Sloan will go through hell and back for those she loves. And she does so, every single day. Caught up with the alluring Asa Jackson, a notorious drug trafficker, Sloan has finally found a lifeline to cling to, even if it’s meant compromising her morals. She was in dire straits trying to pay for her brother’s care until she met Asa. But as Sloan became emotionally and economically reliant on him, he in turn developed a disturbing obsession with her – one that becomes increasingly dangerous every day.

When undercover DEA agent Carter enters the picture, Sloan’s surprised to feel an immediate attraction between them, despite knowing that if Asa finds out, he will kill him. And Asa has always been a step ahead of everyone in his life, including Sloan. No one has ever gotten in his way.

No one except Carter.

Together, Sloan and Carter must find a way out before it’s too late . . .

My Thoughts:

Sloan is living a life that she should not be living but her only hope is the lifeline she has with her drug dealer boyfriend. He is not a particularly nice person and does what he wants, when he wants to her. He is completely obsessed with her and cannot ever imagine his life without her, he has trapped her with this one lifeline. When Sloan meets DEA agent Carter she instantly feels an attraction, he is there to bring down her drug dealer boyfriend but gets caught up in his feelings for her but he is here to do a job and her boyfriend is not someone you want to mess with. This book does come a with a trigger warning which you must read before you start as there are some very deep and sensitive issues that are talked about in the book. I was absolutely hooked on this book I read it in two days and couldn’t put it down. As soon as I had read about Sloan I felt committed to finding out if she was going to have a happy ending. She is such a fantastic character and I would have no clue what to do in her situation. I look forward to seeing what Colleen writes about next.

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Maisie left the picture-perfect village of Framlington years ago. But when her brother asks for her help out of the blue she soon finds herself back among the windy lanes and open green fields. But it’s not the family reunion she hoped for – upon arrival she learns that she’s too late. Stephen is dead. And not just dead – murdered.

Frustrated by the slow police investigation headed up by handsome Sergeant Wingard, Maisie determines to start asking questions herself. In a village where everyone knows everyone, surely someone has some information about Stephen. But the longer Maisie stays, and the deeper she digs, the more she begins to sense something sinister at the heart of the village. What secrets are the residents so desperate to keep hidden? And what exactly was her brother going to tell her before his mysterious demise?

And when another death rocks the community, Maisie fears that she needs to catch the killer before they catch her…

My Thoughts:

I have to just say how much I love the cover of this book, the colours are simply stunning and eye catching. This is the first book in the Maisie Cooper Series and it is a pure British cosy crime mystery that I couldn’t wait to get stuck into. When Maisie returns to her home town of Framlington, her brother said he was in need of her help but when she arrives she realises she is too late and that he has died. Maisie has lots of questions to ask surrounding his death and none of the villagers seem to want to talk. Everyone is suspicious and I was suspecting many of them. I loved how when I was reading the story, I like Maisie was trying to work out what happened before the end. It is a interesting story and I really like Maisie. I look forward to the book in the series with great anticipation.

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I don’t know what happened to my daughter. Only that she’s missing – and I was the last person to see her…

My name is Nora Logue. You’ve probably heard of me – most people have.

I am the mother of Daisy Logue. Seven years ago, I took her for a walk in the woods. Only I came out.

I have no memory of what happened that day.

I have tried to rebuild my life. Met a man, had another child – Luca. But I can’t let go of Daisy, or give up hope of seeing her again.

And now, I have the chance to find out what happened to her.

But what if pursuing the truth about my daughter risks my son’s life?

My Thoughts:

This is the story about Nora and how one day seven years ago she took a walk into the woods with her daughter but only Nora returned. No one knows what happened on that day not even Nora. She knows something happened on that day and she is determined to find out what and why. After trying to rebuild her life with a new partner and child can she finally lay things to rest? I really love the intensity in the way Claire writes and holds the readers attention, I couldn’t stop reading this tense, suspenseful thriller. The pace is fast moving and when you think you might of worked it all out, there comes a twist. If you love a twisty thriller that will grip you then this is the book for you. I really recommend this one or any of Claire’s other books as they are absolutely brilliant.

