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Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to read this gripping book before it is released in the U.K. on the 15th April 2021. The Blurb Twenty-one years ago, Dr Richard Carter and his wife Pamela were murdered in what has become the most infamous double murder of the modern age. Ten-year-old Sara Carter –Continue reading “#BookReview When I was Ten by Fiona Cummins”

The Blurb The four Sutherland sisters have all had very different paths in life, but one secret and a slighty tense production of Jesus Christ Superstar are about to bring them all back together again…  When the news that pop-superstar Lexia Sutherland is returning to Westenbury, not everyone is thrilled by the news – including Lexia. ThereContinue reading “#BookReview Sing me a Secret by Julie Houston”

I have been very excited to share this review with you today as I absolutely loved this collection of short stories! The Blurb An unmissable collection for fans of fast-paced reads. Three action-packed books in a single volume. The Forbidden Room: You and your partner are looking forward to a romantic break in the ruggedContinue reading “#BlogTour The Thriller Collection by Alan Gorevan”

Blurb One woman’s quest for revenge unearths a fatal secret from her past. Astrid Jensen holds one man responsible for her mother’s suicide, and she’ll do whatever’s necessary to get close to Daniel Holst and destroy his life – even if it means sleeping with him to gain his trust. Astrid knows he’s not whoContinue reading “#Blog Tour One Fatal Night by Hélene Fermont”

For this review I received an actual paperback copy of the book which I was extremely excited about! The Blurb Fame, glory and… foul play! Jessie was a shop worker dreaming of the big time, then YouTube found her. But staying in the limelight requires meticulous management: pop stars are made not born.  With awardsContinue reading “#BlogTour Eternal Forever by Syl Waters”

So…I only recently became aware of this online world known as NetGalley and I was super excited when I was accepted for my first book which I want to share with you. Here it is… Sadly, this book is not published in the UK until April 2021 but that doesn’t mean you can’t add itContinue reading “#Judgeabookbyitscover #4”

I am delighted to be supporting a fellow Scot by taking part in this Blog Tour. Being a Scot myself, I liked the references to landmarks across the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and was able to clearly visualise the scenes. Anne Pettigrew is a talented author and one I will be following closely. TheContinue reading “#BlogTour – Not the Deaths Imagined by Anne Pettigrew”

Oh My! What did I just read? The Blurb Cataclysmic events have occurred in the decorous upper middle class enclave within Southsea, Portsmouth, on the south coast of England. But what were the circumstances that contributed to this violent clash involving a Sherman tank and a bazooka? The strange occurrence is Investigated by Lord EverardContinue reading “#BlogTour Road Kill: The Duchess of Frisian Tun by Pete Adams”

The Blurb Alyssa Clark is about to find out that reading really can be murder. She thought her new job in Thornhill Library would be safe and uneventful. Boring, even. But on her first day at work, a masked gunman storms into the building and blows away every member of staff on duty. Alyssa barelyContinue reading “#BlogTour The Library Murders by M.R. Mackenzie”

Each week I will share a cover of a book with you, it will be a book I want to read or have read because of the cover. A simple post with no fuss, just a picture and a short explanation. Here is this weeks cover… Why did I choose this cover? This cover reallyContinue reading “#JudgeABookByItsCover #Week3”