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The Woman at No. 3 by Rebecca Collomosse

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Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. The Woman at No 3 is a psychological genre, and read this in a day. I was hooked straight away. I felt Like I was on a roll coaster reading this book. The story is written elegantly and engaging from the start. There is a significant amount of suspense and tension running through the book. I do love a good psychological book and The Women at No 3 definitely hit the spot. Awesome read. I love the plot and the twist, it worked well together. A great read 5 stars! Blurb The moment we moved in, I knew something was wrong. We’ve finally found our dream home. It’s perfect for our little family: my hardworking husband Mike, my two-year-old daughter Poppy, and me. Three nice bedrooms. An Aga. A river view. And, best of all, a garden for Poppy to play in. But something is off. A cracked stove. Scribbles on the wall. The lights flicking off every evening — always at the same time. Our daughter crying in the...

Exiles Incorporated by Philip Parrish

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Thank you @Phil_Parrish_Author @LoveBooksTours for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Exiles Incorporated is a historical genre that have 12 short stories. The cover is beautiful and stands out. I found this an intriguing read and liked all the stories, and they were all very different from each other. The stories are written very elegantly and researched well, this comes across in the book very well. If you like history genre and short stories, this book is definitely for you. Looking forward to reading more from Philip Parrish in the future. 4 stars. Blurb Welcome to a collection of historical short stories like no other, spanning ancient Greece to medieval Cairo, first-century Peru to the Belgian Congo, shogunate Japan to 1960s Los Angeles, and dawn-of-creation Australia to modern-day Britain. Through twelve evocative tales of longing and loss, Exiles Incorporated depicts a volatile world of hostile landscapes, where humans strive to belong amid the crue...

Ellie Ment and the Material Matter

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Thank you @palamedespr @cleanplanetf @hapsiecomics #elliement gor letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. Ellie Ment and the Material Matter is a young teenager genre. I like the front cover and title, they both work well together. The book is very well written and a very entertaining read. The writing grabs your attention straight the way. I feel young teenagers will enjoy this book because it has magic and science all the way through. The illustrations in the book are fantastic and unique. A great story with brilliant characters. A must-read, 5 stars. Book Blurb What if science is the real magic in our world? Ellie Ment thinks so. In her town, just like yours, magic is confined to fables and fairytales—science explains everything, right? But when her school burns down in roaring purple flames (wait, what?), her favourite teacher hands her wrist bracers that summon the elements (Bracers! Nitrogen!), and a hidden society starts watching her (yikes!)… suddenly, not e...

The Lilac River by Nikki Ashton

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Thank you @NikkiAshtonAuthor @LoveBooksTours for letting me part of this tour and reviewing this book. The lilac River is part 1 in the series and is romance genre. The narrative of the story is Nash and Lilly and read from their perspective, which I thoroughly enjoyed and getting to know them. The story is about Lilly and her first love was Nash, and she vanished 10 years ago without word to Nash. I love the descriptions in the book and the story is beautiful written. The chapters are short, and the story is easy to get into. A heartwarming read. Blurb Some loves never fade, they bloom again He was her first love. She was the one who got away. Ten years ago, Lily Jones vanished without a word—leaving behind a broken heart and a boy who never truly healed. Now she’s back. In the same small town. Holding the same secret she left with. Nash Miller never expected to see her again. He’s a single dad now who, with the help of his two brothers, has been raising his daughter on a quiet...

Once Upon a Thyme by Jane Lovering

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Thank you @rararesoucrs for letting me be part of this tour and for reviewing this book. once upon a thyme is a romantic comedy gener. The front cover is very pretty and I really like the title. The stories about Natalie who runs a herb farm but her past is full of secrets. The story is written exceedly well. I enjoyed following Natalie's story and getting to know her character.The story is very easy to get into and is a a beautiful read. I felt like I could visualise what was happening in my mind while reading this book. Love it when that happens. Five stars. Blurb All her life, Natalie Fisher has been taught not to ask questions. Why risk uncovering uncomfortable truths, when you can stay in the safety of blissful denial? Since taking over the family herb farm, Natalie has stuck with what she knows, rarely venturing much further than the nearby village where her invalid mother now lives. But then, one day, everything changes with the arrival of unexpected visitors. ...

My Years As An Alzheimer's Caregiver by Lyla Yastion

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Thank you @zooloosBT let me report of this tour and reviewing this book. My year as an Alzheimer Caregiver is a non-fiction genre. This book is about Lyla telling her journey with her husband Edward who has Alzheimer's. I felt like this is a very honest account and very moving. This was heartbreaking to read about Lyla and her Edward journey and I really felt for both of them. My years as an Alzheimer's Caregiver is an interesting read that is thought provcking . My years as Alzheimer Caregiver is written at a good pace that you can keep up with. I felt like Lyla was very honest about there jounery with Alzheimer. insightful and knowlegable read that open me up to things i didnt know until i read this book. 5 stars. Author Bio Who is Lyla Yastion? Lyla obtained a doctorate in Anthropology at the University of Albany and taught courses in anthropology and religious studies at the college level for eighteen years. She has written two books, both published by Hamilton Book...

He's Lying About Everything by Robin Mahle

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Thank you @zooloosBT for letting me be part of this tour and reviewing this book. He's lying about everything is a psychological thriller and his intense from the start. There is a great amount of suspense and tension running through the book from start to finish. I love the twist and turns that are in the book. I didn't expect any of them. The writing style is engaging from the very first chapter and I wanted to know what happened so I couldn't put the book down. Eve and Derek are the narratives in the book and I felt like I've got to know them and had a bit of a dislike for Derek. This is entertaining and fantastic read. 5 stars. Blurb My husband says he loves me. So why did the police come knocking on my door at dawn? Eight years of marriage. A beautiful home in Connecticut. A perfect son. And one dead girl floating in a university pool. I told myself Derek’s affair didn’t matter. I could forgive him. Forget her. But that was before she died. Before detective...