Writer and Psychologist
The Australian Women Writer’s Challenge in 2012.
No Safe Place by Jenny Spence Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, June 2013 Synopsis- With winter closing in, Elly Cartwright dreams of escaping her inner-city existence for a more carefree life in the country. On a drizzly Monday morning, the view from her tram window is grim, and she isn't looking forward… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: No Safe Place by Jenny Spence
It's the last day of 2012 and I've been pondering over the number of books i've read and reviewed over the past twelve months. I'm pleased to have completed the four challenges I signed up for this year. The Aussie Author Challenge 2012 is hosted by Booklover Book Reviews My Pledge: To reach Dinky Di… Continue reading 2012 Challenge Summary
Queen of the Road by Tricia Stringer Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Harlequin Mira, December 2012 Synopsis- Juggling two jobs, raising her four-year-old daughter alone and drowning in debt, Angela Ranger is struggling to survive. So when Angela's father offers her a job driving trucks in the tiny rural town of Munirilla, she accepts.… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Queen of the Road by Tricia Stringer
Slights by Kaaron Warren Paperback Review copy courtesy of Capricorn Link Angry Robots, 2009 Synopsis- STEVIE IS A KILLER. But she brings her victims back to life to demand of them: "WHAT DO YOU SEE?" Now she's about to find out for herself... After an accident in which her mother dies, she has a near-death… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Slights by Kaaron Warren
The Man Plan by Elise K. Ackers ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ netgalley Destiny Romance (Penguin), December 2012 Synopsis- Cora is 'over' being alone. She has no family, and all her friends are couples. Fed up with feeling sorry for herself, Cora hatches a plan to find a good, loving man she can call… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: The Man Plan by Elise K. Ackers
Blackwattle Lake by Pamela Cook Paperback (uncorrected proof copy) Review copy provided by publisher Hachette, 1st December 2012 Synopsis- A story of courage and forgiveness for those who long to uncover who they used to be, and who they might still become. For smart talking, newly claimed city girl Eve Nicholls, walking up the driveway of… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Blackwattle Lake by Pamela Cook
Bridie's Choice by Karly Lane Paperback Review copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, 21st November 2012 Synopsis- Bridie Farrell and Shaun Broderick come from opposite sides of the tracks. Unlike Bridie's family, who are perennial strugglers, the Brodericks are the wealthy owners of one of the most prestigious properties in the district. Still, all is… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Bridie’s Choice by Karly Lane
The Trouble with Lucy by L. J. Young ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ Netgalley Destiny Romance, November 2012 Synopsis- Lucy Lockhart had it all. A glamorous job, a successful boyfriend and a fabulous apartment. But when she's sent to recuperate at her parents' country house following a sudden illness, she meets dreamy, blue-eyed, Tom McGregor,… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: The Trouble with Lucy by L. J. Young
The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton Paperback Uncorrected Proof Copy provided by publisher Allen & Unwin, November 2012 Synopsis- 1961: On a sweltering summer's day, while her family picnics by the stream on their Suffolk farm, sixteen-year-old Laurel hides out in her childhood tree house dreaming of a boy called Billy, a move to London, and… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: The Secret Keeper by Kate Morton
Wish by Kelly Hunter ebook Review copy provided by publisher/ netgalley Desiny Romance (Penguin), August 2012 Synopsis- All single mother Billie Temple wants is to trade her hectic Sydney lifestyle for simple country living and a place to call home. When she finds a small country pub in need of some TLC she thinks she's… Continue reading Aussie Book Review: Wish by Kelly Hunter #aww2012
