Review: The Alibi

The Alibi by Jamie Raven
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I have to say I really did enjoy this book. I found it a very interesting but easy read.
​Earlier this year I read Jamie Ravens Debut book The Madam. My review of that book can be read here. So when I saw this one available on Netgalley I couldn't help myself but request it, even though I had put myself on a Netgalley ban, while I try and play catch up with my outstanding books.

​I have to say I'm glad i broke my Netgalley ban to get this book, because I thouroghly enjoyed it.

​Crime reporter Beth Chambers seems to be someone who will do what it takes to get an exclusive story. And that doesn't alway mean following the rules.
​Megan Fuller is an actress, or she was before she was murdered. Her Ex husband Danny Shapiro is one of the suspects and needs to make sure his alibi is water tight, he know's he didn't do it, but can he prove to others that he didn't.

​The story in this book is totally beliveable, and at times I wanted to give Beth a slap or two for her wrecklessness, knowing she has a small child at home, upsetting some of the underworld criminals is not the best way to go. Having said that I reallly liked her character. I think her being a reporter really added to the intensity of the story.

​The plot is done brilliantly the way it unfolds, and you are wondering all the way through which way the story is going to go. 

I really got caught up in this book, and wanted to read it at every opportunity.
​A Brilliantly well put together gritty story.

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Review: The Madam

The Madam by Jamie Raven
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

​What a brilliant read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. So great big thanks to the Author, Publisher and to Netgalley for my review copy.

​Where do you start? Well firstly this is a new author to me, so I'm always a little wary on what to expect. Having read the blub I kind of thought I would enjoy it. And I'm so glad I have read it, as it really was a bloody good read.
​Lizzie Wells, Ex Call girl/prostitute what ever she want's to be called, Is The Madam. One night while working, she is suddenly covered in blood, in the same room as a man, A dead man!  And is subsequently arrested for his death and serves 3 years 11 months in Holloway prison, for Manslaughter. After pleading guilty to get the lesser charge, it doesn't stop Lizzie Claiming her innocence all the time she is there.
​While inside she becomes friend and lover with Scar.
​Upon release Scar is waiting for Lizzie and Lizzie is determined to find out just what happened on that night, that has robbed her of almost 4 years of her life. But things are certainly not going to be easy. There are going to be so many obstacles in her way. And maybe just maybe the truth needs to stay hidden.

​I thoroughly enjoyed this book, It's one of those you can really get stuck into early on, and then struggle to put it down.

​I really liked the lead Character Lizzie Wells.  she is a very strong female character that is determined to get to the truth, no matter what. Only she doesn't always choose the right people to trust.
I enjoy books with gutsy ballsy women and this is certainly one of those.
I have to admit to that towards the end I has a slight lump in my throat. I think its brilliantly written and put together.

​A super big thank you to the Publishers, Author and Netgalley for a review copy of this book.

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Review: Anything He Wants 1: The Meeting

Anything He Wants 1: The Meeting by Sara Fawkes
My rating: 2 of 5 stars

I'm not going to do a review for this on my blog. Just here and Amazon.
But I think the best thing I can say about it is IT'S FREE!
It is a very quick read, and to be honest It wound me up reading.
Maybe I'm old fashioned, or because I've been with my husband for 22 years, I can't relate to a sex starved woman wanting to have sex in a life with a complete stranger.
I just don't get it. At least learn his bloody name. His line was "I can smell your arousal"
I laughed out loud, thought I'd try that one on my hubby, his reply was "It's sweat my love, I'm going for a shower, Have you had your medication today" lol
If you want to pass a little time then give it a read, but there are far better books out there to pass your time on.
Sorry but it really wasn't my cup O tea.
Having just read some of the reviews after I finished it, it's apparently being compared to the 5o shades shite, but I can't compare it as I only read the first two chapters of 50 shades and give up. Yet so many people loved it, so with this one I guess it just depends on what you like reading, some people have really enjoyed it and some haven't.

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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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Review: Torn: A terrified girl. A shocking secret. A terrible choice.

Torn: 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: Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek by M.J. Arlidge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


finally caught up.
#HelenGraceBinge

If you have not read the previous books please do not read this review as it may spoil it for you.
​Personally i would say if you are going to read this book, then it's best if you have read the previous books.
1Eeny Meeny
2Pop Goes The Weasel
3The Doll's House
4Liar LiarSeptember
5Little Boy Blue
​6 Hide and seek

​I've been playing a big catch up with this series and read books 4, 5 and 6 in a short space of time. It was great because as each book finshed, I could dive right into the next one without having to wait. What's not great is i'm now up to date which means I have to wait for more books to be written/published.

​I have really grown to like Helen Grace, and throughout this book I was rooting for her. Helen is locked up, after being framed for murder. But the real killer is still out there, and what the hell can Helen do while she's inside. Could this be the end of  Helen Grace?

​It's an outstanding read, keeps you on the edge of your seat. Keeps you guessing and guessing some more, because although you know why Helen is in prison (especially if you read the previous book) You are not prepared for what happens in there.

​I'm worried about giving to much away so i'm going to shut up and just say MY GOD this is a series you really should be reading if you like a good crime thriller, with likeable characters.

