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Last Girls Alive – Book Review

Hey all! I am back with a book review! Last Girls Alive, a Detective Katie Scott series (the fourth book), so here’s my honest opinion about the book!

Last Girls Alive: A totally addictive crime thriller and mystery novel (Detective Katie Scott Book 4) by [Jennifer Chase]

Half-buried in the muddy earth and surrounded by puddles of water lies the naked body of a beautiful young girl. Her pale skin looks like porcelain in the early morning light. Her fragile arms bent and crooked like a broken doll.

When Detective Katie Scott is called to the discovery of a young girl buried on the grounds of a former children’s home in Pine Valley, California, she’s hopeful it’s the end to a devastating cold case she’s been working on. No one has seen Candace Harlan since she ran away from Elm Hill Manor five years ago. Her death will be a tragedy, but it will also bring peace to those who miss her most. But the girl in the ground is not Candace.

The victim is almost identical to Candace in every way, but fear grips Katie as she takes in the black ink that decorates the girl’s back—a terrifying message tattooed on her skin after she drew her last breath.

Forcing down traumatic memories of losing her own parents, Katie is certain someone mistook this poor soul for Candace, and that this crumbling home for lost girls is at the heart of this terrible crime. She sets to work digging into the tragic history of the owners who lost so many children of their own and tracking down the last six residents and the staff who cared for them—but no one wants to talk, let alone remember.

The next day, as second girl’s body is found down by the creek at high water, the same words etched into her skin. Katie’s worst fear is confirmed: someone is picking off the last of the Elm Hill girls one by one. But what does the tattoo mean? And what monster would target these innocent girls who have already been through so much?

Katie must dig deep to confront her own fears and protect the vulnerable—but as the body count rises further, will there be anyone left to save?

An absolutely gripping, dark, and totally unputdownable serial killer thriller that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will read in one sitting!

No. of pages:- 364 pages

Date published:- 7th October 2020

Genre:- Thriller

Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and best-selling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers.

Jennifer Chase was born and raised in California and still lives there with her husband, dogs and cats. In addition to writing and consulting, Jennifer enjoys spending time outdoors, both at the beach and hiking, and engaging in some amateur photography.

Thank You Netgalley and Bookouture for granting me an ARC of this book! This review is based secretly on my honest opinion,

While dismantling a house, known as Elms Hills Manor where the house use to host five foster girls, the contractors discovers a body of a girl in a pit. Detective Kate Scott along with her partner McGraven was called at the site. The girl’s name was Carol Harlan who happened to be the sister of Candance Harlan, the girl who was reported missing five years ago, from Elms Hills Manor. Then a body of another girl, Mary Rodriguez was discovered as well and she also used to live in Elms Hills Manor. Kate Scott must find the killer before she is too late and need to find the meaning of the mysterious Italian meaning that was embodied on the backs of the victims’ bodies…

This is the first time I have read the book from this author and the first book I have read from Detective Kate Scott series, but luckily, this book is not a continuation. The writing was good and the author did a good job making the reader engrossed into the story. I was so hooked into the story that I really wanted to know who the killer is. This is actually a fast paced thriller and quiet a page turner as well. Not much twists and turns but nonetheless, it was not boring at all and made the reader hooked into the story. The ending was good.

Overall I enjoyed this book and this book worth four stars!

If you are interested in this book, you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon as this will be released on 7th October 2020!

The Plus One – Book Review

Hey all! I just finished The Plus One, by Portia MacIntosh, a cheesy and funny romantic novel.

The Plus One Pact: A hilarious summer read you won't be able to put down by [Portia MacIntosh]

Cara has officially run out of men. Her most recent dates have gone from bad to worse, and when her dating app informs her there is no one left in her area to choose from, she is at a dead end.

But with a summer of events ahead of her, she needs to find a solution, fast; someone to keep her company at the never-ending weddings, family gatherings and gender reveal parties that she can’t face going to alone. So when she meets handsome, confident, Millsy on a night out she may be in luck. They could not be more different in personality, but he too has a summer of events ahead and is desperate to get his family off his back about finding a ‘nice girl’. What if they made a pact to help each other out and be a plus one for the summer? Just as friends of course…? A brand new romantic comedy from bestseller Portia MacIntosh, perfect for fans of Zara Stoneley, Sophie Ranald and Mhairi McFarlane.

