Deliver us to Dublin...With Care - Aimee Duffy

Deliver us to Dublin...With Care by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



The final instalment of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

Miserable, lonely and broken hearted, Ciara returns to Dublin on a mission to sort out her life. A job is at the top of the list but a visit to the doctor has surprising repercussions.

She refuses to drift apart from her friends now that real life has begun, struggles to fit new relationships into her life and still has to deal with everything else fate throws her way.

But even Ciara should know that there's always something a little bit special to be found at the end of the rainbow...

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun.





So I have come to the end if the series and I am gutted. Saying that, this final instalment was perfect! I thought it was wrapped up nicely and for me it was the best yet!

Throughout the series I feel I have grown along with Ciara and the girls. I have felt them mature through the books and reach adulthood.

This is by far the best of the seven books I think and what swung it for me was the emails to one another. I am a sucker for emails/ texts/ letters in a book. I embrace the writing style and feel that in today's society bring a bit of realism to stories. I loved reading the emails between the girls.

So in this part, the girls at back home in Dublin and need to grow up and get jobs. Things are still at breaking point between Elle and Ciara, Gem is playing piggy in the middle. Zach is long gone an Ciara can't seem to move on.

Eventually Ciara finds her way and is unsure if she welcomes a distraction ( I don't want to say too much to give it away!)

I thought the storyline concluded brilliantly. Aimee is a talent young writer to look out for in the future. I would love to read not by her and perhaps visit the girls for Christmas one year? I feel their is still so much that Duffy could develop with these characters and I would love to continue on their journey with them.

Although this part of the series is the same length of the others I feel so much was covered in it and it felt a lot longer due to this. To me that was great as I didn't want the series to end.

I recommend everyone to read this series of novellas, it has everything you could possibly want in a series.

I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Flirting in Florence- Aimee Duffy

Flirting in Florence by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Part 6 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

Instead of hitting the designer shops with her friends, Ciara's all about proving Florence can be enjoyed on a budget - and she isn't talking about the sexy Italians Elle and Gem pick up for the duration!

One-on-one with Zack is getting too intense so she plans a grape-squishing trip to a vineyard hoping to leave her problems back in the city. Of course her doomed affair is the least of her worries when her friendship with his cousin is on the line.

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun.





Flirting in Florence is the sixth in the Summer Flings series and things are becoming more serious and dramatic.

I felt the characters were becoming more rounded thanks to the story line and the reader is able to connect to the group more, as things aren't 100% plain sailing. - just like they wouldn't be in real life.

I enjoyed this instalment of the series, I have visited Florence and I was able to identify places the girls were. I really liked how Duffy included a lot of places in Florence. This I felt allowed me to 'visit' the place with the girls. This was a welcome addition.I felt through this part of the story I really saw how different Ciara is from the others.

I liked how in Flirting in Florence, some of the secrets to the mystery we read about in Ibiza are revealed.

I am all geared up now for the final instalment - Deliver us to Dublin!

I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Ibiza Insanity- Aimee Duffy

Ibiza Insanity by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Part 5 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

After their not-so-relaxing week in the sun, the girls are off to the clubbing capitol of the world to let off some steam.

Skater boys, Ibiza's Next Top Model competition and skimpy gold bikini's don't compare to the man Ciara's desperate to cheer up. She's beginning to realize her summer fling isn't as uncomplicated as it should be.

To make things worse, she finds out that her best friends are keeping secrets from her that could change everything...

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun.


I have really loved the Summer Flings series so far and this has quickly gone on to be my favourite.

I felt in this part of the series the characters have really developed, I am pretty sad that the series is beginning to come to an end now, and although I think what is going to happy may, I don't mind at all that it's a little predictable. I maybe surprised by the ending anyway.

Elle has been developed in this part of the series and I'm liking he a lot more. She is beginning to show a kinder, more thoughtful side to herself.

I felt this part of the series had more of a story line and one that I loved. I also loved the aspects of mystery we came across.

Secrets at left to be revealed and it felt there was more depth to this novella than the others. Through this novella, you can feel the end is in sight and for me this is a shame as I have enjoyed it so much. I can't believe novella six is next and I only have 2 left! I am not wanting this series to end.

If you are like me and hanging on to the last of the Summer, this is definitely a series you need to pick up!

I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Geeks Go Greek - Aimee Duffy

Geeks Go Greek by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars


Part 4 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

Who needs fun when you can chill out in a stunning villa in Santorini all week and be pampered in every way possible? Ciara does.

After an unfortunate wardrobe faux par, challenging her friends to jet ski racing, and hooking up with an unexpected visitor, Ciara's all about sex on the beach... the yacht... in the sea - wherever and whenever really! And she's not alone. It's the perfect fling in theory, but what happens when their Greek adventure comes to an end?

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!

This is the fourth adventure in the 'Summer Flings' series. This time
Ciara, Elle and Gem and in Santorini.

I am in two minds about this part of the series.

This part really sees Ciara and Zacks relationship develop. It is beautifully written and I really enjoy getting to know Zacks character in more depth; as I feel this is the first time we really get to find out who he is.

I also really liked Gem's voice in this part. I felt she too I beginning to become more developed as a character. I loved her story line with a hunk that Ciara and Elle think is gay.

