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The victim is lying under the trees, arms lifted above his head, unnaturally still. His muscles are slack. His eyes are empty. There are no signs of life. But he is not quite dead... When Detective Kim Stone races to the crime scene, there is no body waiting for her: the paramedics are desperately trying to save the victim's life. But there was something very strange about the way the man was found, his arms raised above his head, his legs spread apart. When he dies on the way to the hospital, Kim is certain she's on the hunt for a killer... but all evidence at the scene has been destroyed. The dead man, Eric Gould, seems ordinary, until the team dig into his past. As a teenager, he was locked away for attacking his girlfriend, and Kim suspects he was hurting his fiancé now. Was someone trying to stop history repeating? Then another man is found on the verge of death, his bones broken to force him into an unnatural shape. The team realise the killer is sending a message - the victims' bodies are spelling out their sins. As boys, they were both part of a group of six who bragged about their terrible crimes. But they were children then, and when she sees the grief on the faces of their loved ones now, Kim swears to find answers. Is someone finally getting revenge... or do they think these men are still dangerous? The killer is threatening to strike again, and the only way Kim can crack the case is by tracking down the rest of the six first. But then a revelation about what one of her team is suffering makes Kim understand why people take the law into their own hands. Do these victims deserve what's coming to them? Or is there even more to fear from their brutal killer? Unputdownable from start to finish, Bad Blood is a brilliantly gripping crime thriller with a reveal you'll never see coming. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni and Val McDermid will love the latest compulsive read from multi-million-copy bestseller Angela Marsons. Can be read as a standalone. See what everyone is saying about Bad Blood: 'Fantastic read!... gripping, twisty, turny and very VERY addictive!... had me hooked and I loved every single word! What more can I say other than fab, fab, fab!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book!!... brilliantly additive page turner!... quite possibly the best crime thriller I have read this year... very highly recommended!' Donna's Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh boy! Angie Marsons knocks another Kim Stone story out of the park!... So many great twists and turns, and stunning reveals!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Once again I read this in record time and I am lost for words to describe how engrossing this book is!... I love everything about this series... cracking read that I highly recommend!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oooooh one of the best ones yet!... I didn't put it down until I was nearly finished and only then because I didn't want it to end.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Relationship: Hanging by a thread.Sex life: Dead on arrival.Alcohol: Essential.It's normal to hate the man of your dreams, right?Once upon a time, Abbie and Matt had swoon-worthy mini breaks in Paris, and Abbie would cook him steak wearing nothing but an apron and high heels. These days, they're experiencing the longest dry spell on record... And Abbie is keeping a very big secret. But she's not ready to give up. Nobody knows Abbie like Matt does, and it helps that he's tall, dark and handsome, with hazel eyes and dimples to die for. Determined to reignite the romance, Abbie initiates Operation Memory Lane and recreates their happiest memories. Maybe breakfast in bed, sexy lingerie, dirty martinis and a romantic weekend in the countryside will bring back Abbie's butterflies and make her giddy with happiness... But revisiting the past is a risky business, and secrets always come out in the end. Will the truth ruin their second chance at love? This totally addictive second-chance romance will give you All. The. Feels! Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Beth O'Leary. Readers love P.S. I Hate You: 'I ate this book up in one sitting. I loved it, it was perfect. Witty, funny, and heartfelt, exactly what I'd expect from a romance like this... This was so genuine, I felt like my heart was in my hand the whole time.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I finished P.S. I Hate You with a big fat smile on my face.' Goodreads reviewer 'I AM A SUCKER FOR SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE! This book was raw, you guys!!... I FELT THE LOVE, GUYS... It made me swoon.' Goodreads reviewer 'I was really in the feels... Abbie and Matt's love story is beautiful, heartbreaking, and hopeful.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved it... Definitely one of my new favourites!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was hooked from page one!' Goodreads reviewer 'Very entertaining... It's not often that a book makes me laugh out loud... Made me chuckle.' @PoweredByPepsi, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Sparks were flying... Touched my heart deeply. I loved it.' B For Book Review, ¿¿¿¿¿

