Born into a basket of clean sheets—ruining a perfectly good load of laundry—Emmeline never quite fit in on her family’s rural Nova Scotian farm. After suffering multiple losses in the First World War, her family became so heavy with grief, toxicity, and mental illness that Emmeline felt their weight smothering her. And so, she fled… Continue reading The Spoon Stealer by Lesley Crewe
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The Favour by Nicci French
A good deedCan turn deadly… When Jude’s first love Liam turns up in her life after ten years of no contact, asking her for a favour, she just can’t say no. He will always be someone special to her.But does she really know what she is getting herself into? After she does the favour, Jude… Continue reading The Favour by Nicci French
No Life for A Lady by Hannah Dolby
Violet Hamilton is a woman who knows her own mind. Which, in 1896, can make things a little complicated… At 28, Violet’s father is beginning to worry she will never find a husband. But every suitor he presents, Violet finds a new and inventive means of rebuffing. Because Violet does not want to marry. She… Continue reading No Life for A Lady by Hannah Dolby
The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish
Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he’s not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he’s a good husband and an easy-going neighbour. That’s until Beth announces the creation… Continue reading The Only Suspect by Louise Candlish
My (extra) Ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan
Have you ever wondered how normal you are? What if you were perfectly average? More than anyone else. For Emily – it’s true. When she watches a documentary on the average human she sees her life. Her job, her hair, her favourite food. All of her – plainly, horrifically average. Even her blood group. Right there and then, she decides she wants more. She’ll… Continue reading My (extra) Ordinary Life by Rebecca Ryan
The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh
THE MOST HATED WOMAN IN AMERICA The Sandman killings have been solved. Daniel Miller murdered fourteen people before he vanished. His wife, Carrie, now faces trial as his accomplice. The FBI, the District Attorney, the media and everyone in America believe she knew and helped cover up her husband’s crimes. THE LAWYER Eddie Flynn won’t… Continue reading The Accomplice by Steve Cavanagh
Breadsong : How Baking Changed Our Lives by Kitty and Al Tait
Thank you to the Tandem Collective for a copy of the book, to join the readalong / bakealong for Breadsong. Synopsis: ‘If you had told me at 14 when I couldn’t even get out of bed with depression and anxiety that three years later I would have written a book I would never have believed… Continue reading Breadsong : How Baking Changed Our Lives by Kitty and Al Tait
Anatomy of A Scandal by Sarah Vaughan
Thank you to Simon and Schuster and the Tandem Collective for a copy of Anatomy of a Scandal to read alongside other reviewers ahead of the upcoming start of the Netflix series later this week. I’m sharing a review today. Synopsis: A high-profile marriage thrust into the spotlight. A prosecutor who believes justice has been… Continue reading Anatomy of A Scandal by Sarah Vaughan
A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
Thank you to Faber Books and the Tandem Collective for the opportunity to join the readalong for A Terrible Kindness, the debut novel by Jo Browning Wroe. I enjoyed sharing my thoughts with a small group of readers as I read the book, and now I’m pleased to be sharing my mini non spoiler review… Continue reading A Terrible Kindness by Jo Browning Wroe
The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
Thank you to Orion Publishing and the Tandem Collective for the opportunity to join The Devil’s Advocate Readalong for the latest paperback publication of an Eddie Flynn story by Steve Cavanagh. Synopsis: HE’S WON EVERY TRIAL. BECAUSE HE’S BEHIND EVERY MURDER. Ambitious District Attorney Randal Korn lives to watch prisoners executed.Even if they are not… Continue reading The Devil’s Advocate by Steve Cavanagh
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