Aug 20, 2025

#Booksontour #AllTheWaysYouSaveMe #MelissaWiesner #Bookouture #Netgalley

 

I stand on the beach and gasp as a wave knocks me over, bringing memories of the night Adam died: the pouring rain, my voice shouting his name. Suddenly, I feel strong arms pulling me from the water. A familiar voice speaks soothing words—and my heart explodes with unspeakable, unbearable hope. I’d know those ocean-blue eyes anywhere. It’s him. It’s impossible. It’s Adam.

Madeline and Adam were high-school sweethearts, and Jason their teasing best friend. The trio did everything together. But one awful night, they lost Adam in a terrible accident.

Ten years later, Madeline and Jason are planning their wedding. They’ll never forget Adam, even though Jason doesn’t like to talk about the past, and happiness feels just around the corner.Until Madeline is saved by a stranger on the beach. As she gazes at his familiar features, she could swear he's Adam. Her Adam.

It’s been ten years since Adam died. And the man says his name is Garrett. He’s kind, but distant.

Maybe Madeline was confused. This handsome stranger saved her life—no wonder she felt close to him. The fact that his eyes, and lips, and dark wavy hair dripping with saltwater are just the same as Adam’s must be a coincidence. Right?

But a single summer can change everything. And as Madeline searches for answers, she’s forced to question everything she’s ever believed: about her own memories, the boy she once loved, and the life she’s supposed to live.

A totally addictive and unforgettable romance with a touch of spice, about the choices we make when it matters most, and how to follow your heart. Anyone who loves Carley Fortune, Colleen Hoover, or Paige Toon won’t be able to put this down!

Perfect for anyone who loves these tropes:

·         High school sweethearts

·         New/old flame

·         Love triangle

·         Rescue romance

·         Small town romance

·         Mistaken identity



About the author 

 

Melissa Wiesner’s mother didn’t allow her to watch much TV as a child and instead, made her play with paint, colorful pipe cleaners, random bits of fabric, and all manner of other crafty things. This set Melissa up for a lifetime of creative pursuits, and it was only a matter of time before things took a bookish turn.

 

A night-owl, Melissa began writing novels when her early-to-bed family retired for the evening. She is the award-winning author of contemporary romantic comedies and emotional women’s fiction. Her work has earned praise from Kirkus, Booklist, Library Journal, and Publisher’s Weekly, and has been featured in Women’s World, The Knot, and Book of the Month. Melissa’s novels will soon be translated into a dozen languages. Along with her charming husband and two adorable children, she splits her time between the big city of Pittsburgh, PA and rural West Virginia.

All The Ways You Save Me
Written By Melissa Wiesner 
Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

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


WOW!!! If you were to ask me what my favorite summer read of 2025 is in a heartbeat I would have to say Melissa Wiesner’s All The Ways You Save Me!!! Infact, I would say this book is one of her best written books yet. It combines her emotionally charged storylines with a little bit of suspense to it. The combination of it made for a great read. 


We need to talk about the drop dead spectacular colorful cover design that the graphic department designed. It is absolutely beautiful and so perfected for this story and title! Not to mention eye catching! 


Melissa draws me instantly into her storyline with the intense prologue making you wonder what happened to Adam all those years ago. 


There are multiple plot twists in this book and some are total game changers that will blow your mind!! Some will have you screaming at your kindle hating one specific character. 


Needless to say I fell in love with the book, the characters (well not Jason), the hometown vibe they were in, etc. I am so happy to learn that their story will continue in 2026 in All The Ways You Break Me! You know I must read and review that one as well! 



Aug 18, 2025

#BooksonTour #BookPromo #BookExcerpt #TheFriendshipList #BethMiller #Bookouture #NetGalley

 

Wiping away her tears, Kay looks at her old photos, of friends who have come and gone through life’s big moments. But then there’s Rose, her one constant through everything. Now Rose is missing. Does the key to finding her lie in their past?

It should have been the happiest day of Kay’s life. Getting married with her best friend and maid of honour, Rose at her side. But then Rose messages Kay moments before the ceremony, I’m so sorry. I can’t do this. Please don’t look for me. Kay is heartbroken. What could have possibly driven Rose to leave?

Kay doesn’t know a life without Rose in it. They’ve stuck together through thick and thin; getting each other through tough break-ups, the rollercoaster of children and losing Kay’s beloved mum.

