#ADGIFTED book given in return for a blog post, and all thoughts and opinions are my own. I love murder mysteries so I opt for that genre mostly.

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The Ash Lake Murders

MEET DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES.

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A brand-new mystery from #1 bestselling author Helen H. Durrant that will have you gripped from start to explosive finish.

A female serial killer with a deadly agenda. The detective who must stop her. Luxury holiday lodges in the stunning Peak District. The game begins . . .

Callum is lured to an isolated boathouse by an attractive older woman. When she gets him alone, she knocks him out with a single blow. As he wakes up, her voice comes out of the darkness, “You’re a sprat to catch a mackerel.”

Surrounded by hills and lakes, Still Waters is home to a close-knit community of wealthy retirees. It’s an unlikely setting for violence. The police don’t take Callum’s disappearance seriously: he’s 24-years-old, after all. But Callum’s mother, a Still Waters resident, knows that something is very wrong.

Then a body is discovered floating in the lake. Head bashed in. But it’s not Callum.

And someone tweets: Come out to play one last time, Alice. Still Waters run deep. #MadHatter.

That’s when DCI Alice Rossi is called in. She’s back.

IT’S A CAT-AND-MOUSE GAME BETWEEN AN OBSESSED KILLER AND A DETERMINED DETECTIVE IN THIS GRIPPING MYSTERY FULL OF STUNNING TWISTS.

Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, Joy Ellis, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths, J.M. Dalgliesh, Steph Broadribb or Patricia Gibney.

READERS LOVE HELEN H. DURRANT:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another first-class read from Helen H. Durrant.” Iain

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A satisfying and enjoyable read.” Carol S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow . . . this will keep you on the edge of your seat. Brilliant story from this author.” Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Loved it. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G.

THE DETECTIVE
DCI Alice Rossi of Greater Manchester’s Serious Crime Squad has served with the police for the past twenty-nine years. Since the death of her husband, Paul, six years ago, she has lived alone in a large, three-storey Edwardian terrace on the outskirts of Manchester. Her grown-up son lives in Edinburgh with his family. Alice is about to retire — but she’s not looking forward to it. Since her husband died, work has been her mainstay, not because she misses Paul — he was a bad man — but because it keeps her dark thoughts at bay.

ALSO BY HELEN H. DURRANT
DETECTIVE ALICE ROSSI
Book 1: THE ASH LAKE MURDERS

DETECTIVE RACHEL KING
Book 1: NEXT VICTIM
Book 2: TWO VICTIMS
Book 3: WRONG VICTIM
Book 4: FORGOTTEN VICTIM
Book 5: LAST VICTIM

THE CALLADINE & BAYLISS MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: DEAD WRONG
Book 2: DEAD SILENT
Book 3: DEAD LIST
Book 4: DEAD LOST
Book 5: DEAD & BURIED
Book 6: DEAD NASTY
Book 7: DEAD JEALOUS
Book 8: DEAD BAD
Book 9: DEAD GUILTY
Book 10: DEAD WICKED
Book 11: DEAD SORRY

THE DCI GRECO BOOKS
Book 1: DARK MURDER
Book 2: DARK HOUSES
Book 3: DARK TRADE
Book 4: DARK ANGEL

MATT BRINDLE
Book 1: HIS THIRD VICTIM
Book 2: THE OTHER VICTIM

DETECTIVES LENNOX & WILDE
Book 1: THE GUILTY MAN
Book 2: THE FACELESS MAN

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Author Bio Helen sets her books in the area she has lived in for many years. The towns and villages that sit in the shelter of the Pennine hills. This is an area between two counties, Lancashire and Yorkshire, and between the city and the hills. It offers a rich mix of the industrial and the countryside and all the character therein.

Helen always planned to write crime novels. But until she retired from full-time work in a local further education college, it had to go on the back burner. Once she did retire – there was no excuse. She now writes full-time. Retirement proper will have to wait!

Currently there are ten books in the ‘Calladine & Bayliss’ series available – Dead Wrong, Dead Silent, Dead List, Dead Lost, Dead & Buried, Dead Nasty, Dead Jealous, Dead Bad, Dead Guilty and the latest – Dead Wicked.

