Book Review - "Plain Truth" by Jodi Picoult

Dear Book Lovers,

Yes, I have another book review for you all. I've found out another book by Jodi Picoult, the author of "My Sister's Keeper" as people loved the story so much. I love the books by this author, she holds your attention, asking questions we might not think about, questioning what is right.

The Blurb reads:

A shocking murder shatters the picturesque of Pennsylvania's

Amish country - and test the heart and soul of the lawyer who

steps in to defend the young woman at the centre of the storm...

The discovery of a dead infant in an Amish barn shakes Lancaster

County to its core. But the police investigation leads to a more shocking

disclosure: circumstantial evidence suggests that eighteen-year-old Katie

Fisher, an unmarried Amish woman believed to be the newborn's

mother, took the child's life. When Ellie Hathaway, a disillusioned big-

city attorney, comes to Paradise, Pennsylvania, to defend Katie, two

cultures collide - and, for the first time in her high-profile career Ellie

faces a system of justice very different from her own. Delving deep

inside the world of those who live 'plain', Ellie must find a way to reach

Katie on her terms. And as she unravels a tangled murder care, Ellie

also looks deep within - to confront her own fears and desires when

a man from her past comes back into her life. 

This is another beautifully gripping story by Jodi Picoult which will have you questioning what next. Giving an insight into Amish life, Ellie need to help young Katie, but unsure how to when she doesn't understand her beliefs or way of life. Ellie must fight to save this young girl, who doesn't understand or believe what has happened to her. But with Katie hiding some of the truth of Ellie will the answers become clear? This is a fascinating inside into Amish life, which I myself don't really know much about, but seems clearer on after reading this book. This page turner will have you wanting to know move are you travel into this world.

Let me know you thoughts on this book, or any others you think I need to read by this author.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Book review - "A Walk to Remember" Nicholas Sparks

Dear Book lovers,

As I have a bit of time, I thought I'd share with another book for my collection of favourites. Before I reading this book I had already seen the film, so I knew what I was getting involved with. (The film is in my top 10)

The Blurb reads:

Landon Carter would never have dreamed of asking Jamie Sullivan

out, but a twist of fate throws them together. In the months that

follow, Landon breaks down Jamie's natural reserve and begins to get

to know her - and to fall in love. But then he discovers that Jamie has a

reason for not letting people close - a secret that will break his heart.

An incredible read that will have you reaching for a tissue to dry your eyes. It shows not everything is as it seems. The story is told from Landon's point of view, looking back to when he was seventeen and his life changed for ever. It wonderfully moving with page you turn and a story that will stay with you forever.

You must read this book! Even if you have seen the film or know the story, because reading this book really tells the whole story, one that will have you weeping at the joy and tragedy of it all. Just don't finish the book like I did, on a packed plane while a waiting take off - I'm sure people thought I was crazy, but I couldn't help the tears.

Let me know your thoughts,

Love Lolly

xoxo

Getting ready for Reading Festival 2012

Dear Friends,

This year, in the summer of 2012, I'm going to be heading to Reading Festival. This shall be my first festival, so I'm trying to make sure I have everything I need. I've been hunting the shops to make sure I'll survive. I'm a bit of a girly girl, so sleeping in a tent isn't something I'm used too! But there are so many artists I want to see who will be at Reading, including Paramore and Foo Fighters that I'm risking it all to go.
Here's what I've collected so far:

Bright Pink Wellies, From Primark £12

Perfect for all my make-up £1 from Poundland

My phone is going to need protection too - £1 from Poundland

A waterproof bag, Pack of cards, Water Carrier, Bum bag,

Disposable Ponchos - Each £1 Poundland.

So far I've collected a few bits, found some great stuff in Poundland as you can see, didn't know they would have stuff like that!! I've already got a four person tent - I'm sharing it with friends it not just for me!! I've got some clothes sorted. However if anyone who has been to a festival before can give me any tips I will be thankful.

Also I'll update you when I've collected more stuff including clothes, to what I'm taking.

Love Lolly

xoxo



Book Review - "My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult

Dear Friends,

I am writing this post as so many of my friends on Sunday watched the film "My Sister's Keeper" and wanted to know if they should read the book and they loved the film. The film stars Cameron Diaz and Abigail Breslin, and they tell the story of their daughter and sister who has leukaemia, the family have a strong bond until the youngest, Anna, decides to sue her parents to the rights to her own body as she doesn't want to give blood to her sister anymore.
Now I must tell you, you do need a box of tissues while reading this book!

