Tag Archives: stand-alone novels

“Mosaic” by Caro Ramsay – Book Review

Posted on October 7, 2019 by

Megan Melvick is returning home to say goodbye to her dying sister. At only 28 years of age, her sister Melissa is dying of anorexia.  She arrives just in time… Next thing you know the family is planning Melissa’s funeral … Continue reading →

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“The Lying Room” by Nicci French – Book Review

Posted on September 29, 2019 by

Neve Connolly is just trying to slog through her life. She is the main earner for her family and the never-ending responsibilities, and having to be there for everyone, is tipping her over the edge…  The daily grind of work, … Continue reading →

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“The Hunting Party” by Lucy Foley – Book Review

Posted on September 25, 2019 by

“Some people, given just the right amount of pressure, taken out of their usual, comfortable environments, don’t need much encouragement at all to become monsters.” “There is something unnerving about the isolation, knowing how far we are from everything.” Seven … Continue reading →

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“The Girl I Used To Be” by Mary Torjussen – Book Review

Posted on September 23, 2019 by

Gemma Brogan, in her late twenties, is married and the mother of a three-year-old son, Rory. She owns and runs her own estate agency in Chester, England. Life is pretty good, though she laments not having more time to spend … Continue reading →

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“Sarah Jane” by James Sallis – Book Review

Posted on September 19, 2019 by

Sarah Jane has had a difficult and complex life to date. Born in the American South to poor parents whose relationship was dysfunctional, she had a troubled childhood. Her adolescence was tumultuous and ended with a court-ordered stint in the … Continue reading →

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“A Perfect Sentence” by Patrick Starnes – Book Review

Posted on September 14, 2019 by

Desperately dissatisfied with his comfortable, middle-class life, and meandering through his days, Keir Buchan feels like he is just going through the motions of living. A writer of detective novels, he has just been made redundant from the University where … Continue reading →

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“The Beach at Doonshean” by Penny Feeny – Book Review

Posted on August 26, 2019 by

I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. It spoke to the dysfunctional nature of families. Even the most stable families can be a tad dysfunctional on the inside. The characters were all fully developed and people who I enjoyed meeting via the … Continue reading →

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“The Nanny” by Gilly Macmillan – Book Review

Posted on August 23, 2019 by

In her late thirties, Jocelyn Holt is a recent widow. She and her ten-year-old daughter, Ruby, still grieving, move from California to the Wiltshire manor house where Jocelyn grew up.  Financially strapped, Jocelyn must depend upon the generosity of her … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: “House. Tree. Person” by Catriona McPherson – Book Review

Posted on August 22, 2019 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a novel that I read about five years ago. “House. Tree. Person” was, for me, a memorable FIVE STAR read. It is … Continue reading →

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“The Red Address Book” by Sofia Lundberg – Book Review

Posted on August 16, 2019 by

Originally written in Swedish and translated to English by Alice Menzies The elderly Doris is nearing the end of her life in her native Stockholm, Sweden. Her only close relative is her great-niece, Jenny who is a busy young mother … Continue reading →

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Throwback Thursday: “Evergreen Falls” by Kimberley Freeman – Book Review

Posted on August 15, 2019 by

Renee at It’s Book Talk began this meme as a way to share old favorites. This week I’m showcasing a novel that I read about five years ago. “Evergreen Falls” was, for me, a memorable FOUR STAR read. “The level of … Continue reading →

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“Careful What You Wish For” by Hallie Ephron – Book Review

Posted on August 6, 2019 by

Once an elementary school teacher, thirty-something Emily Harlow is now a professional ‘declutterer’. She and her friend Becca have started a business which they call Freeze-Frame Clutter Kickers. It is ironic that Emily makes a living purging people of their … Continue reading →

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“The Beekeeper’s Promise” by Fiona Valpy – Book Review

Posted on July 28, 2019 by

“From the bestselling author of Sea of Memories comes the story of two remarkable women, generations apart, who must use adversity to their advantage and find the resilience deep within.” A novel with two female protagonists, this book also has … Continue reading →

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“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 →

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“The Woman at Number 19” by J.A. Baker – Book Review

Posted on July 18, 2019 by

About the book: “Her thoughts are all she has. They are hers and hers alone.” Esther Nesbitt seems like an old woman, yet she is only 45 years old. A mere shadow of her former self, she has diminished since … Continue reading →

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