Tag Archives: domestic drama

“After the End” by Clare Mackintosh – Book Review

Posted on July 20, 2019 by

I’ve been a staunch fan of Clare Mackintosh’s work ever since reading the fantastic “I let you go” back in 2016. Such a fan that I will automatically read anything she writes. That being said, I would probably not have … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, Literary fiction | Tagged , , , | 31 Comments

“Those People” by Louise Candlish – Book Review

Posted on May 31, 2019 by

A tranquil South London neighbourhood is mortally disrupted after “Those People” move in… You know what they say about one bad apple. Before Darren Booth moves in, Lowland Way is a tranquil and harmonious place to live. All that soon … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Edelweiss, NetGalley, Psychological thrillers | Tagged , , , , | 8 Comments

“A Mother’s Confession” by Kelly Rimmer – Book Review

Posted on May 26, 2019 by

The Tragedy – When we join the story, a thirty-seven year old man has recently died. David Wyatt Gillespie was charming, a successful businessman, an avid sportsman, was on the town council, and was married with an infant daughter. He … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Bookouture, NetGalley, Women's fiction | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

“Seven Days of Us” by Francesca Hornak

Posted on December 27, 2018 by

Christmas is a family time. We all put a lot of pressure on ourselves in trying to live up to the traditional Christmas ideal. Most of us fall short.  Although we all love our families, we don’t always like them. … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Christmas, debut novels, Favorite books | Tagged , , , | 5 Comments

“The Winter’s Child” by Cassandra Parkin

Posted on December 18, 2018 by

Susannah and John Harper were very much in love and they longed for a child. When they couldn’t conceive, they decided to adopt. Joel, the infant they adopted, was born addicted to drugs. They brought him home on Midwinter’s Day, … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley | Tagged , , | 9 Comments

“Our House” by Louise Candlish – Book Review

Posted on November 25, 2018 by

Louise Candlish has taken domestic noir to new and disturbing heights! We have all, at one time or another, misplaced our wallets, or had them stolen. We can all relate to the period of panic that that type of experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Psychological thrillers, Suspense | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

“The Blackbird Season” by Kate Moretti

Posted on November 7, 2018 by

It is spring in a small Pennsylvania mill town.  Ten years ago the mill closed its doors for the final time. Since then, the town has suffered a dramatic economic decline. Nate Winters, the high school baseball coach is eager … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, NetGalley, Psychological thrillers | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

“After the lie” by Kerry Fisher – Book Review

Posted on January 6, 2017 by

Lydia Rushford’s normal, some would say idyllic, life is overshadowed by an event from her past.  She has moved from Norfolk to Surrey and is now married with two teenage children. She is a loving and somewhat overprotective mother to … Continue reading →

Posted in Book Reviews, Bookouture, Family sagas, Fiction, NetGalley, Suspense, Women's fiction | Tagged , , , | 8 Comments