A new Kim Stone book.. straight to the top of the TBR of course. I am so grateful to Bookouture for allowing me early access to read this books early.A new Kim Stone book.. straight to the top of the TBR of course. I am so grateful to Bookouture for allowing me early access to read this books early. One of my favourite crime series, and this team of detectives always have me hooked on every page. Another late night finishing this one off, and I am not mad about it at all.
Kim and her team of dedicated detectives have their work cut out for them in 36 Hours. As the title suggests, they have 36 to solve this case. Reporter Tracey Frost is sent an email in the early hours of a Sunday morning to follow the clues of someone will be hurt. This killer is sadistic and there are some gruesome scenes.
I feel that zi am running out of words to describe how much I love these books. Always page turning, clever writing with characters that I really care about after so many books. This is book 21 and they just keep getting better and better. Is it time for book 22 yet?!
Publishes on December 10th, a must read series....more
Would you want your partner to hear your every thought? god no!! It would be incredibly intrusive but in the world of this book, that is exactly what Would you want your partner to hear your every thought? god no!! It would be incredibly intrusive but in the world of this book, that is exactly what happens.
Anna and Elijah have been married for 10 years and on the outside they look happy and loved up. Elijah is obsessed with new tech and gifts Anna the new chip that is inserted into your body that allows you and your partner to hear each other waking thoughts. Anna is against it but feels she has no other choice, will this bring them closer together or tear them apart?
Now it wouldn’t be a good story if these people didn’t have any deep dark secrets that they were hiding from each other would it! This was a fun, page turner that really made me glad that this is. It a possibility in today’s world. Grab this book and just go with it.
Thanks to Random House UK Vintage on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on February 27th, 2025....more
Now that is how you do a crime book!! What a brilliant debut from Amy Jordan, an author that I am already looking forward to reading more from. I am rNow that is how you do a crime book!! What a brilliant debut from Amy Jordan, an author that I am already looking forward to reading more from. I am really excited by this book and hope that it will be a big success.
A serial killer..and a copy cat killer. 30 years apart. Former Guarda detective Julia Harte is now living the quiet life in a small village on Irelands coast. Now in her 60’s, she is relieved when she hears that the serial killer she helped put away in 1994 has died in prison. She can finally relax..or can she? Soon she is summoned back to Cork to help stop a copycat who is following in the footsteps of this serial killer.
Told in dual timelines of then in 1994 and today, we learn about both cases and how they relate. We see what Julia risked for this case, what it cost her and why it still has a massive impact on her today. I don’t what to say too much, just read this and be constantly shocked and surprised. This is a brilliant police procedural. I loved that our protagonist was an older woman, who uses her experience in life and in her career to try to stop a ruthless killer. Really well done.
Thank you so much to HTP, MIRA on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on January 28th, 2025.
Another trip back to Black Lake Falls and once again I was hooked. It is always nice to be back in Jenna and Dave’s world and now at book 24 these chaAnother trip back to Black Lake Falls and once again I was hooked. It is always nice to be back in Jenna and Dave’s world and now at book 24 these characters are all so familiar.
This time the team are working a cold case which was a nice surprise. The bodies of 2 teenagers who went missing 12 years earlier at Halloween are found when the constant rain causes a flood, bringing their buried bodies to the surface. It was a full team effort for this case, with some of their usual tactics unavailable.
I do love these team of detectives. Killers think that they are so clever but they can never get past this lot. I love seeing some different members of the team shining more and more as this series continues. With Jenna getting further along in her pregnancy, I look forward to seeing what will happen next.
As always this is a clever, pager turning police procedural that I found hard to put down. Bring on book 25.
