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The nightmare she’s running from is nothing compared to where she’s headed.

Tegan is eight months pregnant, alone, and desperately wants to put her crumbling life in the rearview mirror. So she hits the road, planning to stay with her brother until she can figure out her next move. But she doesn’t realize she’s heading straight into a blizzard.

She never arrives at her destination.

Stranded in rural Maine with a dead car and broken ankle, Tegan worries she’s made a terrible mistake. Then a miracle occurs: she is rescued by a couple who offers her a room in their warm cabin until the snow clears.

But something isn’t right. Tegan believed she was waiting out the storm, but as time ticks by, she comes to realize she is in grave danger. This safe haven isn’t what she thought it was, and staying here may have been her most deadly mistake yet.

And now she must do whatever it takes to save herself—and her unborn child.

A gut-wrenching story of motherhood, survival, and twisted expectations, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden delivers a snowbound thriller that will chill you to the bone.

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#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a physician who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida’s work has been selected as one of Amazon Editors’ best books of the year, she is the winner of the International Thriller Writers Award for best paperback, and she is a Goodreads Choice Award winner. Her novels have been translated into 40 languages.

​ Freida lives with her family and cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

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The Crash

Written By Freida McFadden 

Reviewed By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

Many of my friends have been raving about how good Frieda McFadden’s The Crash is so you know I had to find out for myself. Plus, I have been meaning to read more of hers since I fell absolutely in love with The Teacher. Well, my friends were spot on with how amazing of a read it was! It was fast paced, addicting, suspenseful, twisted, heartbreaking at times, jaw dropping twists and turns, etc. You must put this on your tbr list and put it to the top. 

Frieda addressed some very serious subjects that could be triggering to a reader such as rape and child being conceived by rape. Many times I wish authors would include that in the beginning to let the reader know what they were getting into prior to reading the book. I am mindful of the readers that read my reviews and will always give you a heads up with these types of things. 

I thought it was comical how Teagan was so obsessed with tuna fish that she nicknamed her baby growing in her tuna. Ironically I was laughing as I was making tuna salad as I was reading this book. 

Jackson’s character I had a sweet spot for and liked him from beginning to end. 

Simon was my least favorite person throughout the book!! He made me mad on so many occasions!! 

In my opinion this read like two books intertwined into one because there was a big major event that happened and a whole new storyline took place and we didn't hear about Simon or Jackson until the very end of the book. 

Even though I was enjoying the story I felt the Polly story was dragging on too long and she kept repeating herself. Her character was kind of getting on my nerves at the end of the book. 

Oh but I was screaming at my kindle when Polly wanted to give Teagan Dolatted for the pain!! Hello, she is pregnant! She can’t take that, are you crazy lady!! 

I loved the multiple points of view from each character. 

Sadie pulled on my heartstrings out of all the characters. She was such a sweet girl who wasn't being treated right at home. 

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 You Know the Drill

Welcome to my life.  The life of a reluctant dentist.  This book charts the course of a nervous student dealing with people from all walks of life, from exploding angry abscesses to exploding angry people, both in and out of the chair.

When I was a wet-behind-the-ears school sixth former, it seemed like a really good idea to go to university and study the teeth, gums and mouth.  I’m still trying to work out why I thought that was a good idea.

The definition of a dentist mentions competencies in biomedical knowledge, surgical dexterity, and critical thinking. What it fails to include is being an unpaid therapist, getting splattered in pus, coaxing nutters out from under the dental chair, having the police storm your surgery, and dealing with patients who think a crown is something you put on your head, then try and sue you when you say otherwise.

Written as a form of therapy – to offload on paper – this book gives a frank account of life both in and out of the surgery.  So, take a seat in the waiting room and I’ll see you shortly in Chapter One…

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Dr Bill is a reluctant dentist who lives with his kind partner and a neurotic cat.  This is his first book.  There may be another.  This depends on whether Dr Bill’s patients are gracious sweethearts who give him nothing to write about, or cantankerous bastards who provide the fodder for written revenge!

 

You Know The Drill

Written By Dr. Bill 

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Dr. Bill and Rachel’s Random Resources for providing me with this book so I can bring you with this review.

