Holy moly, I’m feel twisted and wrung out like a wet rag after reading this. The Paper Bracelet by Rachael English broke my heart with it’s tragic theme of what happened in Irish mother and baby homes in the past. All the more so as it’s many women’s untold story. … Read more »
My heart skipped a little beat when Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain landed on my kindle. I guessed I was in for an emotional heartfelt journey based on the authors previous books, and I was absolutely right. My thoughts on Big Lies in a Small Town… Read more »
I was really excited about this book, as every sister’s story adds another level of depth to the overall plot of this series. And the formation of this family remains as elusive as ever, as does the true story of their adopted father. I CAN’T WAIT for the final instalment…. Read more »
This book was a little experiment for me, as I don’t normally read books in this genre. It was however a calculated risk, as Call The Midwife is one of my favourite tv series. And I’m so glad I took a chance with this book as it warmed my heart… Read more »
There were two reasons I had to get my hands on Meet Me In Monaco ASAP Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb wrote one of my all time favourite books Last Christmas in Paris Grace Kelly! Enough said. I’ve beyond grateful that Harper Collins Ireland invited me to join the blog… Read more »
I really enjoyed Nicola Cassidy’s debut Novel – December Girl – so I was eagerly anticipating her second novel- The Nanny at Number 43. And I’m delighted to say she has delivered another page turner that I loved reading. My Thoughts on The Nanny at No. 43 by Nicola Cassidy… Read more »
The Blue Bench by Paul Marriner is no lighthearted, fun read. What it is instead is a beautifully written book depicting the long-lasting horrors of war. Long after the last shot is fired, the damage blasts on and on through the lives of the soldiers and their families. Thanks to Random… Read more »
I read The Country Girls by Edna O’Brien years ago, but remembered nothing of it. And as it’s the book for One City One Book in Dublin this month, I thought it was a good chance to reread it. Even better was that I was able to grab the audiobook… Read more »
Fasten up your seat belts for The Catherine Howard Conspiracy by Alexandra Walsh! You are in for an exciting Da Vinci Code style chase though history for answers. Via the treacherous muddy waters of The Tudor era. This is such a me-book, that I was wired from the moment I… Read more »
The Heart’s Invisible Furies is one of those books that once you read it, you’ll always remember it. Believe me, I know it’s a cliche to say a book made me laugh and cry, but it genuinely did. I FELT so much while reading this book, and I already know… Read more »
The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah claimed 5 raw, intense, heartbreaking stars from this heartbroken book blogger. And she is rapidly becoming one of my favourite authors. Kristin has a fab way of creating unique characters and story arcs that remain with you long after you put the book down. My… Read more »
I’m delighted to take part in this cover reveal today for Ribbons of Scarlet: A Novel of the French Revolution’s Women. It features an amazing setting (I’m an Les Mis fanatic!), some authors I love, and others I’m excited to read for the first time. Sounds like a very ambitious… Read more »
Welcome to my blog tour stop for The Oceans Between Us by Gill Thompson. Historical fiction is my jam, especially when it involves such an emotional and shocking theme as the one in this book. Thanks to Random Things Tours for letting me participate and for giving me a book… Read more »
