Review: That's What Friends Are For

That's What Friends Are For by Marcie Steele
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Thank you to Netgalley, Bookouture and Marcie Steele for the review e copy of this book. It was an absolute pleasure to read it.

​This is the second Marcie Steele book I have read recently, Marcie for those that don't know is non other that the wonderful Mel Sherratt. When I read the first book by Marcie I wasn't sure what to expect with such a change in direction. However after reading the first book, I couldn't wait to start this one.
Another brilliant easy to follow read.
​Likeable and realistic characters make it a great read. A sotry and Journey of friendship. It's so realistic it could actually be your own circle of friends.
​I'd say although it looks very girls, it is not a soppy soppy lovey dovey type of read, it's an everyday life kind of read.
​Friendship and secrets, sometimes your friendship has to be tested to see just how strong it is, and I think that has been done really well in this book. Sam and Louise have a few things they need to sort out, as cracks start to appear in their friendship will they be able to overcome things, or are somethings just unforgivable.
​Can you cope with the Drama... The only way to find out is by reading this book. You know you want to, so off you pop, go buy it and bloody enjoy it.

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Review: That's What Friends Are For

That's What Friends Are For by Marcie Steele
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

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Review: April: A Jessica Daniel short story

April: A Jessica Daniel short story by Kerry Wilkinson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A great short story for Jessica fans.
A very easy quick but interesting read.
This short story was originally in the Morrisons-exclusive paperback of Behind Closed Doors two years ago. This is the first time it's appeared as an ebook.

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Review: Torn: Part 2 of 3: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice.

Torn: Part 2 of 3: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice. by Rosie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I thought I'd start the year off with something a little different. And I have to say I really did enjoy this book.
Rosie Lewis is a foster carer, I have read a few of Rosie's books, and enjoyed them all. I think they are brilliantly written. Covering some very difficult subjects and situations.
I think being a foster carer is an amazing thing anyone can do. I dread to think what could happen to some of these kids if it wasn't for people like Rosie.
Rosie really has her hands full with this placement, A sister and a brother, along with her own two children, Rosie's patience really is tested.
I'm worried about going into any details as I think it would give too much away, but what I will say is if this is they type of read you enjoy or if you have enjoyed previous books by Rosie Lewis, Cathy Glass etc., then you will thoroughly enjoy this.





I can really recommend this book, it really was a very interesting read. Wanting to carry on reading all the time so I could see how things worked out. A touching story.

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Review: Torn: Part 3 of 3: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice.

Torn: Part 3 of 3: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice. by Rosie Lewis
My rating: 0 of 5 stars

I thought I'd start the year off with something a little different. And I have to say I really did enjoy this book.
Rosie Lewis is a foster carer, I have read a few of Rosie's books, and enjoyed them all. I think they are brilliantly written. Covering some very difficult subjects and situations.
I think being a foster carer is an amazing thing anyone can do. I dread to think what could happen to some of these kids if it wasn't for people like Rosie.
Rosie really has her hands full with this placement, A sister and a brother, along with her own two children, Rosie's patience really is tested.
I'm worried about going into any details as I think it would give too much away, but what I will say is if this is they type of read you enjoy or if you have enjoyed previous books by Rosie Lewis, Cathy Glass etc., then you will thoroughly enjoy this.





I can really recommend this book, it really was a very interesting read. Wanting to carry on reading all the time so I could see how things worked out. A touching story.

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Review: Torn: Part 1 of 3: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice.

Torn: Part 1 of 3: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice. by Rosie Lewis
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I have just read this along with part 2, and part 3. It was a really good interesting read. Thoroughly enjoyed it, dispite he subject matter, as I got to the end of each part, I really couldn't wait to see what was happening, and how the children and their foster carer was getting.
It really does highlight the amazing job that foster carers do. It's such a selfless act, the kindness the have and give to children and families in need is just amazing.


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Review: The Wronged

The Wronged by Kimberley Chambers
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

OH MY GOD. Kimberley. You have written a book and half here.

I thoroughly enjoyed the first two books featuring the wonderful Butler Family. The Trap and Payback. And after the end of Payback, I thought Kimberley would really have her work cut out matching it, But no, Kimberley has not matched it. shes bettered it. This is why Kimberly Chambers is such a fantastic author . And I think this book has everything a book should have. It keeps you wanting more. Holding your breath, talking to the pages, laughing, screaming at characters.
I had decided before I started this book that I was going to take my time with it, and enjoy it. OHHH no that isn't possible, because once started you just can't help but keep going. Then you end up gutted that you have to wait, for Kimberley to bring out another book.

What A fantastic read.

I would really like to suggest that if you have not read the first two books, then it really is worth doing so before you start this one. I think you would get away with just reading this alone, but you would enjoy it even more if you had read the previous two. Available here - The Trap. Payback. And if you haven't yet read them then Lucky you.... you can read all 3 back to back.

Again we visit the not so wonderful Butler family. A family that seem to make the rules up as they go along. Queenie and her sister Viv, still seem to be my favorite characters. I love the way they come across. I think a Life and loves of Queenie and Viv book should be written. I think the humour in Queenie and Viv, and their no nonsense ways is first class.
This book kicks off pretty much from the ending of the last one, and if you have read the last one you will know what I mean.
Michael and Vinny are The Buttler men, Vinnie is a man on a mission, someone not to be messed with, . Michael seems slightly more likeable, but certainly not loveable. His boys are slowly growing up, what sort of life would you want for your sons. I'm sure it wouldn't be a Butler life.
Little Vinny is well, just a little twat, or a big one as he has started to grow up now. I hated him in the last book, and I hated him in this book.
But my feeling for the characters is what helped me fly through this book. It doesn't matter which character you love or hate, you need to know what is going on with them, and therefore you have to keep reading.
I'm trying my best not to say everything I want to say about this book, because if like me you have waited a year to read it, then it would be so unfair to spoil any of it for you.

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