Reviewed by Lisa Spoors The novel begins with 17 year old Tish falling in love with her handsome neighbour, Fergal. When Fergal leaves to pursue his dreams of being a rock star and artist, Tish is heartbroken. Fast forward a decade and Tish has moved on – or thinks she has. She’s married to suitable, dependable James, and they’re buying Tish’s dream home in the … [Read more...] about Review – Good Husband Material by Trisha Ashley
Classic Chick Lit
Feasting on Romantic Comedy: Raspberry Pavlova from Bridget Jones’s Diary
I don't know about you, but I get such a buzz when a writer includes food of some description in her book, film or TV series. From tempting shortbread dunked in cocoa in Sally by Freya North, to brightly coloured cupcakes in Sex and The City, and that amazing chocolate cake in It's Complicated. I know I can't be the only one looking at … [Read more...] about Feasting on Romantic Comedy: Raspberry Pavlova from Bridget Jones’s Diary
Exclusive! Novelicious Chats To… Jane Green (Part One)
By Amanda Keats Jane Green says she is 'having a really lovely time' when I talk to her about her new book The Patchwork Marriage and how her UK book tour is going. The bestselling author was over here recently to promote the book, catch up with old friends and generally reacquaint herself with her native England. The author, who now lives in the US with her husband, … [Read more...] about Exclusive! Novelicious Chats To… Jane Green (Part One)
Review – Confessions of a Karaoke Queen by Ella Kingsley
REVIEWED BY KIRSTY NICOLE POLE ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart.’…that’s it…my karaoke song. We’ve all got one, though we like to pretend that we’d never possibly be persuaded to blare into a microphone in front of a room full of strangers and embarrass ourselves, we’ve all been there before…and I had downed at least three glasses of Pinot Grigio to get me up there. However, not … [Read more...] about Review – Confessions of a Karaoke Queen by Ella Kingsley
Review – The Magic of Christmas by Trisha Ashley
REVIEWED BY DEBS CARR Lizzie Pharamond spends her time trying out new recipes, taking care of her son and putting up with her increasingly distant husband, Tom. She's also a member of the Christmas Pudding Circle, who meet from August until Christmas in their small village of Middlemoss. When Jasper is rushed to hospital with meningitis, Tom … [Read more...] about Review – The Magic of Christmas by Trisha Ashley