There is also a box set of the first three books.

Also available are four books in the ‘DI Greco’ series – Dark Murder, Dark Houses, Dark Trade, and the latest – Dark Angel.

The four DI Greco books are available as a box set at a bargain price.

There are two books in the DI Matt Brindle series – His Third Victim and The Other Victim.

The DCI Rachel King series has four books – Next Victim , Two Victims, Wrong Victim and Forgotten Victim.

There are currently two books in the Lennox & Wilde series, The Guilty Man, The Faceless Man.

The entire Calladine & Bayliss series are also available as a boxset.

My Review It isn’t often you find a book to read about a female serial killer, so it felt like a refreshing change for that alone, and that it’s set in the Peak District. And if anyone reads my blog knows, I walk around the Peaks every week, so it feels eerily familiar, and added to the spooky, thriller aspect to the book.

She is ruthless and calculating and it’s so intriguing to try and work out the connection, nothing is given away too early. This kept me on the edge of my actual seat. Nail biter as they say.

These sunny days and long road trips have helped me have some extra reading time to myself. What better way to enjoy a book with the sea lapping softly while to bask in the sunshine! Happy days

Look fantastic is a monthly subscription box, I buy myself. I have a years subscription which has been cancelled, but needs to fulfill the year first. It just won’t renew. I do this so I can catch up and use the products, rather than continuous hoarding.

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Art work by #EleanorIsobelleArt find her Here

An empowerment theme ready for #InternationalWomensDay it’s packed with things to make you feel good.

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Emma Hardie Brilliance Facial oil 5ml it’s usually 30ml full size RRP £39 A lightweight treatment oil, and this blend of essential oils, not only smell incredible but also have conditioning plant extracts that work to promote skin’s strength, elasticity and lustre. And as I’m stepping into Perimenopause I’m more into this type of skincare. Brilliance Facial Oil absorbs almost instantly – rushing to the rescue of complexions in crisis – hydrating, soothing and brightening with no greasy residue. Starring palma rose, orange, mint, vanilla, geranium, chamomile, lemon, rose and lavender – to replenish precious moisture while balancing sebum production – alongside omega 3-rich grapeseed, apricot, almond, olive and sunflower oils to restructure the skin and enhance its ‘stretch’ and resilience, this is ideal for all skin types – particularly those susceptible to dry or dehydrated patches.

Not listed in the book is also a Luvia Prime Vegan Candy detail shader brush, 308 it’s soft and bristles packed perfectly for getting into a cut crease.

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We have Espa Refining Skin Polish 15ml so a travel size here, as usually 55ml RRP £38 when bought.A deep cleansing, but super-fine exfoliator that will leave skin feeling refined and smooth, almost like air brushed skin. Spherical Diatomaceous Earth exfoliates will help to clear those pores, gently lift impurities and balance out uneven tones, while nourishing Rose Damascena and Shea Butter soften skin revealing a smooth and radiant complexion.

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We also got not listed in the book like the Make up brush, a Waterproof mascara by Revolution which is RRP £8 and we got a full sized one. And after my weekend I had testing it, it did not budge all night. Huge win.

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For your hair we have Sacha Juan, a product brand I’ve never seen before. 125ml RRP £23 Aims to replenish your tresses with the Sachajuan Volume Styling Cream. It is a fast-absorbing cream using Ocean Silk Technology to drench your locks in moisture, minimising the look of split ends and flyaways. I need help with flyaways for sure.
Algae-derived proteins minimise the illusion of dryness, summoning an enviable gloss.

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Lastly we have Starskin Dreamkiss Bio-Cellulose lip mask we get 1, but if you bought RRP £9 you’d get 2 masks. If you are dreaming of soft kissable lips, dream no more, this is designed especially for the soft delicate lip area. It’s been ormulated with a naturally fermented, but vitamin-rich Coconut Juice, added bonus that the ‘Dreamkiss’ lip mask closely follows the contours of the lips with a skin-tight fit, delivering innovative skincare serum to be absorbed into the skin. Mixed with a blend of Sea Fern, Collagen and Hyaluronic Acid to instantly work to visibly plump lips, improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, resulting in a more youthful look.

