Endgame by Carol Wyer

 

Review of Endgame by Carol Wyer

I have been desperate to find out what happened to DI Robyn Carter as her story really intrigued me. I have followed her through losing her husband as well as working with her cousin Ross to solve many despicable crimes. The last couple of books alluded to something about her husband which was hugely shocking and Robyn was understandably very hurt by this.

I was disappointed to find out there wouldn't be a sixth book in the series but beyond excited to discover that there would be a short story to explain what happened and ecstatic when I was given the opportunity to read it ahead of release day.

Well what can I say, Carol Wyer has certainly kept up with her usual fast paced narrative which had me on the edge of my seat. The story about Robyn's colleague's relative going missing was action packed and so easy to become absorbed in. 

Robyn's story ended justly, proving she is a ballsy woman who doesn't take any crap from anybody. I felt sorry for the closure of one chapter of her life as all the way through the series I have felt her pain but I think we were left with a glimmer of happiness in the future for her personal life.

I will really miss the Robyn Carter series but I also really enjoy all of Carol's detective stories and am looking forward to the new Kate Young one.

Endgame is not going to be released as a standalone but will instead be a bonus on the fifth book in the series, The Chosen Ones which is available here Amazon If you would like to read our review of The Chosen Ones then please click here. 

To listen to Carol reading the story one chapter at a time then please visit her you tube channel here

Endgame read by Carol Wyer

I would like to say a huge thank you to Carol for writing such brilliant books and for letting me read them in advance, it's a real honour.

Sincerely

Book Angels x

About the Author

USA Today bestselling author and winner of The People's Book Prize Award, Carol Wyer’s crime novels have sold over 800,000 copies and been translated into nine languages.

A move from humour to the 'dark side' in 2017, saw the introduction of popular DI Robyn Carter in Little Girl Lost and proved that Carol had found her true niche.

The much-anticipated new series, featuring DI Kate Young, will be published in 2021 with the first novel, An Eye For An Eye, out on February 1st.

Carol has had articles published in national magazines 'Woman's Weekly', featured in 'Take A Break', 'Choice', 'Yours' and 'Woman's Own' magazines and the Huffington Post. She’s also been interviewed on numerous radio shows discussing ''Irritable Male Syndrome' and 'Ageing Disgracefully' and on BBC Breakfast television.

She currently lives on a windy hill in rural Staffordshire with her husband Mr. Grumpy... who is very, very grumpy.

When she is not plotting devious murders, she can be found performing her comedy routine, Smile While You Still Have Teeth.


To learn more, go to www.carolwyer.co.uk, subscribe to her YouTube channel, or follow her on Twitter: @carolewyer

I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day by Milly Johnson

*** THE NEW FESTIVE TREAT FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ***?
'An absolute joy. Like all of Milly's books it's packed with heart and humour and characters you fall in love with. I didn't want it to end' Jane Fallon, bestselling author of Queen Bee

It’s nearly Christmas and it’s snowing, hard. Deep in the Yorkshire Moors nestles a tiny hamlet, with a pub at its heart. As the snow falls, the inn will become an unexpected haven for six people forced to seek shelter there…

Mary has been trying to get her boss Jack to notice her for four years, but he can only see the efficient PA she is at work. Will being holed up with him finally give her the chance she has been waiting for?

Bridge and Luke were meeting for five minutes to set their divorce in motion. But will getting trapped with each other reignite too many fond memories – and love?

Charlie and Robin were on their way to a luxury hotel in Scotland for a very special Christmas. But will the inn give them everything they were hoping to find – and much more besides?

A story of knowing when to hold on and when to let go, of pushing limits and acceptance, of friendship, love, laughter, mince pies and the magic of Christmas.

Gorgeous, warm and full of heartfelt emotion, I Wish it Could be Christmas Every Day is the perfect read this winter!

Title: I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day

Author: Milly Johnson

Published By: Simon & Schuster UK

Publication Date: Hardback 29th Oct 2020

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Our Review

I loved every word of this beautiful book, it was just magical. 

When six people are stranded in the worst snow for many years they find themselves at an Inn in a place called  Figgy Hollow. Charlie and his younger husband Robin, Bridge and her soon to be ex husband Luke and Mary and her boss crush, Jack. 

Figgy Hollow was a dream of a place with a few small cottages and a church as well as the Inn that they took refuge in. Despite the characters all being completely different it was joyful to see them coming together and enjoying the festivities. You could really tell they were having the best Christmas of their lives. Although they were particularly inconvenienced by the circumstances it was good to see them jump off the hamster wheel for a while and just stop and enjoy what was there in front of them.

The descriptions of the meals and the Christmassy drinks made me so hungry and I could just feel the Christmas Spirit oozing from the pages. 

It was wonderful to see each character work their way through difficulties and issues they’d had in their lives. The friendship bonds they made were so solid. I loved the camaraderie and the description of them playing games which was such a realistic portrayal of traditional family Christmases.

 Milly Johnson is an author who excels at her craft, the character development is so subtle and effective. There is a strong sense of humour running through the story and I laughed out loud on numerous occasions. I even found the cracker jokes at the end quite funny. 

This delightful book is bursting at the seams with Christmas joy and a bit of nostalgia thrown in for good measure. I really didn’t want it to end and now feel quite bereft but also completely satisfied with the journeys that most of the characters are now on. 

Jam packed with seasonal merriment and some very touching and emotional scenes, with an uplifting crescendo of an ending. Once again Milly Johnson has poured her heart and soul onto the page. 

Sincerely

Book Angel x

About the Award Winning Author

Milly Johnson was born, raised and still lives in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. She is the author of 17 published novels, 4 short story ebooks, a book of poetry and a Quick Reads Novella ('The Little Dreams of Lara Cliffe') and was an erstwhile leading copywriter for the greetings card industry. She is also a poem and joke-writer, a newspaper columnist and a seasoned after dinner speaker.

She won the RoNA for Best Romantic Comedy Novel of 2014 and 2016, the Yorkshire Society award for Arts and Culture 2015 and the Romantic Novelist Association Outstanding Achievement award in 2020. See her popular acceptance speech here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxzeFTvHXDo&fbclid=IwAR27aZML4er_dZLgD2e-URQdBoOK3L9hM8mauFpn3aFvAws7y3VVtXsYTvI

She writes about love, life, friendships and the importance of community spirit. Her books champion women, their strength and resilience and celebrate her beloved Yorkshire.

Her latest book - My One True North tackles the subject of moving on after grief with a light and joyous touch. The Daily Trumpet makes a large appearance and previous novels 'The Teashop on the Corner' and 'Here Come the Girls' are referenced.

Milly's website is www.millyjohnson.co.uk. She is on Twitter as @millyjohnson, Instagram as @themillyjohnson and has a Facebook page @MillyJohnsonAuthor. She also has a monthly newsletter www.millyjohnson.co.uk/newsletter with exclusive, news, offers and competitions.