When we were young, Sarah and I did a terrible thing - but it was only me who paid the price. Now, just when I thought no one from my old life would ever find me, a note is slid under my door: I haven't forgotten. I haven't forgiven. FOUND YOU. My best friend Sarah and I used to spend all our time in a place we called the Doll House. It was just an old, abandoned cottage in the woods behind our house but it was heaven to us. Until one of our games went wrong. And someone ended up dead. It was an accident, or at least Sarah told me it was. But when I tried to tell the police that I wasn't involved, they didn't believe me. When the Doll House Girls were splashed across the newspapers, it was my face they showed under the headlines. I'm the one who stood trial. Now, twenty years on, I've made a new life with a new identity. I have a wonderful husband, Carl, and Jacob, our adorable son. Despite everything in my past, I'm happy. Then the first note arrives. FOUND YOU. Soon other threats start coming, and the person behind them is clear they'd be willing to hurt my family - to hurt Jacob - to get to me. I know who they are. And I know what they're capable of. The other doll... The girl who got away with murder. A totally addictive page-turner packed with heart-stopping twists, if you love Lisa Jewell, Rachel Abbott and The Silent Patient you'll love I'll Never Tell. See what readers are saying about Casey Kelleher:'Oh wow wow wow... a brilliant book that kept me turning page after page to see what happened next.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I had to have a good lay down after reading this!... Casey Kelleher just nails everything in this book. If I could give it more than five stars I would.' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What an amazing, addictive read, I was utterly captivated from the beginning, I literally couldn't put my Kindle down, absolutely loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow what a story... I would give this a million stars if I could because ¿¿¿¿¿ is not enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A book you desperately want to finish, but you don't want it to end... All the stars and more.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I flipping loved it and just wanted to keep on reading this in one sitting it is that good. This story had me on the edge of my seat... Talk about a gripping read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Full of suspense, twists and turns... Awesome characters... This one kept me hooked! Could not stop reading.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A complete gem from the very start... This book will have you turning the pages so fast and your head will be in a spin.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

In gorgeous Hopley Village twinkly lights are going up, snow is falling and the delicious smell of gingerbread is in the air. Will two broken hearts find their happily-ever-after this Christmas?Thirty-year-old Holly Hanwell's life is almost perfect - she loves her cosy little house in Hopley Village with its yellow front door and cute window seat, and adores teaching at the village school. Although she's secretly nursing heartache after her ex-boyfriend dropped the bombshell news he was leaving her to have a baby with someone else. Now the most wonderful time of year is approaching but Holly doesn't really feel like celebrating... Until she bumps into Edward, the handsome but troubled-looking single father of her newest pupil. He's moved to Christmas House, at the edge of pretty Hopley, to give his eight-year-old daughter Eliza a fresh start after his wife abandoned them three years go. Sheltering from the snowy weather in the warm village café, they bond over delicious mugs of hot chocolate, topped with cream and sprinkles.Despite the attraction between them, Holly knows she needs to protect her already fragile heart and she's determined NOT to fall in love this Christmas. But holiday magic works in mysterious ways and Holly and Edward's paths seem to cross more frequently - present shopping, the annual carol service and the children's nativity show. Just as Holly realises her feelings are growing for kind but complicated Edward she discovers a secret from his past which makes her question everything she thought she knew. Can Holly trust Edward? And will their December romance be over before it's begun? Or will this be a Christmas to remember?Curl up with this magical, feel-good Christmas read! Perfect for fans of Trisha Ashley, Sarah Morgan and Carole Matthews.Readers love Tracy Rees:'WOW! What a fantastic read. It was sheer bliss to read every page... such an uplifting read, one of the best books so far this year. I could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow. I absolutely loved this book. Read it in one sitting, could not put it down... this will delight and warm your heart... Tracy Rees's finest book yet.' Bobs and Books, ¿¿¿¿¿'I LOVED this book! It is such a feel-good read with lots of heart... I finished the book this morning with a little tear in my eye... this book was pure joy!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Utterly charming... The two main characters were completely believable and I was rooting for them both to find the happiness they needed and deserved... such a fabulous read. I'm not ashamed to say that I had a little tear in my eye when I finished!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Simply magical and marvellous and let me escape as I devoured it in one day. A warm and heartfelt book... a pure tonic of a read... A little book of pure joy.' The Book Jotter, ¿¿¿¿¿

