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Made by Love Bookish and crafty goodies that will make you smile! I also thought the world had seen too many pink and flowery bunting and it was time to change that!

It all started when my bestfriend, life partner, sister from another mister asked me to make some bunting for her wedding reception. From sourcing the fabric, cutting (didn't enjoy this bit that much) and sewing it all up, I fell in love with the process. I buy limited amounts of fabric from numerous sources in the UK and around the world to keep it fun and fresh but it also means I have limited a

mounts. Want something just for you? Just get in touch as there's nothing better than working with someone to get the look they're after! That's how it all began after all!

09/09/2026

Halloween bookmarks incoming... Still waiting for the ribbons and still cursing the person who stole my pom pom tassels. 🤬🤬🤬 I'm hoping to get these up this weekend!

Calling all Auckland Bookish People and those who know them! Could I please ask for your help?I am doing a screening of ...
07/09/2026

Calling all Auckland Bookish People and those who know them! Could I please ask for your help?

I am doing a screening of the upcoming Sense and Sensibility film at the beautiful Bridgeway Cinema in Northcote Point for the Bookish Community. BUT... I need to sell 21 tickets for the screening to go ahead. If you, or someone you know is interested please head to the link in my bio to grab a ticket.

At just $22 you get a ticket and a snack with vegan options available!

I would really looooooove for this to go ahead so if you could please share and get this out there I would be so appreciative! Thank you! 🥰

BOOK REVIEW: If you are looking for a cosy Christmas read with plenty of spice, I have the perfect Jillian Meadows book ...
07/09/2026

BOOK REVIEW: If you are looking for a cosy Christmas read with plenty of spice, I have the perfect Jillian Meadows book for you!

Wreck My Plans follows Lena, a sassy artist forced to return to her small hometown after her Christmas plans fall apart. If you read Give Me Butterflies, you'll recognise her as Millie’s sassy best friend and roommate!

Lena is determined to make the most of Christmas with her family, but her plans are wrecked when she comes face-to-face with Gavin—her older brother’s serious, straight-laced best friend who unexpectedly vanished three years ago. Now, he’s spending Christmas under the same roof and he's in her old bedroom.

Lena is strong-willed, fiercely protective of those she loves, but feeling lost with her career and convinced that romance isn't in the cards for her. She's had a string of bad romances and always ends up as the one before "the one".

Gavin is an architect who grew up in the foster system. Because he's used to people giving up on him, he doesn't believe he deserves love—yet he spends all his energy taking care of those around him. Plus, he makes cinnamon rolls from scratch. Enough said.

While Lena and Gavin are busy pushing each other's buttons, everyone else can see the obvious sparks between them since way back! Watching the pieces click into place is frustrating and fun all at once —and oh my, there's some steamy scenes!

Jillian Meadows is on my automatic read list and I cannot wait till her next book comes out!

05/09/2026

Halloween goodies incoming... A little late because someone stole my pom pom tassels delivery from my mailbox! 🤦🏻‍♀️😭🤦🏻‍♀️😭

I have a new delivery of ribbons coming next week so hoping to get everything up by next weekend!

Some people are the worst!

August reading round up! It was a good one!- first novella - first Romantasy book! - a near DNF that recovered (will be ...
01/09/2026

August reading round up! It was a good one!

- first novella
- first Romantasy book!
- a near DNF that recovered (will be in the September wrap up)

I hope your August was a good one too!

I recently had an afternoon to myself in Sydney so of course I made a beeline for Dymocks Sydney 📚 Books & Gifts . What ...
31/08/2026

I recently had an afternoon to myself in Sydney so of course I made a beeline for Dymocks Sydney 📚 Books & Gifts . What an amazing space and shop and even better than I remembered from my youth! They had a big and proper dedicated romance section that was so dreamy! If I had all the money and all the baggage space a few books would have definitely come home with me but alas... I had to be sensible!

