Time for another “unputdownable thriller.” This time up, it’s
Her Last Whisper, the second book in the Detective Katie Scott series by
Jennifer Chase.
Fresh off her first case, Katie is assigned to investigate
cold cases in the Pine Valley Sheriff’s Department. One particular cold case
catches her eye because it is only six months old. It is somewhat “ripped from
the headlines” in that it involves a woman who claims to have been kidnapped,
but details and supporting facts seem to be lacking. (If memory serves there
was a similar real-life case near Sacramento, CA a few years ago).
Katie suffers from undiagnosed PTSD from her time in the Army.
The subplot involving a former Army buddy seems like an unnecessary
complication, although it does give a little bit of depth to Katie’s background.
Likewise, her PTSD appears to be used as a plot device more than an actual character
trait.
I thought the detective work was mostly accurate, and the
crime(s) were interesting. However, I felt like the author gave superficial
treatment to some aspects of the case, even tossing off one plot point with a “we’ll
never know” comment. It played a part in the investigation, and it didn’t ring
true that it all of a sudden didn’t matter to the case. And I didn’t think that
the perpetrator’s motivation was as detailed as it could have been.
All of that aside, there were some genuine surprises, and it was an interesting book. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a good crime thriller series. It can be read as a stand-alone, but there are several references to events from Little Girls Sleeping (the first book), so if you want a more solid background, start with that one.
AUTHOR BIO
Jennifer Chase is a multi award-winning and best-selling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor degree in police forensics and a master’s degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers.
Close to You is one of the most exciting books I have
read in a while, and I have read a lot of cracking psychological thrillers
lately. Because of the number of books I go through, I have become quite good
at usually figuring out at least one or two plot points.
That was not the case with this book. It kept me guessing
right up to the very last page, and for that reason, it is one of my favorite books
that I have read in a long time.
Right from the beginning, the author grabbed me with the
unique premise of the story. I liked that the main character had an unusual job
(personal trainer) and that the plot started with a bang. I have found that my
favorite books often state something shocking, and then elaborate on how the
characters got to that particular point.
In this case, the story unfolds with mostly alternating “then”
and “now” chapters. As always, there are no plot spoilers here. Suffice to say
that the author does a fantastic job of keeping the narrative flowing in spite
of the jumps back and forth in time.
I also appreciated how I was never quite able to get a total
read on the main characters. Just when I thought I had figured out a character’s
motivations, there was a red herring or an incident that changed my mind. And
about the red herrings: sometimes an author uses them in a way that is too
obvious, and they stand out by a mile. Not the case in this book. They are perfectly
placed and just plausible enough to keep the reader turning the pages.
One thing, however: this is the third book in a week where the author has felt the need to throw in a political comment that has no bearing on the characters nor the story. Frankly, I’m getting tired of it, because it takes me out of the drama at hand. It is gratuitous and (as I have stated before) annoying. Authors (and editors) would do well to remember that people from all walks of life read their books; alienating a large population for the sole purpose of earning some sort of “cool points” seems counter-productive, self-indulgent and childish.
I’m marking it a 5-star read because I didn’t see the twist coming for a change. But I do wish that authors would wise up and stop pandering. Next time, I might just stop reading – and that would be a shame.
Have you ever had friends tell you that you HAVE to read a
book (or see a movie, or watch a tv show) because it is incredible, or at the tip-top
of its genre? And you think it couldn’t possibly be as good as everyone says,
so you ignore it and get around to taking a look at some point, thinking you’ll
give it a try? And then you realize that you’re an idiot and you’re missing out
because it really IS as good as everyone says?
If so, you’re just like me when it comes to Patricia Gibney’s
books.
I have seen her recommended numerous times, and people in
book groups rave about her crime thrillers. I am always looking for new
authors, but I tend to shy away from ones who get a LOT of hype (for the
reasons listed above). I am thrilled that I finally came to my senses when it
comes to her books, though, because this was one thriller that I could NOT put
down.
Even though Broken Souls is the 7th in the
Detective Lottie Parker series, I was able to read it almost as a stand-alone.
The author did a fantastic job of allowing a new reader to enjoy the story
without distracting references to past books.