I was however really disappointed that we didn't get to 'feel' Santorini. We only get a snippet of the scenery and I personally felt that the girls could have been on any Mediterranean island. There was reference to the food, but I thought there could have been not on the scenery. This is just. Personal opinion, and coming from a travel enthusiast it's probably not surprising I would want more about the island in there!

Geeks Go Greek is the steamist novella in the series far and it actually took me by surprised as I was not expecting that to be one of the main focuses, but not on the girls adventures.

This novella I thought is not the best in the series but necessary for the story to develop. I cannot wait for the girls next stop in Ibiza!

I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this in exchange for an honest review.

Point us to Paris - Aimee Duffy

Point us to Paris by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Part 3 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

Ciara would rather be anywhere else in the world than Paris. All the gooey eyed couples and handholding are making her miserable.

But Elle doesn't have time for moping - not when she's got the three of them on the guest list of an exclusive club. So Ciara tries her best to enjoy the free champagne, the loft party looking over the Seine and a little harmless sexting - until they realize they've stumbled into a nightmare none of them were prepared for.

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun.


This is the third book in the Summer Flings series. I have really enjoyed travelling a long with the girls on their holiday around the world.

Saying this, unfortunately this was not my favourite novella. Point us to Paris, like the others in the series starts where they left off. This really helps the stories flow and give it potential to create a large book, rather than novellas. Personally I love the novella as they are perfect for commuting or when you have a spare half an hour to really feel you have achieved something.

I have really enjoyed following Ciara, Elle and Gem on their adventure. Paris is.not one of my favourite places though and I was a little disappointed that this was going to be the setting for this episode in the series. I shouldn't have been worried though, we don't get to hear about Paris as in landmarks or life.

During this part of the adventure, k feel I am beginning to know Elle a little better and I am hoping she felt develops as a character as the series progresses.

I found Zack and Ciaras storyline to be a little predictable, but I didn't mind as I am enjoying it so much.

Next stop is Greece and I certainly expect more drama from the girls and can't wait to be whisked away with them again!

I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Misbehaving in Miami by Aimee Duffy

Misbehaving in Miami by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


Part 2 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

The girls are off to a beach house to catch some rays - and if they play their cards right - super hot guys!

With drinking games in the name of Gucci, a surprise visit from a very pissed off Zack and hunks galore, Miami is turning into their best stop yet. Not to mention Ciara finally comes up with a way to have her cake and eat it too!

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun.


This is the second in the 'Summer Flings' series and I must say my favourite so far. I felt in this instalment we get to know Ciara really well, and she is still the girl I feel I connect the most with.

This novella starts just as Trouble in Tinseltown finishes. We begin at chapter 4 and continue the journey the girls are on. I am really loving how this story has been broken down into chunks, this is something that I am not normally keen on, I feel though it really suits the story. I enjoy discovering a new place along with the girls in different novellas.

Ciara is a brilliant character, she is likable an d believable. I still feel that I don't kbow Gem and Elle as well as I should. I am hoping that as the series progresses their characters will be developed.

I feel that out of the three girls Ciara is most like me, she is on holiday and although short is enjoying the guys, weather and bars. She also wants to explore these beautiful places. She is also still thinking about Zack, Elle' s very handsome cousin. She cannot believe her luck when he shows up in Miami.

These novellas do have to be read in order, there are spoilers if you reaffirm out of order. It also cannot be read as a stand a lone.

I cannot wait to read the next in the series. I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Trouble in Tinseltown - Aimee Duffy

Trouble in Tinseltown by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 
Part 1 of Summer Flings - a fun, flirty and laugh out loud rom com series of short stories.

Armed with a degree from Oxford that she doesn't have a clue what to do with, Ciara Bree convinces her two best friends, Elle and Gem to spend their first summer of freedom backpacking across the globe. Now it's time to shop, sunbathe, think about boys for a change, and party hard...

First stop: LA!

The girls hit Tinseltown for a few days of shopping, star spotting, and even a movie premiere!
But their plan to sneak into an exclusive celeb party in West Hollywood backfires. Elle's gorgeous older cousin, Zack, is called to the rescue and despite knowing she should stay away, Ciara just can't seem to resist him.

The ideal summer treat for those relaxing days soaking up the sun!

Trouble in Tinseltown is the first in the Summer Flings series by Aimee Duffy. This is the first I have read by her and I enjoy her writing style.

This is a very short novella at around 40 pages and made this a perfect read for me travelling. I enjoy novellas that allow me to immerse myself in and I fell like the story has been concluded during a short period. Lately I have become quite busy and it is hard for me to find the time to read a book cover to cover. Novellas I find allow me to do this.

This story is about three girls who are off to travel the world and enjoy life while they are young. Elle has a rich grandfather who has many properties around the world and has allowed Elle and her friends to stay. Ciara is the more down to earth girl and comes from a different background to Gem and Elle.

I would say being so short we really get thrown into the action of the story, which I loved. The downside of this though I felt I didn't know the characters that well, however as the story developed I felt I got a better 'feel' for who the girls are.

This little novella packs a lot in. We have relationships, friendships, brushes with the law,and drama.

As the novella is so short I don't want to say too much about it, other than this is one to have on you for that commute or on holiday. I cannot wait to read the next instalment and follow the girls around the world. (Wishing I was with them!)

I would like to thank Aimee for sending me this in exchange for an honest review.