Thriller

A whirlwind romance, a dysfunctional family and a forbidden love.Emma Blair is a slightly sheltered, naive young woman; she left her family for the man she loved and moved across the country to be with him. When she finds out that he's been deceiving her for years she's heartbroken and betrayed. Into her world walked Elliott Whitlock, a wealthy, handsome older man. Elliott is a widower with two college age children and he's offering Emma the world.After a whirlwind romance including a trip across Europe and a marriage proposal at the Eiffel Tower, Emma finds herself Elliott's wife and suddenly the step-mother of two children that are not much younger than she is.As much as Emma loves her husband she never suspected the difficulties being married to him would cause, Elliott's children, Preston and Payton are less than thrilled to have a new mother and vow to destroy the marriage.Emma could never have known the resentments that lay buried in the new family she's married into, nor could she know the truth behind the relationship between her husband and his children or their deceased mother. Lies and manipulation are the norm in the Whitlock family and Emma will have to learn who to trust and to question everything before she becomes caught up in the pathological lies of her step-children who are determined to ruin their father's life.Emma will have to swim through an ocean of lies to find the truth, but will she be able to do that before everything she values is taken from her?

A Children's game leads to a lifelong bond between neighbors; when an unexpected tragedy brings them back together, they are forced to go on the run to escape a depraved, violent husband.Sawyer and Avery have been friends their whole lives, born two weeks apart and living next door to each other, the two families are very close. As teens, the two friends bond over a secret tradition of sneaking out late at night and having scavenger hunts, but when they take a step into a physical relationship they risk their friendship.As the years pass, Sawyer and Avery drift apart, both move on and start building their lives. When Sawyer gets devastating news more than a decade since he'd last seen his best friend the only thing he can think of is getting back in touch with Avery.This sets off a series of events that will bring Sawyer and Avery back together, but also reveal the secrets Avery has been keeping for years. She is trapped in a violent marriage with a controlling older man. Sawyer steps in to help his friend and the two embark on a cross country escape trip.Now Sawyer and Avery are the ones being hunted and Avery's husband will stop at nothing to get his wife back under his control.Friendship and love will be tested when an abusive husband uses all his influence and power to get back what he considers his property, his wife.

DC Mel Cotton is back with a new case to solve, the murder of Duncan Bennett, an unassuming worker at a local confectionary warehouse. As Mel's team investigate, one key question remains... who would want 'boring' Duncan dead? And the case soon becomes far more complex and dangerous than expected, threatening to overwhelm Mexton's small police force. With terrorists, a paedophile network and a hitman in town, Mel and her colleagues face their greatest challenge yet. Mel's own courage will be tested to the limits and no-one is safe. Who is stirring up hatred and violence in the area? And can Mel prevent herself from becoming too involved and putting her life in severe jeopardy?

A chance encounter can change your life; you may find family and friends... or you may find terror and insanity. There are no accidental meetings between two souls, even when one of those souls is black and evil.A Native American wife and mother in New Mexico, an abused and troubled teenage girl in Oklahoma, the daughter of a wealthy Texas Oil man, and a roving, psychotic, monstrous madman... what do these people have in common... nothing except chance encounters. When the lives of these four people continue to collide over the years until it explodes in unimaginable violence you will be surprised at the lengths seemingly ordinary people will go to get what they want and fight for those they love... and what a madman with no moral compass and no mercy will do to achieve what he believes is his destiny.This is a story of horrific suffering, the sad consequences of child abuse, the incredible endurance of the human spirit, the beautiful relationships that can come from genuinely opening your heart to others, and self sacrifice in the face of death.Sometimes a chance encounter can lead to a terrifying experience and sometimes it can bring you to the people that become the family you choose instead of the family you were born into.A chance encounter can change your life; you may find family and friends... or you may find terror and insanity.There is no accidental meetings between two souls, even when one of those souls is black and evil.

