Book Synopsis:

Hunter by name – Hunter by nature.

Can DI Hunter Wilson keep Edinburgh safe when he is the hunted?

Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is woken in the early hours of the morning by a call from his son. Cameron’s flatmate was murdered. Why would anybody want to kill a young woman recently arrived in the city?

Hunter must call in the new Major Incident Team (MIT) to lead the investigation due to the reorganisation of police services. Hunter’s ability to be involved, however, is put in severe doubt when someone from his past decides to take revenge on him. He goes missing, and his team have no idea where to look for him. Who would want to stop Hunter in his tracks?

Meanwhile, Hunter’s team must work closely with the MIT, with or without him, to solve the murder in this taut crime thriller.

Hunter’s Force is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

Hunter’s Force is another fantastic book from this talented author. It’s gritty and complex as it deals with the difficult subject of human trafficking but the author also manages to project warmth and some humour into the story too.

I love books set in Edinburgh! I’ve visited the city a couple of times and fell in love with its historic buildings and great atmosphere. The author’s descriptions are brilliant and I enjoyed reading about some of the places I had visited as I felt more involved in the story.It was also interesting to visit some of the shadier places that tourists don’t get to visit in this book though.

Hunter was once again a great main character which we get to know a bit better in this book. He’s an experienced cop with a complicated personal life and it was interesting to see him struggle with balancing both of them. He comes across as being firm but fair which has earnt him the respect of his team. I loved the banter and sarcasm the team have with each other which broke up the hard hitting story. I really warmed to him and it was fun following him on his investigation.

This book was incredibly gripping and I found it very hard to put down. Its a book that had me sneaking away from the kids to try and read ‘just one more chapter’ or staying up far too late to read more. If you are looking for a new crime series I highly recommend this one.

Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Val Penny is an American author living in SW Scotland. She has two adult daughters of whom she is justly proud and lives with her husband and two cats. She has a Law degree from Edinburgh University and her MSc from Napier University. She has had many jobs including hairdresser, waitress, lawyer, banker, azalea farmer and lecturer. However she has not yet achieved either of her childhood dreams of being a ballerina or owning a candy store. Until those dreams come true, she has turned her hand to writing poetry, short stories and novels. Her crime novels, ‘Hunter’s Chase’ ‘Hunter’s Revenge’ and ‘Hunter’s Force’ are set in Edinburgh, Scotland, published by Crooked Cat Books. The fourth book in the series, ‘Hunter’s Blood’, follows shortly.

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Book Synopsis:

AD 71 Northern Roman Britain
Ravaged at the Battle of Whorl, Brennus of Garrigill is irrevocably changed. He embraces a new identity as Bran, vowing to avert Roman domination of Brigantia. Though how, when he and Ineda – his healer’s granddaughter – are forced to labour for the Roman IX Legion? Trading with the usurpers provides opportunities for gathering information, but after they are attacked by a Roman patrol, Ineda cannot be found.

Distraught with her loss, can Bran find a new occupation?

The adventures of the Garrigill Clan continue…

After Whorl Bran Reborn is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

After Whorl Bran Reborn is another entertaining and absorbing read in the Celtic Devour Series. This book is a sequel to The Beltane Choice and follows a minor character, Brennus from that book.

This was a very interesting look into Roman Britain which I found fascinating. I’ve read quite a bit about Roman Britain but I always love learning more, especially all the little details about day to day life then. The author has clearly done her research and I enjoyed the interesting details she included.

The story is historical with a lot of action and a bit of romance to keep the reader absorbed in the story. I thought it was a very entertaining read and I look forward to reading more in this series.

Huge thanks to Rachel from Rachel’s Random resources for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book. If you like historical fiction based in Roman Britain I think you will enjoy this book.

About The Author:

Nancy Jardine writes contemporary mysteries; historical adventure fiction and time travel historical adventure. She regularly looks after her grandchildren so her garden can sometimes look quite creative. She’s a member of the Romantic Novelists Association, the Scottish Association of Writers, the Federation of Writers Scotland and the Historical Novel Society. She’s published by Crooked Cat Books and has delved into self publishing.

Book Synopsis:

Paris, 1920s. Tatiana Vytenis has worked hard to leave her past behind. Once a ruined Russian princess in hiding, she is now a sought-after model and engaged to Gérard de Sainte-Vierge – a handsome, if occasionally overbearing, aristocrat. With the Sainte-Vierge heirloom ruby sparkling on her finger, Tatiana feels as though she should be happy. Not long ago she was penniless and now she’s about to become a marquise.

But fate still has a final hand to play. One night in a bohemian café in Montparnasse, Tatiana discovers she’s been the unknowing plaything of the Sainte-Vierge family. Hidden beneath their genteel exteriors, Gerard and his brother have a secret darker side, and her darling fiancé will gladly ruin Tatiana’s life to save his own reputation.

