Book Review: The Jackdaw by Luke Delaney

Title: The Jackdaw

Author: Luke Delaney

Publisher: Hapercollins

Publication Date: 12th March 2015

My Verdict
Yes DI Sean Corrigan is back in this fourth book by Luke Delaney! I am such a fan of Delaney's work. I was excited when I was sent a copy of The Jackdaw to read in exchange for a review from the publishers.

Wealthy Londoners are being abducted by one lone vigilante who is putting their fate in the hands of his viewers on the internet. He films the victims live online bound to a chair in a white room.. The vigilante explains their crimes of greed and why they should be punished while thousands watch and make up the jury. Once everyone votes the man who calls himself 'The Jackdaw' is the judge and executioner.
Di Sean Corrigan and his team need to work quick and fast to catch this vigilante before more people are killed...

Luke Delaney is definitely on the same par with Mark Billingham's books, Although Delaney is slowly becoming more my favourite crime/thriller author! 

The Jackdaw made me feel very creeped and I always play in my mind that these could easily happen in real life. From the first chapter I knew I was going to enjoy another book by Luke Delaney. 

It was great to catch up with Di Sean Corrigan although with this case he feels he can't get into the mind of the killer like he has done with his past cases..he has this thing where he gets deep into the case and in his mind becomes like the killer to try and understand the killer and get one step ahead, this book however Sean seems to struggle but the mystery and suspense keeps you on the edge throughout the book, I did not see the ending coming at all! Although the last chapter I felt there was something missing......which makes me eager for the next installment now!

Luke Delaney's style of writing is great because with his experience of being in the Metropolitan Police and CID dealing with high level crimes and investigated murder cases makes his books so good with plenty of detail and definitely knows how to get his readers hooked.

Delaney has once again written a superb crime book with plenty to keep you hooked all the way through and deserves 5 star rating!
Don't wait around but buy this book now!

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Hero by Samantha Young Blog Tour

Today I am part of the lovely Samantha Young's new book Hero's blog tour! Most of you will already know how much I really like Samantha's books so much and I am always highly recommending!
When the lovely Clara at Piatkus asked if I would love to be part of the tour I couldn't wait!

Hero is all about Alexa Holland and Caine Carraway. Alexa's father was her hero until she finds something shocking that her and her mum weren't his only family, So Alexa has tried to turn her life around but when she meets a man who's as damaged by her fathers mistakes, she must help him!
 Caine Carraway doesn't want anything to do with Alexa's efforts to redemption but its not so easy to push her away. He will do anything in his power to get her to walk away and leave him for good by ignoring her, being rude to her..however that just brings them together and they start an intense and explosive affair!

Wow! where can I start with Hero? I loved every freaking minute of it! It was pure intense every chapter, I really wanted to dislike Caine but my god he just sounds so gorgeous but obnoxious too which can make any girl weak at the knees!
I got frustrated at times as I just wanted to punch Caine for the way he was treating Alexa but I was also rooting for them to get together! You can tell deep down Caine is bit of a softy but is just so hard faced.

The one that was different with Hero to the other books sam has written On Dublin Street is this is set in Boston,America instead of Edinburgh like ODS! But the different scenery doesn't make this book anymore fantastic than it already can be!

Samantha knows how to write such amazing books and have her readers hooked by the first couple of pages! I know when I pick one of Samantha's books that I'm going to be engrossed so much for the next couple of hours. I recommend reading Hero and also Sam's other books too! 

I really have to award Hero my rare Gold star for being so amazing, full of rawness, passion and is most definitely worth 5star++
Pick up Hero right now, You are missing out!

About the author:

Samantha Young is the author of the runaway bestselling On Dublin Street, which sold over 150,000 copies within five weeks and has now been sold in more than 25 countries. Published by Penguin UK until recently, her first book with Little Brown (Castle Hill) was one of the top 10 Hachette ebooks for 2014. This year she has been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and Best Romance. She lives in Stirlingshire, Scotland and is available for publicity purposes, along with corresponding regularly with her 22,000 fans on FB and 15,000 Twitter followers.

You can visit her at www.samanthayoungbooks.com

Hero by Samantha Young is published by Piatkus in paperback and eBook. You can find of all Samantha Young’s titles in the Kobo website here: https://store.kobobooks.com/List/the-hottest-new-voice-in-romance-samantha-young/J-xrHY0rhcp8fAjSHjnPlQ

The Harry Potter Tag!

Hello Everybody! I have wanted to do something on my blog for a while now but never had the time to do anything but today is my first ever tag! 

