I am delighted to share my review today of The Story Shop by Christie Barlow, this is the 3rd book in the Puffin Island series and it is another wonderful book. My huge thanks to One More Chapter for allowing me a copy to read and review via NetGalley. When travel writer Jack Hartwell arrives on Puffin Island amidst a terrible storm, he stumbles into The Story Shop, the island's quaint bookshop.

I am delighted to share my review today of Private Lives by Emily Edwards. This is a fabulous book about the fragility of friendships when one person's opinion does not align with another's. My huge thanks to Random House for accepting my request to read this title via Netgalley. In the sleepy seaside sleepy town of Waverly, Rosie and Seb Kent are happily married.

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have…

Welcome to WWW Wednesdays! hosted by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words. Just answer the three questions below and leave a link to your post in the comments for others to look at. No blog? No problem…

Happy Wednesday! Today I’m closing the blog tour celebrating For Better Or For Never a second chance romance from Nora Edington.

I am delighted to share my review today of The Women at Ocean's End by Faith Hogan. I do love this author's books, this one was an amazing story. My huge thanks to Aria Fiction for accepting my request to read this title via NetGalley. Three women, all with secrets waiting to be uncovered, meet on a beautiful island off the Irish Coast.

the setup… It begins with the death of restauranteur Paddy Swann, a man with a lust for life and a loving family who died after being pushed into the path of a commuter train. Soon after his funera…

For my second post of the day I’m excited to welcome you to my stop on the blog tour for the incredible Kill Them With Kindness by Will Carver. Thank you to Anne Cater and Orenda Books for giving m…

Today I’m delighted to share a spotlight post of My Husband’s Lies by Maryann Webb. Thanks to Tracy Fenton and Embla Books for the invitation. About the book: How…

Time for another round of Yvonne’s Shorties! This time around a crime thriller turned supernatural horror I ended up having an excellent time reading and a crime thriller that didn’t qu…

It’s publication day for The Light a Candle Society by Ruth Hogan and I’m delighted to share my review of this wonderful book. While tending his late wife’s grave, George is moved…

Baby Teeth by Celia Silvani is published by Orion and is out now. My thanks to the author and the publisher for the review copy. They said a mother knows best and I believed them. Was I wrong? It i…

“In 1942, six people destroyed Anna Matheson’s family. Twelve years later, she’s ready for retribution. Under false pretences, Anna has lured those responsible for her family&#821…

Happy Thursday! Today I’m sharing my review of Jane Lovering’s Once Upon A Thyme.

Episode 461 Despite adding three to the TBR since I last reported, it has dropped by a stunning five overall to 132! Here are a few more that should fall off the pile soon… Historical Fiction…

Today I am delighted to finally share my thoughts on the brand new novel from Will Carver, Kill Them With Kindness. My thanks to Anne Cater of Random Things Tours for the tour invite and to Orenda …

It was almost a year ago that lovely Justin David at Inkandescent sent me a copy of Bleeding Fabulous by Mark Ward in return for an honest review. As a teenager I babysat a little boy who had haemo…

I am delighted to share my review today of Death at Fakenham Races by Ross Greenwood. This is the 5th book in the DS Ashley Knight series, and if you have not read one of these before, then why not take a punt on this one! My huge thanks to Boldwood Books for granting my request to read this title via…

It’s my pleasure today to welcome author S. J. Barratt to Linda’s Book Bag. Suzanne is a middle grade author and as someone late to reading because of my weird sight, I find I’m always enthralled b…

Today I am sharing my review of the brand new Nora Carleton thriller from James Comey, FDR Drive. I have loved getting to know Nora and was delighted to get an e-copy of the book from publisher, He…

The unimportant victim… :D :D :D :D :D An anonymous phonecall leads to Rebus being called out to a squat in Pilmuir, where the dead body of a junkie has been found. The duty doctor reckons it looks…

🥂🥂🥂 HAPPY PUBLICATION DAY TO MARCIE STEELE 🥂🥂🥂 Happier Days is out today!!!

Welcome to this week’s WWW Wednesday!