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Welcome to Stanhope – a safe neighbourhood. A place for families.

William Wooler is a family man, on the surface. But he’s been having an affair, an affair that ended horribly this afternoon at a motel up the road. So when he returns to his house, devastated and angry, to find his difficult nine-year-old daughter Avery unexpectedly home from school, William loses his temper.

Hours later, Avery’s family declares her missing.

Suddenly Stanhope doesn’t feel so safe. And William isn’t the only one on his street who’s hiding a lie. As witnesses come forward with information that may or may not be true, Avery’s neighbours become increasingly unhinged.

Who took Avery Wooler?

My Thoughts:

Another intriguing book by Shari, I couldn’t wait to get started. I loved the suspense and intrigue on every page, you are not sure as the reader what is going to happen next or where the next twist will be. It is full of suspense and drama and I like how Shari writes full of description and having relatable characters is really good. It had a great pace to it which I liked and I couldn’t wait to find out what the ending was going to be, it was a great paced thriller and I look forward to Shari’s next book.

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Emily has settled in the picturesque village of Ashton Mead, where she lives with her puppy, Poppy. Life is finally going well for Emily. She has a cottage of her own, a job she likes and friends. Then she stumbles on the body of a woman who apparently drowned in the river.

The other villagers suspect foul play and are quick to blame Richard, Emily’s next-door neighbour and a newcomer to the village. Emily finds it hard to believe her friendly neighbour could be a cold-hearted murderer. When she meets his attractive son, Adam, her feelings become more complicated. Determined to find out the truth behind the death in the village, Emily travels to London to track down the man with whom Richard’s wife was having an affair.

Unfortunately for Emily, her visit does not go as planned. Instead of helping clear Richard’s name, she finds her own life is in danger…

My Thoughts:

This is the second book in the Poppy Mystery Tale Series, it can be read as a standalone but I would recommend reading the first one as it is a really great read. Emily has settled into a lovely little village now with her dog Poppy, she is loving her life until she finds a dead body. So she decides with the help of Poppy to investigate further but will it be plain sailing? It was a good cosy crime story that will keep you entertained. I loved the idea of having Poppy by her side, she is such a sweet little dog. I loved the way the story builds and as the reader trying to work out what had happened. I enjoyed this story and look forward to the next instalment.

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Can her heart be mended too?

After losing her fiancé and her dream job in the same week, Garland Fairford’s life is turned upside down.

Having recently met a long-lost relative – Honey Fairford – through her work as a historical costumier, Garland is intrigued when Honey reveals she is opening a Wedding Dress museum in Lancashire. With nothing to lose, Garland accepts the offer of a job there.

What she doesn’t expect is to come face-to-face with a ghost from her past – her old friend, Thom, who mysteriously disappeared years ago.

As Garland begins reading the stories behind each of the beautiful wedding dresses, and sets about repairing both them and her relationship with Thom, could this finally be the chance for her own happy-ever-after?

My Thoughts:

I have not read one of Trisha’s books for ages but you can always rely on Trisha to write a fantastic book. Garland is the main character in this book, she is going through some stuff at the moment and needs something to occupy her mind so when she sees a wedding dress museum she jumps at the chance to work there, but it is not all plain sailing for her. I loved reading about the different wedding dresses. I felt as though it was a truly moving and magical experience reading this book. Trisha has done a great job of writing this book and the research that has gone into this story is absolutely brilliant. I found it such a comforting and warm read and I cannot wait to pick up my next Trisha Ashley read.

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Sarah never expected to be blackmailed, especially not by someone so close.

She hadn’t expected to be receiving criminal hush money either. As a respectable Exeter University Professor’s wife, neither were really the done thing, But super organised Sarah has it all under control. Or so she thinks.

