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From the bestselling author of the DI Geraldine Steel series comes a suspenseful and gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of domestic noir.Julie is devastated to learn that her husband, Paul, is having an affair. It seems her life can't get any worse-until she comes home to find his dead body in their bed.When the police establish he was murdered, Julie is the obvious suspect.To protect her son from the terrible situation, Julie sends the teenage boy to his grandparents in Edinburgh while she fights to prove her innocence.With all the evidence pointing to her, the only way she can escape conviction is by discovering the true identity of her husband's killer.But who really did murder Paul?The truth is never straightforward . . . "e;Pure suspense . . . an extremely readable and addictive story."e; -My Reading Corner"e;A fast-paced, compulsive domestic noir style thriller."e; -The Book Magnet"e;The tension crept up in this slow burning, but suspenseful plot . . . Twists and turns were aplenty."e; -Chapterinmylife

When a young woman swaps coats with a prostitute then vanishes, it marks the start of a mystifying case for Leighton Jones. After traffic officer Leighton is called to an altercation in a used car lot he is confronted by a prostitute rambling on about a girl who stole her coat. He thinks nothing of it. That is until the body of a Jane Doe shows up, matching the prostitute's description. What is the link between the fight in the car lot and the dead woman?Leighton proceeds to gather evidence, which he attempts to pass onto the lead Homicide detective, Slater. However, Slater tells Leighton to back off, and that a suspect has been arrested. Fearing there is more to the case than he first thought, Leighton, is driven to keep digging and soon ends up on the trail of a serial killer.But Leighton might be out of his depth this time…

While skiing deep in Lake Tahoe's backcountry, private detective Dan Reno finds the first naked body, buried under fresh snow. Reno's contacted by the grieving father who wants to know who murdered his daughter and why?How did the body end up in such a remote, mountainous location? The questions become murkier when a second body is found. Is there a serial killer stalking promiscuous young women in South Lake Tahoe? Or are the murders linked to a different criminal agenda? Searching for answers, Reno is accosted by a gang of racist bikers with a score to settle. He also must deal with his pal, Cody Gibbons, who the police consider a suspect. The clues lead to the owner of a strip club and a womanizing police captain, but is either the killer? The bikers up the ante, but are unaware that Cody Gibbons has Reno's back at any cost. Meanwhile, the police won't tolerate Reno's continued involvement in the case. But Reno knows he's getting close. And the most critical clue comes from the last person he'd suspect.

A single mom of newborn twins seeks a path through post-natal depression-while also trying to keep her beauty salon afloat-in this powerful, emotional novel.Kat's life has become a blur of dirty nappies and sleepless nights. She has moved into the flat above the salon she owns-without Max, the father of her children. To make matters worse, Max has revealed he plans to remarry. With her twin babies taking up all of her time and Max never around to help, Kat feels constantly on edge-and when she's diagnosed with post-natal depression, she feels more alone than ever . . .This conclusion to the trilogy that began with Holding Myself and Losing Myself is an emotional, uplifting novel about a woman searching for the light at the end of the tunnel and the strength she finds in the people in her life-and in herself."e;An amazing character."e; -Gemma's Book Reviews

A serial killer has some loose ends to tie up in this riveting psychological thriller-a follow-up to the international bestseller, 34 Days.How much can one family take?Jenny Carbrook murdered three people to make it look as though there was a serial killer at work in Lincoln, when the only person she wanted to kill was Ray Carbrook, her father-in-law, who had raped her the week before her marriage to his son.Jenny wrote letters detailing her crimes in order to protect everyone she loved, but was forced to go into hiding before retrieving the evidence against her. Not only did she leave the letters behind but also her young daughter, Grace.Now Jenny has a plan, a strategy, to get the letters back. But it's not only the letters that Jenny has in her sights . . ."e;A gripping and tense follow-up that is an absolute must read for fans of 34 Days."e; -bytheletterbookreviews"e;Plenty of twists and turns."e; -If Only I Could Read Faster"e;An epic read . . . A super follow-on from 34 Days."e; -Books From Dusk Till Dawn

This romantic comedy about finding your place in the world "e;will make you laugh out loud and warm your heart from start to finish"e; (Books of All Kinds).Lydia knows first-hand that "e;having it all"e; isn't everything it's cracked up to be.As far as she's concerned, when it comes to job versus family, it's a case of one or the other. And whilst most women her age have spent years climbing the corporate ladder, she's made a career out of bagging her perfect man. Now, nearly thirty and still single, Lydia wonders if she'd made the right choice.Realising the time has come to take stock, she goes against her family's wishes and decides to travel, in the hope of finding a new direction. At least that's the plan.So when Sam comes along, she decides to tell a little white lie, re-inventing herself as a professional chef-not exactly the best new identity for a woman who can't cook. But the truth can't stay hidden for long and when her family show up unexpectedly things go from bad to worse . . ."e;The perfect read for anytime of the year . . . filled with fun and romance that readers will devour."e; -By the Letter Book Reviews"e;A light-hearted read with some truly wonderful, memorable characters."e; -The Writing Garnet

