tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78533776968961443982024-02-08T00:39:22.701+00:00Nicki`s Life of Crime Books,books and even more books,oh and maybe some things that are not booksNicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.comBlogger1023125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-1929361996624467352022-05-11T23:17:00.005+01:002022-05-11T23:17:54.147+01:00ONE DAY BLOG BLITZ, CONTENT POST & GIVEAWAY - The Write Balance by Bonnie Goldberg<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveTRQeQWfgaK66KovVEsG7P6QQfog2ESN3AMz3G2RVBE9-SrsiiElV0l3Pko0485gAWdDWmYkqf6dLhZcF49aMqme2zwtOnttCed0__FLQisgHfiKpQAWnP8aQKHSQnX0YstTFDdmfrk2RkAsdqkiPDdY3rBUbfmAlQENgYR5XIN74xfBKMwQxyIQ/s700/XbUpJu-Y.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgveTRQeQWfgaK66KovVEsG7P6QQfog2ESN3AMz3G2RVBE9-SrsiiElV0l3Pko0485gAWdDWmYkqf6dLhZcF49aMqme2zwtOnttCed0__FLQisgHfiKpQAWnP8aQKHSQnX0YstTFDdmfrk2RkAsdqkiPDdY3rBUbfmAlQENgYR5XIN74xfBKMwQxyIQ/s320/XbUpJu-Y.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0M-ErVcQQzhV_m7e6Bj6A8MRAfqfmDuscSwoobkKILLy1cxZ4ohKC6Szl9qM8wg9ZEOumgxVN0WG1OIWvpFmE-Z11SB4n5ok6oaiTlxfTBpgO3J4fYCBpwQqiy6VwxQ9PZ0SCG4PJqB2fs9tgVnTcIvWnPDahkNqmcFnqb716uD-l0iPRIijgvxW/s2560/bviztmxE.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx0M-ErVcQQzhV_m7e6Bj6A8MRAfqfmDuscSwoobkKILLy1cxZ4ohKC6Szl9qM8wg9ZEOumgxVN0WG1OIWvpFmE-Z11SB4n5ok6oaiTlxfTBpgO3J4fYCBpwQqiy6VwxQ9PZ0SCG4PJqB2fs9tgVnTcIvWnPDahkNqmcFnqb716uD-l0iPRIijgvxW/s320/bviztmxE.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p>Bonni Goldberg’s The Write Balance introduces you to alternative perspectives and motivation for lasting creative fulfillment. This companion book to the beloved bestseller, Room toWrite is filled with encouragement, tools, examples and exercises. </p><p>Through years of teaching writing in workshops and in classrooms, Bonni has seen that the writers who are most passionate and grounded in their Writing Self embrace three aspects of the writing process: nurturing ideas, revising to best communicate those ideas, and completing the writing cycle by going public. </p><p>In this powerful guide, Bonni invites you to explore these creative stages which are essential to satisfying your Writing Self. </p><p>Use The Write Balance to: </p><p>Find Fulfillment as a Writer </p><p>Explore Creative Writing </p><p>Add to Your Writer’s Toolbox for Perspective </p><p>Overcome Writer’s Block </p><p>Teach Creative Writing </p><p>Inspire Your Writing Group </p><p>Give as Gifts to the Writers in Your Life </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCedqZL1cvC0ZZXmeE5fsMan9jkTGGeFqaswVSGSFnGyj13xe3-LhwfHnFhM4l1p9Z8C72wGDv8Rtw4xJOTFdE8B2Lhy9CQgTG5OhhuZJ31d3pKtixJMQkdupARme0_FeEBq5CEoxFovxglqcP38c8c1aORltX2Gzv18LCtl9kphHIoGbKcW62CIh/s800/content-marketing-writing-pencils-ss-1920-800x450.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="800" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFCedqZL1cvC0ZZXmeE5fsMan9jkTGGeFqaswVSGSFnGyj13xe3-LhwfHnFhM4l1p9Z8C72wGDv8Rtw4xJOTFdE8B2Lhy9CQgTG5OhhuZJ31d3pKtixJMQkdupARme0_FeEBq5CEoxFovxglqcP38c8c1aORltX2Gzv18LCtl9kphHIoGbKcW62CIh/s320/content-marketing-writing-pencils-ss-1920-800x450.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>One of the main themes in <i>The Write Balance</i> is that writers (and really all creatives ) can get stuck in practicing their writing in a particular way. Then it stops working. Like most practices in life, change is necessary to feeling satisfied or fulfilled. As we evolve, we have to adjust how we do things as well as how we see them or risk a life reliving the past instead of embracing the present. In this section of the book about revising writing, I focus on something anyone, no matter who they are can do to get out of a rut and find a new perspective. </p><p>A tendency common to people who struggle with rewriting is that they are Functionally Fixed, a term developed by writer and educator Ben Reynolds. This refers to the ways in which we routinely do things because they work for us. For instance, every morning I shower first thing. It helps me wake up gently, and it gives my husband time alone with our daughter before he leaves for work. So there’s nothing wrong with my shower practice. It’s practical. But Ben’s idea is that if we challenge any aspect of our functional fixedness by making a change, we can create a shift in our perceptions, the way a vacation gives us a fresh outlook by taking us away from our normal routine. The change may not be enormous, but it can be potent and useful.</p><p>During one of my attempts to get functionally unfixed, I took my shower later in the morning for a week. The first day I got to see the sunrise as I ate my breakfast. It was uplifting. On the second day, when my skin-and-bones toddler wanted cream cheese and jelly on a bagel—which always turns into her licking the jelly off and asking for more—for the first time I realized I could put the cream cheese on top of the jelly instead of the other way around. Sure enough, she ate the high-calorie cream cheese on her way to the jelly. That afternoon I made myself a lunch of sliced egg on toast and I shook the salt and pepper on the bread before I put the egg on top. I liked it much better that way because salt wasn’t the first thing I tasted, and the pepper didn’t burn my lips. </p><p>These were tiny changes, but they were improvements in my everyday life. The next day I had on my list to print out all the e-mails that were cluttering up my on-line mail folder. I’d been putting off this chore for weeks because it seemed overwhelmingly boring. I looked at the twenty or so files, and suddenly it occurred to me that I could print out three a day over the next week. The shift in the way I saw the work made it manageable. Our Writing Self gets functionally fixed when it comes to rewriting. We have our attitudes about revision, our ways of doing it, or our reasons not to do it at all. When we challenge just one of these beliefs, we create a shift. By examining your rewriting attitudes, you can decide which one you want to change. Ask yourself these questions: What does revision mean to me? How do I do it? Why do I do it? Your answers will include your functionally fixed concepts.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJJtENDOnlLzIj212RonZxWai82_RKN7soZ0M0vO5QzUEPrjB_SwgLTl6TXaigj1_mPIHMrIYGkl_BpU4ZC5XREMM2SeES1dXa6U2p-NQFZCCqKLmhCbQv-AyXxLm3VNMt4Nf2FslDnI_ZYeCPVg2VGGGe9Z0kxIFhOebNcjJNeXS5YhWmigPOebX/s4592/-sGUHk6U.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3448" data-original-width="4592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRJJtENDOnlLzIj212RonZxWai82_RKN7soZ0M0vO5QzUEPrjB_SwgLTl6TXaigj1_mPIHMrIYGkl_BpU4ZC5XREMM2SeES1dXa6U2p-NQFZCCqKLmhCbQv-AyXxLm3VNMt4Nf2FslDnI_ZYeCPVg2VGGGe9Z0kxIFhOebNcjJNeXS5YhWmigPOebX/s320/-sGUHk6U.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Bonni Goldberg is the author of The Write Balance: How to Embrace Percolation, Revision & Going Public , the companion book to the best-seller Room to Write: Daily Invitations to a Writer’s Life . Bonni is an award-winning poet and writer. She is the creator of the 2 Minute Journals ™ series. Both traditionally and indie published, her books include non-fiction for adults and fiction and non-fiction for young readers. Her essays and blog posts can be found in numerous print and online publications. </p><p>Bonni teaches creative writing at colleges and leads writing workshops internationally for all ages. She knows everyone is creative, and she supports people to discover and share their authentic, meaningful and imaginative experiences through words. Whether through her writings or through teaching, her methods and perspectives continue to empower thousands of adults, families, and children. </p><p>Bonni is also a Jewish educator. She speaks, writes, and leads workshops on Jewish topics such as Jewish identity, rituals and antisemitism at Jewish women’s events, JCCs, and conferences. 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Dani is being prepared for her release from Windwood Psychiatric Unit into the care of her husband Judge Tate Sutton. We discover that Dani has spent the last six months in the unit after she and her sister Shelby has been involved in a car accident. In the aftermath of the accident, both of the sisters had been left with life altering injuries, Shelby was now severely disabled and relied on a wheelchair to get around whilst Dani had been left with a brain injury and a condition called acquired Prosopagnosia which had resulted in her sinking into a deep depression. Dani had mixed feelings about leaving the unit,she had grown to view the place as home of sorts and felt safe and secure within its walls. Obviously she wanted to go home with her handsome, loving husband but leaving the unit meant confronting so many unknowns, a situation which was made so much more daunting by her inability to recognise faces. To begin with, Tate appeared to be a devoted husband but from the minute that they arrived at their luxurious house which was situated within a exclusive gated community and had views of the boats chugging up and down the canal, I couldn't shake off the suspicious feeling that there was something not very trustworthy about his character. As Dani struggled to settle into her new home and adapt to the subsequent changes to the routine that she had grown accustomed too whilst she was in the unit, she often found herself overwhelmed by conflicting emotions.</span></div><p>I have read that some other reviewers have felt that the author's descriptions of Dani's struggles with her feelings and mental health issues came across as repetetive. But as a person who actually suffers from mental health issues, I personally thought that Dani's thought processes and her daily battles with the never ending cycle of guilt, doubt, anxiety and paranoia came across as authentic and relatable. Some days, no matter how hard you try to block out the feelings, they are always lurking somewhere in the back of your mind, patiently waiting the perfect opportunity to mess with your thoughts again. Dani's anxieties weren't help by the fact that Tate kept finding various reasons to leave her on her own within the new and unfamiliar surroundings of a house that was decorated and furnished more to suit his lavish tastes than her own. She also had unanswered questions about the accident which had devastated both her own and Shelby's live's, why did she remember feeling so angry before the crash? Why was she with Shelby when her sister was due to spend Christmas with Dani and Tate? Why had Dani been driving so fast in the lead up to the accident?</p><p>The first 30% of the story is quite slow but the pace ramps up a gear or two once baby Willow enters Dani's life. Dani had always wanted to be a mother and not long after her release from the unit, Tate informs her that they had been accepted by a adoption agency and were now the proud parents of a gorgeous baby girl. Initially, Dani was overjoyed at finally being a mother but as time passed, she began to have doubts about the legality of the adoption. It had all happened so fast, had Tate used his political connections to bend a few rules and get them a baby? Was Dani mentally capable of taking care of a vulnerable young child? Then Dani suddenly started being stalked and harassed by a mysterious woman but Tate refused to believe anything that she tried to tell him. As the story unfolded, it even appeared that Dr Allen was conspiring against Dani and struggling to know who she could truly trust, Dani's life and sanity began to spiral out of control and she found herself being gradually pushed closer and closer to the edge of the abyss. Could Dani be saved before the twisted puppet master severed the strings and sent her whirling into mental oblivion?</p><p>The Adoption is a emotionally charged,domestic drama/thriller with a plot that has some unexpected twists, turns and revelations during the second half of the story. The cast of characters were realistic and believable and I felt that the author had written about Dani's various mental health issues with care, understanding and sensitivity causing me to feel a lot of sympathy and empathy for the author's main character. I do admit that it took a while for this story to hook me in due to the long length of the chapters but I did enjoy this journey through the trial's and tribulations of the characters lives and I would gladly read more of this author's books in the future.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUGFTA_g42Hsk6WxWKs20nvkS-2QZVtTuaWnQbWTfFitBO-0CtkkpI1snWhTt53aZK5HdViWpO39ac2rrkRsXyhRaHLMRKhct2F7rOz4-VTM5ZmwNSDyfe6rK36n1Qn2koN__SjVF1tLR6dtQjAyF4wv1yXg_RQwGlKUW7hioS0jIkaMNmijYNt3Q/s4032/2020JennaKernanHeadshot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUGFTA_g42Hsk6WxWKs20nvkS-2QZVtTuaWnQbWTfFitBO-0CtkkpI1snWhTt53aZK5HdViWpO39ac2rrkRsXyhRaHLMRKhct2F7rOz4-VTM5ZmwNSDyfe6rK36n1Qn2koN__SjVF1tLR6dtQjAyF4wv1yXg_RQwGlKUW7hioS0jIkaMNmijYNt3Q/s320/2020JennaKernanHeadshot.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bestselling author</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Jenna Kernan</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> writes gripping domestic thrillers. Her 2021 release, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A Killer’s Daughter</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, won the bronze medal from the Florida Book Awards in the popular fiction category and her next release, </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-style: italic; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Adoption</span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, arrives in May 2022 and features a couple whose adoption goes from blissful to terrifying when a dark secret and menacing stranger threaten the baby. </span><span style="color: #333333; 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But what? Her catering business is enjoying modest success and she loves her cosy house, even if she does have to share it with her irritating ex-fiancé. </p><p>Whatever’s making her unsettled and edgy, Lucinda’s certain that a lack of romance isn’t the problem. How could it be when she doesn’t believe in true love? </p><p>But Lucinda’s beliefs are shaken by a series of electric encounters with Alex Fraser, a newly-notorious actor who gradually proves himself to be infuriatingly funny and smart, as well as handsome. </p><p>Not that any of that matters. Because Lucinda doesn’t believe in all that ‘The One’ nonsense. That’s the rule. </p><p>But doesn’t every rule have an exception? </p><p>This uplifting grumpy-meets-sunshine romance is perfect for fans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and Milly Johnson.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXYr_VqM7JfsK1pEMkk0DieHMTEjWK2FxkOD72-F62k3kLgnTNtZL1j3fnTRI8y4OpY9pk-UDBNSpNNRM_cVKvbMliSP4POYNFsCRf2a6gRIUXiWZRFbK9I0fAvJZ8Qn3ZnTQFLiKUwBMjTf_2oVhT50pc5WHUG_h14-5ARZaO2S1GP3CxvNVBlCq/s3096/Claire%20Huston%20author%20pic%201220%203_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3096" data-original-width="2064" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtXYr_VqM7JfsK1pEMkk0DieHMTEjWK2FxkOD72-F62k3kLgnTNtZL1j3fnTRI8y4OpY9pk-UDBNSpNNRM_cVKvbMliSP4POYNFsCRf2a6gRIUXiWZRFbK9I0fAvJZ8Qn3ZnTQFLiKUwBMjTf_2oVhT50pc5WHUG_h14-5ARZaO2S1GP3CxvNVBlCq/s320/Claire%20Huston%20author%20pic%201220%203_2.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><p>Claire Huston lives in Warwickshire with her husband and two children. She writes uplifting modern love stories about characters who are meant for each other but sometimes need a little help to realise it.</p><p>A keen amateur baker, she enjoys making cakes, biscuits and brownies almost as much as eating them. You can find recipes for over a hundred sweet treats at clairehuston.co.uk. This is also where she talks about and reviews books.</p><p>Social Media Link...</p><p>https://linktr.ee/clairehuston_author</p><p>PUBLICATION DATE: 7th June 2022</p><p>Pre-order Link...</p><p>https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09Z9H6RVP?geniuslink=true</p><p><span style="color: #741b47;">If you wish to read the first book in the Love In </span><span style="color: #741b47;">The Compton's series before you dive into book 2 then just click on the link below and treat yourself to the EBook edition for just 99p</span></p><p><span style="color: #741b47;">https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B084GTQD29?notRedirectToSDP=1&ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&storeType=ebooks</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZusarFDfyyxuK23gzyva9272NSIxYBO3eBc8dGdLi8RFevaOTeKJBStPD93RPAgLRXmN6gXIDZ6FtbVxg7r2jzydVwiDpjFxDuG6QvpnQmGKaGkfGA5PJwJIOqVLbYcOK9AL1a8Xpcj7NSEnglTi-dm_CTJmK-UNPvGjHvXCdoFYzKVxD42DesIGG/s851/cover-reveal_dandy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">From his woodland bunker in Michigan, Bo ‘Big Bruddah’ Watts has assembled a scratch army of gun-toting militiamen, and he’s ready to use it. Rumours are circulating that the liberal, female President of the USA is going to fight climate change by banning beef, snatching the great American hamburger from the mouths of patriots. Big Bruddah missed the last militia uprising. That one, sparked by a conspiracy theory about a deadly virus and stolen cheese recipes, ended in failure when his now ex-wife, Miky Spike, stopped the potentially bloody conflict at a Cracker Barrel restaurant in Wisconsin.</span></p><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">He is determined to stop the president, with the help of eccentric octogenarian Wilbur Tuttle, who runs Silver Eagle Security, the private military enterprise owned by the hapless former governor of Michigan, Bill Hoeksma.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">The plan is to launch a coup in Tampa, Florida by kidnapping the President’s daughter and then installing Hoeksma as a puppet President. With the support of Silver Eagle’s best men, Big Bruddah and Tuttle hope to ignite the long-awaited insurrection militia members call the “boogaloo.” What could possibly go wrong???</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bJZuI4CKJqv_fbfEQiRl3BMGdUpaex-bg8ZGm5Gjp1zwWhPZImQsojFv4qKxlV6h1mug9_ffvYoTpmTanw_5agg13gYvc7ii44dVJInLgO1AfmiqzR7TuLotpJzZ6LkcQh0CH8zlZL7GSMX7AScudyQNDjyBMzpsrx2qGjhAdmBjKa2SzkLlS0zZ/s406/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="406" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8bJZuI4CKJqv_fbfEQiRl3BMGdUpaex-bg8ZGm5Gjp1zwWhPZImQsojFv4qKxlV6h1mug9_ffvYoTpmTanw_5agg13gYvc7ii44dVJInLgO1AfmiqzR7TuLotpJzZ6LkcQh0CH8zlZL7GSMX7AScudyQNDjyBMzpsrx2qGjhAdmBjKa2SzkLlS0zZ/s320/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">I really don't know where to start with my review of this strangely captivating tale of internal politics, conspiracy theories, spies, the battle for power, double crosses, climate change and Dirk's, a hell of a lot of Dirk's on a plane. </span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">The story is written in nine parts and has a quite large cast of vivid, realistic individuals, many of whom had opinions on various other sections and members of society that were unfortunately very authentic and realistic. The story is set in a number of different states of America and the plot centres on a number of characters beef (get it) with the female President's (they have beef with that as well) alleged plans to fight climate change by banning beef. Now, I don't personally know if cattle do actually have any effect on the climate, I mean, they do fart and poop a lot but then don't we all, it's just nature...right. But I can fully understand certain people not being happy about the subsequent lose of hamburgers (me,I would personally be more upset about not being able to have spag bol for my tea anymore) Certain individuals are so upset by the rumours that they devise a cunning plan which involves removing the President from office and replacing her with their own puppet in the shape of one Commander Bill, a man who was so useless and easy to manipulate that he made our own Prime minister Boris Johnson appear intelligent.In fact I think that our dog has more brain cells than their two brains combined into one. No matter what country you live in, we often live with unrealistic hope's that the people in power or work.for large companies actually have our best interests at heart,will keep the promises that they have made and can be trusted. Unfortunately, this is very often not the case,they really only care about their own reputations, lining their own pockets and wouldn't know the how to tell the truth if their own lives depended on it. This has been the attitude of the people in power since way back in the past when history first started being recorded and I unfortunately don't believe that fact is ever going to change at any point in the future. We only actually get to spend time with the President during one chapter of the story so therefore it was difficult to form any opinion of her character but from the time that we got to spend with her, I actually thought she was quite likeable. I also liked feisty Raina Richter, Miky Spike and a character called Jackson Nguyen who,though no fault of his own found himself caught up in a kidnapping sub plot. I loved the interactions and back and forth banter between some of the secondary characters but I can't say that found anyone else very likeable and there was a few that I thought were quite annoying for a variety of different reasons. I did like how the author ended the book by catching the reader up on the events in the lives of some of the main characters who had featured throughout the story.