Mai Taylor

This Is Me Trying – Jenna Adams

Embarrassingly late for the tour, and with huge apologies to Jenna, I am finally able to share my review for This Is Me Trying. (Many thanks to Dave at The Write Reads for being so understanding.) BLURB: A contemporary YA romance novel exploring sexual consent,…

Hit For Six – Isabella May I am joining the blog tour for Hit for Six, the first book in a new series by one of my favourite authors, Isabella May. Many thanks to Isabella for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB: A simmering Fangirl Down X Rivals X Crazy Rich Asians (with a British twist) LOLA is juggling two jobs to make ends meet; underpaid sales exec by day, and waitress in a cocktail bar by night.

Hit For Six – Isabella May

I am joining the blog tour for Hit for Six, the first book in a new series by one of my favourite authors, Isabella May. Many thanks to Isabella for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel Gilbey at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of…

My Husband’s Lies – Maryann Webb

Today, I am joining the Compulsive Readers blog tour for My Husband's Lies by Maryann Webb. Many thanks to Maryann for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Tracy for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB: How well do you really know the people closest…

The Burial Witch – Cari Thomas

I am joining the blog tour today for The Burial Witch, the second novella from Cari Thomas's Threadneedle world. Many thanks to Cari and Harper Voyager for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part.…

How To Kill a Witch – Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi Today I am joining the blog tour for How To Kill a Witch by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi. Many thanks to Claire and Zoe for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for providing me with a copy of the book. BLURB: As a woman, if you lived in Scotland in the 1500s, there was a very good chance that you, or someone you knew, would be tried as a witch. Witch hunts ripped through the country for over 150 years, with at least 4,000 accused, and with many women's fates sealed by a…

How To Kill a Witch – Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi

Today I am joining the blog tour for How To Kill a Witch by Claire Mitchell and Zoe Venditozzi. Many thanks to Claire and Zoe for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Anne Cater at Random Things Tours for providing me with a copy of…

This Ruined Place – Michael Lawrence I am joining the blog blitz for the historical fiction book, This Ruined Place by Michael Lawrence today. Many thanks to Michael for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the blitz. BLURB: Evy Miller thinks a summer with her grandparents in sleepy Dorset will be painfully dull. Her suspicions are confirmed when Juby, a wild-haired, lanky old man, strolls through her grandparents' doorway. At first, she thinks he’s nothing more than an odd duck who charms her grandmother and annoys her grandfather.

This Ruined Place – Michael Lawrence

I am joining the blog blitz for the historical fiction book, This Ruined Place by Michael Lawrence today. Many thanks to Michael for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the blitz.…

Wicket Maiden – Chrissie Harrison Today I am helping to kick off the blog tour for cricket romcom Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison. Many thanks to Chrissie for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. BLURB: WICKET MAIDEN is a groundbreaking romantic comedy set in the world of women’s cricket. It’s the start of a new season for professional women’s cricket team The Scorpions. Acclaimed batter Ellie, 32, is returning to the game after a long injury, determined to regain her form and her place in the England squad.

Wicket Maiden – Chrissie Harrison

Today I am helping to kick off the blog tour for cricket romcom Wicket Maiden by Chrissie Harrison. Many thanks to Chrissie for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to take part. BLURB: WICKET MAIDEN is a…

The Throne Of Ash – Lissy Porter I am hopping on the blog blitz for The Throne of Ash by Lissy Porter. Many thanks to Lissy for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB: The Throne of Ash - A thrilling Tudor-esque fantasy with all the deceit, politics and Courtly romance of the Tudor era A Queen. A Princess. And a Consort who must be chosen to ensure the future of the Throne of Ash. The Queen's Face masks all—even the woman who wears it.

The Throne Of Ash – Lissy Porter

I am hopping on the blog blitz for The Throne of Ash by Lissy Porter. Many thanks to Lissy for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB: The Throne of Ash - A thrilling…

Feather and Famine – Mariah L. Rosewood I am jumping on board the blog tour for fantasy novel Feather and Famine by Mariah L. Rosewood today. Many thanks to Mariah for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Zoe at Zooloos Book Tours for inviting me to take part. BLURB: Only she can sense the tree’s magic. Unfortunately, the tree’s not hers. It's his. In the famine-stricken kingdom of Ittora, Ayse discovers a magical birch that might hold the power to save everyone. If only Aiden, the tree’s grumpy, annoyingly hot guardian would get over himself and let her investigate it.

