I love starting a new series, something to sink your teeth into, this book lived up to all my expectations.
26 years ago 6 teenagers are kidnapped andI love starting a new series, something to sink your teeth into, this book lived up to all my expectations.
26 years ago 6 teenagers are kidnapped and kept hostage at The Bad Place, only 5 are rescued. Years later they still meet up every year, the only thing they have in common was the terrible ordeal they went through together. Each has been affected differently but all hide their psychological scars from the outside world.
Told over 2 timelines the story goes back to the kidnapping and present time where a similar crime takes place. Are the 2 incidents connected?
D.I Sasha Dawson is running the investigation, she is a real woman trying to balance a career with bringing up 2 children.
A book that is hard to put down, I wanted to just read 1 more chapter before bed but soon found myself finishing this in the early hours of the morning.
Looking forward to the next book in this series.
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I love starting a new series, something to sink your teeth into, this book lived up to all my expectations.
26 years ago 6 teenagers are kidnapped and kept hostage at The Bad Place, only 5 are rescued. Years later they still meet up every year, the only thing they have in common was the terrible ordeal they went through together. Each has been affected differently but all hide their psychological scars from the outside world.
Told over 2 timelines the story goes back to the kidnapping and present time where a similar crime takes place. Are the 2 incidents connected?
D.I Sasha Dawson is running the investigation, she is a real woman trying to balance a career with bringing up 2 children.
A book that is hard to put down, I wanted to just read 1 more chapter before bed but soon found myself finishing this in the early hours of the morning.
Looking forward to the next book in this series.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
Wrong Victim is the third book in the series featuring D.C.I Rachel King. As I have never read the others in this series I did find it difficult to beWrong Victim is the third book in the series featuring D.C.I Rachel King. As I have never read the others in this series I did find it difficult to begin with as it keeps mentioning a past trafficking case, but I soon found myself engrossed.
A man’s body is found in a care home, he has been suffocated, had his wedding ring finger removed and has confetti scattered on him. When his daughter goes to identify the body she is angry as this man is not her dad, who have they been paying for, to stay in the care home?
When another victim is discovered they realise there is a link to the two as they were both involved in a property scam. Is it revenge from one of their victims?
This is definitely a series you can sink you’re teeth into. A great whodunnit that will keep you guessing until the end.
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Wrong Victim is the third book in the series featuring D.C.I Rachel King. As I have never read the others in this series I did find it difficult to begin with as it keeps mentioning a past trafficking case, but I soon found myself engrossed.
A man’s body is found in a care home, he has been suffocated, had his wedding ring finger removed and has confetti scattered on him. When his daughter goes to identify the body she is angry as this man is not her dad, who have they been paying for, to stay in the care home?
When another victim is discovered they realise there is a link to the two as they were both involved in a property scam. Is it revenge from one of their victims?
This is definitely a series you can sink you’re teeth into. A great whodunnit that will keep you guessing until the end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
This is my first book I've read from this author and was lent to me from my mother who equally enjoyed it as much as me. The characters were very realThis is my first book I've read from this author and was lent to me from my mother who equally enjoyed it as much as me. The characters were very real and you wanted all the characters to have a happy ending. Definitely going to read more of her work!!!
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This is my first book I've read from this author and was lent to me from my mother who equally enjoyed it as much as me. The characters were very real and you wanted all the characters to have a happy ending. Definitely going to read more of her work!!!...more
Ruby an ex cop works in a CCTV centre, constantly watching the outside world and helping out the police. She works on the night shift with Lennie her Ruby an ex cop works in a CCTV centre, constantly watching the outside world and helping out the police. She works on the night shift with Lennie her friend and is getting over the death of her husband Grant to Cancer.
Whilst working she spots Hannah, the baby she gave away for adoption. She knows it’s illegal and immoral but she can’t help but keep watching her!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it has secrets, lies and murder that kept me guessing until till the end. Makes you realise whilst you are out doing everyday tasks that big brother is always watching you!!
A must read. My favourite books are the one’s where you think you know where the story is going and then the Author takes you on a different road, this book definitely ticks that box.
I haven’t read a Julie Corbin book before but will definitely be looking for her other books.
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Ruby an ex cop works in a CCTV centre, constantly watching the outside world and helping out the police. She works on the night shift with Lennie her friend and is getting over the death of her husband Grant to Cancer.
Whilst working she spots Hannah, the baby she gave away for adoption. She knows it’s illegal and immoral but she can’t help but keep watching her!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it has secrets, lies and murder that kept me guessing until till the end. Makes you realise whilst you are out doing everyday tasks that big brother is always watching you!!
