Pages: 389Published: 25th February 2025Genre: Domestic Thriller It is June 21st, the longest day of the year, and new mother Camilla’s life is about to change forever. After months of maternity leave, she will drop her infant daughter off at daycare for the first time and return to her job as a literary agent. Finally. But, when she … Continue reading Book Review – Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister
Hello everyone, Today I wanted to share some of the books that I am hoping to read in 2026. Some are upcoming releases, but most have been on my TBR for varying lengths of time. One of my bookish New Year resolutions was to read more books by new-to-me authors, and there is a reasonable … Continue reading Books On My 2026 TBR
My review of The Black Feathers by Rebecca Netley, a Gothic, atmospheric ghost story with a house full of mysterious characters and secrets.
My Mid-Year Check-In for 2025, featuring my favourite reads of the year so far and what I am looking forward to reading in the months ahead.
My review of A Game Of Lies by Clare Mackintosh, the second in her DC Ffion Morgan crime series and a book that I found strangely irresistible!
My review of The Thief On The Winged Horse by Kate Mascarenhas, an original, quirky book about bespoke dolls handmade to convey a particular emotion. Set in Oxford and full of commentary on gender inequality.
My review of The Shadow Key by Susan Stokes-Chapman, a compelling historical fiction set in Wales which oozes atmosphere and Gothic vibes!
A list the books I have read which contain the most claustrophobic, inhospitable settings. Locked rooms, characters cut off from the outside world, or nowhere to escape.
My review of The Death Of Mrs Westaway, my fourth book by popular mystery author Ruth Ware. This one has some Gothic feels!
Pages: 379Published: 1st January 2015Genre: Legal/Crime ThrillerContent warnings: Injury detail When David Child, a major client of a corrupt New York law firm, is arrested for murder, the FBI ask con-artist-turned-lawyer Eddie Flynn to secure Child as his client and force him to testify against the firm. Eddie's not a man to be coerced into representing a guilty client, … Continue reading Book Review – The Plea by Steve Cavanagh
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