Scarlett Thief by Lucy SmokeMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
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Monday 28 December 2020
Thursday 24 December 2020
Dead Perfect - blog tour
BLOG TOUR
Book Description:
‘Hugely confident … harrowing, visceral … recommended’ Ian Rankin
‘Kept me hooked’ Angela Marsons
‘An excellent read’ Martina Cole
'Gritty, dark and chilling’ Mel Sherratt
A murdered woman…
When the body of a young woman is found in a local park, DC Maggie Jamieson knows she’s dealing with no ordinary killer. The murder victim has been disfigured; her outfit changed to resemble someone else. Someone Maggie knows all too well…her close friend Dr Kate Moloney.
A determined detective…
Maggie is determined to keep her friend safe, but with Kate already struggling with a threatening stalker, Maggie now fears Kate’s life is in real danger. Who else would want to harm Kate and why else would the killer be turning his victims into exact replicas – his living dolls?
Can Maggie find the depraved killer? Or will Kate become his next living doll?
MY REVIEW
Dead Perfect is book three in the DC Maggie Jamieson series. These are excellent reads so I highly recommend you read them.
DC Maggie Jamieson next case is too close for comfort. Her friend Kate seems to have a stalker and with a serial killer on the loose Maggie has her most challenging case yet.
The author has written a story in such a way that it hooks you from the start. I couldn’t help but read it in one sitting. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
Author Bio:
Noelle Holten is an award-winning blogger at www.crimebookjunkie.co.uk. She is the PR & Social Media Manager for Bookouture, a leading digital publisher in the UK, and worked as a Senior Probation Officer for eighteen years, covering a variety of risk cases as well as working in a multi agency setting. She has three Hons BA’s – Philosophy, Sociology (Crime & Deviance) and Community Justice – and a Masters in Criminology. Noelle’s hobbies include reading, attending as many book festivals as she can afford and sharing the booklove via her blog.
Dead Inside – her debut novel with One More Chapter/Harper Collins UK is an international kindle bestseller and the start of a new series featuring DC Maggie Jamieson.
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Tuesday 22 December 2020
Sunday 20 December 2020
Saturday 19 December 2020
Monday 14 December 2020
Friday 11 December 2020
Bliss Uncovered - blog tour
BLOG TOUR
Book Description:
The bestselling author of the stunning DI Bliss crime series is back – this time with a thrilling prequel novella.
A double life – a single truth.
Fresh out of uniform, DC Jimmy Bliss finds himself at the centre of an undercover sting. Enlisted by a crew of villains to crack a safe, he fears his cover is blown when he’s seen in the wrong place at the wrong time.
But on the night of the job, things run smoothly enough until the gang leader changes the location of the heist. As the job spirals out of control, Bliss has to trust his instincts and buy some time. There’s just one problem: he has no idea if his team know what has become of him.
As the situation escalates, Bliss finds himself at the mercy of a violent criminal who will do anything not to be caught.
MY REVIEW
Bliss Uncovered is another excellent read by this author. When I heard this author was writing a prequel for DI Bliss I was unsure but I should have known better. This exceeded my expectations. I absolutely loved reading about the younger side of Bliss. He’s working under cover and I gotta say I was holding my breath quite a bit.
This is another faultless read by this author. I’m already looking forward to reading more from this author.
Author Bio:
Tony J Forder is the author of the bestselling DI Bliss crime thriller series. The first seven books, Bad to the Bone, The Scent of Guilt, If Fear Wins, The Reach of Shadows, The Death of Justice, Endless Silent Scream, and Slow Slicing, will be joined in December 2020 by a prequel novella, Bliss Uncovered.
Tony’s other series – two action-adventure novels featuring Mike Lynch – comprises both Scream Blue Murder, and Cold Winter Sun.
In addition, Tony has written two standalone novels: a dark, psychological crime thriller, Degrees of Darkness, and a suspense thriller set in California, called Fifteen Coffins, released in November 2020.
Tony lives with his wife in Peterborough, UK, and is now a full-time author. He is currently working on Bliss #8, The Autumn Tree.
Links
Website: https://www.tonyjforder.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonyjforder/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TonyJForder @TonyJForder
Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.co.uk/l/B01N4BPT65
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/16166122.Tony_J_Forder
Fantastic Fiction: https://www.fantasticfiction.com/f/tony-j-forder/
Tony can also be found on Instagram.
Thursday 10 December 2020
Wednesday 9 December 2020
Blood Brothers - blog tour
BLOG TOUR
Blood Brothers
When you’re running the streets, loyalty is everything…
Gangs rule the streets of the rough Gallowburn Estate in Glasgow, but the deepest rivalry of all is between Jamie Gray and his friends, known as the Blood Brothers, and their enemies, the Lawsons.
The two gangs clash frequently, but when a phone containing incriminating evidence disappears after a particularly brutal run-in, the stakes are higher than ever.