That’s not to say that the references aren’t there, because
they are (hard to avoid seven books in). But they were well-placed and served to
move the current plot along instead of causing me to stop and try to figure out
what had happened. The references also made me curious enough to want to go back
and read the first books in the series, and I promptly added them to my Amazon
cart.
The deftly-woven plot kept me turning pages. I love a book
that reads like a television show, especially when it comes to UK crime dramas.
The author did a fantastic job of tying
all of the characters together, and I think she captured the nature of a
small-town realistically.
I sound like a broken record, but there are no spoilers
here. Just a mea culpa that I should have listened to people and picked up
Patricia Gibney’s books ages ago. Consider me a convert, and I can’t wait to
see what comes next!
Ria is a single mom because her husband, Grayson, walked out
on her five years ago. Her mother-in-law has kept her as part of the family,
even though the family is not very tight. One day, Ria receives some emails
exposing family members’ secrets. Who sent her the emails, and why?
It is an exciting premise, and the author does a great job of
layering the lies that each family member tells to cover their secrets. The
result is that the reader is never quite sure what is a lie or what is the
truth. Furthermore, one also can’t tell which lie is being covered up. It becomes
an intricate spiderweb, and as Ria looks into the emails further, she becomes
more entrapped.
I thought that overall it was a very well-done story. I felt
that the different personalities of the daughters-in-law (Ria, Ashlin, and
Samira), as well as that of Christine (the daughter), were all sharply written.
The male characters were not as strong, mainly because I think that the author
wanted to showcase how women unknowingly influence each other’s personalities.
And then there is May, the matriarch of the Parker clan. From
the beginning, it is apparent that she is headstrong and the driving force of
the family. She is also an enigma, as her chapters often end with a thought or
comment that leaves the reader questioning her motivations.
No spoilers here, so that’s all I am going to say about the plot. I will repeat that it’s a page-turner, and the multiple twists were well done. I only guessed one of them, partially guessed another, and didn’t see one coming at all. One of the notes that I made was that the story was like a bizarre game of Family Clue.
Now, to the not-so-good. The location of the story is Chicago.
Last I checked, this is in the United States. Forgive the snark, but I counted
at least 18 instances of phrasing that were inconsistent with American English.
Everything from “bollocks” to “ringing” someone on their phone. Now, it might
seem inconsequential to some, but to me, it feels lazy.
Just as I would expect a story set in England or Australia
to use UK terms, I expect a story set in America to use American words. We don’t
“ring” people, we call them. We don’t “lose the plot,” we “go crazy” or “lose it.”
There were a few other examples as well. They were jarring and took me out of
the flow of the story.
If a writer is going to set a story in a location, I wish
the writer would do the simple research necessary to make everything fit
together. Or, at the very least, that the editor would catch these things before
publication.
That was really the only detraction, however, and I still would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good page-turner.
Lots of books claim to be page-turning thrillers with unbelievable twists. Some live up to the hype, and some don’t. In The Last Wife, all of the characters had secrets of some kind. The author did a fantastic job of keeping me off-balance and wondering which secret was affecting which character. In fact, there were layers upon layers of lies that unraveled throughout the story. There were a couple of writing issues that seemed jarring to me, but overall I thought it was a well-done thriller with an original (and unexpected) twist. Yes, this one did live up to the hype. For a full review, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for a complimentary digital ARC of this book.
USA TODAY bestselling & multi-award winning author Nicola Marsh writes feel-good fiction with a twist!
She has published 68 books with Harlequin, Amazon and indie, and sold over 8 million copies worldwide. She currently writes women’s fiction/rural romance for Harper Collins Australia Mira imprint, emotional domestic suspense for Bookouture and contemporary romance for Harlequin Dare.
Her first mainstream contemporary romance, BUSTED IN BOLLYWOOD released to rave reviews, including a nomination for RWA’s RBY, Romantic Book of the Year. Her first indie-pubbed contemporary romance CRAZY LOVE is an Amazon and Barnes & Noble bestseller, and was nominated for an ARRA award. Her women’s fiction novel SAVING SARA with Lake Union hit the #1 kindle romance spot on Amazon UK.
Her young adult fantasy SCION OF THE SUN won a National Readers’ Choice Award for Best YA novel.
