Wednesday, 22 October 2014

Review: Deceptions


Deceptions
Deceptions by Laura Elliot

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



This is my second Laura Elliot book. I read [b:Stolen Child|13564792|Stolen Child|Laura Elliot|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1362169284s/13564792.jpg|19142190]a little while ago and was completely absorbed. I could not put it down.

[b:Deceptions|16102382|Deceptions|Laura Elliot|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1350923989s/16102382.jpg|21913075], for me, was a little slower to get into, but not for long. Once again I was absorbed in the finely drawn characters, their lives and, as the title suggests how their deceptions impacted across a range of families.

Without giving the plot away, I was uncomfortable at one point with the suggested actions of one of the main characters, and also suspicious that there was something here that did not meet the eye. The author deceiving the reader? As the book progressed it became clear that certain other characters were more involved.

Althrough the book, until the very end, one or two lines of the story keep you guessing.

As good as [b:Stolen Child|13564792|Stolen Child|Laura Elliot|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1362169284s/13564792.jpg|19142190]? Definitely, another "un-putdownable" book. This is one of those books that when you finish it you need time and space before starting on a new book. I am looking forward to reading The Prodigal Sister in the near future.



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Wednesday, 15 October 2014

Review: An Autumn Crush


An Autumn Crush
An Autumn Crush by Milly Johnson

My rating: 4 of 5 stars



Thoroughly enjoyed it. Loads of really great characters, lots of twists and turns, laughter and tears and all culminating in a forever happy after ending. A true Milly Johnson good read!



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Review: Stolen Child


Stolen Child
Stolen Child by Laura Elliot

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



I could not put it down. The author explores the hearts, souls and minds of diverse characters from different backgrounds bringing them together in a story that traces the life of a couple whose baby is stolen, the couple who are bringing up the child as their own, and the child itself.

Compelling reading ..... fantastic read



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Wednesday, 20 August 2014

Review: A Daughter's Place


A Daughter's Place
A Daughter's Place by C.J. Carmichael

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Another good beach read ... single parenthood, family relationships all wrapped up in a love story.



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Review: Life After Life


Life After Life
Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

My rating: 5 of 5 stars



Recommended by a friend, I was a little unsure to start with but got thoroughly hooked. The author tackles a difficult, maybe unbelievable, subject well and pulls it all together as the story continues. Great characters and descriptions draw you in. "unputdownable"!



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Review: In Between


In Between
In Between by Jenny B. Jones

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



At first I thought this was going to be a bit trite .... but I got into the story and the portray of the difficulties of fostering and being fostered.



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Review: One Night in Italy


One Night in Italy
One Night in Italy by Lucy Diamond

My rating: 3 of 5 stars



Great summer beach read ... especially if you are in Italy at the time.



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