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Blog Tour: The Crime Writer – Diane Jeffrey

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2019. Leona Walsh, a 34-year-old wife and mother vanishes on a bitterly cold afternoon while out jogging on the edge of Exmoor. It’s a mystery which captures public interest and ignites wild
speculation. The police have a prime suspect: Leona’s husband, Matthew, a renowned crime writer.
He can plot the perfect crime. But is he capable of committing the perfect murder?
Despite extensive searches, the police find no trace of Leona and her disappearance remains shrouded in mystery. As public interest dwindles, Matthew returns to raising their two daughters, aware the cloud of suspicion is never far away.

2024. Some human bones are discovered in a garden. Could they be Leona’s remains? And if so, is there enough evidence to find out what really happened five years ago?
Journalist Gabriela Conti covered the news story back in 2019. The police may have stopped watching Matthew, but Gabriella hasn’t forgotten him. And she is determined this case will define her career… even if that means getting close to a murderer.

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Diane Jeffrey is a USA Today bestselling and award-winning author.
She grew up in North Devon and Northern Ireland. She now lives in Lyon, France, with her husband and their three children, Labrador and cat.
Diane has written six psychological thrillers, all published by HQ /HarperCollins.
THE GUILTY MOTHER, Diane’s third book, was a USA Today bestseller and her fourth novel, THE SILENT FRIEND, was a Karin Slaughter Killer Reads pick for ASDA. Her fifth psychological thriller, THE COUPLE AT CAUSEWAY COTTAGE, won the 2023 International Thriller Writers award for the best ebook original novel.
THE OBVIOUS SUSPECT is Diane’s seventh psychological thriller.
Diane is an English teacher. When she’s not working or writing, she likes swimming, running and reading. She loves chocolate, beer and holidays.
Above all, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Author website: http://www.dianejeffrey.com
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My thoughts: Talk about a book full of twists and turns. A woman disappears while out jogging, did she drown in the reservoir as her dropped bag is found there? What about the single trainer found quite some distance away?

The police are baffled, her husband seems to be in the clear, although as a cop turned crime writer he knows all about crime scenes and how to make a body disappear. But he was at home with their children when she vanished. Wasn’t he?

A few years later a body is found buried in the garden of the mother-in-law’s old house. Now the spotlight turns back to the family and the husband has some questions to answer.

Gabi is the journalist who has followed this story from the start, and she’s determined that she’s going to crack the case. Matthew must be involved, there’s no way a stranger buried his wife in his mother’s garden, that’s too weird. But if he buried her, did he kill her too?

The twists keep coming, and keep you guessing, like Gabi, I was suspicious of everything, but Matthew seems so earnest and truthful. Could he really have killed his wife and staged the scene so perfectly?

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: You Know the Drill – Dr. Bill

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Welcome to my life. The life of a reluctant dentist. This book charts the course of a nervous student dealing with people from all walks of life, from exploding angry abscesses to exploding angry people, both in and out of the chair.

When I was a wet-behind-the-ears school sixth former, it seemed like a really good idea to go to university and study the teeth, gums and mouth. I’m still trying to work out why I thought that was a good idea.

The definition of a dentist mentions competencies in biomedical knowledge, surgical dexterity, and critical thinking. What it fails to include is being an unpaid therapist, getting splattered in pus,
coaxing nutters out from under the dental chair, having the police storm your surgery, and dealing with patients who think a crown is something you put on your head, then try and sue you when you
say otherwise.

Written as a form of therapy – to offload on paper – this book gives a frank account of life both in and out of the surgery. So, take a seat in the waiting room and I’ll see you shortly in Chapter One…

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Dr Bill is a reluctant dentist who lives with his kind partner and a neurotic cat. This is his first book.
There may be another. This depends on whether Dr Bill’s patients are gracious sweethearts who give him nothing to write about, or cantankerous bastards who provide the fodder for written revenge!

My thoughts: I am not entirely fond of going to the dentist, I’ve got a very nice dentist and my teeth are in good condition so I don’t need any fillings or telling off, but something about that chair sets me on edge!

This is a very funny collection of Dr Bill’s experiences as both a dental student and in practice. His patients are a mix of complete and utter lunatics, at least the ones he’s shared here, I imagine the more normal ones aren’t interesting enough. They flirt, scream, threaten, storm out, almost get arrested and generally cause havoc, all while the dentist and his nurse attempt to provide at least the very basics of dental care to these charming individuals.

