This book starts off with such promise, excitement and suspense, but then quickly deteriorates into the most ridiculous, improbable story I’ve read in a long time. If you can suspend belief for the duration of this book, then you’ll be ok; if not, then I suggest you don’t start it in the first place! Caroline... Continue Reading →

There are books about heroes and heroines overcoming all odds in missions to save themselves, their families, even the entire human race! And then there are books like this one, with everyday people going about their business and simply trying to do their best to help whoever may cross their paths. Honestly, I prefer the... Continue Reading →

A new Jodi Picoult book always causes a stir amongst book lovers, especially her stalwart fans.  I haven’t read all of her books, but I’ve read enough to know that she specialises in that ‘punch in the solar-plexus, OMG, A-ha moment’ right at the end of her novels.  ‘Leaving Time’ is no different! Picoult’s approach... Continue Reading →

Sally and Clive have been having an affair for 5 years. Unbeknown to their spouses, the seemingly spineless Daniel, and steadfast, reliable Susan, they have been contriving their various liaisons outside the safe haven of the friendship that the couples share. But suddenly and unexpectedly, Clive is ending their relationship and Sally is devastated! Her... Continue Reading →

This short, easy to read novella is a predictable, feel-good story for the Christmas season. It took me about 20 minutes to read, mainly because I was rushing to see if there would be a twist at the end or some sort of ‘Aha’ moment, but there isn’t one. The book tells the story of... Continue Reading →

What a beautiful, sensitive, heartbreaking book! Claire is a bright, intelligent writer in her early 40’s. She lives with the love of her life, Greg (who is much younger than her), Esther, their 3-year-old daughter, and 20-year-old Caitlin, Claire’s daughter who is home for the holidays. But wait, why is Ruth, Claire’s mother also here?... Continue Reading →

I received a complimentary copy of this book (on request) in exchange for my honest review. It’s my opinion that the world is divided into those who ‘believe’ and those who don’t. Of course there’s always a grey area of those who aren’t sure, and who believe in some things but not others, but for... Continue Reading →

How does one explain that they found a book enjoyable and easy to read, while at the same time finding it uncomfortable and difficult to take in, with characters that were realistic and not all that likeable? That's the best way I can describe my reaction to this book! Bev and Amy have been best... Continue Reading →

Catherine Bailey is living the perfect single life, doing her rounds of the club and party circuit in Lancaster, with good friends in tow. It's Halloween, 2003 and they find themselves at trendy nightclub 'The River' where one of the cute doormen catches Catherine's eye. She sees him again a couple of weeks later, and... Continue Reading →