One thing I really noticed in Sydney (maybe Australia as a whole?) is how easy and accessible books are. So many places sell them and many are quite affordable! Perhaps it's for the better I live here now... Don't even get me started on the UK! 😭😭😭

BOOK REVIEW: Am I now officially a Romantasy Girl? Albeit a fledgling one... I think the answer is yes.The 2 bad influen...
30/08/2026

BOOK REVIEW: Am I now officially a Romantasy Girl? Albeit a fledgling one... I think the answer is yes.

The 2 bad influences MrsRuralReads and One More Happily Ever After 📖 raved about this book and how it's a good entry into Romantasy. Easily influenced when it comes to books and book buying I jumped on Libby App Australia/NewZealand and requested the 3 books of the trilogy.

I had a near 3 hrs plane ride to Sydney so what better time to jump in. 

In short, I LOVED it. Forbidden Shifter romance set in Scotland?! It really took me back to my early forays into Romance during my teens reading Julie Garwood. 

The story centres around Aurora, a Princess who has learnt to consistently mould herself to whatever those around her want her to be. Her true self is long buried till an Alpha Werewolf manages to slowly tease it out of her and we finally get to see the strong and capable woman she is.

Callum, the Alpha Werewolf who stole Aurora away is an imposing man and Werewolf. Underneath it all though, he's such an honest and earnest cuddly puppy. The way he looks after Aurora, his respect for her and his possessiveness. I still wouldn't want to be on the wrong side of him though! 

We have to mention Blake because he's the important third point in this love triangle who just can't help getting involved and causing tension. He's cunning and mysterious and you just want to know what he's up to! We get to see more of him in the next book which I can't wait to read. 

This book had me hooked from the start and I found every opportunity to read during my trip. The romance, the politics, the intrigue, the magic and the world of the Wolves. The downside is I now need to buy the physical copies! Oh no...

I'm firmly on Team Callum but I'm hearing I might change my mind by the end of book 2.

What about you? Which Team are you?

WARNING: Bad Bookstagrammers who recommend you read The Wolf King which leads you down a new path of Romantasy, the obse...
22/08/2026

WARNING: Bad Bookstagrammers who recommend you read The Wolf King which leads you down a new path of Romantasy, the obsession to read the whole trilogy and encouraging you to buy the physical copies.

P.S. read The Wolf King. It's soooo good! Review coming soon!

BOOK REVIEW: Ali Hazelwood does no wrong.Don't tell my growing TBR I borrowed this book from the library when I was "jus...
13/08/2026

BOOK REVIEW: Ali Hazelwood does no wrong.

Don't tell my growing TBR I borrowed this book from the library when I was "just looking". But how could I resist when it was just sitting there on the shelf?

This was a quick fun read and I actually managed to do it in one evening. It's been awhile since I've read a book in one day! Cue 5yr old that wants a snuggle, to chat, to look at them or to play with them.

Two Can Play centres around Viola Bowen, a Lead Game Designer who has a chance to work on her absolute dream project, and Jesse Andrews her arch nemesis Lead Designer from a competing Studio. They, as well as their respective teams, are sent to a fancy winter retreat where they must learn to like and work with each other or risk losing the project altogether.

I enjoyed this book as it brought back a lot of (find and not so fond) memories from when I worked in VFX albeit we were never that horrendous to our competitors! There's a lot of similarities between the 2 industries so it felt familiar and relatable. Crunch time pain am I right?!

Being a novella, a lot of the angst and emotions between Viola and Jesse has happened prior to the first page of the book. From Viola's POV we soon find out why things are the way they are but we all know there's always two sides to a story... Eeeeeeeee! 🫣

For me this was Mythic Quest (without most of the crazy) with romance and spice thrown in. It was a fun quick read and another well written man by Ali Hazelwood.

Two words... Respect and YEARNING. Oof! Eeeeeeeee! 😍

Made by Love Goodies presents... Page to Screen.Save the date: Sunday 18th October 2026More details soon!** The original...
12/08/2026

Made by Love Goodies presents... Page to Screen.

Save the date: Sunday 18th October 2026

More details soon!

** The original image is not mine - Daisy Edgar-Jones

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