Book Review “The Officer’s Wife ” by Catherine Law

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 181

Historical WW2 Drama

Standalone

Length : 321 pages

Publisher : Boldwood Books

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & purchase links

The Officer’s Wife

1939 – American heiress Vivi Miles falls for naval officer Nathan as soon as she arrives in England. And, under the threat of war, they marry in a whirlwind before he leaves to join his ship.

When Nathan returns from Dunkirk injured, he is distant, aloof, and no longer the man Vivi fell in love with. But it’s not just because of his brutal experiences of war. Nathan has a secret and Vivi suspects it’s linked to the mysterious evacuee at the secluded house in the woods on his Kent estate.

As war continues to rage, Vivi battles her own grief and loneliness, and tries to find out the truth of the girl’s identity, uncovering a scandal from the past.

Is her love for Nathan strong enough to survive?

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3QgqLiu 

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 4 STARS

First things first, Wow what a gorgeous cover. It definitely catches your eye and you just want to dive in. I don’t often mention the Cover but this one really stands out.

Anyway back to the book. Set in WW2 and based around the rather stunning American heiress Vivi Miles as she moves the the UK and we follow how her life changes far beyond anything Vivi could have imagined; and just what is going on in the cottage with the woods? Intrigue aplenty. I was quickly immersed in this story of friendship, love and family. The characters are written superbly well and are all realistic in the trials and tribulations they have to endure at this terrible time.

The history and it’s accuracy only serves to add to the drama unfolding. Ever the Lady in every sense, Vivi conducts herself in the only way she knows, with honesty and integrity. Nobody knows when love will strike, when strong bonds will be formed and whether forgiveness with be forthcoming. I can not explain further without there being huge spoilers so I heartily recommend you go and grab a copy of this beautiful book and immerse yourself in the drama of WW2 and beyond. Find out how it all turns out for Vivi, her husband, her friends, her family, her future.

Author Bio – 

Catherine Law lives in Kent, 10 minutes from the sea, having grown up in Harrow. And ever since she was a child, she has loved to create stories. She writes romantic novels set in the first half of the 20th century, in and around the First and Second World Wars. Her books are inspired by the tales our mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers tell us, and the secrets they keep. 

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With Thanks for the Advance Copy to ………

Rachal Gilbey

Catherine Law

Boldwood Books

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Book Review “Summer Nights at the Starfish Café” by Jessica Redland

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 180

Starfish Café series Book 3

Series, Romance

Length : 408 pages

Publisher: Boldwood Books

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & purchase links

Welcome back to The Starfish Café for a glorious summer, but with a few dark clouds on the horizon…

A new beginning…

As her summer wedding to Jake approaches, Hollie is excited for their new beginning as a family. But when some unexpected news threatens the future she and Jake had hoped for, Hollie will need to find the strength to overcome heartache once more.

A fragile heart….

Single mum, Kerry, loves her job at The Starfish Café, but behind the brave smiles and laughter with customers there is a sadness deep within. So when someone from her past re-appears in her life, Kerry can either hide away or face her demons and try to finally move on from her heartbreak.

A summer to remember…

For Hollie and Kerry it promises to be an emotional rollercoaster of a summer, but the community at The Starfish Café will always be there to help them through – after all, with courage nothing is impossible…

Join top 10 bestseller Jessica Redland for a wonderful summer at the seaside, full of love, friendship and community spirit.

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3GxA5dk

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 5 STARS PLUS

I know that I have said it before but I am going to say it again, Jessica Redland takes the Romance genre and smashes it out of the park every single time. The first book in this series, Snowflakes over the Starfish Café is one of my all favourites in this genre and I really didn’t think I could love a book more until now! Jessica knows how to move her readers from laughter to tears and back again. I was an emotional wreck, in a good way by the time I had finished. My favourite analogy referring to a Rubik Cube returns in this book, I am not going to say what it is about but it really is the perfect analogy for life and all the ups and downs we go through to get to the better bits. It made me cry in book one and I was at it again in book three. Trust me you are going to need a huge box of tissues for this one. Tears of joy and tears of utter heartbreak but of course ending on a huge high, more tissues.

