Bücher von Ali Mercer

All I remember is the screeching of brakes and the sound of tyres swerving on tarmac. The last thing that crossed my mind was my beautiful boy Billy, waiting alone at the school gates... When I found out I was pregnant I couldn't have been happier. Ever since my own father died, I'd felt utterly lost. But you changed everything. Finally, I had found my purpose: to be the best mother I could be. But I couldn't - wouldn't - tell anyone who your father was. I could never forget the look in his eyes that day. The betrayal written across his face. All the things we didn't say, and the secret that tore us apart. I thought I was hiding the truth to protect us. But now as I lie in this hospital ward, my life hanging in the balance, blinking in the bright white lights, all I can think about is how that man, your dad, could be your only hope... but how can I save us when it already seems too late? Or will I be just in time to reunite our family? Fans of Diane Chamberlain, Jodie Picoult and Kate Hewitt will be swept away by this heartbreaking, totally gripping page-turner about motherhood, grief and a family torn apart by secrets. Readers are hooked on Ali Mercer's books: 'Heartbreaking and heart-warming... A powerful family domestic drama filled with emotion and secrets... A captivating story that kept me hooked until the end.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gosh, this one pulls at the heartstrings! There were so many things that touched me in this book... My heart broke... had me tearing up at the end... I loved it.' Suze Reviews 'Absolutely fantastic... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... Spectacular... A must-read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and emotional... Had more family drama than a prime-time soap opera!!... I was yelling at my e-reader... Ali Mercer in my eyes is an incredible storyteller!... This instantly hooks you.' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just beautiful. A stunning, astounding story that will stay with me. Written with heart. Wow. A book to savour. Just wonderful.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-warming and heartbreaking all in one swoop... Made me cry and made my heart pause in places.' The Fiction Cafe Book Club

There are two little girls in the photo. I instantly recognise myself as the small, dark-haired child in the purple dress. But who is the girl with the long blonde hair laughing at the camera? And why is the photograph here, in a stranger's house? When I find the tattered picture hidden away at the back of a dusty cupboard in Amy's house my mouth goes dry with shock. Though I haven't known Amy for very long, I love looking after her young children, in her picture-perfect hilltop house with its sprawling wildflower garden and bright, airy kitchen. After feeling lost for months, reeling from the accident that tore everything apart, I hoped this was my chance to turn my life around. But I can't shake the feeling that I've been here before. I know this house somehow, the curve of the staircase and the view from the attic window are so familiar. I can feel it in my bones. What isn't she telling me? I can't help noticing things that don't add up: Amy's guarded behaviour when I ask questions about her past, the whispered stories I overhear in the village and the locked room downstairs I'm not allowed to enter. My mother always told me we didn't have any family, that it was just the two of us against the world. I've always been sure she was hiding something. Maybe this house will give me the answers I've been searching for... But am I ready to unlock the secrets of my past? Or should I have stayed well away? A gripping and emotional novel about a dark family secret and the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. An unputdownable page-turner for fans of Amanda Prowse, Susan Lewis and Kerry Fisher. Readers are hooked on Ali Mercer's books: 'Heartbreaking and heart-warming... A powerful family domestic drama filled with emotion and secrets... A captivating story that kept me hooked until the end.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gosh, this one pulls at the heartstrings! There were so many things that touched me in this book... My heart broke... had me tearing up at the end... I loved it.' Suze Reviews 'Absolutely fantastic... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... Spectacular... A must-read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and emotional... Had more family drama than a prime-time soap opera!!... So many times in this book my heart went out to so many people for so many reasons... I was yelling at my e-reader... Ali Mercer in my eyes is an incredible storyteller!... This instantly hooks you.' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just beautiful. A stunning, astounding story that will stay with me. Written with heart. Wow. A book to savour. Just wonderful.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-warming and heartbreaking all in one swoop... Made me cry and made my heart pause in places.' The Fiction Cafe Book Club

Fourteen years ago Stella did something she has regretted ever since. But she did it for her daughter. Now, that mistake could mean she loses her precious girl forever...Stella follows her handsome husband Rob to the beautifully laid-out table in the restaurant he's chosen specially for her fortieth birthday lunch. As the waiter pops the champagne, Rob proposes a toast and their crystal glasses clink together in celebration. Stella knows how they must look to anyone watching. Two people very much in love, with the perfect marriage and the perfect life.But Rob is about to drop a bombshell on Stella. He wants a divorce.If she doesn't agree to his plan - to sell the house, divide the money and award him full custody of fourteen-year-old Georgie - he will tell their innocent daughter the one secret he promised to keep and that Stella has worked so hard to protect her from.Stella has a choice to make. To fight for her daughter, there is only one person she can turn to for help. A woman she hasn't spoken to in over a decade. But to do it means facing up to her biggest regret, and risks losing Georgie forever, once she learns the truth...An absolutely heart-breaking and gripping novel about the price of keeping a secret. Fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Hewitt and Susan Lewis will be gripped by this emotional family drama from the very first page.Readers are hooked by The Marriage Lie:'You've got to read this "on the edge of your seat" novel... Absolutely fantastic... It's like one of those tea-cup rides at the amusement park... you end up with bruises after being slammed from side to side as it whirls you all over the place... But you still smile and say the ride was awesome!... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... There's so much going on in this spectacular book... A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Ali Mercer is one of my favourite authors, she writes with such tenderness yet is also able to shock in an instant. This is another excellent sorry of those who aren't what they seem and the lengths we might go to protect those we love. A real thrill ride that I thoroughly enjoyed.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

It's a beautiful day for a wedding. White roses scent the air and the summer sunlight streams in. A spoon chimes against a champagne flute and the room falls silent. And there he is my husband getting to his feet to propose a toast. He's still handsome. His new wife is next to him, gazing upwards, oblivious. I'm not supposed to be here. All these years in the same town and I had no idea until I saw his name on the seating plan. He lived with me, once. Loved me. Small-town memories are long, but the people in this room don't want to remember. They say the healing is in letting go, but after what he did, he needs to know we haven't gone away just because he's shut his eyes. So I take Daisy by the hand and step forward from the shadows. He notices us and his eyes widen. The champagne glass falls from his hand and smashes. Then he sags forward, making a terrible sound a sort of strangled scream A powerfully emotional novel with a dark secret at its heart. This family drama will keep you hooked until the very last page. Perfect for fans of The Silent Wife, Kate Hewitt and Jodi Picoult. What readers are saying about His Secret Family:';Absolutely fantastic, had me gripped!!! Loved it! Can't wait for more from this author. Storyline was great, characters were easy to connect with.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow, this novel packed a lot more ';feels' that I expected! A quick read for me because I HAD to see how this emotional read would end There was great character development twists and turns that took me by surprise! I am looking forward to reading more from Ali Mercer in the future!' Steph and Chris's Book Review ';A book that grabs you on the first page and doesn't let go. It is well written and full of emotions. This is a ';Must Read'!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Absolutely brilliant and had me gripped from cover to cover! I found the writing style to be very captivating and the characters to be immaculately developed Would highly recommend!' NetGalley Reviewer ';Compelling. Heart-breaking. The character development was superb. It was an emotional read an evocative story that left its imprint. I highly recommend this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ';Ali Mercer writes with heart and soul well written, true-to-life Each character is lovingly developed and all-so-human