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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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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Poppy’s Christmas Cracker By Leigh Russell

2 December , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

A French patisserie opens in the village of Ashton Mead in time for Christmas. Local residents are pleased but Hannah, owner of the Sunshine Tea Shoppe, feels threatened by the competition.

When the owner of the patisserie is killed, Hannah is suspected of murdering her business rival. Her friend, Emily, is determined to clear Hannah’s name. She seems to be facing an impossible task… until her little dog Poppy makes a surprising discovery.

My Thoughts:

This is book four in the A Poppy Mystery Tale series and every bit as good as the previous books. This time we catch up with Poppy the dog and Emily who finds that Emily’s friend is in a spot of bother and needs help to find out who the real killer is. It was a great short story that has a great bunch of characters. Poppy is just the cutest of dogs and I love the way she helps her owner Emily. But can they solve this mystery this time? I loved reading this story.

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Someone To Blame By J.J. Green

28 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Shay Dunne is a poison pen. Not that she wants to be one. But a recent tragedy in her life has left her hell-bent on dishing out some punishment to the two people she blames. Sending them a letter containing a vague accusation will do the trick.

Only the letters set in motion a series of unintended consequences, and Shay soon discovers that in the close-knit Irish village she calls home, a community still reeling from Covid, there are sinister secrets everywhere.

My Thoughts:

When the reading the blurb of this book, I thought it sounded good, I don’t think I have ever read a poison pen story. This one is centred around Shay who has gone through a lot and wants to punish the people that have left her in this mess. But when Shay sends the poison pen letters little does she realise how much it will blow up in her face and the backlash will be even worse. Was it really the right way to go about things? I felt as though it was a great story from the first chapter, it had me hooked on the journey Shay was going to take to get revenge. I didn’t personally agree with her writing the letters but I understand how she was feeling after everything that had gone on with her. The story builds up as you go through the book and then gently unpeels like an onion. There is depth to this story that goes deep, I found it a fascinating and powerful read that I would recommend.

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Miss Beeton’s Murder Agency By Josie Lloyd

24 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Alice Beeton never meant to wind up single and childless on the wrong side of fifty. Like her distant relative Mrs Beeton – yes, that Mrs Beeton – she had hoped to have her own spic-and-span household by now. In reality, she lives in an immaculate but dingy basement flat in a rather shabby block in Kensington with Agatha, her fiercely intelligent, if rather over-territorial, corgi-Jack Russell cross.

Now Alice runs the Good Household Management Agency, providing discreet domestic staff to extravagant townhouses and sprawling country piles. So when Camille Messent calls in urgent need of a new housekeeper, Miss Beeton sends out new hire Enya. She’s rather forward but she does come with impeccable references and is fluent en français.

But in the early hours of New Year’s Day, Alice is rudely awakened with the news that Enya has been found dead. As the intriguing, if somewhat scruffy, Detective Rigby struggles to drum up an adequate investigation and the wealthy family and their party guests close rank, Miss Beeton takes it upon herself to solve the crime…

My Thoughts:

I loved the cover of this book, to me it looks like a cosy murder mystery and I could not wait to snuggle up and start reading. The story is about Alice Beeton, she runs an agency where her staff go into rich people’s houses and clean for them. But when Alice employs a new member of staff Enya. Little does Alice know she will be getting a phone call to say Enya has ended up dead after Alice had sent her off to clean a house. Alice is determined to set out and find out what happened to Enya. With Alice’s side kick by her side Agatha who is her dog can the pair solve the crime? This is what I call a cosy murder mystery at it’s best, I loved all the characters and the story made me feel all warm inside. I really hope Alice’s story continues into another book as it would be most delightful to catch up with her again.

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The Christmas Cottage By Sarah Morgan

24 October , 2024 by Hannah ♥ 0 Leave a Comment

Will this Christmas finally bring comfort and joy?

A PAINFUL SECRET

Imogen loves her job as an events organiser, and her colleagues are in awe of her. But Imogen isn’t the person she pretends to be, and she’s hiding painful truths about her past. But as long as she can keep on top of her work, Imogen can put everything else to one side.

AN ACT OF KINDNESS

And then Imogen makes a catastrophic mistake at work, and finally realises it’s time to reset. When her favourite client, Dorothy, invites her to spend Christmas with her and her family, in her cottage in the Cotswolds, it sounds like the perfect way for Imogen to take stock.

FINDING HAPPINESS AT CHRISTMAS

Imogen soon settles into idyllic cottage life, especially with the prospect of a new romance on the horizon … but when long-buried secrets and unwanted faces from the past resurface, Imogen’s new peace is threatened. Will Imogen end up alone this Christmas, or can she find it in her heart to forgive and move on?

My Thoughts:

I do love a Sarah Morgan read, especially a Christmas one. There is just something so magical when Sarah whisks you away with another one of her fabulous stories. This was no exception and a brilliant read to get me into the festive mood. Imogen is in a right old mess, she loves her job but she has been telling a few white lies to her colleagues but only to make herself look better and not as boring as she thinks everyone would think she is. When something really bad happens at work, Imogen needs to get away and what more is the perfect place than a cottage in the Cotswolds. How she comes to staying there, you will need to read it but it is such a lovely festive read, I liked Imogen from the start and I really felt for her and was hoping good things were to come from her. When everything comes crashing down has Imogen got the strength to get back up. Such a cosy and warming read.

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