Fiction
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One day in rainy Scotland. The families holidaying in adjacent cabins ponder their lives as they make judgements about their neighbours. A sense of foreboding culminates in a catastrophic conclusion.
read my review of August 2020
Publication date: 20th August 2020
A chance meeting and a holiday romance - was this all they were destined to be? Or will Cat and Sam overcome all the odds and finally find a way to meet again, on their bench.
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 3rd September 2020
Another stunning read from this talented writer, this time presenting the ruins of an affair while exploring grief, loss and obsession.
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 20th August 2020
A gripping thriller following former police officer Kate Marshall's investigation for a missing person. Great characterisation and fast moving plot.
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 3rd November 2020
Out now in paperback! An extraordinary account of a young woman nursing in a maternity unit in Ireland at the time of the 1918 pandemic. Wonderful!
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 23rd July 2020
This is a funny and poignant tale of the challenges facing a young independent woman.
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 15th October 2020
An unlikely friendship between a 16-year-old miner's son and an eccentric elderly woman, set on the Yorkshire coast one summer after the second world war, this book has been described as 'full of warmth and kindness'. What will we think of it?
read my review of July 2020
Publication date: 8th August 2020
Set in London after the Second World War, a jazz musician has arrived on the Empire Windrush. A beautiful, compelling read.
read my review of June 2020
Publication date: 12th March 2020
An intriguing, beguiling, all-engrossing tale of wealth and power, guilt and regret, fate, choice, morality, corruption, delusion...
read my review of May 2020
Publication date: 6th August 2020
A joyous return to the Dordogne, France, to step into the life of rural policeman, Bruno with his dog, Balzac. There's great food, a fabulous way of life, good friendships and a mystery to solve. Wonderful escapist stuff!
read my review of May 2020
Publication date: 26th May 2020
A quirky, comical murder mystery. Not what I was expecting! Loved it.
read my review of May 2020
Publication date: 21st January 2021
A gripping family drama about choices and consequences.
read my review of May 2020
Publication date: 6th August 2020
Four friends in a retirement village meet to solve a murder. It's funny and there's lots of talk of cake. Looking forward to the next instalment already!
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 3rd September 2020
Frank hasn't spoken to his wife for six months. As she lies unconscious in her hospital bed, he tells her their story, and reveals the secret that threatens to destroy them. A stunning book.
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 12th December 2019
A story of love, friendship, grief, healing, and the magical bond between a woman and her dog.
Review not yet available - book details
Publication date: 7th February 2019
Fabulous characters, a journey, friendship and self discovery. Familiar Rachel Joyce, with some surprises too.
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 23rd July 2020
A charming, funny and poignant love story. Micah solves all your computer problems, but struggles with his relationships.
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 7th April 2020
Uplifting and life-affirming, and completely compelling, this is an extraordinary book. The sole survivor from a plane crash, this 13-year-old boy has to learn to live again after the traumatic event.
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 20th February 2020
A beautiful, engrossing and unforgettable read, it's topped the bestseller charts and is due to be made into a film. We loved it!
Review not yet available - book details
Publication date: 12th December 2019
Corinne is trying for a baby and when she finds a relic from a doll's house on her doorstep, it feels like a sign. But as more items appear it's clear that something sinister is at play. Who is responsible and what do they want? Great characters and an intense mystery. Fantastic, though ultimately rather disturbing!
read my review of April 2020
Publication date: 14th September 2017