Synopsis Three sisters find themselves lost in a storm at night, and seek safety at Moirthwaite Manor, where their mother once worked. They are shocked to find the isolated mansion that loomed so large through their troubled childhoods has long been abandoned. Drawing straws to decide who should get help, one sister heads back intoContinue reading “‘The Short Straw’ by Holly Seddon”
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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW ‘The Guest’ by B.A. Paris, narrated by Emily Joyce
Synopsis Iris and Gabriel have just got home from a make-or-break holiday. But a shock awaits them. One of their dearest friends, Laure, is in their house – sleeping in their bed, wearing Iris’ clothes, even rearranging the furniture. She has walked out on her husband – and their good friend – Pierre over hisContinue reading “AUDIOBOOK REVIEW ‘The Guest’ by B.A. Paris, narrated by Emily Joyce”
‘Day One’ by Abigail Dean
Synopsis What really happened on Day One? Everyone has their own version of what happened to the school that day: The survivor, who escaped but is now trapped in a lie. The newspapers, hellbent on turning a tragedy into a spectacle. And the outsider, who claims it never really happened at all… They all want the truth. But who’s readyContinue reading “‘Day One’ by Abigail Dean”
‘Clickbait’ by L.C. North
Today is my spot on ‘Clickbait’ blog tour, organised by Anne Cater of Random Things Tours. You can read the book’s synopsis, my review, and author’s bio below. Synopsis ‘We’re not famous anymore. We’re notorious.’ For over a decade, the Lancasters were celebrity royalty, with millions tuning in every week to watch their reality show, LivingContinue reading “‘Clickbait’ by L.C. North”
‘Never Forgive You’ by Hilly Barmby
Today is my spot on ‘Never Forgive You’ blog tour organised by its publisher, Hobeck Books. You can read the book’s synopsis, my thoughts, and author’s bio below. Synopsis A glamorous French wedding Arriving at the station with her boyfriend Davey MacGregor and his twin sisters, Ailsa and Juliette, Hetty, a thriller book addict, picksContinue reading “‘Never Forgive You’ by Hilly Barmby”
‘The Thief of Joy’ by Stacey Murray
Today is my spot on ‘The Thief of Joy’ blog tour, organised by its publisher, Hobeck Books. You can read the book’s synopsis, my review, and author’s bio below. Synopsis Single-mum Roz compares herself to everyone else, from her sister to friends to people on social media, and feels she’s missing out. She wants whatContinue reading “‘The Thief of Joy’ by Stacey Murray”
‘The Haven’ by Fiona Neill
Synopsis Sixteen year old Cass Sawyer wakes up in the woods with a head injury.She has no recollection of what happened. But she recognises where she is. The Haven. The idyllic, off-grid retreat her parents claimed would heal their broken family. As Cass searches the now deserted buildings, memories begin to trickle through. Her father’sContinue reading “‘The Haven’ by Fiona Neill”
‘The Murder After the Night Before’ by Katy Brent
Synopsis Something bad happened last night. My best friend Posey is dead. The police think it was a tragic accident. I know she was murdered. I’ve woken up with the hangover from hell, a stranger in my bed, and I’ve gone viral for the worst reasons. There’s only one thing stopping me from dying ofContinue reading “‘The Murder After the Night Before’ by Katy Brent”
‘The Wife’s Mistake’ by Lorna Dounaeva
Synopsis Everything my husband and I have always dreamt of has finally come true. Our new home with its open-plan kitchen and marble countertops couldn’t be further from the small, damp flat where we lived only months ago. I’d hoped this would be our fresh start, an escape from my past, but the handwritten noteContinue reading “‘The Wife’s Mistake’ by Lorna Dounaeva”
‘What We Did in the Storm’ by Tina Baker
Synopsis Everyone brings their secrets to the island… On the beautiful and windswept island of Tresco, two worlds live side by side. The wealthy visitors come by helicopter to stay at their lavish time-share properties. The estate staff travel by boat, and work all hours to keep them happy, to keep the money flowing in.Continue reading “‘What We Did in the Storm’ by Tina Baker”
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