*I won a free copy of this book in an online competition. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Outer London, September 2016, and neighbouring eight-year-olds have homework: prepare a traditional story to perform with their families at a school festival. But Nathan's father thinks his son would … Continue reading The Magic Carpet – Jessica Norrie
*I received a free ARC of this novel, with thanks to the author, Harper Collins UK and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Prickly. Stubborn. Terribly lonely. But everyone deserves a second chance… Missy Carmichael’s life has become small. Grieving for a family she has lost or lost touch with, … Continue reading Saving Missy – Beth Morrey
*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: Maddy is sixteen. Deeply curious, wry and vivacious, she's poised at the outset of adulthood. She has loyal friends, a mother with whom she's unusually close, a … Continue reading All the Water in the World – Karen Raney
I have a treat for you all today! I had the opportunity to put a few questions to the author of Parenting Through the Eyes of Lollipops and 365 Days of Happiness, Jacqueline Pirtle. First, here’s a bit about her latest book: Blurb: Do you wish that you could enjoy parenthood more? Have you ever … Continue reading Q&A with Jacqueline Pirtle – Parenting Through the Eyes of Lollipops
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author and Amazon’s Vine Programme. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: ***Unmissable, hilarious and kind, this is the first novel from Kathryn Wallace, who blogs as I Know, I Need to Stop Talking*** "SAM! AVA! Get downstairs, NOW. Have … Continue reading Absolutely Smashing It – Kathryn Wallace
*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: VICTIM. SURVIVOR. ABDUCTOR. CRIMINAL. YOU WILL BECOME EACH ONE. * * * * * YOUR PHONE RINGS. A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD. TO FREE THEM YOU MUST … Continue reading The Chain – Adrian McKinty
*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: A thrilling debut novel for fans of Liane Moriarty and Celeste Ng about how far we'll go to protect our families - and our deepest secrets. … Continue reading Miracle Creek – Angie Kim
*I received a free ARC of this novel, with thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Family begins with a capital eff. I’m wondering how many more f*cking ‘phases’ I have to endure before my children become civilised and functioning members of society? It seems … Continue reading Why Mummy Doesn’t Give A **** – Gill Sims
*I received a free ARC of this novel with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: “A coming of age story for the mid-life crisis generation.” When George Sibley dies, his only son, Eric, has no idea that his inheritance will come with conditions. Now, … Continue reading Blog Tour: Peas, Carrots and an Aston Martin – Hannah Lynn
*I received a free ARC of this book via Rachel’s Random Resources blog tour. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Thirty-something single mum Beth Haldane is forced to become Dulwich’s answer to Miss Marple when she stumbles over a murder victim on her first day at work. To clear … Continue reading Death in Dulwich – Alice Castle
Bookshine And Readbows 