A sizzling romantic suspense novel Brielle Cerver - The consummate career woman who has purposely put work first to avoid any further risk of heartbreak. But when a disturbing turn of events threatens both her livelihood and her safety, she finds herself inexplicably drawn to the man hired to protect her. Allen Jones - The handsome security consultant who, after a devastating loss, has also made work his life's passion - until he meets Brielle and discovers his priorities have shifted. Can they move past their tragic histories to build a lasting love together? And can Allen find and stop Brielle's stalker before he exacts the ultimate revenge?

One troubled and reckless girl drags her friends and brother into a deadly and terrifying situation...one that might cost them their lives.Four college friends do the unthinkable; after one of them finds herself in a compromising position the others conspire with her to cover up a violent, horrible crime. Instead of going to the police, Bella, Reese and Dallas help Skylar cover up a death and try to move on with their lives.Bella and Reese are seemingly able to get past what they have done and go on to live successful, if lonely lives. Dallas and Skylar are unable to do the same, both turn to drugs and alcohol to numb the guilt and keep away the nightmares.But the past is never far from any of their memories and when such an evil is perpetrated it's surely to come back to haunt their present and ruin the future.A life was taken and a price must be paid.When your past mistakes take physical form to haunt you, how can you make amends to a dead man?

Cool Joe is a dealmaker of the 1920s New York scene; a distant relative of a famous mobster. Bosses and family. Strategizing next moves, plotting revenge against against those who wronged them. Suspenseful saga of a close-knit Italian family.

During a massive snow storm in an isolated house, the past and present with come face to face for a husband and wife; betrayals and lies will be exposed leading to a devastating, climatic ending leaving none involved unscathed.Bailey and Gavin were always the perfect couple; attractive, intelligent, in love from the moment they met and destined for a long happy life together. Even as teenagers they had a plan for their future, they would get married, Gavin would work for his father's business and they would start a family. But everything changed before they even graduated, Bailey changed.Twelve years later, Gavin and Bailey are forced to confront their secret past that refuses to stay hidden any longer. While staying at a remote house during a terrible storm, the past comes back to haunt Bailey in the form of three strangers stranded in the snow knocking on their door for help and none of them would ever be the same again.

Isla Muir, a former marine biologist, has taken over her late father's charter boat business on the west coast of Scotland. While she longs to complete her unfinished research, she finds it difficult to move on from her hometown. As she ignores cleaning her father's house, Isla focuses on the charter business, which mostly brings scuba divers out to the cold, dark waters off the coast. When an American scientist, Casper Shaw, pays her for a private charter, her passion for research returns. Feelings surface between Isla and her customer. Casper Shaw isn't all he claims to be. Yes, he is an American. Yes, he is a scuba diver. Yes, he is undeniably sexy. What he's really searching for, Isla discovers, is retribution. Will Casper find what he wants, or what he needs?

'I absolutely raced through this book - beautifully suspenseful, pacy and smart. A real talent in the psych thriller genre.' L.V. Matthews, author of The TwinsShe trusted a stranger with her secrets. Now she's paying the price. Emily loves her four-year-old twin daughters. Like any frazzled mum, she spends her time wiping up spills, cooking their favourite meals and putting plasters on scraped knees, trying her best to be the perfect mum as well as keep her sanity. Internet forum MumsOnline proves to be a lifeline in her darkest days, an anonymous place where she can voice the problems that she would never say in real life. She finds a connection with fellow mum-of-twins, TwoIsTrouble, and soon, the internet friends are chatting daily. But when Emily tries to pull back, realising she has shared too much about the darkness in her past, she finds herself being stalked. As Emily's history is exposed, it's clear that someone is using her secrets against her...and they will threaten everything Emily loves to destroy her perfect life. A gripping domestic suspense thriller that asks if we really know who we are talking to online, with a twist ending that will make you gasp. Fans of T.M. Logan, Lisa Jewell and Gillian McAllister will love this unputdownable read. Praise for Keep Them Close:'A splendidly twisty psychological mystery' Daily Mail'Expertly paced and totally compelling...a bruising exploration of motherhood and family secrets.' Anna Bailey, author of Tall Bones'A terrifying, twisty thriller in which seemingly no one can be trusted. Very cleverly written - I raced through this. Highly recommended.' Catherine Cooper, author of The Chalet'I sped through Keep Them Close... before being slammed by an ending I didn't see coming. Nuanced and pacey, this is a must-read.' Polly Phillips, author of The Reunion'Chilling, creepy and frighteningly plausible with a clever twist. A real page turner.' Sarah Linley, author of The Wedding Murders'The very definition of a page-turner, but also heartbreaking and relatable - a real rollercoaster of a read' Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Perfect Father'A compulsively readable twisty thriller... I couldn't put this well plotted and immersive psychological thriller down.' Emily Freud, author of What She Left Behind'Pacey, insightful, emotionally rich and full of twists - I loved it.' Holly Seddon, author of Try Not to Breathe'What a chilling, thrilling ride!...The plot line gave me goosebumps. Five stars from me.' D.E White, author of Glass Dolls'A superb thriller - fast-paced, thought-provoking, and so cleverly plotted that it's impossible to know who to trust.' Sarah Clarke, author of Every Little Secret'Sure-footed and suspenseful' Cara Hunter, author of Hope to Die

