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Best Mistake Ever by Christy McKellen

  This is a new to me author but I am delighted to feature on the celebrations for the latest novel by Christy McKellen , Best Mistake Ever . It was published by Boldwood on 16th January. Some mistakes are worth making Beatrice Donovan would do anything for her identical twin sister. Including stepping into her hotel management job temporarily and pretending to be her - she’s desperate. What could go wrong? A lot apparently! Because her sister Delilah has hugely understated her role – the hotel is at risk of closure and she’s promised she can turn it around. Now Bea has to find a way to fly under the radar, get the job done before anyone notices their switch up. Sounds easy, all Bea has to do is avoid her temporary new boss Jonah. However, that’s a lot harder than she thought. Not only does he have impossibly high standards, he’s also out of this world gorgeous, an ex-rockstar with a chip on his shoulder and he's watching her like a hawk! So Bea uses her charm to keep him fo...
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Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman #Review


The perfect couple. The perfect crime?

“Have you ever wondered how long it takes to dig a grave? Wonder no longer. It takes an age. However long you think it takes, double it…”

Erin is a documentary filmmaker on the brink of a professional breakthrough; Mark is a handsome investment banker with a bright future. They seem to have it all, until Mark loses his job and cracks start to appear in their perfect life. But they’re determined to make it work. They book their dream honeymoon and trust that things will work out – after all, they have each other.

On the tropical island of Bora Bora, Mark takes Erin scuba diving. Mark is with her – she knows he’ll keep her safe. Everything will be fine. Until they find something in the water…

Erin and Mark decide to keep their discovery a secret - after all, if no one else knows, who would be hurt? Their decision will trigger a devastating chain of events which will endanger everything they hold dear.

‘A wild, page-turning ride! It’s the perfect beach read!’ Reese Witherspoon 

Something in the Water was selected for the Reese Witherspoon Book Club in July 2018 and has been optioned by Twentieth Century Fox for adaption, with Reese Witherspoon attached to produce. 

My Thoughts

This fast-paced thriller leads you through the story at a slightly breathless speed. You are given Erin's perspective and at times can hardly believe what she decides to do next. It can certainly be described as a page-turner. You can't help but wonder what you would do in Erin and Mark's shoes, at each twist and turn.

    I found the opening chapter to be so vivid that it hooks you right into the story, at the same time, giving you an inkling about some of Erin's qualities. She has an independent streak and a wry sense of humour, with the ability to stay calm on the outside and get things done. How far she actually thinks through the implications of her actions, I'm not sure. She certainly acts on impulse. 

    With its short chapters and plot driven impetus, it would be an ideal holiday read as you can pick it up and start reading on easily. I enjoyed the symmetry of the story structure as events turn full circle and all in all, I found it to be an enjoyable read.

In short: Twists and turns keep this crime thriller moving!


About the Author



Catherine Steadman is an actress and writer based in North London. She has appeared in leading roles on British television as well as on stage in the West End, most recently in Agatha Christie’s Witness for the Prosecution in 2018. In 2016 she was nominated for Laurence Olivier Award for her performance in Oppenheimer. She is best known for her role as Mabel Lane Fox in Downton Abbey.  

She grew up in the New Forest and lives with a small dog and average sized man. Something in the Water is her first novel and her second is due for release in early 2020. 

You can follow Catherine here: Twitter   |  Instagram  

Book links: Amazon UK   |  Amazon US

Thanks to  Catherine Steadman, Simon & Schuster, and Anne Cater of Random Things Tours  for a copy of the book and a place on the tour. 

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