My Review: Detective Ramesh Ryan is starting a new roleBut family dramas may take their toll!His mother, Mumta, has health issues it seemsAnd for grandchildren she now dreams!Detective Ryan joins the Sydney Homicide Squad teamBut things aren't always as straightforward as they seem.A murder investigation is immediately his caseAnd a former colleague is now his junior and much is taking place!

My Review: A child and his Nanny are sharing A story of a waistcoat she liked to be wearing.What happens when it disappears?Will the story end in tears?Join in as Alexander learns about this mysteryThat happened to his Nanny as readers soon see.The illustrations help enhance the story, too,Helping children understand all the way through.

My Review: A very different read, this proved to beWith twists galore, as readers soon see.It starts with a security specialist training othersShocked when a teen with a gun he discovers.This doesn't feel right, he needs to know moreSo he starts investigating to know the score.He uncovers a world he'd not known beforeWith corruption, dark trading and much to explore.

My Review: Another heartwarming read from this fab author whoBrings characters’ emotions alive to share with you. This time Hannah is the heroine who has gone through so muchAnd so many friends with whom she’d lost touch. Told in timelines, sharing the past and now,Showing events and their impact on her somehow. Grief, bullying, deceit and lies, too,

Very happy to share with you todayThe gorgeous cover for this book, which I have to say,Sounds like a read I'll thoroughly enjoy to readI hope it proves to be one that you also need! Synopsis: Brooke never intended to return to her native Scotland. That is until she's offered a job with legendary literary agent, Levi Hudson, who just happens to represent her favourite author, Petra Swan.

An eclectic mix of heart-warming stories, full of memorable, quirky characters. Read about the heroic postie, the eccentric duke, a spoilt parrot, a true friend and a determined would-be husband. Perfect bite-sized reading with your favourite drink. My Review: What an eclectic mix of tales collected togetherFor readers to dip into whenever!Short, heartwarming and different genres, too,Ideal for when you've the odd minute or two!

My Review: This is such a fun read with two Christmas Scooges involvedNeither like the festive season, so the non-festive holiday evolved.However, fate has surprises and plans for these twoBringing festive joy and romance to them and another few!A seaside village in winter time should be a quiet, she'll hopeSo Eloise plans staying there ignoring Christmas so she can cope.

My Review: This is a historical romance with a fantastic heroineWhen her father dies, she's determined to win.Knowing their finances are in a dire wayShe finds herself a job to help the debts to pay.What she never imagined was someone arrivesAs the new guardian for her and her sisters she derives.And with his new role the fun really starts…

My Review: A fortune teller's words give hints to destiny,Things that Hanna Bailey believes she'll see....But sometimes destiny comes with a twistAn opportunities just might be missed....Divorced, Hanna has the chance to start once morePromoting a rock band, getting fans them to adore.Travelling with them, getting to know them, too,Rewriting her destiny is what she must do.

My Review: Murder and mysteryIn a place full of historySuch a fantastic readHope it's what you need!Julia Bird is collecting donations for the charity storeClearing the home of the Colonel's late sister and more.What she'd never anticipated was to discoverThe Colonel's dead body and days later another!An intriguing case with evidence to discover…

My Review: The Sugar and Spice Café is a magical placeWhere delicious food, community and healing fill the space.It is here that folks meet and strangers become friendsOr maybe even more before the story ends!Tragedy takes many different forms for allBut when Christmas is coming, Lara hears the call.She'll endeavour to magical help them to heal…

My Review: A husband and wife who can't resist a mysteryEven though they sometimes disagree on its history.Told from their often differing points of viewThis is a fun read I recommend to you.When Bevvy Hogg's body in the pub's garden layFolks in the village had lots to say!Was it the treacle tart she'd scoffed that night…