A moral lapse puts firefighters on a collision course with violence in this fast-paced and unputdownable crime thriller.Life for the firefighters of Red Watch, East Brighton, is already complicated due to the imminent closure of their fire station. But this is soon to be the least of their worries.When the team stumble upon a car in a ditch, they discover the driver is dead and a bag containing five hundred thousand pounds in cash. Before anyone arrives, the crew decide to take the money, believing it to be a victimless crime.When they later learn that the driver was killed by a bullet wound to the head their world is turned upside down.Then a stranger appears at the station claiming the money belongs to him.Soon the firefighters are drawn into a dangerous underworld and find themselves at the mercy of violent criminals.But is this stranger who he claims to be?And can Red Watch escape with the money and their lives intact?"e;An engrossing and thrilling read. It has a great cast of characters of which it is really hard to choose a favourite. Packed full of suspense of what was going to happen next, I really did struggle to put it down."e; -By the Letter Book Reviews"e;Love how the author has used his own personal work experience, just the firefighting side of course, to centre the story on. It all works a treat!"e; -Books from Dusk till Dawn"e;I found the book vivid, gritty and the characters really realistic."e; -On the Shelf Reviews

In this 1920s-set historical thriller, a catatonic mental patient holds a horrifying secret, and someone is desperate to ensure her silence.The Great War is over, but for Edith Potter an equally devastating conflict is about to begin.She is unhinged by a secret so terrible her conscious mind doesn't acknowledge it.It is 1927, and Dr Stephen Maynard is using the new science of psychoanalysis to restore her sanity.From his first meeting with her in the lunatic asylum, Dr Stephen Maynard is determined to bring her back to reality. During the long challenge, her disturbed behaviour forces him to confront his limitations - already severely stretched by the presence of someone prepared to use whatever weapons they can to ensure she maintains her silence . . .

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed Till the Dust Settles. "e;A heart wrenching and tense read that drew me in right from the start."e; -By the Letter Book ReviewsPenny seizes the chance of a new life for her family when her husband is offered a job in Europe.At the airport, they meet charming Sophie, fluent in French and looking for work as an au pair. Penny, struggling to cope in France, offers Sophie a job and she soon becomes an important part of the family's life. But Sophie is hiding something.Then Penny's toddler son, Ethan, is abducted and an international hunt for the child begins. The police beg Penny and her husband to take part in a television appeal but the couple refuse. Unknown to the police, Penny and Seth have new identities and are determined to lay low and protect them. But it may be too late for that.Who has taken Ethan and why?Are the couple's true identities linked to the abduction?And who has been watching them?To save her son Penny may have to put her own life on the line.Praise for Till the Dust Settles"e;A tale of conspiracy, abuse and how one wrong decision can alter the course of your life . . . the author does a fantastic job of setting up the story line, plot twisting and bringing everything together."e; -Where the Reader Grows"e;Pat Young recreates events with so much grace and compassion in her EXCEPTIONAL debut novel . . . Phew! What a scorching read . . . Absolutely superb!"e; -The Book Magnet

A Lancashire social worker's latest case involves sex trafficking and the apocalypse in this supernatural crime thriller.Two fourteen-year-old girls are found wandering Aitken Wood on the slopes of Pendle Hill, claiming to have been raped by a gang of men. With no female social workers available, Johnny Malkin is assigned to their case. But what, at first, looks like yet another incident of child exploitation takes a sinister turn when the girls start speaking of a forthcoming apocalypse.When Johnny interviews one of the girls, Jenna Dunham, her story starts to unravel. His investigation draws him into a tight-knit village community in the shadow of Pendle Hill, where whispers of witchcraft and child abuse go back to the Middle Ages.One name recurs, The Hobbledy Man. Is he responsible for the outbreaks of violence sweeping across the country? Is he more than just myth?

In this heartwarming novel, a wife and mother finds her life crumbling around heruntil she rediscovers what it means to be a woman in love. For years, Anna has been content to be the rock of her familystable and reliable, if somewhat unremarkable. Then she discovers that her husband Matthew is having an affair. Consumed by hurt and tainted memories, her life is turned upside down by betrayal and loss. Though Anna is tormented by the shadow of Matthew's unknown lover, she keeps the secret of his affair from her family, With one son on the other side of the world, another about to enter a war zone, and her daughter off to university, Anna must find her way through the pain alone. Her life gradually begins to crumble until someone from her past appears... But can Anna find peace and learn to love again?

