NetGalley Reviewer nix21230

This is the third book by Ellie Henderson about people and events taking place on Arran, a beautiful Scottish island - the local tourist board should be giving out copies of her books at events around the world!  Two women looking for a fresh start. An escape to a Scottish island. A summer of sisterhood and second chances . . . Recent empty nester Kitty is heading to Arran to house sit Lilybank Cottage.  At the same time, Olivia, who is looking for a fresh start after her current life has taken a turn for the worse, is also heading to Lilybank Cottage.  After a tense first encounter, they decide to share the cottage. They soon discover that they have more in common than they expected and a genuine friendship is developing.  Together they help each other find new energy and deal with the past.  I liked the friendship between Olivia and Kitty and also the relationship Kitty develops with Logan aka the Tartan Wanderer, a local tour guide.  In Henderson's world...

Having read 'A summer wedding on Arran' by the same author, I was excited when I saw another book by her on the same island.  Edie is looking for someone to help her market her new business idea - a cosy shepherd's hut.  Amelia has it all - newly married and working her dream job - until she hasn't. Trying to deal with her husband's betrayal and start anew, she applies for and gets the job Edie has advertised. Moving from London to Arran in Scotland, she is ready for her new life and she gets lots of help from the villagers, especially all-round nice-guy Fergus.  Romantic and cosy read.  #netgalley #aChristmasEscapeToArran

Four amazing books, all with strong female leads and somewhat grumpy male partners.  The women in the Bridges and Bitters series form a tight-knit family-by-choice, and they are fiercely loyal to each other; mess with one, and you mess with them all. They gather in Esther's bar to support one another's goals; whether those are related to career, friendships, or love. The girls' WhatsApp group is called FOOF, which stands for Fresh Out Of F**ks, and it's frightfully busy when something is happening...  I have read these books as they have been published and thoroughly enjoyed them all! Now is your chance to enter the world of Sam, Chloe, Esther and Piper. Book 4: LAST CALL will be available on 29 June 2023, the others are available now.  Book 1: FIREBALL Sam is the CEO of a very successful tech startup and she is trying to make amends with AJ, a middle school science teacher focusing on creating opportunities for his students - including a visit to Sam's flashy tech ...

How far would you go to help your BEST friend?  This is an emotional and boundary-pushing story of Vandy and her best friend Rani. How decisions made when they were younger now affects Vandy's daughter Mallika and thoroughly shakes her to the core. Set in the US and India, it's rich on Indian culture, expectations and norms - all skilfully crafted into a compelling and hard-to-put-down story. It's like peeling an onion layer by layer, as we step by step get more and more information about what happened almost 30 years ago. I loved the life lessons shared in the voice of Vardy, the strong independence shown by Mallika and the sacrifices made by Rani. Sonalu Dev has created a beautiful story, led by three strong women, and with supporting acts from the many aunts, uncles, and other family members preparing for two large Indian weddings.  Lies and Other Love Languages by Sonali Dev will be available on 26 September 2023, but you can preorder your copy now. If you use my link b...