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Fascinating Murder Mystery, with a side helping of Romance! A Body at the Irish Book Club by Lucy Connelly A Mercy McCarthy Mystery Book 5 My Review: The plans for the Autumn Festival are underwayAnd Mercy McCarthy has new roles to play.She just returned from a book tourTo an event to be held in her sister's book store.However, there's an unwelcome surpriseWhen a participant's dead body Mercy spies.Sat in the bookshop, looking so calm…

Fascinating Murder Mystery, with a side helping of Romance! A Body at the Irish Book Club by Lucy Connelly

A brilliant case with community at its heart
With suspicions, mystery and romance playing a part.
An intriguing read from beginning to end
A delight in which my time to spend.
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Stolen Grace by B.R. Spangler Book 1 of Agent Nichelle Wilkinson A totally gripping thriller packed with suspense Book 1 of Agent Nichelle Wilkinson by B.R. Spangler Pub Date 22 Apr 2026 Description A killer stalking little children in the peaceful suburbs. And a rookie FBI agent desperate to prove herself in her hometown. Special Agent Nichelle Wilkinson has always had to fight for her place in the world.

Stolen Grace by B.R. Spangler

Book 1 of Agent Nichelle Wilkinson A totally gripping thriller packed with suspense Book 1 of Agent Nichelle Wilkinson by B.R. Spangler Pub Date 22 Apr 2026 Description A killer stalking little children in the peaceful suburbs. And a rookie FBI agent desperate to…

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The Love Dilemma by Tracy Corbett My Review: What a gorgeous, moving read - I hope it is one you now need!With siblings, illness and so much moreAs well as some romances you can't ignore!Elena Romero has been let down beforeSo men in suits she strives to ignore.Her first conversation with Danny is fraught,Male pride gets in the way, apologise he ought!

The Love Dilemma by Tracy Corbett

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Fascinating, intriguing read – Twenty-Six Years Living a Lie by Gina Cheyne My Review: What a fascinating read and family mysteryWhen taking a DNA test leaves them questioning their history. Who is really her son’s father they want to knowEndeavouring to discover, the SeeMs Detective Agency will give it a go!Looking into what happened twenty six years before Has them looking at relationships and so much more. Could old friends hold the vital clues?

Fascinating, intriguing read – Twenty-Six Years Living a Lie by Gina Cheyne

My Review: What a fascinating read and family mysteryWhen taking a DNA test leaves them questioning their history. Who is really her son’s father they want to knowEndeavouring to discover, the SeeMs Detective Agency will…

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Murder at the Highland Games by Dee MacDonald My Review: The annual Highland Games are underwayAnd visitors from Canada have come to stay.They plan on competing, to the locals dismayAnd some of them have much to say!However, what happens is a shock to them allAs a gun shot causes the caber to fallOnto the visitor it causes his demiseThis is murder Ally is quick to realise.

Murder at the Highland Games by Dee MacDonald @dmacdonaldauth

What a great read this proved to be
With family drama and community.
There are plenty of surprises and mixed clues
Before Ally will identify who needs to be accused!

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The Secret House in Orchid Bay by Ann O’Loughlin Orchid Bay Book 2 My Review: Synopsis: Kelly blinks back tears as she gazes at the wildflower meadows outside her window. In her trembling hands is a letter from beyond the grave, with a secret that could change everything forever… Kelly’s heart is still in pieces following the death of her husband, Rob. As she opens the creaky gate leading to Orchid Hall, she draws a ragged breath, remembering her final promise to him to travel to Ireland.

The Secret House in Orchid Bay by Ann O’Loughlin

Orchid Bay Book 2 My Review: Synopsis: Kelly blinks back tears as she gazes at the wildflower meadows outside her window. In her trembling hands is a letter from beyond the grave, with a secret that could change everything forever… Kelly’s heart is…

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Heartwarming, fabulous read – New Chapters on the French Riviera by Jennifer Bonnet My Review: His wife's untimely death as she went awayHas left Guy Lyon with questions every day.He closed down their business and shut himself awayUnsure what he'll do next or if he'll stay.When his friend Sandy asks for his help one dayHe refuses and sends her on her way.Changing his mind, the next day…

Heartwarming, fabulous read - New Chapters on the French Riviera by Jennifer Bonnet @jenniewriter

gorgeous read with healing, fresh starts and more
Make this a fabulous read I totally adore.

