Outstanding! It’s not often I say that about a book - even one I’ve thoroughly enjoyed - but this story felt unlike anything I’ve read before. From the very beginning, it’s filled with rich humour, yet beneath it all lies a constant layer of poignancy and anxiety. Sarah is almost fourteen and lives with her… Continue reading Nowhere Boulevard by Katherine Black
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Earl’s Jilted Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin
I’m so in love with this series. As in previous books there is another conflict in the story that isn’t mentioned in the blurb. More than halfway through, something happens that I hadn’t expected. It kept me turning the pages to find out what happened. The viewpoint switches between the two main characters, but in… Continue reading The Earl’s Jilted Bride by Ruth Ann Nordin
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