Ooooooh ... a new Samantha Hayes book! And it's as much of a roller-coaster ride as you'd expect from the Thriller Queen! Leah is finally free of her manipulative, controlling husband Craig. She's moved into her new home with her two children, Zoey and Harry (Sprat), and her priority now is to keep them secure,... Continue Reading →
Fitzgerald's is a glittering, exclusive resort that sits like a jewel on an island just off the Devon coast. Access is via boat, which adds to the sense of privilege that it exudes ... but also to a feeling of isolation when things go wrong. Sam and David are at Fitzgeralds on their honeymoon. David... Continue Reading →
A desperate late night 911 call. An elderly woman in distress. The sound of gunshots ... and the line goes dead! The police immediately rush to investigate and discover a scene of chaos. They try to piece together what could have happened and they thought it must be pretty straightforward ... but there's no body!... Continue Reading →
This June, Exclusive Books is Celebrating Little Characters, and the theme is as much about paying homage to the large array of children’s books on offer, but also the diversity amongst young readers. Diversity is one of the key trends in children’s publishing at the moment, and most particularly in local children’s publishing. Exclusive Books are... Continue Reading →
When a story opens with a body in the pool and everyone clustered around in various degrees of hysteria, speculation, panic and anxiety, you know you'd better strap in for a wild ride! I was not disappointed. Holly is getting married to lovely Aaron. Although she's spent most of the past two decades mourning the... Continue Reading →
I'm so often astounded at how brilliant debut books can be, and this one by Jessica Payne rates really high on my list of reads from debut authors! It ticks every box on the "Wow Factor" list! Noelle is finally living her dream. She's met gorgeous doctor, Daniel Ashcroft at the hospital where she works... Continue Reading →
This is the 30th title from Sheila O'Flanagan, well-known, bestselling author of heartwarming stories that have, to date, sold over 9 million copies worldwide. This story revolves around Eden, a young woman who tragically lost her husband Andy, a firefighter, 5 years previously. Newly pregnant at the time, she hadn't even had the opportunity to... Continue Reading →
What a true joy and privilege it is to be blog touring today, not only for the fantastic Jane Green, but also for a book that I feel has taken her into a completely new realm in her writing journey. I've enjoyed all of Jane Green's previous books, but I really didn't want Sister Stardust... Continue Reading →
Linda Hammett lives an unassuming life with her husband Terry. They live on a middle-class estate, where they've been for quite a few years now, only they've recently moved into a different house on the estate. It's similar to their old house in many ways; maybe a tad larger, with one or two tweaks, but... Continue Reading →
I've followed the lives of Carly and her crew since the first in this series, and though I've enjoyed each of the books, I'd say this is definitely my favourite! Don't be fooled into thinking this is just a light-hearted fun romp across America taken by Carly, Carol, Jess and the inimitable Aunty Val. Shari... Continue Reading →
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