Cold Nips & Frosty Bits by Tracie Podger

 

Living between Scotland and Kent with the dashing Scot, Ronan, and a collie called Max, Lizzie can finally settle into a relationship with someone who gets her…most of the time.

Drama llamas and fainting goats aren’t all that Lizzie falls in love with, though. There’s the caravan she has named Christine.

With the menopause creeping up on her and Ronan hinting at marriage – neither of which Lizzie was rushing towards – decisions have to be made.

Follow Lizzie and Ronan on yet more humorous journeys of middle-aged relationships and the menopause!

Cold Nips & Frosty Bits follows on from Limp D*cks & Saggy T*ts.

I want to say thanks to Tracie Podger for writing another great part of the Ronan and Lizzie saga lol.

In this saga of an episode (like a soap opera these people are in the books lol), Ronan and Lizzie have invested in a caravan called Christine (OMG what a name). Menopause creeping up (what a nightmare as I understand that sister as they say). What can happen when Ronan has wedding on his mind, there are more antics than you can have hot dinners with this crazy lot lol. But if you're looking for a way out of your every day life at the moment and need loads of giggles, YOU HAVE TO READ Limp Dicks & Saggy Tits followed by Cold Nips and Frosty Bits for a hilarious weekend of laughter.

Can't wait to see what other antics these lovely fun people get up to in the next installment.

The Billionaire’s Pregnant Employee (Preston Brothers #3) by Leslie North

For as long as she can remember, Claire Baldwin has dreamed of seeing the world. For a small-town girl it might seem impossible, but she’s already seen more of the world than she ever expected, and her skills as an interpreter promise more adventures to come. When sexy billionaire Archer Preston needs someone to interpret businessmen from China, Claire’s skills are more than up to the task. Not only can she understand and speak their dialect, she’s also pretty good at interpreting Archer’s obvious attraction. When he suggests a no-strings affair, Claire accepts, knowing that Archer would never want anything more. But all her dreams come to a screeching halt when she finds out she’s pregnant—with twins. Thankfully, she and Archer still agree that love and marriage are definitely not in the picture. After spending more time with Archer, though, Claire begins to realize she might want that picture to include a family portrait.

Archer may not be entirely thrilled to know he’s going to be a father, but he’s committed to being in his children’s lives. Though the thought of settling down makes him more than a little queasy, he’ll take care of Claire, give her a place to stay at his house, and make sure his babies are healthy. Just so long as his relationship with Claire is strictly platonic. Which it is…for about a week. Seems they just can’t fight the searing attraction between them. Before Archer knows it, he’s fighting more than just a simple attraction to Claire. He doesn’t love her, does he? Just the thought of spending the rest of his life with one woman sends him running halfway around the world, and Claire can’t follow. If Archer doesn’t realize what’s really in his heart, he just might lose the only woman he’s ever truly loved…

 I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is the 3rd and final book in a trilogy by Leslie North. Archer Preston is looking for an interpreter as he has a meeting with a couple of Chinese businessmen. But his previous interpreter doesn't speak a certain language. In comes Claire Baldwin to is rescue. Meeting goes according to plan and off they go to a restaurant. Roll on later that night and Archer and Claire mixes business with pleasure. A few weeks down the line, Claire finds out she's expecting Archer's baby. What happens when they find out it's TWINS. What will Archer do, will he run away like he does with all relationships or will he stick around and love her and the twins as much as he says he will. Will Claire allow him to be a part of her life whilst they co-parent or will she fall in love and let him look after her. You have to read this book.

Reading another of Leslie North books has got me back to reading again after a lengthy 2 months. 

The Billionaire's Secret Son (Preston Brothers #2) by Leslie North

 

To Stephanie Sugarman, Charlie Preston is just the bad boy billionaire who rejected his own son. Six years ago, she and Charlie had an admittedly hot one-night stand, which left her pregnant. When she tracked down his family, his mother offered her money to go away. Now, however, Stephanie’s forced to spend time with Charlie as her boss’s liaison while Charlie crunches the numbers for a potential acquisition. At first, she can’t stand to be in the same room as the charming, brilliant businessman. But as time goes on, she realizes the man she believed him to be and the man she sees now are completely different. This Charlie is honorable, charming, and—most importantly—would never abandon his son. And he seems determined to prove to her that he’s worthy of her heart. Even though he and Stephanie only spent one incredible night together, Charlie has never been able to get her out of his mind. Now that he’s working with her, he has the chance to make things right, to prove he’s someone she and their son can trust. He’ll approach fatherhood the same way he approaches everything in life—with a detailed, meticulous plan. What he doesn’t anticipate is fiercely independent Stephanie, who gets a bit prickly when he tries to lay out a future for them. The problem is, planning is what Charlie does best, but he learns too late that all the planning in the world can’t make her stay with him. He’ll have to ditch his plan and follow his heart…no matter where it leads.  I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is the 2nd in a trilogy by Leslie North. Stephanie Sugarman was meant to go on holiday with her son, but she's been roped into a meeting with her boss. The difference is, the meeting is with Charlie Preston. A man she had a one night stand with years ago. Charlie Preston is just about to walk into a meeting to sort out the finances of a company that needs help, what he isn't banking on is walking into Stephanie Sugarman, a woman he's been yearning for since that one night stand. What happens when Charlie Preston finds out he has a son and that his mother pushed Stephanie away all those years ago. Will Stephanie let him in and find love again with him or will Charlie muck it up with all his plans for their future together. You have to read this book and it's a start of a terrific series. Reading another of Leslie North books has got me back to reading again after a lengthy 2 months.

The Billionaire’s Pretend Wife (Preston Brothers #1) by Leslie North

 

Penelope Fox thought she was applying to be an assistant to billionaire Drew Preston. With her business savvy, she’s hoping she can help Drew’s successful shipping company reach new heights. Too bad the position she applied for isn’t as his assistant: it’s as his young son’s nanny. With her bank account nearly dry, Penny’s desperate enough to take the job. But when Drew is meeting with the owner of his next potential acquisition, the other man mistakes Penelope for Drew’s wife—and to her surprise, she agrees to play along. Even more shocking? The way she’s beginning to feel about this maddening, passionate man.

Drew learned the hard way to never mix business with pleasure. His ex-wife is proof. But it’s difficult to ignore his attraction to his son’s nanny. There’s more to Penny than meets the eye. She’s as brilliant with business as she is with his son. And with him—in bed. All his orderly lines get all tangled up. Playing along with a fake marriage is one thing. Wishing it was real shakes him to his core.

As the business deal Drew wanted so badly goes south, so does his fledgling relationship with Penny, leaving him wondering if there can be any pleasure in business without Penny by his side.

I received an advanced review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily. This is the 1st in a trilogy by Leslie North. Penelope Fox is a vivacious and gorgeous woman who thought she was applying for a job as an assistant at Preston Inc, but Drew Preston looks at her resume and assumes she's there for another reason. Drew Preston is looking for a nanny for his son, since his previous nanny has left for pastures new. Drew is trying to sort out a deal and he person assumes Penny is Drew's wife. What happens when you mix business with pleasure. You have to read this book and it's a start of a terrific series. Reading Leslie North books has got me back to reading again after a lengthy 2 months.