I couldn't wait to do the Harry Potter Tag which i got the idea from my lovely friend Katie @intothebookcase which you can check out her's here.

I am such a huge Harry Potter fan whether its the books or the films! I basically grew up with Harry, Ron & Hermione in my life. Every time the books came out my dad would buy me a copy of the book on his way home from work at like 4.30am and it would be in my hands by time I woke up for school.

 I remember when the last book Deathly Hallows I was queuing up outside Asda eagerly waiting for my very own copy with my mum & sister. 

I always wanted to receive my own Hogwarts letter but never arrived :( 

So Let's crack on with The Harry Potter Tag!

1) What is your favourite book?

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban was the favourite for me, I loved reading about Ernie and the purple double decker bus but also the beginning of Hogsmeade, I kept dreaming I was there with a cup of Butterbeer so much!

2) What is your favourite film?

I loved all the films in their own little way but hands down favourite has to be the first film, Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stones. The clips of Hogwarts, the Hogwarts letters Harry kept receiving, Hogwarts Express, the sorting hat, Just everything of the first film had me all excited and I loved so much!

3) What is your least favourite book?

I didn't really rate the film and the book was huge & just so long! the Triwizard tournament just didn't get me as hooked.

4) What is your least favourite film?

As much I love the Harry Potter films..I always felt the Goblet of fire was a bit boring for me. The Triwizard cup just seemed to drag on and i didn't really rate the film although Robert Pattinson was in this film hehe!

5) Parts of the books/films that made you cry?

When Professor Albus Dumbledore got killed..that crushed me the most also when Dobby died well I was a blubbering wreck at the cinema :(

6) If you could hook up with any character, who would it be?

 I had a huge crush on Oliver Wood throughout my Harry Potter years and still think he's cute now!

7) Who is your favourite character?

Hermione Granger is my favourite character throughout all the films, she had me giggling with insults to ron, her witty comments and her general braveness about everything.

8) Who is your least favourite character?

Mrs Umbridge I detest so much! She was so annoying in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix! She thought she was really something and was glad to see the back of her tbh!

9) What would your Patronus be? 

 

 I think either an Owl or a Dolphin would be my Patronus as they are the two animals I do love a lot. 

10) If you could have the resurrection stone, invisibility cloak or elder wand, which would it be? 

I think i'd want the resurrection stone for a while to see some people who meant dear to me in the past but I would have soo much fun with the invisibility cloak for sure!

 11) Which house would you be in?

I would love to be in Gryffindor but not sure I am so brave and daring..but when I joined Pottermore I was placed in Hufflepuff..with when reading quotes I fit in just perfect!

12) If you could meet any member of the cast, who would it be?

Rupert Grint is the one who I want to meet so much! Such a cheeky chap, he kinda cute and also a pal of Ed Sheeran's ;-) 

13) If you were on the Quidditch team, which position would you play?

I think I would either be the Chaser as I can be a decent thrower when I need to be, Years of practice playing rounders at school helped.

14) Were you happy with the ending?

Of course I was happy with the ending, although I was gutted it was the last time we would be seeing them  and with all the deaths that voldermort had caused did upset me a lot but it was nice to see how they ended up in their lives, it was cute! 

 

15) How much does Harry Potter mean to me?

Harry Potter means the absolute world to me! My Childhood is in them books & films forever in my heart! I cannot wait to read the stories to my own children when i'm older! They will love them just as much as I do!
A true Potterhead I am!

Thoughtful by S.C. Stephens Blog Tour

Today I am Part of S.C. Stephens Thoughtful blog tour! If anybody knows who Kellan Kyle or read the thoughtless series then you will be mega excited to read this!

Thoughtful is all about Kellan Kyle's story and how he is this big sexy rockstar and falls in love with his best friend's girlfriend Kiera.. which should be a big no no but he just can't help it!
If anyone read Thoughtless then you will know thats where the story began but that book was from Kiera's point of view, this time its all about Kellan!

I was so excited when the lovely Clara from Little Brown asked me to be part of this blog tour as I've only recently just read the "Thoughtless" Series and loved it so I was thrilled when I was told there was a new book in the series!

Kellan Kyle is one hell of a fine man! He comes across as a typical rockstar just wanting to bang every girl he can lay his eyes on but deep down he wants to settle down and have a girl who he can love forever..

