Wrap Up

#AndThatsAWrap of #MarblesMarvels by Katie Simpkins @dcbrockwell1 #ZooloosBookTours #KatieSimpkins

Famed Hampshire restaurant, Marble’s Marvels, is struggling. Poor food, few customers. And competing with the Italian restaurant across the road is not helping either.

Kate and Aiden Marble are out of ideas. Aiden is still struggling to cope after a tragic accident split their village in half two years ago. Kate tries to hold everything together, knowing that unless things change soon, they will lose the restaurant.

Out of the blue, a chef turns up and offers to cook them the best food they’ve ever tasted, in exchange for a job as sous chef. It seems like the fortunes of the restaurant are turning around. But is it a coincidence, or is there something magical about the new, mysterious chef?


Did you find out about the mysterious new chef over the last few days? Was he actually magical? Let us find out


27th January

Review by Peacock Book Reviews, “A beautifully well-written story of how a mysterious man helps the restaurant and all those associated with it.A sprinkle of tragedy, a cup of love and a hint of magic.”


28th January

Review by Lyndas_bookreviews (IG), “If you are looking for a feel good book that envelops you in a big hug then look no further. It’s a gentle read with a lovely storyline and a slightly mystic element to it.”

Review by Pauline Render, “Marble’s Marvels is a wonderful story, evoking every emotion. It’s a story of love, dreams, sadness and hope. This book is perfect to curl up with on a morning, afternoon or evening with your favourite hot drink. I loved it and the warm glow I was left with as I finished the last page.”


29th January

Review by Sharon Beyond the Books, “A superbly written novel that is perfect for cosying up with on one of our dark, dank British winter days. A gentle and easy read, with magic included that will lift your spirits.”

Review by Sue Loves to Read, “Really enjoyable read. I loved the story and characters.”


30th January

Review by Donna’s Interviews, Reviews and Giveaways (FB), “This is a lovely book. It felt like a warm hug. The characters are relatable and you care about them, you want them to see what everyone else clearly can.”

Review by bianca_reads_books (IG), “The magic of chef is what made this book so good. How he appears out of nowhere, his “santa Food,” his ability to change emotions and heal. He is a special person who helps Aidan and Kate realise whats important in life and heal themselves.”


31st January

Review by The Word is Out – Alyson’s Reviews (FB), “Marble’s Marvels is an uplifting and heart-warming story where a mysterious new chef brings love and success to the menu!”

Review by snowphiethebookworm (IG), “It is brilliantly written with characters that add so much too the story and are very easy to relate too at certain parts. It flows with ease throughout the story and keeps you drawn into it. I will definitely be looking out for more by this author!”


1st February

Review by Julie Loves Reading, “I loved finding out about other characters in the book too and everything is all pulled together as the book goes on. This is a brilliant book that I’d highly recommend.”

Review by Bonnie Reads And Writes, “Having a bad day? Need to relax with a heartwarming read? This is the one! The characters are so well written, especially the Chef. The story is completely captivating, as your heart will break for this town and these families in trouble, but cheer on the Chef and others who are trying to help.”


2nd February

Review by dds_book_reviews (IG), “Marble’s Marvels is a hug in book form, to use a cliché – a book I didn’t realise I needed to read.”

Review by Herding Cats, “Marble’s Marvels was so much more than I expected. I was expecting a feel-good story with food references and a sprinkle of magic, which is what I was served, but there are also deeper issues explored amongst the characters that really tug at the heartstrings.”


And that is well and truly a wrap!

Thank you ever so much to everyone who has taken part in the tour!

Marble’s Marvels is out now and available to buy from Amazon UK, Amazon US

Until the next adventure xxx

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