Welcome to our favourite reads for June. Each month some of ARRA’s members will tell you a little bit about one of the books they’ve recently read and loved.
These are not full reviews of the books, just honest opinions on why they enjoyed the book so much. Hopefully one of these will strike a chord with you.
So, we asked our members to tell us about some of their favourite reads for June …
Bookshop Cinderella by Laura Lee Guhrke (Scandal at the Savoy #1) (historical romance)
The cover for this book initially attracted me: our heroine Evie in a gorgeous crimson frock, framed by the bookshelves in her shop. I haven’t read a book by this author for ages (why, why?!); it was an absolute delight to rediscover her. A duke and a bookseller—sounds like an unlikely pairing, and it is, but lovely to read. I’m rather pleased to realise this is the first of a new series! [Malvina, NSW]
Coach by Devney Perry (Treasure State Wildcats #1) (sports romance)
Ford and Millie were best friends in college until his ex threw the grenade of a baby into the mix. Moving forward 10 years, Ford is the divorced father of sweet Joclyn (Joey), and takes the job of coach at his old team. Millie is a well-respected part of the team dynamic. Ford didn’t know she worked there, but decides that he is not going to give up on ‘his Millie’ and plays the long-game until all ducks are in a row and she is his. Sigh, fabulous story! I found myself rushing through chose to get back to it. [Linda, WA]
Good as Gold by Sarina Bowen (Giltmakers #1) (small-town romance)
The start of another series by Sarina Bowen set in her True North world, this one about the Giltmaker family. Matteo Rossi, the older brother we had not yet met, is back for a family wedding. Leila Giltmaker, the one who go away, is single again and she has an interesting proposition for him. I love a second-chance theme, and this couple were adorable. They are such good friends, even after a 14 year gap, and Matteo was so committed to Leila’s happiness, even if it couldn’t be with him. [Debbie, ACT]
The Ship’s Midwife by Peta Miller (historical romance)
Wow! What a fantastic debut. I loved this one from start to finish. It was heart-breaking and poignant as we sail from England to Brisbane in 1850 with immigrants about to start a new life in Australia. But things don’t always go to plan when typhus breaks out on the ship. Sarah, a midwife, steps up and shows such strength. This story is based on a true story and the characters are strong and very easy to like. I did cry many tears reading this one, it is emotional but the ending is the best. [Helen, NSW]
This is How You Lose the Time War by Amal El-Mohtar (sci-fi romance)
While this book won the Goodreads award for Best Science Fiction in 2019, having now read it I can categorically say that it is a romance. It’s unlike any romance I’ve read before, but a romance it is. The beginning is somewhat hard to follow, but it’s a short book and well worth struggling through the first few chapters for. I couldn’t put it down; I absolutely had to know what would happen next. (Everything will become clear at the end, I promise.) [Charlotte, ACT]
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