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Hunted by Darkness by Kyla Rose

My first deliberate step into Dark Spicy Romance! Atmospheric, fast-paced and considerably spicier than my usual romantic reading, I loved the gothic setting, mystery and sexual tension, and finished knowing I’ll definitely explore the darker side of romance again. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Kyla Rose ❤️🌶️ Hunted by Darkness 🏢 Skulls + Roses
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The Home Swap by A.A. Chaudhuri

I thought I had The Home Swap all worked out. Oh, how wrong I was! A cleverly constructed psychological thriller that completely got inside my head and kept making me question everything I thought I knew. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ A.A. Chaudhuri 🧠 The Home Swap 🏢 Joffe Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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The Fatal End by A.J. Cross

A good mystery that kept me curious and forming my own theories throughout. If you enjoy television-style crime dramas where specialist characters are right at the heart of solving the crime, The Fatal End may be one to add to your reading list. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ A.J. Cross 🔍 The Fatal End 🏢 Severn House 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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Cut and Run by Michelle Kidd

I jumped straight into book ten of the Jack MacIntosh series! Multiple POVs, a fast-paced investigation and an established cast I could follow without ever feeling lost. I didn’t need to know what had happened before, but by 30% I absolutely wanted to! 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Michelle Kidd 🚨 Cut and Run 🏢 Joffe Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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Killing on the Norfolk Broads by Heather Peck

My first Heather Peck book and my introduction to DCI Greg Geldard and his team. A cleverly plotted, fast-paced investigation that completely gripped me, with an established cast I could step into without ever feeling lost. I enjoyed it so much I finished my review copy and bought the entire series! 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Heather Peck 🚨 Killing on the Norfolk Broads 🏢 Joffe Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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Secrets on the Fells by Cath Staincliffe

A fast-paced investigation, wonderfully descriptive writing and two detectives I became completely invested in. Secrets on the Fells worked perfectly as a standalone, but I finished wanting to know everything that had come before. My response? I immediately bought all three books in the series! 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Cath Staincliffe 👮 Secrets on the Fells 🏢 Joffe Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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Holmes Away From Home by Samantha Larsen

Holmes Away From Home completely drew me into the world of Sherlock Holmes without needing Sherlock himself to carry the story. I loved Althea, the clever clues scattered throughout and the twists that ranged from great fun to genuinely jaw-dropping. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Samantha Larsen 🔎 Holmes Away From Home 🏢 Severn House 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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The Earl’s Inconvenient Nemesis by Emma Bennet

Within the first chapter I knew I wasn’t going to get much else done. A few hours disappeared, my Kindle came to bed with me and “one more chapter” became considerably more than one. I loved Alice and Anthony, and by the final chapters I was completely invested. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Emma Bennet 🩷 The Earl’s Inconvenient Nemesis 🏢 Vinci Books
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The River Runs Black by Tessa Wegert

The River Runs Black certainly kept me on my toes. With a large cast, numerous locations, multiple points of view and several strands to the investigation, there was a lot to take in. It needed my full attention, but I was satisfied with how everything came together. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Tessa Wegert 👮♂️The River Runs Black 🏢 Severn House 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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Murder in the Vineyard by Liz Fielding

My first visit to Maybridge was an enjoyable mystery, although joining the series at book four meant I never quite found the connection with the established characters I’d hoped for. Scout completely stole my heart, and I’m intrigued enough by Abby Finch to go back to the beginning. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Liz Fielding 🕵️ Murder in the Vineyard 🏢 Joffe Books 🏷 Zooloo’s Book Tours
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Winter Magic at Hollybrae Castle by Jaimie Admans

I finished Winter Magic at Hollybrae Castle as a complete emotional mess. The beauty, romance and sheer fun had me laughing one minute and sobbing the next. Jaimie Admans has created wonderful characters, a beautiful romance and a Hollybrae I simply wasn’t ready to leave. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Jaimie Admans 🩷🏰 Winter Magic at Hollybrae Castle 🏢 Boldwood Books
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The Twilight Garden by Emma Davies

A gorgeous, uplifting story and the perfect escape from real life. I loved Emma Davies’s almost illustrated descriptions, the wonderful sense of community and watching the beautiful garden gradually emerge. A lovely, happy-heart read that I thoroughly enjoyed. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Emma Davies 🩷 The Twilight Garden 🏢 Bookouture 🏷️ NetGalley
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The Roommate Subtext by Elia Winters

A fun, clever and deliciously spicy contemporary romance with fantastic chemistry and two characters I couldn’t help rooting for. I loved the alternating viewpoints, the playful secret-identity element and discovering everything for myself. Highly recommended! 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Elia Winters ❤️🌶️ The Roommate Subtext 🏢 Severn House 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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The Secret Diary of Rome by M.A. McLaughlin

Beautifully written and full of history, mystery and long-buried family secrets, I loved following Emilia as she uncovered a past she had never been allowed to know. The books, art and dual narrative drew me completely into this fascinating story. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ M.A. McLaughlin ⏳ The Secret Diary of Rome 🏢 Choc Lit 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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The Postmistress of Puddlington by Laura Jensen Walker

Step into the village of Puddlington and meet Hester Smith, a book-loving postmistress whose daily rounds bring her into the lives of the people around her. Here’s a little taste of The Postmistress of Puddlington by Laura Jensen Walker 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Laura Jensen Walker 📖 The Postmistress of Puddlington 🏢 Severn House 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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House of Lies by Helen Matthews

A tense and uncomfortable thriller that took me from imagining a derelict French ruin and a new life in the countryside to secrets, manipulation and a growing sense of unease. I didn’t always enjoy the journey, but the writing certainly made me feel – and Emma’s resilience is what will stay with me longest. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Helen Matthews 📖 House of Lies 🏢 dp Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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The Secrets of Sweet Blessings Bakery by Michele Dunaway

Exactly the kind of book I hoped it would be ❤️ I absolutely loved settling into Sugar Gap, getting caught up in Mariah and Sam’s story and simply enjoying the journey without needing to overthink a thing. 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Michele Dunaway 📖 The Secrets of Sweet Blessings Bakery 🏢 Choc Lit 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours
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All His Wives by Tracy Martin-Summers

A twisty thriller set against the beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. I was hooked from the beginning and spent the entire book trying to work out what I could trust, with theories forming and changing as the story unfolded. I couldn’t put it down – and a Very Satisfying conclusion! 👩🏻💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Tracy Martin-Summers 📖 All His Wives 🏢 Michael Terence Publishing 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