WOW!! Dr. Bill brings you a very in-depth up close and personal look into the world of Dentistry in You Know The Drill. I am a huge fan of Medical Memoirs and Medical Dramas on TV so I thought I would give this book a try. Let me blunt I was not sure what to expect as I never read a book on Dentistry nor ever fathomed I would-but I gave it a shot. Well let me tell you Dr. Bill had me laughing by booty off with some of his wild patient stories he had. One was crazier than the next!! Needless to say this was a fun, fast paced, and even educational read.

Dr. Bill had me cracking up laughing as he shared the story of how he decided to become a Dentist. Because his Mom said you never see a poor dentist lmao!! His neighbor was one and drove a Porsche! 

Dr. Bill led his readers through the ups and downs of Dental School. What I found very interesting is they can diagnose anything in the mouth way before the pcp can. 

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Love & Laughter (and other disasters) - A midlife romcom by Elora Canne

Life in Pelican Cove is about to be disrupted when felines and big feelings move into the neighbourhood, along with the newcomers.

Meryl starts having unsolicited feelings for local yogi, Louis, aka Captain Underpants. She valiantly fights the moral dilemma of falling in love ‘at her age.’ However, she's secretly enjoying the new experience, until her grown-up daughter casts doubt in her mind.

In a spontaneous act of defiance, Meryl decides to engage in the friendship of a secret admirer, Gardening Pop, via a local gardening forum as well. They share misguided messages of blooms as their friendship blossoms.

Meanwhile, Louis, Captain Underpants, finds himself in a love triangle of his own, when yogi, Glenda, makes her move on him. Glenda elicits the help of her close friend, Antoinette, and the two go off on a relationship101 Girls Only Weekend Getaway. There, they literally stumble upon sizzling trail guide, Andy. Soon, Glenda discovers she has no need to poach Louis after all.

Will Meryl still be interested in Louis' suave moves? Or, has Gardening Pop plucked at her heartstrings?

This laugh-out-loud romcom novella brings out the best and the worst in the people of Pelican Cove, in a tangle of love and laughter, and other disasters.

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Elora speaks openly about her relationships across all dynamics. She reveals nuances that expose her insecurities and resultant growth with naïve honesty. Elora shows us how she copes with mother-guilt, people-pleasing and intimacy with an unusual blend of insight, pain and resolution. Her candid disclosures are sometimes sombre, sometimes humorous, always enlightening.

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Excerpt:

‘Look, we’re not getting any younger and a wasted opportunity can’t be revisited.’ Norrie offered.

Otherwise there’s Meryl’s excerpt on one of the promo images if the above one isn’t suitable.

Love & Laughter (and other disasters)

Written By Elora Canne

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

First, I want to thank Elora Canne for providing me with this book so I may bring you this review. 

Oh Elora Canne, your book Love & Laughter (and other disasters) was a breath of fresh air compared to the psychological thrillers I am used to reading!! Your book put a koolaid smile on my face, many times gave me a chuckle or two, and gave me an eye opening look at dating when I get older.

Amber Grosjean did an incredible job designing Elora’s cover for her book. It was absolutely stunning and with bright beautiful colors. It was an eye-catching cover that makes you want to know more about the book. 

My heart broke for Meryl who lost her husband Arthur and was conflicted if she should pursue happiness with someone else this late in life. What would her daughter think of this turn of events? Would she approve?

I laughed that she wrote a pro/con list of why she should or should not date him. 

Elora not only let Meryl express her feelings but Louis got to express his anxieties as well that was refreshing to see. 

This is an adorable, cute, fast paced read, one sitting read. 

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 The Quiet Sister

Keep your enemies close...your sister closer...

To outsiders, twins Mia and Kate have always been close, like good sisters should be. But in private their relationship is one of jealousy, resentment and bitterness.

Popular and attractive Mia is always the centre of attention, loved by all. Quiet and reserved, Kate is overlooked and underestimated, and has tried to build a life away from Mia and her manipulation. Finally she is happy and content.

But then Mia returns and makes it clear that she wants to be part of her sister’s life again, to have everything Kate has...including her new fiancé Scott.

Kate can’t allow Mia to ruin her life again. She’s done this too many times in the past – always taking things that don’t belong to her.

As old tensions, secrets and lies return, tragedy strikes. And one sister will use the opportunity to live the life she has always wanted…the life she has always deserved.

