Review - ‘‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas

Title: ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas 

Author: David Rosenfelt
Series: Andy Carpenter #28
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Genre: Cozy Mystery
Format: Kindle and Audiobook ARC
No. of Pages: 
Narrator: Grover Gardner
Length:  6 hrs 33 mins
Date of Publication:  October 10, 2023
My Rating: 4 Stars

DESCRIPTION:

In National Bestseller David Rosenfelt’s ‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas, all through the Carpenter house, five dogs are stirring, and not even Andy can get out of working this latest case at his door.

Reluctant lawyer Andy Carpenter is at the Tara Foundation’s annual Christmas party. The dog rescue organization has always been his true calling, and this is one holiday tradition he can get behind because every dog that’s come through the rescue—and their families—are invited to celebrate.

This year’s party is no exception. But before the stockings can be hung by the chimney with care, homicide detectives ruin the evening. Derek Moore, one of the foundation’s best foster volunteers, is arrested for murder.

Andy discovers Derek—whose real name is Bobby—is in the witness protection program after giving evidence against his former gang. The police believe Bobby murdered a member. But Bobby swears to Andy he didn’t do this. He’s built a new life, a new business, has two new dogs after being a double foster-failure.

There isn’t much Andy likes about this case, but he likes Bobby. If he’s innocent, Andy wants to help. Before Andy can settle down for his long winter’s nap, he has a client’s name to clear, a murderer to catch, and two new dogs to look after: a golden and a Dalmatian. Andy’s golden retriever, Tara, will have to adjust to not being the only golden at the house while Andy gets to the bottom of this one…

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MY THOUGHTS:

 

One of the volunteers at Andy Carpenter’s Tara Foundation, Derek, had previously adopted two of the foundation’s dogs. His dog adoptions certainly impressed Andy. However, during an office Christmas party, Derek was arrested. To Andy’s surprise, Derek was actually Robert, and Andy agreed to defend him, with the condition that any of his clients must always tell the truth. Bobby claims his innocence, and Andy was now tasked with proving it and getting Bobby out of jail.

As Andy delved into Bobby’s case, he was shocked to discover that Bobby was in the witness protection program. Despite this, Bobby was being charged with murder. However, Bobby believed that Andy simply needed to believe in his innocence, which didn’t go well. In fact, Andy found himself in danger more than once.

I absolutely adore this series. David Rosenfelt’s writing of Andy’s character is witty, and narrator Grover Gardner delivers the narration perfectly every time. I’ve had the pleasure of listening to each and every book in this series, including the latest one, And to All a Good Bite. One thing I can’t wait for is another Andy Carpenter story. This is among my favorite series, and I genuinely hope it continues for years to come.

Many thanks to Minotaur Books and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

I am a novelist with 27 dogs.

I have gotten to this dubious position with absolutely no planning, and at no stage in my life could I have predicted it. But here I am.

My childhood was relentlessly normal. The middle of three brothers, loving parents, a middle-class home in Paterson, New Jersey. We played sports, studied sporadically. laughed around the dinner table, and generally had a good time. By comparison, “Ozzie and Harriet’s” clan seemed bizarre.

I graduated NYU, then decided to go into the movie business. I was stunningly brilliant at a job interview with my uncle, who was President of United Artists, and was immediately hired. It set me off on a climb up the executive ladder, culminating in my becoming President of Marketing for Tri-Star Pictures. The movie landscape is filled with the movies I buried; for every “Rambo”, “The Natural” and “Rocky”, there are countless disasters.

I did manage to find the time to marry and have two children, both of whom are doing very well, and fortunately neither have inherited my eccentricities.

A number of years ago, I left the movie marketing business, to the sustained applause of hundreds of disgruntled producers and directors. I decided to try my hand at writing. I wrote and sold a bunch of feature films, none of which ever came close to being actually filmed, and then a bunch of TV movies, some of which actually made it to the small screen. It’s safe to say that their impact on the American cultural scene has been minimal.

