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AUDIOBOOK AND BOOK TOUR SPOTLIGHT -AND SHE WAS NEVER THE SAME AGAIN BY NATASHA
PRYDE TRUJILLO.

12th Aug 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment

 















Book Details:

Book Title:  And She Was Never the Same Again: A Multigenerational
Memoir by Natasha Pryde Trujillo Ph.D.
Category:  Adult Non-Fiction 18 yrs +,  285 pages
Genre:  Multigenerational Memoir
Publisher:  Violet Echoes Press
Release date:  April, 2024
Content Rating: PG-13: discusses trauma, near-death experiences, grief





“Dr. Trujillo has done an exceptional job of opening her life of grief and loss
for her audience to experience. The intentional nature in which this book is
written provides a welcome comfort of hope. Her words encourage her audience to
look at those ‘isms’ we humans all own and instead of wanting to avoid seeing
them, to look at them and learn how to navigate and accept; especially when it
is too late to share those sentiments when you could have.” —Feathered Quill
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Book Description:

And She Was Never the Same Again is about you. It is about your family and your
friends, everyone you’ve ever met, and all the strangers you have yet to meet.

It takes you on a journey of gains and losses that stretch generations,
cultures, identities, and decades of time. It awakens you to the inevitable and
makes you look at things most people want to avoid seeing. It explores
near-death experiences; medical, individual, and intergenerational trauma; the
stigmatized death of a partner; perfectionism; athletics; first loves; and the
gaping holes that become permanent fixtures within us when those we love the
most die.

You will feel, you will learn, you will grown, and you will never be the same
again.
BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon ~ Audible
add to goodreads


Meet the Author:

Dr. Trujillo is a counseling and sport psychologist, consultant, educator,
author, and human. Labels don’t make her better or worse-equipped to deal with
inevitable grief throughout life. She’s passionate about the power of
storytelling and wanted to illustrate nuanced ways we cope with grief. Like you,
she’s had losses and decided risking vulnerability may encourage others to
redefine relationships with loss to live more holistic and intentional lives.
She hopes this limited collection of stories can build the realization that
there’s no “right” way to grieve.

connect with the author: website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads
Tour Schedule:

July 3 – @ashleylynnreads – book shout out
Aug 5 – Over Coffee Conversations – book spotlight / guest post / giveaway
Aug 5 – fundinmental – book review / giveaway
Aug 5 – Faith And Books – audiobook review / giveaway
Aug 6 – Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s – book review / giveaway
Aug 7 – Cover Lover Book Review – book spotlight / giveaway
Aug 7 – Black Coffee, Brown Cow – book review / giveaway
Aug 8 – Novels Alive – book review / giveaway
Aug 9 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight
Aug 12 – Gina Rae Mitchell – book review / guest post / giveaway
Aug 12 – Diane’s Book Journal – book spotlight / giveaway
Aug 13 – Book Corner News and Reviews – book review / giveaway
Aug  13 – Splashes of Joy – book review / giveaway
Aug 14 – Locks, Hooks and Books – audiobook review / author interview / giveaway
Aug 14 – I’m A Voracious Reader – book review
Aug 15 – Welcome To MLM Opinion’s Reviews – book review / giveaway
Aug 16 – Paws.Read.Repeat – book review / giveaway
Aug 16 – FUONLYKNEW – book review / guest post / giveaway
Aug 19 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book spotlight / giveaway
Aug 20 – Olio by Marilyn – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 20 – Olio by Marilyn – book review / giveaway
Aug 21 – StoreyBook Reviews – book spotlight / author interview / giveaway
Aug 21 – Miranda’s Book Scape – audiobook review / author interview 
Aug 22 – My Reading Getaway – book review / giveaway
Aug 23 – @ashleylynnreads – book review / giveaway
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BOOK TOUR SPOTLIGHT – THE SILVER FOREST (BOOK TWO) BY J.D. RASCH.

7th Aug 2024 / dianasbookjournal / 1 Comment

 











Book Details:

Book Title:  The Silver Forest, Book Two by J.D. Rasch
Category:  Adult Fiction 18 yrs +,  438 pages
Genre:  Fantasy
Publisher:  Lamina Press
Release date:  July, 2024
Content Rating: PG: Brief, non-explicit scenes of battles and one brief,
non-explicit sex scene

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“Engrossing, spiritual, thought-provoking and unique.” — Patrick J. LoBrutto,
World Fantasy Award winning editor

“A respectable and compelling novel of accomplishment and discovery that
introduces engrossing concepts accompanied by a moral and ethical fiber that
compliments the story’s adventure.” — Midwest Book Review

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Book Description:

Will the young wizard Asmar decide his own fate?

