New Release Book Review: Sunrise Over Mercy Court by Fiona McCallum

June 3, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Sunrise Over Mercy Court Author: Fiona McCallum Published: April 5th 2023 Publisher: HQ Fiction – AU Pages: 496 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars There’s life in these old dogs yet … and they’re about to discover it. A heartwarming and humorous story about rediscovering the small pleasures that make life worthwhile, from Australia’s master storyteller. Howard and Elsie Manning were… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Sunrise Over Mercy Court by Fiona McCallum

2023 Reviews · dual time frame · historical fiction · mystery · new release

New Release Book Review: Homecoming by Kate Morton

May 6, 2023 Amanda Barrett3 Comments

Title: Homecoming Author: Kate Morton Published: April 4th 2023 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 640 Genres: Fiction, Historical, Mystery RRP: $32.99 Rating: 5 stars The highly anticipated new novel from the worldwide bestselling author of The Clockmaker’s Daughter, a spellbinding story that begins with a shocking crime, the effects of which echo across continents and generations. Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Homecoming by Kate Morton

2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release · suspense · thriller

New Release Book Review: Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins

April 23, 2023 Amanda Barrett2 Comments

Title: Apartment 303 Author: Kelli Hawkins Published: March 8th 2023 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 320 Genres: Fiction, Thriller, Suspense RRP: $32.99 Rating: 5 stars Rory observes the world from the safety of her third-floor apartment. But she’s being watched too and will soon learn that no lock will protect her. The compelling, unsettling new psychological suspense novel from the bestselling author… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Apartment 303 by Kelli Hawkins

2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · detective · mystery · new release

New Release Book Review: Taken by Dinuka McKenzie

March 3, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Taken Author: Dinuka McKenzie Published: February 1st 2023 Publisher: HarperCollins – AU Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Mystery RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars A parent’s worst nightmare. A case that’s too close to home. The tense, must-read new Detective Kate Miles novel from the award-winning author of The Torrent. ‘I was in the shower. I left Sienna in her bassinet … When I got out… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Taken by Dinuka McKenzie

2022 Reviews · contemporary fiction · crime · suspense · thriller

Book Review: Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie

February 24, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Unforgiven Author: Sarah Barrie Published: December 1st 2021 Publisher: HQ Fiction – AU Pages: 496 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Crime, Suspense, Thriller RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars Once a victim, she’s now a vigilante. An addictive and suspenseful thriller for readers of Candice Fox and Sarah Bailey. Lexi Winter is tough, street-smart and has stood on her own two feet since childhood, when… Continue reading Book Review: Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie

2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · detective · mystery

Book Review: The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie

February 17, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: The Torrent Author: Dinuka McKenzie Published: February 2nd 2022 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 352 Genres: Fiction, Mystery RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars A loving husband lost to devastating summer floods. A teenage girl injured during a robbery. Two seemingly unconnected cases that will push a detective to the brink. An atmospheric, compelling new voice in Australian crime fiction. ‘Such a… Continue reading Book Review: The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie

2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release

New Release Book Review: The Gifted Son by Genevieve Gannon

February 5, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: The Gifted Son Author: Genevieve Gannon Published: January 10th 2023 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 384 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars A Sydney family’s picture-perfect life is upended in an unputdownable new novel from the bestselling author of The Mothers. What if the worst day of your life turns out to be the making of you? Lillian heard her daughter’s footsteps hurry… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Gifted Son by Genevieve Gannon

2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release · romance · rural fiction

New Release Book Review: Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane

January 31, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

Title: Wish You Were Here Author: Karly Lane Published: November 29th 2022 Publisher: Allen & Unwin Pages: 384 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Romance, Rural RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars A stunning new rural romance from the bestselling author with over 500,000 books sold. Sometimes the end of the road is just the beginning As a kid brought up on a cattle property in the New… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Wish You Were Here by Karly Lane

2023 Reviews · Book Stack · contemporary fiction · domestic · new release · thriller

New Release Book Review: The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon

January 15, 2023 Amanda Barrett1 Comment

Title: The House of Now and Then Author: Jo Dixon Published: January 4th 2023 Publisher: HQ Fiction – AU Pages: 432 Genres: Fiction, Contemporary, Domestic, Thriller RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars You should leave the past in the past … or should you? A vividly told, jaw-droppingly twisty and wholly engaging story about the consequences of discovering the truth. For readers of Sally… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The House of Now and Then by Jo Dixon

A Tea break with Mrs B · Interview · new release

A Tea Break with Mrs B: Alison Stuart

January 15, 2023 Amanda BarrettLeave a comment

It is a pleasure to welcome Alison Stuart to my blog, Mrs B’s Book Reviews for A Tea Break with Mrs B, an author interview series. To help celebrate the release of The Homecoming we sat down for a chat. Thanks Alison! Hello Alison. It is my pleasure to welcome you to my blog, Mrs B’s Book Reviews. I greatly… Continue reading A Tea Break with Mrs B: Alison Stuart

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