Advance Readers Copy · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Read-Reviewed-2022

The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick. (2022).

The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick. (2022). **3.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 3 November 2022** England, 1898. Evelyn is dazzled by her new novelist husband William's brilliance. But their bliss is… Continue reading The Stolen Book of Evelyn Aubrey by Serena Burdick. (2022).

Australian Author · Historical Fiction · Read-Reviewed-2022

The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester. (2022).

The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester. (2022). **4 out of 5 stars** 1943. In New York, successful PR wizard Alix comes to the attention of the US government and finds herself recruited into a fledgling intelligence organisation. She is sent as a spy to Europe where she is tasked with getting… Continue reading The Three Lives of Alix St Pierre by Natasha Lester. (2022).

Advance Readers Copy · Read-Reviewed-2022 · Romance

A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. (2022).

A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. (2022). **4.5 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to HarperCollins Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 19 October 2022** When Bee takes the lead in a squeaky-clean romantic Christmas movie, there are only… Continue reading A Merry Little Meet Cute by Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone. (2022).

Australian Author · Historical Fiction · Mystery · Read-Reviewed-2022

The Only Child by Kayte Nunn. (2022).

The Only Child by Kayte Nunn. (2022). **4.5 out of 5 stars** 1949. It is a freezing winter when a pregnant 16-year-old arrives at Fairmile, a home for 'fallen women' run by the Catholic Church. She and her baby will disappear. 2013. Frankie's mother Diana has bought Fairmile to turn into a hotel. Frankie is… Continue reading The Only Child by Kayte Nunn. (2022).

Advance Readers Copy · Read-Reviewed-2022 · Thriller

Former.ly: The Rise and Fall of a Social Network by Dane Cobain. (2016).

Former.ly: The Rise and Fall of a Social Network by Dane Cobain. (2016). **3.5 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** When Dan starts his new job at Former.ly, he had no idea what he's getting… Continue reading Former.ly: The Rise and Fall of a Social Network by Dane Cobain. (2016).

Advance Readers Copy · Australian Author · Mystery · Read-Reviewed-2022

East of Alice by Annie Seaton. (2022).

East of Alice by Annie Seaton. (2022). **4 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 3 November 2022** Gemma has returned to her hometown of Alice Springs to work as a primary school teacher. It's been 6… Continue reading East of Alice by Annie Seaton. (2022).

Advance Readers Copy · Contemporary/Literary · Domestic Drama · Read-Reviewed-2022

The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony. (2022).

The Book Haters' Book Club by Gretchen Anthony. (2022). **3 out of 5 stars** **Thank you to Harlequin Australia for sending me a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review; published 10 October 2022** All it takes is the right book to turn a book hater into a book lover -… Continue reading The Book Haters’ Book Club by Gretchen Anthony. (2022).

Crime · Mystery · Read-Reviewed-2022 · Thriller

Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold. (2021).

Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold. (2021). **3 out of 5 stars** Ben's life changed for ever the day his older brother Nick was murdered by two classmates. It was a crime that shocked the nation and catapulted his family and their hometown, Haddley, into the spotlight. 20 years later Ben is one of the best… Continue reading Twelve Secrets by Robert Gold. (2021).

Australian Author · Historical Fiction · Read-Reviewed-2022

The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra. (2022).

The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra. (2022). **4.5 out of 5 stars** Paris 1946. Sabine is a war crimes investigator with the French secret service. She lost her family when her Resistance group was betrayed near the end of the war. She has now learnt that the traitor was a British double agent and now… Continue reading The French Agent by Belinda Alexandra. (2022).

Australian Author · Misc. Posts · Read-Reviewed-2022

Annual Australian Authors Yearly Talent list – 2022

It’s that special time of year where I like to do a little shoutout to all the Australian Authors whose books I've read for the year and quite enjoyed (rated 3.5 or above out of 5 stars). This year there are 64 Aussie Authors on this list! So in no particular order (and a couple… Continue reading Annual Australian Authors Yearly Talent list – 2022