When Lady Swift is invited to her old school, she walks through familiar classrooms, finds her favourite books in the library... and surely that's not a body? Time for a lesson in murder! Autumn, 1921. Lady Eleanor Swift is invited to her old school, St Mary's, as a guest speaker. Her favourite teacher, Mrs Wadsworth, has asked that Eleanor talk about her intrepid travels around the globe - travelling the Silk Road by bicycle, crossing the Himalayas and even befriending the Maharaja of India. But in the circumstances, perhaps it would have been a good idea to talk about her career as a daring detective... Because no sooner has Eleanor brushed up on her times tables then she is greeted by terrible news: Mrs Wadsworth has been murdered. Eleanor is utterly devastated but she owes it to her dearest teacher to find out who killed her and why. So, alongside Gladstone the bulldog, it's best paw forward to track down a villain. But when the art teacher is also found dead, Eleanor is sure someone is trying to do away with the people who taught her everything. As Eleanor delves into possible motives, she discovers a clue in the most unlikely place: her mother's old school diary. Does the route to the murderer lie within a secret passageway her mother uncovered? Can Eleanor nail the culprit in time or is the killer coming for her next? A totally gripping and glamorous 1920s cozy! Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Rhys Bowen are in for a treat. Readers are totally addicted to Verity Bright!'What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!' The Literary Wife 'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine 'OMG! What an incredible read!... When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down!' Celebrating Authors ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oooh I loved this book... I wanted a book which would be absolutely soothing to read with a murder in it and this was it. The book was everything I wanted in these troubling times. I loved it.' Book Reviews by Shalini

The truck stopped for a moment in the freezing, bombed-out street and Kate caught sight of a little girl in a ragged dress on the steps of a once-beautiful mansion. The child's eyes were startling blue, a pair of endless pools, drawing Kate towards her...1946, Berlin. War correspondent Kate Mancini is in Germany, reporting on the aftermath of the devastating war. For her readers back home in New York, she tells the stories of innocent families, trying to rebuild the wreckage of their lives now the soldiers have left at last. But in the Russian-held sector of Berlin on an icy winter's day, Kate breaks all the rules, rescuing Mia Stein, a silent orphan who she fears will otherwise perish.Together with her fellow journalist, handsome Rick Shearer, Kate manages to find a safe house for Mia before she returns to America and vows to keep in touch. Back home, the reality of post-war life for women is stark. Whilst Rick walks into his dream job, no newspaper will hire a woman. The editors laugh her out of their offices, telling her to get married and raise a family. Rick does all he can to support her, as she takes her first steps towards the new medium of television news, and their friendship deepens into something more.Then tragedy strikes: Rick is falsely named as a communist sympathizer. He is arrested, blacklisted and faces prison.Kate knows she must do all she can to free the man she loves. But that means returning to Germany, to seek out the little orphan girl who is her only chance at salvation. Kate and Rick saved Mia-will she help them both now? And even if Kate succeeds, freedom might never be hers when she returns home...From Amazon Charts bestseller Ella Carey comes an utterly heartbreaking historical novel, inspired by true events, about the courage, love and friendships that sustain us in the darkest of days. Fans of Fiona Davis, All the Light We Cannot See and My Name is Eva will be totally captivated.What readers are saying about Ella Carey:¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "I wish I could give this beautiful book more stars! It is absolutely a Five Star Gold book! It is so well written and historical fiction at its finest!" Goodreads reviewer