As Tatiana’s situation becomes ever more desperate, she crosses paths with an unlikely guardian angel. Serious, dark-haired Regan Dortmeyer is an American in Paris – a war photographer running from his own hard knocks in Hell’s Kitchen, New York. He’s no fancy French nobleman, but Regan has seen the lengths to which a wicked man like Gerard will go. As the consequences of her disastrous engagement threaten to swallow Tatiana up, he might be the only one who can save her now…

From the USA Today bestselling author of TheMilliner’sSecret, The Paris Girl is a beautiful novel full of twists and turns, set against the breathtaking backdrop of 1920s Paris. Perfect for fans of Chanel Cleeton, Kathleen Tessaro and The Alice Network.

The Paris Girl is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

The Paris Girl is a gripping, intriguing piece of historical fiction which I thoroughly enjoyed reading.

Firstly I love the 1920s so I liked all the wonderful descriptions of life in Paris at that time. The author’s descriptions were beautifully vivid so that I felt that I was actually there experiencing the cafes and fashion houses alongside the characters. It was definitely an interesting time to be alive with the world still recovering from the loses of ww1 but entering an exciting era full of new possibilities, especially for women.

It took me a while to warm to the main character Tatiana as she came across as incredible spoilt lady who just wants everything given to her on a plate with little effort from herself. As we get to know more about her though we discover that there is a reason why she behaves like this and I did start to feel a grain of sympathy for her towards the end. Her job as a mannequin for a fashion house where she models the latest clothes was fascinating to read about as I never knew that that was a job before reading this book.

Overall I thought this was an intriguing read and I liked following the characters on their journey to discover the truth about what was going on. This was a sequel of sorts to the author’s previous book as there are some of the same characters, though the focus is on Tatiana this time which was interesting. It’s a bit of a slow burn but soon becomes a fast paced story of suspicion which was very exciting.

Huge thanks to Noelle from Bookouture for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Natalie is a RITA nominated writer, a USA Today Bestseller and author of four novels: The Dress Thief, The Milliner’s Secret (soon to be re-titled “The Girl who Dreamed of Paris”) and The Wardrobe Mistress which comes out as an ebook in June 2017 and in paperback in Europe in August 2017.

In the late 1970s, Natalie Meg Evans ran away from art college in the Midlands for a career in London’s fringe theatre. She spent five years acting, as well as writing her own plays and sketches before giving it up to work in PR. She now writes full-time from her house in rural mid Suffolk.

Natalie has collected numerous awards for her writing including the UK’s Harry Bowling Prize (2012). The Dress Thief was nominated for a coveted RITA Award by Romance Writers of America and it won the Greek Public Book award for the best foreign novel; also, the UK’s Festival of Romance readers award (where readers rather than industry professionals select and judge) in the historical category. The Milliner’s Secret (Also known as “The Girl Who Dreamed of Paris”) was shortlisted for the same award.

Natalie was also nominated for the coveted Daphne du Maurier award and was named a finalist for a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart award.

Other books by Natalie are Summer in the Vineyards and The Wardrobe Mistress. Her books are also available as Spoken Word.

Book Synopsis:

From the top ten Kindle bestseller. Perfect for fans of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR.

THEY LIVE IN YOUR HOUSE
University is supposed to be the best time of your life. But Imo’s first week is quickly going from bad to worse.

YOU SHARE EVERYTHING
A stalker is watching her flat, following her every move, and Imo suspects that her new roommates are hiding dark secrets…

BUT DO YOU TRUST THEM?
When one of them suddenly disappears, the trauma of Imo’s recent past comes hurtling back to haunt her. And she begins to realise just how little she knows about the people she lives with…

‘Gripping, original and unpredictable’ Alex Lake

“Twisty and unnerving, Rachel is back with a thriller that will keep you up all night. Her best novel yet!’ Phoebe Morgan

‘From the very first page, the intrigue of this page-turning mystery builds until the gripping climax’ Caroline England

The Roommates is available in ebook now and in paperback on the 28th November 2019. You can purchase or pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

I’m a huge fan of this author so I was very excited to be invited onto the blog tour for this book, especially as the invitation came from the author herself which is always nice. Once again the author has written a realistic, twisty thriller which was hard to put down.

The author perfectly captures the atmosphere of Freshers at university with the excitement of being somewhere new but the fear of not fitting in which reminded me of me of my own experience. The old college buildings added a slightly creepy edge to the story as there were lots of dark corners to hide in.

