Hook, Line and Sinker - Tessa Bailey

Like many, I have been suckered into the world of BookTok recently and as a result of experiencing the ACOTAR series, I've developed a taste for books with a bit of.... spice.

Tessa Bailey seems to be one of the more "mainstream" authors delving into the detailed romance style so this and It Happened One Summer were going to be my starting points. Unfortunately, of the two-book series, only the second was available to buy in my local Waterstones but I didn't let that stop me - I dived right in.

It didn't disappoint. There were hints of the previous book in the plot but for me, enough information was given that this one works well as a standalone.

LA based Hannah is heading back to Westport. Not only does she get to see her sister Piper after months apart, but also the gorgeous Fox who she has found herself a friendship with after 7 months. But through texting consistently, they've become good friends through sharing their love of music.

The only problem is, friendship is the most it can ever be. Fox is the guy your mum warns you about and Hannah's sister will not have her little sisters heart broken.

But with Fox and Hannah living in close quarters, will they be able to keep it as "just friends?'

I loved all of the characters in this story and I can't wait to read the first book, to learn more about Piper and brooding Brendan. Fox's story, whilst feels a bit tongue in cheek sometimes - is actually quite believable. And Hannah's initial shy demeanour makes way subtly and realistically into the strong female lead she always wanted to be.

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Christmas At The Island Hotel - Jenny Colgan

If I’ve said it once, I’ve said it a hundred times - for me, snuggling down with a Jenny Colgan book is like a hug from an old friend. And Christmas At The Island Hotel is no exception. Now, this is part of a series in the way that it follows a family of characters for their fourth installment, however as always, this works perfectly as a standalone book. Fintan, grieving the loss of his partner, has been left to open The Rock - the hotel on the island of Mure. Suddenly, this born and bred farmer needs to source a kitchen team to maintain the legacy of his late partner. And now he has a French chef that no one else wants, working in his kitchen. Konstantin, Norwegian party boy and all round spoilt brat, has been cast out by his Dad and has to learn how to be self sufficient. He finds himself on the remote island of Mure, halfway between Scotland and Norway, with no money, no friends and no idea how to chop an onion, As always, Jenny expertly weaves the lives of the characters togeth

This Time Next Year - Sophie Cousens

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