Holy Moly, this book put me and the characters through the ringer! Whose Side Are You On? A gripping emotional page-turner full of family secrets is equal parts gripping, thought provoking, and emotional. Whew! This book had me wondering ‘just how much can one person take?” Man, many scenes where like gut punches to the heart and I loved every second of it!

Jackie and Phillipa have been best friends forever. They have been there for each other though the ups, downs, births and all the family events in-between. When Phillipa and her husband, Andrew, get divorced, Jackie is there for Phillipa. They are friends after all, and nothing can come between them. Jackie had no idea just how much things were going to change until she and her husband stopped by their daughter, Scarlett’s home and find her there with Andrew! Talk about a shocker! Her daughter is in a relationship with her best friend’s ex-husband! Talk about Awkward!!!! Her daughter tells her that they are in love while Jackie and her husband are shocked beyond belief! They have been friends with Andrew throughout his marriage to Phillipa. Andrew has seen Scarlett grow up and Scarlett is best friends with daughter. Talk about messy! This is such an uncomfortable moment, and the author did a great job showing the discomfort, shock, and disbelief of Jackie and her husband.

Whose Side Are You On? A gripping emotional page-turner full of family secrets took me on a roller coaster ride of emotions! I felt for every single character in this book. Man, talk about a messy situation full of likeable characters. I felt the author did a fabulous job of showing how each character was affected and how they reacted. The reactions felt real, and I could understand where each character was coming from. The characters are put in uncomfortable situations, their loyalties and relationships are tested, emotions are raw, tensions are high, and choices will be made.

What an emotional and gripping book! I had a hard time putting this book down as I was fully invested in the characters and their lives. This is a great book for book clubs as there is so much to discuss in this riveting book.

Wonderfully written, well thought out, thought provoking, moving and hard to put down! This is the second book I have read by Kerry Fisher, and I look forward to reading more of this author’s books in the future.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Gripping, moving, heartbreaking, uplifting and hard to put down! The Lost Orphans is historical fiction based on the true story of runaway child evacuees, called the Blitz kids, during the second world war. This book takes place in London during the Blitz when bombs were dropping, and lives were being lost or irrevocably changed forever! It was a time of fear, survival, tears, loss, horror but also a time of courage, kindness, bravery, and strength.

Eight years old Elsie and her older brother Jack become are evacuated during the bombings and land in the care of a barbaric family. After their escape Elsie and Jack find themselves alone until they met up with other orphans and runaways. The children band together to not only survive but to help others. But who will help them?????

I marveled at the resilience and bravery of the children who are put through so much. My heart ached for them while simultaneously cheering for them. I admired their bravery and ability to survive in an such a brutal and cruel world. They have suffered and lost so much but still had room in their little hearts to love, form friendships, to help others and survive a war. There is a saying/sentiment that reminded me of the children and some of the adults in this book: It is always those who have nothing or little to give who give the most. Kindness is such a beautiful thing and can change lives.

I was instantly drawn into this book through the wonderful writing and vivid descriptions of the writing duo of Catherine Curzon and Helen Barrell who write as Ellie Curzon. It is obvious they did their research and poured it into the writing of this wonderful first book in The Runaway Evacuees, their new series. I love books that causse me to think and feel and The Lost Orphans did both.

Wonderfully written, well thought out, moving, and hard to put down!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

Gripping, thrilling, twist filled, and shocking, Daniel Hurst has delivered yet again with The Couple Before Us! Seriously, when does he not? This is the 19th book that I have read by Daniel Hurst, and he never fails to deliver a gripping, twist filled, entertaining, and well thought out book! Just when I thought I had this book figured out, Daniel Hurst delivers a zinger of a twist, and I left dazed and amazed!

Moving is never easy especially when pregnant, but Dionne, her husband Christian and their five-year-old son Kai have moved into their new home. It’s not the dream home that Dionne imagined raising her children in, but Christian is excited, and she is pregnant, so she goes along with it. But then she finds a note informing her that something bad happened to the couple who lived in the home before her family. Her husband tells her not to worry and that they are the first people to live in this home, but she can’t help but wonder if he is hiding something. Then another person mentions the couple who lived there before them before he is quickly pulled away….

Who is telling the truth? If someone lived there before them, why lie about it?

The Couple Before Us is full of mystery and a sense of dread. Dionne knows something isn’t right, but can’t quite put her finger on what? She knows that she is not being told the truth and is not willing to let sleeping dogs lie. The foreboding in this book was like a pot bubbling over the top as the tension boils out of control! I thought I had a handle on what was going on but them BAM Daniel Hurst threw in another twist and reveal. There are quite a few of them in this book which kept me guessing and turning the pages! Things get a little OTT in the best possible ways. I enjoyed the mounting suspense and sense of danger as the book progressed.

Wonderfully written, well thought out, shocking, and hard to put down!

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.