May 2018 - Shalini's Books & Reviews

Class Of Thought

May 31, 2018June 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Musings

I am generally a very nice person, unless provoked. I recently received a message from a young author on Facebook demanding me to review his books as I am a reviewer and it is my job to review and he needs support for his books. Politely explaining that I am not well and I am … Continue reading Class Of Thought

The Last Romeo by Justin Myers

May 31, 2018May 31, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews

My review The story as the name suggests, goes henceforth. James (Jim as he is known as) breaks up with his dominating boyfriend and joins an online dating app to try and find a new boyfriend, a new life. At the behest and encouragement of his best friend, Bella, he starts a blog about his … Continue reading The Last Romeo by Justin Myers

What Holly’s Husband Did by Debbie Viggiano

May 29, 2018May 29, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I have lost it, I have lost it, I've seriously lost it. It is sad, it is disheartening, it is really very bad. I have nothing left to do but to announce it — it's gone! My sense of humour has deserted me. I have lost my funny bone!! Sighhhh... How do I … Continue reading What Holly’s Husband Did by Debbie Viggiano

Saving Ginny by T. N. Lowe

May 28, 2018December 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight

Hola! Digital Reads Alcove presents a new author on this bright new week. Saving Ginny by T N Lowe, a brilliant cover Excerpt 1 “No, I don’t have a boyfriend,” I tell him my cheeks heating in embarrassment. Dad laughs from the driver’s seat while Mom turns around to faces us, “Do you think your … Continue reading Saving Ginny by T. N. Lowe

The Forever Night Stand by Bena Roberts #bookpromo @randomresources

May 26, 2018December 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight

Hey guys!! I am back with Amazing Rachel's blog tour for Forever Night Stand by Bena Roberts Book blurb A two hour romance which starts with drama and mayhem! Sara has her back up against the wall. She is recovering from the side effects of chemotherapy and at her own "cancer free" party, she makes … Continue reading The Forever Night Stand by Bena Roberts #bookpromo @randomresources

Three Secrets by Clare Boyd

May 25, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review Secrets are a minefield, be careful where you step -— you never know when a blast would occur and all would be lost!! Francesca's husband Robert jumped off a railing on to the ongoing traffic and he died!! A suicide!! But why? Weren't they a happy couple with their tiny daughter Alice? Welcome … Continue reading Three Secrets by Clare Boyd

Don’t You Dare by A. J. Weines

May 24, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review The blurb caught my eye, and the beginning of the story hooked me in. Rachel, a bartender, hears her daughter Beth struggling with someone in the cellar, and all her motherly instincts flood her body. She rushes to protect her daughter and accidentally kills the man, Carl. Why accidentally, you ask? Well, they … Continue reading Don’t You Dare by A. J. Weines

A Request

May 23, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Musings

To everyone, When you ask me to follow your blog without reading a word of my post, you are insulting me and my hard work. I am generally very polite and well mannered. I always follow people who follow me or like my posts or like even one of my comment on any post. I … Continue reading A Request

Production Values by Liv Bartlet #bookexcerpt @randomresources

May 22, 2018May 8, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Hey all!! I am part of fabulous Rachel's team for the blog tour for Production Values by Liv Bartlet Intro One of Monkey & Me’s new TV ventures has hit the skids. The other, Void, is premiering with great expectations, while tension grows between Kat and Bea. Excerpt Void premiered on a Saturday in a … Continue reading Production Values by Liv Bartlet #bookexcerpt @randomresources

Blackheart by Raelle Logan #authorspotlight #digitalreadsalcove

May 21, 2018December 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight

Hey guys, I am back with a second author of Digital Reads Alcove. Raelle Logan with her book Blackheart. The cover itself won my heart. Who wouldn't love a swashbuckling handsome rogue like him... Major swoon moment!! Excerpt Siren watched the door to her newest prison open. She recoiled and rebuked her captor’s every move. … Continue reading Blackheart by Raelle Logan #authorspotlight #digitalreadsalcove

Immortalis The Fallen by G M Sherwin

May 21, 2018September 15, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Book blurb Two souls ripped from their world, lost. Raif and Ash must face their own demons in order to face what is coming. In the aftermath of the events on Avalon, Sofia takes refuge and tries to piece together what occurred and an uneasy alliance is formed with the man who tried to kill … Continue reading Immortalis The Fallen by G M Sherwin

My Husband’s Lies by Caroline England

May 18, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review This was the book blurb On the afternoon of Nick and Lisa’s wedding, their close friend is found poised on a hotel window ledge, ready to jump. As the shock hits their friendship group, they soon realise that none of them are being as honest with themselves – or with each other – … Continue reading My Husband’s Lies by Caroline England

Fractured Soul by Laura Birzulis #authorpromo #digitalreadsalcove

May 14, 2018December 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight

Hey guys, My week long author promo starts with Laura Birzulis and her book Fractured Soul. Check out the book, the excerpt certainly intrigued me... Excerpt Okay maybe I was a little afraid; if I got caught it would be painful in more ways than one. I was alone for the first time, I was … Continue reading Fractured Soul by Laura Birzulis #authorpromo #digitalreadsalcove