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">As I have previously mentioned, this is a strangely captivating story that is very well written and has a plot that is at times very scarily authentic and believable, covers some relatable and realistic issues from the past and the present day and also includes an added dash of humour. Although this is a sequel to the previous book <i>The Great American Cheese War </i>and there is a number of references to events from that story scattered throughout the book <i>The Great American Boogaloo </i>can be read and enjoyed as a stand alone. I thought this was a enthralling, entertaining read and I would gladly read more of this author's books in the future.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> AUTHOR INFO</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xg88tRynmZA9-UeTp42Dsstx0nVkpOZ9qiUHM1ZU4vz-bjQB27CLcx5So65rxoBbHUJGy0csNo6NP7elCi9NfxLY_cTRgoyre8IpIHZqHDWrihAUjo9ABhX21p6DBvv86uQgZr4elRZ64ASVB-hDvFnpVyxISebrjrwacLme3ZJxSJxdEM9MAE3Y/s450/Paul%20Flower%20Author%20Pic.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xg88tRynmZA9-UeTp42Dsstx0nVkpOZ9qiUHM1ZU4vz-bjQB27CLcx5So65rxoBbHUJGy0csNo6NP7elCi9NfxLY_cTRgoyre8IpIHZqHDWrihAUjo9ABhX21p6DBvv86uQgZr4elRZ64ASVB-hDvFnpVyxISebrjrwacLme3ZJxSJxdEM9MAE3Y/s320/Paul%20Flower%20Author%20Pic.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Paul Flower was born and raised in Michigan and still resides there. He has been writing professionally for more than 37 years. While much of his career has been spent in advertising and marketing, he worked in broadcasting for a short time. Paul has one previously published novel to his credit, and his writing has appeared in national and regional magazines. He and his wife have four grown children and a rapidly evolving number of incredibly beautiful and intelligent grandchildren.</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6AcGnL8rOLTmGT9pcwOyoaOkZjvRIVisthGGyakRYJUN0tzC9leen0GMQ0AIkPeE3OBi1hkOwXJ-XhClvwNuI_h9gJVulRoemdeMHes1DkgmpSqy1ov5YzJgLDOuRW8eXhcYVoBqDnIFi2azTcaWR-XGh1TPdpBHXETcWTvOuUqjXFGrndOrpHZZN/s1600/Great%20Graphic%201.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6AcGnL8rOLTmGT9pcwOyoaOkZjvRIVisthGGyakRYJUN0tzC9leen0GMQ0AIkPeE3OBi1hkOwXJ-XhClvwNuI_h9gJVulRoemdeMHes1DkgmpSqy1ov5YzJgLDOuRW8eXhcYVoBqDnIFi2azTcaWR-XGh1TPdpBHXETcWTvOuUqjXFGrndOrpHZZN/s320/Great%20Graphic%201.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">PUBLICATION DATE: 31st March 2022</span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">PURCHASE LINK.....</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">https://www.amazon.co.uk/Great-American-Boogaloo-Ripped-reality-ebook/dp/B09NKBVJKV/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1C7TSY6CQ3R1A&keywords=The+great+american+boogaloo&qid=1651678542&s=books&sprefix=the+great+american+boogaloo%2Cstripbooks%2C195&sr=1-1</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE POSTS OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS WHO HAVE STOPS ON THIS BLOG TOUR</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCloKXQm6QBr112oqJBuSaCpFAT1YSZRQDOyp7fjMkIPOo2JhumwMVEpnTHKKIcMBaZVoFPtT36i4pqaa8TNVcfASAr6a6llrlS1RsccoSgfZsL7eBdPCVffD8BrWxEDcF2xl6YuZyxz2RNvfD7pE9nGWTuCJrIuRYN8l18zbT1sVA45pTTOpr-GO6/s1280/Great%20American%20BT%20Poster%20.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1011" data-original-width="1280" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCloKXQm6QBr112oqJBuSaCpFAT1YSZRQDOyp7fjMkIPOo2JhumwMVEpnTHKKIcMBaZVoFPtT36i4pqaa8TNVcfASAr6a6llrlS1RsccoSgfZsL7eBdPCVffD8BrWxEDcF2xl6YuZyxz2RNvfD7pE9nGWTuCJrIuRYN8l18zbT1sVA45pTTOpr-GO6/s320/Great%20American%20BT%20Poster%20.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></p><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><br /> <p></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-29220721077411573952022-05-03T15:34:00.001+01:002022-05-03T15:34:21.887+01:00BLOGTOUR, BOOK PROMO - The Serial Killer's Girl by L. 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Stacey<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgU0g_ZFCmG2rYAVGqO17ss1MjyzJ-K3jv-rEfQYnWC6RLEHV48O3a7Eky3Wg7btNuzjV24AlXlr5MFuOUIBYrRXJ1LGjiiEVuJPEv9e0EgJgFb4cWOapYsldX7NdrL2w4dtb4PXYkEHDY3eK2qdxrXbugILTd4lxK1GAym6PTG2m4dAC1M-ATTwyo/s700/UY5V5PL0.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgU0g_ZFCmG2rYAVGqO17ss1MjyzJ-K3jv-rEfQYnWC6RLEHV48O3a7Eky3Wg7btNuzjV24AlXlr5MFuOUIBYrRXJ1LGjiiEVuJPEv9e0EgJgFb4cWOapYsldX7NdrL2w4dtb4PXYkEHDY3eK2qdxrXbugILTd4lxK1GAym6PTG2m4dAC1M-ATTwyo/s320/UY5V5PL0.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4PdcOsJJNn7xEjTpIZGB4Vb0DFb9NZHvxRks-IqsisufTCF5y8Esj0g6sbbqAv00nZgTe9QCBuHKHBJbTfgRy9dPBeEMsdECo4aZfLHDiZmYc5bXPJXU83GNKuz3mN-l_KmWLj-n1cxtMEPqSvtsJ6-tQw5P9v1MR45xNZdVdON3rGJNelXSSYGq/s400/ShowImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEis4PdcOsJJNn7xEjTpIZGB4Vb0DFb9NZHvxRks-IqsisufTCF5y8Esj0g6sbbqAv00nZgTe9QCBuHKHBJbTfgRy9dPBeEMsdECo4aZfLHDiZmYc5bXPJXU83GNKuz3mN-l_KmWLj-n1cxtMEPqSvtsJ6-tQw5P9v1MR45xNZdVdON3rGJNelXSSYGq/s320/ShowImage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGOoei_DDJfekCEJhcbQ35l8zXdIHow4IVwsmkRvEj8l3lvogr5MwVgWVlqP8wzhpAmZZgBbpdM2r4QVzwfWtsgS057dyI2puq4K3YIwtlisNG5qHU760AotJIdwjW96o1afBpaA_Ad8Tq2Rmf8GuosFU0Z9KiwcK3AugDhKfeKFBxvi3IxpzaAXV/s2339/dEaiFgnY.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1524" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKGOoei_DDJfekCEJhcbQ35l8zXdIHow4IVwsmkRvEj8l3lvogr5MwVgWVlqP8wzhpAmZZgBbpdM2r4QVzwfWtsgS057dyI2puq4K3YIwtlisNG5qHU760AotJIdwjW96o1afBpaA_Ad8Tq2Rmf8GuosFU0Z9KiwcK3AugDhKfeKFBxvi3IxpzaAXV/s320/dEaiFgnY.jpeg" width="208" /></a></div><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p>Does a killer’s blood run in the family? </p><p>Lexi Jakes thought she could run from her past. </p><p>But when her biological mother is found dead, strangled with a red silk scarf and holding a chess piece, Lexi knows that her worst nightmare has come true. Because the murder has all the hallmarks of her own serial killer father, renown strangler Peter Graves. </p><p>Now with her own precious daughter’s life in danger, Lexi will do anything to keep her child safe… she is her father’s daughter after all.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFvOxEnIIyLyz8dMrOWUN5mha0XzoDJJUwTNZylvPInjkHIEi0jYFIwvkz80N8EGlLkJ_8pm8C_aWCMgSO2LlwU4drpj1t6iXTsGrcqzSRvXmULB3ZAnzrdW8QmlXbe6RDEDuHEsMt3FYb5aIo_HHszoiCpnxt0qErqmGJvlBPlezHarrR46n7_aK/s1334/RIx7wBrE.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1334" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpFvOxEnIIyLyz8dMrOWUN5mha0XzoDJJUwTNZylvPInjkHIEi0jYFIwvkz80N8EGlLkJ_8pm8C_aWCMgSO2LlwU4drpj1t6iXTsGrcqzSRvXmULB3ZAnzrdW8QmlXbe6RDEDuHEsMt3FYb5aIo_HHszoiCpnxt0qErqmGJvlBPlezHarrR46n7_aK/s320/RIx7wBrE.png" width="180" /></a></div><p>Lynda Stacey is the bestselling psychological suspense author of over five novels. Alongside her writing she is a fulltime sales director for an office furniture company and has been a nurse, an emergency first response instructor and a PADI Staff Instructor. She lives near Doncaster with her husband. </p><p>Social Media Links – </p><p>Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/LHStaceyauthor</p><p>Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/LyndaStacey</p><p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com</p><p>Newsletter Sign Up: https:// bit.ly/ LHStaceynewsletter</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEaXwUXEhKHupTvkbMkIk7ccwWqT4uJT1hs_60PKDG1oETVfA2seYhhR6aJOy8uzRTPe3YJN8ufuO9CFTwsEn6ikzGf9YS2rPCdfWqU_xxCPexcjp0hGQY2RVJSbc1fT_2HdWsjsBfmF7gr8GvU3nxcPZEAVUI3wkkt1fhReOGZyjHrhaoA7Fd-dO/s970/91c2fdff-d5b3-4434-a81f-052ccdffac20.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="970" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOEaXwUXEhKHupTvkbMkIk7ccwWqT4uJT1hs_60PKDG1oETVfA2seYhhR6aJOy8uzRTPe3YJN8ufuO9CFTwsEn6ikzGf9YS2rPCdfWqU_xxCPexcjp0hGQY2RVJSbc1fT_2HdWsjsBfmF7gr8GvU3nxcPZEAVUI3wkkt1fhReOGZyjHrhaoA7Fd-dO/s320/91c2fdff-d5b3-4434-a81f-052ccdffac20.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p>PUBLICATION DATE: 27th April 2022</p><p>PURCHASE LINK.....</p><p>amazon.co.uk/Serial-Killers-Girl-edge-your-seat/dp/1801625883/ref=sr_1_3?crid=18RPXDKLB2A0E&keywords=the+serial+killer%27s+girl&qid=1651588110&s=books&sprefix=The+serial+%2Cstripbooks%2C170&sr=1-3</p><p>PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE POSTS OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS WHO HAVE STOPS ON THIS BLOG TOUR</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRI_DloxAbSinKgFD42Zilb8Baa-raJFqud_Uc2fxzNxbTItQ_NKTIaOOfBLmMJojXebpHdzo4Abk6pu4wwp7d8kWuA8A2fsbbzMxVw77qziShnaYMhbrofuN8ehs7iBYM8fWk2WD6TNDPKMv1WDBl3dW8jA9I1sB09Ym4nqkEAfJGY7vRsTbbM9pY/s2750/The%20Serial%20Killers%20Girl%20Full%20Tour%20Banner.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2750" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRI_DloxAbSinKgFD42Zilb8Baa-raJFqud_Uc2fxzNxbTItQ_NKTIaOOfBLmMJojXebpHdzo4Abk6pu4wwp7d8kWuA8A2fsbbzMxVw77qziShnaYMhbrofuN8ehs7iBYM8fWk2WD6TNDPKMv1WDBl3dW8jA9I1sB09Ym4nqkEAfJGY7vRsTbbM9pY/s320/The%20Serial%20Killers%20Girl%20Full%20Tour%20Banner.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-82508001430256363832022-05-01T18:29:00.002+01:002022-05-01T18:30:44.599+01:00BLOGTOUR, BOOK REVIEW - The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIr2YTl-UQWVGiwoBqltZr5ibrMZt7TeHgG0sVoHHmuHwLVMPtQQoiJcVy-35ISn0QFVyGbg_Gt-mDKdAaxmHLbD-mu2uLJAB1sbgNW2XJcJjA5x8aSQGN9hBiLX-IQsYAnsESas4U_7sZ1KZna3MZvgpB_O6JvMgXlbn9hNnL5DkbCkSNDfFqBiD/s2339/The-Housemaid-Kindle%20(1).jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1524" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQIr2YTl-UQWVGiwoBqltZr5ibrMZt7TeHgG0sVoHHmuHwLVMPtQQoiJcVy-35ISn0QFVyGbg_Gt-mDKdAaxmHLbD-mu2uLJAB1sbgNW2XJcJjA5x8aSQGN9hBiLX-IQsYAnsESas4U_7sZ1KZna3MZvgpB_O6JvMgXlbn9hNnL5DkbCkSNDfFqBiD/s320/The-Housemaid-Kindle%20(1).jpg" width="208" /></a></div><p></p><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own…</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom. I collect their daughter from school. And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up. How she tells strange lies about her own daughter. And how her husband Andrew seems more broken every day. But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life. The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out… and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">But I reassure myself: the Winchesters don’t know who I really am.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">They don’t know what I’m capable of…</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2fy-XxPRl8lhNbGvbxKm5pDxKNJwnYIbx7o00Z7N1TsoLMxXcRXJqw2nRM8JuEhSIqm0UkoGMOKUgkXZkwGv1ZEtdi3GHTZqwA8dMKtV4cIyXJoWqt6r3q5mEjx7ecR_9eCH0ICSXOFJoV0VnR0g69RZLp0DqtNaS7MtkoXjrwEsSwN9ZjGWN6O-/s1217/my-thoughts.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="421" data-original-width="1217" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy2fy-XxPRl8lhNbGvbxKm5pDxKNJwnYIbx7o00Z7N1TsoLMxXcRXJqw2nRM8JuEhSIqm0UkoGMOKUgkXZkwGv1ZEtdi3GHTZqwA8dMKtV4cIyXJoWqt6r3q5mEjx7ecR_9eCH0ICSXOFJoV0VnR0g69RZLp0DqtNaS7MtkoXjrwEsSwN9ZjGWN6O-/s320/my-thoughts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;"><br /></p><p>This addictive, intense and atmospheric domestic drama is written in three parts, the first part is told from the perspective of Millie, a ex con who has been living in her car after she was fired from her job which subsequently resulted in her being evicted from her home. Millie was getting tired of living on junk food and would like nothing more than to stretch out her legs in a actual bed. So, she is understandably delighted when, after attending an interview at the beautiful home of Nina Winchester, she is offered the position of live in housemaid. Ok, so her attic room wasn't much bigger than a broom cupboard and the tiny window had been painted shut but the room contained a actual bed and Millie was really desperate to escape the confines of her car. Plus, there was the added bonus of some delicious eye candy in the shapes of Nina's handsome husband Andrew and Enzo, the groundsman. Initially,the only downside to Millie's new life was Nina's nine year old daughter Cecelia who reminded Millie of a creepy child from a horror movie with her old fashioned dresses and sinister stares. But, as time went by, Millie began to discover that things were not as perfect as they had originally appeared within the walls of the Winchester mansion, Nina's mood swings were as unpredictable as the weather and Cecelia was a obnoxious, spoilt brat. At least Andrew treated Millie with care and respect and as she feel deeper under his charming spell, she began to question why he put up with his apparently horrible wife. But, as we all know, people are not always who they appear to be and Millie will soon wish that she had heeded the warning that Enzo had tried to give her on her first day at the house and gotten as far away as possible from the Winchester family.</p><p>The second part of the story is partially written in the form of excerpts from Nina's journal that tell the story of her relationship with Andrew and the truth about the dynamics within their marriage. It's during this part and part three which is written from the alternating perspectives of both Nina and Millie that it becomes obvious to the reader just how clever and manipulative the author had been whilst writing her,at times dark and sinister story. There are some unexpected reveals during both of these parts of the story during which the author takes everything that you thought you knew about her cast of realistic main characters, screws it up into a tiny ball and chucks it into the nearest bin. All three of the adults who lived in the Winchester home were flawed and manipulative and as the hidden secrets began to be revealed,I started to feel so much sympathy and concern for poor little Cecelia's mental well being. What hope was there for her future when almost all of the adults that she interacted with where apparently so messed up.</p><p>This is a extremely well written, enthralling blend of domestic drama and thriller with pages that are permeated with spine chilling,intensity and atmosphere. The author draws the reader into her realistic and believable character's fictional world with a intriguing opening prologue and keeps you captivated as the story works its way towards its unexpected closing twist. The plot covers some realistic and relatable issues including mental and physical abuse and coercive behaviour and the story does get very dark at times and has a satisfying dash of poetic justice. This is the first book that I have read that was written by this author and it most definitely will not be my last,gripping, intricately plotted, addictive and very very highly recommended.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5vHrpzDLj9shCBzJsn2EPWUhhx_XKA2jK4F93KmsOzJ7WMjPZ7Oobv0neFVpf8fX8XSVAj-7IGNLbC6Qs2tZlBU8JLqW3dZGAF3qUmQaM3Li0iKL3UC6e2x0oJ3_XPANeDJWWmhFiaMkBGlNpX60zGJRQ8MfoWuVrwNgJyok_-f0rW2_l53W5cyV/s500/Freida-McFadden-500.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij5vHrpzDLj9shCBzJsn2EPWUhhx_XKA2jK4F93KmsOzJ7WMjPZ7Oobv0neFVpf8fX8XSVAj-7IGNLbC6Qs2tZlBU8JLqW3dZGAF3qUmQaM3Li0iKL3UC6e2x0oJ3_XPANeDJWWmhFiaMkBGlNpX60zGJRQ8MfoWuVrwNgJyok_-f0rW2_l53W5cyV/s320/Freida-McFadden-500.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10.5pt;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: georgia, serif;">#1 Amazon bestselling author Freida McFadden is a practicing physician specializing in brain injury who has penned multiple Kindle bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. She lives with her family and black cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zAMINt10im9GT5zW39hjO-Dj4aBRu3BDCZp_Oj9TfHUJphgkq_0dbvqeeqNpPamZaaC6ZV-4YumOIJI9S6Qvi_mh9nGVhMwzXXugJeH46D2JHcqeEBvfgRn-dwEE41RQbRQr3jpBLCcrMnRXdKzZeMnoQ5jHeAM9Q0uqOgcHK__Y-se-UHmXS_D3/s700/What%20Lies%20Beneath%20and%20The%20Prodigal%20Mother.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4zAMINt10im9GT5zW39hjO-Dj4aBRu3BDCZp_Oj9TfHUJphgkq_0dbvqeeqNpPamZaaC6ZV-4YumOIJI9S6Qvi_mh9nGVhMwzXXugJeH46D2JHcqeEBvfgRn-dwEE41RQbRQr3jpBLCcrMnRXdKzZeMnoQ5jHeAM9Q0uqOgcHK__Y-se-UHmXS_D3/s320/What%20Lies%20Beneath%20and%20The%20Prodigal%20Mother.png" width="320" /></a></div> <p></p><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p>What Lies Beneath</p><p>Grieving father Joe Irons wants nothing but justice following daughter Lydia's abduction and murder. But when police release prime suspect David Calderwood due to a lack of evidence, Joe feels compelled to act. In the dead of night he weighs up the moral implications of whether doing a bad thing for a good reason is justifiable. With Calderwood abducted and imprisoned in a cell beneath the stairs, Joe intends to obtain a confession no matter the cost.</p><p>When Joe learns that another child has been taken, he’s certain David is involved, and is in a race against time to break his prisoner, but wanting to hurt someone isn’t the same as physically doing it.</p><p>Invading David’s home, Joe begins to piece together how his captive thinks, picking up the investigation the police have left open. With a child’s life hanging in the balance, will Joe have what it takes to find the truth?</p><p>WHAT LIES BENEATH is an adrenaline-fuelled, high concept thriller that will appeal to fans of Adrian McKinty’s The Chain, and CJ Tudor’s The Other People.</p><p>Publication Date – 6th June</p><p>Pre-order Links </p><p>UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B0057HQTHE</p><p>US - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/entity/author/B0057HQTHE </p><p><br /></p><p>The Prodigal Mother</p><p>Five years ago, Abbie's son Josh died during delivery. It's taken this long for her and husband Mark to even think about trying to restart their family. Now eight months pregnant, Abbie won't dare dream of a happy ending in case it is snatched away again.</p><p>When a stranger tells Abbie that Josh was switched at the hospital and is living under a new identity, Abbie desperately wants to believe it's a second chance, but Mark isn't as easily convinced, especially when the stranger's mental health issues come to light. </p><p>Abbie can't find Josh without the stranger's help, but she can't risk the life of the child she is carrying. And she doesn't know how far Josh's new family will go to keep their secret buried.</p><p>Told at a breakneck pace, and with twists on every page THE PRODIGAL MOTHER is a gripping psychological suspense, perfect for fans of CL Taylor, Louise Jensen, and CJ Tudor.