Maddy's Book Blog

  The Old Girls' Island Getaway by Kate Galley This is my first Kate Galley book, but I’m really hoping it won’t be my last. It’s a fun, sun‑soaked romp set on the beautiful island of Corfu, full of humour, friendship, and escapism. Although it appears to be part of a series, it works perfectly well as a standalone, and I had no trouble diving straight in and enjoying the adventure. Dorothy is nearly ninety and employs Gina, at seventy‑one, as her carer — though their relationship quickly blossoms into a genuine, heart‑warming friendship. When Dorothy’s old friend Rupert invites them to stay at his beautiful villa in Corfu, they accept with delight. At the last minute, Dorothy’s teenage granddaughter joins them too, and in true teenage fashion proves to be quite a handful. Meanwhile, when film star Florence suddenly breaks up with her MP husband and a scandal looms, her manager — another of Rupert’s old friends — arranges for her to hide away at the villa as well. What follows ...

  Just One More Day by Shari Low I’ve read several of Shari Low’s books, and when Boldwood Books sent me the blurb for this one, I was instantly excited — and it absolutely didn’t disappoint. Her stories always feature different characters, yet they feel so real, relatable, and cleverly drawn, flaws and all. This was a quick, easy, and fun read, exactly the kind of story you can sink into and enjoy in a single sitting. Marge Drummond is dying, and she’s carrying a huge secret she longs to share with her daughter, Estelle — but the longer she’s put it off, the harder it has become to tell the truth. She turns to her friend Bernadette for help, hoping she can guide her through the confession she’s dreaded for years. Meanwhile, Amber Collins, once Estelle’s closest friend before a painful falling‑out, finds herself at the hospital at the very same time by sheer coincidence. Secrets and lies bind these three women — and several others — together, leading them towards a gripping and...