Book Synopsis:

When 11 year old Evan vanishes without trace, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. 
Especially as the police, under massive pressure, have no answers. But months later Evan is unexpectedly found, frightened and refusing to speak. His loving family realise life will never be the same again.

DI Naylor knows that unless those who took Evan are caught, other children are in danger. And with Evan silent, she must race against time to find those responsible…

A gripping, heart-wrenching thriller with the emotional power of series like BROADCHURCH and THE MISSING, this is the perfect read for fans of Cara Hunter, Claire Douglas, Fiona Barton and Nuala Ellwood.

Found is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

This was a highly emotional, captivating and gripping read that will stay with me for a long time.

One of my kids going missing is one of my worst fears and I truly felt for Evan’s family when they discover he’s missing. It must be a huge mess of emotions to have your child back but then realise that they are incredibly altered by the experience. I really felt for his parents and grandparents throughout the book as they go through a whole range of emotions.

I thought this was a brilliantly written and well paced book which had me firmly glued to the page. I enjoyed watching the investigation unfold and see the gradual changes to Evan as he adapts back to normal life. It was incredibly powerful to read the story from both the police and the victims point of view as it added a lot of extra weight to the story.

The police investigation was well plotted and very gripping as we follow the detectives on a race against time to find the kidnappers. There were lots of twists and turns that took me by surprise and I often found myself holding my breath as the action unfolded.

This wasn’t an easy read as it follows a difficult subject which naturally brings a lot of emotions to the surface. I often found myself in tears whilst reading and had to go upstairs to give my kids extra hugs. I always think it’s a sign of great writing when an author can make you react so strongly to a story.

This unbelievably is the author’s debut novel and I’m very excited to read more from her in the future. Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Headline for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Erin Kinsley is a full-time writer. She grew up in Yorkshire and currently lives in East Anglia. Now writing under a pseudonym, her previous books were published by Bloomsbury. Longlisted for the Desmond Elliot prize amongst other awards, her writing has received glowing reviews across the national press.

Book Synopsis:

The war is almost over – and it’s up to the East End Angels to keep the home fires burning!

Frankie‘s fiance, a doctor, is away looking after the troops in Europe – will he return safely home?

Winnie has a happy secret – but can she carry on at Station 75 when she’s going to have a baby?

Bella is intrigued by her new friend, a Polish airman.

As the war ends and victory is in sight, what next for the girls of Station 75?

A gorgeously uplifting saga for fans of Ellie Dean and Donna Douglas

Victory For The East End Angels is available in ebook and paperback from today. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

I’ve been a huge fan of this author and this series so was delighted to have the chance to read this, the last book in the series. It’s another absolutely corker of a book but it was also quite a bittersweet read as I just didn’t want it to end.

This book describes the last few moments of the second world war but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s getting easier. The introduction of V1 and V2 bombs brought another level to the blitz as there was no warning that they were coming. The level of detail the author used to describe the bomb sites and the general atmosphere during the blitz was truly exceptional. I don’t think I’ve ever read a book that describes the situation so well that the reader feels like they are actually there experiencing everything alongside the characters.

I felt incredibly sad that this series was ending and I had to say goodbye to the fabulous characters that I had grown incredibly fond of. The fact that they were also having to say goodbye to each other was heartbreaking and I found myself tearing up as I remembered everything they had been through together. I found myself hoping that they would remain friends and still see each other.

This was a very absorbing book and I soon felt drawn back into their lives. There is lots of interesting things going on which completely kept my attention. I so enjoyed following the characters as they went about their lives.

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

About The Author:

Rosie Hendry lives by the sea in Norfolk with her husband, two children, chickens and a snake. She’s worked in a variety of jobs from fruit picking, waitressing, teaching and as a research scientist but has always loving reading and writing. Starting off writing short stories for women’s magazines, her stories have gradually become longer as her children have grown bigger.

Listening to her father’s tales of life during the Second World War sparked Rosie’s interest in this period and she’s especially intrigued by how womens’ lives changed during the war years. She loves researching further, searching out gems of real life events which inspire her writing. 

When she’s not working, Rosie enjoys walking along the beach, reading and is grateful for the fact that her husband is a much better cook than her.

To find out more about Rosie follow her on Twitter @hendry_rosie, on Facebook rosie.hendry.94 or visit her website http://www.rosiehendry.com.

Book Synopsis:

The perfect read to pop in your suitcase this summer!

Ava needs to escape.

Stuck in a dead-end job, her husband Mark has left her with a mountain of debt and no clue as to when he’ll be back.

When she receives the news that her grandfather has passed away, Ava is shocked to learn he has left his entire vineyard, Chateau Saint Clair, to her.

