The Young Adult sensation Becca Fitzpatrick, author of the best-selling Hush Hush saga, is back with a new novel! Black Ice, a riveting stand –alone romantic thriller set against the treacherous backdrop of the mountains of Wyoming.
Britt Pfeiffer has never been that adventurous, but that’s about to change. Wanting to impress her ex-boyfriend, Britt convinces best friend, Korbie, to take a trekking trip with her. But when a freak storm leaves the girls stranded they seek shelter in a cabin, where they find two knights in shining armour. Or so they think.
Britt quickly realises that the girls need to get off the mountain, fast. In exchange for her life, she is forced to guide the boys down, and as they set out on a harrowing journey through the cold and snow, Britt realises the only way to escape with her life is to pretend she is on their side. But is gorgeous, sexy Mason an enemy or an ally? Tension mounts, and it’s only a matter of time before things turn deadly . . .
Dark and adrenaline-filled, Black Ice will have you on the edge of your seat right until the final twist!
Simon & Schuster is one of the leading publishers in the world, with a history of excellence and innovation, These books are really good!
Simon & Schuster is one of the leading publishers in the world, with a history of excellence and innovation. The company publishes books in various genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, children’s, business, self-help, and more. Simon & Schuster also offers digital products and services, such as audiobooks, e-books, podcasts, and online courses. I have been a loyal customer of Simon & Schuster for many years, and I have always been satisfied with the quality and variety of their products. Their books are well-written, well-edited, and well-designed, and they cater to a wide range of interests and tastes. Their customer service is also friendly and helpful, and they offer fast and reliable delivery. I would highly recommend Simon & Schuster to anyone who loves reading and learning
Black Ice is a book you can read over again. It has romance but essentially it is a thriller with twists and turns. Expect the unexpected and one things for sure you won’t want to put the book down. Becca Fitzpatrick is an excellent writer and she takes you into her story.
Once you start reading Black Ice you won’t be able to put this book down. Becca Fitzpatrick is a great author and she makes all the characters come to life. Expect the unexpected and enjoy reading this book. I would certainly recommend this book as I really enjoyed reading it.
I loved this book. Great twist at the end. I’m sure to re read in order to find details I missed first time around. Highly recommend this one as it suits all age groups. Be careful Fitzpatrick is an excellent writer who makes the reader care about the characters and get immersed into the love story.
I loved reading this book. Such a great book. Romantic thriller’s are really suspenseful !! I have read some Becca Kitzpatrick books before and this is another one that I didn’t want to put down, once I started reading 🙂 I love Young Adult books … even though I’m 48 years of age. I find that they are more interesting & capture you imagination better 🙂 I have already recommended soe of her books to my daughters & their friends.
Ok, I have passed this book around to my mum & now my sister, mum & haven’t stopped talking about it, her words “out of all the draw dropping, cold & cringing books I have read, this one would by far be the best. Why haven’t I seen her books around”
So we jumped on Google & ordered “hush, hush” this lady is very talented & I thank mouth of mums for showing my whole family a new path to sexy thrillers..
Pure genius.
Enjoyable and exciting, edge of your seat romantic thriller
In a diversion from the fantasy world we have grown to love from the Hush, Hush series, Black Ice shifts between romantic novel and thriller as the main character Britt experiences a full range of emotions from feelings of love to white knuckle terror. A hiking trip turned sour when a blizzard forces Britt and her friend Korbie to seek refuge in a cabin where they find a couple of very handsome young men who take them captive and force Britt at gun point to act as their guide and help them escape from the mountain. Her captures alternate between hero and villain as they fight together to survive the dangers of the mountain and Britt’s heart and mind are in constant conflict about which way she should run. An enjoyable and exciting read.
I had high expectations for this novel, seeing as I’ve read Becca Fitzpatrick’s other books and LOVED THEM. I’m happy to say that i wasn’t disappointed. Like i said in my initial review, i didn’t really like the characters at the beginning, but that all changed as i got more engrossed in Britt’s world. It was definitely a suspenseful book, full of lots of twists and turns. And even though the plot was fairly easy to predict, i still found myself being surprised. Definitely worth the read!
