Category Archives: Reviews

Book Review: Badlands (Savage Land Book 2) by Jacqui Murray #prehistoric #reviews #neanderthal

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I’m delighted to share my latest review. Badlands is the second book in a new trilogy by Jacqui Murray. Jacqui is a well-known author of prehistoric fiction, and her new series is about Neanderthals. It is meticulously researched and vividly imagined, and I can’t recommend it highly enough. After thoroughly enjoying the first book in the series, I couldn’t wait to read the second book.

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Book Review: Endangered Species (Savage Land Book 1) by Jacqui Murray #prehistoric #reviews #neanderthal

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I’m delighted to share my latest review. Endangered Species is the first book in a new trilogy by Jacqui Murray. Jacqui is a well-known author of prehistoric fiction, and I have read and enjoyed some of her books before. The new series is about Neanderthals, and it is meticulously researched. In many ways, it is a complete eye-opener, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.

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Book Review: And The Grave Awaits by Roberta Eaton Cheadle #shortstories #reviews

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I’m delighted to share my latest review. I was excited to learn that Roberta Eaton Cheadle had released a new book – a collection of short paranormal and dark stories. I’ve always enjoyed anything by this author, and I was pleased to find that this collection is one of her best.

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Reviews – for The Harbor Pointe Series – Books 5 and 6

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I’m delighted to share my latest reviews, for books 5 and 6 in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Edge of Too Late by Jan Sikes and The Fathomless Affair by Staci Troilo. There are eight books in this series of novellas, all by different authors and set in mysterious and remote Harbor Pointe in northern California.

I’ve thoroughly enjoyed both these stories, and also loved the first four books in the series. I’ve been amazed at the different slant presented by each author. But they all somehow manage to form a unified whole. I’m looking forward to reading the remaining two books.

I’ve actually visited that part of northern California, so it’s also been a pleasure to revisit my travel memories when I read this series.

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Reblog: Desolation Bluff in Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair

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I was delighted to be included in the Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair this week. The Smorgasbord Blog Magazine is run by the wonderful Sally Cronin – a talented writer who somehow manages to find time to produce one of the best blogs on the internet.

Sally has been featuring a host of wonderful books in the Christmas Book Fair, and I recommend it if you’re looking for some Christmas gift ideas.

Read more: Reblog: Desolation Bluff in Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair

Sally’s most recent book is Size Always Matter, a fantastic guide to healthy eating and weight loss. You can see my recent review for that HERE

Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair – #Thriller #Familysaga – Judith Barrow, #Supernatural Adventure John W. Howell, #Psychological #Thriller Toni Pike, #YA #Mystery Joy York

Book Review: Size Always Matters by Sally Cronin #reviews #loseweight #healthy

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I was excited to learn that Sally Cronin had released an updated weight loss book, because I’ve been wanting to lose a few kilos for quite a while. The author is a nutritional therapist who provides a comprehensive guide to healthy weight loss, and also shares her own moving weight loss story.

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Book Review: Amanda in Scotland – The Standing Stones by Darlene Foster (Amanda Travels Adventure Book 10) #childrensbooks #kidslit

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Welcome to my latest book review. I was delighted to hear that Darlene Foster had written another exciting adventure in the Amanda Travels series – and this time it is set in Scotland, one of my favourite countries.

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Reviews – for The Harbor Pointe Series – Books 3 and 4

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I’m delighted to share my latest reviews, for books 3 and 4 in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Destination by D. L. Finn and The Seas of Time by D. Wallace Peach. There are eight books in this series of novellas, all by different authors and set in mysterious and remote Harbor Pointe in northern California.

I thoroughly enjoyed both these stories, and I’m looking forward to reading the remaining four books in the series.

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Reviews – for The Harbor Pointe Series – Books 1 and 2

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I’m delighted to share my latest reviews, for the first two books in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Price of Atonement by Mae Clair and The Gift by Gwen M. Plano. There are eight books in this series of novellas, all by different authors and set in mysterious and remote Harbor Pointe in northern California.

I thoroughly enjoyed both these stories, and I’m looking forward to reading the entire series.

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Reblog: Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023

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Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023 – #Romance #Western Sandra Cox, #Mystery #Romance Pamela S. Wight, #Midlife #Romance Toni Pike, #Family Abbie Johnson Taylor

I’m delighted to be in Smorgasbord Christmas Book Fair 2023 this week. Linda’s Midlife Crisis was featured in the most stellar company, alongside books by Pamela S. Wright, Sandra Cox and Abbie Johnson Taylor. Thank you so much to the amazing Sally Cronin, a wonderful author who spends so much time supporting other authors on her fantastic blog. This is a great place to start if you’re looking for Christmas gift ideas.

A Five-Star Review – for Lion Scream: Syllabic Poetry About Southern African Wildlife by Robbie Cheadle

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I’m delighted to share my latest review, for Robbie Cheadle’s brilliant new book: Lion Scream: Syllabic Poetry About Southern African Wildlife. Robbie was inspired to write this book by her extensive travels to African game reserves and the understanding that gave her about the sixth mass extinction. Needless to say, this book is very moving, informative and impactful.

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Five-Star Reviews – for books by Jacqui Murray and Sally Cronin.

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I’m delighted to share my latest reviews, for two brilliant books: Born in a Treacherous Time by Jacqui Murray and Variety is the Spice of Life – a blend of poetry and prose by Sally Cronin. I decided to start with Book 1 in Jacqui’s Dawn of Humanity series and I’m glad I did because I’ll definitely be reading the whole series. Sally’s new book was as good as her previous ones, and a delight from start to finish.

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Reviews – for books by Patricia Furstenberg, Jacquie Biggar and Annette Rochelle Aben.

