I am wowed yet again by Pamela Fagan Hutchin’s storytelling and her Detective Delaney Pace series! Her Forgotten Shadow kept me on my toes, with my pulse racing, fearing the worst while hoping for the best as Delaney searches for a missing girl while trying to catch a killer. Whew! There is never a dull moment in this gripping and shocking book!

A storm is brewing above the town of Kearny and when a young teenager’s body is found covered in bruises and with a strange tattoo, Delaney is left scratching her head while wanting to dive into the investigation while tiptoeing around other officers. From the start, she knows this is not going to be an easy case, but she is strong, brave, determined and ready to dive in. With Leo helping, she hopes to solve the case ASAP!

I enjoyed the mystery in this case. I was fully invested in learning who and why young teenage girls are being taken. I also enjoyed seeing Delaney in mother mode as she balancing her work and personal life.

I loved the atmosphere of this book. I love the location, and how the elements played a part in this book as well. I also loved the tension between the characters in both their professional and private lives. The sense of dread and danger creep into the book and simmer just below the surface of the book.

Her Forgotten Shadow kept me on my toes and had me turning the pages! Plus, then the ending has me wanting more! I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next!

Wonderfully written, well plotted, perfectly paced, shocking and gripping, Pamela Fagan Hutchins has delivered yet again!

Charming, atmospheric, and heartwarming, Donna Ashcroft’s delightful Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands had me feeling warm and fussy inside as I happily turned the pages! I loved the snow-covered setting, the charm of the people, and the sweet taste of romance!

Ivy Heart is working as PA for Lady Miriam Ballentine who has tasked her with going to the Scottish Highlands to convince Miriam’s grandson, Ross Ballentine, to come home. As Ivy arrives at the Christmas Resort where Ross works, she can’t help but admire the setting while feeling frustrated that Ross was a no-show for their scheduled meeting.

Ross Ballentine is a rugged and handsome outdoorsman who likes his quiet existence. He enjoys what he does and has no aspirations to be Laird of his family’s estate.

I enjoy Donna Ashcroft’s beautiful writing, the wonderful settings of her books, the plots, and the heartwarming romances she writes. In Winter Wishes in the Scottish Highlands, I found Ivy and Ross to both be very likeable and I rotted for them both. I even adored Grizzle. the cantankerous man who lives deep in the woods.

I loved Ivy and Ross’s meet cute and how they related to each other. They have fun and light banter which endeared them to me. Not to mention the supporting cast of characters, many of which were delightful and sweet. Then there are the few characters who put me off slightly, but I enjoyed their growth in this book. Like all of us, Ivy and Ross have their own dreams and aspirations. Each is also dealing with their own individual issues and family pressures.

This is a wonderful book for your cool/cold weather reading. Curl up in your favorite reading spot, grab a mug of hot chocolate and be transported to the Scottish Highlands!

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.

Talk about a jaw dropping shocker!!!! Hold on to your hats as Nicola Marsh is going to take you on one wild ride with My Sister’s Boyfriend! Whew! This book kept me turning the pages while on the edge of my seat, fully invested and loving every second of it! I have loved Marsh’s writing for quite some time and love how she always delivers gripping and intriguing books.

This book touches on family, siblings, secrets, lies, betrayal and love. I was completely addicted to this book which focuses on estranged sisters (Brooke and Lizzie) and identical twin brothers (Noel and Ned). The book takes place in the past and in the present day. This is a book which I highly recommend going in knowing in as little as possible. There are quite a few characters, but I found it easy to keep track of all of them as Nicola Marsh did a great job creating their distinct personalities and motivations. There are also a few characters who I enjoyed booing and hissing it. Plus, the element of who-can-you-trust always appeals to me and Nicola Marsh nailed that with My Sister’s Boyfriend. I had my theories but found my head spinning at quite a few twists and turns which left me reeling.

I enjoyed the POV’s and the tension which flowed throughout the book. There was also a nice amount of suspense as well. When dread began to creep into the book, I could not turn the pages fast enough!

Nicola Marsh has dazzled me yet again with her wonderful writing, great likeable and unlikeable characters, well thought out plot and shocking reveals in this book. I look forward to what she writes next.

Well written, well thought out, tense, shocking, suspenseful, and dark.