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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews) @jenlucas.bsky.social · Apr 23

The Second Chance Book Club by Stephanie Butland | #bookreview | @under_blue_sky @headlinepg portobellobookblog.com/2025/04/21/t... via @portybelle.bsky.social

The Second Chance Book Club by Stephanie Butland | #bookreview | @under_blue_sky @headlinepg

I have read all of Stephanie Butland’s books and loved them all, although I confess that Lost For Words is a particular favourite. Having read this new book, The Second Chance Book Club, I th…

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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews) @jenlucas.bsky.social · Apr 23

Best Summer Ever by Heidi Swain | #bookreview #romanticfiction | @heidi_swain @TeamBATC portobellobookblog.com/2025/04/23/b... via @portybelle.bsky.social

Best Summer Ever by Heidi Swain | #bookreview #romanticfiction | @heidi_swain @TeamBATC

Best Summer Ever is Heidi Swain’s twentieth novel and I have read and enjoyed most of them. That doesn’t mean there are some I haven’t enjoyed – just that I haven’t qu…

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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews) @jenlucas.bsky.social · Apr 24

Staying in with Stephanie Butland on The Second Chance Book Club Publication Day lindasbookbag.com/2025/04/24/s... via @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

Staying in with Stephanie Butland on The Second Chance Book Club Publication Day

Lovely Stephanie Butland has appeared here on Linda’s Book Bag several times (and even forgave me some years ago when I accidentally did a cover reveal for one of her books a week early – an …

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Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews) @jenlucas.bsky.social · Apr 24

Today I am wishing Jo Callaghan a very happy publication day as Human Remains, the latest book in the Kat & Lock series hits the shelves.

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Human Remains by Jo Callaghan

Today I am delighted to be taking part in the publication day blitz for Human Remains, the brand new Kat and Locke thriller from Jo Callaghan. With thanks to Tracy Fenton of Compulsive Readers for the invitation to join in, and publisher, Simon & Schuster, for the advance copy of the book. Here's what it's all about:

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 27

My review for the fabulous and sexy One In A Million by Beverley Kendall is up on IG this morning.
Thanks to SJ at @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 24

The next in the Starr’s Fall series from @katehewitt.bsky.social is available now and it’s a wonderful read.
My thoughts are over on IG this morning 💞
Playing For Keeps in Starr’s Fall

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Reading For Leisure @debbiehartuk.bsky.social · Mar 22

It was great catching up with familiar characters in the cosy crime mystery #TheCornishCastleMurder from Fiona Leitch and One More Chapter.
Now it’s time for a little romance with #FiveThingsILoveAboutYou from @clareswatmanauthor.bsky.social and @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 23

I’m joining @onemorechapter and @eviewoods for the readalong this week of The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris

Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 20

My review for the gorgeous The Moonlit Piazza by Annabelle Thorpe is over on IG this morning

Thanks to @ariafiction

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 19

City Girls Forever from Patricia Scanlan is out this week and it’s gorgeous

My review is over on IG thus morning ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to SJV and @simonschusteruk.bsky.social

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 17

Thanks to Shannon @headofzeus.bsky.social for my copy of The Bride Stone by @sallygardner.bsky.social

Out July 2025

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 17

Thanks to @simonandschuster.bsky.social for my copy of The Golden Hour by @katelordbrown.bsky.social

I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the tour next month.

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 14

Huge thanks to @manillapress.bsky.social for my copy of the fab sounding The Tarot Reader of Versailles by Anya Bergman

Out in June 25

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Bert’s Books @bertsbooks.bsky.social · Mar 13

I finished The Frozen People by @ellygriffiths.bsky.social last night. Absolutely brilliant book, definitely my favourite of the year so far.

A fab crime thriller with a unique format that is more than just a gimmick.

Definitely one to check out!

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The Puzzle Doctor @puzzledoctor.bsky.social · Mar 13

Today's #RandomMysteryReview is number 1743 on the blog, a very recent review - the fantastic Christie-esque Death On The Pier by @jamiewestauthor.co.uk - #BookSky #ClassicMystery

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Death On The Pier (2022) by Jamie West

Brighton, 1933. The sign in front of The Palace Pier Theatre boasts that the current play is Murder By Association by Robert Carol, starring Celia Hamilton, an actress famed from the silver screen,…

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Bridge Books Dromore @bridgebooksdromore.bsky.social · Mar 13

STOP WHATEVER YOU'RE DOING THAT YOU THINK IS IMPORTANT AND LOOK AT THESE STUNNERS!!

If anyone needs me, I'll be in a corner caressing them 😍
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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 13

Gorgeous 🥰

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 13

My review for the fabulous A Death In Berlin from Simon Scarrow is on IG this morning.

Thanks to Sophie at RansomPR and @headlinebooks.bsky.social for my gorgeous finished copy.

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Tabitha | Behind the Pages @behindthepages.bsky.social · Mar 12

It's time for my first review of the week!
The allure of the fae will always pull me into trying a novel, and Greenteeth did not disappoint. #booksky 💙📚🪐
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Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill Book Review

The allure of the fae will always pull me into trying a novel, and Greenteeth did not disappoint.

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 12

Trisha Ashley books are lovely.

Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 12

Everyone In The Group Chat Dies is another brilliant dark, humorous read from Luke Chilton.

Thanks to @headofzeus.bsky.social for my advanced copy

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Nicky Maunder 🇬🇧 (she/her) @nickymaund.bsky.social · Mar 11

REVIEW: The Children of Jocasta
- Natalie Haynes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A firm fan of Greek mythology retellings, and Haynes’ other books, this was a no brainer. Check out the content warnings.

Read my review ⬇️
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#booksky #nataliehaynes #thechildrenofjocasta

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 11

Today is my turn on the @boldwoodbooks.bsky.social @rachelsrandoms.bsky.social
tour today with @claremarchant.bsky.social The Shadow On The Bridge

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 10

My review for the haunting and beautiful The Sirens by @emiliahart.bsky.social is on IG this morning

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Wendy @wendyreadsbooks1.bsky.social · Mar 8

Loved this book.