Jessica Florence · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVEEEE THIS BOOK!!!!! Seriously, if you haven't read it!

DO IT NOW!!!!!!

Hillarious, sexy, feel good. Ah it's perfect.

So this story starts off with Tasha coming home from being a teacher to her boyfriend screwing some girl in their house, yeah not very nice, and the worst part is he doesn't even stop while she yells at him, packs her stuff, and leaves. Jerk. So as she is walking thinking about her life and how she needs to change she runs into a Hobo who gives her some good advice about being happy and she heads to her BFF's house.
Enter Tink, the gayest, most awesome man in the world. I love him


They have an night as she rehashes her predicament and how she needs a change.With the helps of some drinks and an unexpected Queen song singing session they decided that London is not where is it at for them and they need bigger better spaces!

So enter the remote! They close their eyes and change the channel and wherever the scene is set is where they will go!
The first choice


"Oh hell no! I'll wither and die in such a climate... and the sand. Lord the sand! I'll be shitting out castles for eternity! Oh.MY.Gods of glitter!

I love him...

So they try again


Off to Calgary Canada it is.

And it is working out fabulously there, Tasha got a job at an awesome school kicks ass. Tink even though is a millionaire got a job as a waiter. Life is good. SO they celebrate and go out. SHe gets all dolled up, fake tan and all and shows up at his job in the kitchen and

SLUT DROPS!!!



Yup!
Then she notices they aren't alone. There is a family sitting in the kitchen and one of the people happens to be a student. Oh how embarrassing.

Another person is Tudor North, The hottest, biggest actor in Hollywood right now... So hot.


He is kind of mysterious and an ass. But her, Tudor, Tink and Tate ( Tudor's gay assistant) become friends.

It's obvious Tate and Tink are meant to be, and Tasha and Tudor would be if he liked her. He said he didn't when she admitted her feelings.

Tink goes away with Tate on a romantic vaca and Tasha and Tudor hang out as friends.

Well when another man comes sniffing around Tasha, Tudor can't take it.

He tried to be good and not give into his feelings for her, for her safety. but he can't do it anymore. He has always wanted her, Badly. like For reals.

SO it begins


They start a relationship. Hot sex, a few hidden things on his side but Tasha is hopeful he will confide in her soon.

Tink comes home to quite the scene.


"Oh, my gods of glitter! My eyes are ruined by that hetero-horror scene! ... Quick somebody show me a picture of Channing Tatum, check I'm still gay!"

Tink sprays the wall with Sanitizer then tries to spray her crotch Why you may ask??

I'm trying to sanitize this rancid sex pit!.....She needs fumigating due to the salty invasion of your Herman Von Long-Schlong!"

OH I could die with how hilarious this book was

Tudor and Tasha keep it up, but He won't take her out in public and she thinks he is embarrassed which is he isn't but what is his deal?

She breaks up with him, goes to visit family, comes back and something has gone down at the North house. She helps him, finds out what has been going on and is there for him in any way she can be..

Then it has a nice ending, Happy!

I love this book!! Hopefully I have convinced you to read it!!!

[Berry ♡ Nice · Rating 1 out of 5]

••••DNF @ 45%

I really. Really.... REALLY. Wanted to like this book. I kept reading in hopes that it would magically make me feel something other than the need to roll my eyes but that didn't happen.

I had to call it quits. I have books in my library waiting to be read.

I love this author and have read the majority of her books and they are freaking amazing. This one just missed the mark for me.
It was over the top at the funny thing.
Like watching one of those stupid funny movies that are meant to be funny but aren't.

[[~Ami~]♥Sexy Dexy♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 stars



Very much enjoyed this. Tash and her gay best friend, Tink, move to Canada to start a new life, where she meets famous celebrity, Tudor North.

Tudor was very complicated and moody to begin with, then half way in I felt he became a bit too lovey dovey.

I know I could be everything to you. But its impossible

I loved the playful banter between the best friends and Tink's outrageous personality stole the show. They were over the top and sarcastic.

I felt it dragged a bit in places but overall, has a little angst, a bit sweet and adorable loveable characters.

[Alex is The Romance Fox · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew from the time I opened page 1 of Eternally North, by Tillie Cole, that I was just going to love this book!!!!
And I was absolutely right…..this book……………

So what’s this well-written, hilarious, entertaining and sweet story all about? Apart from the insane English wit and beyond quirky characters………..

“This is the whistle-stop memoir of how a lower-middle-class girl from the north of England one day changed the way she lived her life and set off on a bumpy path that ultimately led her to her own slice of the happily-ever-after pie.”

