The Lost Child by Ann Troup

Hello Lovelies,

I've a book review for you today! I had the pleasure of reading Ann Troup's the Lost child and am taking part of a blog tour!

Thirty years ago, Mandy Millar, a very young three year old girl went missing - no trace of her was ever found. Fast forward to the present and Elaine Ellis takes a trip to Hallow's End to scatter her recently deceased mother's ashes in her childhood home whilst her kitchen and house are being re-fitted. Elaine soon meets quite a few of the locals including the full of life Miriam, one of the house keepers of Hallow's court and the young and the unceremoniously dumped Brodie who has grown up in the shadow of her missing sister, Mandy Millar. Elaine and Brodie soon make fast friends through being outsiders to the small village which leads them on the adventure of a life time as they try to find out what happened to poor little Mandy. 

You won't regret reading this, I binge read the whole thing during a busy weekend! Mystery, drama, suspense, thrills and even a little romance thrown in for good measure! I would very happily read this entire book again, it's just that good! You won't spot the twists and turns coming and they will keep you on the edge of your seat!! You just won't want to put this book down until you find out what happens at the end!

You can find the Lost Child on the Amazon kindle stores below:

 Amazon UK Kindle Store
Amazon US Kindle Store

Now Lovelies, the lovely Ann has decided to give everyone on the tour a £5 Amazon Gift voucher to give away! You can enter my give away using the rafflecopter below!

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Let me know your thoughts if you read it! I'd love to discuss it!

Ta-ta for now

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Blurring the Line - Kierney Scott ~*~SPONSORED REVIEW~*~

Hello Lovelies!

I have a book review for you today - I was very kindly sent a copy of Blurring the Line by Kierney Scott to review.

I wasn't really sure what to expect from it as it's not my usual genre. However having said that this book is a great summer read. The characters are interesting and the story line well written. I'm a great lover of the TV crime dramas and it reminds me a lot of those, with plot twists and turns that you won't be expecting.

This isn't your average boy saves girl, story, far from it. FBI agent Beth is very much her own, dependant and strong woman who knows what she's doing and how to get the job done. Right from the get-go the book drops your straight in at the most tense situation! With out going into too much detail and spoiling the story for you, there's something for everyone in this book, drama, comedy, romance. The book is very well written and Scott's characters are so vivid you almost feel like you know these people in real life! Each has their own intricate back story and it's very easy to imagine yourself in the same places as Torres and Beth - I'd love to visit his beach house!

The one thing I would say is, be warned that once you start this series you'll want to read them all, as it ends on a cliff hanger!

Ta-ta for now!
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They kept the home fires burning and their secrets buried.... ~ Secrets of the Singer Girls by Kate Thompson ~*~ SPONSORED REVIEW ~*~

Hello Lovelies!

One of my hobbies is reading and another sewing, when I saw someone looking for reviewers for a new book 'Secrets of the Singer Girls' I leapt at the chance and sent my details I'd read the blurb online and it seemed like something I'd really enjoy reading. A little while later the author, Kate Thompson contacted me to review her book which has only just gone on sale! I was so excited and waited for the book to arrive in the post.

'1942. Sixteen-year-old Poppy Percival arrives at the gates of Trout's clothing factory in Bethnal Green, ready to begin a new life as an East End Seamstress. Forced to leave her quiet countryside home, and banished to a war-ravaged London, Poppy harbours a dark secret - one that tore away from all she knew.

By day the East End women of Trout's play their part in the war effort, stitching bandages and repairing uniforms for troops on the front line, But Poppy's new friends at the factory are hiding some painful truths. Vera, the salt-of-the-earth forelady, has had a hard life, with scars both visible and concealed. Vera's glamorous younger sister Daisy has romantic notions that could get her into trouble; while Sal, a hardworking mother, worries about the safety of her two evacuated boys for good reason...'

I'm not quite sure where to start with the book, it's just so, so amazing and I don't want to give anything away! I read the whole book in just a few days (which I thought was quite good going as I work full time as well!) It's just that good, you won't want to put it down.

The Author is fantastic at writing her characters, you really empathise with them and her research has been completed in detail into the time period and what what life would have been like during WWII for the women in the East End, from working in the sewing factories to home life. Part of the story is based on a historic tragedy, which has been written in such a way that you feel you are there witnessing it. Surroundings, emotions - everything is described beautifully and you will genuinely feel for these women and watch them grow in ways you couldn't think imaginable when their secrets are revealed. The story it's self is captivating and you'll keep binge reading it just to know what happens next!

I highly recommend that you read this book, it really is an enthralling read that shouldn't be missed, even if it's not your normal choice I really would suggest checking it out because you will be pleasantly surprised with how wonderful this read is.

If you'd like to read this book, you can purchase it on Amazon in either paper edition of Kindle edition here:
Amazon - Secrets of the Singer Girls

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Help me if you can, I'm feeling down!

Hello Lovelies!

A few days ago a friend posted a question asking 'How do people seem to stay happy?' Now, this got me thinking, moods can be affected by just about anything good and bad (and I'm quite prone to bad luck at the moment!) and we all have our ups and our downs, but what can we do to cheer ourselves up when we're feeling blue? This is my list of things that make me smile even when the worst is going on!

My family! My Husband and Harry always manage to cheer me up, so do my parents, sisters, extended family and friends too.

Rilakkuma. I don't know what it is about this little bear and his friends, but his chubby little face makes me smile. Sometimes the animation shorts are fun to watch too if you want to take your mind off things.

Reading a good book, manga, playing a video game or watching something so awful its funny.

Window shopping - or online window shopping. You don't even need to spend anything! Just have a look around and see what you can find, there's always something to look at.

Crafting and baking. These always cheer me up, I love making new things and planning them out can help take your mind off other bothers.

Food! I love stir fry and fresh fruit (especially watermelon and mangos) and the good news is unlike most comfort food they are pretty kind to your waist line!

These are just a few things you could try to lighten your mood, but take a moment for yourself, even if its just a nice hot bath or a quiet walk. But try and remember, bad times, are just times that are bad, it won't last forever!

Ta-ta for now
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