Sarah Morgan - 'Some Kind of Wonderful' (2 July)
Her whole life, Puffin Islander Brittany Forrest has dreamed of adventure. And at the age of eighteen, she thought she’d found it in bad boy Zachary Flynn. But after just ten tempestuous, smouldering days, their whirlwind marriage went up in smoke, and Brittany resolved to put him out of her mind forever.
Zach knows he let Brittany down, but being back on Puffin Island and seeing Brittany again stirs up long-buried emotions. This daredevil pilot has never felt worthy of her, yet he can’t stay away—even when he knows the chemistry between them will only complicate his life.
As long, hot summer days on the beach dissolve into sultry, starry nights, Brittany and Zach find that the sparks between them are more powerful than ever. Could it be that the second time around, their dreams of a happy-ever-after will finally come true?
Why so excited? --> I've only heard lovely things about Sarah Morgan's books and I would love to check out her Puffin Island series (such a great name for a book series!). I also love the bright and colourful book cover; a real summer read!
Josephine Moon - 'The Chocolate Apothecary' (2 July)
Christmas Livingstone has formulated 10 top rules for happiness by which she tries very hard to live. Nurturing the senses every day, doing what you love, sharing joy with others are some of the rules but the most important for her is no. 10 - absolutely no romantic relationships!
Her life is good now. Creating her enchantingly seductive shop, The Chocolate Apothecary, and exploring the potential medicinal uses of chocolate makes her happy; her friends surround her; and her role as a fairy godmother to her community allows her to share her joy. She doesn't need a handsome botany ace who knows everything about cacao to walk into her life. One who has the nicest grandmother - Book Club Captain at Green Hills Aged Care Facility and intent on interfering - a gorgeous rescue dog, and who wants her help to write a book. She really doesn't need any of that at all.
Or does she?
Why so excited? --> Josephine Moon's debut novel 'The Tea Chest' was a warm and lovely read which I thoroughly enjoyed. I can't wait to read her second novel 'The Chocolate Apothecary'. It has a gorgeous cover and the blurb promises a great story; definitely one of the July releases I'm most excited about!
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Lisa Jewell - 'The Girls' (2 July)
You live on a picturesque communal garden square, an oasis in urban London where your children run free, in and out of other people’s houses.
You’ve known your neighbours for years and you trust them. Implicitly.
You think your children are safe.
But are they really?
Midsummer night: a thirteen-year-old girl is found unconscious in a dark corner of the garden square. What really happened to her? And who is responsible?
Why so excited? --> Another gorgeous cover, and another release by a great author! And all of these books will be released on the same day, the 2nd of July, it's crazy! Lisa Jewell's novels are also books that never disappoint and stories that really manage to captivate me from start to finish. Another one that has already been added to my TBR-list!
Sheila O'Flanagan - 'My Mother's Secret' (2 July)
When Steffie helps her two siblings organize a surprise wedding anniversary party for their parents her only worry is whether they'll be pleased. What she doesn't know is this is the day that her whole world will be turned upside down.
Jenny wants to be able to celebrate her ruby anniversary with the man she loves, but for forty years she has kept a secret. A secret that she can't bear to hide any longer. But is it ever the right time to hurt the people closest to you?
As the entire family gather to toast the happy couple, they're expecting a day to remember. The trouble is, it's not going to be for the reasons they imagined...
Why so excited? --> Sheila O'Flanagan has been around for many years and has written numerous great novels and I'm really happy to hear we are being treated to another one of her tales!
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Sue Watson - 'Summer Flings and Dancing Dreams' (3 July)
Laura Watkin’s heart isn’t broken, she’s just forgotten how to use it.
After years on her own, the highlight of single mum Laura’s week is watching Strictly Come Dancing with a glass of Pinot Grigio and a large helping of imagination.
With her daughter Sophie going travelling, Laura knows the time is right to do something for herself for a change. One disastrous Zumba class later and Laura ends up at the feet (literally) of gorgeous dance instructor Tony Hernandez.
A natural dancer and inspiring teacher, Tony rekindles in Laura a passion she inherited from her ballroom dancer father – and with it comes a dream… to make him proud.
But when Tony enters them to perform at the National Dance Festival, can Laura’s new-found confidence survive the test? And with a once-in-a-lifetime chance to learn Flamenco in Spain, could Laura truly learn to dance like nobody’s watching… and love like she’ll never get hurt?
Why so excited? --> I've had the pleasure of reading several of Sue Watson's other novels before and I've enjoyed all of her works so far. I have already added 'Summer Flings and Dancing Dreams' to my summer TBR-list and can't wait to pick it up!
Taylor Jenkins Reid - 'Maybe in Another Life' (7 July)
At the age of twenty-nine, Hannah Martin still has no idea what she wants to do with her life. She has lived in six different cities and held countless meaningless jobs since graduating college. On the heels of leaving yet another city, Hannah moves back to her hometown of Los Angeles and takes up residence in her best friend Gabby’s guestroom. Shortly after getting back to town, Hannah goes out to a bar one night with Gabby and meets up with her high school boyfriend, Ethan.
Just after midnight, Gabby asks Hannah if she’s ready to go. A moment later, Ethan offers to give her a ride later if she wants to stay. Hannah hesitates. What happens if she leaves with Gabby? What happens if she leaves with Ethan?
In concurrent storylines, Hannah lives out the effects of each decision. Quickly, these parallel universes develop into radically different stories with large-scale consequences for Hannah, as well as the people around her.
Why so excited? --> I haven't read any of Taylor Jenkins Reid's other books, but I absolutely love how her newest release 'Maybe in Another Life' sounds! It seems to be quite a unique and fascinating read and I really look forward to reading it.
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Be sure to check back on the blog tomorrow for even more July 2015 releases!
