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Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium by Nicola May CoverReveal @rararesources

06 Aug 2026 4 Comments

by Ritu in Reviews Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Cover Reveal, Rachel's Random Resources

I am thrilled to be on the Cover Reveal Blog Stop for the inimitable Nicola May’s Christmas release, Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium. It looks soooo good!

The Blurb

When Mabel Clutterbuck opens a Christmas shop in sleepy Merrycombe Bay, she has no idea how
much her little emporium is about to change the hearts and minds of the people who live there.
Mabel Clutterbuck reluctantly returns to the seaside town she grew up in to be closer to her ailing
mother. However, the old woman’s fading memories keep confusing Mabel with her sister Clara –
the sister who sacrificed everything to care for their mother before recently disappearing without
trace.
Determined to breathe new life into the old shop Clara used for her crafting endeavours, Mabel
transforms it into Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium, a magical haven filled with vintage
decorations, festive treasures, and a little bit of wonder.
The true magic, however, lies in Mabel’s Lucky Dip Gift Boxes. Carefully chosen for the hidden
heartaches of the customers who buy them, each one brings comfort, hope, and unexpected joy.
Not everyone in Merrycombe Bay is convinced, though, especially the formidable ladies of the local
WI!
As Christmas approaches, an unexpected romantic encounter gives Mabel a glimpse of a future she
never thought possible. And while she helps others find happiness, she begins to heal the parts of
herself she thought would remain broken.
But beneath the sparkle of fairy lights and festive cheer, old wounds refuse to stay buried. Why did
Clara leave Merrycombe Bay? And if she returns, will Mabel lose everything she’s finally found –
including the future she never thought she deserved.
Heartwarming, uplifting and sprinkled with Christmas magic, Mrs Clutterbuck’s Christmas Emporium
is a story of family secrets, second chances, unexpected romance, and the power of kindness.

Pre-order Link – https://amzn.eu/d/0h1XusUq
Publication Date: 6 th November 2026

About The Author

Nicola May is a bestselling author renowned for her heartwarming and humorous romantic
comedies. With twenty-three books to her name, her work has captured readers’ hearts around the
world, has been translated into fifteen languages and consistently ranks in the top 100 of Amazon’s
Kindle bestseller charts. When she’s not writing, she enjoys cream teas in her beloved Devon, hikes
through nature, and occasionally places a bet on the horses.

Social Media Links –
w: www.nicolamay.com
i: author_nicola
fb: Nicola May Romance Author | Facebook

The Pumpkin Pact by @CharlieADean #CoverReveal @rararesources

01 Sep 2025 Leave a comment

by Ritu in Reviews Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Charlie Dean, Cover Reveal, Rachel's Random Resources

I am thrilled to be on the Cover Reveal Blog Stop for the fab Charlie Dean! Check out this gorgeous cover for The Pumpkin Pact.

The Blurb

Welcome to The Pumpkin Patch at Pickle Grove.

Andi is worried that her relationship with Drew has become dull and boring. They never do anything exciting these days, in or out of the bedroom. So when a swoon-worthy stranger appears, she is instantly swept off her feet.

When they unexpectedly meet again, they realise they have more in common than they thought possible so draw up a pact to spice up their lives! The plan they conjure up while working together at The Pumpkin Patch, to make their partners jealous, brings them closer than ever.

Andi plucks up the courage to finish with Drew but there are no signs of Andrew doing the same and she thinks she’s lost him forever.

With meddling exes, misunderstandings and miscommunication getting in the way, can The Pumpkin Pact bring them back together?

Purchase Link – https://amzn.eu/d/iAh5Mtx

Follow Charlie Dean on Twitter – https://twitter.com/CharlieADean

The Croatian Island Library by @JaneCable #CoverReveal @rararesources

09 Aug 2025 4 Comments

by Ritu in Reviews Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Cover Reveal, Eva Glyn, Rachel's Random Resources

I am thrilled to be on the Cover Reveal Blog Stop for Eva Glynn’s soon-to-be-published The Croatian Island Library. I’ve read her other Bookish Escape books and will 100% be reading this one, too!

The Blurb

Where books are borrowed, and friendships are forged…

When her beloved grandfather dies, Ana Meštrović buys a catamaran in his memory, which she names Dida Krila – Grandad’s Wings.

For the summer months, it will be transformed into a travelling library, delivering books to children living across the Croatian islands.

Joined by crew members Natali, a young mechanic afraid of her own shadow, and Lloyd, an older widower who needs a fresh start, the newly-formed trio all have their own reasons for needing the floating library to be a success.