No. of pages:- 280 pages

Date published:- May 28th 2020

Genre:- Family humor

Portia MacIntosh has been ‘making stuff up’ for as long as she can remember – or
so she says. Whether it was blaming her siblings for that broken vase when she
was growing up, blagging her way backstage during her rock chick phase or,
most recently, whatever justification she can fabricate to explain away those
lunchtime cocktails, Portia just loves telling tales.
After years working as a music journalist, Portia decided it was time to use her
powers for good and started writing novels instead.
Bestseller Portia writes hilarious romcoms, drawing on her real life experiences
to show what it’s really like being a woman today – especially one who doesn’t
quite have her life together yet.

Cara, who is the main protagonist is miserably failing in the dating app–the date she goes to become one of the worst dates. And when the dating app tells her that there were no men for Cara, she is doomed. Then one night, she meets a gorgeous man named Millsy who then changes her life for good. Millsy is a flirt and a womanizer and together, they act as if they are plus one…

This is the first book I have read from this author and I have to say, I really enjoyed reading this book. The book is hilariously written that there were some parts that I burst out laughing! So it is actually a funny book as well. I also like how friendship developed between Cara and Millsey (his real name was Joe) and soon a romance developed between the two. I really like how the book was written–the author did a good job, drawing the reader into the book.

Overall, I would say, this is a cheesy, romantic funny book that will make you laugh. Really an enjoyable book and a fun book to read during the summer. Worth five stars!

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The Three Mrs. Wright – Book Review

Hey all! I am back with another book review. The Three Mrs. Wrights by Linda Keir.

The Three Mrs. Wrights: A Novel by [Linda Keir]

Mr. Wright has everything. All that’s left to give him is what he deserves.

Lark has good things coming: a career as a board-game designer and a whirlwind romance with a handsome investor. Trip is so compassionate and supportive, he’s almost too good to be true.

Jessica has always been cautious, but she can’t resist Jonathan. The brilliant TED-talking visionary has big plans for his inspiring medical start-up. Now Jessica is invited to be part of the team—and to partner with the founder outside the office.

Holly has settled into a comfortable life with Jack, her husband of nearly twenty years. They’ve raised three children, they own a beautiful home, and they’ve founded a worthy charity. She’s proud of building a marriage that has endured—she just doesn’t want to look too closely at the cracks.

Lark, Jessica, and Holly are three strangers with so much in common it hurts. Their one and only is one and the same.

The charming Mr. Wright’s serial lies are about to catch up with him…

No. of pages:- 379 pages

Date published:- will be published on 29th September 2020

Genre:- Domestic Thriller

Linda Keir is the pen name of Linda Joffe Hull and Keir Graff. The authors of Drowning with Others and The Swing of Things, they are currently at work on their third book.

Thank You Netgalley, Lake Union Publishing and Linda Keir for the ARC!

Meet Lark, Holly and Jessica–one is a business woman and two are doctors. And all are in love with one man, named Jonathan Wright–Holly knows him as Jack and is married to him with three kids, Jessica knows him as Jon who is working with him in a medical company that tends to do research on cancer and Lark knows him as Tripp, a businessman. Jonathan Wright is certainly not a Mr. Right as he is deceiving and telling lies to the women and soon the lies follow up to him…

The plot line was good, though initially, it was bit boring in the beginning and also in the middle, with unnecessary story lines. However, towards the ending, it got very interesting and the ending was really good as well. I also like how the story was told from the perspectives of these three women, so we can know what they are really thinking and how each of them are dealing with Jonathan Wright.

I enjoyed this book but I would give this book only three stars!

If you are interested, you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon, as this will be released on 29th September!

Cathy’s Christmas Kitchen- Book Review

Hey all! I am back with another book review! Well, Christmas is coming around the corner and this book is one of those books based on Christmas–Cathy’s Christmas Kitchen by Tilly Tennant

Cathy's Christmas Kitchen: A heart-warming feel-good romantic comedy by [Tilly Tennant]

As the snow flutters down in the little village of Linnetford, escape to a cosy farmhouse kitchen, scented with the rich aromas of fruitcake and gingerbread, where a love of baking is about to unite two lonely hearts…

Cathy cooked at her mother’s side her whole life and could bake a fairy cake before she could ride a bike. Now she is facing her first Christmas without her beloved mother, she’s determined to use her memories for something positive. She decides to organise a weekly cooking class, sharing her mother’s precious recipes with other lonely souls.

