Lindsey's Literary Leanings

  Captivating, Comprehensive, Page-Turner Genre: Contemporary Fiction/Romance One Winter's Night by Kate Frost - Author When life takes an unexpected turn, as it is so often prone to do, Molly Bliss is forced to re-evaluate her priorities for an undeterminable period of time. However, whilst she is attempting to care for someone who means a great deal to her, and what little life they may have left, elements of her's start to fall apart remaining unmonitored. It's not until the undeterminable period comes to an abrupt halt, that she is faced with the stark realisation that what remains, may not be salvagable or possibly worth saving. With Christmas at her sister's on the horizon, she resolves to make the most of the time away, hoping to resuscitate one, if not several bonds that have remained un-nurtured for far too long. I'll be honest, I don't read romances that often, but I spotted a post from this Author about this lovely novel I usually see something in th...

  Enchanting, Fanciful, Charming Genre: Romance/Fantasy Witch Fyre and Faery Song by Author - Maighread MacKay Everloure has unwittingly displeased the King, and, seeking revenge, he decrees that all of her kind must be banished. So, when she conjures up an incantation to transport her elsewhere, and inadvertently transports her entire Island overseas, including a number of it's inhabitants, evoking the fury of one individual, that develops into a long standing feud.....one that is to last for centuries. This was the first read in an entirely new genre for me. I have never before ventured into the realms of Fantasy within literature. I have always found it challenging to comprehend characters in any narrative, be it in film, television, or in a book, that don't exist in the real world. Both Fantasy and Sci-Fi have always been a stretch for me. However as I've found myself watching Sci-Fi within the last few years, I thought it was about time I gave Fantasy a chance. I ...

  Engaging, Entertaining, Easy Read Genre: Contemporary Fiction The Landlord Of Hummingbird House by Jane Harvey - Novelist April had viewed number three, Hummingbird House online. She hadn't had time to view it in person, so was keeping her fingers crossed that it was at least habitable. Shown around by a swarthy, slightly put-out individual, she had hoped that his mood would improve, and he was just having an 'off day'. In the weeks that followed, she got to know her neighbours. However, Dai's stand-offish demeanour had started to annoy her, and it was curious but strangely heartwarming how all the other tenants rallied round him. She didn't feel she was in a position to pry. After all, no one knew her backstory after all.....but just what was his problem? I'd been meaning to start on this Literary series for ages, having had it recommended by several reliable sources, and as I generally do literally 'judge a book by it's cover' when I choose re...

Dark, Fanciful, Inventive Genre: Horror Fiction Trigger warning: death and violence Second Hand Rose D.E Fox Two molevalent spirits, both evil beings in their human form and sentenced to their deaths for their wrong doings. However, instead of a one way ticket to hell, they find themselves stuck in a realm that is neither where they might have hoped for, or where they though was probably inevitable. Destined to spend all eternity weeding out those people in the the towns and cities whose behaviour wasn't to their liking, or those who failed to appreciate their lives and what they had. And for those who they deemed worthy, granting eternal life. So, after several centuries of running amok, the undead demonic creatures decide to settle in the town of 'Friendship'. One of them befriends a local female and the other assumes a new identity. How will they now choose to utilise their control over the residents of this quiet rural area? Not ever having been requested to read and ...

  Heart-breaking, Gripping Intense Genre: Young Adult/Mental Health 'Damaged' book two of The Fragile Lines series by Sarah Sarah Dawson Powell- author When you have been searching for love, acceptance and approval from someone, anyone, for as long as you can remember, you hold on for all you are worth, to anyone prepared to show you anything resembling what you crave, even when you know that deep down, it is a lot less than you deserve....and each of these glimmers of hope and happiness are so finely balanced, that it would only take a breath of air for it all to come tumbling down...... As book one told Sadie's story, book two, is Jenny's. Sadie was Jenny's absolute nemesis in High School, but they actually have a lot more in common than they think. However, unlike Sadie, Jenny doesn't rely on substances to get her through the day, and seems that little bit more together, although, there really isn't much in it. Out of the two girls, I have to say tha...

  Captivating, Charming, Intriguing Genres: Fantasy/Romance/Mystery The Haunting Of Hawks Ridge Hall: Book 3, A Lake Scugog Mystery Two sisters, one very large, old house, passed down to them by their father, surrounded by myth and legend that would send them on a journey of detriment and discovery...... When Cissy discovers that an old school friend is back in town, and the reason behind it, she is fascinated to see inside her friend's ancestral home that, for many locals has always been shrouded in Mystery. Eve and Pam have plans to utilise the place to inform people about it's history, but are keen to extinguish some of the rumours circulating about their long departed relatives. Mac and Jo are curious about the new residents, and are eager to find out the plans for Hawks Ridge Hall as they too are aware of its' supposed dubious history and are keen to find out if the gossip is true. Meanwhile, a couple of spritely spirits make a re-appearance, when they suspect there...