2024-03-31 17:52
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“As she reads these pages, something verging on magical happens, making her think for the very first time that books might be better than real life.”
I a… Read More
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2024-03-17 23:10
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“Every family has secrets. Some more deadly than others.”
I don’t really think I need to introduce Claire Douglas to all the thriller fans –… Read More
2024-03-08 21:18
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“Two people. One life-changing connection.”
I’m feeling so incredibly thankful for the people around me and the opportunities I have after finishin… Read More
2024-02-24 18:05
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“Everyone brings their secrets to the island…”
At this point, I don’t even think Tina Baker needs any sort of introduction. She’s just… Read More
2024-02-14 12:20
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“What if The One isn’t the only one?”
Open Minded is my first 5 star book of the year and I am completely in love with it! If the sound of a hilari… Read More
2024-02-08 11:42
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“Who said pet-sitting would be a walk in the park?”
I can’t remember the last cosy mystery that had me as intrigued as this one did! It’s ori… Read More
2024-01-25 17:17
“A Marine never says die. Neither does his princess.”
Losing My Breath – J Rose Black
After recently reading J Rose Black’s fun, thought-provoking romcom, I&rsquo&helli…Read More
2024-01-24 16:34
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“A Marine never says die. Neither does his princess.”
I don’t read romcoms as much as I should, and this one has really made me crave another one!… Read More
2024-01-17 10:06
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“A snowstorm. A country house. Old friends reunited. It’s going to be murder…”
At the time of writing this, it’s actually started snow… Read More
2024-01-07 22:14
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“I have never purposely hurt anything. I have never hurt anyone. Until today.”
This book has been on my Kindle for AGES, and seeing as I want 2024 to be… Read More
2023-12-30 21:38
Aaaaand here we go again! What. A. Year. I think 2023 has been one of my favourites yet. The books I’ve read this year have been out of this world and it’s been one hell of a job… Read More
2023-12-29 17:18
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“Every second, every minute, makes both of us better. You feel that too, don’t you?”
My final holiday read of the year *sob* but what a book to end… Read More
2023-12-14 16:52
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“Could this Christmas be the start of a new chapter?”
If you’ve not heard about/seen this book yet, then where have you been hiding?! I’ve pe… Read More
2023-12-14 13:08
Writer’s block is the bane of any writer’s life. You open up a fresh new notebook page or start a new document, and you just stare at a blank page. Any few words you do attempt t… Read More
2023-11-23 16:22
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“Love blooms in the darkest days…”
Well my emotions have been everywhere reading this! A really heart-wrenching story of tragedy, loss, hope and… Read More
2023-11-16 12:30
“You’ve set up a bloody slaughter there. What tempted you?”
“Revenge.“
The Fall – Albert Jaskula
After recently reading, The Fall, an intense and s… Read More
2023-11-16 10:29
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“You’ve set up a bloody slaughter there. What tempted you?”
“Revenge.”
After a few lighter reads before this one, I was certainly re… Read More
2023-11-13 16:13
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“He gave her everything. But can she trust him?”
OH. MY. GOD. I am completely baffled as to why I’ve not read this book until now but I am obsessed… Read More
2023-11-01 16:08
“Can they work on their new beginnings together?”
New Beginnings – Helen C. Kelly
After recently reading Helen C. Kelly’s second book in the Greengrove series, Ne… Read More
2023-10-31 16:47
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“Can they work on their new beginnings together?”
Lovers of cute, feel-good books with happy endings, this is for you! It’s been a while since I&rs&hell…Read More
2023-10-27 15:11
“No matter what happened tomorrow, she would always have the memories of the good things that happened today. What more could she ask for?”
Countdown to Christmas – Dianna… Read More
2023-10-27 11:55
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“No matter what happened tomorrow, she would always have the memories of the good things that happened today. What more could she ask for?”
What a truly… Read More
2023-10-21 16:12
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“They used to tell each other everything… What changed?”
Okay, this book well and truly took me for a ride. After being convinced I had it all wor… Read More
2023-10-09 15:45
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“One day to change fate…”
My first Christmas read of 2023 and I don’t even care if it’s too early! Saying that, the Christmas themes i… Read More
2023-09-25 16:15
“Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code?”
The Invisible Hand – P.E. Klein
After recently reading The Invisible Hand by P.E. Klein and being blown away b… Read More
2023-09-23 19:28
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“Think you’ve got what it takes to crack the code?”
