Book, Fantasy, Post Apocolyptic, series

Lambs, World Gone Down by Benton Ford

I’ve only read one other book about dinosaurs, and that was set on a lost continent. When I came across this one, I thought—why not? It’s a twist on the usual post-apocalyptic novels I tend to read. A fast-paced, character- and dialogue-driven tale of beasts invading the city. Invading? Annihilating, more like. I won’t lie—it’s… Continue reading Lambs, World Gone Down by Benton Ford

Book, Kindle Unlimited, Paranormal, Romance

The Ghost on the Stairs

This book is part of my Cassidy Newbold Clairvoyant Collection. Three standalone novellas that can be read in any order. There are also two accompanying short stories which are free to download from most retailers. See my books page on the menu. Another review recently landed on Goodreads, and I had to share. Meanwhile, this… Continue reading The Ghost on the Stairs

Book, Novella

Kitty Taylor by Sarah Colliver

Wow! Sarah Colliver is a new-to-me author, and I’ll definitely be reading more of her work. Not only does she write a compelling story, but many of her books are novellas—perfect for those of us who enjoy a shorter, satisfying read. This is also the first time I’ve read a book centred on the French… Continue reading Kitty Taylor by Sarah Colliver

Book, Novella, Romance, series

Her First Thirst by M J Rutter

This is the first book I’ve read by M J Rutter, and it was written exactly in my style. Beautiful prose is what makes a book truly special. I have read some of her short stories before and enjoyed them, but now I can clearly see where her real talent lies. I rarely read vampire… Continue reading Her First Thirst by M J Rutter

Book, Crime

Cold Murder by Jeanette Taylor Ford

This is a crime novels with a host of secrets, suspicion, and the feeling that everyone is hiding something, Cold Murder is a great start to a new detective series. A man is found frozen to death, “guilty” carved into his chest, in what appears to be a quiet, well to do cul-de-sac. Detective Sergeant… Continue reading Cold Murder by Jeanette Taylor Ford

Book, Dystopian, Post Apocolyptic

Fall Out by Sam J. Fires

My Review Sam J. Fires writes exciting post-apocalyptic novellas, and I’ve read most of them and featured them here. This is her first venture into a full-length novel. At just over 300 pages, it’s longer than I usually choose, but as I know this author writes books I enjoy so I was confident it would… Continue reading Fall Out by Sam J. Fires

Book, Historical, Romance, series

Anyone But the Marquess by Ruth Ann Nordin

This is the fifth book in the Marriage by Obligation series After reading the third book in the series, I wasn’t entirely sure I’d continue to the fourth. While the previous instalment wasn’t my favourite, this one most certainly was! The level of conflict here more than made up for what I felt was lacking… Continue reading Anyone But the Marquess by Ruth Ann Nordin

Anthologies, Book

Tea Time, Tales for Any Taste by Carrie O’Leary

What an absolute delight this book is to read. It’s perfect for dipping in and out of, with a cup of tea in your hand, just as the blurb suggests. You’ve heard the expression “doomscrolling”? Well, this is exactly what would make a far better alternative. The short flash fiction and micro-stories are perfectly suited… Continue reading Tea Time, Tales for Any Taste by Carrie O’Leary

Book, Historical, Romance, series, Stories

Worth the Risk by Ruth Ann Nordin

In this fourth book, the previous characters weave seamlessly through this one. I enjoyed the familiarity like, catching up with old friends. The setting, the era, and the etiquette of the time were all wonderfully portrayed. It’s quite striking to reflect that, in the early 1800s, a woman’s sole purpose was to find a husband.… Continue reading Worth the Risk by Ruth Ann Nordin

Book, Horror, Young Adult/Teen

The Girl Nobody Remembers by Stephen Simpson

As a subscriber to the author’s newsletter, I was lucky enough to receive this as a free audiobook on Audible. However, after a few chapters I disliked the narrator’s voice, so I switched to Alexa to continue it there instead. The story is set in an Irish school and follows the main character, Ezra, who… Continue reading The Girl Nobody Remembers by Stephen Simpson