I haven't read as many books as I wanted to this year, it went really well at the beginning and then I got busier and busier at work and it just went downhill from there!
My husband spent 3 whole months working in the Phillippines and our only contact for most that time was via Skype. At the beginning of May I took 2 weeks off work and went out to visit him, he was working Monday to Friday so I had lots of time on my own - I split it between reading, sunning myself, learning to crochet and working (sad I know). There was also a days worth of travelling in both directions so that helped too.
I managed to read books 8 to 13 whilst on my travels. By the way I had never been abroad on my own so was quite impressed with my successful journey :-)
I always try to vary my reading genre but when I'm travelling or on holiday I tend to read lots of romance novels (sorry in advance), so I will start with these!
Book 8 - Accidentally the Sheikhs Wife, Barbara McMahon
The story of a missing bride to be with a surprise turn for the the unsuspecting main character. This book started off with an interesting twist and kept me wanting to continue to read it throughout, luckily i had plenty of time as I flew from the UK to Abu Dhabi and then on to Manila. The first twist involved the main female character being a pilot for a company selling private jets - not just someone out to land a rich husband, and it developed well from there.
Book 9 - Mad Enough to Marry, Christie Ridgway
This one was a very easy read and told a nice story but you knew what was coming next, I think a bit of intrigue would have made it a better read. The main characters were a bit too predictable.
Book 10 - Million Dollar Marriage Merger, Charlene Sands
Another nice story but in my mind limited to an on the beach read, I.e. something you can pick up and put down without losing any of the story.
Book 11 - Sweetgum Ladies Knit for Love, Beth Pattillo
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, having just taught myself to crochet I thought it was worth a go and wasn't disappointed. It let you into the lives of a number of women in very different places all helping each other.
I also read one fiction novel.
Book 12 - Killing Floor, Lee Child
I really enjoyed this book as it had everything going for it. The characters had personalities, not too complicated that you couldn't follow the story but you never knew exactly what was going to happen next even when you think you have guessed it! It was a good length and once I picked it up I was enthralled. Definitely a recommendation for anyone's reading list.
And one biography.
Book 13 - Beautiful, Katie Piper
This book nearly had me in tears by the pool. It is such a moving story and shows the strength and determination it takes to get on with your life after something life changing happens to you. Definitely worth a purchase.
Since I returned from my holiday I have only managed to read one book, but it was a really good one!
Book 14 - Die Trying, Lee Child
You will start to notice then when I find a genre/author/series of books that I like I will read them all. This one was as good as the first, same main character, completely different situation and im sure I will keep reading these until there are no more!
Sorry the reviews aren't that insightful but I would hate to ruin any of the books for anyone.
Charl x
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