A traumatised girl. Her troubled brother. Their shocking secret.
Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home.
Rosie collects the children from their out-of-hours foster carer on New Year’s Day and instantly recognises Archie from a domestic violence workshop she helped with. Rosie remembers that when asked what he enjoyed most about the course, Archie said: ‘the biscuits’. Social workers are concerned that Archie and Bobbi have been neglected. As Rosie gets to know the children, she begins to suspect that something far more disturbing lies in their past. Archie, jovial and polite, bats away Rosie’s attempts to talk to him about anything serious with witty one-liners and sophisticated distractions. Bobbi reacts violently, lashing out and throwing herself around. Rosie has never seen a child as young a Bobbi behaving so viciously, but it is Archie she is most concerned about as the weeks go by. After a worrying incident at school, Archie tearfully discloses the truth – a shocking secret that has left him and his sister traumatised. Horrified at what she learns, Rosie is determined to help the young siblings find a forever-home that will provide them with the love and care they deserve.
4/5
I have read quite a few of these books over the years, I have to admit as much as I enjoy reading them, they can be heartbreaking. I kind of feel I shouldn't actually like them because of the subject matters, yet i'm drawn to them on regular occasions as I occasionally like to read something other than the crime thrillers I normally read. In this outing the story of Nine-year-old Archie and his five-year-old sister, Bobbi, are taken into emergency police protective custody after an incident of domestic violence at their family home. They are then taken into the home of Rosie, a foster carer. Both children have their own issues, this story is told brilliantly its a riveting read, I found once I started it, I wanted and needed to carry on to see what sort, if any, changes are made to these two little ones. Secrets are revealed and its found these two little ones certainly haven't had a great start to life. If you enjoy reading these type of books then this one is a must. Rosie is certainly one of kind, and an amazing foster carer, any child placed into Rosies custody will certainly get the best she can offer. Interesting, educating and heartbreaking.
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killer on the run by m. a. comley @melcom1 #killerontherun #melcomley #book2 #dikaylibright #5star27/2/2018
The second gripping thriller in the DI Kayli Bright thriller series from NY Times bestselling author of the Justice series.
DI Kayli Bright is called to the scene of a terrible accident that appears to be a case of careless driving. However, her gut reaction tells her there's much more at stake. Within hours, her suspicions are confirmed when she is called to investigate a second incident on the same stretch of road. This time there is no doubt in Kayli's mind that she's dealing with a murder enquiry. Are the two incidents connected? Is Kayli looking for a driver with a severe case of road rage? Or is there a twisted serial killer on her patch? As Kayli sifts through the web of lies to capture the killer, her personal life seems to be falling apart. Her fiancé, Mark, returns home from his new job oversees a changed man. What is he hiding? Could Mark's dark secret be destructive enough to put an end to their relationship? Other books in the series are: The Missing Children Book 1 Hidden Agenda - available for pre-order. Published 1st March 2018 Wowzers, another superb book.
I was a little annoyed with myself that i'd gotten behind with this series, yet when I got to the end of this book, I was thrilled i'd held on, because it meant that I could dive right into book 3.
This was a fairly quick read at just under 200 pages, but those pages have it all packed into them. Carmen is on her way home after a night out with her 2 close friends, they had been celebrating her recent promotion. Unfortunately Carmen is involved in an accident on her way home. Di kayli Bright and her partner Dave are called to the scene. Kayli's gut instinct tell her this was no accident. But she needs to wait for reports to find out. When another accident happens on the same stretch of road, it seems it's just possible that both incidents are connected. But how? is what Kayli and Dave need to figure out. Can Kayli keep her mind on her job and not her personal life long enough to solve the case? This book was another brilliantly told story by this very talented author. The knack for dragging you into the story is brilliant. Mel can certainly write a damn good book. This one will keep you guessing, and keep you interested right up to the last page, where then you'll just want more. Book 2 ends fantastically with a 'I need the next book now' Luckily for me I have it on my kindle waiting for me to start. The Broken by Casey Kelleher #Review #BlogBlitz #Caseykelleher #TheBroken @Bookouture @CaseyKelleher22/2/2018 Thrilled to be part of this blog tour and share my thoughts on the latest book by Casey Kelleher. The Broken.
