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Archive for June 15th, 2009

Book Cover: The Good Girls Guide To Bad Men by Jessica Brody

Posted on Monday, June 15th, 2009 by Leah

I wrote about the sequel to Jessica Brody’s novel, The Fidelity Files, way back in April when it was under the US title Love Under Cover and had a lovely yet simple cover. The UK cover has been released and let me tell you, I love it! The title, in the UK, will be The Good Girls Guide To Bad Men and is released on October 1st. The synopsis follows:

Jennifer Hunter never saw herself as the relationship type. After all, she’d spent the last two years of her life as an undercover fidelity inspector, hired to test men’s faithfulness—not exactly the kind of job that lends itself to intimacy. But when Jamie Richards walked into her life, everything changed, and Jennifer vowed to trade in her undercover lifestyle for something more normal.

That’s why she formed the Hawthorne Agency: Five full-time fidelity inspectors, hired to carry out Jennifer’s mission while she manages the process from a safe (relationship-saving) distance. But a surprise proposal from Jamie leaves her wondering if the “normal” life is really meant for her. Can a former fidelity inspector who’s seen nothing but failed marriages ever come to terms with tying the knot herself? And when she receives a frantic phone call from one of her employees in trouble, she’s faced with a choice: fulfill her obligation to the client who needs her or honor her promise to the man she loves.

Having loved The Fidelity Files, I can’t wait for the sequel!

Posted in 2009 Releases, Book News | 1 Comment »

Book Review: A Crowded Marriage by Catherine Alliott

Posted on Monday, June 15th, 2009 by Chloe

Review by Dot

I’ve never really taken the time to pick up a Catherine Alliott book for some reason, however this one found it’s way into my basket and I’m extremely glad that it did. The story revolves round Imogen Cameron, her husband Alex and their son Rufus. The Camerons are experiencing financial troubles so they have to leave their house and life in London and accept Eleanor Latimer’s offer of a rent-free cottage on her large country estate. The problem is that Eleanor is Alex’s glamorous ex and Imogen already has her suspicions.

So they relocate to the country and settle into Shepherd’s Cottage which comes complete with sheep, chickens and cows that Imogen is expected to look after. Life becomes very busy, Rufus has to be settled into a new school; Imogen has many encounters with the bossy but handsome vet and Alex and Eleanor seem to be spending far too much time together. Although Imogen had not welcomed the move to the country she does find that she is able to re-invigorate her painting career and begins to think that she could become very happy in the country. There are many twists and turns in the story as the situation finally comes to a head. I did not expect the ending at all which was a nice surprise really as books in this genre can sometimes be a little predictable.

A Crowded Marriage made me laugh out loud on several occasions and I think that Catherine Alliot creates extremely witty dialogue between her lovely characters. I will definitely be reading another Catherine Alliot book, I just hope the rest are as good as this one!

Rating 4/5

Posted in 2006 releases, Book Reviews, Rating: 4/5 | 3 Comments »

Book News: House Rules by Jodi Picoult

Posted on Monday, June 15th, 2009 by Chloe

One of my favourite all-time authors Jodi Picoult has just released the brilliant Handle with Care, but already the synopsis for her next book is up on her website. House Rules isn’t due for release until March 2010 but looks fantastic, and I love the sound of the synopsis already! Here it is:

“HOUSE RULES is about Jacob Hunt, a teenage boy with Asperger’s Syndrome. He’s hopeless at reading social cues or expressing himself well to others, and like many kids with AS, Jacob has a special focus on one subject – in his case, forensic analysis. He’s always showing up at crime scenes, thanks to the police scanner he keeps in his room, and telling the cops what they need to do…and he’s usually right. But then one day his tutor is found dead, and the police come to question him. All of the hallmark behaviors of Asperger’s – not looking someone in the eye, stimulatory tics and twitches, inappropriate affect – can look a heck of a lot like guilt to law enforcement personnel — and suddenly, Jacob finds himself accused of murder. HOUSE RULES looks at what it means to be different in our society, how autism affects a family, and how our legal system works well for people who communicate a certain way – but lousy for those who don’t.”

Published by Hodder & Stoughton, its not on Amazon for pre-order yet but keep an eye out as it will be eventually! You can read an excerpt on Jodi’s website; http://www.jodipicoult.com/

Posted in 2010 releases, Book News | 3 Comments »

Book Review: None of My Affair by Fiona O'Brien

Posted on Monday, June 15th, 2009 by Chloe

Fiona O'Brien - None of my Affair

Carrie Armstrong and her family are going through some tough times at the moment. Carrie is coming to terms with the end of her long marriage to husband Rob, her daughter Hope is living alone in Spain and Carrie is worried about her well-being.

Supermodel daughter Ali seems to be settled with fiance Stuart and a wedding looming gives the whole family something to look forward to. But can they pull together to create Ali’s dream day, or is it going to be ruined by family feuds and friends affairs?

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Posted in 2009 Releases, Book Reviews, Rating: 5/5 | 1 Comment »

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