There’s just one small spanner in the works: teenager Tansy, who attends Cathy’s classes even though she’s rude to everyone there and seems to hate every minute. Cathy is poised to ask Tansy to leave, but her uncle, physiotherapist Matt, begs her to give the teenager another chance. And Cathy can’t resist Matt’s sparkling hazel eyes and incredibly kind heart…

But just as Cathy is feeling she might find joy again, her ex returns to Linnetford, desperate for a second chance. With Matt becoming distant as his life gets more complicated, it seems so easy to return to the safe embrace of someone she knows so well. Can Cathy avoid the temptation of falling back in love with the man who broke her heart and let Christmas bring her the greatest gift – that of happiness?

Filled to the brim with sweet Christmas treats, Cathy’s Christmas Kitchen is the perfect book to enjoy curled up by the fire. An emotional feel-good read packed with heart and hope.

No. of pages:- 345 pages

Date published:- Will be published on 1st October 2020

Genre:- Christmas/Holiday Fiction

Tilly Tennant was born in Dorset, England, the oldest of four children, but now lives in Staffordshire in the heart of England with a family of her own. After years of dismal and disastrous jobs, including paper plate stacking, shop girl, newspaper promotions and waitressing (she never could carry a bowl of soup without spilling a bit), she decided to indulge her passion for the written word by embarking on a degree in English and creative writing, graduating in 2009. She wrote a novel in 2007 during her first summer break at university and has not stopped writing since. She also works as a freelance fiction editor, and considers herself very lucky that this enables her to read many wonderful books before the rest of the world gets them.

Just yesterday, I wrote a blog post on her book, The Waffle House on the Pier and gave a review on it. Today, this is the second book I have read from this author. The only difference is, this book is yet to be published, and will be published on 1st October 2020. So, I should thank Netgalley and Bookouture for granting me a copy of this book!

Thank You Netgalley and Bookouture for approving this ARC!

Cathy is moaning at the death of her mother and the only way she remembers her is through her mother’s brilliant recipes which Cathy also uses. She gets an unexpected invitation from the church, she used to attend with her father many years ago for a coffee and so she decides at the last minute to attend the coffee. Before attending, she starts making some of her mother’s delicious recipes and takes the baked goods to church. At church, the group was in awe at her baking and insists she starts cookery classes at the church. Despite the initial hesitance, Cathy give in and starts the cookery classes and while doing the classes, she makes many new friends and also finds a bit of romance…

I have read The Waffle House on the Pier and the plot line is a bit similar–along with the death of her mother, she was also heartbroken when Jonas, her ex-boyfriend ends things with her long time ago and marries someone else. However, the story itself talks about friendship, as well as about community uniting together and also supporting each other. The descriptions of the cakes like banana loaf and fruit cake, made my mouth water and made me want to have one as well. The writing was good as the author did a good job, bringing the reader into the story. The story was actually fun to read, cozy and enjoyable with some comedic scenes in the book.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book–I should say, this book is a perfect one to read for Christmas. Worth four stars!

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If this book interests you, you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon as it will be released on 1st October 2020!

The Waffle House on the Pier- Book Review

Hey all! I am back with a book review! The Waffle House on the Pier by Tinny Tennant

The Waffle House on the Pier: A gorgeous feel-good romantic comedy by [Tilly Tennant]

Run away to Sea Salt Bay, where the sand is warm and soft, the sea is a perfect blue, and a candy-coloured waffle house is about to change Sadie’s life…

For as long as she can remember, Sadie’sgrandparents have run the waffle house on the pier at Sea Salt Bay. With its pretty painted chairs, sweet smells, and the warm advice of her beloved grandparents, the waffle house is like a second home

But when Sadie’s grandfather dies, leaving her grandmother without an anchor, Sadie must make a difficult decision. She quits her job and moves back home, determined to keep things going. The trouble is, she knows nothing about running a business, and learning at a million miles an hour with a shop full of hungry people isn’t easy. When she nearly burns the waffle house down, she has to admit she needs to get some help.

Her ex-boyfriend Declanpromises to be there for her but Sadie worries that getting too close is a mistake – especially as he has a new girlfriend now. And anyway she’s just met newcomer Luke, with his gorgeous suntan and mellow voice…

Sadie’s family have always loved Declan and they’re not too sure about Luke, leaving Sadie unsure which way to turn. A terrible accident at sea forces her to look into her heart, but what if it’s already too late to tell the right man that she loves him?

