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Good Twin Bad Twin by Renita D'Silva

I’m shaking as I turn the postcard over. A picture of a pretty Cotswold

village.

And a message: Bitter Honey, here I come.

It’s in my twin sister’s handwriting. She’s the only person who ever

called me that.

Except that can’t be true. Because, if it is, then whose body is buried

under the patio?

She was the golden one. I was the shy, bookish one. Living in her

shadow.

Now I have everything I ever wanted. A stunning home on the Dorset

cliffs. A handsome husband. A beautiful teenage daughter.

But my husband disappears at night. Our dog is the only member of

the family that really loves me.

And if my twin sister is alive, then everything I believed about my life

is a lie.

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Renita D’Silva loves stories both reading and creating them. Her books have been translated into

several languages. Her short stories have been published in The View from Here, Bartleby Snopes,

this zine, Platinum Page, Paragraph Planet, Verve among others, have been nominated for the

Pushcart prize, the Best of the Net anthology, shortlisted for the LoveReading Very Short Story

award and The Alpine Fellowship Writing Prize and longlisted for the BBC National Short Story

award. Her first psychological thriller, The Neighbours, won the Joffe Books Prize 2023.

Good Twin Bad Twin 

Written By Renita D’Silvia

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Renita D’Silva, Joffe Books, and Zooloo Book Tours for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

OMG!! Good Twin Bad Twin is an incredibly twisted and sinister read by Renita D’Silva that has you glued to your Kindle til the wee hours of the morning binge reading it to see how the story unfolds!! I am still in shock on how the story ended as I nurse my book hangover. Dam that was a doozy and one that I never saw coming! Renita is good at what she does-keeping us on our toes!!

Nick Castle did an incredible job on the cover art of Good Twin Bad Twin. Between the title of the book and the cover art I wanted to know more about what the book was about. 

What attracted me about the book first and foremost was it was a book on twins. Yes, it said Good Twin Bad Twin so you knew it had to be a good storyline right there and then. Unlike most twins I know these two were complete total opposites from each other which made for a great story. I also liked that their names were unique and totally different than anything I had ever heard of. Sure the nicknames Ash and Nish I had heard of but their real names I had not heard of prior. 

The prologue hooked me into the storyline and made me want to know more about what was to follow. 

Renita flipped from back in the day to modern day to tell the story of the two sisters Ash and Nish. 

There is so much I want to say about this book, especially about the sisters but I don’t want to spoil it for the readers. So my best suggestion is check out the book and see for yourself. It is a great read!!! 

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Dreaming Of A Scottish Summer

Brooke never intended to return to her native Scotland. That is until she's offered a job with legendary literary agent, Levi Hudson, who just happens to represent her favourite author, Petra Swan.

Petra’s books helped her find hope again after her heart was broken, and Brooke will do anything to meet her. Even if it means working with the formidable Levi.

Not only is he grumpy, he’s also infuriatingly handsome. Yet as his frosty exterior slowly begins to melt, Brooke realises that moving back to the highlands might be the best decision she's ever made…

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Publication Date: 31st January 2027

Author Bio – Julie Shackman is a former journalist from Scotland, who has always wanted to write feel-good romance. As well as being an author, Julie also writes verses and captions for greetings card companies. Julie admits to having an obsession with stationery and handbags. She has two sons and an adopted Romanian rescue pup, Cooper. Dreaming of a Scottish Summer is Julie's sixteenth novel.

 

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Private Devotions

Destiny promised Hanna Bailey her soulmate, but delivered a divorce instead. So, when the career opportunity of a lifetime comes calling, she’s ready to answer. Alone.

Joining the tour of rising rock band His Locked Heart is her chance to start again. Sold-out shows, endless miles, and the freedom to leave her past behind

But fate has a habit of rewriting the lyrics.

Behind the spotlight, the band’s brooding songwriter, Nathaniel Cole, is about to become the one person Hanna never expected. As friendships deepen and long-buried truths surface, Hanna finds herself torn between the life she built and a love that could burn the whole thing down.

Some songs are written in secret.

Some loves refuse to stay hidden.

And sometimes you get the chance to rewrite your own story.

Author Bio – Olivia Lockhart (Livvie to her friends) is an English author who can't quite decide if she wants to write contemporary romance or paranormal romance. Either way, it HAS to be romance.

She loves to write about the underdog, the one who got away, the bits of love stories we can all relate to.

When not writing she can be found drinking wine, cuddling her beloved pooch or with her head buried in a book.

Private Devotions

Written By Olivia Lockhart

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

First, I want to thank Olivia Lockhart and Rachel’s Random Resources for  providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

If you love Rockstar Romances then you will want to check out Olivia Lockhart’s newest book Private Devotions! Even though it is a fun easy read she puts a few emotional curve balls into the mix. Not to mention she throws some spicy scenes into the mix as well. 

Oh how Olivia’s dedication hit straight to my heart! For all the hearts who have loved in secret, wanted without permission, and discovered that the most dangerous devotion is the one you can’t confess. So very true!! 

