This one picks up three years after the last book, “The Mersey Girls.” Each book can be read on its own, and you will be fine. In fact, I have not yet finished all of the others. However, I believe it is most likely beneficial to read them in order. In this book, we find…
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The Chair Man by Alex Pearl | Book Review
One day, while Michael Hollinghurst is commuting to work, a bomb explodes and changes his life. While he’s lucky to be alive, he doesn’t feel that way as he will be a chair man (in a wheelchair) for the rest of his life. We watch as Michael struggles with survivor’s guilt and with his wife…
A Moment of Faith by Martin Svaneborg | Book Review
Søren Kierkegaard is a philosopher that I have never read anything more than quotes from his works. After reading this I want to read his works now. Part of this story is told through letters from Kierkegaard to the love of his life, Regine Olsen. I do not now if the letters are authenticated or…
Jeannie’s War by Carol MacLean | Book Review
Set in Glasgow at the beginning of WW2, I found I couldn’t put it down. It is a quick read, but one that is beautifully written. Here we find Jeannie and her family as they face the hardships of war. What everyone thought was going to be a short war dragged on for years. When…
Badlands by Gary Kruse | Book Review
Set in Wales, Badlands will keep you on the edge of your seat. Six years after Willow left her father’s house, she receives a coded text message from her sister Ellie. Now guilt-ridden, Willow returns to Wales to figure out what has happened. The story that unfolds from her return is twisted, thrilling, and well…
The Mother’s Day Victory by Rosie Hendry | Book Review
This book picks up right after the first one ends, and that is why I think I should have read the first one. That being said, I did enjoy this book, although I have heard that the first was much better. I will leave that for you to decide. I did enjoy that I got brief…
The Mystery of the Lost Husbands by Gina Cheyne | Book Review
Finding lost dogs is what the SeeMS Detective Agency normally specializes in, but this time they are trying to find out if Miranda’s boyfriend’s best friend (say that three times fast) is heading towards the alter with a blonde widow. Anastasia Rodriguez has four previous husbands, Johnny, Carlos, Romero, and Tom, who have all died….
Heaven and Hell for The Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane | Book Review
Here we are following three girls during World War 2 as they make their way in a world at war. The descriptions of the places and things is so accurate you feel as though you are right there with them. For Bridget Milligan we find her in the nursing services and more than a little…
Autumn Dreams at Mermaids Point by Sarah Bennett | Book Review
This is the second book in the Mermaids Point series but I will say, having not read the first myself, it is completely stand alone. In this one we meet Nerissa Morgan who has lived her entire life in Mermaids Point. Now, at 43 she still works at the local doctor’s office. Having lost her…
Mum’s The Word by Lorraine Turnbull | Book Review
Ann-Marie’s husband is anything but nice so when she and her best friend Elaine decide that Billy (aka Bull) needs to have an “accident” it is rather shocking. I mean that is how we start off right out of the gate. Ann-Marie has big plans for her farm and those pigs aren’t welcome anymore. It…
