A Scandal of Secrets

 A Scandal of Secrets

By J.F. Howard

Genre:-Murder Mystery

Publisher:-Provoco Publishing

Blurb:-Anthony Crawford is young, rich and lazy. With aspirations to take the film world by storm, he never quite seems to motivate himself enough to do anything about it-until he meets the beautiful Cecile. Wife to Robert Ford, who is Anthony's stepfathers business associate and close confidente, Cecila is older, wiser and definately wants Anthony to be her next little plaything, but will an affair with her be Anthony's making or his downfall? The oncoming Christmas season provides a perfect opportunity for Anthony's mother and stepfather to throw a party, but what happens to turn a glittering, dreamlike celebration, the pinnacle of the social calendar of the rich and famous, into Anthony's personal nightmare, and more importantly, will he survive?

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Sigrid Rides

Sigrid Rides-The Story of an Extraordinary Friendship (An Adventure on Two Wheels)

By Travis Nelson

Genre:-Non Fiction/Biography/Cycling/Cats

Pages:-272

Publisher:-Radar/Octopus

Blurb:-In the tradition of A Street Cat Named Bob, Nala's World, and Felix the Railway Cat: This is the story of Travis Nelson, his deaf Norwegian Forest cat, Sigrid, and their adventures on two wheels.

 When Travis Nelson arrived in London, he expected to embark on a new life and a new job. Coming from California, he'd uprooted his wife and his cat, Sigrid, and planned to be here for the long haul. Then Covid-19 struck. Travis's new job vanished as the company cut staff. For two years, and through successive lockdowns, he was stuck in limbo in am unfamiliar city, trying to find his way.

 To keep himself occupied, Travis set out to discover his adoptive home. He bought a bike and began cycling through London's streets and parks with his unusual travelling companion, Sigrid-his deaf, Norwegian Forest cat-who came along for the ride. But what started as a way of injecting routine and purpose into Travis's life in stressful times, created an internet sensation. When Travis began posting videos of the pair's ride on social media, he drew in another community of people looking for moments of joy in an anxious world.

 In this charming memoir, Travis charts his adventures with Sigrid. He unlocks a hidden London seen only from cyclist's viewpoint, as well as finding friendship and hope. Most of all, it is the story of one man's relationship with his feline companion-one that has given him direction and a sense of belonging at a time when he felt lost.

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My Review:-I just have to say that I fell in love with this book, even before I read the blurb, after all who wouldn't with a little cutie little Sigrid. We get to meet Travis Nelson and his beloved cat Sigrid. Travis had moved from California with his wife and Sigrid, in a hope to start a new life but not everything went to plan. Covid-19 hit the world and everyone around us. That's when we got to meet Travis and Sigrid, Sigrid is not just any cat, Sigrid is a Norwegian Forest cat, but with one thing different to others, Sigrid is deaf (which I found added more cuteness to him). Travis decided to start making videos and posting them on social media. Just a cat and his best friend traveling around London streets and parks on a bike. We go on this journey and see London through the eyes of a cyclist. It showed you the trust Sigrid has in Travis, but also how Sigrid helped Travis during, what was a hard time for everyone. I've been a follower of Travis and Sigrid since coming across then on YouTube. This is a lovely book for everyone.

The Water Child

The Water Child

By Mathew West

Genre:-Historical/Horror

Pages:-304

Publisher:-HarperNorth

Blurb:-What the sea takes for its own can never return......

 Portugal, 1754. Cecilia Lamb knew being a sea captain's wife would mean a life of waiting and watching the horizon for her husband's ship. But John has been gone longer than any voyage should last. Everyone else has given up hope of his return. But she knows in her bones that he is not lost. Gone, but not lost.

 Barely able to tear her eyes from the shimmering sea, she feels drawn to the sun-baked shoreline, and amid the bustle of the docks she feel certain that her husband will come back to her. Though along with that feeling is another sense-that something darker is coming. As she sickens, she doesn't know what the next tide will bring-but she begins to fear as well as crave her husband's homecoming.

 Soon, even on dry land, Cecilia can feel the pull of the ocean at her feet, the movement of the tides within her. Warning, seduction or promise, she cannot tell, but one thing is certain-the sea holds many secrets, and some of them are too powerful to ever be drowned.

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My Review:-Cecilia Lamb was eighteen-years-old when she married, and three days later she moved to Portugal, leaving her three brothers and sister behind. Portugal, 1754.  John Harding who's dream of being a sea captain, of one of the tall ships one day, finally comes true. John goes on his first voyage leaving behind his young wife, Cecilia. Cecilia looked out at the water, being at the top of the hill, Cecilia could see the same view through any of the five windows. Cecilia is lonely and worried that her husband, John might not want to come back home to her. John has been gone longer than he should of been and nothing had been heard. People presumed John must be dead, but Cecilia knows different, Everyday Cecilia would walk down the hill to the water and look out at sea, just looking for a sign. She has a feeling and visions  that he will come home one day, but when? Something dark is drawing Cecilia to the sea, but what, all she knows is it's nothing good. I love the description that the author has used throughout the book, I feel you get to know more about where you are. 

The Whole Tooth

The Whole Tooth

By Dr Milad Shadrooh

Genre:-Non Fiction/Parodies/Dentistry

Pages:-208

Publisher:-Short Books/Octopus

Blurb:-Get ready to be entertained and educated by Dr Milad Shadrooh, the UK's most celebrated dentist and YouTube sensation.

 Milad will have you alternately astounded and rolling with laughter as he drills down into the grisly details, touching on everything from the fascinating history of dentistry to the surprising secrets of life as a dentist. He confronts the fear that people associate with dental treatment and dispels the myths, while giving tips on how to create the perfect smile.

