A funny, thoughtful novel about friendship, romance, laughter, and shoppingwith some drunken karaoke thrown inby the author of Lily's Little Flower Shop.Will she get more than a tan? On an all-expenses-paid holiday, Claudia Taylor jets off to glorious Santorini with her two best friends, Tara and Sophie. But when her simple task of handing over a flash drive becomes complicated, and the handsome Jack tries to romance her, Claudia's holiday becomes less relaxing than she'd hoped. Sophie, a former high-flying lawyer turned mother of one, is no longer sure what the future holds. Tara is toying with the idea of leaving her less-than-satisfying job to realize a long-held ambition to be a writer. After taking stock of their lives will they all find what they are looking for? One thing is for sure, life will never be the same for Claudia and her friends after their much-needed holiday in paradise.
One cheating man. Four angry women. One crime of passion. "e;A gripping and very entertaining"e; thriller from the bestselling author of The Perfect Life (Once Upon a Time Book Review).Successful Misty is happy living with her perfect boyfriend until he tells her he is leaving.Elegant Gwen is excited about the new man in her life until she discovers he's been lying to her.Angry Babs has the love of her life lured away, first by Misty then by Gwen, and she wants revenge.Long-suffering Dee is a wife who takes her wandering husband back every single time.When the lives of these four women collide, the results are deadly.One thing is for certain, the consequences of lying will be murder . . .
An expectant mom juggles her new man, new mummy friends, and mysterious packages in this charming romantic comedy. Sophie Drew has been dealt the mother of all surprises—she’s having a baby! Socializing with other mummies-to-be tempts Sophie into setting up a wish list at a local baby boutique. Although most of the items are unnecessary luxuries, she still finds herself lusting after designer changing bags and hi-tech prams. When some of the most expensive items from her list start arriving, Sophie thinks her boyfriend Max has been splurging but when he denies it, Sophie is surprised. Sophie is determined to find out who is sending the gifts and why. Will she find the answer she is looking for and can Sophie finally have everything she ever hoped for? A heart-warming look at life, When’s It Due, Sophie Drew? explores the emotional aspects of trying to conceive and being pregnant with sensitivity and humor.When’s It Due, Sophie Drew? is the perfect read for fans of books like Bridget Jones’s Diary as well as for readers of authors like Sue Roberts, Marian Keyes and Sarah Morgan. It can be read as part of the Sophie Drew series or enjoyed as a brilliant stand-alone read.
Amelia Adams's life is going nowhere. But when she inherits a Scottish mansion, she becomes the star of her own whodunit in this charming debut mystery. Mystery fiction fanatic Amelia Adams is stunned when she inherits a dilapidated mansion, complete with secret passages, hidden compartments and its very own legend. Helped by her brother, her best friend, and a documentary makerwho is determined to turn Amelia's new life into a hit TV showAmelia throws herself into renovating the house and unravelling old secrets. When an unknown saboteur starts ruining her plans, Amelia doesn't know who to trust. Everyone around her is acting strangely and soon Amelia finds herself in the center of her very own murder mystery...
"e;Traces the intergenerational legacies of the Spanish civil war through two groups of families . . . an enthralling novel with real historical heft."e; -Judith Keene, author of Treason on the AirwavesWhen Rose, a young English nurse with humanitarian ideals, decides to volunteer in the Spanish Civil War, she is little prepared for the experiences that await her.Working on the front line and witness to the horrors of war, she falls in love with a Republican fighter. As defeat becomes inevitable, Rose is faced with a decision that will change her life and leave her with lasting scars.Meanwhile we meet Consuelo, a girl growing up in a staunchly Catholic family on the other side of the ideological divide. When she discovers that she was adopted, her attempts to learn more about her origins come to a dead end.But years later Consuelo's daughter, Marisol, growing up in a rapidly changing Spain, decides to investigate the dark secrets of her family and find the answers that have until now eluded her mother . . .What links Rose and Consuelo? Will Marisol uncover the truth?Sometimes the truth lies in the darkest places."e;A wonderful book. It is so evocative of 1930s Britain and the generation for whom Spain was a huge issue . . . I really enjoyed reading it, with so many of the characters so brilliantly realised."e; -Jeremy Corbyn, former leader of the Labour Party"e;The big themes of history are brought alive through the stories of a diverse cast of characters."e; -John Simmons, author of Spanish Crossing
An ex-SAS captain must investigate the connection between a serial killer, a Hollywood actor, and mysterious book in this action-packed crime thriller.When a stranger gives Adam Black a book, telling him the book holds the key to the mystery surrounding his wife's murder, Black dismisses the event as nothing more than the ramblings of a mad man.Then Black is called to a meeting with a Hollywood movie star, Victor Cromwell, who is shooting a new film in Glasgow. Cromwell makes a very strange request that will throw Black's life into turmoil.Meanwhile a killer, who was dormant for twenty years, has returned and is murdering young women in the most gruesome way. As Black investigates, he starts to suspect the three events are linked and sets out to uncover the truth. But the truth often lies in the darkest places . . . Fury is the perfect read for fans of authors like Mark Dawson, James Deegan, and Rob Sinclair. It can be read with the Adam Black Series or as an unmissable stand-alone.