Asmar continues his quest to defeat Malzus and retrieve the powerful golden
pulcher staff. Aided by a mysterious figure known only as the Wanderer, Asmar
must combat the many types of influences that try to control his mind.

But Asmar is yet unconvinced of the Great Council’s true intentions when they
sent him on this quest. Again, he wonders if he must follow the path created for
him, or forge his own.

The Silver Forest is a literary fantasy adventure exploring magic, morality, and
self-determination. Please note that Book Two is the direct continuation of
Asmar’s story, and should only be read following Book One.
BUY THE BOOK:
AMAZON
add to goodreads
Begin THE SILVER FOREST with Book One:
Book Details:

Book Title:  The Silver Forest, Book One by J.D. Rasch
Category:  Adult Fiction 18 yrs +,  466 pages
Genre:  Fantasy
Publisher:  Lamina Press
Release date:  May, 2024
Content Rating: PG-13: Non-explicit mentions of sex, and non-graphic battle
scenes.


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Book Description:

Asmar, a young and naïve wizard, is sent on an impossible quest—to stop the
renegade wizard, Malzus, from finding the tree of wisdom.

The Great Council of wizards, desperate to find the golden pulcher tree, the
source of all knowledge, sent nine wizards over the impassable seas to the far
away land of Bracat—only to face years of frustration and failure.

Until one of their own turned against them.

Armed with a golden staff to amplify his power, the rogue wizard Malzus fled the
wizards’ city of Dolcere and began a ruthless hunt for the tree.

Meanwhile, in the small, protected village of Tuland, Asmar, a misfit, is
suddenly called to Dolcere. There, he learns that he is to become a wizard,
tasked with stopping the death and destruction caused by Malzus.

The Great Council tasks Asmar with not only defeating Malzus but returning the
golden staff to them. But Asmar doesn’t trust the wizards and their influence
over him. Can he break the cycle of violence and selfishness and determine his
own destiny?
Buy the Book:
Amazon
add to goodreads


Meet the Author:

J.D. RASCH is a writer, artist, social activist and author. His debut fantasy
series, The Wanderer, explores social, political and religious themes. His
writing, like his painting explores the mysteries of the world and our place in
the greater scheme of the universe. For many years he worked in international
finance, both in developed and emerging economies. Even in his work in finance
he was interested in social justice, developing ways to assess the social
behavior of companies. He also serves on a number of not-for-profit boards in an
attempt to make the world a better place.

Connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ goodreads

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Tour Schedule:

Aug 5 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of THE SILVER FOREST – BOOK ONE
Aug 5 – Country Mamas With Kids – book review of BOOK TWO / giveaway
Aug 6 – Liese’s Blog – book spotlight of THE SILVER FOREST – BOOK TWO
Aug 7 – Diane’s Book Journal – book series spotlight / giveaway
Aug 8 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of BOOK ONE / giveaway
Aug 13 – Ilovebooksandstuffblog – book series spotlight / giveaway
Aug 14 – Cover Lover Book Review – book series spotlight / giveaway
Aug 15 – China Sorrows – book review of BOOK ONE / giveaway
Aug 15 – Locks, Hooks and Books – book review of BOOK TWO / giveaway
Aug 19 – WELCOME TO MLM OPINION’S REVIEWS – book review of BOOK ONE / giveaway
Aug 20 – WELCOME TO MLM OPINION’S REVIEWS – book review of BOOK TWO / giveaway
Aug 20 – China Sorrows – book review of BOOK TWO / giveaway
Aug 21 – Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s – book review of BOOK ONE /
giveaway
Aug 22 – My Tangled Skeins Book Reviews – Book Review of BOOK TWO / giveaway
Aug 23 – Kim’s Book Reviews and Writing Aha’s – book review of BOOK TWO /
giveaway

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BOOK TOUR SPOTLIGHT – DECEPTION IS OUR REMEDY BY ALEXANDRA GAVRANOVIC.

27th Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment



 





Book Details:

Book Title:  DECEPTION IS OUR REMEDY by Alexandra Gavranovic
Category:  YA Fiction (Ages 13-17),  412 pages
Genre: YA dystopian; YA survival stories; Sci-fi Fantasy
Publisher: Dumetella Press
Release date:  March 2024
Content Rating:  PG: Some minimal fight scenes and acts of violence
Book Description:

What if everything you thought you knew about the world – and yourself – was a
lie? What would you do?

