Haven’t They Grown – Sophie Hannah

  *I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author, NetGalley and Hodder & Stoughton. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  All Beth has to do is drive her son to his Under-14s away match, watch him play, and bring him home. Just because she knows that …

When the Storm Ends – Rebecca L. Marsh

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  Beth thought her violent childhood was something she left in the past—until she met Erin.  Now the abuse of her step-father has returned in terrifying nightmares. Beth became a child …

Blog Tour: The Art of Murder (Jordan Jenner #2) – J. S. Strange

  *I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and to Emma Welton of damppebbles blog tours.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:   Artist Xander Draper is being threatened by a dangerous group. With PI Jordan Jenner's help, Xander hopes to remain unscathed. But when …

The Regret – Dan Malakin

  *I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  What if someone wanted to ruin your life? Rachel Stone’s world was destroyed by a stalker, Alan Griffin. After he went to prison, she rebuilt her life. Now she …

The Awful Truth About the Name of the Rose – Marco Ocram

  *I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author and Tiny Fox Press. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  “IT IS STAN,” screamed the unhinged monk. “STAN HAS COME AMONGST US!” “Stan?” cried the abbot and I in bewilderment. “Who is Stan?” I realized my …

Audiobook: The Enigma Gamers – Breakfield & Burkey; narrated by Derek Shoales

  *I received a free code for this audiobook, with thanks to the authors.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  Julie and Juan's cyber assassin technology services team or CATS find themselves immersed in outrageous cyber-crime events in multiple locations. They send their feet-on-the-street teams to investigate the causes …

Silent Heroes – Patricia Furstenberg

*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  How far would you go to save strangers in need? And who really are Marines’ most trusted allies? Military Dogs would risk their lives for their humans in a heartbeat, …

Justified Secrets – Shawn McGuire (Whispering Pines 9)

  *I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  A dangerous storm, a wounded stranger, and a ghost from the past. Just another Thursday in Whispering Pines. A monster of a blizzard is on the way, but the …

Duckett & Dyer: Dicks For Hire – G.M. Nair

  *I received a free copy of this book via Voracious Readers Only and with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*   Blurb:  Michael Duckett is fed up with his life. His job is a drag, and his roommate and best friend of fifteen years, Stephanie Dyer, is only …

Bookshine’s Best Reads of 2019 – Part 2

  Here we go again, with my favourite books of the second half of 2019! As before, these are books that I read last year, regardless of publication date.  Also as before, my list is very fantasy heavy.  What can I say – it is a varied and fascinating genre and I love every subset! …