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Monthly Archives: July 2016

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#Review: The Judge’s Wife by Ann O’ Loughlin @annolwriter

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne28th July 20161 Comment

Today I review the beautiful yet very tragic ‘The Judge’s Wife by Irish Writer Ann O’ Loughlin.

#Bookreview ~ They All Fall Down by Cat Hogan @Kittycathogan

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne28th July 20161 Comment

Today my review of a debut from Irish writer Cat Hogan. They All Fall Down is described as a ‘fast-paced addictive novel exploring the depths of flawed human nature’

Everything I Don’t Remember by Jonas Hassen Khemiri – My Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne26th July 2016Leave a comment

‘Who decides what is important and what is superfluous? All I know is that the more details I give you the more it seems like I’m leaving out’ Everything I Don’t Remember is the fourth novel by Swedish author Jonas Hassen Khemiri. In 2015, it was awarded Swedan’s August Prize, one of the most celebrated and…

The Perfect Gift by Emma Hannigan – My Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne25th July 2016Leave a comment

Today I have a review of The Perfect Gift, a heartwarming tale by Irish writer Emma Hannigan.

My Husband’s Wife by Amanda Prowse – My Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne20th July 20164 Comments

‘She was a devoted wife and mother. Then her husband and children left home. How do you rebuild your life if there’s nothing left?’ My Husband’s Wife is the latest release from international best selling author Amanda Prowse. Just published By Head of Zeus, I received my copy from the author. Please continue reading to…

#bookreview ~ The Dressmaker of Dachau by Mary Chamberlain

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne18th July 20162 Comments

‘You may look like a swan, but if you talk like a sparrow, who will take you seriously? Welcome, Miss Vaughan’ I was lucky enough to receive my copy of The Dressmaker of Dachau from Harper Collins. It is written by Mary Chamberlain and published in 2015 by The Borough Press, an imprint of Harper…

The Woman Next Door by Cass Green – A Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne18th July 2016Leave a comment

‘Two suburban women. Two dark secrets. The almost perfect murder.’ The Woman Next Door is a novel by Cass Green. Published at the end of this month, I was lucky to receive my copy from writing.ie and HarperCollins. Continue reading to check out my review and let me know what you think!

Early One Morning by Virginia Baily – My Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne17th July 20162 Comments

‘”I want my mamma”, he says. She looks at him. Small, defiant. Orphaned. Her knees buckle, and she puts her hand to the parapet.’ Every so often, it’s nice to just pick up a book that has been sitting in my TBR….waiting!! Early One Morning is one of those books. Written by Virginia Baily and…

The Stepmother by Claire Seeber – My Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne17th July 2016Leave a comment

‘The perfect wife. A fairytale family. Don’t believe your eyes.’ The Stepmother is the latest novel from Claire Seeber, published by Bookouture. I received my copy from NetGalley and Bookouture in ebook format. My review is my own opinion and is as honest as ever!!

The Testament of Vida Tremayne by Sarah Vincent – My Review

Book ReviewBy Mairéad Hearne16th July 2016Leave a comment

‘You can’t ignore the Muse. When she comes at whatever time of day or night, you must welcome her in and allow her to lead you wherever she will.’ The Testament of Vida Tremayne is a novel by Sarah Vincent. Published in 2014 by Three Hares Publishing, I received my copy earlier in the Summer…

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