I am really excited tonight because this person is one of the reasons this blog even exists today (thank them or blame them, as you see fit!) Her blog, The Writing Garnet was one of the very first book blogs I came across, and one which inspired my own attempts at blogging. She is a reading and reviewing machine, award-winning, and one of the nicest people you could ever wish to 'meet' in the bookish world.

He must speak now… Or she'll be bound to another for ever! Engaged to a viscount, Flora is the envy of every debutante. But her husband-to-be has a cruel streak that makes him anything but desirable. When Flora meets Matt Talacre, the dashing owner of Bellemonte Pleasure Gardens, she discovers what desire truly feels like…after he sets her body ablaze with a single look!

I love the sound of the latest book in Alice Fitzpatrick’s Meredith Island Mystery series and am so disappointed that life has culled most of my reading time so that I haven’t been able…

Dark Neon & Dirt by Thomas Trang, DETAILS: Publisher: Shotgun Honey Books Publication Date: March 18, 2025 Format: eARC Length: 320 pg. Read Date: April 15-18, 2024 What's Dark Neon & Dirt About? I've...

I’m excited to welcome you today to the blogathon for gripping psychological thriller The Death Sculptor, fourth book in the critically acclaimed Robert Hunter series by Chris C…

After last week’s epic book journey, it is almost inevitable that this week would be quieter. A lot quieter. I had some time off work in addition to the Bank Holiday – bonus – so I was …

For my second post today, I’m delighted to be helping reveal the cover for the 13th(!) Detective Inspector Jack Dawes Mysteries from Frances Lloyd, The Village Choir Killer.

Mickey owns The Mermaid’s Treasure Trove on Ever After Street, a street where all the shops are fairy tale themed. For reasons which become clear later, Mickey’s shop is Little Mermaid …

: Thunderbird Rising by John H. Thomas Thunderbird Rising by John H. Thomas 2nd – 13th June Genre: Techno-Conspiracy Thriller Pages: 368 ScheduleMaxx King is a former Army Ranger turned cyber…

The Mourning Necklace by Kate Foster is published by Pan Macmillan and is out now. My thanks to the publishers for the proof copy. Inspired by an infamous real-life case, The Mourning Necklace is t…

Synopsis: “By the YouTube sensation with more than two million followers, the inspiring account of a woman in her thirties who, in a moment of personal crisis, embarked on an epic, transconti…

Source: Review copyPublication: 27 May 2025 from VikingPP: 320ISBN-13: 978-0241740453 My grateful thanks to Viking for an advance copy for review We can fix you. It’s a promise that Betsy has…

Happy Monday everyone! Today I’m helping close the blog tour celebrating Jessica Huntley’s latest psych-thriller Room 21.

It’s such a pleasure today to be joining the blog tour for A Fresh Start at Polkerran Point, the fourth book in Cass Grafton’s gorgeous Little Cornish Cove series. Published on 24th Apr…

Today I am sharing my review of the brand new horror/thriller from Linwood Barclay. I had the pleasure of reading this while I was away on my cruise last month, thankful I chose to travel by boat a…

Today’s team review is from Cathy. Cathy blogs here Rosie’s Book Review Team Cathy has been reading Like Frail Boats on the Sea by Caren Werlinger. Like Frail Boats on the Sea is the fo…

Gunner Goes to the Bus Stop is a heartwarming children’s book about a rescue dog facing the first day of school for his boy and learning patience.

My grateful thanks to Georgia Hester for sending me a surprise copy of The Spa Break by Hannah Doyle. There’s nothing I need more right now so it’s my pleasure to share my review of The Spa B…

Earlier this year, I re-read three books by Alan Jacobs in what he styles as a trilogy of sorts (my paraphrase), with the intention of writing new, longer, posts about them all--or maybe one mega-post...

Earlier this year, I re-read three books by Alan Jacobs in what he styles as a trilogy of sorts (my paraphrase), with the intention of writing new, longer, posts about them all--or maybe one mega-post...

