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Author: dearbhla.sloan
Forget Me Not by Claire Allan
I kid you not when I say I read this book in 24 hours!! This was a page turner right until the last sentence! I was at a recent book sale hosted by Libraries NI with my daughter and as she filled her bag with every book she had βalways wanted to readβ, I spied… Continue reading Forget Me Not by Claire Allan
Homework
There are breadcrumbs scattered across the page. The faint marks from my childish errorβs softly pressed away. The steam from the potatoes cooking behind me has left a hazy art piece against the cold window. I read somewhere once that βa grandfather is someone with silver in his hair and gold in his heartβ. The… Continue reading Homework
Airport goodbye
It may be only for just over a week. But still I can feel a tickle of little tears as they greet my eyes. The first airport goodbye. Yet it feels like only a minute since I felt your first kick, heard your first word and watched you take your first steps. As I stand… Continue reading Airport goodbye
My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes
The storyline of this book was everything I love in a feel good book; fun, humorous, sad and even quite relatable in some parts. I thoroughly enjoyed it and actually felt a bit of a lull when it was over! I am a busy mum of four who works full time so prioritising when I… Continue reading My Favourite Mistake by Marian Keyes
Love, Mom by Iliana Xander
This was an enjoyable, easy to read story that had me guessing a couple of times throughout. Following the death of her mother, Mackenzie Casper, begins to get mysterious letters that contain snippets from her mum's diary. Balancing the public interest in the death of her mum, a best-selling author, Mackenzie begins to dig a… Continue reading Love, Mom by Iliana Xander
Her lifeline
She knows when he is nearby. She doesnβt have to hear him or see him. There is that fresh fragrance with a hint of deep, strong wooden undertones. It is crisp and clean. The smell of sweet pine on a Spring day. And underneath that reoccurring yet not permanent essence is another homely aroma. So… Continue reading Her lifeline
It could be grief
βIt could be griefβ he said. βBut without death?β she replied βAnd thatβs okβ he said, βbecause grief is not just a friend of deathβ The curling of her lips drawing his hand closer to her chin, βbut one that visits at different, sometimes unexpected, stages of our lives.β βItβs ok to cry,β his fingers… Continue reading It could be grief
Dear Little One
Dear Little One, I am sorry that we are failing you. Helplessly standing at the side-lines as your world tumbles in around you. Despite the shouting and protesting from those who can see what is happening, those who can make a difference remain silent, either adamant in their support or whispering their disdain with the… Continue reading Dear Little One
The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Now this was a page turner that twisted so quick I felt like I had a bit of whiplash! A psychological thriller, βThe Housemaidβ by Freida McFadden is a good read but one that took me a while to get into and a bit of perseverance to get through. The format of the book and… Continue reading The Housemaid by Freida McFadden
Wee Bubble of Books 