​ENJOY

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Review: Little Boy Blue

Little Boy Blue by M.J. Arlidge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well that's book 5 read, and if i'm honest I have nothing but praise for this series. It's difficult to believe each time you read one of these books that the next one could be any better, but that is exactly what seems to be happening.
This is the fifth book in the Helen Grace series, a series I’ve grown to really enjoy. I’m a little behind with the series, but that’s not such a bad thing as been able to read this one as soon as I finished book four, and I can now read book 6 without having to wait.
As I said it’s a series I’ve really grown to like, I like the characters and I like how each case is different.
If you haven’t read any of this series, then I really can recommend it. But I would say read it from book one, you could probably get away with reading it on it’s own, but I think you get a better feel for the story if they are read in order.

It really is more interesting when you have followed the characters and got a feel for their back history. I always feel when I’ve followed a series as though I personally know the characters, and this is certainly the case here.
I enjoy the character that is Helen Grace; she’s very different, I would say unique. But I really do like her, and the way she works.
She’s been good friends with Charlie, who has also appeared in each book, and this time I think their friendship is really tested, especially so as Helen can’t seem to open up and tell her the truth.
In this book we have a complex case involving murder of someone Helen knows from her past. It’s tough for Helen, and she can’t decide if to reveal that she knows the victim or not as it would then lead to her admitting what she likes to do in her free time. And Helen really does like to keep her private life PRIVATE.
Helen’s arch enemy the Journalist Amelia is also out for war with Helen. After their recent truce it now seems like the gloves are off again, and it’s all out war.


The ending of this book really hits you and I actually feel a little smug here, because by being behind in this series, I can now go on to read the next one.

​I received the book via Netgalley, so thank you for approving my request. The views in this review are only my thoughts.

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Review: Bloq

Bloq by Alan Jones
My rating: 5 of 5 stars


​OH my days, I had read a good few reviews on this book, and fellow blogger Noelle of CrimebookJunkie had raved about it on social media. So I was totally thrilled when I received an email off the author asking if I would like a review copy of this book. Hell Yeah!

​I don't know how but this little beauty managed to get lost in my kindle cluser of books. And when I spotted it last week thought oh hell I better read it. Wowzers i'm so glad I did. So a great big thank you the author #AlanJones for sending me a copy of this book, and so bloody sorry for it taking me so long to get around to reading it.

​I just loved it, Everything about this book was just brilliant. It really shows amongst other things, just how far a fathers love goes for his daughter.
​Bill is worried when his daughter doesn't get off the train for her Christmas visit. So after hanging around for the next two trains he realises she isn't coming. When he cant get any answer from her phone, he sets off to find her.
​He finds leads that send him to a London nightclub 'Bloq' where his daughter had been visiting regular.
She's not there, but the hunt for her is on.
There is something going on the whole way through this book, and the suspence is fantastic.
​It's brilliantly written with some great characters. Brilliantly put together. I wanted to keep reading this book at every chance, but the nearer I got to the end I really didn't want it to finish. If this book had gone on for another 1000 pages it still wouldn't have been long enough.
​This is the only book I have read by Alan Jones, but I think it's safe to say it will NOT be the last.

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Review: Liar Liar

Liar Liar by M.J. Arlidge
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the fourth book in the Helen Grace series, a series I’ve grown to really enjoy. I’m a little behind with the series, but that’s not such a bad thing as I’ve decided now when reading books that are part of a series, I’m going to read the whole series before I start anything else. So I now get to start the next book in the series. And trust me it’s only a good thing, because the way ‘Liar Liar’ ended, I NEED TO READ THE NEXT ONE. And I need to read it NOW.
I have to say, this is another bloody good read. The fourth in a series that is by far proving to be one of the best series of books I’ve read, and believe me I’ve read a lot.
It has you hooked the whole way through. And what I enjoyed is the short chapters as it means you just have to give one more chapter a go.
I seem to have read this at the right time of year as it’s based around December. Set in Southampton Helen Grace is back with a new case, Charlie Brooks is back from maternity leave, and trying to juggle mummy hood and work. The case for the team this time is what appears to be an arsonist. 3 fires have been set, all in a very short time scale, and the team are wondering if and why they are all linked, it’s not just homes, its businesses too.
It soon becomes clear when the second night another 3 fires are started, that they are certainly linked, but can Helen and her team figure out who or why before any more fires are started.
I love Helen and Charlie in these books, they great coppers, and I like the way they work and engage with each other, in work and outside. I like how we are still learning about Helen’s private life and Charlie’s home life as she struggles working now she has a little one.
I love how with each book the author manages to find new and interesting things to write about, and not one of the books feels samey as any other.
Helen has a new boss in this book, and the way this book went I think we’ll be hearing a lot more of him real soon.
This book will have you gripped the whole way through, read to spit you out at the end with an ending you just didn’t see coming. Bravo M J A... Brilliantly done.
I’d love to tell you a lot more, but luckily for me I have Little Boy Blue waiting on my kindle for me to start. So I’m off to read. Buy it, Enjoy it.

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Review: Run

Run by Mandasue Heller
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Once you start reading, it will be difficult to stop. So don't plan reading this if you have a busy day. You need a do not disturb sign on your door. You need to turn TV off, phones off/unplugged. and sit and enjoy.
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