A must read. My favourite books are the one’s where you think you know where the story is going and then the Author takes you on a different road, this book definitely ticks that box.
I haven’t read a Julie Corbin book before but will definitely be looking for her other books.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
Ava leaves her daughter Abi secure in her pushchair for a short time while she is upstairs, but when she comes back the pushchair is empty, the front Ava leaves her daughter Abi secure in her pushchair for a short time while she is upstairs, but when she comes back the pushchair is empty, the front door open and Abi is nowhere to be seen!!
We fast forward to a year later and Abi is still missing. The neighbours are having a housewarming party and Ava’s husband Matt thinks it will do her good to get out of the house.
At the party Ava will discover something about the day Abi disappeared that will set off a chain of events, a comment said that will throw some light on what happened on that dreadful day!! Ava’s life is about to be unravelled as she looks at her neighbours in a new light!!
I was completely engrossed in this book. I could feel the panic and despair the couple felt when they discovered their little girl was missing. I knew in my heart this wasn’t going to be a fairytale ending but boy the finale was something that will stick in my head for a long while, I reread the ending as I couldn’t believe what I read!!
A must read gripping thriller that will keep you hooked until the bitter end.
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Ava leaves her daughter Abi secure in her pushchair for a short time while she is upstairs, but when she comes back the pushchair is empty, the front door open and Abi is nowhere to be seen!!
We fast forward to a year later and Abi is still missing. The neighbours are having a housewarming party and Ava’s husband Matt thinks it will do her good to get out of the house.
At the party Ava will discover something about the day Abi disappeared that will set off a chain of events, a comment said that will throw some light on what happened on that dreadful day!! Ava’s life is about to be unravelled as she looks at her neighbours in a new light!!
I was completely engrossed in this book. I could feel the panic and despair the couple felt when they discovered their little girl was missing. I knew in my heart this wasn’t going to be a fairytale ending but boy the finale was something that will stick in my head for a long while, I reread the ending as I couldn’t believe what I read!!
A must read gripping thriller that will keep you hooked until the bitter end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
An intriguing start. Naomi watches her sister Ruth getting ready to go, out not knowing this may be the last time she will see her again.
The book is An intriguing start. Naomi watches her sister Ruth getting ready to go, out not knowing this may be the last time she will see her again.
The book is told from numerous people’s prospectives with different timelines. This can be either very confusing or very clever, but with this story it works perfectly.
Alice is married to George a television presenter who was formerly a politician, she has always known he was a ladies man and has often wondered about his previous relationships. They met at university where George was a disliked by other students for his sense of entitlement and confident air.
Whilst on a train Alice thinks she sees Ruth, but Ruth went missing years before when they were at university and was presumed dead. Alice knows her husband knew Ruth but when asked he at first denies knowing her, then admits he did. Alice goes digging to find out more and as the story goes back in time secrets are revealed.
The time goes back to when Alice, George, Ruth and Kat were at university and leads up to the night that Ruth goes missing after attending a ball.
I couldn’t put this book down. I love books about friendships and secrets and this kept me guessing until the end.
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An intriguing start. Naomi watches her sister Ruth getting ready to go, out not knowing this may be the last time she will see her again.
The book is told from numerous people’s prospectives with different timelines. This can be either very confusing or very clever, but with this story it works perfectly.
Alice is married to George a television presenter who was formerly a politician, she has always known he was a ladies man and has often wondered about his previous relationships. They met at university where George was a disliked by other students for his sense of entitlement and confident air.
Whilst on a train Alice thinks she sees Ruth, but Ruth went missing years before when they were at university and was presumed dead. Alice knows her husband knew Ruth but when asked he at first denies knowing her, then admits he did. Alice goes digging to find out more and as the story goes back in time secrets are revealed.
The time goes back to when Alice, George, Ruth and Kat were at university and leads up to the night that Ruth goes missing after attending a ball.
I couldn’t put this book down. I love books about friendships and secrets and this kept me guessing until the end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
When Mary's husband returns from a wellness retreat, she is surprised by his transformation. Goodbye meek husband hello Mr. confident and the new muscWhen Mary's husband returns from a wellness retreat, she is surprised by his transformation. Goodbye meek husband hello Mr. confident and the new muscles are an added extra.
Mary soon wonders what happened at this retreat to make such a big difference.
This is a great page turner. I would definitely recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
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When Mary's husband returns from a wellness retreat, she is surprised by his transformation. Goodbye meek husband hello Mr. confident and the new muscles are an added extra.
