White Slave

White Slave

By Cathy Thompson

Genre:-Historical Fiction

Pages:-148

Publisher:-Abibiman Publishing

Blurb:-A former slave tells of an escapade involving him leading out a group of slaves from their former master, confronting the reality of racism in New Orleans in the 1800s, some years before the abolition.

 But did this in fact happen? Or could his retelling of the escape he led be what remains of the trauma of having been a slave himself?

 It is a story of revenge and cowardice, of hypocrisy and community, of deep-rooted violence and the effect that leaves on the mind, but also a story about how the imagination serves as a place to hide away from that violence.

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My Review:-A story told by a former slave in New Orleans in the 1800s. The story tells how a man, a former slave of the Igbo tribe lead his wife and other slaves from the plantation they worked to a place that he had been told would be safer for them all. This was before the Abolition of Slavery Act. A story of violence, racism, revenge, starvation and how brutal things were back then. This is a short read but one that is hard and raw read, filled with emotions. A story that needs to be told and one that will stay with me. 

Why Are We Sick? Read Along - Q5

 Why Are You Sick?

By Benjamin L. Smith

Q5-Chapter 5

How well do you sleep?

A5-Really bad, I'm lucky if I get 3 hours sleep a night

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Why Are We Sick? Read Along - Q4

 Why Are You Sick?

By Benjamin L. Smith

Q4-Chapter 4

Are you a nose or a mouth breather?

A4-That's an easy one, mouth 

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Why Are We Sick? Read Along - Q3

 Why Are You Sick?

By Benjamin L. Smith

Q3-Chapter 3

Why do you think sugar consumption has increased so much?

A3-I think sugar consumption has increased because we want have more convenience food and most things have it in now. 

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Why Are We Sick? Read Along -Q2

 

Why Are You Sick?

By Benjamin L. Smith

Q2-Chapter 2

Do you hydrate enough?

A2-No, I do have days when I am, but not everyday

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The Michaelmas Daisy Read Along Q5

The Michaelmas Daisy

By Paul Marriner

Genre:-Contemporary

Pages:-217

 

Q5-Chapter 9

When's the last time you had a 'knees up'?

A5-Can't remember it's been that long ago

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The Michaelmas Daisy Read Along Q4

The Michaelmas Daisy

By Paul Marriner

Genre:-Contemporary

Pages:-217

 

Q4-Chapter 8

Do you find picking an outfit for a party/night out easy?

A4-Yes

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The Michaelmas Daisy Read Along -Q3

The Michaelmas Daisy

By Paul Marriner

Genre:-Contemporary

Pages:-217

 

Q3-Chapter 6

Shogun versus the cat. Are you a cat or a dog person?

A3-I'm a dog person, even though I do love cats as well.

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The Michaelmas Daisy Read Along-Q2

The Michaelmas Daisy

By Paul Marriner

Genre:-Contemporary

Pages:-217

 

Q2-Chapter 4

From Brighton to Mallorca, do you think it matters where you go on honeymoon?

A2-No, as long as you are together with the person you love

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The Michaelmas Daisy Read Along - Q1

The Michaelmas Daisy

By Paul Marriner

Genre:-Contemporary

Pages:-217

 Q1-Chapter 2

Do you have a favourite James Bond?

A1-Sean Connery

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Zero Ri$k Read Along -Q5

Zero Ri$k

BySimon Hayes

Genre:-Thriller

Publisher:-The Rubriqs Press

Q5-Day 5 

Who's your favourite Bond villain and why?

 

A5-Jaws, no matter what happened to him he just got up and walked away

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Zero Ri$k Read Along - Q4

Zero Ri$k

BySimon Hayes

Genre:-Thriller

Publisher:-The Rubriqs Press

Q4-Day 4

Could you work alongside a romantic interest?

 

A4-Yes, I have done this in the past

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Zero Ri$k Read Along-Q3

Zero Ri$k

BySimon Hayes

Genre:-Thriller

Publisher:-The Rubriqs Press

Q3-Day 3

LJ thinks that the old adage 'manners cost nothing' might not be true. What are your thoughts?

 

A3-I say this saying all the time, I've brought my children and grandchildren up learning that if you have nothing else, you have manners. I think it's a shame that some people are not taught this

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Zero Ri$k Read Along -Q2

 Zero Ri$k

BySimon Hayes

Genre:-Thriller

Publisher:-The Rubriqs Press

Q2-Day 2

Ashley likes to travel for Christmas, how do you like to spend yours?

