Felicity Fire and the Forever Key – a whimsical magical read

Do you ever wish you could go back to your childhood? That magical time where anything was possible and all you had to do was imagine it. From pirates and cowboys to princesses and knights, a child’s imagination is such a precious thing. This book brings back that childhood magic and more. Felicity Fire andContinue reading “Felicity Fire and the Forever Key – a whimsical magical read”

Seducing the Scientist: A Perfect Sci-Fi Romance Blend

Ahead of each episode of our podcast, Speaking LITerally I like to read the latest book of the author we are interviewing. This time it was Hadley Grey, an indie, self-published author who originally wrote suspense romance but has recently delved into another sub-genre, sci-fi romance. When it comes to sub-genres it is so difficultContinue reading “Seducing the Scientist: A Perfect Sci-Fi Romance Blend”

The Husband Wishlist: A Festive Romance Review

I first heard of Bridge Van der Eyk when she came onto our podcast as a guest back in July 2024. I read her first book, 10 Dates, as prep for the interview and loved it so much I preceded to read the 2nd one straight after and finished that as well, all within oneContinue reading “The Husband Wishlist: A Festive Romance Review”

Book Review – Dream for a Second by Jes Smyth 

Having read Jes Smyth’s debut novel, Time for Once (which is up for multiple Indieverse awards, I was excited to read the next book in the series. So, thank you to Jes for gifting me a copy in exchange for an honest review. We were also honoured to have her on as a guest on ourContinue reading “Book Review – Dream for a Second by Jes Smyth “

Speaking LITerally Podcast – Episode 27

Another episode of your favourite bookish podcast is LIVE. This month we welcome the lovely Jenn Bouchard on the show. Author of First Course we talk all things foodie and romance as well as her upcoming new book Palms on the Cape. Don’t forget you can listen to our episodes anywhere you listen to yourContinue reading “Speaking LITerally Podcast – Episode 27”

Book Review – Stars like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover

It’s time for another indie author, and this time, it is one whom you may recognise as we have had her on our Speaking LITerally Podcast about a year and a half ago. She also recently returned to talk about this book, her next novel, which comes out today on Amazon and tomorrow (25th April)Continue reading “Book Review – Stars like Gasoline by Jessika Grewe Glover”

Book Review – Asgard and the Hunt by CT Ortega (Book 3 of the Warfare of the Gods series)

For those that have been following me you will already know the name, CT Ortega as I have reviewed a lot of his books in the last year. I first discovered him through my wonderful co-host of Speaking LITerally Podcast, Holly who introduced me to him and who we then interviewed on the show. HeContinue reading “Book Review – Asgard and the Hunt by CT Ortega (Book 3 of the Warfare of the Gods series)”

Book Review- Sekhmet and The Curse by CT Ortega- 2nd in the Warfare of the Gods Series

What do you get when you combine a norse god, a Greek god and an Egyptian god of war and send them on a long journey together? No it’s the not the start of a bad joke, this is what you get in the 2nd Warfare of the Gods series by CT Ortega. One epicContinue reading “Book Review- Sekhmet and The Curse by CT Ortega- 2nd in the Warfare of the Gods Series”

Book Review- Blue Shadows Fall by Lenore Stutznegger

I am excited to introduce you to a new author who has written a fantasy novel. It was released last week and I am proud to have been gifted a copy in exchange for an honest review. Blue Shadows Fall is about our main protagonist, Blue Haven who has grown up with an enhanced abilityContinue reading “Book Review- Blue Shadows Fall by Lenore Stutznegger”

Book Review – Jewels of Egypt by C T Ortega

When I found out that another novel by CT Ortega was being published I jumped at the chance to review this in advance of the release date which is tomorrow. This time we are transported to ancient Egypt where we meet Sati, a young queen and Ahm, a beautiful, wise girl from the streets whoContinue reading “Book Review – Jewels of Egypt by C T Ortega”