If you love stolen kisses under the pier, walking along spray-capped shores eating ice cream, and books by Lucy Diamond, Jill Mansell and Jenny Colgan, you will fall in love with this romantic, heart-breaking read.

No. of pages:- 300 pages

Date published:- June 25th 2020

Genre:- Women’s Fiction

First of all…I really like the cover design! I am one of those people who actually buy a book based on the design–if the design of the cover looks colorful and beautiful, then I won’t hesitate to buy, though the chances of the story might be good might be less. But in this book, I have to say, I was not disappointed.

Sadie Schwartz’s grandparents had been running the Waffle House on the Sea Salt Bay for many years and she herself has spent too much time in the Waffle House. Sadie also hates her job as a teacher, wishing that she was back at the Sea Salt. Then her grandfather dies and her family wants to sell off the Waffle House. But Sadie was determined to keep the Waffle House and so she tries to make the place successful again, even though her grandmother seems to be forgetful at times…

This is the first time I have been reading from this author. I really like the plot line of the story, it’s cute, funny and cheesy. The writing was really good as well as the author manage to pull the reader into the story, though I should say the first few chapters were a bit boring at first. I also like her relationship with her ex-boyfriend, Declan and how realistic her feelings towards him was though he was moving on with a new girlfriend, and I also like how she formed a relationship with the new man, Lucas. I really like the descriptions of those coastal areas and also the descriptions of the waffles and desserts made my mouth water! I also think Sadie’s relationship with her grandmother and also her brother is cute.

This is actually a cute cheesy summer romance read, quite enjoyable to read with some funny parts in the book. Really worth only four stars!

You And Me – Book Review

Hello all! Just finished up an ARC book, You and Me by Nicola Raynor, which will be released on 1st October 2020.

You and Me: A gripping psychological thriller with twists you won’t see coming by [Nicola Rayner]

This is not a love story…

Watching sunrises together should have been romantic.

But you were always inside with your wife, and I sat in your garden, in the shadows.

I thought you’d never know how I felt about you.

Until one night, I witnessed a terrible crime.

I wanted it to bring us closer together.

But now the secrets are tumbling out.

And they could tear everything apart…

No. of pages:- 368 pages

Date published:- Will be published on 1st October 2020

Genre:- Psychological Thriller

Thank You Netgalley and the publisher for granting me a copy of this book! This review is strictly based on my honest opinion.

Francesca known as Fran has a secret crush on Charlie, with whom she studied in a boarding school. She meets Charlie at a tube station along with another classmate, Dixie, who had bullied Fran in school. However, Fran witness an accident that will change the life forever. The police labeled that as an accident, since Dixie was drunk but Fran later on believed that somebody had pushed him. Later on, she was wondering about the whereabouts of her younger sister Ellie and there was an incident that was involved in the school when Fran went to school…

To me, the first few chapters were a bit boring. It was a bit initially slow paced and not much thriller except the moaning of the death of Dixie and Fran recounting her feelings towards Charlie, who is married to a woman named Fiona. However, towards the middle and end, the story got interesting with some twists and turns along the way, the ending was unexpected.

The story was really good though it was slow at first and gradually the story got interesting with twists and turns. Worth four stars in my opinion.

If this story sounds good to you, pre-order your copy now on Amazon, as this will be released on 1st October 2020!

Stalked- Book Review

Hey all! I am back with a book review–Stalked by Gaynor Torrance

Stalked: A dark domestic thriller with a shocking twist (DI Jemima Huxley Thrillers Book 3) by [Gaynor Torrance]

DI Huxley is back with another disturbing case. Perfect for fans of Mark Edwards, Angela Marsons, Patricia Gibney and Leigh Russell.

A case from the past is haunting Jemima…

When Detective Inspector Jemima Huxley gets a call to say Violet Watkins has been reported missing, she is immediately catapulted into the past.

Jemima first met Violet six years earlier, when she reported her neighbour Byron Toombes for stalking her.

Jemima did her best to get Byron locked up, but her failure to bring him to justice has always haunted her.

Now, with Violet missing, Jemima fears the worst…

Is Byron back? Has he harmed Violet?

And can Jemima finally close the door on the past…?

No. of pages:- 215 pages

Date published:- will be published on 21st September 2020

Genre:- Thriller

Gaynor Torrance is the author of the DI Jemima Huxley Thrillers series. In 2018, Gaynor signed with Sapere Books for the first four books in this series. REVENGE was published in October 2019, SOLE SURVIVOR in March 2020, and STALKED is due to be published in September 2020.

