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Starting again is never easy... Emma had travel plans, but when her family needed help, she stepped in and took over running their business. The beachside cabins in Tarrin's Bay might not have the same appeal as the French Riviera, but Emma finds happiness in the small-town community. When she finds that her ex-boyfriend, a man she left behind without explanation, is staying in one of the cabins, her tranquil existence is shattered. She knows she must share the secret she has been hiding for five years, but that's easier said than done. And James has his own confession to make... They aren't the same people they were before, but is it time for a second chance? And when their secrets surface, might two people in need of a miracle remember the dreams they once had and be able to move on?

First in the compelling fantasy mystery series: When those who pronounce judgment are omniscient, can a verdict ever be overturned? In Old London, where paranormal races co-exist with ordinary humans, criminal verdicts delivered by the all-seeing Heralds of Justice are faultless. After a man is declared guilty of murder and sentenced to death, his daughter turns to private investigator Yannia Wilde to do the impossible and prove the Heralds wrong. Yannia escaped a restrictive life in the Wild Folk conclave where she was raised, but her background marks her as an outsider in the city. Her origins lend her the sensory abilities of all of nature, yet Yannia is lonely and struggling to adapt to life in the city. The case could be the break she needs. She enlists the help of her only friend, a Bird Shaman named Karrion, and together they accept the challenge of proving a guilty man innocent. So begins a breathless race against time against all conceivable odds. Can Yannia and Karrion save a man who has been infallibly judged guilty?

Can you ever let go of the past? Two women unhappy with their lives seize a chance to start over during a WWII bombing raid, in this dramatic and suspenseful novel. London, 1944: As bombs start raining from the sky, two women rush out of a restaurant, leaving their possessions behind. Their chance meeting amid the chaos and destruction will have long-lasting consequences. Both beset by desperate problems, they take advantage of the wartime chaos to escape their humdrum lives and start again. . Sticking together, the pair live under the radar, using a stolen ration book to feed themselves and relying on a street kid's help to get by. Cecil eventually finds work, while glamorous, feckless Claude looks after the flat-or doesn't. Gradually their friendship sours and resentment creeps in. Just as Cecil is wondering whether she should ever have trusted Claude in the first place, she makes a shocking discovery-one that will expose a web of secrets, lead to an act of violence, and set the two on separate and very different paths. Praise for The Clockmaker's Wife, written by the author under the name Daisy Wood: "A ticking time-bomb of intrigue, wrapped around stark but rich descriptions of the Blitz. An unforgettable wartime debut." -Mandy Robotham, international bestselling author of The Berlin Girl

A new thriller by the author of the Lindsey Ryan novels: Would you know a serial killer if you met one? What if she served your coffee every day? Grace Murphy doesn't seem like the type of woman who'd have a man cable-tied to a chair, slowly dying in her house. She keeps to herself and goes through life relatively unnoticed, working as a barista and caring for her sister, providing her with wholesome meals and a clean home-things they never had as children . . . Det. Garda Jerry Hughes knows about Grace's brutal and troubled childhood; his own life was profoundly affected by it. Jerry still checks in on the sisters from time to time. But at the moment, he's distracted by work. Men have been going missing in the city-and they seem to have nothing in common aside from a physical resemblance to someone from Grace Murphy's past . . . Praise for Michelle Dunne's While Nobody Is Watching "An engrossing psychological thriller." ―Booklist

A woman wakes with no memory of the past ten years, in this twisting tale of mystery and mistrust by the bestselling author of The Charcoal House. When Ellie Graham wakes from a coma, she thinks she's eighteen years old. In reality, Ellie is twenty-eight, married, and has a baby son. She just doesn't remember any of it. Fearful of returning to a man she doesn't recognise, Ellie chooses to stay with her parents to recuperate and await the recovery of her memory. As she starts to spend time with her husband, Phil, and their son, she feels stirrings of love for her baby-and hope for renewing her attachment to her husband. But that hope is threatened when an old school friend alludes to Phil's controlling behaviour, leaving her with dread that her marriage was far from perfect. Worse, a neighbour indicates that he wants to resume their affair-and is willing to tell Phil all about it if she refuses. Trapped and confused, can Ellie ever fully become a part of her forgotten family? Or is she stepping back into a nightmare she can't recall?

Suspicion and paranoia engulf a community while a police detective hunts for a serial killer. One murder can make a town nervous. Two brings fear. Add three, four, or even more, and neighbours will start to turn on one another . . . Victoria Bullrush is a stickler for rules and tries to maintain a faultless investigation. But with each grisly killing, the urgency grows greater, and it soon becomes impossible to ignore the public's growing anger . . . Who is behind the killings? And why are they targeting this community? What Lies in the Dark is a breathtaking debut crime thriller.

