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Book Review: The Vanishing Act by Jo Jakeman

March 1, 2026September 11, 2025
Book cover for "The Vanishing Act" by Jo Jakeman. The design features bold yellow and white text on an orange background. A black skull sits at the bottom, with a dragonfly above the title. The tagline reads, “Life as a missing person is absolute murder…”

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts on The Vanishing Act. The Vanishing Act by Jo Jakeman (Constable, £21.99) is available …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Free Crochet Pullover Pattern – Who Says Sock Yarn’s Just for Socks?

January 12, 2026September 5, 2025
Side-by-side images of the Orla Crochet Pullover Sweater. On the left, the sweater hangs on a hanger showing its open stitch pattern and striped pastel colors. On the right, it is worn outdoors, showcasing the relaxed fit and lightweight drape.

My Orla Crochet Pullover is one of those sweaters you’ll find yourself reaching for all year round. It’s so light …

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Categories Crochet, Crochet Sweater Patterns

15 Free One Skein Crochet Shawl Patterns You’ll Want To Make

January 29, 2026August 26, 2025
Collage of twelve colorful one-skein crochet shawls. Shawls feature various textures, stitches, and yarn gradients in purples, greens, teals, and pinks, highlighting a range of beginner-friendly designs.

A big thank you to my newsletter subscribers for requesting this roundup – it’s such a good one!  There’s something …

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Categories Crochet, Crochet Scarf Patterns

Book Review : Beattie Cavendish and the White Pearl Club by Mary-Jane Riley

March 1, 2026August 21, 2025
Cover of the book Beattie Cavendish and the White Pearl Club by Mary-Jane Riley. The image shows a stylish woman with dark hair, red lipstick, pearl earrings, and large sunglasses, set against an orange London skyline with Big Ben and the Thames at sunset. The design evokes a vintage, mysterious feel.

We’re delighted to be sharing Laura’s thoughts about Beattie Cavendish and the White Pearl Club. A wonderful story with suspense …

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Categories Crime Thrillers Mystery, Fiction Book Reviews

Book Review: Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood

August 20, 2025
A paperback copy of Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood stands upright on a rustic wooden table outdoors. The book’s bright pink and red cover features an illustrated couple dressed for a glamorous night out. Surrounding the book are leafy variegated plants and a potted fern, with sunlight casting soft shadows across the scene.

Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood is (for me), the ultimate enemies to lovers with all the feels. Goodreads …

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Categories Fiction Book Reviews, Romantic Fiction
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