Meet Perci (Persephone, actually, but only her mother calls her that - more about her later!)... she's really quite lovely, but for some reason the universe isn't exactly stacking the odds in her favour lately. The story opens on New Year's Eve (well, the afternoon of it), and Perci finds herself at the dentist (yuk!).... Continue Reading →
BOOKS ON TOUR – The Mother-in-Law by Karen King
Dana hasn't had the easiest life. Losing her parents at a very young age and being brought up by an aunt and uncle who always made it clear that by taking her in, they were just doing what was expected of them, not exactly what they wanted, has made her believe that she's unloveable and... Continue Reading →
BOOKS ON TOUR – Great Sexpectations by Kristen Bailey
Yay! I'm so excited to be here on Day One of the Great Sexpectations Books On Tour ... HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY to you Kristen Bailey!! If you're ever looking for a great, uplifting, laugh-out-loud read then Kristen Bailey will never, ever disappoint! She's simply hilarious ... cringeworthy ... over the top ... no holds barred... Continue Reading →
BOOKS ON TOUR – Bootcamp for Broken Hearts by Joanna Bolouri
I finally finished giggling long enough to write my review! This author has such a way with words and a particular turn of phrase that I found laugh-out-loud funny. Nora (Eleanora actually, but the only people who call her that are her mother and her stuffy younger sister, Faith) is approaching her 40th birthday. She's... Continue Reading →
BOOKS ON TOUR – The Ex-Husband by Samantha Hayes
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 →
BOOKS ON TOUR – The Resort by Sue Watson
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 →
BOOKS ON TOUR – The House Sitter by Ellery Kane
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 →
BOOKS ON TOUR – The Bridesmaids by Victoria Jenkins
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 →
BOOKS ON TOUR – Make Me Disappear by Jessica Payne
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 →
BOOKS-ON-TOUR – The Newlyweds by Arianne Richmonde
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 →