Teddy Crutcher won Teacher of the Year at the prestigious Belmont Academy. Everyone thinks he’s brilliant.
Only you know the truth.

They all smile when he tells us his wife couldn’t be more proud.
But no-one has seen her in a while.

They’re impressed when he doesn’t let anything distract him – even the tragic death of a school parent.
Even when the whispers start, saying it was murder.

You’re sure Teddy is hiding something about what happened that day.

You’re sure you can prove it.

But you didn’t stop to think that when it comes to catching a killer, there’s no place more dangerous than just one step behind . . .

My Thoughts:

I loved the sound of this story about a school teacher called Teddy, everyone thinks he is amazing but little do they really know about him, I felt as though I went on a journey with Teddy and everything he gets up to, I liked the way how it was written you kind of get inside Teddy’s head. I found it a fast paced, dark and sly read that I didn’t want to put down. The only thing I didn’t like was how Covid was mentioned, I personally don’t think it added anything to the story and when I want to escape with a book I don’t want to be reminded about what is going on in the world at the moment. I liked how we hear from a pupil and also a teacher, that set it up for a good story line, and how the story has twists I wasn’t expecting. You never really know what Teddy will get up to next but it was interesting to find out.

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He thinks he’s safe up there. But he’ll never be safe from you. 

The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn’t know it existed if you weren’t standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that’s when you see a man up there – a man you’d recognize anywhere. He’s older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it’s definitely him. 

Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years.  You know this for a fact.  

Because you’re the one who killed him.  It’s time to confess what we did up there.

My Thoughts:

I get so excited when I see a new book out by Louise, they are always just so good. I wanted to race through this book but decided to pace myself to really enjoy it. The plot sounded brilliant and it lived up to being about obsessive revenge. It is fast paced and I found with each chapter it left me wanting more and I found I couldn’t put it down. It is a very clever plot that easily can lead you up one path when your expecting a different path. The ending got me and was absolutely superb. If you haven’t read any of Louise’s books I would highly recommend any of them, they are just brilliant and addictive. I cannot wait for her next one now.

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A remote yet beautiful village. A tiny kitchen lunch club. The perfect place to start again.

Anna moves to Crovie, a tiny fishing village on the Moray Firth, for a fresh start. But when she arrives, she realises her new home is really no more than a shed, and the village itself sits beneath a cliff right on the edge of the sea, in constant danger of storms and landslides. Has she made a terrible mistake?

Yet as she begins to learn about the Scottish coast and its people, something she thought she’d lost reawakens in her. She rediscovers her love of cooking, and turns her kitchen into a pop-up lunch club. But not all the locals are delighted about her arrival, and some are keen to see her plans fail.

Will Anna really be able to put down roots in this remote and wild village? Or will her fragile new beginning start to crumble with the cliffs . . . ?

My Thoughts:

I loved this book, it had everything I wanted and a perfect excuse to snuggle up and escape to Crovie. Anna has moved to Crovie, she is not prepared for what she sees as her new home, has she done the right thing and then someone has decided that they don’t want her here but can she work out who? there are some really lovely people in the community especially her neighbours who go above and beyond for her and help her rediscover her love of cooking. Anna has a brilliant idea of setting up a lunch club. Will Anna be able to make Crovie her home? It was such a wonderful read that kept me captivated and I was really rooting for Anna. Lots of food talk and friendship brings such warmth to this special book.

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Charlotte and Sam were partners. In life, and in crime. They never stole from anyone who couldn’t afford it. Wealthy clients, luxury cruise ships. It was easy money, and harmless. At least, that’s what Charlotte told herself, until the world caved in on her.

But now, years after she tried to put that past life behind her, it comes rushing back when her estranged ex-husband Sam suddenly goes missing – and someone threatens to expose what they did.

Desperate to escape whoever is tormenting her, Charlotte takes a job as events planner for an engagement party onboard a superyacht in the Caribbean. For a while, her plan seems to have worked, nothing but open ocean and clear skies ahead. Until it becomes clear that she’s no longer a thousand miles away from harm.

Because whoever is behind it all is onboard too. And now there’s nowhere left to run.

My Thoughts:

I really enjoyed this addictive dark thriller, it was engaging from the first chapter and had me captivated through out the story. I found it a very interesting story about Charlotte and Sam and how they run their business of stealing from people that can afford it. It was an easy life for them until something happens, years later Charlotte realises there is nowhere else to run to. The story flowed at a good pace ad kept me guessing. This is a great Summer read that you won’t want to put down.

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Ten years of marriage.
Ten years of secrets.
An anniversary they’ll never forget.

Adam and Amelia are spending the weekend in the Scottish Highlands. The remote location is perfect for what they have planned.

But when their romantic trip takes a dark turn, they both start to wonder – can they trust the one they’re with?

Because every couple tells little white lies. Only for Adam and Amelia, the truth is far more dangerous.

My Thoughts:

This is my first book by Alice Feeney and it definitely will not be my last, I loved it. It has a twist or a turn when you are least expecting it and it was a well thought out plot that you wonder what will happen through out the story. But what you find you are least expecting. It is all about husband and wife Adam and Amelia who are having a weekend away in a remote place. Things start to go wrong, but can they trust each other? Lies, betrayals and secrets will soon be discovered but at what price will they have to pay? I didn’t want to put the book down even to sleep. It was just that good. I am glad to hear it will be turned into a Netflix series as I thought it would be a great story played out on screen.

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BODIES FOUND UNDER PATIO

When pregnant Saffron Cutler moves into 9 Skelton Place with boyfriend Tom and sets about renovations the last thing she expects is builders uncovering a body – two bodies, in fact.

