Thank you to the author for the e-Arc. Philip Smith is fast becoming one of fave authors. Would be great to see him up there with some of the bigger nThank you to the author for the e-Arc. Philip Smith is fast becoming one of fave authors. Would be great to see him up there with some of the bigger names
Again, this book didn’t fail.
Would you risk everything to save your family, even if you don’t remember them ??
Michael and Charlotte are two very different people, from when they first met and life took them down some very dark paths. Charlotte wanted to settle and start a family while Michael was living a very dark, grimy life of crime in the underworld. Their relationship was put to test many, many times.
The story is told from both POVs, also with Michael’s memory lapse - two versions of his view along with Charlotte’s, giving very different perspectives on how each views their relationship. The dual timelines, depth of the story, the tension throughout whilst all keeping the reader engrossed is really what the author does best!
Each character all had a way of pulling you in, whether you loved or hated them.
Phil, you have done yourself proud again and really can’t wait to see how much your work evolves. Looking forward to Book 4!!
I’ve read so many books about the Holocaust yet this one was heart wrenching. I think mostly because sure it was told from the authors memories from bI’ve read so many books about the Holocaust yet this one was heart wrenching. I think mostly because sure it was told from the authors memories from being a list frightened 4 year old who saw and experienced so many things a child should never have to experience. Her journey was sad, yet so brave and really glad she lived to tell her story.
I was managing ok right up until the last sentence and it just grabbed me and stopped my breath ...more
Twisted, disturbing and sadly, a true reflection of real life crimes. Heartbreaking, beautiful devastation. I read in one sitting as short Novella. AmTwisted, disturbing and sadly, a true reflection of real life crimes. Heartbreaking, beautiful devastation. I read in one sitting as short Novella. Amy’s writing is simple, clever yet enthralling.
The ending was unexpected but brought everything together. Very well done!!
I was lucky to be chosen as an ARC reader and so grateful. Will sure look out for other works by Amy ...more
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I quite enjoyed this book, though it was a slow burn. I liked LorI received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I quite enjoyed this book, though it was a slow burn. I liked Loretta’s character and felt sorry for her that no one really gave her a chance. I didn’t guess the baddie and was surprised to see who it was. The twist at the end was a lovely surprise and made sense, though I wonder if I missed that clue earlier on. All in all a good read and would be happy to read her other material. ...more
I’m leaving an honest review. I love James books and this was another that excelled. I loved the present day with the guardian Thrilling but touching
I’m leaving an honest review. I love James books and this was another that excelled. I loved the present day with the guardian angel touch. Heartwarming at times, with lots of suspense. Not as gripping as some of his others but still a fab read!!! ...more
WOWWWWWW!! for an Indie author Mariette sure knows how to pack a punch. Just loved everything about this book and so looking forward to reading the reWOWWWWWW!! for an Indie author Mariette sure knows how to pack a punch. Just loved everything about this book and so looking forward to reading the rest of the series
Every page was tense, thrilling and page turner!!!
Loved everything about this book. At first I was very sceptical with it being finance and politically based, but absolutelyRead as part of book tour!
Loved everything about this book. At first I was very sceptical with it being finance and politically based, but absolutely loved the suspense, thriller side of it. The email riddles really got you thinking, along with the other analytical elements. Overall a great read and would love to see more by this author...more
Two years ago, on a trip to Seattle to visit her brother Aidan, fifteen-year-old Scarlett vanished into thin air. After years of false leads and dead Two years ago, on a trip to Seattle to visit her brother Aidan, fifteen-year-old Scarlett vanished into thin air. After years of false leads and dead ends, Aidan has almost given up hope. But then a woman sees a girl running for her life across a forest clearing in Northern California. She is convinced the girl is the missing Scarlett. But could it really be her?
Heading south, Aidan finds a fire-ravaged town covered in missing-teenager posters. The locals seem afraid, the police won’t answer any questions and it looks like another dead end—until a chance meeting with returned local Lana gives Aidan his first clue. But as they piece together what happened, Lana and Aidan make deadly enemies. Enemies willing to do anything to silence them.
Only one thing matters now: finding Scarlett—even if it kills him.
This was a first read of this authors material and although a good, gripping read, I was expecting more. It was however, very well written and wondering if there could be a sequel…..curious about Scarlett and Shannon!!...more
I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. It brought back childhood memories of Aesops fables although felt it was still written in a chilI received this ARC in exchange for an honest review. It brought back childhood memories of Aesops fables although felt it was still written in a child like way. They are definitely for reading out loud and rhyming them along. I’m sure Aesop would approve the way Leon has retold his stories. Thank you for the opportunity...more
I don’t feel I can rate something so tragic and heart-breaking as this Hell on Earth catastrophe. A unique and moving story by Dr Hachiya, whose hospiI don’t feel I can rate something so tragic and heart-breaking as this Hell on Earth catastrophe. A unique and moving story by Dr Hachiya, whose hospital was less than a mile from the centre of the atomic bomb that hit Hiroshima. One man’s extraordinary true story ...more
Harry and Amelia start their idyllic marriage in the same way all newlyweds WOW what a journey this takes you on!!!
How well do you know your husband??
Harry and Amelia start their idyllic marriage in the same way all newlyweds aspire to: unapologetically in love and tremendously excited to begin their lives together. Amelia is besotted with Harry. After years of being alone and almost giving up on love and marriage, Harry steps into her life and gives her the one thing she truly needs above all else: hope.
After their perfect wedding, the couple move to Manchester to set down roots, but life has other plans. When they struggle to conceive a child, Amelia is terrified that Harry might leave her, but Harry does the opposite. He becomes even more supportive and tries to help Amelia with her growing anxiety issues.
When tragedy strikes, and Harry astonishingly loses his life in an accident on a trip back to his hometown of Filey, Amelia is left broken and adrift.
On the recommendation of her sister-in-law, Amelia contacts a mysterious psychic, James, who alerts her that her husband’s death isn’t as accidental as everyone thinks. On James’ advice, Amelia follows a trail of malice, deception and violence in search of the answer to one question
What happened to Harry?
I was so invested and engrossed in this story at times I felt I was at the sidelines watching their every moves. At first I sympathised with Amelia but then I started to see another side to her, but also thought there were at least two other women this storyline could have related to. Full of many twists and turns, very cleverly penned together, with definite shockers.
Couple of TW so check before reading
I was grateful to receive an ARC version for an honest review ...more
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