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Here at Chapterinmylife I am always happy to accept 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. I understand the effort and work that goes …

#BlogTour: Cross Purpose by Claire MacLeary

  Today I am delighted to be hosting today's spot on the blog tour from the lovely Claire MacLeary, author of #CrossPurpose, published by Saraband/Contraband I read Cross Purpose a couple of months back after attending Claire's book launch in Waterstones, Argyle Street, Glasgow. If you ever get a chance to attend one of Claire's events please …

*Win 2 tickets to #BloodyScotland Gala Opening, Sept 8th, 2017* #McIlvanneyPrize

You all know that I’m a huge fan of Scottish Crime Fiction, don’t you?! One of the top events of my year is Bloody Scotland, Scotland’s International Crime Writing Festival and it is one of my top recommendations for lovers of crime fiction to attend! So what if I was to tell you that I …

Launch of #ThePaperCell from Louise Hutcheson, Waterstones, Byres Rd

  It was standing room only for the launch of Louise Hutcheson's debut novella "The Paper Cell" tonight at Waterstones in Byres Rd, Glasgow. Published by Contraband  (Saraband's dedicated Crime Imprint), "The Paper Cell" is the first in a new series of distinctive, standalone crime stories, each with a literary bent. Over 70 people turned out …

#Blogtour: The Betrayed by Casey Kelleher

  Ok, so I admit that I did give a little squeal when the email from Noelle over at Bookouture pinged into my inbox asking me if I'd like to be a part of the blog tour for Casey Kelleher's latest novel, #TheBetrayed. I was late to the Casey Kelleher party but had been bowled over by …

#CoverReveal @Bookouture: THE MISSING GIRLS by Carol Wyer

Ohhh don't you just love a #Bookouture #CoverReveal! I know I do and this one is no different! Tonight it's a blast of a cover reveal in the blogging community for #TheMissingGirls from Carol Wyer! So what's the book all about? One girl found dead. Another girl gone...Long shadows danced on the tin walls. Inside …

The Detriment: David Videcette: Review and Guest Post

As well as sharing my review today, I am delighted to also be sharing a guest post from David on why he has chosen to support the work of the Police Dependant's Trust through his work. Please take the time to read the guest post as it really does highlight the issue of #mentalhealth in …

#BlogTour: Those That Remain by Rob Ashman

  Oh, how I've been buzzin to be a part of this #BlogTour and getting to kick it off is awesome! I first came across Rob when he was self-published and he had emailed me asking that I take some time to read and review his book. His engaging and somewhat manically hysterically funny email …

Bloody Scotland:The McIlvanney Prize longlist. PressRelease

    I'm absolutely thrilled to share this year's longlist for the prestigious McIlvanney Prize at this year's #BloodyScotland Crime Writing Festival. What a fantastic lineup and a real mix of the established, emerging and debut writers!     Bloody Scotland International Crime Writing Festival 8-10 September 2017 LONGLIST ANNOUNCED FOR THE McILVANNEY PRIZE SCOTTISH CRIME …

Rupture: Ragnar Jonasson

Delighted to be sharing my review, today, of Rupture, the 4th in the brilliant #DarkIceland series from Ragnar Jonasson, published by Orenda Books What the blurb says: 1955. Two young couples move to the uninhabited, isolated fjord of Hedinsfjörður. Their stay ends abruptly when one of the women meets her death in mysterious circumstances. The case …

#BlogTour: Exquisite by Sarah Stovell

When Karen Sullivan of #OrendaBooks handed me an ARC of #Exquisite by Sarah Stovell I was immediately blown away by the cover AND the title and I knew that being an Orenda book then it was going to be a read that enthralled me - but let's just say I didn't realise just quite how …