Here's what I've been reading in March. I sort of lost my reading mojo mid month, just with everything going on but I'm hoping I get it back to it as I've lots of amazing books on my kindle/taking part in some great blog tours. Books marked * I very generously received from the publisher via netgalley/direct from publisher.
*Waiting for Lindsay by Moira Forsyth - this was my first book by Moira Forsyth - I'll definitely go back and check out her others!
At the heart of the story, the main character is thirteen year old Lindsay Mathieson who goes missing when everyone else is playing on the beach. All her brother and cousins can say is that she walked up the beach, went round the rocks and disappeared..
The story jumps from the past to the present (30 years later) and we find out how the others have coped with her disappearance. On the main, they have pretty much kept in touch with each other and found myself totally engrossed in their stories and lives. A great read which I really enjoyed and would recommend.
At the heart of the story, the main character is thirteen year old Lindsay Mathieson who goes missing when everyone else is playing on the beach. All her brother and cousins can say is that she walked up the beach, went round the rocks and disappeared..
The story jumps from the past to the present (30 years later) and we find out how the others have coped with her disappearance. On the main, they have pretty much kept in touch with each other and found myself totally engrossed in their stories and lives. A great read which I really enjoyed and would recommend.
*The Switch by Beth O'Leary - having adored The Flatshare I was thrilled to read The Switch. It's not published until the end of April so I'll share my review in my April book-round-up! Highly recommend though - it's a brilliant read (I wished for it on netgalley and the publisher very kindly granted my wish!)
My Dark Vanessa by Kate Elizabeth Russell - Vanessa Wye was just fifteen and at boarding school when her English teacher, Jacob Strane starts grooming her. The story flips back to then and the present. In the current day he's been accused of sexual abuse by a former pupil and Vanessa has to dissect her feelings - he was after all the love of her life, her awakening, her teacher... A dark and disturbing tale which gripped me to the very last page.
*Sister by Kjell Ola Dahl - I'm taking part in the blog tour in early April so catch my review then.
The Donor by Clare Mackintosh - Meg, Lizzie's daughter receives a life saving heart transplant and they are all hugely grateful to the donor. After Meg appears in the local newspaper the donor's mother Karen gets in touch and asks to meet Meg. They feel it's the least they can do....but will they regret it? It's a twisty tale which was easy to read and which I devoured in one sitting.
The Little Dreams of Lara Cliffe - I loved this sweet tale of female friendship and love. Lara Cliffe is about to get married to the sweetest man who would do anything for her. She's on her hen-do with three of her best friends to Amsterdam when on the boat over she comes face-to-face with her ex, the guy who jilted her and the one she never forgot.... It's a great wee heartwarming story which I really recommend.
The Barn on Half Moon Hill by Milly Johnson - after having enjoyed the previous story I picked up another short read by Milly. Cariad Williams has been writing to movie star, Franco Mezzaluna since they were kids but he's never written back... She's just found out he's coming to the theme park where she works and has told her catty flatmates they are an item.. they don't believe her so can't wait to see her trip up on the day. Luckily Franco rises to the challenge and takes her out for lunch. They have so much to talk about and have a fun time and... he makes her dreams come true.. a nice short read which I recommend.
From last month:
*Little Doubt - DI Kelly Porter #7 by Rachel Lynch - I absolutely adore this series and Kelly Porter! Ella Watson is a wealthy mum of two who is randomly stabbed in broad daylight when out running in a nearby park. Later that same day, Keira Bradley, who lives on the Estate meets the same fate. Who is behind it? DI Kelly Porter is running the two cases side by side. Her boss, is obstructing her at every turn and no one on the housing estate feels able to speak to her for fear of reprisals.
As ever, she is determined to seek justice and it blows her for six when she finds a traitor in the ranks. I couldn't put the book down. It's fast paced and riveting and I can't wait for book #8. So recommend this book and the series.
What have you been reading this month?
The Little Dreams of Lara Cliffe - I loved this sweet tale of female friendship and love. Lara Cliffe is about to get married to the sweetest man who would do anything for her. She's on her hen-do with three of her best friends to Amsterdam when on the boat over she comes face-to-face with her ex, the guy who jilted her and the one she never forgot.... It's a great wee heartwarming story which I really recommend.
The Barn on Half Moon Hill by Milly Johnson - after having enjoyed the previous story I picked up another short read by Milly. Cariad Williams has been writing to movie star, Franco Mezzaluna since they were kids but he's never written back... She's just found out he's coming to the theme park where she works and has told her catty flatmates they are an item.. they don't believe her so can't wait to see her trip up on the day. Luckily Franco rises to the challenge and takes her out for lunch. They have so much to talk about and have a fun time and... he makes her dreams come true.. a nice short read which I recommend.
From last month:
*Little Doubt - DI Kelly Porter #7 by Rachel Lynch - I absolutely adore this series and Kelly Porter! Ella Watson is a wealthy mum of two who is randomly stabbed in broad daylight when out running in a nearby park. Later that same day, Keira Bradley, who lives on the Estate meets the same fate. Who is behind it? DI Kelly Porter is running the two cases side by side. Her boss, is obstructing her at every turn and no one on the housing estate feels able to speak to her for fear of reprisals.
As ever, she is determined to seek justice and it blows her for six when she finds a traitor in the ranks. I couldn't put the book down. It's fast paced and riveting and I can't wait for book #8. So recommend this book and the series.
What have you been reading this month?
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