The Night Swim – Book Review

In The Night Swim, a new thriller from Megan Goldin, author of the “gripping and unforgettable” (Harlen Coben)The Escape Room,a true-crime podcast host covering a controversial trial finds herself drawn deep into a small town’s dark past and a brutal crime that took place there years before.Ever since her true-crime podcast became an overnight sensation andContinue reading “The Night Swim – Book Review”

A Stranger at the Door – ARC Book Review

From the Amazon bestselling author of Hide Away comes the gripping second installment of the Rachel Marin Thriller series. Rachel Marin is in a good place. After years of struggle, the single mother has found both a stable, loving relationship and a new purpose: putting her investigative skills to work solving crimes for the local PD. ButContinue reading “A Stranger at the Door – ARC Book Review”

Starry Skies Over Chocolate Pot Cafe

Cosy up with a mug of hot chocolate for some festive sparkle from bestseller Jessica Redland. Everyone is getting into the festive spirit on Castle Street – snow is falling, fairy lights are glistening and Christmas shopping is underway. But for Tara Porter, owner of thriving cafe, The Chocolate Pot, this is the most difficultContinue reading “Starry Skies Over Chocolate Pot Cafe”

Their Frozen Graves – Book Review

First blog post of the year! Two women are dead. They both look like you. The giant stretch of frozen river was melting and the light made the lake glitter like crystals. The women lay side by side on the shore, eyes open and glassy. Their long, dark hair was like tangled rope, their facesContinue reading “Their Frozen Graves – Book Review”

The German Girl – Book Review

Our parents were taken. And if we go home, the Nazis will take us too…’ Hamburg 1938. Fifteen-year-old Asta is hurrying home from school with her twin brother Jurgen. The mood in the city is tense – synagogues have been smashed with sledgehammers, and Asta is too frightened to laugh as she used to. ButContinue reading “The German Girl – Book Review”

The Betrayal – Book Review

Attorney Olivia Sinclair is shocked when she receives an anonymous video showing her husband Richard sleeping with someone else. After years of handling other people’s divorces, she thought she could recognise a marriage in trouble. She angrily throws Richard out of the home they share. But days later she’s arrested—for the murder of his mistress.Continue reading “The Betrayal – Book Review”

The Giver of Stars – Lazy Book Review

“LAZY BOOK Review” means I will not be doing the full detailed reviews like I do with the ARCS and other books. The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes is a New York Times Bestseller and one of her best books she has written after Me Before You (I am sure you all would haveContinue reading “The Giver of Stars – Lazy Book Review”

Circle of Doubt – Book Review

She thought she was the perfect mother—until the new neighbours moved in. Emma and Dele’s dreams came true nine years ago when they adopted their daughter, Isla. It felt like fate, like they were meant to find each other, and now they’re living the life they always wanted. But then one day a new familyContinue reading “Circle of Doubt – Book Review”

Little One – Book Review

“Take my hand, little one.” Fran finds her standing by the swings. A little girl, Esther, no older than seven years old, by herself in the dead of night, her pretty but old-fashioned yellow dress covered in grass stains and her hair dishevelled. She says she’s waiting for Father, and that strikes Fran as particularly odd. After EstherContinue reading “Little One – Book Review”

Lock Every Door – Book Review

They’ve offered you a luxury apartment, rent free. THE CATCH: you may not live long enough to enjoy it… No visitors. No nights spent away from the apartment. No disturbing the other residents.These are the only rules for Jules Larson’s new job as apartment sitter for an elusive resident of the Bartholomew, one of Manhattan’sContinue reading “Lock Every Door – Book Review”