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It's ...Tuesday, what are you reading?

As I often do, I’m joining in with Kathryn from The Book Date’s ‘Its Monday, what are you reading?” but I’m joining in on a random day of the week, because I’m a rebel like that.
This week I’m reading Jilted  by Rachel Johns. It’s my first outback romance, and its fine. Well written, and a good story. I always like a romance that isn’t JUST about the guy, and this has strong secondary characters. I think it might be the first romance book I have read set in Australia, which is somewhat surprising. I’m liking it, but not getting through it very fast. Maybe just because I’m quite busy at the moment – lots of knitting and spinning and dyeing and spending time with friends. Maybe I just wasn’t quite in the mood for a traditional romance.  Still, it’s a pleasant enough way to pass the time, and, although I think I can predict a plot twist, I still want to know for sure.
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  1. Patricia in New Mexico16 January, 2018

    The cover of your book is intriguing - makes me wonder who jilted whom? I enjoy a good book - and taking my time with it! Thank you for sharing!

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  2. Kym 17 January, 2018

    That looks interesting, and I love the cover! Now that I think about it, I don't recall seeing a whole lot of novels set in Australia. That alone would get my attention. ;-) Here's what I'm reading this week:http://bit.ly/2DC0G86

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