“The Hashtag Killer” Review

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Review time! And ita brand new series.

“The Hashtag Killer“, written by A.S. French, is a Crime novel, the first book in Detective Jen Flowers Series, published on 25th March 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and A.S. French for the eCopy of this book, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Catch a killer or save a child. What would you do?

DI Jen Flowers thought she’d seen it all after fifteen years on the force, but when a vigilante serial killer hits the city and uses social media to gather supporters, she must fight the public and her doubts to catch a murderer and save her daughter.

Suffering from blackouts and abandoned as a child by her father, Ruby Vasquez has been chasing that one scoop to make her an internet star. Living with an alcoholic mother who hates her, Ruby discovers a secret about the vigilante’s first victim, which puts her in the killer and DI Flowers’ sights.

Jen and Ruby have to overcome the secrets in their past while battling each other to discover the Hashtag Killer’s identity. Jen will have to choose between keeping her daughter safe or finding a killer, while Ruby will need to decide if becoming famous is more important than doing the right thing.

Purchase Link: Amazon UK | Amazon US

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About the Author

Andrew French is a man of no wealth and little taste. He lives amongst faded seaside glamour on the North East coast of England. He likes gin and cats but not together, new music and old movies, curry and ice cream. Slow bike rides and long walks to the pub are his usual exercise, as well as flicking through the pages of good books and the memoirs of bad people.

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My Review

The first thing that caught my attention was the title. The cover had the mystery feeling, but the title totally won it. Being the first novel in a series, of course I was also curious for the introduction to the main character and the world in the series.

We have all read and watch stories about vigilantes. Some show them as good guys, some as bad guys. In this case it’s clear that it’s a bad guy, a serial killer. Connecting it to the internet was something that we could understand.

Following multiple characters in a fast paced and exciting crime novel, we go on a journey to uncover not only the truth about who the killer is, but also that is the background of the characters and how everything makes sense.

I love that the story had me intrigued page after page for various reasons. I love that it got me thinking about social media, fame, right vs wrong, vigilantism, and so many other elements. And I couldn’t put the book down. I wanted to know what would happen to Jen and Ruby, and I wanted to know more about the Killer and motivations behind each action.

Overall, it was the kind of book that is enjoyable because catches our attention. From the details, the pace, the interesting and dynamic characters, the plot and the connections with the society and the contemporary world and reality we know. It all made me curious and I can’t wait for the next book in the series.

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Love,

Jess

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“A Chance Encounter” Review

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Ready for a review of a book that starts a new series? I know I am!

“A Chance Encounter“, written by Rae Shaw, is a Crime / Thriller / Women Sleuths, the first book in Julianna Baptiste series, that is going to be published on 25th March 2021.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Rae Shaw for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Julianna Baptiste, a feisty bodyguard, finds her new job tedious, that is until her boss, the evasive Jackson Haynes, spikes her curiosity. Who is behind the vicious threats to his beautiful wife and why is he interested in two estranged siblings?

Mark works for Haynes’s vast company. He’s hiding from ruthless money launderers.

His teenage sister Ellen has an online friend whom she has never met. Ellen guards a terrible secret.

For eight years their duplicitous father has languished in prison, claiming he is innocent of murder. The evidence against him is overwhelming, so why does Mark persist with an appeal?

Keen to prove her potential as an investigator, Julianna forces Mark to confront his mistakes. The consequences will put all their lives in danger.

Purchase Link: Amazon UK | Amazon US

Potential Trigger Warnings: Themes of sex trafficking and kidnapping – no explicit sexual content

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About the Author

Rae Shaw is a pen name for the author Rachel Walkley.

Rachel is based in the North West of England. She read her first grown-up detective novel at the age of eleven, which proved to be a catalyst for filling many shelves with crime books, which still occupy her home and grow in number whenever she visits a book shop.

As well as crime, Rachel likes to unplug from the real world and writes mysteries that have a touch of magic woven into family secrets.

Social Media Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook

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My Review

First books in a series are always open doors to a new world and welcome us to meet the main character, as well as be curious about the scenery a background of the characters. It’s just like any book really, the only thing is that we know there will be more and that is exciting and make us even more curious.

Why am I talking about this?

A Chance Encounter is the opening of Julianna Baptiste series and that is by itself exciting for me. And when you read the synopsis of this first novel… A feisty bodyguard… Crime… Secrets… What could go wrong?