</p><p><br /></p><p>Publication Date – 5th September</p><p>Pre-order Links –</p><p>UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B09VMB4H59/</p><p>US - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09VMB4H59/ </p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnzmnndONZoIcCG8Pw6zm643ftA4iQzVwj479EiDv0NCGKoBXuMAdb5MefnIFzwPrpAGXCPtJnIYw4R9BYlqj2nBWSXIeIiN6u1O7tirFUCrbgXftGjfguyF6DRDcOmlBDLS5KbqAfXGY9geU3FhFdEWlMI3s_Y2l37c3gsD7HhefPVgwLOyvYOHR/s400/0.%20Author%20Photo%206.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcnzmnndONZoIcCG8Pw6zm643ftA4iQzVwj479EiDv0NCGKoBXuMAdb5MefnIFzwPrpAGXCPtJnIYw4R9BYlqj2nBWSXIeIiN6u1O7tirFUCrbgXftGjfguyF6DRDcOmlBDLS5KbqAfXGY9geU3FhFdEWlMI3s_Y2l37c3gsD7HhefPVgwLOyvYOHR/s320/0.%20Author%20Photo%206.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p> Stephen Edger is the Amazon bestselling author of psychological and crime thrillers, including Snatched, and the Kate Matthews series. Born in the north-east of England, he now lives in Southampton where most of his stories are set, allowing him to use his insider knowledge to deliver realistic and unsettling suspense on every page.</p><p>Away from writing, Stephen loves to read anything that will keep him awake at night. He’s also a passionate advocate for contemporary cinema and binge-watching the latest offerings from streaming services. He is married with a son and a daughter, and two dogs.</p><p>Social Media Links – www.facebook.com/AuthorStephenEdger </p><p>https://twitter.com/StephenEdger </p><p>www.stephenedger.com </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdd8m0jvwhQzA8OxG5e1TPDkqkfrbNY9O1Twmfm3p77TMSb7vSfHAqHxqwlBdoZxaF2yc5krUOTC3MTs8NIZJRNViU0BrihoCPuQA3MogKmclJ-F01YUBvLL24vwLQte_ewusDbPyR2kEFBLIJvhyjNQI0F_SsPWAM0mOwqJqqBPBXY2ArSKenDCU-/s640/R4aed01870521a3b24627e0c507cf31d9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="364" data-original-width="640" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdd8m0jvwhQzA8OxG5e1TPDkqkfrbNY9O1Twmfm3p77TMSb7vSfHAqHxqwlBdoZxaF2yc5krUOTC3MTs8NIZJRNViU0BrihoCPuQA3MogKmclJ-F01YUBvLL24vwLQte_ewusDbPyR2kEFBLIJvhyjNQI0F_SsPWAM0mOwqJqqBPBXY2ArSKenDCU-/s320/R4aed01870521a3b24627e0c507cf31d9.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Rose is moving. For her and her son, Noah, this is going to be a fresh start.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">She’s almost finished packing but Noah is determined to spend one last night camping out in the garden like he used to. Rose agrees as long as he wraps up warm inside their small tent.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">Four hours later she’s woken by a frantic banging on the window.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">It’s Noah.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">There’s someone in the garden.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; margin-bottom: 1rem; margin-top: 0px;">That’s when Rose picks up the kitchen knife.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXMMk7BVRj9_vI0V7zxLe_wegIqVJnjat0CYxCeUAh3DyqZcyNqU3u80-EJkpuVwNunEyKTi7xfLZapkOggBXyauOfFgrEto4rNNjQ8ZjA4TE6IVsW2fe5iHw2iXysM2qIHnX58j6xYajQZ4l8VOv4-aG7AicfZ1bMXcj9mIVkv6KOJn7fRFyOFAm/s406/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="406" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicXMMk7BVRj9_vI0V7zxLe_wegIqVJnjat0CYxCeUAh3DyqZcyNqU3u80-EJkpuVwNunEyKTi7xfLZapkOggBXyauOfFgrEto4rNNjQ8ZjA4TE6IVsW2fe5iHw2iXysM2qIHnX58j6xYajQZ4l8VOv4-aG7AicfZ1bMXcj9mIVkv6KOJn7fRFyOFAm/s320/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Rose and her nine year old son Noah were just days away from moving from their isolated Edwardian house that was situated at the edge of Hampton Forest to their new home of the forth floor of a residential block. The heavy items of furniture had just been taken away by the removal men and Rose had been looking forward to relaxing and indulging in a glass of wine or two. So she wasn't very impressed when Noah asked if he could spend the night in his tent in the back garden. Rose wasn't a big fan of camping due to some bad memories from her past but despite her reservations and overprotective nature,she found herself giving in to her young son's request. Little did she realise that having to spend the night in a tent would be a mild inconvenience when compared to the events that unfolded after the night turned into a terrifying game of cat and mouse with a sadistic killer.</p><p>This intense and atmospheric story is written entirely from the perspective of Rose, a feisty and strong willed character who was determined to do everything in her power to outwit their tormentor and get her beloved son to a place of safety. The conflicting emotions and overwhelming feelings of fear and terror that the author had imbued into his main character were authentic and believable. Having a young child as a endangered character always ramps up my feelings of anxiety to the max even though they are generally ok at the end of the story although when the author is Richard Parker, you can never predict what his twisted mind has in store for any of his characters. The antagonist in this story was a cruel individual who had as much empathy for his victims as a proverbial pod person and his smug attitude whenever he was taunting Rose was seriously irritating. He really was a twisted narcissistic individual but why had he targeted Rose and Noah? How did he know so much about their lives? How far out of her comfort zone would Rose be prepared to go in order to escape their tormentors clutches? </p><p>Omg,wow...just wow, this is a fast paced, addictive, roller coaster ride that hardly gives the reader a chance to draw in a breath as the story rockets through its numerous twists and turns. I was hooked in from the first page, held captivated by the author's mesmerising story of Rose's desperate battle for the lives of herself and her young son. The chapters are short and snappy, many of which end in a way that infect the reader with a very bad case of just one more chapter syndrome. I was so caught up in this incredible thriller that I read the whole book in one sitting. I think that Richard Parker has excelled his own very high standards of writing with this latest addition to his catalogue of gripping thrillers. I would love to watch a movie or tv adaptation of this intense and atmospheric story and would award it far more than five stars if I could. This is definitely going to be one of my favourite reads of this year. Very very highly recommended by little old me.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHtlW3jLmH-q-dECFwId7bN6m2vY0WoI1FG8DSN6kCWJd4POrZWJhNHczjumzJuEswxNfx7YLMNq8z-PwHbGru1afefGWkXhFJUl3Nx_i6KpwQfKjEAb0tNXk1XqYChqkCbI5LI82u0eIj-5S2gSKZXOAkXAeUeI3j-fv_s83VtWkDRTVuMPFzvjQ/s600/98th85tmag7rdjjf8f9cklp6te._SY600_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAHtlW3jLmH-q-dECFwId7bN6m2vY0WoI1FG8DSN6kCWJd4POrZWJhNHczjumzJuEswxNfx7YLMNq8z-PwHbGru1afefGWkXhFJUl3Nx_i6KpwQfKjEAb0tNXk1XqYChqkCbI5LI82u0eIj-5S2gSKZXOAkXAeUeI3j-fv_s83VtWkDRTVuMPFzvjQ/s320/98th85tmag7rdjjf8f9cklp6te._SY600_.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">R J Parker's creative career began as a TV script writer, script editor and producer. It was this background that fed into a series of cinematic, high-concept thrillers that grabs the reader from the very first page and doesn't release them until the last. R J Parker now lives in Salisbury. One More Chapter/HarperCollins have published THE DINNER PARTY, WHILE YOU SLEPT and THE GOOD NEIGHBOUR with a fourth book to be published in July of 2021. As Richard Parker he has written the thrillers STOP ME, SCARE ME, STALK ME, FOLLOW YOU, HIDE AND SEEK, KEEP HER SAFE, NEVER SAY GOODBYE and THE SONGBIRD GIRLS</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">EBook Publication Date: 28th April 2022</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Paperback Publication Date: 26th May 2022</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">PURCHASE LINK....</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;">amazon.co.uk/R-J-Parker-Book-4-ebook/dp/B08QVG1KXG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3K14LAOYYAK3P&keywords=the+removal+man&qid=1651225078&s=books&sprefix=The+removal+%2Cstripbooks%2C240&sr=1-1</span></span></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-80194145935590156542022-04-29T01:08:00.002+01:002022-04-29T10:28:27.800+01:00BLOGTOUR, BOOK REVIEW - Only For My Daughter by Emma Robinson<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxKYDs2C_OtdbbkjJZ4i9VN6mO9pDAGJQCWYKJyTausVYYi-Ov371wuBLnyBgJI995BMHPQu46sFm2wyDSbQHuyHiFXsahWHGF2D9Eq8_3HF7g6qvQ5jbSI1P6fG-xIsTHsI_vgEP7KKxvsU00k8EpGYhZ57VhiO-0-pO8YDCNPdok3C6dPcMWCi5/s2560/Only-for-My-Daughter-Kindle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1678" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDxKYDs2C_OtdbbkjJZ4i9VN6mO9pDAGJQCWYKJyTausVYYi-Ov371wuBLnyBgJI995BMHPQu46sFm2wyDSbQHuyHiFXsahWHGF2D9Eq8_3HF7g6qvQ5jbSI1P6fG-xIsTHsI_vgEP7KKxvsU00k8EpGYhZ57VhiO-0-pO8YDCNPdok3C6dPcMWCi5/s320/Only-for-My-Daughter-Kindle.jpg" width="210" /></a></div> <p></p><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p><span class="gmail-a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">I look at my lovely girl. The child I always promised to keep safe, the child I know I’d love no matter what. I look at her and in that moment, my heart breaks into pieces. Because right now, I am not sure I know her at all…</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span class="gmail-a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">Julia</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">’s daughter </span><span class="gmail-a-text-bold" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">Grace</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"> is her whole world. To Julia, she’ll always be the little girl who would put her tiny hand in hers, who she could heal with the smallest kiss, who would trust her mother with everything.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />But Grace has changed since becoming a teenager. She’s fallen out with her childhood best friend and has become quiet and distanced. Julia wants more than anything to find a way reach her only daughter. Even if some days it seems impossible, Julia knows her lovely, sunny girl is still in there.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Until today when Grace came home after school, covered in blood, and she’s refusing to speak, except to acknowledge that her former best friend is lying in a coma in hospital.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />Julia is forced to ask herself: what could Grace be hiding? She can’t believe her little girl could have done something terrible. But her instincts tell her that Grace </span><span class="gmail-a-text-italic" face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px; font-style: italic;">is</span><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"> keeping a secret. And if it’s what Julia fears it might be, she could lose her fragile, gentle daughter forever.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />And – as another mother’s daughter fights for her life – Julia will have to ask herself, how far would she go as a mother to protect the child she loves with her whole heart?<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vt1acjU3j9mNOzzDa779XgFr0BLlJA-DktflZEgLKs5GQk6MqWQjivwL8TggZHEvIVCXWe7yC6yTAE--RU30KyF4qGryqsddAZA0cFNIto5bB8NBuaRA1Gfy3PxRiFMnR2HnTVTwm6V99DplaxmprZMmi-yZzVfeXuBoXFFldC0-CgWD9AHfnZ8h/s400/16552754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="135" data-original-width="400" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2Vt1acjU3j9mNOzzDa779XgFr0BLlJA-DktflZEgLKs5GQk6MqWQjivwL8TggZHEvIVCXWe7yC6yTAE--RU30KyF4qGryqsddAZA0cFNIto5bB8NBuaRA1Gfy3PxRiFMnR2HnTVTwm6V99DplaxmprZMmi-yZzVfeXuBoXFFldC0-CgWD9AHfnZ8h/s320/16552754.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">As the lyrics of Ronan Keating's hit song state 'Life Is A Rollercoaster' a unpredictable journey of twists and turns, life choices and decisions, some which work out whilst others we come to regret. One of the most unpredictable choices in life is deciding who we chose as our friends, some people are lucky enough to enter into a friendship that lasts a lifetime whilst others drift apart for a variety of reasons. Another complex journey that is packed full of choices and decisions is parenting, only in that situation you are responsible for another human being and the decisions that you make could effect your child for the rest of their life.</span><p></p><p>This emotionally charged story is predominantly set in the present day and written from the perspectives of two women, Julia and Samantha who lived on opposing sides of the social divide. Their daughter's Grace and Kiera had been best friend's since the age of four when they met at nursery (the story of their friendship was told in chapters that were scattered throughout the book and slipped back into the past) and as very often happens it was due to the young girl's close friendship that a bond developed between their two mother's. But,as time moved on and different people came into the girl's lives, Grace and Kiera drifted apart and by the time they were teenagers, Grace had become a troubled, sullen loner. Despite the rift which had developed between their two daughter's, Julia and Samantha had remained friends and it was whilst they were chatting in Samantha's kitchen that the police arrived to inform Samantha that Kiera had been rushed into hospital and was fighting for her life. After Samantha had been taken to the hospital, Julia rushed home overwhelmed with feelings of shock and concern for Kiera only to discover a traumatised Grace emerging from the shower and her blood soaked uniform lying on her bed.</p><p>Grace was a deeply troubled young lady who was obviously harbouring secrets from her mother but surely she wouldn't have done anything to cause harm to her former best friend? Julia found herself torn between her motherly instinct to protect her daughter or contacting the police and facing the possibility of losing her only child...forever. As the story unfolds and Julia and Samantha discover that both of their daughters have been keeping secrets from them, Julia will have to ask herself, how far was she prepared to go in order to protect her beloved daughter.</p><p>As a parent myself, I can't honestly say what I would do if I found myself facing the same dilemma that Julia found herself caught up in, I don't think anyone could predict how they would react unless they personally found themselves in the same situation. I have spent my whole life feeling like a outsider so I found that I could fully empathise with Julia and Grace when they both found themselves being judged, looked down on and ostracized by the popular kids and their socially elite parents. There was one aspect of Julia's character that I struggled to understand especially when you took into consideration what the conversation that Julia overheard whilst she was at the garden party.She had a really lovely,loyal friend called Nina who kept trying to get Julia to spend more time with her but Julia kept insisting that she couldn't spare the time and yet, she always seemed to find the time to spend with Samantha.</p><p>My daughter has also spent time in hospital fighting for her life (although not for the same reason as Kiera) therefore I found that I could fully empathise with Samantha and her husband Nick's conflicting feelings and emotions as they sat by their daughter's bedside, hoping and preying that she would survive. I really liked Nick,I thought that it was a refreshing change to read about a male character who genuinely cared about his wife despite her flaws and desperate desire to be a member of the backstabbing elite squad. I also liked their son Adam, he had a really mature head on his shoulders and I loved how his words of wisdom resulted in Samantha finally removing the rose tinted glasses, figuring out the mistakes she had made and who she could truly rely upon for loyalty and friendship.</p><p>This is a beautifully written blend of genre's with a plot which covers a wide range of relatable and realistic issues including mental health, sexual coercion, bullying, peer pressure, parental responsibilities, the social divide and the power of true friendship. The author's characterisation of her cast of characters was both authentic and realistic and she had written about their various issues with understanding and sensitivity. It's a powerful story that causes the reader to experience a wide range of conflicting feelings and emotions. This is the first book that I have read that was written by this author and it most definitely will not be my last. A emotional, compelling story that is very very highly recommended by little old me.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjxc24ycJgjV8SkGEK7cF2O2zp3BQQXgDOV9Z6q2hx4c24vUCbrrOMJIMfgpYJCrxGm-M9BgP5RRiwQEcHcVJh0wa1tl779Hz6Za0-1yiddNj_8nPCI1ZL1SJv646F6GsdpZX5S1qnWqiPGmohcfkTNeQn3fF5N8f9dLPbmhvVnQm48pVajY_gQug/s2048/Emma%20-%20PLEASE%20USE%20THIS%20IMAGE.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHjxc24ycJgjV8SkGEK7cF2O2zp3BQQXgDOV9Z6q2hx4c24vUCbrrOMJIMfgpYJCrxGm-M9BgP5RRiwQEcHcVJh0wa1tl779Hz6Za0-1yiddNj_8nPCI1ZL1SJv646F6GsdpZX5S1qnWqiPGmohcfkTNeQn3fF5N8f9dLPbmhvVnQm48pVajY_gQug/s320/Emma%20-%20PLEASE%20USE%20THIS%20IMAGE.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: sans-serif;"><div><p style="background-color: #fafafa; box-sizing: border-box; color: #111111; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px 0px 0.25rem; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Emma Robinson is the author of several women’s fiction novels. She also blogs about the funny side of parenting and has contributed to podcasts such as </span><em style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #333333; font-weight: inherit;">Funny Women</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">. Whilst her early novels are humorous, her recent work focuses on emotional themes and these novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming. Emma enjoys writing stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances.</span>