Fresh coffee and croissants for breakfast, a glass of red with the handsome local waiter Jacques; Ava starts to feel quite at home. But it would be madness to walk away from her marriage, to take a chance on a place she fell for as a child – wouldn’t it?

Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Veronica Henry will want to join Ava for a glass of wine as the sun sets on the terrace at Chateau Saint Clair.

The Little Vineyard In Provence is available in ebook and paperback from today. The ebook is currently the fantastic price of £1.99. You can purchase your copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

This was a fantastic, heartwarming read that would be great to enjoy in the sun this summer.

I’ve always loved the idea of starting completely anew in another country so the blurb of this book really appealed to me. The descriptions of Provence were vividly described so I could picture the vineyard in my mind. I loved learning more about it and watching Ava do it up. It’s definitely something that I would love to do in the future.

I absolutely adored Ava and warmed to her instantly. She is such a plucky, brave lady who is trying to make the most of a bad situation. It was great to see her come out from her husband’s shadow and make new friends. She goes through such a journey of discovery in this book as she works out who she is and what she wants in life.

This was a thoroughly compelling and absorbing book that I quickly found I couldn’t put down. I so enjoyed reading about Ava’s new life and her revamp of the farm that I found I didn’t want to leave their world. There is lots happening to keep the reader’s attention including dodgy friendships and new rivalries that added a lot of tension to the book. I was sorry to leave Ava and her vineyard behind.

Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Orion for my copy of this book via Netgalley.

About The Author:

Ruth Kelly is an award-nominated journalist, who has ghosted a string of Sunday Times bestsellers.

Ruth has had over ten years’ experience in print journalism and television. She has a background in newspapers, having trained as a news reporter. Ruth then went on to freelance for the Daily Mail and the Daily Mirror and The Sun. Her magazine experience includes covering as news features editor for Grazia, deputy features editor for Look magazine and helping More magazine relaunch, as features editor. She also worked in TV as a news producer for Richard and Judy, and a writer for Endemol. Working as a ghostwriter has allowed Ruth to capture the voices of celebrities as well as ordinary people with extraordinary stories. Ruth is currently working on her first commercial fiction novel.

Book Synopsis:

Polly might spend her days searching for eligible matches for her elite list of clients at her New York dating agency, but her own love life is starting to go up in smoke.

Even worse, she can’t stop thinking about the very person she’s meant to be setting her latest client up with… surely it can’t get any worse!

But then Polly bumps into oh-so-handsome Olly, who heads up a rival agency, and realizes that perhaps all really is fair in love and dating war…

Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Debbie Viggiano.

When Polly Met Olly is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

This was a fun, heartwarming book that I thoroughly enjoyed reading. Zoe May is one of my favourite ‘chick lit’ author’s and I always find myself keeping her books for a time when I can enjoy them properly.

I absolutely loved Polly who was a very likeable lady who was easy to get behind. She’s trying to make a name for herself in the big bad world and I found I was completely behind her all the way. The chemistry she has with Ollie is utterly adorable. I loved the fact that two such unlikely characters could get together and work so well together. I found I loved watching the relationship develop and found myself wishing I was her on occasions.

New York is one of my favourite cities ever ( I actually got engaged there) so I loved following Olly and Polly as they go about their lives there as I could really imagine where they were. This book has definitely made me want to go back and visit there as soon as possible.

This was a thoroughly absorbing and enjoyable read with lots going on to keep the reader’s interest. I so enjoyed watching everything unfold and found I flew through the pages as I wanted to see how everything would end up. If you are looking for a fun summer read I’d definitely recommend this one.

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

About The Author:

Zoe May lives in Oxford and writes romantic comedies. Zoe has dreamt of being a novelist since she was a teenager. She spent her twenties living in London, where she worked in journalism and copywriting before writing her debut novel, Perfect Match. Having experienced the London dating scene first hand, Zoe could not resist writing a novel about dating, since it seems to supply endless amounts of weird and wonderful material!

Perfect Match was one of Apple’s top-selling books of 2018. It was also shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association’s Joan Hessayon Award, with judges describing it as ‘a laugh out loud look at love and self-discovery – fresh and very funny’.

As well as writing, Zoe enjoys walking her dog, painting and, of course, reading! She adores animals and if she’s not taking a photo of a vegan meal, she’s probably tweeting about the dairy industry. She is half Greek and half Irish and can make a mean baklava. Zoe has a thing for horror films, India, swimming, hip hop and Radiohead. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of handbags having spent several years working in fashion copywriting and could probably win Mastermind if this was her specialist subject!

