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Blood Lasts Forever by Jeff Gunhus

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Are you ready for a new psychological thriller from Jeff Gunhus?!? Published in November 2024, the book has an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars on Amazon.  Book Description: Not every death is a tragedy. When fifteen-year-old Wyatt Bucks is found dead in the Sagasett River, the small town of Chambers breathes a collective sigh of relief. Wyatt was a troubled youth, feared and despised by many. But his death, deemed an accident by the local sheriff, leaves a chilling legacy that will haunt the town for decades. Twenty years later, Mitch Ansel, now a middle school teacher, receives a call that resurrects the nightmares of his past. Alongside his old friends, the Fab Five, Mitch is forced to confront the dark secret they’ve buried for years—a secret that ties them to Wyatt’s death. As the friends reunite at a remote cabin, they must navigate a web of deceit, fear, and violence. Each carries scars from the past, but none are prepared for the revelations that await them. Mitch’s ter...

The Leap Year Proposal by Susan Buchanan

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As we are now in February, the unofficial month of love, The Leap Year Proposal is the perfect read. What is a woman to do when she wants to move to the next step in her relationship but her boyfriend has not proposed? Find out in this lighthearted romcom.  Thank you to Rachel's Random Resources for arranging this tour. About the Book: Three women. One crazy hen weekend. A life-changing decision. When three women meet on a mutual friend’s hen weekend on the Scottish island of Arran, they get more than they bargained for when one of them has the genius idea of proposing on 29 February, like the age-old Irish tradition. High-flying businesswoman Anouska and boyfriend Zach are deliriously happy and madly in love. If only they had more time together. But now she’s pregnant and doesn’t know how to tell him since having kids hadn’t featured in their plans. Dog walker Jess lives with her childhood sweetheart, but they’re already like an old married couple, without the romance, or ...

Last Twilight in Paris by Pam Jenoff

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WWII historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and Pam Jenoff is one of my favorite authors. With the permission of her publisher I have a special excerpt to share with you. The book published yesterday, February 4th and it is a must read. If you are near cities Pam Jenoff is touring with I hope you have the opportunity to celebrate this wonderful book with her! About the Book: A Parisian department store, a mysterious necklace and a woman’s quest to unlock a decade-old mystery are at the center of this riveting novel of love and survival, from New York Times bestselling author Pam Jenoff. London, 1953. Louise is still adjusting to her postwar role as a housewife when she discovers a necklace in a box at a secondhand shop. The box is marked with the name of a department store in Paris, and she is certain she has seen the necklace before worked with the Red Cross in Nazi-occupied Europe —and that it holds the key to the mysterious death of her friend Franny during the war. F...

The Sister In Law by Joanne Ryan

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Published this week, The Sister in Law is perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell and Frieda McFadden. Published by Boldwood Books and on tour with Rachel's Random Resources this is a book I was not able to put down. About the Book: Would you invite a stranger in? When Megan loses her beloved husband, Rick, in a tragic car accident, she feels like it’s her own life that has ended. She feels too young to be a widow. Walking around the house that had been their home – so quiet without him – nothing feels the same. But at his funeral, she sees a face she doesn’t recognise. A heavily-pregnant young woman, with a sweet heart-shaped face that is somehow a little familiar. This stranger introduces herself as Emily, Rick’s estranged sister. She explains how she’s been searching for her brother for years, but – as she bursts into noisy sobs – she knows she’s too late now. Megan finds herself taking pity on the sister-in-law she’d never met. And quickly Emily becomes more and more a part of ...

The Student by H.M. Lynn

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Today I'm sharing a psychological thriller with you along with Rachel's Random Resources. Enjoy! About the Book: Some secrets should never be shared… I’ve spent years running from my past. After what happened to my parents, I needed to start fresh, far away from the whispers and stares. Now, as a struggling university student, I barely scrape by, living in a new town where no one knows me or the tragedy I’ve tried to forget. To make ends meet, I take on a ghostwriting job for a high-profile client. But the deal comes with one strange condition: their identity must remain a secret. Their only communication is through a distorted voice on an app. At first, it seems like just another job. But as I work with this mysterious person more, their ideas hit too close to home. It’s as if they know everything about me, even the darkest parts of my past. When my oldest friend goes missing, I realise I can't trust this client. But I can't escape their hold on me. Becau...