Nothing!

I have discovered that I quite like reading crime/thrillers books, more than I ever thought. This book just hit the right places for me. The main motives that made me curious when I read the synopsis were linked to the grip the story got on my attention.

I liked the characters. Like as in “I liked how they felt real” and how the story follow various POVs which gave me a better perspective of the action. Julianna was the character that truly made me jump into the story, because I was curious about all “a feisty bodyguard, finds her new job tedious” and I must say: She was awesome! At least I thought she was an I can’t wait to read the next books.

In terms of the plot, it really made me lose time. I would be reading, going deeper into the story and when I stopped (we all have to eat, and for that we have to cook), time had fly. I think it’s because the pace was very good, fast in a good way, and I was so curious that I would read page after page.

Overall, like I previously said, the first books in a series are the opening to that world and this book certainly did that. And being Julianna Baptiste Series I can’t wait to read more.

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Love,

Jess

“Crossing the Line” Review

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I have found myself enjoying audiobooks a lot lately. Maybe because I can do other chores while listening to a good story. Maybe because I can relax in the sofa, listen and not getting a headache after a long time reading on my ereader or phone.

Anyway, today I bring a review of an audiobook.

“Crossing the Line“, written by Isabella Muir, is a Mystery/crime novel, the first book in the Giuseppe Bianchi series, the audiobook was published on 16th December 2020, narrated by Charles Johnston and was a duration of 7 hours.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, Isabella Muir for the Audible Codes of this book. Thank you for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Tragic accident or cold-blooded murder?

Retired Italian detective, Giuseppe Bianchi, travels to England to escape one tragic death, when he comes face-to-face with another. When the body of a teenager is found on a Sussex beach, Giuseppe is drawn to the case – a case with no witnesses, and a case about which no one is prepared to talk.

National news reports of a missing 12-year-old in Manchester spark fear across the nation. The phrase “stranger-danger” filters into public consciousness. Local reporter, Christina Rossi, already has concerns about her local community. Families are not as close-knit as they first appear.

As the sea mist drifts in and darkness descends, can Giuseppe and Christina discover the truth and prevent another tragedy?

Crossing the Line is the perfect listen for everyone who loves Agatha Christie style twists and turns, with a Mediterranean flavor. Imagine the charismatic Italian police series, Montalbano, combined with those TV favorites set in the 1960s – Endeavour, George Gently, and Call the Midwife.

Purchase Link: Amazon

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About the Author

Isabella is never happier than when she is immersing herself in the sights, sounds and experiences of the 1960s. Researching all aspects of family life back then formed the perfect launch pad for her works of fiction. Isabella rediscovered her love of writing fiction during two happy years working on and completing her MA in Professional Writing and since then she has gone on to publish six novels, three novellas and two short story collections.

Her latest novel, Crossing the Line, is the first of a new series of Sussex Crimes, featuring retired Italian detective, Giuseppe Bianchi who is escaping from tragedy in Rome, only to arrive in the quiet seaside town of Bexhill-on-Sea, East Sussex, to come face-to-face with it once more.

Her first Sussex Crime Mystery series features young librarian and amateur sleuth, Janie Juke. Set in the late 1960s, in the fictional seaside town of Tamarisk Bay, we meet Janie, who looks after the mobile library. She is an avid lover of Agatha Christie stories – in particular Hercule Poirot. Janie uses all she has learned from the Queen of Crime to help solve crimes and mysteries. As well as three novels, there are three novellas in the series, which explore some of the back story to the Tamarisk Bay characters.

Isabella’s standalone novel, The Forgotten Children, deals with the emotive subject of the child migrants who were sent to Australia – again focusing on family life in the 1960s, when the child migrant policy was still in force.

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My Review

Although this wasn’t the first book by Isabella Muir I had the pleasure of enjoy, it is the first in a series and it’s an audiobook, which made the experience different.

I’m realizing now that I actually enjoy mystery/crime novels when they are in audiobook format. There is this amazing storytelling and spooky element to it and the narrator of this book (Charles Johnston) did a brilliant job in taking me on the journey. Even thought I was doing other basic chores at home while listen to the story, I found myself multiple time pausing. I was completely captivated by the narrative and the plot and characters.

