Jen Lucas (Jen Med’s Book Reviews)

The Dark Heart by Neil Lancaster Today I share my thoughts on the brand new DS Max Craigie thriller from Neil Lancaster, The Dark Heart, which is out today. Happy publication day Neil! I have been loving this series and have to say a huge thank you to publisher, HQ, for the advance copy via Netgalley. Here's what this latest book is all about:

Happy publication day Neil Lancaster. The Dark Heart, the latest book in the Max Craigie series, is out now and it's a belter.

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Fun night tonight at my local library as @mredwards spoke all about his writing career, current book The Wasp Trap, and a preview of his upcoming book, One of the Family (18th June)

And a good opportunity to get my book signed too (review on the blog soon!)

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Six Strikes by Antonia Grave Today I share my thoughts on Six Strikes by Antonia Grave. My thanks to publisher, Avon, and Laura Sherlock who sent me a copy of the book for review. Here's what it's all about: Source: Advance Reader CopyRelease Date: 12 March 2026

Today on the blog I am sharing my review of Six Strikes, the brand new novel from Antonia Grave, out tomorrow.

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“This Book Made Me Think Of You” by Libby Page – Book Review @BerkleyPub @penguinrandom @LibbyPageWrites #ThisBookMadeMeThinkOfYou #BookReview Tilly Nightingale is a young widow. Her beloved husband Joe died just a few months ago and her grief is still raw. On her birthday, she gets a call from a local bookshop. Apparently there is a birt…

"This Book Made Me Think Of You" by Libby Page - Book Review @BerkleyPub @penguinrandom @LibbyPageWrites #ThisBookMadeMeThinkOfYou #BookReview fictionophile.com/2026/03/11/t...

From @fictionophile.bsky.social

#BookReview: The Shark by Emma Styles @BooksSphere #TheShark #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles “Every monster has a weakness. At the height of Australian summer, a serial killer known as The Shark stalks a coastal suburb, hunting young female swimmers. Afraid and furious at the failure…

#BookReview: The Shark by Emma Styles @BooksSphere #TheShark #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/03/10/b...

From @damppebbles.bsky.social

#TopTenTuesday : Book Titles Featuring Ordinal Numbers | #TuesdayBookBlog 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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Top Ten Tuesday 10th March 2026: Ordinal Numbers  | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 This week’s topic: Ordinal Numbers It’s an exciting Top Ten Tuesday for me this week as I chose the topic! It seemed like a good idea at the time but actual it was harder than I thought…

Top Ten Tuesday 10th March 2026: Ordinal Numbers  | #TopTenTuesday #amreading #bookrecommendations #TuesdayBookBlog #BookSky 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/03/10/t...

From @portybelle.bsky.social

#TopTenTuesday | 10th March 2026: Book Titles Featuring Ordinal Numbers #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&#8…

#TopTenTuesday | 10th March 2026: Book Titles Featuring Ordinal Numbers #Top10Tuesday #bookblogger #bookish #amreading #TTT #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/03/10/t...

From @damppebbles.bsky.social

A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman | Review A Far-Flung Life by M.L. Stedman (March 2026) is an epic read, a cinematic experience, a brilliant book club choice!!

#BookReview of #AFarFlungLife by M L Stedman www.swirlandthread.com/a-far-flung-...

From @maireadhearne.bsky.social

Cover Reveal: Suzy Aspley: The Bone Mother I’m delighted to be joining the cover reveal for The Bone Mother. Isn’t it fabulous! My post is shared with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the cover reveal. Blurb: Martha Stran…

Cover Reveal: Suzy Aspley: The Bone Mother portable-magic.com/2026/03/09/c...

From @bantambookworm.bsky.social

The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent @PenguinBooksUK @LizNugentwriter Source: Review copyPublication: 12 March 2026 from PenguinPP: 384ISBN-13:978-1844886791 My thanks to Penguin Books for an advance copy for review If my sister hadn’t been beautiful, none of it woul…

The Truth About Ruby Cooper by Liz Nugent @PenguinBooksUK @LizNugentwriter liveanddeadly.net/2026/03/10/t...

From @bethsy.bsky.social

The Sweet Life Café by Helen Rolfe @BoldwoodBooks Book Description: Only a taste of home can heal old wounds ❤️‍🩹🧁☕️ When sisters Addie and Susanna receive invitations to a memorial for their Aunt Gayle, they’re heartbroken to learn the woman who …

The Sweet Life Café by Helen Rolfe @BoldwoodBooks bytheletterbookreviews.com/2026/03/10/t...