I fell in love with Natasha Munro – how could anyone not….she’s such an endearing character…

I’m a twenty-eight-year-old high school teacher from Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in England – well, a farm just on the outskirts of town – and I’d class myself as fun with a bubbly personality, and before you ask, n – that’s not code for me being ugly, but heck, I ain’t no Cindy Crawford either! But I am fab-u-lous and totally know how to work it!

I am not fat by any means, but I am not skinny or slender either – I like to think I’m a whole lot of va-va-voom tied up in a coke-shaped bottle.

Okay, so Natasha catches her “boring” boyfriend in bed with a bimbetto, runs off to cry on her BFF’s shoulder…….John aka Tinkerbelle aka Tinks…….

oh I want a BFF like him. Believe me, this is one hell of a true friend and totally totally LOVABLE…and he definitely has better taste in hats than….you know who!!!!

So, after many drinks and tears….both friends fly off to a new life in Canada…….and what delightful adventures they have. Love, happiness, laughs…………the whole “enchilada”…..

Natasha finds her HERO…..a famous movie star, no less….how lucky can a girl get!!!!!!
Tudor North……how more cooler can a hero have such a name??????? He’s mysterious and gorgeous….he has to be….he’s the hero here…

So, this guy blows hot and cold, hides a BIG secret from our fav girl, Natasha……but this just helps their relationship grow and grow…..and yes, of course they have a HEA together………this is after all, a romantic love story…well, with a bit of angst, tears and some serious tribulations along the way…but LOVE always sorts out those problems…right!!!!! And hey…..Natasha says it all……..

“I am addicted. I, Natasha Munro, am a Tudaholic.”

There are two scenes that stand out for me………will I ever forget what “onesies” are?? Natasha & Tinks, getting comfortable to watch movies, when Tudor comes visiting, with his adorable assistant, Tate…who Tink has eyes for………

And the scene, where Natasha and Tinks go roller-skating on “black ice”…….OMG…..my tummy ached from so much laughing……………

The writing and the dialogue is totally WICKED….that’s amazing in England English to those of you who are not au fait with the Queen’s language!!!!!!!!!!

“I know what you’re thinking: surely these two amazing kids were in the popular crowd? But alas, John was as bent as a butcher’s meat hook, and I was as fat as a pig.”

“If there’s a sure-fire way to stop the awe of meeting a celeb, it was for them to be a complete and utter twat.”

“I don't know what bothered me more: the ménage a trios invitation or the fact that Little Miss Twig had continued slowly grinding on my soon-to-be-ex-boyfriend’s dick like a Black and Decker drill bit whilst he explained”

I want to end this review by saying…..Tillie Cole…

for introducing me to two of the most endearing, lovable and unforgettable characters – NATASHA MUNRO & TINKS!!!
And yes, Tudor, Natasha does bring sunshine into people’s lives….

So, what are you waiting for????? Get this book now and be prepared to be enchanted!!!!

[Talia · Rating 2 out of 5]

Maybe this is my fault. I set my expectations too high after reading her "Sweet" series. I got used to her tactful, heartwarming, gutting romances and this just fell flat.

Okay, that's not even correct. It fell on the bumpy intersection between dislike road and "what the hell am I reading" boulevard.

First, Natasha. Or Tash. I didn't like her. I like myself some "in-your-face" heroines once in a while (see "A is for Alpha male"). They're usually hilarious and funny to read about. But Tash... her name rhymes with Trash and that's all I'm gonna say. Sure, she's a sweet girl at times and I liked how she wouldn't change for anyone. But with all the glitter and elaborate attire, I couldn't help but picture Snooki every time Cole got into a description of her. It was utter bookish turn-off.
What I liked about her was her physical condition, but then again it was merely addressed once and never to be spoken again.

Also, Tink. I don't know. He was just too much. Too extreme. Too loud, too shameless, just too.
He frustrated me more than amused me most of the time.

The plot wasn't really elaborate. It's clear the author was cashing in on the fabulous and over the top style and characters. Since those didn't do it for me, the plot didn't help. It was kinda boring. I got distracted and didn't feel that fantastic urge to read whenever I had a spare minute. The blurb captivated me because I was expecting a little more "on the road", instead we have a move into a swanky condo and a very confused rock star.

Tudor wasn't that bad of a character. I mean, he's hot, has some swagger and all. But, first, I couldn't see him with Tash, mainly because that woman devours every ounce of personality off others. She's like the sunflower in the cover. With a spotlight always trained on her. Therefore, their romance wasn't epic or even romantic for that matter. They play this push-n-pull for a while (and Tash joins the clueless heroine ranks, too) then clarify things and... well, that's it.
The ending was promising, with this storm popping up from the left field, but Cole put the word end before the topic could be further assessed.

If I had to point out exactly what went wrong with "Eternally North", I would say: the crazyness. It reminded me of "The Unidentified Redhead" by Clayton, but Miss Clayton still managed to balance the elements in a funnier way, without frustrating me the way Cole did with this book.