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Brilliant Historical Murder Mystery – A Very Irish Mystery by Verity Bright A Lady Eleanor Swift Mystery Book 25 My Review: Seeking to discover what happened to her parents in the pastLady Eleanor Swift has found clues at last.Travelling to Dublin to seek someone who lives there nowWho was connected to her parents somehow.But filling in the time til they can meet with the manHas the team sightseeing, not following a plan.

Brilliant Historical Murder Mystery - A Very Irish Mystery by Verity Bright @BrightVerity

Get ready for some craic, black stout and stew
As Eleanor, Hugh and Clifford seek every clue.
Can they discover the killer and their motive, too,
How many more will die before they're through?

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What a lovely story to escape into! Summer Ever After by Mandy Baggot My Review: Divorcing and leaving her cheating husband behindFaye Lawson moves to Corfu, a fresh start to find.Managing the boutique hotel where they used to holidayFollowing her dreams on the island to stay.When Kostas Petsas at the hotel comes to stayHe wants privacy and everything his own way.He's a hero to many who live on the island now…

What a lovely story to escape into! Summer Ever After by @MandyBaggot

A story with drama, secrets and more
With a delightful setting to explore.
The characters are great and easy to relate to, too -
No wonder I highly recommend this to you!

@rararesources @BoldwoodBooks

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Fabulous dual timeline romance- The House in the Tuscan Hills by Anita Chapman My Review: What a fantastic read this proved to be,A superb blending of romance, mystery and family history. There are secrets from the past, long concealed That are slowly revealed. A stranger visits bringing newsOf an inheritance, Jen just can’t refuse. Travelling from Cambridge to Italy,There to see her new property. An engaging story where heartbreak is the start…

Fabulous dual timeline romance- The House in the Tuscan Hills by Anita Chapman

My Review: What a fantastic read this proved to be,A superb blending of romance, mystery and family history. There are secrets from the past, long concealed That are slowly revealed. A stranger visits bringing newsOf an…

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Sacrilege My Review: This is an intriguing murder mysterySet in 1361, reflecting the time and history.With Sir Ralph de Mandeville appointed by the KingTo help justice for his people to bring.After a court session is brought dreadful newsSir Ralph and his assistants the scene views.A nun's body, her wrists cut, lies in a boatBy the riverbank, trapped there it does float.

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My Review: This is an intriguing murder mysterySet in 1361, reflecting the time and history.With Sir Ralph de Mandeville appointed by the KingTo help justice for his people to bring.After a court session is brought dreadful newsSir Ralph and his assistants the scene views.A nun's body,…

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The Wings That Bind by Briar Boleyn An Intense Dark Academia Adventure of Magic, Betrayal, and Dangerous Secrets Part 3 of Bloodwing Academy Description The third installment of the viral Bloodwing Academy series is here! This dark academia romantasy delivers seductive vampires, high-stakes adventure, and dangerous romance. The deluxe limited edition of The Wings That Bind features stenciled edges, custom endpapers, and a jacket with metallic effects! This breathtaking hardcover edition is available only on the first printing and is a must-have for any book lover while supplies last in the US and Canada.

The Wings That Bind by Briar Boleyn

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What a brilliant read! Something in the Air in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen My Review: This is a brilliant series that I adoreI'm always looking for any more!With folks from these coastal communitiesFinding romance and solving mysteries.Each story tells of a different familyWith multi generational encounters and lots to see.It is the sense of community in this area that, to me,Makes this so real, I'm sure other readers agree.

What a brilliant read! Something in the Air in Pelican Crossing by Maggie Christensen

My Review: This is a brilliant series that I adoreI'm always looking for any more!With folks from these coastal communitiesFinding romance and solving mysteries.Each story tells of a different familyWith multi…

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Gorgeous, heartwarming read packed with family dramas! Hopes and Dreams at the Chocolate Pot Café by Jessica Redland My Review: So good to return to Whitsborough Bay once moreThe community there to catch up on and explore.This time there's drama for many of them thereWith liars, cheats and more others that care.Tara owns a café on Castle StreetAcross the road is Jed, her boyfriend, a situation that's neat!The romance between them grows stronger each day…

Gorgeous read packed with family dramas! Hopes and Dreams at the Chocolate Pot Café by Jessica Redland @JessicaRedland

A heartwarming read with so many twists
Another fantastic read that shouldn't be missed!

