Nicola Smith
@shortbookandscribes.uk
Nicola Smith-UK book blogger.
Reviews and other bookish stuff.
Just one person trying to read all the books.
Reviews and other bookish stuff.
Just one person trying to read all the books.
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#TopTenTuesday | 3rd February 2026: Book Covers Featuring Interesting Typography #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday | 3rd February 2026: Book Covers Featuring Interesting Typography #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday | 3rd February 2026: Book Covers Featuring Interesting Typography #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles
Hello and a very warm welcome to damppebbles. It’s Tuesday which means it’s time for this week’s Top Ten Tuesday post. I’ve decided to take part in That Artsy Reader Girl…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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#TopTenTuesday | 3rd February 2026: Book Covers Featuring Interesting Typography #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday | 3rd February 2026: Book Covers Featuring Interesting Typography #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/t...
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Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth ~ A British Library #CrimeClassic @BL_Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/03/d...
Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth ~ A British Library #CrimeClassic @BL_Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/03/d...
Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth ~ A British Library #CrimeClassic @BL_Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog
Author: Susan Gilruth Published: 10th October 2025 by British Library Publishing Category: Classic Crime, Murder Mystery ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ In the tranquil village of Staple Green, the Sandys family are bust…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:57 PM
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Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth ~ A British Library #CrimeClassic @BL_Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/03/d...
Death in Ambush by Susan Gilruth ~ A British Library #CrimeClassic @BL_Publishing #TuesdayBookBlog betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/03/d...
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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 3 – A book with a colour in the title #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 3 – A book with a colour in the title #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 3 – A book with a colour in the title #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations
I saw this challenge on Nicki’s blog (Secret Library Book Blog) back in November last year. I enjoyed thinking about how I’d answer each of the prompts so I thought I’d give i…
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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 3 – A book with a colour in the title #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 3 – A book with a colour in the title #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/3...
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Bookish Small Screen Viewing - His & Hers aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/b...
Bookish Small Screen Viewing - His & Hers aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/b...
Bookish Small Screen Viewing – His & Hers
Yes Bookish Small Screen Viewing is back for 2026. I’ve got a little bit of a backlog of posts on this but I’m going to try to share them over the coming weeks/months.
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Bookish Small Screen Viewing - His & Hers aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/b...
Bookish Small Screen Viewing - His & Hers aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/b...
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A Bad, Bad, Place by Frances Crawford jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/03/a...
A Bad, Bad, Place by Frances Crawford jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/03/a...
A Bad, Bad, Place by Frances Crawford
Today I am sharing my thoughts on the debut novel from Frances Crawford, A Bad, Bad Place. I was lucky enough to pick up a proof of the book whilst at Bloody Scotland, so a huge thank you to publis…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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A Bad, Bad, Place by Frances Crawford jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/03/a...
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#TopTenTuesday : It's All About Typography | #TuesdayBookBlog #Typography noveldeelights.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday : It's All About Typography | #TuesdayBookBlog #Typography noveldeelights.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday : It’s All About Typography | #TuesdayBookBlog #Typography
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish, which is now being hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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#TopTenTuesday : It's All About Typography | #TuesdayBookBlog #Typography noveldeelights.com/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday : It's All About Typography | #TuesdayBookBlog #Typography noveldeelights.com/2026/02/03/t...
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Top Ten Tuesday 3rd February 2026: Book covers with interesting typography | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/t...
Top Ten Tuesday 3rd February 2026: Book covers with interesting typography | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/t...
Top Ten Tuesday 3rd February 2026: Book covers with interesting typography | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚
This week’s topic: Book covers with interesting typography This has been an interesting challenge this week. Jana has asked us to find ten book covers which have interesting, cool or pretty t…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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Top Ten Tuesday 3rd February 2026: Book covers with interesting typography | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/t...
Top Ten Tuesday 3rd February 2026: Book covers with interesting typography | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/03/t...
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#BookReview: One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford @panmacmillan.bsky.social #OneYellowEye #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/b...
#BookReview: One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford @panmacmillan.bsky.social #OneYellowEye #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/b...
#BookReview: One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford @panmacmillan.bsky.social #OneYellowEye #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles
“Full of heartbreak, revulsion and black humour, a scientist desperately searches for a cure to a zombie virus while also hiding a monumental secret – her undead husband. Kesta’s husband, Tim…
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February 3, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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#BookReview: One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford @panmacmillan.bsky.social #OneYellowEye #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/b...
#BookReview: One Yellow Eye by Leigh Radford @panmacmillan.bsky.social #OneYellowEye #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/02/03/b...