 

A2-I like to stay home and have all the family around. it's a open house over Christmas

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Why Are We Sick? Read Along - Q1

Why Are You Sick?

By Benjamin L. Smith

Q1-Introduction

Do you agree that many doctors don't ask why?

A1:-Yes, I agree, there never seem to have time to ask the simple questions 

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Zero Ri$k Read Along - Q1

Zero Ri$k

BySimon Hayes

Genre:-Thriller

Publisher:-The Rubriqs Press

Q1-Prologue

Have you ever been ordered to do something you didn't agree with?

 A1- I know that I probably have, but truthly I cannot remember anything

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Why Are You Sick?

Why Are You Sick?

By Benjamin L. Smith

Genre:-Self-help

Pages:-201

Publisher:-Suburbanbuzz.com

Blurb:-“This is one of the best books on the subject." ~ Dr. Robert Kiltz, Founder and Director of CNY Fertility and Host of the Carnivore Conversations podcast

Sometimes, it feels like the ability to reclaim our health is just out of reach.

Why Are You Sick? How to reclaim your health with the Ultimate Health Model™ by health coach Benjamin Smith shows you the root causes of your health challenges and teaches you how to reclaim your vitality. Using his proprietary Ultimate Health Model™, you will understand how to turn the negative cycle of ill health into a positive cycle of optimum health.

• Learn which shocking nightmare habit is possibly making you sick
• Get the health hacks that you probably never heard of. 
• They're invisible and all around you-find out what surprises lurk in your environment that might be damaging your health
• Beat inflammation once and for all with practical, hands-on strategies 
• Exercise isn't the answer to losing weight. I'll tell you what is 
• It's time to open your eyes to greater health. Energy and vitality can be yours .  

Ben Smith is a certified health coach with Primal Health Coaching and a self-taught alternative wellness expert. He has spent fifteen years researching health practices and distilled the unconventional answers that he developed into the Ultimate Health Model™. Using research as his guide, Ben tests hypotheses by putting them into practice in his own life. Since seeing astounding results in his health, he has been sharing his findings with others.

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The Michaelmas Daisy

The Michaelmas Daisy

By Paul Marriner

Genre:-Contemporary

Blurb:-The Michaelmas Daisy: a contemporary story of loneliness, loyalty, love, finding new friends, and hope.

 Beverley may be dead, but that doesn’t make it any easier to let go. She watches over her husband and daughter, sharing their pain, laughter, fears and dreams. As she watches, memories of her own life and love for her husband bring comfort and tears in equal measure.

 Her daughter, Philippa (58, divorced), looks after her ailing father. She does so willingly, but caring for him 24/7 takes great patience and compassion, and such devotion is isolating.

 Into their home comes Kaska (39). She provides respite care, brings kindness and energy, and helps Philippa realise it’s ok to still want some life of her own.

 As her father’s condition worsens, Philippa’s dedication is tested to the full and difficult choices are necessary.

 The Michaelmas Daisy: written in honour of those in need of care, and those who care for them.

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Zero Ri$k

 Zero Ri$k

BySimon Hayes

Genre:-Thriller

Publisher:-The Rubriqs Press

Blurb:-23 December 2024… Rob Tanner should have been enjoying a rare day off from his life-consuming work as Chief Operating Officer at one of the country's largest banks. But a panicked phone call from a senior colleague forces him to put his Christmas plans on ice: more than a thousand of the bank's accounts have seen their balances increased by a factor of ten. Exactly ten. Through the inexplicably simple addition of an extra zero. And when the inflated balances prove to be neither early Christmas gifts, nor a botched computer system upgrade, but the most sophisticated cyber attack in history, Tanner finds himself in the eye of a "Black Swan' storm no one predicted, but anyone could have anticipated. Tanner enlists the help of brilliant American cyber security expert Ashley Markham, but the attacks only worsen: bank balances rise remorselessly and spread to all the nation's banks. The only clues to the hacker's intentions are cryptic daily emails, centred on Hieronymus Bosch's medieval representation of the seven deadly sins―and packed with colourful artistic and cultural references―taunting Tanner and the newly incumbent Prime Minister, James Allen. With financial markets―and the very world as he knows it―on the brink of collapse, Tanner races against the clock to decode not just the bizarre emails but their deeper meaning, and the implications for who he can really trust. All the while, his former boss “The Toad” is seeking revenge... and answers of his own. This enthralling, multi-layered debut follows the story of a disillusioned banker facing unthinkable financial Armageddon, where money has no value, stock and bond prices are meaningless, and the economy is destroyed. Can Tanner unravel the mystery of the hacker's obsession with Bosch, sin and retribution before modern society returns to the dark ages?

