Signed on to a tall ship Cass Lynch is sailing from Norway to Ireland as part of a race. Things are about to take a nasty turn and Cass will need to keep her wits about her as there’s a stowaway on board and it could turn deadly.
I didn’t realise this was number 6 in a series but I think you can read it as a stand alone without too much trouble, although there are a few references to previous books.
My favourite characters were easily Cat and Rat, I loved the idea of these two buddies hanging out amidst the human drama.
The setting was also intriguing, the Scottish islands, including Shetland, are fascinating and in my day job I have to know a bit about ships (although not so much tall ships).
I think if you’re after a crime thriller that isn’t Scandi noir but still has clever twists, and is a fairly easy going read, then this book and its predecessors will do the trick.
These roses from 
The bouquet is wrapped in red and boxed so the flowers don’t experience any damage during delivery. 
My table doesn’t normally get a centrepiece this lovely. 
It comes with a teddy and a box of chocolates, although you can send just a bouquet or add a bottle of wine. 
I often think bouquets like this are tiny works of temporary art. The red roses contrast beautifully with the green and gold painted leaves. It looks rather lovely on my table. 
Sometimes I don’t think I agree with cut flowers, but my little pot plants don’t look quite as majestic somehow, and my patio compost will eventually benefit too. 
I would be delighted to receive a 