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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_RdSMfGs5pVHFlVnen9dBk0VbDkhf79NXJQaBwSa8hWFqyCtcYbbsXVaK_KkYgkmptKmCiJQhV7TWyB6awL0fWwPJF1fmTb5VWNdPJsvR_u2ds6KLdRcse3xeHjA4BsilWRrwjR1IaKaLIqPaH_YKGXQR8tnXMiyhQFGl_3aGE5iOs4PEgCB9qv2/s400/ShowImage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS_RdSMfGs5pVHFlVnen9dBk0VbDkhf79NXJQaBwSa8hWFqyCtcYbbsXVaK_KkYgkmptKmCiJQhV7TWyB6awL0fWwPJF1fmTb5VWNdPJsvR_u2ds6KLdRcse3xeHjA4BsilWRrwjR1IaKaLIqPaH_YKGXQR8tnXMiyhQFGl_3aGE5iOs4PEgCB9qv2/s320/ShowImage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWV-XldDPnfyh7cjxgMxAApXmYOsDmQUoQB48EqYy_AqxMYFjY09IUhTjbQTHW0Q7-Ns4tS_8n7gTEhVuW3qIoeaj4sDfq3oRdhR2O-ECvcwTpM7D5oGNEO_ADfRaW27mfiaaAL1ogtaSXz4_1YyEKTZrluydm5os194UtdvZXlswmBrpuv5j1T93/s2339/The-Widows-Husband-Kindle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2339" data-original-width="1524" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBWV-XldDPnfyh7cjxgMxAApXmYOsDmQUoQB48EqYy_AqxMYFjY09IUhTjbQTHW0Q7-Ns4tS_8n7gTEhVuW3qIoeaj4sDfq3oRdhR2O-ECvcwTpM7D5oGNEO_ADfRaW27mfiaaAL1ogtaSXz4_1YyEKTZrluydm5os194UtdvZXlswmBrpuv5j1T93/s320/The-Widows-Husband-Kindle.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">For seven years I believed my husband was dead – until the note arrived this morning…</span></b><span style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /><br />The day her husband <b>Tom</b> disappeared, <b>Rachel</b>’s life fell apart. Childhood sweethearts with two young children, they’d done everything together. And then, suddenly, Tom was gone. Without a word, without a note, without a single sign of where he might be, leaving Rachel to survive alone.<br /><br />Now, nearly seven years later, Rachel has come to terms with life as a single mother, caring for their children who still secretly long for their father’s miraculous return.<br /><br />But in his absence, Tom’s hidden life started to emerge, and Rachel has discovered things a wife should never have to. A secret life that betrayed everything Rachel thought she knew. Not knowing where he’d gone was no longer the main worry keeping her awake at night – it seemed much more likely he’d been silenced. Forever.<br /><br />Until today, when – with just one month until Tom is to be declared legally dead – Rachel receives a note in handwriting she recognises with dread:<br /><br /><i>My darling, I’ve missed you so much. Give me a chance to explain. I’m coming home.</i><br /><br />The husband she’d lost is alive.<br /><br />And so are all his secrets…<br /><br /><b>A totally addictive and suspenseful thriller that will have you reading late into the night, perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Lisa Jewell.</b></span></p><p style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="color: red; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> Author Bio</span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuVB1DAywrX9XwQgQCk0oBeUdJp5VEMhoBjjNMY8tgXZc_nvIZBZa2FXC5gri88ZQDDzP-2_-JNc_tplfyn9dsS7hvxXInWFRnpgewdKV139ePDUYmc4PzH6Wfxqb5kiyHdRAISG5xKVRbV1UN9aex-T0GDrfKXelaikIpTXS56mRi5dFQPNkTbbf/s4000/Lesley%20Lucy%20Cavendish%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2639" data-original-width="4000" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPuVB1DAywrX9XwQgQCk0oBeUdJp5VEMhoBjjNMY8tgXZc_nvIZBZa2FXC5gri88ZQDDzP-2_-JNc_tplfyn9dsS7hvxXInWFRnpgewdKV139ePDUYmc4PzH6Wfxqb5kiyHdRAISG5xKVRbV1UN9aex-T0GDrfKXelaikIpTXS56mRi5dFQPNkTbbf/s320/Lesley%20Lucy%20Cavendish%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Lesley attended the Curtis Brown Creative 6 month novel writing course in 2015/6, and in 2017 The Orchid Girls (then On The Edge) was shortlisted for the Lucy Cavendish fiction prize.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;"><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm 0cm 10.5pt;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Lesley is the author pf three psychological thrillers: The Orchid Girls, The Woman at 46 Heath Street and The Leaving Party.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10.5pt;">Lesley spends her days writing in coffee shops in Kings Cross where she lives and works as a librarian. She loves the atmosphere and eclectic mix of people in the area. Lesley discovered Patricia Highsmith as a teenager and has been hooked on psychological thrillers ever since.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p style="background: rgb(250, 250, 250); box-sizing: border-box; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0.25rem; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #111111; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"> </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt; margin: 0cm;"><b><span style="color: red; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4500" data-original-width="2820" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgALXdvw-0v7nNOO2D2AtPCWL5yYAeJgIOFsCaDqz1Uqz7quAxko8yu2lMBLe6BZdmIICbJnfag1xOj3QAbUsfPHqvx6CWLEH5vAAhTLNgz5hUVcLB1Nr9z_F_vtmeWo6df5XVYot6ALViznEwji2Iv2G-vTd7tqjbH55nNACkumdX6P4V27qUn9p3_/s320/CycFFS_E.jpeg" width="201" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> BOOK SYNOPSIS</div><div><br /></div><div>An unexpected murder. A suspect with a reason. The power of unwavering belief. </div><div><br /></div><div>A murder has been committed in an office in Jerusalem. That’s for sure. The rest is not as clear-cut as it might seem. </div><div><br /></div><div>Asaf languishes in his cell , unable to tell his story even to himself. How can he tell it to someone who elicits such fear within him? </div><div><br /></div><div>His colleague, Nathalie, has studied Beauty and the Beast. She understands its moral. Maybe that’s why she’s the only one who believes in Asaf, the suspect. But she’s new in the company – and in the country. </div><div><br /></div><div>Would anyone take her opinion seriously? She coerces her flatmates, Yarden and Tehila, into helping her investigate. As they uncover new trails, will they be able to reverse popular opinion? </div><div><br /></div><div>In the end, will Beauty’s belief be strong enough to waken the Beast? Or, in this case, can Style waken the Solitary?</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagfwaH3Murd7kIp9bMjBS7TpGb9Jaa8wJMbMm94z2RFqe6SicD16m6I4Kb7HhxeX3BKsr-gNRUqslHIbSSTEIG5xIxQ7UGIwb1PeelyPqgIGolPxI-uhU6lUFhmw5AR7L8Vr8LIuZw4DHhaAEYjkVJe2rMyKvflN7V0yT_mmnWHefWhTmEnAk3pwN/s936/Book-Review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="272" data-original-width="936" height="93" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhagfwaH3Murd7kIp9bMjBS7TpGb9Jaa8wJMbMm94z2RFqe6SicD16m6I4Kb7HhxeX3BKsr-gNRUqslHIbSSTEIG5xIxQ7UGIwb1PeelyPqgIGolPxI-uhU6lUFhmw5AR7L8Vr8LIuZw4DHhaAEYjkVJe2rMyKvflN7V0yT_mmnWHefWhTmEnAk3pwN/s320/Book-Review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This compelling murder mystery with a added sprinkling of romance is written from the perspectives of a number of authentic and realistic individuals including Nathalie and Asaf.</div><div><br /></div><div>To all intents and purposes both Nathalie and Asaf were social outcasts, Nathalie due to her status as a immigrant and Asaf due to his debilitating social anxiety. I really like Nathalie, she was a very intelligent young lady who refused to write Asaf off as a weirdo like everyone else and was determined to do everything in her power to prove that he was innocent despite the fact that she hadn't known him for very long. I loved the interactions between Nathalie and her two flatmates Yarden and Tehila and the changes in their relationship as they worked together on the case. They had each been imbued with their own unique personalities and brought their own individual skills and talents into play in their roles as amateur detectives. Throughout the story, Nathalie occasionally made comments in her native French language and I really liked how the author had included the English translation of whatever Nathalie was saying. I find there is nothing more off putting than a story that includes words, phrases or conversations that I struggle to understand.</div><div><br /></div><div>I felt so much sympathy for poor Asaf because he was such a likeable individual who it was revealed had spent his whole life being bullied and ridiculed. And now he had been accused of a horrific crime and his anxieties were preventing him from defending himself against the allegations that were being made against him. People can become emotionally damaged due to many reasons and as well as portraying the struggles of someone who is struggling with social anxiety the story also covered the effects that grief and drugs can have on a person's life. The plot also highlighted the damage that the press can inflict on a person's life with the ways that they very often word certain articles without really thinking or caring about the consequences.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was quite a number of realistic characters to keep track of throughout the book but not so many that the story became confusing and difficult to follow. My stand out favourite secondary character was Chief Inspector Barak Elad who was in charge of the investigation into the crime that Asaf was suspected of committing and just wanted to solve the case so he could finally go away on holiday with his long suffering wife Shira.</div><div><br /></div><div>The story also included descriptions of the scenery and different cultures of Jerusalem but just enough to set the scene and not so much that it felt like padding and bogged down the story.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a very well written, gripping mystery that has some heroine in danger scenes and a plot that keeps the reader guessing. To be honest, I preferred the mystery elements of the story more than the romantic elements but I'm sure there will be other readers who feel the complete opposite. I also thought that the killer's identity was revealed a bit too early for my liking. The story covers a number of relatable issues including mental health, grief and racism and the author had written about her subject matter with care and sensitivity. I did enjoy Nathalie and her friends first adventure as amateur sleuths and I hope the author has more investigations planned for them in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTL3cCru75TnPdY0uw7s5YJOiLeKQ2tOqqQWpV1fNYMQuQlr6k_RAOOIDWLVz3E-o1rCZEndEi-YIW3ww2ArRRHguGgQ59JwXOItsoXYyY6hkw9fRxUV71bVfK42SgZKIR-XsQSTO2Vl213nj7ZdJTMK3L6INjhRtoZSjCEXPy4t1zrkAGc9IPWGr6/s2048/tGucZMr0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTL3cCru75TnPdY0uw7s5YJOiLeKQ2tOqqQWpV1fNYMQuQlr6k_RAOOIDWLVz3E-o1rCZEndEi-YIW3ww2ArRRHguGgQ59JwXOItsoXYyY6hkw9fRxUV71bVfK42SgZKIR-XsQSTO2Vl213nj7ZdJTMK3L6INjhRtoZSjCEXPy4t1zrkAGc9IPWGr6/s320/tGucZMr0.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>When Miriam Drori says she loves to perform, people don’t believe her. When she says she’s not shy, they think she’s delusional. The fact is, things ain’t what they seem. A witch called social anxiety took away her ability to be spontaneous, but it didn’t change her exhibitionist nature. You need to watch her dancing or speaking before an audience to understand that. </div><div><br /></div><div>Fortunately, she has found an outlet for her thoughts in writing, a solitary activity with multiple recipients. She never doubted her ability to write, but only in recent years has she managed to gather her views and observations together into papier-mâché balls worth throwing far and wide. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you ignore the witch, life has been good to Miriam, especially since she made the decision to move from the UK to Israel. She has a wonderful husband, three lovely children and a delightful house. She loves to read, travel, hike and dance. She has worked in computer programming and technical writing, and now enjoys the freedom and versatility of creative writing. And she believes passionately in raising awareness of social anxiety. </div><div><br /></div><div>Social Media Links – </div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/miriamdroriauthor/</div><div><br /></div><div>Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/MiriamDrori</div><div><br /></div><div>Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.co.uk</div><div><br /></div><div>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com</div><div><br /></div><div>website/ blog: https://www.wattpad.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Amazon page: amazon.co.uk/Miriam-Drori/e/B00L11J6D4/ref=sr_tc_2_0?qid=1476790132&geniuslink=true</div><div><br /></div><div>PUBLICATION DATE: 26th April 2021</div><div><br /></div><div>PURCHASE LINK....</div><div><br /></div><div>amazon.co.uk/dp/B08X7GG82V?geniuslink=true</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI2KVfhjTMgXD9hvcGmoFZi_rmatly7hYZzY_8ro7akAIQPR636Ti4DdC0_bBLw4zplvb621vJe-eADWYODdQ6Mo-_K0UtT35erakNVr5sUi4aK53kBQOuUrMGKMhgGESZAa4jSOhi9VfutkoRiLAK0bI3jXnqRkicwV8B3M2tha0PpSAiIUcOJDv/s1600/GIVEAWAY-time.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="1600" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI2KVfhjTMgXD9hvcGmoFZi_rmatly7hYZzY_8ro7akAIQPR636Ti4DdC0_bBLw4zplvb621vJe-eADWYODdQ6Mo-_K0UtT35erakNVr5sUi4aK53kBQOuUrMGKMhgGESZAa4jSOhi9VfutkoRiLAK0bI3jXnqRkicwV8B3M2tha0PpSAiIUcOJDv/s320/GIVEAWAY-time.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div> Giveaway to Win 5 x PB copies of Cultivating a Fuji by Miriam Drori (Open INT) </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg49D5TE_e-kNkLIOjtKkq4A_zWCkCekGjzsTEWWRq5lx9EoaWR2Eayj9LaQ5LvFhsmKlulHZ05vqoIBTePCj-K-6qVINlcaHbyahl_lffOyv8Bb8QvdMI2ZQgfZNvMOijITanUMr8_ygsqg0V3q27Fn1PPouEuNbtjyJGRwzqV-XBKXbjnP7sFcHe/s1159/2hh0_U14.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1159" data-original-width="709" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg49D5TE_e-kNkLIOjtKkq4A_zWCkCekGjzsTEWWRq5lx9EoaWR2Eayj9LaQ5LvFhsmKlulHZ05vqoIBTePCj-K-6qVINlcaHbyahl_lffOyv8Bb8QvdMI2ZQgfZNvMOijITanUMr8_ygsqg0V3q27Fn1PPouEuNbtjyJGRwzqV-XBKXbjnP7sFcHe/s320/2hh0_U14.jpeg" width="196" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. 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Are you worried that someone is watching you, or are you worried that you think someone is watching you?”</div><div><br /></div><div> Sophie Portman has lost her husband, and she thinks she may be losing her mind. </div><div><br /></div><div>She seeks the help of psychiatrist Andrew Thacker, but as she starts to open up, the truth begins to unravel and nothing is quite as it seems. </div><div><br /></div><div>Other People's Lives is a gripping psychological thriller from bestselling author JE Rowney.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rsOFmQWqoAu-EFyzkiTpIj3XwF4mX0ExmBZhIi5nd8vkQLRmQvk4nxvcmGAsJCk_J1tMIWHXs3UPg2rtUbFM55z-UD7ts5drbifJo2ZlLxvMev9Hf96fkrwkHigsbjTo5SJfsnwFUxvPC9ttEaWLIRwxj3YB9VzD1WgG42pHrVKKdlJOFevolaNU/s406/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="406" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_rsOFmQWqoAu-EFyzkiTpIj3XwF4mX0ExmBZhIi5nd8vkQLRmQvk4nxvcmGAsJCk_J1tMIWHXs3UPg2rtUbFM55z-UD7ts5drbifJo2ZlLxvMev9Hf96fkrwkHigsbjTo5SJfsnwFUxvPC9ttEaWLIRwxj3YB9VzD1WgG42pHrVKKdlJOFevolaNU/s320/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Over seven months had passed since Sophie's beloved husband Jack had gone to Arkhangelsk in Russia to take part in a important Geological mission and mysteriously disappeared. Before he left,Sophie had struggled to understand why he wanted to spend six weeks working in harsh conditions where she was certain he wouldn't be able to cope. She had done everything within her power to persuade Jack to change his mind but he had just reiterated the importance of the mission, ignored her pleas for him to stay and left to catch his flight. Sophie had been overwhelmed with a horrible feeling that this mission was going to be different to the ones that Jack had previously been on and his subsequent disappearance had proven her fears to be justified. Not having Jack in her life anymore had forced Sophie into deciding to see a psychiatrist and when Doctor Thacker is introduced into the story we learn that Sophie is due to arrive at his office for her third appointment. We also learnt that despite the police not being able to find any evidence to confirm her suspicions, Sophie kept insisting that she felt like she was being watched whilst she was out and about and even when she was within the safety of her own home. Was her mind playing tricks on her due to her understandable feelings of stress and anxiety? Was she actually being watched by her own missing husband? And what about Dr Thacker who we discover as the story unfolds was harbouring some rather unprofessional feelings towards his patient? Or was her possible antagonist another character who was hiding in plain sight within the pages of this cleverly written thriller?</div><div><br /></div><div>The chapters of the story predominantly alternate between the perspectives of Sophie (written in the form of letters to Jack) and Dr Thacker (or so the reader is ingeniously manipulated into believing) I had conflicting feelings about Sophie, there was aspects of her character which reminded me of myself and I could fully empathise with, such as her feelings and reaction to Jack's determination to go on the mission to Russia. But, if there is one thing that causes me to dislike female characters it's the fact that every male character develops some type of attraction towards her, it's just one of my pet peeves in the world of fiction. As the story unfolded it became obvious that Sophie wasn't being entirely honest with her therapist and was harbouring secrets. Did she know more about Jack's disappearance than she was letting on? Was her insistence that she was being watched just a ploy to deflect attention away from her own guilt conscience? </div><div><br /></div><div>Gripping and addictive with a conclusion that contains a satisfying dash of poetic justice, this is one of those books that really needs to be read more than once in order for the reader to fully appreciate the ingenuity and cleverness of the author's writing. Yes, you would already know the truth behind Jack's disappearance but, there are aspects of the story which could have been written from the perspective of a completely different character than the individual you thought you were reading about at the time. There was a point in the story where I had to go back and re-read some pages just to make sure that I hadn't inadvertently missed something. Some reviewers,like me, thought this plot twist was ingenious whilst others found it frustrating and confusing but that's what makes the reading community such a varied and interesting place,everyone has their own personal opinion on the books that they read. I thought this was a enthralling,page turner that is very highly recommended by little old me.</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBkKOPddxRUr10Ykox2BLHvH9-OaC9mpsauCQfrMikVcfUX4FPGQoR5wPip6KcFXkj68G2v1HYPTzP1f7W_zQaWWe4VxPOEwTJtp9ysgNlTO3GOtpJFX9P-AFWemow4ithaIVyZ_XUR-HTwuGodUhrmcMUCQMAnpuIADdAutpOXgjOftlZJiZAhiU/s400/U-93Sseg.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBkKOPddxRUr10Ykox2BLHvH9-OaC9mpsauCQfrMikVcfUX4FPGQoR5wPip6KcFXkj68G2v1HYPTzP1f7W_zQaWWe4VxPOEwTJtp9ysgNlTO3GOtpJFX9P-AFWemow4ithaIVyZ_XUR-HTwuGodUhrmcMUCQMAnpuIADdAutpOXgjOftlZJiZAhiU/s320/U-93Sseg.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>J.E. Rowney spent several years in the cold Yorkshire hills, but now lives on the south coast of England. She spent ten years working as a midwife before turning in her gloves to become an author. </div><div><br /></div><div>She has written ten novels, and also enjoys writing short stories. In 2020 she was the winner of the Pen to Print Short Story award, the Dinesh Allirajah Prize for Short Fiction, and, in 2021, the Fresher Publishing Student Writing Award. </div><div><br /></div><div>She spends lots of time writing in coffee shops, so if you see her, say hello. </div><div><br /></div><div>Ms. Rowney says: "I always dreamed of being a writer, until I realised that I was. Then I started to write." </div><div><br /></div><div>You can find out more about JE Rowney on her website at jerowney.com (where you can download a free book!), or follow @jerowneywriter on social media.</div><div><br /></div><div>SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS....</div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/jerowneywriter</div><div><br /></div><div>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/jerowneywriter</div><div><br /></div><div>PUBLICATION DATE: 22nd April 2022</div><div><br /></div><div>PURCHASE LINKS...</div><div><br /></div><div>Amazon UK: amazon.co.uk/Other-Peoples-Lives-J-Rowney-ebook/dp/B09GK9T7FZ/</div><div><br /></div><div>Amazon US: amazon.com/Other-Peoples-Lives-J-Rowney-ebook/dp/B09GK9T7FZ/</div><div><br /></div><div>PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE POSTS OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS WHO HAVE STOPS ON THIS BLOG TOUR</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0lIKzgl3etX-NGMeHdFnSIjeWyx2ykUrsNo6JV3TnwqTU61wBmo-goLAGZZ18b5P0ZFt8XeS-kyvDTyiMPARv4wozIw6W5CK137EkQ_JVHPlmnwlsZYSNwnUljjlfgWi0TNY_t9C9NrcVFafRsG1IwTK_S1AtdWUIOtYCn6edC9bV7sMM4FUL4mp/s1771/sYzWdVOQ.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="1771" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0lIKzgl3etX-NGMeHdFnSIjeWyx2ykUrsNo6JV3TnwqTU61wBmo-goLAGZZ18b5P0ZFt8XeS-kyvDTyiMPARv4wozIw6W5CK137EkQ_JVHPlmnwlsZYSNwnUljjlfgWi0TNY_t9C9NrcVFafRsG1IwTK_S1AtdWUIOtYCn6edC9bV7sMM4FUL4mp/s320/sYzWdVOQ.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-31437334840482432182022-04-22T23:17:00.005+01:002022-04-23T00:04:01.473+01:00PUBLICATION DAY, BOOK EXCERPT & GIVEAWAY - The Last King (The Ninth Century Book #1) by MJ Porter <p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZiWpy89lSMksoLN5B8vN9KAYfFjFJeNOLs70tBnL3nVcktD7moQV7gVLjZ_ylXxYN_5lsEF58WHuB6YWKsuRffLXh0KyU3bsnTW5qbSqLMTH3TJaV53DuXdv4B_ELxqjnp7qVD68wytnTJiBhnvDSoYB1pSw_vGTr0zJ5ToTQNwkTIqaLMTO25sm/s700/hcMNUJCc.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgZiWpy89lSMksoLN5B8vN9KAYfFjFJeNOLs70tBnL3nVcktD7moQV7gVLjZ_ylXxYN_5lsEF58WHuB6YWKsuRffLXh0KyU3bsnTW5qbSqLMTH3TJaV53DuXdv4B_ELxqjnp7qVD68wytnTJiBhnvDSoYB1pSw_vGTr0zJ5ToTQNwkTIqaLMTO25sm/s320/hcMNUJCc.