Carpe Diem A Sister’s Destiny by Rosie Clarke is a marvellous historical novel that I thoroughly enjoyed. The action is set from just before World War I to just afterwards. It was a time of change for women as the war presented them with opportunities. These did not go far enough as women, when they […]

Where A House Becomes A Home The Llama Farm On New Moon Lane by Laura Briggs is a very delightful contemporary tale that will warm your heart. The story is mainly set in Yorkshire. The llama farm is in complete contrast to urban Reading which was stifling a character. In the countryside characters can flourish […]

Of Great Courage & Resilience Before Berlin by Leah Moyes is a heartbreaking and awe-inspiring historical novel that totally consumed me. It is the prequel to the Berlin Butterfly series. The novel is set in the World War II years and up to 1947 as we follow the lead character, a teen from Lodz in […]

To The Moon & Back The Greatest Love Story Ever Told by Suzy K Quinn is the most beautiful contemporary story about love that I never wanted to end. I savored every moment of it. This is not your traditional love story but make no mistake, it is a love story, and by far and […]

Wow! Just Wow! The Red House by Roz Watkins is an absolutely gripping contemporary psychological suspense that I just could not put down. My attention was grabbed from the start. Roz Watkins has spun a marvellous tale. Her plotline is well thought out and executed. I, wrongly, believed I had worked out the conclusion – […]

Beautiful The Way To The Sea by Victoria Connelly is a simply beautiful contemporary novel that warmed my heart and soothed my soul. At the heart of the novel are three broken people – trauma and loss over the years has devastated lives. Each are imprisoned within themselves. Each needs awakening to learn to live […]

Entertaining & Gripping The Other Couple by Diane Jeffrey is a simply marvellous contemporary psychological suspense that had me mesmerized from the start. Diane Jeffrey is masterful at her craft as she draws the reader in, leading us with our emotional responses to her characters. We cling on to the narrative for dear life. The […]

Delightful Who Brought The Dog To Church? by Tracy Smoak is a delightful contemporary Christian novel about community, care and friendship. The cast of characters are realistically drawn. They are an eclectic bunch whom you could meet in any small town. The women have one thing in common – compassion – where they see a […]

What Lurks Behind The Couple Across The Street by Anita Waller is a totally gripping contemporary psychological thriller that I just could not put down. Behind the curtains of suburbia one can find secrets and lies. Sometimes people spend a lifetime hiding a guilty secret, but even after death, secrets have a way of rising […]

Social Injustice Trouble For The Boat Girl by Lizzie Lane is a marvellous novel looking at the social history of women and the poor. It is set in 1925. The twenties were a turbulent time. World War I was over but England was hardly a land fit for heroes. The tale follows the boat people […]