Book description:

• A multi-layered, race against time, cyber-crime thriller with a simple, original, "Black Swan' premise that will keep you awake at night turning the pages… and questioning your dependence on modern technology.

• An intriguing cyber-take on the locked room mystery; a whydunnit as well as a whodunnit, centred on the modern seven deadly sins.

• Full of cryptic artistic and cultural references (or are they clues?).

• A thought-provoking morality tale set in London at Christmas (via Europe, the US and Africa).

• With short, sharp chapters and crisp dialogue from an ensemble cast… where the criminal may be the one person telling the truth.

• And, at its heart, an everyday tale of love, loss and redemption.

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The Wild Ones

The Wild Ones

By Antonio Ramos Revillas

Translated By:-Claire Storey

Genre:-Young Adult/Teen Fiction/Translated Fiction

Pages:-128

Publisher:-HopeRoad Publishing

Blurb:-An impactful story about the heroism of surviving on the social periphery.

 Fifteen-year-old Efrain and his two younger brothers live in a house on the hillside in Monterrey, Northern Mexico. They are left to fend for themselves after their mother is wrongly arrested for theft.

 Ma has raised her boys to keep out of trouble with the local gangs and to study for their future, but they are viewed by society as good-for-nothings or criminals simply because of where they live.

 The only people offering any kind of support are the local gang members-but everything comes with a price tag.

 Thrilling adventure of family love and hope.

 Young people growing up with parents in prison.

 A generation marked by violence due to drug trafficking

 Language typical of Monterrey which penetrates each and every one of its pages

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My Review:-It's up to fifteen-year-old Efrain to look after his two younger brothers, since their mother was wrongly arrested and sent to prison for theft. But Efrain has to try and do what he can to help their mother. They live on the hillside in Monterrey, Mexico. Still going to school Efrain must work as much as he can for money, to buy food for them. Will Efrain turn to what is on offer from the local gangs or not? The storyline shows how things are different for people with money to those with nothing. Looking at how we live, to some we have a lot, but then we look at how different we are to people with a lot more than us. There is always people out there willing to help, but some expect something more in return.

Too Many Times

Too Many Times

By M K Turner

Genre:-Crime Thriller/British Detective Story

Pages:-257

Blurb:-Respected and successful barrister Bernadette Wiseman is dead, hanged in the hall of her home. With no sign of foul play and no note, the question raised is why?

 The police believe it was suicide, but Bernie's partner, Anne, won't accept that and instructs JJ Jenson to investigate. As JJ and his sidekick, Dave, dig around in Bernie's apparently perfect life, they discover professional jealousies, sinister threats and dangerous enemies, but can they establish what actually happened? And more importantly, to honour Bernie's own dedication to justice, can they prove it?

 When JJ begins to question whether Bernie's life was as perfect as she liked people to believe, he sets off a dangerous chain of events, putting his own life in danger.

 But who is he up against?

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My Review:-This is Book Three in 'JJ Jenson' series. I've had the pleasure of reading and review 'An Ill Wind' and 'To Kill To Birds'. Barrister Bernadette Wiseman is found hung in the hall of her home. The police think it's a suicide, but her partner Annie thinks there is something not right about it and turns to the one person she knows will find out the truth, JJ Jenson and Davies his sidekick. It's not long before JJ finds things about Bernadette and not everyone liked her. The deeper JJ and Davie dig into Bernadette's past the more dangerous things become. But who has Bernadette upset enough for her to be killed and also why? Another great storyline with the characters we love. Plenty of twists and turns to keep you guessing.

Arden

Arden

By G.D. Harper

Genre:-Historical Thriller/Drama/Plays

Pages:-360

Publisher:-Ginger Cat

Blurb:-Alice Arden, idealistic and wealthy beauty, burnt at the stake for killing her husband, The former mayor of Faversham in Kent. But was she really the one responsible for the most scandalous murder of the sixteenth century?

 William Shakespeare. England's greatest playwriter, born thirteen years after Alice's execution. Why does his first-ever  play, written about this murder, not bear his name?