A gripping saga of a family buffeted by war, dwindling fortunes, and royal rivalries, from the author of The Jacobite's Wife. William Herbert has no Jacobite sympathies, but he's been persecuted throughout his life for his family's loyalty to the exiled Stuart dynasty. His sister, Winifred Maxwell, is guilty of treason, and William could be found guilty of the same charge for helping her escape from London. Winifred and her unreliable husband make it to Rome, to the exiled court of the "Pretender," James III, and Winifred becomes governess to the princes Charles and Henry. Meanwhile, his daughter, Mary, is in Paris with her lover, a man she refuses to marry. William is desperate to protect Mary from her gambling and financial mistakes but is soon caught in the web of his daughter's deluded ambitions. But as Mary's misadventures continue, both William and Winifred may pay the price . . . Praise for The Jacobite's Wife "An impressive, lively narrative of a memorable woman who, aside from her one daring exploit, is lamentably little-known." -Historical Novels Review "The extraordinary tale of an amazing woman." -Mari Griffith, author of Root of the Tudor Rose

Daisy's started a new life with her very own flower shop on the English coast-but she doesn't believe love will ever bloom for her again . . . A disastrous love affair and the loss of her father has made workaholic Daisy rethink her life. Now, instead of teaching grammar-school science, she runs Va Va Bloom-a florist shop in the town of Lullbury Bay. She provides beautiful flowers for special events in the Dorset community, including Lullbury's wedding of the year. But she's given up all hope of a wedding in her own future. When Rick, a charismatic stranger, comes in to buy his girlfriend flowers, a spark ignites between them. Just her luck, then, that the only man who gets her heart fluttering is attached! But soon Daisy realizes that this little town may yet change her life in more ways than she expected . . .

To save her husband, can she do the unthinkable? One evening, Kenna and her husband are attacked on the street and her driver's license is stolen. The next night, when the same thugs break into their house, they realize it wasn't just a random mugging. The gang leader, Eli, then makes a shocking demand. Kenna's husband is kidnapped by the gang to make sure she cooperates-and they assure her that if she doesn't, she'll never see her husband alive again. But there's no guarantee that things will go as planned-or that Eli will keep his word . . .

What if you were hired to work with your favourite celebrity? Yoga teacher and single mother, Chrissie Burns has a plan: move into the rundown beach house she's inherited; the scene of a terrible accident years ago, renovate it, sell it, and move on. But the town offers more than bad memories. The people are friendly, and even Chrissie's young son finds friends and begins coming out of his shell. Employed at a retreat as a yoga instructor, Chrissie is shocked to discover she will be teaching Drew Williams, Australia's top singer-songwriter. Relationships between instructors and clients are strictly forbidden, but their attraction is undeniable. And when it's time for Drew to leave Tarrin's Bay, can the romance last or is it doomed to fail?

A novice detective joins a rock star's entourage to follow a trail of sex, drugs, and suspicious deaths, in this brand-new murder mystery by the author of Murder Your Darlings. Crime writer Francis Meadowes has just been offered his first paid detective gig-which means going on the road with gender-fluid rock star JonniK, tagging along as the musician's entourage travels from Berlin to Brussels and beyond. Jonni's manager is already worried by a guitar tech's fatal overdose on a tour bus, but then the star himself is attacked on stage ... Another shock comes as Jonni's lead guitarist is electrocuted by his own instrument in the middle of a gig. When another band member becomes a victim, Francis realises he is in a dangerous race against time to find out exactly what is going on... Praise for the Francis Meadowes mysteries "A rollicking read." -London Evening Standard "Very engaging." -The Sydney Morning Herald "Readers will have fun." -Publishers Weekly

Fear makes her human . . . "The Actuality is smart, literary science fiction." -Infinite SpeculationShe belongs to me. Property rights will prevail . . .Evie is a near-perfect bioengineered human. In a broken-down future where her kind has been outlawed, her 'husband', Matthew, keeps her safely hidden. But when Evie's existence is revealed, she must take her chances on the dark and hostile streets, where more than one predator is on the hunt..."Written with flair and humanity . . . mesmerizing." -The Times (London)"Exquisite. . . . Not since Philip K. Dick's Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? have I felt so strongly about where artificial intelligence might lead us. Highly recommended." -Christina Dalcher, author of Vox"Engaging, fast-moving and surprising . . . gives familiar science fiction themes a fresh and compassionate look, and makes of them something new." -Ken MacLeod, BSFA Award-winning author of the Lightspeed Trilogy

