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Crow Moon by Suzie Aspley#Extract #Giveaway #AMarthaStrangewaysInvestigationBook1

  I am delighted to introduce the first in a new series by debut writer, Suzie Aspley . The atmospheric thriller, Crow Moon was published by Orenda on March 14th. Today I have an extract for you to read and the chance to win a print copy of Crow Moon . Details on how to enter are at the foot of this post. When the crow moon rises, the darkness is unleashed… Martha Strangeways is struggling to find purpose in her life, after giving up her career as an investigative reporter when her young twins died in a house fire. Overwhelmed by guilt and grief, her life changes when she stumbles across the body of a missing teenager – a tragedy that turns even more sinister when a poem about crows is discovered inked onto his back... When another teenager goes missing in the remote landscape, Martha is drawn into the investigation, teaming up with DI Derek Summers, as malevolent rumours begin to spread and paranoia grows. As darkness descends on the village of Strathbran, it soon becomes

We'll Always Have Venice by Leonie Mack #Review

 

 Having loved Italy Ever After by Leonie Mack, I am delighted to feature her latest romance, We'll Always Have Venice which was published by Boldwood Books on 28th April. 

                   
Who can resist the romance of Venice…

When Norah arrives in Venice for a ten-week internship she is surprised to discover that her guide for her work trips around the lagoon is the undeniably gorgeous and kind Gianluca. She can’t help thinking he might be too good to be true, with his endless fascinating local stories, and his infectious laugh.

Norah is still bitter after an accident left her with a serious injury and also meant the end of her long-term relationship. And besides, she's serious about her career and that means leaving Venice at the end of the summer.

Gianluca has had a summer fling before that led to heartache for him and he won't do it again. He enjoys the long hours out on the lagoon with Norah, but after a storm strands them on a picture-perfect island for a night, they agree they should just be good friends for the summer.

But life doesn't always go to plan, and when it's time for Norah to go, they have to decide whether what they have between them is really just a friendship, and not something more…


 

My Thoughts

This was a real escapist read with all the romance you would expect from a novel set in Venice. Having followed Didi and Piero's story in A Match Made in Venice, I was delighted to realise that now we were going to follow her sister, Norah, as she visited the city herself. Norah is recovering from a traumatic accident but she has tried to set her sights on her future and to re-group her science career. Driven by the will to succeed in her career, she is loath to get involved again as she fears being let down. Enter, Gianluca, who is also wary of relationships and who has a complicated family background which he is still coming to terms with. However, you soon discover that the chemistry between them is undeniable.

    The glorious setting dominates the story and offers a level of escapism. With some lively characters and plot. you are willing Norah and Gianluca to find their way through their reservations. Forgiveness and moving on are important themes behind the story and there are some interesting family dynamics to be worked through. What a shame there doesn't seem to be a third sister for a sequel- or maybe a cousin? 

In short: Can Norah have it all?

About the Author


Leonie Mack is an author of romantic comedies with great international locations. Having lived in London for many years her home is now in Germany with her husband and three children. Leonie loves train travel, medieval towns, hiking and happy endings!

 

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Book link: Amazon UK


Thanks to Leonie, Boldwood Books and Rachel of Rachel's Random Resources for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

Check out the rest of the tour!


 

 

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