The Museum Murder by Katie Gayle

Thanks to Sarah Hardy of Bookouture Books-on-Tour for the invitation to read and review the second book in the Epiphany Bloom mystery series. Regular readers of my blog may remember that I reviewed The Kensington Kidnap in December 2021 (see review at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2020/12/04/the-kensington-kidnap-by-katie-gayle/). This book was published in the UK yesterday by Bookouture, who kindly… Continue reading The Museum Murder by Katie Gayle

The Drowned City by K J Maitland

Thank you to Caitlin Raynor at Headline Books for a stunning hardback copy of book one of a new historical fiction series about Daniel Pursglove. I haven’t read any of Karen Maitland’s books before but I must admit that the setting of Bristol, just down the M4 from home, found me putting this to the… Continue reading The Drowned City by K J Maitland

The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

Today I’m sharing a spotlight post for The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd published by Tinder Press on the 18th of March. Synopsis: Ana is born in Galilee at a time when women are seen as possessions, only leaving their fathers’ homes to marry. Ana longs to control her destiny. Taught to read… Continue reading The Book of Longings by Sue Monk Kidd

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Thanks to Anne at Random Things Tours for the invitation to turn the blog tour for this new historical fiction fiction book. Thank you to Harper Collins for a digital proof copy via NetGalley to read and review. Synopsis: 1940. Three very different women answer the call to mysterious country estate Bletchley Park, where the… Continue reading The Rose Code by Kate Quinn

Backstories by Simon Van Der Velde

Thank you to Simon for a digital review copy of his book to read and review in return for an honest review. Synopsis: Dreamers, singers, talkers and killers; they can dazzle with their beauty or their talent or their unmitigated evil, but inside themselves they are as frail and desperate as the rest of us. But… Continue reading Backstories by Simon Van Der Velde

The Shadow In The Glass by JJA Harwood

Thank you to Anne of Random Things Tours for the invitation to join the blog tour. Thank you to Harper Voyager for a copy of the book to read and review. Synopsis: A new dark fairy tale set against a Victorian backdrop full of lace and smoke- perfect for fans of Laura Purcell and Erin… Continue reading The Shadow In The Glass by JJA Harwood

Behind Closed Doors by Catherine Alliott

Today I’m pleased to be sharing my thoughts about Behind Closed Doors as part of the Michael Joseph Books blog tour. Thank you to Sriya Varadharajan for a proof copy to read and review. Synopsis: From the outside, anyone would think that Lucy Palmer has it all: loving children, a dashing husband and a gorgeous… Continue reading Behind Closed Doors by Catherine Alliott

This Nowhere Place by Natasha Bell

Thanks to Jennifer Breslin of Penguin Michael Joseph for a proof copy of This Nowhere Place by Natasha Bell to read and review. I’m sharing my non spoiler mini review on this week of publication. Synopsis: Ten years ago, Mo arrived at the white cliffs of Dover, befriended by teenagers Cali and Jude. They thought… Continue reading This Nowhere Place by Natasha Bell

The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander

Today I’m sharing a mini review for The Littlest Library. Thank you to Orion Books for a digital proof copy to read and review via NetGalley. This novel will be published in the UK later this week. Synopsis: It’s only the beginning of her story… Jess Metcalf is perfectly happy with her quiet, predictable life… Continue reading The Littlest Library by Poppy Alexander