Gaynor has also written an international thriller, STEP UP OR DIE, set in New York, Toronto and London.

When she is not writing, Gaynor enjoys reading, playing the piano, walking, socialising with friends and family, and also travelling with her husband.

Thank You Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book!

This is the first time I am reading the book from this author and first time reading this series. This is actually the third book of the Jemima Huxley series but you don’t necessary need to read the last two books.

In 2019, Jemima Huxley gets a frantic call from Charlie Morgan, claiming, Violet Morgan had gone missing after spending a night with her colleagues from work. Six years ago, Jemima Huxley had been investigating a case of stalking when Violet complained that her next door neighbor, Bryon Toombes had been harassing her. The police failed to arrest Bryon as he had escaped. Now with time running out, Bryon must have returned back to seek revenge from Violet.

I really like the plot line of the story. The writing was good and the author did a good job making the reader hooked into the story. The thriller is a fast paced thriller with lots of action that will make you feel breathless at some parts. It was actually an interesting book with some twists and turns. However, the ending to me was a bit predictable to me.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book. Worth five stars!

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You can pre-order your copy now on Amazon if you are interested!

The Beat Match – Book Review

Hey all! I am back with a book review this week–The Beat Match by Kelly Siskind

The Beat Match (Showmen Book 3) by [Kelly Siskind]

Treat yourself to this friends-to-lovers romance reviewers are calling “heart-melting” and “swoony” and “packed with heat and chemistry.”

Weston Aldrich is known for his devastating looks and crisp Italian suits. He’s been groomed to take over his family business and is on the brink of closing a massive merger. Only two wild cards can derail him.

Wild Card One: If anyone learns he moonlights as a masked DJ, his credibility will be toast.
Wild Card Two: Annie can’t-hold-a-job Ward.

The Annie Ward he promised to help raise after her brother died. The scatterbrained girl who makes it her mission in life to drive him crazy. The gorgeous woman he’s not supposed to fantasize about, let alone kiss.

Annie hates Wes’s insanely overprotective nature, and how his ridiculous bone structure makes him look like a Greek god. His jokes about her plethora of jobs are beyond irksome. She has no plans to tell him about her latest aspiration, to match beats as a budding DJ. Until she learns what Wes does at night. Now she plans to prove Weston Aldrich has met his match.

No. of pages:- 315 pages

Date published:- 15th September 2020

Genre:- Romance

A small-town girl at heart, Kelly moved from the city to enjoy the charm of northern Ontario. When she’s not out hiking with her husband or home devouring books, you can find her, notepad in hand, scribbling down one of the many plot bunnies bouncing around in her head. Her novels have been published internationally. Connect with her at kellysiskind.com.

Thank You Netgalley and the author and the publisher for granting me this book! This review is based completely on my honest opinion.

Wes Aldrich is the possible heir to their family run business, Aldrich Pharmaceuticals. His father, Victor asks him to date Rosanna Farad, daughter of another business company, as their main aim is to merge the company with each other. Wes reluctantly agrees. Meanwhile, Annie gets a job as a bar and also got a piano so she can learn piano. She is also obsessed with a DJ named Falcon, who plays really cool DJ tunes at the nightclubs. Annie is determined to meet Falcon and also is determined to learn DJ tunes. What she didn’t know is this Falcon is actually Wes Aldrich, who has been looking after Annie since Annie’s brother died and he was actually having secret feelings towards Annie…

I really do enjoyed reading the story. The story was cheesy and funny at the same time. I really like the relationship between Annie and Wes as Wes is out protecting her, (after promising Annie’s brother Leo) and at the same time harbors secret feelings towards Annie and at the same time, he wanted the merger to go well with Rosanna Farad. Annie meanwhile considers Wes as annoying, having a scrapbook of his pictures. I thought those two characters, Annie and Wes were cute with each other, and I was really glad that they ended up with each other. The writing was good, flowing and the author did a good job, hooking the reader into the story. Though I am not much of a romantic genre fan, this book actually intrigued me. I also like the ending, particularly the epilogue part!

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book–a cozy, warm and funny romantic story that you wouldn’t really want to put it down–worth five stars!

The Faithfuls – Book Review

Hey all! I am back with a book review–The Faithfuls by Cecelia Lyra. This is the second book I have read from this author, the first The Sunset Sisters (which I have written a book review on this blog) . This is the second book of the Sisterhood Series, though this book has no connection with the first book.

