Roberta Reads

Summer on a Sunny Island by Sue Moorcroft My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Review: I loved Let it Snow, so picking Summer on a Sunny Island was a no brainer for me. I really love the fact that Sue Moorcroft includes characters who have mental or physical illnesses. This is a lot more realistic than many books that have no characters with illnesses at all! I liked Zach, and the way he tries to help people. Rosa and he seem like a good match as they have many of the same values. I love the way that Rosa and her mum really stand (and speak) up for themselves. To be honest, I liked pretty much all the characters. The Sunny Island of Malta comes across with a good sense of location. The writing is done very well, it’s easy to get wrapped up in the story - it’s always a sign of a great book when I don’t even notice the grammar and spelling. Conclusion: the perfect summer escape if you prefer your romances with realistic characters.  You can buy a copy here:  https://www.am...

The Little Bookshop of Love Stories by Jaimie Admans My rating: 5 of 5 stars What a beautiful story! I loved it so much. I thought Hallie and Dimitri were lovely characters, and the whole book was just like a fairy tale. The setting (both Once Upon a Page, the bookshop, and the surrounding area) was marvellous. I loved the idea of all the messages in books, though I wouldn’t actually write directly on one myself. And the idea of being given a bookshop is rather a fairytale all by itself. Then add in the gentle love story, and you have a delightful tale. If you’re looking for a wonderful love story to sweep you away, and you love books, then pick this one. You won’t be disappointed. I was given a free copy of this book. My opinions are my own. View all my reviews

Sunrise over Sapphire Bay by Holly Martin My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of Holly Martin for many years now, so I naturally downloaded Sunrise over Sapphire Bay right away. It certainly didn’t disappoint. The writing is excellent quality (as always), both in terms of grammar, spelling etc, and content. The story itself is lovely, relaxing and a joy to read. Aria and Noah are both genuine, kind people. It was wonderful to see them overcome their difficulties and fall in love. One of the things I love about Holly’s stories is that the characters seem very real, and don’t flounce about being over dramatic. I can’t finish my review without mentioning the beautiful cover. It really draws you in, and conveys the idyllic setting of the book. I love Jewel Island and the villagers. If you’re looking for an enjoyable romance that will leave you with a warm, happy feeling, then this is the book for you. View all my reviews

Death by Dark Roast by Kate P Adams My rating: 5 of 5 stars I enjoyed this even more than A Stately Murder. The mystery was more involved (not surprising when this is a full length book, rather than a novella), and it was lovely to return to Charleton House and the characters that work there. The plot was interesting, and appeared to have several separate strands initially. I enjoyed getting to know Joe, Sophie, Joyce and Mark more - I’d really love to see more of their characters and backgrounds being revealed in future books. It’s nice to see a cozy crime book where the main character who, whilst obviously going off and investigating on their own, actually keeps the police informed on what they’ve found out. Pumpkin provides some amusing interludes. In conclusion, an interesting and enjoyable cozy crime. The only thing I felt was missing, was getting to know the characters in more depth. Hopefully this will happen in later books in the series. I was given a fr...

A Stately Murder by Kate P. Adams My rating: 4 of 5 stars I very much enjoyed this introduction to the characters at Charlton House. It was a fun, short murder mystery. I didn’t guess who the culprit was until more than halfway through (a definite win for me), and it was fun seeing behind the scenes at a historic house (as well as enjoying the mystery). I look forward to returning to Charlton House and getting to know the characters in more depth. View all my reviews