A Hush at Midnight by Marlene M. Bell

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Book Description: Celebrity chef Laura Harris dwells on the horror of finding her mentor’s body in the groundskeeper’s disheveled bed—pillow and bedding half covering her open eyes—purple bruising around her mouth. A grisly snapshot in time revealing the Texas woman’s last moments during her attack. The elderly matriarch from the small town of Stenburg has left the physical world, and Laura is shattered. She is catapulted headlong into the pursuit of a casual executioner, one bold enough to come and go from the crime scene with ease, dropping bizarre crumb trails designed to mock the deceased. But Laura herself doesn’t go unnoticed. As she digs deeper, she is followed and bombarded by warnings to leave the state. When the victim’s attorney informs Laura that she’s to inherit the entire Stenburg fortune, the last act of kindness has made Laura the main person of interest in the investigation. Message by message, Laura is methodically taunted by someone so deranged and driven they’ll do ...

The Soulmate by Rona Halsall

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Happy publication day to Rona Halsall on her new book, THE SOULMATE .  Along with Rachel's Random Resources I'm thrilled to bring you this book! About the Book: Do you believe in love at first sight? Holly does, in spite of everything that’s happened in her life. Sometimes the thought that her soulmate is out there is the only thing that keeps her going. Then she hears her favourite song being played in a train station. She’s drawn to where the sound is coming from, as if by a magnetic force. There is a handsome young man sitting at the piano, who smiles at her, and she feels that spark she’s always dreamt of. She asks if she can join him, and sings along, seeing his face light up. He’s called Mark, she later discovers. And he feels the same. They both feel like they’ve been hit with a thunderbolt. But even though it seems like they’ve known each other for lifetime, the truth is that they’re strangers. Because Holly has secrets. And so does Mark. And one of them mig...

A mother's last wish by Jo Bartlett

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Happy publication week to Jo Bartlett on her 30 th novel! a mother’s last wish will tug at your heartstrings. Along with Rachel’s Random Resources I’m so happy to bring this book to you. It is a riveting read that you won’t be able to put down. About the Book: Two sisters, one heartbreaking promise... To everyone who knows them, Louisa and Tom are the perfect couple. They have two beautiful kids, Stan and Flo, and are about to celebrate ten years of being happily married. Life is perfect. But when Lou is dealt devastating news, that perfect life is turned upside down and Lou and Tom must reevaluate the very foundations their marriage is built on. Lou’s main concern is who will look after her children if she’s not there to care for them? Will anyone be able to love them like she does? Holly can’t face the news that Lou is sick. As her older twin sister, she and Lou have always been together, and Holly has always tried to protect Lou. So she’ll do anything, promise anything, to...

have i told you lately by Beth Moran

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Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources tour for have i told you lately.  Beth Moran is a master at writing books that will tug at your heart. I fell in love with this cover as soon as I saw it. It gives off romantic vibes and made me want to read it. About the Book: One photo and a handful of letters can change everything. Emmie Brown has always known she was adopted. Nellie Brown sacrificed everything to make their life together comfortable and, while not the most demonstrative or warm woman, Emmie never doubted her devotion. But, when Emmie finds a stash of letters and a hidden photo after her mother’s death, everything she has believed changes in an instant. And she won’t be able to rest until she finds the mysterious ‘G’ who sent the letters. Emmie’s quest takes her to the breathtakingly beautiful Isle of Siskin and into the home of the gregarious, fiercely loyal Hawkins family. After an isolated and introverted life, the burst of colour and noise is overwhelmin...