Zoe loves to hear from readers, you can contact her on Twitter and Instagram at: @zoe_writes. Zoe’s Facebook page is: http://www.facebook.com/zoemayauthor/

She posts updates and blogs on her website, http://www.zoemayauthor.co.uk

Book Synopsis:

“A decadent rock star. A deeply religious radio host. A disgraced scientist. And a teenage girl who may be the world’s last hope. In the tradition of The Stand and Station Eleven comes a gripping saga that weaves an epic tapestry of humanity into an astonishing tale of survival.

Shana wakes up one morning to discover her little sister in the grip of a strange malady. She appears to be sleepwalking. She cannot talk and cannot be woken up. And she is heading with inexorable determination to a destination that only she knows. But Shana and are sister are not alone. Soon they are joined by a flock of sleepwalkers from across America, on the same mysterious journey. And like Shana, there are other shepherds who follow the flock to protect their friends and family on the long dark road ahead.

For on their journey, they will discover an America convulsed with terror and violence, where this apocalyptic epidemic proves less dangerous than the fear of it. As the rest of society collapses all around them and an ultraviolent militia threatens to exterminate them the fate of the sleepwalkers depends on unravelling the mystery behind the epidemic. The terrifying secret will either tear the nation apart or bring the survivors together to remake a shattered world.”

The Wanderers is available in all formats now. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

Wow this was an incredible book! I really can’t believe I hadn’t heard of this author before. It’s brilliantly unique, scary and so believable!

The thing I most enjoy about dystopian fiction is that it gives you the chance to experience the author’s imagination and explore the fascinating world they have created. This book was no exception and I really enjoyed traveling in this world with the characters in the unique situation they find themselves in.

I thought this was a very interesting plot which had lots going on to keep the reader thoroughly absorbed. I don’t want to give too much away as I think that would ruin it for others but I loved the way this book progressed and how the story developed. The situation the characters find themselves in is frightening realistic and it was quite disquieting to realise how easily things could break down.

This is a fairly long book which normally scares me and can mean I don’t pick a book up. However I never felt the length of the book was an issue as I was so absorbed that the pages just flew by and I’m so glad I picked it up.

Huge thanks to Tracy Fenton for my copy of this book and to Rebellion Press for my copy of this book. I’m very excited to read more from this talented author!

About The Author:

Chuck Wendig is an American author, comic book writer, screenwriter, and blogger. He is best known for his popular online blog Terribleminds, and for his 2015 Star Wars novel Aftermath, which debuted at #4 on The New York Times Best Seller list and #4 on USA Today’s best seller list. As of early 2016, Wendig writes Hyperion for Marvel and The Shield for Dark Circle Comics.
He was a finalist for the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer in 2013.
Bio from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.

Book Synopsis:

A mother’s job is to keep her children safe.

Tess has always tried to be a good mother. Of course, there are things she wishes she’d done differently, but doesn’t everyone feel that way?

Then Emma, her youngest, is attacked on her way home from a party, plunging them into a living nightmare which only gets worse when the man responsible is set free

But what if she fails?

So when Tess sees the attacker in the street near their home, she is forced to take matters into her own hands. But blinded by her need to protect her daughter at any cost, might she end up putting her family in even greater danger?

There’s nothing she wouldn’t do to make it right . . .

Stop At Nothing is available in ebook and hardback now. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

I’ve read and enjoyed a few of this author’s historical novels but this was my first psychological thriller from her. I’m pleased to say that I thought it just as good!

This was an incredibly well plotted book which slowly increased in tension throughout the course of the book until it almost becomes unbearable. I loved the slow drip of information and the slow reveal of what was happening. It made for fantastic reading and ensured that it was a difficult book to put down.

The inclusion of social media platforms like Facebook help to make the book seem very realistic as it suddenly becomes very apparent how vulnerable we are and how much information about us is available on line. I’ve definitely changed some of my settings and habits on social media since reading this book.

The mother – daughter relationship was brilliantly written and I found I felt a lot of sympathy for Tess after the attack. Yes she makes some terrible mistakes, that had me almost screaming with frustration at her, but I felt they came from a well meaning place ( if that makes sense). As a mum I could well imagine the almost primal desperate need you’d have to try and get revenge for your daughter, which had me wondering how far I’d go in such a situation.

This story was fairly fast paced and had lots of twists that kept me guessing how it was going to work out. I had lots of guesses how things would end and I was completely wrong which I always enjoy. If you’re looking for a gripping, absorbing read this summer I highly recommend this one

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Transworld for my copy of this book.