When he proposed, I had to pinch myself. Up until then, his most romantic gesture was buying me a 128-piece tool kit.It's normal to get cold feet, right? But what about a case of frozen get-me-the-heck-out-of-here feet?When Natalie's boyfriend gets down on one knee (even if it's because he trips and drops the ring) it's meant to be the start of their happy ever after. But planning a wedding to Archie feels like she's competing in the Hunger Games...She's up against a mother-in-law who enforces a pre-wedding diet with portions you need a microscope for.She's cornered by a bridesmaid-zilla sister-in-law who forces her old wedding dress on Nat, featuring satin bows, way too much tulle and a bodice that Nat doesn't even have the boobs for.She fends off a best man who tries to kiss her by kneeing him in the crotch.And she has to defeat a pushy wedding planner who insists on peacocks, doves and pink flamingos at the ceremony.Nat would wear her battle scars with pride if Archie was by her side. But her fiancé is missing in action, refusing to help her deal with his diva family and going AWOL on the stag do. With just weeks to go, she might have to do the unthinkable... Is it too late to cancel? And if she's not Archie's bride-to-be then who on earth is she?A totally addictive romantic comedy for anyone who has a phobia of bridezillas and who makes the happiest memories during Happy Hour. Fans of rom coms by Sophie Kinsella, Shari Low and Mhairi McFarlane, and TV shows like Emily in Paris will be glued to the pages of this feel-good page-turner.Readers love Sophie Ranald:'Absolutely brilliant!... After months of struggling to find another author I love as much as I love Sophie Kinsella I have found her!... I devoured this book in a few hours because it was impossible to put down... Packed full of laughs... Had me laughing all the way through.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Summer flowers, warm sunshine, a maypole dance and... is that another murder? A tricky case is afoot for Lady Swift!Summer, 1921. Lady Eleanor Swift, the best amateur sleuth in the country, is delighted to be in charge of the prize-giving at her village summer fair. But the traditional homemade raft race takes a tragic turn when the local undertaker, Solemn Jon, turns up dead amongst the ducks. Jon was the life of any party and loved by the entire village. Surely this was simply an awful accident?But when a spiteful obituary is printed in the local paper, Eleanor realises there may be more to Jon's death than first thought. Despite handsome Detective Seldon giving her strict instructions not to interfere, Eleanor owes it to Jon's good name to root out the truth. So with her partner in crime, Gladstone the bulldog, Eleanor starts digging for clues...When another local dies in a riding accident, the police refuse to believe he was murdered. But a second vindictive death notice convinces Eleanor of foul play. Solemn Jon's assistant, a bullish banker and a majestic marquess make her suspect list, but it isn't until she finds a dusty old photograph that she knows the true culprit behind both crimes. Then another obituary appears - her own! Can Eleanor nail the killer before she too turns up dead among the ducks?An utterly compelling and charming cozy mystery! Pure delight for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss.Readers are totally addicted to Verity Bright!'What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

The first time you see them, out for an evening walk on the cliffs, you'll think they're the perfect family. You'll see a wife who looks so happy, strolling peacefully beside her husband in his dark winter coat, holding her daughter's hand. But you have no idea what's really happening in their house If you come a little closer you might hear the way the man speaks to his wife. You might notice that the woman doesn't have any close friends. That sometimes her husband doesn't want her to leave the house. You might wonder if that's a scar her beautiful daughter is hiding on her neck. When you read the local newspaper and hear the news that the wife has fallen from the cliffs, you'll question whether it was really an accident at all. And when the husband starts dating someone new a woman with the same long dark hair and big blue eyes as his wife will you say something this time? Because someone has to protect the little girl and stop history from repeating itself. And it may already be too late. A thrilling and twisty tale, His Hidden Wife will keep you up all night, desperate to race through to its final conclusion. Readers of Gone Girl, The Couple Next Door and Lisa Jewell will be hooked. What readers are saying about His Hidden Wife:';A real rollercoaster of suspense, lies & twists. One of the best psychological thrillers I've read this year. I made my mind up many times, only to be proven wrong each time. The last 30 pages had me almost holding my breath.' @raena_reads, 5 stars ';This book is a highly addictive, fast-paced read indeed!... I read this book in one day in the end something very shocking was revealed! Do not hesitate when it comes to reading this book! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Gasp yes this book made me gasp out loud!!!! What a great ride. Pulls you in like nothing else. One of the best books that I have read this year. It's over but I don't want it to be.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A book to put on your must-have list! What an absolutely amazing read! You'll be racing to the last page In addition to this five-star read being a little intense with a high level of anticipation, it's also full of uncertainty, anxiety and rounded out with nerve-wracking tension.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I double dare you to try to figure this thriller out! This mind-blowing thriller by Clarke should be the 1st to-be-read thriller of 2021 for you! You will not regret it.' Nicki's Book Blog, 5 stars ';A rollercoaster of twists.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';An excellent psychological thriller