When new girl Ivy starts working at the café, Maddy suspects she might be hiding something. But when Ivy’s secret is finally revealed, it’s more heart-breaking than anyone could possibly have imagined. My Review: Ivy is a new starter at the Duck Pond Café nowBut she has secrets she's keeping somehow.She lives in Midsummer Cottage, out of the way…

Please welcome Fiona J Mackintosh here todayAnd read on to see what she has to say.For she's kindly answered my questions and they're shared hereSo find out about her and her writing inspirations as makes clear!After that there's more about Ancestral Virgins her bookSee if that will tempt you to go take a look.Then discover more about the author, too,

My Review: This is a story told over the decadesThrough it all new plans are madeFrom university days, heartbreak and grief back thenBut all needs revisiting later again.With suspicions, drama and history, too,This story shows so much that folks went through.First love, traditions and expectations of othersAll add to the drama they discover.

My Review: When sacked after an animatronic display disasterLula Haines fears what'll come after.She applies for the role of festively decorating a Highland castleBut is shocked when it comes with additional hassle!Her new boss has been pretending to be married with two children, too,Now his bosses are coming for Christmas he needs her help to pull through.

A completely unforgettable and totally gorgeous novel of hope, friendship and love My Review: This is a lovely story about following your dreams to find your self againEspecially with second chances after times of pain.It starts off with heartbreak but quickly moves onTo starting afresh and reviewing what has already gone.Needing a new challenge and to escape for a while…

My Review: This is a gorgeous, heartwarming readWith so much to discover, just what I need!There’s a historical mystery and intrigue as well as a chanceFor a beautiful romance!With a challenge to turn her family business roundPoppy hopes her ideas will prove sound. After her divorce she doesn’t trust handsome menAnd isn’t sure she’ll ever date again.

My Review: Synopsis: Isla Stewart has a glittering publishing career in London, but when she’s unexpectedly made redundant, she faces an uncertain future. Licking her wounds, Isla heads home to the Cotswolds. Keeping her devastating redundancy a secret from her proud parents, she seeks refuge at Finch’s, the enchanting bookshop she worked in as a teenager. With the owners struggling with their health, Isla steps in to manage the shop hoping to convince them that the business has a future.

My Review: She's determined not to succumb at allAnd for the heartthrob doctor not to fallBut best laid plans can go so astrayWhen the two meet one day.Maggie Green is a nurse who tries to stay safe and soHaving an affair is a definite no go!However the chemistry between her and a doctor she meets…

Detective Amanda Steele Book 16 My Review: This author writes such enthralling readsEdge of your seat page turners filled with intrigues.The start of a new school yearSees her daughter's new teacher not appear.....His wife's abandoned car leaves questions to be askedFinding out happened is what Amanda and Trents are tasked.When they discover the daughter is missing, too,

A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery Book 26 My Review: Another fascinating story with surprising twists galore As Eleanor, Hugh and Clifford are on the case once more!A brilliant historical cosy mystery With disappearing Shakespearean artefacts their case, you’ll see. With fire, murder and more to intervene And too many suspects to be seen!Discovering the truth from what they’re told…

My Review: Synopsis: From Heartbreak to Harmony After young music teacher Mirren Elphinstone’s entitled boyfriend dumps her and walks out on local band Tavrach, Mirren has a score to settle. Despite her usually sunny, helpful nature, she decides auditioning for the vacant lead singer role is the perfect way to get payback. Tavrach’s enigmatic frontman, Adam Cormac, is desperate. With the Autumn Gold Festival fast approaching, the band needs a new lead singer – and fast.

My Review: I enjoyed this contemporary, fun romance,With a movie star and marine - what was the chance?When the military consultant breaks his legOlivia Quinn is brought in instead!Her film director brother pulls some stringsWithout telling Olivia, she's ordered to pack her thingsShe's to consult on the filming of Desert StrikeAnd to her its star takes an instant dislike!

