Snowflakes Over The Starfish Cafe – Jessica Redland

Published By: BoldwoodPages: 338Date Published: 31/08/2021Date Read: 01/08/2021 Two broken hearts. Since she inherited The Starfish Café, Hollie has poured her heart into the business, striving to keep her mother’s traditions and warm-hearted spirit alive. But behind closed doors Hollie is searching for true happiness as she grieves the tragic loss of her family whoContinue reading “Snowflakes Over The Starfish Cafe – Jessica Redland”

Studio of the South – Martin Bailey

Published By: Frances LincolnPages: 224Date Published: 06/07/2021Date Read: 25/07/2021 For Van Gogh, the south of France was an exciting new land, bursting with life. He walked into the hills inspired by the landscapes, and painted harvest scenes in the heat of summer. He visited a fishing village where he saw the Mediterranean for the firstContinue reading “Studio of the South – Martin Bailey”

The Girl in the Striped Dress – Ellie Midwood

Pages: 364Date Published: 09/08/2021Date Read: 23/07/2021 Germany, 1947. A strange case scheduled for the Denazification Court lands on the desk of an American psychiatrist currently serving in Germany, Dr. Hoffman. A former Auschwitz guard, Franz Dahler, is set to appear in court, and he has requested to bring the most unexpected witness to testify inContinue reading “The Girl in the Striped Dress – Ellie Midwood”

I Am The Sea – Matt Stanley

Published By: Legend PressPages: 272Date Published: 17/08/2021Date Read: 28/07/2021 1870. Apprentice lighthouseman James Meakes joins two others at the remote offshore rock of Ripshaw Reef – replacement for a keeper whose death there remains unexplained. Meakes’ suspicions grow as he accustoms himself to his new vertical world. He finds clues, obscure messages and signs thatContinue reading “I Am The Sea – Matt Stanley”

Asking For a Friend – Helen Jacobs

Published: Murdoch booksPages: 280Date Published: 05/08/2021Date Read: 11/07/2021 No matter what our differences are, we all ultimately ask the same big questions of life. When will I find love? What happens when we die? Why do bad things happen to good people? How do I go on? As a psychic, Helen Jacobs has heard justContinue reading “Asking For a Friend – Helen Jacobs”

Dog Tales – Penelope Rich

Published By: ArcturusPages: 96 Date Published: 01/08/2021Date Read: 10/07/2021 Dogs really are man’s best friend – and we can prove it! In this uplifting, beautifully illustrated book, readers will discover the incredible true stories of talented, brave, and daring dogs whose exploits have made them world-famous. These tales of canine courage, loyalty and intelligence willContinue reading “Dog Tales – Penelope Rich”

Underbelly – Anna Whitehouse (the writing duo of Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson)

Published By: OrionPages: 352Date Published: 05/08/2021Date Read: 26/07/2021 UNDERBELLY[n.] singular The soft underside or abdomen of a mammal.An area vulnerable to attack.A dark, hidden part of society. Lo and Dylan are living parallel lives, worlds apart. Lo is the ultimate middle-class mother, all perfectly polished Instagram posts and armchair activism. Dylan is just about surviving on a zero-hoursContinue reading “Underbelly – Anna Whitehouse (the writing duo of Anna Whitehouse and Matt Farquharson)”

Must Love Books – Shauna Robinson

Published By: Sourcebooks LandmarkPages: 336Date Published: 18/01/2022Date Read: 16/07/2021 Meet Nora Hughes–the overworked, underpaid, last bookish assistant standing. At least for now. When Nora landed an editorial assistant position at Parsons Press, it was her first step towards The Dream Job. Because, honestly, is there anything dreamier than making books for a living? But afterContinue reading “Must Love Books – Shauna Robinson”

Broken (Book #3) – R.V Biggs

Pages: 221Date published: 22/02/2021Date read: 13/07/2021 Scarred by a tragic past, eleven year old Jamie Walker chooses not to speak. Consumed with jealous rage, Jimmy Gillespie is driven to violence. And John Macintyre awakens from a vivid nightmare convinced he is going to kill. Living high upon the Scottish hills, John and Sarah Macintyre enjoyContinue reading “Broken (Book #3) – R.V Biggs”

A Strange and Brilliant Light – Eli Lee

Published By: QuercusPages: 304Date Published: 22/07/2021Date Read: 12/07/2021 Lal, Janetta and Rose are living in a time of flux. Technological advance has brought huge financial rewards to those with power, but large swathes of the population are losing their jobs to artificial intelligence, or auts, as they’re called. Unemployment is high, discontent is rife andContinue reading “A Strange and Brilliant Light – Eli Lee”