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Reunion in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 4) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Reunion in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #4)Reunion in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Back to Bunya Junction for the last book in the series – this makes me sad as I’ve fallen in love with the world and its characters but once again, it is brilliantly written.
This fourth book is a different kind of romance as the lead characters are married from the beginning (and not in a marriage of convenience) so that throws a new spin on things and shows the true side to all marriages – that there can still be miscommunication and misunderstandings. It also gives everyone hope that true love still exists if you’re willing to fight for it!
So goodbye to Bunya Junction, but still looking forward to future books by this author!

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Doctor in the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #3)Doctor in the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having grown up wanting to be a doctor and loving new babies, this third instalment checked all the boxes, not to mention the romance one of course. I had already read the first two books in this series so it was great to return to Bunya Junction and discover what all the other Carruthers siblings were up to since I last saw them. Love the rural Australian setting as well and picturing the town and all its characters. Highly recommended!

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Divine Vintage by Sandra L. Young – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Divine VintageDivine Vintage by Sandra L. Young
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! That’s the first thing to say about this amazing book! I am a lover of historical books where they flip between modern day and the past and that concept is captured perfectly here! I think we all want to bet on our dreams like Tess and have a man like Trey there to catch us! Highly recommended for lovers of historical and/or paranormal fiction!

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Exiled South by Harriet Cannon – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Exiled SouthExiled South by Harriet Cannon
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have always been a history buff and loved reading historical fiction but I must admit as an Australian my knowledge of the American Civil War is somewhat limited. That being said, this story provided so much historical (and other) information, it helped me to learn a great deal. It stirred my interest so that I was Googling any terms I didn’t know (as a foreigner) and also looking up recipes for some of the dishes mentioned!
And Lizbeth, the main character is so passionate about social justice and equality, just like me – although I must admit she’s braver than I am! Definitely a great book to read and I would recommend it!

 

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The Web of Humanity by Maria Turchin – Review by Gillian Fawell

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The Web of Humanity: A NovelThe Web of Humanity: A Novel by Maria Turchin
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, did this one keep the twists and turns coming! I won’t go into the number of late nights I had where I just couldn’t put this book down! I love historical fiction and especially ones where there is a present day component and a mystery and found all three aspects in this delightful story! I would definitely recommend it and whilst I read the eBook version, I am thinking I need to buy the hard copy to give as gifts!

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan BOOK 1) by Anise Storm – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Conveniently Yours (Titans Of Manhattan #1)Conveniently Yours by Anise Storm
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My first book by this author but it won’t be the last! Fell in love with the characters – can’t go past an alpha male who is a marshmallow when it comes to his woman. Marriage of convenience are some of my favourite stories and this one did not disappoint. There was even a sneak peek of the next book in the series at the end – that will soon be added to my tbr list!!

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Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas Book 4) by Marianne Rice – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Snowflakes & Stockings (A Wilton Hills Christmas, #4)Snowflakes & Stockings by Marianne Rice
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Love discovering a new author especially when they have a series already established! This was the first of Marianne Rice’s books I have read, but I can’t wait to read the rest of the A Wilton Hill’s Christmas series! Liberty and Sawyer are both very likeable characters who kept me guessing as to what was going to happen next! And those family scenes – who wouldn’t want to be part of a family like that?!! Highly recommended!

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, Book 2) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Runaway to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #2)Runaway to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A stranger in a wedding dress! What a way to start a book! I loved learning more about Pandora (appropriate name for the character I must say!) and Jonas – especially after being introduced to him in the first Bunya Junction book. Also loved hearing more about Sindy and Ryan from Home to the Outback! Now to wait for the rest of the series!!

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction Book 1) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Home to the Outback (Welcome to Bunya Junction, #1)Home to the Outback by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What can I say? I fell in love with the citizens of Bunya Junction! It’s been awhile since I read a book set in Australia so it was great to discover this series, the characters and the setting! Ryan was the type of guy every woman wants and the way various situations were written was simply superb! Looking forward to reading the next one!

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Another Yesterday (Seashells and Second Chances Collection Book 2) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Another YesterdayAnother Yesterday by Angela Christina Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Angela Christina Archer piqued my interest and mystery solving skills with this book! By gradually building the story and keeping things hidden at first, she kept me guessing and wondering how it was all going to develop! I was hoping I was going to be wrong about some things but even the parts that made me want to look away for the sake of the characters were so well written! Highly recommended!

