Month: December 2021

Since We Last Met

By: Bronwyn Sell ISBN: 978-1-4892-84181 HQ Fiction (2021) “Since We Last Met” is a sequel of sorts to “Lovestruck”, a delightful romantic comedy set largely in the Whitsundays. Those who’ve enjoyed “Lovestruck” will be delighted to meet many of the same characters, but this is equally accessible and enjoyable for new readers. I loved it. … Continue reading Since We Last Met →

Cave Diver

By: Jake Avila ISBN: 978-1-76088-700-7 Echo publishing (2021) “Cave Diver” by Jake Avila is a debut action adventure novel aimed straight at die hard fans of the genre. It’s not high on originality, but it’s well executed and likely to win Avila fans. Rob Nash, a world class cave diver, has let his life collapse … Continue reading Cave Diver →

Deception Creek

By: Fleur McDonald ISBN: 978-1-76087-882-5 Allen & Unwin (2021) “Deception Creek” is the latest in Fleur McDonald’s long running series featuring Dave Burrows, and it’s one of the best of the series. Police Detective Dave Burrows is a continuing character in McDonald’s work, sometimes taking centre stage, and sometimes as a more minor character. In … Continue reading Deception Creek →

Unforgiven

By: Sarah Barrie ISBN: 978-1-8672-2645-1 HQ Fiction (2021) “Unforgiven” is a strong thriller; while some details jar, the characters are strong and so is the plot. Barrie has chosen an emotive crime and writes about it in a non-sensationalist way. Lexi Winter and her sister Bailee were the victims of paedophiles; they escaped alive. Bailee … Continue reading Unforgiven →

Once Burnt, Twice Shy

By: Karly Lane ISBN: 978-1-76087-850-4 Publisher: Allen and Unwin “Once Burnt, Twice Shy” is a second chance romance novel which often feels as though the romance is less important than other events. Indeed, some may not call it a romance; but it’s a strong and readable contemporary novel that most readers will enjoy. When Samantha … Continue reading Once Burnt, Twice Shy →

Daughter of the Hunter Valley

By: Paula J. Beavan ISBN: 978-1-8672-2144-9 Mira (2021) “Daughter of the Hunter Valley” is an interesting historical novel; the plot is somewhat more subdued than in many novels, but it’s likely more historically accurate as a result. I found it absorbing and interesting, although it never quite became compelling. In 1831 18 year old Madeleine … Continue reading Daughter of the Hunter Valley →