It’s not a crazy fast pace, everything happening at the speed of light kind of story. No, I found it to be a slow pace that allowed me to focus on details and the characters in a way that I appreciate.

Speaking of the character, I hope I can read the book in the future because I want to see if my understanding of the characters and the connection I felt were thanks to the narrative and the voice of the narrator, or because I really caught the feeling of their personalities. Plus, I always love to see if I missed something and to compare the images I create by reading and by listen.

I had fun with the audiobook. It kind of reminded me of listening to the true crime podcast, but this time, while the mystery was happen in real time. If that makes sense. I enjoyed the plot and I felt like everything made sense.

Overall, I believe it was a good start of a series and I very good audiobook. I can’t wait to know more about the characters and how the series will continue.

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Love,

Jess

“Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Hellenic Abduction” Review

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The second review of the day is the new book in a series that you may know since I have read and reviewed the previous books.

“Barnabas Tew and the Case of the Hellenic Abduction“,written by Columbkill Noonan, is the fifth book in the Barnabas Tew series. Published on 17th November 2020, by Darkstroke, this novel is a Historical cozy mystery with humour.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Columbkill Noonan for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Zeus is used to getting what he wants…but that was before he met Barnabas Tew!

Barnabas and Wilfred, the unluckiest detectives ever, are happily enjoying their time in India, working on mastering their emotions, and learning how to do all sorts of interesting yoga poses. They’re having a splendid time, and feel as if they’ve finally found some peace in their lives. Everything changes, though, when Zeus suddenly whisks them away from their idyllic retreat and demands that they solve a case for him.

Having no choice, they reluctantly accept the job, but quickly come to realize that nothing is as it should be. Zeus’ motives are suspect from the beginning, the rest of the Greek gods and goddesses are untrustworthy at best, and Barnabas’ temper hasn’t improved at all during his time in India. And, most importantly, who is the mysterious lady who keeps popping up just when they need her? Is she friend, or is she foe?

To make matters even worse, both Barnabas and Wilfred have unresolved feelings of their own. Can they settle their own emotional affairs, once and for all? Will they figure out what’s right and what’s wrong in this topsy-turvy world of lies, intrigue, and trickery? Or will the Greek gods and goddesses prove too much for them?

Purchase Link: Amazon

Author Content Warning: Zeus wants to kidnap a girl, and this is explored as a very negative sort of thing by the heroes

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About the Author

Columbkill Noonan is the author of the best-selling Barnabas Tew series, which features a proper British detective from Victorian London who ends up solving mythological cases for gods all around the world. She was was born in Philadelphia and grew up in the suburbs of Baltimore, Maryland, and teaches Anatomy and Physiology at a university in Maryland.

Her writing is mostly speculative fiction (especially stories that involve mythology, or the supernatural, or any combination thereof). Some of her work is a bit on the spooky side, but usually there is a touch of humor (who says the afterlife has to be serious?).

When she’s not teaching or writing, Columbkill can be found with her rescue horse (whose name is Mittens), hiking in the woods, or doing yoga of all kinds (aerial yoga and SUP yoga are particular favorites). She is an avid traveler, and can’t wait to get back to seeing the world again. You can visit her on Twitter, or on Facebook.

Social Media Links –  Facebook | Twitter

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My Review

Barnie and Willie are back!

If you don’t know this series and didn’t read my previous reviews about these books, then you are missing out on some funny moments. Barnabas and Wilfred, the most awesome detectives ever, go on a new adventure, this time to ancient Greece, and are going to deal with the Greek Gods.

Honestly, at this point I have no idea what to say. I always have fun with the books in this series. Barnie and Willie (as I have come to call them) are the best, with all the unlucky moments and crazy situations. When I think that nothing else is going to surprise me Columbkil Noonan comes up with another adventure for them.

The interesting thing about this novel, as with all the others, is that it picks our curiosity about different cultures and times, as well as mythologies. Plus there is this opening to talk about certain sociological aspects, and moral issues. By having Zeus be the one demanding them to solve a case, it already let us wondering about the truth.

As we go on this journey with Barnie and Willie, we are taken through some hilarious moments and while the plot thickens, we are reminded of the way Barnabas and Wilfred act, their roles, their personalities and the way they interact.

Overall, it was yet another great story, that took me on a fun journey. Can’t wait to see what God or Goddess will call Barnie and Willie next. They seem to never have a lot of vacation time. The divine world is a crazy place, don’t you think?

