I’m a huge fan of Alison May’s romantic fiction and this is definitely a change in pace, but wow, the result is an incredibly moving and powerful novel. I read All That Was Lost in one day. Well, technically it may have been gone midnight when I reached the end, but as I couldn’t sleep […]
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Book Review – The Secret Diary of an Arranged Marriage by Halima Khatun
A well written, humorous, informative and relatable journey through the difficulties of finding ‘the one’. An enlightening and honest story which shatters pre-conceptions about arranged marriages and explores how they really work. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The ending left me wanting more! About the Book Welcome to the world of the arranged marriage. “While I’m young, (somewhat) […]
Book Review – The Friend Request by Laura Marshall
A chilling mystery showing there can be multiple sides to people you think you know well. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A well written mystery, full of twists and turns which highlight the long term impact of school bullying. Having carried the guilt of her secret for twenty-five years, Louise is stunned when she receives a friend request […]
Book Review – The Other Daughter by Shalini Boland
Such a clever, compelling story, with a twist I didn’t see coming. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Review I flew through this book desperately rooting for Rachel to find a way to put her family back together again. Shalini Boland is a skilled writer. She creates such believable characters, who capture your attention and emotions. The novel […]
Book Review – Dead Inside by Noelle Holten
A deeply insightful and disturbing delve into domestic abuse. Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a probation officer Lucy is used to being firm when dealing with the perpetrators of domestic abuse. But when it comes to her own marriage it’s a different story. This well written, gripping novel delves into the complex reality of toxic relationships and […]
Book Review – The Marriage Trap by Sheryl Browne
Wow! This incredible thriller kept me guessing. I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Review Karla’s whole world turns upside down. But is everything really as it seems? Or perhaps more importantly, is everyone really who they seem? Another brilliant and gripping thriller from Sheryl Browne, that was full of twists and had […]