Author: rlsharpe

An Aussie Christian who enjoys reading, getting out in nature and likes to write.

The Spark Novellas: Bite-Sized Stories To Give You That Spark Fix When It’s All Over.

September 12, 2016

Sorry for the long title. Sorry this is a lot later than I intended, life got in the way, but I’m finally reviewing the last of the Spark stories to wrap up my spotlight on Rachael Craw. You can see my review of book one ‘Spark’ HERE. Book two ‘Stray’ HERE And book three ‘Shield’ HERE. This is … More The Spark Novellas: Bite-Sized Stories To Give You That Spark Fix When It’s All Over.

Spotlight On Rachael Craw: Review: ‘Stray’ when great gets greater.

August 30, 2016

In celebration of the release of Shield, the final book in the Spark series, on September 1st, I am hosting a spotlight on the wonderful Rachael Craw and her amazing YA sci-fi series. Between now and the release date I will be reviewing all the wonderful books in the series, including the 3 novellas. I … More Spotlight On Rachael Craw: Review: ‘Stray’ when great gets greater.

Spotlight On Rachael Craw: Review: ‘Spark’ – The One That Started It All.

August 28, 2016

Hey everyone! In celebration of the release of Shield, the final book in the Spark series, on September 1st, I am hosting a spotlight on the wonderful Rachael Craw and her amazing YA sci-fi series. Between now and the release date I will be reviewing all the wonderful books in the series, including the 3 … More Spotlight On Rachael Craw: Review: ‘Spark’ – The One That Started It All.

The Book That Takes Your Breath Away: Breathing Under Water By Sophie Hardcastle #aww2016

July 31, 2016

Release Date: July 2016. Publisher: Hachette Australia. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review. Challenge: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2016.   Synopsis From Goodreads: Nineteen minutes and eleven seconds separated us at birth. On the official documentation, he is older . . . Although it really has nothing to do with age. What … More The Book That Takes Your Breath Away: Breathing Under Water By Sophie Hardcastle #aww2016

When Friendship Followed Me Home (And Tore Out My Heart!) By Paul Griffin.

July 9, 2016

Release Date: 27th June 2016 Publisher: Text Publishing (Australia.) Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review.    Synopsis: A boy’s chance encounter with a scruffy dog leads to an unforgettable friendship in this deeply moving story about life, loss and the meaning of family. Ben Coffin has never felt like he fits in. A former foster … More When Friendship Followed Me Home (And Tore Out My Heart!) By Paul Griffin.

The Anxiety Book By Elisa Black: Review And Interview.#aww2016

June 18, 2016

  Release Date: 31st May 2016. Publisher: Hachette Australia.  Source: From publisher in exchange for honest review.  Challenge: Australian Women Writers Challenge.  REVIEW: If you suffer Anxiety you will want to read this book. If you know and love someone with Anxiety you will want to read this book. The Anxiety Book is an open and honest tale of … More The Anxiety Book By Elisa Black: Review And Interview.#aww2016

Review: The War Bride By Pamela Hart #aww2016

June 5, 2016

Release Date: March 2016. Publisher: Hachette Australia. Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Challenge: Australian Women Writers Challenge 2016.   Synopsis from Goodreads: LOVE. BETRAYAL. NEW BEGINNINGS. A young English war bride makes a new life in Australia in this romantic story set on the stunning coast of Sydney, by the author of THE SOLDIER’S … More Review: The War Bride By Pamela Hart #aww2016

An Inspiring Tale Of Success: Break Through By Marina Go #aww2016

May 31, 2016

Release Date: May 1st 2016. Publisher: Ventura Press.  Source: From publisher in exchange for an honest review.  Challenge: Australian Women Writers Challenge.    Synopsis From Goodreads: From editor of Dolly at the age of 23 to CEO of Australia’s leading digital publisher by her forties, Marina Go is here to inspire the next generation of female leaders … More An Inspiring Tale Of Success: Break Through By Marina Go #aww2016

A Romance So Sweet: Honey Hill House By Lisa Ireland. #aww2016

May 18, 2016

Release Date: March 5th 2016. Publisher: Escape Publishing. Source: Publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an  honest review. Challenge: Australian Women Writers Challenge. Series: A Dollar For A Dream Book 2.    Synopsis From Goodreads: Move to the country for $1 a week Dulili is suffering a people drought. Over the years more people have moved … More A Romance So Sweet: Honey Hill House By Lisa Ireland. #aww2016

A Tale Of Madness: Running Like China By Sophie Hardcastle. #aww2016

May 10, 2016

Release Date: August 25th 2015. Publisher: Hachette Australia. Source: Free @ Hachette’s Blogger night 🙂 Challenge: Australia Women Writers Challenge.  Synopsis: Most of the time we don’t notice the darkness… not until we’re in the thick of it. It was like that for Sophie Hardcastle, as the joy she’d always known disappeared. She was constantly … More A Tale Of Madness: Running Like China By Sophie Hardcastle. #aww2016