From @sarahsbookishlife.bsky.social

Dark Suits and Sad Songs by Denzil Meyrick Today it's over to Mandie for her review of Dark Suits and Sad Songs as she continues her Denzil Meyrick series catch up. I read and reviewed the book a couple of years ago and you can read my thoughts here. Here's what the book is all about: Source: Owned CopyRelease date: 14 May 2015

Today Mandie continues her DCI Daley journey of discovery with a review of Dark Suits and Sad Songs by Denzil Meyrick.

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Top Ten Tuesday – Book Titles Featuring Ordinal Numbers #TopTenTuesday #TTT #AnticipatedReads #TBR #Fictionophile #bookbloggers #TuesdayBookBlog @ArtsyReaderGirl #BookSky The rules are simple: Each Tuesday, Jana assigns a new topic. Create your own Top Ten list that fits that topic – putting your unique spin on it if you want. Everyone is welcome to join but please …

Top Ten Tuesday - Book Titles Featuring Ordinal Numbers #TopTenTuesday #TTT #AnticipatedReads #TBR #Fictionophile #bookbloggers #TuesdayBookBlog @ArtsyReaderGirl #BookSky fictionophile.com/2026/03/10/t...

From @fictionophile.bsky.social

Five on Friday with Rosie Hendry @hendry_rosie Today I’m delighted to feature author Rosie Hendry. Her heartwarming stories are inspired by historical records, where gems of social history are often to be found. Her interest in the WWII e…

Five on Friday with Rosie Hendry @hendry_rosie jillsbookcafe.blog/2026/03/06/f...

From @jillsbookcafe.bsky.social

#CaseClosed: February 2026 | Monthly Wrap-Up #amreading #amreviewing #bookblogger #BookoftheMonth #GoodreadsChallenge #NetGalleyCheckIn #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles Hello bookish friends and welcome to the all-new and improved #CaseClosed. It’s shorter, it’s sharper but it’s still as bookish as ever 🤣 #CaseClosed is my monthly wrap up post wh…

#CaseClosed: February 2026 | Monthly Wrap-Up #amreading #amreviewing #bookblogger #BookoftheMonth #GoodreadsChallenge #NetGalleyCheckIn #BookTwitter #booktwt #BookSky #damppebbles damppebbles.com/2026/03/06/c...

From @damppebbles.bsky.social

Captivating Character of the month February 2026: Martha from The Rush by Beth Lewis #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚 I’m a week late with my Captivating Character post for February due to having been on holiday in China when I would normally post. If you haven’t already, do check out host Carol’…

Captivating Character of the month February 2026: Martha from The Rush by Beth Lewis #LinkParty #bookblogger #memorablecharacter #bookx #booksky #bookreview 💙📚 portobellobookblog.com/2026/03/06/c...

From @portybelle.bsky.social

Simone Buchholz: Sharks Today I’m joining the blog tour for Sharks. My review is written with thanks to Anne Cater for inviting me on the tour and to Orenda Books for my copy of the book. Blurb: In Wilhelmsburg, Ham…

Simone Buchholz: Sharks portable-magic.com/2026/03/06/s...

From @bantambookworm.bsky.social

100 Books Bucket List Challenge | Audiobooks Reviews - Swirl and Thread For Christmas I received this fun gift of the 100 Books Scratch Off Bucket List poster. I immediately scratched off any book I had read over the years but soon realised that they were so many I had ye...

100 Books Bucket List Challenge | Audiobooks Reviews www.swirlandthread.com/100-books-bu...

From @maireadhearne.bsky.social

Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin - The truth about the serial killer who hid in plain sight - Jane Hamilton | #HuntingShadows #TrueCrime @janehamilton22 @TheMirrorBooks @RandomTTours - My Reading Corner Hunting Shadows is a gripping true crime memoir by Jane Hamilton, one of Scotland’s most experienced and well-known crime journalists. The book chronicles her decades-long career reporting on some of ...

Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin - The truth about the serial killer who hid in plain sight - Jane Hamilton | #HuntingShadows #TrueCrime @janehamilton22 @TheMirrorBooks @RandomTTours www.myreadingcorner.co.uk/2026/03/hunt...

From @karendennise.bsky.social

“The Glass Eel” by J.J. Viertel – Book Review @MysteriousPress #TheGlassEel #BookReview A crime novel with a prevailing environmental message, “The Glass Eel” was an interesting read. Set in Maine, it featured plain talking Maine women, and unscrupulous men, motivated by g…

"The Glass Eel" by J.J. Viertel - Book Review @MysteriousPress #TheGlassEel #BookReview fictionophile.com/2026/03/06/t...