The main characters, Jake and Holly are just superbly written, understated yet truly believable people. A perfect couple who deserve happiness. You find yourself rooting for them every step of the way. especially when Jake’s totally off the chart nuts estranged sister makes a return and creates more hurt for Jake. I just wanted to take her away, give her a good talking to and tell her to stay away!.

Every character in Summer Nights at the Starfish café has a purpose. They all add their own special something to the story. Jessica creates a beautiful world around the main scene of the Café. love, loss, life and happiness all revolve around this wonderful place. Honestly this is a series that does not let you down. If you need a story that has fabulous life lessons, epic friendships and enduring love then this is the one for you. Go Jessica, you are my Romance Heroine.

Author Bio –

Jessica Redland writes emotional but uplifting stories of love, friendship, family and community. Her Whitsborough Bay books transport readers to the stunning North Yorkshire Coast where she lives with her husband, daughter and sprocker spaniel. Her Hedgehog Hollow series, set in a hedgehog rescue centre, takes readers into the beautiful rolling countryside of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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With Thanks for The Advance Copy to ……….

Rachel Gilbey

Jessica Redland

Boldwood Books

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Book Review “Hopeful hearts at the Cornish Cove” by Kim Nash

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 179

Romance

Standalone

Length : 270 pages

Publisher : Boldwood Books

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A perfect new start in Cornwall…

Meredith’s life is at a standstill. She’s stuck in a dead-end job, approaching fifty, and her dating life is a string of disasters. But one evening, while browsing the internet, she sees an ad for a lighthouse, and in a moment of impulsiveness, she makes a ridiculous bid for it.

With the help of local handyman Clem, she sets about renovating. And as they work together, a bond begins to form. But when Meredith finds out that Clem is keeping a secret from her, it changes everything. Will they find a way to build something more meaningful together?

A delightful story about community, friendship and having the courage to start over, perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Milly Johnson and Lucy Dillon

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3WN6PWM 

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 5 STARS

When this book is marketed as “feel good” they really meant it. This book is a charming, gentle read but with plenty going on. A few dastardly moves and underhandedness that Meredith is totally in the dark about as she takes a huge life risk, up sticks and relocates 300 miles away in a the picturesque Cornish village Driftwood Bay. It even sounds romantic.

The Lighthouse Meredith bought online, unseen is definitely far from what she was expected. Its ramshackle and not at all renovated as she was led to believe. Cue handsome, good with his hands Clem and things start to happen and not just in the way of renovations. Phew, many steamy moments later and you’ve found yourself with only a few chapters left and no idea where the hours went.

Kim Nash creates a brilliant backdrop for this romance novel. I loved that it is actually a damn fine read and not all mushy and gooey eyes, dribbling all over each way. It is just life, new starts, friendships and hopefully, everything crossed a good dollop of love thrown in. Will Meredith stay when she finds out something that she would rather not have known? Who is being honest with her? Will she ever be accepted in Driftwood Bay by the not so welcoming locals? well some of the locals anyway.

Honestly this is an utterly delightful read, beautifully described locations and endearing characters that will have you wanting to move into the nearest Lighthouse pronto. Hopeful Hearts at the Cornish Cove is an absolute gem of a story that will warm your cockles. Perfect.

Author Bio –

Kim Nash is the author of uplifting, funny, heartwarming, romantic, feel-good fiction. She lives in Staffordshire with son Ollie and English Setter rescue dog Roni, is Digital Publicity Director for publisher Bookouture (division of Hachette UK), and is a book blogger at http://www.kimthebookworm.co.uk. When she’s not working or writing, Kim can be found walking her dog at Cannock Chase, reading, writing and binge-watching box sets on the TV.