Jamie’s mother Jackie is as hard as nails and is not going to let anyone hurt her boy – even if she has to roll up her sleeves and get stuck in. What she wants more than anything though, is to see Jamie turn his back on the street life. And when he meets spoilt rich-girl Allegra, who has a penchant for shoplifting, Jackie thinks she could be Jamie’s way out.
But with the Lawsons closing in, and everyone taking sides, there is only one way out for Jamie, and to triumph he must take out his biggest enemy…
If you love Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers, and Jessie Keane, you’ll love Heather Atkinson.
Discover the bestselling author Heather Atkinson, her crackling plots,unforgettable characters and page-turning pace and you'll never look back...
MY REVIEW
This is my first but certainly not my last read by this author. What a read!
Blood Brothers is the start of a great series. There is a great mix of characters to live and hate. Lots of action with a great storyline.
I can’t wait to read more from this author. If you enjoy gangland crime stories then I highly recommend you read this story.
Purchase Link - https://amzn.to/32GYs5H
Author Bio –
Heather Atkinson is the author of over fifty books - predominantly in the crime fiction genre.
Although Lancashire born and bred she now lives with her family, including twin teenage daughters, on the beautiful west coast of Scotland. Her new gangland series for Boldwood, set on the fictional
Gallowburn estate in Glasgow begins with Blood Brothers which will be published in December 2020.
Social Media Links –
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Website https://www.heatheratkinsonbooks.com/
Twitter @ https://twitter.com/HeatherAtkinso1
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Bookbub https://www.bookbub.com/authors/heather-atkinson
Tuesday 8 December 2020
Monday 7 December 2020
The Watchful Neighbour - blog tour
BLOG TOUR
The Watchful Neighbour
When Jade Ferguson’s affair with a married man abruptly ends, she’s devastated.
There is no quick fix for a broken heart. A fresh start is required.New job. New home. New neighbours.
The residents of Gresham Terrace seem pleasant enough.
Except for one…
An absolutely gripping debut psychological thriller.
Purchase Links
US – https://www.amazon.com/Watchful-Neighbour-absolutely-psychological-thriller-ebook/dp/B08MDL32X4
UK - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Watchful-Neighbour-absolutely-psychological-thriller-ebook/dp/B08MDL32X4
MY REVIEW
This is a well written debut novel.
Jade Ferguson needs a fresh start after her affair with a married man ends. She finds herself at Gresham Terrace. Her neighbours seems friendly enough but as she has had her trust broken into smithereens before she’s hesitant to get close to anyone. When strange things start happening she believes it’s her neighbour Greg.
I thought this was a good read. I’ll definitely be wanting to read more from this author in the future.
Author Bio –
Prior to turning her attention to writing, Debbie Viggiano was, for more years than she cares to remember, a legal secretary. She lives with her Italian husband, a rescued pooch from Crete, and a very disgruntled cat. Occasionally her adult children return home bringing her
much joy... apart from when they want to raid the fridge or eat her secret stash of chocolate.
Tweet @DebbieViggiano or follow her on Facebook!
Social Media Links –
Twitter: @DebbieViggiano
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.viggiano.5
Instagram: debbieviggiano
Sunday 6 December 2020
Saturday 5 December 2020
Thursday 3 December 2020
Glimmer of Hope - blitz
BLOG BLITZ
Glimmer of Hope
Sometimes chasing a dream can become a nightmare…
Alecia Preen is living in poverty and desperate to make a better life for herself. Having moved to a new area for new beginnings after being disowned by her family, money was fast running out. She is struggling to make ends meet.
With the intention of charging lonely men online for her services, Alecia realises she can supplement her income by being unscrupulous. In meeting Jake Parker he requests that she role-plays as a psychiatrist, but he makes her aware of an underground millionaires playground called Sordida. He warns her to stay away.
As Alecia’s curiosity gets the better of her, she is amazed by the wealth and decadence on offer.
Sordida is not the club she had anticipated because behind the legendary name lurks a very dark secret. A secret that could cost her everything.
He pays by the hour and Alecia pays in ways she had never imagined.
Purchase Links
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08L9JR183/
Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L9JR183/
MY REVIEW
I’ve read a previous book by this author so was looking forward to reading this story.
Alecia is on her own and trying to survive. She’s thrown a curveball and starts working as an escort. I really liked this storyline with suspense and erotica running through it.
I found this to be a well written gripping read. I’m looking forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Author Bio –
JA Andrews is the author of gripping twisty psychological thrillers. Mummy’s Boy, and You Let Him In are his full length novels, while Glimmer of Hope is a shorter story as a Kindle exclusive. As well as writing fiction, JA Andrews enjoys reading a mix of genres, watching various reality TV and spending time with family and friends.
Social Media Links –
Twitter: @JasonA1980
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