@rararesources @BoldwoodBooks

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Absolutely superb read – Love Blooms at the Cornish Cottage by Kim Nash My Review: Choices to make, what should she do?Stay where she is- or start somewhere new?When the love of her life gets a call to return to GreeceShould she go, too, or let their romance cease?A heartwarming story of family, friendship and community With surprises, support and betrayal, you’ll see. A fantastic read from beginning to end…

Absolutely superb read - Love Blooms at the Cornish Cottage by Kim Nash

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Hot, spicy romance – In Too Deep by Christy McKellen My Review: If a spicy, steamy romance is what you like to readThis could be the next book that you need.With a rebellious young lady who likes things her wayAnd doesn't seem to care what others might say.Add in her powerful father to the mixAnd how she fights what he's trying to fix.Setting on a business owner to keep out of trouble…

In Too Deep by Christy McKellen

If a spicy, steamy romance is what you like to read
This could be the next book that you need.

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Superb read with feisty heroines! The Lumberjills Take a Stand by M.W. Arnold My Review: A very different story in this brilliant series that I adoreWith the lumber jills determined to even the score.They don't take kindly to racism that they seeOr to the officers abusing their authority!A brilliant story sharing more from war timesIncluding revelations concerning crimes.The attitudes, actions and events are shared so wellThat makes it a brilliant story that was needed to tell.

Superb read with feisty heroines! The Lumberjills Take a Stand by M.W. Arnold @ mick859
A brilliant story sharing more from war times
Including revelations concerning crimes.
The attitudes, actions and events are shared so well
That makes it a brilliant story that was needed to tell.
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Brilliant, fun and heartwarming read – The Lighthouse by the Sea by Margaret Amatt My Review: This is a brilliant, fun and heartwarming readConcerning two folks who a change of fortune need.After a traumatic series of disasters, Lottie needs to get awaySo, with a mystery to solve, travels to Barra a month there to stay.Her forebears had a property thereNot used for years, it'll need some repair!But first she needs to locate it, using some clues,

Brilliant, fun and heartwarming read - The Lighthouse by the Sea by Margaret Amatt

A magical read with surprises, storms and much more
It's the kind of read that I always adore.
So easy to relate to the characters, too,
No wonder I highly recommend this book to you!

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Another intriguing case for Julia Bird – A Country Meadow Murder by Katie Gayle Julia Bird Mysteries Book 9 My Review: Another intriguing cosy murder mysteryWith Julia Bird in from the start, you'll see.A visit to a local meadow to rescue some flowersHas her finding a body and being involved for hours!The victim has clearly been hit on the headThen left in the meadow, definitely dead.But when Julia's friend is the suspected killer…

Another intriguing case for Julia Bird - A Country Meadow Murder by Katie Gayle

I really enjoyed this cosy crime read
And hope it proves the next book you need.

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Great addition to this fun series – High Spirits at the Village Inn by Sharon Booth My Review: What a moving, fun read!With ghosts, romance and the needTo put away the pastAnd find the truth at last!Eighteen years ago, Danny diedWith his cousin-in-law by his side.Both in fancy dressIn Rowan Vale they came to rest.That's where Rory is taking his wifeHoping the visit will end all strife.

Great addition to this fun series - High Spirits at the Village Inn by Sharon Booth

What a moving, fun read!
With ghosts, romance and the need
To put away the past
And find the truth at last!

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Brilliant, heartwarming read filled with family drama – A Perfect Devon Manor by Debbie Morrison My Review: What a great read this proved to beWith family drama, mystery and history,All skilfully entwined to make a page turner readWith reader hoping Christina will succeed!There's secrets from Christina's pastThat she's worried will be revealed at last.She's endeavoured to change to help her fit inBut nothing worked, she feels she can't win.

Brilliant, heartwarming read filled with family drama - A Perfect Devon Manor by Debbie Morrison

What a great read this proved to be
With family drama, mystery and history,
All skilfully entwined to make a page turner read
With reader hoping Christina will succeed!

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Fantastic, historical murder mystery – Death in a Scottish Tower by Lydia Travers Lady Poppy Proudfoot Book 3 My Review: This is an intriguing murder mystery - and possible romanceSet in 1924, in Scotland and a meeting by chance.Lady Poppy Proudfoot is a guest at Glasgow UniversityTo celebrate, not looking for another mystery!Mary Christie had asked Poppy to investigateWhat happened to her friend who had a grizzly fate.

Fantastic, historical murder mystery - Death in a Scottish Tower by Lydia Travers

A truly intriguing read with more victims too
Making this a page turner all the way through.
There's also attraction that's hard to resist
In this fantastic read that shouldn't be missed.

