Category Archives: Book Reviews

“Everything she Forgot” by Lisa Ballantyne

Posted on February 22, 2019 by

“Margaret Holloway, deputy head teacher, mother, wife, did not know what had happened to her when she was a little girl, and she was terrified to find out”. “Everything she forgot” was also published under the title “Redemption Road“. Blurb: … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday – “My name is Lucy Barton”

Posted on February 21, 2019 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a novel that I read over three years ago. “My name is Lucy Barton” was a title that I got from NetGalley. … Continue reading →

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“Her Dark Retreat” by J.A. Baker

Posted on February 19, 2019 by

For me, this novel was the perfect storm. Setting, characters, and plot converged into a stellar read! BLURB: The coastguard’s residence Chamber Cottage, which sits high up on the North Yorkshire cliffs, overlooking The North Sea, holds many dark secrets. … Continue reading →

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“A Cold War” by Alan Russell

Posted on February 17, 2019 by

Blurb: Nina Granville believes her business trip to Alaska will give her a short respite from the merry-go-round that came with her engagement to Congressman Terrence Donnelly. But instead of allowing her the peace she craves, Nina’s getaway from the … Continue reading →

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“Jar of Hearts” by Jennifer Hillier

Posted on February 14, 2019 by

“This is the story of three best friends: one who was murdered, one who went to prison, and one who’s been searching for the truth all these years…” I’ve been meaning to read this novel for a while and thought … Continue reading →

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“The Hiding Place” by C.J. Tudor

Posted on February 11, 2019 by

In the former colliery town of Arnhill in Nottinghamshire, a teacher brutally murders her son and then kills herself. “It is the sort of village that glowers at you when you arrive and spits on the ground in disgust as … Continue reading →

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“Get Well Soon” by Marie-Sabine Roger

Posted on February 9, 2019 by

A few years ago I read a little novel called “Soft in the head“. It left such a positive impression that I just HAD to read another work by this talented author.  Once again, she has left me wanting more. … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday Feb. 7, 2019 (an old favorite recommended)

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a debut novel that I read over four years ago. “In a Vertigo of Silence” was a title that I got from NetGalley … Continue reading →

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“The Girl Without a Name” by Sandra Block

Posted on February 5, 2019 by

“There is a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” – Leonard Cohen We meet Dr. Zoe Goldman, a Yale graduate and psychiatric resident at a large hospital in Buffalo, New York. She is in her last year … Continue reading →

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“Salt Lane” by William Shaw

Posted on February 2, 2019 by

I loved this author’s “The Birdwatcher” so much that I just had to read this title which features Detective Sergeant Cupidi of the Serious Crimes Directorate in Kent. Alexandra Cupidi has moved to Kent from London where she worked for … Continue reading →

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“Where the Crawdads Sing” by Delia Owens

Posted on January 29, 2019 by

“abandoned, hungry and cold” North Carolina 1952 – We meet little six-year-old Kya Clark on the day her mother walks out of their marsh ‘shack’ for the last time. Covered in bruises, Kya’s mother has left her drunken, abusive husband … Continue reading →

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“Silent Scream” by Angela Marsons

Posted on January 26, 2019 by

For some time now I have noticed that the D.I. Kim Stone series has been highly praised by my fellow book bloggers. Therefore, I decided that despite my lengthy TBR, I would read the series in its entirety, one title … Continue reading →

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“The Widows” by Jess Montgomery #blogtour #giveaway

Posted on January 24, 2019 by

“Inspired by the true story of Ohio’s first female sheriff, this is a powerful debut about two women’s search for justice as they take on the corruption at the heart of their community.” A story of two courageous, hard-working, and … Continue reading →

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“The Dark Lake” by Sarah Bailey

Posted on January 22, 2019 by

BLURB: The lead homicide investigator in a rural town, Detective Sergeant Gemma Woodstock is deeply unnerved when a high school classmate is found strangled, her body floating in a lake. And not just any classmate, but Rosalind Ryan, whose beauty … Continue reading →

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Blue Monday? Books are the cure for that.

Posted on January 21, 2019 by

Yup! Today, January 21st is Blue Monday. A term (in the northern hemisphere) that describes a Monday in January, typically the third Monday of the month, that is characterized as the most depressing day of the year. To battle the … Continue reading →

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