Lichfield 1723.A woman accused of witchcraft and murder faces the hangman's noose unless Hester and the Lunar Society can save her. Hester, the wife of an acting magistrate, is fighting a cause. Sickened by the hanging of a woman who had been brutalised by her husband, and still deeply affected by her own childhood experiences, Hester feels compelled to help women who face the death penalty. When Hester's husband is summoned to the scene of a murder, Hester accompanies him. They discover that the victim, Lady Aston, is clutching a witch's bottle. Lord Aston is convinced that Gwen Foley, a woman in the village, has murdered his wife.Gwen is branded as a witch and is dragged from her cottage to gaol to await trial. But Hester believes Gwen is innocent and promises to help.Is Gwen a witch and a murderer who deserves to hang?With the help of the Lunar Society, Hester is about to find out.
A British Consul discovers the darker side of a sunny island paradise while investigating murder and a missing child in this debut thriller.When a young man arrives at the British Consulate in Majorca wanting to see the Consul, Elaine Martin, he tells her that a British girl has been murdered in the party town of Magaluf and that local police are trying to frame him.The murder reminds Elaine of a violent assault that happened four years earlier, when a woman and her lover were attacked. Curious about the case Elaine offers to help investigate.Meanwhile, Elaine is also tasked with finding a twelve-year-old British child who has disappeared.When CCTV of the murdered girl shows her being led away from a nightclub, a man is charged with killing her. But when Elaine finds the missing child, it throws open the case, and Elaine soon discovers how quickly paradise can become a nightmare . . . British Girl Found Dead will appeal to fans of books like The Serial Killer's Wife by Alice Hunter and Playing Nice by JP Delaney.
A Belfast policeman untangles crimes dating back to the time of the Troubles-in an investigation that could undermine a fragile peace . . .In Belfast, Northern Ireland, the fragile peace process is still haunted by the crimes of the past. When Detective Inspector Dan Watson enters an interview room, he is astonished to see the familiar face of Eban Barnard, the younger brother of his late partner and mentor Detective Superintendent Alex, who was brutally assassinated by the Provisional IRA twenty years earlier. What Dan learns in that room defies credulity and threatens to open a Pandora's box of secrets that will unhinge the lives of all those involved-and endanger the very peace process itself.Based on actual events and set against the backdrop of a society's hunger for redemptive catharsis, White Church, Black Mountain is a tightly constructed, fast-paced novel of murder, politics, and a traumatic childhood secret that explores themes of prejudice, corruption, retribution, and abiding grace.Praise for Thomas Paul Burgess's Through Hollow Lands:"e;An inventive, extravagant, high-energy thrill ride of a book."e; -Irish Times
When you can't prove it's murder, how do you get justice? A British police detective investigates a series of grisly deaths staged to look like suicide . . . DI Kate Fletcher is called to a gory crime scene just outside Doncaster. Julia Sullivan-a prominent right-wing local politician-has been murdered in her bath, her wrists and throat slashed with a shard of mirror. Despite the presence of a note, the death is clearly not suicide.Then a second fake suicide is discovered near the village of Turton. At the scene, Kate is struck by the similarity of the note to the one at the Sullivan scene. And when a third murder is uncovered, Kate realises she's up against a vicious killer whose motive may well be buried in the past . . . This suspenseful mystery full of twists and turns in the bestselling DI Kate Fletcher series comes from the acclaimed author of such psychological thrillers as Don't Breathe, Forgotten, and Fracture.
When a mother decides to rejoin the workforce, the perfect job becomes a terrifying trap in this psychological thriller of secrets, deceit, and paranoia.With her young son starting primary school, Grace decides to head back to work. And the perfect job lands right in her lap-part time with great pay. At first, Grace doesn't mind the job's little quirks. But there's something odd about the way her coworkers treat her-and she can't shake the feeling that she's being followed.As the strange events escalate, Grace begins to wonder if she's going mad. It's not long before her dream job becomes a living nightmare-one that catapults Grace back to a childhood tragedy; the day her little sister was killed in a hit-and-run.