For 17-year-old Callista, growing up in a world stripped of all its color after
the great climate crisis, every day looks the same in her Neighborhood. There
are no other kids her age except for her best friend, Reggie. There are no
events or activities. And there is no leaving. Cal rarely even steps outside her
house except to pick up the month’s worth of dry, rationed food courtesy of the
Government or for her routine trip to the doctor, which always leaves her
feeling groggy and depleted.

And while she knows that she should just accept this life, she can’t help but
wonder if there is something she isn’t being told. From whispered conversations
she overhears of her parents to nightmares that feel more like memories jarring
her awake in the middle of the night, Cal finally decides to find out for
herself if there is something beyond the towering gates of her Neighborhood.
Something that can provide answers.

But what she finds is more shocking than she could have imagined. When a giant
floating object of immense light transports her to an abandoned city, Cal meets
more people her age who also grew up in Neighborhoods. And, like the orb of
light she can suddenly summon with her mind, these other people are also gifted
with special abilities.

Before she can determine what is going on, they are all herded to a special
Academy for the gifted, where they will learn to hone their abilities with other
students just like them.

But as Cal unravels her nightmares, everything she thought she knew about her
former life starts to rip at the seams. And, as she spends more time with her
fellow students in the Academy, she begins to wonder if she really escaped the
Neighborhood at all.

Deception is Our Remedy is a fast-paced, dystopian adventure that will leave you
guessing at every turn.
BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon 
add to goodreads
Meet the Author:

Alexandra Gavranovic lives in Georgia where she is studying Public Relations.
She has been writing and crafting stories since she was a young girl, and enjoys
the process of being creative. When she’s not studying for her college classes,
Alix enjoys spending time with her two cats and her dog, reading dystopian
novels, and playing video games. She is also an avid pianist with 12 years of
experience. Deception Is Our Remedy is her first published novel.

connect with the author: website ~ instagram ~ tiktok ~ goodreads


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BOOK TOUR SPOTLIGHT – R: A NOVEL BY ELI WELLINGTON.

27th Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment

 








Book Details:

Book Title: R: A NOVEL by Eli Wellington
Category:  Adult Fiction (18 +),  340 pages
Genre: Dystopian , Science Fiction
Publisher:  Dystopian Publishing
Release date:  April 2024
Content Rating: PG-13 + M to R. The book includes violence, sex, white
supremacy, adult language
Book Description:

From the author of The Compound, this gripping dystopian novel explores the
delicate lines between truth and propaganda. As the president focuses all
efforts on securing his position of power, employing tactics that blur the lines
between lawful governance and autocracy, a variety of individuals must confront
their own beliefs, biases, and fears. R is a riveting exploration of the
American psyche, examining the themes of racism, white supremacy, and the
steadfast quest for power.

Each character, rooting in their own beliefs and experiences, provides a unique
lens examining the fabric of America. As misinformation and conspiracy theories
flood the internet colliding with legitimate news sources, the characters’ paths
intersect in unexpected ways, challenging their convictions. R isn’t just a
story; it’s a wake-up call to the resilience of the human spirit, with a mirror
reflecting our highest hopes and deepest fears.

As the clock counts down to the election, the question remains: can democracy
survive the storm, or will it crumble under the weight of its ideals betrayed?
BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon  ~ B&N 
add to goodreads
Meet the Author:

R is Eli Wellington’s second novel. The author believes that fiction provides
the perfect platform to make social commentary on the world around us and is
influenced by authors such as George Orwell, Ayn Rand, and Arthur Koestler. Eli
writes on an island in Greece.
Enter the Giveaway:
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BOOK TOUR SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY – THE FRIGHTS OF FIJI BY SUNAYNA PRASAD.

21st Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / 1 Comment

 








Book Details:
Book Title:  The Frights of Fiji (Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions, Book 1) by
Sunayna Prasad
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12),  136 pages
Genre:  Fantasy
Publisher:  Amazon KDP
Release date:   October 2018
Content Rating:  G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.
Book Description:

A world of magic and adventure awaits…

Sent to live with her strict, aloof, and uncaring uncle after her parents are
killed in a car accident, twelve-year-old orphan Alyssa McCarthy longs for the
life she used to have—one filled with fun and love. Then one stormy night, a
message appears in the raindrops on the window that will change everything.

“Your life will never be the same again, as magic will interfere.”