On the other hand, there were some cool elements. Boleyn's (can't remember how it's spelled, sorry) story, Tudor's undercover-ness. Even Tink relationship with his Tootsie-toot were nice things to read about. But during half the book I risked death by boredom and during the other half there was this dangerously pulsating vein in my forehead from wanting to slap Tash, kick Tink in the mouth or yell at Tudor to wake the eff up and make a move on her.

I would reccomend it only to the purest of Cole's fans, or at least to those who know her as an author outside of the "Sweet" series.

[Gitte TotallyBookedBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jointly Reviewed on: http://totallybookedblog.com/2013/07/...

Jenny: Okay, I’m giggling just thinking back on some of the interactions and banter in Eternally North. Natasha and her best friend (who I want to go out partying with by the way!) the completely gawwwjuss Tink aka John were hilarious. What a pair they were. Constantly insulting one another…Tink for his over the top gay antics and Tash for her weight problem when she was younger. Sarcasm and insults dripped from every vein, they were all done in good humor which resulted in a fun filled escapade

“…he’s my best friend and a bit…different”. Hell different? Let’s say it how it is – he’s off his fucking tits – Tash

Eternally North takes the Hollywood tattooed bad boy hottie actor meets an everyday girl and turns it on its head! This was refreshing, fun and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Just what I needed. It was oh so English and the wit displayed by this author through her characters was so warm and funny. This really was a contagious feel-good read!

Gitte: Wow so yeah Eternally North was a breath of fresh ‘bloody – hilarious’ air. This was one crazy and funny ride, with characters Natasha and Tink, who you might meet down the pub in real life, getting mixed up in the glitzy world of showbiz and family drama. I’m still laughing at this story, because the one-liners and sarcastic humour was spot on! The dialogue and inner monologue had me in stitches and I wanted to somehow be in this story to hang out with these characters. Especially Tink…I developed buddy envy! I want a Tink!!

This was classic Brit humour and I loved it. The story line is quite sweet and romantic for the most part. I’d go as far as to say, it’s the kind of dream we’ve all had at one stage in our young/er lives. A fresh start, where this hot tattooed famous guy falls crazy in love with us. Or was that just me?

Anyway, besides the laughter, the awkward hilarious moments and the cringing, there were many emotional currents running through it too. Enter Tudor. Wow, I am with Natasha on this one…just wow!

So much intrigue, mystery, romance as well as ‘split your sides’ laughs that this is definitely one to stick on your list for a fun, sexy and refreshing read! What a fab debut novel from this Author, brilliantly written, so very British and oh yeah…

“..If there’s a sure-fire way to stop the awe of meeting a celeb, it was for them to be a complete and utter twat…”

Jenny: Nope, not just you G! Tudor can knock on my door any day! Natasha is devastated when she finds her boyfriend “in the act”, so to speak and, having caught him in action is devastated when his idea of an apology is to ask her if she’d be interested in a threesome. Tash is gutted and once again turns to her best friend and soul mate ( pity he’s gay), the effervescent Tink. Together they decide to “seize the day” and go on quest to find happiness and live life!

“The world is ours for the taking. And of course, you know I’ll be the Dory to your Nemo in your quest for happiness.” Tink

A heavy drinking session sees them choose Calgary. Well, it was better than the other option. We’ll let you find that out for yourselves.

Tash makes a stunning entrance (this had me in FITS) into the life of Tudor North. The hot as hell, tattooed movie star who is in hiding from Hollywood. He’s…..well, I’ll let Tash explain Tudor to you…

“He has stunningly beautiful green eyes: sometimes shaven, sometimes fair, cropped hair and a full body of tattoos, all of which are tribal. And he is fitter in person …I can now testify to that.”

She is immediately drawn to him, or as Tink puts it…

“your sex-deprived Fu-Fu is gagging for him..”

Tash has all sorts of insecurities but she’s a go getter. She wants happiness but she doubts this gorgeous hunk of a man could be interested in her. But Tudor finds her refreshing. A revelation as such, because she isn’t impressed by his success and continually calls him out on his crap. This man doesn’t get away with anything where Tash or Tink are concerned.

“You’re as hot as a menopausal woman at a Dream Boys concert and you’re famous: Pure. Pussy. Magnet”

Tudor is dealing with his own issues and is very secretive as to what they are and I have to say what we find out about Tudor’s life did shock me. It was emotional and it was terribly sad.

Tudor has had the one night stands, the endless supply of women and he hates the Hollywood scene so he is willing to make a go of it with Tash if she’s in but that’s easier said than done.

“I’m an all or nothing kind of guy.”

There are a lot of obstacles for these two to get over but boy is it fun watching them try!

