March 2025 Books #AmReading

March is here. Spring is here! A time of new beginnings and, for me, a whole host of new books to read!

So, I read 9 books – A little slower than the past 2 months, but considering how manic school has been, I think that is pretty good.

Most of them were Blog tour books, so you will need to come back for the full reviews!

But, I did branch out into Sci-Fi with my last read… it might not be my go-to genre, but if I Was in a rut I wouldn’t mind picking another up!

Releasing 8th April, 2025 – Another Blog tour in April for this one!

Releasing 11th April, 2025 – Another Blog Tour one for April!

The Cornish Castle Murder by Fiona Leitch
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve devoured the previous books in this series and this was no different!
Our resident nosy parker, Jodie is all set for her dream wedding to Nathan, except it’s like cases seem to follow her wherever she goes, and a murder on the first night ends up with their wedding as a sideshow to an investigation, because, quite frankly neither Jodie, nor Nathan, can stop themselves!
Another great read, though, and it’s always fun with a series , to be able to catch up with all the characters.
There were certainly some twists and turns throughout the story, and there was lots packed into what was essentially just a few days in the story.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Collins, One More Chapter, for an ARC.

Releasing 29th April, 2025

Lucky Number: Life, love and a lottery win – a fun and heartfelt read for 2025! by Nina Kaye
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I’ve loved Nina Kaye’s previous novels, so I was excited to read this new book of hers (and also rather pleased to know there was a second part to the story coming not long after.
The story centres around Emma, a young woman embarking upon a celebration for her birthday, however circumstances change rather suddenly, leaving her without her boyfriend, and stuck in a convenience shop, trying to find a bottle opener to drink her sorrows away.
What follows is a string of events that somehow lead to her winning a substantial prize on the Lottery. Oh, and not to mention Jamie, a certain young man who just pops up in all scenarios, annoying the heck out of Emma!
How do you deal with a win of that magnitude after a real personal blow?
Emma lives the life of a millionaire for a week, treating herself as well as her friends, before being sensible with her winnings, and all sorts happen in the short 5 days of the week.
I loved all the characters in this story, from Emma herself to her friends Cat and the rather outspoken Amber! Emma has an older friend, Lottie, whom she trusts more than her own parents, and her interactions throughout the story were brilliant. I think we all need a Lottie in our lives.
We don’t really get to know James that well, but the times he shows up, I got to know enough to warm to him, and I was urging Emma to open her mind and eyes to the great person he was! (Unlike the ex, Dave, who , lets fact it, is a right idiot)
That ‘will they/won’t they?’ romance thread runs through the story, and the conclusion is perfect, though frustrating as it is right at the end, and now I have to wait to hear more about that part of the story.
Impatiently waiting, Nina!

Released March 27th, 2025

Releasing 1st April and there will be a Blog Tour post!

A Recipe for Love by Amelia Berry
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What a lovely story filled with cake, castles and love!
Bella and Adam are very different characters who meet in Spain under extraordinary circumstances.
Their whirlwind romance leads to a quick proposal, and all seems terrific until they arrive back home in Scotland, where Adam learns some sad news about his father.
The thing is, he’s not told his now fiance much about his life, and he is a Laird and has his own castle (that the whole family refers to as a house).
The way Bella and Adam fall in love is cute, and how Bella, a free spirit, deals with the possibility of a future very different from anything she has ever imagined is a great story.
There’s not one, but two Dowager Lady Lowbridges to contend with, as well as a small, tight-knit community in the village of Lowbridge, where Adam’s family lives.
Bella tries her hardest to ingratiate herself into the day-to-day running of the castle, offering so much to help the family get out of a tight spot. It is great to see how her character deals with the future looking very different from what she ever thought.
An excellent cast of characters, including Poppy, the castle ghost, brings more flavour to the story.
Of course, there is plenty of mention of food and cakes in particular, which I always enjoy.
Looking forward to reading what comes next!

Published 27th March, 2025