About fourteen years ago, my wife and I started the Tara Foundation, named in honor of the greatest Golden Retriever the world has ever known. We rescued almost 4,000 dogs, many of them Goldens, and found them loving homes. Our own home quickly became a sanctuary for those dogs that we rescued that were too old or sickly to be wanted by others. They surround me as I write this. It’s total lunacy, but it works, and they are a happy, safe group.

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - Prowl

Title:  Prowl

Publisher:   Thomas Nelson

Genre:   Christian Romantic Suspense

Series:   Sanctuary #2

Format:   Audiobook ALC 

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Narrator:  Karen Peakes

Length:  9 hrs 29 mins

No. of pages:    336
Date of Publication:  November 4, 2025

Rating:   5 Stars

DESCRIPTION:

Prowl, the second book in USA TODAY bestselling author Colleen Coble's Sanctuary series (following Ambush), delivers exactly what her fans the ideal blend of suspense that keeps you on the edge of your seat with just the right amount of romance. Perfect for fans of Laura Dave, Allison Brennan, and Dani Pettrey.

When a worker at the Sanctuary is discovered dead in the tiger enclosure, authorities assume the big cat killed her. But when the autopsy shows she was killed by a lethal dose of anesthetic delivered by a tranquilizer gun, suspicion falls on Blake Lawson, co-owner of the Sanctuary. Blake has his hands full trying to clear his name as well as get the Sanctuary finances back in the black. When a soil test turns up traces of rare earth, he's even more puzzled. Is someone trying to run them out of business to get to whatever is under the ground?

Meanwhile, wildlife veterinarian Paradise Alden is determined to find the brother she only recently learned even existed. When the results of the DNA test she ran mysteriously disappear from her portal before she can read them, she realizes someone must not want her to know the truth. A break-in at her new apartment is alarming, but she tries to pass it off as someone trying to scare her away. She refuses to turn tail and run when she is desperate for answers.

For Blake, the only solid ground is his relationship with Paradise, and he longs to propose--but how can they even think about starting a life together with so many forces working against them?

Colleen Coble's Prowl combines gripping suspense with closed-door romance and includes intriguing mysteries from both the past and present, sabotage and danger, second-chance romance, found family, and themes of overcoming pain and how the past doesn't have to define you.

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MY THOUGHTS:

This compelling second installment in Colleen Coble’s Sanctuary series begins with a shocking tragedy. A young woman is found dead inside a tiger enclosure, but the autopsy reveals a startling truth—she wasn’t killed by the tiger at all, but by a tranquilizer dart. Suspicion quickly falls on Blake Lawson, part owner of the Sanctuary, who already has more than enough on his plate trying to keep the refuge financially afloat and the animals safe.

Blake’s professional worries are compounded by personal ones. His rekindled relationship with Paradise Alden, the sanctuary’s dedicated veterinarian, is a bright spot in the midst of chaos—but one that’s constantly threatened by danger. As they work together to uncover the truth behind the young woman’s death and protect the Sanctuary, they also face their own fears, their faith, and the question of if they truly can have a future together.

Paradise, meanwhile, has a deeply personal mystery to solve. She’s just discovered she has a half-brother—and she’s determined to find him. But when someone begins threatening her to stop the search, her resolve is tested in terrifying ways more than once.

Coble masterfully blends romantic tension, faith, and suspense in this story, while grounding it all in the vivid, sensory world of the Sanctuary. The children in the story add warmth and heart, while the animals—beautiful, dangerous, and deeply symbolic—bring the setting to life.

Prowl is emotional and resonant, full of faith, danger, and love. Fans of romantic suspense will be drawn to the balance of danger and tenderness, while those who love stories with animals and family bonds will find it especially touching.

A moving, faith-filled story about love, courage, and the fight to protect what matters most.

Many thanks to Thomas Nelson and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Best-selling romantic suspense author Colleen Coble’s novels have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Best Books of Indiana, the ACFW Carol Award, the Romance Writers of America RITA, the Holt Medallion, the Daphne du Maurier, National Readers’ Choice, and the Booksellers Best. She has nearly 4 million books in print and writes romantic mysteries because she loves to see justice prevail. Colleen is CEO of American Christian Fiction Writers. She lives with her husband Dave in Indiana. Visit her website at www.colleencoble.com.