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Jess

Extract: “What She Saw” by Diane Saxon

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Like I said in the previous post, this is a thrilling. And I have an extract to share for you guys.

“What She Saw“, written by Diane Saxon, is a Crime/Thriller novel, published on 22nd September 2020, by Boldwood Books.

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Synopsis

‘An addictive 5* read that kept me guessing. Diane Saxon’s DS Jenna Morgan series is brilliant’ – bestselling author, Ross Greenwood.

Perfect for fans of Cara Hunter

Why does someone want the Lawrence family dead?

The Lawrence’s were the perfect family; successful, beautiful, and happy until one night their whole world was ripped apart.

Detective Sergeant Jenna Morgan is called to investigate the suspected arson attack and death of the Lawrence family at the charred remains of their stunning home, Kimble Hall.

The case takes a sinister turn as the body count fails to tally.

Suspecting that someone may have survived the inferno, DS Morgan and her team need to discover whether they have a witness, or someone far more dangerous.

Who set the fire? Who wanted this family extinguished beyond recognition?

As the case progresses, DS Morgan realises she has a calculating, cold-blooded killer on her hands, and the race is on to track them down before they kill again.

Purchase Link – Amazon

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About the Author

Diane Saxon previously wrote romantic fiction for the US market but has now turned to writing psychological crime. Find Her Alive was her first novel in this genre and introduced series character DS Jemma Morgan. She is married to a retired policeman and lives in Shropshire.

Social Media Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Bookbub | Goodreads

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Extract

Saturday 18 April 2245 hours

Pain seared through her shoulder, nowhere near the burn in her chest that desperate despair clutched at.

Poppy cracked open her eyes, only to slam them shut again before he looked over at her.

Silhouetted against the background of the hall light, he stood in the entrance to her darkened room.

Daddy?

Horror gripped her throat, but she forced her muscles to relax, held her breath like she did in the swimming pool when she practised her free diving. The more she slowed her heartbeat, the longer she could hold her breath. Under controlled circumstances, she could hold it for two minutes. The world record was over four and a half, but she’d only started on their holiday in Cuba at Christmas. It was cool joining the local free divers. Proud of her achievement, she’d practised three times weekly at the Shrewsbury School for Boys swimming pool which the Girls’ High School were allowed to use.

But these weren’t controlled circumstances, and the only pool she was in was that of her own blood.

The furious hammer of her heart pulsed through the base of her neck, making it swell until her face threatened to burst.

She squinted through veiled lashes.

Daddy!

She stopped the breath from rushing from her lungs, parted her lips and released it in a silent sigh while she watched, terror holding her still where she lay on the rumpled bedcovers.

It was her fault. She’d persuaded Aiden to sneak in through the back door and up the stairs. If she hadn’t, it would never have happened.

Daddy!

He must have known.

Rifle still in hand, he leaned over where Aiden’s naked body lay crumpled on the floor, grabbed a fistful of his hair and yanked his head back to study the boy’s beautiful features.

The ugly sneer on her daddy’s face froze her blood. Never one to physically abuse his children, that face was the one he used to control them all with the threat of underlying evil and barely suppressed fury.

She’d learnt long ago not to open her mouth in his presence, never to challenge with her eyes or they’d all suffer the consequences. His gaze would turn to ice while his jaw flexed as he clamped his teeth together. Then there would be nothing to eat that night.

The delicate flicker of her mother’s fingers, the quiver of her beautiful, soft lips, was a sure sign she’d read the situation before anyone else. Poppy had learnt well to read those signs as Daddy’s mood changed on a whim.

Control.

He held it in a tight fist.

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Jess

“Missing For Good” Review

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It’s a thrilling day here in the blog. First I have a review and if you are into the all Crime/Thriller genre, this is definitely a book for you.

“Missing For Good“, written by Alex Coombs, is a Crime/Thriller novel, the second book in the series, published on 24th September 2020, by Boldwood Books.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, Alez Coombs and Boldwood Books for the eCopy of this book, via Netgaley. Thank you for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Is she alive, or is she missing for good…?

When the estranged daughter of Scotland’s premier art dealer goes missing, Private Investigator Hanlon is hired to find out where Aurora is.

