👩🏻‍💻 Reviews

  • Murder in the Vineyard by Liz Fielding

    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

  • Winter Magic at Hollybrae Castle by Jaimie Admans

    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

  • The Twilight Garden by Emma Davies

    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

  • The Roommate Subtext by Elia Winters

    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

  • The Secret Diary of Rome by M.A. McLaughlin

    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

  • Saving Christmas at the Highland Repair Shop by Kiley Dunbar

    Saving Christmas at the Highland Repair Shop by Kiley Dunbar

    Warm, romantic and full of heart, this was a wonderfully uplifting return to Cairn Dhu. I loved the sense of community, the beautiful connection between the characters and the comforting escapism that Kiley Dunbar writes so well. Exactly the reading escape I needed. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Kiley Dunbar 🩷 Saving Christmas at the Highland Repair Shop 🏢 Boldwood Books

  • The Postmistress of Puddlington by Laura Jensen Walker

    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

  • House of Lies by Helen Matthews

    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

  • The Secrets of Sweet Blessings Bakery by Michele Dunaway

    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

  • All His Wives by Tracy Martin-Summers

    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

  • The Cotswold Manor Mystery by Maxine Barry

    The Cotswold Manor Mystery by Maxine Barry

    The Cotswold Manor Mystery completely captured my attention. A cosy and thrilling mystery romance that turned out to be so much more and kept me guessing whilst enjoying the deeply emotional love story at its heart. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Maxine Barry 📖 The Cotswold Manor Mystery by Maxine Barry 🏢 Choc Lit 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

  • My Twin Sister by Alesha Dykema

    My Twin Sister by Alesha Dykema

    I went into this book without reading the blurb and had absolutely no idea what I was getting myself into! The opening immediately threw me! With complicated characters, plenty of secrets and twists, My Twin Sister completely messed with my head! 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Alesha Dykema 📖 My Twin Sister 🏢 Joffe Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

  • Five Things I See by Wendy Church

    Five Things I See by Wendy Church

    Five Things I See completely won me over. After a slow, information-heavy start, I was drawn into a gripping, satisfyingly complex crime thriller. A very strong and satisfying start to a new series. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Wendy Church 📖 Five Things I See 🏢 Severn House 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

  • Fear in the New Forest by Linda Mather

    Fear in the New Forest by Linda Mather

    A beautiful New Forest setting, a fast-moving murder investigation and plenty of possibilities to keep you wondering. Fear in the New Forest is an enjoyable second outing for Elinor Saxby and her team – and I can’t wait to see what comes next! 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ Linda Mather 📖 Fear in the New Forest 🏢 Joffe Books🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

  • Dancing Fools and All That Jazz by B Fleetwood

    Dancing Fools and All That Jazz by B Fleetwood

    I expected a book about dance… what I discovered was a heartwarming story about friendship, laughter and the extraordinary bonds between a group of women. With memorable characters, a wonderfully uplifting storyline and plenty of emotional moments along the way, this was a book that completely surprised me. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) ✍️ B Fleetwood 📖 Dancing Fools and All That Jazz 🏢 The Book Guild 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

  • You’ll Be Sorry by Liz Alterman

    You’ll Be Sorry by Liz Alterman

    Sometimes all it takes is one unexpected photograph to bring the past rushing back, and that’s exactly how You’ll Be Sorry begins. Amelia’s unforgettable voice and the cleverly interwoven timelines drew me completely into this gripping psychological suspense. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) 📖 You’ll Be Sorry ✍️ Liz Alterman 🏢 Inkubator Books 🏷️ Zooloo’s Book Tours

  • She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley

    She Stole My Baby by Jessica Huntley

    Jessica Huntley’s books always make me a little nervous before I start reading because they feel so incredibly real. She Stole My Baby is another emotional, twist-filled psychological thriller that completely consumed me from beginning to end. Heartbreaking, gripping and impossible to put down. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) #SheStoleMyBaby #JessicaHuntley #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours

  • Of Devotion and Death by Anastasia Hastings

    Of Devotion and Death by Anastasia Hastings

    From the first few pages I was completely immersed in 1885 and knew I wouldn’t be leaving my chair until I’d reached the final page. Of Devotion and Death is a wonderfully atmospheric Victorian historical cosy mystery, filled with memorable characters, wit and an engaging mystery that kept me captivated throughout. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) #OfDevotionAndDeath #AnastasiaHastings #SevernHouse #ZooloosBookTours

  • The Family Lies by Lorna Henderson

    The Family Lies by Lorna Henderson

    An absorbing psychological thriller that kept me completely immersed from beginning to end. With family secrets, steadily building suspense and an emotional core, The Family Ties was one of those books where everything else could wait. 👩🏻‍💻 MoMoBookDiary (2026) #TheFamilyTies #LornaHenderson #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours

  • Crime in the Gym by Catherine Moloney

    Crime in the Gym by Catherine Moloney

    My second Detective Markham mystery proved once again that this series works well as a standalone. With a growing list of suspects, plenty of twists and an engaging detective partnership, this character-led police procedural will appeal to readers who enjoy intricate investigations and traditional crime fiction. 👩🏻‍💻 (MoMoBookDiary 2026) #CatherineMoloney #CrimeInTheGym #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours