Book Review // Sleep Tight - Rachel Abbott

I would love for there to be an interested reason to why I chose this book to read, but I just really needed something new, and something unlike my usual choice of story. 

This particularly jumped at me being described as a 'tight suspense novel full of twists and turns' - it was a no brainer being light years away from my normal romantic comedies that line my shelf.

And I cannot agree more, I literally couldn't put the book down and the thought of going back to work and not being able to read it panicked me so much I finished it. In just one weekend.

Olivia Brookes doesn't quite hold the perfect life it would seem, and after a series of tragedies throughout her life, she disappears. Gone, along with her three children. As the plot slowly unravels you will be thrown from suspect to suspect - and I was sure at one point I was to blame!!

I guarantee you will not guess the twist in the end, and I guarantee you will spend the whole read on the edge of your seat, and the need to know what has happened to this poor woman will consume you!!

I loved the connection that I felt with the character Olivia, she is definitely believable and the overwhelming need and want to protect her is something else all together.

This was a really super read, I had not heard of Rachel Abbott before, but seeing she has a 'Number One Bestselling' status, and my new crave for thrilling crime novels I will be investing in some more of her books very soon!

"It is one of those books that holds you hostage and is hard to put down until the end" – Confessions of a Reader

"Rachel Abbott will keep you guessing long into the night and just as soon as you’ve figured it out...think again!”- Suspense Magazine 

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Bella

This little bundle of snowy fluff is our pooch Bella, she has twisted my arm to let her steal my blog for a post - enjoy!

Hey guys, my name is Bella, I'm a pomeranian and live with my mum, dad and sister, Tia in the countryside. The first twelve months of my life weren't the best but I was rescued just before my first birthday!

I'm still a little shy and get scared by silly things but I'm so happy now.

This year I discovered snow for the first time and it was amazing, mum and dad took me over the field and I chased it round and round!! 

I also LOVE food! I could eat all day long, but then I might not just be able to blame the outcome on all my fur!

My favourite thing to do is to chase my sister, Tia, (she's a cat but we're best friends). When I first came to live here Tia didn't like me much, she would hiss at me and her tail went all poofy - but she loves me now so, it's all good! We run round and round the house - mum says we sound like a heard of elephants!!!

Cuddles are the best thing I have found, I didn't get these much before so every chance I get I snuggle up to whoever I can get to!

I hope you enjoyed my little about me post!!

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Insta-update No.2

And here we go again, another month has flown by and my Instagram has been filling up with lots of pictures - I've been trying to be a bit more.. particular about my photos on there now, trying to make more of an effort you might say! You'll have to let me know how I'm doing!

Sheeps, Moon, Breakfast.
Make-up, Frosty Leaves, Zebra Selfie,
Efelumps, Snow, Glossybox

I literally can't wait to go and help out with the lambing this year, it's definitely my favourite time, and where I feel most at home. I'd been fiddling with the settings on my camera and managed to get this amazing snap of the moon when it was super duper big. I'm trying to be marginally healthier so I bought myself some grapefruits and fruity teas for breakfast, delish to say the least! My everyday make-up before it's on my face. It was really frosty and pretty last Sunday and whilst taking Bella for a walk I got some lovely pics of the fallen leaves. We went to the Safari Park (post coming soon) and I got 1. this awesome selfie with a zebra, major cheesy face, and also they have currently got the cutest baby elephant, Sutton, and I got this snap of him having a snuggle with his mumma!! More snow, had enough yet? Glossybox designs never fail to impress me, I love this Valentines one, and I was even more impressed with the contents!

If you want to keep upto date with my Instagram you can follow me @tasminalice93

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A Valentines Face

I really enjoy a good valentines pamper, although Tom and I aren't major valentines buffs, I do quite enjoy getting all dolled up and going out just by ourselves. 

Just to make sure I am all prepared I have sorted out how I would like my face to look on this special evening - and I thought all of you might like a gander too!!

            

 

I thought I would go for a, mmm.. subtle look with a bright (for me) lip.