: Chaos to Calm: How to Reset Your Life and Manifest Your Dreams by Jackie Reeves Chaos to Calm: How to Reset Your Life and Manifest Your Dreams by Jackie Reeves 26th – 30th May Genre: Non-fi…

Speak To Me Of Home by Jeanine Cummins published May 13th with Tinder Press and is described as 'a classic novel of a family in crisis'

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Happy Friday! I’m promise this is the last cover reveal of the week! Geez 5 in 8 days!!! Anyway, I’m here to share with you the cover for A Summer of Secrets on Arran by Ellie Henderson which is be…

I loved Wild About You which is the story of Anna, making a big move from London to beautiful Northumberland following the breakdown of her relationship with Sean. She takes a position on the Stone…

Katie Vaughn’s life has gone up in flames. She’s ended a bad relationship and now her job is facing lay-offs. In order to save her own, she take a job producing a video in Florida about…

Book Review: A Very Bad Thing by J.T. EllisonYou know you’re in for something juicy when the main character in a thriller is a famous novelist—and the first twist is her own murder. I went into A V…

The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction by Alan Jacobs Hardcover, 150 pg. Oxford University Press, USA, 2011 Read: December 21 - 25, 2015 A while back my teenage son drifted into the room wh...

Today I’m delighted to feature debut author Tegan Phillips. Tegan’s book Melting for You was published yesterday. It’s a steamy, second chance hockey romance. As anyone who knows …

Today on the blog I am sharing my review of The Darkest Winter, a prequel to Carlo Lucarelli’s Inspector De Luca series, translated into English by Joseph Farrell. My thanks to publisher Open…

Building a Natural Home Apothecary: Creating a Holistic Health Routine For Your Family by Alefiyah GhadialiMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Building A Natural Home Apothecary is a short non-fiction book tha…

Told from two perspectives, The First Ladies is the compelling fictionalized biography of two difference makers, collaborators, and friends.

narrated by Sarah Lambie This is the second time I’ve had the opportunity to listen to Freya Sampson’s novels and, it turns out, that they have both been wonderful, warm stories that wi…

Book Review for “The Kennedy Girl” by Julia Bryan Thomas. Summary: “It’s the 1960s, and the fashion culture of New York, Paris, and Milan is starting to make an impression on the mid-ce…

THE UK’S LARGEST CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL RETURNS WITH A STAR-STUDDED LINEUP BARNES CHILDREN’S LITERATURE FESTIVAL SATURDAY 21ST & SUNDAY 22ND JUNE 2025 – 2025 LINE …

A Good Mother by Michelle Dunne (April 29th, 2025) is a dark and disconcerting tale, an emotionally bruising and, at times, unsettling read.

Source: Review copyPublication: 22 May 2025 from HQPP: 432ISBN-13: 978-0008645854 My grateful thanks to HQ for an advance copy for review Local pharmacist and pillar of the community, Idris Khan, s…

: 💓 Your Heart Will Go On – Virtual Book Tour Your Heart Will Go On by Mark Stibbe 📅 Tour Dates: 9th – 22nd June 📖 Genre: Memoir / Non-fiction 🏷️ Publisher: Bella Books 📖 The Blurb “You need to get…

Dharmayoddha Kalki is a fast-paced, mythology-inspired fantasy brimming with political tension, tribal rebellion, and action-packed chaos.

The title of this book made me wonder: how can you forget a book club? Well, the answer becomes clear early on in the story. Grace lost her husband Frank a year before the book begins, and she has …

Author : Jane CaseyTitle : The Secret RoomSeries : Maeve Kerrigan #12Pages : 420Publisher : Hemlock PressPublication date : 24th April, 2025Source : Owned A closed door. An impossible murder. …

🎉🎉🎉 Happy Publication Day to Helen Fripp 🎉🎉🎉 The Emerald Twins is out today!

Book Review: Notes on an Execution by Danya KukafkaEvery so often, a novel comes along that challenges the conventions of its genre—and Notes on an Execution does just that. I picked this up expect…

🎉🎉🎉 Happy Publication Day to Stephanie Wood 🎉🎉🎉 Joyful June Journeys is out today and I’ve got a wee flavour of what to expect for you!

A moving tale of redemption, forgiveness, and second chances, Higher Love follows Lauren as her quiet life is upended by the arrival of the daughter she gave up for adoption. As past secrets surface, ...

Today I am sharing my review of Happy Is The One, the brand new novel from Katie Allen, which is out today. Happy publication day Katie. My thanks go to publisher Orenda Books and Anne Cater of Ran…

God of the Buried: A Twisted Psychological Thriller by Seth ParkerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars God of The Buried is a gruesome thriller. Set in a town called Morning Veil, the story opens with a grievin…

Having been a very late reader because no-one actually realised I couldn’t see the words on the page, children’s fiction feels especially important to me as an adult. Consequently, it&#…

I’m taking a moment today to shout the praises of three wonderful authors who certainly deserve tons of attention — and whose books make perfect beach reads, yet also stand out as great…

One of my most hyped books of 2025, but sadly… it didn’t work out.