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
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Her lifeline
She knows when he is nearby. She doesn’t 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
All good here
“All good here” comes my reply. My brain on auto-response carefully curating the short, simple reply. Just three little words. Three little words slotting into another layer of a regulated dam built to hold it all back. But that’s not what I really meant to type. What I really wanted to say is… I miss… Continue reading All good here
Take my hand
Take my hand, I will hold you tight. That mask you hold is deep and thick, hiding your true self from all who look. I see it getting heavier, weighing down on your innocent mind and little body. Those tiny fingers drumming, hands and feet rhythmically moving, discarding the lights, the voices, the noises that… Continue reading Take my hand
The Nurse by Claire Allan
This book had me gripped - and for all the right reasons! Being from Ireland, I love books from local authors that embrace the local areas and character types. For me this book, really had it all - lovable characters, a challenging storyline and some twists and turns a long the way! When Nell Sweeney,… Continue reading The Nurse by Claire Allan
Broken Soles
“Not even a kiss goodbye” my lips coyly poised as he leaned forward and took hold of the handle. The heat of his breath intimate against my face. The door opened out onto a gravel yard. A pathway made by the back and forth tracking of different comers and goers lay ahead. “Happy Valentine’s Day”… Continue reading Broken Soles
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