Blog Tour: Tuscan Enchantment by Kate Zarrelli*

So after reading the blurb for this book I knew I wanted to read it and be apart of this blog tour for two main reasons. The first reason is that Antonia up and left where she was living to work in another country, this would be a dream for me. The second reason is because she doesn't want to fall in love, so we have a reluctant heroine. Check out the blurb below and see what I mean.

'This was no cold marble—this was a man! Antonia goes to Tuscany to rebuild her life. The last thing she wants to do is fall in love, least of all with rich, arrogant, aristocratic Lorenzo.

Librarian Antonia Gray has fled England for northern Tuscany after an unhappy love affair to work on the archive of a 17th century Italian explorer, a member of a centuries-old aristocratic family. There she meets his descendent, Lorenzo Quattromani, rich, arrogant, handsome—and engaged to the beautiful and ruthless Giselle. The last thing Antonia wants is to fall in love, least of all with someone so dangerous. His engagement, though, is not what it seems, and Lorenzo breaks down Antonia’s resistance. But Giselle has other ideas.'

The book is 11 Chapters long, this to me means there is enough time to pull you in but things would probably move fast. Whether that worked, that depends on the reader, this reader loved it. It was an easy read in the sense that you zoom through the book, I think I finished it in less than two days. 

So the books starts with a bit of intrigue regarding Antonia's past. It eludes to something, which makes you keep reading because you want to find out. Not only this you also have that fact that after Chapter 1 you want to keep reading.  This mystery factor really keeps you involved.

One thing I loved about this book is how the Author describes the locations.There is so much detail that I could easily start picturing these places in my mind. I immediately wanted to book a holiday to Tuscany! It was to easy picture the events happening in my mind like my own little movie. 

So let's tell you a little bit about the Author Kate Zarrelli, she is a romance writer who also pens erotica under the name of Katherine Mezzacappa. Originally from Ireland Kate now lives with her Italian husband and two teenage sons in Carrara Northern Tuscany. Kate also write histroical, erotic, feel-good and paranormal fiction set all over Europe. In her spare time she volunteers with a used book charity which she is a founding member. 

So my final thoughts on this book are it was absolutely captivating. I was involved from the very first word until the very last word. I'm not ashamed to admit it that this book even got my emotions involved at points. You can get your copy of this book HERE.

As an extra addition to this Blog Tour they are also doing a Giveaway! You could win a Little Carrara Marble Heart Pendant! You can enter this giveaway HERE. Don't Forget to read the Terms and Conditions first. They are right here:Terms and conditions : Worldwide entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize. 

Until Next Time

Emma

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Blog Tour: Crikey a Bodyguard by Kathryn Freeman*

From the moment I read the blurb of this book I knew it was different, whether or not that was a good thing for me was going to have to wait until I cracked open this book. Now I love my romances and this was definitely something I really enjoyed. Here is the blurb so you can see what I mean when I say different:

'She’s got the brains, he’s got the muscle …

When Kelly Bridge’s parents insist on employing a bodyguard for her protection, she’s not happy. Okay, so maybe not every woman is on the cusp of developing a vaccine against a potential biological terrorist attack – but crikey, it’s not like she’s a celebrity! 

Ben Jacobs flunked spectacularly out of school, so he knows his new client Dr Kelly Bridge spells trouble for him. But on a conference trip to Rome he finds things are worse than he thought. Not only is he falling for the brilliant scientist, he’s also become horribly aware she’s in grave danger. As they go on the run, dodging bullets and kidnappers, can he resist his feelings and keep her safe?'

So my main worry with this book was if there was going to be too much 'sciencey' words that I wasn't going to understand but I need not have worried as there was just enough science stuff to keep you in the loop but not confuse you. The book as a whole turned out really interesting and something I enjoyed immensely. 

So when it comes to the romance of this book I have to admit it was not at the for front of this book, which was a refreshing change. The romance I found was in the background but there were hints of it. The only way I can describe it is that its the same thing they do in a TV series. They keep you in suspense waiting for that first kiss, first touch, that first hint of romance between the two main characters and this book does not disappoint. The suspense makes you keep turning the page, until suddenly you are so invested in the story that you don't want to stop reading. 