The film cover.

The Blurb reads:

SARA FITZGERALD'S DAUGHTER KATE IS JUST TWO YEARS OLD

WHEN SHE IS DIAGNOSED WITH A RARE FORM OF LEUKAEMIA.

Reeling with the helpless shock of it, Sara knows she will do

anything - whatever it takes- to save her child.

Then the test results come back time and again to show that

no one in their family is a match for Kate. If they are to find a

donor for the crucial bone marrow transplant she needs, there

is only one option: creating another baby, specifically designed

to save her sister. For Sara, it seems the ideal solution. Not only

does Kate live, but she gets a beautiful new daughter, Anna, too.

Until the moment Anna hands Sara the papers that will rock

her whole world. Because, aged thirteen, Anna has decided

that she doesn't want to help Kate live any more. She is suing

her parents for the rights to her own body.

This is such a gripping story, keeping you involved with all the members of the family. Sara - The mother - story is told from the day she finds out her daughter is ill, through all the feels and doctor appointment up to the present day in the book. She shows true emotions in this book. You follow Anna as she fighter her parents, showing the cracks in the family, making you feel for a little girl who has had to grow up quick. Brian's (the father) view is always explained as well as the other child, son Jesse, who seems to be forgotten by the rest of the family. You get to see how the decision of one child affects the whole family. This is an excellent story which will pull at your heart strings. The end is the saddest part ever, I felt like doing a Joey from friends and pulling it in the freezer!

Here's a taster of the book, this is the every beginning:

In my first memory, I am three years old and I am trying to kill

 my sister. Some times the recollection is so clear I can remember

the itch of the pillowcase under my hand, the sharp point of her

nose pressing into my palm. She didn't stand a chance against

me, of course, but it still didn't work. My father walked by,

tucking in the house for the night, and saved her. He led me back

to my own bed. "That," he told me "never happened."

As we got older, I didn't seem to exist, except in relation to

her. I  would watch her sleep across the room from me, one long

shadow linking our beds, and I would count the ways. Poison,

sprinkled on her cereal. A wicked undertow off the beach.

Lightning striking.

In the end, thought, I did not kill my sister. She did it all on

her own.

Or at least this is what I tell myself.

Let me know your thoughts on this book. As it is one of my favourites.

Love Lolly

xoxo 

Father's day - Crafts

Dear readers,

For father's day this year I made my Dad and Grampy a card each. I had to make them the morning of as I had run out of time in the week!! I had already got their presents, a Mug for my grampy with golf on it as he's always playing golf. For my dad a board game all about golf!!! Yes, he loves playing golf too, so I thought this game would be perfect. I have also pre-ordered the new Everton away kit for my dad, however it doesn't come out till the end of this week, so it will be a bit late...Oh well.

I thought I'd share with you the two cards I made for them.

Both of these cards are 3D, and show their own hobbies. They both smiled when they opened their cards, so I must done something right.

Hope you all enjoy your day

Love Lolly
xoxo

Presents

Dear readers,

Yesterday my brother arrived home after spending nearly two months working in Amercia. Its nice to have him home, however he is forced to bring back one thing.... A box of lucky charms. Yes, that's right, the cereal. As a child I loved this cereal, however it isn't sold in the UK anymore. I don't really know why!! Neverless, knowing he was going to America I forced him to buy me some.

I'm so excited to have these, I'm like a little child! Bring on breakfast each morning.



My grandparents have also been away, and as my Nan loves to shop she brought me back a little present.

How cute!! Just so me, it also has a little chocolate - Excellent to go with my tea.

So next time you go off on holiday, why don't you buy a little something for someone close to you. I'm sure it will put a smile on their face.

Love Lolly
xoxo

Items I Brought this week

Dear Everyone,

I've been out and about this last week, and popped into my local Dunelm. Now they have had a sale on this week so couldn't miss up the chance of these beautiful storage boxes:

The smallest priced at £1.99

These are great for me to keep bits and bobs in, also go perfect with my room! I've already filled them up!

I also got this little cake stand, it is such a pretty colour and only £3.99 in the sale. Now I just need to make some cakes to decorate it all.

Now these next items I didn't buy this week, however I just wanted to share them with you as they are so pretty!

A pretty metal wall sign, which you can write on and is magnetic. The cakes were so pretty, I just had to have it. I'm gonna use it to write notes that I need to remember. I got when I was on a trip to Kent, it was in a nice garden centre.