The four main characters were brilliantly evoked with all of them coming from very different backgrounds which gives plenty of reasons for disagreements between them. Each of the characters are holding back parts of themselves, as you’d expect in a new situation, which makes it hard for the reader to decide who to trust. I have to admit I didn’t really like any of the characters to start with but as I got to know them better and saw their interactions with each other I started to care about them. They really pull together when one of their group goes missing which was heartwarming to see.

There is plenty of intrigue to keep the readers interest with their quiet room mate Riku who doesn’t give much away about himself and the mysterious stranger who seems to be watching the characters just out of sight. Is he real or is he just a figment of their increasing paranoia? This as well as the characters interesting backstory combines to make a gripping read which I found hard to put down. I thoroughly review this enjoyable read to everyone!

Huge thanks to Rachel Sargeant for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Harper Collins for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Rachel Sargeant is the author of Kindle Top Ten bestseller The Perfect Neighbours, a psychological thriller.
Her second novel with HarperCollins, The Good Teacher, is a detective mystery, featuring DC Pippa “Agatha” Adams.
Book number three will be The Roommates, a psychological thriller set in a university freshers’ week.
She is also the author of Gallipoli: Year of Love and Duty, a novel featuring Great War nurses on a hospital ship.
Rachel is a previous winner of Writing Magazine’s Crime Short Story competition and has been placed or shortlisted in various competitions, including the Bristol Short Story Prize. Her stories have appeared in My Weekly and the Accent Press Saucy Shorts series.
Rachel grew up in Lincolnshire, spent several years living in Germany and now lives in Gloucestershire with her family.
Find out more about her writing and reading on her website: http://www.rachelsargeant.co.uk or follow her on Twitter: @RachelSargeant3.

Book Synopsis:

When Valens, a junior officer in the Roman Army, joins a crack squad of soldiers on a dangerous mission, little does he know what’s in store for him. Tasked with rescuing the young Prince Sasan, who has been imprisoned in the impenetrable Castle of Silence, the troops set out across Mesopotamia and into the mountains south of the Caspian Sea.

Deep in hostile territory, inexperienced Valens finds himself in charge. And as one by one his soldiers die or disappear, he begins to suspect that there is a traitor in their midst, and that the rescue is fast becoming a suicide mission.

Valens must marshal this disparate group of men and earn their respect, before it’s too late . . .

From the author of The Last Hour comes another fast-paced thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. For readers of Bernard Cornwell, Ben Kane, Simon Scarrow and Conn Iggulden.

The Last Ten is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

I’m a huge fan of this author’s books, so you can imagine my excitement to be invited onto the blog tour for The Lost Ten his latest book.

One of the things I’ve always loved about this author is his ability to make history come to life in a very interesting way. His descriptions are always so vivid that the reader feels like they are actually there watching everything unfold. I really felt at times that I could almost smell the blood and sweat on the battlefield.

I’ve read quite a bit about Roman Britain but the author always manages to find a new part that I didn’t know about, which makes his books very interesting. His perfect blend of fact and fiction helps make his stories very exciting, while his realistic characters makes the reader feel more invested in the story. I found this to be a very gripping read which I really enjoyed and I loved watching the story unfold. I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.

Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Zaffre Books for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Harry Sidebottom teaches Ancient History at Oxford University. His career as a novelist began with his Warrior of Rome series, which has sold over half a million copies. His next series, Throne of Caesars, was equally acclaimed. The Last Hour, his tenth novel, introduced us once again to Marcus Clodius Ballista, hero of the Warrior of Rome books. The Lost Ten is his eleventh novel.

Book Synopsis:

comes a flurry of snow and surprises…

Against all odds, Polly’s fiancé has finally returned home from the front line. If they can keep things on an even keel, she might get the winter wedding she’s always dreamed of.

Meanwhile shipyard manager Helen is determined to move on after a turbulent year. Her sights are set on breaking the yard’s production record and no one, not even the handsome Dr Parker, is going to get in her way.

And head welder Rosie’s little sister Charlotte has turned up unannounced. Why is she back and so set on staying?

Join the shipyard girls as they navigate through life, love and war this Christmas.

Christmas With The Shipyard Girls is available in ebook now and paperback on the 31st October 2019. You can purchase or pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

As frequent readers of my blog will know, I’m a huge fan of this fantastic series. There is just something about it which is perfect to snuggle up with and lose yourself in for hours at a time.

The book opens with one of the most dramatic openers of the series which had me quickly thrown back into the war and the lives of the Shipyard girls. It’s impressive that the author is still managing to find fresh and exciting stories for this series with so many books under her belt, but Christmas With The Shipyard Girls is exactly that! New characters are introduced and new drama but it all flows beautifully, with the story never seeming forced. This made the book seem very realistic, making the reader feel more invested in the story.

It was so nice to be back with the Shipyard Girls who have stated to feel like old friends to me. Once again I loved the close relationship the girls enjoyed and how they helped each other through their darkest times. The way the book is written makes the reader feel like they are actually there watching everything unfold and I found myself wishing I was there as part of their group.