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Written in the Stars (Mothers and Daughters Collection) by Angela Christina Archer – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Written in the StarsWritten in the Stars by Angela Christina Archer
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book hooked me right from the start! What a different era meant for pregnant women who hadn’t met society’s rules! Even when it flashed forward to 1980, the world was still so different to today – smoking right outside a hospital room?!! Angela Christina Archer had me formulating theories and turning the pages to find out what would happen next and if my guesses were correct! Looking forward to reading more from this fabulous author!

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series Book 5) by Vikki Walton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Potager Plot (A Backyard Farming Series, #5)Potager Plot by Vikki Walton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great read that kept me guessing and turning the pages! It was the first book I had read of the Backyard Farming Mystery series, but I will have to look into reading the rest! So many twists and turns!

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Hairballs and Homicide (Kitty Beret Café Mysteries Book 1) by Ruth J. Hartman – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Hairballs and HomicideHairballs and Homicide by Ruth J. Hartman
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I loved this book! As a cat lover myself, I have been to cafes with kitties roaming and I could just picture Ellie and the rest of the townspeople enjoying spending time with all the feline characters! Especially Templeton! The mystery aspect was very well written and kept me guessing and turning the pages to find out what would happen next! Can’t wait to read more in this series!

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Death of a Coupon Queen (Sophie Parker Mystery Series) by Jenna Harte – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Death of a Coupon QueenDeath of a Coupon Queen by Jenna Harte
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book!! Such a great mystery that kept me reading into the night (long after I should have been asleep lol)! Kept me guessing and theorising about whodunnit!!

It’s the 2nd in the series but the 1st I have read so I will definitely need to go back and read #1!!

 

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Competing with the Star (Star Series Book 2) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Competing with the StarCompeting with the Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Having just read Next Door to a Star, I was so glad I had this book ready and waiting when I finished as the first book in the series was a very enjoyable read. Competing with the Start read just as well; another book I couldn’t put down and allowed me to live the childhood dream of being able to have a celebrity friend! I really hope Krysten Lindsay Hager writes more for this series as I want to know more!

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Next Door to a Star (The Star Series) by Krysten Lindsay Hager – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Next Door to a StarNext Door to a Star by Krysten Lindsay Hager
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

It’s been a long while since I’ve read a YA novel, but Next Door to a Star took me right back to those years; enjoying sleepovers with friends and drooling over the hottest celebrities in magazines. Well written with a plot that kept moving forward, I couldn’t put it down and was glad that the next book in the series was ready and waiting on my Kindle!

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia #1) by Phoebe Alexander – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Sugar & Spice (Spicetopia, #1)Sugar & Spice by Phoebe Alexander
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Sugar and Spice is right! That’s exactly what Phoebe Alexander delivers in this page turner with surprises on every page! The lead characters were a surprise to me when I began but they quickly grow on you as you learn more about their human side and their motives! Will be very interested to see where this series goes!

 

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Queen Of My Heart (Life Won’t Wait Book 1) by Nikki Lynn Barrett – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Queen Of My Heart (Life Won't Wait Book 1)Queen Of My Heart by Nikki Lynn Barrett
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a fun read!

Nikki Lynn Barrett creates fabulous characters that really surprised me but who I loved! As she puts it, a modern fairytale!

One of the characters talks about writing a fanfiction about Tucker and Quinn and that description is perfect as it that ultimate dream of a gorgeous, handsome star helping the heroine!

Looking forward to the rest of the series.

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Try Right (Aloha Series book 3) by Jill Brashear – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Try RightTry Right by Jill Brashear
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Try Right was my first book in the Aloha series, but I will definitely be going back to read the others! Jill Brashear created a wonderful world set in Hawaii in the 1960s – a very different time and age to today! The attitudes of men towards women amongst other things was well written even if they drove me insane as 21st century woman! The insights into the world of Hollywood/TV shows of the era and especially that of stuntmen like Henry were fascinating! Definitely recommended as a fun, somewhat spicy read!

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In Plain Sight ( The Broken Bow Book 3) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Gillian Fawell

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In Plain Sight (Broken Bow Book #3)In Plain Sight by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

So wonderful to return to The Broken Bow and the amazing characters that make up the nearby town! Loved reading about Rayna, Thomas and Mason! In Plain Sight differed from the usual romance storyline but that just helped to build the characters and the setting – something different but wonderful. Would definitely recommend this whole series!

