The Devil’s Whispers – Lucas Hault

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Maria Inot at TCK Publishing. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: In a silent, sleepy castle, evil has awakened… Famed British lawyer Gerard Woodward is summoned to an ancient Welsh castle to assist a dying lord in his final affairs. …

Blog Tour: Mirror Lake – Juneau Black

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author and Hodder & Stoughton. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: A MURDER TO SOLVE. A REPORTER ON THE TRAIL.IS THIS A CASE OF MISTAKEN IDENTITY? Welcome, dear reader! You have happened upon the delightful village of Shady Hollow, a …

Pondathon II: A New Companion Quest! Tea Time and a Good Book with Judy Lin

It’s tea time, friend! True to A Magic Steeped in Poison which has a magical and mysterious art of tea making, Judy would love to see what everyone loves to drink while reading! That’s right, friends – get your cameras ready: take a photo (or simply share one if you don’t have a camera) of your favourite …

Blog Tour: The Book of Perilous Dishes – Doina Rusti

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author, Neem Tree Press and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: 1798 Bucharest: A magical, dark adventure A year full of intrigue and political machinations: a slave-chef lives in Bucharest, sought after by everyone. …

Catch-Up Quickies 18

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 …

Blog Tour: Cold Clay – Juneau Black

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author and Hodder & Stoughton. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: A MURDER TO SOLVE. A REPORTER ON THE CASE.CRIMES OF THE PAST WON'T STAY BURIED . . . In the woodland community of Shady Hollow, you'll discover a …

Madam Tulip and the Rainbow’s End

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: On the private island of a rich banker, a young and talented stonemason falls from a cliff. A tragic accident? Or murder? The dead man’s sister is obsessed with justice and …

Wayward Secrets (Whispering Pines #13) – Shawn McGuire

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: What if the best decision you ever made was also the worst? The new tourist season is about to start. The witches, carnies, fortune tellers, and other lovable outcasts of Whispering …

Catch-Up Quickies 16

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 …

Blog Tour: The Embroidered Book – Kate Heartfield

*I received a free ARC of this book with thanks to the author, Voyager – Harper Collins UK, NetGalley and Anne Cater of Random Things Blog Tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Brimming with romance, betrayal, and enchantment, The Embroidered Book reveals and reimagines a dazzling period of history as you have never seen …