The Dead Ex by Jane Corry

3*

HE CHEATED. HE LIED. HE DIED. Vicki's husband Daniel once promised to love her in sickness and in health. But after a brutal attack left her suffering with epilepsy, he ran away with his mistress. So when Vicki gets a call one day to say that he's missing, her first thought is 'good riddance'. But then the police find evidence suggesting that Daniel is dead. And they think Vicki had something to do with it. What really happened on the night of Daniel's disappearance? And how can Vicki prove her innocence, when she's not even sure of it herself? An intriguing blurb made me want to read this book despite never having read Jane Corry previously. I like that the main character Vicki was different in that she had epilepsy and found the way the author handled the ailment, sensitive and true to life. I didn’t really warm to any other person in the novel however and although I found the plot descriptive, interesting and suspenseful, it was very slow to begin with. But just when I got into the book, the ending was thoroughly rushed, introducing characters that had barely been mentioned previously and I found it a bit confusing to be honest. Ok but it could have been so much better

The Last Time I lied by Riley Sager

Have you ever played two truths and a lie?

Emma has. Her first summer away from home, she learned how to play the game. And she learned how to lie.

Then three of her new friends went into the woods and never returned . . .

Now, years later, Emma has been asked to go back to the newly re-opened Camp Nightingale. She thinks she’s laying old ghosts to rest but really she’s returning to the scene of a crime.

Because Emma’s innocence might be the biggest lie of all…

I really enjoyed everything about this book, the setting was eerie and perfect, the characters interesting and the plot full of suspense, what better place for a story such as this then in a camp surrounded by mysterious woods and a lake?
I found that I had to keep reading as the answer to the mystery of Emma’s past lay just around the corner but the author didn’t reveal the finale until the very end.
Emma was a strong and realistic character whose guilt caused her to keep things that she didn’t understand to herself but slowly began to unravel as certain things came to light.
Finishing the novel was a satisfying culmination to all that had gone before, the pace was fast, the writing descriptive and engaging and the plot had me on the edge of my seat all the way through.
I will read more from Riley Sager, highly recommended.

A Summer Scandal by Kat French

4*

A nice summer read from Kat French, with just the right amount of romance, suspense and action.
Well written with good characters, Calvin was great as the ‘unusual guy next door’ and the plot was about more than just sickly love engagements.
An original idea of opening adult themed shops on a pier is a good setting for this fun, lighthearted book.
Definitely recommended.

Mine by JL Butler

4*

The first book I’ve read by this Author and I will definitely read more.
The story was well written with lots of suspense, twists and turns, you truly don’t know who to trust.
The ending was satisfying for me and I was glad with the way things were brought to a close.
This book zooms along at a quick pace and pulled me right into the book alongside the strong characters.

The Sister Swap by Fiona Collins

4*

A lighthearted easy read from start to finish, perfect for the beach.
The plot follows two estranged sisters who choose to swap homes in aid of heart and health and though not overly original, the characters are likeable and the writing nicely paced.
I enjoyed this quirky book and will read more from this author when I fancy a light read.