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It is always a pleasure to read another book in the Shetland Mysteries series by Marsali Taylor, featuring Shetland sailing sleuth, Cass Lynch. I received the latest one, Death in a Shetland Family, published in April 2026, as part of the Reading Between the Lines book blog tour. #DEATHINASHETLANDFAMILY BLURB Shetland sailing sleuth Cass Lynch is definitely out of her comfort zone when she…

I’m delighted to take part in the book blog for Through Dancing Poppies, book three in the Miss Gascoigne mysteries series, by Caron Allan, as part of the Reading Between the Lines blog tour. #THROUGHDANCINGPOPPIES BLURB Through Dancing Poppies: Miss Gascoigne mysteries book 3: an intriguing cosy mystery set in the swinging 1960sPoppy Bell is a teenage singing sensation about to ‘hit the big…

It is a pleasure to provide my review of the first book in Helen Forbes’ new crime series set in Edinburgh, Queen of Grime, as part of the Reading Between the Lines Blog Tour. #QUEENOFGRIME BLURB The Queen of Grime is about to pay. Big time.  Erin Flett is used to clearing up the sad debris of forgotten lives and tragic deaths. A crime and trauma scene cleaner from a deprived Edinburgh…

It is a pleasure to take part in the Reading Between The Lines, Book Blog Tour for Evolve, the second book in Hetty Waite’s Young Adult Dystopian series: The Chromosome Trilogy, published October 2025 #EVOLVE BLURB Having survived the attack led by her sister, Cara is ready to move on.A new city means a fresh start and a chance for her and Brown to live together, as equals.However, the perfect…

A Fighting Chance by Val Penny- book 2 in the Jane Renwick crime thriller series I’ve been reading a fair bit of cozy crime from my TBR pile recently, so it was a welcome change to read Val Penny’s latest crime thriller in her Jane Renwick series as part of the Reading Between the Lines Book Blog Tour. You can find my review below.. #AFIGHTINGCHANCE Blurb In the second Jane Renwick Thriller…

As I love a good mystery, it is a particular pleasure to take part in the Reading Between The Lines, Book Blog Tour for Finding the Source by Joan Livingston: An Isabel Long Mystery Series (Book 8), published in 2025 by Casa Rosa Books. #FINDINGTHESOURCE Blurb A homeless man. His murdered mother. A book could be the clue. Isabel Long’s next case begins during a chance encounter with a…

An Imposter in Shetland: The Shetland Mysteries Series by Marsali Taylor It is a delight to take part in the Reading Between The Lines, Book Blog Tour for Marsali Taylor’s new addition to the Shetland Mysteries Series, An Imposter in Shetland. #ANIMPOSTERINSHETLAND Blurb When an internet lifestyle influencer arrives on Shetland to document her ‘perfect’ holiday, the locals are somewhat…

Red Daisy by Gemma Owen-Kendall: Book one in the Spellcasters Trilogy #REDDAISY #FANTASYFICTION It is a pleasure to provide my review for Red Daisy by Gemma Owen-Kendall for the Reading Between the Lines book blog tour by Lynsey Adams. Published in July 2024 by Spellbound Books, Red Daisy is the first book in a YA fantasy trilogy by Gemma Owen-Kendall. BLURB What if the girl who wore the red…

The Queen of Cups Murders by GB Williams #THEQUEENOFCUPSMURDERS It’s a pleasure to take part in Reading Between The Line’s Book Tour for GB William’s new crime novel The Queen of Cups Murders (Book 1 in the Atkins and Palmer Psychic Mystery Series ) published November 2024 BLURB He’s determined to draw a better future. But his morning reading didn’t warn him about the muddy ditch of…

A Right Cozy Christmas Crime compiled by Wendy H. Jones – published October 2024 If you like your mysteries cozy with a large dollop of festive fun, A Right Cozy Christmas Crime is the book for you. It includes my short cozy mystery The Christmas Carol Killer plus another twelve tales of festive intrigue. Perfect for reading while sipping a hot chocolate to get that warm festive…

Hunter’s Rules by Val Penny – A DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thriller #HUNTERSRULES #CRIMEFICTION BLURB A bloody scene brings Hunter and Meera’s romantic plans to an abrupt end. A young woman attacked in a hotel lift has life changing injuries. Her wounds match those inflicted on two women who were murdered.When Hunter is identified as a suspect in the case, he must establish his innocence to lead…

All About Books Book Review – Downstream by Maressa Mortimer It’s a pleasure to bring you my review for Maressa Mortimer’s new release ‘Downstream’ as part of Reading Between the Lines book tour. #DOWNSTREAM #YA #DYSTOPIAN FICTION Downstream, published in May 2024 – by Good Hope Publishing – is the third book by Maressa Mortimer in the Elabi Chronicles series. ‘Downstream’ follows on from book…

It is a pleasure to present the review from All About Books for the Reading Between The lines Book Tour for Death At A Shetland Festival by Marsali Taylor. This is the twelve novel in The Shetland Mysteries Series featuring sailing sleuth Cass Lynch. Although this is part of a series it can be read as a stand-alone book. #DEATHATASHETLANDFESTIVAL Published May 2024 Blurb Crowds are gathered…

Whispers Through Time by Melanie Robertson-King #AWHISPERTHROUGHTIME Blurb A historic Canadian property becomes the canvas for a tale that spans generations. In 1914, a tragedy unfolded, leaving scars that linger far beyond the passage of time. In 1947, a visionary purchases the haunted remnants, seeking a new beginning for his family, but his young daughter senses a ghost from the far…

Island of Ruin by Marti M. McNair – Ruin or Redemption Book 1 #ISLANDOFRUIN Blurb In the wake of an apocalyptic End of Days, a totalitarian regime emerges. New-born belong to the state and are transported to the island of Ruin. Deprived of love and nurturing, children eke out an existence with a grim reality. Amidst the bleakness, Jasmine and Coral stumble upon a mysterious old woman washed…

Hunter’s Secret by Val Penny Hunter’s Secret – A DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thriller #5 I am thrilled to participate in Reading Between The Lines’ blog tour for Hunter’s Secret, book 5 in the DI Hunter Wilson Crime Thriller Series by Val Penny and published by SpellBound Books. #hunterssecret #crimethriller #crime fiction #tartannoir Blurb Detective Inspector Hunter Wilson is called to the scene…