Digging up the past can be deadly in this ';ingeniously plotted, twisty and enthralling' thriller from the CWA Debut Daggerwinning author ofCold Echo(Mystery People). A homemade bomb exploded mid-air, killing 214 people on board. Thirteen people survived... Sixteen years later one of the survivors is found brutally murdered. It looks like a crime of passion, but DC Lucy Davies knows something is wrong. They were trying to find the bombers. Lucy's search for the killer brings her into conflict with her long-lost fatherwho has his own secrets. Dangerous secrets that Lucy must expose so she can confront a vicious murderer with only one thing on their mind: Keep on killing to stop the truth from being revealed.The perfect read for fans of authors like Sibel Hodge, Caroline Mitchell, and Tim Weaver. Praise for the novels of CJ Carver: ';Tell Me a Lieis a fast and ingenious thriller. I'm full of admiration.' Isabelle Grey, bestselling author ofWrong Way Home ';A fabulously disturbing read! Carver really is a must read writer... Totally recommend.' Northern Crime
Can you be free if you can't go outside? Permanent lockdown becomes a crime scene in this clever near-future thriller from the author of Rabbit Hole . . . The year is 2024, and the residents of the Tower, a virus-proof apartment building, live in a state of permanent lockdown. The building is controlled by James, who keeps the residents safe but incarcerated. Behind bricked-up front doors, their every need is serviced; they are pampered but remain prisoners. This suits Eugene just fine. Ravaged by the traumas of his past, the agoraphobic ex-detective has no intention of ever setting foot outside again.But when he finds the Tower's building manager brutally dismembered, his investigator's instincts won't allow him to ignore the vicious crime. What Eugene finds beyond the comfort of his apartment's walls will turn his sheltered existence upside down. To unravel the Tower's mysteries, he must confront James. And James takes his role as the Warden very, very seriously.
In this gritty crime thriller, a disturbing double murder in Upstate New York leads a detective through a maze of secrets, lies, and buried trauma.When a young mother and her son are found dead on a church altar, investigator Valentina Knight is called to the scene. What Val finds is shocking. The mother, Gabrielle, is dressed in a white satin gown, with tree branches duct-taped to her hands, and a piece of tape across her lips. And what happened to the boy is unspeakable.Initially, the evidence suggests a murder-suicide, but Val isn't convinced. As she digs further into Gabrielle's life, it becomes clear that she was trying to hide from her past. Soon Val realizes that everything comes down to one disturbing question: What really happened on the day Gabrielle's twin siblings drowned in the family pool?
A girl struggles to survive in a dystopian world destroyed by war, where food is scarce, the government rules, and ordinary people only exist to serve.As a child, living in a post-apocalyptic world, the only person Rachel can rely on is her mother. But when her mother is killed, Rachel is initiated into The Programme, where selected young girls are medicated to make them fertile.Fearing for her future, Rachel escapes. But freedom comes at a price and Rachel must navigate through a terrifying landscape of persecution to survive.What is on the other side of the city wall? Will the repressive government hunt her down? One thing is certain. Rachel's world will never be the same again . . . Rachel's Story is the perfect read for fans of women's fiction and dystopian novels, such as Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale.
A police inspector is drawn outside of his jurisdiction into the puzzling cold case of a missing girl, in this crime thriller by the author of Dead Cold.When DCI Liam Bennet receives an unexpected message from Lorraine, his ex-partner, he hopes that she wants to reconnect with Joe, their ten-year-old son. But all she wants is his help. She's part of a small film crew investigating a cold case in her home village of Lampton and she wants Bennet to access police files. He wants no part of it. But when Joe learns his mother has been back in touch, he orders his father to find her.Bennet takes time off work for what he thinks will be a quick trip to a tiny Peak District village. He's got no idea that he's about to be drawn into an obsessive hunt. In Lampton, the locals think he's investigating the missing girl cold case and want him gone. It looks like the film crew also hit the same wall of silence. But why is there no evidence they ever left the village? Did something happen to the film crew? Is it connected to a missing young girl? And just how many of the locals know more than they're saying? When a grim discovery is made in a local lake, Bennet finds himself in a race against time. It's not his case, not his jurisdiction, but he's determined to uncover the truth . . . Cold Blood is the perfect read for fans of authors like K.L. Slater, Robert Bryndza and Angela Marsons.
