The Last Place You Look by Nikki Smith

From the author of The Beach Party comes a glamorous and gripping summer thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl and Lucy Clarke’s The Hike. LEO THOUGHT HE KNEW HIS WIFE. UNTIL SHE DISAPPEARED. Leo Kennedy has it all: money, looks, the perfect marriage and luxury homes in the UK and South Africa. But when his wife Addison… Continue reading The Last Place You Look by Nikki Smith

Love on Lake Como by Joy Skye

A new life, an old secret, and one unforgettable Italian summer. Falling for him wasn’t part of the itinerary. For Indie Summer, fleeing to Lake Como after walking away from her manipulative boyfriend feels like salvation. With everything she owns crammed into a single suitcase, she heads to Italy to work a season at a… Continue reading Love on Lake Como by Joy Skye

Roman Mornings by Matson Taylor

A glorious novel of hope and healing for fans of Armistead Maupin, Fredrik Backman and Kate Atkinson.  1952, Trastevere, Rome. An idyllic maze crammed full of narrow streets and eccentric characters. A young English woman, Clementine Severs, arrives armed with a teaching certificate and enough idealism to fill a host of Grecian urns.  By 1976,… Continue reading Roman Mornings by Matson Taylor

The Scandalous Ladies Football Club by Frances Quinn

Welcome to the British Ladies Football Club London, 1897. Minnie Newton – twenty-eight-year-old schoolteacher and women’s rights advocate – has a passion for football. But in Victorian society, football is a men’s game. That is, until Minnie decides to take matters into her own hands and place an ad in the newspaper, asking for volunteers… Continue reading The Scandalous Ladies Football Club by Frances Quinn

Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas

Set in the beautiful south of France, Summer at the French Bakery is a story of one woman’s determination to revive the heart of her new home from Jo Thomas, much-loved author of Love in Provence. A new adventure is on the menu . . .  Juliet has learnt that life is too short not to chase your… Continue reading Summer at the French Bakery by Jo Thomas

The Castle of Stories by Matt Cain

Happy publication day to Matt Cain for The Castle of Stories, the first book published by a new publisher, Pansy Books. My review will be shared on the blog tour next month but I’m sharing the synopsis today. Stories don’t always unfold the way you expect them to… When 45-year-old Adam inherits a rundown farmhouse… Continue reading The Castle of Stories by Matt Cain

The Wrong Man by Chris McDonald

A new PI. A dead rockstar. A tangled web of secrets.  When Ethan Adler set up his new PI agency in central Manchester, he wasn’t expecting his first case to be so high profile – investigating the mysterious death of rock star Dylan Vy. Ethan has been avoiding the spotlight ever since his beloved wife… Continue reading The Wrong Man by Chris McDonald

The Underdog by Felicity Cloake

Last month I packed this gorgeous proof copy of The Underdog by Felicity Cloake into my holiday suitcase, thanks to 4th Estate Books. I enjoy cooking, eating and curling up with our adopted chihuahuas so this debut novel sounded a good fit. I’m pleased to say that I loved this debut novel, and I’ve already… Continue reading The Underdog by Felicity Cloake

Cover reveal for Falling For You by Heidi Swain

I’m thrilled to be sharing the cover reveal for Falling for You by Heidi Swain today. Publication day is August 27th 2026. Synopsis: Can love blossom amongst the leaves? When Skylar Shawe moves to Nightingale Square in the heart of Norwich, she’s hoping for a fresh start and the chance to connect with the father… Continue reading Cover reveal for Falling For You by Heidi Swain

Night Fire by Richard Strachan

In the skies above war-torn Europe, Stanley Wake and his fellow aircrew at Bomber Command risk their lives on missions that are incredibly dangerous and highly pressured. As the strains of their work press on him, Stan is beginning to suspect that either their plane is haunted or Stan himself may be haunted by his… Continue reading Night Fire by Richard Strachan