Feather and Famine – Mariah L. Rosewood

I am jumping on board the blog tour for fantasy novel Feather and Famine by Mariah L. Rosewood today. Many thanks to Mariah for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Zoe at Zooloos Book Tours for inviting me to take part. BLURB: Only she can sense the…

Ouija – Zoe-Lee O’Farrell I am joined today by our very own Zoe-Lee O'Farrell, of Zooloos Book Tours, to talk about her own YA fantasy/horror novel, Ouija. BLURB: The only thing for certain is the deaths were no accident. Rayner High School, once a prestigious school, stands in ruins after such a terrible event. A year later, a group of friends returns to the abandoned school and their nightmare begins. Something wants to get out and won't take NO for an answer. You can order your copy of Ouija HERE. Where does the inspiration for your books come from?

Ouija – Zoe-Lee O’Farrell

I am joined today by our very own Zoe-Lee O'Farrell, of Zooloos Book Tours, to talk about her own YA fantasy/horror novel, Ouija. BLURB: The only thing for certain is the deaths were no accident. Rayner High School, once a prestigious school, stands in ruins after such a…

Bamboo Heart – Ann Bennett I am welcoming Ann Bennett to my blog today as she answers a few questions as part of the birthday blog blitz for Bamboo Heart. Many thanks to Ann for taking the time to do this, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB: From award-winning author Ann Bennett comes a captivating WW2 novel of love and survival - a daughter’s journey of discovery and a soldier’s strength in the bleakest of times. When Laura Ellis, a successful city lawyer, arrives home to see her dying father Tom, a mysterious stranger is watching the house.

Bamboo Heart – Ann Bennett

I am welcoming Ann Bennett to my blog today as she answers a few questions as part of the birthday blog blitz for Bamboo Heart. Many thanks to Ann for taking the time to do this, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB:…

Where the Light is Hottest – Catherine Yardley I am writing with huge apologies today - Catherine Yardley kindly took the time to write a guest post for me to share as part of the blog tour for Where the Light is Hottest, and I repaid her by totally forgetting to post it yesterday! Anyway, a day later than planned, read on to see what Catherine had to say about persistence. Many thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour, and for understanding my lapse of memory. BLURB: Natasha Jones has everything - a successful acting career, an Oscar, a wonderful husband and beautiful kids.

Where the Light is Hottest – Catherine Yardley

I am writing with huge apologies today - Catherine Yardley kindly took the time to write a guest post for me to share as part of the blog tour for Where the Light is Hottest, and I repaid her by totally forgetting to post it yesterday! Anyway, a day…

After Paris – Jacqueline Bacci I am handing over the reins to Jacqueline Bacci today, who has kindly written a guest post for me to share as part of the blog tour for her novel, After Paris. Many thanks to Jacqueline for taking the time to do this, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for inviting me to be a part of the tour. BLURB: They met twice that day. Once as Alyssa James, journalist and Xavier Montgomery, businessman and once as Mr Casanova and Papillon. Alyssa James had already had her heart destroyed once and so resisting Xavier Montgomery is the right thing to do.

After Paris – Jacqueline Bacci

I am handing over the reins to Jacqueline Bacci today, who has kindly written a guest post for me to share as part of the blog tour for her novel, After Paris. Many thanks to Jacqueline for taking the time to do this, and to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for…

Crown of Hearts – Leané Giliomee Today I am joining the blog tour for Crown of Hearts by Leané Giliomee. Many thanks to Zoe at Zooloos Blog Tours for inviting me to take part and for providing me with a copy of this book, and the …

Today, I am joining the blog tour for Crown of Hearts by Leané Giliomee

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Book Review – Mai's Musings Posts about Book Review written by Mai Taylor

Today, I am reviewing Don't Make Me Laugh by @jnraeside.bsky.social as part of the Compulsive Readers blog tour @tracyfenton.bsky.social

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Sorry it's a day late - February snuck up on me! xx

Crestwood Falls – Emma-Louise Smith The utterly gorgeous (I mean, just look at that cover!) Crestwood Falls by Emma-Louise Smith was published yesterday, and I was lucky enough to get my hands on an early copy. BLURB: Grieving the lo…

My review for the gorgeous Crestwood Falls by @emmalouise.bsky.social is now up on my blog!

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I am joining the All Hallows Book Tag (aka #AHBT ), created by @quirinusreads - swipe to see my answers to the spooky themed questions.

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I am delighted to be kicking off the blog tour for A Blend of Magic, the debut novel from @kakenzie101.bsky.social

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Today I am joining the blog tour for Wish You Weren't Here by Emma Jackson.

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The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 – Lia Leendertz I am heading away from usual fiction reviews today to feature Lia Leendertz's beautiful 2024 Almanac. Many thanks to Lia and Octopus Books for providing me with a copy of the book, and to Anne Cater a...

I am joining the blog tour today for The Almanac: A Seasonal Guide to 2024 by Lia Leendeetz - an absolutely gorgeous book!

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What to expect from A Blend of Magic released on 31st October 2023 - witches, ghosts, Whitby, love potions, and dangerous secrets. And tea lots of tea 😊☕🫖

Available to pre-order bit.ly/45DlbO1