“Tudor held it in a vice-like grip whilst straddling me, pinning down my body. Yep folks, I often repeat that visual in my head too, you know, on cold and lonely nights.”

“What is it with him? I am addicted. I, Natasha Munro, am a Tudaholic.”

You’re not alone there Natasha! My name is Jenny, and I too am a Tudaholic! I have to say at times Tash’s constant chatter did become a bit repetitive but overall, this book was a fun escape. A good, fun read on that lazy weekend. Enjoy Tash, Tink, Tudor and Tate and the fabulous Brit humour dished out by this author. I know I did!

ARC supplied by author in return for an honest review.

[Angelina · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 SLUT DROPS!!

Awe yeah slap my arse and call me slutty!!



Freaking hilarious!! laugh my pretty arse off reading this book! I have this book for awhile now but been distracted in some books lol then I decided to read it since I've read the other Tillie Cole book.. My god why I didnt read this sooner?? Anyway still glad I finally read this!! Oh yeah!!

Splash me with some glitters and glams and call me Sunshine!!

This story is crazy even the character are a bit batshit crazy loll..
It all starts with this school teacher named Natasha "Tash" Munro. This Geordie girl decided to change her life and move to Calgary Canada with her BFF.

Pack your bags and lets move to CALGARY!!!



She moved to Calgary to start a new life with her fairy BFF because of her cheating ex-boyfriend. And then she met this Hulky Bulky Beef Cake Mr. Action Star.



BLOODY HELL!! It's Tudor FUCKING North!! The young Hollywood fine ass man .. They met in a different hilarious scenes including her "SLUT DROP!" and some embarrassing moments.. Instantly the attraction grow but the relationship with secrets and issues are bloody hard to handle and I also feel a bit tiny frustrated in some point. (you'll see what I mean) :3

Still this book is really a good read.. Love the story with lots of sense of humor.. specially the character of Tink her gay fairy BFF and his crazy weird talking.. I actually freaking love Tink!! The story is like "buy one and take one free" you have Tash and Tudor story with Tink and Tate!! Yeah!!

If you want some cool and fun to read this book is the one for you! ;)
Definitely a must read!!

[Jenny - TotallybookedBlog · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jointly reviewed for Totallybookedblog.com

Jenny: Okay, I’m giggling just thinking back on some of the antics and banter in Eternally North. Natasha and her best friend (who I want to go out partying with by the way!) the completely gawwwjuss Tink aka John were hilarious. What a pair they were. Constantly insulting one another…Tink for his over the top gay antics and Tash for her weight problem when she was younger. Sarcasm and insults dripped from every vein, they were all done in good humor which resulted in a fun filled escapade

“…..he’s my best friend and a bit…different”. Hell different? Let’s say it how it is – he’s off his fucking tits.. – Tash

Eternally North takes the Hollywood tattooed bad boy hottie actor meets an everyday girl and turns it on its head! This was refreshing, fun and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Just what I needed. It was oh so English and the wit displayed by this author through her characters was so warm and funny. This really was a contagious feel-good read!

Gitte: Wow so yeah Eternally North was a breath of fresh ‘bloody – hilarious’ air. This was one crazy and funny ride, with characters Natasha and Tink, who you might meet down the pub in real life, getting mixed up in the glitzy world of showbiz and family drama. I’m still laughing at this story, because the one-liners and sarcastic humour was spot on! The dialogue and inner monologue had me in stitches and I wanted to somehow be in this story to hang out with these characters. Especially Tink…I developed buddy envy! I want a Tink!!

This was classic Brit humour and I loved it. The story line is quite sweet and romantic for the most part. I’d go as far as to say, it’s the kind of dream we’ve all had at one stage in our young/er lives. A fresh start, where this hot tattooed famous guy falls crazy in love with us. Or was that just me?

Anyway, besides the laughter, the awkward hilarious moments and the cringing, there were many emotional currents running through it too. Enter Tudor. Wow, I am with Natasha on this one…just wow!

So much intrigue, mystery, romance as well as ‘split your sides’ laughs that this is definitely one to stick on your list for a fun, sexy and refreshing read! What a fab debut novel from this Author, brilliantly written, so very British and oh yeah….

“..If there’s a sure-fire way to stop the awe of meeting a celeb, it was for them to be a complete and utter twat….”

Jenny Nope, not just you G! Tudor can knock on my door any day! Natasha is devastated when she finds her boyfriend “in the act”, so to speak and, having caught him in action is devastated when his idea of an apology is to ask her if she’d be interested in a threesome. Tash is gutted and once again turns to her best friend and soul mate ( pity he’s gay), the effervescent Tink. Together they decide to “seize the day” and go on quest to find happiness and live life!

