(Embarrassing Moments and Editorial Bylines…): The Intern by Gabrielle Tozer

The Intern is a fun contemporary novel featuring Josie, a first year journalism student about to start an internship at a fashion magazine. Wanting to be a serious newspaper writer and having no idea about the glossy world of magazines (I have a feeling Josie would consider herself about as glamorous as a garden gnome), Josie …

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(Opposites Attract in the Outback): Rain Dance by Karen Wood

The country is in Kaydon’s blood. As a fifth generation cattle farmer, he was born knowing that some day he would be expected to run the property. But his lack of say in his own future has him feeling trapped. When his father finds a business partner and buys a new property, Kaydon is sceptical. The …

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The Tea Chest by Josephine Moon: A Review

It is almost like a dream come true when Kate Fullerton becomes a part-owner of The Tea Chest, a boutique tea shop. Free to let her creativity run wild, The Tea Chest gives Kate the opportunity to create, blend and share her love of tea with the public. But dreams can go awry. When Kate …

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Interview and Giveaway: Almost Dead by Kaz Delaney

I’m honoured today to share with you all an interview with the author of Almost Dead, Kaz Delaney. Kaz has generously given her time to answer some of my questions about her book, writing and her life as an author. I had a great time reading Almost Dead and I loved reading Kaz’s answers to …

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Book Review: Almost Dead by Kaz Delaney

Title: Almost Dead Author: Kaz Delaney Genre: Contemporary Romance, Ghosts, Paranormal, Mystery, Young Adult Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication Date: January 2014 Pages: 400 Rating: 3.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Macey’s life has been turned upside down. Her mother has left, her father is absent and her two best friends (her brother Seth and his girlfriend …

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Book Review: The Inevitability of Stars by Kathryn R. Lyster

Title: The Inevitability of Stars Author: Kathryn R. Lyster Genre: Contemporary Romance, Realistic Fiction, Grief Publisher: Harlequin Publication Date: August 2013 Pages: 304 Rating: 5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): A modern-day Romeo and Juliet set amongst the beauty of Byron Bay and the grind of Sydney. Rip and Sahara have always been together. Primary school friends …

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Book Review: Every Breath by Ellie Marney

Title: Every Breath  Author: Ellie Marney Genre: Contemporary, Mystery, Suspense  Publisher: Allen & Unwin Publication Date: September 2013 Pages: 352 Rating: 4.5 stars Synopsis (from goodreads): Rachel Watts is an unwilling new arrival to Melbourne from the country. James Mycroft is her neighbour, an intriguingly troubled seventeen-year-old genius with a passion for forensics. Despite her misgivings, …

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Book Review: An Endless Summer by C.J. Duggan

Today is whYAnot Review’s stop on the Endless Summer blog tour! An Endless Summer is the second book in the Summer series by C.J. Duggan. The first book, The Boys of Summer, was a great New Adult contemporary romance novel and I was delighted to read An Endless Summer. I have a huge soft spot …

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