The Couple at the Table By Sophie Hannah

24 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

SIX COUPLES. ONE LUXURY RESORT. THE PERFECT MURDER . . .
A dream honeymoon…
You’ve madly in love, newly married and at an exclusive resort.
A nightmare dinner …
You receive a note warning you to ‘Beware of the couple at the table nearest to yours.’ There are five other couples. Any of them might have murder in mind.
A crime that seems impossible…
Who tried to warn you? Who is out to get you?
And will you make it home alive?

My Thoughts:

Sophie is a new author to me, and I liked the intrigue into this story. There are six couples at a luxury resort and everything is going swimmingly until a note is passed to you and you have no idea what is about to happen. Can you trust any of the other couples and who will make it out alive. I found it more of a whodunit rather than a thriller, an easy read to follow along with. I guessed quite early who the murderer was which disappointed me as I like to be kept on my toes otherwise I get bored. Once I guessed the story for me did not flow how I would of liked it too. There is quite a lot of dialogue to this story too.

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The Last to Disappear By Jo Spain

24 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 1 Comment

A luxury resort. Three missing women. One body.

When young London professional Alex Evans is informed that his sister’s body has been pulled from an icy lake in Northern Lapland, he assumes his irresponsible sister accidentally drowned. He travels to the wealthy winter resort where Vicky worked as a tour-guide and meets Agatha Koskinen, the detective in charge. Agatha is a no-nonsense single mother of three who already thinks there’s more to Vicky’s case than meets the eye.

As the two form an unlikely alliance, Alex also begins to suspect the small town where his sister lived and died is harbouring secrets. It’s not long before he learns that three other women have gone missing from the area in the past and that his sister may have left him a message.

On the surface, Koppe, Lapland is a winter wonderland. But in this remote, frozen place, death seems only ever a heartbeat away.

My Thoughts:

Jo is a new author to me, I thought this read sounded good and my kind of thriller. It is about Alex who gets a phone call to say his sisters body has been found in Northern Lapland, and he assumes it is her fault. Alex sets out on the long journey to Lapland to speak with the detective in charge because it is not at all what it seems. His sister’s case is not as simple as it first seemed. What was she involved in, Alex has to find out. It was tense, gripping and pulled me in quite literally from the get go. It made me feel cold reading this but not so much to do with the freezing temperatures in Lapland, it was more to do with how the story was panning out. Full of creepiness and not knowing what is around the corner. I really liked it and am excited to read more by Jo.

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The Last Time I Saw Him By Rachel Abbott

24 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Celia, Juliette and Nadia are complete strangers with one thing in common: they have all been wronged by Ellis Cobain. A wealthy philanthropist on course for a knighthood, Ellis’ public persona is bulletproof – but lurking beneath this veneer is a sinister side that only the women closest to him have seen.

When they meet at a boutique hotel on the Cornish coast, brought together by the blind arrogance of their tormentor, they realise what connects them and form a pact to free themselves from his grasp.

But when a body is discovered they are left scrambling, desperate to cover their tracks. This was never part of the plan.

Will they keep each other’s secrets, or will they turn on each other, not knowing if one of them could be next?

My Thoughts:

This is the fourth book in the Stephanie King Series and I have not read the previous books in this series. This one is about a wealthy philanthropist who has wronged a few women in his time now they are out for revenge but then he is found dead but was it one of these women? this story is packed with lies, deceit, betrayals and revenge. It was an ok read, easy to follow along with, a bit slow in places and I did not really gel with any of the characters but wanted to know the outcome. I found all of the women suspicious and any of them could of done it but was shocked with the outcome. I feel as though I would not go back in the series to read the previous books though.

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Without a Trace By Mari Hannah

24 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

A FATAL CRASH

A plane on route from London to New York City has disappeared out of the sky. This breaking news dominates every TV channel, every social media platform, and every waking hour of the Metropolitan Police and US Homeland Security.