Thanks to Bookouture and NetGalley for my advanced copy to read. Head back to serial killer central on December 17th....more
Meet Hazel and Fox, happily married with a young daughter living the dream in the London suburbs. They appear to be the perfect couple, but what peoplMeet Hazel and Fox, happily married with a young daughter living the dream in the London suburbs. They appear to be the perfect couple, but what people don’t know is that before the birth of their daughter they were serial killers, ridding the world of bad men across Europe. They gave it all up for their little girl, but Hazel is struggling to fight the urge. Fox is doing his best to keep the, safe, but both are hiding some pretty dark secrets from each other.
This was such a fun read! I do like anything with a serial killer and now we have 2. This made me laugh so many times. Hazel was very committed to keeping her secrets, even from her husband, who knew being a killer would put so much strain on a marriage ...more
This was a fast paced , page turning thriller that was a bit of fun to read l I did guess what was happening quite early on though which was a bit disThis was a fast paced , page turning thriller that was a bit of fun to read l I did guess what was happening quite early on though which was a bit disappointing. Whilst I enjoyed this book, I did struggle with a bit part of the story. The main character when from one extreme to the other very quickly and it just felt off to me. It was a like a switch was flicked and she became a different person.
Despite that, the story was interesting, idea., I just feel that it could have been done better. I don’t want to give anything away about the story so it is hard to say anymore.
Thank to Storm publishing on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book to read. Publishes on January 24th....more
Another page turner from Rebecca Heath. The Wedding Party is full of terrible people, all of whom have secrets from each other. I found it hard to likAnother page turner from Rebecca Heath. The Wedding Party is full of terrible people, all of whom have secrets from each other. I found it hard to like any of them, really, but that was part of the fun.
Adele and Jason are getting married in Refuge Bay on the South Australian coast. They have known each other for years, having holidayed in the area with their families when they were teenagers, but 12 years ago, a tragedy occurred and changed them all forever. Now, back at the same place, tensions are high, and somebody is trying to warn Adele off the wedding.
This was a quick and fun read that I finished in a few hours. We don’t know the full story of what happened in the past, but we get chapters in the present and 12 years ago, and we start to put the pieces together. I would have been happy for most of these characters to get what was coming to them, to be honest.
Thanks to Bloomsbury ANZ on NetGalley for my early copy to read. This is the perfect beach read for those who love a twisty thriller, with an unsettling vibe. Publishes on January 7th, 2025....more
What a clever debut novel! Once ai picked this up there was no stopping, it certainly was addictive.
2 very different women. First we have Jasmine who What a clever debut novel! Once ai picked this up there was no stopping, it certainly was addictive.
2 very different women. First we have Jasmine who has saved all her pennies to escape her abusive partner. Then we have Stephanie, a top TV executive on her way to a conference. These 2 ladies meet on a plane and what happens next is a wild ride. The way the story is told, with multiple characters points of view and timelines was so well done. It had me second guessing myself. There is twist after twist and has me turning those pages as fast as I could.
I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.
Thanks so much to St Martin’s Press on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book. I see this being a big hit for 2025. Publishes January 14th...more
It is not often that a NetGalley approval goes straight to the top of my TBR, but I have been desperately waiting for this one. I do think this is my It is not often that a NetGalley approval goes straight to the top of my TBR, but I have been desperately waiting for this one. I do think this is my new favourite James Patterson series. I was thrilled when that email came, and I started reading as soon as I could.
I just love these characters.. come on, private detectives called Poe, Holmes, and Marple… that are a crime lovers' idea of heaven. We learn more about our trio of friends this time, which was eye-opening, to say the least. Holmes is trying to stay clean after months in rehab, Poe has some life changing news, and poor Margaret is trying to hold them all together. This case will test them all, abducted babies from a secure hospital.. how and why?
There is a banging ending that left me needing more already, so here’s to book 3. One of my favourite parts of this book, without spoilers, was the 3 of them attending a crime writers conference and the appearance of another of my favourite authors. This really made me laugh and was a fantastic scene all around. There are Poe’s fast cars, Baskerville the dog, and lots of baked goods.
Absolutely loved it if you can’t already tell. It was a 2-sitting read for me. Comes out January 6th, 2025, a great way to start the new year.