“The world is ours for the taking. And of course, you know I’ll be the Dory to your Nemo in your quest for happiness.” Tink

A heavy drinking session sees them choose Calgary. Well, it was better than the other option. We’ll let you find that out for yourselves.

Tash makes a stunning entrance (this had me in FITS) into the life of Tudor North. The hot as hell, tattooed movie star who is in hiding from Hollywood. He’s…..well, I’ll let Tash explain Tudor to you…

“He has stunningly beautiful green eyes: sometimes shaven, sometimes fair, cropped hair and a full body of tattoos, all of which are tribal. And he is fitter in person ….I can now testify to that.”

She is immediately drawn to him, or as Tink puts it…

“your sex-deprived Fu-Fu is gagging for him..”

Tash has all sorts of insecurities but she’s a go getter. She wants happiness but she doubts this gorgeous hunk of a man could be interested in her. But Tudor finds her refreshing. A revelation as such, because she isn’t impressed by his success and continually calls him out on his crap. This man doesn’t get away with anything where Tash or Tink are concerned.

“You’re as hot as a menopausal woman at a Dream Boys concert and you’re famous: Pure. Pussy. Magnet”

Tudor is dealing with his own issues and is very secretive as to what they are and I have to say what we find out about Tudor’s life did shock me. It was emotional and it was terribly sad.

Tudor has had the one night stands, the endless supply of women and he hates the Hollywood scene so he is willing to make a go of it with Tash if she’s in but that’s easier said than done.

“I’m an all or nothing kind of guy.”

There are a lot of obstacles for these two to get over but boy is it fun watching them try!

“Tudor held it in a vice-like grip whilst straddling me, pinning down my body. Yep folks, I often repeat that visual in my head too, you know, on cold and lonely nights.”

“What is it with him? I am addicted. I, Natasha Munro, am a Tudaholic.”

You’re not alone there Natasha! My name is Jenny, and I too am a Tudaholic! I have to say at times Tash’s constant chatter did become a bit repetitive but overall, this book was a fun escape. A good, fun read on that lazy weekend. Enjoy Tash, Tink, Tudor and Tate and the fabulous Brit humour dished out by this author. I know I did!

ARC supplied by author in return for an honest review.

[Kelli C · Rating 3 out of 5]

Welllllll, ummmm, I dont know what the hell is wrong with me! Not really anything wrong with this at all, honestly it is just me!

This is really a cheeky, fun, quirkly romance with a good story and likeable characters. It is always fun to read about "blokes" and all the funny little language/localizations. Also, there is just pure fun when reading about a fun-loving, in-your-face, fairy gay man!

Natasha Munro and her bff "Tink" take Canada by storm when they finally leave their lackluster lives in England. New land, new opportunities and new men!!! Tash has no idea that she would end up the affection of a big-time Hollywood Hearthrob. Tudor North is sexy as sin, but moody as anything! Well, he does has some hidden trauma and angst, but he made me nuts!

Tash is just a girl with an amazing personality and fun loving take on life whose "sunshine" pours out and infects the reserved Tudor. They have an immediate friendship with hard underlying lust and want. Too bad some poor communication and attempts at "keeping" things safe just prolong the book. I got a bit frustrated and a bit annoyed...Just TALK, just be all in or not, just stop the push and pull! OK, VENT IS OVER!

Many will love this! I liked it...I just wanted more from the four T's!!!!

[Val ⚓️ Shameless Handmaiden ⚓️ · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5-4 Twinkle Bacon Stars

I was originally going to only rate this 3 stars, but then I remembered how awesome Tink and Tash were as characters. In fact, I think their friendship and their accompanying dialogue were my favorite aspects of the book.

I wish I had been a member of their rejected and bullied club growing up.

Outside of that though, as far as Tash's relationship with Tudor was concerned, I felt like it was kind of an insta-love situation (which I am not against by any means) but I wasn't really feeling the connection between these two...so definitely an "it's me, not you" scenario here, me thinks.

I love Tillie Cole, however, Sweet Home, Sweet Rome, and It Ain't Me, Babe being some of my favorite reads of this year/last year.

[Jacqueline's Reads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 (Laugh out loud) STARS

Eternally North is hilarious, it has witty and funny dialogue, which makes you feel like your best friend is telling you a story, instead of you reading a book

This is my second Cole book, I read her biker, serious book and so I was really shocked on how LIGHT and FUNNY Eternally North is. It kind of reminds me of Tangled by Emma Chase, just witty and fun dialogue that keeps everything moving forward.

The book starts with Natasha telling you her story. She’s a school teacher and caught her boyfriend cheating on her (the way she found out, is FUNNY). She decides to make a life change and she takes her gay best friend to Canada to live there! She meets super famous Tudor and befriends him.

