Roberta Reads

  Review - 5 Stars: I have very much enjoyed all the previous books in the Glendale Hall series, so I was excited to get my hands on a copy of Dreams Come True at Glendale Hall. I really enjoyed this story. The Art Deco Dove House sounds like such a great building, and I loved Lorna and Adam’s ambition to restore it and turn it into a small B&B. I thought both Lorna and Finlay were great characters. I enjoyed watching the gentle romance between them develop, and each of them choosing the life that they want. The second romance was fun too. I also loved Lorna and Adam’s family. But Tabby was, of course, my favourite character!  Overall, this was a hugely enjoyable story, with two lovely romances. Perfect to curl up with on a chilly day! I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own. Blurb: Lorna is following her dreams. But can she follow her heart? Lorna Ferguson has dreamt of opening her own bed and breakfast in the village of Glendale for as long as she'd pictu...

Wishing on a Star by Mandy Baggot My rating: 5 of 5 stars I have enjoyed several Mandy Baggot books before, and I just love Christmas books, so this was a definite yes for me. I really enjoyed reading this book. I liked the two main characters, and all the other characters except for Anna’s ex. I loved Anna’s group of friends, they’re awesome, the way they support each other. The plot is great too. I loved the way Sam and Anna came together, through a completely chance meeting. I loved how Sam clicked with Ruthie, Anna’s daughter, as well as Anna, so easily. There are lots of festive moments, fun moments, and heartwarming moments. The only thing that bothered me, was the use of phrases like “everyone is on the [autism] spectrum somewhere”, which all the people I know who are autistic would disagree with. However, the story is lovely, and I know that some autistic people prefer that way of expressing it. Overall, this was a fun and romantic story, ful...

  Review - 5 out of 5 Stars: The Lady Eleanor Swift mysteries has become one of my absolute favourite cozy crime series. So I was thrilled to be offered an advance copy of Death Down the Aisle, the 11th book. I enjoyed reading this book so much. The writing just flows, and I very rapidly got swept up in the story. The plot was compelling, and kept me turning the pages, but was never stressful. It’s always a joy to come back to this cast of favourite characters. Eleanor and Clifford work their usual magic, with fun banter and real supportiveness. I loved the ongoing, tentative, relationship between Hugh and Eleanor. And I always love spending time with Gladstone and the ladies who work for Eleanor. There were plenty of amusing moments there, as usual. I love the way this series is written with a lightheartedness that makes me feel so happy, both whilst I’m reading, and afterwards. And this volume seemed particularly joyful. Overall, the was a page-turning and amusing cosy crime, wit...

A Christmas Celebration: the cosiest, most joyful novel you'll read this Christmas by Heidi Swain My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve been a fan of Heidi Swain for a long time now, and I was thrilled to receive a review copy of A Christmas Celebration. I really loved this story. It was lovely to return to Wynthorpe Hall for another Christmas, and see lots of familiar friends again. The Winter Wonderland and all the festivities are just magical. And the sense of community at the Hall and in Wynbridge warms my heart. I really liked Paige, who has had a tough time before arriving at the Hall, and is being really hard on herself. I enjoyed reading as she gradually accepted that everyone makes mistakes, and learned to love herself again. The romance was a lot of fun. Brodie is another great character, and they get off rather on the wrong foot. I also really loved Albert, and watching him come back to life was lovely. The only tiny niggle I had, was the numbe...