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Ok! Beauty box for February, we have more #WildScienceLab Leaf+Seed Shampoo and Conditioner 50ml each.  I love these when we go camping (booked for April) so they are perfect. Travel size and rrp £6 each.

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#BalanceMe Pure skin face wash travel size £8 I love the size 20ml it’s great to chuck into an overnight bag.

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#BellaPierreCosmetics Natural Matt Eyeshadow Palette 4 gorgeous shades ivory, caramel, butterscotch and truffle. Shimmer free. Full size rrp £28.99

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Then #VeganByHappySkin a smooth Shea butter and jojoba oil lotion, tired dry skin will thank you. Full size  100ml rrp £34.99

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Loving this box this month, I stop and start this subscription and often skip months, I love that it’s that versatile and practical.

#ADGifted all thoughts and opinions are my own, given in exchange for a review.

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Ghosts : A Detective Jason Smith thriller

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Police officers are being killed in York. The murders are cold, calculated and methodical. This killer leaves nothing behind besides a sense of dread.

When someone Detective Jason Smith has worked with ends up dead it becomes personal, but this phantom leaves nothing to even hint at why this is happening.

The only breakthrough in the case comes from several witnesses who claim to have seen a ghost-like figure around the time of the murders.

Facing ghosts of his own, and on the brink of breakdown Smith is pushed even further over the edge when he discovers the sick reality behind these murders.

This isn’t about murder – this is about something else altogether.

These ghosts will haunt Jason Smith for the rest of his life.

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Stewart Giles – Author Bio

After reading English at 3 Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.
In 2014 Ann dropped a rather large speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months later.
3 years and 8 DS Smith books later, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.
The Beekeeper was published and soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.
I continued to self-publish the Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor series which was published in July 2018.
After The Backpacker I had an idea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brought together the broody, enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.
The Miranda trilogy is something totally different. A psychological thriller trilogy. It is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before.
The Detective Jason Smith series continues to grow with book 16 recently published. The first 5 books in the Detective Liam O’Reilly series are now available.

Website: http://www.stewartgiles.com
Twitter: @stewartgiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewart.giles.33

My Review this one is a complete page turner, I bet most will sit and read this in one sitting!! It’s that gripping. Plot is complex at times so read and give this your full attention, not skim read and watch the television too.

Even with all my wits about me, the conclusion was wild and I had not seen that coming at all. We drive into the characters pure emotion and mental breakdown, you get a physical impression of how he is feeling and that to me shows a damn good writer.

Who wouldn’t fancy meeting up over a pint and seeing York through their eyes, and chat over cases. They actually feel like real life people. It’s incredible.

This week it’s now 17 weeks since I had my steroid injections in the thumbs, and I would say for around 5 weeks they have been getting increasingly painful, and difficult to use! So with them in mind I’ve had 2 new buys, and they have been game changing for my hands, they are getting harder and harder to use, and super painful.

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First up is a tool to open 6 different things around the house and kitchen. It opens beer bottle caps, small coke bottles, jars, ring pull cans, and tins of soup. Those awful tiny peel off lids off lotions, creams and yogurts. And then in the handle it has a tiny safety blade to cut open freezer bags, or parcels. Check out the video on youtube showing you how to use it here

I needed some new trainers, but I really really didn’t want lace up one’s, trying to do them up each day just hurts like hell. So I’ve managed to find some beautiful trainers that zip up, so not only do they help me out massively, but they look stunning and totally in fashion too. I found them on TK Maxx https://www.tkmaxx.com

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So let’s hope these two new items will help me keep some independence and make life with my hands a little easier.

I was really really looking forward to this month’s box by #LookFantasic and I have a 1 yr subscription, as that makes the boxes cheaper. But after seeing this month’s I’ve now cancelled. I will have to have the rest of the year, but it won’t be auto renewed.

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This was the sneak peek product, and was super hyped. Imagine my disappointment at 15ml when it’s usually a 250ml product.