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ROxd0lRrpA7D9Tmo_dcfZ4zUe9fdVAd3CC4_9ie5DcHQwQtg-Rh6Vzz0IvGJ4HIGHqUPIFFJF_0H0xYuRN5OHSHziCO10VDOf9cdncRduI8BHt2W_ORN4SdM1s_RH7D20MMboL3AJrIrzxEUsUD_BYZxvlzclI7B9NhR1TQnoZieSM_TRf7dwf_G/s2560/YlP2mVw0.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7ROxd0lRrpA7D9Tmo_dcfZ4zUe9fdVAd3CC4_9ie5DcHQwQtg-Rh6Vzz0IvGJ4HIGHqUPIFFJF_0H0xYuRN5OHSHziCO10VDOf9cdncRduI8BHt2W_ORN4SdM1s_RH7D20MMboL3AJrIrzxEUsUD_BYZxvlzclI7B9NhR1TQnoZieSM_TRf7dwf_G/s320/YlP2mVw0.jpeg" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> BOOK SYNOPSIS</div><div><br /></div><div>They sent three hundred warriors to kill one man. </div><div><br /></div><div>It wasn’t enough. Mercia lies broken but not beaten, her alliance with Wessex in tatters. </div><div><br /></div><div>Coelwulf, a fierce and bloody warrior, hears whispers that Mercia has been betrayed from his home in the west. He fears no man, especially not the Vikings sent to hunt him down. </div><div><br /></div><div>To discover the truth of the rumours he hears, Coelwulf must travel to the heart of Mercia, and what he finds there will determine the fate of Mercia, as well as his own.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi27JHhdIRyoVQXWFKy9bqzMsZciWldM-6g4weROKTABtb22XX7jHBFUFa-Qm1kgnSyp_UIbTIyAFJezrcU0-jqNfEw_a8d_w--sj9PjnJP9Z7EZB7xo1vMLse8RroU_2F_s66WFSbNsljl1oD-PaUSRdn-OY2eVFjTX2XYENV2RgKCoHq39zfoQzD/s440/excerpt%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="440" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi27JHhdIRyoVQXWFKy9bqzMsZciWldM-6g4weROKTABtb22XX7jHBFUFa-Qm1kgnSyp_UIbTIyAFJezrcU0-jqNfEw_a8d_w--sj9PjnJP9Z7EZB7xo1vMLse8RroU_2F_s66WFSbNsljl1oD-PaUSRdn-OY2eVFjTX2XYENV2RgKCoHq39zfoQzD/s320/excerpt%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>INTRO: This is the opening scene to the whole series. No one knows who this character is, and it ends on a bit of a cliff-hangar, but this is the readers first introduction to Coelwulf. </div><div><br /></div><div>My hands are bound too tightly. I’ve told the buggers that, but they’ve ignored every word I’ve said since my capture. </div><div> My wrists, I know, are red-raw from trying to work my hands loose . The bugger who tied me up did far too good a job. </div><div> And yet I’m tied to the horse more by luck than any great skill. It seems they don’t mind if I fall off, as long as my damn hands don’t come untied.</div><div> It’s about how it looks, I know that, and yet I’m furious all the same. Ahead, the settlement of Repton is coming into view far too quickly for my liking. Not that I like any of this. That emotion couldn’t be further from what I’m experiencing right now. </div><div> Inside my trews, my legs are slick from trying to grip the damn horse’s sides. And it’s not even a bad horse, but without my hands on the rein, I can only use my knees, and he seems particularly stubborn about taking such half-hearted commands. </div><div> He’s a bugger as well.</div><div> I’d use my boots, but they’ve been taken from me, and my heels lack the impact they need to convince the damn brut to follow my instructions. </div><div> The warriors who escort me are dour-faced and sheeted in their battle gear, complete with helms, and weapons close to hand. </div><div> I’ve tired myself out trying to talk to them, and now I await my fate. I hope it won’t be long in coming. </div><div> In the far distance, I can see the sails on the ships as they bob on the River Trent that the Raiders have used to infiltrate to the heart of Mercia. They flash in all shades of colour, from bleached white to vibrant red, a reminder that the four men I’m about to face are allies by chance, and not by choice. If only </div><div> I could exploit that. </div><div> Beneath me, the horse stumbles, and a cry rips from my throat, fearing I’ll fall and land head first on the hard-packed earth we travel over. </div><div> The summer has been hot, the threat of drought a persistent problem, although so far the crops have survived. The people will be fed come the winter. I’m not sure that I’ll be here to see it. </div><div> I angrily shake off a hand on my shoulder that attempts to right me, aware that the fingers bite too deep for it to be a kindness. </div><div> Hard eyes greet mine, and I refuse to offer any thanks, even a muffled one. I refuse to even think it. </div><div> I do not like this. Not at all.</div><div> The church at Repton, St Wystan’s, houses the Mercian royal dead. I hope I won’t soon become an addition. </div><div> It’s not a huge settlement, but at the moment it stretches long beyond the splattering of defences and canvasses crammed with the Raiders, that spill beyond the makeshift ditch that now surrounds the church. There are thousands of them, and the jeering has only just begun. </div><div> They sent three hundred and more men to bring me to Repton. It was supposed to be a peaceful endeavour, but I ensured it was none of those things. </div><div> Now they bring me, bound and gagged, my tongue stuck to the linen rag in my mouth, and if I could, I’d kill the lot of them. My escort raises their heads, still helmed in iron, daubed black to look even more menacing, and with leather encasing almost all of their bodies. Only a flicker of flesh shows here and there, and mostly where chinstraps hold helms in place. They look fearful, but take the acclaim with heads held high, as though it’s all to be expected. </div><div> The buggers. </div><div> A gloved hand reaches over and grips the harness of my horse. I refuse to meet the eyes that belong to the hand. I do prepare for my horse to come to a halt at the barricade that blocks the entrance to the interior of Repton. Many warriors watch our progress with suspicious eyes. </div><div> Smoke erupts from the fires behind us, but inside Repton, only three tendrils of smoke drift toward the sky, one from the monastery, one from the church, and I would suspect the third from a forge where a blacksmith labours to keep the enemy in the weapons they require.</div><div> “Jarl Sigurd,” the voice of the gate warden speaks Danish, but I understand the intent all the same. I’ve been listening to the Raiders for almost all of my adult life. “I see you’ve found him. The other jarls were becoming concerned.” I don’t hear the rest of the conversation, my eyes raking in the scene in Repton itself. </div><div> Few people are walking about, but it’s early, daybreak a myriad selection of oranges and mauves on the distant horizon behind me. I stare into the darkness of the night not yet touched by the sun, and I don’t like what I see. Not at all. </div><div> My heart pounds in my chest, my breath coming shallow around the rag in my mouth. I wish it hadn’t been needed. I feel my head pounding, my breath growing ragged, and then my horse lurches forward and once more, a hand reaches to steady me in the saddle. Maybe I’d rather fall here, splinter my head on the well-trodden ground and never know anything ever again. </div><div> But I’m not given the option, and then I’m through the barricade, and being forced from my horse by eager hands, their breath too hot on my face. I wince. My eyes bulge, and I start to choke. </div><div> In one swift movement, the rag is ripped from my mouth, and liberal water poured into my parched mouth. I swallow with the hunger of a starving man, beckoning for more, dismayed when the rag is once more thrust into place, and I’m being led to the next set of defences.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCjVldilwdg60ai3EY3kFjUWpS05NKjGjqh4QBKirZHrIj2_Xnu6k59w_caheASxwwcHWu9vtAWqpgsda73-gDelOW96BUAV6a-BrjTQOjFByqEwA9-qMfCv2fI5YuRA6OtgFSzTrD93x1IoCjl1YuagPzOwQZdgNXmTnDimV-LqRKlnzruP1wFVs/s2000/NJv_Hd8M.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwCjVldilwdg60ai3EY3kFjUWpS05NKjGjqh4QBKirZHrIj2_Xnu6k59w_caheASxwwcHWu9vtAWqpgsda73-gDelOW96BUAV6a-BrjTQOjFByqEwA9-qMfCv2fI5YuRA6OtgFSzTrD93x1IoCjl1YuagPzOwQZdgNXmTnDimV-LqRKlnzruP1wFVs/s320/NJv_Hd8M.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I'm an author of historical fiction (Early English, Vikings and the British Isles as a whole before the Norman Conquest , as well as two 20th-century mysteries). I was born in the old Mercian kingdom at some point since 1066. Raised in the shadow of a strange little building, told from a very young age that it housed the bones of long-dead Kings of Mercia and that our garden was littered with old pieces of pottery from a long-ago battle , it's little wonder that my curiosity in Early England ran riot. I can only blame my parents! </div><div><br /></div><div>I write A LOT. You've been warned! </div><div><br /></div><div>Find me at www.mjporterauthor.com and @coloursofunison on Twitter.</div><div><br /></div><div>https://linktr.ee/MJPorterauthor</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYUraxO5pGO8MBhK2nl3_KauzweJigF1U-YdwTI5OlIYfmLzeM0CXvRXXZ8ZNeU_XvgPECtNECgjhUGAl6q1dCbxKXiFp9vS2V-VBGyKgz34N3Zg8D4MFTMc1KC_2zfU1CPXntw0_ja-96zlq1QRlqysWGi5MzdbxpG5RkKI1ov-5tD5jWRPK9Mu8/s600/0bc0d466-1ee1-41ec-907a-8c6201240b5f.__CR0,0,600,180_PT0_SX600_V1___.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="600" height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFYUraxO5pGO8MBhK2nl3_KauzweJigF1U-YdwTI5OlIYfmLzeM0CXvRXXZ8ZNeU_XvgPECtNECgjhUGAl6q1dCbxKXiFp9vS2V-VBGyKgz34N3Zg8D4MFTMc1KC_2zfU1CPXntw0_ja-96zlq1QRlqysWGi5MzdbxpG5RkKI1ov-5tD5jWRPK9Mu8/s320/0bc0d466-1ee1-41ec-907a-8c6201240b5f.__CR0,0,600,180_PT0_SX600_V1___.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>PUBLICATION DATE: 23rd April 2022</div><div><br /></div><div>PURCHASE LINK....</div><div><br /></div><div>amazon.co.uk/Last-King-England-Viking-Century-ebook/dp/B085QN74WW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2VFRIUT5UAB1D&keywords=the+last+king&qid=1650663071&s=books&sprefix=The+last+king%2Cstripbooks%2C826&sr=1-1</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPj5r1Y1yRcNWfdWifh3a2aVY2vF7P4OGola05N9kpbFY0AMH9PVGazluhrfX9YKECD_-M-siLIpW7tUCpbC8y_DPzCYH-2aA2WVc3Dha0IWjllw9-qi0y6Jeuk15r2Vtv8bFO1HsiMj3y9y-0IDuBidtgsmbj7vhz1EWvnpjZytSDvk6mEkUP58QN/s970/190bc6b3-0fec-4c72-98c2-521973a9c6fd.__CR0,0,970,300_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="970" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPj5r1Y1yRcNWfdWifh3a2aVY2vF7P4OGola05N9kpbFY0AMH9PVGazluhrfX9YKECD_-M-siLIpW7tUCpbC8y_DPzCYH-2aA2WVc3Dha0IWjllw9-qi0y6Jeuk15r2Vtv8bFO1HsiMj3y9y-0IDuBidtgsmbj7vhz1EWvnpjZytSDvk6mEkUP58QN/s320/190bc6b3-0fec-4c72-98c2-521973a9c6fd.__CR0,0,970,300_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><h4 style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px 0px 4px; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><u style="box-sizing: border-box;">The Ninth Century Series</u></span></h4><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">The Last King<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Last Warrior<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Last Horse<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Last Enemy<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Last Sword<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />The Last Shield</span></div><div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5ptTCDDTceiAqc1PUEUD0eDs5yBDUTTBro0Uj-JEebfztslVjNHVZEz3I_c3fMN-3v-tDAvUbgYVdAaZmBZu9rECV9w1UsB2lleUEzwchI4tyEc3D6UgLtqMr7pCcVz9r2hL74YvXFghPtchQzJ2nmGyVdVYq3XDutZGHwzn8sGqj1T6jgFVJ9Nu/s1600/GIVEAWAY-time.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="522" data-original-width="1600" height="104" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE5ptTCDDTceiAqc1PUEUD0eDs5yBDUTTBro0Uj-JEebfztslVjNHVZEz3I_c3fMN-3v-tDAvUbgYVdAaZmBZu9rECV9w1UsB2lleUEzwchI4tyEc3D6UgLtqMr7pCcVz9r2hL74YvXFghPtchQzJ2nmGyVdVYq3XDutZGHwzn8sGqj1T6jgFVJ9Nu/s320/GIVEAWAY-time.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div>Giveaway to Win a Hardback Copy of The Last King (Open INT) </div><div><br /></div><div>*Terms and Conditions –Worldwide entries welcome. </div><div><br /></div><div>Please enter using the Rafflecopter box below. 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A man fights. A man bleeds.</div><div><br /></div><div>These are the first lessons you learn in a town where girls are objects, words are weak and fists do the talking.</div><div><br /></div><div>Will's more at home in the classroom than the gym, and the most important woman in his life is his gran. So how can a boy who's always backed away from a fight become the hero who saves the day?</div><div><br /></div><div>Because a disaster is coming. One that Will can prevent. But only if he learns the most important lesson of all: sometimes to step up, you have to man down. </div><div><br /></div><div>A searingly powerful exploration of toxic masculinity, perfect for fans of Juno Dawson or They Both Die at the End. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCp0JTOX6fKMdMOh1MJNGkZNX8ShCy2ACo0viVSdtJ-fgtcVc9dBPbW1HjlEPndZSZvHPavNm-_ZEpryTHAPQ-FXhShEeo_UAi4_puvvS-ujI7IsXTD9ZhqQBQRev1d6uDD_P_oU84LJeHxrcm4_4LOAn9DrKK1qeWXQ6LYD_LgjWHEHr9pXpU_cQ/s400/16552754.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="135" data-original-width="400" height="108" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBCp0JTOX6fKMdMOh1MJNGkZNX8ShCy2ACo0viVSdtJ-fgtcVc9dBPbW1HjlEPndZSZvHPavNm-_ZEpryTHAPQ-FXhShEeo_UAi4_puvvS-ujI7IsXTD9ZhqQBQRev1d6uDD_P_oU84LJeHxrcm4_4LOAn9DrKK1qeWXQ6LYD_LgjWHEHr9pXpU_cQ/s320/16552754.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Well, the plot of this compelling read covers a number of genre's and ended up going in directions that I certainly wasn't expecting when I read the synopsis.</div><div><br /></div><div>The story is predominantly about seventeen year old William Parks who lived with his mother and elder (Neanderthal) brother Danny and was one of life's invisible people,felt like he was always in the wrong and the need to constantly apologise for his actions (boy, I can really empathise with those feelings) The only person with whom Will felt any true connection was with his Nain (Nan) whose brain was gradually being destroyed by the terrifying, debilitating condition that is known as dementia. Will was the only member of his family who really showed any compassion towards the poor old lady and it was heart breaking witnessing the way that she was ridiculed during what the other's referred to as her 'episodes' Will was in the confusing limbo land between being a child and becoming a Man and the author had imbued his main character with a realistic blend of conflicting feelings and emotions. Will viewed himself as a wimp, a conviction that wasn't helped by the sexist and demeaning attitudes of his brother and obnoxious father but little did he realise the effects that finding himself trapped in his brother's car one Friday evening with Danny and a girl called April will have on his life and future. Will suddenly finds himself living something which closely resembles the plot of a episode of The Twilight Zone only this isn't fiction,it's Will's reality. Many people's lives will depend on him making the correct choices and decisions. So is Will strong enough in character to break the habits of a lifetime or is he destined to spend his life being one of the invisible people?</div><div><br /></div><div>Will was a really likeable, caring individual who, at the start of the story did actually come across as a bit of a wimp and it was fascinating witnessing the changes in his character,demeanour and personality as the story unfolded. There was one point in the story when I actually cheered and wanted to reach into the book and give him a high five. I loved the interactions between Will and his Nain and also with my favourite character, poor, deeply troubled Alfie, a flawed individual who like many of us was hiding so much pain behind the mask of a happy, jovial clown. I had mixed feelings about April, there was times when I liked her and times when I didn't. She really was a emotionally messed up young lady but I suppose that was completely understandable when you took events from her past into consideration.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interspersed throughout the story was chapters that were written in italics and voiced from the perspective of someone or something who was apparently stalking Will because they knew his every move. This individual insisted that they were preparing Will for a life changing task but what was that task and who was the mysterious narrator of these chapters. Believe me, you won't see the answer to that question coming, when the truth was revealed I almost dropped the book in shock and surprise and found myself doing a very bad impersonation of omg cat.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pages of this strangely captivating,complex story are permeated with a chilling sense of foreboding and a large dose of the supernatural. The author cleverly manipulates the reader into believing that tragedy is going to strike in more than one setting of his story causing your feelings of tension and anxiety to ramp up to the max. The intelligently written plot covers a wide range of relatable and realistic issues including bullying, toxic masculinity, homophobia, suicide, first love, mental health issues, judgement and the social divide. It's a powerful story that causes me to experience a wide range of conflicting emotions and had a genuinely unexpected, unpredictable conclusion. To be honest,I did struggle at times to finish the book but that was more to do with my own mental health issues than the story itself. In the end, I did enjoy being a passenger on Will's life changing journey and I would gladly read more of this author's books in the future.</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdToOzQWoleGMyx0285Cn7-d0Wag_WvKx6kcEXvzYFvwF1X09nsJKSi8RqPgO0YWlDOOeZNdkkbSTN3pPv45V3Uypl621UqDxzZigKQiufUoct3zL24v1YQu5A4YAdUyeWJov2phSk134wxNdR7h9UeN8BZgUH-1r65V3xH7nxwoTndhr1WZldzq7W/s480/James%20Goodhand%20Author%20Photo%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="356" data-original-width="480" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdToOzQWoleGMyx0285Cn7-d0Wag_WvKx6kcEXvzYFvwF1X09nsJKSi8RqPgO0YWlDOOeZNdkkbSTN3pPv45V3Uypl621UqDxzZigKQiufUoct3zL24v1YQu5A4YAdUyeWJov2phSk134wxNdR7h9UeN8BZgUH-1r65V3xH7nxwoTndhr1WZldzq7W/s320/James%20Goodhand%20Author%20Photo%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>James lives in Surrey with his wife and newborn son.</div><div><br /></div><div>He took up writing three years ago. A mechanic by day, much of his work has been written at an oil stained workbench whilst ignoring a queue of broken cars in need of his attention.</div><div><br /></div><div>James is also a keen musician, regularly gigging as a rhythm & blues pianist.</div><div></div><div>James' debut YA novel, Last Lesson, tackling teen mental illness and toxic masculinity, was published in spring 2020 by Penguin Random House Children's.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikusQcAhLfsJxtcalz-OAjRdi7nzq4mrmqmJ6KzwIjqG2JBBSWvVwZMMjMQCKI1Pp_c19Gyge8Yb23He0ln5rjkM1MwwmOnHiE87_Wu-VuS7ocmKr-bJhx364dnR95S0cQEPgQkewDoOwA6y-B2fGUPeyqLXWQQg88jFSJX8qZJC2stQ9WKS92bgdW/s1200/Author%20Endorsement%20Graphic%20%232%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikusQcAhLfsJxtcalz-OAjRdi7nzq4mrmqmJ6KzwIjqG2JBBSWvVwZMMjMQCKI1Pp_c19Gyge8Yb23He0ln5rjkM1MwwmOnHiE87_Wu-VuS7ocmKr-bJhx364dnR95S0cQEPgQkewDoOwA6y-B2fGUPeyqLXWQQg88jFSJX8qZJC2stQ9WKS92bgdW/s320/Author%20Endorsement%20Graphic%20%232%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div>Book Info</div><div><br /></div><div>Genre: YA Thriller/Drama</div><div>Length: 391 Pages</div><div>Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58480771-man-down</div><div><br /></div><div>Publishing: 3rd March 2022</div><div><br /></div><div>Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Man-Down-James-Goodhand-ebook/dp/B0932DWBTV </div></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-84693700909726482262022-04-22T01:28:00.001+01:002022-04-22T01:32:28.905+01:00BLOGTOUR, PROMO POST - The Perfect Holiday by T.J.Emerson<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEl1WS1J8HhL34ycSEu9Yww94poVJMsJH3FqFWOhW1fUCm1W-KbWSmYGEOZQh1bG8W6uHQZupAMa_2E_6uR2fsuVOpATQp_CbZpCGtLrlNMX9Fi6hxNrgzDgYVY2BUOQSFBTtSuBjoQxnrPWTetERky91PDMgVJbPMQ3OQjJYFgLfAvMYUxTsFghL4/s700/kIEFGnZA.