Review: Misbehaving in Miami

Misbehaving in Miami by Aimee Duffy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



The girls are off again, in Misbehaving in Miami (Summer Flings, Book 2) on the next leg of the round the world trip. And Poor Miami has to learn to cope with them. Again as this is a short story, i'm a little bothered about giving away to much, but again-- just brilliant.
A Great fun read.
Misbehaving in Miami continues on from where Trouble in Tinseltown finished. So with the girls in Miami, we just know that all they can have is fun, nothing will go wrong will it? And what is more fun than a drinking game, how can that be bad. And it can't be difficult to do with an Irish chick on side can it............ get reading and find out just what happens.
I'm hoping to read all the books in this series, and as they are all just short stories, once finished, i will have to read them all again but back to back, just to get the real feel for them again.



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Review: Trouble in Tinseltown

Trouble in Tinseltown by Aimee Duffy

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



3 Friends set off on a round the world trip, starting off in LA. The story is full of fun, I could have imagined going on holiday with these girls (many years ago).
Ciara, Elle and Gem are just great character. Each one with their own individual personalities. As this is only a short story I really don't want to go into the story for fear of giving to much away.
So what I will say is it is a great fun, easy read. Sit back and get stuck in. you will not regret it.



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Review: The Stolen Girl

The Stolen Girl by Renita D'Silva

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Not really sure what to say about this book, Other than WOW.
What an emotional story.
The journey one woman has to go through to save and protect her child.
How one person can be so selfish an manipulative to the point of controlling another persons life. But also amazing that when people finally realize and face up to the wrongs they have done, how others can find forgiveness.
Once you get into this book be prepared to sit up and read, because once you start you really wont want to put it down.
This is the first book i have read from this author, but i will be looking out for her other books now.



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Review: Poppy Does Paris

Poppy Does Paris by Nicola Doherty

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



This book is part of a series, by Nicola Doherty. The girls on tour series.
As it's only a short story I thought it would be a great read for when i had my breaks in work. And i ended up looking a little bit of a plonker with a stupid grin on my face while reading it.
This is just a great fun, lighthearted short story.
An ideal read if you have an hour spare, sat in the garden on a warm afternoon.
Poppy has headed off to Paris -working- with her work colleague Charlie. and as she hasn't had any romance for quite some time, she's a little more than out of practice.
She decides seducing Charlie would be a good idea.
Obviously things don't always go to plan.
So treat yourself to a copy and see just what Poppy does in Paris.
I am looking forward to reading more from this author, and as I have recently won a copy of if I Could Turn Back Time in a blog giveaway, I think I will be moving it up in my to read pile.



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Review: Until Death

Until Death by Ali Knight

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Until Death 4/5

Ali Knight

Marriage is a prison for Kelly. Her controlling and manipulative husband Christos videos her in the house, has her followed and tracks her every move. She may be desperate to leave, but she's not stupid. If she runs, he'll make sure she never sees her children again. Christos has a mistress, Sylvie, keen to pander to his every whim and even keener to step into Kelly's shoes, should she ever vacate them. Kelly thinks it's stalemate for their twisted threesome, but one of Christos's container ships is about to dock in London with a secret cargo that will change all their lives forever. If Kelly is to escape, it will be in a way she never imagined, and people will" get hurt .

This is the first book I have read by Ali Knight. But I think it is safe to say it will not be the last.
A gripping tale of Marital abuse, and one womans struggle to come out the other end. With a fantastic story line.
I'm just annoyed with myself that it took me a while to get around to reading it, because once i had started it I really did enjoy it...


Kelly
The abused wife Kelly is stuck in a relationship that she just wants out of. But there just seems no way out. Her husband will not let her have a divorce, and has threatened to take the children away from her. She is left in their apartment daily some days with the doors locked, and is constantly recorded on one of the many video cameras her husband has installed in the house so he can see what she is up to constantly. She has 2 Children a Daughter she had before she met Christos and a son which they adopted together. Kelly also has a past which could get her into something she doesn't want to be involved with.

Christos
I hated Christos right from the beginning of this book, he's a man who likes to take charge and be in charge of everything. Including his wife. He has a mistress and dispite this still won't let his wife go. And as for Sylvie his mistress, well I She was just a first class cow.

Georgie
I liked the idea that one of the main characters was a female customs officer and not the normal police detective.
you find yourself asking a lot of questions throughout this book, and mainly how you would cope in this situation. What would you do? It is so easy to think that you would just walk away and not put up with it. But as this story shows things are not always that easy or that straight forward.

Make you grateful you are happily married..

I received this book from the publishers after speaking with Becca Mundy @BeccaCMundyand on Twitter. And I am really grateful for being given the chance to read and review it. It was definitely the sort of book I enjoy reading.
I have also added Ali Knights other books to my must buy them list. And look forward to reading them one day.



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Review: From Notting Hill with Four Weddings . . . Actually

From Notting Hill with Four Weddings . . . Actually by Ali McNamara

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



My thoughts. 5/5

Those of you that know me, will know I'm a huge Crime fiction fan. Occasionally I enjoy reading something a little different, a little more lighthearted. The last couple of months I have probably read more Chic Lit that I have ever read before, and I have really been enjoying the ones I have read.

