What did she see?

It’s been ten months since Anna Fox last left her home. Ten months during which she has haunted the rooms of her old New York house, lost in her memories, too terrified to step outside.

Anna’s lifeline to the real world is her window, where she sits, watching her neighbours. When the Russells move in, Anna is instantly drawn to them. A picture-perfect family, they are an echo of the life that was once hers.

But one evening, a scream rips across the silence, and Anna witnesses something horrifying. Now she must uncover the truth about what really happened. But if she does, will anyone believe her? And can she even trust herself?

My Thoughts:

I liked the sound of the storyline, it evolves around Anna and her claustrophobic world that she lives in. Reading this book I felt as though I was dragged into Anna’s world and I didn’t like it, it made me feel on edge. I didn’t guess the ending but it left me feeling a little deflated. There could of been so much more to make it a better story.

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Can Gina Moss swap an easy life for a happy one?

Gina has been going with the flow for years – she’d rather go with the flow than face any conflict. She runs her childminding business from her cottage at the edge of The Evergreens, a charming Victorian house and home to three octogenarians who have far too much fun for their age.

But when The Evergreens is put up for sale, Gina and the other residents face losing their home. To protect her business and save her elderly friends from eviction, Gina must make a stand and fight for the first time in her life.

As Gina’s ideas for saving The Evergreens get bigger and bolder, she starts to believe it might just be possible. The only thing is, does she believe in herself?

My Thoughts:

All of Cathy’s books are brilliant, this being right up there too. I immediately warmed to Gina, she is an inspirational woman who is very kind and caring. I liked how the other characters stories came up and how Gina helps them. I liked the storyline and wished for Gina to start believing in herself more. I look forward to looking where this tor y goes on the next book of Cathy’s. This book had me in tears but also had me laughing as some of the.children she looks after are hilarious, and Bing too is really funny. This is a must read.

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Would you open a love letter that wasn’t meant for you?

Bea used to feel confident, outgoing and fun, but she’s not sure where that person went.

Over the last few months, she’s found herself becoming reclusive and withdrawn. And despite living with her two best friends, she’s never felt lonelier. To make things worse, she’s become so dependent on her daily routine, she’s started to slip out of everyone else’s.

But when a mysterious battered envelope covered in stars lands on her doormat, Bea wonders if she could find the courage to open it.

What’s written inside might change everything..

My Thoughts:

If you want an escapism read that will have you laughing out loud, this is the book for you. The story centres around Bea, when life gets the better of her and she finds herself withdrawn, she when she really needs a boost, a unexpected letter turns up. It’s addressed to her but does she really want to open it? I love the storyline and I loved how involved she gets further on into the story. It made my heart all warm and fuzzy. I found quite a few laugh out loud moments especially the news story that poor Bea has to write about. I look forward to reading more of Olivia`s books.

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Why would four women confess to the same murder?

At the luxurious Serenity Spa Resort on the Californian coast, guests arrive ready to celebrate what is set to be the wedding of the year. But things are about to go horribly wrong . . .

Among them are four brilliant but desperate women – Ginger, Lulu, Emily and Kate – all harbouring a secret they’d do anything to protect.

Just twenty-four hours later, a man is found dead at the hotel. In the ensuing investigation, each of these women confess to the crime, insisting they acted alone.

The police know they’re lying, but why?

Only these four women know the answer.

And they’re not telling . . .

My Thoughts:

One word for this book amazing. The story is about four very different women, some of them know each other and some of them don’t know anyone. Throughout the story we hear each of the women’s stories, they are all brought together for a wedding. I like how when the police are interviewing them, the style of font changes. I liked how they all confess but you don’t actually know what happened till the end. It kept me guessing. I like the uniqueness of the storyline, four women, a murder and a lie. Should it be? And as women we should all stick together.

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Poppy has a secret.

It was a whirlwind romance. And when Drew, caught up in the moment, suggests that he and Poppy don’t tell each other anything about their past lives, that they live only for the here and now, for the future they are building together, Poppy jumps at the chance for a fresh start.