 So sit back, put on your safety goggles and prepare for the best trip to the dentist you've ever had.

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My Review:-The Singing Dentist, Dr Milad Shadrooh is guaranteed to make your smile better, and all I can say is 'Yes' he does.  I don't know why I picked to review this book as I have a dentist phobia, maybe I thought it might help me with going to the dentist (I'll tell you at the end of this if it has). I've really enjoyed reading this book. We are told why Dr Milad picked being a dentist and we hear the stories of his time at dentistry school. We are also told about his love of music and rapping.  Dr Milad talks about the NHS v Private, the cost and how Covid hit dentistry. I said I would let you know if it would help with the dentist...no it didn't but I would still recommend it as a good read.

Author

Dr Milad Shadrooh is a dentist and owner of Chequers Dental Surgery in Basingstoke.

 Outside of dentistry, Milad hit the headlines as the "Singing Dentist", with his educational and entertaining dental parody songs gaining over 250 million views combined.

 Milad is the go-to media dental clinician with appearances on ITV's This Morning, Good Morning Britain and Lorraine, BBC News, Sky News plus, countless radio appearances.

 He's been voted the Number 1 'Most Influential person' in Dentistry three times in the last four years.

 

Call Her Janie

Call Her Janie

By S.R. Fabrico

Genre:-Thriller

Pages:-306

Blurb:-A scintillating romantic thriller with a shocking twist

Lizzie was obsessed with chasing her dream of being the only female executive at her New York City marketing firm. Driven by the loss of her parents, she wanted to succeed and make them proud. Focused, hard-working, and passionate about her career, she refused to be distracted.

 Gray Stone, a handsome billionaire, and Lizzie's boss, won her over with his charm. He was the perfect gentleman, treating Lizzie like a queen. When a plus sign appeared on her pregnancy test, Gray's true colours were revealed, and her life was turned upside down.

 Moving to Southport, NC, to reconnect with her brother was her only option to mend her broken heart and leave her past behind. Her life and unravelled at the seams, and she blamed herself, desperate to find forgiveness.

 Filled with revenge and hatred, someone lurking in the town had a different plan, and their end game was Lizzie's last breath. Will Lizzie find the contentment she is looking for, or will she die trying?

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My Review:-This is Book One of 'Southport Series'. Lizzie Levine is one of New York's marketing executive, With the death of her parents, Lizzie is determent to make everything she does work. Gray Stone is a billionaire, handsome (which he knows) and Lizzie's boss. Gray turned on the charm and Lizzie fell for it. hook line and sinker. Lizzie finds out she pregnant, but when she tells Gray, she didn't get the reaction that she expected, Gray showed his true colours. Lizzie decides to go to Southport and spend some time with her brother. Will this been the best place for her? 

 Just when you think you know what's to come, the author throws you a few unexpected twists, which draws you in even more. I need Book Two to find out what's next.

Rise of the Hunter

Rise of the Hunter

By Barb Jones

Genre:-Dark Urban Fantasy/Supernatural Horror

Blurb:-EVIL DOES NOT DIE. IT SEEKS VENGEANCE.

🩸Deadly Romance

🩸Life-Draining Curse

🩸Prophecy

🩸Morally Gray Characters

🩸Dark Magic

🩸Deadly Creatures

🩸Multi POVs

The queen and her friends threw me into the dark pit three years ago, and I sought a way out, having used the power and life force of the others who were also thrown in. Today, I am free and planning my vengeance against her and the others.

 In a supernatural world filled with vampires, werewolves, witches, demons, and angels, I will have my revenge against them. I am the epitome of evil and didn't die like they thought. There's a third prophecy with a nice little catch! This prophecy is meant for me; my revenge will turn the tables on the queen and her friends. I will turn them all against her, and according to the prophecy, the avenging angel be mine. Forever. As for the others, they will serve me.

 It's time for me to rise, beginning with the birth of a new hunter, new demons, and an angel be mine. Vengeance against the queen will be mine.

 Rise of the Hunter is the fourth book in the Blood Prophecy series and is the first book of a new trilogy for the Tall Dark Man. It is full of dark magic and vengeance with a twist of good vs. evil but will good win this time? This supernaturals to control the world and unleash evil as the world prepares for peace.

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My Review:-This is Book Four in the 'Blood Prophecy' also Book One in the Trilogy. I haven't read any of the other books, but I wish I had, as it took a while to work out who was who and had they been n other books. The story is told in different POVs, and timelines. Some of the characters are more likeable than others. The Tall Dark Man did interest me. If you like Witches, Demons, Vampires, Angels and Dark Magic this is the book for you, as it has everything. It's a fast pace book with plenty going on.

Shooters

Shooters

By Julia Boggio

Genre:-Romantic Comedy

Blurb:-Stella Price is determined to become a successful wedding photographer, even if it means learning from Connor Knight, a wedding shooter with sexy rock star status and an ego to match.

 Burned by an affair that ended her last career, Stella should know better than to get entangled with Connor during a residential course in a romantic French chateau. But while his arrogance turns her off, his talent turns her on.

 Their clashes lead to a whirlwind of passion, but Stella struggles to frame a future with a man who's come to distrust "happy ever afters" and hides a softer side behind his image. Can Stella learn from her past mistakes and teach Connor about real love before he disappears from the picture?

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My Review:-This is Book One of 'The Photographers Trilogy'. Stella Price is new to the wedding photography game, her past hasn't been like the photos she hopes to take, but she willing to learn. Having parents that pushed her at everything while growing up means she's not going to give up easily. When she meets Connor Knight she knows that he's one of the best, but can she trust herself with him? 

Will it just be work with Connor? I loved this book, it's an easy read and flowed well. This is one to pop in your case and read around the pool or even in your garden.