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With Thanks for The Advance Copy to ……………

Rachel Gilbey

Kim Nash

Boldwood Books

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Book Review “The Last Wife” by J.A.Baker

BOOK REVIEW (BLOFTOUR) NO : 178

Psychological Thriller

Standalone

Length : 300 pages

Publisher : Boldwood Books

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & purchase links

Welcome to Winters End…

Winters End should have been the perfect place for me and my husband Neil to start again. To leave the terrible secrets and guilt of our past far behind us.

But from the moment we arrived in the small, isolated community, it becomes clear to me that we are not welcome here. That someone wants us to leave…

I’m certain that everyone knows our secrets – knows who we really are. But how can that be?

Perhaps it’s my mind playing tricks on me. Just like before.

I know Neil thinks I’m paranoid. My thoughts spiralling. Again.

If only I had someone else to talk to. Another woman to confide in.

And that’s when I realise something far more terrifying.

I am the only wife at Winters End…and I could be the last…

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3Qu17qN

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 5 STARS

Extraordinary, simply extraordinary. The Last Wife starts out relatively calm and peaceful. You’re getting into the story, understanding the reasons why Neil and Fiona have taken the drastic move to a tiny island called Winter’s End. A few chapters in and you find you’ve edged forwards in your seat, read a few more chapters, you’ve edged forwards again and before you know it you have become that “Edge of your seat” cliché. Honestly though this really is edge of the seat stuff. You hit a certain point where you just want to yell at them to LEAVE! This place is weird, the people are weirder and boy does J.A.Baker know how to create a creepy character, a gripping plot and twists that you just wouldn’t believe.

I admired the tenacity of Fiona. She knew something was off and she didn’t want to just leave it. Why is she the only wife? where the heck have all the others gone? Were there any others?

Neil however wound me up for a good portion of the story as he was trying to see the good in everyone and everything. He was quite dismissive of Fiona’s feelings and just painted on a chirpy face. I feel deep down he did know that perhaps Fiona was right but he just couldn’t face any more upheaval after everything they’d given up to move to Creepy Ville.

The Last Wife will keep you awake till the wee small hours but it’s worth every single hour.

Author Bio –

J. A. Baker is a successful psychological thriller writer of numerous books, previously published by Bloodhound. Born and brought up in Middlesbrough, she still lives in the North East, which inspires the settings for her books. Her first title for Boldwood will be published in December 2022.

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With Thanks for the Advance Copy to …..

Rachel Gilbey

J.A.Baker

Boldwood Books

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Audio Book Review “Somebody Like You” by Donna Alward

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 177

Darling, VT,Book 1

Length :9 hours and 16 minutes

Narrator :Leanne Woodward

Publisher : Donna Alward

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Come home to Darling, VT, and a new heartwarming series by New York Times Bestselling Author, Donna Alward!

When Laurel Stone’s garden center is targeted by vandals, she comes face to face with the man who once broke her heart: Aiden Gallagher. Aiden’s now one of Darling’s Finest, but the memory of how he hurt Laurel back in high school has stuck to his conscience. Helping her get back on her feet is the least he can do to make it up to her. And as time goes on, he realizes how much he cares for the woman she’s become: strong, resilient, and compassionate.

Laurel’s willing to forgive Aiden’s past transgressions, and before long it’s clear the old attraction between them still sizzles. But it’s harder for her to move past the loss of her dreams now that her divorce is finalized, and her ex is remarrying. Ever accommodating, Laurel has kept things amicable, but attending the wedding has all her resentments and disappointments bubbling to the surface. Aiden tries to be supportive, but what Laurel needs most is to stand on her own two feet, and she pushes Aiden away.

When their friend George meets with trouble, Laurel and Aiden must work together to get him back on his feet. Is this the opportunity for them to salvage their relationship, or is it goodbye for good?

