Unfollow Me by Charlotte Duckworth was one of those books that I picked up without knowing anything about the author, or even much about the book. And it GRIPPED me from beginning to end. 5 Things I Loved * The complex characters – they reminded me of the old rhyme… Read more »
I’m the first to admit that I’m hit and miss with Ruth Ware’s books. I’ve loved some, been indifferent to others, but something about this one lured me in. And I’m happy to report that The Turn of the Key was a HIT all the way for me. First Line:… Read more »
A Year of Second Chances by Kendra Smith nearly lost me at the very start. So many things annoyed me, so even I am surprised that by the end of the book, that everything had picked up sufficiently for to reverse my initial doubts. First Line My heart is hammering… Read more »
Holy Twister! I’ve shook after My Lovely Wife by Samantha Downing. I know saying there are twists can be a bit of a spoiler. But it’s there on the cover for all to see, so I don’t think I’m ruining anything for anyone. My thoughts For the entire time I… Read more »
I’ll be honest, I wouldn’t have given the book cover of Fight Back by Anna Smith a second glance. It does nothing for me. But the gangland Glasgow setting caught my attention, so I decided to jump straight in to book 2 of this series. Great decision, as WOW I… Read more »
I can’t remember the last time I gave a romance book 5 stars. They just don’t seem to fully do it for me anymore. Well until The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary came along and stole my jaded heart. First Line of The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary You’ve got to say… Read more »
No Way Out by Cara Hunter makes it 3 in a row for this author. A hat trick of puzzling mysteries with red herrings and curve balls. I know I’m mixing up all my metaphors here but I’m just trying to impress on you how much I love this series…. 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 »
I was looking for a light fun read when the bookish cover on The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms caught my eye. And it was love at first page, as I giggled, snorted and nodded my head in empathy all the way through this gem of a… Read more »
As someone who struggles to sleep every single night, and as someone who is a big C L Taylor fan, this was a book I couldn’t wait to read. First Line of Sleep by C L Taylor “If you are reading this, then I am no longer alive.” My Thoughts… Read more »
Another chilling and thrilling book from the master of the twists Mr Coben. Often after I read a book by this author, I’m rattled by the end of it. I didn’t get that here. But what I did get was a gripping book that I couldn’t put down, as I… Read more »
The Gift of Friends by Emma Hannigan earned the easiest five stars I’ve given all year. And I’m stingy with my ratings, I don’t hand out five stars left, right and centre, I only do so when a book has earned every one. And this didn’t earn those stars on… Read more »
My lesson from Day of the Accident by Nuala Ellwood is not to give up too easily on books. Read on to see why this book rewarded me for sticking with it, despite a slow start. First Line of Day of the Accident by Nuala Ellwood Now that I’m finally… Read more »