After a career in the trenches of the NHS, Dr Bill has a go at teaching new dentists and then moves to private patients, as the NHS system is a total joke, and dentists just don’t make enough to live on.

Luckily there are also even more insane, entitled patients there too, and plenty to keep us readers entertained. Expect to see copies in waiting rooms everywhere!

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Blog Tour: Murder at Merivale Manor – Ella Strike

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A cosy dinner party, a playful game… and a very real murder.

London, 1923

Kitty Goring seems to have it all—lavish nights at London’s finest clubs, elegant soirées, and a parade of charming bachelors vying for her hand. But despite the glamour, Kitty longs for something a little more… thrilling.

In a bid for excitement (and to avoid her mother’s constant reminders that she really ought to be searching for a husband), Kitty dreams up the perfect diversion. A playful mock robbery at her
family’s grand estate, Merivale Manor. It’s all meant to be fun—until one of the guests turns up very much dead.

With a real killer on the loose in quaint little Hampstead Village, Kitty’s keen instincts kick in. Forget matchmaking—Kitty’s determined to unmask the culprit before anyone else falls victim. With a sharp wit and a flair for mischief, she dives headfirst into the investigation. But getting to the truth won’t be easy, especially with the brooding Detective Inspector Henry Burton underestimating her at every turn.

Murder, mystery, and a dash of romance—Kitty’s got her hands full in this charming whodunit!

Murder at Merivale Manor is the delightful first book in the Kitty Goring Investigates historical cosy mystery series.

Author’s note:
London in the 1920s is a glamorous and exciting city, but danger and death are never too far behind.
Join Kitty Goring and her group of Bright Young Things in the adventure of a lifetime, as they race to catch a killer who lurks amongst them.
Each book in this series is a cosy period mystery that features our plucky heroine, aided in her investigations by a gang of eccentric and lovable characters.

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Ella Strike, cat lover and author of historical cosy mysteries, lives in London with her husband and twins. When she’s not penning murder mysteries or drinking copious amounts of Earl Grey, you can
find her with her nose buried in a book or listening to true crime podcasts as she cooks.
Her stories are a mix of history, a dash of intrigue, and a whole lot of cosy, old-world charm.

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My thoughts: Yay! Another historical crime series with a smart and intrepid female lead, I love these.

I really liked Kitty. She’s got great instincts for crime solving, although the game of “burglary” was a bit silly. I know it’s the sort of thing the 20s Bright Young Things did, as well as drinking an absurd amount, but surely she should have guessed it wouldn’t end well!

Not only does she find the killer, the jewellery thief and a couple of car thieves, she thoroughly annoys the Scotland Yard detective sent to investigate, thereby guaranteeing they’ll be bickering over crime scenes forever more. She also rescues an abandoned pup, her new sidekick, Scottie.

With her playboy brother and neurotic mother, Kitty’s got plenty of reasons to take up crime solving as a hobby, hopefully it’ll stop her mum from trying to marry her off every five minutes!

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Cover Reveal: The Versailles Formula – Nancy Bilyeau

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She craved purpose. She found danger. Now, there may be no turning back.
Genevieve Sturbridge was never meant for a quiet life in the English countryside.

Once an artist in the heart of London, now she spends her days in restless solitude, longing for the passion and purpose she once knew. But when a familiar figure from her past arrives with an urgent request, she is thrust into a perilous world of spies and a formula that could shift the
balance of power between France and England.

The thrill of the chase is intoxicating—the cryptic clues hidden in plain sight, the challenge of ferreting secrets from dangerous opponents, the undeniable rush of being needed again. But with every step deeper into the mystery, the danger grows. Someone is watching. Someone is hunting. And the more she uncovers, the more she wonders: has she walked willingly into a
trap?

Torn between exhilaration and fear, Genevieve must decide—was this the life she was always  meant for, or has she risked everything for a mission that will consume her completely?
Years ago, protecting this secret nearly cost Genevieve her life.
Now someone could be willing to kill for it once more.


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If you tell Nancy Bilyeau that reading one of her historical novels of suspense is like strapping yourself into a time machine, you’ll make her day. She loves crafting immersive historical stories, whether it’s Jazz Age New York City in “The Orchid Hour,” the 18th-century European
chateaus and porcelain workshops in “The Versailles Formula,” “The Blue,” and “The Fugitive Colours,” or Henry VIII’s tumultuous England in “The Crown,” “The Chalice,” and “The Tapestry.”

