Tag: #contemporaryfiction

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 →

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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 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 →

Catch-Up Quickies 31

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #drama, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Death / Bereavement, Fantasy, Friendship, Growing Up, LGBTQ+, Literary fiction, Memoir, Mystery, Paranormal / Occult, Romantic Comedy, Women's Literature, Young Adult

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 31 →

Blog Tour: The Accidental Detective – Melvyn Small

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Contemporary Fiction, Crime / Suspense, Humour, Mystery, Noir, P.I.

*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: Thrown together by the British legal system, Holmes and his court appointed psychologist, Dr John Watson, seem an unlikely pairing... but sometimes the stars align.Our two heroes … Continue reading Blog Tour: The Accidental Detective – Melvyn Small →

Catch-Up Quickies 24

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in #zombies, Aging, Apocalyptic / Dystopian, Catch-Up Quickies, Contemporary Fiction, Family / relationships, Fantasy, Horror, Paranormal / Occult, Short Stories

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 24 →

The Mutual Friend – Carter Bays

Posted on by Steph Warren - Bookshine in Artificial Intelligence, Contemporary Fiction, Family / relationships, Friendship, Love, Romantic Comedy, Social media

*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: From the co-creator of How I Met Your Mother, a hilarious and thought-provoking debut novel set in New York City, following a sprawling cast of characters as they navigate life, … Continue reading The Mutual Friend – Carter Bays →