On a trip to Leighton Buzzard with my Mum and Nan, I collected this item, it still needs hanging on my wall, but its a ribbon holder! Perfect for someone like me who uses ribbon for my craft work. It is an off white colour with a pretty heart design on the top. It is made by Sass & Bell.

This next set I've collected ready for when I move out, however a disappointment to my parents I don't think that will be anytime soon, but I knew if I didn't buy them when I saw them I wouldn't find anything like them again.

Union Jack set for the kitchen!!

Tea Pot

Two mugs, so I can drink the tea.

Small jug and Sugar set.



And a Large Jug, perfect for Pimms O'clock.

After getting these items ready for when I more out, I think when I do, I'm going to have to paint my kitchen red.

So I've been busy buy a few bit, however I'm running out of space to store it all.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Book review - "Something Borrowed" by Emily Giffin

Dear Ladies,

To continue with book for your summer holidays, as we are now well into June, I thought I'd suggest another one of my favourite books. (This has already been made into a film, out last year).

Now I picked this book up on recommendation by an actor who was auditioning for the part of Dex in the film version, however he didn't get the part, but I do think he would of made a good Dex, however I was happy with the actor how got the part.

Getting back to the book! Here's the front cover:

The blurb reads:

Rachel and Darcy are best friends who've always shared everything -

from their childhood in Indiana to their twenties in Manhattan. But while

Darcy breezes through life getting what she wants when she wants it,

Rachel has always played by the rules.

The one advantage Rachel's always had is the four-month age gap

which meant she was first to become a teenager, first to drive, first to

everything... but now she's about to be first to thirty. And so on the eve

of her thirtieth birthday, Rachel finds herself questioning the status quo.

How come Darcy still has a charmed life - a glamorous PR  job and the

perfect fiance - while Rachel... doesn't? Is it just luck? Or are things a

bit more complicated?

Then an accidental fling changes everything, and Rachel is suddenly

forced to learn that sometimes true love comes at a very high price...

This is a gripping story, we've all know that one person in life who just seems to get everything they want, their life seems perfect. So asking yourself why you have got it either can be hard. But for Rachel when she knows who she wants her friendship with Darcy could be lost. Rachel met Dex in college however believes hes out of her league, so when he fall for Darcy, Rachel can see that is just meant to be. However after her thirtieth birthday party, Rachel and Dex are the last two standing heading out to more bars, the Sparks start again which leads them to both end up back at her apartment. The guilt about what has happened eats away at Rachel, however hasn't she always had strong feeling for Dex? Could she hurt her best friend? Will Dex choose Rachel over Darcy? Such a gripping story, which will have you siding with Darcy, then Rachel! In life should you put yourself first, or your friends? I love this book, set in New York (The place I really want to visit!) and shows the ups and downs of their friendship.

I hope you make space in your hang luggage for this book, as I know I couldn't put it down! By the way there is a follow on book to this! So it doesn't all end here! The next book is "Something Blue", I won't tell you to much about this book yet, as i want you to read this one first!

Enjoy the rest of your Saturday,

Love Lolly

xoxo

theatre review - Steel Magnolias

Dear Mothers and Daughters,

On Tuesday night, I put on a nice pretty dress and with my mum headed to Milton Keynes theatre to watch this all women play. Now I know this play has been turned in to a film staring Julia Roberts, however I've never watched the film, but on Sunday it was on channel 5 so I have V+ ready to watch soon. A work colleague had told me to make sure I had some tissues as she was sure I would have a few tears. Without knowing much about the play I read the program wanting to know a little more. The play is written by Robert Harling who after graduating in law moved to New York from the south to pursue a career in the theatre, when his younger sister and best friend, Susan, died in 1985. She was a lifelong diabetic who had risked her life to have a son, and later died from complications as a result. Harling found it difficult coping with the loss of his sister, so after a suggestion by his friends he started writing his feelings and created a short story which was later developed into a full length play. (Parts taken from the Program)

 This is a well know cast as they have been in many TV shows, films and theatre productions. The cast was Kacey Ainsworth, Denise Welch, Charie Lunghi, Sadie Pickering, Isla Blair and Cheryl Campbell.