And this one really does have the feel good factor.

This is the first book I have read from this Author, and I believe this is the 3rd book in this series. With it being the first one I have read, I don't feel like i missed out on anything, I was still able to follow the story, and understand what was going on. But now I have read it, I keep thinking I want to go back and read the first two now.

This book definitely get's a five star rating from me. The characters were great, I instantly liked Scarlet, She was fun. And I loved how no matter how bad she thought things were going to be, everything just seemed to turn out good for her.

And Oscar just seemed like a proper character, as I know my friend will not read this I can honestly say he just made me think of my daughters God father all the time. I must remember not to call him Oscar when I see him. A real Queen.

All the characters in the book, were really likable, except for one, but you'll feel the same when you read it. A few time's i thought, oh I know where this is going, but i got it so wrong.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC.



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Review: Behind Closed Doors

Behind Closed Doors by Kerry Wilkinson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I have read all the Jessica Daniels series, and then I realized I hadn't read this one yet, so I got stuck in, In time for the new one coming out in 3 weeks. And i must say after just reading this one, i'm so glad i do not have long to wait for the next one.

After hiding away from troubles and worries, Jessica finally faces the world again, by going under cover into a house that recruits... well what do they recruit? Jessica is forced to face some of her demons to pull off this undercover mission, and can she come out a stronger person or is she lost forever?

I don't want to go into the story line to much for fear of giving away to much, what I can say is these books by Kerry Wilkinson just keep getting better and better, i'm not sure how he does it, but he's got his work cut out to make the next one as good as this or better. I hope he can pull it off, as the series is just fantastic.



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Review: Prime Deception

Prime Deception by Carys Jones

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Laurie Thomas Cannot accept that her Identical twin sister Lorna committed suicide. And sets about trying to live the life Lorna lived to find out just what happened. And if it wasn't suicide then what was it?

A lot of answers need answering, and Laurie get's the help from Lorna's last employer The Deputy Prime Minister.

But Lorna was having an affair, And was she really about to sell her kiss and tell story to journalist John Quinn. Quinn thinks once Lorna has killed herself that the story has gone with her, but could he be wrong. Could the story now be twice as juicy, and could it change the rest of his career.

I'm finding it difficult to write this without giving up to much of the story, I will say that I did enjoy the book, I thought it was very well written with a great plot. However at times I could have quite happily slapped the The Deputy PM right round the choppers. I guess this story also shows how Grief affects different people in different ways.
But just how far will you go to get the answer's you need?

A very enjoyable and easy read.



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Review: Summer at Castle Stone

Summer at Castle Stone by Lynn Marie Hulsman

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



From the start this book really drew me in. Many times I sat and actually placed myself at the scene. I could see myself doing just what Sheila/Shayla was doing. I wiped my eyes when she was chopping onions, and felt nervous picking up a chicken. I really did like her character and all the way through I just kept wanting everything to go right for her.
Despite having a famous Father, she want's to do things of her own merit, and doesn't use his name. She really did seem like an individual person. Not a clone of everyone else.
I almost wanted to get on a plane and go straight to Ireland. I really did feel like i was there at times.
The characters are all believable I really did like them. A good mixture of people.
And as I tend to mainly read crime, this was a true refreshing change, A lighthearted fun read.

Highly recommend a great summer time read.



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Review: Ultimatum

Ultimatum by Simon Kernick

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



I believe this book is a follow on from ‘Siege. But I have not read Siege. And didn't feel like i was missing out or unable to follow the story.

This book is certainly full of action. And as the chapters are reather short i found it very easy to keep on reading just a few more chapters.

A series of bombings rock London and threats to cause even greater devastation if England doesn't agree to withdraw from Afghanistan are made. Tina Boyd and Mike Bolt are working together, to try and find the culprits behind the bombings before another one goes off. It seems like a race against time, but can they stop anymore innocent people from losing their lives.

A fast paced, and interesting read.




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Review: The Cold Cold Sea

The Cold Cold Sea by Linda Huber

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is the first book I have read by Linda Huber.

The Cold Cold Sea Starts off when a child who goes missing on a Cornish beach on a summer's day. Every parents nightmare. And right from this moment you are forced to keep on reading. I started this book late at night, and got over half way in my first sitting. I ended up reading it in two sittings. A very powerful story.
I'm actually glad I wasn't sat on a beach when reading this. This is a very chilling and disturbing story, very well written and put together. It really does keep you on the edge of your seat, wondering how things can progress, how this could actually happen.
I really felt a huge mixture of emotions whilst reading this. And will have to admit i cried more than once. Absolutely fantastic read. I really did enjoy it.

Maggie and Colin - I really did feel for these two. How on earth can any parent cope with what they went through.

Philip and Jennifer. I wanted to get hold of Jennifer and give her more that just a slap. I kept thinking all would be ok when Philip returned, but how wrong was I.

Katie teacher - I really believed that Kate was the key to solving everything, that one day at school she would just work it all out.

I don't want to say to much about the story, as I really don't want to spoil the book for anyone, but if you are going to read something this year, make it this.



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