This week, Jeff Popple reviews three great books for mum this Mother’s Day! More of Jeff’s reviews can be found on his blog: murdermayhemandlongdogs.com

Love on the Air by Ash London

Allen & Unwin, $32.99

Mothers who enjoy feel good romances will appreciate Love on the Air by popular Australian radio presenter and podcaster Ash London. Radio superstar Alex York is used to getting her own way until she blows up her glamorous career and retreats to a tropical island. Lured back into the real world for a topline breakfast radio gig, she is determined not to let love throw her off course again. A vow that is made increasingly difficult by her feelings for her new hot boss. A fun read full of romance and insider glimpses into the dazzlingly shallow world of commercial radio and celebrity musicians.

Frog by Sally Gould

Simon & Schuster, $36.99

In contrast to Love on the Air, Sally Gould’s Frog is a compelling account of her meaningful life as a paramedic. Drawing on her personal journals, Sally provides a behind-the-sirens look at what it is like to on the front line of Australia’s emergency services. From the absurdity of non-urgent callouts to deaths in brothels to horrific car accidents, Frog is an intimate look at the human cost of the job and the marvellous sense of camaraderie that keeps paramedics going. Full of drama, honesty and surprising humour, Frog is a terrific book that will make for a great Mother’s Day gift.

The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan

Harper Collins, $34.99

Fans of gripping novels of mystery and suspense will love The Unquiet Grave by Dervla McTiernan. After a five-year break, Dervla returns to her popular Galway detective Cormac Reilly. When a mutilated corpse is found in a bog, it is initially assumed to be a historical find, but analysis quickly shows that it is a much more recent death. The victim is a local schoolteacher who disappeared two years ago. As Cormac and his team investigate the killing, they uncover a web of lies and secrets. An intelligent and atmospheric crime novel that will keep mum reading well into the night!

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