Purchase Links

https://play.google.com/store/audiobooks/details/Donna_Alward_Somebody_Like_You?id=AQAAAEB8KDdoWM

https://bingebooks.com/book/somebody-like-you-1

https://www.chirpbooks.com/audiobooks/somebody-like-you-by-donna-alward

https://libro.fm/audiobooks/9781667089577

https://books.apple.com/us/audiobook/id1596905315

https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/somebody-like-you-donna-alward/1123664025

https://www.kobo.com/us/en/audiobook/somebody-like-you-13

https://www.scribd.com/audiobook/541776875/Somebody-Like-You

https://www.audiobooks.com/audiobook/somebody-like-you/559730

https://www.audible.com/pd/Somebody-Like-You-Audiobook/B09Q859K6G

https://www.storytel.com/se/sv/books/3121129

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 4 STARS

Thoroughly enjoyed this audio. A romance that lifts the spirits, great, loveable characters. Love can conquer all. The narrator, Leanne Woodward, is perfect for this book. She creates a fabulous calm listen and you can just drift away as you listen.

The main characters, Aiden and Laurel are realistic and believable and you absolutely invest in them and their back stories. The plot line is great and the pace is set just right. It doesn’t run away with itself so that you get lost. You stay with each character and plot and just wish them every happiness. I enjoyed the fact that this is not a mushy romance, its realistic and much more like real life. Problems arise, dealt with and loves evolves. An utterly charming book and I urge you to grab a copy and prepare for a cosy night in.

Author Bio – While bestselling author Donna Alward was busy studying Austen, Eliot and Shakespeare, she was also losing herself in the breathtaking stories created by romance novelists like LaVyrle Spencer and Judith McNaught.  Several years after completing her degree she decided to write a romance of her own and it was true love! Five years and ten manuscripts later she sold her first book and launched a new career. While her heartwarming stories of love, hope, and homecoming have been translated into several languages, hit bestseller lists and won awards, her very favorite thing is when she hears from happy readers.

Donna lives on Canada’s east coast. When she’s not writing she enjoys reading (of course!), knitting, gardening, cooking…and is a Masterpiece addict.  You can visit her on the web at www.DonnaAlward.com and join her mailing list at www.DonnaAlward.com/newsletter .

Facebook: DonnaAlwardAuthor

Instagram: @donnaalward

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NARRATOR BIO

About Leanne:

I’ve been behind a microphone for more than 35 years in commercial voiceover, narration, and radio.

I’m a single parent to an amazing daughter and we love to discover the theater, art, music, and bookstores of Asheville, NC where we live. When I’m not “working”, I explore the “real” world with hikes into the wild and dangerous culinary experiments.

I’m a certified personal trainer, swinging kettlebells and maces. Playing tennis is my passion and I love to get outside with my dogs.

I’m studying French – just to see if I can make my brain explode. Someday I’ll make it to France.

Social Media Links – FB: https://www.facebook.com/leanne.miller.520

IG: https://www.instagram.com/leannenarrates/

With Thanks for the Advance Audio Copy to ………………..

Rachel Gilbey

Donna Alward

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Book Review “let your lips twitch” by R.A.Clarke

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 176

Humorous Short Story Collection

Standalone

Length : 201 pages

Publisher: Page Turn Press

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Comedy is everywhere if you allow yourself to see it—to feel it. It can be subtle or overt, dark or joyous, adorable or cheeky. Such ageless versatility is beyond compare. Curated with that in mind, author R.A. Clarke proudly presents sixteen humorous stories to the world.

Between these covers, you’ll find short fiction in several genres. Each tale is infused with unique characters and comical situations, some rooted in reality, others certainly not. Flip the page and join a jewel heist executed by bumbling thieves at a gastronomy party, meet a lowly soul gifted the fantastical chance to redo an all-consuming moment of regret, or sweat alongside a father as he realizes his daughter is growing up too fast. Turn another page and you’ll enjoy clowning around while meeting Mr. Right, then zoom in on a perfectly focused meet cute, or feel Mother Nature’s wrath as a rebellious fishing excursion goes all kinds of wrong. There is something in this collection for everyone to enjoy, including eight never-before-seen stories.

Allow yourself to be entertained and whisked away. Let humour in all its glorious forms tempt your lips to move. Don’t fight the urge. Embrace it. Go ahead and let your lips twitch.

