2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · crime

Book Review: The Guilty Couple by C.L. Taylor

Title: The Guilty Couple Author: C.L. Taylor Published: July 6th 2022 Publisher: Avon GB -HarperCollins Books Australia Pages: 352 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Crime RRP: $29.99 Rating: 4 stars What would you do if your husband framed you for murder?Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was convicted of plotting to murder her husband. Now she’s finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with… Continue reading Book Review: The Guilty Couple by C.L. Taylor

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

New Release Book Review: Taken by Dinuka McKenzie

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

2023 Reviews · contemporary fiction · detective · mystery

Book Review: The Torrent by Dinuka McKenzie

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 · psychological · thriller

New Release Book Review: The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle

Title: The Personal Assistant Author: Kimberly Belle Published: November 11th 2022 Publisher: HQ Fiction – US Pages: 320 Genres:  Fiction, Thriller, Psychological RRP: $29.99 Rating: 3.5 stars USA TODAY bestselling author Kimberly Belle returns with a deeply addictive thriller exploring the dark side of the digital world when an influencer’s assistant goes missing. When Alex first began posting unscripted family moments and motivational messages… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Personal Assistant by Kimberly Belle

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

New Release Book Review: Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic

Title: Seven Sisters Author: Katherine Kovacic Published: January 4th 2023 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 320 Genres:  Fiction, Suspense, Thriller RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars Men get away with murder all the time. Now it’s our turn … A twisty, intriguing crime novel for fans of The Mother and The Family Doctor. Naomi started grief counselling prepared to run for cover as soon as her therapist,… Continue reading New Release Book Review: Seven Sisters by Katherine Kovacic

2022 Reviews · historical fiction · new release

New Release Book Review: The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra

Title: The French Agent Author: Belinda Alexandra Published: September 7th 2022 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 400 Genres:  Fiction, Historical RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars A world in chaos. Two very different women. And the mystery of the man who may connect them. The stunning new novel from beloved Australian storyteller Belinda Alexandra. Paris 1946: Sabine Brouillette is a war crimes investigator with the… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra

2022 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release · suspense · thriller

New Release Book Review: The Good Mother by Rae Cairns

Title: The Good Mother Author: Rae Cairns Published: March 30th 2022 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 368 Genres:  Fiction, Thriller, Suspense RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars Shortlisted for the 2021 Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction She’s protected them from the truth. Can she save them from her past? Sarah Calhoun is a regular Sydney soccer mum, but she’s keeping… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Good Mother by Rae Cairns

2022 Reviews · contemporary fiction · crime · new release · suspense · thriller

New Release Book Review: The Whispering by Veronica Lando

Title: The Whispering Author: Veronica Lando Published: July 6th 2022 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 368 Genres:  Fiction, Crime, Thriller, Suspense RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4.5 stars The whispering wild will take your child if you dare to look away … The stunning Aussie crime debut from the winner of the 2021 Banjo Prize for Fiction. Callum Haffenden swore he’d never return to… Continue reading New Release Book Review: The Whispering by Veronica Lando

2022 Reviews · contemporary fiction · new release · suspense · thriller

New Release Book Review: All She Wants by Kelli Hawkins

Title: All She Wants Author: Kelli Hawkins Published: March 2nd 2022 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 320 Genres:  Fiction, Thriller, Suspense RRP: $32.99 Rating: 4 stars Ask no questions. Tell no lies. The utterly compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Other People’s Houses Lindsay just wants to be a mother. And when she discovers her partner is leaving her for another… Continue reading New Release Book Review: All She Wants by Kelli Hawkins

2022 Reviews · contemporary fiction · crime · mystery · new release

New Release Book Review: White Noise by Mercedes Mercier

Title: White Noise Author: Mercedes Mercier Published: June 6th 2022 Publisher: Harper Collins – AU Pages: 352 Genres:  Fiction, Contemporary, Crime, Mystery RRP: $32.99 Rating: 5 stars Someone knows your secrets. Someone knows your shame. And they won’t stay buried for long. A searing, dark and dangerous thriller from an exciting new voice When prison psychologist Dr Laura Fleming is assigned charismatic inmate Justin… Continue reading New Release Book Review: White Noise by Mercedes Mercier