Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell. (2020). **4 out of 5 stars** Between managing a bustling beauty salon, hectic volunteer commitments and the lion's share of parenting her 2 year old, Claudia, Angie barely has time to turn around. She also feels her relationship with fly-in, fly-out boyfriend Rob is slipping away. When Rob faces retrenchment,… Continue reading Bottlebrush Creek by Maya Linnell. (2020).
Category: Read-Reviewed-2020
Deadman’s Track by Sarah Barrie. (2020).
Deadman's Track by Sarah Barrie. (2020). **4.5 out of 5 stars** Scarred by a recent tragedy on Federation Peak, Tess is reluctant to guide a group of young hikers in the wild Tasmanian winter. But it seems safer than remaining amid the violence that threatens them in Hobart. Little does she know that the danger… Continue reading Deadman’s Track by Sarah Barrie. (2020).
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. (2020).
The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. (2020). **4.5 out of 5 stars** Fern works at her local library and has dinner with her twin sister, Rose, three nights a week. She avoids crowds, bright lights and loud noises. Fern has a carefully structured life and disrupting her routine can be...dangerous. When Rose discovers she cannot… Continue reading The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth. (2020).
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins. (2020).
The Betrayals by Bridget Collins. (2020). **2.5 out of 5 stars** At Montverre, an exclusive academy tucked away in the mountains, the best and brightest are trained for excellence in the 'grand jeu': an arcane and mysterious contest. Léo was once a student there but lost his passion following a violent tragedy. Now he is… Continue reading The Betrayals by Bridget Collins. (2020).
Where To Next? by Solène Anglaret. (2018).
Where To Next? by Solène Anglaret. (2018). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to the author for getting in contact and sending me a free copy of this novel, I am very appreciative** Tired of your daily routine and the regrets that come with it? What if you could travel the world and move… Continue reading Where To Next? by Solène Anglaret. (2018).
The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea. (2020).
The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea. (2020). (Rory Moore/Lane Phillips; #2) **4.5 out of 5 stars** Beyond the manicured campus of Indiana's elite Westmont Preparatory School sits an abandoned boarding house which is popular for students as a hangout - and recently the scene of a dangerous game gone wrong. A year ago, two students… Continue reading The Suicide House by Charlie Donlea. (2020).
The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon. (2020).
The Cake Maker's Wish by Josephine Moon. (2020). **4.5 out of 5 stars** Single mum Olivia has moved herself and young son Darcy from Tasmania to Stoneden in the English Cotswolds. They have moved as part of 'The Renaissance Project', welcoming migrants from around the would to bring the dwindling community back to life and… Continue reading The Cake Maker’s Wish by Josephine Moon. (2020).
The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser. (2020).
The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser. (2020). **4.5 out of 5 stars** Frank is a service station owner on a little-used highway who just wants a quiet life. His granddaughter has just come to stay to fix her attitude but they don't talk a lot. When a badly injured young woman arrives at the service station… Continue reading The Hunted by Gabriel Bergmoser. (2020).
The Edward Street Baby Farm by Stella Budrikis. (2020).
The Edward Street Baby Farm by Stella Budrikis. (2020). **3.5 out of 5 stars**In Perth 1907, one of Australia's most notorious baby farmers, Alice Mitchell, was arrested for the murder of 5-month-old Ethel Booth. During the inquest and subsequent trial, Perth's citizens were horrified to learn that at least 37 infants had died in Alice's… Continue reading The Edward Street Baby Farm by Stella Budrikis. (2020).
Climbing Fear by Leisl Leighton. (2020).
Climbing Fear by Leisl Leighton. (2020). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel; published 7 October 2020** X-Treme TV sorts star Reid has everything until his best friend dies on a climb for their show. Crippled by a new fear of climbing and… Continue reading Climbing Fear by Leisl Leighton. (2020).
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