A short review of Somewhere Beyond the Sea by Amanda James

Doctor Tristan Ainsworth has returned with his family to the idyllic Cornish village close to where he grew up. The past has taught him some hard lessons, but he’ll do anything to make his wife happy—so what’s making her so withdrawn?

Karen Ainsworth daren’t reveal her true feelings, but knows her husband has put up with her moods for too long. A chance to use her extraordinary singing voice may set her free, so why shouldn’t she take it? Surely her past can’t hurt her now?

As a tide of blackmail and betrayal is unleashed to threaten the foundations of their marriage, Karen and Tristan face a difficult question. Is their love strong enough to face the truth when the truth might cost them everything?

(From GoodReads)

This is the first book I’ve reviewed this year that is giving me this sort of the trouble. The kind of trouble I wish every book I read gave me. It’s hard to find a fault with it.

February reading plans (Library Book Haul #1)

This is my first book haul from the library this year! I’m excited to share with you what I plan to be reading this February. Or at least attempt to read.

One thing my library has that is absolutely amazing is Grab & Go! bags. As you can see below they’re brown paper bags with 6 – 10 books inside, stapled shut with a paper telling you the genre and a list of barcodes on the back. But no peeking! I have an anxiety disorder making it hard to ask for help looking for new books so this really is amazing for me.

I chose Romantic Suspense because it’s almost February. Love is in the air. Though I will be looking for friendship focused books as well. (Not all love is romantic!) I did only get 5 books in my bag – the five to the left – but they’re a good size. It might have been too heavy with more.  I’m wrong! One of the books contains two novels! So I do have 6 books in the bag. The three to the right are ones I chose.

Below the cut is a description of each book based on the blurb on the back or inside flaps, along with my initial thoughts and a link to GoodReads so you can read about it too.

Which one do you think is most interesting?

What are your reads for February?

Have you picked up any new books lately?

Does your library have cool programs like Grab & Go!?

Lets chat.