Reviews

  • If She’s Found by Alesha Dykema

    If She’s Found by Alesha Dykema

    πŸ” IF SHE’S FOUND by ALESHA DYKEMA πŸ”β€¨A child vanishes. The parents are hiding something. A tightly woven psychological thriller full of secrets, tension, and questions that kept me reading in one breathless sitting. Perfect for fans of domestic suspense and unreliable narrators. #AleshaDykema #IfShesFound #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley

    Horrible Husbands by Jessica Huntley

    🍷 HORRIBLE HUSBANDS by JESSICA HUNTLEY πŸ·β€¨Three lifelong friends. One wild girls’ weekend. A dark, wine-fuelled revenge plan. Part dark comedy, part domestic suspense, and fully addictive. Think Desperate Housewives meets Big Little Liesβ€”with a deadly twist. #JessicaHuntley #HorribleHusbands #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • The Shattered Past by Janey Clarke

    The Shattered Past by Janey Clarke

    🏜️ THE SHATTERED PAST by JANEY CLARKE 🏜️ I don’t usually reach for westerns, but I’m so glad I did. The story of Josh and Amy pulled me in with its rich setting, emotional depth, and slow-burn adventure. It’s a tale of second chances and trust, with enough twists to keep you hooked. #JaneyClarke #TheShatteredPast #BlossomSpringPublishing #ZooloosBookTours πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Wrapped in Winter by Carolina Jax

    Wrapped in Winter by Carolina Jax

    ❄️ WRAPPED IN WINTER by CAROLINA JAX ❄️
A cozy, steamy small-town romance full of heart, healing, and hot cocoa! With found family, single mom vibes, and a snowy Montana setting you’ll want to experience yourself. This is a perfect winter warmer – with a little added spice! January and Drake’s chemistry will melt even the frostiest heart. #CarolinaJax #WrappedinWinter #TorchLitInk πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Sweet Little Lies by Leah Cupps

    Sweet Little Lies by Leah Cupps

    🍰 SWEET LITTLE LIES by LEAH CUPPS 🍰 A small-town bakery, a whirlwind romance, and a disappearance that won’t stay buried. Blending cozy charm with chilling suspense. Full of secrets, flawed characters, and just enough romance, this simmering psychological mystery is perfect for fans of slow-burn tension and stories where nothing is quite as sweet as it seems. #LeahCupps #SweetLittleLies #InkubatorBooks #ZooloosBookTours πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Love You To Death by Rowen Chambers

    Love You To Death by Rowen Chambers

    πŸ’€ LOVE YOU TO DEATH by ROWEN CHAMBERS πŸ’€ Disturbing, addictive, and unforgettable. This could be the most unsettling thriller I’ve ever read. Avery’s story unfolds in sharp, vivid detail as she pieces together a past that refuses to stay buried. The emotional impact is intense, and the tension doesn’t let up. A must-read if you like your thrillers haunting and hard to shake. #RowenChambers #LoveYouToDeath #InkubatorBooks #ZooloosBookTours πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • A Guilty Woman by Charlotte Barnes

    A Guilty Woman by Charlotte Barnes

    πŸ–€ A GUILTY WOMAN by CHARLOTTE BARNES πŸ–€ A dark, addictive psychological thriller that plays with truth, perception, and the stories we tell ourselves. Caroline opens the book by pulling the trigger in a crowded bar – and unravels her story through podcasts, courtrooms, and a prison manuscript that may or may not reveal the truth. Unsettling, layered, and gripping to the final page. #CharlotteBarnes #AGuiltyWoman #BloodhoundBooks πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • An Italian Island Secret by Victoria Springfield

    An Italian Island Secret by Victoria Springfield

    🌺 AN ITALIAN ISLAND SECRET by VICTORIA SPRINGFIELD 🌺 A beautifully written, emotionally rich story set on the stunning Italian island of Ischia. This is the kind of novel that stays with you. With vivid descriptions, moving family drama, and heartfelt moments of romance and self-discovery, this book feels like a sun-drenched escape with real depth. Ornella and Alessia’s intertwined journeys are touching and unforgettable. #VictoriaSpringfield #AnItalianIslandSecret #BoldwoodBooks #NetGalley πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ #BestRead2025 (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten

    His Truth Her Truth by Noelle Holten

    πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ HIS TRUTH HER TRUTH by NOELLE HOLTEN πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™€οΈ A gripping, emotionally charged crime novel that explores grief, deception, and the power of assumptions. With its haunting mystery, deeply human characters, and jaw-dropping twists, Noelle Holten delivers a masterclass in psychological suspense. If you love crime fiction that keeps you guessing until the final page, this one is a must-read! #NoelleHolten #HisTruthHerTruth #OneMoreChapter #NetGalley πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’»β­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈβ­οΈ #BestRead2025 (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Shadows on the Levels by David Hodges

    Shadows on the Levels by David Hodges

    🌫️ SHADOWS ON THE LEVELS by DAVID HODGES 🌫️ Dark secrets, eerie settings, and heart-racing twists. It had me double-checking my locks and reading way past bedtime! My first time meeting Detective Kate Hamblin, and now I want to read the whole series. With a cold case, a creepy village, and a pulse-pounding plot, this thriller grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. #DavidHodges #ShadowsOnTheLevels #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • The Ski Resort by Catherine O’Connell