Mary soon wonders what happened at this retreat to make such a big difference.
This is a great page turner. I would definitely recommend this book.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review....more
Cassie and Adam are mourning the tragic death of her son Josh. After his funeral Kimberly turns up at their house with baby Samuel claiming to be JoshCassie and Adam are mourning the tragic death of her son Josh. After his funeral Kimberly turns up at their house with baby Samuel claiming to be Josh’s girlfriend. Cassie now has a reason to carry on and is desperate to get to know her grandson. Why hadn’t Josh mentioned Kimberly?
Cassie receives mystery texts threatening to tell her past secrets. What is she hiding?
I loved the flow of the book and how it goes back to when Josh and Kimberly first met and how their relationship pans out. The two timelines help build the suspense and will keep you hooked.
There are twists and secrets galore. The ending left me with my mouth open and I had to read it twice before it sunk in!!
A must read book.
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Cassie and Adam are mourning the tragic death of her son Josh. After his funeral Kimberly turns up at their house with baby Samuel claiming to be Josh’s girlfriend. Cassie now has a reason to carry on and is desperate to get to know her grandson. Why hadn’t Josh mentioned Kimberly?
Cassie receives mystery texts threatening to tell her past secrets. What is she hiding?
I loved the flow of the book and how it goes back to when Josh and Kimberly first met and how their relationship pans out. The two timelines help build the suspense and will keep you hooked.
There are twists and secrets galore. The ending left me with my mouth open and I had to read it twice before it sunk in!!
A must read book.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
Tess is railroaded into entering the Barcelona marathon by her sister Emma,who wants to do it in memory for her twin sister who had sadly died of CancTess is railroaded into entering the Barcelona marathon by her sister Emma,who wants to do it in memory for her twin sister who had sadly died of Cancer.
Tess is not a fitness fanatic and definitely not a fan of Lycra. She is swayed by going to Barcelona for the culture rather than the marathon.
Tess meets the very handsome and enigmatic Roberto who offers to show her the sights. Is Roberto all he makes out to be and could this be love for both of them?
I’m not a fan of love stories as they can be predictable,but this was so beautifully written so atmospheric, that I felt like I was experiencing the sights, smells, delicious food and wine that Tess did. Definitely on my to visit list.
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Tess is railroaded into entering the Barcelona marathon by her sister Emma,who wants to do it in memory for her twin sister who had sadly died of Cancer.
Tess is not a fitness fanatic and definitely not a fan of Lycra. She is swayed by going to Barcelona for the culture rather than the marathon.
Tess meets the very handsome and enigmatic Roberto who offers to show her the sights. Is Roberto all he makes out to be and could this be love for both of them?
I’m not a fan of love stories as they can be predictable,but this was so beautifully written so atmospheric, that I felt like I was experiencing the sights, smells, delicious food and wine that Tess did. Definitely on my to visit list.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
Having read Charlie Gallagher’s Langthorne series, I couldn’t wait to read his new book and thank you to netgalley for a copy in exchange for a reviewHaving read Charlie Gallagher’s Langthorne series, I couldn’t wait to read his new book and thank you to netgalley for a copy in exchange for a review.
From the first page you are instantly drawn into this action packed suspense thriller!!
Serial killer Henry Roberts is a dark and evil character that gave me chills reading about him, he shows no remorse for his victims, saying that he set them free and that he is God’s disciple.
Inspector George Elms has the unenviable task of visiting Henry in prison. Henry is dying and wants to be moved to a prison with a sea view, which he has paid to be built and staffed himself and in return he will tell George where 2 of his victims are. Poor George doesn’t agree with this but has to go along with it as the powers that be have the final say.
George is a very strong, likeable character, passionate about his job and desperate to find out the truth. I have to admit to a crush on George and if he turned up at my door with a packet of Jammy Dodgers I wouldn’t need persuading to let him in!!!
A must read book with an excellent ending that doesn’t disappoint.
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Having read Charlie Gallagher’s Langthorne series, I couldn’t wait to read his new book and thank you to netgalley for a copy in exchange for a review.
From the first page you are instantly drawn into this action packed suspense thriller!!
Serial killer Henry Roberts is a dark and evil character that gave me chills reading about him, he shows no remorse for his victims, saying that he set them free and that he is God’s disciple.
Inspector George Elms has the unenviable task of visiting Henry in prison. Henry is dying and wants to be moved to a prison with a sea view, which he has paid to be built and staffed himself and in return he will tell George where 2 of his victims are. Poor George doesn’t agree with this but has to go along with it as the powers that be have the final say.