Searching through a lifetime of belongings, desperate for clues, Kay finds a box of old photos. As she looks at pictures of them dancing with their friends from years ago, she suddenly wonders whether the key to finding Rose lies in their past. Writing down a list of long-lost friendships, Kay feels certain one of them will know what happened to Rose.

But as Kay begins to uncover a lifetime of memories to help her find her friend, will she also find herself?

An incredibly heartwarming and emotional novel for everyone who knows about holding on to true friendship through life’s big moments. Fans of Laura Pearson, Sally Page and Evie Woods will fall in love with this feel-good and moving story that shows it’s never too late for a second chance.

EXCERPT:  

Rose’s seat was still empty. 
The human brain can hold on to many things simultaneously. For me, right now, it was six.
1. Rose wasn’t here, and wasn’t answering her phone. 
2. Something terrible must have happened. 
3. But she was probably just late. 
4. How much longer could we wait? We’d already stalled for half an hour. 
5. The guests were becoming restless. It wasn’t quite warm enough to be sitting outside for as long as this. And my son Edward on piano, bless him, only knew three tunes – ‘knew’ was a euphemism – which he’d been playing on rotation.
6. We should start, but how could I get married without my best friend there? Without knowing if she was OK?




Beth Miller is the author of four novels, including The Two Hearts of Eliza Bloom and the bestselling The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright. She has also written two non-fiction titles, including For the Love of The Archers. She has worked as a sexual health trainer, a journalist and a psychology lecturer and is now a book coach and creative writing teacher. Beth has a PhD in Psychology, and an advanced diploma in tea-drinking.

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Aug 14, 2025

#BooksonTour #TheTapes #KerryWilkinson #Bookouture #NetGalley

 

If you’re listening to this, I’ve been murdered.’

Eve is clearing her father’s house when she finds an old cassette player and a box of tapes. Though grieving, she smiles at the spark of nostalgia.

One tape is labelled ‘Eve’ – in her mother, Angela’s, scrawled handwriting. She disappeared for good more than ten years ago.

The tape whirrs. A voice crackles. ‘My name is Angela’. Tears fill Eve’s eyes at thefamiliar voice, at the thought this message is just for her. But the next words make her heart pound.

‘If they say I’m missing, I’m not. If you’re listening to this, I’ve been murdered.’

Desperate for answers, Eve has no one left to ask – only a box of tapes that could lead to the truth. But the more she listens, the more she realises she can never go to the police…

Because Eve’s mother had her own secrets. But what if her killer is still out there?And what if Eve is next?

An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller that will have you racing through the pages late into the night! Anyone who loves Shari Lapena, John Marrs or Lisa Jewell will be totally addicted.

Kerry Wilkinson is from the English county of Somerset but has spent far too long living in the north. It’s there that he’s picked up possibly made-up regional words like ‘barm’ and ‘ginnel’. He pretends to know what they mean.

He’s also been busy since turning thirty: his Jessica Daniel crime series has sold more than a million copies in the UK; he has written a fantasy-adventure trilogy for young adults; a second crime series featuring private investigator Andrew Hunter and the standalone thriller, Down Among The Dead Men.

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The Tapes 

Written By Kerry Wilkinson 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

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


Once again Kerry Wilkinson brings his readers another thrilling and addictive psychological thriller. The first thing that hooked me to the book was the title and the cover of the book. As a child growing up in the 80’s and 90’s I listened to cassette tapes religiously as I loved music. So, I was quite intrigued to see how Kerry was going to take me back to that time and use the tapes. Needless to say he did not disappoint. 


I may be wrong but I think this is the first book of Kerry’s that actually pulled on my heart strings and could relate to. Where I actually shed a tear or two. I don’t think this was meant to happen in a psychological thriller when he was writing it but he struck a nerve with me. I could totally relate to cleaning out the character’s fathers house where he was a borderline hoarder who kept everything that ever meant anything to him. Reading this section of the book where this character heard his loved ones voice for the first time in 13 years come through. Oh the emotions I felt for this character as tears came to my eyes as I wish I could have had the same experience myself. 


What was said on the tapes were shocking. There was one line that was said over and over that pulled hard on my heart strings- and I need you to know that I love you. 


Kerry’s book is fast paced, twisted, suspenseful, addicting, and if you are like me it will pull on your heart strings. 