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEl1WS1J8HhL34ycSEu9Yww94poVJMsJH3FqFWOhW1fUCm1W-KbWSmYGEOZQh1bG8W6uHQZupAMa_2E_6uR2fsuVOpATQp_CbZpCGtLrlNMX9Fi6hxNrgzDgYVY2BUOQSFBTtSuBjoQxnrPWTetERky91PDMgVJbPMQ3OQjJYFgLfAvMYUxTsFghL4/s320/kIEFGnZA.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJf_aSrlzhCeEQ-1Tt02cDidXBfht2T0XPAOjK9uvzV9TzGEJ1g7EvGNoy66nTco-AMO6tUC-Dn4rvyy8rJxnH7QC-7KUAxgCYQgkCfnHSsxaYW0C1lT5ap1yg4fRt_Auh4Ovz8y_rX-ZTDdnF-R5ej2IubGfiVtzSBOyCdDAetETg8Fqz536qYYW/s400/ShowImage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="250" data-original-width="400" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixJf_aSrlzhCeEQ-1Tt02cDidXBfht2T0XPAOjK9uvzV9TzGEJ1g7EvGNoy66nTco-AMO6tUC-Dn4rvyy8rJxnH7QC-7KUAxgCYQgkCfnHSsxaYW0C1lT5ap1yg4fRt_Auh4Ovz8y_rX-ZTDdnF-R5ej2IubGfiVtzSBOyCdDAetETg8Fqz536qYYW/s320/ShowImage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NZJ5zu-mAOws2nVtjA55HyXcHa7Gd7f_jsJbjXlq4mR5qNpKbE-pZKuQM1IePHxFqZCf7p6N_pdGu_br83nY9QJqNl1j5hIo4mZWmZPWjznfI-AZFniIiatQ5a2z2coYKbd8oxFAGoJqg8cQYhzQUbZSmEJ4ZjIMe-LwC5qcCWYLuYWtLBwmRuRQ/s2456/ZYBvPw6M.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2456" data-original-width="1600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8NZJ5zu-mAOws2nVtjA55HyXcHa7Gd7f_jsJbjXlq4mR5qNpKbE-pZKuQM1IePHxFqZCf7p6N_pdGu_br83nY9QJqNl1j5hIo4mZWmZPWjznfI-AZFniIiatQ5a2z2coYKbd8oxFAGoJqg8cQYhzQUbZSmEJ4ZjIMe-LwC5qcCWYLuYWtLBwmRuRQ/s320/ZYBvPw6M.jpeg" width="208" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">BOOK SYNOPSIS </span></div><div><br /></div><div>Would you kill to be here? </div><div><br /></div><div>Olivia and Julian are enjoying lazy days in their Spanish villa, a well deserved break from their busy lives. Especially for Julian, who after a lifetime as a carer was thrust into the public eye following the tragic murder of his first wife. </div><div><br /></div><div>The languid heat and peace of the villa is broken only by clifftop walks, sun drenched lunches and cooling swims. Until a chance encounter with Gabriel - an attractive man, many years their junior - changes everything. </div><div><br /></div><div>Soon their idyllic break turns into a dangerous, high-stakes game of cat-and-mouse. Will any of them get out alive?</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYivsGE2p4IvnkSsBa5aBGokONF6n6v3OTUA-fBd-8hWP9a1GbZUsQANxqW9yCxaaWn4scnVDkRC4GK_qp_kWqIOhhIeeE1KodZxZle_68CM2Z51ZyGPKf_hUOgxw-5VdpXGiuWIGi75fsyB35Ue3aEeoc9PjAHoBs7HBZQvUgxKHNnK3pZtgjYjQ/s600/abfl47gde3acssc91br0lc8lua._SY600_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="600" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJYivsGE2p4IvnkSsBa5aBGokONF6n6v3OTUA-fBd-8hWP9a1GbZUsQANxqW9yCxaaWn4scnVDkRC4GK_qp_kWqIOhhIeeE1KodZxZle_68CM2Z51ZyGPKf_hUOgxw-5VdpXGiuWIGi75fsyB35Ue3aEeoc9PjAHoBs7HBZQvUgxKHNnK3pZtgjYjQ/s320/abfl47gde3acssc91br0lc8lua._SY600_.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>T.J. Emerson's debut psychological thriller was published by Legend Press and received brilliant reviews. Her short stories and features have been widely published in anthologies and magazines, and she works as a literary consultant and writing tutor. Her latest psychological thriller, The Perfect Holiday, will be published by Boldwood Books in April 2022. She lives in Scotland.</div><div><br /></div><div>SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...</div><div><br /></div><div>Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/TraceyJEmerson</div><div><br /></div><div>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com</div><div><br /></div><div>News Letter Sign up: https://mailchi.mp/2f23b89afed1/7ppwuycntp</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAV3QWv4lbt3NTMY29-C4BzugEeGFZdVEmKNS7SQ8VKlwlEFPRqytRegbfxLsf-XFAWd6C4tACP41iU0c1v-o9nMK34kNfIaEAM2SO5q2_sqzfganlUUyOqD2zfYV78vk53aYKtbzem1x2SYLisUjQUyT2g7m5u_JAN2xlE3wVQD_NQuDJw6PyA0Zy/s970/95b8a483-8ea5-4a55-8015-e62ab9abbf03.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="970" height="198" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAV3QWv4lbt3NTMY29-C4BzugEeGFZdVEmKNS7SQ8VKlwlEFPRqytRegbfxLsf-XFAWd6C4tACP41iU0c1v-o9nMK34kNfIaEAM2SO5q2_sqzfganlUUyOqD2zfYV78vk53aYKtbzem1x2SYLisUjQUyT2g7m5u_JAN2xlE3wVQD_NQuDJw6PyA0Zy/s320/95b8a483-8ea5-4a55-8015-e62ab9abbf03.__CR0,0,970,600_PT0_SX970_V1___.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>PUBLICATION DATE: 20th April 2022</div><div><br /></div><div>Purchase Link....</div><div><br /></div><div>amazon.co.uk/Perfect-Holiday-compelling-thriller-youll-ebook/dp/B09QRTJ68D?crid=2MVIUY29D5IKF&keywords=the+perfect+holiday+emerson&qid=1644493292&sprefix=the+perfect+holiday+emerson,aps,67&sr=8-1&linkCode=sl1&tag=boldwoodblogtour-21&linkId=9de2ab516c80c3efd7d61afd6793dbb3&language=en_GB&ref_=as_li_ss_tl</div><div><br /></div><div>PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE POSTS OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS WHO HAVE STOPS ON THIS BLOG TOUR</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjGZv0SrV5EWqJJ8WOMSphJI0Bp_5MuFXP-dUGrPjvEjY4WukSjPLa1a9gp2vyM63p1tdDehxWJr4jxCVqg4-YV85XfB7EREZiuGdzgi9RSVml2pq6MenlxJWAMBUhtFTrYVh9Wxppf9QBvA93Y_mEZNBIUgiQsyAzVh45ShprXBl27hvSRzHiNkZ/s2750/W21AqIWg.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1250" data-original-width="2750" height="145" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjGZv0SrV5EWqJJ8WOMSphJI0Bp_5MuFXP-dUGrPjvEjY4WukSjPLa1a9gp2vyM63p1tdDehxWJr4jxCVqg4-YV85XfB7EREZiuGdzgi9RSVml2pq6MenlxJWAMBUhtFTrYVh9Wxppf9QBvA93Y_mEZNBIUgiQsyAzVh45ShprXBl27hvSRzHiNkZ/s320/W21AqIWg.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-20872092815914773472022-04-18T23:02:00.003+01:002022-04-30T02:04:11.739+01:00BLOGTOUR, BOOK REVIEW - The Watcher by Lisa Sell<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51IwRSpagXDn51Q3WkNeymJmR2S1fpIui2aXZ1HyqRK5RNzSwBveh0j4MeI-G660wpcbz7AM0lFej_EzTv5PDf4Sw0zzL9dQF8TA7WqP4UZMnuwJpd0p4OF1BZxp55OOY0Abv3ARFeSxMBZb6B0JjTblNRL2zxl6dOvCC5ihyEqwxTRb2jWdno5RA/s500/41gskEVr8BL.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="312" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51IwRSpagXDn51Q3WkNeymJmR2S1fpIui2aXZ1HyqRK5RNzSwBveh0j4MeI-G660wpcbz7AM0lFej_EzTv5PDf4Sw0zzL9dQF8TA7WqP4UZMnuwJpd0p4OF1BZxp55OOY0Abv3ARFeSxMBZb6B0JjTblNRL2zxl6dOvCC5ihyEqwxTRb2jWdno5RA/s320/41gskEVr8BL.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><p></p><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">Harmony House has a voyeur. Someone with hidden cameras throughout the building. The residents are unaware they’re being watched, especially the ones up to no good.</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span class="a-text-bold" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700;">I spy with my little eye, someone is going to die…</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu36Xpie-1ImRU43v-DtwFBZ-BwH_DylK5LNhk6V8CItWArFasmU_bdwOUSyn94jjWwhWDzQ-8Ej8R6P_kP1Tt8Nm4Wv6Gtp_Hvh2zDmWaYmH6ruN_-yLj2dwOzJ3L1xiadUwh4VRPGspaOp9tFdbcQfg0AorZ8irEj5j0xE4i1GtorOoxg7QnWIVu/s406/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="125" data-original-width="406" height="99" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu36Xpie-1ImRU43v-DtwFBZ-BwH_DylK5LNhk6V8CItWArFasmU_bdwOUSyn94jjWwhWDzQ-8Ej8R6P_kP1Tt8Nm4Wv6Gtp_Hvh2zDmWaYmH6ruN_-yLj2dwOzJ3L1xiadUwh4VRPGspaOp9tFdbcQfg0AorZ8irEj5j0xE4i1GtorOoxg7QnWIVu/s320/thumbnail_hg-%20my%20review.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>When people return home from a short break or holiday on the coast, their thoughts are generally full of happy memories of a relaxing time along with all the grains of sand that have managed to conceal themselves within their luggage, the odd jellyfish sting and bad case of sunburn. Sophie Walter's decision to spend a month at Harmony House in the suburb of Southbourne near Bournemouth,Dorset would result in her becoming the pawn in the cruel and twisted mind games of a narcissistic puppet master. Someone who was determined to make Sophie bend to their will or they would ultimately break her spirit and possibly end her life. <p></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Would Sophie be able to figure out the multiple secrets that were hiding within the walls of the eight luxury apartments, retain her sanity and return home to her beloved husband Ben? Or was she destined to be added to the number of lost and damaged souls who had lost their lives due to knowing too much information about the lives of others?</p><p>The chapters of this intense, spine chilling game of cat and mouse alternate between the perspectives of Sophie and the sinister, mysterious Watcher whose identity isn't revealed until the very end of the story. Sophie was a complex character and as the story unfolded, I was never absolutely certain about the trustworthiness or reliability of her character or version of events. I loved her interactions with her best friend Emma, Stanley the seagull and poor, troubled Tobias who was one of my favourite characters (but was he actually the watcher?) Sophie had some admirable character traits but there was also a number of times when I found her behaviour frustrating and felt like reaching into my kindle and shaking some sense into her. Why, despite insisting how much she loved and missed Ben did she insist of poking her nose into the lives of the various other residents of Harmony House instead of returning home and sorting out the issues within her own marriage? But,then again, if she had returned home then that would have been the end of the story...or would it? Was Ben the adoring husband he appeared to be? And what about Emma? Could she really be trusted or did she know more about Sophie's ordeal that she was letting on? </p><p>We learnt about the lives of the eclectic mix of realistic characters and personalities through the observations of both Sophie and the Watcher, there was Adam ( the caretaker) Tobias (the troubled nerd) Zara ( the spoiled princess) Rory (the sleaze bag) Una (the cat lady) Aurora and Federico (the volatile Italians) and Iris (the quiet loner) They each had their own personal issues and hidden secrets and as you find with many groups of people, some were more likeable than others but which one of them could have been the Watcher? The author cleverly imbued each of the characters who were currently residing in Harmony House with a aura's of mistrust and suspicion and I had each one of them pegged as the Watcher as the captivating story unfolded.</p><p>Interspersed throughout the story was extracts from the diary of a character called Louise Penrose which revealed that she had been subjected to a terrifying ordeal that was almost identical to the one that Sophie was currently being subjected to. But what had happened to Louise? Who was sending the extracts to Sophie and Why? Where they meant to be a threat or a warning? </p><p>OMFG, wow, just wow and wow again. This is a extremely well written, cleverly and intricately plotted, spine chilling, atmospheric thriller that is loaded with red herrings and has more twists and turns than a roller coaster. The enthralling story is written in short and snappy chapters which give the reader a very bad case of just one more chapter syndrome. The plot covers a number of realistic and relatable issues including miscarriage, mental health and different aspects of abuse, issues which the author has written about with care and sensitivity whilst avoiding the story becoming overly graphic. I would love to watch a movie or tv adaptation of this addictive thriller and would gladly award it far more than five stars if I could. This is definitely going to be one of my favourite reads of this year and is very very highly recommended by little old me.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4OE9bS5pHtPoTSKWglfuwXAWWSwKAGoq1peh5Nx_MvsPYHGPv_VTiOpwMTU8LcKU4s-DALXCbRp-3vFxgGCsUktUXxRnvXuvo6vLqFMOjpsEQ83WmkIv-zw_GlPJBcNXS-ZTXgzsFqGUZcHuI1W9nXx6E_dw2BIZi_sowt3TVO_oYBQcOz9Odskc/s600/20cberkjdu7fgsdh1mgickvvog._SY600_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz4OE9bS5pHtPoTSKWglfuwXAWWSwKAGoq1peh5Nx_MvsPYHGPv_VTiOpwMTU8LcKU4s-DALXCbRp-3vFxgGCsUktUXxRnvXuvo6vLqFMOjpsEQ83WmkIv-zw_GlPJBcNXS-ZTXgzsFqGUZcHuI1W9nXx6E_dw2BIZi_sowt3TVO_oYBQcOz9Odskc/s320/20cberkjdu7fgsdh1mgickvvog._SY600_.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Lisa Sell is a thriller, crime, and mystery author. She is an avid reader with a to-be-read tower rather than a pile. Music rocks Lisa’s world too, particularly a good eighties tune. If lost, you’ll find her in a DeLorean, headed for her favourite decade. </div><div><br /></div><div>Lisa’s cats try to help her write but often fail. The furry pests demand attention and desk space. Lisa is currently applying for cat wrangling to be recognised as an Olympic sport. </div><div><br /></div><div>Find out more about Lisa and her books in the following places: </div><div><br /></div><div>Website: www.lisasell.co.uk </div><div>Facebook: www.facebook.com/ lisasellwriter </div><div>Twitter: @LisaLisax31 </div><div>Instagram: www.instagram.com/ lisasellwriter/</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4dj2uN6aoJdNENflmqzDY-000HB-Wp9sbHlJtZDxpOGUj6rcBV1cfRSPwnsQxXjpqO-NRE0YJZhqXS2FrENSxvZtbSwNI4cB6ouGv5ZxV5a-eD8ZU7lqbnZG3q6s_XztAqQvLkgfJM_mV4k4QHxT4j3PpGse5jf6R122Q07GXKOeLto87MVUScOQ/s1500/thewatcher_twitter.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1500" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4dj2uN6aoJdNENflmqzDY-000HB-Wp9sbHlJtZDxpOGUj6rcBV1cfRSPwnsQxXjpqO-NRE0YJZhqXS2FrENSxvZtbSwNI4cB6ouGv5ZxV5a-eD8ZU7lqbnZG3q6s_XztAqQvLkgfJM_mV4k4QHxT4j3PpGse5jf6R122Q07GXKOeLto87MVUScOQ/s320/thewatcher_twitter.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Publication Date: April 20, 2022</div><div><br /></div><div>PRE-ORDER LINK....</div><div><br /></div><div>amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XFC5Q3N/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3AGN4SNAHSF3&keywords=Lisa+sell&qid=1649376449&s=books&sprefix=lisa+sell%2Cstripbooks%2C398&sr=1-2</div><div><br /></div><div>PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE POSTS OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS WHO HAVE STOPS ON THIS BLOG TOUR</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNYq0eek7kllJ3hwRD6rASCNRfijELfNtpgIgUWe15l8d33YLqK6JUo9xcO_MBQS5o8QPrxRN_QcxkR6uikJEZnLMeFTFVxnl4yiufyWz_zixOCEoohcCP6h51lYJmu9qkjLbdVS6FEuYJjIKM-CwW6cjUH_0o9OAsXRkjbX6DVK7RaZxwnTz-QLj/s1640/BLOG%20TOUR%2018%20-%2024%20APRIL%20(1).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjNYq0eek7kllJ3hwRD6rASCNRfijELfNtpgIgUWe15l8d33YLqK6JUo9xcO_MBQS5o8QPrxRN_QcxkR6uikJEZnLMeFTFVxnl4yiufyWz_zixOCEoohcCP6h51lYJmu9qkjLbdVS6FEuYJjIKM-CwW6cjUH_0o9OAsXRkjbX6DVK7RaZxwnTz-QLj/s320/BLOG%20TOUR%2018%20-%2024%20APRIL%20(1).png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-56743295112243076942022-04-16T01:07:00.001+01:002022-04-16T01:07:23.583+01:00BLOGTOUR, BOOK EXCERPT - Arianna by Cynthia Hilston<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uz5VNV4Dl-ka4vcKpHB9w3bkww9pW4TTeSdK5KK9_K427_lf9L79z4JspbsBChcfxZnX49s9n7f1b7p_CoqpN00xjiwEajR-zeP5vjGIjKwCiR4muPJoVv_TaZSkCDkjB98QlABscpl--deXc9ZN68odE4vTzsQZ-60JmjuwTIt2BzGGbgQooJLP/s700/76tdQrYs.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4uz5VNV4Dl-ka4vcKpHB9w3bkww9pW4TTeSdK5KK9_K427_lf9L79z4JspbsBChcfxZnX49s9n7f1b7p_CoqpN00xjiwEajR-zeP5vjGIjKwCiR4muPJoVv_TaZSkCDkjB98QlABscpl--deXc9ZN68odE4vTzsQZ-60JmjuwTIt2BzGGbgQooJLP/s320/76tdQrYs.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGDg66lFhg8-vRanKUhqghYhevrLxXrcCp8VopAcXTondfNCTLSUbDIJ3DGZUwuzOGfGvUfV0CO8aIR1h0EvKqZGFahwoV-q0MrOj5Gyr2eW-Iy4llujeh_D6GMMSZr35wCqsjl48qm-oEsgvGNmGOinKYNd6d2IcgUlAnhMzIAblrwR2Sd-nkzGe/s2500/mCa2hL9g.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2500" data-original-width="1880" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGGDg66lFhg8-vRanKUhqghYhevrLxXrcCp8VopAcXTondfNCTLSUbDIJ3DGZUwuzOGfGvUfV0CO8aIR1h0EvKqZGFahwoV-q0MrOj5Gyr2eW-Iy4llujeh_D6GMMSZr35wCqsjl48qm-oEsgvGNmGOinKYNd6d2IcgUlAnhMzIAblrwR2Sd-nkzGe/s320/mCa2hL9g.jpeg" width="241" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> BOOK SYNOPSIS</div><div><br /></div><div>Arianna Banks never committed to anything, whether a relationship, a job, or her education. Carrying a damaged reputation because of an atrocious childhood incident, Arianna’s poor self-image has been her downfall . When her parents die unexpectedly, awash with grief, she wonders what her purpose is. She makes several changes, including quitting beauty school to work at a charity call center. Convinced she is doing important work, Arianna isn’t prepared when a coworker named Marc Arnold challenges her to achieve her dreams through her suppressed passion for writing. Coming off a nasty breakup, Arianna grows closer to Marc, but she tells herself she won’t be at another guy's mercy. But Marc isn’t ready to give up on her. Now Arianna must choose to walk away or invite him in. But inviting him into her heart means sharing who she really is, ugly scars and all. In the midst of navigating her heart, Arianna excels at her telemarketing job, but does she choose what’s familiar or dare to pursue her heart’s song, as Marc encourages her? </div><div><br /></div><div>Arianna is the great-granddaughter of Lorna and Tristan Blake from the Lorna & Tristan Series.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWz-IuC_nRFtLFTDFefH7m693Y2stfr9RiayAsjvpE49OsrXLjcmGYiURd0UCiw_IFBaqd23yr1buEYyXLYyfUQPM18UmpLzHAwkz7R7cP1avRRjMbcY558tBTUIimWev9qWPniyLfkRvbauUTFn5qldNOALpAGaVLaftDcqECgL1tSSwP7r5V85-/s440/excerpt%20(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="220" data-original-width="440" height="160" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVWz-IuC_nRFtLFTDFefH7m693Y2stfr9RiayAsjvpE49OsrXLjcmGYiURd0UCiw_IFBaqd23yr1buEYyXLYyfUQPM18UmpLzHAwkz7R7cP1avRRjMbcY558tBTUIimWev9qWPniyLfkRvbauUTFn5qldNOALpAGaVLaftDcqECgL1tSSwP7r5V85-/s320/excerpt%20(1).jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>“What did you do to your hair, Arianna?”</div><div> I looked up from examining my nails. </div><div>Being the receptionist at the mall salon was a mindless job, but I could’ve done without this distraction. Her judgmental voice transported me right back to high school. </div><div> “Mandy Snyder.”I tried to keep my face pleasant and my tone professional, but my butt squirmed in my seat. </div><div> Mandy raised a sculpted eyebrow. “You’re still working here?”Her glare told me what I was: dirty and used, a feeling I’d known since I was eight years old. </div><div> “I try to be unpredictable. You must be here for a root touch-up. Looks like it’s been a while.”I smiled. </div><div> She touched her hair, where the dark brown clashed with the platinum blond. </div><div> “No, an eyebrow wax.”She scoffed. “I’m seeing Desmond at 2: 00.”</div><div> I checked the computer screen and confirmed her appointment. “Ah, there you are. Have a seat. He’ll be right with you.”</div><div> “Oh, and sorry about your parents.”She pivoted, walked away, and took a seat in one of the plush ivory chairs in the waiting area. </div><div> I breathed in and exhaled with forced calm. She sounded anything but sorry. I tried to focus on the white floor tiles, their brightness almost blinding under the fluorescent lights. Mandy Snyder’s false sincerity was another reminder that my life was in a downward spiral. </div><div> I had the payout from the plane crash, but what good was money when it couldn’t bring back my parents? </div><div> I fussed with the ends of my fire engine-red hair. Mom would’ve hated the color. The recent piercings in my left eyebrow and labret, basically right below my bottom lip, ached dully and itched. My hand scratched at the fresh soreness I had induced on my brow. Pain shot through my head, and I bit my lip as I withdrew my hand. </div><div> I tried not to seethe as Desmond Rousseau —our salon’s flamboyant French hairstylist —escorted Mandy back. Her parents were probably covering the bill every two weeks when she visited the salon. </div><div> Last time Mandy saw me, my hair was its natural dark brown. And my parents were alive. Not that Mandy was any nicer then. </div><div> Fishing my phone out of my purse and making sure no one was watching, I smiled at the unread text alert. Maybe Brad had finally taken ten seconds to text me. I opened it, scowling at a department store coupon. I’d signed up for the texts to get five percent off a purchase for my mom last Christmas. I replied, stop. </div><div> <i>Yes, stop. Can't life just stop, go back to the way it was?