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BLOG TOUR - Murder Most British

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Big Ben chiming in the distance, chilly walks along the river Thames, cocktails at the Ritz… and a government secretary dead? Only Jane Treen can solve the case!

London, 1941. Miss Jane Treen is faced with another mysterious disappearance within her Secret Detective Agency’s team. Tabitha Moore, a government typist, was on her way to meet Jane with vital information about some secret codes. But she didn’t turn up for work and has seemingly vanished without trace. Then Jane and her colleague, handsome codebreaker Arthur Cilento, receive a call: a body has been found, and it matches Tabitha’s description…

It quickly becomes clear that Tabitha’s death was not due to ongoing air raids on the city: the silk scarf tied tightly around her neck suggests otherwise. The prime suspect is Tabitha’s fiancé Leo Cavendish, a dashing government official, but there are plenty of others with a motive too. Jane and Arthur scrutinise those around Tabitha at work and at home, including a charming newsreader reporting on government affairs, a jealous pianist in love with Leo, and a known womaniser and gambler fond of causing trouble.

Together, Jane, Arthur and her fluffy ginger cat Marmaduke hole up in her London townhouse, with black coffee in plentiful supply and a roaring fire in the grate. But just as they begin to piece together the puzzle, someone else is found dead. It’s clear they need to step up and catch the killer on the loose in the big smoke, before it’s their turn next…

If you love twisty crime novels, top-secret intrigue and the very best of Golden Age mysteries, then you will adore Helena Dixon’s totally gripping cozy novel, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Verity Bright!

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Title:   Murder Most British

Author:  Helena Dixon

Series:  The Secret Detective Agency #3
Publisher:  Bookouture

Genre:   Cozy Mystery

Format:  Kindle ARC 

No. of Pages:  276

Date of Publication:  November 6, 2025

My Rating: 4 Stars

MY THOUGHTS:

Miss Jane Treen returns as the sharp, capable codebreaker and secret detective we’ve come to admire. In this latest World War II adventure, Jane once again takes on a mission that perfectly suits her finely honed skills. Her task: to uncover how secret coded messages are being embedded in government broadcasts.

But this time, Jane’s assignment has an added twist. Her mother, an American performer, needs her to accompany her on piano for a series of concerts—an obligation that puts Jane in a difficult position between duty and family. Representing Britain during wartime is no small responsibility, and Jane must balance her spy work with the complexities of performing alongside a mother with whom she has a strained relationship.

Jane’s loyal cat, Marmaduke, joins her as always, much to the dismay of her fellow agent Arthur Cilento, whose allergies often get the better of him. Arthur and his ever-present manservant once again provide strong support, though Jane’s brilliance and quick thinking shows that she clearly leads the way. Her sharp wit and resourcefulness shine throughout, especially as she navigates the dangers of wartime espionage and family tension.

This installment in the Secret Detective Agency series stands out for its clever plotting and character depth. Jane’s ability to juggle multiple roles—spy, pianist, and daughter—while staying several steps ahead of her enemies makes her a heroine worth cheering for. I especially enjoyed seeing how her codebreaking talents and keen intuition carried her through a mission filled with intrigue, hidden messages, and emotional challenges.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Helena Dixon is the author of the best-selling Miss Underhay murder mystery series and lives in Devon. Married to the same man for over thirty-five years she has three daughters, a cactus called Spike, and a crazy cockapoo. She is allergic to adhesives, apples, tinsel and housework. She was winner of The Romance Prize in 2007 and Love Story of the Year 2010 as Nell Dixon.

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BLOG TOUR - The Perfect Hosts

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A couple’s gender reveal party turns deadly and everyone is a suspect in this gripping thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest.

Is it a boy or a girl? They would die to know…

Madeline and Wes Drake have invited two hundred of their closest friends and family to their sprawling horse ranch for the most anticipated event of the year: a “pistols and pearls” gender reveal party so sensational it is sure to make headlines. But the party descends into chaos when the celebratory explosive misfires, leaving one woman dead and a trail of secrets.