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Look Behind You by D.K. Hood Detectives Kane and Alton Book 29 My Review: This is another case set in Black Rock FallsWhen another serial killer calls.The victims are women being taught self defenceBut it seems their killer they didn't sense.Detectives Kane and Alton, with their team, are on the caseEndeavouring to prevent any more murders taking place.The clues suggest several suspects could be the killer…

Brilliant, fantastic crime thriller - Look Behind You by D.K. Hood @DKHood_Author

This author has written another fantastic, riveting read,
Just the kind I appreciate and always need.
With great characters and plenty of twist to the plot
It kept me guessing a lot!

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What a tasty treat! Sugar and Spice at the Pumpkin Corner Café by Laura Briggs The perfect new cozy-up-with-a-pumpkin-spice-latte read that’s meant for fans of Laurie Gilmore and Rebecca Raisin! My Review: The death of her much loved Aunt Rachel brings Blaire back,Rekindling memories but there’s also a lack!Her Aunt’s most loved recipe has disappeared somehowAnd with Halloween coming she needs it now!A dilemma, grief, memories, too,Old friendships - and a romance - can they start anew?

Sugar and Spice at the Pumpkin Corner Café by Laura Briggs

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Gorgeous, heartwarming read – The Best Thing That Ever Happened by Sarah Bennett Halfmoon Quay series My Review: There are family dramas galoreAnd relationships to exploreIn this delightful readI hope you'll next need!Kat Bailey is feeling stuck in a rutHer job, her home, her parents, all fail the cut.She sees her friends following their dreamsAnd doesn't like what her life now seems.New Year's Eve is when everything will start to change…

Gorgeous, heartwarming read - The Best Thing That Ever Happened by Sarah Bennett

There are family dramas galore
And relationships to explore
In this delightful read
I hope you'll next need!

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Filthy Rich Redemption by Rachael Stewart A BRAND NEW scorching hot billionaire romance from Rachael Stewart. Taylor I wanted a baby — no strings, no messy emotions. Just a donor I could trust — my best friend. He didn’t hesitate or ask why. He said yes… with one condition: no clinics, no cold procedures. Just him — his bed, his way. I should have said no. But I wanted this.

Filthy Rich Redemption by Rachael Stewart

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Dark, Paranormal Romance – My Devil and I by Rae Devine – first in series My Review: This novella is a dark, paranormal romanceWith a graduate student who takes a chanceBullied by others whilst out one nightShe goes through a graveyard to avoid a fight.There she encounters an attractive strangerShe can't leave although she senses danger.He warns her to leave but she chooses to stayUnfazed by what may now come her way!

My Devil and I by Rae Devine - first in series

This novella is a dark, paranormal romance
With a graduate student who takes a chance!

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Superb start to new series – Murder in a Cornish Teashop by Fliss Chester – fantastic read! Maddie Penrose Book 1 My Review: The first in a new series, I really enjoyed it, too,With murders and a young lady looking for every clue.Her Gran is there to help as they try to solve the caseBy fitting the clues together in the right place....Chef Maddie Penrose has gone to stay with her GranHer high pressure job resigned, she's wanting a better plan.

Murder in a Cornish Teashop by Fliss Chester - fantastic read!

The first in a new series, I really enjoyed it, too,
With murders and a young lady looking for every clue.
Her Gran is there to help as they try to solve the case
By fitting the clues together in the right place....

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#CoverReveal for The Freshman Parents by Ko Porteous So happy to join in with this cover reveal right nowHope you'll be tempted to pre-order it - the link shows you how.Its the first in a new series that sounds like it'll be greatSo to read it for myself, I cannot wait! Synopsis: They're off for the time of their lives. But are you? Book #1 in The Empty Nesters Series.

#CoverReveal for The Freshman Parents by Ko Porteous

So happy to join in with this cover reveal right now
Hope you'll be tempted to pre-order it - the link shows you how.
Its the first in a new series that sounds like it'll be great
So to read it for myself, I cannot wait!

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What a fab read! Home Sweet Home in Brambleton by Fay Keenan A BRAND NEW uplifting read, full of fresh starts and community spirit... My Review: What a lovely, heartwarming read this proved to beWith plenty of drama and a gorgeous community.One star of the book is Monty, the cantankerous, elderly cat,Who is determined to show everyone just that!Monty's owner was Jack who has passed awaySince then in Perfect Paws Monty has had to stay.

Home Sweet Home in Brambleton by Fay Keenan

A story with fresh chances, dramas and more,
New opportunities to consider and to explore.
There's also the possibility of romance
But only if they dare to take a chance!

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