The Faithfuls: An emotional page-turner with a heart-stopping twist (The Sisterhood Series) by [Cecilia Lyra]

A summer house in the Hamptons doesn’t always buy happiness, as one woman is about to find out…

For fifteen glorious years, Gina Dewar has been married to her college sweetheart Bobby. Years in which she has lived in the small company town of Alma, New York, lovingly raised their son Calan, been secretary of the Alma Social Club, and tried not to think too often of the family she said goodbye to when she became a Dewar.

But then Bobby is publicly accused of having an affair, and Gina’s life changes overnight, overwhelmed with scandal, speculation and the agony of uncertainty.

Gina’s sister-in-law Alice is her polar opposite, she has never appreciated the traditional values of Alma, or tried to fit in with its quaint neighborliness. But in these devastating circumstances, could she be the one person who can help Gina piece her life back together?

After Gina makes the decision to trust Bobby, who has claimed his innocence all along, she hopes her family can move forward. But then she hears the rumor that his supposed mistress is pregnant and she is shaken to the core. With Alice’s unexpected support, Gina must face up to the secrets within her marriage, and do whatever she can to protect the people she loves…

No. of pages:- 456 pages

Date published:- will be published on 21st September 2020

Genre:- Women’s Fiction

Thank You Netgalley and Bookouture for this book. This review is completely based on my honest opinion.

This is the second book, I have read from this author, Cecelia Lyra, the first book, The Sunset Sisters. This is also the second book of the Sisterhood Series, though this book has no connection with the first book whatsoever.

Gina Dewar is happily married for fifteen years to Bobby Dewar, who is the CEO of the family run business, Alma Boots. But then soon a scandal, involving a woman named Eva Stone who accuses Bobby Dewar of sexual advances soon tests their marriage and threatens their marriage. The story is an emotional roller coaster ride of how Gina is dealing with the situation–she trusts her husband and is ready to forgive him but at the same time has mixed feelings about it.

Just like in her previous books, the writing was flowing and was intriguing with each chapter some sort of unexpected twist you will never expect. The story itself sounds realistic as well and I like how the author has made the story as realistic as possible. The emotions and feelings that each of the characters are feeling is also realistic. The ending to me was really good. But for me, I feel this book is a bit better than her first book.

Overall, this is an emotional family drama, worth reading and worth five stars in my opinion!

For anyone interested, you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon as this book will be released on September 21st 2020!

The Baby Group–Book Review

Hey all! Back with another book review. The Baby Group by Caroline Corcoran and here is my review.

The Baby Group: a gripping new crime thriller for 2020 with a twist you won’t see coming, from the author of bestsellers like Through The Wall by [Caroline Corcoran]

Her life was perfect. Until the video.

Scarlett’s golden life suddenly unravels when someone sends a shocking video of her to everyone she knows. The only people who claim they haven’t seen it are the friends in her new mothers’ group: Cora, Emma and Asha.

Scarlett is forced to delve into her past to discover who is out to get her. But as her circle of trust gathers around her, she has to ask – are her friends as innocent as they seem?

No. of pages:- 352 pages

Date published:- will be published on September 17th 2020

Genre:- Women’s Fiction/Thriller

Thank You Netgalley and the publisher for providing me a copy of this book! This book is based on my complete honest opinion.

Scarlett’s life seems to be perfect in every way with a one year old daughter Poppy. But when she returns back to work, after the maternal leave, a video of hers was leaked out and was emailed to nearly all of her colleagues and nearly every one of her family members. But the three women, who are in Scarlett’s baby group, Emma, Cora and Asha had not received the video. Who had sent the video and who do you actually trust?

The plot line to me sounds so intriguing to me–Scarlett is living a good life but a video of her past threatens to destroy her new life. Indirectly, we know that one of the mothers is involved in this incident, nearly out to destroy the life of Scarlett. The book is realistic in some ways as sometimes, friends can end up being the enemies and truth to be told, there is no one in the world that you can actually trust. That is what Scarlett’s life was like–she considered the three mothers, Emma and Cora and Asha as her friends but one of them betrayed her. Scarlett’s own married life seems to be in tatters as her husband, Ed seems to have become distant from her. The writing was good and it actually draws the reader into the story. The ending was a bit unexpected and I like some of the twists and turns that are found later in the book.

Overall, this book talks about betrayal in friendship and marriage–a good thriller and also a bit emotional. Worth three stars!

If this book interests you, you can pre-order your copy now on Amazon!