As the aftershocks of the bloody party ripple across the small town, Agent Jamie Saldano is brought on the scene to investigate. Battling his own demons from the past, Saldano unearths a web of deceit spun around the Drakes. The appearance of some unexpected houseguests only deepens the mystery. And as tensions mount, it becomes clear that the explosion wasn’t just an unlucky accident. But who was the target, and why? As the shadow of a killer looms, the happy parents-to-be must unravel the truth before it’s too late.

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Title:   The Perfect Hostx

Author:  Heather Gudenkauf

Publisher:  Park Row

Genre:   Mystery/Thrillers

Format:  Kindle ARC

No. of Pages:   320

Date of Publication:  November 4, 2025

My Rating:   5 Stars

MY THOUGHTS:

A gender reveal gone horribly wrong sets off a chain of secrets no one saw coming.

Madeline and Wes Drake throw a huge gender reveal party — nearly two hundred people show up to celebrate. But what should’ve been a happy, over-the-top event turns into a nightmare when disaster strikes. Dozens are injured, and one guest doesn’t make it out alive. From that moment on, I was completely hooked.  

Heather Gudenkauf introduces several key characters, each adding a new layer to the mystery. There’s Mellie, a waitress who seems to know more than she lets on, and Lucy Quaid, who shows up in town just after the tragic event. Then we meet SSA Jamie Saldano of the ATF, who is called in to investigate. I found his backstory especially interesting — his sudden move to Wyoming reveals his deep emotional pain, all while his wife is none too happy about their move. 

What I loved most is how the action starts right away. The story grabs you from page one and never lets go. I was constantly guessing who might be responsible for what happened at that party — and I changed my mind more than once!  

But this isn’t just a mystery about one terrible night. Gudenkauf weaves in family drama, small-town secrets, and the tangled connections between all these people. By the end, it felt less like a whodunit and more like a story about how easily lives can unravel when secrets and the abuse of power comes to light.  

The Perfect Hosts a fast-paced, twisty, and emotionally charged novel, kept me hooked until the wee hours of the morning. It’s a must-read for fans of domestic thrillers and small-town secrets, while seamlessly blending suspense into the narrative.

Many thanks to Park Row and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

Please enjoy the following excerpt:

MADELINE

“Madeline,” comes Wes’s voice, tinny and faraway-sounding. “Are you okay?”

She is lying flat on her back, the air still hazy with smoke. Is she? Is she okay? The ringing in her ears is fading, and she can hear again. In the distance she can hear sirens. Help is coming.

Madeline does a mental scan of her body. Nothing seems broken, but her head is pounding. She touches her hairline, expecting her fingers to come back with blood, but instead they find an egg- sized lump. She tries to remember exactly 6what happened. Wes pulled the trigger, and the truck exploded. An explosion, that’s what it was. Something had gone wrong with the reveal. The baby. Oh God, is the baby okay? She presses her palms against her belly.

“Madeline, Madeline,” comes Wes’s voice again, this time more insistent. His frantic face comes into view.

“Shhh,” Madeline orders. “Please be quiet.” She needs to lie completely still, has to concentrate so she can feel the baby move. She. The baby is a girl, Madeline thinks, remembering the wisps of pink smoke she saw among the fiery black cloud. Her little girl will kick her in the bladder, one of her favorite moves, any second now. There is nothing. No cartwheels or wiggles. Nothing.

Wes kneels beside her and slips his hand into hers. “Help is coming. Stay put. Don’t move.”

Madeline nods as hot tears roll down her cheeks. “What happened?”

“It must have been the truck,” Wes says. “It must have triggered a bigger explosion.”

“But how?” Madeline asks. “You said it was safe . . . Is anyone hurt?”

“It was. It was supposed to be.” He shakes his head, be- wildered. “I don’t know what happened.”

