Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I’m being held in this safe space he created with his compassion and understanding – this space where I can be myself, even when I desperately want to be someone else.” Cortney Raymond is a completely new author on my radar, so I was taken aback by how powerful and emotional this book…
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Jess Wells – Author Interview
The two women clasped hands. “Thank you,” Claudia whispered, “For saving me.” Dancing Through A Deluge – Jess Wells If you’re a fan of historical fiction, you really need Jess Wells on your radar! I recently had the pleasure of reading the latest from Jess, Dancing Through A Deluge. It’s the story of MT, a nun…
HAVOC – Book Review
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The boy is the aggravator. He’s the allergen that’s poisoning the house. No more half steps. He must be gotten rid of.” WOW 😲 This was incredible!! What a perfect choice for my first book of 2025. It completely took over my brain. I was even thinking about it while trying to get…
12 in 2025: Author & Reader Recs
Happy New Year! 🥳 I wanted to do something a little bit different this year, because I never get around to reading all the wonderful recommendations from other readers and authors! I have so many proofs and advance copies to read that I sometimes miss out on so many releases I would probably love. Then…
My Top 10 Books of 2024
My GOD, what a year for reading!! And not only reading, also for bookish events! 2024 has probably been my absolute favourite. This was the year I finally stepped out of my comfort zone. I told myself I wanted to attend one book event… and I ended up going to five! I’ve made so many…
Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Change is real and possible; it really is. I am living proof.” My final read of the year! And this time around, it’s a memoir that I wasn’t quite sure I was going to finish when I first started it if I’m honest (the trigger warnings are certainly triggering.) It’s a hard…
Dancing Through A Deluge – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The two women clasped hands. “Thank you,” Claudia whispered, “For saving me.” Before this year, I wouldn’t have touched a historical fiction book in fear that I wouldn’t enjoy it. But after reading The Betrayal of Thomas True back in May and loving it, it stirred something within me, something which made…
The Christmas Appeal – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A Christmas Panto. A Dead Santa. And Everyone’s a Suspect…” This was my second Janice Hallett book this year and I was so happy to dive back into her brilliant mind! I really wanted to read this last year but didn’t manage to fit it in during Christmas, so here we are,…
A Skye Full Of Stars – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Under the winter stars, anything is possible…” This is probably one of the most beautifully written Christmassy books I’ve read! My first Sue Moorcroft book, but certainly not my last. From an idyllic setting in the Isle of Skye to a heartwarming story line at the best time of year, this book…
Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret – Book Review
Overall Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Twenty-four advent calendar doors. Twenty-three clues. One killer…” I think this was my first ever Christmas themed murder-mystery and it was utterly brilliant! I went into this really not knowing what to expect, but I was very quickly hooked. I loved Ernest and his humour, and the characters we meet had me…
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