#PixiBeauty is a glycolic acid to buff away dead skin cells and impurities. Helps reduce fine lines and reduce the appearance of pores. RRP for 250ml £18 Here

From #Glov we have 2 gorgeous soft red heart reusable water only face cloths. They are super pretty and kind to the environment too. To buy 7 in a cute case it’s RRP £13.90 from Here

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Soft velvety pads you can just add water too, to remove make up.

For tired feet and over worked feet we have a beautiful bootie mask for them, to revitalise and soothe them, while having a wonderful movie night. Marine collagen packs a punch on your feet. RRP £4.95 from Here

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These are perfect after a long day on your feet.

A totally new brand for me in #Bybi and it’s a fabulous Gel cleanser 20ml which has both antiseptic and antimicrobial ingredients, all while smelling like a minty forest. For 100ml RRP £22.00 from Here

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20ml isn’t too much, but enough to test it out properly on the skin.

#BalanceMe is no stranger in my skincare regime and I’m a firm fan of them, here we have 5ml of a Vitamin C eye serum, to minimise puffiness, and rejuvenate the delicate eye area. For 15ml RRP £21.00 from Here

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Not bad a third of the full size, and you only need a tiny amount on the eyes.

My star product in the box was #DrBotanicals Lemon Butter supporting Pride. You get a full size 50ml RRP £14.90 from Here can be used as a treatment or moisturizer, it’s all the skin needs.

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Smells divine and feels soft immediately on the skin, no stickiness.

My worst product in the box this month is #Lottie and only because I got one only in December so it feels too soon to be doubling up already. But it’s a very pretty blusher, in the colour Haze RRP £5.95 from Here

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I’m only annoyed as I had this exact blusher just 2 months ago, and it’s far from used up. And it’s in the exact same shade too.

So overall it wasn’t a bad box, I was just personally disappointed in 2 items. I have cancelled, but I’m sure I still have a few months left on the contract.

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#ADGIFTED all opinions and thoughts are my own, and I’m free to choose the genre and authors I like.

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KIDNAP BY JANE ADAMS

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Detective Toby Clarke’s day does not begin well. He is to investigate the kidnapping of a missing toddler, Joshua Banks — the latest in a string of cases.

Toddlers are going missing. In their place, a note that warns what will happen if they call the police along with a number to call. The number is for a previously targeted family.

Toby ropes in Detective Petra Merrow to help investigate, but it’s not going to be easy. None of the families are willing to talk.

Then the case turns sideways — little Joshua Banks is found murdered. Will another innocent life be lost?

Meanwhile, Petra is living in fear of retribution from the Perrins crime family, and the villainous Kyle Sykes, who would like nothing more than to see her dead.

Petra and Toby are in a race against time to solve the case — and bring a killer to justice.

Perfect for fans of C.L. Taylor, D.E. White, Clair McGowen, Rachel Abbott, Helen H. Durrant, Patricia Gibney, Sally Spencer and Mark Billingham.

WHAT READERS SAY ABOUT THE MERROW & CLARKE SERIES:

“A well written and cleverly plotted read with a fast-paced storyline, unique viewpoint and interesting characters.” Donna B.

“Action-packed.” Amanda H.

“Lauren is a terrific character, brave, smart and very adult for her age . . . it’s hard to put the book down, I loved it. Highly recommended!” Hannelore C.

“Gripping.” Vikkie W.

“How strange it must be to be the teenage daughter of a crime boss. Knowing your every move is watched. Your only position is that of a useful commodity and if you stop being useful your father will kill you. All you can do is to learn as much as possible and keep your head down, even to the point of agreeing to marry an older man when told. This story is about what happens when she says no — emphatically. Read it in one sitting.” Aileen G.