Embarking on an adventure that will change them for good, they each discover that a new chapter is only a boat ride away…

Pre-order Link – https://mybook.to/CroatianIslandLibrary

Publication Dates – 16^th January 2026 (ebook) 29^th January 2026 (paperback)

About The Author

Eva Glyn writes escapist relationship-driven fiction with a kernel of truth at its heart. She loves to travel and finds inspiration in beautiful places and the stories they hide.

Set mainly in Croatia, her contemporary stories are more about friendship than romance, the coming together of people through shared interests, and the opportunity to make fresh starts in their lives. A love of books is a common theme too, so her publisher, One More Chapter, has christened them the Bookish Escapes collection which currently includes The Dubrovnik Book Club, and The Santorini Writing Retreat, with The Croatian Island Library to be published in January 2026.

In addition Eva has written two Second World War dual timeline romances, An Island of Secrets and The Collaborator’s Daughter, and a new beginnings novel entitled The Olive Grove. All are set in Croatian, a country she loves.

Although she considers herself Welsh, Eva lives in Cornwall with the man she met and fell in love with more than thirty years ago. She also writes as Jane Cable.

Social Media Links –

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EvaGlynAuthor

Twitter: @JaneCable

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evaglynauthor/

Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/eva-glyn

The Word Is Love by @KeelingFlorence #CoverReveal @rararesources

31 Jul 2025 2 Comments

by Ritu in Reviews Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Cover Reveal, Florence Keeling, Rachel's Random Resources

I am thrilled to be on the Cover Reveal Blog Stop for my lovely writer friend, Florence Keeling! Check out this gorgeous cover for The Word Is Love.

The Blurb

Lucky in life but unlucky in love, Lucy Greenfield owns a successful carriage business along with her best friend Max, and they have never been busier since their shire horses gained fame from their roles in the hit movie A Little in Love.

Too busy for romance, Lucy is surprisingly swept off her feet when Spencer arrives seeking help with his horse, and something more from Lucy. As quickly as Lucy falls, she wonders if all is not as it seems. Max can prove it, but that means he will have to express his true feelings for Lucy.

Relationships are strained as secrets unravel, and Lucy needs to solve the riddle of words to best describe how she feels… For her best friend.

Together, they must overcome what’s keeping them apart before it’s too late, if they are going to realise that the word they are searching for is love.

Purchase Links

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH2J3M55

About The Author

I was born in Coventry but now live in Nuneaton. I married the love of my life over 20 years ago and we have two almost grown up children. We share our lives with two mad dogs as well.

Writing is a great passion of mine, that one day I hope to be able to turn into a career but until that day comes, I will continue working in accounts and payroll.

Social Media Links – X – @KeelingFlorence

Love, Lies & Family Ties by @KeelingFlorence #CoverReveal @rararesources

05 Jul 2025 Leave a comment

by Ritu in Reviews Tags: Blog, Blog Post, Blogger, Blogging, Cover Reveal, Florence Keeling, Rachel's Random Resources

I am thrilled to be on the Cover Reveal Blog Stop for my lovely writer friend, Florence Keeling! Check out this gorgeous cover for Love, Lies &Family Ties.

The Blurb

A heartwarming, feel good romantic comedy. ‘I absolutely adored this book. It gave me all the feels! A charming read full of warmth and heart.’ ***** Kim the Bookworm

Bea Winters is in desperate need of a fresh start. Being bullied at work is not her idea of fun and she longs to follow her dream of becoming a published author. When an advert appears in her local paper to work in a publishing house in the sleepy village of Bloomsdale, it sounds too good to be true.

She strikes up an instant friendship with gorgeous aspiring author, Eddie Richards and her dashing millionaire boss Scott Summers. But all isn’t as it seems in the sleepy village of Bloomsdale.

How does the local clairvoyant know her name? Who does the little black dog that keeps appearing belong to and why does she keep bumping into the mysterious Charlie?

As she starts to unravel the truth, it seems that everyone in Bea’s life is keeping secrets.

An uplifting romantic comedy that will warm your heart – perfect for fans of Cathy Bramley, Milly Johnson and Carole Matthews.

Purchase Link – https://amzn.eu/d/40GUHk8

About The Author

I was born in Coventry but now live in Nuneaton. I married the love of my life over 20 years ago and we have two almost grown up children. We share our lives with two mad dogs as well.

Writing is a great passion of mine, that one day I hope to be able to turn into a career but until that day comes, I will continue working in accounts and payroll.

Social Media Links – X – @KeelingFlorence