For her Genevieve Planche novels–“The Versailles Formula,” The Blue” and “The Fugitive Colours”–she drew on her heritage to create a Huguenot heroine. Nancy is a direct descendant of Pierre Billiou, a French Huguenot who immigrated to what was then New Amsterdam (later New York City) in 1661. Nancy’s ancestor, Isaac, was born on the boat crossing the Atlantic.
Pierre’s stone house is the third oldest house in New York State.

Nancy’s mind is always in past centuries but she currently lives with her husband and two children in upstate New York. Her quest to cook the perfectly flavored cassoulet is ongoing.

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Book Blitz: Eternally Yours – Carly Spade

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We have the perfect duo for St. Patrick’s Day!

Happy publication day to author Carly Spade and congratulations on the release of Eternally Yours!

Eternally Yours (Druid Duo Book 2)

Publication Date: March 17, 2025

Genre: Urban Fantasy/ Celtic Mythology

Tropes (Across the Duo):

– found family
– morally grey hero
– magical tattoo
– fated mates
– Druid/witch magic
– reluctant lovers
– a deal is made

Explore found family, fated mates, and a few surprises along the way in this final installment to the Druid Duo.

When Abby Webber went on an Irish vacation, it was to spend time with her bestie, see a few castles, and drink Guinness. She didn’t expect to get marked for death by the Dullahan, nor that Erimon, the sexy biker who saved her life, would be an immortal warrior Druid. He gave her an essential part of his power, awakening her true purpose—to end the Dullahan’s chaos cycle for good.

Abby, still marked, and with the blood moon on the horizon heightening Death’s power, must band together with old friends and new to save herself and future generations from his wrath. There’s only one problem: the Dullahan isn’t working alone this time. Will Abby’s untapped magic and the indestructible eternal bond she’s formed with Erimon be enough to stop the ravenous Celtic death god? Or will failing to control her new powers doom them for eternity?

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Blog Tour: Every Thread of Light – Sarah Zimm

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Welcome to the ARC tour for the next book in the Whispers of Dust & Darkness, Every Thread of Light by Sarah Zimm!

Every Thread of Light: An Epic Dark Fantasy Romance (Whispers of Dust & Darkness Book 2)

Expected Publication Date: March 25, 2025

Genre: Dark Fantasy Romance

In the kingdom of Magus, war and winter reign.

The thrilling dark fantasy romance sequel to Every Dark Shadow, about a realm where magic-born fight for freedom against the monarchy and the last living Descendant of her god line faces an alliance with her enemy to save them. Perfect for fans of fantasy books like Six of Crows and A Game of Thrones, as well as readers who love epic fantasy worlds filled with secrets, bargains, and betrayal.

In the Kingdom of Magus, Ophelia Dannan’s magic has reawakened, but at dire costs. Though she’s inherited the powers of a goddess, she’s haunted by the events in Wythe and the desperate choices she made to save the lives of her people.

As war breaks out, she and Falcon lick their wounds in the Underbelly, waiting for word on Hart and Rune. There, Ophelia plots to end the centuries-old battle for the throne by unearthing and destroying three elusive primordial relics—but she isn’t the only one who seeks them. If the Gray King retrieves the instruments first, the magic-born will rot in endless servitude, and if the relics fall into the Darkwielder’s hands, his vengeance may obliterate every mortal.

To save Magus from ruin, Ophelia finds herself making a bargain with a dangerous enemy—one that plunges her into a harrowing game of trust, politics, and dark secrets. To win, she’ll have to master her horrifying magic, mend her shattered soul, and decide how far she’ll go to shape her fate—or she and her kingdom will be destined for destruction.

In a war between gods and monarchs, one will rise.

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Blog Tour: The Shadow on the Bridge – Clare Marchant

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‘You must forever watch your back,’ I spoke the words clearly, though he could not hear me. ‘Come what may, I shall avenge my brother’s death.’’

Now: When Sarah’s summoned by her godmother to remote Norfolk, she doesn’t want to go.
Crossing the bridges where the two rivers meet, said to be haunted by the ghost of a little boy, a large Tudor house looms in front of her. And Sarah’s instantly reminded her of the summer when she
last visited. The summer she would like to forget. Which left her unable to ever move forward… Can a person ever recover from the loss of a sibling?

