"Maybe it isn't the specific thing that happens to you that's important, but instead just having anything happen to you.""The Island of Palm Trees", by Michael Walsh-Rose I was delighted to join the Blog Tour of “The Island of Palm Trees” by Michael Walsh-Rose. Many thanks to Vic of Insta Book Tours and of course the author …
"…he realised that there are probably as many villains as heroes, wherever you look. And a very fine line between the two.""Retribution", by Heaton Wilson I’m delighted to join the Blog Tour of “Retribution” by Heaton Wilson. Many thanks to Rachel of Rachel’s Random Resources, and of course the author for organising the tour and gifting me …
"Memory has a way of growing things, of improving them. The hardships get harder, the good times get better and the whole damn arc of life takes on a mystic glow that only memory can give it.""The Great Glorious Goddamn Of It All", by Josh Ritter I’m delighted to join the Blog Tour of “The …
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"Calliope had never had a relationship that lasted longer than a month. It wasn't a hard and fast rule; it was just that she never seemed to stick around long enough to entertain the notion of permanence. Tox though...""Illicit Intent", by Debbie Baldwin I’m delighted to join the Blog Tour of “Illicit Intent” by Debbie Baldwin. …
"He had no idea who they were or why they were after him. He no longer had access to classified intelligence, so they couldn't want information. But a long list of people wanted him dead. After 10 years in the game: to be expected. He'd worry about that later. Right now, he needed to end …
"I wish I knew more about this gift. The dangers. The limitations. As much as I want to keep it concealed, it’s hard not being able to talk about it with anyone. This power is as dangerous as it is incredible, but there’s no one to guide me.”"Clairvoyants: The Fourth Kinetic", by Brady Moore I’m …
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"'Move on,' Anna had told her and now Jane was ready. She would never forget Hugh and the years they had together, but it was time to be practical and start the next phase of her life. There was only one thing left to do. She pulled out her phone, found the Freecycle site, took …
"I remember that first session with him, his calm confidence, his intelligence, his good looks; these things compelling enough on their own. But coupled with his need for help, he had me hooked from the start. But he lied to me.""Her Little Secret", by Julia Stone I’m delighted to join the Blog Tour of "Her …
"'I think there is something wrong here,' said Eileen Rich slowly. 'It's as though there were someone among us who didn’t belong.' She looked at him, smiled, almost laughed and said, 'Cat among the pigeons, that’s the sort of feeling.'""Cat Among the Pigeons", by Agatha Christie The September theme for the #ReadChristie2021 reading challenge is “a story …
"She ignored all the rules of engagement, marched across the court and attacked him, verbally, physically and emotionally. She hurt him until he curled into a metaphorical ball and then she kicked him when he was down – all the while telling him it was an act of love.""Wolf Tones", by JJ Marsh I’m delighted …
