If you enjoy a creepy tale, then this is one you’ll definitely want to devour. In fact, “devour” feels like the perfect word because that’s exactly what the sea seems determined to do, along with the sinister creature lurking on the book cover. Each chapter introduces new people going about innocent, everyday moments by the… Continue reading The Deeps by Stevie Lynn Hostetta
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The Earl’s Inconvenient Wife by Ruth Ann Nordin
Claire wants a husband and Nate wants a wife. Neither wanted each other, but that’s exactly what they got. This pair bickered continuously. They didn’t even consummate their marriage on their wedding night! Yet, because the story is told from both of their points of view, we quickly realise they’re both genuinely good people. It’s… Continue reading The Earl’s Inconvenient Wife by Ruth Ann Nordin
Beast by Claire Shaw
I hadn’t expected this to be a full-length novel, as the first book was shorter and perfectly formed. This one, however, was much longer and exceptionally good. The romance was unlike anything I’ve read before, and that’s what sets this author apart for me. It makes you think about what it truly means to love… Continue reading Beast by Claire Shaw
Something Happened at Lakeside View by The Driftwood Writing Group
I had a little fun adding myself to the book cover especially for the review. This is the second anthology I’ve read by the extremely talented young writers of the Driftwood Writing Group. I loved how all the stories were set in the town of Lakeside View, where dark secrets and hidden horrors lurk around… Continue reading Something Happened at Lakeside View by The Driftwood Writing Group
The Last Session by Katherine Black
This was certainly an unusual book. I came away not really sure how I felt about it, although Freya’s disappearance affected me more than I expected. Theo is the main protagonist and, after being informed that his sister is missing, he returns home to search for her. From there, the storyline becomes increasingly bizarre. It’s… Continue reading The Last Session by Katherine Black
Sea State by J M Simpson
What a superb read this was. I’ve followed the author on Instagram for years but had never read any of her books until I saw her promoting this series. Living by the sea, the lifeboat is part of everyday life around here, and this is the first time I’ve read a novel centred on these… Continue reading Sea State by J M Simpson
Unstable Ground by Harley Tate
This is the second book in the Breaking Point series. It is also the second post-apocalyptic series I have read by this author.We continue to follow Will, his daughter Cassidy, and Erin, his wife and Cassidy’s mother, who is a teacher. When the earthquake struck, Erin was on a field trip with her students. In… Continue reading Unstable Ground by Harley Tate
The Safe Room by Lisa Unger
This story was in Amazon First Reads club where I could download a book for free. What a great choice I made with The Safe Room. It’s beautifully told in Rae’s own words as she navigates the grief she never expected to feel, along with the regret surrounding her estrangement from her father. As the… Continue reading The Safe Room by Lisa Unger
The Mazzard Tree by Marcia Clayton
What an absolute treat this was to read. Set in mid‑1800s England, it tells the story of a close community in a Devon village. A host of interesting characters are woven through the narrative, bringing it to life as they live and work side by side. Many of them live in tied cottages belonging to… Continue reading The Mazzard Tree by Marcia Clayton
Mr Perkins and the Jumpy Puppy by Suzanne Stephenson
This book is simply delightful. I hadn’t realised when I downloaded it that it was written entirely in poetry. The whole story is told in verse, and I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. Who doesn’t love cute cats and dogs? Poppy is a sweet, boisterous young pup from the local dogs’ home who takes… Continue reading Mr Perkins and the Jumpy Puppy by Suzanne Stephenson