With its frenetic pacing and confounding plot twists, the gripping family drama, Sarah Needs Saving is a captivating domestic thriller, certain to entertain you as Sarah’s life descends into chaos and surprise you with its final “hidden in plain sight” plot twist.

Set in rural north Devon, this family saga shines a light on “baby boomer” issues, the care of elder relatives, passing of wealth to the next generation, dementia, probate and inheritance
following multiple marriages.

A rollercoaster ride, or a cautionary tale?

My Thoughts:

Sarah is a wife to a professor at Exeter University where everyone respects them both, it isn’t until she gets caught up in something bad, she thinks she can sort it out by herself but I wasn’t so sure. It is all about a family drama and how the family tries to work their way out of it. It was an interesting concept but I did feel as though something was missing, however I liked the writing style and the characters all interested me. The major twist was good, it is a hidden in plain sight twist which I did see coming. Overall a solid read.

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Reeva Mehta is thriving. Consumed in her career as one of London’s top divorce lawyers, she doesn’t bat an eyelid when her mum calls to tell her that her dad is dead. Because he’s been dead since she was five . . . hasn’t he?

If finding out her dad was alive – until last week – wasn’t bad enough, his last request was for his daughters to spend fourteen days in mourning at his house. Which means Reeva must spend a fortnight stuck with the people who betrayed her when she needed them the most – her sisters.

Navigating her absent Bollywood megastar mother, newly dead father and scheming sisters with only a temperamental boyfriend – and even more temperamental cat – by her side, it’s no wonder Reeva’s hair is falling out. Could confronting the truth help the Mehtas put aside their differences, or will attending a funeral be the death of this family?

My Thoughts:

This was such a funny story, I was laughing out loud pretty much the whole way through. The main character is called Reeva who is a high flying divorce lawyer so when her mum rings and tells her some devastating news it doesn’t hit Reeva like it should because what she finds out is that her mum has been lying to her. When she goes back to the family home she must spend fourteen days with her family and they are a bunch of interesting characters. I feel like people will be able to relate to this story and I really found it funny and engaging. I would definitely recommend it. It is like sunshine on a cloudy day, it will lift your soul.

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Eve should never have married Don Hathaway. Yes, he gave her two beautiful children – Olly and Tabitha – but he is a bully.

Worse than that, he hurts her.

But, after one drunken rage too many, she has the courage to leave him. Eve is warned that it’s a difficult path, yet she needs to give her children hope for the future.

Don, however, is bitter. And getting away entirely from him proves impossible.

Until the day, Eve tries to teach him a lesson – and it all goes horribly wrong.

Eve loves her children but now she carries a terrible burden that she dares not share. Has she betrayed her and her children’s futures?

My Thoughts:

This is my first book by Lesley and I really enjoyed it. Lesley is a great story teller and the story captured me from the get go. Eve is going through a tough with her husband apart from the fact they have two children together, they should never of got married. He is a horrible man that deserves his comeuppance. But when Eve tries to show him his error of his ways, it badly backfires on her. Can she ever be happy with her children again? it was a emotional read but Eve is such a strong character and a headstrong woman.

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Four dead bodies. One missing person. Let the game begin.

When an anonymous tip-off leads detectives Nikki Parekh and Sajid Malik to the sprawling Salinger estate, Nikki’s senses are on high alert. The brutal murder of all four members of the Salinger family has shocked the sleepy Bradford village to the core.A mother, father, daughter, and son. . . all killed in exactly the same way – whilst sat around the coffee table, playing a game of Monopoly.But Nikki notices that there are five pieces on the board. One of the players is missing. . . Did they manage to escape the killer, or was the killer part of the game?

My Thoughts:

This is book six of the Detective Nikki Parekh series and my first book by Liz. Here we see Nikki and her colleague heading to an estate where there has been a horrific murder of a family, but why would someone kill all of them? can Nikki and her team find out? I loved reading bout the police procedurals and found it interesting. There is a lot of drama and suspense which made me draw further into the book, I feel as though I now need to read Liz’s previous books to get to know Nikki more. A really great story.

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