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Tag: romance

A bone a heart the law a promise

November 12, 2025 cheryl 2 Comments

A bone a heart the law a promise – which of these was broken? was penned in response to a…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Writing prompts Filed under: cherylswritingprompt, flash fiction, romance, short stories, writing, writing prompts

The Betrayals Bridget Collins

October 23, 2025 cheryl

My first book of hers, and the thing I most enjoyed was the atmospheric writing which built this half-real half-imagined…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Fantasy, historical fantasy, historical fiction, romance

Witches flayed

October 22, 2025 cheryl

A scene from River Witch that in the end didn’t make the cut. It was definitely one of those ‘killing…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, River Witch background Filed under: Fantasy, historical fantasy, historical fiction, historical romance, romance, women's fiction

Fyneshade Kate Griffin

October 4, 2025 cheryl

Fyneshade by Kate Griffin was a mixed bag for me. Shortly after the death of her grandmère – a woman…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Fantasy, gothic, historical fiction, romance

The Secret Keeper Kate Morton

September 18, 2025 cheryl

I know I keep going back to my favourite authors and this month I have both Morton and Moriaty on…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: dual timeline, historical fiction, romance, women's fiction

Neglected Merge Eve Koguce

September 7, 2025 cheryl

Neglected Merge is a post apocalyptic tale with a difference.Set in a futuristic world, this is an engaging and thoughtful…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: Fantasy, romance, women's fiction

Here One Moment Liane Moriarty

August 31, 2025 cheryl

For those of you who follow my reviews, you’ll know I’m a recent convert to Liane Moriarty. I love her…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: contemporary fiction, romance, women's fiction

River Witch 99c/99p … to end August

August 26, 2025 cheryl

Snap decision to put River Witch on sale a 99c/99p – very very low price – for a few days,…

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Posted in: For the readers among us, Marketing, News Filed under: Fantasy, historical fantasy, historical fiction, magical realism, romance, women's fiction

You Are Here David Nicholls

August 19, 2025 cheryl

You Are Here is a delightful read. Marnie, a self-admitted recluse and lonely, allows herself to be persuaded by her…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: clean and wholesome romance, romance, walking books, women's fiction

A Dry Spell Clare Chambers

August 5, 2025 cheryl

Disappointingly, not one of her best for me, although a more sweeping tale in terms of time and geography than…

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Posted in: Book reviews, For the readers among us Filed under: historical fiction, romance, women's fiction

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