She’s also a Waldenbooks, Bookscan and Barnes & Noble bestseller, a RBY and National Readers’ Choice Award winner, is a multiple finalist for awards including the Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, HOLT Medallion, Booksellers’ Best, Golden Quill, Laurel Wreath, More than Magic and has won several CataRomance Reviewers’ Choice Awards.
A physiotherapist for 13 years, she now adores writing full time, raising her two dashing young heroes, sharing fine food with family and friends, barracking loudly for her beloved North Melbourne Kangaroos footy team, and her favourite, curling up with a good book!
I have found a new series to get into (my list is getting long).
The second in the Detective Jo Fournier series
by M M Chouinard was entertaining and intriguing (and sometimes that is a
difficult combination to achieve).
From the first death in the office of a
college professor, I had a feeling that I was going to like this book. Having
worked in higher education, I am always interested in how accurately portrayed
it is. I am happy to report that the author does an excellent job of detailing
the politics and pitfalls of higher education faculty and staff.
The mystery itself was also gripping. By the
time Jo and her partner, Arnett, caught on to the links between the victims,
there were so many other questions to answer that I was kept off-balance as to
who the killer might be – there were a few red herrings that helped to
complicate the investigation. I did not mind those because they were well-written
and did not seem gratuitous.
I liked how the author interspersed a few
chapters from the killer’s perspective. This gave the depth to the motivations
and made the story more interesting. I also appreciated the “cat and mouse”
aspect to the search for the killer, because there were a few times that I
couldn’t tell which characters were the cat and which were the mouse. To be
kept guessing equals a good read in my book.
Usually I do not like it when there is random
personal background thrown into a story, but in this book it worked. I enjoyed
Jo’s visit to Louisiana and would love to see more about her family. I think it
was good background to her character.
There were a few places where I felt that I
missed a reference from the first book, but ultimately it did not diminish my
interest in the story. In fact, I had to go out and grab the first one to fill
in the backstory. In other words, this can be read as a standalone.
If you are a fan of crime thrillers, look no further.
Go and get this one now!
In a town full of secrets, the truth won’t stay buried…
When a girl’s body is discovered in a park in the sleepy Massachusetts town of Oakhurst, local detective Jo is shocked to the core. Because the girl is the second innocent victim to turn up dead in three days. And just like the first, a tarot card has been left by the body. The meaning of the card: betrayal.
After uncovering a series of threatening messages targeting the girl, a student at the university, and the first victim, her teacher, Jo thinks she’s locked the killer in her crosshairs. The primary suspect is a volatile ex-military student with an axe to grind for failing grades, and the frightened town is out for his blood. But the next day, a much-loved member of the community is found dead in her home, a tarot card in her mail. There’s no clear motive to link her death to the others, and the message on the card this time is even stranger: domestic bliss.
With a fourth body and card appearing the following day, Jo knows she’s running out of time to crack the code and bring the killer to justice. And the pressure only gets worse with heart-breaking news about Jo’s father forcing her to choose between helping her family heal or the victims’ families get justice. Can Jo find the twisted murderer sending the town into a panic before another life is lost? Or this time, will the dangerous killer find her first?
A completely addictive detective thriller that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. If you love Kendra Elliot, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Regan you’ll love Taken to the Grave.
Author Bio
M.M. Chouinard’s first fiction story was published in her local paper when she was eight, and she fell in love with Agatha Christie novels not long after. While pursuing a Ph.D in psychology and helping to found the first U.S. research university of the new millenium, the stories kept rattling around inside her skull, demanding to come out. For sanity’s sake, she released them. She’s currently at work on her seventh novel.
I have always liked crime-solving
entertainment, from tv shows to board games (does anyone remember Electronic
Detective?) to books. I’m usually partial to grittier crime novels because they
often contain twists and are harder to solve. But every so often, I enjoy a
simple cozy mystery where I can “go along for the ride.”
When I get into that mood, Leighan Dobbs is one of my go-to authors. I am happy to report that her new release, A Purrfect Alibi is another winner.
From the opening introductions of mediums and
psychics to the reveal of “whodunnit,” I was thoroughly entertained by this
book. I love how the cats are important characters and are often smarter than
the humans (anyone who owns a cat knows that this is true anyway).
