Bücher veröffentlicht von Bailie Lawson

Paige pretends to have a husband and a more glamorous life to impress her coworkers with surprising results, when she takes a winter vacation in the Caribbean with "Steve" her imaginary husband, only to find the real Steve there pretending to be someone else. Furthermore, he may have tried to kill his girlfriend. Paige becomes involved in unravelling the truth with the help of an attractive marine biologist.

Celia's life takes an unexpected and perilous turn when she witnesses the shocking murder of wealthy businessman Richard Davenport. Terrified that the killer might have seen her and will come after her next, she plunges headlong into a world of deception and danger.Desperation leads her to a high-stakes gamble: she assumes the identity of Richard's long-lost niece, Amelia. Celia undergoes a dramatic transformation, altering her appearance and assuming a new persona. She infiltrates the life of Amelia's grieving family, William and Sylvia Davenport. Struggling with the ten-year void left by their daughter's disappearance, they accept Celia as Amelia without suspicion.But Celia's audacious ruse is only the beginning of her troubles. Her precarious deception starts to unravel when Amelia's former boyfriend reemerges, raising questions about Celia's true identity and hinting at secrets they shared in the past.A deeper fear gnaws at her - that the real Amelia might return and expose her charade.The fear of the real Amelia's unexpected return looms over her like a dark cloud, but the most harrowing enigma of all lies in the identity of Richard's ruthless killer. What does this murderer want? And is Celia's life still in jeopardy?

Oriana, while enjoying a vacation in Lisbon with her husband, stumbles upon a shocking revelation-a newspaper article featuring a childhood photo of herself at the age of five. The article states that she was a kidnapped child, taken from Lisbon twenty years ago.As Oriana undergoes DNA testing, the truth unravels before her eyes. She discovers that the woman she believed to be her mother, Rhea, was not her biological parent but someone who is accused of kidnapping her. However, just as Oriana begins to question her past and seek answers, Rhea disappears after telling Oriana she had saved her from an evil man.Driven by a relentless desire to uncover the truth, Oriana embarks on a journey to piece together the events that led to her kidnapping. Along the way, she encounters clues that suggest the existence of a man who might have been responsible for her abduction.The narrative alternates between Oriana's perspective and Rhea's account, narrating the story of a daring escape, forged documents, and a final arrival in a small town in upstate New York. Oriana's relentless pursuit of her past takes her to unexpected places, exposing her to connections she never could have imagined.As the truth gradually unfolds, Oriana must confront her darkest fears and decide who she can trust. Will she find solace in the arms of her newfound family, or will the shadows of her past continue to haunt her?

A diary written in 1919 is found in an old tenement building in Hell's Kitchen. The writer's name is the same as that of the young Irish woman who just moved into a newly renovated apartment on the same block a hundred years later. Who was this other Breda Gulley? Could they be related? Bree becomes fascinated with her namesake's story, leading her to dig up details of Breda's life in 1919. In the process she confronts troubling questions about her own life and is drawn into an unlikely romance with the wealthy descendent of Breda's former employer. Together they uncover Breda's amazing secret and its unexpected impact on their families' lives a hundred years later.

Annie believes her amnesia for a year in her past was caused by the traumatic ending of her relationship with Jeff. But that was many years ago. Now recurring nightmares and vivid, haunting dream images are intruding into Annie's waking life. She knows she must revisit that lost year, no matter how painful it may be.Her resolve to uncover the truth is strengthened when she meets Lara, the daughter of a former love, at a poetry reading. Despite her reluctance to reveal her identity, Annie is drawn to Lara and feels an inexplicable connection to her. But when Lara's father, Luka, claims that Annie abandoned her baby, Annie's world is thrown into chaos. She is left to grapple with the possibility that she was once a mother but has no memory of being pregnant or giving birth. She fears Luka may be delusional or harboring ulterior motives.Now it is more important than ever to piece together the events of that lost year. As she faces the daunting task of unearthing what happened, Annie searches for people who might have known her and must decide who she can trust to help her uncover the truth. As the past is revealed, Annie realizes that the truth may be more than she can bear.

Rachel's world is turned upside down when she encounters the woman she suspects of murdering her former lover, Ian. Released from prison, Leigh has transformed into an artist who creates eerily realistic paintings of Ian. Leigh vehemently claims her innocence, arguing that the true poisoner remains at large. Reluctantly, Rachel agrees to assist Leigh in uncovering the real culprit. Soon Rachel finds herself immersed in the world of The Price of Perfection, the play where Ian was fatally poisoned during a live performance. Face-to-face encounters with cast members force Rachel to confront her turbulent affair with Ian twelve years earlier. She was a naïve young woman then, newly arrived in New York City. Ian's belief in open relationships, combined with his professed love for her, confused and troubled her. She struggled to overcome her jealousy and possessiveness as she tried to maintain their relationship. Despite now being in a contented marriage, Rachel's exploration of Ian's murder reawakens memories and emotions she had long buried. As more motives and opportunities to poison Ian emerge, they bring to light Rachel's own contribution to his tragic demise. Blending elements of a classic whodunit with an exploration of Rachel's past, The Jealousy Factor delves into the intricate complexities of love, trust, and the consequences of one's actions. It weaves together elements of mystery, personal reflection, and emotional growth.Rachel's relentless pursuit of the truth forces her to confront her past and ultimately find redemption amidst the tangled web of deception that surrounds Ian's death.

Vera has been fragmented, like a broken vase pieced back together. Is she reinforced and stronger in those once broken places or will she fall apart again? Is Kintsugi only about broken vases or is it true about broken people too?As she struggles to rebuild her life, Vera can't afford to make any more mistakes. She is determined to grab her second chance and do everything right this time. She has a job, a therapist, Valium.But can she trust her instincts, or will she be betrayed by the new people in her life as she has been in the past?When the gullible young mother of twins reaches out to her and the intriguing but silent man recovering from his own difficult past, can she trust them? And what does the sophisticated older yoga teacher want? What is she hiding?When one of those new friends draws Vera into a murder plot how will she cope? And how will she prove her innocence?