Aug 10, 2025

#BookReview #TheTherapist #NicoleTrope #Bookoure #NetGalley

 

The Therapist

Nicole Trope


Everyone thinks they can trust their therapist. We are good listeners. But what if we’re good liars, too? 


The therapist: I love my job. People tell me their worries, their fears. Then Sandy becomes my patient. Something about her tears as she cries about her husband doesn’t feel right. But I tell her she can trust me. I promise to keep her secrets… for now.


The patient: I never should have married Mike. My head is a mess. All I want is for someone to listen. At least I can trust my therapist – she believes everything I say. And I’m going to show the world exactly what my dear husband is really like.


The husband: We used to be so happy. I just want my smiling, beautiful wife back. I was glad when Sandy signed up for therapy. But one day, Sandy doesn’t come home. I’m frantic. Then her therapist knocks on the door and says we need to talk… what has Sandy told her about our marriage?


Someone is missing. Someone is in danger. Someone is a liar. Who will you believe? 

A completely unputdownable psychological thriller that will leave you not knowing who to believe, from million-copy bestselling Nicole Trope. Anyone who loves Shari Lapena or Lisa Jewell will be totally addicted!



Nicole Trope

Nicole Trope went to university to study Law but realised the error of her ways when she did very badly on her first law essay because, as her professor pointed out, ‘It’s not meant to be a story.’


She studied teaching instead and used her holidays to work on her writing career and complete a Masters’ degree. In between raising three children, working for her husband and renovating houses, she has published multiple bestselling novels. She lives in Sydney, Australia.








The Therapist

Written By Nicole Trope 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews


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


WOW!!! The Therapist is one of Nicole Trope best psychological thriller’s if not the best and deserve’s more than 5 stars!! I absolutely loved the totally twisted storyline that was intertwined into this fast paced addicting page turner. This is one read that would be interesting to see unfold as a Netflix series. 


The graphic artists once again did their magic and created an amazing eye catching cover! This cover however went above and beyond and screamed read me!! Along with the cover, the description of the book, the title and being a fan of Nicole’s writing I knew this was a book I had to read. I am so glad that I did. 


Instantly, Nicole sucks you into her fast paced storyline and grabs your attention fast and keeps it there throughout the whole book. This makes me happy when an author does this! 


Oh this story had a lot of family drama, wicked twists and turns, and shocking moments! This is a must read! 









Aug 9, 2025

#BookReview #BelowDeck #JAndrews #SagaEgmont

 

Aboard a lavish cruise liner, some secrets never make it back to shore...
Reeling from a tragic car accident, social media darling Grace Thomas embarks on a two-week Mediterranean cruise. She hopes the azure-blue sea will bring her solace and a chance to start anew.

But serenity quickly gives way to mounting paranoia, as unsettling memories and shifting alliances among her fellow passengers begin to erode Grace's grip on reality. Is someone on board hiding a deadly secret? Or is Grace's mind playing tricks on her? With each glittering night at sea, the cruise becomes a trap from which there may be no escape.

Perfect for fans of psychological thrillers, confined-space suspense, and jaw-dropping twists. If you love the dark intrigue of Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware, and Alice Feeney, set sail on this mind-bending voyage.

Published by SAGA Egmont and available in Ebook and Audiobook.





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Below Deck
Written By
JA Andrews
Review By
Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank JA Andrews, Saga Belmont and for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.


OH WOW!! Below Deck is unlike any other psychological thriller JA Andrews has ever written before. It is one of those books you really need to pay attention to cus if you blink you will miss something. There are a lot of eerie things that happen in this book that threw me for a loop. This is one book you should add to your TBR.


Thank you J.A. Andrews from the bottom of my heart for dedicating Below Deck to me. I feel honored and blessed to be able to review for you. 


Oh JA’s prologue sparked my interest instantly as a little bit of me could relate to what she was feeling. 


Below Deck’s storyline was set on a cruise ship. Now I have always dreamed of going on a cruise ship-but this one I think I will pass on this Mediterranean Cruise! There were too many eerie and twisted events that happened on their journey! There were times when I was in total shock at the events that unfolded. I was speechless! JA did an amazing job keeping us on our toes! 


JA described the boat in beautiful detail so that you felt like you were there. I got a kick out of one of the characters complaining of the cleanliness of the cabin. 


A smile came on my face when I saw the reference to Diet Coke. 


One thing that JA did that was different is he added aspects of the pandemic into it. Not much but some.



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