After reading program, I could see where this play was going and looking forward to it. With nice comfortable sits my mum and I were ready to be entertained. The show is set in Truvy beauty salon, and the set only ever has small changes. You feel apart of the women's conversations as the play begins on the day of Shelby's wedding, with everyone getting ready for the big day. Kacey Ainsworth character, Annelle is new to the area and new to the job in Truvy's (Denise Welch) salon, through the women explaining their lives to this new lady in town, you learn all about each character. You can tell the women are all close, however poke fun at each other with good humour. The actresses were great showing the feeling of each characters and getting the audience involved with their story, you totally fall for these characters and their lives in this small town. Shelby's health is revealed in the salon when she takes a turn, her mother M'Lynn (Isla Blair) explains to Annelle and the audience about her daughter condition and however she should not have children as her life would be a risk, but also how much she loves her.
We then follow the ladies months later when Shelby happily married comes back to visit with news which she feels happy about, however not all the women feel the same. Having a child is just want Shelby wants however it isn't best for her.
The actresses are brilliant at telling this story, which has you laughing and crying all at the same time. I couldn't help but laughing out loud and reaching for a tissue to dry my eyes. Such a beautiful story, and a pleasure to watch. After the show I asked my mum if I could have a kidney which she reply "of course", to which to returned, "I've got a spare, if you ever need it".

If you get chance to catch this show while it tours the UK, check it out, I'm sure its one you will enjoy.

Take care,

Love Lolly
xoxo

book review - "Things I want my Daughters to Know"

Dear everyone,

I hope you are enjoying your day, I just thought I'd take some time out to tell you all about another book from my collection. I reviewed recently another book by this author and thought I'd share this one with you. "Things I want my Daughters to Know" is another beautiful book by Elizabeth Noble, one that will have you crying to the last page.

The Blurb reads:

How would you say goodbye to those you love

most in the world?

Barbara must say a final farewell to her four daughters. But how can

she find the words? And how can she leave them when they each

have so much growing up still to do?

Take Lisa, in her thirties but terrified of commitment - or brittle,

unhappily married Jennifer. Amanda, the traveller, is always a little

apart from her sisters and teenage Hannah faces adult life without

a mother at her side.

Barbara's answer is to write each daughter a letter, finally expressing

the hopes, fears, dreams and secrets she couldn't always voice. These

words will touch the girls in different - sometimes shocking - ways,

unlocking emotions and passions to set them on their own journey

of discovery through life.



This is such a lovely read for anyone who has a mother or is a mother, you will be wanting to spend more time with your family as you realise how much they mean to you, but also how much they will be missed when they are gone. The four daughters are finding it hard in different ways to deal with the passing of their mother. Barbara leaves each daughter a special letter just for them, as this is the only way she can explain all her thoughts that she know she won't get chance to tell them. Each daughter feels differently about what they have been told, questioning who their mother really was, and why she wait till she was no longer around to tell them. You will be shocked, laughing, and crying throughout this book, I know tears were falling at parts. My heart strings went out to each daughter, trying to understand how each deals with their lost of their mother. I know we all want to do best for our children, or do our best as children for our mothers, this story tells the side no only of a mother sad to leave her children, but daughters copying with the lost of their mother and best friend.

This is a book that any mother and daughter need to read!!

Enjoy,

Love Lolly

xoxo

Book review - "The Girl Next Door" By Elizabeth Noble

Dear Everyone,

I'm still busy working my way through my book collection, so I thought I'd suggest another book for you all to read. I found this book a few years ago when I was searching through the shelves at my local Waterstones. I normally pick books by suggestions of friends or reviews I've read, however after reading the blurb I just wanted to know more.

The Blurb reads:

What Makes a house a home?

For Eve Gallagher, home is miles away in England since she and her

husband relocated to an apartment building on New York's Upper East

Side. And life isn't remotely coming up roses.

What makes a neighbour a friend?

Violet has lived in the building for decades but she's always kept herself

apart, until Eve's loneliness touches her heart and friendship blossoms.

What makes a wife a lover?

Jason Kramer in Apartment 6A is no longer sure he loves his wife, but

he's head-over-heels for Rachael Schulman in 6B.

What makes the girl next door the woman of your dreams?

Meeting Emily Mikanowski from 3A turns Trip Grayling's world upside

down. It's love at first sight, but he needs help from Charlotte, the shy

romance addict in 2A, if he's going to win the girl.

Dreams come true, hearts are broken and no one is left unchanged when

the secrets and desires hidden behind closed doors are finally brought

into the light.

