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Here at Chapterinmylife I am always happy to consider books for review. Any reviews I provide are only my opinion and are always constructive. I will try my best to explain what it was I enjoyed about the book or why it was not to my taste. Please note my preferred genres and those I …

#BookReview #TheRave Nicky Black @AuthorBlackNE

As a massive fan of The Prodigal, Nicky Black's first in the Valley Park series, I was delighted when she asked me if I wanted to read an advanced copy of The Rave, the second in the series. It gives me great delight to be sharing my thoughts on publication day! Before I share my …

#BookReview #Valentina by SE Lynes @SELynesAuthor @Bookouture

You all know what a fan I am of the wonderful Susie Lynes don't you! Well, I'm delighted to say that her first novel, Valentina is being re-published today by Bookouture and I'm delighted to share my review again along with the revamped cover! This book is astounding and you are absolutely aff yer heid …

#BloodyScotland “Meet the authors…” Douglas Skelton @BloodyScotland @DouglasSkelton1

I'm getting a little bit excited! It is countdown to Bloody Scotland time! And in the run up to the event there is lots of fascinating information to share! Today I have author, Douglas Skelton, join me to talk about himself, his books and of course the festival itself! About Bloody Scotland Bloody Scotland established …

#BookReview: Sins of The Dead @Lin_Anderson @panmacmillan

As a #Superfan of Lin Anderson I was delighted to receive an ARC of her latest in the Dr. Rhona MacLeod series, "Sins of the Dead" from Pan MacMillan. It is the 13th in the series and can be read as a standalone but why deny yourself the pleasure of finding a treasure trove of …

#ButeNoir2018 @ButeNoir @PrintPoint97

If you have never been #doonthewatter to Rothesay then you are missing out on a treat and if you are a crime fiction fan then you are missing out on what is one of the best wee Crime Fiction Festivals in the land. #ButeNoir is now in its 3rd year and shows no signs of …

#BlogBlitz #TheForgotten Casey Kelleher @CaseyKelleher @bookouture

  Some of you may know I had a slight accident earlier resulting in a few broken bones and bruises but you know what, every cloud has a silver lining and for me, this is extra reading time! It also meant that I was able to settle myself down and devour the final book of …

#BlogTour #AnUnwantedGuest by Shari Lapena @sharilapena @TransworldBooks @annecater

I'd like to give a huge thanks to Anne over at randomthingsthroughmyletterbox for inviting me to be a part of the Blog Tour for "An Unwanted Guest" by Shari Lapena and to the publishers and author for the ARC to review and a most delightful invitation to The Mitchell Inn! Having read the book and …

#BlogTour #BrokenSilence Helen Vivienne Fletcher @helenvivienne @ngaiomarshaward #NgaioMarshAward #yeahnoir #2018Ngaios

Once again, I am delighted and honoured to be a part of the blog tour celebrating all the finalists in both the Best Novel and Best First Novel categories in the 2018 Ngaio Marsh Awards. The Ngaio Marsh Award for Best Crime Novel, established in 2010, promotes and celebrates excellence in crime, mystery and thriller writing …

#BlogTour #BloodTears by Michael J Malone @michaelJmalone1

I was delighted when Michael J Malone announced that he was re-releasing #BloodTears, the first in the Ray McBain series. Having previously devoured all of the books in the series, I was champing at the bit to be involved in the #BlogTour for the re-release of this book! I am over the moon to be …

#BloodyScotlandReader Pint Sized Review #TheManBetween by Charles Cumming @CharlesCumming @HarperCollinsUK @BloodyScotland

This was one of the books I'd read as a Bloody Scotland Reader and I am delighted to see that it has made the longlist for the McIlvanney Prize this year! He risked it all to become a spy. Now he must pay the price. A gripping new standalone spy thriller from the winner of …