A Good Court Room Drama

 

I was pleased when NetGalley asked me to review this 

I was intrigued as I managed not to be a juror two years ago as I really could not go through with this. 

This is court room drama American style - we have Danny Scott who is one of the biggest film stars, being a celebity won't help him here as he is. He is on trial for attempted murder of his wife. Did he do this or was someone hired to do this?

Then there is the jury all with stories to tell, bith the defendant and the jury are the focus in this really interesting legal thriller. Readers you will not want to put this down, I read into the small hours as I was hooked. It is dark, intense and so interesting and no I still never want to be a juror.

Due for Publication November 3rd 2026.

Well Researched Interesting History

 

I was pleased to be asked to review this really interesting book via NetGalley.

As a lover of books, bookshops, history of books this was right up my street.

Divided up imto two distinct sections :-

Part one: ‘A New Age of Knowledge’ - which covers printing presses, industrial revolution, scrolls etc and gives the reader a well researched insight 

Part two: Expanding Horizons investigates the survival of bookshops throughout two World Wars, this agiain was interesting as I have enjoyed reading about the history of the Penguin book, the shortage of paper and more of the public either buying books or borrowing form lending libraries. He explores the advent of LGBTQ+ book shops, the internet and how we access books more and more digitally ( although I do like a physical book sometimes). This is so up to date as the author explore AI and the potential (not so good for authors and the dificulty of being able to essentially tell the difference).

For book lovers delve into the history you may well learn a lot as I did 

Published yesterday - October 13 2026 - will make someone happy this Christmas over the long holidays.

Beautiful Festive Read

 

I was so pleased when the publisher contacted me via NetGalley to review this lovely festive read and by an author who writes great stories.

It is getting to the season so this was great in the run up to a fabulous festive time. 

Erin decides to go to Como to get away from a lot of aspects of her life- mother reaction to Erin contract being canceled, but in other ways Como is somehere to recharge as she iherited a third share in an apartment.  She then is able to contact her newly found sister and thus begins the rechage and healing so so needs. Whilst there may be no love or a career at this time she has a new found family. 

Meanwhile Caleb has a physical injury from football and his football career may be over so he is now experiencing real life and where this may be going. 

Christmas is on its way and there is a wonderful festive feel to this heartwarming story. What happens to Erin and Caleb - well you need to read this story and find out. This is why I love talking all of December off - it is such a magical time of year.

So recommended and due for publication November 5 2026.

Festive 2026 starts now

 

I was so pleased when asked to review this beautiful festive cosy read.

Daisy come back to her home village of Mistingham to stay with her brother and wife as her flat had been flooded out. This is hard as both parents are dead and she has sad memories, despite this she loves village life.

She comes across the gorgeous Avery and something connects - will they get together? 

Well written and a must cosy festive read this Christmas so so recommended. This author can write.

Wow just Wow

 

Wow loved this what a great thriller, spicy, raunchy, secrets, fraud and so funny at times. This was so thrilling, then tense and I was unable to put this book down and read over the autumn weekend. This had everything from scandal to relationships. This author writes so well and can tell a good story. An author to look out for so so recommended.

An Interesting Festive Read

 

I was so pleased when the publishers contacted me via NetGalley to read and review this  fab festive  read.

 

Wow, family and drama, lies, secrets and rags to riches thrown into this mix.

Friends since school, Fliss and Tara ( daughter of Lord Oliver) who spend the long school holidays on the Oliver's country estate. This continues and they keep in touch spending Christmas together, but something happens that pushes them apar, so for years they have had no contact. Then Fliss is invited back for Christmas but Tara and her brother are out to make her visit unconfrtable with them being downright horrible to Fliss. Infact as the festive period moves closer the relationships of the family appear to have broken down also. 

We see truths and secrets coming out with some interesting characters.

A really recommended read this festive period, I so enjoyed this read. Carol Kirkwood packs a punch with this story.

Readers do not have long to wait for publication as this is set for October 22nd 2026 - in time for the half term holiday.

Wow

 

Wow what a story and a debut novel too. I was asked by NetGalley to review this gothic story encompasses the artic, Victorian era and some gay horror into the mix.

This story has so many twists and eerie turns with such interesting characters, well written and well researched.

Such a great layered scary and errie book.

Due for publication on half term so will make a good scary read over Halloween

So recommended