Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #LegendPress #5*

Maeve Binchy at her very best – the superb novel of one summer, and four people whose lives are irrevocably changed. Four strangers, with nothing in common but a need to escape, meet in a Greek taverna high above the small village of Aghia Anna. From Ireland, America, Germany and England they have each left behind their homes and their old lives, when a shocking … Continue reading Nights of Rain and Stars by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #LegendPress #5*

Fury by Karl Hill #BookReview #AdamBlack4 #BloodhoundBooks #5*

Adam Black is facing his most mysterious case yet. When a stranger gives Black a book and tells him the book holds the key to the mystery surrounding his wife’s murder, Black dismisses the event as nothing more than the ramblings of a mad man. Then Black is called to a meeting with a Hollywood movie star, Victor Cromwell, who is shooting a new film … Continue reading Fury by Karl Hill #BookReview #AdamBlack4 #BloodhoundBooks #5*

A Deathly Silence by Jane Isaac #BookReview #DCIHelenLavery3 #LegendPress #4.5*

A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, S.J. Watson, B A Paris and Sophie Hannah When the mutilated body of a police officer is found in a derelict factory, the Hamptonshire police force is shocked to the core. DCI Helen Lavery returns from injury leave and is immediately plunged into an investigation like no other. Is this a random attack or is someone … Continue reading A Deathly Silence by Jane Isaac #BookReview #DCIHelenLavery3 #LegendPress #4.5*

The Builders by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #OpenDoor #NewIslandBooks #5*

Original short fiction by a beloved bestselling author on her best topic — relationships. This charming novella from a masterful writer expresses the power of family secrets. Nan Ryan lives by herself at 14 Chestnut Road. When builders arrive to fix a deserted house next door, everyone expects the worst. But when the handsome workman looks to Nan to help unravel the mystery of the … Continue reading The Builders by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #OpenDoor #NewIslandBooks #5*

Quentins by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #Orion #5*

Superb fiction from the No.1 bestselling author. Every table at Quentins restaurant in Dublin has a thousand stories to tell. The staff and customers all have tales of their own, and the restaurant owners themselves have had more than their fair share of trials to cope with. Now Ella Brady wants to make a documentary about the renowned restaurant but as she uncovers more of … Continue reading Quentins by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #Orion #5*

Scarlet Feather by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #Orion #5*

Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have decided to create the best catering company in Dublin. They have plenty of talent, the perfect premises, and even a few contacts. But not everyone is as pleased by the idea of ‘Scarlet Feather’ as they are. Tom’s parents are disappointed that he has turned his back on the family business. Cathy’s mother-in-law believes Cathy should be at home. … Continue reading Scarlet Feather by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #Orion #5*

Tara Road by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #Orion #5*

A house swap leads to an unlikely and touching friendship, as secrets are unveiled and lives changed. Ria and Marilyn have never met – they live thousands of miles apart, separated by the Atlantic Ocean: one in a big, warm, Victorian house in Tara Road, Dublin, the other in a modern, open-plan house in New England. Two more unlikely friends would be hard to find: … Continue reading Tara Road by Maeve Binchy #BookReview #Orion #5*

The Truth Will Out by Jane Isaac #BookReview #DCIHelenLavery2 #LegendPress #4.5*

CALL OF DEATH Eva Carradine is horrified when she witnesses an attack on her best friend, Naomi Spence, during a video call. Fearing for her own safety, Eva calls an ambulance and flees her home. DCI Helen Lavery leads the investigation into Naomi’s murder, but with no leads, no further witnesses and no sign of forced entry, the pieces of the puzzle are slow to … Continue reading The Truth Will Out by Jane Isaac #BookReview #DCIHelenLavery2 #LegendPress #4.5*

Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims #BookReview #WhyMummy2 #HarperCollins #4*

The hilarious second novel, and Sunday Times No 1 Bestseller, from author of the smash hit Why Mummy Drinks. Monday, 25 July The first day of the holidays. I suppose it could’ve been worse. I brightly announced that perhaps it might be a lovely idea to go to a stately home and learn about some history. As soon as we got there I remembered why I … Continue reading Why Mummy Swears by Gill Sims #BookReview #WhyMummy2 #HarperCollins #4*