George is a very strong, likeable character, passionate about his job and desperate to find out the truth. I have to admit to a crush on George and if he turned up at my door with a packet of Jammy Dodgers I wouldn’t need persuading to let him in!!!
A must read book with an excellent ending that doesn’t disappoint....more
Chloe whilst out with her friends in a club, trying to forget about her collapsed marriage meets Danny at the bar. He is confident but slightly creepyChloe whilst out with her friends in a club, trying to forget about her collapsed marriage meets Danny at the bar. He is confident but slightly creepy with his excessive flattery, that he lays on a little too thick.
When Danny keeps turning up like a bad smell and will not take no for an answer, Chloe soon realises she has a problem as Danny is convinced that they are a couple and will do anything to ensue this!!
I loved this book, it's creepy, full of suspense and 100% addictive.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Chloe whilst out with her friends in a club, trying to forget about her collapsed marriage meets Danny at the bar. He is confident but slightly creepy with his excessive flattery, that he lays on a little too thick.
When Danny keeps turning up like a bad smell and will not take no for an answer, Chloe soon realises she has a problem as Danny is convinced that they are a couple and will do anything to ensue this!!
I loved this book, it's creepy, full of suspense and 100% addictive.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review....more
D.I Kelly Porter and her team are working 2 cases. The first is the death of Earl Xavier of Wasdale Hall which at first appears to be suicide but lookD.I Kelly Porter and her team are working 2 cases. The first is the death of Earl Xavier of Wasdale Hall which at first appears to be suicide but looks suspiciously like he was murdered. Who would have killed the elderly Earl and what secrets was he and his family keeping?
The second case is 2 missing women Hannah and Sophie who had been camping in the Lake District. They discover links between the missing women and another missing woman which wasn’t solved a year ago. They soon realise that something sinister is going on, and come to realise that they may have been kidnapped!!
I have to admit I have not read the first two books in this series but was so hooked by this story that I will read them. The main character D.I Kelly Porter is fastidious and has her own family problems,but she comes across as someone you would want on you’re side!!
A gripping book that not only had a great plot, intriguing characters and had the added bonus of being set at the Lake District, the place that’s on my to go to list!!!
Looking forward to catching up on this great series in time for the fourth book to be published.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
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D.I Kelly Porter and her team are working 2 cases. The first is the death of Earl Xavier of Wasdale Hall which at first appears to be suicide but looks suspiciously like he was murdered. Who would have killed the elderly Earl and what secrets was he and his family keeping?
The second case is 2 missing women Hannah and Sophie who had been camping in the Lake District. They discover links between the missing women and another missing woman which wasn’t solved a year ago. They soon realise that something sinister is going on, and come to realise that they may have been kidnapped!!
I have to admit I have not read the first two books in this series but was so hooked by this story that I will read them. The main character D.I Kelly Porter is fastidious and has her own family problems,but she comes across as someone you would want on you’re side!!
A gripping book that not only had a great plot, intriguing characters and had the added bonus of being set at the Lake District, the place that’s on my to go to list!!!
Looking forward to catching up on this great series in time for the fourth book to be published.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
Alice and her partner Richard are planning to set sail for a few years after their retirement, but unbeknown to them a stranger will come knocking at Alice and her partner Richard are planning to set sail for a few years after their retirement, but unbeknown to them a stranger will come knocking at their door which will turn their lives upside down.
The stranger is Sally who claims she is Richards daughter.
OMG this book had me gripped from the start it had more twists than a rollercoaster and had my pulse soaring as if I'd ridden the big dipper!!!
A must read book that I would definitely recommend.
Thank you to Netgalley for my honest review in exchange for a copy of this book.
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Alice and her partner Richard are planning to set sail for a few years after their retirement, but unbeknown to them a stranger will come knocking at their door which will turn their lives upside down.
The stranger is Sally who claims she is Richards daughter.
OMG this book had me gripped from the start it had more twists than a rollercoaster and had my pulse soaring as if I'd ridden the big dipper!!!
A must read book that I would definitely recommend.
Thank you to Netgalley for my honest review in exchange for a copy of this book....more
Susannah and her two boys have moved from London after a messy divorce and are hoping to start a new life.
Charlotte is married to Dan and has four boSusannah and her two boys have moved from London after a messy divorce and are hoping to start a new life.
Charlotte is married to Dan and has four boys, they appear to have the perfect life. Gorgeous, glamorous and have a luxury home. The golden couple that people cannot help but envy!!