This is all the stories from one building will have you thinking that you know all the gossip, however some of it you'll be wishing you never knew. From love and friendships, this apartment building has a mix of people. You are welcomed into the build by Eve Gallagher who is new not just to the build but new to New York and the USA. She has big dreams for her and her husband, however things don't always go to plan. From her you learn the life of the other residents living in the building, their highs and their lows, you'll feel that you are living their too.

I hope you enjoy this beautiful book by Elizabeth Noble. I do know she has written more books for us all to enjoy.

Take care,

Love Lolly

xoxo

Review - Keeping Faith, By Jodi Picoult

Dear Readers,

By now you can tell that I love reading, as I have blogged about many books that I have read. I thought I'd share with you all another of my favourite authors, Jodi Picoult. She has many books out that you can enjoy, i shall share my opinions about them all over time, however i thought I'd share my thoughts on one of her books ,"Keeping Faith".

The blurb reads:

When Mariah White catches her husband

with another woman, her life starts to fall

apart. And when her daughter, Faith begins

to confide in an imaginary friend, her

own brush with insanity starts to

take on a darker meaning.

Then Faith appears to start

performing miracles, and all at once

the situation is spiralling beyond

Mariah's control. Is Faith truly

seeing God? Or is she just a troubled little

girl seeking refuge from her parents' divorce?

When it comes to matters of faith, it's hard

to know who to believe...

This is a fascinating story which will have you second guessing all the way through. You truly want to know more about these characters and how they are coping with the situation. Most children have imaginary friends, but when Faith tells her mother hers is God, religion is thrown into the works. Mariah doesn't know who to turn to, with only her own mother on her side, religion isn't something she want to get involved with. Such a beautiful story that will have you wanting more. I know I couldn't put it down till the last page!

If you want to get into a new book, this could be for you. I've already lent this to a friend who said she loved it too!

I hope you enjoy.

Love Lolly

xoxo

New dresses I brought

Dear clothes lovers,

I decided recently when the sun was shining that I needed some new day dresses. Now, I'll be the first to say I have a few clothes (well a wardrobe full, but who's keeping count) however I do believe you can't have too many clothes as you always need the right outfit for each occasion, and you can never find it when you need it. Getting back to what I was saying, I thought I needed some new day dresses, so instead of heading out to hit the shops, get caught in all the traffic then take ages to find somewhere to park, I thought I'd try on line instead. I had never used Boohoo.com before, but there had been many TV adverts about recently for them, my favourite fashion mag also had featured a few of their items. Therefore I thought I'd check them out! I wasn't disappointed, as they had loads!!! It was exciting to see all the different day dresses, you can view each one in picture form on a model, zoom in on the detail at different angles and even watch a model walk a catwalk to see what it looks like. This helps to see what looks like on, but also from different angles. It's easy to pick different sizes and some even have different colour. You can also read other peoples reviews of the item you are viewing. They are very honest answers, saying the pros's and con's of each item.

Not before long, I had filled up my basket with a few goodies. You can easily check over your items making sure you have everything you want. You can then quite quickly create an account, you can even pay via pay pal. There are few different delivery options, but all quick and pain less. I placed my order late Wednesday night, payed for the delivery where I would receive my stuff in four working day. You can have next day deliver and even Saturday delivery. When Monday morning arrived so did all my lovely clothes!!

There's the dresses I ordered:

The Sarah Belted skater dress.

- £15.00

I've already worn this dress to the theatre early on this week! I've added my own belt in this photo as I want larger belt, however it does come with a thin black belt. The colour I'm wearing is Cobalt however it does come in 14 different colours in total. So there is plenty of choice, I'm so tempted to buy another colour too.

The Esme Striped short sleeve skater dress.

- £15.00 (Sale)

My photo doesn't show the colour properly, however it is a light mint green and white colour, but does come in coral too. I think this a lovely summer day dress, but I can add a belt and heels to dress it up, or a cardigan and tights to dress it down. I love the short sleeves and the length of the dress. Roll on summer!

Brittany Lace Contrast strappy dress

- £18.00

This dress has an under colour of cerise pink with a white lace over the top, it is a very girly dress and perfect for the summer. I don't feel that I need to add much to the dress as it is so pretty on its own, heels or flats would suit. This dress would be perfect for a wedding or just chilling in a pub garden on a sunny day.

I did in count a small problem with one of the dresses as there was a stitching mark across the back, where a pull had happened. I contacted Boohoo, and told me to send the dress back and they would send another one out. They were so helpful, and answered all my questions, making me feel happy with the service. The dress was then send out on next day deliver! Saturday morning my dress was waiting for me!! Perfect!