Before long, Alyssa is kidnapped by Master Beau, a banished sorcerer with a
mysterious connection to her who can only regain his power by weakening hers.
Suddenly hurled into a world of wizardry filled with fantastical beasts and
marvelous technology beyond her wildest imagination, Alyssa must defeat Master
Beau if she ever wants to get home again. But Master Beau will stop at nothing,
including using Alyssa’s friends, to ensure he is triumphant.
BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Kobo
Add to Goodreads


CONTINUE THE ALYSSA MCCARTHY’S MAGICAL MISSIONS SERIES:




Book Details:

Book Title:  A Curse of Mayhem (Alyssa McCarthy’s Magical Missions, Book 2) by
Sunayna Prasad
Category:  Middle-Grade Fiction (Ages 8-12),  173 pages
Genre:  Fantasy
Publisher:  Amazon KDP
Release date:   July 2019
Format available for review:  ebook (mobi (for Kindle), EPUB, PDF)
Will send print books out:  USA
Tour dates: June 10 to Jun 28, 2024
Content Rating:  G: There is no mature language or adult content whatsoever.

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Book Description:

History, like magic, has a habit of repeating itself.

It’s been six months since thirteen-year-old Alyssa McCarthy left magic behind
for good. Or so she thought…

Then the enchanted objects that protected her disappear. Now a skeleton named
Errol has cursed her with magical powers that keep getting her in trouble.
Suddenly strange things are happening with disastrous effects, and if Alyssa
can’t remove the magic, she will lose everything she holds dear. In order to get
rid of her unwanted wizardry, Alyssa will have to boost her bravery and
confidence and determine who Errol really is. But every time Alyssa uses an
enchantment, Errol is one step closer to getting his flesh back and becoming
alive, and he will do anything to achieve his goals…even if it means destroying
Alyssa’s happiness.

Originally published in 2016 as “Wizardry Goes Wild” and “The Unruly Curse” in
2019, “A Curse of Mayhem” is book two in the exciting and suspenseful “Magical
Missions” series.
BUY THE BOOK:
Amazon ~ Barnes and Noble ~ Kobo
Add to Goodreads
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BOOK TOUR – THE DEATH OF DOWNTON TABBY BY MANDY MORTON.

14th Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment

I am pleased to be on the Book Tour for The Death of Downton Tabby by Mandy
Morton and I would like to thank the author and Insta Book Tours for the
opportunity to read a Paperback copy of the book






My thoughts…

The Death of Downton Tabby follows Hettie and Tilly who are kept busy solving
crimes and saving the day with their feline detective agency.  This is the
latest in the series of books by Mandy Morton about an unusual detective agency
run by cats!

In this book we follow Hettie & Tilly at the local literary festival that has
murder a-plenty! There are lots of intrigue, suspense and perils along the way.
The characters are  fabulous and it has a great plot.  As well as the gruesome
murders, it’s littered with humour and a wonderful play on words that really
make you laugh, but also some poignant moments that bring a tear to your eye.
The many twists and turns of the plot keep you guessing to the end, as you
experience the many ups and downs of Hettie’s world with her motley crew of
furry friends.  What’s not to like? Great characters, great story, plus all set
in a gentile yet tough and sometimes macabre world. 

The Death of Downton Tabby is another  Hetty and Tilly adventure and their
feline detective agency.   It was hilarious, yet gripping, so beautifully and
cleverly written and a thoroughly enjoyable and captivating read from beginning
to end.  This series is different from anything else I’ve read, i.e. all
characters are cats.  If you like a murder mystery with a difference then this
is for you.  I really enjoyed reading this fabulous book and highly recommend
it.

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BOOKS ON TOUR – THE GREEK VILLA BY SUE ROBERTS.

7th Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment

I am pleased to on the Book Tour for The Greek Villa by Sue Roberts and I would
like to thank Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review the book





Book Description:

Is this villa in Greece a disastrous fixer-upper… or a dream come true for
Claudia?

After receiving a life-changing inheritance from a beloved, quirky older
relative, thirty-two-year-old Claudia has done something wild they would approve
of – she’s bought a run-down villa in Greece! Though she’s never seen it in
person, she’s sure that with a lick of paint, it will be everything she’s ever
dreamed of…

But, arriving at her new home on the gorgeous Greek island of Corfu, Claudia is
met with a shock. The cracks look more like chasms, plants are growing through
the tiled floor, and the view of the sparkling blue sea would be perfect – if
there was a window instead of a hole in the wall.