The author has cleverly blended real historical events into the story and by doing so has managed to vividly describe what life during the war must have been like. The constant fear of not knowing what will happen to their loved ones fighting and the nightly raids of the blitz is almost palpable at times allowing the reader to experience how things would have been themselves.

Overall I thought this was a gripping read which I couldn’t put down as I was so enjoying it. I’m so excited for the next installment of this fantastic series!

Huge thanks to Rachel from Arrow publishing for inviting me onto the blog tour and for my copy of this book via Netgalley. If you are a fan of world war two fiction I highly recommend this series!

About The Author:

Nancy Revell is the Sunday Times bestseller author of The Shipyard Girls series, which is set in the north-east of England during World War Two.
Nancy is the pen name of Amanda Revell Walton, a former journalist who worked for all the national newspapers, providing them with hard-hitting news stories and in-depth features. She also wrote amazing and inspirational true life stories for just about every woman’s magazine in the country.
When she first started writing The Shipyard Girls series, Nancy relocated back to her hometown of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, along with her husband, Paul, and their English Bull Mastiff, Rosie. They now live just a short walk away from the beautiful award-winning beaches of Roker and Seaburn, within a mile of where the books are set.
The Shipyard Girls is particularly close to Nancy’s heart as she comes from a long line of shipbuilders, who were well known in the area.

Book Synopsis:

1941, Nazi-occupied Amsterdam. An unforgettable story of love, hope and betrayal, and a testament to the courage of humanity in history’s darkest days. 

University professor Josef Held has never recovered from the loss of his beloved wife – and has no intention of ever letting anyone new into his quiet, safe world. It is a world where the clock ticks steadily in his mathematics classroom, even as the sinister beat of Nazi soldiers’ boots threaten to drown it out.

Terrified, Josef tries to keep his eyes on the ground as Jews across the city are forced into ghettos. But then Michael Blum, his most reluctant, infuriating pupil, tells Josef Jews like him will no longer be allowed to study at all. Josef can ignore the situation no longer. And, after the shock of seeing his neighbour killed on his own doorstep, he offers Michael a place to hide in an impulsive act of courage.

Michael is everything Josef is not: spontaneous, poetic, and unafraid to love. Even though his passionate relationship with a Dutch girl is strictly forbidden – for he is Jewish, and she is not. Somehow, in the quiet gloom of the attic, Josef doesn’t mind things about Michael that annoyed him in the classroom, and a bond begins to grow.

Remembering the pain of his own heartbreak, Josef is desperate to give Michael and his girlfriend a chance. He must go on as if nothing has changed: teaching his class, bowing to the Nazis. Beneath the fear, a thrill of defiance begins to bloom. But then Michael becomes perilously ill, and there is no way to get him the help he desperately needs.

As the dark days of war continue, with danger and betrayal at every turn, no-one can be trusted. If Michael is to survive and get back to the woman he loves, it will be down to Josef – to find the hero inside himself, and do whatever it takes to keep Michael alive. Even if it means putting his own life on the line.

A heartbreakingly beautiful story about love, trust, and courage against the odds, perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Lilac Girls, and The Nightingale.

A View Across The Rooftops is available in ebook now for the fantastic price of 99p and in paperback on the 31st October 2019. You can purchase or pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

This is an emotional, thought provoking read which manages to be both heartwarming and heartbreaking.

The author does a great job of setting the scene in this book so the reader feels like they are actually there watching everything unfold. I loved the sense of community spirit that existed with the characters showing strength and determination despite living in abject fear. The characters showed a lot of courage as they were willing to risk their lives to try and help others. I can’t imagine living through such a scary time and the fact that some of these stories are true adds a lot of emotion to the story as the events on the book probably did happen.

The story progresses at a great pace and all the storylines came together very well. The author manage to mix historical facts with fiction to make a truly compelling read which held my attention. I enjoyed following all the characters personal stories whilst learning more about Amsterdam and the holocaust during the war.

This is unbelievably the author’s debut novel and I’m very excited to read more from her in the future. If you are a fan of historical fiction set in the second world war then you’ll love this book.

Huge thanks to Sarah Hardy for Inc me onto the blog tour and to Bookouture for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Suzanne Kelman is a 2015 Academy of Motion Pictures Nicholl Finalist, Multi-Award-Winning Screenwriter and a Film Producer. As well as working in film she is also an International Amazon Bestselling Fiction Author of the Southlea Bay Series – The Rejected Writers’ Book Club, Rejected Writers Take the Stage and The Rejected Writers’ Christmas Wedding. Born in the United Kingdom, she now resides in Washington State.

Links:
https://www.suzannekelmanauthor.com/