Month: December 2023
+ childhood, crime fiction, fiction, lies, love, motherhood, murder, murder mystery, mystery, obsession, psychopath, revenge, review, secrets, thriller
Her Mother’s Daughter by Brian R O’Rourke
Amanda writes dark fiction. Now one fan is bringing her work to life. Amanda is enjoying her life – she’s a successful author who has finally managed to give up her day job. But then an ex-colleague is murdered in an exact reenactment of a killing from one of Amanda’s books. Even worse, Amanda had publicly quarreled with the dead woman and now finds … Read More Her Mother’s Daughter by Brian R O’Rourke
Highly Flawed Individual by TC Roberts Out Now
In Highly Flawed Individual, thirty-year-old eternal bachelor Archie Flynn has it all: a successful finance career, a beautiful terrace home in Sydney’s highly sought-after Rocks district, and a thriving sex life that James Bond would envy. In other words, life is perfect. Until the stunning Jezebel Ekas, an American professional mixed martial arts fighter, enters his life. Jezebel is a woman far superior to Archie in … Read More Highly Flawed Individual by TC Roberts Out Now
Where Two Worlds Touch by River Faire Extract
A journey that will nourish the soul, touch the heart, uplift the spirit, and inspire the mind. After the fairy tale of Happily Ever After ends in heartbreak, what then? From award-winning author River Faire comes an inspiring account of second chances, healing, inexplicable magic, and following the soul’s compass. River, an alternative healer and Paris-trained chef – a decidedly reluctant mystic – returns … Read More Where Two Worlds Touch by River Faire Extract
+ abuse, child abuse, crime fiction, fiction, friendship, Iceland noir, lies, murder, nineties, police drama, political thriller, politics, religion, revenge, review, Scandi noir, secrets, thriller
Dead Sweet by Katrín Júlíusdóttir translated by Quentin Bates
When Óttar Karlsson, a wealthy and respected government official and businessman, is found murdered, after failing to turn up at his own surprise birthday party, the police are at a loss. It isn’t until young police officer Sigurdís finds a well-hidden safe in his impersonal luxury apartment that clues start emerging. #DeadSweet @katrinjul @OrendaBooks #RandomThingsTours @annecater @RandomTTours #blogtour #Iceland @icelandicnoir As Óttar’s shady business dealings become clear, a … Read More Dead Sweet by Katrín Júlíusdóttir translated by Quentin Bates
The Mother-In-Law’s Secret by Melanie Price Cover Reveal
‘I’ve been dying to meet you,’ Cassandra says in a voice that’s anything but sweet. Her razor-sharp nails dig into my shoulder and her pearly white smile doesn’t quite reach her eyes. My heart hammers in my chest. Does she remember me? When I first met Miles, it felt like fate. He was everything I’d dreamed of, and we were engaged within six months. But … Read More The Mother-In-Law’s Secret by Melanie Price Cover Reveal
The Family Tempest by Luke Lively Out Now
In 2030 Dr. Marc Walker discovered the cure for cancer. In his genetic research, Walker unexpectedly uncovers the answers to humankind’s most significant questions locked deep within the DNA code of every human being: Who made us? What are we? Where are we going? The answers bring together Dr. Walker, his twin brother Jon, a decorated war hero, Alana, one of the top US female Olympic athletes, … Read More The Family Tempest by Luke Lively Out Now
Twisting Time: Forbidden City of Gold by DF Jones Publication Day
From USA Today Bestselling author D.F. Jones, Twisting Time: Forbidden City of Gold is a riveting fantasy novel that seamlessly blends cosmic love, myths and legends, and divine intervention with high-stakes adventure. At its heart lies the Supreme Creator’s deep-seated desire to create unity with his divine family and humanity. When the heavenly council member Soal, representing the Holy Trifecta, amplifies their network of warriors across … Read More Twisting Time: Forbidden City of Gold by DF Jones Publication Day
Santa Steals Christmas by Eve Nairn-Magnante illustrated by Nicholas Child Out Now
A witty and surprising Christmas mystery! It’s Christmas Eve and a mysterious-looking Santa is stealing all the presents that Santa has just delivered! How could this be?! Santa, Rudolph and the other reindeer must beat the ticking clock to unmask the naughty imposter. Will Rudolph and the elves be able to save Christmas before all the girls and boys wake up? Genre: Children’s FictionAge: … Read More Santa Steals Christmas by Eve Nairn-Magnante illustrated by Nicholas Child Out Now
+ coming-of-age, out now, YA
Winter Light by Martha Engber Out Now
Fifteen-year-old Mary Donahue of suburban Chicago is a kid on the cusp of failure during the brutal blizzard winter of 1978-79, the end of a hard luck, hard rock era sunk in the cynical aftermath of the Vietnam War. Though a smart, beautiful kid, she’s a motherless girl raised by an uneducated, alcoholic father within an extended family of alcoholics and addicts. Aware that … Read More Winter Light by Martha Engber Out Now
From The Library With Love Podcast Tour by Kate Thompson
“It’s Kate Thompson here, author of The Little Wartime Library and upcoming Wartime BookClub. “Wonderful, transformative things happen when you set foot in a library. In 2019 I uncovered the true story of a forgotten Underground library, built along the tracks of Bethnal Green Tube tunnel during the Blitz. As stories go, it was irresistible and the result was, The Little Wartime Library, my seventh novel. “Bethnal … Read More From The Library With Love Podcast Tour by Kate Thompson
Pariah’s Lament by Richie Billing Out Now
When an attempt is made on the life of Ashara, Keeper of Yurr, his young, hapless advisor Edvar must uncover and stop those behind it. With enemies in the capital city and the belligerent Tesh, Keeper of neighbouring nation Karrabar stirring trouble in the Borderlands, can Edvar hold together Ashara’s brittle reign? The troubles ripple throughout Yurr, affecting an ancient race of people known … Read More Pariah’s Lament by Richie Billing Out Now
The Summer and the May by Lucinda Hart Out Now
“The time of the angels may have passed for now, but they will return.” The Archangel Michael defeated the Devil in Helston and cast him into Hell forever. This legend is retold every spring at Helston’s Flora Day. But the legend is about to become a reality. Underground in the rocks and sea-caves of Cornwall, Lucifer is stirring. Soon he will wake and break … Read More The Summer and the May by Lucinda Hart Out Now
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