BOOKS THAT STAND OUT

BOOKS THAT STAND OUT

I find that the pictures on books really stand out to me, so that is what makes me pick a book up, I then read the blurb on the back and either buy it or put it back. Sometimes there are things written on the front of the book or in an advertisement that make me look further.   This one particularly caught my eye as I run a writing group and have always wanted to run a retreat or even go on one and just write, especially in the sunshine. This sounds ideal and I do like a mystery,…

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COMING HOME BY PATRICIA DIXON – BOOK REVIEW

COMING HOME BY PATRICIA DIXON – BOOK REVIEW

As a young girl, Carmen Appleton loved the festivities, but when her father left home that fateful Christmas Eve, all that was left in his place were painful memories. Now, for the first time in years, Carmen is ready to embrace Christmas again. For the sake of her family, she’s determined not to dwell on the past and to make this year one to remember. But her daughters are all hiding secrets—secrets they dread their mother will discover… Will this year be another Christmas ruined—or will the Appletons finally receive the best gift possible? Patricia Dixon lives in Manchester and…

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THE LIFE SHE WANTS BY J.M.HEWITT – BOOK REVIEW

THE LIFE SHE WANTS BY J.M.HEWITT – BOOK REVIEW

One of the best books I have read and is in my top five of this year. Plus my best book of the month! Paula worries that her marriage to Tommy is hanging by a thread. She loves how safe her husband makes her feel, but lately, it seems like he’s pulling away from her, and he keeps avoiding a much-needed conversation about finally having children. When Tommy suggests a cruise getaway for the two of them, Paula is thrilled. He’s fighting for this marriage, and he’s even promised that they will talk about growing their family. It’s Paula’s dream…

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DARK SECRET LIE BY PENELOPE MCGRATH – BOOK REVIEW

DARK SECRET LIE BY PENELOPE MCGRATH – BOOK REVIEW

Desperation leads to dangerous choices. Kendrick felt that he wasn’t good enough for his girlfriend, Emma. Then he got a job offer that promised to solve all his problems. He accepts, diving into a dark double life that he must keep a secret even from her. He knew that working for this new company meant breaking a few rules. But when he finds proof that the organization is taking a much darker path, painful memories from his childhood emerge. Kendrick has reached his limits; he knows the consequences are too horrendous to overlook. He understands that quitting now is not…

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