Strong Like the Sea – Wendy Swore

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author, Shadow Mountain Publishing and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Even though twelve-year-old Alexis was born in Hawaii, she won’t surf or swim with her friends—not since the ocean and its hidden creatures swept her out to …

The Hurtle of Hell – Simon Edge

*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: An atheist comedy featuring God and a confused young man from Hackney. When gay, pleasure-seeking Stefano Cartwright is almost killed by a wave while at the beach, …

The Complete Book of Luk Pra Kob and Herbal Balls – Elefteria Mantzorou

*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 about adding some fragrant, healing herbal steam in your massage treatments and in your home? You are in the right place! Master the ancient, sacred art of Luk Pra Kob …

The World Between Us – Sarah Ann Juckes

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author and Penguin Random House. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: With shades of ALL THE BRIGHT PLACES and FIVE FEET APART, THE WORLD BETWEEN US is a powerful and thought-provoking story about falling in love with someone a whole …

Blog Tour: The Crazy Season – Jim Ody

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and to Zoé of Zooloo's Book Tours and Question Mark Press.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Joel Baxter is infamous for solving weird and bizarre cases that others avoid. So, when he receives an email from a …

The Red Death – Birgitte Märgen

*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: DEATH HAS A NEW COLOR A fast-paced, gripping thriller in the tradition of Michael Crichton, Robin Cook, and James Rollins, THE RED DEATH is a thriller fueled by the re-emergence of an ancient …

Anti-Social – Nick Pettigrew

*I received a free ARC of this novel, with thanks to the author, Cornerstone / Penguin Random House and NetGalley.  The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Has your life become unbearable because the person living above you has a fondness for crack cocaine, the company of strangers and dance music? Or maybe you're …

Blog Tour: Manipulated Lives – H.A. Leuschel

*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: Five compelling true-to-life stories each highlighting a narcissist’s manipulative mind games Narcissists are everywhere.They can be witty, charming and highly charismatic.Anyone can be their …

Q+A with Des Burkinshaw – Miniskirts Are Murder

I am excited to bring you my interview today with author Des Burkinshaw as, not only did I love his previous 'Porter and the Gliss' book Dead and Talking, but I am on the tour for his sequel, Miniskirts are Murder, later this month! Before I hand you over to my earlier self and Des …

Blog Tour: Death at Rainbow Cottage – Jo Allen

*I received a free copy of this book with thanks to the author and Rachel Gilbey at Rachel’s Random Resources blog tours. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: At the end of the rainbow, a man lies dead.The apparently motiveless murder of a man outside the home of controversial equalities activist Claud Blackwell and his …