I love simple girls falling for famous bad boys. I found Tudor really mysterious and very bad boy. He’s a jerk to Natasha at first and it keeps the tension alive! I love Natasha, she’s so funny and she lives life to the fullest. Her best friend is a riot and you will be just grinning from ear to ear.

Tudor can’t have a serious relationship, so he wants to be friends with Natasha, which is fine with her because she doesn’t think she is good enough for him (because she is curvy). But of course the attraction is there and it’s unstoppable!

At times I found Tudor really frustrating. He harbors a lot of past issues, which you don’t know and it will make you pull out your hair. The thing with super secrets, it better be a good one when you find out. I was just screaming at him to stop yanking on Natasha’s chain.

Natasha is pretty strong, but she does have her crying fits and kind of goes crazy after she has fights with Tudor. I would find this annoying, but it’s so funny, I just laughed.

You would think there would be a lot of scenes with paparazzi and such, but here really isn’t. It’s a story about a high profile hero that is keeping a lot of secrets. Mostly Natasha and Tudor do low key stuff, so you don’t get the typical super famous plot, but he still can’t go into the public if he wanted to.

I’m starting to become a huge fan of Cole and I found Eternally North a refreshing and different read.

AMAZON

[Caz Malpas · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 DIMPLEY DAZZLING STARS!!!

I've got the euphoric feeling that comes after finishing an amazing book!

Okay, I loved this book, from 10% in it just got better and better and better!!
Then 53% it catapulted into the stratosphere even got a little fluttering in my belly.
I oooood and ahhhhd and laughed and cried, a buffet of emotions that I devoured.
I love an intense attraction/connection and this book had it going on big time!!

[McGee Magoo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was excited to read this book. After all, it features an overweight heroine who has been done wrong by her douche-bag boyfriend, who has a flamboyantly gay BFF and who falls in love with a mountainous, muscle-bound, tattooed, brooding, secretive, action movie-star.

C'mon, that's GOLD!

After a few chapters I started to worry that maybe I had got myself into some straight-up chick-lit. Chick-lit that was going to be heavy on the funny and light on the romance. The laughs were abundant, the story is told from the heroine's perspective and we didn't get to meet our hunky hero until about 20% into the story. But I decided I was enjoying it too much to really care.

I will say, though, that the humor is pretty OTT (over the top). Tink, the gay BFF, is flaming to the thousandth power. I've seen drag queens less flamboyant. And the pop-culture references abound, so some people might be a little clueless with the jokes in some parts (I know I didn't get all of them--probably because I'm not a Brit). Also, at first Tink and Tash's references to each other seemed (because I'm sensitive to that I guess) rude and mean (albeit hilariously funny). He talked about her weight a lot and she talked about his queenliness. But I soon saw that these two do it completely out of love and have a seriously beautiful friendship.
Tink stood in front of me and smiled. "You look as hot as cake, my love; you nearly turned me straight, but one look at those gargantuan bosoms and I'm back to loving king-sized ding-a-lings! How Tudor doesn't asphyxiate himself on those life floats mid-coitus I'll never know!"
As a matter of fact, I think I'm more jealous of our heroine, Tash's, relationship with Tink than I am with her relationship with her hot stud hero, Tudor.

Oh, Tudor North:


Tudor is reserved, secretive and sort of a moody shit when he's feeling put-upon.


But we soon see that being close to Tash is all he wants, all he can think about. And even though he's hiding something, he's become 100% devoted to her; possessive and attentive, protective and sweet. And so sexy.
His lips moved back north, hot breath gliding over my skin, causing me to shiver, until his lips were feathering over mine, never once kissing but so deliciously close.

I moved forward, yearning for the connection, but he moved back and exhaled a painful moan.

"I can't keep doing this, Tash. What you said to me when we went skating, I can't stop thinking about it. You like me. 'Just for me'. 'Your Tudor' God, it's all I think about," he confessed in a soft tone.

He placed both of my hands in one of his, his free hand grabbing a fist full of my hair, tipping back my head, his forefinger stretching out to run continuously up and down my cheek in a hypnotising motion, up and down, up and down

"Doing what...?" I was lost to the touch.

"I-I can't keep wanting you like this and not having you...not tasting you...not being with you."


**SIGH**

I'm happy to say that my fears about the possible lack of romance were unfounded in the end. I felt very satisfied with the emotion and the conflict and the conclusion. The story ended in a good way--a solid HFN. There's reportedly a sequel to this coming out called Eternally North: In His World. Don't let that scare you into thinking you're going to be stuck with a cliff-hanger on this one. Just be happy that there's going to be more Tudor, Tink, Tash and Tate to make you smile in the future!