This book is just fantastic! I don't know how much I can talk about this book without telling you everything! You most definitely will love Kellan Kyle by the end of the book and will want to read the other books if you haven't already! I adored Thoughtful so much and while reading it answered so many things I had going through my head when I first read Thoughtless which I knew would only get answered by Kellan in his own story.

Thoughtful has received 5 star rating for being amazing, sexy, blessed with handsome rockstar men and so perfect!!


Thoughful is out on 24th February
Pre-Order here now!

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As Good As It Gets? by Fiona Gibson Blog Tour

Today I'm part of the wonderful Fiona Gibson's new book As Good as it Gets? Blog tour. 

I always know when I pick up a book by Fiona that I am going to be giggling along and they are a light hearted read.

In As Good as it Gets? we meet Charlotte Bristow who has a lot on her plate, whether its working a full time job, dealing with her husband not having a job, or her 16 year old daughter Rosie who has just been newly signed to a model agency..Charlotte has it tough! Things are changing in their household and sometimes not for the better.

I thoroughly enjoyed and loved this so much, there was plenty of laugh out loud moments throughout the book especially the beginning of the book started with letters with some humour had me giggling right away.  I felt a little sorry for Charlotte throughout the book as you could really tell she had her hands full but also the way Fiona writes her books, its just like real life situations with no fairy tale dusting.

Fiona has once again written a superb book that is light hearted with a beautiful colourful cover that is a great easy read. I would highly recommend picking this up next time your shopping.

As Good as it Gets? is out on 26th February

Pre-order here
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Showcase Sunday #3

Showcase Sunday is hosted by the lovely Vicky at Books Biscuits and Tea. The aim of this event is to highlight our newest books or book related swag and to see what everyone else received for review, borrowed from libraries, bought in bookshops and downloaded onto eReaders each week. For more information about how this feature works and how to join in, click here.

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Hello you lovely people! I haven't done a Showcase Sunday for ages so here goes with some exciting books that I have received from publishers or I have bought myself over the last month.

Books from publishers

- The Life I Left Behind by Colette Mcbeth
- The Year of Taking Chances by Lucy Diamond
- As Good as it Gets by Fiona Gibson
- A Place for Us by Harriet Evans
- Three Amazing Things about you by Jill Mansell
- What If by Rebecca Donovan


My Recent Book Purchases

- Anna and the french kiss by Stephanie Perkins
- Lola and the boy next door by Stephanie Perkins
- Isla and the happily ever after by Stephanie Perkins
The EXCITINGGGG!

- Beautiful Redemption by Jamie McGuire

YESTERDAY I RECEIVED THESE... so excited to read Hero by Samantha Young!

Hope your all having a lovely weekend.
Bought any books recently? or what are you waiting to come out?
Let me know on here & on twitter @AbbeyLouise20

Book Review: The Book Of You by Claire Kendal

Publisher: HarperCollins

Publication Date: April 2014

The Book of you is about a lady called Clarissa who is being stalked by a work colleague called Rafe, he won't leave her alone, everywhere she turns he's there, he leaves her gifts and most certainly won't take no for answer. When Clarissa get's to be part of Jury service, she finally feels safe for a while...but for how long?

There is no words to describe how hooked I was with this book and how I was really worried for Clarissa and what Rafe was going to do to her.

This is Claire Kendal's debut novel and what a superb way to get noticed! The Book of You is just thrilling that your looking behind yourself just like Clarissa is doing.

Clarissa is a 38 year old English woman who takes up with a distant coworker one night at a little party after his book is published and something dark happens that changes her life in every way. This guy, Rafe, stalks her every move and she becomes like a prisoner in her own life. He's everywhere. Her house, her work, the park...and he leaves lots of notes and gifts for her.

I liked the style of writing Claire has done, the way we flick between the "book" all about Rafe and his ways of stalking following instructions from a leaflet about Domestic abuse telling her to write everything down so that what she does. To present day but she doesn't get much of present day until she is that court being part of Jury service. 
The question is when will Rafe get the picture that Clarissa isn't interested..maybe when it's too late? as Clarissa is writing in the journal every day she see's him and the unwanted gifts she keeps tucked away so when the time comes to go straight to the police that they will listen to her and there will be plenty of evidence... the only place Clarissa feels safe is in the Court House and when she gets to know the other people part of Jury service, she become's friendly with a guy called Robert but becoming more than friends with Robert angers Rafe and isn't a good thing!
The Book of You is one gripping and scary book! for fan's who love to read a good psychological thriller then you will love this!
You may not sleep without wanting to keep the light on but it'll be worth it!
5 page turning stars!