Tink's Book Reviews

A Winters Tale by Trisha Ashley Sophy Winter is not your typical Lady of the Manor... Unexpectedly inheriting Winters End - a vast mansion in the beautiful Lancashire countryside - seems like the answer to Sophy's prayers. She eagerly swaps life as an impoverished house keeper for running her own team of staff. But Sophy quickly realises the challenge in her hands - the house is decrepit and its eccentric inhabitants are a nightmare. And once it is discovered that Winter's End played host to young Shakespeare, the village of Sticklepond becomes curious about Sophey's plans, especially charming Jack Lewis. But is he really smitten with Sophy - or her newly acquired cash? Meanwhile, Sophy's gorgeous head gardener Seth is the strong and silent type. But does his passion blood for anything else other than horticultural? As Sophy gets to grips with squabbling relatives, collapsing buildings and the ghostly presence of one of her ancestors, she wonders if Winter...

The Magic Of Christmas by Trisha Ashley It's the most wonderful time of the year.  In the pretty Lancashire village of Middlemoss, Lizzy is on the verge of leaving her cheating husband when tragedy strikes and  she finds herself widowed.  Her Christmas pudding circle - a group of friends swapping seasonal recipes - offers her a welcome distraction,  whilst a simmering rivalry with local cookery writer. Nick erupts over who will will best mice pie at the village show.  Meanwhile, the whole village is gathering for the annual boxing day mystery play. But who will play Adam to Lizzy's eve?  Could it be handsome and charismatic actor Ritch, or will someone closer to home win her heart? Whatever happens, it promises to be a Christmas to remember! Stuck in a rut in her marriage, Lizzy Pharamound doesn't know what to do with her cheating and abusive husband Tom. Until one day things take a turn for the worse and Lizzy is trag...