In some ways, these books remind me of the Mrs. Murphy mysteries, mainly because of the way the animals communicate with each other and humans. But this series is much cozier and “fun-loving” (if murder could be called fun).
Honestly, you can read the blurbs for the plot, and with it being a mystery, I’m not about to write any spoilers. As always, you’ll have to read it yourself to find out what happens. But I will tell you that it is well-written and enjoyable. With the weather turning fall-ish quickly, it’s time to cuddle up with a cozy, and you won’t go wrong with this one.
USA Today bestselling author, Leighann Dobbs, discovered her passion for writing after a twenty year career as a software engineer. She lives in New Hampshire with her husband Bruce, their trusty Chihuahua mix Mojo and beautiful rescue cat, Kitty. Her book “Dead Wrong” won the “Best Mystery Romance” award at the 2014 Indie Romance Convention. Her book “Ghostly Paws” was the 2015 Chanticleer Mystery & Mayhem First Place category winner in the Animal Mystery category.
The story grabbed me from the very beginning
and did not let me go until the very last word. I cannot remember the last time
a book had me so enthralled.
It is apparent right away that there is much
more to Evelyn Taylor-Clarke (Mrs. T-C to the workers at the home she resides
in) than meets the eye. From the moment that she fills in her first crossword
puzzle, the reader knows that she has led a fascinating life.
The book has eleven “Parts,” with each section
describing a segment of Mrs. T-C’s life. The chapters within the parts alternate
between letters to her husband and the action taking place at the time. The time-shifting
jumps around quite a bit; it is not entirely linear. But the author treats this
with a deft hand, and I never felt lost. It made the reading that much more
interesting because the events sometimes alluded to the letters and vice versa.
It was a smart way to keep the narrative focused.
As Mrs. T-C’s secrets reveal themselves, the
reader also learns that revenge is a motivator, both on a personal scale for
her and a national level post-WWII. There are well-drawn parallels that bring emotion
to the forefront of the story.
Ultimately, however, hers is a story of a life
full of secrets, told in memories, and perfectly honed to the way she wants it
told. Reading her perspective, and knowing her inner thoughts, gave me great
respect for the life that she led. I love that the author made me feel that
deeply about a character.
There were even a few twists that I did not see coming, which made me appreciate the craftsmanship of the plot even more. Additionally, the author does a fantastic job of relating some of the unspoken horrors of post-WWII life. I’m not going to elaborate, but I guarantee at least one of them is something you probably never considered. I’ve studied that era extensively, and it had never crossed my mind.
In case you couldn’t tell (and if the second line of this review wasn’t clear enough), this is an incredible book, and you do NOT want to miss it.
Make no mistake; this is a stellar read! From the thoroughly realistic characters (including the mysterious main character and her real jerk of a niece) to the intricate plot, I loved everything about it. I especially liked how Evelyn (Evie/Eva) was a master of manipulation. She was one of the most intriguing characters I have ever “met.” Do yourself a huge favor and pick this one up. For a full review, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a complimentary, pre-release digital ARC of the book.
Following an eventful career as a public relations consultant, specialising in business and travel, Suzanne Goldring turned to writing the kind of novels she likes to read, about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people. Two of her novels have been placed in the Winchester Writers’ Conference First Three Pages of a Novel competition. Her novel, The Way We Lied, can be read as a serial on her blog site, suzannegoldring.wordpress.com. She is currently working on a novel about delusion, deception, and death, set in Corfu.
Suzanne drew on her experiences of living in a timbered 14th-century house, where she raised two daughters and a variety of livestock, to write Powerless. All her other novels are pure fiction and any resemblance to any persons living or dead is purely coincidental.
When you find a series that catches your
attention, you can’t help but be excited each time a new release comes out. That
is how I feel about the Detective Natalie Ward series. I came to this one late
(book three) but you can consider me thoroughly hooked now!
This time out, Natalie and her co-workers have
a multi-faceted investigation on their hands. A young girl has died in a mysterious
fire. Her best friend seems to be hiding something, her brothers all react
strangely, and neighbors and acquaintances paint a conflicting picture of the
girl. Then her mother disappears.