';Lighthearted but with pleasing depth, told with warmth and humor... a bloomin' good story' from the author of My Big Greek Holiday (Book'd Out).Can life ever be a bed of roses? When Lily misses out on a well-deserved promotion the day her boyfriend is offered a job overseas, she faces a choice: should she embrace an expat life, or follow her childhood dream and become a florist? Deciding to follow her heart, she moves to the coast to start over. But fitting into the tight-knit community proves harder than she expected. As she navigates new friendships, financial worries, and the pull of returning to her city life, she learns how flowers can bring her the happiness she's been looking for. And when romance appears on the horizon, Lily realizes she can't commit until she reconciles her mistakes.Can she overcome her past and learn the true meaning of love? Discover the perfect feel-good read for all seasons.
How would you cope if your husband disappeared?Kate and Pete have been the perfect couple ever since they were teenagers. Fifteen years later they have two young daughters, live in a beautiful London townhouse and seem like they have it all. But one day, Pete leaves for work and never comes home.In a note Kate discovers, he confesses that he's been unhappy for a long time and that he's met someone else.Distraught, Kate later learns that he has left everything, including his mobile phone, behind and sets out to learn the truth about her husband's disappearance.But is she prepared for what she will learn?When nothing is as it seems, who can you trust?
In this romantic comedy series debut, a debt-ridden, hopelessly single woman tries to get her finances and her love life back on track.Who ever said life was easy?Sophie Drew is thirty, single, and stuck in a dead-end job. She's convinced everyone around her has their lives in order while she's stuck muddling through.When a final demand from the bank makes her realize how dire her financial situation is, Sophie becomes determined to pay off her debts and take back control.During her reinvention, Sophie meets attractive charity worker Max and things start to look up, but her best friends have other plans. With spendthrift ex Darius back on the scene, she finds herself in a dilemma . . . Will Sophie fall back into her old ways, or can she find the confidence to make the right decisions and find happiness?A great choice for fans of books like Bridget Jones's Diary, as well as for readers of authors like Sue Roberts, Marian Keyes, and Sarah Morgan.
When best friends marry a pair of brothers, their fairytale ending leads to a terrifying new chapter in this psychological thriller-"e;definitely recommended"e; (Curled Up with a Good Book, UK).Flora and Sophie are ready to put their traumatic past behind them when they fall in love with a pair of brothers. Now life would be a dream come true-if it wasn't for their mother-in-law. Disappointed that her sons have married beneath them, Cecilia constantly belittles the two young brides. And when she learns that her son Sam is moving away with Flora, her taunting turns to outright wrath. Suddenly, strange things start happening to Flora-things that even Sam finds hard to believe. Meanwhile, Sophie's life is crumbling around her. Her marriage is not what it seems, and she is desperate to escape the clutches of her poisonous new family. Will Sophie and Flora have to give up on love in order to survive?
This psychological thriller takes you inside the mind of a fascinating character who lives a quiet life-with disturbing secrets hidden in memory lapses.M works in publishing and enjoys watching people. M also suffers from panic attacks and odd memory lapses. Lately, M has developed an intense relationship with Caleb, who lives across the street. The only trouble is Caleb doesn't know M exists . . . When M starts to practice memory recall exercises, some of the things that bubble to the surface are surprising-even disturbing. As M begins to fill in the blind spots of the past, the truth sheds new light on this fascination with Caleb. Is M dangerous or just disturbed? One way or another, Caleb is about to find out . . .
Sister Veronica returns in the sequel to The Convent. "e;Such a good read . . . a cosy mystery but has, like Christie's Miss Marple books, a very dark side."e; -Love Books, Read BooksWould you follow him into darkness?Sister Veronica is back at the Convent; a changed woman as a result of her experiences with the corrupt clergy and the murder she lived through.Now-more than ever-she has a thirst for righting wrongs, even if it means getting herself into danger.So, when a two-month-old baby girl is left on the Convent doorstep one night, wrapped up in dirty blankets and placed in an open cardboard box, Sister Veronica steps in to help solve the mystery.And when she discovers a tarot card left with the baby, she is drawn deeper into the search for the mother.Sister Veronica sets out on a mission to discover the truth, and in doing so begins to peel back the layers of secrecy and lies. But is she really prepared for what she'll discover?Praise for the Sister Veronica Mysteries"e;A fast-moving psychological thriller about murder and corruption within the Roman Catholic Church."e; -Crime Fiction Lover"e;I love Sister Veronica! This book was not what I was expecting, but I really enjoyed it. The mystery is compelling and keeps becoming more so as Sister Veronica and her friends discover the depth of the corruption and willingness to kill to cover it up."e; -Avonna Loves Genres"e;These are most definitely books with their own, unique stories and characters. They are well worth reading, well written and very engaging."e; -Love Books, Read Books
The murder of a popular radio host draws two London detectives into a complex and dangerous investigation in this tense thriller.Detective Inspector Amanda Hayes and Detective Sergeant Rachel Miller are called in to investigate a triple homicide at a radio station. One of the victims, celebrity presenter Colin Fisher, is bound to cause a stir. But was he the intended target?Meanwhile, Hayes and Miller are tripped up on another murder case when their suspect turns out to be the wrong man. Drawn deep into London's shadowy underworld, they find themselves investigating a series of crimes, all of which may be linked. But what ties the murder of the radio host with a Turkish casino owner and the killing of two employees at a valve factory? Hayes and Miller find themselves in a race against time to get to the truth before more people are hurt . . .
