Blog Tour - My Husband's Child

 

Publication date 4th March 2025

Amazon UK

About the Book

When I find a little girl standing on my doorstep, I don’t know what to do. But as I take her small hand in mine, she whispers words that will change my life. ‘Mummy said you’d look after me.’

Ever since her husband left her for another woman, Cora has been trying to put her life back together. But when she hears he started a family, her heart breaks all over again. And so, when the doorbell rings late one night, the last person Cora expects to find is her husband’s child.

The little girl is shivering, clutching her baby brother’s hand. With no other choice, Cora ushers the children into her home. As she settles them by the fire, she tries to work out what happened. But as the days pass and her phone calls go unanswered, she realises the children’s parents have vanished without a trace…

Over the following weeks, Cora grows to love the children as if they were her own. And as she tucks them into bed each night, pressing a kiss to their foreheads, her heart feels fuller than she ever could have imagined.

But when her ex-husband’s wife reappears, Cora senses she isn’t telling the truth about why she abandoned her children. And when Cora’s ex-husband returns, claiming the children aren’t safe with their mother, she faces an impossible choice. Should Cora believe him or the children’s mother? And should she trust her instinct that something is terribly wrong?

An utterly compelling and heartbreaking story about motherhood and a devastating family secret. Readers who love Kate Hewitt, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will be totally captivated by this deeply emotional novel.

My Review

This is an incredibly heart warming and emotional read. I absolutely loved the character Cora, she has been through so much and is one tough lady, she has so much love for these kids that are not even hers and treated them as her own and my heart just went out to her. I was desperate for everything to work out ok for her and dreaded her having to give the kids back as she had just become so attached to them.

The book kept me guessing throughout on who was telling the truth.. the husband or the children's mother. I doubted them both and had my suspicions.

About the Author

Alison Ragsdale is an Amazon bestselling author, and two-time IPPY Award winner. She writes emotional, contemporary fiction novels with a touch of Scotland. Her books are described as heart-wrenching tales of family dynamics and relationships.

Alison lived and worked in eight countries before settling in the USA. She now lives near Washington D.C., with her husband and super-spoiled dog. She loves to read, spend time with family, throw parties with bagpipers involved, watch So You Think You Can Dance, and cook comfort food.

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Blog Tour - Everyone is Lying

 

Publication date 26th February 2025

Amazon UK

About the book

It’s so peaceful here: a quiet house on a quiet street. The smiling woman waiting for me as I wake up says I’m lucky to be here – lucky to be alive. But the only thing I remember are the faces of my husband and baby. The husband and baby she insists don’t exist…

As I look around at the unfamiliar bedroom I’ve been in since I awoke from my coma – the floral curtains softly fluttering and the antique-style light above my head – all I can think about is my husband’s handsome face and the laughter of our sweet baby.

I’m desperate to see them again.

My eyes fall on the woman sitting by my bed. She tells me she’s my sister. But she also swears my husband and baby aren’t real. That I’m just confused after the accident.

I know she’s lying.

But… if my husband is real, where is he? Why hasn’t he come to get me?

And why am I locked in this room every day? My heart pounds every time I hear the key turn. Then I discover the anonymous note buried deep in a bunch of flowers beside me – with just two words on it: I’m sorry…

Everyone is lying to me. But confined to this bed, with no memory to guide me, can I uncover the truth about the accident – and what their plans are for me – before it’s too late…?

My Review

This book just wow! It had me on the edge of my seat. I was completely hooked. I couldn’t put this down until I finished it. The story is completely gripping and you will be desperate to find out what was happening. 

This is a book I will definitely recommend.

About the Author

Holly was born in Hull and studied PPE at New College, Oxford. In 2016 she took part in City University's Novel Studio. Her debut novel, The Courier, is published by Hodder & Stoughton in September 2021. She lives in north London with her husband and two children.

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Blog Tour - Good Bad Mother

 

Publication date 17th February 2025

Amazon UK

About the Book

When we move to the exclusive Cutters Island, my life changes overnight. Dressed like the perfect wife, pushing my baby down the street in her pink stroller, I look up and smile at the security cameras. Because I know they are watching. And for now, I need to play my part.

I wake up in my beautiful bedroom and instinctively feel for my husband. But the silk sheets are cold—he hasn’t come home. Reaching for the baby monitor on my nightstand, I scan the screen for the familiar shape of my sleeping daughter. But she’s not there.

Moving through the house in the darkness, I tell myself the footage is just grainy. I pass the large window over the stairs, and see a light on in my mother-in-law’s house across the street, as if she is watching. The thought sends a chill down my spine and I start to run. And as I open my daughter’s bedroom door, my worst fear comes true: my baby is gone.

As I collapse onto the carpet, I smell smoke. And when I turn to see flames licking at the banister, I know this is my fault. I am paying for what happened that night all those years ago…

Because I am not a perfect wife. I am not a good mother. But I am the perfect liar.

No one knows what I have been through to get this life. And they shouldn’t underestimate how far I’ll go to get my baby back…

An addictive and gripping thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Packed with twists you’ll never see coming, this is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden’s The Housemaid, The Girl on the Train and Colleen Hoover’s Verity.

My Review

Wow, Wow, Wow! This book is absolutely fantastic. I was completely hooked and spent hours staying up to read this as I needed to know what was going to happen. Full of twists and suspense.

About the Author

Anya Mora lives a ferry ride from Seattle, WA with her family. Her novels, while leaning toward the dark, ultimately reflect light, courage, and her innate belief that love rewards the brave.

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Blog Tour - The First Husband

 

Publication date 4th February 2025

Amazon UK

About the book 

I thought my first husband was dead. But when I get a letter with his name on it just days before my wedding, it will tear my perfect new life apart…

As we drive up to the gorgeous house by the lake with its red and yellow roses round the door, I breathe in the pure air and count my blessings. In two days’ time I’m getting married to Matt, my soulmate and the father of my beautiful boy. After all the pain of my past, my life now is perfect.

But later that night I hear a knocking outside. I find the back door swinging open and a card lying on the floor, addressed to me in familiar handwriting…

I can’t wait to see you. I’ve missed you so much. All my love, Callum.

Callum was my first husband. Eight years ago, when we were staying at this exact same place for my birthday, he disappeared.

All the people who were with me that terrible night are here for the wedding. My brother. His wife. My new partner Matt: Callum’s best friend. We all had reasons to hate Callum then. We all have reasons to lie now.

The police are sure Callum is dead. But as I look around at my loved ones, I wonder…

Does someone know what really happened that night?

Does someone know what I did?

And if Callum is back, is he the dangerous one… or is it one of us?

An utterly page-turning, gripping psychological thriller, full of twists and gasp-out-loud moments. Perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Shari Lapena and Claire Douglas.

My Review

I literally couldn't put this book down I was extremely hooked. The characters where fantastic and I was doubting them all throughout I didn't know who to believe.

I did not expect the ending at all so it was brilliant and I was surprised.

I will definitely read more from this author in the future.

About the Author

Elisabeth is the author of eight psychological thrillers.

She lives in Lancashire in the north of England with her family. When she's not writing, she loves watching films, travelling, and painting.

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