Seeking The Truth Stalin’s Gold by Mark Ellis is a thrilling historical suspense. It is the second book in the DCI Frank Merlin series which is marvellous. It can be read as a stand-alone. The setting is mainly in London in 1940 at the height of the Blitz. The reader witnesses the continual destruction night […]

Growing Old Disgracefully The Car Share by Zoe Brisby is the most delightful contemporary novel about living life to the full no matter how old you are. The novel is charming and absolutely hilarious. I was literally laughing out loud at the outrageous antics of a young ninety year old lady as she definitely leads […]

Listen To His Voice Evergreen Tree by Jae Blessing is the most delightful Christian historical novel. It is set in 1870 following a group on men on a cattle drive west. The theme reminded me of the Israelites wandering in the wilderness – as they (and the leader of the cattle drive) wander their leader […]

Beneath The surface The Diary Of Isabella M Smugge by Ruth Leigh is a delightful contemporary look at life through the eyes of Instagram blogger Isabella Smugge. This is a charming book showing a carefully crafted life on the surface. But underneath things are not always so rosy. It is a warning to remember that […]

The Monster Within Two Wrongs by Mel McGrath is a gripping psychological thriller that consumed me from the start. It is a creepy read as there are several perpetrators and the reader cannot work out who can be trusted. Secrets are being kept and hidden. Something sinister lies in the past. It is something that […]

New Life The Best Is Yet To Come by Katy Colins is a wonderful, heartfelt contemporary novel that will swell your heart and leave you smiling. The novel is set in a small cul-de-sac. There are people around but two of the residents feel invisible. New mum, Izzy, is finding motherhood tough. “She wanted to […]

Totally Charming Can’t Buy Me Love by Andrea Christenson is a charming contemporary Christian novel loosely based on the Cinderella story. It is the second book in the Deep Haven Collection series. We all have dreams. It is important to pursue our own dreams and not to be pressured into following the dreams of others. […]

The Strength-Giver Facing The Dawn by Cynthia Ruchti is the most beautiful Christian tale about love and loss and hope. Cynthia Ruchti writes with care and compassion as the reader immerses themselves in her beautiful words. Facing The Dawn is like a hug from Jesus in a book. The reader will not be able to […]

Serenely Beautiful The Last Goodbye by Fiona Lucas is the most beautiful contemporary novel about love and loss and life. Fiona Lucas words sunk deep into my heart and soul. I was enchanted by the whole book. It was serenely beautiful. The book is about loss. “I’m not sure how I go on living and […]

Great Love While Paris Slept by Ruth Druart is a powerful historical novel that will break your heart. The action is mainly set in occupied Paris in 1944 and in Santa Cruz in 1953. The voices alternate within the chapters. This is a novel about the great love for a child. It is a love […]