 This is a story of two people-one reviled, one revered-whose fates become linked in a tale of corruption, collusion and conspiracy. Based on historical documents and recently published academic research, Arden unveils shocking new evidence about the murder of Thomas Arden and reveals, for the first time, a remarkable new theory about Shakespeare's early years.

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My Review:-I'm not one for Shakespeare, but I do like reading G.D. Harper's books, so thought we not give it a go and I'm glad I did. I love how the story is told in two timeline. We begins with Alice Arden being burnt at the stake, then we start to learn more about Alice and how she ended up being burnt. Next we read about Shakespeare's story, 13 years after Alice's death. This is a  story that is filled with scandal, conspiracy, corruption, told by an great author G.D. Harper. Harper has brought historical documents and recently published academic research together and gave us the information that tells a different story of 'Arden.' This is a book that you need to read yourself to understand just how two people born so far apart, yet come together in one book.

The Incubations

The Incubations

By Ramsey Campbell

Genre:-Thriller/Horror

Pages:-256

Publisher:-Flame Tree Press

Blurb:-"When a weight landed on his legs he raised his head from the violently crumpled pillow. The bed already had another occupant, and as Leo flung the quilt back so that it wouldn't hinder his escape the creature scurried up his body to squat on his chest, clutching him with all its limbs like half a spider..."

 The English town of Settlesham was twinned with Alphafen in Germany soon after the Second World War. During the war both towns were bombed, even though Alphafen seemed to have no strategic significance.

 To mark the fiftieth anniversary of the postwar reconciliation, pupils at the local schools were set to correspond with apposite numbers. Leo Parker has been in touch with Hanna Weber ever since but has never previously visited her. As an adult he's welcomed in Alphafen, but his stay seems idyllic despite the odd incidents-a local who blames him for a hostile letter a schoolmate of Leo's sent, a glimpse of an uncanny figure on an Alpine walk, a flapping intruder that seems to embody Hanna's night fears, an encounter in a mountain restaurant with an English tourist who turns out to be there for his own disturbing reasons.

 It's only after Leo leaves the town that the nightmares begin: an airport turns into a labyrinth, his own words become treacherous if not lethal, a family meal grows unnaturally active, and what are those creatures that have appeared in the photographs he took?

 The man he met in the mountain restaurant hasn't finished with him, and he has to deal with the town councilor who sent the warlike letter when they were teenage classmates. A local police inspector has reason to suspect his actions, even though the policeman is a friend of Leo's parents. Even the therapy Leo undertakes becomes a source of menace.

 In this bid to cement international relations, Leo may have roused the source of an ancient Alpine legend and brought a supernatural infection home with him.

 Even once he understands what has travelled with him, his attempts to overcome its influence may lead into greater nightmares still...

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My Review:-Leo Parker, who works as a driving instructor for the family and Hanna Weber's penpals, she's a local of Alphafen, Germany. Leoand Hanna's hometowns are twinned. Now years on Leo is welcomed to Alphafen by Hanna and her family. Not sure what has been happening to him while away, Leo was glad to back home, but not everything is that simple. What has he brought back with him, it's not just him, but also his parents are also having strange things happening to them. What is happening?

I have read other books by Ramsey, but I found this one different in many ways. I found the pace slow, but I think this added to the storyline. He knows how to pull you in and just as you think it's ok, that's when the horror side catches you.

The 12 Murders of Christmas

The 12 Murders of Christmas

By Sarah Dunnakey

Genre:-Mystery Stories/Puzzles

Pages:-352

Blurb:- 12 Murderous mysteries to read.

19 perplexing puzzles to solve.

1 mystifying murder to crack...

Mastermind Puzzlemaster Sarah Dunnakey cordially invites you to crack the code of who killed Edward Luddenham.

 It's the first anniversary of the mysterious death of Edward Luddenham, found dead at his home on the Yorkshire moors one frosty Christmas Eve.

 Now twelve people gather at his manor house for the reading of the Will. Each has their own motivations for coming: curiosity, duty, unrequited love, desperation, greed. They have been instructed to bring a "festive mystery story" to share. But all you need is a pencil.

 Safe from the biting cold and the relentless snowfall outside, settle in with your favourite tipple in hand, as the storytelling begins. Though you'll need to keep your wits about you - for among the guests is Edward's killer...

 Can you work out the puzzle and unmask the murderer before they strike again?

