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Before You Go - Clare Swatman

Pages:   352 pages Published: 9/02/2017  " Before You Go  is powerful story of love and loss, by debut author Clare Swatman. When Zoe's husband Ed dies, her world caves in. But what if Zoe can get Ed back? You find your soulmate . . .  Some people stare love in the face for years before they find it. Zoe and Ed fumbled their way into adulthood, both on different paths - but always in the same direction. Years later, having navigated dead-end jobs and chaotic house shares, romance finally blossoms. Their future together looks set . . .  Then the unthinkable happens. One morning, on his way to work, Ed is knocked off his bike and dies. Now Zoe must find a way to survive. But she's not ready to let go of the memories. How can she forget all of the happy times, their first kiss, everything they'd built together? Zoe decides she has to tell Ed all the things she never said.  Now it's too late. Or is it?"   Never have I ever read a book so fast.  It has ha
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The Last Piece of my Heart - Paige Toon

"A successful travel journalist,  Bridget  has ambitions to turn her quirky relationship blog about the missing pieces of her heart into a book. But after a spate of rejections from publishers, she accepts an alternative proposition. Nicole Dupré  died leaving behind a bestselling novel and an incomplete sequel. Tasked with finishing the book, Bridget is thankful to have her foot in the publishing door, even if it means relocating to Cornwall for the summer and answering to Nicole's grieving husband,  Charlie ..." I was very lucky to be given the chance to read a few chapters of this book before it is released on the 18th of May  Just by reading the prologue, I knew instantly that this book was something I'd enjoy. the prologue starts with Bridget being in Australia wondering what will happen when she bumps into her first love Elliot. When all of a sudden they see each other and he invites her to spend the afternoon with him and his friends, after catching up

Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses - Carole Matthews

432 Pages  About the Book: Christie Chapman is a single mum who spends her days commuting to her secretarial job in London and looking after her teenage son, Finn. It's not an easy life but Christie finds comfort in her love of crafting, and spends her spare time working on her beautiful creations. From intricately designed cards to personalised gifts, Christie's flair for the handmade knows no bounds and it's not long before opportunity comes knocking. Christie can see a future full of hope and possibility for her and Finn - and if the handsome Max is to be believed, one full of love too. It's all there for the taking. And then, all of sudden, her world is turned upside down.  Christie knows that something has to give, but can she really give up her dreams and the chance of real love? Will Christie find her happy ending in . . .  Paper Hearts and Summer Kisses . I picked this book up for two reasons: 1- Any book written by Carole Matthews I enjoy, in f

Hotel Review of Atlantis the Palm, Dubai

For my first ever visit to Dubai which was April 2015, I thought I should go to one of the famous landmarks which is the Atlantis Hotel. My first impression was great, pulling up outside in a taxi to find four staff members opening doors and the boot to get me, my mum and sister and our luggage out in a fast but efficient turn around time to make room for the next arrival. Even though we got to the hotel around 9am (GMT+3) we was glad to find out our room was one of those which were made up ready earlier than normal time to get into the room (around 3pm). After a quick change into a cooler and thinner outfit, we set off to explore and find Aquaventure Waterpark which we had free unlimited access to due to being guests there. No doubt about it, from the afternoon of going to watch the dolphins jump in the water whilst sitting at the Starbucks, laying in the wave pool and finding the private beach for hotel guests only. We were in love with the hotel and waterpark, so much so w