I have read other books by Bec ca Fitzpatrick and will definitely be looking out for this one. She is such a great Australian Author and not terribly well known amongst my friends. We have a wonderful reading group and are always sharing books with one another. This one will go down a treat once I get hold of it. Thanks for your review
Black Ice by Becca Fitzpatrick is a thrilling romantic suspense set in the mountains of Wyoming. Britt, who’s not typically adventurous, embarks on a hiking trip with her friend Korbie to impress her ex. A sudden storm leaves them stranded, and they seek refuge in a cabin with two seemingly helpful men. But things quickly take a dangerous turn.
Britt is forced to guide the men off the mountain, unsure if she can trust Mason, one of her captors. As tension builds, the journey becomes a deadly game of survival. Dark, suspenseful, and full of twists, Black Ice will keep you hooked!
Simon & Schuster is one of the leading publishers in the world, with a history of excellence and innovation, These books are really good!
Simon & Schuster is one of the leading publishers in the world, with a history of excellence and innovation. The company publishes books in various genres, such as fiction, nonfiction, children’s, business, self-help, and more. Simon & Schuster also offers digital products and services, such as audiobooks, e-books, podcasts, and online courses. I have been a loyal customer of Simon & Schuster for many years, and I have always been satisfied with the quality and variety of their products. Their books are well-written, well-edited, and well-designed, and they cater to a wide range of interests and tastes. Their customer service is also friendly and helpful, and they offer fast and reliable delivery. I would highly recommend Simon & Schuster to anyone who loves reading and learning
Black Ice is a book you can read over again. It has romance but essentially it is a thriller with twists and turns. Expect the unexpected and one things for sure you won’t want to put the book down. Becca Fitzpatrick is an excellent writer and she takes you into her story.
Once you start reading Black Ice you won’t be able to put this book down. Becca Fitzpatrick is a great author and she makes all the characters come to life. Expect the unexpected and enjoy reading this book. I would certainly recommend this book as I really enjoyed reading it.
I loved this book. Great twist at the end. I’m sure to re read in order to find details I missed first time around. Highly recommend this one as it suits all age groups. Be careful Fitzpatrick is an excellent writer who makes the reader care about the characters and get immersed into the love story.
What can I say about Black Ice? I thought it was a good book to read however there are bits I liked and bits that I didn’t!
I really enjoyed reading about the characters and trying to discover their underlying motives, however as the story moved along, I thought it become a tad unbelievable.
The half-way point of the book also let it down, and I felt this section to be a bit of a slog, especially after such a fast paced start. The ending however did gain momentum which gets this book points again.
Overall, this book is worth a read.
This book was entertaining and kept me guessing however there were some elements I really liked and others I didn’t.
The characters and their motives intrigued me and I couldn’t wait to find out the truth however, even though at first the plot captivated me, I thought it became a little far fetched throughout the book.
Black Ice’s tempo was fast and engaging at both the beginning and at the end however, I felt that during the middle of the book it dragged somewhat.
Overall, it was an acceptable book to read.
I loved reading this book. Such a great book. Romantic thriller’s are really suspenseful !! I have read some Becca Kitzpatrick books before and this is another one that I didn’t want to put down, once I started reading 🙂 I love Young Adult books … even though I’m 48 years of age. I find that they are more interesting & capture you imagination better 🙂 I have already recommended soe of her books to my daughters & their friends.
When I started the book I didn’t know exactly what to expect. But from the first pages it was so engaging! I just couldn’t put it down. The suspense and tension went on through the all book. I loved it! I surely want to read more from this author! It’s not a book just for young adults. 🙂
When I started the book I didn’t know exactly what to expect. But from the first pages it was so engaging! I just couldn’t put it down. The suspense and tension went on through the all book. I loved it! I surely want to read more from this author!
I applied to review books for Mom’s and was overjoyed to be chosen to review the book ‘YOU’. ‘Black Ice’ was my second choice of book to review. I have read the reviews and it seems the book is a brilliant read. I have decided to get the book and read it.