1904: Ellen Copley is still a child when she leaves behind the sooty rail yards of Glasgow, and crosses the Atlantic Ocean with a heart full of dreams. Yet within weeks of their arrival in America, her father has disappeared-leaving Ellen with resentful relatives, feeling alone and scared for her future.But then her kind Aunt Rose invites Ellen to stay with her large family, in their rambling house on beautiful Amherst Island, which nestles like a jewel in the blue waters of Lake Ontario.There Ellen finally begins to find the love and acceptance she has long been craving-both from Aunt Rose's boisterous family, and from the boys next door, Jed and Lucas Lyman. It's Jed she's drawn to... the one with the twinkling eyes, who teases her, and laughs with her, and soon steals her heart...But does Jed love her back? Because-even though Amherst Island feels like home-Ellen knows she can't stay there with a broken heart...This is the first book in the unmissable Amherst Island Trilogy that follows the life and love of Ellen Copley from the magic of Lake Ontario to the bloody battlefields of the First World War and beyond. Perfect for fans of The Oceans Between Us, The Orphan Sisters, and My Name is Eva.Previously published as Down Jasper Lane.Readers love Kate Hewitt:"Wow! I've read several books by this author but this one was different, the story really came to life and I just couldn't read it fast enough. This is by far the best she's ever written, boy I just cried and cried. I can't wait to read the next two books." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars"So thrilling and gripping. It completely tugs at your heart strings!... It gave me all of the feels... I truly felt that the storytelling was brilliant. This is the kind of book that stays with you." Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

A medieval house, a dead body and some rather suspicious chocolate fudge? Call for Lady Swift! Autumn, 1920. Lady Eleanor Swift, accidental amateur detective and retired explorer, is determined to take a break from investigating murders. So when a local politician dies suddenly at an elegant dinner party at Farrington Manor, she tries her hardest not to listen to the raft of rumours around the village that he might have been poisoned by the fudge. It's the anniversary of the disappearance of her beloved parents and she's promised herself not to get mixed up with any more mysteries. She isn't sure they'd have approved. But when she arrives home to discover that Mrs Pitkin, the kindly cook from Farrington Manor, has been dismissed without wage or reference because the police consider her a suspect, Eleanor knows she needs to act. If there was a murder, then she needs to track down the culprit and clear Mrs Pitkin's name.Accompanied by her faithful partner in crime, Gladstone the bulldog, who has the best nose for sniffing out bones in the country, Eleanor sets out to find the killer. And when another body turns up and she finds poisoned fudge in the victim's house, Eleanor knows she's on the right track. But can she sort the truth from the lies before she becomes a witness to another murder - this time rather closer to home? An utterly charming cozy mystery! Warm and witty, fans of Agatha Christie, TE Kinsey and LB Hathaway will be totally hooked. Readers absolutely love Verity Bright! 'What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year… An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery… I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress… I want to live at Henley Hall, I love Gladstone, the very funny bulldog, too cute! A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'So engaging. I loved reading this book, it was so easy to read and absolutely captivating. I cannot wait to read of the further adventures of Lady Eleanor and her beloved bulldog Gladstone. Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I liked Eleanor a lot, she's feisty and sweet… The ending had me a little teary, because she's finally come home… The best part of the book was that it made me feel cozy and warm. Looking forward to the next book! Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

';LOVED THIS BOOK!!!! After months of struggling to find another author I love as much as I love Sophie Kinsella I have found her! Could not put this book down. Ended up sneaking a few lines in here and there, even in a lift whilst shopping!... Fab read, funny and LOL.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars You know when you sleep through your alarm, trip over running for the bus, and then someone points out that your dress is stuck into your hotdog-print knickers? That's basically my life right now. Gemma didn't expect her life to look like this. She's still living with her mother, who steals her leggings and tells her off for leaving crumbs in the butter. After twenty failed interviews she thought she'd bagged her dream job as a journalist except it turns out to be writing articles about cats that look like George Clooney. Luckily she has her wonderful boyfriend, Jack, to help her forget just how rubbish things are. Then Jack dumps her out of the blue. With nothing but her childhood teddy bear, Stanley, and a whole heap of heartbreak, Gemma resolves to turn things around. She throws herself into her new job and soon she's hanging out with cheeky, golden-haired hunk Charlie, eating in swanky restaurants and sipping trendy cocktails and her old life seems like a distant memory. But it's not long until her shiny new world starts to lose its sparkle and Gemma misses the days of wearing battered pink converse and eating peanut butter on toast in bed. Then Jack turns up, backpack in tow, and things start to go wrong with Charlie. ';Out with the old, in with the new', the saying goes. But what happens if neither one is quite right? This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is for anyone who's ever cried their eyes out to love songs after a break-up or accidentally drunk-texted their ex. Fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk will love this unmissable read which is all about falling in love with the most important person: yourself! This book was previously published as the Truth About Gemma Grey. Readers absolutely love Out with the Ex, In with the New: ';Laugh-out-loud goodness!... If you are looking for something to devour over a few days check this one out!!... I could not stop reading.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Perfect!... Lots of fun, lovable and well-drawn characters, witty and pacy. Read it in one sitting and now going to read the Sophie Ranald back-catalogue!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Oh my goodness, I enjoyed this book!... I highly recommend it!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Loved it!!' Goodreads Reviewer ';I adore novels that make me literally laugh out loud and I lost count of how many times I lol'ed!.