Purchase Links

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/67354583-let-your-lips-twitch

Amazon Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0BQ2RQKPP/

Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0BQ2RQKPP/

Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BQ2RQKPP/

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 3.5 STARS

Let your Lips Twitch is a light hearted, quick read that makes you smile. A series of short and funny stories to lift your mood on a dull day. There is a story for everyone to relate to. I really enjoyed A Moment to Cherish and Echo Lake.

R.A.Clarke has a great writing style and I liked many of the stories. Unfortunately I didn’t laugh out loud. However this is a good book and certainly lightens the mood. The perfect quick read for a bit of escapism.

Author Bio –

R.A. Clarke is a former police officer turned stay-at-home mom from Portage la Prairie, MB. She shares life with a sport-aholic husband, two adorable children, and an ever-expanding collection of novels-in-progress. Besides sipping coffee and escaping to the lake, R.A. enjoys plotting multi-genre short fiction, and also writes/illustrates children’s chapter books as Rachael Clarke. She has won international short story competitions such as The Writer’s Games, Writer’s Weekly, and Red Penguin Books humour contest. In 2021, she was named a Hindi’s Libraries Females of Fiction finalist, a Dark Sire Award finalist, and a Futurescapes Award finalist. R.A.’s work has been published by a variety of publications, including Sinister Smile Press, Cloaked Press LLC, and Polar Borealis Magazine, among others.

Social Media Links – www.rachaelclarkewrites.com

www.facebook.com/raclarkeauthor/

www.twitter.com/raclarkewrites

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With Thanks for the Advance copy to …………………..

Rachel Gilbey

R.A.Clarke

Page Turn Press

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Book Review “The Good Patient” by Alex Stone

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO : 175

Psychological Thriller

Standalone

Length : 371

Publisher: Boldwood Books

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & purchase links

The Good Patient

Appearances can be deceptive…

I was taught that life is pain. That love is pain. It was unavoidable. Acceptable. I never had anything, or anyone I could count on. Not really. Not even myself.

Until I met Dr Menon…

To the outside world Lauren Taylor’s relationship with her boyfriend Josh is perfect. He is supportive and loving and has been there for Lauren during her darkest moments. But behind closed doors, secrets and lies can be hidden…

And when Lauren wakes up in a hospital bed and is told Josh is missing, those secrets come bubbling up to the surface.

Because the police think Lauren knows exactly what’s happened to Josh; that she could even be capable of his murder…

The only person who believes in Lauren’s innocence is Dr Menon, who has cared for Lauren as his patient for the last few weeks. He can’t believe she’s capable of murder.  He knows just how good she really is.

Isn’t she?

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3GdGHNL

REVIEW ~NIKI PRESTON ~ 5 huge STARS

I love Alex Stone’s books and she categorically does not let you down with this epic new Psychological Thriller. There is the gripping plot, the brilliant characters, the thought provoking past/present chapters. What’s not to like? Absolutely nothing, it’s a cracker of a read.

As the plot continues, it slowly unravels the mystery behind Josh’s disappearance and Lauren begins to doubt everything in her life. The “Past” chapters reveal the hard childhood that brought Lauren to the place she is in today. I definitely swung between wanting to hug her and help her to really not liking her and wondering if she really has done something unforgiveable ?

Josh? ummmm now here is a complex character who wants his own way and doesn’t care how he treats Lauren. Putting her down, making her feel worthless. Actually he is right low life in terms of how he treats Lauren. I utterly disliked him and felt he deserves everything he gets. A brilliantly created character.

Alex is one of those authors that has the uncanny ability to get her stories going immediately. No faff, no long chapters trying to set the scene. Nope she’s straight in there with drama and she builds it in such a way that you are constantly changing your mind as to who did what whom and why. Truly accomplished writing that is utterly breathe taking. Not a word is wasted. An outstanding read! Psychological Thriller readers, you need this one!