Thanks so very much to Little Brown and Company for the chance to read this so early. ...more
A book about the behind the scenes of ice dancing, written by Layne Fargo… yes please!!
They Never Learn is one of my all time favourite books, but thA book about the behind the scenes of ice dancing, written by Layne Fargo… yes please!!
They Never Learn is one of my all time favourite books, but this is a very different book but I loved it just as much. Not released until January 16th, 2025, this will be in my top reads of 2024. No it is not a dark crime thriller but I could not get enough of this book. It is long book but if I had the time I am sure that I could have devoured it in a single sitting. It was so addictive, so twisty and fun to read.
In 1984, UK team of Torvill and Dean won gold at the Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, with their Bolero Program. I was 9 years old and mesmerised. Ever since then I have been a big fan of ice dancing. In June 2025, I will get to see my childhood heroes in person in Sydney, skating for their last tour. I could not be more excited.
Anyway, The Favourites. This book shows the cut throat world of ice dancing. Kat Shaw and Heath Rocha are the next big thing, but they don’t do things the easy way and emotions are high.. They have to scrape for every penny and their biggest rivals are the Lin twins, children of a former Olympic champion. The story is told through a documentary, with interviews from those who were in their world. It is a story of love, friendship, betrayal, ambition, revenge and much much more. A must read.
Thank you so much to Random House UK Vintage for granting my wish for this amazing book. I need a physical copy for my shelf!! ...more
Well this was insane! I never quite knew who to trust, who to believe or really what was going on. It was great, I love a book that has me questioningWell this was insane! I never quite knew who to trust, who to believe or really what was going on. It was great, I love a book that has me questioning things all the time.
On their wedding night, Kate and.Charlie are finally putting their feet up and preparing to head off on their honeymoon. Kate is so happy, she is the CEO of a huge corporation and she has just married her childhood sweetheart after not seeing him for 5o years. That is until he drops a bomb on her, and then denies it to police, claiming his new wife is suffering from dementia and mental health issues. Her daughter Julie doesn’t believe it, her mother is a strong and independent woman, so what is going on.
This was a fast read, I read this over 2 sessions and it messed with my head. I loved the way it made me change my mind about everything and everyone. With a hurricane, a husband with secrets and plenty of characters who aren’t easy to like, this book is one to get lost in.
Thanks so much to Harper Perennial and Paperbacks on NetGalley for my advanced copy of this book. Publishes on. November 19th....more
Yes Gillian McAllister, yes!!! What a way to start my dive into 2025 releases. I was so excited to get approved for this early copy, having been a lonYes Gillian McAllister, yes!!! What a way to start my dive into 2025 releases. I was so excited to get approved for this early copy, having been a long time fan of this author and her amazing storylines. Famous Last Words absolutely blew me away… so freaking good!! It was incredibly addictive, fast paced and so very clever.
Camellia is dreading her day. It is her young daughters first day at daycare care and she is returning to work from maternity leave. And her husband Luke is nowhere to be seen. He is not answering his phone and she has to negotiate it all alone. She has a horrible feeling that something is wrong, and then the police come knocking.
This book is just so well done. Told in various timelines, we see what happens at the time, and then we jump ahead 7 years. How this day changes all of their lives and makes you think about how you would deal with what happens. How life can change in a split second, nothing is ever the same again.
Thank you so much William Morrow for my advanced copy of this amazing book. Published on February 25th, 2025....more
Now that is what I call a fast paced thriller! Such a quick read, very easy to lose yourself in the story. A bunch of highly unlikeable characters andNow that is what I call a fast paced thriller! Such a quick read, very easy to lose yourself in the story. A bunch of highly unlikeable characters and some that I really did feel for. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing, with a surprising ending. Very entertaining.
