Review: The Great Village Show

The Great Village Show by Alexandra Brown
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Thank you to the Publishers and Netgalley for a ARC of this book.

​I was so looking forward to this book, then somehow it got eaten up into kindle world and disappeared. I have this week been sorting through all my books and putting them into categories and sorting out some kind of reading order, and was well chuffed when I realised I had this to read.
I started it pretty much as soon as I'd finished sorting out.
​I have read and really enjoyed other books by Alexandra Brown, so knew visiting Tindledale again was just the tonic I needed. A real pick me up. Again as soon as I started this book, it was like I was back there, Back in a village where you feel you could belong. Shouting Good morning to folk on your way to work or off for your morning paper. Now racing about with your head down, getting knocked about by some Pratt on an IPhone with headphones in.
​Tindledale felt a whole lot more community spirited this time, I'm not sure why, but maybe it's with everyone in the village getting together to put on the best Village show of all time, the organisation, the ups and downs, who will do what, will things go to plan. But not only that The local school is being threatened with closure, it's miles away to the next school, and something needs to be done, this school has been here forever, surely they can't just close it down. Well not if deputy head Meg has anything to do with it they wont.
​We have more new comers in this book too, and it was great getting to know the new characters. Jess is hoping the move will be a new start for her and her family and soon becomes friends with Meg.
​The closeness of the village is just great, it really adds to the warmth of the story.
​Another amazing read. I look forward to more books from this author.

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Review: In the Shadows

In the Shadows by Tara Lyons
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

For a Debut this is a pretty damn good read. Tara your dreams of becoming an author are now coming true and you should be pretty damn proud of yourself.
​This is a great read for any crime thriller fan, I have read Tara's other book that was co written with the awesome M A Comley. And can see Tara becoming a much loved author of many.

Grace Murphy isn't in a very good place at the moment. She has just lost her Grandfather, and is trying to deal with the loss. But then it seems like people who are being murdered are somehow linked to Grace, and Grace doesn't know of any reason why this is or even if she is going to be next.
​How difficult must that be to deal with. Grace decides to seek help.

​Detective Inspector Denis Hamilton of the MET Police is working the case along with his team, and Unfortunately the Killer isn't leaving them any DNA so its not going to be straight forward. I liked Denis Hamilton in this book. And it would be interesting to hear more of him in the future. The team seemed to really work well together rather than it just being all down to one person.

​The killer seems like very self assured. And seems to know what they are doing. But can they stay in the shadows.

​You do start to think you know who, what and why, but oh no, the author has done a great job of twisting things around in this book and it really will keep you gripped. It is an easy read and you will find yourself flying through it, and at just over 200 pages it is one that will not take you to long to read.

Tara you should be proud of yourself with this book, and I certainly can't wait to read more from you. Well done Girl.

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Review: White Is the Coldest Colour

White Is the Coldest Colour by John Nicholl
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is one of those books I have been meaning to get around to reading for a while now. I was thrilled when the author contacted me and asked if I would be interested in receiving a copy for review. So John, super big thanks for that.
​In what seems today like a pretty standard family situation, Mum and dad have split up, and the kids live with mum. Only problem for the Mailer family is that it seems to have hit 7 year old Anthony very hard, and he is struggling to cope with the changes in his life.
​They decide to take Anthony to Dr Gilbraith who can certainly help this young boy, or so the parents think, Dr Gilbraith is a very caring man, very good at what he does and very respected. Or so people think. It turns out that Dr Gilbraith is not helping these young children that need his help and support but abusing them. And young Anthony becomes his latest fantasy obsession.
​While reading this book, I kept wanting to be able to pick up a phone and tell the parents what was going on, you feel helpless that you can't help. (give yourself a slap and realise its just a story) But it's a story of every parents worst nightmares.
This book is very Cleverley put together, and you find yourself engrossed in it from quite early on. And I felt I got really involved with the story line, with all that seems to be going on in the news recently you could quite be forgiven to think this was almost a true story. It is very close to reality. A very difficult subject to stomach but The author has done an astounding job on what is quite topical in today todays news.
The author certainly has knowledge in what he has written about and it stands out in this book. He has used his experiences as a police officer and a Child Protection social worker to help create this brilliantl told story.
I was also amazed to find that this is actually John's Debut Novel. I was really surprised at this as it's written like a long standing author would write it. I have the 2nd book ready to read, and I really can't wait to start it.

​Thanks again John for the Review copy.

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Review: White Is the Coldest Colour

White Is the Coldest Colour by John Nicholl
My rating: 0 of 5 stars

This is one of those books I have been meaning to get around to reading for a while now. I was thrilled when the author contacted me and asked if I would be interested in receiving a copy for review. So John, super big thanks for that.
​In what seems today like a pretty standard family situation, Mum and dad have split up, and the kids live with mum. Only problem for the Mailer family is that it seems to have hit 7 year old Anthony very hard, and he is struggling to cope with the changes in his life.
​They decide to take Anthony to Dr Gilbraith who can certainly help this young boy, or so the parents think, Dr Gilbraith is a very caring man, very good at what he does and very respected. Or so people think. It turns out that Dr Gilbraith is not helping these young children that need his help and support but abusing them. And young Anthony becomes his latest fantasy obsession.
​While reading this book, I kept wanting to be able to pick up a phone and tell the parents what was going on, you feel helpless that you can't help. (give yourself a slap and realise its just a story) But it's a story of every parents worst nightmares.
This book is very Cleverley put together, and you find yourself engrossed in it from quite early on. And I felt I got really involved with the story line, with all that seems to be going on in the news recently you could quite be forgiven to think this was almost a true story. It is very close to reality. A very difficult subject to stomach but The author has done an astounding job on what is quite topical in today todays news.
The author certainly has knowledge in what he has written about and it stands out in this book. He has used his experiences as a police officer and a Child Protection social worker to help create this brilliantl told story.
I was also amazed to find that this is actually John's Debut Novel. I was really surprised at this as it's written like a long standing author would write it. I have the 2nd book ready to read, and I really can't wait to start it.

​Thanks again John for the Review copy.

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Review: The Summer Flings Travel Book

The Summer Flings Travel Book by Aimee Duffy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When I started this book I hadn't realised it was the whole collection of the Summer Flings stories in one book.
​Even better a few I hadn't previously read as individual books, and some I had, but that didn't stop me reading them again.
​Right back into the fun of Best friends on a world tour. What better way to spend a year out after completing collage.
​There is a super mix of stories in this book, Love, Romance. Trouble. But the fun, The fun the girls have is just priceless. It almost makes you think you could be there with them. I wanted to walk around the plush houses, I wanted to try on the designer clothes, I wanted to witness for myself with my own eye's some of the sun bronzed Hunks. This is certainly one of those books that will do you the world of good, especially if you are sat on a sun lounger at the side of a pool. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun kept jumping in my head, and I found my self keep singing it each time I put the book down.
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.
​I really got into the fun fun fun in this book, and devoured it in one day.
​God reading this has just made me think about just how much I need a holiday.


​A Truly FUN read. A must have Beach read.

A super big thanks for the Review copy I received via Netgalley.

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