Choose Hope The Daughters Of Ukraine by Erin Litteken is a powerful and heart-breaking novel that consumed me. The action is mainly set during World War II and up to 1947. We follow three lost daughters of Ukraine as the war tears them apart – first the Soviets, then the Germans, and then the Soviets […]

Grab Life & Live It! The Cruise by Caroline James is a delightfully fun novel that will make you smile. A Christmas cruise in the Caribbean is a wonderful escape from the cold December days in Britain. It is a new experience for three school friends aged sixty three. They prove that you are never […]

A Marvellous Debut The Heart Ladder by Sibby Spencer is a compelling historical novel that I read in just one sitting. The novel is set during the Vietnam war and in 2003. It is about roots. We all long to know where we come from and where we belong. It is about actions and regrets. […]

Not You Monty! The Painted Lobster Murders by Millie Ravensworth is the second book in the delightful contemporary A Cosy Craft Mystery series. It can be read as a stand-alone but I recommend reading book one first for maximum enjoyment. We rejoin Izzy and Penny as they continue to run their grandmother’s craft shop. They […]

Delightful Better Off Wed by Portia Mackintosh is another delightful contemporary offering that will warm your heart and leave you smiling. There is a wonderful light-hearted tone to the story as we follow the preparations for a double wedding. All the characters are realistic and likable, creating a warm atmosphere that envelops the reader. The […]

Gripping End Game by Liz Mistry is a gripping contemporary crime thriller. It is the sixth book in the DS Nikki Parekh series but can be read as a stand-alone. The action takes place in and around Bradford as present day murders seem to be linked to crimes spanning decades. As the book progresses, the […]

The Dawn Of A New Era Buttercups In The Basement by Jane Harvey is the delightful second book in the Hummingbird House series which I am really enjoying. The action alternates between present day and 1967 when the landlord moved in. I recommend reading the books in order so you can follow the action. Present […]

Delightful The Landlord Of Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey is a positively delightful contemporary novel and the first book in the Hummingbird House series. I cannot wait for the subsequent books. Hummingbird House is a place where hurting souls go to heal. It is a place of welcome, love and safety. A place where you […]

Powerful The Girl Across The Wire Fence by Imogen Matthews is a powerful historical novel that is an all-consuming read. The action is set in Holland towards the end of World War II in the camp at Amersfoort and the surrounding areas. We witness both the incredible bravery of some and the horrendous cruelty of […]

Entertaining The Wonderland Murders by Mille Ravensworth is a delightfully fun contemporary novel and the first book in A Cosy Craft Mystery series. The tone is light-hearted – think Midsomer Murders meets Death In Paradise – and it is set in a quintessential English town. I pictured it like the Shambles in York. All is […]