Month: July 2020

Book Review - The Next Widow by C.J Lyons @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. A heart-pounding thriller that took me by a storm with its tension filled scenes and swift pace. Author C. J. Lyons could give me a massive adrenaline rush in most of the book, compelling me to read it at one go. Ian was … Continue reading Book Review - The Next Widow by C.J Lyons @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

Editor's picks

Book Review - My Mother’s Choice by Ali Mercer @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. Oh quite an emotional read. Author Ali Mercer pulled at my heartstrings with the rendering of a tale seen through the eyes of a 14 year old Dani. Having lost her mother at the age of 4, Dani didnt remember anything about her. … Continue reading Book Review - My Mother’s Choice by Ali Mercer @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

Book Review - Shed No Tears by Caz Frear @CazziF @ZaffreBooks @Tr4cyF3nt0n #BookReview #BlogTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Tracy Fenton and Compulsive Readers for my spot on this Blog Tour. A tense, superbly crafted plot line, author Caz Frear delivered a story that was multi layered. Being no stranger to the author's work, I was a willing prisoner to the aptly juxtaposed words which added to the thrill. A case … Continue reading Book Review - Shed No Tears by Caz Frear @CazziF @ZaffreBooks @Tr4cyF3nt0n #BookReview #BlogTour #policeprocedural

Book Review - Hush Little Baby by Jane Isaac @Aria_Fiction #BookReview #BlogTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Aria for my spot on this Blog Tour. They had no idea what was coming next... The killer's words had me all jittery with eagerness at what was awaiting me just round the corner. Author Jane Isaac's new book with a missing child found 15 years later entombed in a slab … Continue reading Book Review - Hush Little Baby by Jane Isaac @Aria_Fiction #BookReview #BlogTour #policeprocedural

Book Review - In My Wake by Ruth Harrow @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #Mystery

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Sarah and BOTBS Publicity for my spot on this Blog Tour. Author Ruth Harrow used in-depth psychology on her characters to show their transition through life. It was both intriguing and thought-provoking, how a secret kept hidden throughout life suddenly exploded out of the blue... Maybe with a few reminders. Hannah, her … Continue reading Book Review - In My Wake by Ruth Harrow @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #Mystery

Book Review - The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson @sarahalderson @AvonBooksUK #BookReview #BookBlogger #thriller

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

HOLY MOLY!! I SWEAR ON EVERYTHING HOLY this was the best thriller read on a Sunday afternoon. Author Sarah Alderson blew me away with this thrilling ride of a book. Kate and Orla, best friends forever, go to Lisbon for a weekend together. A night of drinks and dancing and Kate vanished. It was now … Continue reading Book Review - The Weekend Away by Sarah Alderson @sarahalderson @AvonBooksUK #BookReview #BookBlogger #thriller

Book Review - The Child Across the Street by Kerry Wilkinson @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. Sometimes it's not just people that need to be cleansed from a person's life; it's places. That described Elwood, the street where Abi lived before she left for London years ago. This was a different book written by author Kerry Wilkinson. Though not … Continue reading Book Review - The Child Across the Street by Kerry Wilkinson @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

Cover Reveal - by K. L. Slater @KimLSlater @bookouture #CoverReveal #BookBlogger #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Cover Reveal. I loved the cover, check it out... Your sister lives in your home. You trust her with your baby. But what if you’ve got it wrong? Alexa has always adored her big sister Carrie. So when Carrie is suspended from her job as … Continue reading Cover Reveal - by K. L. Slater @KimLSlater @bookouture #CoverReveal #BookBlogger #suspense

Book Review - The House Party by Mary Grand @rararesources #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Rachel and Rachel's Random Resources for my spot on this Blog Tour. A good whodunit. Kathleen was scared of someone in her house warming party and the next she lay dead. Her good friend started investigating, sure that it was not an accident. My first book by author Mary Grand, the setting … Continue reading Book Review - The House Party by Mary Grand @rararesources #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

Book Review - House Of Straw by Marc Scott @MARCO1918253109 @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Sarah for my spot on this Blog Tour. I am the surprise JILL IN THE BOX This review is dedicated to Sarah for her trust in me and for seeing something good in me. Oh my!! When I chose to review the book, I didn't know that I start with a GASP … Continue reading Book Review - House Of Straw by Marc Scott @MARCO1918253109 @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