How many bad decisions does it take to go from a conventional life to one where murder makes perfect sense? Not as many as you'd think . . .Adrian Smythe is employed, married, and a doting father to Lydia. But he feels confined and thinks his life lacks purpose.In an act of quiet rebellion, Adrian quits his job. He hides this decision from his wife, fearing her judgment, until finally revealing it weeks later. Appalled by his behavior, she exposes him as a fraud and a failure to their daughter.Infuriated that his wife tarnished the thing most precious to him, Adrian goes on a rampage before leaving the family home. He moves into a small flat by the seaside, while his wife moves to France with their daughter.Now, disconnected from everything in his past, he is finally free of the constraints he resented so much. But Adrian's new life may not be exactly what he bargained for. In fact, it could be his undoing . . .

A man reunites with his estranged, ailing father to learn the truth about his own tragic childhood in this mystery from "a very promising writer" (Sir Michael Parkinson, journalist and television presenter). In 1994, eleven-year-old Callum was abducted from his Wiltshire village. His body was found six months later by his older brother, Tom, near a Neolithic henge called the Shadowing Stones. It was the first in a series of events that would destroy Tom's family; the boys' father was a suspect but never charged, and their mother died by suicide a year later. Convinced his father was responsible for his brother's death, Tom fled to Australia to start a new life. Now, almost three decades later, Tom learns that his father is dying of cancer. Knowing this may be his last chance to uncover the truth, Tom returns to England. But when childhood acquaintance, Anna, forms a bond with Tom, old feelings are stirred. As he's reluctantly drawn closer to both Anna and his father, Tom is confronted with a series of shocking twists and revelations that will change his life forever.

"Gloriously Gothic, alarmingly good." -The Poisoners' Cabinet Podcast A woman is accused of killing her husband, but is she actually guilty? Inspired by a true historical case, this novel will delight and engross readers. Liverpool, England, 1889: In the shadowy streets, the air is thick with secrets and the line between guilt and innocence blurs. Twenty-six-year-old Constance Sullivan is brought to trial charged with poisoning her husband, William. But William was no ordinary victim... As Constance's barrister fights to prove her innocence, a sinister web of deception unravels, exposing the dark underbelly of their seemingly idyllic marriage. One by one, witnesses emerge with incriminating testimony and facts about the dark side of Constance and William's marriage are revealed. For many, the widow's guilt seems clear. But is someone holding the key to the whole truth?

Menacing texts lead to murder in an English village, in this unmissable, witty mystery by the Dagger Award-nominated author of A Most Unusual Demise. May Morrigan is in her bookshop one morning when she-and everyone else in the shop-receives an anonymous text. It contains a reference to a Shakespeare quotation-and seems to be aimed at the vicar and his partner, Juan. The next morning, one of them is dead. Meanwhile, May's elderly mother, Minty, is staying with her, her old friend Fletcher, and her two dogs. To her dismay, Minty is quite preoccupied with death herself lately. She also keeps reminiscing about her past in ways that make May wonder what secrets she's hiding. As disturbing texts continue to arrive, the Blackheath residents are threatened with further revelations and titillations. Then Fletcher becomes the focus of the tormenting texter . . . and barely escapes an attempt on his life. It's time for May to send a strong message-and block this killer permanently . .

Revisiting the past threatens a woman's future, in a stunning new thriller by the author of The Good Child. Sally is about to launch her highly anticipated true crime book, which recounts the unsolved, long-ago abduction she survived-and her best friend did not. Despite the risks and the intense publicity she'll have to deal with, she's determined to tell her story. Then Sally receives a note amid a barrage of fan mail-someone knows her true crime book is not the whole truth. Someone knows there's something she didn't reveal in those pages. But who are they? What did they witness? And what do they want with her after all these years? Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes "An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller." -Donna's Book Blog "Smartly plotted. . . . Definitely an author to watch!" -Grace J Reviewerlady

After three years, her missing husband has returned-but can she ever trust him again? A bereavement, I called it. A death without a body, a coffin, a note, or a reason. But what do I call it now, now that you've come back? When Kate marries Marc, a wild, sexy Frenchman she meets on holiday, everyone is stunned. But Marc proves to be an adoring and attentive husband-until the morning he goes out and doesn't come back. After three years searching for him, Kate tries to start again without the man she just can't stop loving. Then one day, she wakes up with Marc asleep in her bed. He asks for seven days to prove his love-at the end of it, Kate must make a choice. Can she ever forget, forgive and, most of all, love again?

