Maddy's Book Blog

One Christmas Eve by Shari Low A solid 4.5 stars from me.   I hadn’t read any of this Author’s books before but I will certainly be looking for more. This one was FREE on Amazon Prime and I loved the premise, it was well written, and lived up to my expectations. The book is told in 3 timelines, but a daughter, a mother, and a grandmother – but each take place on Christmas Eve. Eve’s story takes place in 2023, her mother Helena’s is in 1993, and her mother Cathy is in 1968. By switching between the timelines, we slowly find out the reasons for the relationship between the 3 women in the current day. When Eve receives some shattering news, we circle around the timelines to find out what happened one Christmas eve – to both her mother and Grandmother. Cleverly written, and full of Christmas spirit and love. I didn’t want it to end. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7058786115

  Bombshell by Alison Hammond   I do love Alison Hammond. She is warm and witty so I knew her book would be the same. Her characters are extremely true to life, and I suspect they are based on people that she knows. It’s a fun book about friendships, family, heartbreak, and heart-make.   Madison thinks she has the perfect life. A TV heartthrob, handsome husband, 2 gorgeous children, a bunch of close-knit friends and a wonderful house – and as an interior designer it is just as she wants it. The only thing that isn’t perfect is a job that she hates. When her husband suddenly tells her that he needs some space, and moves out to stay with a cousin, Madison’s world is turned upside down. Can Madison discover her own worth, and change her life for the better or will she fold under the pressure? Sometimes new friends can come into your life at the right time and improve your life for the better.   I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, and I polished ...

  The Favourites by Layne Fargo   This book immediately made me think of Daisy Jones and The Six. It was written in a semi journalistic style, although this book is about an ice dancing pair rather than a band.   I really enjoyed it, and I thought it gave a good insight into the world of ice dancing and the Olympics.   Katarina Shaw has always wanted to be a gold medal winning Olympic skater. Heath Rocha has always wanted to be with Katarina, and so partners her in the ice skating. They both had a very hard childhood and were drawn together – their relationship was a turbulent as it is passionate. They become ice dance champions, and have their sights firmly set on the Olympic Gold. However, the course of true love, and ice dance, never runs smoothly - and jealousies, rumours, and even sabotage abound. The story is told from the beginning by Kat herself, and a number of other key players in the sport who take turns in filling in the narrative.   This...