</i></div><div> As I was about to toss the worthless piece of battery-draining tech into my purse, a voice said, “I hope that’s not a phone I see, Arianna.”</div><div> <i>Curse you, Brad. Why couldn't you have at least been the reason I'm in trouble?</i></div><div> I stuffed the phone between my thighs and looked into the face of Gwen Hall, the ice queen. A low-cut blouse and a skirt that barely hid her underwear clad her stick-thin figure. Her five-inch Jimmy Choo knockoffs clicked with the same cold as her voice on the faux-marble flooring as she came to a halt at the reception desk. </div><div> I wanted to tell her where she could shove her plastic derriere, but I painted on a smile worthy of a fake model. “No, Gwen. Of course not.”</div><div> “Hmm.”She glared down at me. Her Botox-injected face clashed with her hollow neck. Gwen didn’t need the extra five inches to be intimidating at her five-ten height, but she didn’t scare me. “Don’t let me see you at it again. How do you expect to finish beauty school and work here if you can't do your job."</div><div> She turned away. I frowned at the back of her inverted bob, the auburn hue one of our new fall shades. </div><div> “You’d better stick to it this time, Arianna,” my mom had reminded me on multiple occasions. “There was that attempt at a veterinary assistant degree, and then you thought you’d try real estate. How many majors have you declared?” </div><div> I had a measly associate of arts degree from Cuyahoga Community College and little to show for it. Living with Nana now that my parents were gone wasn’t how I would’ve seen myself at twenty-five. Still, I didn’t want to disappoint my late mother. </div><div> She’d breathed down my neck with her opinions over the years. Now, what I’d give to feel her breath on my neck, to hear her criticisms. Retrospective sight is slipping on a pair of sobering glasses. My mom had been concerned. She’d seen the way I dressed and had always encouraged my individuality, but I was old enough now to know: I could’ve been a better daughter. </div><div> Mandy was back, snapping me out of my thoughts. She didn’t look any different as she forked over her credit card. </div><div> After the receipt printed, I asked her to sign. She tossed the pen at me when she finished and turned with a flick of her hair. </div><div> “Have a nice day,” I called after her. “See you next time for your root touch-up.” </div><div> She didn’t look back.</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeCex-ERl5bQo_Bkvw_8j4n8QxvrQhdrD2jn5z4B2sXz2vO6MGXkc9t0asXeJ6ZfyEWLuwlK2XXZyhcDyxCD5ndTdX0-UvZOOag_WcxPmLuBc-4oMMx_KS0jgYrQfVZhaqhlQJr_Wd27KXuBsU81T8Wfo4vuZHJ1UOSsHCZ_6jR2JhTTvD5Q9rx33/s2560/4TkGGvBk.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCeCex-ERl5bQo_Bkvw_8j4n8QxvrQhdrD2jn5z4B2sXz2vO6MGXkc9t0asXeJ6ZfyEWLuwlK2XXZyhcDyxCD5ndTdX0-UvZOOag_WcxPmLuBc-4oMMx_KS0jgYrQfVZhaqhlQJr_Wd27KXuBsU81T8Wfo4vuZHJ1UOSsHCZ_6jR2JhTTvD5Q9rx33/s320/4TkGGvBk.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div>Cynthia Hilston is a stay-at-home mom of three young kids, happily married, and lives in the Cleveland, Ohio, area. Writing has always been like another child to her. After twenty years of waltzing in the world of fan fiction, she stepped away to do her debut dance with original works of fiction, although she still dabbles in fan fiction. </div><div><br /></div><div>In her spare time –what spare time? –she devours books, shamelessly watches Hallmark movies and When Calls the Heart, pets her orange and black kitties, looks at the stars, drinks wine or coffee with good friends, and dreams of what other stories she wishes to tell.</div><div><br /></div><div>SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS...</div><div><br /></div><div>Website: https://cynthiahilston.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/cynthiahilstonauthor</div><div><br /></div><div>Twitter: https://mobile.twitter.com/cynthiahilston</div><div><br /></div><div>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com</div><div><br /></div><div>Goodreads: http:// www.goodreads.com/ cynthiahilstonauthor</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>PURCHASE LINKS...</div><div><br /></div><div>UK: amazon.co.uk/Arianna-Cynthia-Hilston-ebook/dp/B09FN4X5NS/</div><div><br /></div><div>US: amazon.com/Arianna-Cynthia-Hilston-ebook/dp/B09FN4X5NS/</div><div><br /></div><div>PLEASE REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE POSTS OF THE OTHER BLOGGERS WHO HAVE STOPS ON THIS BLOG TOUR</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Blackleigh is an elite public school for boys in Yorkshire where prejudice and seething hatreds are never far below the surface. Violence erupts against any Junior who the Seniors deem unfit. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jonathan Simon is 16, in his third year, and is self-conscious about being Jewish and having a birthmark on his cheek. He knows that: 1) The school code of conduct mandates no snitching, 2) The student Prefects, not the faculty, have absolute power to discipline and 3) Mr. Paul Wood, the temporary Headmaster, is weak and ineffectual. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jonathan meets Bobby Stuart, an American transfer student, who is also worried about being accepted. Their friendship binds them together as they soon run afoul three ruthless and ambitious Seniors in the House; Gabriel, Murray and Hausman – also known by their fanatic followers as ‘The Black Armbands’. </div><div><br /></div><div>As the pressure mounts, ambitions grow, friendships become closer and scheming increases. As for Jonathan, the year is only beginning…</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqfbJttfjsXG_7gDh_jO2bLPlXLlk0V3sCmYX5WWH1LqspvoSe7d2V6yUC6KxTnWgNubEpezwdpZ7eawJHZ9NgRh0ZwGkMZ8V8uo31A4WCqlCG0O0szL22LcPpm8VhSqcYwsmkwXyWNdaj7_R_DHn4Vk-rYpzXgfn_E1kfEUvuo5FGE34H_VPY9f1/s1229/XDVdpgTk.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1229" data-original-width="1229" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcqfbJttfjsXG_7gDh_jO2bLPlXLlk0V3sCmYX5WWH1LqspvoSe7d2V6yUC6KxTnWgNubEpezwdpZ7eawJHZ9NgRh0ZwGkMZ8V8uo31A4WCqlCG0O0szL22LcPpm8VhSqcYwsmkwXyWNdaj7_R_DHn4Vk-rYpzXgfn_E1kfEUvuo5FGE34H_VPY9f1/s320/XDVdpgTk.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Michael L. Lewis was born and raised in England. After preparatory school in London, he was educated at Stowe School, Buckingham. This is the third novel in the Oath series, taking readers on a journey through the lives of three dynamic schoolboys between the ages of 13 and 15, and the extraordinary triumphs and tragedies that they experience. Michael now lives in Los Angeles, California, has a law degree , and writes full-time. He was on the Board of Trustees for several schools and has been a member of the same book club for twenty five years.<div><br /></div><div><i>Michael says, "The books in the 'Oath' series are all inspired by my incredible experiences at a Boarding School in the North of England and on School Boards in Los Angeles. Each book in the series stands alone with totally separate themes united by the exploration of prejudice, the unequal playing field in education, and the abuse of human rights. 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But why don’t I believe them?</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">I stand at the very edge of the cliff face, looking at the roaring ocean below my feet. I’m in no danger, in fact my husband and his sister talk just feet away from me, watching my every move. They’re worried I’m losing my mind, and I sense their nerves as they watch me looking down on the jagged rocks below.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">Behind them sits our summer house. Apparently it’s my favourite place in the world, not that I can remember. Since the car accident, I’ve struggled to recall a lot of important things in my life, like giving birth to my daughter, Violet, just days after the crash. Or my supposedly perfect marriage…</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">As I stare at the huge expanse of blue below, I have a flashback to the day of the crash—an argument, my husband’s face red with anger. Why is it so different to what everyone else is telling me about my life? Beads of sweat gather on my neck.</span><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span face=""Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #0f1111; font-size: 14px;">If my memory is true, my life and my children’s lives are in danger. What really happened the day of the accident? And is there anyone I can trust</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Zyrp5-CWefqd_5n9pnbOG6UG2UwJC5o4JRyFFh0t0rdHBvyKe6gCthsI8ws5ec3tVgsScvvtS6VYq8vX-H7iTqRTsqdF5anq2bjk6TRqAQMmmNmgIvK_EaY5X6zb8dfjs7weI9gJeTiuYbMaRghsFUWAybWto6M1gaAWJ5s8YJ-ojEr-aePg0BPV/s656/myreview.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="229" data-original-width="656" height="112" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Zyrp5-CWefqd_5n9pnbOG6UG2UwJC5o4JRyFFh0t0rdHBvyKe6gCthsI8ws5ec3tVgsScvvtS6VYq8vX-H7iTqRTsqdF5anq2bjk6TRqAQMmmNmgIvK_EaY5X6zb8dfjs7weI9gJeTiuYbMaRghsFUWAybWto6M1gaAWJ5s8YJ-ojEr-aePg0BPV/s320/myreview.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The story opens with a chilling chapter that is written from the perspective of four year old Lizzie and recounts her feelings of fear and terror as she essentially finds herself being dragged across the island in the torrential rain. Then the time line slips back nine days and we are introduced to the two main narrator's of the story, Lizzie's mother Celeste and a young British woman called Jayne who had been hired by Celeste and her husband Max to take care of their two young children Lizzie and Liam. Celeste, her unborn baby Violet and little Lizzie had been involved in a almost fatal car accident,a tragic event that Max and the doctors were insisting was a failed attempted suicide and which had affected Celeste's memory and powers of recollection. She now spent her days apparently confined to her bedroom under the ever watchful eye of her nurse Alex Sharpe and partaking in the occasional therapy session with Dr Stephens who also voiced some chapters that were scattered throughout the book. Almost from the moment that she arrived on isolated Cliff Island and was introduced to the various members of the Wainwright household, Jayne couldn't shake the suspicion that something wasn't quite right within the walls of their seemingly happy home. Little did Jayne realise that she is about to find herself caught up in cleverly plotted scheme of secrets,deceptions and lies, all the adults within the household are harbouring secrets but who knows the truth behind Lizzie's disappearance? Is the little girl actually still alive? <p></p><p>The chapters varied in length as the story flipped back and forth between the events before and during Lizzie's disappearance and the author's characterisation of her cast of characters was authentic and realistic. Apart from the children and bumbling Detective Adele Alba who came across as a female version of Columbo but was no where near as adorable, each one of them had a aura of unreliability and difficulty to trust imbued into their character. But, as we all know, appearances can be deceptive, people are very often not who they appear to be and can be known to conceal their true natures behind a variety of different masks.</p><p>The plot of the story contained some stunning descriptions of some of the sights and scenery on the island that perfectly portrayed the striking contrasts between the beauty of mother nature and the darkness lurking within some of the islands inhabitants.between</p><p>This is a captivating domestic drama/thriller that is cleverly plotted, keeps the reader guessing and covers a number of relatable and realistic issues. As a thriller fanatic, I enjoyed the chapters which covered the investigation into Lizzie's disappearance more than I enjoyed some other aspects of the story. That said, I did think this was a enjoyable, entertaining read and I would gladly read more of this author's books in the future.</p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMciEOAocq2mnjMs7ZScS2VH5YG8vsbjfSNEJg_L_OQTjvwb075sb3uEBcMKDSqD2umkugbiOH7IC_RmLR4S43p-JdSPU_Tcc8Ge7KxC7M4fRB99gmtrw_RkAceC2-I1m9CpafcAJEiA3Rx0MQgZHmgyZvQuMI7-XGTQhxep0bZ-0z2mNsXTCGDLWN/s2039/Me%20and%20Mika.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2039" data-original-width="2039" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMciEOAocq2mnjMs7ZScS2VH5YG8vsbjfSNEJg_L_OQTjvwb075sb3uEBcMKDSqD2umkugbiOH7IC_RmLR4S43p-JdSPU_Tcc8Ge7KxC7M4fRB99gmtrw_RkAceC2-I1m9CpafcAJEiA3Rx0MQgZHmgyZvQuMI7-XGTQhxep0bZ-0z2mNsXTCGDLWN/s320/Me%20and%20Mika.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: 0px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">Arianne Richmonde is the USA TODAY bestselling author of the psychological thrillers, THE WIFE'S HOUSE and THE NEWLYWEDS (published by Bookouture, Hachette UK). Her Pearl series has sold more than half a million copies worldwide. Her stories are always character-driven and full of unexpected twists and turns.</span></p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">When not writing about the passions and fragilities of human nature, she loves to spend time with her husband and their animals, including a femme fatale Husky with one blue eye and one golden eye. 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2fQXPSIySFDID5OI5IT7R9ODYgQAQdkFhGRWJP-x0lMyM5mNBYKeV-ssSOHYs3BW-CCY_d_W5XG9XPB8ATnM7CZ5bNcyQ1_k5SR4s9iOiukZvGqefxH9mB4D0TaG5zkGJJ19RhWQjD8QgreFFnmF2AbnrU7KluqbIxR3OaT-Dmm23TTfeD9OakMp/s640/in_the_spotlight-14541f4f24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="640" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2fQXPSIySFDID5OI5IT7R9ODYgQAQdkFhGRWJP-x0lMyM5mNBYKeV-ssSOHYs3BW-CCY_d_W5XG9XPB8ATnM7CZ5bNcyQ1_k5SR4s9iOiukZvGqefxH9mB4D0TaG5zkGJJ19RhWQjD8QgreFFnmF2AbnrU7KluqbIxR3OaT-Dmm23TTfeD9OakMp/s320/in_the_spotlight-14541f4f24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQNlhUc6bseUCMsA_SnfztfTl9w-P53IVJ8ALqgRqJXpdXbP8yFW4xwTeeeBLQeSrCJ-ufZhPZfJbUFF9MOr-pOAaHWWDZWP-2mNYtng-s8EbHOTnT7hYUhq6FF-ERC7MMZhfG2vfXLoTA3VS9PMtb9YRCsf7HLNBhcb5uqjk4B7J-u-vUsE2HBLQ/s2340/YOU%20CAN%20STAY_PBB_EBOOK-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2340" data-original-width="1535" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwQNlhUc6bseUCMsA_SnfztfTl9w-P53IVJ8ALqgRqJXpdXbP8yFW4xwTeeeBLQeSrCJ-ufZhPZfJbUFF9MOr-pOAaHWWDZWP-2mNYtng-s8EbHOTnT7hYUhq6FF-ERC7MMZhfG2vfXLoTA3VS9PMtb9YRCsf7HLNBhcb5uqjk4B7J-u-vUsE2HBLQ/s320/YOU%20CAN%20STAY_PBB_EBOOK-2.jpg" width="210" /></a></div><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;">She's the perfect host. He's the perfect victim.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">Someone is hunting Connor. Alone, freezing, in the wilderness of Bodmin Moor, on an elite Special Forces training exercise, he'd be a fool to scorn the kindness of a local stranger. Wouldn't he?</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">At first, Eilidh seems to be an impeccable host. She offers Connor food and a warm bed - he finds it nearly impossible to leave her charming farmhouse.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">But the choice isn't his to make.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;">There have been others before. None, though, as perfect as him.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;">Why would she let him leave?</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px;" /></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"> AUTHOR INFO</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gRo3RhItwiycDe9hJ1gz8Z0r5VDoKhRv1yq0DUsrnKNrRpwwnjAN-KLWXmU46x4q6pKg51s754hvMOPBdJu24PdsRA2-zK9-2ZMblH5BA1qljXyD1xCXE434J2R0mL4AxhiHBLJ9J_9Baz-_qKod3qwY3GkXOamHAJ4Vk7-I8l-IoPnS4jUAD1Ju/s600/8sv4r8k7fk3f1btjcc36h06ik0._SY600_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6gRo3RhItwiycDe9hJ1gz8Z0r5VDoKhRv1yq0DUsrnKNrRpwwnjAN-KLWXmU46x4q6pKg51s754hvMOPBdJu24PdsRA2-zK9-2ZMblH5BA1qljXyD1xCXE434J2R0mL4AxhiHBLJ9J_9Baz-_qKod3qwY3GkXOamHAJ4Vk7-I8l-IoPnS4jUAD1Ju/s320/8sv4r8k7fk3f1btjcc36h06ik0._SY600_.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 400;">Elle Connel is the pseudonym of Lucy Ribchester, author of historical crime novels The Hourglass Factory and The Amber Shadows. She is a recipient of a Scottish Book Trust New Writers Award and a Robert Louis Stevenson Fellowship, and her short fiction has been shortlisted for the Manchester Fiction Prize and Costa Short Story Award. She lives in Edinburgh with her partner, two sons, and greyhound</span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuUjEkFM4JJ_LbQOozVyh31WNFEakadC1atRh6TSbmdyfA6J2SlLh9MlylUmehNUKaEtSx2TlOF5IhBQowz8QKIM5x-S_LBkYkQLuycMreY6jLkRcUOEm5jUG7mLVkTLwi-Y56HeKDThcfzFkBwV14kh55SA8elR4CEkULkkUFjWbTFQkPReUSzqN/s1200/YCS-EB-quote-2-horiz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHuUjEkFM4JJ_LbQOozVyh31WNFEakadC1atRh6TSbmdyfA6J2SlLh9MlylUmehNUKaEtSx2TlOF5IhBQowz8QKIM5x-S_LBkYkQLuycMreY6jLkRcUOEm5jUG7mLVkTLwi-Y56HeKDThcfzFkBwV14kh55SA8elR4CEkULkkUFjWbTFQkPReUSzqN/s320/YCS-EB-quote-2-horiz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;">EBOOK PUBLICATION DATE: 14th April 2022</span></p><p style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;">PUBLISHER: Wildfire Books</span></p><p style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;">PURCHASE LINK....</span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 14.4px;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif;"><b>amazon.co.uk/You-Can-Stay-chilling-heart-stopping-ebook/dp/B09JSBW69P/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ILRNFTE7I6QZ&keywords=you+can+stay&qid=1649885645&s=books&sprefix=You+can+stay%2Cstripbooks%2C334&sr=1-1</b></span></span></p><p style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><br /></span></p><p style="color: #666666; font-family: Raleway-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 14.4px; font-weight: bolder;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfgMZFdV7WTbhtsBtNpbBggor5fYCHOk6V9uS7_tta1aVG72kk38Usn3135p4LsSziJV2eeb58SlqLxqzQWvC0uMNyonxMBz8LL-QSKtWRYHcVTrmQcBy8N1-5wZSM7SCyI1hKmczahi8RqjDTuSEAyVlZWi5JVO3CNcJmwrVdJnzOr3pil8s0igX/s700/TphNedeo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="700" height="126" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYfgMZFdV7WTbhtsBtNpbBggor5fYCHOk6V9uS7_tta1aVG72kk38Usn3135p4LsSziJV2eeb58SlqLxqzQWvC0uMNyonxMBz8LL-QSKtWRYHcVTrmQcBy8N1-5wZSM7SCyI1hKmczahi8RqjDTuSEAyVlZWi5JVO3CNcJmwrVdJnzOr3pil8s0igX/s320/TphNedeo.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9F78L1qNT47WlbScZaQSp4nzjFg4OGXulE8fKn7p_TwChpJFF0wZIAj9t8vbNPcrYiUS58kCpITMWkrimvP78scH-lnGDdeOxXWsdI1ERyrSlasnyQ-IRIK8QN1WQW0yryZHQA5qbA-rDYJoLo3eh2GOB9TaF4Pux5Tkk-Pp7V_jJCSFyQ3w9Mwbc/s640/in_the_spotlight-14541f4f24.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Sharon Reese, the victim, was a dedicated government employee. Everyone liked her, but no one knew much about her. Was she hiding something? Maybe a questionable past riddled with scandal. And did it lead to her plunge to death, in a drunken stupor, off the dock outside her secluded lakefront lodge? </div><div><br /></div><div>Was it an accident? A suicide? Or cold-blooded murder? Private Investigator, Fati Rizvi, is determined to find out. </div><div><br /></div><div>Fati arrives in Lake Templeton to find secrets that run as deep as the City’s sewers. Everyone is hiding something and nothing is as it seems . A cult escapee. A corrupt politician. A struggling airline. A multi-million dollar public-private project to revitalize the Lake Templeton waterfront. How are they all connected? As Fati valiantly unravels the knots, another body is found on the shore . Is it the same killer? And can Fati stop them before they strike again?