Nala is caught up at work and asks her best friend Jane to pick up her 4 year old daughter from school and meet her at the dentists. Only when Jane gets there, Florrie has already been collected. Where is she? Who has her? A parents worst nightmare. We slowly begin to get to know all the major players in this story, and their secrets. Of course nothing is straight forward.
Thanks to the author Miranda Rijks and NetGalley for the advanced copy to read. I do have some other books of Miranda’s on my kindle that I need to get to. Publishes on April 19th.
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Now that is what I call a fast paced thriller! Such a quick read, very easy to lose yourself in the story. A bunch of highly unlikeable characters and some that I really did feel for. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing, with a surprising ending. Very entertaining.
Nala is caught up at work and asks her best friend Jane to pick up her 4 year old daughter from school and meet her at the dentists. Only when Jane gets there, Florrie has already been collected. Where is she? Who has her? A parents worst nightmare. We slowly begin to get to know all the major players in this story, and their secrets. Of course nothing is straight forward.
Thanks to the author Miranda Rijks and NetGalley for the advanced copy to read. I do have some other books of Miranda’s on my kindle that I need to get to. Publishes on April 19th....more
This was such a fun, dark read. I do like to have a laugh in my books, despite the content usually being quite disturbing. These 3 women were hilariouThis was such a fun, dark read. I do like to have a laugh in my books, despite the content usually being quite disturbing. These 3 women were hilarious and so relatable. I loved that one was a librarian and book lover, so much of what she said made total sense.
Go into this without knowing too much. It is a story of women, and their power, their friendships and what they can achieve individually and collectively. Even with what they get up to, you will love them and be cheering them on.
Now I really need to grab this author’s previous book from my TBR, I loved the way she writes, so vivid. Great characters, great story with plenty of the darkness that I live.
Thanks so much to Bonnier Books UK on NetGalley for my advanced copy to read. Published on October 24th....more
If you haven’t read Best Day Ever and are Second Mrs Strom what are you doing? Go read them, and then come and read What the Nanny Saw.
It is 5 years If you haven’t read Best Day Ever and are Second Mrs Strom what are you doing? Go read them, and then come and read What the Nanny Saw.
It is 5 years since the events in Paris and Paul is now in prison and Cecilia has a newborn baby with Evan. But things are working out with him and she is still suffering from her injuries.. so insert a nanny,a Lizzie. Only Lizzie is not all she seems and life starts to spiral out of control for Cecilia.
Another book full of unlikeable characters that just keeps you turning pages. It is fast read, waiting to see who would do what to who. I thought there would be a bigger twist with Lizzie, ai was waiting for it but it never came. But a throughly enjoyable book all the same.
Thanks so much to Bookouture and NetGalley for my early copy of this book to read. Publishes on November 13th....more
thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. i read this book in one afternoon... it is a quick and fast pacedthank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. i read this book in one afternoon... it is a quick and fast paced read. not really tje sort of book i normally read but an enjoyable read
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thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book to read and review. i read this book in one afternoon... it is a quick and fast paced read. not really tje sort of book i normally read but an enjoyable read...more
Another fabulously twisted family drama and thriller from AJ McDine. I read this book in 2 sittings, which easily could have been one if I didn’t starAnother fabulously twisted family drama and thriller from AJ McDine. I read this book in 2 sittings, which easily could have been one if I didn’t start it so late at night. As a parent it hit me close to home as what happens at this party could very easily happen. I really felt for the mother, Eve and her situation.
A 16 year olds birthday party and disaster strikes. Just like that, the lives all there and their families are changed for ever. For Eve, it is the start of her seemingly perfect life imploding. She is happy, a great husband, a clever son, the house she always dreamed of and a job she loves. But the more she tries to discover what really happened at the party, the more secrets and lies threatened to take all that away from her.
I am being deliberately vague here and I feel you just want to read this without knowing too much. This is a page turner that will draw you in and not let you go until the very last page.
Thanks so much to the author and Bookouture for my advanced copy to read. Published on October 21st.
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