Monthly Archives: June 2016

“Valentina” by S.E. Lynes

When approached by Blackbird Digital Books to review “Valentina” and participate in the book’s blog tour, I was only too happy to  agree.  The book is a thriller set in Scotland, enough said… I am SO very pleased that “Valentina” surpassed … Continue reading

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“Alex” by Pierre Lemaitre – Book Review

Alex Prévost is a beautiful woman – a thirty year-old agency nurse who tries to do good. A beautiful woman who has been abducted for reasons at first unknown, and she is the victim of inhumane torture at the hands of her abductor.  Your … Continue reading

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Fictionophile updates

The lucky winner of the print copy of “June” by Miranda Beverly-Whittemore is Marjorie from Woodstock, Ontario. Congratulations Marjorie! This giveaway was provided by TLC Book Tours. Thanks to all who participated in the draw. I am SO pleased to report … Continue reading

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“I’m thinking of ending things” by Iain Reid – Book Review

One thing’s for sure.  I’ll never hear “Hey Good Lookin’” again with having chills go down my spine… Iain Reid’s novel is not for everyone.  I think that you will either hate it, or, as I did, love it! Some … Continue reading

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“Field of Graves” by J.T. Ellison – Book Review

Though this novel is the eighth published by J.T. Ellison for her Taylor Jackson series, it is the first I have read of the series and it is actually a prequel, so is a fitting introduction to all of the series characters. … Continue reading

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“Valentina” by S.E. Lynes – Book Review

When approached by Blackbird Digital Books to review “Valentina” and participate in the book’s blog tour, I was only too happy to  agree.  The book is a thriller set in Scotland, enough said… I am SO very pleased that “Valentina” surpassed … Continue reading

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“Daisy in Chains” by Sharon Bolton – Book Review

Of my favorite novels read in 2015, “Little Black Lies” topped the list.  It would seem that Sharon Bolton is on a roll because “Daisy in Chains” will be near the top of my 2016 favorites list! Wow!Hamish Wolfe is … Continue reading

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20 Books of Summer Challenge

After my previous post – Summer 2016 TBR List – a fellow blogger pointed out that I should have joined the 20 Books of Summer Challenge. 20 Books of Summer was initiated by fellow blogger Cathy at 746 Books. So… by … Continue reading

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Summer 2016 TBR list

I’m assuming I’ll read a fair amount this summer and hope that I’ll be able to fit in eighteen titles before the middle of September.  I guess it will depend on how much company I have, how much gardening I … Continue reading

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“The Girls in the Garden” by Lisa Jewell

I have not read anything by Lisa Jewell previously, so I had no preconceptions or expectations about “The Girls in the Garden“.   Wow, was I ever delighted to find that I might have found another favorite author!  The novel, rich … Continue reading

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