ALSO BY JANE ADAMS
MERROW & CLARKE
Book 1: SAFE
Book 2: KIDNAP

RINA MARTIN MYSTERY SERIES
Book 1: MURDER ON SEA
Book 2: MURDER ON THE CLIFF
Book 3: MURDER ON THE BOAT
Book 4: MURDER ON THE BEACH
Book 5: MURDER AT THE COUNTRY HOUSE
Book 6: MURDER AT THE PUB

DETECTIVE MIKE CROFT SERIES
Book 1: THE GREENWAY
Book 2: THE SECRETS
Book 3: THEIR FINAL MOMENTS
Book 4: THE LIAR

DETECTIVE RAY FLOWERS SERIES
Book 1: THE APOTHECARY’S DAUGHTER
Book 2: THE UNWILLING SON
Book 3: THE DROWNING MEN
Book 4: THE SISTER’S TWIN

DETECTIVE ROZLYN PRIEST
Book 1: BURY ME DEEP

STANDALONES
THE OTHER WOMAN
THE WOMAN IN THE PAINTING
THEN SHE WAS DEAD

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JANE ADAMS
Jane Adams is the author of more than thirty published crime novels. The first, The Greenway, was nominated for both the Authors’ Club award and the CWA John Creasey for best debut novel.
Jane is constantly amazed at where life has taken her. Writing had never been on her ‘possible careers’ list, but she says once stories take root in your brain, they just have to be told – and she feels very fortunate that people want to read them.
In addition to writing, Jane teaches creative writing, read and mentor for The Literary Consultancy, and is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow and FRSA.


FOLLOW JANE ON
AUTHOR WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
TWITTER
GOODREADS

My Review I have no reading experience with this author, so it was a nice refreshing change to get to know some new characters, and locations. And dive into the imagination of a new author. And let me tell you, what an experience that was. I see this is a series of books, but I felt as a newbie I didn’t feel like I had to of read others previously. I enjoyed it as a stand alone book, though I think reading more would only heighten the excitement.

Kidnap isn’t a usual genre added to murder, mystery books and I enjoyed the ride. Feeling the frustration the detective felt with family not cooperating and wanting to go against their experience, made the book more realistic, as that’s human nature to fight against the grain.

It’s slow at times, then others a thousand miles an hour, but both paces keep you turning page after page!

I kinda messed up and didn’t cancel my subscription in time, so that meant I ended up with a January box. But I must say I ain’t mad…. It’s a brilliant box.

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Some amazing brands and products to try out. First up is the perfect #NailsInc Gel Rehab it’s a 10 in 1 nail strengthener, nail repair and hydration in 30mins. We got a deluxe size 10ml RRP £11

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Next up is the ever a favourite #DrBotanicals Coca Facial Cleansing Bar, perfect to give silky smooth clean skin, easy to pack and take on holiday and less waste too. RRP £9.90

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New for me #GlowOn5Th Lip Dew tinted lip balm, super pretty lip gloss balm, not sticky and gives a lovely cooling effect. RRP £12

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#MudMasky needs no introduction, a fabulous addition to any skincare routine, a weekly treat with Blue Clay to illuminate, and draw out impurities. RRP £40.50

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#Naobay Vitamin C Body lotion is what I’m really excited about, the brand I’ve used before and it was divine, but that was a cleanser. For firmness and improved elasticity, my body needs this!! RRP £10

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Can you believe it, it’s time for a new box already. So first up is Look fantastic, my main rolling subscription.

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#LookFantasticBeautyBox January’s box, it feels like a wellness theme, with some incredible products, I can’t wait to try and some old favourites of mine.

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Top favourite is #SkinChemists Rose Quartz lip plump 8ml hands down one of my favourite lip products, up their with By Terry Rose lip.

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#ThisWorks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray 10ml, it doesn’t sadly help me sleep, but I do enjoy the scent and it is calming, I use sparingly as lavender increases my heart rate, I do love it still.

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#Ahava Deadsea Mineral Shampoo 40ml not used before, but can’t wait to try it out.

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I then had 2 mystery products, ie not put in the little book. #BubbleT Lavender tea body wash 100ml sounds heavenly, a luxury bath coming up I think. And #Polaar Eternal Snow moisturizer 20ml, I absolutely adore Polaar so I was super excited to have this addition.
For a January box I’m really loving it, just as you feel a little worse for health, and perhaps skin wise, this is a lovely boost. #lfbeautybox

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Next month we have a sneak peek it’s a #Pixi Glow Tonic 15ml I am really looking forward to that, to really compare it to my #Lacura version

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#ADGIFTED all opinions and thoughts are my own, I review books and authors I enjoy and only read themes and genres I know I will enjoy.