Madeline struggles into a sitting position and looks around. Charred lumber litters the lawn. The canopy over the dining tables has collapsed and is covered in dancing flames that a handful of guests and waitstaff are trying to smother with what- ever is handy: cowboy hats, table linens, an old horse blanket. Other guests are gathered in small, tight clusters, holding on to one another. Some sit in the grass crying, others stand slack- faced, as if in shock. Through the smoke a rodeo clown appears, his brightly colored clothing now blackened with soot and his makeup running down his sweaty face. The clown is helping the photographer, who is bleeding from the head. But it is the old storage barn that Madeline finds herself fixated on. Huge f lames shoot from the hayloft window and the roof. Someone pulls a hose from one of the horse barns, and suddenly buckets and containers of all sizes appear. Others, including Johanna’s husband, Dalton, are running toward the burning barn and tossing water onto the structure. They know that one wayward spark could ignite the house or, worse, the barns filled with her beloved horses.

“Can you walk?” Wes asks. “We have to get you away from here.”

Madeline nods, and Wes helps her to her feet. She is barefoot. The blast had lifted her in the air and knocked her flip-flops clear off her feet. Madeline, leaning against Wes, winces with each step, the rough ground pricking at the soles of her feet. He leads her to the meadow, a safe distance from the burning barn, but still close enough for her to see what’s happening. Some of Madeline’s earlier numbness is beginning to wear away, and the enormity of what has happened begins to descend.

“Go,” Madeline says, knowing they need as many hands as possible.

Wes shakes his head. “No,” he says. “I’m not leaving you.” “I’m fine,” she says, but is she? She fell hard, and still the baby hasn’t moved.

Madeline scans the crowd. “Where’s Johanna?” she asks. “Have you seen her?”

“I haven’t,” Wes says. “But I’m sure she’s around here somewhere. Have you seen Dix?”

“No,” Madeline says. The last she saw Dix was just before he handed the microphone to Wes. “Go,” Madeline repeats. “Really, I’m fine. I just have to get my bearings,” she assures him when he turns his gaze to her doubtfully. “Go help, find your brother. And check on the horses.”

“You wait here,” Wes says. “Don’t move from this spot, and I’ll come back and find you.” He squeezes her hand and kisses her cheek before darting away and disappearing into a cloud of black smoke.

Madeline continues to eye the property for any sign of Johanna’s long dark braid, her suede skirt. In the distance the wail of sirens grows closer. Help is coming. The meadow to the left of the house was being used as a makeshift parking lot for the guests’ vehicles. One wayward spark from the fire landing on the stubbled field could set off a chain reaction where upward of a hundred cars and trucks, tanks filled with gasoline and diesel, sit idly.

The air is filled with inky smoke blotting out the face of the mountain and the setting sun. A fire truck pulls through the side yard, crushing Madeline’s lavender and Russian sage, its massive tires carving deep ruts in the soil. Madeline barely notices—it’s what she sees as a group of guests part to let the truck through that causes her breath to lodge in her throat. A woman lies on the ground, her arm thrown over her face, while someone presses a blood-soaked cloth to her abdomen. One by one, Madeline registers the carnage. Someone is doing CPR on Gary Wilson, the president of the bank that holds their mortgage. One of her equestrian students is wandering aimlessly through the smoke, tears running down her face. A fifteen-hundred- pound bull has escaped the rodeo paddock and is trotting toward the mountains. She sees Mellie, the young waitress, running and screaming, fire dancing up the front of her legs. A partygoer tackles her, smothering the flames with his body.

This is bad. So very bad. Madeline fights the urge to vomit. She wants to help. But how? Water, Madeline thinks. She can pass out bottles of water, try and keep the guests calm and reassure them that help is here, that everything is going to be okay. On unsteady feet she moves toward the party barn, where she knows there is plenty of bottled water, but someone grabs her arm. Mia. “Have you seen Sully?” she asks tearfully, her arm hanging at an odd angle. “I can’t find him.”

Madeline shakes her head. “I’ll help look for him,” she promises. “You’re hurt. Sit down.” Mia shakes her head. “I need Sully,” she says thickly and stumbles away. There are too many injured and not enough emergency personnel.

The fire truck has come to an abrupt stop. Two firefighters are urging those guests who jumped in to try to put out the fire to move away from the blaze. With machinelike efficiency, they unroll the hoses.