About The Author:

Tammy Cohen (who previously wrote under her formal name Tamar Cohen) has written several acclaimed novels about family fall-out:The Mistress’s Revenge, The War of the Wives, and Someone Else’s Wedding. The Broken was her first pyschological thriller, followed by Dying for Christmas. Her brand new hardback novel, First One Missing is out now.

She lives in North London with her partner and three (nearly) grown children, plus one badly behaved dog. Chat with her on Twitter @MsTamarCohen

Book Synopsis:

A new standalone psychological thriller from Colette McBeth, whose dark, twisty and hugely compelling novels are beloved of writers like Paula Hawkins, Clare Mackintosh and Marian Keyes.

You could say it started with vanity. We believed we were special. But the truth is we were simply vulnerable.

Months after landing their dream job, five brilliant young minds are sent on a remote retreat.

But when one of them disappears, they’re forced to question why they were brought there in the first place.

And for the first time in their lives, they realise too much knowledge can be deadly . . .

One of them is lying.
One of them is guilty.
No one is safe.

Call Me A Liar is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase 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 Call Me A Liar, her latest book. This was another atmospheric, twisty read which kept me guessing until the end.

The complex, unreliable characters are one of the best things in this book as they help create a really dark and sinister atmosphere that keeps the reader on their toes. I think it’s fair to say that no one is who they say they at the beginning and I really enjoyed unraveling everyone’s story and working out how they all fitted into the story.

The story starts off fairly slow as the author sets the scene, introducing all the characters and the retreat they find themselves in. The tension and feeling of unease slowly increases as the reader becomes more aware of who everyone is.

The story is very well written with lots of twists that often moved the story, and my suspicions, in a completely different direction. Just when I thought I had figured everything out, something would happen and I would be right back to the start trying to figure everything out. There is lots of secrets, lies and betrayals which makes for very interesting reading! I can’t wait to read more from this talented author.

Huge thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me onto the blog tour and to Wildfire for my copy of this book. If you like complex, twisty reads that keeps you guessing then you’ll love this book!

About The Author:

Colette McBeth is the author of three critically acclaimed psychological thrillers. Her latest, An Act of Silence, is part domestic, part political thriller. In her former life Colette worked as a political correspondent for the BBC at Westminster, a news reporter and started out on regional newspapers. She lives by the sea with her husband and three children and never has enough time.

Book Synopsis:

SINCLAIR WIFE DEAD!  HUSBAND CLEARED! 

Police have ruled out suspicious circumstances in the investigation into the death of Elizabeth Sinclair, wife of charismatic entrepreneur Harry Sinclair, found drowned in the lake of the family’s holiday park.

It’s been two years since the Sinclair case closed but when reporter Steph Durham receives a tipoff that could give her the scoop of the year, she’s drawn deeper and deeper into the secretive Sinclair family.

Elizabeth’s death wasn’t a tragic accident. And the truth will come at a deadly price…

The Dead Wife is available in ebook now and in paperback on the 5th September 2019. You can purchase or pre-order your copy using the link below.

My Review:

Ooh this was a fantastic, addictive and twisty read that I couldn’t put down. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I can’t wait to read more from her.

This read gripped me from the start with the very intriguing storyline and the feeling of unease that ran throughout the book which helped to keep my attention. It is obvious from the start that there is more to Elizabeth’s death and the Sinclair family then meets the eye which definitely helped hold my attention as I wanted to find out what it was.

The story is told in two parts, the present day thread follows Steph as she tries to find out what really happened to Elizabeth while in the past we follow Elizabeth in the last few weeks of her life. I really liked Steph and found myself warming to her straight away. I liked that Steph wasn’t perfect. On the outside Steph seems to be a strong, fiesty woman who is very confident and more than able to solve the case. However she’s harbouring feeling of inadequacy and is desperate for the love of her mother.

I so enjoyed following this story and learning more about the Sinclair family. I had lots of guesses regarding what had happened and who had done it but all of them were wrong with the ending taking me completely by surprise which I always love.

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

About The Author:

Sue Fortin is an award winning USA Today and an Amazon best selling author, an international bestseller and has reached #1 in the Amazon UK Kindle chart. Sue writes mystery, suspense and romance, sometimes combining all three. 

Sue was born in Hertfordshire but had a nomadic childhood, moving often with her family, before eventually settling in West Sussex where she now lives with her husband and family.

You can find out more about Sue at
Website http://www.suefortin.com
Twitter : suefortin1
Facebook : Sue Fortin Author

Book Synopsis:

When the Nazis march onto the cobbled streets of Colmar on November 1st 1940, Josef, a Jewish violin maker, gathers his wife and daughters closely to him and tells them everything will be alright. 