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#TopTenTuesday Book Covers With Striking Typography #TuesdayBookBlog whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday Book Covers With Striking Typography #TuesdayBookBlog whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday Book Covers With Striking Typography #TuesdayBookBlog
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme created by The Broke and the Bookish and now hosted by Jana at That Artsy Reader Girl. The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own…
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February 3, 2026 at 3:48 PM
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#TopTenTuesday Book Covers With Striking Typography #TuesdayBookBlog whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/02/03/t...
#TopTenTuesday Book Covers With Striking Typography #TuesdayBookBlog whatcathyreadnext.co.uk/2026/02/03/t...
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A Body in the Banjo - Elaine Spires | Blog Tour Author Post - "A Banjo Is A Dagenham Thing" | #ABodyInTheBanjo @ElaineSWriter @rararesources www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/02/a-bo...
A Body in the Banjo - Elaine Spires | Blog Tour Author Post - "A Banjo Is A Dagenham Thing" | #ABodyInTheBanjo @ElaineSWriter @rararesources www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/02/a-bo...
A Body in the Banjo - Elaine Spires | Blog Tour Author Post - "A Banjo Is A Dagenham Thing" | #ABodyInTheBanjo @ElaineSWriter @rararesources - My Reading Corner
(A Cissie Partridge Mystery Book 1) It’s November 1958 and Dagenham is excitedly awaiting Bonfire Night. Cissie Partridge isn’t too keen on fireworks but she generously donates to the local children d...
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A Body in the Banjo - Elaine Spires | Blog Tour Author Post - "A Banjo Is A Dagenham Thing" | #ABodyInTheBanjo @ElaineSWriter @rararesources www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/02/a-bo...
A Body in the Banjo - Elaine Spires | Blog Tour Author Post - "A Banjo Is A Dagenham Thing" | #ABodyInTheBanjo @ElaineSWriter @rararesources www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/02/a-bo...
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/02/26 jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/02/r...
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/02/26 jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/02/r...
Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/02/26
Okay. So if anyone can explain to me how the heck we are already in February, that would be great. I mean … what happened? January passed in a blur and, if you happen to be reading this on Monday, …
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February 2, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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Rewind Recap: Weekly Update W/E 01/02/26 jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/02/r...
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The Bedroom Murders by Mark L. Fowler jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/02/t...
The Bedroom Murders by Mark L. Fowler jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/02/t...
The Bedroom Murders by Mark L. Fowler
Today I am sharing my thoughts on The Bedroom Murders, the brand new Charlie Reed Mystery from Mark L. Fowler. My thanks to the author for the advance copy of the book for review. Here’s what…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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The Bedroom Murders by Mark L. Fowler jenmedsbookreviews.com/2026/02/02/t...
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Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister | #bookreview #thriller portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/f...
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister | #bookreview #thriller portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/f...
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister | #bookreview #thriller
What makes a good thriller for me is taking ordinary people, putting them in extra-ordinary situations and seeing how they react. And that’s something Gillian McAllister does brilliantly! Cam…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:46 PM
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Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister | #bookreview #thriller portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/f...
Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister | #bookreview #thriller portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/f...
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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 2 – A book I've read multiple times #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 2 – A book I've read multiple times #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 2 – A book I’ve read multiple times #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations
I saw this challenge on Nicki’s blog (Secret Library Book Blog) back in November last year. I enjoyed thinking about how I’d answer each of the prompts so I thought I’d give i…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:42 PM
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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 2 – A book I've read multiple times #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 2 – A book I've read multiple times #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/02/3...
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#MusicMonday - I hear the songs from the places where I was born… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/m...
#MusicMonday - I hear the songs from the places where I was born… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/m...
#MusicMonday – I hear the songs from the places where I was born…
Whoop whoop! Welcome to this week’s #MusicMonday! This is my opportunity to share a track of my liking with you lovely people, all in the name of #MusicMonday, the brainchild of the…
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#MusicMonday - I hear the songs from the places where I was born… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/m...
#MusicMonday - I hear the songs from the places where I was born… aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/02/m...
#BookReview - The Wartime Mother by Lizzie Page
A lovely third and final book in the Wartime Evacuees trilogy, full of distinctive characters.
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A lovely third and final book in the Wartime Evacuees trilogy, full of distinctive characters.
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February 2, 2026 at 2:53 PM
#BookReview - The Wartime Mother by Lizzie Page
A lovely third and final book in the Wartime Evacuees trilogy, full of distinctive characters.
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#TheWartimeMother
Full review on my blog: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...
