Book reviews
From their very first date, Jamie and Lucy know they’ve met THE ONE. They’re as different as night and day. Jamie’s a home bird, while Lucy’s happiest on holiday. He has a place for everything – she can never find her keys. Yet, somehow, they make each other happier than they ever thought possible. So why… Continue reading Hello, Stranger by Rachel Marks
Thank you to Sriya Varadharajan of Michael Joseph Books for the invitation to join the Gillian McAllister blog tour and for a proof copy to read and review. This is the second book I’ve read and enjoyed by Gillian McAllister (my review for How To Disappear can be found at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2020/07/09/how-to-disappear-by-gillian-mcallister/ ) Synopsis: What would… Continue reading That Night by Gillian McAllister
Thank you to Sriya at Michael Joseph Books for the invite to join the blog tour and a proof copy to read and review. Synopsis: Ellen and Alexa have survived hangovers, dodgy landlords and most of their twenties together. But can they survive this? One Saturday morning a flooded kitchen leads best friends Ellen and… Continue reading The Lock In by Phoebe Luckhurst
Thrilled to see that one of my favourite books of 2020 is now available in paperback AND is a Richard & JudyBook Club pick tooSynopsis:- Rose Gold Watts believed she was sick for eighteen years. She thought she needed the feeding tube, the surgeries, the wheelchair . . . Turns out her mum, Patty, is… Continue reading The Recovery of Rose Gold by Stephanie Wrobel
Thrilled to be sharing the cover reveal for the latest book by Gillian McAllister today. I enjoyed reading How to Disappear last year (see review at https://mentoringmumof2bookreviews.home.blog/2020/07/09/how-to-disappear-by-gillian-mcallister/ ). Pre-order link is: http://bit.ly/ThatNightPB Publication date: 10th June 2021 Synopsis: What would you do to protect your family?Anything. During a family holiday in Italy, you get an urgent… Continue reading #CoverReveal That Night by Gillian McAllister @GillianMAuthor @MichaelJBooks #ThatNight
Today I’m sharing my review from February 2020 again, to celebrate the paperback publication of Grown Ups by Michael Joseph Books. Looking forward to seeing these in bookshops once Lockdown 3 ends in England, Which colour should I treat myself too? The synopsis: They’re a glamorous family, the Caseys. Johnny Casey, his two brothers Ed… Continue reading Grown Ups by Marian Keyes
Today I’m pleased to be sharing my review again for The Glass House, to celebrate the paperback publication day Synopsis: Outside a remote manor house in an idyllic wood, a baby girl is found. The Harrington family takes her in and disbelief quickly turns to joy. They’re grieving a terrible tragedy of their own and… Continue reading The Glass House by Eve Chase
Thank you to Sophie Shaw at Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House for granting my wish for a sneak preview of this new book, being published later this week. Synopsis: Tick-tock, tick-tock, tick-tock . . . midnight. The old millennium turns into the new. In the same hospital, two very different women give birth to two… Continue reading Because of YOU by Dawn French
Today I’m thrilled to be sharing my review for this impressive debut novel by Alex Pavesi. Thank you to Michael Joseph at Penguin UK for a digital review copy via NetGalley – my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. Synopsis: All murder mysteries follow a simple set of rules. Grant McAllister,… Continue reading Eight Detectives by Alex Pavesi
I’m pleased to share my review of the latest book by Jane Fallon today. Thank you to Penguin UK -Michael Joseph for a digital review copy via NetGalley, my thoughts are my own and not influenced by the gift. The book was published in the UK on 9th July 2020. Synopsis: Welcome to The Close… Continue reading Queen Bee by Jane Fallon
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