Tag: fiction

Cover reveal: Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmour

Isolation Junction Rose is the mother of two young children, and finds herself living a robotic life with an abusive and controlling husband. While she struggles to maintain a calm front for the sake of her children, inside Rose is dying and trapped in ‘Isolation Junction’. She runs an online business from home, because Darren… Continue reading Cover reveal: Isolation Junction by Jennifer Gilmour

Sleeping Through War by Jackie Carreira: poignant and powerful

Synopsis It is May 1968. Students are rioting, civil rights are being fought and died for, nuclear bombs are being tested, and war is raging in Vietnam. For three ordinary women in Lisbon, London and Washington life must go on as usual. For them, just to survive is an act of courage. How much has… Continue reading Sleeping Through War by Jackie Carreira: poignant and powerful

The Mistress of Pennington’s by Rachel Brimble: atmospheric historical fiction

Synopsis 1910 – A compelling tale of female empowerment in Bath’s leading department store. Perfect for the fans of the TV series Mr Selfridge and The Paradise. Elizabeth Pennington should be the rightful heir of Bath’s premier department store through her enterprising schemes and dogged hard work. Her father, Edward Pennington, believes his daughter lacks the business acumen… Continue reading The Mistress of Pennington’s by Rachel Brimble: atmospheric historical fiction

Spreading the word about ‘Reflected Destinies’ by Florence Keeling

Books are Cool is joining the promo blitz for an exciting forthcoming novel by Florence Keeling – Reflected Destinies. Laura is happy and content, she has a new boyfriend and loves her job teaching primary school pupils in London. But when she inherits a rundown house from a stranger on her 30th birthday, memories of… Continue reading Spreading the word about ‘Reflected Destinies’ by Florence Keeling

Barnabas Tew and the Missing Scarab by Columbkill Noonan: lively and unique

  My review It’s hard to classify this lively novel – it’s detective story, with steampunk, supernatural and fantasy elements. Quite unique and definitely admirable. I’m a firm believer that any book that can’t be pigeonholed neatly is definitely worth a read. And this one is. It’s extremely entertaining. The novel has a Victorian setting… Continue reading Barnabas Tew and the Missing Scarab by Columbkill Noonan: lively and unique

Cover Reveal – Blood Ribbon by Roger Bray

So what is this book about? Here’s the blurb: Blood Ribbon When there’s more than secrets buried, where do you start digging? When Brooke Adams is found battered, bleeding, and barely conscious, the police are at a loss as to who her attacker is or why she was targeted. Then, PI Rod Morgan turns up… Continue reading Cover Reveal – Blood Ribbon by Roger Bray

Sisterly Love by Michelle Vernal: just perfect

  I’m delighted to be taking part in the virtual tour for this super book! My review Rebecca is the younger, slightly-disorganised, not-quite-fulfilling-expectations sister of over-achieving Jennifer. So when Jennifer suddenly needs her help when her golden world starts to fall apart, Rebecca is as surprised as everyone else. However, she could do with getting… Continue reading Sisterly Love by Michelle Vernal: just perfect

The Penhallow Train Incident by M S Spencer: clever and lively

This is a thoroughly enjoyable cosy mystery set in Maine, although we get to find out a few other countries such as Egypt and the Sudan, and it all starts with a tourist ride on the Penhallow and Mooseland Lake Railway. What a wonderful name! Rachel Tinker is a volunteer on the railway – she… Continue reading The Penhallow Train Incident by M S Spencer: clever and lively