My Review: A grandmother the twins never knewLeft the twins things they needed to travel to viewSo together they travelled to Midas to discoverMore about their grandmother.Their journey was fraught, with surprises, too,But that was nothing to what they'll go through.It seems the town in cursed, as they'll soon discoverWith enemies coming close, they'll need each other!

A completely charming and unputdownable cozy murder mystery A Bella Winter Mystery Book 4 My Review: A murder mystery with plenty of twistsMake this a read that should be missed!It starts with a statue that's brought in to be soldBut it was hiding secrets never to be told....When the statue is moved blood stains are revealed…

A Miss Underhay Mystery Book 24 My Review: Visiting Matt's parents is always something of a trial,Full of innuendos, rarely given a smile.The stay is something they somehow have to endureFinding reasons to escape for a while is always a cure!Visiting a much loved aunt, seeing events taking placeThis time includes watching a much renowned cycle race.

A BRAND NEW sparkling, uplifting story about love, friendship and learning to spread your wings from Samantha Tonge✨🦋 Perfect for fans of Shari Low, Faith Hogan and Evie Woods! My Review: This author is brilliant at bringing her characters aliveShowing their flaws, thoughts and how they survive.She makes them feel like people you knowAnd then lets you see just how they can grow.

My Review: When living through books is what you like to doWhat happens when real life impinges on you?A family drama had Viviane living in Porto once moreWhere her Mum is determined she'll make friends and explore.For an introvert like Viviane this is a challenge to completeSo she seeks a little known café - so quiet it should be very neat.

My Review: What a delightful, insightful and fun read this proved to beWith dilemmas, a lovely dog and a hero with OCD!Elle can't bear to hear her neighbour's dog crying at nightHe returns home to find her on his doorstep- what a sight!A doctor, he works a thorough mix of timesBut the poor dog can't cope and so often whines.

My Review: If you love animals, adventures, community and romance,Woven into a story to entranceThis is definitely a book on which to take a chanceWith plenty of surprises - and even someone who can dance!Best friends for years, when each find their true love at lastThey decide having joint wedding day would be a blast!

My Review: A page turner mystery,Romance and historyWith events from the present and the pastBeing revealed at last!With no catalogue of the contents of Terrington HallAmy has been put in charge of overseeing it all.Discovering just what there is hidden awayAnd restoring it to be seen at a future day.With a team of professionals to get the job done…

My Review: This is a series that's heartwarming and positive, too,Sharing the lives of families and romances that are new.Each story involves at least one couple finding romanceShowing despite their ages, they all deserve a chance!Paige Harper had an unexpected callHer grandmother has had a dreadful fall.She rushes to Pelican Crossing, planning a short stay…

My Review: This is a series I totally adoreOne where I keep checking to see when there’s more. Dan, Anna and Oscar are such great characters and soI have no hesitation recommending you read it - so go!!This time a Hollywood star who they knowAsks them to stay in a luxurious alpine chalet and they agree to go.

My Review: Olivia's Mum left when she was just a teenShe move to Sicily making Olivia feel unseen.Olivia's been determined not to be like her MumBut there are revelations yet to come!Olivia's marriage has really been over for yearsBut she's stuck it through despite the tears.Her teen daughter rarely communicates, too,So Olivia's uncertain what to do.

My Review: Witness protection, paranormal styleWith shifters undercover, new names on file...But what happens when romance gets in the wayBut one of them is determined they'll not sway?Breezy and Cruz are copilots working togetherTheir backgrounds they promised to reveal never.But when Cruz is captured Breezy can't take any moreShe's determined to rescue him despite the furore!

My Review: If you enjoy older protagonists having adventures and funDon't miss this great read and a trip to the sun!A cruise down the Nile was like visiting once moreBut this time with passengers, and mystery you can't ignore!Hattie is tired out and in need of a restGoing off on a cruise seems like it will be best.