A lovely third and final book in the Wartime Evacuees trilogy, full of distinctive characters.
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#TheWartimeMother
Full review on my blog: shortbookandscribes.uk/reviews/shor...
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Bird Watching and Feeding ~ A #SundayStills Feature #Nature #Photography betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/01/b...
Bird Watching and Feeding ~ A #SundayStills Feature #Nature #Photography betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/01/b...
Bird Watching and Feeding ~ A #SundayStills Feature #Nature #Photography
Welcome to the Sunday Stills feature hosted by Terri at “Tame birds sing of freedom. Wild birds fly.” — John Lennon The prompt this week is Feeding the Birds I do enjoy feeding and watc…
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February 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
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Bird Watching and Feeding ~ A #SundayStills Feature #Nature #Photography betweenthelinesbookblog.com/2026/02/01/b...
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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 1 – A Book By a Favourite Author #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/01/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 1 – A Book By a Favourite Author #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/01/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 1 – A Book By a Favourite Author #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations
I saw this challenge on Nicki’s blog (Secret Library Book Blog) back in November last year. I enjoyed thinking about how I’d answer each of the prompts so I thought I’d give it a go too…
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February 1, 2026 at 6:11 PM
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30 Day Book Challenge – Day 1 – A Book By a Favourite Author #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/01/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 1 – A Book By a Favourite Author #30DayBookChallenge #BookRecommendations portobellobookblog.com/2026/02/01/3...
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Our Daughter Is Missing by Darren O’Sullivan #blogtour #ourdaughterismissing #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/o...
Our Daughter Is Missing by Darren O’Sullivan #blogtour #ourdaughterismissing #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/o...
Our Daughter Is Missing by Darren O’Sullivan #blogtour #ourdaughterismissing #bookreview
Happy February!! We’re kicking the month of my birthday with the latest psych-thriller from Darren O’Sullivan, Our Daughter Is Missing.
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Our Daughter Is Missing by Darren O’Sullivan #blogtour #ourdaughterismissing #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/o...
Our Daughter Is Missing by Darren O’Sullivan #blogtour #ourdaughterismissing #bookreview aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/02/01/o...
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Captivating Character of the month January 2026: Tilly from This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/30/c...
Captivating Character of the month January 2026: Tilly from This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/30/c...
Captivating Character of the month January 2026: Tilly from This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚
My choice for this month is Tilly from This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page. This was the first book I read this year and I absolutely adored it. How could I not love a book whose first lin…
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January 30, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Captivating Character of the month January 2026: Tilly from This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/30/c...
Captivating Character of the month January 2026: Tilly from This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/30/c...
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30 Day Book Challenge - Day 29 - A Novella #bookchallenge #BookRecommendations aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/3...
30 Day Book Challenge - Day 29 - A Novella #bookchallenge #BookRecommendations aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/3...
30 Day Book Challenge – Day 29 – A Novella #bookchallenge #BookRecommendations
I saw this challenge over on Secret Library Book Blog back in November who in turn spotted it in Bluesky. It looked fun so I thought I’d have a go!
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January 30, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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30 Day Book Challenge - Day 29 - A Novella #bookchallenge #BookRecommendations aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/3...
30 Day Book Challenge - Day 29 - A Novella #bookchallenge #BookRecommendations aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/01/30/3...
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The Girl Before by J. P. Delaney - Review. stephsbookblog.com/2026/01/30/t...
The Girl Before by J. P. Delaney - Review. stephsbookblog.com/2026/01/30/t...
The Girl Before by J. P. Delaney – Review.
About The Book Enter the world of One Folgate Street and discover perfection . . . but can you pay the price? Jane stumbles on the rental opportunity of a lifetime: the chance to live in a beautifu…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:52 PM
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The Girl Before by J. P. Delaney - Review. stephsbookblog.com/2026/01/30/t...
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Happy Publication Day to Bella Osborne: (Not Quite) Done with Dating is out today! portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/29/h...
Happy Publication Day to Bella Osborne: (Not Quite) Done with Dating is out today! portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/29/h...
Happy Publication Day to Bella Osborne: (Not Quite) Done with Dating is out today!
It’s publication day for (Not Quite) Done with Dating by Bella Osborne. I’m lucky enough to have an early proof copy which I’ll be reviewing sometime soon. Having been married for…
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January 29, 2026 at 7:54 PM
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Happy Publication Day to Bella Osborne: (Not Quite) Done with Dating is out today! portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/29/h...
Happy Publication Day to Bella Osborne: (Not Quite) Done with Dating is out today! portobellobookblog.com/2026/01/29/h...