As the web of connections between the
characters grows, the author keeps a deft hand in leading the reader through
the details and intricacies of the investigation. And this is one place where Ms.
Wyer shines.
She has obviously done her homework when it
comes to the ins and outs of an investigation, as her details are spot on. I
liked how Natalie is using her training to read the body language of the people
she interviews. It’s an essential tactic used by law enforcement, and so often
overlooked. The specific tells Natalie notices pair with her gut feelings and
the evidence to crack the case(s) and find the guilty person (or is it people? No
spoilers here! 😉 )
Natalie is less successful, however, when it
comes to recognizing what is happening in her own family. This is an ongoing
thread in the series, and it seems to now be coming to a head. With two
teenagers and an out-of-work husband who has been caught lying more than a few
times, Natalie has her hands full on that front as well.
As part of a law enforcement family, I especially
appreciate the way the author treats the members of Natalie’s unit and their
attitudes towards both their professional and personal lives. People who are
dedicated to their jobs very often become consumed with the cases they work on,
sometimes to the detriment of their family life.
For some, it is easier to work methodically on
a job where one can produce results. For others, it’s a way to bury their heads
in the sand and focus on other people’s problems instead of their own. It’s
fair to say that the author does an excellent all-around job of showing the
reader how complicated it truly all it is by having each of the members of the
unit a deal with a different issue on the homefront. I find these sections
often to be the most interesting.
There are a lot of moving parts to this story,
but the action flows smoothly. The “ah-ha!” moments are well-placed. The brief
glimpses into the personal lives are often triggered by an event in the
investigation, so everything is natural.
Really, there is nothing to complain about here. Even if you haven’t read the first three books in the series (and why haven’t you?!?), you will enjoy this crime thriller. Do yourself a favor and grab the others while you’re at it as well!
I am traditionally not a reader of MC
romances, but I am always looking to broaden my genre base and read new things.
I am so delighted that I took a chance with Her Rough Ride because it
was an excellent read.
Right from the prologue, the story pulled me in. The mythology stories that Sebastian told at the beginning were an interesting way to introduce the main characters and laid the groundwork for the soul-searching that both Maya and Sebastian/Slade engage in throughout the book.
The details the MC life were fascinating. I know
next to nothing about it, but everything the author describes seems very real. So,
either she has first-hand knowledge, or she did a helluva job with her
research!
I thought that both characters were complex,
which added to the depth of the story. At one point, Maya observes that people
respond to events in a variety of ways, which means that there is no right or
wrong way to react. The insight she has was eye-opening on a personal level.
I particularly liked how the author let the
tension build between Maya and Slade. I also appreciated how Slade thought that
he held all of the cards when, in reality, he was missing vital pieces of the
story – just as Maya was; this made their relationship more tenuous than either
of them knew. But when they finally got together? Holy hotness, was it steamy
and oh, so good.
I also thought that the “suspense” side of the
story was well done. I look forward to future books to see what happens between
the RDs and the Forsaken (and I hope that the RDs do something with the MC in
Texas as well).
One of the best things about this book is that
it can be read as a standalone because the author did a terrific job of filling
in the details from the first book without losing the thread of the plot in
this book. That is sometimes a challenge in later entries of a series.
I do wish that the tattoos on the cover had been accurate to the character – I think that would have been an excellent tease for those points in the story. Other than that, I thoroughly enjoyed Her Rough Ride, and I definitely will be looking for the next in the series.
The second book in the Red Dragon MC series does NOT disappoint. More in-depth than the average MC story, you will get caught up in the relationship between Maya and Sebastian/Slade while trying to figure out the motives of Pops and other MCs. The author does a fantastic job of balancing the suspense and the romance. You can also read this book as a standalone – but it will make you want to go back and read the first one if you do! For more thoughts on Her Rough Ride, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a complimentary, pre-release digital ARC of the book.
AUTHOR BIO Heather Van Fleet is a stay-at-home-mom turned book boyfriend connoisseur. She’s married to her high school sweetheart, a mom to three girls, and in her spare time you can find her with her head buried in her Kindle, guzzling down copious amounts of coffee.
Heather graduated from Black Hawk College in 2003 and currently writes New Adult and Adult Contemporary Romance.
