Becca McCulloch Reads and Writes

  The Last True Templar The thrilling new historical adventure from  New York Times  bestselling author Boyd Morrison and expert medievalist Beth Morrison. Fox and Willa find themselves on a dangerous quest for the treasure of the Templar Knights. A Perilous Quest. A Deadly Legacy. Italy, 1351. English companions, knight Gerard Fox and the resourceful Willa, have come through a death-defying journey across war-torn Europe. Now looking towards a future together, they must first find a way to reconcile with their difficult pasts. In a small village between Florence and Siena, Fox and Willa are caught up in a deadly ambush. After rescuing Luciana, the target of the attack, they take refuge in her opulent villa and  learn  her heartbreaking story – a tale of loss, deception, and a burning desire for freedom. Soon, Fox and Willa are involved in a perilous quest to save Luciana’s family legacy. To do so, they will have to solve a mystery that points the way to the fabled lost treasure of the

Her Scandalous Suitor A chance meeting...or so she thought. Is confidence trickster Will Samson the hero he claims to be or someone else entirely... Emily Darson assumed her future of propriety and privilege amid a loveless marriage was set in stone. At least, she did until confidence trickster Will Samson came into her life... Then everything changed. With each revelation about her fiancé and herself that Will uncovers, he also reveals a little more of who is he, what he has suffered, and the volatile vengeance that burns in his heart. Can Emily really risk security for scandal? Loyalty for love? Only time will tell… Review What a delightful book! I am a sucker for any author that can twist a trope and Ms. Bramble does so right out of the gate. We are introduced to a would-be seductor analyzing his prey….without realizing he has completely misread the situation. It was a powerful hook. I couldn’t wait to see what happened when he would realize his mistake. I was treated to a fun romp

  Dark Days at the Beach Hotel Can Helen save the hotel... and her reputation? Helen  Bygrove  is managing the  hotel, now that  her husband has been conscripted. Against all expectations, Helen and her team are doing marvellously, despite the shortages brought by war. Even the exacting Lady Blackmore agrees. But then the calm is shattered when poison pen letters are sent to prominent townsfolk and Helen finds herself the target of a police investigation. Is someone trying to ruin Helen, and the Beach Hotel? And can she rely on the handsome but taciturn Inspector  Toshack to help her? When her husband, Douglas, is invalided out of the war he is determined to take back control of the hotel and things go from bad to worse. How can she ever escape his bullying? Is she a fool to hope that she may have a second chance at love? Review - Purchase Link  -  https://geni.us/bXV7C Author Bio –  Francesca has enjoyed writing since she was a child, largely influenced by a Welsh mother who was good

  When We Were Us A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that will warm your heart! Perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane, Marian Keyes, Kathleen Whyman and Caroline James. Is it ever too late to start again…? Erika Forde has always played second fiddle to her husband David, the famous novelist. But since their son, Matt, left home for university, cracks have started to show in their marriage. Erika has long had a nagging suspicion that David may not always have been faithful, and now his latest books are starting to wane in popularity causing erratic moods that are affecting Erika. But while David’s career starts to dip, Erika’s advertising agency is on the up. Erika’s creative genius wins the agency a huge client in Stable Denim, but her life is thrown into turmoil when one of the models cast for the campaign turns out to be her ex-boyfriend, Enzo. Has Enzo been sent back into Erika’s life for a reason? Is it time for her to reevaluate her marriage? Or should some things be left in the past

 This review was made possible by the lovely people at Covenant Communications. Thank you for allowing me to have a pre-release copy for review. Charlotte is willing to risk everything to be with Alex; her brother will stop at nothing to tear them apart. Review The best part about this book was the reversal of fortunes aspect. The heroine is wealthy, surrounded by suitors, and supported by family despite an ongoing argument with her brother about what’s best for her life. The hero, however, has everything against him. He is struggling to regain any footing in society after his father’s scandal. He is poor, alone, and ignored. Yet the two are drawn together over and over again. The book burns with forbidden love, although it is occasionally too dependent on romantic tropes. What it might lack in originality, it makes up for in likability. The author takes a kindly look at all her characters. Their struggles are relevant to their situations. The drama makes sense in the situation. Everyo

  Death on the High Seas Maggie and Sam take a break from the murder and mayhem of Bishops Well and embark on a relaxing mid-winter cruise across the northern seas. The brochure promises smooth sailing, good food and dazzling entertainment. Sam is hoping to sprinkle the mix with romance. But nothing goes to plan.  Maggie runs into an old lover, the mesmerising Benedict  Rawbotham , who goes out of his way to sweep her off her feet. Sam is left seething with jealousy. A mayday signal sent by a fishing boat forces the cruise liner off course. But there is something fishy about the rescued crew and Maggie insists that two young women have died on that boat. Alas, no one believes her.  Soon one of the alleged fishermen is also dead and so is one of the cruise passengers. Cordelia Conti Lang, nicknamed the Bitcoin Queen, with links to London’s criminal underworld, is found in her cabin, stabbed to death.  In pursuit of the killer, Maggie hurtles from one disaster to  another  and Sam begins

Love, Julie A Poignant and Humorous Journey of Self-discovery, Resilience, and Redemption Once, Julie dreamed of a life filled with love and laughter. Now, in her mid-forties, she faces a starkly different reality. She's single, lonely, and reeling from breaking her hard-earned sobriety in front of her family and friends. Opting for self-recovery over romance, Julie dives into planning her best friend Kate’s wedding. However, sharing this task with the irritatingly cheerful best man, single dad Luke, proves to be an unexpected challenge. As Luke’s persistent kindness chips away at her icy exterior, a friendship forms, stirring a longing she’d sworn to suppress. But with self-forgiveness as her biggest hurdle, and her past ready to sabotage her future, can Julie confront the shame and trauma that have darkened so much of her life and find the courage to love again? Or will her demons shatter both her and Luke’s hearts in the process? Jamie Anderson, author of the hilarious and heart

 I’m getting excited for you to see my review on this book…. “  She wanted so badly to help him. “You said it about me, and I’ll say it about you: I trust you, and I think you should stay.” He studied her for a moment before twisting his arm away. “You’ll see, Stars,” he said as he walked past her down the road. “No matter what you say, your words will never matter.”