Olivia totally hooked me into her prologue that started the story 20 years prior! I have always wanted to go to a psychic and thought it was so cool that Hanna went to one in this book. Oh course her friend Chloe kind of forced her to go. What she learned about her future eye opening. The whole thing was so mysterious! I wondered if her visions for Hanna would come true. I knew I had to read on to find out. 

Nathanial asked if keeping a journal at aged 30 was ridiculous. I am here to say no it is not ridiculous! Getting your thoughts out on paper can be therapeutic. In fact, I have recently taken up journaling since the loss of my father and changes in my life.                                                      

I liked how every now and again there would be song lyrics placed in the chapter. Not to mention the PR Newswire For Immediate Press Release’s that were posted inside the book were a unique touch. 

If you asked me to choose if I was on Team Aaron or Team Nathanial I would say Team Nathanial all the way!! 

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Holding her tiny newborn, she heard familiar footsteps approaching the ward. Her heart leaped in greeting. He was here, smiling, clutching a tiny gift. Everything was finally going to be ok. But a heartbeat later, as he turned towards the opposite bed, her smile died on her lips. He had brought a present. But it wasn’t for her.

For twenty years, my husband Ben was everything to me until a devastating loss blew our marriage apart. Now, months later and standing in the empty nursery, I cradle my growing bump. Up until now, it’s been my secret, fear keeping me from celebrating my own tiny miracle. But as I clutch the soft blue baby blanket, I know I need to tell the father.

As my baby’s arrival draws near, I feel ready to share my news. But then I see Ben in the hospital with his new girlfriend, joy spread across their faces at the news they have clearly just received.

In that moment, my heart shatters. I felt sure that this baby could bring us back together, that we could finally have everything we planned for. But can I really tell Ben when I know the secret he’s kept from me? Or will it destroy us forever?

A totally addictive family drama about a devastating secret and the strength of a mother’s love. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain.

Emma Robinson is a USA Today Bestseller with a passion for stories which explore the power of family and friendship in the most challenging circumstances. Focusing on emotional themes, her novels are both heart-breaking and life affirming.

His Other Child 

Written By Emma Robinson 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Emma Robinson, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

Emma Robinson the queen of emotional reads is back with another tearjerker called His Other Child. This one not only has you reaching for the tissues but this one has drama! Oh yes! Picture this Ben and his ex wife Melissa and his girlfriend Casey are both pregnant at the same time!! Yup!! You read that right!! Is it me or does this sound like something from a reality show?! 

My heart broke when I learned of Ben and Melissa’s back story and were happy to hear they were getting a second chance at being parents! 

His Other Child is a fast paced, addicting read, that has a lot of ups and downs, and will have you glued to your Kindle. 

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I’m scrolling through my daughter’s photos of her trip to Australia when I see him. 

In the background. Blue shirt. Gray beard.

He looks familiar. It can’t be . . . can it?  My dead fiance. 

But that’s impossible. 

He drowned in a boating accident off Long Island over twenty years ago.

He was the love of my life. We were planning our dream wedding. I was pregnant with his child. 

And then he was gone. 

I rebuilt my life from nothing. Raised our daughter alone. Eventually stopped grieving. 

But now he’s back. 

Which means one thing. 

The man I loved didn’t just leave me. He lied about everything. 

And what am I going to do about it? 

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McGarvey studied voice at Manhattan School of Music and was later a theatre major in college. She pursued an acting career but later moved into a magazine and digital media career. 

During that time, she sold advertising and managed sales teams for companies like Conde Nast, WebMD and worked for brands including GQ, Travel + Leisure, and Allure.

In between, she took a year off and backpacked alone around the world. Later, after having two children, she left media and became an executive recruiter for internet companies.

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The Man In The Photo

Written By McGarvey Black

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

First, I want to thank McGarvey Black, Joffee Books and Zooloo Book Tours for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

OMG!! Men like Alan are the reason for my trust issues with men!! One of the reasons I switched teams lol!! The Man In The Photo by McGarvey Black just reminded me why it might be better to be single than be in a relationship!! Oh this book stirred up so many emotions and feels where as many times I was literally yelling and screaming at my Kindle! Oh Alan really pissed me off!! This is one book I could not put down until I knew why he did what he did to these poor women and their families! I would love to see this made into a movie on Netflix! It would be totally binge watchable! 

Nebojsa Zoric did an incredible job designing the cover art on The Man In The Photo! It automatically drew me into desiring to know more about this book. Having read this author in the past I knew that this is a must read book. I was spot on. 

Chapter one paragraph one regarding just when you think you have everything figured out, life has a way of knocking you down, in her case it was more of an avalanche! Oh I could totally relate! It was this one little bit that I was drawn into the book.

Imagine your fiancé, the love of your life, someone you were going to spend the rest of your life with…who you just found out you were pregnant with his child…and bam you see on the news his boat blew up!!! That was just one of the first shockers that McGarvey Black has in store for her readers in The Man In The Photo. Ohh I despised Alan for so many reasons more than any other character in the past! 

For all the negatives that Alan brought to the story the two positives were he brought two friendships together that would have never had happened had they not had known Alan. Those bonds in my eyes are huge. 

The Man In The Photo has so many wicked twists and turns, engaging, fast paced, mysterious, and a twist you never saw coming.