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 →
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 →
Holy Mother of the Gods!!! Strap yourself in because this one is a helluva ride!! Twisty and turn-ey, with highs leading to stomach-turning lows and moments that will leave you gasping for air! Wow! Vivien is married to Ashton. To look at, they're a model couple with a picture perfect life. He's a successful, well-respected... Continue Reading →
It truly fascinates me (if you read my reviews, you'll know I've said this before) that no matter how many Holocaust stories are written (many of them based on fact - yes, all of them find their basis in the facts of the Holocaust, but I mean that many are based on actual stories that... Continue Reading →
Finally ... here's my rather belated post ... delayed with compliments of that delightful South African concept known as 'load-shedding', where our power goes off in scheduled blocks of 4.5 hours at a time (in Joburg - for some reason, other cities only get 2 hours at a time), which leads to various other technical... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Kate Sidley and Gail Schimmel on the publication of The Kensington Kidnap - first in a series of cosy mysteries featuring Epiphany (Pip) Bloom! So off she goes to a job interview at a detective agency, but by mistake (because this is the type of thing that always happens to Pip), it's assumed... Continue Reading →
I sometimes think it might be nice to live in a small little village, where everyone knows each other, and there's no hustle and bustle; where there's a sense of comfort and kinship; where everyone looks out for their neighbour. But then again, at the same time as looking out for you, they might also... Continue Reading →
Congratulations to Ellie Midwood on publication day for The Violinist of Auschwitz, and Day 1 of the Blog Tour! I know that many are of the opinion that if you've read one Holocaust novel, then surely you don't need to read more - they must all be so similar? Well, I've read quite a few... Continue Reading →
It's Day One of the Blog Tour for The First Time We Met by Jo Lovett! Yay! What happens if you meet 'The One', only to discover that it's actually his wedding day?! That's what happens to Izzy when she first lays eyes on the lovely Sam. He walks into the horrible greasy spoon where... Continue Reading →
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