1571: Anne Howard, newly-made countess of Arundel, has also lost a sibling. And been dragged from the relative safety of her home in remote Norfolk to London, by her overbearing, manipulative, new
father-in-law Thomas Howard; the very person she suspects of killing her beloved only brother. The Howards have greater secrets than this though. Secrets that will lead Anne to a tragedy that will echo
down the ages…

When Sarah finds a mysterious book of poems in a hidden chamber of her godmother’s house, she is drawn into Anne’s story. Perhaps the mystery will take her mind off her own loss? But – as the flood waters begin to rise under the bridges – is Sarah laying ghosts to rest, or bringing truths to the surface that should stay beneath?

A completely haunting, gripping historical novel, perfect for fans of Philippa Gregory, Alison Weir, and Diane Setterfield’s Once Upon a River.

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Growing up in Surrey, Clare always dreamed of being a writer. Instead, after gaining a degree in history and an MA in women’s studies she accidentally fell into a career in IT. After spending many years as a project manager in London, she moved to Norfolk for a quieter life and trained as a  professional jeweller. Now, finally writing full-time, she lives with her husband and the youngest two of her six children.

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My thoughts: The Howards were an incredibly well connected Tudor court family, through the Boleyns they were cousins to Elizabeth I, through the Seymours, linked to her brother Edward VI, three of the cousins had been married to Henry VIII. But they never seemed to be happy with their lot. The Duke of Norfolk, this particular Howard, schemed to take the throne, marry his other cousin Mary Queen of Scots and crown himself king. Not that it worked out.

In this dual narrative story, that’s because of his furious daughter-in-law, who had also been his stepdaughter for a while (honestly, this probably caused some consternation but was pretty typical of the Howard/Seymour/Boleyns) who blames him entirely for the death of her younger brother, in an attempt to seize the family estate. So she spies on him, uncovers his plot and gives cleverly concealed proof to Elizabeth I’s spymaster, Walsingham.

In the present Sarah is cleaning out her godmother’s sprawling Norfolk home and finds a mysterious book of poetry, the poems seem to carry secret messages. When she finds the remains of a rocking horse hidden in the attic, she pieces together the story of George and Anne’s revenge for his tragic murder.

At the same time she must come to terms with her own long held grief and confront the accident that happened the last time she visited her godmother’s home. Unfortunately her ghastly parents pop by for a visit, opening old wounds, but perhaps it’s time to let go of that resentment and pain…

Cleverly written, weaving the lives of the two women around each other, the grief and pain that both Sarah and Anne carry driving them to see their lives in new light and honour their siblings in very different ways.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Book Blitz: An Incarnation of Shadow and Light – S.A. Christianson

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We’ve teamed up with author S.A. Christianson to giveaway a copy of An Incarnation of Shadow and Light to one lucky winner! If you enjoy unique magic systems and Gaslamp fantasy, you will love An Incarnation of Shadow and Light!

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An Incarnation of Shadow and Light

Genre: NA Dark Fantasy/ Gaslamp Fantasy

✨Magic
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✨Morally Grey Characters
✨Betrayals
✨An Exiled Prince
✨Assassins
✨High-Stakes Fantasy
✨Multiple POVs
✨Political intrigue

Four magicians abuse their magic to gain power in a corrupt Victorian inspired world.

In the Kingdom of Verchiél only a handful of people known as Incarnate can use magic. Equally feared and respected, they are revered as saints and indulged like gods. But the sudden deaths of Verchiél’s rulers unleashes a power struggle between four Incarnate, each seeking power to fulfil their own desires.

Gabriel, a charismatic socialite who takes darker paths to avoid slipping back into powerlessness.

Zoe, the daughter of a disgraced merchant, determined to carve a new path for her life.

Niklas, an exiled prince trying to escape the ghosts of his past.

Silje, an assassin who will stop at nothing until she’s seized the adoration she has always been denied.

Infighting and betrayal run rampant as each becomes worse than their problems in order to solve them.

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Blog Tour: Where the Light is Hottest – Catherine Yardley

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Natasha Jones has everything – a successful acting career, an Oscar, a wonderful husband and beautiful kids. But what does she have to go through to get there?

From humble beginnings in a small town, Natasha’s path to stardom is paved with setbacks, heartaches and moments of doubt.
In the glittering world of fame and fortune, where dreams are spun from starlight and ambition fuels the relentless pursuit of success, one woman’s journey stands as a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Beneath the facade of glamour lies a story of unwavering determination and unyielding courage.

Where the Light is the Hottest is a gripping tale of ambition, perseverance and the enduring power of hope. Through Natasha’s journey, we are reminded that the road to success is rarely smooth, but
for those who dare to chase their dreams, the rewards are beyond measure.