Author Bio –

Alex Stone, originally an accountant from the West Midlands, is now a psychological suspense writer based in Dorset. This beautiful and dramatic coastline is the inspiration and setting for her novels. She was awarded the Katie Fforde Bursary in 2019 and her debut thriller The Perfect Daughter was published by  Boldwood in October 2021.

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With Thanks for the Advance Copy to …………………..

Rachel Gilbey

Alex Stone

Boldwood Books

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Book Review “Faberge” by Jo Fenton

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 174

Becky White Thriller series Book 3

Length : 359

Publisher : Darkstroke Books

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & purchase links

Heist. Abduction. Blackmail.

Manchester detective Becky White and her friends at the White Knight Detective Agency take on a case involving the theft of a multi-million-pound Fabergé egg. 

Events quickly escalate, and they find themselves dealing with unscrupulous villains who will stop at nothing – not even at kidnapping or murder – to achieve their goals.

Can Becky solve the mystery before her hidden enemies catch up with her?

Purchase Links

Amazon UK – https://www.amazon.co.uk/Faberg%C3%A9-Becky-White-Thriller-Book-ebook/dp/B0BTXHJC2T/  Amazon US – https://www.amazon.com/Faberg%C3%A9-Becky-White-Thriller-Book-ebook/dp/B0BTXHJC2T/

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 4 STARS

Faberge is the 3rd in the Becky White series. I have not read the previous books but found that as the story unfolded I got to know the 3 main characters really well. Each back story is unravelled as each chapter focuses on the main characters in turn. I thoroughly enjoyed all the twists and turns and found myself being drawn to each character especially Joanne and her relationship with Will.

I found the family Detective Agency worked superbly well and they all bounced off each other excellently. The pace is set just right. Not too fast that you lose you way and definitely not to slow that you get bored. It is almost a nice cosy pace but with plenty of intrigue, you are absolutely left wanting more. Every chapter leaves you needing to find out the next plot twist and the next and the next. A book that you have to set aside a good amount of time because you will keep doing the “just one more chapter” song in your head.

Faberge is the perfect cosy night in, little drinkie, one more chapter type of read. Brilliant.

Author Bio – Jo Fenton grew up in Hertfordshire, UK. She devoured books from an early age, particularly enjoying adventure books, school stories and fantasy. She wanted to be a scientist from aged six after being given a wonderful book titled “Science Can Be Fun”. At eleven, she discovered Agatha Christie and Georgette Heyer, and now has an eclectic and much loved book collection cluttering her home office.

Jo combines an exciting career in Clinical Research with an equally exciting but very different career as a writer of psychological thrillers.

When not working, she runs (very slowly), and chats to lots of people. She lives in Manchester with her husband, youngest son, a Golden Retriever/Husky cross and a tankful of tropical fish. She is an active and enthusiastic member of two writing groups and a reading group.

Social Media Links –

I can be found at my website www.jofenton137.com or on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest (links below):

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jofentonauthor/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/jl_fenton

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With thanks for the Advance Copy to …………………

Rachel Gilbey

Jo Fenton

Darkstroke Books

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Book Review “The Kill” by Evie Hunter

BOOK REVIEW (BLOGTOUR) NO: 173

Revenge Gangland Thriller

Length : 264 pages

Publisher : Boldwood Books

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & Purchase Links

Secrets can’t stay hidden forever…

After six years in prison for a crime he did not commit, Sebastian Carter is out and determined to get answers about who set him up. He knows it’s someone close to him and Sebastian will make sure they pay.

Ava Harper is living a lie. Although she loves her job caring for young Lily Carter, her real reason for being in the Carter household is to get answers of her own – from none other than convicted murderer Sebastian.

Sebastian hates liars, but he’s intrigued by Ava. As he gets to know more about her, he wonders if the answers she’s looking for could solve his mystery too.

Or will getting too close to Ava risk them both getting killed…?

Purchase Link – https://amzn.to/3Gji2HE

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 4 STARS

The Kill, well what can I say except well done Evie Hunter, another scorcher of a thriller that has you page turning with speed to get to the next dastardly deed.

