Synopsis The perfect marriage? Or the perfect lie? Alistair tells white lies. It’s easier that way. Elena loves Alistair. But he’s married to Celia. Celia likes playing games. And one day soon someone is going to get hurt. The only question is - who? About The Author Kerry Birds lives in Derbyshire with her … Continue reading Book Review: The Catcher by Kerry Birds
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Book Review: The Hiding Place by Simon Lelic
Synopsis Four Friends. One Murder. A game they can't escape. 'It was only a game.' Until a boy went missing. 'No one was meant to get hurt.' But a body has been found. 'Just some innocent fun.' Except one of them is a killer. Ready or not, here I come. It's time to play hide … Continue reading Book Review: The Hiding Place by Simon Lelic
Review: Vanda by Marion Brunet, trans. Katherine Gregor
Synopsis Set in Marseilles, this is the story of Vanda, a beautiful woman in her thirties, arms covered in tats, skin so dark that some take her for a North African. Devoted to her six-year-old son Noé, they live in a derelict shed by the beach. She had wanted to be an artist; she is … Continue reading Review: Vanda by Marion Brunet, trans. Katherine Gregor
Book Review: A Life for a Life by Carol Wyer
Back in March, I took part in the blog tour for A Life for a Life but I was unable to write a full review due to bereavement. I've now finished the book and WOW it's an absolute corker! Check out my first impressions and then my review! Synopsis Nobody can get into the mind … Continue reading Book Review: A Life for a Life by Carol Wyer
Blog Tour Review: The Cactus Surgeon by Hannah Powell
Synopsis Living in London, Hannah suffered burnout and was diagnosed with a functional neurological disorder. With no information available to help her, she found her own way to get better. Growing up in a garden centre, her childhood was full of nature and plants. This was in stark contrast to the concrete of the capital, … Continue reading Blog Tour Review: The Cactus Surgeon by Hannah Powell
Book Review: Don’t Panic by George Lewis
Synopsis DON’T PANIC!ALL THE STUFF THE EXPECTANT DAD NEEDS TO KNOWBY GEORGE LEWISPUBLISHED BY MONORAY3rd February 2022 | Paperback | £12.99Also available in eBook & Audiobook ‘So funny you’ll be glad you’re having a baby!’ - Josh Widdicombe‘Great advice - funny enough to read if it wasn’t.’ - Romesh Ranganathan Are you ready for fatherhood?Written … Continue reading Book Review: Don’t Panic by George Lewis
Blog Tour Review: Sins of the Father by Sharon Bairden
Synopsis Lucas Findlay thinks he has struck gold when he marries Rebecca, but she married him for one reason only – to destroy him. TRAUMA RUNS DEEP When her past comes back to haunt her, Rebecca begins to disconnect from herself and the world around her. As secrets are unearthed, she begins to fear for … Continue reading Blog Tour Review: Sins of the Father by Sharon Bairden
#6Degrees of Separation – From Our Wives Under the Sea to Maus
Six Degrees of Separation is a monthly meme hosted by Kate over at Books Are My Favourite and Best. Each month a new book is chosen as a starting point and you have to try to link six other books to form a chain. There could be any reason for the link, be it same genre, author … Continue reading #6Degrees of Separation – From Our Wives Under the Sea to Maus
Blog Tour: A Life for a Life by Carol Wyer
I'm so excited to be telling you about this brilliant book. The third instalment in the DI Kate Young series, it has found a place in one of my top crime series. Today I will be bringing you my first impressions, with a full review to follow in due course... Synopsis Nobody can get into … Continue reading Blog Tour: A Life for a Life by Carol Wyer
#6Degrees of Separation – From The End of the Affair to A Streetcar Named Desire
Six Degrees of Separation is a monthly meme hosted by Kate over at Books Are My Favourite and Best. Each month a new book is chosen as a starting point and you have to try to link six other books to form a chain. There could be any reason for the link, be it same genre, author … Continue reading #6Degrees of Separation – From The End of the Affair to A Streetcar Named Desire