DI Clare Mackay is about to face a test of her loyalty...When a report comes in that a van containing two prison officers and a convicted jewel thief is missing, the police in St Andrews work quickly to locate the vehicle. Their efforts prove in vain when no trace is found and they realise the wives of both officers also appear to have left the area. Is this a case of corrupt guards springing a felon, or innocent people caught in the crossfire?DI Clare Mackay leads the team but has to do without her right hand man; DS Chris West is a cousin to one of the missing prison officers and must not be involved in the case. With a new sergeant at her side plus a previously unencountered DCI, Clare's people skills are pushed to the limit. Especially once she realises her boss is keeping her on the sidelines. Just what is it that Clare doesn't know? And if she has to choose between keeping secrets from a friend, or letting slip something that could see a culprit go free, which path will she take?A compelling addition to the bestselling series by a much-loved Scottish crime author, perfect for fans of Caro Ramsay, Lin Anderson and Alex Gray. Praise for Old Bones Lie'This is an absolute cracker of a book. An authentic, twisty and compelling detective novel written by a new star of Tartan Noir.' Neil Lancaster, author of The Blood Tide'Old Bones Lie is a fine example of the police procedural. Tightly plotted, cogently told with an ensemble of characters following the clues and navigating various twists like the professionals they are to reach a solution that is neither pat nor unbelievable. A hugely enjoyable read indeed.' Douglas Skelton, author of An Honourable Thief'A combination of razor-sharp plotting, wholly believable characters and rock-solid writing - another excellent instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series.' Alison Belsham, author of Death in Kabul'Old Bones Lie is Marion Todd at her very best - forensically intriguing and a bloody good read... literally.' Jonathan Whitelaw, author of The Bingo Hall Detectives'It's impossible to escape Marion's grip on you in this captivating, compelling hunt for lost souls, buried truth and a heartless killer.' Morgan Cry, author of Six Wounds'Brilliant storytelling, tense and riveting with the reassuring presence of the wonderful DI Clare Mackay, I loved Old Bones Lie!' G.R. Halliday, author of Dark Waters'Marion Todd has excelled herself this time! 5 stars.' Andrew James Greig, author of Whirligig'Gripping and complex. This is Marion Todd's best yet. Her writing deepens and matures with each new book.' Allan Martin, author of the Inspector Angus Blue novels'Another brilliant instalment to the DI Clare Mackay series. I couldn't stop reading. Plenty of twists and turns along the way, and just when you think you have it figured - you don't!' Reader review'Marion Todd is one of my favourite authors and this book in the DI Mackay series doesn't disappoint with twists and turns from start to finish. Great read, couldn't put it down.' Reader review'The story starts with a bang and carries the reader with both great writing and a very good story. For me, Marion Todd is now sitting comfortably alongside Caro Ramsay as the two best crime writers in Scotland today.' Reader review'Old Bones Lie starts at a really fast pace and remains unrelenting as the story unfolds...The depth of research is plain to see, but the skill is in the storytelling, and I honestly believe that this is her best yet... ' Reader review