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Catherine Yardley is the author of Ember and Where The Light is Hottest. She’s also
the editor-in-chief of Frost Magazine and a freelance writer who’s featured in The Bookseller, Mslexia, Metro, Huffpost, Writing Magazine and Writers’ and Artists’ amongst others. She lives in London with her husband and children.

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My thoughts: I can’t say I particularly liked Natasha, the protagonist of this book about an actor’s rise to fame via RADA and small parts in plays and on TV, to Oscar winner and successful founder of a woman led production company.

She’s a bit too charmed and at times her life looks a little too easy to be completely won over by her. She marries a handsome lawyer, they have two children, her career isn’t too badly affected. There are some deeply unpleasant moments, on set with co-stars, off set with sleazy producers, but compared to some of the stories that have come out of #MeToo and similar campaigns, Natasha is one of the lucky ones.

I just didn’t find her very likeable as a character, she just didn’t click for me. However I did enjoy the book, I liked her friend who is very aware of the privileged life she enjoys, and always picks up the bill, trying to balance her family wealth with kindness. I liked Natasha’s husband, he seemed like a genuinely nice man.

Maybe it’s because I have some friends who followed the same path as Natasha but weren’t so lucky. Not because they’re not talented, but just because there are hundreds of talented bright young things pouring out of drama schools every year, and auditioning for the same roles. I don’t know.

Maybe she just wasn’t the character whose story I found most interesting, her friend Scarlet definitely struggled more and yet, wasn’t always the loyal and die hard that Natasha wanted her to be – as changeable as humans often are.

Anyway, I don’t want anyone to think this wasn’t a good read, I found it interesting and the relationships were my favourite bit, how even as you become very successful, it’s the people that matter, the ones who’ve been with you all along.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.

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Blog Tour: A Village Theatre Murder – Katie Gayle

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There’s nothing quite like a night at the theatre. But Julia Bird is expecting a night of sweeping drama, not an onstage murder!

At the end of Berrywick’s amateur theatre’s latest production, a shot rings out amongst the rapturous applause. But when Julia Bird peeks through the curtain, she sees lead actor Graham is lying still on the stage, his co-actor Oscar looking down at his prop gun in shock. She knows that Graham has been murdered, but with nearly everyone in the village helping with the play, anyone could have tampered with the props. And why was a beloved family man the target?

Graham’s wife Jane collapses in a puddle of tears as Oscar is comforted and led away from the stage. But days later when Julia spots prim and proper Jane kissing Oscar, she wonders if the grieving widow’s tears were fake. Graham served Jane divorce papers the day of the tragedy – was he killed before he could spill the beans on his wife’s affair, and sully her perfect reputation?

Meanwhile, the aptly named director, Roger Grave, wants the show to go on. The play is up for a local award, and this might just be Roger’s big break. But when failed actor Hector is not assigned the lead role he assumed he’d get, the mood among the cast quickly turns sour. Could Hector have killed Graham out of jealously for the leading role, Julia wonders?

Then another member of the crew is found dead and Julia discovers there’s a dark secret at the heart of Berrywick’s local theatre society. But who would kill to protect it? Can Julia find the murderer before it’s curtains for another victim?

A totally gripping, charming cosy mystery set in the English countryside. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will absolutely love the Julia Bird Mysteries.

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My thoughts: I love this series, it just gets more enjoyable with every book. And of course I love Jake the labrador and his new feline housemate (even if Jake’s not so sure!)

This time murder during an am dram production written by librarian Tabitha, has Julia investigating her neighbours once more. She was involved behind the scenes and when she discovers that the actor who pulled the trigger has a long history with the dead man’s wife, well, she’s pretty sure she’s on the right track. Not that Hayley, her police detective friend agrees. She asks Julia to please, stay out of it, as she’s on the suspect list herself.

Sean’s son has also come to stay, which requires a few adjustments to the way they’ve been doing things. He’s struggling and needs some support and kindness. As does Sean, who has a somewhat strained relationship with his boy.

Julia’s investigation starts to get in the way of her voluntary work at the charity shop too, if she’s not careful people are going to get really fed up with her!

And of course, it almost ends in Julia getting into further trouble, as the real murderer has his sights on her – her digging has caught their attention and now she’s the one who might wind up dead!

Although I won’t ever move to a village as crime packed as this one, I do enjoy my visits.

*I was kindly gifted a copy of this book in exchange for taking part in this blog tour, but all opinions remain my own.