Friday, November 6, 2015

The Dark Days Club by Alison Goodman. Review

The Dark Days Club combines Demons and Debutantes in the early 1800's in London in this first book in the Lady Helen series. Last Helen lives with her aunt and long suffering Uncle who has nothing good to say about her mother and he will do everything in his power to make sure they are nothing alike but Helen has spirit and her uncle severely frowns upon it . This increases when Helen notices differences in herself and others around her as not all of them are as she first thought and they begin to get a lot more frightening when she is introduced to The Dark Days Club and its members . Finding out about this elusive club leads her to her to find out about her own mothers past and not everything was as black and white as was explained to her growing up. The story is a mix of elegance and demons set in a way that is almost believable , the characters and plot are divine as you never quite know which of them you can trust , and Lady Helen is strong willed independent young woman who does what is best despite what others may think of her , which I loved! Fearless and gutsy she is an inspiring character! This is a series I definetly want to continue reading. 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Lovereading4kids.co.uk
This book is being published in January 2016 and will be available from Lovereading4kids.co.uk and all other good bookstores then  .


Thursday, November 5, 2015

The Silence Of The Chihuahuas by Waverly Curtis. Review

I really enjoyed this fun mystery featuring extra special chihuahua Pepe and his owner Geri Sullivan who is a private investigator . Pepe is keen on adventures , nice food and his favourite TV programs but most of all he likes helping Geri out investigating cases where someone with a keen nose for crime comes in very handy! So, when Geri's sister is in trouble and Geri's pal Brad has gone missing Geri is up to her eyeballs in mysterious goings on but she is going to have to be very careful as helping her friends could lead her to some very dangerous places and people . This was a lot of fun , a talking dog , the relationship with his human Geri and the adventures they have together make such a great feel good read . 

I received this book for review from the lovely people over at Netgalley. 
This book was published October 27th by Kensington Books . 
Below please find links. 

Author Website

Amazon.com

Goodreads 

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Skincare for November

I don't know about you but my skin is already crying out for moisture and protection from the cold and central heating. Harsh winds , heating, hailstones and sunshine all thrown at skin leaving it confused and well angry! Aiming to help soothe it and calm it down I have been using these products below. I have dry/ sensitive skin so if yours is the same some of these products might work well for you too but each person is different so what works for me may not work for you. Get some advice before trying any products to make sure they are ok for your skin type and if possible try a patch test first . ( not just for hair dye) 

Ren Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser
Ren Evercalm Cleanskng Milk and Vichy Pureté Thermale 3 in 1. 
Ren Evercalm Hlobal Protection Day Cream. Vichy Aqualia Thermal. Vichy Aqualia Thermal Night Cream
Crazy Rumours Amaretto lip balm

Le Roche Posay soothing hydrating mask. Hydraphase Intense Masque
Honey mania hand cream from the body shop 
Ro's Aragon Body Conditioner
New Charity Pot
Popcorn Lip scrub and Elizabeth Arden eight hour cream
Avéne thermal spring water facial spray.

Agatha Raisin And The Murderous Marriage by.C Beaton

Agatha is finally getting married to James Lacey and when the day arrived things turn very dramatic very fast when Agatha's husband shows up, yes Husband! As you can imagine this does not go down well with her fiance and then the proverbial hits the fan. If that was not bad enough James takes off and tragedy happens and it is all centered around my favourite amateur sleuth Agatha who is getting through the whole dire situation with a smart mouth and oodles of cigarettes and alcohol . With the help of some friends and some smart thinking they start to investigate a crime as Agatha tries to mend her broken heart too. It's not easy living in the small town of Carsley where everyone knows your business and you are homeless right now and needing the last people on earth you want to help you out! I loved this book. Agatha and her friends together make this the perfect mystery series and this book is just another diamond in that crown . I love it! 

House of Shadows by Nicola Cornick . Review

The story begins in the 1600's and centers around a very famous Elizabeth  . She is gifted a mirror and pearl that would be the downfall of generations of her bloodline and almost all who had anything to do with them. In present day a woman called Holly gets a phone call from her niece saying that Holly's brother Ben has vanished and she is in need of help. From here we almost work backwards in learning all about Elizabeth's life as well as Holly's family history . 
If you are a fan of Kate Morton like I am I think you would enjoy this story that goes back in forth in time while at the end bringing the two separate stories together combining love and heartache through the centuries as well as a crippling curse. Beautiful and tragic! 

I received this book for review from the lovely people at Mira UK .
This book is being published November 5th. 
Below please find links to this book:

Amazon
Goodreads 
Author Page

My Sunday

A banned book mug and a banned book at breakfast time... Well why not I say !
Some scribbling necessities .... I love the colours of these pens. It does a heart good to see the pretty colours. 
Planning the week...I have a head like a sieve with too many drainage holes so writing things down is a must , adding stickers... Well that is just plain eye candy for the brain.  


I spent today reading and enjoying this book by Nicola Cornick. House Of Shadows. If you enjoy books that go back and forth in time then this is the book for you . I am off in search of more books by this author .

Listening to:
Adele:

Watching:
Yoga... I have been doing yoga for years and love Adriene's series on YouTube 

Finishing my night by reading this: P.s it is sooooo good! The Dark Days Club
Adding this to my lips because it is cold enough to make polar bears shiver and my lips are not enjoying that fact! 
Then catching some zzzzzzz because quite frankly a lady needs sleep if you are going to battle all manner of fictional monsters in your dreams  ;0) Night night lovelies xxxxxxxx









November TBR

Once Upon A Time In Britain by Melanie Wentz
Maurice E.M Forster
Agatha Raisin And The Witch Of Wyckhadden by M. C Beaten
Lady Chatterly's Lover by D. H Laurence
A Great And Terrible Beauty by Libba Bray
Good Behaviour by Molly Keane
Time After Time By Molly Keane
Blandings by P. G Wodehouse
Playing Dead by Julia Heaberlin
The Vanishing Act Of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'Farrell
The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell
The Little Bookshop Of Big Stone Gap by Wendy Welch
House Of Shadows by Nicola Cornick
Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone by J.K Rowling . Illustrated by Jim Kay.