1 cup water
2 tspn salt
90g unsalted butter chopped and kept cold
150g gluten free flour Plus 1/2 cup extra for kneeding
2g xanthan gum
2 free range eggs
Directions
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Preheat oven to 200C
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In a heavy based saucepan combine the water, salt and butter.
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Bring to a simmer and add the flour and Xanthan gum. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon. Lower temperature and continue to cook until pastry comes away from the sides and is well combined. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
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Whisk the eggs to combine and add half the egg mixture slowly, incorporating fully before adding the final half. If the mixture is a dough texture when you add in the first half, you may not need to rest of the eggs mixture.
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Turn out onto a surface on which you have placed a further ½ cup gluten free flour and knead until shiny. Try to incorporate as little flour as possible so the pastry does not go crumbly.
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Chill pastry then using a rolling pin roll the pastry between two pieces of baking paper greased on both sides. Roll to half a centimetre thick and place in pie tins.
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Properties: browns beautifully, has a nice crispness and holds in moisture. Has a nice potato undertone which is very pleasant. Has a great shelf life, up to 5 days in fridge without going mouldy.
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Note: You could add 2 teaspoons of xylitol or coconut sugar and make a sweet pastry for fruit pies.
Wow, what an awesome read, after missing out on reviewing this book I went straight to the Library to get it as it sounded great, I certainly wasn’t disappointed. What an awesome read, couldn’t put it down and just loved the ending.
Ok, I have passed this book around to my mum & now my sister, mum & haven’t stopped talking about it, her words “out of all the draw dropping, cold & cringing books I have read, this one would by far be the best. Why haven’t I seen her books around”
So we jumped on Google & ordered “hush, hush” this lady is very talented & I thank mouth of mums for showing my whole family a new path to sexy thrillers..
Pure genius.
Wow! A truely cactivating read. The story line has so many twists and turns but it keeps you on the edge of your seat from start to finish. I could not put the book down. The characters are easy to follow and you grow an instant connection to Britt, Korbie and Mason. The story ends how you’d like but not after some more twists and turns. Definitely worth the read!
The book overall is good for young adults. It is not very complicated. The language was fine too. Black Ice is a sort of mystery with a killer on the loose, two young people running for their life through the mountain. Unfortunately, the story was not very convoluted. It was obvious what was about to happen in the middle of the book. So, the moment of surprise was missing. But overall it is enjoyable reading for teenagers.
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Genius Beach And Pool Tips Every Aussie Mum Should Know
Summer beach and pool days are core childhood memory creators, but getting the kids out the door, not so much! From wrestling wriggly toddlers into rashies to arguing with teens trying to dodge sunscreen and cramming half the house into the car, the exhaustion can kick in before we’ve even set foot on the sand!
But there are some very clever tips that will make even the most stressful summer days smooth sailing – and the Mouths of Mums community know them all! Which is why we asked our mums for their hints, hacks and tips – from sand removal to stress-free sunscreen application (we’re going to introduce you to the fabulous new Banana Boat SmartMist Sunscreen Sprays that will make your life so much easier).
You’ll want to take note before you next hit the beach or pool!
Pack Smart, Not Big
Do you feel like you take waaayyy too much when you head to the beach or pool, and then you seem to forget a couple of key things that would have made life so much easier?
Our Mouths of Mums community swear by this fab list of essentials which should be in every mum’s beach kit, and
A plastic bag for wet towels and bathers
A dry bag for clothes
A bucket or basin to wash off sandy toys
A ‘clean zone’, sand-free blanket or mat for eating and changing
A pop-up tent for changing
Waterproof phone case
Talcum powder to get sticky, wet sand off little feet. Just pop it on and brush it off – it’s magic!
A hand-held car vac for quick sand cleanups!
