Book Spotlight: Take a Look at Me Now by Robert Crane
It’s a pleasure to be welcoming Robert Crane to Novel Kicks and the blog tour for his book as we shine a light on Take a Look at Me Now.
In Take a Look at Me Now, Robert Crane presents a story rooted in everyday moments during a difficult period. The novel captures what it feels like when normal patterns begin to shift.
When Carrie Welter experiences a mental breakdown, her son Bubby’s life becomes unmoored. At fifteen, he finds himself navigating a world stripped of certainty, while his mother retreats into her own struggle.
Bubby’s attempts to assert control lead to poor decisions and unintended consequences—embarrassment, strained relationships, and growing anger. Without a stable foundation, he begins questioning not just his present, but the gaps in his past.
His search for the father he never knew becomes a way to confront long-held questions about identity and belonging. Take a Look at Me Now captures the emotional weight of stagnation and the quiet tension of a family suspended between what was and what might be.
His latest novel, Take a Look at Me Now is available to buy on Amazon UK, Amazon US and Waterstones.
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Book Spotlight: Murder at The Crooked Horse by Lesley Cookman
I’d like to welcome Lesley Cookman to Novel Kicks. Today, we are shining a spotlight on her latest book, Murder at The Crooked Horse.
Here’s a little about the novel –
After learning of a suspicious attempt to burn down a beloved old pub, The Crooked Horse, Libby Sarjeant and her friend Fran reluctantly agree to investigate.
But when a local antiques dealer mysteriously disappears after apparently taking out his boat, it appears there are dark and sinister forces at play.
Can Libby and Fran uncover a connection between the fire and the missing man? And will unravelling a deadly case put them in terrible danger?
I don’t know about you but this book sounds amazing. It was released by Headline Accent on 7th November 2024. Click to buy on Amazon UK, Waterstones and Amazon US.
by Book Spotlight: Neptune’s Secret Code by Genna Rowbotham
I’m thrilled to be welcoming Genna Rowbotham to Novel Kicks. Today we are shining a light on her book, Neptune’s Secret Code.
★ ★★ An Undersea Adventure filled with Magic, Friendship, and Bravery! ★★★
When Hannah is sucked into a vicious whirlpool in her effort to rescue kitten Leo, vshe finds herself entering Neptune’s Undersea Kingdom where she reawakens terrifying sea monsters from the depths of the sea.
The trouble is… Hannah is unable to return home until she’s overcome her fear of the water, defeated the sea monsters, and solved the code that she broke upon entering Neptune’s Kingdom.
With the help of her new friend, Marcie the Mermaid, will Hannah succeed?
Neptune’s Secret Code is due to be released by Adventure Scape Press on 12th June 2024. Click to buy on Amazon, Waterstones or via Geena’s website.
by Book Spotlight: Dressing The Countess by Rachel Brimble
I’m pleased to be welcoming Rachel Brimble to Novel Kicks. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on her novel, Dressing The Countess.
Fans of Kristy Cambron, Stephanie Dray, and Julia Quinn will adore this Victorian romance from historical fiction dynamo, Rachel Brimble.
Seamstress Rose Watson cannot believe her good fortune when she’s plucked from obscurity to work for Lady Christina, the Countess of Bath. Despite her parents’ distrust that the position will come with conditions, Rose accepts the unexpected offer.
When she arrives at the royal residence of Henlow House, a strange sense of destiny whispers through her, and Rose cannot wait for this new adventure to begin. Although, she has Henry Ward to deal with, the handsome, risk-taking and—though she is loath to admit it—exciting royal saddler and horse trainer, who both fascinates and frustrates her in equal measure.
They could not be more different…with the exception of their hunger for more.
But as they begin to trust one another, and their bond flourishes, Rose’s connection with Henry could cause her to lose her position at Henlow House, which would destroy her. Will she be forced to choose between love and ambition? Either choice will change her life irrevocably.
A captivating escape that will touch your heart and keep you turning pages with impatient hope for Rose…
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by Book Spotlight: Far From Home by T.A. Williams
Today, we are shining a spotlight on Far from Home by T.A. Williams.
The secrets of the past will unlock her future…
Working in the fast-paced foreign exchange market in Canary Wharf, Amy never expected her job to drive her to collapse. With her doctor advising she take a month off work, when Amy receives a solicitor’s letter informing her of a surprise inheritance in Italy, the timing couldn’t be more perfect.
But who on earth has left her a house in the sleepy Tuscan hills?
As she gets to know the town and its inhabitants, Amy discovers more about the mysterious man who named her in his will. Shocking family secrets come to light, leaving Amy questioning the life she knew.
The town of Sant’Antonio holds more than just secrets. Here, Amy meets Adam, a renowned TV journalist whose documentaries take him to dangerous places. But as their attraction grows, so do Amy’s worries. Her life is in England, while Adam’s is untethered and under constant threat…
An emotional, heartwarming love story full of family drama and quirky locals.
Far from Home is book three in the Beneath Italian Skies book series and was released by Canelo Romance on 23rd May 2024. Click here to buy on Amazon, Apple Books and Barnes and Noble and click to buy on Waterstones.
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About T.A. Williams –
I’m a man. And a pretty old man as well. I did languages at university a long time ago and then lived and worked in France and Switzerland before going to Italy for seven years as a teacher of English. My Italian wife and I then came back to the UK with our little daughter (now long-since grown up) where I ran a big English language school for many years. We now live in a sleepy little village in Devonshire. I’ve been writing almost all my life but it was only ten years ago that I finally managed to find a publisher who liked my work enough to offer me my first contract.
The fact that I am now writing escapist romance is something I still find hard to explain. My early books were thrillers and historical novels and I now also write cozy crime, but my first love has always been romance. Maybe it’s because there are so many horrible things happening in the world today that I feel I need to do my best to provide something to cheer my readers up. My books provide escapism to some gorgeous locations and descriptions of food to make you drool.
Say hello to T.A. Williams via www.tawilliamsbooks.com, X (Twitter,) and Facebook.
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