Digital Reads Alcove presents…

May 13, 2018May 13, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews

Every week, I have a beautiful author under the spotlight to meet, to greet, and to interact with on my book group, Digital Reads Alcove. I have a series of authors who have been booked every week for a month. I start with the gorgeous Laura Birzulis from the 14th to 19th May, promoting her … Continue reading Digital Reads Alcove presents…

Interview with Author Leslie Georgeson

May 12, 2018December 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight, Interviews

Leslie, welcome to my blog. It is so wonderful to have you here. It has been in my mind all through the reading of The Tracker, to ask you a few questions. I am glad I got the opportunity today. Tell me something about yourself, who is Leslie Georgeson? I am first a mom and … Continue reading Interview with Author Leslie Georgeson

Finders Keepers by K. T. Finch

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review A big bag of money + a dead girl + a man in debt = moral dilemma This is the cornerstone of this book, Noah finds a big bag loaded with money, in the car of a dead girl, takes the money, does not report to the police and the story continues with … Continue reading Finders Keepers by K. T. Finch

Everything About You by Heather Child

May 10, 2018May 9, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review AI is here to stay. The story goes thus, a digital assistant (that we love in our mobiles) is soon a reality and Freya finds hers to be in the voice of a long lost foster sister Ruby. The story starts with a routine of Freya's life, which soon goes on to take … Continue reading Everything About You by Heather Child

Food for Thought

May 9, 2018May 9, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Musings

Esme, The Recipe Hunter, asked me to write a guest post, more than 6 months ago. My first thought was Recipe/cooking and me? But I soon drafted a post, found my courage to send it to her, and it was liked and posted by her. Kindly do check out her blog and my guest post … Continue reading Food for Thought

The Family at No 13 by S. D. Monaghan

May 8, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I wanted a book which would grip me from the beginning to the end and distract me away from the realities of life but unfortunately, this book could not do the trick. I picked up this book due to the cover; there is something so intriguing about it. This was one of the … Continue reading The Family at No 13 by S. D. Monaghan

The Holiday Cottage By The Sea by Holly Martin

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review If there was ever a book which made me laugh uproariously, it is this book If there was ever a book which made me want to hug it, it is this book If there was such a book that I wanted to never let go, it is this book If there was such … Continue reading The Holiday Cottage By The Sea by Holly Martin

One Bad day…

May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Musings

Life is nothing but an ebb and flow of emotions Where the spoken word sometimes hits and stuns The peak oft high, the valley just drowns I try to smile, they turn into frowns I wander through life, trying to be strong A wind soon blows, hitting me down I lay defeated, wounded too The … Continue reading One Bad day…

3 Day Quote Challenge: Day 3

May 6, 2018May 15, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Awards, Musings

I was tagged by Heidi to complete the 3-Day Quote Challenge. Thank you for tagging me, I did have fun searching for quotes, thinking about what applies to me and then selecting one. Check out Heidi's blog which is pure fun. Rules: Thank the person who nominated you. Post a quote for three consecutive days … Continue reading 3 Day Quote Challenge: Day 3

3 Day Quote Challenge: Day 2

May 5, 2018May 6, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Awards, Musings

I was tagged by Heidi to complete the 3-Day Quote Challenge. Heidi, completed one and going on to the second, this is quite a feat for me. Just for you, girl, thank you for tagging me!! Do check out Heidi's blog, she is sweet and cute, and she loves books as much as I do!! … Continue reading 3 Day Quote Challenge: Day 2

3 Day Quote Challenge : Day 1

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Awards, Musings

I play Hide and Seek with most bloggers where tags and awards are concerned. Ok! Ya, I know I remain hiding even after the game is over. But one such unaware afternoon, I was tagged by Heidi to complete the 3-Day Quote Challenge. Heidi, completing 1 day quote is a big challenge for me. Just … Continue reading 3 Day Quote Challenge : Day 1

The One I Need by Alivia Grayson

May 2, 2018May 2, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review People who know me, know this fact about me I ain't no biker babe. It's been years since I have read a MC romance, a rough n tough biker and his old woman. But something about the author Alivia Grayson's post on Facebook, the kind and matter-of-factly way she had announced her book, … Continue reading The One I Need by Alivia Grayson

Something New

May 1, 2018May 2, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Musings

It's not often that I get ideas while I am at work, and being impulsive is something I haven't done in a long, long time. That emotion was a long forgotten friend. Today afternoon, in between my surgeries, (I got bored waiting for the surgeon), so I embarked on a new journey... I've started a … Continue reading Something New

The Girl With No Name by Lisa Reagen

May 1, 2018 by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

My review I missed reading the first book The Vanishing Girls by this author. That would have given me the base for the knowing Detective Josie and her gang. Nonetheless, this book brought me up to date with her team. The story starts with Josie and her fiance Luke having personal problems, a call - … Continue reading The Girl With No Name by Lisa Reagen

Month: May 2018