Madeline is mesmerized by the flames that roll across the roof of the barn, the dense cloud of smoke, the roar of lumber being eaten by the flames. She moves closer, unnoticed by the firefighters, her face growing pink from the heat. Madeline vaguely becomes aware of more sirens and shouts of “Over here” and “Please help!” More help has arrived. The spray of water hisses and snarls as it strikes flames and wood. The barn turns into a living thing then, twisting and groaning until it collapses in on itself, turning to a big heap of charred lumber with sooty farm equipment peeking out here and there.

Excerpted from The Perfect Hosts by Heather Gudenkauf, Copyright © 2025 by Heather Gudenkauf. Published by Park Row Books

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Heather Gudenkauf is the critically acclaimed author of several novels, including the New York Times bestsellers The Weight of Silence, The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching. She lives in Iowa with her husband and children. 

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AUDIOBOOK REVIEW - Her Forgotten Hours

Title:   Her Forgotten Hours

Author:  Lily Graham

Genre:   Historical Fiction

Publisher:  Bookouture

Format:  Kindle ARC
No. of Pages:   312

Date of Publication: November 5, 2025
My Rating:  5 Stars

DESCRIPTION:

The Germans shot down her plane. She couldn’t remember who she was. But she knew she had to save him… 

France 1944: Frankie opens her eyes and winces. The daylight coming through the shutters is acid-bright, but that’s not what is causing her pain. As she tries to speak through burned and blistered lips, she realises there is only darkness where her memories should be. She is fed sips of water by 9a kindly old French man, Antoine, who tells her that his grandson found her lying next to her burning plane, crying out for a man called Michael. A man she cannot remember.

The Nazis stalk the streets outside the little French farmhouse where Frankie is hidden, and she knows that she is putting Antoine and his grandson’s life in terrible danger. But to leave she needs to remember who she is, and why she feels so afraid when she tries to recall the man she cried out for. As she lies in lavender-scented sheets, flashes of memory begin to come back. A forest deep in rural France, the smell of fear and pine trees and a face she loves marked with terror. Frankie is sure she came to rescue Michael, and she’s determined to complete her mission. But can she find him before the soldiers find her?

A haunting and compelling read about love, strength and sacrifice in the darkest days of World War Two. Fans of Kristin Hannah and The Alice Network will fall in love with Her Forgotten Hours.

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MY THOUGHTS:

Set during World War II, this powerful and moving story follows Frankie, an impressive British Resistance helicopter pilot who barely survives a crash behind enemy lines. Her rescue comes from an unlikely hero, a young boy named Theo who had broken curfew and witnessed her plane go down. Theo and his grandfather, a kindhearted farmer and skilled veterinarian, take Frankie in and save her life, risking their own safety to protect her from the Germans closing in.

When Frankie awakens, she has no memory of who she is or what happened, only the faint recollection of a single name, Michael. As she slowly recovers, fragments of her past begin to return, revealing her dangerous work as a “ferry pilot,” one of the brave aviators tasked with delivering aircraft to top-secret destinations.

I always learn something new from World War II fiction, and this time it was about the fascinating—and perilous—role of ferry pilots. Through flashbacks, we see Frankie’s journey from her youth, her friendship with Michael, which grew into something deeper even as the war forced them apart. We also see how she learned to fly, and the training and expertise she needed for such a dangerous job.

Frankie is a remarkable heroine—intelligent, loyal, and courageous, with an unbreakable spirit that carries her through extraordinary challenges. Lily Graham crafts her character with such depth and humanity that she feels completely real. This gripping, emotional story of memory, sacrifice, and resilience kept me riveted from start to finish.

Many thanks to Bookouture and to NetGalley for this ARC for review. This is my honest opinion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lily Graham grew up in South Africa, and is a former journalist. She lives now in the Suffolk coast with her husband and English bulldog, Fudge.

She is the author of six novels, published by Bookouture, including the bestselling, The Paris Secret and The Island Villa. 

Her latest novel The Child of Auschwitz will be out in 2019. 

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