This is an older novel that is being re-released. It is the story of horror writer Cass and new neighbour Dante. An eclectic mix of characters in a rural village.

This is an older book from Trisha Ashley with a new title but fortunately one I haven’t read before.

Cassie writes horror stories, she gets her inspiration from visiting the graveyard at night but also from having an unconventional upbringing, according to her father she is the spawn of satan. Adding to the craziness she has also been having an affair for the last 20 years with Max, who promises her they will soon be together. Max leaves to work in LA for a year and takes his wife with him leaving Cassie wondering where she stands.

This is a fun filled book with some great characters which was lighthearted and entertaining.

I was slightly disappointed to find that this was not a new book by Trisha Ashley but an old one reissued with a new title. Luckily, it wasn’t one I’d read before. Cass is a writer of successful, terrifying horror stories. She’s perhaps been influenced by the terrible treatment she received as a child from her obviously insane father. The silly woman has been stuck for twenty years in a relationship with a married man. Max won’t leave his invalid wife (or her money) and refuses to have children. Now, he’s in California and the scales are starting to fall from Cass’s deluded eyes. When tall, dark, eccentrically dressed Cass meets tall, dark saturnine Dante and immediately fights with him, it’s clear how the story will end. Trisha Ashley is always entertaining and it’s fun following events to their inevitable conclusion. I did think the religious ravings of her father were made funnier than they would have been in fact; from another author, this would have been a tale of abuse and damage. I think Trisha Ashley’s books have improved since this one was published (as Singled Out) in 2003. I read it courtesy of NetGalley and it’s out on 25th January 2018.

Another fantastic book from Trisha! Throughly enjoyed it

Love this! Do love Trisha’s books and this one doesn’t fail. Really loved it