Desire by Louise Bagshawe.

Desire by Louise Bagshawe. 

(Headline Review, 2010.)

Review by Laura Parish.

‘Lisa Costello has all the expensive clothes and exotic vacations that come with dating a rich man. But her relationship with Josh Steen is a sham. Yet nothing could have prepared Lisa for the morning after their decadent wedding in Thailand. Josh is dead – and it looks like Lisa killed him.’ 

Another book where my expectations before reading were high. I was looking forward to this book. I’m a fan of Louise’s books (The Devil You Know still ranks in my top ten.)

Desire, is a classic ‘who done it’ story that’s plotted well and had me guessing until the end (which is quite an achievement as I’m quite good at guessing endings, something that drives my husband mad.)

It has drama, mystery (another two things that appeal.) The characters are likeable (some not so likeable) and Louise has you wanting to continue turning the page.

If I had one gripe, it would be the length of the chapters, something I’ve mentioned before. However, that’s very much a personal preference rather than a negative point on the book. All it does it make it harder to put down which means less sleep.

It’s a perfect indulging holiday read when you want to get away from the horrible, cold British weather.

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Laura

I'm Laura. I started Novel Kicks back in 2009 as I wanted a place to discuss books and writing - two loves of my life. As someone who has anxiety, these two things give me, and I am sure countless others, a much needed escape.
There is a monthly book club, writing exercises, prompts, reviews, author interviews, competitions and guest posts. I cover many genres and I hope there is something for everyone.
I grew up by the sea in Dorset and currently live in Poole with my husband, Chris and three cats. I love writing and have a BA (Hons) in Creative Writing from Falmouth University. I am writing my first book. If only I could stop pressing delete. Chris has threatened to stop it from working. Haha.
I have always loved creative writing since I was in first school and would very much like to meet my teacher, Miss Sayers, to say thank you for all the encouragement she gave me then.
When not writing, I love reading, cats, Disney, singing (I can't sing but this doesn't stop me,) and falling into a good TV show or film. If I could step into any fictional world, it would be amongst the characters in ABC's Once Upon a Time.
I love reading many genres and discovering new authors.