Review: Perfect Death

Perfect Death by Helen Sarah Fields
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book 3 in this series was a superb read, a gripping thriller to keep you on the edge of your seat. I'm loving the characters in this series and enjoying getting to know about them.

Callaghan and Turner are back, and this time they have a serial killer that need's catching. It isn't going to be easy and straight forward, because lets face it, we wouldn't want to read if they solved the case easily, there would be nothing to get stuck into.

Helen fields certainly has a knack of writing a book that will grip you, keep hold of you and spit you out panting for breath by the end of it.

I have only just realised I read book 1 then this one, I seem to have somehow missed book 2 out.

I love how while the books are serious, and dark there is also an element of humour with the characters personalities. There are a few characters that are really growing on me the more I get to know them.

I love reading a bloody good crime series and this is certainly turning out to be one those. I have no problems what so ever recommending this book. If you need a new series then this would be a perfect one for you to try.
I feel very privileged to have received this book as an ARC from Netgalley and even more so that I also have book 3 that I can start right away.

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Review: In the Shadows

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

2018
As it's been a good while since I read this book.

I've just re read it, so I can now continue with the rest of the series. Refreshed and ready to go fro it.

2016
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: The Girl Before

The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

An interesting read, a good read but not as thrilling as I thought it was going to be. I liked the concept of the story, and it was easy enough to follow.

I hate how everywhere you look nowadays with books, you always get the 'if you likes xyz, then you'll love this.

Personally I'd say this is nothing like I've read before. It really was very different, a pretty unique story and one that is quite thought provoking at times.
It's easy to get lost in the book, and with each chapter being told from a different pov, Jane or Emma then they are quite short chapters, which makes it easy to sit and think just one more chapter, before you know it you have read a whole chunk of the book.

3.5*

I believe this to be JP Delaneys debut novel, which for a first novel I think it's very clever. I have then next book by this author to read and I'm looking forward to seeing what we are given this time.

I think this author is certainly going to be one to watch out for.

I can't go into the story line here, as it's one of those books that the slightest hint might give away way to much. The book description itself gives enough of an idea of what it's about. An interesting read, and should you be going away this would be an easy book to pick up and put down while lounging somewhere nice in the sun.

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Review: Why Mummy Swears: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller

Why Mummy Swears: The Sunday Times Number One Bestseller by Gill Sims
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I personally follow a number of 'MUMMY' blogs on social media and I thouroghly love the tales that are told. Some of the posts on line are priceless, I also love how these types of blogs get parents realising that not everything has to be perfect, you are not a failure when you stay in your pj's for 3 days, when you don't want to face the world. These blogs show the reality of family life.

This book is by a blogger of social media page is ‘Peter and Jane’
A page I love following.

This is what I actually put for the first book, Why Mummy Drinks.
It's hilarious in parts. It is just so much 'real life, the ups and downs of parenting and being a grown up. Trying to get it right when you know it's all wrong. Trying to smash parenting in a pretentious middle class way, and failing miserably. Trying to be a very good responsible adult is more difficult that people realise.

And I have to say for Why mummy Swears my thoughts are pretty much the same..

Kick back, lock the kids under the stairs and get yourself stuck into this book. It's a great read.

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Review: Her Final Hour

Her Final Hour by Carla Kovach
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I couldn't wait to start this book. After reading book one I knew to expect a high standard of reading and a story that was going to grip you. I wasn't disappointed.
Melissa Sanderson seems to be the lady that has it all, the perfect life. We always say though, you never know what goes on behind closed doors. Living with her husband Darrell and their beautiful baby girl Mia. Life is about to change in this lovely cul-de-sac.
Detective Gina Harte has just arrived back from a holiday, she's not even had time to get changed before she's back working. Working a murder case that is not only confusing but brutal.
There are a number of characters in this book that I really didn't like. ( I don't think I was supposed to like them) You have the feeling of knowing what is going to happen, yet there is nothing you can do. This book was brilliantly written, and I'm concerned should I write any of what went on in the story, it would give away to many spoilers, and I don't want to be doing that.
What I can say is this book grips you, it keeps you going, keeps you wanting and needing more. It has you holding your breath, the suspense is wonderfully done.
Getting to know Gina Harte just that little bit more is good, I can see a lot more good coming from this character, and I for one certainly can't wait for the next instalment.

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Review: The Mum Who’d Had Enough

The Mum Who’d Had Enough by Fiona Gibson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A great light hearted, fun interesting read. When life can't be taken so seriously this is the type of book you need to escape.
Escape your mundane reality and your troubles and dive into the life of Nate and Sinead.
A perfect read for sitting in the garden with, or even curled up on the sofa, depending on the weather.
For me personally I have just gone through a hell of a time with real life, and this was my escape.

Pure escapism.


This book was so easy to follow and relate to, with laugh out moments that were priceless. There was I have to say some moments that were not quite serious, but pause for thought.

Brilliantly written, and I look forward to more from this author... I hadn't realised this author had a few other books all ready published, I will be stocking up on those.

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