The Big Dreams Beach Hotel by Lily Bartlett

After living her dream life in the Big Apple, Rosie unexpectedly finds herself back in her home town of Scarborough, where she is now running a run-down old-fashioned Victorian hotel. The hotel is filled with its own community of permanent residents who are used to the laid-back and gently atmosphere of the hotel. A far-cry from the hustle and bustle of New York City.

All is set to change when the hotel is bought by two eccentric American brothers, who even though have never been to see the hotel decide to make some very big changes and transition manager Rory comes in to oversee the renovation.

With a cast of colourful characters and a lively and witty narration to the book you are in for an entertaining read. I like the way the story has the theme of two story-lines from the past and present running parallel along side each other. A perfect beach, or by the pool holiday read. I also have a soft spot for Scarborough as it is my home town and having spent time myself in New York, I think Scarborough is just as charming and charismatic and you get that feel from the book. 

Killer Affair by Rebecca Chance

Their two worlds could not have been further apart. Lexy is a popular reality star who lives her life to stay in the limelight. She has the looks, confidence and charisma to stay at the top of the fame game, she is everything plain-Jane Caroline is not. When a lucky break presents itself to blogger Caroline, which takes her right into the heart of Lexy's life. Caroline begins to feed off Lexy's put downs towards her and digest them into a drive to take all that Lexy has. Caroline becomes fuelled by a whole new confidence and setting her sights high, and a mighty rivalry and revenge is ready to put in play and sparks will fly.

Racy, steamy and sizzling scenes there is no holding back from author Rebecca Chance on this front and by heck how good she writes them... HOT! Along with a sensational storyline that is enticingly entertaining from beginning to end. The sparks flying between the two leading ladies you can feel exploding out of the pages as the story reaches its climax. NOT TO BE MISSED.

Killer Affair will be available to buy from the 27^th July 2017.

 

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Nikki Bywater

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Born to Dance by June Tate

Bonny Burton was born to dance. It was everything she ever wanted and her chance to dance and become a professional has come. Bonny gets her big break that can only lead to bigger and brighter things, her talent can take her all the way to the top. Soon her heart is also dancing when well known boxer Mickey enters her life and she feels she is living her dreams. However just as soon as opportunity comes a knocking, it can cause you to fall and throw a few gangsters in with the glamour and glitter, along with crime and corruption in the mix and you have a knock out of a story.

Another great read from author June Tate. 

The Secrets of Villa Rosso by Linn B. Halton

Ellie has found her perfect soul mate in husband Josh, for the past couple of decades they have enjoyed a happy married life and have two children, however when Ellie is called away on an unexpected business trip to Italy and visits the enchanting Villa Rosso, she meets Max and feels strangely drawn to him and that they may have a deep connection. Knowing she is in love with her husband she struggles to understand her feelings towards Max. Is it possible their connection is from another time and place, or even another life?

I always like author Linn B. Halton books for there subtle hint of the paranormal and this creates another dimension in a lot of her stories and with a touch of mystery too surrounding this story, you will be pulled into this story straight away and the story will captivate you to the very end. Linn B. Halton knows how to tell a good romance story that will tug on your heartstrings.

The Secrets of Villa Rosso will be out on the 21st July 2017.

The Second Chance Café in Carlton Square by Lilly Bartlett

Emma a busy mum of twins, takes a chance of turning a disused pub into a café to help give young people a second chance at turning their lives around for the better, by offering them traineeships for them to learn all aspects of working in a café and also help provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for customers.

A nice and easy read which is fast-paced, lively and very entertaining and the story will make you laugh out loud in places. There is a great mix of characters and it is a story that does not over do it on the drama, but is a down to earth realistic, everyday sort of plot line. This is the second book in the series, but it can be read as a stand-alone.

The Dockland Girls by June Tate

Set in Southampton in the 1940's, three strong and independent women form strong bonds and friendship through the hardship of the aftermath of the Second World War, picking up the pieces and trying to overcome the trauma of their past in order to make their lives better for the future.

What I like about June Tate books is that they are not only historically correct and well researched with the facts of the era she sets her books in, but the way the characters and their situations are so real and true to life that you just cannot help but become emotionally involved with the characters. June Tate knows how to tell a good story. I highly recommend any of June Tate's books and there is a large back catalogue to chose from. So that's your summer reading sorted!