I just used my normal everyday facepaint;

Revlon Colourstay Foundation for Combination/Oily Skin in Buff

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent

L'oreal True Match Concealer in Cream

Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara in Black

Rimmel Exaggerate Liquid Liner also in Black

and then, added a bit of relevant colour;

Nicka K New York Blush in Romantic

MUA Undressed Palette shades 2 on the lid and 8 in the crease

Jelly Pong Pong Highlighter All Over Glow

Me Me Me Eyeliner in Clay

Royal Apothic Tinties in Coral (LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS)

And now with half the battle done I now have to decide what to wear...

Leibster Blogging Award

Another award I hear you cry! I have indeed been nominated for the Leibster Blogging Award, which of course it totally flattering so thank you so much Dida for thinking of me!

I don't know about anyone else but I really enjoy these awards, not only do they make you and your blog feel appreciated, but I always love to have a flick through the nominee's and discover new blogs to read and love! Anyway the rules for the Liebster Blog Award are as follows;

The Liebster Award Rules:

*Each nominee must link back the person who nominated them.

*You need to provide 11 random facts about yourself.

*Answer the 11 questions given to you by the nominator.

*Nominate 5 to 11 other bloggers for this award who have less than 200 followers.

*Create 11 questions for your nominees to answer.

*Let the nominees know that they have been nominated by going to their blog and notifying them.

My 11 facts;

1.  My middle name is Alice

2.  I was named after a singer from the 90's (comment if you know who)

3.  I'm a nail biter

4.  I'm pants at motivating myself to do things - lazy bum alert

5.  I have a rescue Pomeranian 

7.  I moved out when I was 18 

8.  I have never been to London 

9. My main goal in life is to have my own herd of Ryeland sheep

10. People always tell me i'm mature for my age, but I still feel like a 14 year old

11. I hate all sport

And now the questions from Dida:

1. What is your blog about and how do you came across you blog’s name?

My blog is literally just about my life and all the things I come across, there's a little bit of everything in here. The name I took from The Perks of being a Wallflower, I love the book and I am a country bumpkin.

2. What is the crucial thing that you have confronted at your early blogging time?

Just trying to be totally natural, not trying to be someone I'm not.

3. Are you a full time blogger? If not, how do you manage your time for blogging despite of your busy schedule?

I juggle my blogging around a full-time job and general life, but I just constantly think about ideas for posts. If theres a lull at work I have a quick jot down of any idea's I've had.

4. From your blogging experience, have you crossed any haters or destructive commentators? If any, how do you handle them?

Not as of yet, I'm not sure how I would handle any hate.

5. How do you keep yourself to stay motivated to blog?

I just try not to pressure myself to post, I don't have a schedule to keep to so I just write when I have something to write about.

6. What is your best advice as a blogger to another blogger?

Just don't pressure yourself, once you stress about it it becomes less enjoyable. Also write what you would like to read, don't just write something because you think everyone else will like it - be yourself!!

7. From someone else perspective, how will you describe you?

It depends who really, work colleagues think I'm mature and quiet but friends would probably say the opposite.

8. What do you love about yourself most?

I love the colour of my eyes.

9. What is you guilty pleasure?

Christmas - I tell everyone I know I hate Christmas when infact I still get a little bit excited when it comes around.

10. I love to make new friends. Do you want to be one of my precious?

Of course!

11. Why are you so amazing?!

Haha! - I don't know, I guess I was just born that way     

My nominee's:

Chloe @ Beautiful Mess

Luannsa @ Cooey Luey

Jennifer @ Jennifer Cooper

Katie @ Katie's Little Corner

Paige @ A Paige at a Time

The 11 Questions for my blogging nominee's:

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1. What made you want to start up your own blog?

2. Who has been your main inspiration in life? 

3. If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

 4. What is your favourite thing to blog about?

5. Are you a cat or a dog person?

6. What is your favourite book?

7. What do you like to do when you have some free time?

8. What advice would you give to a younger you?

9. Where do you see yourself in 10 years time?

10. What is your favourite outfit?

11. What is one thing you'd like to do that you never have?

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Please leave your responses in the comments ! I'd love to give them a read!!

xx