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I will first start off by saying I am a true Bostonian….and I have the accent to prove it. That being said, I COULD NOT help but read this book with an English accent that I had a very hard time dropping once real life intruded in the last three days! I need to state that I wish that the author, Tillie Cole lived in my neck of the woods because I have no doubt that she must be a complete and utter friggen blast to hang with because her humor in infectious! From the moment I started this book I wanted to jump in in become BFF’s with Tink and Wil (John and Tash) who are beyond hilarious. The book begins with Natasha walking in on her cheating wanker of a boyfriend who doesn’t even bother to stop shagging his new woman to explain himself. After searching for a sign as to what with her life, Tash runs to her BFF since high school, who is the flamboyant and fabulously gay friend we wish we all had! In her turmoil she decides it’s time to make a change, move away, start over. Of course her very loyal and loving Tink joins her on an extremely entertaining journey that will lead her to destiny. In this story, there is a massively HOT man that had me drooling, two fantastically witty and humors Brit’s and a bit of love with a side of tragic past. This book didn’t have my chest aching, or the tears flowing, but it was an immensely enjoyable read that made me feel like no matter what, you can always find your sunshine.

[Tricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Pamela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely brilliant! Wasn't sure what I was in for when I started this novel but a couple of chapters in - I was hooked. "Eternally North" is a smashingly well-written novel with the most engaging and loveable characters. Seriously, I wish I had my very own Tink - the most fabulous best friend any woman could have. The witty banter, catch phrases and whatever else Tash and Tink toss between them was hilarious. While this is a con-rom novel, I loved the relationship between Tash and Tink; their relationship being just as important as Tudor and Tash's story.

While I loved Tink, I was surprised at how much I also loved Natasha - Tash to her friends - the heroine that's so full of spunk and good cheer. What an amusing and brave character. I loved how real she came across; that she wasn't the typical thin, tall, stunning female lead; instead a real woman with curves and large breasts, with padding around her stomach, and of average height. Nevertheless, it's her beautiful smile, her positive outlook on life, honesty, and love for her friends and family that makes her beautiful inside and out; all of which captures the attention of the male persuasion. The best part - she loves who she is and isn't going to apologize to anyone; and tells it like it is. Like all females she has a lot of self-doubt, and we see her vulnerable side when she starts dating Tudor; and who wouldn't as he's a sexy Hollywood actor.

Sexy Tudor - tall, well-built, with six-pack abs - who is absolutely enamored with Tash the minute he meets her. The sexual chemistry between them is hot. I loved when he grabbed her from the side door ready to take her right then and there; even better, when he finally gives in to his feelings and goes for it, expressing and showing his love for Tash - talk about off-the-charts hot! Unfortunately, not all is right in Tudor's world and it's the one issue he will not, under any circumstances, divulge to Tash which leaves Tash in a constant state of confusion and uncertainty when it comes to their relationship.

I really appreciated the author not following the mainstream of so many other novels with the declarations of "I love you" and/or getting engaged right away, and/or the frivolous breakup most protagonists endure. Instead, the author regales the reader with a story of love that grows between Tudor and Tash, - an actual courtship that goes thru its share of bumps and mishaps.

I highly recommend "Eternally North" which is a brilliant read. Tudor and Tash are terrific together; and with all the supporting characters that are upfront and center, "Eternally North" truly makes for an entertaining and intriguing story.

There is a sequel in the works; however, "Eternally North" can still be read as a stand-alone; however, I'm betting that once you finish reading this novel you'll be anxious, like myself, for the next chapter in Tudor and Tash's story.

[Sophie "Beware Of The Reader" · Rating 5 out of 5]

HILARIOUS!

I so loved "Sweet Home" I was thrilled to read more of Tillie Cole. She did it again, I was hooked from the very first page! This book is very different from Sweet Home (except for the brooding hot bod male, thank you Mrs Cole!)but is a masterpiece of fun.

What are we looking for?

-Sassy, gorgeous heroine "on the plus size" with zero mouth filter: check.
-Glittery and totally eccentric gay best friend : check.
-Brooding, dark, tatooed movie star exuding male pheromones: check.
-Clumsy encounters where the heroine, slightly drunk and with zero complex but 100% "joie de vivre" makes a total funny fool of herself: check.
-Uncontrolable bursts of laughter and incredulous looks from my slightly worried husband (I knew she read too much, she has finally lost it!): check.

This book was so much fun with Tash's big mouth and witty comments. She was totally unfazed by the brooding act of Tudor, gorgeous movie star (even if she had butterflies or crazy bats in her stomac). She appealed to him with her strong character and no nonsense attitude.
Tash and her very "fairy" gay best friend and roommate "Tink" seize the life and live for every opportunity. Carpe Diem is the moto of the new "Tash and Tink", a way of life they now embrace with gusto and flourish.
Tash will literally turn Tudor's world upside down and the gruffy super star will become enthralled and very, very possessive of Tash, a real caveman (and if found it very, very endearing as in Sweet Home).

