Prom Mom by Laura Lippman – a review

I am a big fan of Laura Lippman having seen the author at Harrogate a few years ago, so I was keen to read her latest and was very excited to be sent a proof copy. Prom Mom starts with Amber, she attends her high school prom with a fellow pupil Joe. During the prom…

The Short Straw by Holly Seddon – a review

I’ve always enjoyed Holly Seddon’s novels so was pleased to be accepted for the netgalley proof of her latest one The Short Straw. In The Short Straw three sisters are driving together when they get lost in a storm. They manage to take shelter in Morthwaite Manor, a stately home where their mother had worked…

The Hike by Lucy Clarke – a review

I spotted this whilst browsing on Netgalley and thought it sounded right up my street so downloaded it ready for a recent trip away. The Hike starts with four friends who get together for an annual trip away and a catch up. In a change from their usual spa weekend this time they decide on…