The two women are poles apart, but have something major in common. They are both running away from a secret but some secrets will not stay buried!!
Susannah and Charlotte become friends, Susannah enjoys spending time with both Charlotte and Dan, and is not blind to Dan’s good looks and charm!!
The story is told from Susannah and Charlotte’s perspectives as we delve into their pasts and find out what has made them both so secretive.
The slow build up of tension leads to a more than satisfying ending with twists along the way that kept me gripped until the end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
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Susannah and her two boys have moved from London after a messy divorce and are hoping to start a new life.
Charlotte is married to Dan and has four boys, they appear to have the perfect life. Gorgeous, glamorous and have a luxury home. The golden couple that people cannot help but envy!!
The two women are poles apart, but have something major in common. They are both running away from a secret but some secrets will not stay buried!!
Susannah and Charlotte become friends, Susannah enjoys spending time with both Charlotte and Dan, and is not blind to Dan’s good looks and charm!!
The story is told from Susannah and Charlotte’s perspectives as we delve into their pasts and find out what has made them both so secretive.
The slow build up of tension leads to a more than satisfying ending with twists along the way that kept me gripped until the end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
When Cathy has a fall out with her teenage daughter Roxy over a boy, little does she realise that when Roxy says she is going to her best friends housWhen Cathy has a fall out with her teenage daughter Roxy over a boy, little does she realise that when Roxy says she is going to her best friends house for a sleepover she is lying. That will be the last time she will see her daughter alive!!
The investigation into who killed Roxy has many suspects including the two brothers who owned the house that Roxy was discovered in, they also own a nightclub and are very evasive.
There are a number of suspects and everybody appears to be lying, this is not a straight forward case and will keep you guessing.
This is one of my favourite crime series. D.I Natalie Ward is a strong character trying to desperately balance family life with work. The team she works with are like family and the more we get to know about their personal lives the more this series comes to life. They just get better and better!!!
A must read that is very hard to put down, once you’ve read the first book in the series you will want to read the rest.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review.
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When Cathy has a fall out with her teenage daughter Roxy over a boy, little does she realise that when Roxy says she is going to her best friends house for a sleepover she is lying. That will be the last time she will see her daughter alive!!
The investigation into who killed Roxy has many suspects including the two brothers who owned the house that Roxy was discovered in, they also own a nightclub and are very evasive.
There are a number of suspects and everybody appears to be lying, this is not a straight forward case and will keep you guessing.
This is one of my favourite crime series. D.I Natalie Ward is a strong character trying to desperately balance family life with work. The team she works with are like family and the more we get to know about their personal lives the more this series comes to life. They just get better and better!!!
A must read that is very hard to put down, once you’ve read the first book in the series you will want to read the rest.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for a review....more
First of all I adore Susan Lewis books and never read the synopsis, as there hasn't been any of her works that I haven't loved and I like to be surpriFirst of all I adore Susan Lewis books and never read the synopsis, as there hasn't been any of her works that I haven't loved and I like to be surprised by the storyline.
This one did not disappoint, I couldn't put it down desperate to discover what was going to happen next.
I would have given this more than 5 stars if I could.
Please do not make me wait too long for her next book!!
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review.
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First of all I adore Susan Lewis books and never read the synopsis, as there hasn't been any of her works that I haven't loved and I like to be surprised by the storyline.
This one did not disappoint, I couldn't put it down desperate to discover what was going to happen next.
I would have given this more than 5 stars if I could.
Please do not make me wait too long for her next book!!
Thank you to Netgalley for a copy in exchange for an honest review....more
In 2003 3 teenagers go to a party but only 2 return. The narrator is the sister of one of the girls, a dual timeline of then and now.
To enjoy this amIn 2003 3 teenagers go to a party but only 2 return. The narrator is the sister of one of the girls, a dual timeline of then and now.
To enjoy this amazing read I would definitely say less is more and to go into this book blind.
OMG I so had this book wrapped up in my mind m, but I couldn't have been more wrong, as a huge twist had me rereading to make sure I hadn't missed anything.
A must read that will have you enthralled from the beginning to the end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review.
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In 2003 3 teenagers go to a party but only 2 return. The narrator is the sister of one of the girls, a dual timeline of then and now.
To enjoy this amazing read I would definitely say less is more and to go into this book blind.
OMG I so had this book wrapped up in my mind m, but I couldn't have been more wrong, as a huge twist had me rereading to make sure I hadn't missed anything.
A must read that will have you enthralled from the beginning to the end.
Thank you to Netgalley for my copy in exchange for an honest review....more
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