So if you are looking for an outfit for a special occasion or just for a Saturday night out, check out boohoo as they have a great selection available at reasonable prices. I've already order two more dresses, just waiting for them to arrive.

Enjoy your weekend.

Love Lolly

xoxo

Film review -Snow white and the huntsman

Dear Film Goers,

With yesterday being so wet and miserable, my friend and I decided to head to the cinema to see Kristen Stewart's new film since twilight. Now this is a classic fairy story retold in a darker way, most of us have seen the Disney version of this film, I know I did as a child. There are some other big names like Chris Hemsworth as the huntsman and Charlize Theron as the evil queen included in this film, so you know they have pulled out all the stops. Kristen Stewart does put on a English accent which I wasn't to sure about, but I must say I've heard much worse. She doesn't say a lot till a long speech nearer the end. She does really well with the action scenes she was given, she looks a lot more stronger than from twilight, showing off a action side to her acting skills. There are parts where you do think "Twilight" like when she jumps off a cliff, but its all good. Chris Hemsworth is perfect as the Huntsman, (very hot too!) looking very strong and in control in all his scenes, the perfect protector for snow white. The evil queen is portrayed beautifully evil by Charlize Theron, not only does she look stunning, she ripples off danger, (lets just say I wouldn't want to be in a fighter with her). She does hold camera, making the audience follow her every move. With her character I did enjoy the back story that has been added, this help you to understand her much more.
Now you can't but love the dwarfs in this film!!! My friend and I loved who had been cast, watching some great names play these characters we all remember, adding humour to the whole film.

So overall this is a dark version of a well know tale, keeping all the main characters, but adding some more and showing more of the back ground of each - I like how prince charming is still included. Even the red apple is there.

The only down side to the film, is how long is. I would recommend going to the loo before and trying not to drink too much while you are watching, I had to run to the loo when it had finished. There might be bits that you could change, and some bits do go on a bit long, however I can see why the director has made them this way, he wanted all of the story to be told, I don't think anything has been lost. You can tell there could be another film in the works, but I really hope they don't try and over do it!

So if its raining tomorrow and you don't want to stay at your own house, go see this film!!



Let me know you thoughts on the film,

Love Lolly
xoxo

Book Review - I heart New York

Dear Readers

I hope you all are enjoy this extra long weekend, and have your union Jack flags flying for the Queens Diamond Jubilee, I know I have! I just hope the weather gets back on our side, because this morning the rain has been falling outside.
Well, this week a new book will be out from one of my favourite set of books. "I heart London" is a follow on the I heart series by Lindsey Kelk.

The series of books so far,

in order Right to left.



The set of books follows Angela and her travels across the pond to New York. She leaves England when she catches her boyfriend cheating on her at her bestfriends wedding, feeling like she needs to get away she packs a bag, catches a flight and travels to New York.

Here is the blurb from I heart New York:

"Fleeing her boyfriend and clutching little more then

a crumpled bridesmaid dress, a pair of Louboutins and her passport,

Angela jumps on a plane - destination NYC.

Holed up in a cute hotel room, Angela get a New York makeover from her

NBF Jenny and a whirlwind tour of the city that never sleeps. Before she

knows it, Angela is dating two sexy guys. And, best of all, she gets to write

about it in her new blog (Carrie Bradshaw eat your heart out). But it's one

thing telling readers about your romantic dilemmas, it's another figuring

them out yourself...

Angela has fallen head over heels for the big apple,

but does she heart New York more than home?"

This book is here and now! I loved hearing about New York from a British point of view, getting to the heart of how the big apple buzzes, but also the shops and cocktail bars we all want to find. Angela is living the life we all want to hear about in NY however will it all come crashing down around her. Also what about her family waiting at home for her, wanting the best for her, but also wants her to come home soon. This first book in the series throws you into the life of Angela and her ups and downs. Each follow on book will having you HEARTING these books more and more. These books will also making you want to drop it all and head to the Big apple in I heart New York, stroll down the Sunset strip in I Heart Hollywood, clime the Eiffel Tower in I heart Paris, and party hard in I heart Vegas.

Overall these are a wonderful set of books, and I was so excited to hear that another one was coming out soon, which I can't wait to get stuck into! This is a book that needs to be in your suitcase ready for your holiday.

Enjoy the rest of the bank holiday, I'm willing the sun to stay shining for a while.

Love Lolly

xoxo