“The amount of times my kids have gone home in wet chafing swimming costumes because they didn’t want anyone to see them changing is unbelievable! Our pop up tent has been life changing! We all drive home comfy and cosy! Lastly, a sand proof picnic blanket is so perfect for a sand reprieve! The sand literally falls right through them!” – MoM Member
Get Safety Sorted Before The Fun Starts
It’s pretty hard to get the kids’ attention once you’re at the beach or pool, so the safety talk should really start at home. Our mums recommend chatting to the kids about:
Swimming between the flags at the beach
Setting a meeting spot in case anyone gets separated
Sunscreen: Always apply sunscreen 20 minutes before heading outdoors. And set alarms to reapply every two hours throughout the day. Reapply immediately after swimming or using a towel.
Applying sunscreen at the start of the day and regularly throughout is so important, but it usually causes the most arguments. Kids don’t want to stop, teens assure you they ‘did it already’.
That’s where Banana Boat’s new SmartMist™ Sunscreen Spray SPF50+ actually makes a difference. The iconic sunscreen brand has just launched its newest product, which turns sunscreen time into something simple and fun. It’s an easy and convenient way to tick off sun safety – which isn’t always easy when it comes to kids!
Why Banana Boat SmartMist Sunscreen Spray makes sunscreen easier
The Smart Control Spray gives you the choice of a short spray for tricky spots or a long spray for larger areas like those wiggly little legs, making application simple and convenient. It also sprays from any angle – just spray, rub in and you’re ready for playtime.
Clear, lightweight formula that absorbs fast and with no greasy feel.
SPF50+ broad spectrum UVA and UVB protection and 4-hour water resistant.
Kids SmartMist™ is mild and gentle for kid’s sensitive skin, fragrance free and contains Aloe and Vitamin E.
Sport SmartMist™ features high-performance Powerstay Technology™, designed to stay on through sweat and water.
Banana Boat SmartMist makes those important sunscreen stops much easier and effective and is perfect for active Aussie families this summer.
Prep & Time It Perfectly
There’s nothing worse than kids itching to get to the beach while you’re trying to remember everything you need to pack – it makes everyone frazzled. So get prepped early – even the night before. And time your departure to minimise the amount of time in the car (and the amount of times the kids ask ‘are we there yet?!’.
“Packing the car the night before, always a huge help getting the bucket, cabana, and bag of spare clothes/towels in the boot. We usually leave straight after breakfast to avoid heavy traffic as the beach is an hour away.” – MoM Member
Pack Smart Snacks
Snacks are a must, but it can be tricky to know what’s going to survive a hot, Aussie summer day – and what’s good for hungry tummies. Here’s what our mums recommend:
Chopped fruit
Crackers
Boiled eggs
Drink bottles that have been frozen overnight
“We have a few allergies/intolerances, so being prepared with food is helpful and saves us the search and some money. I pre-chop carrots, cucumber, apples, boiled egg, in a handy separating container, a packet of chips, dip, and bring water bottles. If it’s a longer day planned at the beach I’ll bring lunch too.” – MoM Member
A chaos-free beach day. Yes please!
You don’t need a military-style plan to enjoy a sunny day out. A beach trolley, some prep, and an easy sunscreen like SmartMist™ are enough to help things run calmly – or at least calm-ish!
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. Wear protective clothing, a hat and sunglasses in addition to sunscreen. Reapply frequently every 2 hours or more often when sweating and immediately after swimming or using a towel. Avoid prolonged high-risk sun exposure.
Mouths of Mums is proudly working with Banana Boat to bring you this article.
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Simon & Schuster is one of the leading publishers in the world, with a history of excellence and innovation, These books are really good!
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Great reading
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Recommended reading
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Black ice good read
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Terrific !!
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sounds awesome and looks great
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xxx
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Hopeless romantic.???
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Enjoyable and exciting, edge of your seat romantic thriller
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Final Review: Great book
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Black Ice
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Twisty and suspenseful
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Simon & Schuster is one of the leading publishers in the world, with a history of excellence and innovation, These books are really good!
8:56 pm
Great reading
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Recommended reading
11:59 pm
Black ice good read
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Worth a read
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Yes and no
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Terrific !!
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sounds awesome and looks great
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Full of suspense!
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Full of suspense!
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Black Ice
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Kept me intrigued
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BLACK ICE
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xxx
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Awesome Thriller
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Hopeless romantic.???
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A captivating read
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It's a good read for yound adults
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