When I started Swirl and Thread earlier this year, I never expected such a positive reaction. I have been fortunate enough to make some fantastic new friends from right across the blogging/writing community and beyond.
I am very conscious of the trust that is placed in me every time I receive a copy of a book to review and feel honoured to be in this enviable position.
Today I have a review of The Gift. Billed as ‘a gripping Psychological Thriller, The Gift is the second novel from Louise Jensen.
Karen Pirie finds herself irresistibly drawn to another mystery that she has no business investigating…
What have I been doing??
Why did I not read Val McDermid books before?
Out of Bounds is the latest novel from Val McDermid, published early this year by Little, Brown Book Group.
Having heard only all positive reviews, here was a book I was so looking forward to getting my teeth into and it certainly did not disappoint….
Please continue reading for my thoughts….
‘A teenage girl is missing. Is your daughter involved, or is she next?’
Saving Sophie is the debut novel from Sam Carrington.
Just recently published in both ebook and paperback format by Avon books, I was delighted to be asked to hop on the tour bus by Kaisha Holloway aka The Writing Garnet
Please continue reading for my thoughts on Saving Sophie…
‘A loving mother.
A perfect family.
A shockwave that could shatter everything.’
The Food of Love is more than just a story. It is a frightening look at the effects of an eating disorder on the family unit.
Published by Lake Union Publishing on December 1st 2016, I was delighted to receive an advanced copy for review.
Please read on for my thoughts on this truly wonderful book…
The Devil You Know is the first book I have read by writer Terry Tyler.
Published in October 2016, The Devil You Know is currently available in ebook format. Described as ‘a character-driven psychological drama that will keep you guessing until the very end‘, I wanted to find out more!!
Please read on for my thoughts…
‘This is a story that begins with a barbecue’
Due to the fact that I have so many books to be read before publication date, this book kept getting moved to one side…..
I recently saw the award it received from Goodreads and immediately decided it was time to give it a heave-ho up my TBR and read it.
Truly Madly Guilty is written by Liane Moriarty and was published July 2016 by Michael Joseph, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
I really enjoyed this book…read on to see why…
‘Curl up by the fire and fall in love…’
Today I have a review of my first Christmas book ever!!!!!!
I received an unexpected parcel one day from publisher Bonnier Zaffre and, to my absolute surprise, inside was a very sparkly book Christmas at Lilac Cottage. Written by well renowned author Holly Martin and originally published in ebook format by Bookouture, Christmas at Lilac Cottage is now available in paperback from Bonnier Zaffre.
I did as instructed. I curled up by the fire but did I fall in love??
Read on to find out……
I am delighted to welcome Jennie Ensor to Swirl and Thread today with a very honest piece about the struggles of getting exposure for her latest published book Blind Side
Having read Jennie’s post, I came away with a new insight into the struggles facing many writers today.
Please do have a read and let me know if you too felt the same….