A good, involving mystery is hard to find, but I’ve definitely found one in the form of T… Read More
2023-09-20 16:25
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“There was no doubt about it; Cristobal was the king of each rodeo, ranch, and Texan bull ring. So why, in that case, did he feel sad? As if something were missing… Read More
2023-09-12 08:18
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“Dogs instinctively understand that there is much they can learn from humans. Only the wisest humans understand they have just as much to learn from dogs.”… Read More
2023-09-11 09:06
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“A family reunion. A shocking secret. A night to die for…”
It’s never too early for Christmas books, even if it is a thriller! The plot for… Read More
2023-08-30 13:19
“I don’t care if the storm raged until the sun came up. There was a job to do.”
Into the Marrow – G.W. Allison
I’ve always been a sucker for a good thriller… Read More
2023-08-30 13:18
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“I don’t care if the storm raged until the sun came up. There was a job to do.”
Okay, my thriller break didn’t last that long but WHO CARES b… Read More
2023-08-19 21:07
“I will do everything I can to get you out of there. I promise. This is my war now, and I know what side I’m on.”
Not My War – Valerie Anne Hudson
I think I&rsquo&helli…Read More
2023-08-19 21:04
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“I will do everything I can to get you out of there. I promise. This is my war now, and I know what side I’m on.”
Wow, I was not quite expecting th… Read More
2023-08-13 21:05
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“Finding her might be your biggest mistake.”
Reading a new McAllister book always feels like coming home, and JAMP was just as I’d expected –… Read More
2023-07-26 16:33
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“Privacy and freedom are things we all take for granted. Fame can take it’s toll on a person, it’s dangerous.”
I picked up this book for a sh… Read More
2023-07-24 15:38
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“All of them are guilty of something…”
If someone asked me what my ideal book would be, I’d present them this on a gold platter. I loved eve… Read More
2023-07-17 14:05
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“Lost. Missing. Murdered? And both her husbands are suspects…”
Oh I loved this! Psychological thrillers are my jam, and this was certainly one of… Read More
2023-06-30 08:17
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“She finally has her dream life. But someone wants to reveal the truth.”
I read The Text (a short story by Claire Douglas) a few years ago and loved it s… Read More
2023-06-22 14:53
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“One’s a wish, two’s a kiss.”
One of my favourite ladies is back with the final book *sob* in the Cranley Wishes Trilogy! With each new Audre… Read More
2023-05-21 15:43
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“What would Lily Bennett do?”
This book was everything I needed to read right now. Fun, uplifting, heart-warming and utterly beautiful (and I’m not… Read More
2023-04-18 13:33
In the modern era, reading a whole book can often feel like a chore. When you’ve got smartphones and computers to use, why would you turn to a thumbed copy of an old favorite for enter… Read More
2023-04-17 19:21
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“For the end of the world, Earth was looking pretty damn good.”
WOAH. What have I stumbled upon here?! It’s been a long long while since I’ve… Read More
2023-04-14 11:58
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“Can Hallie hide for the entire summer?”
I read my first book by Rebecca L. Marsh back in 2022, which also happened to be book one in the Princess Island… Read More
2023-03-28 15:13
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“The closer you are the more damage they do.”
It only took this one book to make Sarah Stovell one of my new auto-buy authors. I’m absolutely blown… Read More
2023-02-27 21:29
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“When your boyfriend could become your stepbrother, it’s… relatively complicated.”
Stacey Potter is back, this time with a sweet romance fil… Read More
2023-02-20 12:00
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“She will leave your surfaces sparkling. But she might well leave you dead…”
Note to Tina – HOW DO YOU DO IT?! How do you continue to write… Read More
2023-01-21 21:53
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“I never thought things would go this far…”
My first read of the year is always a special one, and I’m just thrilled I picked this book to k… Read More
2022-12-30 15:58
Another year gone, another year of exceptional books! I haven’t read as much as previous years in 2022, but I’ve read more incredible stories and found so many new authors for my… Read More
2022-12-14 18:19
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“Being together is all that matters…”
This is definitely one of the most perfect festive books I’ve ever read. And, embarrassingly, my first… Read More
2022-11-24 20:43
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“She’s got it all. Now it’s time for her to share.”
I knew this was my kind of book as soon as I started reading, and it’s absolutely o… Read More
2022-11-11 17:38
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“What happens when your ex writes the script?”
