Blog Tour - The Housewife Next Door

 

Publication date 7th January 2026

Amazon UK

About the book

I thought she was perfect. Until her daughter told me about the little girl in the garden… 

I was jealous of my perfect new neighbor SarahBeth. Six tow-headed children, blackberry pies bubbling in the oven, married to and still holding hands with her high-school sweetheart Burt. She was the perfect housewife, the best mom.

Until I found out the truth. 

When tragedy strikes and SarahBeth’s dying daughter tells me about the little girl buried in their garden my heart freezes. Now I understand why SarahBeth has been so unfriendly to me. Why her kids have been kept out of school. Why nobody has seen the family in town for two years.

I must learn the truth, to keep her children safe. But I’ve met people like SarahBeth in my own dark past. I’ve told lies, kept secrets, buried bodies. And I know SarahBeth will do whatever it takes to keep her secret hidden… 

A completely addictive and unputdownable read that will have you turning pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Jeneva Rose and Gone Girl.

My Review 

I was completely hooked on this, I couldn’t sleep until that last page! It was secret and secret full of so many surprises and twists! Everytime I thought I knew what had happened along came another massive secret and boom I was right back to the start guessing again. 

The book has an element of suspense and feels a bit creepy and has you on edge as you just don't know what is going to happen. 

About the Author

LynDee Walker writes about strong women who can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Her books have appeared on finalist lists for the Agatha and International Thriller awards—and once, on a major US national bestsellers list smack in between two of her writing heroes. An award winning journalist, LynDee has covered everything from ribbon cuttings and high school football to capital murder trials and high level police corruption. She’s the author of more than 20 novels, as well as several novellas and short stories, so she’s usually writing when she’s not juggling laundry and children’s sports schedules. Find her online at www.lyndeewalker.com, or on Facebook and Instagram at lyndeewalkerbooks.

Blog Tour - Their Deadly Truth

 

Publication date 17th December 2025

Amazon UK

About the Book

The silver car sits on a quiet suburban street, lit by the flicker of a nearby streetlamp. It hasn’t moved for days. Nobody noticed it arriving, and nobody knows what’s hidden inside…

When Lindy Pickering answers the door to police officers, she isn’t prepared for what they tell her. Her brother, Kain, was discovered dead that morning, locked inside a car owned by her late mother.

As the police begin to ask questions, Lindy admits that she and Kain hadn’t spoken in weeks, but she remains tight-lipped about the reason the siblings hated each other.

When neighbours begin to gossip, it seems that everyone had a reason for wanting Kain dead and Lindy realises that she can’t trust anyone around her. And as another body is found, killed in the same way as Kain, it’s clear that someone is keeping a close eye on the investigation, and they’re prepared to kill to keep their deadly secret hidden…

If you love Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, then you’ll adore this truly gripping crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach. Prepare to be hooked from the very first page!

My Review

Having read and loved this author’s previous books I just knew that this book would be impressive and indeed it was. It had everything I wanted it to be, from the mystery and suspense to many twists and turns. I was hooked! Literally had me guessing right until the end!

Another outstanding book from this author! I will be recommending this book to everyone I know! 

About the Author

Carla has been writing seriously since her mid-thirties. She started by writing stage plays which led to her producing and directing her own full length piece of theatre. After that, she decided to write films and books where she began by self-publishing. In the past, she has acted in a few indie films and has also co-owned a photography and video production company. 

Right now, she is a full time crime and thriller author living in Worcester with her husband, Nigel and Poppy the cat. 

Blog Tour - One of the Family

 

Publication date 30th October 2025

About the book

My daughter’s boyfriend feels like one of the family. I couldn’t be happier to have him living with us. But now my daughter’s disappeared… 

I never wanted to have an empty nest. So when my daughter, Liv, asks if she and her new boyfriend, Jensen, can move in, I’m thrilled.

Jensen is so helpful. He tells me how he loves being part of a close-knit family. He’s felt so alone since his parents died. And for me, his presence goes a little way towards replacing the son I lost.

Still, I can’t help but notice that Liv and Jensen are starting to argue. My daughter seems unhappy. Perhaps they just need some time alone together?

But when my husband and I return from our weekend away, Liv is missing. The relationship with Jensen appears to be over but he doesn’t want to leave. And then I discover exactly what he will do to stay in our family…

An utterly gripping psychological thriller that will have you turning pages late into the night. If you love Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden you will be hooked on One of the Family.

My Review

Wow! What a book! I swear I was completely hooked with this and couldn’t put it down. 

The thing that makes this book absolutely fantastic is the fact that it makes you guess right up till the end, and when you think you know then along comes more twists. Oh and the twists oh boy they where good!

I loved the way this book was written too.

About the author 

Jess Ryder is the pseudonym of Jan Page, author, screenwriter, playwright and award-winning television producer. After spending many years working in children’s television, she returned to writing novels and has written nine psychological thrillers to date. These include the e-bestseller The Ex Wife, which was adapted as a TV miniseries for Paramount Plus. She lives in London with her husband.

Blog Tour- Christmas at the Scottish Lodge

 

Publication date 27th October 2025

Amazon UK

About the book

Escape to Holly Berry Lodge in the Scottish Highlands. Join Mairi Fraser for the festive season, curl up next to a cosy fireplace with a warm mug of hot chocolate. And get ready to meet the one that got away….

Thirty-three-year-old Mairi is at her Aunt Effie’s snowy lodge in the Highlands for Christmas. It’s her favourite place in the world, where she spent every childhood holiday. The comforting view of the mountaintops is just what she needs after a rollercoaster year. But Mairi finds herself unexpectedly snowed in, along with her handsome ex Jed Murray…

As the snowflakes fall heavily outside, Mairi tries to close her eyes and block out the sight of Jed’s dark hair and broad shoulders – but it’s easier said than done. His muscles flex as he stacks the logs he’s gathered to build them a fire. Even though they’re united in their goal of getting Effie’s lodge ready for Christmas, Mairi is determined not to fall for Jed again.

Except moving on from him feels impossible when they’re in such close quarters. Their time together draping tinsel around the Christmas tree and baking gingerbread cookies in the kitchen makes the memories of how good they were together all come rushing back. And as the spiced scent of biscuits fills the air, things start to heat up between Jed and Mairi too.

Will Jed reveal the real reason he left and earn Mairi’s trust once more? And will the magic of Christmas finally bring them back together?

A gorgeous winter romance to lose yourself in this Christmas. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber—and best accompanied by a mulled wine!

My Review

This is a pure festive delight. It has everything you want from a Christmas book. Such a cosy warm and beautiful read. Once you pick this up you will become attached to it, the story is so heartwarming.

The main character Mairi is so lovable, from the minute you meet her you just want the best for her. 

I will definitely be recommending this one to everyone this Christmas.

About the author

Donna has had sixteen books published in total. Four have been in the Amazon top 100 and one even made it to number seven in the UK and US Kindle charts, another made it to number one in the UK, US and AU free Kindle charts. She was also shortlisted for the RNA Debut Romantic Novel of the Year in 2019.

She lives in Hertfordshire, with her own romantic hero, two grown up kids who pop in occasionally and two grumpy cats. She loves a happy ending and is never happier than when she’s escaping into a romance novel or movie.

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