But what she thinks will be a relatively straightforward job, soon turns dangerous. The missing girl has a troubled past but what made Aurora suddenly pack her bags and disappear?

Hanlon has her work cut out for her. The stakes are rising and she needs to get to the bottom of the case before someone else is attacked.

And is Aurora still alive, or is she missing for good?

A gripping new case for feisty female Private Investigator, Hanlon. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Bryndza and Lisa Regan.

Purchase Link – Amazon

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About the Author

Alex Coombs studied Arabic at Oxford and Edinburgh Universities and went on to work in adult education and then retrained to be a chef. He has written four well reviewed crime novels as Alex Howard.

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My Review

Although most people probably know my love for Historical romances and fantasy/paranormal, I do enjoy crime and thriller novels. Why? Because it has always been something I had fun watching with my family, and now I enjoy reading the books.

“Missing for Good” is the kind of novel I enjoy reading in the mornings, to wake up with a missing case book and mysteries that grabbed my attention. I knew I couldn’t read it at night or I would sleep only after I uncovered the truth. So I decided to only read this book in the mornings to start my day with excitement and curiosity. Who doesn’t want to start the day with something interesting?

This is the second book of the series and it’s my introduction to PI Hanlon. I was already curious about the series and book one, so I decided to take a chance and begin with the second installment in the series. Let me say I now have to go read the precious book, because I enjoyed this one very much.

The characters had me going, Hanlon was a fantastic character and I love her attitude and seeing her at work. The kind of character I would enjoy seeing in the big screen because my brain just isn’t enough. And the other characters and the interactions added to my curiosity.

Then there is the plot and that was just brilliant and all the elements in the book made sense with the plot. Drama and mystery. The excitement of figuring out or theorizing about the crime. very page turner for me.

Overall, it was fun – can I use that word for a crime/thriller novel? – and I enjoyed every page of it. I can’t wait to read the previous book in the series so I can see the character’s development and see how that crime resolves. I will keep my eyes open for the future books in the series.

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Jess

Promo Post: “This Side Of Death” Andrew Barrett

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Today I’m here to share about a new book of a series. Although I haven’t read the series I’m quite curious, and I had to help out with the blog tour. Plus, if you read the entire post, there is an extra something for you guys.

“This Side Of Death“, written by Andrew Barrett, is a Crime Triller, the 6th book in the CSI Eddie Collins series, published on the 14th of August 2020.

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Synopsis

This Side of Death. When the past comes back to hunt you. 

Alex Sheridan believes the only way she can be free of her demons is to kill the men in her life. She has a list, and Crime Scene Investigator Eddie Collins is on it. 
Death misses Eddie by inches, and Alex is locked away in Juniper Hill high-security hospital.

Everything is fine for Eddie until one day four years later, when Alex escapes. This time she’s better prepared.

The week that follows ruptures Eddie’s life and shatters the belief he had in his own past, leaving him wondering what really happened, and facing one stark choice: who to kill and who to save.
 
This Side of Death is the most revealing CSI Eddie Collins novel to date. Prepare to see inside his past and understand what makes him the angriest, most feared, and yet most respected CSI in England.

If you like fast-paced and gripping crime thrillers with a strong forensic element, you’ll love Andrew Barrett’s This Side of Death. It will appeal to fans of Kathy Reichs, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.

Purchase Links: Amazon UK | Amazon US

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About the Author

Andrew Barrett became a CSI in 1996, and finished his first crime thriller, A Long Time Dead in 1997. Two more books completed the SOCO Roger Conniston trilogy.

Andrew still produces authentic crime thrillers with a forensic flavour. He’s known for his lead character, CSI Eddie Collins, and the acerbic way in which he roots out criminals. Eddie’s series is five books and three novellas in length.

Andrew is a proud Yorkshireman and sets all of his novels in Leeds.

Social Media Links: Website | Twitter | Facebook | Facebook Group | Instagram | Youtube | Amazon

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Giveaway

For a chance to Win 1 of the 5 x Paperback copies of “This Side of Death” available Click Here.

(UK Only)

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Love,

Jess

“The Guilty Wife” Review

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I hope you are all doing better than I am. I had a crazy busy day and I’m so tired. I’m well, a bit sad, but that’s just because my family is going back to France. Anyway, I’m only posting this review now because of the crazy day I had. I apologize to the author for taking a bit longer to have it all ready and not posting the review in the morning or afternoon like I usually do.

