Poison by Jacqui Rose

Poison by Jacqui Rose

**** 4 stars

Review

This is the latest book in a series of books which have recurring characters, but can also be read as a standalone which I did.

Franny Doyle is in prison for a crime she didn't commit, this time! She is planning her revenge on the Detective that put her behind bars and on Vaughn Sadler who falsely gave evidence against her.

I really enjoyed this book, it was well written and a great story which had me reading until the early hours of the morning. I have now bought the first book in this series and will now be reading them in order.

A fantastic and fast paced gangland thriller which fans of Martina Cole will surely enjoy.
Great read!

Pop Goes The Weasel by M.J Arlidge

Pop Goes The Weasel by M.J Arlidge

***** 5 stars!!!

Review

This is the second book in the Helen Grace series, I loved the first and was unsure of this one would match up to the first, but boy it did!
It was every bit as atmospheric and edge of your seat suspense as the first!

This time Detective Inspector Helen Grace is chasing a serial killer who is killing married men who visit prostitutes, kind of a Jack the Ripper in reverse.
The bodies are starting to line up and Helen's new boss is on her back, anxious to catch the killer before more bad press falls on them.
Helen and Charlie are now both back to work after the horrendous events of a few months ago. Each are both eager to show that they are capable of carrying out their duties.

I loved this book and again just could not put it down, eager to read it at every opportunity.
Seriously if you haven't read this series yet, you really should. This author is amazing!
Another 5 stars again for this series!

The Phantom of Manhattan by Frederick Forsyth

The Phantom of Manhattan by Frederick Forsyth

*** 3 stars

Review

This was the sequel to Phantom of the Opera which I have never read, but I know the basic story.
The Phantom has fled to New York and has made a fortune with different ventures, but he still remembers his love and moved heaven and earth for her to come and sing in his new opera house. When she arrived the floodgates open and all of his old feelings and hurt come rushing back and some old secrets start to emerge.
Will The Phantom get the happy ever after that he so desperately craves?

A very well written story, which kept me engrossed, forever rooting for The Phantom to be happy at last!

Recommended short read!

The Day I Lost You by Fionnuala Kearney

The Day I Lost You by Fionnuala Kearney

**** 4 stars

Review

This was a heartbreaking story where Jess loses her daughter Anna in a skiing accident, leaving her daughter Rose with Jess.
But Jess soon finds out that she really didn't know her daughter very well at all, when secrets start to emerge after her death. Secrets that will shatter the whole family to the core.

An excellent read which I thoroughly enjoyed. My first by this author but certainly not my last! I will be looking out for more by this author in the future.
Recommended read for fans of Diane Chamberlain and Jodi Picoult.

Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce

Blood Orange by Harriet Tyce

**** 4 stars

Review

Did Alison's client stab her husband to death?
She wants to plead guilty but something about her story doesn't ring true.
And someone knows Alison's secret and they are tormenting her and she is worried about her husband and daughter, and her career if her secret is revealed.

A thoroughly engaging thriller which I read in one sitting as I just could not stop turning the pages. And what an incredible twist at the end which I truly did not see coming!

A great read and a highly recommended domestic thriller!

If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl

If Angels Burn by Lynn Viehl

**** 4 stars

Review

This is the first book in the Darkyn series and what a fabulous start it was! I have now bought the full series and will be reading them very soon!

Alex is a surgeon and Michael is in need of the very best, as he has been tortured and his features now need reconstructing
But Michael isn't used to people saying no to him and Michael usually gets what he wants even if he has to compel that person as Michael is a Vampire!

I really enjoyed this book, I love vampires and this was a great story, definitely an adult book as some very sexy scenes. I cannot wait to read more about some of the characters that appeared in this book.

Totally recommended read!

The Vines by Christopher Rice

The Vines by Christopher Rice

*** 3 stars

Review

This was a very strange read!
It kept me reading and engrossed, it was just a very odd story.

This is the first book of this authors that I have read, but I am a big fan of his mother Anne Rice.

Caitlin is a very sad individual and one night after a party, she sees her husband cheating on her and goes out in to the garden looking to harm herself, which is when some strange things start to happen around her and to the people around her.
Spring House has a violent history and now it is awakened and trying to claim retribution for the awful acts that happened there.

A good horror novel which I did enjoy, a quick read, recommended for these dark winter nights.