An Irish police detective must juggle multiple murder cases when macabre clues start appearing . . .Detective Garda Sergeant Mike West just wants to take a break and settle down with his fiancee. But now two new cases have come in: A hit and run in which the victim's family is acting suspiciously, and a missing woman found dead with the post-mortem suggesting foul play.It only gets worse when human body parts start turning up. Everybody avoids using the words serial killer-but West fears that if he can't make some progress, someone else is bound to die . . .
A suicidal woman steps in front of a commuter train, changing the lives of its passengers forever, in this psychological novel by the author of Ella's War.When the day starts with tragedy... where will it lead? Eight strangers start their day unaware of the events about to unfold, but they find themselves having to reassess who they are and what they want from life after a woman steps in front of their train. Emotional responses rise to the surface, including some of the choices they've made in life and their own mortality. Can their lives go on as they were, or will this stranger's death be the catalyst they need for change?...An emotional look at how people react to a terrible event and how we recover from tragedy, The Train is the perfect read for fans of authors like Amanda Prowse, Ashley Audrain, and JP Delaney.
Someone thinks they know who she isand what she did.';A psychological thriller with a chill factor off the charts!... a real nail-biter.' The Eclectic Review All Beth has ever wanted is a quiet life for her and her family. And that is what she has, until one evening a note is pushed through the door, with two words scrawled in menacing black ink: Found you. As Beth's neatly crafted life begins to unravel, an unseen menace torments her and those she loves. But who's behind the threats? Somebody is out to get Beth, but do they have the right woman? Beth faces losing everything, and there is far more at stake than just her marriage...';Girl A has everything I look for in a book: dark psychological thriller, great storyline, and an unpredictable plot. I'm not exaggerating when I say I couldn't put it down. This book is so well-written, with a plot that unravels bit by bit, just at the right times.' Joyful Antidotes';The story flicks from present to past as it unfolds slowly and almost stalker-like... compelling, gritty, dark and twisted.' Sharon Beyond the Books';Superbly written... Reading Girl A was like being on a scary and unpredictable rollercoaster ride with several shocks and surprises along the way.' gingerbookgeek';Fantastic!... what brilliant writing... A book full of suspense, thrills and drama.' The Comfy Chair Book Reviews
A cold case heats up as a British police detective investigates the murder of a union activist-while MI5 puts the pressure on . . . DCI Alex Fleming has returned to work after convalescent leave to find that the Assistant Chief Constable wants him to review an old cold case. William Stroud, a union activist, was shot dead five years ago after a strike at the Atomic Weapons Establishment organised by union leader Bill Kauffman. No one had ever been arrested for the crime.When Fleming later finds out that MI5 have an interest in the case and in what's going on at the AWE, he realises how deep he's going to have to dig. After speaking to the officer who originally investigated the case, he learns that another activist was the main suspect. But as the body count rises and Fleming uncovers an extramarital affair, he suspects the answers may lie in a very different place . . .
This is going to hurt . . . A killer is playing a deadly game and DI Melanie Watton must win if she wants to survive-from the author of The Watcher.When DI Melanie Watton is called in to investigate the brutal murder of a taxidermist, she and her team find themselves tracking a killer and a thief.With very few leads to go on, the trail goes cold, until one of the missing taxidermy projects finally appears planted at another crime scene.The killer continues to leave clues and messages behind and the team soon realise they are in danger. And when one of the projects from the original scene turns up at Melanie's door, she knows she's the target.As Melanie gets closer to uncovering the truth, the killer is getting closer to her with each step . . . Praise for the novels of Charlotte Barnes"e;An addictive read . . . a really well written and enjoyable psychological thriller-highly recommended!!"e; -Donna's Book Blog"e;Well written and smartly plotted with a fine array of characters and a thrilling story . . . Definitely an author to watch!"e; -Grace J Reviewerlady
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