    The Ski Resort by Catherine O’Connell

    🎿 THE SKI RESORT by CATHERINE O’CONNELL 🎿 A gripping mystery set in the glamorous yet dangerous world of Aspen. It blends snow, secrets, and suspense. From the chilling avalanche opening to the twisty second half, it’s packed with tension and atmosphere. The skiing detail is vivid, the setting pulls you in. Perfect for fans of wintry mysteries and unique locations. #CatherineOConnell #TheSkiResort #JoffeBooks #ZooloosBookTours ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (MoMoBookDiary 2025)

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  • Goodbye 2024 – Hello 2025

    Goodbye 2024 – Hello 2025

    Looking back over the year, it’s been an incredible journey filled with amazing books! While I only started recording my reads halfway through the year – after a challenging start to what turned out to be myΒ best year yet – there’s so much to celebrate. My review page is brimming with all the wonderful books I’ve devoured and shared since 2016. I’ve also had the pleasure of joining some fantastic book tours and readalongs with…

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  • New Beginnings and Grand Openings

    New Beginnings and Grand Openings

    πŸ”” NEW πŸ”” #BookReview 🌟🌟🌟🌟 New Beginnings and Grand Openings by A.R. Winters A delightful new series McBlack’s Treats Cafe Cozy Mysteries. If you love cozy mysteries, New Beginnings and Grand Openings by A.R. Winters is a must-read! Tiffany and Rosie move to the charming town of Mariposas, dreaming of a peaceful life running their Bakery Cafe. But when sabotage and murder threaten their plans, Tiff’s investigative instincts kick in, uncovering secrets and suspects at…

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  • Unruly

    Unruly

    πŸ“šπŸ–‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» #bookreview 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for David Mitchell’s Unruly History has never been my thingβ€”uninspiring school lessons left me avoiding it for years, but David Mitchell’s hilarious and insightful dive into England’s early monarchy completely changed my perspective. Packed with fascinating facts and sharp humour, it turns the chaos of kings and queens into an accessible, laugh-out-loud experience. Listening to the audiobook while following along in the paperback was the perfect combo. If you think history is…

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  • The Family Next Door

    The Family Next Door

    πŸ“šπŸ–‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» #bookreview 🌟🌟🌟🌟 for The Family Next Door by Charlotte Stevenson Tense, chilling, and engrossing, The Family Next Door is a psychological thriller that hooked me from page one. Viola, a retired widow, becomes obsessed with her unsettling new neighbours at Number 33. Rhys is hostile, Wendy fragile, and their eerie daughter Mirabelle left me chilled. The dual POV adds depth, while the twists kept me speculating until the shocking conclusion. Dark, original, and impossible…

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  • The First Half

    The First Half

    πŸ“šπŸŽ§πŸ–‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» #bookreview 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 The First Half by Gabby Logan Gabby Logan’s memoir is a captivating and intimate listen, narrated by Gabby herself. Her journey from gymnast to trailblazer in broadcasting is inspiring. She shares her story with warmth, humor, and honesty, addressing family, ambition, and challenges like the loss of her brother, her father’s struggles with alcoholism, and sexism in her career. Gabby’s passion, resilience, and determination shine through in every chapter. This is a…

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  • Beautiful Ugly

    Beautiful Ugly

    πŸ“šπŸ–‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» #bookreview 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney A gripping psychological thriller that kept me hooked from the first page to the last! The story follows a grief-stricken writer who retreats to a remote Scottish island in search of inspiration, only to uncover dark secrets and face unsettling mysteries. The atmospheric writing is exceptionalβ€”moody, vivid, and utterly immersive. Every twist left me breathless, the tension built relentlessly, and the conclusion was both shocking and satisfying.…

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  • The Cleaner

    The Cleaner

    πŸ“šπŸ–‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» #bookreview 🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Cleaner by Mary Watson The Cleaner is a masterclass in suspense, with a gripping and original storyline that hooked me from the start. Esmie, a cleaner with a hidden agenda, navigates a world of deceit in a secluded street of posh houses, where everyone is hiding secrets. Watson keeps you guessing, leading you down unexpected paths with brilliant twists that change everything. Esmie’s journey is as emotional as it is thrilling,…

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  • This Christmas

    This Christmas

    πŸ“£πŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸπŸŒŸ #bookreview Emma Heatherington’s This Christmas πŸ’–πŸŽ„πŸ’– Heartwarming festive romance πŸ’–πŸŽ„πŸ’– This Christmas by Emma Heatherington is a beautifully written story of love, loss, and hope. Rose, seeking refuge from heartache, retreats to a cozy Donegal cottage with her loyal dog, George. Charlie, grappling with his own grief, has Max, his steadfast companion. When their Christmas plans unexpectedly intertwine, their journey of healing and connection unfolds through tender, funny, and endearing moments. The charming village…

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  • The Twelve

    The Twelve

    πŸ“šπŸ–‹πŸ‘©πŸ»β€πŸ’» #bookreview 🌟🌟🌟🌟 The Twelve by Liz Hyder Liz Hyder’s The Twelve is a richly atmospheric tale that combines mystery and folklore with a touch of the fantastical. The premise – Kit searching for her vanished sister, Libby, in a world where no one else remembers her – is captivating, and the coastal setting adds a haunting beauty to the story. Hyder’s writing is vivid and immersive, pulling readers into a world steeped in ancient…

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