emma_rreads's Reviews (183)

A powerful novella set in Ireland in 1985. As Bill Furlong delivers winter fuel to the community just before Christmas he finds himself reflecting on his past when he comes across a young woman at the convent. Examining the power of the church in a historical context, this is also a book of self reflection. Minus the ghosts, it had a very Christmas Carol feel to it. Beautifully written and subtly moving.

I really enjoyed Seven Days in June. A contemporary romance, I loved the chemistry between Shane and Eva. Their backstory is revealed throughout showing their personal growth, struggles and depth of feelings for one another. I was easily hooked. Brilliant representation and Ty had me  in bits. Audre, Eva’s daughter was an amazing character. It had everything, a bit of steam…but not overdone, love, some snappy one liners adding humour and complex families.  My only gripe was the ending. It felt a bit shoehorned into the epilogue and hurried. Having said that there is no doubt I’ll be reading more from Tia Williams. And loved that the character for The Perfect Find was in Seven Days - very TJR…I love a shared fictional universe!  

I was very quickly drawn into this twisty tale of toxic family secrets and became engrossed. A really enjoyable read with some dark themes at its heart. The main characters in particular are well drawn, particularly Paul and Julia from whose point of views the story is told.