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The Peacock and the Sparrow by I.S. Berry The Peacock and the Sparrow  was published on 24th October 2024 by No Exit Press.  My thanks to the author and the publisher for sending me a copy to review and to  Random Things Tours for inviting me to take part on the tour. Synopsis Shane Collins, a world-weary CIA spy, is ready to come in from the cold. Stationed in Bahrain for his final tour, he’s anxious to dispense with his mission — uncovering Iranian support for the insurgency. But then he meets Almaisa, an enigmatic artist, and his eyes are opened to a side of Bahrain most expats never experience, to questions he never thought to ask. When his trusted informant becomes embroiled in a murder, Collins finds himself drawn deep into the conflict, his romance and loyalties upended. In an instant, he’s caught in the crosswinds of a revolution. He sets out to learn the truth behind the Arab Spring, win Almaisa’s love, and uncover the murky border where Bahrain’s secrets end and...

 A Recipe For Christmas  by Jo Thomas A Recipe For Christmas by Jo Thomas  was published on 10th October 2024 by Penguin. My thanks to the Author and Publisher for sending me a copy to review and to  Random Things Tours for inviting me on the tour. Synopsis Take one woman longing for the perfect Christmas… All Clara has ever wanted is Christmas surrounded by loved ones, full of warmth and delicious food. So, when her new boyfriend asks her to move to Switzerland, she can't help but say yes! After all, what could be more perfect than Christmas in the Alps? Add a dash of surprise She quickly signs up for a chocolate-making course, imagining a workshop like something out of a festive advert. Instead, it's chocolate-making bootcamp! And her boyfriend isn't all he seemed either. And enjoy a magical festive treat! My Review For me Jo Thomas never disappoints when you need a nice, easy read that will give you a few hours of escapism, in this case with a nice mug of ...