But it doesn’t take long for Poppy to see that this is a two-way deal. Drew is hiding something from her. And Poppy suddenly has no idea who the man she has married really is, what he is hiding from her or what he might be capable of.

Drew says he has nothing to hide. Drew is lying.

My Thoughts:

This is an addictive psychological thriller, it kept me awake till the early hours wondering where the story was going to lead me. It’s a simple story girl meets boy and they end up in a relationship the only rule in their relationship is to never bring up the past, poppy wonders why what he could be hiding but also can she keep her past a secret too. Looking forward to Rebecca’s next book.

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They’re living the dream. But dreams aren’t real life. And secrets can’t be hidden forever…How can sworn enemies bury their toxic past? With tragedy snapping at their heels, can they work together to find a missing child, before it’s too late?

LUCAS: Ruthless celebrity photographer. Darling of reality TV. Clawed his way to the top from the wrong side of the tracks. Dupes Olivia and destroys everything she values. Now he’s clinging too close to the edge.

OLIVIA: Workaholic. Humiliated by fame-hungry Lucas. Her tiny cottage is far from the luxury she’s used to. How will she cope with a neighbour like Nathan – as hostile as he’s hot?

NATHAN: Reclusive millionaire in hiding. Fears for his motherless young daughter. New neighbour Olivia is a disaster waiting to happen. Yet he can’t get her out of his head.Lucas and Nathan have history. Old hurts run deep and trust is not on the agenda when Olivia is caught between them. Then Nathan’s worst nightmare comes true. His beloved daughter is missing.Sent

My Thoughts:

I was intrigued by the plot of this book. It was a pleasantly surprising read that I would recommend. Two people who are complete opposites and are from different worlds manage to meet and fall in love. I love how Sue has managed to bring all the characters to life, she has done it really well. The twists really help with setting up the story. A story not too be missed.

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who says you can’t choose your family?

When Flora falls in love with Jack, suddenly she’s not only handling a very cranky teenager, but she’s also living in the shadow of Jack’s perfect, immortalised wife, Becca. Every summer, Becca and Jack would holiday with Becca’s oldest friends and Jack wants to continue the tradition, so now Flora must face a summer trying to live up to Becca’s memory, with not only Jack’s daughter looking on, but with Becca’s best friends judging her every move…

The more Flora tries to impress everyone, the more things go horribly wrong…but as the summer unfolds, Flora begins pushing her own boundaries, and finding herself in a way that she never thought she needed to.

And she soon learns that families come in all shapes and sizes

My Thoughts:

Sarah Morgan is definitely one of my favourite feel good authors, she has a way with words that just makes you melt into the story and hide away from the world. There are sensitive issues in this read but one Sarah tackles and deals with very sensitively. The issues are relatable and even though I am not in Floras shoes i can imagine how she must feel going into a relationship with a guy who has kids. I really felt for Flora but I also felt for Jack's kids. But it shows if families stick together and open up now they feel they can deal with it together. Another superb read from Sarah.

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It’s Livia’s 40th birthday and she’s having the party of a lifetime to make up for the wedding she never had. Everyone she loves will be there except her daughter Marnie, who’s studying abroad. But although Livia loves Marnie, she’s secretly glad she won’t be at the party. She needs to tell Adam something about their daughter but she’s waiting until the party is over so they can have this last happy time together.

Adam wants everything to be perfect for Livia so he’s secretly arranged for Marnie to come home and surprise her on her birthday. During the day, he hears some terrible news. He needs to tell Livia, because how can the party go on? But she’s so happy, so excited – and the guests are about to arrive.

The Dilemma – how far would you go to give someone you love a last few hours of happiness?

My Thoughts:

Another really good read from this author, it had everything I needed for me to be gripped from the first chapter. The chapters alternate between husband and wife Livia and Adam. When tradegy strikes Adam has to make a decision wether or not to tell his wife, in one hand i kind of see why he made that decision but in the other hand I wish he would of told her sooner, I would of wanted to know sooner if I was in that situation. An awful situation to be in and I did feel for Adam, what a devastating effect it has on the family. In times like this remember family’s should stick together. What would you have done with this dilemma?

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