Two mothers,Two daughters,Two families changed forever Ann O’ Loughlin returns with her latest novel, My Mother’s Daughter, a book described as ‘a powerful, moving story of family, resilience and compassion’. I have read and reviewed Ann’s books in the past, so I was looking forward to getting my hands on a copy of this,…
‘A price on her head, and just 48 hours to expose the truth, and save her family’ I’m sure you all heard me roar when I heard Steph Broadribb and Orenda Books had a new book en route in this fabulous series that has just grabbed my attention completely. I love Lori Anderson, this butt-kicking,…
‘No one takes her daughter and gets away with it‘ She Saw What He Did is the latest novel by Lynda Renham and is due for release on 1st February with Raucous Publishing. Described as ‘a non-stop action packed read’, I am delighted to bring you all an extract today. So sit back relax and…
‘All families are secret societies. Realms of intrigue and internal warfare, governed by their own rules…..’ Sometimes a book arrives that initially intrigues, immediately immerses and then just blows your mind. This epic piece of work from Douglas Kennedy was one such book. The Great Wide Open is a powerful family drama, taking the reader…
‘All she ever wanted was a child…‘ Apple of My Eye is the latest release from Claire Allan and is PUBLISHED TODAY with Avon Books!!!!! Described as a ‘shockingly twisting thriller that will shake you to your very core’, Apple of My Eye tells the story of one woman’s desperation to have a baby to…
How do you escape a life of conflict and abuse? Today I am delighted to join Irish writer Sharon Thompson on tour with her new release, The Healer. Described as ‘a dark historical crime fiction novel’, The Healer has just been published with Bloodhound Books. This follows on from her first, The Abandoned, which was…
‘HIS LAST MISSIONOUR ONLY HOPE’ Today I am delighted to share my thoughts on The Break Line, Book One in the Max McLean Series from James Brabazon. Published on 24th January with Penguin Books The Break Line is described as ‘a debut dripping with authenticity and menace. Smart, unputdownable and packed with irresistible set pieces…
Everyone’s invitedEveryone’s a suspect Today I bring you all my review of The Hunting Party, the latest book (and a change in genre) from Lucy Foley. Due for publication with Harper Collins on 24th January it has been described as ‘the most hotly-anticipated thriller of 2019 bristling with tension, bitter rivalries, and toxic friendships’ Dark,…
Even in death, love survives… Echoes of Grace is the fourth novel from Irish Writer Caragh Bell. Just published with Poolbeg Press, it tells the story of ‘a young woman who, having overcome a painful past, must now embrace it to find her real self.’ From the Cornish coastline to the islands off the coast of…
‘For me, pilgrimage can be a journey of self-discovery’ Pilgrim is the debut novel from Irish writer Louise Hall. Published in September 2018 with Mercier Press, it tells the story ‘about a man who feels he has nothing to live for, and a daughter who is determined to prove him wrong.’ The story is set…