Will her big break become her biggest mistake?
Book 1: Bad Things Happen
Charlotte Ashe is desperate to get out of her light-relief gig as TVWE’s ‘weather babe’. When a troubled elite footballer reaches out for help, the scoop of her career might cost Charlotte her life.
Book 2: Less You Know
Allie’s great with secrets. She’s guarded her own well. But when Charlotte Ashe asks for her help to expose a corrupt developer the only secrets threatened with exposure are her own—and the consequences could be deadly.
Book 3: From The Ashes
Tyrone Garner has many secrets, but the only one that matters is about to be exposed. When Charlotte Ashe goes missing at the scene of a devastating fire, he must decide which is more dangerous—exposing the truth or burying it deeper?
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Praise for Bad Things Happen (book #1)
Laura Furuta
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful read…
January 3, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1)
By: Rowena Holloway
5 out of 5 stars
The story Bad Things Happen: Gripping Psychological Suspense (Ashes to Ashes Book 1) by Rowena Holloway is a mystery/thriller that I loved reading. There are suspenseful moments that had me wondering what would happen next. It hooked me in from the beginning and at times had me holding my breath. I loved reading about the character of Charlotte Ashe. She is a woman who is looking to become more than just the “weather girl.” She wants a story that will get her noticed. When presented with a scoop that is just too good to pass up, she soon finds herself in an investigation that has many questions to answer and trying to find out the truth behind the death of Joey Baptiste, the man who had come to her with the scoop, to begin with. She is determined to push forward in the search for answers. She also has to ask herself just who she can trust and is she herself now in danger? Will Charlotte find out the whole truth? Read this book to find out. Charlotte is a character that is resourceful and not one to give up easily. I loved how the story is told in such a way that I felt like I was right there with Charlotte in her investigation. There are secondary characters that are introduced in the story. Trying to put together what part some of them play was like putting together a puzzle. This is a book that had me turning pages. If you love mystery and suspense this a perfect story for you. Highly recommended.
Vegas Daisie
5.0 out of 5 stars Very Suspenseful!
January 21, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
I was surprisingly pleased with this book! I didn’t know what to expect but I’m so glad I read this book! Bad Things Happen is Book 1 in the Ashes to Ashes series by Rowena Holloway. This story follows Joey Baptiste, who is a professional football (Soccer) player that has witnessed a major crime. This story also follows Charlotte Ashe. She is a weather girl on television trying to become a true crime reporter. Charlotte gets lucky when Joey comes to her with this crime, but Charlotte has no idea what she’s getting into. Her job and life is on the line and Joey is trusting her with everything. Now it’s up to Charlotte to uncover the whole truth behind Joey’s story. Can she do it? I guess you will have to see! I did like the way that the author grabbed you and continued to keep you in suspense the whole time. To be truthful, it was a little bit difficult to keep track of the timeline. Other than that…I loved the characters and the well to be honest the British language! I truly do love books based in the U.K. Things tend to be a bit more forward and raw. The humor is hysterical and I loved how Charlotte is completely focused on her work and doing well at her job. She is determined to prove everyone wrong and prove that she can do the job! I love when the female lead is strong and learns to come into her own.
5.0 out of 5 stars Keeps you guessing until the very end!
January 17, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Oh my goodness, what a story!! Rowena Holloway has woven an intricate and fascinating thriller in “Bad Things Happen!” Charlotte Ashe is a determined woman, she came to London to make her big break and has been stuck as a weather girl for too long. So when she meets local footballer Joey Baptiste, she jumps at the chance to tell his story. Like Charlotte, just when I thought I had this story figured out, I was thrown for a loop and oh boy was it a good one! This story was by no means predictable, which I love! Sometimes, I read a mystery/thriller and can figure out the bad guy in no time, but this story really keeps you on the edge of your seat and guessing until the very end! There was a quality to the story I didn’t love and it has to do with Joey. However, overall this was a fantastic read and I can’t wait to dig into the sequel “Less You Know!” So, I give “Bad Things Happen” five stars!
Naomi McDonald
5.0 out of 5 stars Intense!
January 17, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Bad Things Happen is the first book in the Ashes to Ashes series. This story is left open to pick up in book two.
I have to say, I’m not a huge fan of sports so I was a little concerned that I wouldn’t like this book, but it actually had me sucked in from the beginning. It isn’t sports heavy and focuses more on the mystery and intrigue aspects. I found the first-person story line for Joey an interesting choice considering what happens to him. One thing I found interesting is that a lot of the characters you kind of have a love/hate relationship with. They’ve all got something that makes you cringe a little bit, but also parts of them that make you love them in some way or other, at least most of them. There were a couple characters that were just…evil. I am interested to see how things play out in the next book.
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome “Psychological Suspense” book.
January 17, 2019
Format: Kindle Edition
Bad Things Happen by Rowena Holloway is what the title says “A Gripping Psychological Suspense” story. Rowena Holloway does an amazing job keeping the mystery going through out the story. This story has a dark thriller with suspense, secrets, truth, twists, and turns. Holloway makes sure that you have all the information you need to understand the story fully. There are times when I just wanted to close my eyes and get lost into my “happy world” because I was fearful for what was coming. Then BAM!!!! A twisty turn comes and makes me reread what I had just read because I missed the turn to her twist. I would allow time to read this book in one sitting as it moves at a good pace, and for me at least, I wanted to finish to see how everything came together.
Praise for Less You Know (book #2)
I’m so dizzy from all the twists & turns within all the twists & turns! It’s like a never-ending spiral & I kept making the wrong assumptions! I think I need an easy “beach read” after this one! Amazon review
Less You Know is […] filled with twists, red herrings and heart-thumping action. It’s sometimes true – the less you know, the better off you are! Less You Know is a gritty psychological thriller which I recommend. Amazon review
Praise for From The Ashes (book # 3)
October 20, 2019
I loved this book. This author continues to impress me with her attention to detail and her engaging plots. I highly recommend reading the previous books, you won’t regret it. Charlotte is a journalist who uncovers some deaths at the Hall. The closer she becomes. the truth she realizes that things may not be as they seem. When a fire breaks out, she is among the missing. This is a page turner that I read in one sitting. This is a must read, I highly recommend it.
October 24, 2019
A truly engaging story, full of suspense and intrigue, this is the kind of story that you better begin when you are sure you’ll have the time to finish it.
I really liked Charlotte, she’s smart and driven, and her need for a great story is a great motivator and starting point. The plot was well woven, and the writing is very good and detailed. A recommended read.
I received an ARC of this book and this is my honest and voluntary review.
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely spellbinding tale
October 24, 2019
Holloway is a master storyteller. I was riveted to my seat from beginning to end. From the plot progression to the character development, I simply couldn’t put the book down. I was kept guessing from beginning to end. Loved the book and will absolutely recommend it to others!
5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting
October 23, 2019
The story and characters are very interesting. I really enjoyed this book. I need to read book 2 but it wasn’t totally necessary since I read book 1. The story line was easy to follow even without the middle book to tie them together. I recommend the series.