The Disappearing Act by Catherine Steadman

I really looked forward to reading this book, but in the end, was disappointed.  It was a "thriller" but did not hold the thrill for me. Too many predictable plot twists and convoluted storylines; implausible situations, stupidity on the part of the main character, etc.

I held out to the end, but really didn't much care who did it and why.

Love Marriage by Monica Ali

I loved Ali's novel, Brick Lane, so was excited to see she had a new book, which I also enjoyed very much!

The story revolves around an interracial couple who are planning their marriage.  Their respective mothers get involved (they are VERY different types of people) and chaos ensues.

There's some infidelity mixed in, some father-daughter conflicts, a difficult sibling relationship and more.  It's wildly entertaining!