With the local villagers thinking she’s mad to take on the villa, Claudia panics
she’s made the biggest mistake of her life. Until local builder Dimitri comes to
her rescue… Between his caring nature, his rippling muscles and deep brown eyes,
Claudia can’t believe she’s found her knight in shining armour. And they grow
close over glasses of Greek wine beneath the stars, after long, hot days working
on the villa.

But just when Claudia begins to see a future with Dimitri, his ex-girlfriend
throws a spanner in the works. Though he reassures her that it’s over between
them, Claudia starts to feel like he’s keeping secrets. Then a pipe bursts,
flooding the villa, and all Claudia’s hopes are dashed at once…

Should Claudia call it quits and head back to her old life? Or is Dimitri hiding
the perfect surprise, one that could help Claudia finally build her dream life
in Greece?

Fans of Sarah Morgan, Jenny Colgan and My Mamma Mia Summer will love this
gorgeous holiday read, which will sweep you away to the stunning beaches of
Greece.

Buy Link:

Amazon: https://geni.us/B0CW1GJMC9social

My thoughts…

The Greek Villa is about Claudia, who receives an inheritance from an old
relative. She decides to spend it on the purchase of a villa in Greece. She
hasn’t actually seen the Villa  but knows it needs doing up and thinks that once
she’s decorated it to her taste, it will be everything she wants it to be.

When I read the book description it sounded so good that it had me hooked from
the start.  Of course when Claudia arrives at the villa, what she finds isn’t
what she was expecting, as the whole place is in need of repair.  I am sure many
of us,  myself included, have no doubt dreamt of buying a Greek villa,
renovating it and escaping to Greece. So I could identify with Claudia.  I
really loved the descriptions of Greece and of course the food.  It brought back
memories of my time spent in Athens and Crete.  The descriptions were so good
that you could escape to your own fantasy life in Greece.  I really enjoyed
reading/watching the villa come together.

The Greek Villa is a fabulous light hearted and fun read. The characters were
engaging and the location made you feel like you were walking through the
cobbles of Greece on a summers evening.  It is a story of hope and second
chances and of never giving up on following your dreams. I loved reading this
book and  and I highly recommend you read it.



My Rating

Author Bio:

Sue Roberts lives in Lancashire with her long term partner Derek and has had a
lifelong love of writing, encouraged by winning a school writing competition at
the age of 11.

She always assumed that ‘one day’ she would write a book, always having a busy
household and a job, the idea remained firmly on the back burner but never
forgotten.

The inspiration for her first novel came to her on a holiday to a Greek village.
Her daughters had left home and suddenly the time had come to write that book!
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https://twitter.com/suerobertsautho

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BOOKS ON TOUR – A HELPING HAND FOR THE VILLAGE NURSE BY TILLY TENNANT.

6th Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment

I am pleased to on the Book Tour for A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse by
Tilly Tennant and I would like to thank Bookouture for the opportunity to read
and review the book





Book Description:

Among the emerald hills of the Lake District sits the village of Thimblebury and
Wordsworth Cottage, its garden bursting with wildflowers. It is the perfect
place for village nurse Ottilie to make her brave new start…

Ottilie Oakcroft never thought she’d live in a place like Wordsworth Cottage.
Nestled close to the river, her new home in the tiny village of Thimblebury
means all her patients are just a stone’s throw from her front door. As they
drop in for cups of tea and cosy chats she ignores all the jobs on her to-do
list and gets to know her new neighbours.

Yet maybe keeping busy is just what Ottilie needs, even if she’s barely had a
minute to unpack her suitcase. Heartbroken after the death of her husband Josh,
as she offers advice and hot soup from her kitchen to the villagers who clearly
need a helping hand, she starts to feel part of a community again.

But disaster strikes when a terrible storm causes the river to burst its banks
and flood Ottilie’s ramshackle cottage. She has sunk every penny she has into
what she’d hoped would be her forever home, and now she’s faced with the
prospect of losing it.

But the villagers have other ideas. They can’t bear to lose Ottilie and they
make a plan to save her house. Leading the effort is handsome Heath, and as he
rolls up his sleeves to get involved in the repairs, he and Ottilie start to
open up to each other. Ottilie tells him about her loss, and he shares the pain
of a marriage that ended in heartbreak for him.

Ottilie hasn’t talked to anyone like this since Josh’s death and while it scares
her, a tiny grain of hope begins to grow. Could Heath be the man to make her
feel life is worth living again – not just for her patients, but for herself?