A very pleasant surprise! Typecast blew any expectations I had out the water, and it’s turned out to… Read More
2022-10-25 18:00
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“That was when he heard them. The ghostly voices. For months, they had sounded in the dead of night. Though the words were muffled, he knew they were spiked with h… Read More
2022-10-11 21:15
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“How do you stop a murder when it’s already happened?”
It’s hard to write something that’s never been done. Time travel has been done b… Read More
2022-09-26 08:56
Are you thinking of designing a new gaming room? Or maybe it’s time to spruce up the old one? Whatever your situation, if you are a gaming enthusiast, then setting up a new space for g… Read More
2022-09-03 16:02
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“A lifetime of deceit, despair and dereliction…”
It’s been an absolute thrill to finally read the third and final book in this series! I rea… Read More
2022-08-26 12:39
Freelance writing is a process that involves writers generating content for companies. The content can be in the form of blog posts, articles, or any type of content that a company would nee… Read More
2022-07-10 14:23
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“When magic’s in the air, anything is possible…”
Another witty, feel-good rom com from one of my favourite authors of this genre! I always get… Read More
2022-07-08 19:50
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“Disease begins with a feeling, Miss Darke. It has been that way ever since the Turn – when people’s feelings first started making them ill.”
T… Read More
2022-07-07 11:44
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Another beautiful and insightful non-fiction read, this time written by journalist, broadcaster and climate/nature expert, Lucy Siegle! I read another book based on natur… Read More
2022-06-27 16:03
Reading is a fundamental skill that can be applied to almost any job or career. As technology continues to advance, reading skills become more critical than ever. Many jobs require daily rea… Read More
2022-06-15 21:45
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“Paradise isn’t for everyone.”
This book deserves an award! Or 5! It’s no secret that I adore Lisa King’s writing, and this book has been… Read More
2022-06-08 13:02
For a lot of people, writing is more than just a hobby – it’s a passion. And for many writers, the dream is to make writing their full-time job. But what if you can’t or do… Read More
2022-06-07 16:23
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“Your memory is amazing – and you’re about to make it even better!”
What an absolute delight! I always tend to reach for a non-fiction book bet… Read More
2022-04-22 20:36
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“It’s so much easier to swim with the tide instead of against it.”
(TW: mental health, abuse, self harm, suicide.)
If you read one book this year… Read More
2022-04-07 11:17
I’m thrilled to be joining author Damyanti Biswas in today’s cover reveal for The Blue Bar! The book will be released on October 25th 2022 and is available to pre-order right now… Read More
2022-04-04 15:54
How do you spend your free time? Are you watching TV, browsing the internet, or sleeping? If you’re looking for ways to busy yourself that are productive and engaging, read on! In this… Read More
2022-03-30 09:00
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“So what if it is? Wouldn’t that be karma? Sometimes karma’s a bitch.”
Phew! What an absolute rollercoaster of a book this is! Eoghan Egan is a… Read More
2022-03-27 21:20
Do you have a writer’s toolbox? It’s a little bit different from a workshop toolbox, but it’s just as useful – at least it’s useful for your writing craft. A wr… Read More
2022-03-20 21:08
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“The thoughts we have about ourselves, our lives, and our futures matter. The words we use with ourselves make a difference.”
I reached for this book as I… Read More
2022-03-15 16:53
Writing compelling stories is an art. Stories can be shared, told, and retold. They’re an integral part of our culture and our lives. People have been telling stories for centuries, an… Read More
2022-02-26 22:02
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“She takes shallow breaths. The knife is chilling, but his face is worse.”
Oh my GOD. This book is already a strong contender for my book of the year, and… Read More
2022-02-23 08:34
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“Love has to come above it all. We have to follow our hearts and accept the things we cannot change.”
Harpeth Road Press are absolutely rocking it right no… Read More
2022-02-22 09:48
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“The very thing that had caused the worst moment of her life surrounded the place she now called home. Yet, here amidst the turbulent waters, she had found hope.&rd&hell…Read More
2022-02-12 12:15
How many times have you wished that you were better at your hobby? Whether it’s painting, cooking, or carpentry, we all hope we can be a little bit better at the things we love to do… Read More
2022-02-12 11:45
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“Fiona couldn’t put her finger on it, but she could swear while he was catching his breath William was talking to someone and cheering people on. But there wa… Read More
2022-01-20 19:32
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“Good communication is vital to being happy. It’s important to think for yourself and evaluate what’s true.”
