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A nurse. A murderer. A choice no one should have to make.

Beth Cronin has spent years trying to outrun the night her mother was killed. Her family shattered, she grew up with a father locked in grief and an unrelenting demand for justice. 

Now a nurse in a busy Dublin hospital, Beth has built a life around caring for others. 

Then Gerald Hughes, the man convicted of her mother's murder, is wheeled into the hospital where she works. Weak. Defenceless. And at her mercy.

As her father pushes for answers, a social worker circles with uncomfortable questions, and Beth's job hangs in the balance, she starts to spiral between duty and  vengeance.

She has spent her entire career saving lives...yet now she stands at the biggest moral crossroads of her life. Because for the first time, the power to change everything is in Beth's hands.

But when justice and revenge collide, which voice do you trust? And what happens if you cross a line you can never come back from?

Under Her Care is a tense, morally charged thriller about guilt, grief, and the terrifying choices owe hope we never have to make. Perfect for fans of Liz Nugent and Ashley Audrian.

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Fiona Gartland is a crime writer  and journalist from Dublin, Ireland. Under Her Care is her fourth novel. 

Working with The Irish Times for 17 years, she focused on courts coverage and went on to serve as assistant news editor and features section editor. 

She was shortlisted for the Francis MacManus Short Story Competition on half a dozen occasions, has had stories broadcast on RTÉ Radio and has been in many publications including literary quarterly, The Stinging Fly.

She lives in Dublin with her husband, has four grown-up children, enjoys long walks, great reads and singing for fun.  

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Under Her Care

Written By Fiona Gartland

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

First, I want to thank Fiona Gartland and Bloodhound Books for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review.

Under Her Care was just the Medical Thriller that I have a craving for and Fiona Gartland did not disappoint. Her book was fast paced, addicting, incredibly descriptive, detailed, fascinating if you love all things medical like I do!  

OMG!! WOW!! Fiona’s prologue was incredibly intense!!!  I give phlebotomists a great deal of respect as they have a nerve wracking job! I know I am not an easy stick as I have terrible veins. Many times I am treated like a pin cushion poked multiple times just to find one vein. 

I loved how before each chapter Fiona would quote St. Francis Xavier’s Nursing Code of Professional Ethics. Each quote pertained to the upcoming theme of the chapter. 

There was one storyline that I loved regarding a patient giving Beth concert tickets to see Taylor Swift!! My first thought was WOW what an incredibly thoughtful and generous gift!! Any Swifie would have loved to have gotten a free ticket to the show!! However, her boss had other ideas for the tickets!! Ohh I would have been livid!!! 

Not going to lie there were elements to the story that was emotionally hard for me to read but I got through it. This lead up the to a very eye opening shocking reveal at the end!! One that was even more hard to swallow than before!! This is a book that will have people talking! 

#BookSpotlight #BodyofLies #MarrisseWhittaker #ZoolooBookTours

 

Fifteen years ago, Sunny Hart vanished. Now her sister wants the truth – no matter the cost.

 

Investigative journalist Rose Hart swore she'd never return to her hometown, the place that stole her sister and shattered her family. But it's finally time to lay the ghosts of her past to rest.

 

Her fragile peace is shattered when a horrific parcel arrives in the post, followed by a chilling warning beside a dead body. Suddenly, Rose is dragged back into a nightmare she can't escape.

 

As she begins to investigate, Rose realises she's not the only one hunting for answers. Leo Thorn, a forensic pathologist with secrets of his own, and Vinny Strong, a convicted murderer with unfinished business, become unlikely allies.

 

Together, they step into a labyrinth of long-buried secrets and a history far darker than Rose ever imagined. Someone knows what happened to Sunny, and they've waited a very long time to finish what they started.

 

Perfect for fans of Gillian McAllister and Alex North, A Body of Lies is a haunting crime thriller of secrets, survival and the darkness a family can hide.

 

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Marrisse Whittaker has been creating characters for all of her working life, travelling far and wide, first as a TV and Film Make-Up Artist. Next as a TV Scriptwriter, creating stories for popular series. But plenty of drama takes place in real-life too and when Marrisse joined forces with her husband, to establish Orion TV, they produced a fascinating range of factual programmes for major broadcasters.

 

Now, creating a scene is taking on a new meaning for Marrisse as she launches a new career as a novelist writing about the world of crime, having been shortlisted for The Lindisfarne Prize for Outstanding Debut Crime Fiction in 2020.

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#BookReview #BlackWidow #JustinCampana

 

She doesn't run from blood. She leaves it behind.

Henry is exactly where he wants to be. After his debut novel is an immediate success, dating is the last thing on his mind. That is until he meets Rebecca. It doesn’t take long for either of them to fall in love and start a relationship. But as he gets to know his new girlfriend, something seems off about her, almost as if she’s hiding something. But what?

Meanwhile, after an incident that left her husband dead, Natalie arrives in town to start a new life, and that includes a new name. Wanting to blend in, Natalie keeps her head down, not wanting to get to know anyone. But shortly after she settles in, she meets a man. While things start off well, Natalie struggles with certain urges. Urges that she feels that, if her new boyfriend isn’t careful, she might just act on them again.

It’s not always easy to really get to know somebody. Sometimes people find out about them too soon. Other times, they find out too late.

Black Widow is a gripping psychological thriller with multiple twists you won't see coming. A perfect read for fans of Gone Girl, Love, Mom, Freida McFadden, and Kiersten Modglin.

Justin Campana has been reading and writing since elementary school. When he found out he could share his stories, the rest became history. When not writing, he could be found reading the latest thriller, hanging out with friends, or enjoying both old and new (and good and bad) horror movies. He lives in New Jersey with his family.

Black Widow

Written By Justin Campana

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I need to thank Justin Campana for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review!

5 Star Read for Black Widow by Justin Campana! I have been dying to read one of his books since I found out he was an author. Knowing he is a huge fan of Kiersten Modglin and psychological thrillers like myself I knew this book was a must read! In fact, it totally exceeded my expectations that I cancelled plans just to see how the book ended!! But now we need a sequal!!! 

I appreciated how Justin was upfront and mindful to his readers about the trigger warnings. Many authors don’t take the time to do that. So, I thank you for doing that Justin. 

Black Widow is a totally creatively different written outside of the box psychological thriller that is new and fresh that has never been done before. Because of all of those reasons I loved it!!! Another reason I loved it is he made some of the scenarios relatable! Let’s be honest many of us women and men out there are attracted to a Dad bod and not hard bodies! And not every date’s house you go to is going to be perfectly clean (am I right?).

I started to wonder if Justin’s favorite color was green because he dressed multiple female characters in that color. 

Out of all the storyline’s in the book, I really enjoyed Henry and Rebecca's most. Their relationship was so unpredictable with so many mysteries around it. I totally questioned how she went from vanilla sex to wild sex that threw me and Henry for a loop!!! But the climatic ending with them omg I never ever saw coming!!! 

There was another storyline in the book about Natalie and Liam. I liked the storyline too. I loved how the two intertwined at the end. I am hoping for another book to continue with this book. In any case I would gladly read and review for Justin again. He has incredible talent writing in this genre!