Month: March 2018

The Visitor by K. L. Slater

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review According to merriam-webster's definition of a THRILLER one that thrills, especially a work of fiction designed to hold the interest, by the use of high degree of intrigue, suspense, or adventure I will go one step further, merriam-webster defines PSYCHOLOGICAL as directed toward the will or toward the mind specifically in its conative … Continue reading The Visitor by K. L. Slater

Editor's picks

The Little Perfume Shop off the Champs Elysees by Rebecca Raisin

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review The story is about two people finding their way back to magic, the magic of perfume making, their love for the ingredients and their confidence. Believe in yourself and love what you do is the theme which underruns this story. Del enters a perfume making contest held by the Leclere Parfumerie and if … Continue reading The Little Perfume Shop off the Champs Elysees by Rebecca Raisin

Impromptu poem on the behest of James J. Cudney, IV @jamescudney4

by Shalini, posted in Musings

I was asked to write a poem/story based on the emoji that described me, I chose these 💜⏰🔥📚🚘🌘 Jay, I hope you like the words. (I forgot about them and had to write in 10 min) Once upon a time, in far, far lands 2 friends with oceans separating their sands Listen well, all ye … Continue reading Impromptu poem on the behest of James J. Cudney, IV @jamescudney4

Spring on the Little Cornish Isles by Phillipa Ashley

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review The story goes thus, Will and Jess manage the flower farm, now that their mother Anne takes a backseat. Enter Gaby, with a PhD degree, as a seasonal flower picker. Sparks of attraction and romance begin to fly between Will and her. Meanwhile Jess's boyfriend Adam has left the island suddenly without warning, … Continue reading Spring on the Little Cornish Isles by Phillipa Ashley

The Memories of Us by Vanessa Carnevale

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Retrograde Amnesia a very difficult topic to write on, and to write it with sensitivity in a fictional tale, takes an amazing balance to make it both poignant and entertaining. My first book by Vanessa Carnevale, and man, if this is the way she writes all her books, I am her forever fan. … Continue reading The Memories of Us by Vanessa Carnevale

The Little Wedding Island by Jamie Admans

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Opposites attract and no truer words have been said than these for our main characters Bonnie and Rohan. Bonnie believes in forever love and marriage (obsessed with weddings, has already paid a deposit on a wedding dress with no groom in sight, she is a bit over-the-top, almost naive about love), and Rohan … Continue reading The Little Wedding Island by Jamie Admans

The Little Cottage on the Hill by Emma Davies

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I always read an Emma Davies novel, when life is difficult or when I lose my mojo for reading. And her books always make me find the rainbow in the dark clouds. Every book of hers is saved for those special times. And thus I began reading this book... And lo and behold, … Continue reading The Little Cottage on the Hill by Emma Davies

The Café at Seashell Cove by Karen Clarke

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Cassandra comes home, after being fired from her event management job in London, back to Seashell Cove and finds everything changed. The Cafe has modernized, her brother Rob has left the band to become a teacher, her best friends are back home and working at/near the Cafe, an old crush Danny is everywhere … Continue reading The Café at Seashell Cove by Karen Clarke

The Undercover Mother by Emma Robinson

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review This is the story of a naive woman on the verge of giving birth in 5 weeks who thinks life would remain pretty much the same, after the baby arrives. Uh-huh!! And boy, is she proved wrong!! Jenny who writes a column on Single Woman About Town suddenly finds herself writing a blog … Continue reading The Undercover Mother by Emma Robinson

The Child Next Door by Shalini Boland

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Having read other books by this author, this book falls short of my expectations. The story goes thus, Kirstie, a new mother with a 6 month old daughter, hears voices on the baby monitor — Let's take the child and go. Thinking it to be someone kidnapping her child, she rushes in and … Continue reading The Child Next Door by Shalini Boland

The Little Cafe at Copenhagen by Julie Caplin

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review A book which is based on the happiest people on Earth, the Danish and their concept of a lifestyle Hygge. It is all about making your life better, making life cozy, through little things, bringing warmth and homeliness. That's why they are the happiest people on this earth. After being betrayed by her … Continue reading The Little Cafe at Copenhagen by Julie Caplin

Somebody’s Daughter by Rochelle B. Weinstein

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Internet - a technology which joins the world together, today has a devil sitting on the shoulder tempting all if us — the social media. And people forget that once on the net, always on the net. Facebook, Snapchat, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube all help if used judiciously, but with one mistake it can … Continue reading Somebody’s Daughter by Rochelle B. Weinstein

Mask Beneath Her Face by Rafael Chandler #blogtour #excerpt @shanannigans81

by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight, Fiction

Another blog tour, that means another exciting book revealed by Shannon I present to you Rafael Chandler with his book Mask Beneath Her Face Release Date: October 14, 2017 Genre: Horror/ Thriller Blurb: During the 1980s, slashers terrorized America. With machetes and masks, these unstoppable killers stalked college campuses, quiet suburbs, and lakeside cabins. Thirty … Continue reading Mask Beneath Her Face by Rafael Chandler #blogtour #excerpt @shanannigans81

Things to do when it’s raining by Marissa Stapley

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I looked at the cover and was enticed. I read the blurb and got excited at the prospect of reading this book. I read the first few pages... I sighed. I read further... I was confused. Then I closed the book and thought back at the lines I have read. And I realized … Continue reading Things to do when it’s raining by Marissa Stapley

The Story Of Our Lives by Helen Warner

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review A story of 4 friends, a story of friendship and family, a story haunted by secrets, a story of betrayal, a story of forgiveness, a story of reaffirmation of deep bonds This book follows the lives of 4 women, best friends since college, the hills and valleys of their lives, their happiness and … Continue reading The Story Of Our Lives by Helen Warner