A completely beautiful and romantic read about healing after heartbreak and
learning that the darkest clouds have a silver lining. Fans of Shari Low,
Jessica Redland and Jo Bartlett will lose their hearts to A Helping Hand for the
Village Nurse.

Buy Link:

Amazon: https://geni.us/B0CW1KFNRLsocial

My thoughts…

A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse follows Otilie Oakcroft who, after losing
her husband, leaves Manchester where she was working as a nurse, and moves to
the small village of Thimblebury in the Lake District where she has bought
Wordsworth Cottage. 

This book is a lovely romance set in a beautiful country village with a
community we all wish we had. Otilie  fully immersers herself into the village
and the villagers totally embrace her. When a flood threatens to change all of
Otilie’s plans, the neighbours all come together to ensure they keep their
nurse. I loved the characters in the story,  especially as they are all very
different characters. The writing is beautifully descriptive and made me feel as
though I was there in the village. Otilie thought she would never love again but
then she meets the lovely Heath, who has demons of his own. I really liked the
on/off feelings between Otilie and Heath, and I could understand Otilie’s
anxiety at the thought of being with someone else after losing the love of her
life. I couldn’t help but feel for her & sympathise with her pain,



A Helping Hand for the Village Nurse is a truly emotional read told with
softness and heart. It’s a book about dealing with losing a loved one and
finding yourself again. It is a beautifully written romance, that made me not
only laugh, but cry too. It was a lovely, easy story and a joy to read.  I
really enjoyed reading this book and I highly recommend it.

My Rating

Author Bio:

From a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the
stage.  Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would
put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of
terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should
not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly
Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best
seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in
Staffordshire with her husband, two daughters, three guitars, four ukuleles, two
violins and a kazoo.

https://tillytennant.com/

https://www.facebook.com/TillyTennant/

https://www.instagram.com/tillytennant6000/

https://twitter.com/TillyTenWriter




BOOK TOUR SPOTLIGHT & GIVEAWAY -THE GHOSTS OF RATHALLA BY MATTHEW K. PERKINS.

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Book Details:

Book Title:  The Ghosts of Rathalla by Matthew K. Perkins
Category:  Adult Fiction (18+),  200 pages
Genre: Epic fantasy
Publisher: Resource Publications
Release date:  February 2024
Content Rating:  PG-13: Some swearing and violence. 
Book Description:

Set in a world that is dominated by a vast desert, two friends are caught in the
middle of a civil war. She’s a warrior. He’s a musician. When they discover that
the crux of the war is a prophesied newborn baby that one side will do anything
to destroy, they become the only people capable of saving the child’s life—all
that stands in their way is an active volcano, a barbarian army, and a cunning
assassin with motives of his own.
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Meet the Author:

Matthew K. Perkins is a proud Wyoming native, where he completed an MA in
English Literature from the state’s lone university. He currently lives in
Denver, Colorado, with his wife, three sons, and two dogs. He is the author of
two novels, ‘Saint in Vain’ (2018) and ‘The Ghosts of Rathalla’ (2024).


















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BOOK TOUR – DEATH IN LE JARDIN BY IAN MOORE.

3rd Jun 2024 / dianasbookjournal / Leave a comment

I am pleased to be on the Book Tour for Death In Le Jardin by Ian Moore and I
would like to thank the author and Insta Book Tours for the opportunity to read
a Hardback copy of the book






My thoughts…

Death in Le Jardin follows Richard and Valerie who end up in a village where
things aren’t all they seem. A much loved member of the community has been
arrested for quite a bizarre death that has happened. Richard and Valerie scream
injustice and are on a mission to prove they have the wrong person.. time for
the duo to prove her innocence and this is where things start to get messy as
the bodies start piling up.

I will admit that this is the first book I’ve read in this series but I really
enjoyed it.  Richard and Valerie are such a power couple, both are investigative
but clumsy. Richard is very laid back and the firecracker that is Valerie make
them a force to be reckoned with. The characters are fun and likeable as they
try to absolve Richard’s housekeeper from a murder charge in a small town more
worried about its flowers than its citizens.  This book is well-written, as well
as thoroughly hilarious. The author’s ability to set an authentic French feeling
in his books makes it cosy and intriguing, so much so that it might inspire you
to want to visit France.

Death In Le Jardin is definitely a pleasurable read with lots of laughs and
characters you want to see more of.  My interest was kept throughout and  I
loved every moment of immersing myself in it. The conclusion to the book does
catch you by surprise, as it is a rather late reveal.  If you’re a fan of cosy
older MC detective series, this is definitely one for you.

My Rating

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