What am I currently reading? I’ve just started reading Once Upon a Thyme by Jane Lovering ahead of my blog tour spot next week. I always enjoy her books so have been really looking forward to…

Hi, everyone! Today I am sharing my Feature Post and Book Review for THE SIDE PROJECT by Laurel Osterkamp on this Book Amplifier Tour. Below you will find an author Q&A, introduction and synops…

Hosted by Taking on a World of Words, this meme is all about the three Ws: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next? Why not join in …

WWW WEDNESDAYS is a weekly meme hosted by Sam @ Taking On A World Of Words and is all about answering the three questions below. WHAT ARE YOU CURRENTLY READING? I’m currently reading 20 Books…

Hosted by Lipsy Lost and Found, my Wednesday post gives you a taste of what I’m reading this week. A similar meme is run by Taking on a World of Words.  A party at sunset. A body at …

Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have…

I am delighted to share my review today of FDR Drive by James Comey. This is the 3rd book in the series, it is a fabulous one. My huge thanks to Head of Zeus for accepting my request to read this title via NetGalley. In a new legal thriller by the former director of the FBI, federal prosecutor Nora Carleton and legendary investigator Benny Dugan confront a deadly sect of political extremists.

Yorkshire, 1845Folklore whispers that they used to burn witches at the standing stone on the moor. When the wind is easterly, it wails a strange lament. History declares it was placed as a marker, vis...

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. Each week has a new topic where you can then create your top ten…

Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl&#8…

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl.The rules are simple: each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your…

Author : Sophie HannahTitle : No One Would Do What The Lamberts Have DonePages : 420Publisher : Bedford Square Publishers Publication date : 19th June, 2025Source : Netgalley You think it will neve…

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own…

By definition an Independent Publisher is one that is not one of the large multinational publishing houses commonly referred to as the ‘Big Five’ (namely Penguin Random House, Macmillan…

“A hilarious and whip-smart crime novel by the multimillion-copy bestselling author of the Horrible Histories. The perfect mystery for fans of Anthony Horowitz, Richard Osman and Janice Halle…

Today on the blog Mandie is sharing her review of Kane, the brand new thriller from Graham Hurley. With thanks to Sophie Ransom for the tour invite, and publisher, Aries/Head of Zeus, for the copy …

My huge thanks to Jane Corry for ensuring I received a copy of her latest novel, The Stranger in Room Six in return for an honest review. It’s my pleasure to share that review today. I had original…

I am delighted to share my review today for Dead Reckoning by Rob Sinclair. This is the first book in the Simon Peake Thriller series and it is a brilliant intro. My huge thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for my copy of the book and my slot on the Blog Tour. Also, the publishers Boldwood Books.

Title: The Secret Library Of Hanna Reeves Author: Christine Nolfi Genre: Historical Fiction, Mystery First published: June 24th 2025 Publisher: Brilliance Audio Finished reading: June 12th 2025 Pag…

I’m very pleased to welcome author Dianne Haley to the blog today. Dianne’s earlier novels were WW2 historical fiction but she has now written a contemporary thriller set in the pharmac…

On the blog last week Tuesday – This week’s Top Ten Tuesday topic was Books On My Summer 2025 To-Read List and I shared details of books 11 to 20 on my 20 Books of Summer 2025 reading l…

*I received a free ARC of this book, with thanks to the author and Datura Books. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.* Blurb: Korean-American adoptee Siobhan O’Brien has spent m…

Source: Review copyPublication: 19 June 2025 from CenturyPP: 400ISBN-13: 978-1529934755 My grateful thanks to Century for an advance copy for review A world-famous artist. A fatal brush with death.…

The Standing Stone on the Moor Author: Allie Cresswell Published: 17th June 2025 by Allie Cresswell Limited Category: Historical, Literary, Fiction ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Beth Harlish and her brother, Frank we…

I am delighted to share my review today for The Standing Stone on the Moor by Allie Cresswell. This is the latest book in The Talbot series and I adored it. To be fair, I have adored everything I have read by this author. My huge thanks to Allie for contacting me to read this book. My review is my own.

I am delighted to share my review today for Kill Them with Kindness by Will Carver. This is a superb story that I adored, mixing speculative, mystery, thriller, humour, sci-fi, and so much more into a twisted and thought-provoking book. My huge thanks to Anne at Random Things Tours for my spot on the Blog Tour and for arranging my e-copy of the book via…

I am delighted to share my review today for Over the Sea to Skye by Sue Moorcroft. This is the third book in The Skye Sisters trilogy. This is a wonderful story of family and friendship. My huge thanks to Rachel at Rachel's Random Resources for my spot on the Blog Tour and for arranging my e-copy from Avon Books UK…