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Best Of My Love (Love in Emerald Creek) by N.D. Jackson – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Best of my LoveBest of my Love by N.D. Jackson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book! It was funny, unpredictable and the writing just flowed! Although Dre was a very different character to what I was expecting, once I learnt more about her background I could understand why she was the way she was! It was great to read about a independent, modern woman who wasn’t afraid to be a spitfire! The characters were all well developed and the plot had just the right amount of twists and turns to keep you guessing. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from N.D. Jackson!

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THE MYSTERY OF THE LOST AVENGER (ANNIE TILLERY MYSTERIES) by LINDA MARIA FRANK – Review by Gillian Fawell

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The Mystery of the Lost AvengerThe Mystery of the Lost Avenger by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Such a fantastic story! The historical element was right up my alley and mixing that with the mystery meant this book was one I wish I had available to read when I was younger! I will definitely be looking out for the rest in the series!

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THE BUCCANEERS OF St. FREDERICK ISLAND by LINDA MARIA FRANK – Review by Gillian Fawell

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The Buccaneers of St. Frederick IslandThe Buccaneers of St. Frederick Island by Linda Maria Frank
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Loved this book! Reminded me of the Enid Blyton books I used to read as a child and am now sharing with my little miss so can definitely add this one to the reading list with her! Can’t wait to read more from this author and with these characters!

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Matching Miriam by Mya O’Malley – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Matching MiriamMatching Miriam by Mya O’Malley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Firstly, I can’t believe I didn’t remember that not only is Matching Miriam by the same author as the Maggie Trilogy I read last year (I remembered that part!) but this book follows in the same universe! Yay! I fell in love with the characters when reading the trilogy and to come back to them in yet another brilliantly written novel brought a smile to my face! Reading about tough fronted police officer Miriam and learning about why she is the way she is gave me a deeper understanding to a character who may otherwise have remained as Naomi’s friend who wouldn’t take anything from anyone! Highly recommended!

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The Last Christmas by Seelie Kay – Review by Gillian Fawell

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The Last ChristmasThe Last Christmas by Seelie Kay
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, there were a light of surprises packed into this novella by Seelie Kay. For a quick read, the twists and turns kept coming and were very original. In fact the whole story was original and something I would never have guessed. Great for a quick Christmas read!

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Five – Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Five-Alarm Christmas : A NovellaFive-Alarm Christmas : A Novella by Melinda Valentine
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! This novella zoomed by but wasn’t short on the spice! A great little read for Christmas or anytime of the year whilst you’re lazing in the sun or snuggled with someone special. Highly recommended when you want a well written story but are short on time!

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2) by Ashley A Quinn – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Wildfire (The Broken Bow Book 2)Wildfire by Ashley A Quinn
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow! Ashley A Quinn definitely spins quite the tale! There is the base romance storyline but also the mystery and suspense! I was reading this late one night after hubby had gone to bed and that was maybe not the best idea when reading scenes about a stalker crafted by a master author like Ashley! This was the first of her books I have read but now want to go and read #1 in this series and go from there!

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The Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink – Review by Gillian Fawell

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The Sound of SilenceThe Sound of Silence by Dakota Willink
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Wow, this book was intense. It was my first Dakota Willink read and also my first Black Rose Collection novel. So I wasn’t used to reading darker titles. That being said, The Sound of Silence instantly gripped me! Characters who weren’t who you thought they would be and moments that kept you guessing and gasping. There is the non-spoiler alert of domestic violence as mentioned in the blurb, so be prepared to hate characters but since that is obviously the intention of the author, I would highly recommend this book!

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Fake Fiancé (A Second Chance Office Romance) by Amy McKinley – Review by Gillian Fawell

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Fake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office RomanceFake Fiancé: A Second Chance Office Romance by Amy McKinley
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

My first Amy McKinley novel and what an introduction to this author! I loved the characters and the way she built the story with a twist which I won’t mention here for obvious reasons. Fake Fiance kept me reading as I wanted to know more and how it was all going to turn out! Highly recommended!

 

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A Merry Texan Christmas (The Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge Book 3) by Nicole Flockton – Review by Gillian Fawell

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A Merry Texan Christmas (Prentice Brothers of Sweet Ridge, #3)A Merry Texan Christmas by Nicole Flockton
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After having read the first two Prentice Brothers books, I was eager to read this one and discover Trey’s story! We had only heard a little about him in the past two books so there was a whole story to uncover! And Nicole Flockton did not disappoint! I love the way she creates new and interesting characters who make you fall in love with them and invest in their stories! Highly recommended!

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