The dashing Seb Carter is determined to find who had the audacity to frame him for murder. Now he is out and he wants answers. Does this mean he will have to reconcile with his estranged father, Jason to get the answers he so desperately wants.

Then in comes Seb’s sister, Lily’s new carerr, Ava. She is a stunner who has made Lily finally feel safe after her brutal attack, Is Ava all she seems though. It would appear that she too needs answers and Seb’s family seem to be at the very heart of it all.

Evie hunter is fabulous at creating just that right amount of underlying threat that runs through the whole book. Everyone appears to have been involved at some level yet these characters are still highly relatable and believable. Who wouldn’t want some kind of revenge after serving six years for a crime you did not commit. The tension spills out of every page and the more I read the more I admired Seb and Ava. They made a great team and I would love to see them together in the future. An all round solid read.

Author Bio –

Evie Hunter has written a great many successful regency romances as Wendy Soliman and is now redirecting her talents to produce dark gritty thrillers for Boldwood. For the past twenty years she has lived the life of a nomad, roaming the world on interesting forms of transport, but has now settled back in the UK.

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With Thanks for the Advance Copy to …..

Rachel Gilbey

Evie Hunter

Boldwood Books

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Audio Book Review “Love, Loss and Life in Between” by Suzanne Rogerson. Narrated by Sandie Keane

BOOK REVIEW, AUDIO (BLOGTOUR) NO: 172

SYNOPSIS/BOOK BLURB & Purchase Links

This collection of short stories gives a glimpse into life, love, loss, and the inexplicable in between. Includes themes of grief, finding hope, second chances, facing the consequences of your actions, and getting help from the unlikeliest of places.

• As Cecilia helps the dying, she questions what happens to their spirits. But is she ready to find out?
• Can a mother’s race through the New Forest save her son?

• Will visiting a medium bring Christina the closure she needs?
• Can an intruder help an old lady with her loneliness?
• Will the start of another wet and miserable Monday morning end with Maeve’s happy ever after.

This anthology includes the prize-winning flash fiction story Spirit Song.

Purchase Links

Love, Loss and Life In Between – Audible link  

Love, Loss and Life In Between – Amazon link

REVIEW ~ NIKI PRESTON ~ 4 STARS

What a great selection of short stories based around love, loss and life in between. A brilliant audio that makes for an interesting listen. Each story was brought to life superbly well by the narrator, Sandie Keane. her voice has an exceptional quality that made her very easy to listen to.

I particularly enjoyed Garden Therapy as I am a strong believer in the fact that gardening is so good for our mental health. It really is quite uplifting and shows how we can all move on from our pasts if we need to.

I found Suzanne’s writing style was wonderfully creative and really lent itself to this anthology. You really get drawn in and each story feels complete even though they are all short. She definitely gets to the heart of each one with a precision that makes you wonder how on earth she managed to create each differing story with such honesty. A great listen all round.

Author Bio –

Suzanne lives in Middlesex, England with her husband, two teenagers, a crazy cocker spaniel and an adopted cat that thinks she’s the boss.

Suzanne’s writing journey began at the age of twelve when she completed her first novel. Giving up work to raise a family gave her the impetus to take her attempts at novel writing beyond the first draft, and she is lucky enough to have a husband who supports her dream – even if he does occasionally hint that she might think about getting a proper job one day.

Now an author of four novels including the Silent Sea Chronicles trilogy and her debut, Visions of Zarua, plus three short story collections, Suzanne hopes the dreaded ‘W’ word will never rear its ugly head again!

Suzanne collects books, is interested in history and enjoys wandering around castles and old ruins whilst being immersed in the past. She likes to combine her love of nature and photography on family walks, but most of all she loves to escape with a great film, binge watch TV shows, or soak in a hot bubble bath with an ice cream and a book.

With Thanks for the Advance Audio to …..

Rachel Gilbey

Suzanne Rogerson

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