A new thriller by the author of The Desperate Wife: Sometimes the ones closest to us are the ones with the most to hide . . . Thirteen-year-old Kaleb has gone missing-and Laney Atkinson and her sister are keeping a secret: their kids were the last to see Kaleb alive. With the neighbourhood in a panic, they don't want their children traumatised by police interviews and pointing fingers. Instead, Laney devotes herself to trying to find Kaleb. But any lingering hope for a happy ending is lost when the boy's body is discovered days later. Sure enough, gossip and suspicion engulf the community. Laney, though, has her own suspicions about the tragedy, and they involve someone close to her. As tensions erupt within her family and a shocking secret is revealed, will the truth bring her relief-or shatter her world?

A bookseller finds an old diary containing a condemned man's last words-but can they be trusted? "A compelling book, superbly plotted" (Peter Lovesey, author of The Last Detective). Browsing through a collection of old volumes, a bookseller comes across a diary-contained in it, the final words of a man sentenced to die for murder, addressed to his executioner. But after reading the journal, the bookseller wonders if there was a miscarriage of justice? Did the wrong man go to the gallows? And is there any way to prove it? A Coin for the Hangman is a "mesmerising and thought-provoking" work of historical fiction, rich in detail and character, that delves into questions of duty, war, innocence, and guilt (Crime Fiction Lover). A Recommendation of the Walter Scott Prize Academy "A fiendishly clever plot set in the aftermath of World War II. I thoroughly enjoyed it." -Minette Walters, Edgar Award-winning author of The Sculptress "Capital punishment seems so alien to modern Britain that it is a shock to be reminded that just over fifty years ago there was a middle-aged man in a middle-ranking job in a London office who, two or three times a year, was paid six guineas to visit one of Britain's prisons and kill one of the prisoners. . . . A disturbing and poignant little novel." -Historical Novels Review "A very moving piece of fiction." -Crimesquad

When small-town doctor Sylvia Greene makes a wish at the Tarrin's Bay Wishing Festival, she doesn't expect it to come true. But a week later, her wish arrives in town - the daughter she secretly gave up for adoption as a teenager... Grieving the loss of her adoptive mother, eighteen-year-old Grace brings secrets of her own and Sylvia's life is thrown into disarray. Then, when Sylvia's love life comes to a grinding halt, matters are complicated further by the arrival of an interesting new medical colleague, Mark, whose treatments conflict with hers. Mark is looking for a fresh start after losing his wife but is having trouble letting go. Can three people who have all suffered hurt and loss finally find a way to move on? They say be careful what you wish for, but, for Sylvia, the unexpected consequences may be just what the doctor ordered...

A mysterious disappearance escalates into a murder case, in this riveting new thriller by the author of The Accident. Not long after receiving a devastating medical diagnosis, Amy Cooper is at the police station-reporting the disappearance of her husband, Callum. A few miles away, a mother and her children are outdoors enjoying a day in the snow when they discover a dead man in a ditch nearby. The mother calls the police, whose initial investigation indicates the body belongs to the missing husband, killed in a hit-and-run. But the autopsy results reveal to DI Samantha Freeman and DS Jenny Newcombe that the man didn't die in a car accident. And a murder investigation is initiated. Now they must work their way through a web of secrets and lies to learn what really happened-and to whom . .

Why do we hold on to things we don't need? "A beautifully assured debut that is part love story, part psychological slow-burner" (Emma Jane Unsworth, international bestselling author of Animals). Miriam is twenty-nine; temping, living with a flatmate who is no longer a friend, and still trying to find her place in life. To move forward, she decides to dispose of the many possessions that anchor her in the past. When Erik, an artist and photographer in his mid-forties, hires Miriam to help clear out his book-filled, paper-packed home, she begins to feel drawn to him, despite his obsessive hoarding and the fact that he's still haunted by his previous marriage. But can there be a happy ending for the troubled pair? This powerful, moving novel explores the unlikely relationship between two very different people-and explores deep questions about fear, freedom, and attachment. "Weaves its way through the cracks of our everyday perceptions to skilfully explore complex issues around illness, grief and longing. . . . Combining exquisite descriptions with scalpel-sharp human insights, this is a book to languish in, and emerge from deeply moved. It marks the arrival of an elegant and thrilling new voice in literary fiction." -Emma Jane Unsworth "A simply riveting and unfailingly entertaining read." -Midwest Book Review "A strong debut novel." -The Manchester Review

A lawyer gets uncomfortably close to a former client, crossing a dangerous line, in this edgy debut thriller.Daniel, a criminal barrister, is working all hours on a sensational trial at the Old Bailey, defending a client he believes is wrongfully accused of a grisly murder. Determined to keep Rod out of prison, he begins to neglect his wife-and soon afterwards suspects she's having an affair.After Daniel triumphs in court, the bond he's formed with his newly acquitted client grows even stronger. Then Rod offers Daniel a favour that he really shouldn't accept . . .When things take a catastrophic turn, Daniel realises his conduct has veered from unprofessional to indefensible-and that he's trapped in a nightmare of his own making. .