</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRc0B7v6c_XsdotvGMiUYligLrvdnq5a3A4pPc6mj8ev98DIj080NEKfd2G5lpwpZXseNp_zPHwPtsc1katdTeIU4N0fVCW9o_e8v_JOfB8Mi-qB2C2UmT9H9V_XJev36_uyTqUi1IFudN8GSEt1Nf1NIjSIwmNFUC66WLLxxkvLvkejNAgUGDwpt/s1080/voCyM-Q8.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimRc0B7v6c_XsdotvGMiUYligLrvdnq5a3A4pPc6mj8ev98DIj080NEKfd2G5lpwpZXseNp_zPHwPtsc1katdTeIU4N0fVCW9o_e8v_JOfB8Mi-qB2C2UmT9H9V_XJev36_uyTqUi1IFudN8GSEt1Nf1NIjSIwmNFUC66WLLxxkvLvkejNAgUGDwpt/s320/voCyM-Q8.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div>HS Burney writes fast-moving, action-packed mysteries set against the backdrop of majestic mountains and crystalline ocean in West Coast Canada. She loves creating characters that keep you on your toes. A corporate executive by day and a novelist by night, HS Burney received her Bachelors’ in Creative Writing from Lafayette College. A proud Canadian immigrant, she takes her readers into worlds populated by diverse characters with unique cultural backgrounds. 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She meets handsome Scott who offers her love, security and all she and her new baby could ever wish for.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;">But their dream is about to turn into a nightmare...</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">Quotes:</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">"I enjoyed it. There's a touch of Highsmith about it." —Ian Rankin</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">"Don’t let the title fool you. Not for a moment does The Beaten Track tread familiar ground. This inventive, relentlessly slippery thriller, taut as a piano wire, traps its sympathetic heroine in a nightmare that’s both it-could-happen-to-you and made-for-the-movies. If you loved Before I Go to Sleep, if you enjoy contemporary paranoia classics like Sleeping with the Enemy or Run, then get on track." —A J Finn</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">"The reader watches, fascinated and repelled, as Sandrine makes her way around the world on a trip of a lifetime. Louise Mangos hooks us, then reels us in expertly towards an ending which we both dread and turn the pages furiously to reach. Great stuff.” —Michael Ridpath, author of The Diplomat’s Wife.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">"With The Beaten Track, Louise Mangos embarks the reader on a sinister journey around the world with shocks at every stop and twists around every corner. Perfect for fans of Caroline Kepnes’s YOU." —Diane Jeffrey</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"> AUTHOR INFO</span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYqBwvleuoDMEthyhnFGZN7b7yYGKrSxKvV8kZIEQ6MfRQV0wTir6H9byf34dzYsVaAeJQ6GJVNxiO1tfnTxv_iXJ43ARZa127cW9rEmsACpewug59JH99fAtyASd5-Sa5QexYpF-Swk8MmJpGATi8Jpeku1R0aN8XnKF5sWvvdwWwuxFpRc2PsPi/s600/vaq9qgqojm2b3m69coe96cnh1q._SY600_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="486" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvYqBwvleuoDMEthyhnFGZN7b7yYGKrSxKvV8kZIEQ6MfRQV0wTir6H9byf34dzYsVaAeJQ6GJVNxiO1tfnTxv_iXJ43ARZa127cW9rEmsACpewug59JH99fAtyASd5-Sa5QexYpF-Swk8MmJpGATi8Jpeku1R0aN8XnKF5sWvvdwWwuxFpRc2PsPi/s320/vaq9qgqojm2b3m69coe96cnh1q._SY600_.jpg" width="259" /></a></div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Louise Mangos grew up in the UK but has spent more than half her life in Switzerland.Her debut psychological thriller Strangers on a Bridge was a finalist in the Exeter Novel Prize and long listed for the Bath Novel Award. Her second novel Her Husband's Secrets (previously titled The Art of Deception) was published in June 2019.She lives on an Alp with her Kiwi husband and two sons, and when she's not writing you can find her on the cross-country ski trails or wild swimming in the lake, depending on the season.She also writes short stories and flash fiction which have won prizes and been published in various anthologies. She has recently completed her MA in crime writing at UEA.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">PUBLICATION DATE: 12th April 2022</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">Purchase Link...</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="color: #0f1111; font-family: Amazon Ember, Arial, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 14px;">amazon.co.uk/Beaten-Track-Louise-Mangos/dp/1914480635/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3R4P21NIZNJZ2&keywords=the+beaten+track&qid=1649788206&s=books&sprefix=The+beaten+%2Cstripbooks%2C195&sr=1-2</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><br /><span style="box-sizing: border-box;"><br /></span><p></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Nicki's life of crimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09211926659606540702noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7853377696896144398.post-59821849265631476112022-04-08T01:27:00.003+01:002022-04-08T15:40:50.812+01:00BOOK COVER REVEAL - The Watcher by Lisa Sell<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFfk2zAZ408GUDoQLhTLxibcE3ZPpCRwwJnlK4DWIyvyH39gSa5lhJJa885NsySbTy70XSEW_68eI0_0hLo8yPBADEx7DLJCUl-bcZugNIFVigdS6x88adyREiIxCIpI4i-8jBBVVZwNS01tBhOUvzTg2BLzwXK0J9y2CZYog0IuefW3yryefBKZd/s879/Cover%20Reveal.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="343" data-original-width="879" height="125" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsFfk2zAZ408GUDoQLhTLxibcE3ZPpCRwwJnlK4DWIyvyH39gSa5lhJJa885NsySbTy70XSEW_68eI0_0hLo8yPBADEx7DLJCUl-bcZugNIFVigdS6x88adyREiIxCIpI4i-8jBBVVZwNS01tBhOUvzTg2BLzwXK0J9y2CZYog0IuefW3yryefBKZd/s320/Cover%20Reveal.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p> BOOK SYNOPSIS</p><p>Harmony House has a voyeur. Someone with hidden cameras throughout the building. The residents are unaware they’re being watched, especially the ones up to no good.</p><p>I spy with my little eye; someone is going to die…</p><p><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700 !important;">What the reviewers are saying about The Watcher:</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">★★★★★ "If you’re looking for something to keep you gripped, try this.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />★★★★★ "I have never read a book by this author but I will definitely read more.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />★★★★★ "Such an intense, chilling and spooky novel.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />★★★★★ "</span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700 !important;">The plotline is superb and the characters are brilliant and really help carry the story forward.</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">"<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />★★★★★ "It had me captivated until the end. An easy, fast-paced read!"</span></p><p> AUTHOR INFO</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWty9Yc1zu7MWED-YJ-rLXMnXAkP0c3lHn7xXLqpZ9ev1y1UOM73PCZ4BFkECucvekoOsDMTuPIcEM1ku_M_EdIuL8_K1OIxR1MJRYB1v7ufu66tIZ34DGIy7BKJrNJVS50wWQIZ1wivobP5-d_hfNiV7uRuS3An_q_BLmOtR8NMZnTu1qvaWYLyjc/s600/20cberkjdu7fgsdh1mgickvvog._SY600_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWty9Yc1zu7MWED-YJ-rLXMnXAkP0c3lHn7xXLqpZ9ev1y1UOM73PCZ4BFkECucvekoOsDMTuPIcEM1ku_M_EdIuL8_K1OIxR1MJRYB1v7ufu66tIZ34DGIy7BKJrNJVS50wWQIZ1wivobP5-d_hfNiV7uRuS3An_q_BLmOtR8NMZnTu1qvaWYLyjc/s320/20cberkjdu7fgsdh1mgickvvog._SY600_.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Lisa Sell is a thriller, crime, and mystery author. She is an avid reader with a to-be-read tower rather than a pile. Music rocks Lisa’s world too, particularly a good eighties tune. If lost, you’ll find her in a DeLorean, headed for her favourite decade. </div><div><br /></div><div>Lisa’s cats try to help her write but often fail. The furry pests demand attention and desk space. Lisa is currently applying for cat wrangling to be recognised as an Olympic sport. </div><div><br /></div><div>Find out more about Lisa and her books in the following places: </div><div><br /></div><div>Website: www.lisasell.co.uk </div><div>Facebook: www.facebook.com/ lisasellwriter </div><div>Twitter: @LisaLisax31 </div><div>Instagram: www.instagram.com/ lisasellwriter/</div><div><br /></div><div>Publication Date: April 20, 2022</div><div><br /></div><div>PRE-ORDER LINK....</div><div><br /></div><div>amazon.co.uk/dp/B09XFC5Q3N/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3AGN4SNAHSF3&keywords=Lisa+sell&qid=1649376449&s=books&sprefix=lisa+sell%2Cstripbooks%2C398&sr=1-2</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4QalodSYfsCFwBirvczpX7gPW22logmublASM4zexlEq6lyYaLTym-fPQESdVZB48hH4E5JroqqGABROsMRGTuim3ojPKWDZ5msgIw4j6yJSaCKU4wN35YwpRVqJ8Zn6ffVKGGLHnUY1zAQdexaJJW9nOEg74OfroRyoWhrJOAFocb78tJ7_kxO-i/s640/R4aed01870521a3b24627e0c507cf31d9.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="134" data-original-width="480" height="89" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8xy8NrAX93BBRW_czqHasBbHeopt-XYrTnl2nbsBekwLjN1VBJO6Bhxu9cxP3WDh_CvBAhkZ1Zyywz87FfVhN1fPfz1Y3cuamx8RMMIFgF2Dh02Em2fKSK5U7UUzkc7cVW6QaJLH7WIaftDgfn1enEITWZHV9hCSWJKD6wbE2pQZNIAw_RqPifITk/s320/234537_orig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Beth used to have a busy social life,lots of friends and aspirations of opening her own restaurant but then handsome Niall Kildare had charmed his way into her life. Now, fifteen years later, Beth's dreams,social life and friends were all just distant memories and she spent her days caring for her two young son's whilst walking on eggshells whenever Niall deemed his family were worthy of his company. Beth was desperate for a holiday but Niall had always insisted that he preferred to spend his spare time at home so she was understandably shocked when he suggested that they took part in a house swap with another couple called Amber and Renzo Mason. After some initial reluctance from Beth, the holiday was locked down and it was agreed that the Kildare's would spend two weeks in April staying at the Mason's luxurious villa that was situated on the Italian Amalfi coast whilst Amber and Renzo would be staying in Beth and Niall's rustic house in Sherbourne, Dorset.</div><div><br /></div><div>Beth couldn't wait to spend some quality time with her husband away from the demands of his work as a best selling author but they hadn't even reached their holiday destination before things started to go wrong. Unbeknownst to Beth, she and her family were pawns in a scheming puppet master's twisted and perfectly plotted and planned production. A tale of lies,secrets,deception and ultimately murder with threads that reached back into the past.</div><div><br /></div><div>The chapters of this captivating thriller were written from the alternating perspectives of two women who were polar opposites in character,demeanour and attitude. Beth was a loving, if at times overprotective mother to her two son's who I honestly thought very often behaved like a pair of spoiled brats. I couldn't help thinking that Beth was subconsciously forced to overcompensate during her interactions with the boys due to Niall's unpredictable behaviour and parenting skills. Other reviewer's have stated that they had thought that Beth needed to develop a backbone and was a bit of a doormat but I personally felt that her behaviour and demeanour came across as authentic and believable when you took into consideration the fact that she had spent fifteen years with a obnoxious bully like Niall. She did have her rebellious moments as demonstrated by her determination to stay friends with Sal in Dorset and Luciana in Italy.</div><div><br /></div><div>There was absolutely no aspect of Amber's character that was likeable in any way, she was such a obnoxious individual and had so many character traits that mirrored Niall's that I thought that I thought the pair would have made a perfect couple. I thought that Amber's husband Renzo was adorable, he obviously adored his wife despite her flaws and behaviour towards him and their two children. To be honest,I very often get confused and struggle to understand some reader's observations and reactions to men like Renzo who are loyal and genuinely love their wives. The characters are very often written off as wimps and their behaviour is viewed as unrealistically sentimental. So it's wrong to beat and abuse your wife but it's also wrong to be devoted and loving towards her, that sounds very much like a case of your damned if you do and damned if you don't to me. I personally would much rather be married to someone like Renzo (which I am) than someone like Niall, thank you very much.</div><div><br /></div><div>Interspersed throughout the story was chapters that were written in italics and voiced from the perspective of someone who we know from the beginning of the story has committed a shocking crime and is having doubts about their actions. But, who is this person and how do they fit into the drama that was unfolding under the hot Italian sun?</div><div><br /></div><div>In my mind Shalini Boland is one of the queens of the psychological thriller genre, her stories are always guaranteed to be beautifully written,intricately plotted, addictive page turner's that keep you guessing and cause you to growl in frustration at anyone who has the audacity to interrupt you whilst you are immersed in her latest story. Her cast of vivid characters are each imbued with character traits that are authentic, realistic and relatable and as in The Family Holiday her stories generally have a unexpected concluding plot twist. I absolutely love this author's unputdownable stories and would gladly recommend her books to anyone who enjoys reading gripping, twisty thrillers.</div><div><br /></div><div> AUTHOR INFO</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Sgc0v8tOzMb34E-yD7F1XswOgQh5F1xZK9Co5tSyvZyTt4qV1I8Yscbxftc4rMf1NZmEYnzYEOskfT4oV2vJu42TL_a-eq-sSQRr5a5-TrYmIVvKtVMEGAUCm-shtsRZ3hGk56sK2nj3kviNADBgWWta3W5PAAct8Q2T9Q0ziicqjB17dnzyoWQo/s416/Shalini%20Boland%20-%20Author%20Pic.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="369" data-original-width="416" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Sgc0v8tOzMb34E-yD7F1XswOgQh5F1xZK9Co5tSyvZyTt4qV1I8Yscbxftc4rMf1NZmEYnzYEOskfT4oV2vJu42TL_a-eq-sSQRr5a5-TrYmIVvKtVMEGAUCm-shtsRZ3hGk56sK2nj3kviNADBgWWta3W5PAAct8Q2T9Q0ziicqjB17dnzyoWQo/s320/Shalini%20Boland%20-%20Author%20Pic.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shalini lives in Dorset, England with her husband, two children and Jess, their cheeky terrier cross. Before kids, she was signed to Universal Music Publishing as a singer songwriter, but now she spends her days writing suspense thrillers (in between school runs and hanging out endless baskets of laundry).</span><br /></div><div><span style="color: #333333; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://www.instagram.com/shaboland/" style="overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">https://www.instagram.com/shaboland/</a><span style="color: #333333; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Oxygen-Sans, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Helvetica Neue", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><a href="https://twitter.com/ShaliniBoland" style="overflow-wrap: break-word !important;">https://twitter.com/ShaliniBoland</a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Buy Link:</div><div>Amazon: <a class="gmail-linkslist-short-url" href="https://geni.us/B09Q9BFP6Lsocial" style="background-color: #fafafa; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX2T5sP64dw12pQ0ZWD2UZRfeNOOrVXkBhJw-DcI91FzE0aslmdiLN3EuEm3-cnPKJpUD_XbEDZiLCrItlgBBLvexs-dY21T0oNbmKzmEUN8fwzMMeO0qGgJOMKELT6pkXne6X3spSqnvzVS5I4p4vdAmNKcmBM_kQGFTTcPn1O0W37BMlvbxCuwp/s640/in_the_spotlight-14541f4f24.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="227" data-original-width="640" height="114" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuX2T5sP64dw12pQ0ZWD2UZRfeNOOrVXkBhJw-DcI91FzE0aslmdiLN3EuEm3-cnPKJpUD_XbEDZiLCrItlgBBLvexs-dY21T0oNbmKzmEUN8fwzMMeO0qGgJOMKELT6pkXne6X3spSqnvzVS5I4p4vdAmNKcmBM_kQGFTTcPn1O0W37BMlvbxCuwp/s320/in_the_spotlight-14541f4f24.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcd4q05K4Qy0jim73ONaGUbXgI23T1Z7tD4Mn4MqcWZ_Ff_zGbf9g6_1mPeLiz1Vkzrf3TJKe4PVo0ZluDJfX491J3xZ5pUarJd992XRvlBo4CclGX1429WpjqbJ6AllwQAF7UGp6fQvWDhnbG3sLsUv2p1IBxWc1AdErNr0PeUcifmDVznHfLaMMa/s640/final%20You're%20Always%20With%20Me%20Cover.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="410" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcd4q05K4Qy0jim73ONaGUbXgI23T1Z7tD4Mn4MqcWZ_Ff_zGbf9g6_1mPeLiz1Vkzrf3TJKe4PVo0ZluDJfX491J3xZ5pUarJd992XRvlBo4CclGX1429WpjqbJ6AllwQAF7UGp6fQvWDhnbG3sLsUv2p1IBxWc1AdErNr0PeUcifmDVznHfLaMMa/s320/final%20You're%20Always%20With%20Me%20Cover.jpeg" width="205" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div> BOOK SYNOPSIS</div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Treating a woman for post-natal depression, therapist Mel Porter discovers a shocking truth about herself. As she battles to separate truth from lies, she must confront the most dreadful choice a wife can ever make. Believe that her husband is a killer. Or that she is.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">The woman claims to have murdered her own child. The confession turns out to be false but it starts a chain of events that leads to horrifying consequences for Mel. As each brick in the wall she has built around herself crumbles and falls away, a stark truth is revealed. Is she even the woman she thinks she is?</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">When an ambitious detective with secrets of her own arrests Mel on a charge of murder, her world descends into chaos. Memories she thought she could trust turn out to be unreliable. Her very sanity is questioned. And Jonathan asks for a divorce.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">In court, facing a hostile lawyer’s harrowing questioning, Mel’s faith in herself reaches breaking point. Then the jury returns with its verdict and delivers a shocking conclusion to the trial.</span><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><br style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;" /><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;">How much of her perfect life can Mel still believe in? And how much is total fantasy? The answer could be the difference between life and death.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;"> AUTHOR INFO</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEo58ByOoehn-hVcJyKx8yoUW1GL96M-BZektsW-JZ3qZlh3gJ1z4LNKsf5Xjv04Iz-qNq0cJE4dxli44cwkzHd8l3ur3k5E4UxTq75O3ycvodoS-hEB9JHDRDwshefr-hm0pfJBk0NeRDHXDKMIBX-8DhPG-GQRxDWEa_nHjXy0EoG5HlpAT1DJh0/s1280/Andy%20Maslen%20Author%20Pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEo58ByOoehn-hVcJyKx8yoUW1GL96M-BZektsW-JZ3qZlh3gJ1z4LNKsf5Xjv04Iz-qNq0cJE4dxli44cwkzHd8l3ur3k5E4UxTq75O3ycvodoS-hEB9JHDRDwshefr-hm0pfJBk0NeRDHXDKMIBX-8DhPG-GQRxDWEa_nHjXy0EoG5HlpAT1DJh0/s320/Andy%20Maslen%20Author%20Pic.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Andy writes thrillers across a number of genres: police procedurals, vigilante, psychological, suspense and horror. He spent 30 years in business before turning to writing full time.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">Readers praise Andy's novels for their sense of place, kinetic action sequences, realistic dialogue and realistic depiction of the effects of conflict on minds and bodies. And for his meticulous research into police procedure around the world.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 14px; padding: 0px;">He is the creator of best-selling series featuring Gabriel Wolfe, Stella Cole and Inspector Ford, plus standalone novels and short stories.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;">He lives in Wiltshire.</p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #0f1111; font-family: "Amazon Ember", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; margin: -4px 0px 0px; padding: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="background-color: white; 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