POLICE INVESTIGATE

Forensics indicate the bodies have been buried at least thirty years. Nothing Saffy need worry herself over. Until the police launch a murder investigation and ask to speak to the cottage’s former owner – her grandmother, Rose.

OWNER QUESTIONED

Rose is in a care home and Alzheimer’s means her memory is increasingly confused. She can’t help the police but it is clear she remembers something.

A KILLER AT LARGE?

As Rose’s fragmented memories resurface, and the police dig ever deeper, Saffy fears she and the cottage are being watched.

What happened thirty years ago?

Why did no one miss the victims?

What part did her grandmother play?

And is Saffy now in danger?

My Thoughts:

If you are after a fantastic thriller, this is the one for you. It is a heart pounding and intensely creepy story. You never know what is going to happen in each chapter. I love Claire’s writing and how on edge she makes the reader feel, she is a very good writer and I have loved all of her previous books. Some of the chapters leave you on a cliff hanger so you have to read to find out more. The story is all about the past and present. Saffy and her husband have moved into her grandmother’s house, whilst having the garden sorted out, the workmen make a shocking discovery and no one’s life will ever be the same. Who is in danger? and will Saffy be able to find out what really happened back then. This is such a great read and I cannot wait to read Claire’s next book.

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The atmosphere on board the first non-stop flight from London to Sydney is electric. Celebrities are rumoured to be among the passengers in business class, and the world is watching the landmark journey.

Flight attendant Mina is trying to focus on the passengers, instead of her troubled five-year-old daughter back at home – or the cataclysmic problems in her marriage.

But soon after the plane takes off, Mina receives a chilling anonymous note. Someone wants to make sure the plane never reaches its destination. They’re demanding her cooperation . . . and they know exactly how to get it.

It’s twenty hours to landing.
A lot can happen in twenty hours . . .

My Thoughts:

Clare has done it again and pulled an absolute corker out of the bag. This is such a brilliant thriller that will keep you thinking about it when you are not reading it. I was asking myself the questions what would I do in that situation? I liked how the story is set on a plane, I found that even more exciting as you can’t just get off a plane, you are literally trapped. The story all centers around a hijacking situation which was engaging and compelling, I found the story kept me guessing the whole way through and I didn’t guess what was going to happen. I would definitely recommend this book as well as Clare’s other books as they are just absolutely brilliant. This would be brilliant if it was to be made into a film.

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After the sudden death of her estranged husband, Clare is shocked to discover she has inherited a dog and a small fortune. Convinced by her adult children to finally do something for herself, Clare embarks on a coast-to-coast adventure – until she stumbles upon an unmarked location on the fringes of South Devon.

When Clare finds herself driving down a narrow road to the tiny village of Little Sorrell, she is met with distant, cold, and rude locals. But as she falls in love with a cottage she wishes to call home, can Little Sorrell truly be the place of second chances?…

My Thoughts:

This is my first book by Sheila Norton and I cannot wait to read more of hers, they are such a brilliant easy read, perfect for a pick me up. This one is set in beautiful Devon, in a quiet village which sounds lovely. Even though the main story is quite sad there is plenty of humour and happiness. Another reason why I liked this book so much is because of the animals, in this story there are dogs and cats aplenty. It was just a really lovely story that touched my heart. I will definitely be reading more of Sheila’s books in the future.

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When Anna’s husband cheats on her, she’s sure she’ll never be happy again. But then she meets 94-year-old Grace. Despite an age gap of more than fifty years, the pair set out together on a life-changing journey halfway across the country in search of some answers.

Sometimes the only way to move on is to revisit the past. But will Anna and Grace be prepared for what they find?

My Thoughts:

I really fell in love with this book, it really warmed my heart seeing the relationship grow between Anna and Grace. Anna is a carer and her new patient is Grace, Anna is a people’s person and cannot wait to meet Grace, even though they have a very big age gap that is not a problem for them as they become firm friends. It was lovely to see as they both can help each other out. When Anna suggests they start going out, Grace cannot wait this is all she has been wanting to do for ages. The only problem is Grace’s nephew who is not happy about it all. He only wants what is best for his Aunt but he thinks Anna is after a lot more than she is willing to say. I found it such a lovely heart warming story that will leave you with tears in your eyes. I felt as though I knew the characters and cared about them too.

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A DARK FAMILY SECRET

When Alice’s father dies after a tragic hit and run, his death stirs up unanswered questions about her childhood. Who was her mother, why did her father never speak of the past, and why can’t she remember anything before the age of seven?

AN ISLAND CUT OFF

But when she receives an anonymous letter containing a photograph of a refurbished gothic guesthouse surrounded by water, and an invitation to stay, old memories fight to resurface.

Alice has visited before. She is certain of it.

WHO WILL SURVIVE?

Convinced the clues to her past lie at the hotel, she checks in. But once on the island, a wild storm rages, waves crash violently into the rocks, and the house is cut off by the roaring sea.

Then two guests are found dead. And the hotel owner is missing. Will Alice ever uncover her secret past?

And will anyone leave the island alive?

My Thoughts:

This book was brilliant, plenty to keep you entertained. I found it seriously creepy but compelling, Amanda is a brilliant author who has a certain way with her words that give you the chills when reading this book. I was gripped the whole way through with the fantastic twists that Amanda has pulled out. It is a very good story line that pulls you in, you feel as though you don’t know as a reader what the outcome will be? and that makes it ever so dramatic. I would recommend this read and I cannot wait to read more of Amanda’s books in the future. This one was just so good.

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