My Review: Synopsis: Bunting. Fairground rides. Music... Murder. What more could you want from a garden party? Alice Carroll is happily settled in the Cotswold village of Little Pride, running her beloved Curiosity Shop and cautiously planning the next chapter with her partner, Robert. So when Robert buys the neighbouring Cold Bottom estate, Alice offers to help him win over its eccentric residents by reviving the village’s once-loved summer garden party.

Happy Book Birthday to Dr Pritchard today!Read on now to discover what he had to sayAs he kindly answered my questions for me So read on his answers are here for you to see.... Where did you get the inspiration for the book/series? From a lifetime career in science, I would say. My experience in drug discovery research and bringing potential drugs through into clinical trials for indications such as pain, Alzheimer’s and Parkinsons.

My Review: The first time I’ve read this author’s bookAnd I’m so glad I took more than a quick look. Kit and his wife, Lisa, have experienced personal tragedyWill they weather their grief, read this story to see. His sister introduces the couple to someone newWho asks them to help continue the research his Dad chose to do.

Sarah Vane Mysteries #6 My Review: Looking for a cosy murder mystery to read?This could be the ideal book you now need!With a great sense of community and friendships, too,And twists galore all the way through. It starts with a day trip to Canterbury for two friends That is ruined when someone they know’s life meets a sticky end.

My Review: Synopsis: May 1944, it's the build-up to D-Day, for which the girls of the Air Transport Auxiliary Mystery Club are busy delivering the aircraft sorely needed, and the search goes on for a Nazi spy, who has information which cannot be allowed to get into the enemies hands. For one of the girls, her husband in badly burned after his Mosquito is shot down, bringing the war closer to home than it's ever been before.

My Review: If, like me, you enjoy second chance romancesThis is definitely a read on which to take chances!With cruising, surprises, jobs on the line and moreAlong with fantastic places to go to explore.Working in PR can have challenges galore And involve people you just can’t ignore!When having to compete to represent a cruise liner…

My Review: For years, Gabriella has had a crush on her brother's best friendEnjoying any time with him to spend.He moved to London soon after finishing schoolRarely seen since then, he still seems so cool!When Zach returns after years awayHe knows its temporary, he has no plans to stay.However, when his friend's sister finds her teen book inspired bucket list…

My Review: Teenagers off to St Andrew's University for the first timeLeaving parents behind - should it be a crime?Parents chat online getting ready for the big dayCausing furore along the way!Two single parents clash online before they even metBut on the first day what a shock they'll get!For their daughters are in the same residence…

My Review: Her grandparents brought Jade up but she soon realisesThe death of her gran brings a lot of surprises Letters contain revelations that had been secrets for decades beforeRevealing two half sisters and the start of so much more. Synopsis: Two sisters she's never metA first love who's impossible to forget...For Jade, life in Lake Como is…

My Review: Synopsis: When Lucy’s childhood sweetheart leaves her at the altar, her world shatters. But instead of cancelling her honeymoon, she boards the plane alone—bound for a sun-soaked island that will change everything. In Naples, recently widowed Elena is fighting to keep her husband’s family mozzarella factory and language school afloat while raising her young son. Desperate to save both businesses, she posts a job advert—and fate delivers Lucy to her doorstep.

The Book Club Murders Book 2 My Review: A story set somewhere that I know very well,Written with humour and mystery that's all so swell!When one of their members is at a murder sceneThe book club members know its time to intervene...The death of the Codfather fish and chip shop is the startWith book club members all playing their part,

Maddie Penrose Book 2 My Review: Looking for a fun, cosy mystery?This really is one you need to see!The humour throughout makes it a delight to readAnd has you searching for all the clues you need.Maddie is settling into her new life with her Grandmother, Nor,Getting to know folks, including the DI she can't ignore....

My Review: If you enjoy escaping into a historical cosy mysteryThis is one you really must see!With quirky characters and so many twistsIt really is one that shouldn't be missed!Alice, Duchess of Stortford, has returned for the SeasonHoping to enjoy it but there are problems for a reason.Wealthy and a widow for almost a year…