Something else that kept you reading was the way the story was written. It was well written in this bloggers opinion. Not only that it gave you the right amount of detail to keep you interested in the danger and the science. Such a perfect combination. I also love how completely opposite the two main characters are, even though they both have their moments where they show their depth. 

Now let's talk about the Author, Kathryn Freeman is a former Pharmacist, now medical writer who also writes Romance.  She can go from a racing heart due to a medical condition to the cause being a hunky hero. She lives with her husband and two teenage boys. Her husband may not be the most  romantic man around valentines day but his unstinting support about her career change proves love isn't just about Hearts and Flowers and heroes come in many disguises. 

My final thoughts about this book are that I am so glad I took a chance on this romance. I absolutely loved the book and look forward to discovering more of Kathryn's work and those hunky heroes. This book is available now and you can get your copy HERE. 

As a special addition to this blog tour there is also an awesome Giveaway giving you the chance to win one of Kathryn Freeman's other books called 'Oh Crumbs'. You can enter the Giveaway HERE. Make sure you read the Terms and conditions which are below: 

Worldwide entries welcome.  Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below.  The winner will be selected at random via Rafflecopter from all valid entries and will be notified by Twitter and/or email. If no response is received within 7 days then Rachel’s Random Resources reserves the right to select an alternative winner. Open to all entrants aged 18 or over.  Any personal data given as part of the competition entry is used for this purpose only and will not be shared with third parties, with the exception of the winners’ information. This will passed to the giveaway organiser and used only for fulfilment of the prize, after which time Rachel’s Random Resources will delete the data.  I am not responsible for despatch or delivery of the prize.

Until Next Time

Emma

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Blog Tour: Probably The Best Kiss in the World by Pernille Hughes*

When I read the blurb of this book I fell in love with the story idea and that it seemed like a situation any of us could get into. It's different to anything I have ever read so I knew I wanted to be involved in this Tour! Also the title of this book definitely caught my eye. Check out the Blurb so you can see what I mean:

'Jen Attison likes her life Just So. But being fished out of a canal in Copenhagen by her knickers is definitely NOT on her to do list. From cinnamon swirls to a spontaneous night of laughter and fireworks, Jen’s city break with the girls takes a turn for the unexpected because of her gorgeous, mystery rescuer.

Back home, Jen faces a choice. A surprise proposal from her boyfriend, ‘boring’ Robert has offered Jen the safety net she always thought she wanted. But with the memories of her Danish adventure proving hard to forget, maybe it’s time for Jen to stop listening to her head and start following her heart…'

Now I personally am a huge fan of To Do Lists, so immediately I like Jen as a character. I found myself wishing she were real so we could be bestie's. This is a very well written book and as the story progresses you can easily see the characters developing.  This is one thing I really enjoyed as there were points when I wanted to slap some of the characters but as stated they grew as the book went on and the urge to slap them reduced.

Now as is the routine of my reviews, let's talk about the hook! By this I mean the point where I didn't want to put it down. I will admit I did find that I was slow to get into this book. However the hook came with Chapter 9. After this the book kept gaining momentum and I didn't want to stop reading. I got into the book wondering what was going to happen next with Jen and co. At this point it took me three days or less to finish this book. 

Another thing I found rather refreshing is that this is not the same old love story. As you can tell from the blurb this story is not simple in the love department. She has a choice and reading about the Jen figuring out which choice is right for her is entertaining. 

Now lets talk about the Author, I personally have not read any other book by Pernille Hughes, but was impressed with this. Pernille (pronounced Pernilla)  who lives in Buckinghamshire with her family. She is a RomCom writer her previous book is 'Sweatpants at Tiffanies'. She has also been published by The Sunday Times and Sunlounger Summer Anthologies. 

My final thoughts on this book are simple, I loved it. I will definitely be checking out her previous title. I will also be keeping an eye out for any future releases. This book is avaliable now so you can get your very own copy HERE.

Until Next Time 

Emma

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