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Author Bio – 

Alex Stone is an accountant from the West Midlands, who uprooted her life to pursue her dream of living by the sea and becoming a writer. She is proof that if you stick at it, anything is possible, and is now a psychological thriller author based in Dorset. This beautiful and dramatic coast is the inspiration and setting for her novels.

Alex has a keen interest in psychology, and her novels examine how situations in the past can shape a person for the better and the worst.

Her debut novel, The Perfect Daughter, has been described as; 'cleverly written, powerful, shocking, and totally believable.'

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The Quiet Sister

Written By Alex Stone

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Alex Stone, Boldwood Books, Rachel’s Random Resources and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this book. 

Never has a Psychological Thriller triggered similar emotions as the main character as it did in Alex Stone’s The Quiet Sister. The similarities of the story were somewhat relatable to what I have been dealing with. Both Chloe and I both lost our father who we were close with. She has a twin and I have an Irish twin (born 11 months apart) who couldn’t be more different from each other. My heart broke into a million pieces when Chole went to her Dad’s place to find out everything was gone, no memory of them were there. 

Usually I can read a book in one sitting but this one It took me longer to finish. Not because it was not a good story-because she is a very good storyteller. Just for me I am still mourning my Dad and this was a little heavy too soon. 

I totally understood how Chloe felt invisible when it came to the sibling rivalry with Mia. 

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 If I Lost You

A heartbreaking read about the bonds between a mother and her child, and how we will do everything to save them...

 

My son George is everything to me, but he’s slipping away, and no one can tell me why.

Every test comes back inconclusive, every doctor leaves me with more questions than answers. I’m terrified – each day brings new fears, and my heart aches knowing how much he’s suffering.

Then Barbara appears – my biological mother, a stranger for most of my life. She’s in poor health, struggling with the weight of her past, and her sudden arrival stirs a mix of emotions in me. Part of me wants to believe she’s here to help, but there’s a wall between us, and I can’t shake the feeling there’s something very wrong.

As George’s condition worsens, I find myself wrestling with doubt. Can I truly rely on Barbara? Will she bring comfort or complicate an already fragile situation? All I want is to protect my son and give him the love and support he deserves. I only hope that I can be the mother he needs before it’s too late. Will I find a way to save him?

A heartbreaking and emotional novel about a mother’s love, perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes, and Kate Hewitt.

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Author Bio – 

Sheila Norton lives in Chelmsford, Essex and part-time in Torquay, Devon. She is the author of over 20 novels, covering several different sub-genres of contemporary fiction. She is now being published by Boldwood Books, writing emotionally-charged family dramas, the first of which, 'A Good Enough Mother', was published on 13 March 2024. Her second book with Boldwood, 'Not Your Child', will be published on 23 September 2004 and explores the themes of coping alone with a child, the benefits of friendship, and attitudes towards women without children.

Sheila was the winner of the Romantic Novelists Association award 2022 for the best Christmas/Winter seasonal novel, with her book 'Winter at Cliff's End Cottage'. This was the latest of several feel-good novels set in Devon. Earlier novels included two books narrated by cats.

Her first novel was published in 2003, and before this, she had over 100 short stories published in women's magazines. She worked for most of her life as a medical secretary, until retiring early to concentrate on her writing.

Sheila is married and has three daughters and six grandchildren. She loves hearing from her readers, and can be contacted through her website (sheila norton dot com) where you can also ask to be added to an email mailing list for updates about Sheila's books and writing life. You can also follow her on Facebook (sheila norton author) and Instagram (sheila ann dot norton).

 

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If I Lost You 

Written By Sheila Norton

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Sheila Norton, Boldwood Books, Rachel's Random Resources and NetGalley for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

WOW!! Sheila Norton wasted no time pulling on my heartstrings in her latest emotionally filled book If I Lost You! I just knew from the heart warming cover and the title that it was going to be a book I needed tissues for and well I was correct in that! If I Lost You captured my full attention in one sitting and loved every minute of it. 

Sheila addresses some very important topics in her latest books that many of her readers may be able to relate to like adoption, meeting your birth mom, and the effects of how childhood asthma can affect the family dynamics. 

I could totally relate to the George and Molly situation as I was in the same boat as they were growing up. Being in and out of Toronto Sick Kids Hospital due to my Hemidystrophy I was always taken out of school for the day to see the Orthopedist. I would get the attention because I was “special” and my other sisters didn’t at the time. So, I can understand where Molly was coming from in this story as I was the George in the storyline.