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Happy New Year everyone. Today I’d like to share my first three book reviews for the year: Transylvannia’s History A-Z: 100 Word Stories by Patricia Furstenberg, Perfectly Imperfect by Jacquie Biggar, and Tell Me A Story: in 99 Words by Annette Rochelle Aben.

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Book Review: Haunted Halloween Holiday by Robbie and Michael Cheadle #childrensbooks #kidslit

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I was delighted to receive a copy of Haunted Halloween House recently, a delightful Halloween tale for small children by Robbie and Michael Cheadle. Having read some of the Sir Chocolate Series by the same authors, I couldn’t wait to read this standalone Halloween story illustrated with some of Robbie’s famous fondant art. Continue reading →

Book Review: Have Bags, Will Travel: Trips and Tales — Memoirs of an Over-Packer by D.G. Kaye #reviews #travel #memoir

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It was my pleasure recently to read Have Bags, Will Travel – a delightfully funny travel memoir by D.G. Kaye that is filled with tips and advice. It’s the perfect travel book for those who enjoy shopping, always have too much luggage and look back on the way travel used to be with a sense of nostalgia.

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Book Review: Amanda in France – Fire in the Cathedral by Darlene Foster (Amanda Travels Adventure Book 9) #childrensbooks #kidslit

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I was delighted to hear that Darlene Foster had written another exciting adventure in the Amanda Travels series – and this time it is set in Paris, one of my favourite cities. It’s available now for pre-order, and I’ve been lucky enough to receive an advance copy for my honest review. Continue reading →

Book Review – Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady by Darlene Foster

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My book review this week is a five-star review for Amanda in Malta: The Sleeping Lady by Darlene Foster. This is the eighth book in the Amanda Travels series, mysteries ideal for children aged 9 – 12 years. If you’re looking for an exciting children’s adventure set in a fascinating country, then I can’t recommend this highly enough.

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Book Review – Life is a Mosaic – Random fragments in harmony by Sally Cronin #Poetry

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I’m thrilled to share with you my five-star review of Life is a Mosaic, by Sally Cronin. It is a wonderful book of syllabic poetry – touching, insightful and a delight to read. I think it would make an ideal gift for any adult – or be a good way to give yourself a treat. I’m in a Covid lockdown in Canberra at the moment, so reading this was the perfect way to cheer myself up.

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A 5-Star Review from a 7-year-old for Brody Cody And The Stepmother From Outer Space #reviews #kidslit

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I’m delighted to share with you a new 5-star review for BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE, my new funny adventure book for children aged 6-9.  The wonderful D. W. Peach gave the book to her grandson, and he did a wonderful job of sharing his thoughts in the review.

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Reviews for The Magus Epiphany #reviews #reading

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I’m so pleased to share with you three of my favourite reviews for THE MAGUS EPIPHANY, Book 3 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series. All four books in the series are now available in a Box Set, as well as individual novels. Continue reading →

Five-Star Reviews for The Rock of Magus #reviews #books

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I’m delighted to share with you three of my favourite five-star reviews for THE ROCK OF MAGUS, Book 2 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series. All four books in the series are now also available in a Box Set, as well as individual novels. Continue reading →

Five-Star Reviews for BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE #reviews #childrensbooks

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I’m thrilled to share with you three five-star reviews for BRODY CODY AND THE STEPMOTHER FROM OUTER SPACE, a funny chapter book for children aged 6-9. It’s my first children’s book, and I’ve been so delighted with the response that it has received.

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Five-Star Reviews for The Magus Covenant #reviews #books

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I’m delighted to share with you three of my favourite five-star reviews for THE MAGUS COVENANT, Book 1 in The Jotham Fletcher Mystery Thriller Series. All four books in the series are now also available in a Box Set. Continue reading →

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Christmas Book Fair – #HistoricalRomance Karen Demers Dowdall, #Thriller Toni Pike, #Design Valentina Cirasola, #Memoir J.E. Pinto

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I was thrilled to have my latest thriller, DESOLATION BLUFF, included in the Christmas Book Fair Sally is holding in her Cafe and Bookstore. If you’re still looking for Christmas gifts, that’s the ideal place to look for a great collection of books. Thanks again to Sally Cronin for her incredible generosity.

An apology and another 5-star Review for Desolation Bluff

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First of all, I want to apologise for being so quiet over the last few weeks. I went away on what I thought would be a wonderful 4-week trip to France, England and Germany and, in my wildest dreams, I never imagined that I’d have a medical emergency. Right at the end of our time in England, I woke up to find myself in hospital for a few days. A week later, we flew back home and I’ve been trying to get back to my normal self ever since. Continue reading →

Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore – Author Update – #reviews – D.G. Kaye, Toni Pike, Sarah Brentyn and Stevie Turner + 19 Writers.

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In Sally’s Cafe and Bookstore Author Update, Sally Cronin was kind enough to include D.G.Kaye’s wonderful review of Desolation Bluff. And congratulations to the other writers featured here on their fabulous reviews.

A 5-Star Review for Desolation Bluff on Readers’ Favorite

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I have good news to share. Desolation Bluff, my latest release, has received a five-star review on Reader’s Favorite.

Desolation Bluff is a short suspense novel. When blind romance author Oliver Cameron suddenly regains his sight, he uncovers a shocking betrayal – and a deadly game of cat and mouse begins. Continue reading →

Dead Dry Heart in D.G. Kaye’s Sunday Book Review

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Many thanks to D.G. Kaye for featuring my new thriller, Dead Dry Heart, in her wonderful Sunday Book Review series this week. I was both delighted and honoured to see that she has given it 5 stars. D. G. Kaye has one of the most inspiring blogs around, so be sure to check out the rest of her site while you’re there. You can read more here:  Sunday Book Review