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Christmas on the Island (DI Liam O’Reilly mysteries Book 6)

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CHRISTMAS:
The silly season.
Or, the suicide season?

A string of suicides on the island arouses Detective Liam O’Reilly’s suspicions. He understands that the suicide rate tends to increase during the festive season, but the ways in which these people have chosen to end their lives doesn’t feel right.

As O’Reilly and his team dig deeper they soon learn there is much more to these apparent suicides than they initially thought and O’Reilly realises there is a seriously damaged mind on the loose.

Dubbed the suicide killer by the press, this madman will stop at nothing to get his depraved message across and O’Reilly is the only one who can put an end to his killing spree.

This festive season is one the Irish detective will never forget.

BOOKS BY STEWART GILES

DS JASON SMITH SERIES
Book 0.5-Phobia
Book 1-Smith
Book 2-Boomerang
Book 3-Ladybird
Book 4-Occam’s Razor
Book 5-Harlequin
Book 6-Selene
Book 7-Horsemen
Book 8-Unworthy
Book 9 – Venom
Book 10 – Severed
Book 11 – Demons
Book 12 – Deadeye
Book 13 – Motive
Book 14 – Australia
Book 15 – Wishbone

DI O’REILLY MYSTERIES
Book 1 – Blood on the Island
Book 2 – Lies on the Island
Book 3 – Fear on the Island
Book 4 – Malice on the Island
Book 5 – Revenge on the Island
Book 6 – Christmas on the Island

DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1-The Beekeeper
Book 2-The Perfect Murder
Book 3-The Backpacker
Trotterdown a box set of DC Harriet Taylor books 1-3

DS JASON SMITH &DC HARRIET TAYLOR SERIES
Book 1 – The Enigma
Book 2 – Dropzone
Book 3 – The Raven Girl
Trilogy: The DS Smith & Harriet Taylor box set

THE MIRANDA TRILOGY (psychological thrillers)
Miranda
Mistress
Medusa

STANDALONE HORROR
The Divide

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Stewart Giles – Author Bio

After reading English at 3 Universities and graduating from none of them, I set off travelling around the world with my wife, Ann, finally settling in South Africa, where we still live.
In 2014 Ann dropped a rather large speaker on my head and I came up with the idea for a detective series. DS Jason Smith was born. Smith, the first in the series was finished a few months later.
3 years and 8 DS Smith books later, Joffe Books wondered if I would be interested in working with them. As a self-published author, I agreed. However, we decided on a new series – the DC Harriet Taylor: Cornwall series.
The Beekeeper was published and soon hit the number one spot in Australia. The second in the series, The Perfect Murder did just as well.
I continued to self-publish the Smith series and Unworthy hit the shelves in 2018 with amazing results. I therefore made the decision to self-publish The Backpacker which is book 3 in the Detective Harriet Taylor series which was published in July 2018.
After The Backpacker I had an idea for a totally new start to a series – a collaboration between the Smith and Harriet thrillers and The Enigma was born. It brought together the broody, enigmatic Jason Smith and the more level-headed Harriet Taylor.
The Miranda trilogy is something totally different. A psychological thriller trilogy. It is a real departure from anything else I’ve written before.
The Detective Jason Smith series continues to grow with book 16 recently published. The first 5 books in the Detective Liam O’Reilly series are now available.

Website: http://www.stewartgiles.com
Twitter: @stewartgiles
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stewart.giles.33

My Review it’s no secret that I adore Stewart Giles’ books, I’ve loved the characters and fully invested myself in their backstories, almost as if they are real. They have entertained, and put me on a roller coaster of a ride since I started reading these books.

What a way to start the happy season, the season of joy with 3 deaths, and are they what they seem?? Rugged and dogeared O’REILLY seems to be the only one that sees between the lines.

Can he piece everything together and put a stop to the senseless deaths. Will Christmas be back to being happy and joyful once more?

I can’t believe he’s done it again, he has dragged me from a depressive state in a tough festive period and distracted me, perfectly. This was exactly what I needed. Grab a blanket, hot water bottle and a coffee, settle down and I swear to you, time flies and you are transported into a whole different world for a while.