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They took her dad, but she won’t let them take her. Nancy Byrne was the apple of her daddy’s eye. He might have been one of the most-feared gangsters in London, yet Jimmy Byrne idolised his little Nancy. But now Jimmy is dead, gunned down in cold blood - and Nancy vows to avenge his death. She’s only twenty years old, but as the new head of the ruthless Byrne gang, running a lucrative world of drugs, sex and violence, she’s in over her head. Keeping her family together all while Joanie, her beloved grandma, falls apart, and her brother Daniel goes off the rails forces Nancy to grow up - fast. But while Nancy takes the men on at their own game, there’s a greater danger hiding on the dark streets. Jimmy’s killer is on her trail - and will stop at nothing to shut her up. Blood might be thicker than water, but soon, Nancy realises she can't trust anyone. Not even her own family. Especially her own family. Sometimes 5 stars just doesn't seem enough.
I was thrilled to get my grubby little hands on an ARC of this book. Thanks go to Netgalley and the Publishers, Bookouture. I was also thrilled to be able to take part in the blog tour.
I've been a huge fan of Casey Kelleher's book for a good few years now and was looking forward to this one as it was a follow on from The Betrayed a book I loved. I think this one would be fine read as a standalone, but personally I would say read The Betrayed before The Broken. That's just my opinion though, and I much prefer reading books in order. *Don't read on if you intend reading the books in order and have not yet read book one, as it could contain spoilers.* Nancy Byrne is the new head of the Byrne Gang. Following her father's death, it's down to Nancy to take over, as it seems no one else is capable. Her father was one of London's most feared gangsters. Gunned down in cold blood. The book opens following Jimmy Byrne's funeral. Nancy has the weight of the world on her shoulders now, shoulders that are going to need to take on so much for such a young woman. Her Grandfather Michael Byrne isn't really bothered that his son has died, yet Nancy's Grandmother, Joanie is in pieces and struggling to cope with the loss of her beloved one and only son. Is Nancy going to be in way above her head, it's sink or swim in the world she's involved with. More than one person will stab you in the back at the first opportunity, you have to learn to be one step ahead. You also need a quick lesson in who can and can't be trusted. Nancy's brother Daniel is on a mission of self destruct, who is he going to take with him to get what he wants, and is there anyone who can stop him destroying 'The family business'. This book was friken awesome. From start to finish I could not wait to see what was going to happen. I believe this is going to be a trilogy, I so so can't wait for the next one.. Casey Kelleher somehow seems to be able to top each book written, these books just get better and better. I don't know where the idea's come from, but please Casey, keep them coming. Casey is well up there with the best authors in this genre. This book has it all, crime, violence, death, drugs, gangs, you name it, it's in there. Well worth more than the given 5 stars. And Breathe................... This book is going in my 2018 Best reads, without a doubt.
Author Bio:
Born in Cuckfield, West Sussex, Casey Kelleher grew up as an avid reader and a huge fan of author Martina Cole. Whilst working as a beauty therapist and bringing up her three children together with her husband, Casey penned her debut novel Rotten to the Core. Its success meant that she could give up her day job and concentrate on writing full time. She has since published Rise and Fall, Heartless, Bad Blood, The Taken, The Promise, The Betrayed and her latest release The Broken is due for publication on the 22nd February 2018. For all news and updates: www.caseykelleher.co.uk www.facebook.com/officialcaseykelleher http://caseykelleher.wordpress.com Twitter: @caseykelleher
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what a great read! It's safe to say I’m not a football fan, at all in the slightest, but this was a book that looked and sounded really interesting. It offers more than football though and is worth reading.
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