A PRIVATE TRAGEDY

The love of DCI Kate Daniels’ life was on that aircraft, but she has no authority to investigate. This major disaster is outside of her jurisdiction and she’s ordered to walk away.

A SEARCH FOR THE TRUTH

But Kate can’t let it lie. She has to find out what happened to that plane – even if it means going off book. No one is safe.

And there are some very dangerous people watching her…

My Thoughts:

I feel as though I read this book at the wrong time, I read it after watching a Series that is very similar on Netflix, and they are similar to what they are about. A plane has taken off and has disappeared in the sky, but where is it? DCI Kate’s partner was on the plane and she needs to find out exactly what happened, as it is her partner too on that plane she wants it back sooner rather than later. Kate will find out where that plane is even if she is in danger. It was a slow build up, full of tension and suspense. I did find it slow and was not really for me.

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Finding Hayes By Laura Pavlov

19 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Savannah Abbott was my best friend growing up, and the reason I could be the best version of myself.

But then, without warning, she was gone. And my life began unravelling the day she left. My guard went up, and my ability to trust people disappeared.

But now, Savannah is back in Magnolia Falls, and she’s acting like I’m the enemy.

That is, until she needs a favour. A temporary husband …

I may fight flames for a living, but my new wife is the fire that’s been missing all along. None of this is real, we remind ourselves while we’re playing house.

But maybe, for her, I’m willing to bend the rules …

My Thoughts:

Laura is a new author to me, but because I enjoy Elsie Silver books I thought I would give this book a go. I liked how the book is easy to follow along with and I liked Laura’s writing style. This is the final book in The Magnolia Falls Series which I did not realise at the time but it is a perfect excuse to pick up the previous books in the series. This is about Hayes and Savannah and it is a good and heart warming read about friendship, enemies, lovers. I loved all the letters it just added something else to the story, with such a good ending. I do wish I had read the previous ones first as I would of got more of a back story but I really enjoyed it.

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Heartless By Elsie Silver

19 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Cade Eaton is thirteen years older than me and barely looks my way. Until I get him in the hot tub one night for a game of truth or dare. Then all bets are off – and so are our clothes.

He’s gruff, a little rough around the edges, and it turns out broad-shouldered ranchers with filthy mouths are this city girl’s kryptonite. So who am I to resist?

But in our quiet moments together, he softens, and I start to realise his hardened exterior is just a façade. Someone once convinced him that his best wasn’t good enough. Yet I’ve never felt more cherished than I do in his arms.

My contract may say this arrangement is only for two months .

But my heart says this is forever.

My Thoughts:

I cannot seem to get enough of Elsie’s books at the moment and I am excited to try some different series of her when I have finished this series. This story is about Cade and Willa, When Willa becomes the nanny for Cade’s son, neither of them realise what could be between them. It is hot and spicy and such a easy story to follow along to. They both have their own separate issues but will that stand between them if they like each other that much. I liked how each chapter is a different person so you get each side of the story. I enjoyed reading about all the characters and some have cropped up from previous books. Such a good read, and I look forward to reading the next one.

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The Antique Hunter’s: Death on the Red Sea By C.L.Miller

18 February , 202513 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

When a painting vanishes from a maritime museum – and a dead body is found nearby – the newly established Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency, Freya Lockwood and her Aunt Carole, are called to investigate.

Following a lead that takes them aboard a glamorous antiques cruise sailing toward the Red Sea in Jordan, they quickly discover that the ship’s art gallery is filled with stolen antiquities. Each and every one of them is also listed in Freya’s late mentor’s journals detailing unsolved cases. In chasing a murderer with a stolen painting, they may have found something more sinister than they could’ve imagined . . .

Their hunt soon turns deadly when they learn that the enigmatic and dangerous art trafficker named The Collector could be on board. But on a ship full of antiques enthusiasts – plus some unexpected familiar faces – will Freya and Carole be able to discover The Collector’s identity and stop his murderous plans before the ship docks?

Or will the killer strike again?