Book Review - Someone’s Listening by Seraphina Nova Glass @SeraphinaNova @HarlequinBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Justine and publisher Harlequin Books for my spot on this Blog Tour. Whoa!! Talk about a sleight of the hand, and it is author Seraphina Nova Glass who came to my forebrain. The subtle clues and blind alleys all spoke of a socked mind which could think of such a plot. A … Continue reading Book Review - Someone’s Listening by Seraphina Nova Glass @SeraphinaNova @HarlequinBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

Book Review - One Step Behind by Lauren North @RandomTTours #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Anne Cater and Random Things Tours for my spot on this Blog Tour. A hooking blurb which had me thinking about the cat and mouse manoeuvres between a Stalker and his victim. Author Lauren North managed to convey the dread which the victim felt knowing even the cops couldn't help much. Jenna, … Continue reading Book Review - One Step Behind by Lauren North @RandomTTours #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

Book Review - The Shore House by Heidi Hostetter @HeidiHostetter @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. A light summer read about the Bennett family in their Shore House. Author Heidi Hostetter really knew how to bring joy and springtime buoyancy with her words. The book was special, warm and spicy, just like a family. Kaye had decided the entire … Continue reading Book Review - The Shore House by Heidi Hostetter @HeidiHostetter @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

Book Review - The Silent Dols by Rita Herron @ritaherron @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. Oh my freaking gawd!! The Silent Dolls was bloody brilliant. Author Rita Heron sure knew how to raise my hackles and increase the creep factor with each turn of the page. At some moments, I felt as if someone were watching me. I … Continue reading Book Review - The Silent Dols by Rita Herron @ritaherron @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

Book Review - Photographing Kate by Elle Sweet @laina_turner @damppebbles @DamppebblesBTs #BookReview #BlogTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Emma and Damp Pebbles Blog Tours for my spot on this Blog Tour. A beautiful soothing story of romance and second chances at life. Author Elle Sweet gave me another strong heroine who inspired passion and love. After the treachery of a two decade husband where he was thrown into prison, Kate … Continue reading Book Review - Photographing Kate by Elle Sweet @laina_turner @damppebbles @DamppebblesBTs #BookReview #BlogTour #contemporary

Book Review - One In Three by Tess Stimson @tessjstimson @AvonBooksUK #BookReview #BookBlogger #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

This review is dedicated to my friend Sandy whose love for this book pushed me to read mine. What the freak!! One dead body and two wives as the suspects. It couldn't get more brilliant than that. Excitement raced through me as I staryed reading the clever words of the author Tess Stimson. She blew … Continue reading Book Review - One In Three by Tess Stimson @tessjstimson @AvonBooksUK #BookReview #BookBlogger #suspense

Book Review - One Last Second by Sam Vickery @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. OMG. The book made me cry and some. A mother's love and her helplessness at knowing that something was wrong with her child when no one, not even the treating doctors, believed her. Author Sam Vickery devastated my heart with the emotions she … Continue reading Book Review - One Last Second by Sam Vickery @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

Book Review - Her Shallow Grave by D. K. Hood @DKHood_Author @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. OH. My. Freaking. God. I can't breathe. I just finished the book. And it is bloody brilliant. Author D. K. Hood has written a fantastic thriller where I literally couldn't breathe at certain points. I had to remind myself that I needed oxygen … Continue reading Book Review - Her Shallow Grave by D. K. Hood @DKHood_Author @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

Book Review - Summer At The Orchard House by Ellyn Oaksmith @EllynOaksmith @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. A beautiful captivating tale of finding oneself and healing the past hurts. Romance was the added bonus. Author Ellyn Oaksmith captured my heart with the warmth of the story and the love that enveloped the characters into a cozy sheath. Carmen had to … Continue reading Book Review - Summer At The Orchard House by Ellyn Oaksmith @EllynOaksmith @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

Book Review - Mystery Island by Jim Ody @Jim_Ody_Author @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #thriller

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Sarah and BOTBS Publicity for my spot on this Blog Tour. I am a great fan of Clive Cussler and his NUMA series and have a massive crush on Dirk Pitt. With the blurb and cover pic, I was eager to get my hands on this book. A treasure map and mystery … Continue reading Book Review - Mystery Island by Jim Ody @Jim_Ody_Author @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #thriller

Book Review - Playdate by Alex Dahl @alexdahlauthor @HoZ_Books #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Head of Zeus for my spot on this Blog Tour. BLOODY BRILLIANT, I would say. Author Alex Dahl took my breath away replacing it with unbridled thrill and suspense where reading this book became my highest priority. A first sleepover of child Lucia with her best friend Josephine became her last … Continue reading Book Review - Playdate by Alex Dahl @alexdahlauthor @HoZ_Books #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