From @fictionophile.bsky.social

“The Vanishing” by Sophia Tobin – Book Review @SimonBooks @simonschusterE @SophiaTobin1 #TheVanishing #BookReview #BacklistReview #HistoricalFiction In this crazy, disturbing, modern world, it was a pleasure to escape to the Yorkshire Moors in the time of candlelight and chamber pots. I appreciated the setting and the antiquated jargon that put…

"The Vanishing" by Sophia Tobin - Book Review @SimonBooks @simonschusterE @SophiaTobin1 #TheVanishing #BookReview #BacklistReview #HistoricalFiction fictionophile.com/2026/03/08/t...

From @fictionophile.bsky.social

The Lottery Winner Widows Club by Lucy Vine My enormous thanks to Helena Towers at Headline for sending me a copy of The Lottery Winner Widows Club by Elly Vine. It’s my pleasure to share my review of the book today.  The Lottery Winner Wido…

The Lottery Winner Widows Club by Lucy Vine lindasbookbag.com/2026/03/09/t...

From @lindasbookbag.bsky.social

Cover Reveal – “The Bone Mother” by Suzy Aspley @OrendaBooks #TheBoneMother #CoverReveal @suzystorywriter Martha Strangeways Investigations #2 (sequel to “Crow Moon” – my review of “Crow Moon”) A bit of background on the series protagonist, Martha Strangeways: Martha works…

Cover Reveal - "The Bone Mother" by Suzy Aspley @OrendaBooks #TheBoneMother #CoverReveal @suzystorywriter fictionophile.com/2026/03/09/c...

From @fictionophile.bsky.social

Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney @alicewriterland Book Description: Sometimes bad things happen to good people, so good people have to do bad things . . . Twenty years after a baby is stolen from her push-chair, a woman is murdered in a care home.…

Good Bad Girl by Alice Feeney @alicewriterland bytheletterbookreviews.com/2026/03/09/g...

From @sarahsbookishlife.bsky.social

#CoverReveal THE BONE MOTHER (Martha Strangeways #2) by Suzy Aspley @writer_suzy @OrendaBooks @RandomTTours I am delighted to participate in the cover reveal for Suzy Aspley’s newest novel, to be published by Orenda Books on 7th May 2026. I loved the first Martha Strangeways book, Crow Moon and The…

#CoverReveal THE BONE MOTHER (Martha Strangeways #2) by Suzy Aspley @writer_suzy @OrendaBooks @RandomTTours liveanddeadly.net/2026/03/09/c...

From @bethsy.bsky.social

#MusicMonday #102 – Choose between a curtain or a star Welcome back to another #MusicMonday! It’s not about books, but about music, and I’m looking forward to presenting you with a taste of my playlist. It’s the brainchild of Drew from The Tattooed Boo…

#MusicMonday #102 - Choose between a curtain or a star portable-magic.com/2026/03/09/m...

From @bantambookworm.bsky.social

Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin – The Truth About The Serial Killer Who Hid In Plain Sight by Jane Hamilton #huntingshadows #blogtour #bookreview #truecrime Happy Monday! Today I’m joining the blog tour celebrating Jane Hamilton’s memoir Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin – The Truth About The Serial Killer Who Hid In Plain Sight.

Hunting Shadows: Peter Tobin - The Truth About The Serial Killer Who Hid In Plain Sight by Jane Hamilton #huntingshadows #blogtour #bookreview #truecrime aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/h...

From @clairekreads.bsky.social

COVER REVEAL!! The Bone Mother by Suzy Aspley #coverreveal #thebonemother Yes I’ve got a cover reveal for you today and this cover is seriously striking and dark and just 😍😍😍 Today’s treat is the new Suzy Aspley crime thriller The Bone Mother.

COVER REVEAL!! The Bone Mother by Suzy Aspley #coverreveal #thebonemother aknightsreads.wordpress.com/2026/03/09/c...

From @clairekreads.bsky.social

The Cromarty Library Circle by Shona MacLean @QuercusBooks Source: Review copyPublication: 26 February 2026 from QuercusPP: 528ISBN-13: 978-1529445497 Cromarty, The Black Isle, 1831. As seagulls shriek and rise on the coastal winds, a circulating library i…

The Cromarty Library Circle by Shona MacLean @QuercusBooks liveanddeadly.net/2026/03/09/t...

From @bethsy.bsky.social