Believe in Me by Susan Lewis

5*

I wasn’t sure about this book before I read it as it’s quite far from any of my usual genre’s but once I got through the first couple of chapters, I was hooked.
The setting was lovely, Ash Morley sounds great and the characters were well developed and easy to like, there was a bit of action to keep things interesting and also a sniff of love in the air, so for me, it had a bit of everything.
Well written and very easy to read, a great summer novel for the beach, I will definitely read more by this Author.

Crossroads of Bones by Luanne Bennett

5*

Loved this supernatural thriller and can’t wait to read more from this author.
Katie the tattooist is awesome and seems normal but she is hiding a beastly secret.
I liked most of the other colourful characters, Sugar was particularly interesting and the story was fast paced, plot original, keeping me entertained throughout.
Well written and easy to read, if you’re a fan of Keri Arthur, you’ll love this book!

Mr Blue Sky by John Darke

2*

This book was a well written science fiction outing, about a young girl who meets a “monster” in the forest and befriends him but after a family tragedy, loses contact with him and eventually moves away, only to be plagued by nightmares and general mental health issues.
After seeing weird sights, she feels she is being called back home to finally get answers.
It didn’t really make much sense to me, certain parts anyway, (clown face!) and although well written, none of the characters really moved me or kept me interested, worth a read if this is your genre, just not my cup of tea.

The Man Who Didn’t Call by Rosie Walsh

4*

I enjoyed this suspenseful story about a woman who returns to her hometown and meets a man, they hit it off, fall in love quickly and then something happens, all her calls go unanswered but it’s not what you think!
Something more is obviously going on and as the story progresses it becomes apparent.
A talented writer, a good plot and a few twists and turns make this an enjoyable summer read.

My Sister’s Daughter by Netta Newbound

4*

This is the first book by Netta Newbound I have read but it won’t be the last.
I really enjoyed this psychological thriller, that kept me on my toes with all the twists and turns in the plot, I found the characters quite likeable and true to life, though Diane’s situation was so sad and the book was fast paced and compelling, with a solid storyline.
Will definitely read more by this author.

Snap by Belinda Bauer

4*

I really enjoyed this crime thriller, it was well written and suspenseful, very sad in places but ingenious with the original plot ideas.
Although Jack is a naughty boy, you can’t help but feel for him and his circumstances after he and his siblings are left in a car by the roadside as their mother goes to look for a breakdown phone but never returns.
The characters are well written and likeable if not frustrating at times and the storyline is satisfying.
Overall a well paced thriller, written by a gifted author, will definitely read more by Belinda Bauer.

Kiss Me, Kill Me by J.S. Carol

3*

Lots of twists and turns in this suspenseful thriller focusing on domestic abuse.
Zoe married the man of her dreams who turned out to be a monster, she tries to escape but gets brought back by him and it seems there’s just no hope.
The plot is told from Zoe’s perspective and then her Husbands which keeps the story interesting and rolling along at a decent pace.
I didn’t find either character particularly likeable, but I did warm towards Zoe and the incredible bad luck she suffered from.
A good solid thriller, with plenty of surprises.