But one year later, three sharp knocks on the door at midnight turn his seventeen year old daughter Sarah’s world upside down. As the oldest child, Sarah must be the first to leave her family, to make her escape in a perilous journey across France via Paris to Poitiers. And she must hide who she is and take a new name for her own safety. For now, bilingual Sarah is no longer a French Jew but a German girl. 

Ralf and Sarah continue their journey together, keeping their identities secret at all cost. But when Ralf is captured, will Sarah pay the ultimate price for sharing who she really is?

A gripping and heart-breaking account of love, bravery and sacrifice during the terror of war. A story of standing up for what you believe in; even if it’s going to break your heart. Perfect for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Ragged Edge of Night. 

The Violin Maker’s Daughter is available in ebook now for the great price of £1.99. You can purchase your copy using the link below.

My Review:

The Violin Maker’s Daughter is a heartbreaking story of amazing bravery against the odds which will stay with me for a long time. I’m a huge fan of this author and historical fiction set in the second world war so this book instantly appealed to me.

The story follows Sarah who is a young Jewish girl living in Nazi Germany who tries to escape from persecution, leaving her parents and sister behind. Her journey is far from ideal and is incredibly harrowing in places as you might expect given the period. What follows is both a beautiful love story and a brutal coming of age story as Sarah has to grow up very fast.

This was a compelling and hugely emotional read that I couldn’t put down as I desperately wanted to know what happens next. I felt so involved in the story that I felt everything personally and there were many times during the book that I found myself tearing up. Sharon knows how to write wonderful historical fiction that just absorbs you into the story and makes you care about the characters. I have read everything she’s written and I can’t wait to read more from her in the future.

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

About The Author:

Sharon Maas is the author of eight novels of historical fiction. She has lived in Germany for 43 years. She now lives in Ireland.

Book Synopsis:

A DIPLOMAT VANISHES
A BOMB DISPOSAL EXPERT GOES ROGUE
THE RACE TO UNCOVER THE PLOT MUST NOT FAIL

Hiding overseas with a price on his head, Sean Richardson is tasked to lead a deniable operation to hunt down and recruit an international model and spy. Moving across Asia Minor and Europe, Sean embarks on a dangerous journey tracking an Iranian spy ring who hold the keys to a set of consequences the British Intelligence Services would rather not entertain.

As Sean investigates deeper, he uncovers dark secrets from his past and a complex web of espionage spun from the hand of a global master spy. As he inches closer to the truth, the rules of the game change – and the nerve-wracking fate of many lives sits in his hands…

The Kompromat Kill is available in ebook and paperback now. You can purchase a copy of both using the link below.

My Review:

This was a thrilling and very gripping book based on the author’s personal experiences which made for truly fantastic reading.

There is lots going on in this book which immediately sparked my interest and ensured I was fully absorbed from the srart. From political intrigue, terrorist plots and gruesome murders this book had a great plot to it that made the book a very fast paced read.

Sean was my favourite character and I loved following him as he tried to solve a difficult case. He is very brave and very clever which shows in the amazing way he deals with the high risk situations he finds himself in. There are some fantastic scenes describing his adventures which were vividly described so the reader gets a sense of the emotions behind the scenes.

I thought this book was very well written and the plotting was superb with a slow build up of tension and some great revelations to keep the reader on their toes. The style of the book really helps to make this an exciting, gripping read which I found very hard to put down. This was the first book I’ve read by this author and I’m very excited to read more from him in the future.

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

About The Author:

I started climbing at 13, survived being lost in Snowdonia at 14, nearly drowned at 15, and then joined the Army at 16. Risk and adventure was built into my DNA and I feel very fortunate to have served the majority of my working career as an intelligence officer within Defence Intelligence, and as an explosive ordnance disposal officer and military surveyor within the Corps of Royal Engineers. 

I feel privileged to have served for twenty-eight years in the British Army as a soldier and officer, rising through the ranks to complete my service as a major. I served across the globe on numerous military operations as well as extensive travel and adventure on many major mountaineering and exploration expeditions that I led or was involved in.

I was awarded the Geographic Medal by the Royal Geographical Society for mountain exploration in 2003 and served on the screening committee of the Mount Everest Foundation charity for many years. It was humbling after so many years of service when I was awarded the MBE for services to counter-terrorism in 2007.

The Failsafe Query is my debut novel, and I hope you enjoy the follow up novel, The Kompromat Kill, the second in an ongoing series.

Thank you for taking the time to read about me and my debut novel. I’m grateful to all my new followers and enjoy to correspond on twitter and facebook, via Failsafe Query.