Where do the disappeared go? This novel "skillfully rips away the veneer of our civilized world and exposes a dark and secret one that lurks below our cities" (Julia North, author of Hear Me) Freelance reporter Allen Kimbo wonders about the girls and women who vanish, seldom to resurface. He believes there's a network of men who guard those who are taken-and keep the silence that surrounds and enables such deeds. Now, despite his girlfriend Emily's pleas to stay away, an email has lured Allen to Eastern Europe, to a meeting of the Takers and Keepers. In Belgrade, more is revealed than he had ever thought possible. But back home, Emily is missing . . . Will Allen find the answers he is looking for, or will he discover that some questions should never be asked?

An "intelligently written and thought-provoking" novel of two women, an abandoned baby, a long-ago trauma, and a confrontation with truth (Cambridge Journal).When they were nineteen, taking a summer journey along the British coast, Olivia and Eve found a newborn baby in a phone box.The trip had been filled with adventures, arguments, and friendship. But that day marked the end of it all. The baby could have drawn them together, but instead, the trauma of its story pushed them dramatically apart. A few days later, Olivia and Eve went their separate ways and never spoke to each other again.Twenty-five years later, their lives have gone in very different directions. But when a mutual friend writes to tell Olivia she's getting married, Olivia knows the moment is coming when she and Eve will have to see each other again-and face the truth of what happened that summer, and what it has done to them . . ."Witty and empathetic." -Country Life

Is all that stuff in romance novels real? Two longtime friends are about to find out, in this spicy new novel by the author of The Two-Week Promise . . . Tabatha, a romance writer, is back on Long Island and back together with her longtime best friend, Levi, a bookstore manager. His sister is getting married, giving the pair a chance to hang out in person after years of messages and video chats. In discussing Tabatha's literary career, Levi expresses skepticism about the tropes she and her fellow novelists employ. It all seems silly to him-until they try settling the argument by experimenting with some of those fictional scenarios in real life. And the classic romance trope of "friends-to-lovers" is soon put to the test . .

From the Dagger Award-winning "top notch thriller writer," a new novel of politics, religion, power, and a woman's search for her missing father's secrets (Simon Kernick, bestselling author of Relentless). A man lies bleeding on the roadside. Hidden in his clothing is a message to Sidney from her father-who has been missing for fourteen years . . . Practical and level-headed Sid doesn't believe in miracles. So she sets out on a search for her father that leads to his old friends from university-or at least, the two of them who are still around. One is the head of a religious cult. The other is an ambitious politician. And both have secrets they want to stay buried-secrets Sid will have to uncover before a killer strikes again . . . Praise for CJ Carver "A page-turning must read." -Booklist "Solid gold." -Lee Child, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of the Jack Reacher series "Exceptional." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)

From the author of Seaview House: What happens when bullying becomes lethal? Every workplace has its dark corners, places where the power-hungry lurk, where resentment and grudges fester. Former deputy head teacher Cassie Clifton knows this. It's why she's no longer working. And it's why she hasn't left her home for more than two years. Cassie's husband has encouraged her to work with a therapist to recover from the damage she's suffered after workplace bullying and a drunken staff party that took a violent turn. Freddy's counselling and support helps Cassie take her first tentative steps back into the world. But the threat hasn't disappeared-and once she understands the malevolent machinations going on around her, she will have to confront her fears head-on . . .

He survived-but can he ever truly escape? A chilling psychological novel about damage, desperation, and a man trapped by childhood trauma.When Monty was a child, he killed his father. His father had been kidnapping and murdering women for years, and forcing Monty to help. Monty survived-physically. He was adopted by a wonderful, caring family and is now a wealthy and successful man. On the outside.But now, the last of his adoptive family has died. Monty lives alone in his beautiful manor house in rural northern England, and the closest thing he has to a friend is his faithful employee, George.Monty has tried to live a good life, but his father's deeds haunt him. And with each passing day he's finding it more difficult to fight against the blood that runs through his veins . . .