BOOK DESCRIPTION
My name was Sebastian. But now they call me Slade. I’ve reinvented myself, become a man, been sworn into the Red Dragon MC. I’ve got tattooed and ripped to hell, I’ve cut my hair and my face now bears the scars of all the fights I’ve seen. The last thing I need is to face her again…
It’s been eight years since Maya ran away from the club. Sweet, beautiful Maya. My first love.
Why do I have to ride halfway across the country to pick her up? Because the club is at war, she’s the niece of our President and I’m the only brother who can be trusted to protecther.
She broke my heart, but I still want her. Do I ever. This woman is my goddess. She’s also my curse.
I need to focus on getting her home. But as soon as our eyes lock, she’s looking at me all kinds of ways. Like I’m the sexiest, most perfect stranger she’s ever seen.
And then I realise, I look completely different to the boy she once knew and she doesn’t even recognise me. I could tell her who I am. Or I could have a little fun with her first…
This sexy second novel in the Red Dragon MC series can also be read as a standalone. Fans of Kristen Ashley, Joanna Wylde and Madeline Sheehan will love the heart-stopping tension. Guaranteed HEA, no cliffhangers and no cheating.
Sometimes amid all of the psychological thrillers and romances, I come across a diamond of a read. One that is pure entertainment, with settings and characters I want to get to know better. The Golden Oldies Guesthouse is that kind of book.
Simon and Tess Sparrow are in their golden
years, but while on vacation in Cornwall, they impulsively buy an old house
with thoughts of renting out rooms to vacationers. That simple set up leads to
the introduction of a multitude of characters, from the residents of the
village to the guests who eventually come to stay at The Sparrows’ Nest (a very
clever name).
There were several times that I felt like I
was reading an episode of “Doc Martin” (one of my favorite shows), especially
when there were scenes involving the townfolk. The author created characters
that one might find in a small town anywhere, complete with amusing quirks and complicated
relationships.
I especially liked how each of the guests had
their reasons for wanting to spend long periods in an isolated area. I could
relate to several of them. Sometimes, it is enough to get away from it all and
focus on oneself. If you can do so in a picturesque area with gorgeous views of
the ocean, all the better.
I also appreciated how the author moved the plot
along. Instead of belaboring points, or drawing out incidents, there were often
events mentioned in passing as the action continued. This was excellent because
backstory was filled in without losing the main thread
I had not read the first book that these characters appeared in, but I found that I didn’t need to because the author did an excellent job of filling in gaps. This book can absolutely be read as a standalone – but I will be going back and finding the first one 😊
If you want to take a nice vacation to Cornwall, I highly recommend grabbing The Golden Oldies Guesthouse “dreckly.” You will definitely enjoy your visit!
I got into this book right from the very beginning. I loved that the main characters (Simon and Tess) were older and trying to find their “second life.” There seriously are not enough books with that theme – there is life after 40 (and even 50)! I liked how the story was in three parts: the first was the set-up, part two was the introduction of the renters and the third dealt with all of the relationships and events at The Sparrows’ Nest. It was like reading a play in three acts with delightful characters and amusing, but realistic events. For a more in-depth review, please visit my blog at Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews. Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture, and the author for a complimentary, pre-release, digital ARC of the book.
From the bestselling author of The Runaway Wife and The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane, this is a completely uplifting page-turner about embracing new friendships, finding love and making each day count. Perfect for fans of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and The Single Ladies of Jacaranda Retirement Village.
Dee wrote her very first book – at around seven years of age! This was a love story which she duly illustrated before sewing all the pages together up one side. Writing was what she ‘was good at’ in school and she won several essay competitions, but then life got in the way and she didn’t pick up a pen again until after retirement.
Dee left Scotland and headed for London at the beginning of the swinging sixties. After typing her way round the West End she became an air stewardess on long haul routes with BA (then BOAC) for eight years. After that she did market research at Heathrow for both the government statistics and for BA, she became a sales rep., and was the receptionist at the Thames Television Studios in Teddington when they had the franchise.
She then ran a small B&B for ten years in Cornwall, where she lives with her husband. Dee has one son and two grandsons who live locally.