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My Review:-On the first anniversary of the death of Edward Luddenham, invitation have gone out, to meet in his country house on the Yorkshire Moors. With everyone gathered together, they each have their own mystery story to tell. Each story has clues and twists for you to solve, before moving onto the next one. If you love mysteries and puzzles this is the book for you, just make sure you have your notepad and pen by your side. I found it a easy read and loved how you become part on the book, always looking for clue as you go.

Colours of Home

Colours of Home

By Miriam Latimer

Genre:-Children

Age:-3-7 years

Pages:-36

Publisher:-Graffeg Books

Blurb:-When Ana leaves everything she knows and loves to escape the turmoil of war, she struggles to settle into her new home with Olive and her family. Olive has some adjustment struggles of her own, but when the girls draw together. Olive realises what Ana has had to sacrifice for the simple right to be safe. Little by little, Olive’s kindness and love help bring colour back into Ana’s world.

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My Review:-My granddaughter Emily and I read this book together. Ana is a refugee, coming to stay with Olive and her family. Olive doesn't understand why Ana is sad and try's so many things to make her smile, but Ana is sad. Olive then has an idea to draw pictures of family. Ana draws picture of what she has had to leave behind and how things are back home. Through drawing and playing Ana starts to smile. It's not long before Ana has loads of friends at school and she starts to enjoy herself more. She even get to see and speak to her family back home through video chat. It's a story that many children are going through, showing how war has a big impact on so many things for them. The book is filled with emotions, both happy and sad. The illustrations tells the story through colour for younger children to understand easier. Emily spoke about children in her school that have had to leave home behind and came to England where it's safe for them.

A Girl and Her Compass

 A Girl and Her Compass

By Oliver Crane

Genre:-Saga/Literary/Adventure

Publisher:-TBLOD

Blurb:

- A beautiful book, to be taken slowly and thoughtfully

A gorgeous journey of adventure and discovery
A novel in which the characters' lives ebb and flow, rejuvenating the spirit
The hopes and dreams of three young adults – Tracy, Nicholas and Dani – lie in tatters.
Nicholas embarks on a seemingly futile quest to try and reclaim what they have lost. Dani is resigned to abandonment and reluctantly seeks a new path, whilst Tracy takes refuge with her father in his luxurious London apartment.
But despite her comfortable life, Tracy feels trapped by her fears. The mere thought of returning to Scotland, where painful memories linger, paralyses her.

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My Review:-This is Book Three in 'The Nicholas Trilogy' and I've had the pleasure of reading and reviewing Oliver Crane's other two books 'A Boy in a Storm' and 'Past, Present, and Hope.' In this book we get to meet new and old characters, some I love and others not so much. This book can be read as a standalone, but I would recommend reading books one and two first. Three people, Nicholas, Dani and Tracy each on searching for what is missing in their life. Even though they have been through a lot there is still something they all need. I don't want to give to much away, as this is a great read. I will say I love the ending but I feel it's also an ending that could be added to. A story of self-discovery, resilience, hope, but most of all friendship. If you have friendship you will never be alone.

Time To Rhyme

Time To Rhyme

By Nigel Tetley

Illustrated By:-Peter David Scott

Genre:-Rhyme, verse and wordplay

Ages:-Baby upwards

Pages:-52

Publisher:-Troubador Publishing Ltd

Blurb:-A unique resource for Early Year's Literacy classes

This book features three variations on the theme of time which together introduce young readers to the cyclical rhythms of the seven days of the week, the four seasons, and the twelve months of the calendar year.

 Useful as both a charming story and a unique teaching resource, the beautiful illustrations from Peter David Scott throughout help provide discussion points for the young reader and adult to talk through. The ever-shifting scenery of the English countryside is the setting for this gentle and lyrical depiction of the passing of time as refracted through the prism of a child's imagination.

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My Review:-My grandchildren love reading as well as listening to stories. This is a lovely book to learn younger children the days of the week, the months of the years and the seasons. I loved how the author Nigel Tetley added a little story about my shadow. The illustrations for this book are beautifully painted, they could be put in a frame on your wall. We loved talking about the weather we have had and what weather they like as well as the different times of the year.

KIller Delivery

Killer Delivery

By Calum France

Genre:-Horror

Pages:-69 (15,000 words)

Blurb:-On a snow-covered Halloween night in the town of Aberlea, Jonathan Harker, a reclusive and wildly successful novelist, lives in an eerie Victorian mansion where the eyes in the paintings seem to watch your every move. Known for his chilling horror novels, Jonathan hides more than just dark tales within the walls of his grand but decaying home — there’s a secret buried in these walls that he’s desperate to keep hidden.

