MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW Janice Frost delivers another tightly-plotted and thoroughly engaging British crime mystery with Murder on the River, the latest installment featuring Detective Steph Warwick and Special Constable Jane Bell. Set against the atmospheric backdrop of a frosty Lincolnshire Christmas, this gripping novel begins with the chilling discovery of a student’s body in the River Witham and quickly unravels into a complex web of secrets, archaeology, and academic intrigue. Frost excels at building suspense, and the dual perspective of the seasoned detective and the more empathetic, civilian Jane Bell offers a refreshing dynamic. The investigation takes unexpected turns—from an abandoned dig site to a hidden relationship—keeping the pace brisk and the stakes high. The emotional depth, particularly Jane's moral dilemma over a critical piece of evidence, adds a human layer to the procedural plot. While some twists might feel slightly telegraphed to veteran crime readers...
MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW Cosy, charming, and full of festive feels! Sue Roberts delivers a heartwarming second-chance romance set in a snow-dusted village you’ll never want to leave. Ruby and Nathan’s slow-burn love story is filled with gingerbread, nostalgia, and just the right amount of holiday magic. Perfect for fans of Sarah Morgan and Heidi Swain. Sue Roberts delivers another heartwarming festive treat with Home for This Christmas, a charming second-chance romance that wraps you up like your favourite woollen blanket and doesn’t let go until the final snowflake falls. The story follows Ruby, a talented London chef who reluctantly returns to her quaint hometown to judge a charity gingerbread competition – only to find herself face-to-face with Nathan, her brooding childhood sweetheart. What starts as an awkward reunion soon turns into something far more compelling as shared memories, snowy mishaps, and gingerbread-fuelled encounters rekindle old sparks. Roberts beautifully captu...