My Thoughts:

This is book two in The Antique Hunter’s Series, now I have not read book one yet but I loved the sound of this quirky book so thought I would give it a go. I was pleasantly surprised how much I did like it. Freya and her aunt are on a mission to discover what happen at a maritime museum, a painting has vanished and a dead body has been found but are the two related? So they both decide to investigate further and this leads them onto a cruise ship hunting down suspects, can they find out what happened before it is too late. Is someone after them too? I really enjoyed this read, I liked reading about all the different characters and trying to work out in my head whodunit. It was a interesting way of writing by the author but one that worked really well. It would make a great screen adaption. There were baddies and goodies and I was rooting for Freya and Carole. The ending was brilliant. Now I must read book one.

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Don’t Make Me Laugh By Julia Raeside

17 February , 202516 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Don’t Make Me Laugh balances anger and humour with the deftest of touches. It is a story about power and control and manipulation, about gendered roles in both the workplace and our personal lives, and about how women are set up in competition with each other. And ultimately – satisfyingly – it’s a story about fighting back.

My Thoughts:

Wow what a book, I have never had a book more powerful than this one. This would be a great book to buddy read or as a book group read as there is so many discussions to be had. It is relatable, and I felt as though I went through every emotion reading it. Everyone reading it will be able to relate to a person at any point in this book, it is crazy how I wanted to whizz through it but also wanted to cherish every moment I was reading it. I feel as I want to read it over again and want to speak to more readers about what they thought. Such a good read, one I won’t forget in a hurry.

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I dreamed of Falling By Julia Dahl

14 February , 202513 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Roman Grady is the sole reporter for the local newspaper in a tiny Hudson Valley town – a town so small that every store opening is considered newsworthy. But when Roman’s longtime girlfriend Ashley, the mother of his four-year-old son, is found dead, he realises he had no idea what was really going on in her life.

And when he starts asking questions, he’s not prepared for the answers.

What was Ashley doing at the cliffside home of her troubled ex-girlfriend? How did no one in a house full of people see what happened to her? And why does it seem like everyone in town suddenly has something to hide? As Roman and his mother dig into Ashley’s last few months, the truths they uncover threaten to expose painful secrets. The kind of secrets that can get you killed.

My Thoughts:

The story is about Roman who is just living his life, he has a girlfriend and a son and he is happy. Until his girlfriend is found dead, did Roman really know her at all? what did she get up to behind his back? secrets, lies unravel to a shocking truth. Roman has to find out what happened to her to grieve the loss but is he and his son in danger too? I liked how the story flowed, there are plenty of twists and turns that you won’t be expecting. It was a really good mystery read but also how Julia has written the grief side of the story really struck me. I will be keeping my eye out for more of Julia’s books in the future. This one was brilliant.

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From London with Love By Katie Fforde

13 February , 2025 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

It’s 1968 and it’s cold when Felicity arrives in London to stay with her mother, improve her English, do a secretarial course – and meet a suitable man.

She is already missing her home in Provence and her father and his new wife and their extended family. But it’s only for a year she tells herself – and then she can go back to France and do what she really wants and become a painter.

And then she bumps into Oliver who is quite the most interesting young man she has ever met. He lives on a barge for one thing and has a collection of jobs, but his passion is looking for hidden treasures along the shores of the river Thames.

In a word, he’s a mudlarker – and before long Felicity is mudlarking too. She is also pursuing her dreams and painting scenery for Oliver’s actor friends.

But is Oliver a Suitable Man of whom her mother will approve? Felicity knows she will not …

My Thoughts:

I have not read many of Katie’s books but the ones I have read I have enjoyed. I liked the sound of the plot for this one, Felicity is living in France with her dad and his new wife when her mother decides it would be best if Felicity came to stay with her in London, there are great opportunities for Felicity in London. When she meets Oliver she is instantly taken with him and he is quirky but that is what she likes about him, but what will her family think of him? I liked how the story flowed, it was an easy and light read for me, I liked the way they both connected and how the story continued with them both. A story full of warmth and love.

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