This booked grabbed me right from the start as it opens up with our present-day protagonist, Sophie Hamilton, involved in a project at the Imperial War Museum which I've recently visited! If you enjoy museums and history, then this is the type of place that you'll enjoy immersing yourself in for hours. The number of... Continue Reading →
PUBLICATION DAY PUSH – Revelation by Jo Fenton
Congratulations! It's publication day for Jo Fenton and her latest book, Revelation! Manchester, 1989 A student, Rick, is found dead in his halls of residence. His friends get caught up in the aftermath: Dan, who was in love with Rick; and Becky, who is in love with Dan. Their fraught emotions lead them into dark... Continue Reading →
BLOG TOUR – Fateful Coincidence by Lasairiona E. McMaster
The third and final instalment of the saga of long-distance lovers, Lisa and AJ. If you've been following their story then you'll definitely want to know how it continues on from where it left off. Lasairiona doesn't disappoint. This contains all of her trademark warmth that we've come to expect, the best being the journey... Continue Reading →
BOOKS-ON-TOUR – The Italian Villa by Daniela Sacardoti
Callie DiGiacomo is proud of the life she's built for herself. It may not seem like much to others, but to her, it's everything. She's got her own tiny apartment, and a job that she loves as a waitress at The Windmill Cafe. Growing up in the care system from the time she was just... Continue Reading →
BOOK REVIEW – Grown-Ups by Marian Keyes
Can't I give this 10 stars??? I absolutely adored this book! I loved the Casey's and all their typical family in-fighting and nonsense (actually, in Irish terms it's referred to as 'malarkey' I think). Marian writes in a way that draws the reader in and makes you feel like you're right there, just a fly... Continue Reading →
PUBLICATION DAY PARTY – Trap Door by Dreda Say Mitchell
Happy publication day to Dreda Say Mitchell for this excellent psychological thriller! I couldn't put this one down! It's a really gripping page-turner; sometimes spooky; a bit chilling; unputdownable! At the age of 18, Rachel suffered a series of shocking tragedies: her mother died; she was attacked by someone she should have been able to... Continue Reading →
PUBLICATION DAY PARTY – The Jane Austen Dating Agency by Fiona Woodfield
Happy publication day to debut author, Fiona Woodifield! Welcome to the world of the delightful Sophie Johnson! Smart, intelligent, not bad looking, but has dismal luck with men. Also, her job description at top fashion magazine Modiste, is 'Sales Executive' but falls sadly short of the mark as all it entails is sitting on the... Continue Reading →
BOOKS-ON-TOUR – The Orphan’s Daughter by Sandy Taylor
Oh my word Sandy Taylor! What a gem of a book this is! Not only did I absolutely love it, but it made me yearn to get on a plane and head straight to Ireland for a long-overdue visit. If ever a book as evoked a feeling of such heartfelt longing to be somewhere then... Continue Reading →
BLOG TOUR – His Wife’s Secret by Susan Willis
When I started reading this, I wasn't so sure I was going to be able to continue. I was doubtful about my ability to deal with two mature (?) adults - one of which had left his wife and teenage daughter - who constantly craved each other's bodies and behaved like sex-starved prisoners who'd been... Continue Reading →
BLOG TOUR – My One Month Marriage by Shari Low
Oh my word, I adored this book! Why have I never read anything by Shari Low before?! Four sisters: Zoe, Marina, Verity and Yvie ... all so different in every single way. Marina is the only one who's married and she makes helicopter moms look lazy and uninvolved! Zoe's the corporate, marketing wizz; Verity's a... Continue Reading →