Communication has never been one o… Read More
2022-01-19 17:19
Do you love to read? Do you like to share your thoughts on the books you read with others? If so, then you may want to consider writing book reviews. Book reviews can be a great way to share… Read More
2022-01-15 13:34
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“She’s hunting arms smugglers. But who is hunting her?”
Alison Morton has stunned me once again with book two in the Mélisende Thrillers serie… Read More
2022-01-11 14:18
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“When life is incessantly exhausting, has thrown you a terrible gluey lump of pain and you feel dreadfully, dingily sad, a leafy place and the sight of a bird in it… Read More
2022-01-11 09:30
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“Sometimes you have to let go of trying to control everything and have a little faith. Faith that, in spite of anything that’s happened, you’re right wh… Read More
2021-12-29 12:52
Another year, another top 10 list! 2021 has been even more difficult than 2020, something I didn’t expect at all. Of course, with difficult years comes the inability to read as much as… Read More
2021-12-27 16:06
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“Something tells her that this is far from over. That the cracks are going to get deeper, form chasms, enough to move continents.”
I’m embarrassed to… Read More
2021-12-15 18:48
The history of storytelling is a long and storied one. In fact, it’s so old that nobody can even say for sure where or when it started. We have found cave paintings from as far back as… Read More
2021-12-13 20:48
Very happy to be joining Red Dog Press in today’s cover reveal for The Other Side of Fear by Eoghan Egan! The book will be released on March 29th 2022 and is available to pre-order rig… Read More
2021-12-09 22:38
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“They trudged up the mountains of Kathmandu to find all the trekkers were zombies too. Tired and exhausted, battered and beat, they learned scaring zombies was no e… Read More
2021-12-09 17:09
“To live a life that is full of the things we want, we sometimes have to take risks. We have to step out of our comfort zones. We have to do the hard things.”A Bookshop Christmas… Read More
2021-11-25 22:12
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“All things take time, and usually a lot more time than you expect.”
Whenever I fancy reading a good romance/rom com, I can always turn to Rachel Burton to… Read More
2021-11-15 19:21
They say that everyone has a novel inside them, and it’s true, we all do. But being able to concentrate on an idea long enough to develop a full novel out of it can prove challenging… Read More
2021-11-15 00:10
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“If life don’t show you the bright side, polish the dull side.”
I first heard of this author almost two years ago when I read and reviewed his first… Read More
2021-10-24 21:32
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“So, I fell in love. What a tragedy.”
(TW: depression, drug addiction, mentions of suicide, suicide attempt.)
What an intense and emotional journey this… Read More
2021-10-08 16:12
Today’s customers are more informed than ever. A new survey carried out by the leading User Experience (UX) & Usability research company Nielsen Norman Group (NN/g) revealed that m… Read More
2021-10-08 08:14
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“When we are young, we have visions, dreams of the life we want to lead, or blazing a trail in our desired profession… It is absolutely possible to achieve y… Read More
2021-09-27 19:42
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“Small towns were held together by tales. Lies and gossip mostly, but also truths that would drop your jaw.”
This is my second read by Jim Ody this month a… Read More
2021-09-15 12:15
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“Aarti put her palms together, closed her eyes and asked for help to survive.”
Yes! This is exactly the kind of book I needed in my life and I’m no… Read More
2021-09-06 12:21
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“You seek answers, but tell me, do you really know the questions yet?”
This is a seriously impressive collection of short stories from the one and only Jim… Read More
2021-08-16 07:53
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“Whatever happened to innocent until proven guilty?”
I quickly became a Bodenham fan after last year’s release, Crime and Justice, and I was eagerly… Read More
2021-08-11 17:08
Over the past few years, more and more people have considered freelancing as a career path. The attraction is driven by the various benefits that it could offer, such as setting your own hou… Read More
2021-08-10 10:53
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“Letters arrive from the past, and by the time you receive one, anything could have happened.”
This book has to be one of the most vibrant, uplifting and c… Read More
2021-08-06 17:01
So, you like writing? That’s great, in fact, many people who love reading also have a passion for writing. So, it makes sense to want to strike out and turn this hobby into something t… Read More
2021-08-04 20:45
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“Together, we became the sunrise and the sunset, and all of the seasons. Together, we trusted old love again.”
I quickly fell in love with Rich Marcello&rs&hell…Read More
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