Book Review - Queen Bee by Jane Fallon @JaneFallon @MichaelJBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Penguin Random House and Michael J Books for my spot on this Blog Tour. Nobody could dish a revenge plate better than author Jane Fallon. I couldn't get enough of this book. I loved it so much.Tweet A new resident in the cul-de-sac and a misconception caused the reigning queen bee to … Continue reading Book Review - Queen Bee by Jane Fallon @JaneFallon @MichaelJBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #contemporary

Book Review - Hurry Home by Roz Nay @roznay1 @crookedlanebks #BookReview #BookBlogger #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Oh man!! What a clever piece of writing. Author Roz Nay was quite a trickster, she managed to fool me completely. Lies and truth were amalgamated so well in the writing that I couldn't decipher either one. I was still left breathless while writing this review. Two sisters and multiple secrets in the past and … Continue reading Book Review - Hurry Home by Roz Nay @roznay1 @crookedlanebks #BookReview #BookBlogger #suspense

Book Review - Death at the Dance by Verity Bright @BrightVerity @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #murdermystery

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. Woohoo Lady Eleanor Swift was back, and this time she was invited to a masked ball. (And so was Lady Shalini... I decided to tag along uninvited with my darling friend Lady Marnie. We were in black in case you were wondering FYI) … Continue reading Book Review - Death at the Dance by Verity Bright @BrightVerity @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #murdermystery

Book Review - Somebody’s Daughter by Carol Wyer @carolewyer @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. Author Carol Wyer loves shaking us up each time we get to read a new book of the series. DCI Natalie Ward is one of the best there is. Girls were found strangled to death at a car park, soon the body count … Continue reading Book Review - Somebody’s Daughter by Carol Wyer @carolewyer @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #policeprocedural

Cover Reveal - Who’s Next by Chris Merritt @DrCJMerritt @bookouture #CoverReveal #BookBlogger #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Spotlight, Cover Reveal

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Cover Reveal. Stumbling to the ground, he claws at the earth around him, trying to stabilise himself, but his attacker is on him in seconds. As he stares at the lights of the bustling streets on the other side of the park gates, he doesn’t … Continue reading Cover Reveal - Who’s Next by Chris Merritt @DrCJMerritt @bookouture #CoverReveal #BookBlogger #policeprocedural

Book Review - The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Sarah and BOTBS Publicity for my spot on this Blog Tour. Oh my, another book of feels. Ms. Amanda Prowse is truly the Queen of Emotions. Her power to make every word pulse with energy made the story come alive. Absolutely amazing!! Tweet Victoria had always been told that her mum had … Continue reading Book Review - The Day She Came Back by Amanda Prowse @BOTBSPublicity #BookReview #BlogTour #contemporary

Book Review - Deadly Secrets by Ann Girdharry @GirdharryAnn @rararesources #BookReview #BlogTour #policeprocedural

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to Rachel and Rachel's Random Resources for my spot on this Blog Tour. A police procedural with great many shocking reveals, especially when it involved the past of one of its finest detectives. Author Ann Girdharry managed to hook me up compellingly with a team that had secrets within itself, yet managed to … Continue reading Book Review - Deadly Secrets by Ann Girdharry @GirdharryAnn @rararesources #BookReview #BlogTour #policeprocedural

Book Review - The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton @HarlequinBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Harlequin Books for my spot on this Blog Tour. A slow burn thriller with great suspense at opportune times. Author Karen Hamilton wrote a twisty thriller which had many loops, especially at the end. Marie had promised Nina that she would look after her family, especially the kids. She had always … Continue reading Book Review - The Last Wife by Karen Hamilton @HarlequinBooks #BookReview #BlogTour #suspense

Book Review - A Dog’s Chance by Casey Wilson @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary

by Shalini, posted in Book Reviews, Fiction

Many thanks to publisher Bookouture for my spot on this Blog Tour. A beautiful book of a dog's chance to love and bond with his new family. Author Casey Wilson wrote this beautiful tale of strangers becoming friends then a family through the strings of the heart. Family was whom the heart chose. Sometimes destiny...or … Continue reading Book Review - A Dog’s Chance by Casey Wilson @bookouture #BookReview #BooksOnTour #contemporary