If The Ring Fits by Camilla Isley

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Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources tour for If The Ring Fits. I’ve read Camilla Isley’s books before so when this came up for tour I jumped at the chance to read it. It will published on January 25th so mark your calendars now if you love a good Romcom!   About the Book: When Life Gives You Lemons, Fake an Engagement When investment banker Adrian and software engineer Rowena started the day, they didn’t expect to end it engaged! But Adrian has invented a fake fiancĂ©e to impress his CEO, regretting the lie almost immediately, and now he is in hot water. Meanwhile, Rowena's career has just gone up in flames, leaving her unemployed, unexpectedly expecting with no father in the picture, and short of options. When fate throws these two hot messes into a meet-cute of epic proportions, it's a match made in rock-bottom heaven. They say love is blind, and with nothing to lose, Adrian gets down on one knee… and Rowena says yes! The rules of engagement are simple: Pr...

The Sun's Shadow by Sejal Badani

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About the Book: “A captivating story… richly woven narrative with vivid characters. A perfect story." From the bestselling author of  The Storyteller’s Secret  comes an unflinching exploration of betrayal, forgiveness, and the healing power of a second chance. Celine’s life is spiraling out of control. She’s in danger of losing the beloved equestrian farm that was her childhood home. Her distant husband, Eric, is devoting a suspicious amount of time to a stunning new colleague. Then her young son, Brian, receives a devastating cancer diagnosis. How much worse can things get? Felicity has uprooted her career and her teenage son, Justin, to get closer to Eric. She’s tired of keeping his secrets―that Eric’s frequent “business trips” have been spent playing family with them. Felicity is determined to get her happily ever after, even if it means confronting Celine at a delicate time. But when Brian’s prognosis worsens, and a transplant from Justin becomes his best chance at surviva...

Coming Clean by Andy Howden

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Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources tour for Coming Clean . This book caught my attention because of the blurb. The title has multiple meanings as it connects with the main character’s job and also the scandal of her employers.  I hope you enjoy this book! About the Book: 2015. Veselina has left behind tragedy in Bulgaria for a new life in England, against the wishes of her family. Too proud to admit her misjudgment when her dream turns sour, she takes work as a maid for politician Gerard Fosh, tipped to be the next Prime Minister, and his wife Alison, also an MP with secret desires of her own. Soon Veselina suspects Gerard of a relationship with his ambitious political aide that could ruin his reputation and his career. As she comes under pressure to uncover the truth, can Veselina confront the deception in her own life?   And will others be able to do the same? Purchase links https://www.amazon.co.uk/Coming-Clean-Andy-Howden-ebook/dp/B0DKTC22HQ/ https:/...

The Man She Married by Alison Stockham

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Courtesy of Rachel's Random Resources today I have a thriller to share with you! About the Book: How can you fight for a life you can't remember? One moment I was just living my life, finding my way in the world. The next I woke up in a hospital bed with years of my life missing. The man by my side – Rob, my husband – looks familiar, but I can't remember marrying him. I can’t remember our life together. Most haunting of all: I can’t remember anything about the last five years. Rob keeps telling me that everything will be fine, that my memories will return, but something feels... wrong. Why does our flat feel so unfamiliar? Why does he flinch when I ask questions? Why are none of my friends and family in touch? The more I try to piece my life back together, the more I question everything – even myself. Who is Rob, really? And can I trust him? More importantly, can I trust myself? A compulsive and obsessive read that will have you saying 'just one more chapter!...

The Queen of Fives by Alex Hay

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Thank you Graydon House Hardcover for introducing me to this book and providing an excerpt to share with everyone! This book comes out on Tuesday, January 21st. About the Book: A confidence scheme, when properly executed, will follow five movements: I. The Mark II. The Intrusion. III. The Ballyhoo. IV. The Knot. V. All In. There may be many counter-strikes along the way, for such is the nature of the game; it contains so many sides, so many endless possibilities... Nothing is quite as it seems in Victorian high society in this clever novel set against the most magnificent wedding of the season, as a mysterious heiress sets her sights on London's most illustrious family 1898. Quinn le Blanc, London’s most talented con woman, has five days to pull off her most ambitious plot yet: trap a highly eligible duke into marriage and lift a fortune from the richest family in England. Masquerading as the season’s most enviable debutante, Quinn puts on a brilliant act that earns her...