If you look for a real funny read with strong Georgie and gay diva, it's your book!

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

The beginning of this read like a chick-lit novel and although it was funny, it was a bit silly too. Tink, the main character's gay bff is every gay stereotype you could ever imagine in one character and it was all a little too far removed from reality to be plausible and I wasn't sure whether this was for me. That quickly changed as soon as Tudor North - huge hulking, tatted film star - came into the story. From that point I was hooked.
It followed a friends to lovers type plot, one of my favourite story set ups, and they had great chemistry. Tudor was holding back and actually, the reason for that was pretty inventive.
Although this didn't end on a cliffhanger, it felt unfinished to me - I was hoping for an epilogue but there wasn't one.
This story was a good balance of funny, sexy, romance and a little light angst. Recommended.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was laugh out loud funny, with an insane cast of characters that I couldn't help but love. Yet, it wasn't trying too hard to be funny and the emotions were genuine.

I loved the inner monologue that was Tash along with the words that actually escaped her mouth. Tink, the glitter loving gay best friend was - well...there are just no words that can do him justice. And finally Tudor, the brooding movie star. Tattooed, confusing, and 100% loveable.

If you love a good movie star romance written with a unique (and unexpected) style, then definitely check this out. It was a blast! 4.5 stars

[❃**✿【Yasmine】✿**❃ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Silly Stars for a pretty British Rom-Com

I enjoyed this Rom-Com somewhat, it was odd, quirky and had a pretty misfit bunch of characters. Natasha is a chav, Gerordie, full make-up, false tan and eyelashes, curvy, tall, crass, loud, out-spoken, ditzy... but intelligent, lovable, brave and witty. I felt like it was a story about Vin Disel falling for Eastender's Kat Slater. The funny was funny, but not LOL for me. A few LOL's and I would have given it a 4 star rating.

[Mallory · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Vickie*** · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 SLUT DROPPPSPPSPSPSPPPSSSS

WHEW where to start with this one!! There's just so many ways to open with this, other than a lame summary you could just directly read from the blurb on the book page (don't be offended, I also open reviews with a small summaries too, that comment was super hypocritical on my part)

Let me just start off by saying this. The characters in this book reminded me of a light, humorous versions of James, Stephan, and Bianca from In Flight. The story lines are completely different, it's just the characters. You got the gay best friend who just cannot be separated from the heroine of the story because they've just been through so much together. They are a buy 1 get 1 free package.

Now, this does not usually happen a lot for me with heroes. Being that I have problems with them. Tudor in the beginning seriously moody. From happy and then when asked the wrong questions immediately upset. I know a lot of characters are like this in the beginning whether their a girl or a boy, but this went on for a really long time.

This is what I always think when reading you cannot protect the one you love without telling your loved one what your protecting them from. It just does not work out well in the end. Does that make sense?

It took me a while for me to warm up to Tudor because of this. It was actually the first time I knew another girl was not a problem, but a family problem. I just wanted him to open up gaaaahhh frustration!!! Frustration from super nosy reader!!!!

TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK TINK i love him. If it weren't for him, I honestly think I would have gave this book 3 or 4 stars rather than a full 5/5. He is a huge part of the reason why I like this book. He is the best gay fairy a girl could ever ask for. Tink and Tash have the BEST relationship ever!! They are just hilarious together. And yes there is a lot of comic relief in this book. I love the nicknames Tink gave Tash, and the fact that their all pig related because she used to be...big.

Now I don't think this book is a standalone.... there is no cliffhanger, but there will also be another book out soon. And I have no idea what it will be about... but I have a hunch it will be about either insecurities with actresses and bimbos, or Tudor's dad.


Cheating??? nope

[Reader · Rating 5 out of 5]

ABSOLUTELY BRILLIANT

Natasha Munro catches her long term boyfriend cheating, devastated she goes to her best friend Tink short for Tinkerbell. He's been her best buddy since both were bullied at school. They decide to pick somewhere at random to start afresh together. I loved how they did that it was hilarious. They both end up in Canada. Natasha is a teacher and has little trouble finding a job, neither does Tink he soon gets work at an Italian restaurant. So they are both set for their new start. Natasha soon meets Tudor North the dark and brooding Hollywood 'A' lister.

What can I say, this book is just brilliant. Everything about it just draws the reader in. The characters are wonderful, especially Tink he just about stole the show for me. There is plenty of romance and drama that make this a stellar read. But most of all it's written with such style and flair. I will definitely be reading the next book to see what happens next for Natasha and Tudor. Please note this does not end on a cliffhanger.