Category: Contemporary Fiction

Catch-Up Quickies 48

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Biography / Autobiography, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, European, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Historical fiction, Humour, Inspirational / Uplifting, Love, Memoir, Romance, Short Stories, Surreal, Swords and Sorcery, UK

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 48 →

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Catch-Up Quickies 44

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, American, Based on a True Story, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Fantasy, Health / Wellbeing, Historical fiction, Humour, Medical, Myths & Legends, Poetry, Romance

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 44 →

Blog Tour: Summer’s Runaway – Rebecca L. Marsh

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Growing Up, Love, Parenting, Series, Women's Literature

*I received a free DRC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Hallie ran away from home. But what is she running from? And, can she hide for the entire summer? Three and a half years ago, Hallie had a happy home with … Continue reading Blog Tour: Summer’s Runaway – Rebecca L. Marsh →

Future Fish – Conor Sneyd

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Contemporary Fiction, Friendship, Humour, LGBTQ+

*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author and Eye and Lightning Books. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Sacked from his first job in Dublin, Mark McGuire arrives in the dismal town of Ashcross to take up a new role as customer service assistant for … Continue reading Future Fish – Conor Sneyd →

Catch-Up Quickies 39

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Action / Thriller, Books about books, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Family / relationships, Friendship, Humour, Mental Health, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Self-harm

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 39 →

Blog Tour: Sincerely, Me – Julietta Henderson

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Contemporary Fiction, Family / relationships, Humour, Mental Health

*I received a free DRC of this book, with thanks to the author, Transworld Books and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: An uplifting and heart-warming novel about a family reunited, second chances and the power of forgiveness, from the author of Richard & Judy Book Club … Continue reading Blog Tour: Sincerely, Me – Julietta Henderson →

Cover Reveal: Summer’s Runaway – Rebecca l. Marsh

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Contemporary Fiction, Cover Reveal, Family / relationships, Not a review, Women's Literature

Who would like to see the cover for the upcoming new release from Rebecca L. Marsh? All of you? Good, because I have the reveal for you below... But first, here is a reminder of the author and her books: Rebecca L. Marsh is an award winning author of women’s fiction and a member of … Continue reading Cover Reveal: Summer’s Runaway – Rebecca l. Marsh →

Catch-Up Quickies 37

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Catch-Up Quickies, Children's Books, Contemporary Fiction, Dark / low fantasy, Death / Bereavement, Fairytale, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Friendship, Gothic, Growing Up, Middle-grade, Mystery, Romance, Series

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 37 →

Catch-Up Quickies 34

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Death / Bereavement, Epic / High fantasy, Family / relationships, Fantasy, LGBTQ+, Poetry, Romance, Sci Fi, Series, Short Stories, Space, Women's Literature

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 34 →

Catch-Up Quickies 33

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Aging, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Cosy Mystery, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Family / relationships, Friendship, Gothic, Growing Up, Historical fiction, Horror, Humour, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Parenting, UK, Witchcraft / Dark Magic

First a quick explanation! Due to some severe health issues over the last few years, and a lingering chronic condition, my planned review schedule went right out of the window and I have been scrabbling ever since to get it back on track. In my latest attempt to try to regain some lost ground, I … Continue reading Catch-Up Quickies 33 →