A dark and twisty psychological thriller from the award-winning author of The Silent Pool, a writer who "e;pulls you in at 100 mph"e; (Mark Billingham, international bestselling author).How do you escape when you've set your own trap?From behind the locked door of her home, Sarah broadcasts her popular podcast. When she starts to seek the truth about the murder of a teenage girl twelve years earlier, she soon finds herself the centre of unwanted attention.While trying to manage her agoraphobia, as well as the online trolls and her family life, Sarah begins to uncover some uncomfortable facts relating to the cold case.As she edges closer to accusing someone of the murder, the online threats soon become physical and as the outside world draws closer and closer to her front door threatening her home, her family and her life, Sarah must decide between fight or flight . . ."e;There are some big twists . . . the final chapter is also mind-blowing! . . . a good, enjoyable gripping read!"e; -Curled Up with a Good Book"e;Packed full of suspense . . . a dark and twisted read that will ensure you keep turning those pages."e; -By the Letter Book Reviews"e;I thought that the main characters for the book were well developed and they worked really well with the plot line . . . the suspense the author built up was great . . . Four stars from me for this one-I really enjoyed it!"e; -Donna's Book Blog

Do you love gripping and hard-boiled crime thrillers? Then try GB Williams' unmissable Locked In.Ariadne Teddington is having a bad day. Then she finds herself staring down the barrel of a gun.Stuck in a bank robbery turned hostage situation, Ariadne keeps her head down and her mouth shut; because if there is one thing criminals hate more than the police it's prison guards. Trapped with a child, a policeman, and a robber on the edge, Ariadne desperately searches for a way out for them.Can they all escape unharmed?And when everyone is locked in, will anyone get out alive?

Grace Dobbs, a champion at her local gun club, lives a quiet life in Western Australia with her mother.  But when a violent killing spree in the neighbourhood sees Grace come to the rescue, she is catapulted into the limelight as a local heroine.  However, her fame spreads much further than the local town, bringing her to the attention of someone in Britain who is very keen to meet her. But what does this person want? And can they be trusted? As Grace travels to England to discover her true heritage, she is about to learn the real meaning of danger.

The story of one woman's fight for survival and her journey into the underbelly of a dangerous criminal world in 1950s Ireland.Peggy Bowden has not had an easy life. As a teenager, her mother was committed to an asylum and then a local priest forced her into an abusive marriage. But when her husband dies in an accident Peggy sees an opportunity to start again and trains as a midwife.In 1950s Dublin it is not easy for a woman to make a living and Peggy sees a chance to start a business and soon a lucrative maternity home is up and running.But when Peggy realizes that the lack of birth control is an issue for women, she uses their plight as a way to make more money. Very soon Peggy is on the wrong side of the law.What makes a woman decide to walk down a dark path? Can Peggy ever get back on the straight and narrow? Or will she have to pay for her crimes?"e;An engrossing story which is so hard to look back at and think that things like this really happened not that long ago. A superb debut."e; -Books from Dusk till Dawn"e;I loved how fast-paced and chilling every part of this novel was, as it certainly kept me on my toes from start to finish, keeping my level of intrigue peaked until the very last second."e; -The Writing Garnet"e;Brilliant. High expectations are set for future books by Sharon Thompson an author to keep your eye on. A story you won't forget quickly."e; -Between the Pages Book Club

A young woman enters a world of political intrigue in Elizabethan England in this historical thriller of family, betrayal, and deadly secrets.London, 1559. Aalia, an awkward, arrogant teenager has just arrived in the bustling city to search for her brother William. She plans to bring him to his senses. But when she discovers that both their lives are based on a lie, she must face a difficult past-and unravel a web of secrets.Courageous and undisciplined, Aalia gradually comes to terms with the truth that William has royal blood. Deciding to go against the men who want to use him as a pawn, Aalia must negotiate a world where secrecy arms the powerful. But unwilling to ask for anyone's help, she is forced into a fateful and dangerous decision. Who can she trust when everyone around her is plotting?

A woman fights to save her beauty salon-in the midst of pregnancy and personal betrayals-in this emotionally powerful novel by the author of Holding Myself.Since Kat made her decision to have a baby-and discovered that she is in fact carrying twins-everything around her seems to be falling apart. Not only is she dealing with family secrets, lies, and deceit but the new salon opening around the corner threatens her livelihood and leaves her feeling betrayed when she learns the truth about who owns it.To make matters worse, things are on the rocks with Max, the father of her child. Although her relationships with Max's mother, her own stepmother, and her sister have grown stronger, she's not sure they're strong enough to make it through this chaotic chapter of her life. Working tirelessly to save her salon and repair her bond with Max, she is battling every day to stay focused on her future-with no crystal ball to tell her what to do next . . ."e;An amazing character."e; -Gemma's Book Reviews