Now… Who’s ready for a review?

“The Guilty Wife“, written by Nina Manning, is a Triller published on 26th March 2020.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, Nina Manning and Boldwood Books for the eCopy of this book, via NetGalley, and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

One woman’s past could cost her everything…

Frankie Keegan is struggling.
While she tries to make strides in her career, life at home is slowly unravelling as she is haunted by the secrets of her past.

Someone else remembers…
As the dark nights draw in, the anniversary of the loss of her brother looms and Frankie is drawn back to the memories of that fateful night 20 years previously. As she descends into a guilt-ridden state, she begins to suspect that someone else is also remembering that night and they are determined to terrify her…

Can she confront her past before it’s too late?

From the international bestselling author of The Daughter In Law, a gripping psychological thriller about family, secrecy and grief – with a twist you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of K L Slater, Shalini Boland and Lisa Jewell.

Purchase Link – Amazon

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Author Bio

Nina Manning studied psychology and was a restaurant-owner and private chef (including to members of the royal family). She is the founder and co-host of Sniffing The Pages, a book review podcast. Her debut psychological thriller, The Daughter in Law, was a bestseller in the UK, US, Australia and Canada. She lives in Dorset.

Social Media Links – Website | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Podcast | Youtube | Bookbub

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My Review

I have been enjoying Thrillers this year, maybe it’s the chaotic year we are having that makes me turn not only to crime shows but also thrillers and mysteries, and maybe uncover something about humanity and our society.

‘The Guilty Wife’ had this psychological thriller aspect that get me going, allowing me to think about the motivations, while getting confused and intrigued. It got me hooked from the first few chapters, and that’s usually a good sign.

As Frankie, uncovering what has happened to her brother, 20 years before… I was curious. We get to see her as she is now, learning about her life in the present, and her goals for the future, and we see her in the past, with the changes that time makes. I loved that because the background story opens up my understanding about the character and the mystery.

I enjoyed the pace the story had, it grabbed my attention and made me want to keep reading no matter the time or what I had to do. I was interested in know more and more. The way the story is being told, the flow and the mysteries related to memories, an old crime, new revelations and uncertainty… it was haunting, thrilling and a bit real, in some points.

Overall, I enjoyed it and it definitely gave me what I was looking for. Intriguing, mystery, lies and truth, memories and past events, suspects, confusion, excitement and… last but not least, the enjoyment. I had a good time despite the topics of conversation this book started in my head. I will keep my eyes open for future novels from this author.

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Jess

“Hunter’s Secret” Review

Hello Friends!

Do you guys know what I love? A good series that keeps me excited to read all the new books. This review is of a book from a series I have been following and reading since the beginning.

Happy Publication Day, Val Penny!

“Hunter’s Secret“, written by Val Penny, is the fifth book in The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries, a crime novel published on 8th August 2020 by Crooked Cat (Darkstroke).

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Val Penny for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is called to the scene of a murder. DCs Tim Myerscough and Bear Zewedu found a corpse, but when Hunter arrives it has disappeared, and all is not as it seems.

Hunter recalls the disappearance of a dead body thirty years earlier. The Major Incident Team is called in but sees no connection – it is too long ago. Hunter is determined to investigate the past and the present with the benefit of modern DNA testing.

Tim has other problems in his life. His father, Sir Peter Myerscough, is released from jail. He, too, remembers the earlier murder. There is no love lost between Hunter and Sir Peter. Will Hunter accept help from his nemesis to catch a killer?

Hunter’s own secret is exciting and crucial to his future. Will it change his life? And can he keep Edinburgh safe?

Purchase Links: Amazon US

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Author Bio

Val Penny is an American author living in SW Scotland. She has two adult daughters of whom she is justly proud and lives with her husband and two cats. She has a Law degree from Edinburgh University and her MSc from Napier University. She has had many jobs including hairdresser, waitress, lawyer, banker, azalea farmer and lecturer. However she has not yet achieved either of her childhood dreams of being a ballerina or owning a candy store. Until those dreams come true, she has turned her hand to writing poetry, short stories and novels. Her crime novels, ‘Hunter’s Chase’ Hunter’s Revenge and Hunter’s Force are set in Edinburgh, Scotland, published by Crooked Cat Books. The fourth book in the series, Hunter’s Blood, follows shortly.

