February has been a fab bookish month. I read/listened to a total of 12 books. I read 2 books and 3 novellas and listened to 7 audiobooks, which included 3 full length novels, 3 short stories and a dramatisation of a children’s book.
Personally it’s been a very tough month as my mother-in-law is terminally ill, with a variant of CJD which has seen her rapidly deteriorate in a matter of weeks. She lives in Wales with her husband, so we’ve been back and forth twice now and will be going back again soon. So if I’m not around much you’ll know why!
Favourites This Month
I loved these three but have only reviewed A Death in Diamonds so far 
Bookish Travel
I love it when Yvo, Carla and Lynne post their armchair travels and I’ve been meaning to do the same for ages. I’ve decided to add it to these wrap ups rather than doing a separate post. In February I travelled to 9 countries which isn’t bad at all! 😀
England
France
Canada
Thailand
USA
Italy
Australia
The Netherlands
Spain/Ibiza
Secret Library Book Blog 
Fierce hugs.
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I am SO sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Sending you all strength. xx
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Thanks Linda really appreciate it xx
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Sorry to hear about your mother-in-law Nicki – hope you are all doing OK xx
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Thanks we’re okay, it’s just coming to terms with it all xx
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I’m sure it’s not easy Nicki, lots of love to you and the wider family.
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Thanks so much xx
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I’m so sorry to hear about your MIL {hugs}. You will definitely be in my thoughts.
But, on a lighter note, I love your armchair travels! And what a group of wonderful reads in February.
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Thank you! I’m enjoying tracking my armchair travels so glad you enjoyed them too!
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I’m so sorry to hear about your MIL, Nicki! Sending you all the hugs xxx
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Thank you xx
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Sorry to hear about your MIL Nicki, that’s a tough time you’re all going through. I’ll be thinking of you. At least you had a good bookish month. I’ve recently read books by Abby Jimenez and Ashley Poston and enjoyed them. I like the idea of the armchair travels, though I’m reading so many US based books I might have to make it by US states instead. Take care and sending best wishes xx
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Thanks Jill xx
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Sending massive hugs and love to you and your family xx
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Thanks Yvonne really appreciate it xx
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I’ve been where you are, Nicki and my heart aches for you and your family💜
I just finished The Worst Wingman Ever and loved it! Thank you so much for that feedback.
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Thanks Jo! 💜 So glad you loved it too! 😀
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sending you all hugs and strength and thinking of you all. bet the books have provided a nice bit of distraction xx
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Thank you really appreciate it. Books are definitely a brilliant distraction, especially romances with all those happy endings! xx
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Nicki I’m so very sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Tough days/weeks ahead for you all. Hopefully reading is providing some distraction xx
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Thanks Mairead it’s very hard, but reading is a great distraction. xx
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So sorry to hear about your mil lovely xx
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Thank you xx
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So sorry to hear about your mother in law, Nicki – sending hugs x
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Thanks Jo x
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Sorry to hear about your MiL….are there other siblings to help?
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Thanks Carol. My brother-in-law is up in Scotland and has visited as well, but it’s long drive for him. My MiL is moving from hospital to home tomorrow which is close to where her husband lives, which will make it much easier for him to visit.
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It’s difficult to care for loved ones over a distance. 🙏🙏🙏
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It certainly is Carol. At least I’m just up the road from my elderly Mum.
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I’m so very sorry to hear about your mother-in-law’s poor health. Sending virtual hugs. ♥
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Thanks so much Lynne xx
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Nicki, I am so sorry to hear about your mother-in-law. Reading must be a wonderful escape from reality right now for you. And I love the map of book travels! xx
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Thanks Joanne! Reading definitely helps, glad you like the map!
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I’m sorry to hear about your mother in law. Sending hugs.
definitely going to read that romance novella series.
Wish you a great March.
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Thanks hope you enjoy the novellas!
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Sorry to hear about your mother in law, Nicki! I hope things go smoothly for everyone in the next days.
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Thanks Lashaan really appreciate it!
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