Karlee Monroe, filling in for the local takeaway driver, arrives at Harker's mansion with a tale of a broken-down car. But nothing about her arrival is accidental. A devoted fan of Jonathan's work, Karlee has meticulously planned her visit, bringing with her ulterior motives and a hidden agenda. The mansion, with all its secrets, is her true destination, but Karlee isn’t the only one with plans for the night.

As Jonathan and Karlee engage in a tense and uneasy dance of deception, the mansion’s doors are forced open by an even more dangerous threat. A group of three strangers invades the home, turning the night into a living nightmare.

When the lights go out, the real horror begins.

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My Review:-With this being a short 69 pages, it's one that is perfect for Halloween or sitting round a camp fire in  the middle of nowhere with friends. It's a fast paced, tension building read with a dark side and a few twist added throughout. The story is set around Jonathan Harker, a successful novelist living in his Victorian mansion in Aberlea. It's a cold snowy night when Karlee Monroe disguised as a Chinese takeaway driver calls for help saying she's broken down, but that's not the full or even half the story. I loved everything about this book and will be looking for more by author Calum France.

Escape For Christmas

Escape For Christmas

By Phillipa Ashley

Genre:-Contemporary Romance

Pages:-400

Publisher:-Penguin

Blub:-Sophie used to adore everything about Christmas. Hot chocolate and velvet bows, fairy lights and mince pies.

 Until then, Sophie opened Sunnyside Hotel, a quaint guesthouse nestled deep in the Cumbrian countryside. And, though it might be winter at Sunnyside, it's never Christmas.

 Marketing her hotel to those who wish to avoid the festivities, Sophie is busy preparing for a season full of joy and laughter, but without the tinsel and mistletoe. Yet, as she finds herself growing closer to her gorgeous neighbour, Brody, her heart begins to melt.

 Will this Christmas bring the touch of magic Sophie needs to give love another chance?

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My Review:-When Sophie has an idea, she wasn't expecting her countryside B & B, Sunnyside in the Lake District to be full. But it looks like she's not the only one to want an alternative Christmas. Just when Sophie thinks everything is going to plan, things start to go wrong. Being snowed in and a power cut is just a couple of things. Having to ask for help from her neighbour isn't something she wanted.  You'll have to read it yourself to see what else is in store for Sophie.

 I love the thought of Christmas in the Lake District with snow and that's what you get with this book.

It Never Rains

 It Never Rains - (Book 6 Detectives Roy and Roscoe crime fiction)

By Tony Bassett

Genre:-Crime Fiction

Pages:-260

Publisher:-The Book Folks

Blurb:-It never rains but it pours…

When a ruthless gang burgles the home of a Premier League football player, DCI Gavin Roscoe and DS Sunita Roy suddenly have a murder and a kidnap on their hands.
The footballer’s stepson, Marcel, is taken from the palatial property whilst it is being ransacked, and his bodyguard is shot, stone cold dead.
To help them with their task, DI Parkes from the National Crime Agency’s Kidnap Unit joins the investigation but he has very different ideas about how the operation should be run.
While rain lashes the surrounding countryside, tempers rise, as do the flood waters.
Can the police track down this dangerous gang, unmask its malevolent ringleader, and reunite the boy with his family before it’s too late?
IT NEVER RAINS is the sixth book in the detectives Roy and Roscoe crime fiction series by Tony Bassett. The full list of books, all available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback from Amazon, is as follows:
1. MURDER ON OXFORD LANE
2. THE CROSSBOW STALKER
3. MURDER OF A DOCTOR
4. OUT FOR REVENGE
5. HEIR TO MURDER
6. IT NEVER RAINS

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My Review:-Just as a meal is being made for premier footballer Jean-Jacques Beauvais, three people break into the house. After tying Marilyn Willis up, they kill the bodyguard and kidnap Jean-Jacques's 16 year-old step-son Marcel, using the footballers Bentley as a get away car. DS Sunita Roy and DCI Gavin Roscoe speak to the neighbours, as well as search for clues inside and outside. Because of Marcel being kidnapped DI Parkes from National Crime Agency Kidnap Unit is brought in to help, which has a few problems with policing methods.  Marcel knows his only hope is if they find him quick, so he starts to leave small clues without the gang knowing or noticing. Who is behind this? Is it an inside job?

 I love Tony Bassett's writing skill, he has you from the beginning and keeps you guessing. I have to say the only problem I had was I didn't want to put it down.