Social Media Links: Website | Facebook | Facebook Group | Twitter

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My Review

This is the fifth book in The Edinburgh Crime Mysteries Series and if you are reading this review, and don’t know the series or the author, I highly recommend you go check out her books, because I honestly believe this is a series you should read from the beginning.

Since this is part of the series, I like to keep it free of facts that could be spoilers for any of the books. You know I have read the previous ones and I loved this one as much as the others.

The amazing thing about this entire series is that each time we follow DI Hunter in one of the journeys of figuring out the truth and reveal the culprit of the crime, we are also unveiling Hunter’s background and secrets.

This had a good balance for me, with past and present cases and Hunter leading us through the path to question, learn and be excited, until we finally arrive to the ending. Quite a fantastic mystery adventure, just the kind that makes me wanting. That may be why I always get very curious when a new book comes out.

From Hunter keeping me intrigued with his past and the relationship between him and everyone else… To the plot itself, and the motivations behind the crime… I was amazed by everything. It appears that Val Penny doesn’t get tired of surprising the readers, which makes me so happy.

Overall, I love the book. The uncovering of the truth. Learning more about Hunter and is past. See the action, the interactions, the brilliant descriptions and dialogues. Can’t wait to see what Val Penny comes up with next.

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Giveaway

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Jess

“The House Party” Review

Hello Friends!

Today I bring a review for those that like Thriller mysteries.

“The House Party“, written by Mary Grand, is a Mystery/Thriller novel, published July 21th 2020 by Boldwood Books.

I want to thank Rachel, at Rachel’s Random Resources, and Mary Grand for the eCopy of this book and for allowing me to join in the fun and being a part of the blog tour with my honest review of the book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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Synopsis

Someone is about to die… Someone is about to lie…

At the intimate house-warming party for her glorious ‘grand design’, Kathleen confides in her best friend Beth that she is terrified of one of their close friends, but daren’t reveal which one. The guests are a tight-knit group, but Kathleen is convinced one of them is dangerous.

The next day Kathleen’s body is found at the foot of a cliff and Beth must face the sickening truth that she may have been killed by one of their trusted friends. With little help from the police, Beth’s decides to seek answers.

All the friends have secrets they are desperate to hide, but only one of them is ready to kill to keep theirs safe…

The House Party is set on the Isle of Wight – insular,claustrophobic, and with nowhere to run. Mary Grand has written a heart-stopping novel of secrets, betrayal and desire, perfect for fans of Louise Candlish and Lucy Foley.

Purchase Link – Amazon | Kobo | Barnes & Noble

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About the Author

Mary Grand is the author of five novels and writes gripping, page-turning suspense, with a dark and often murderous underside. She grew up in Wales, was for many years a teacher of deaf children and now lives on the Isle of Wight where her new novel,

The House Party, which will be published by Boldwood in July 2020, is set.

Social Media Links – Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Bookbub | Website

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My Review

When I first read the synopsis and saw the cover & title, I was intrigued. I have been trying to read more thrillers and mystery novels, especially this summer because it’s a genre that usually blows my mind and gets me excited and curious to read the next page, which I believe is a perfect recipe for a beach day.

That been said, this book I didn’t read it at the beach, but still, I read it during a hot night. Which ended up being an even better combination, although I couldn’t put the book down until my eyes and hand couldn’t deal with the light. Nevertheless, the next night I was back at it again.

This story follows Beth. And after her friend is killed thing take a thrilling turn, that lead us to trying to figure out what really happened, side-by-side with Beth. With a group of characters that have secrets, which we uncover as the story goes, we are taken on a mystery looking for answers and theorizing who’s responsible.

It is a ‘who done it’ kind of book and for people that enjoying the uncover of secrets and to figure out the truth, creating theories along the way… then this is definitely a book you should consider.

The scenery and the flow of the story helps with the tension and mystery of the plot, which is a good thing to have in this type of book. Also, it’s a group of friends, and that makes things even more weary, because we are suppose to truth our friends, especially if we know them a long time. Although, that means nothing, and this book reminded me of that.

Overall, I enjoyed it. I could say I had fun. I was hooked at various points of the storytelling because of the revelations or the questions. And I was satisfied with the ending, which is something that I hope for once I finish reading this genre of books.

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Jess