';Wow... amazing!... Finished in a day.' Goodreads reviewer ';Beautiful.' Insights into Books Blog ';Made me cry.' Shalini's Books and Reviews ';I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ';I was stunned.' Chicks, Rogues and Scandals ';Breathtaking, heartbreaking... top of my best books of 2019.' Fireflies and Freekicks Fiction Born in a honeysuckle-choked garden, a young woman discovers her true purpose in the world moments before she's cast out of the only home she's ever known. Haunted by loneliness, she begins a journey to fulfil her destiny. It is a path that will lead her into the arms of four very different men a dreamer, a fighter, an artist and a lost soul. But could it be the secrets she left behind and the one person she thought she had lost forever that hold the answers to the questions she's seeking? For while life may take you unexpected places, truth will bring you home Perfect for fans of The Time Traveller's Wife, The Secrets of Lost Stones and The Light We Lost. What readers are saying about The Beginning and End of Us: ';Wow what an amazing book! This is my first from this author but won't be my last. Absolutely amazing. Loved the story... Finished in a day. I couldn't put it down it was so good.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';James' descriptive, expressive, lyrical writing builds and blends an enchanting world of surreal pleasure of the senses with a magical mournful melancholy. Colorfully illustrating the sights, sounds and tastes of all the places of Aphrodite's journey, James captivates the reader The Beginning and End of Us is an enchanting, spellbinding read.' Goodreads reviewer ';The words grip you, the emotions are vivid. Rose James wrote a very creative book and did an excellent job making the words on the pages come alive.' Goodreads reviewer ';This book takes you on a journey from the first page. This journey doesn't really have a beginning or an ending it simply is This book is beautiful and will make you see the magical all around you.' Insights Into Books Blog, 4 stars

New Year's Eve. The most overrated night of the year, right? I have to get through a night of enforced fun, drink all the prosecco and talk about new beginnings. But I don't want new beginnings. I want my old beginning back.It's been ten days, two hours and forty-three minutes since Tansy got dumped. Two heartbreaking weeks since Renzo, who made her weak at the knees and dizzy with excitement, found out Tansy's secret - and ended it on the spot.Since then, she's spent every evening scrolling through their old photos, drunk texted him twenty-six times (he stopped reading after five), and lost count of how many packets of Kleenex she's cried her way through.That's where Operation Get Renzo Back comes in. She ropes in a new wing-woman, maxes out her credit card and accidentally-on-purpose bumps into him at every opportunity. Oh, and she finds a fake boyfriend, as you do…But while she's busy pretending, Tansy's plan is thrown a major curveball. She has to learn the hard way that it's not her, it's him - and that sometimes, a break-up can end up being the making of you.A fresh, funny and fabulous novel for anyone who has been dumped, got a post-break-up haircut, stalked an ex on Facebook, and then realised they were WAY better off without them. Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Matt Dunn will love this laugh-out-loud read.

Her diamond engagement ring glitters as she tells me he's the one. But I'm sure there's hesitation in her voice and the way she winces when her fiancé pulls her close makes my stomach drop. Could he be as dangerous as I feared? I thought handsome, charming Blake would be the perfect fit for my quiet and sweet-natured friend Melanie. Widowed far too young, she deserved a second chance at love. So, when he proposed so soon after I set them up on a date, I convinced myself that the timing was just right. But I should have stopped it. I tried to ignore Blake's controlling behaviour. It started small; telling her not to have a glass of champagne to celebrate their engagement, putting cameras up around her house for "safety". But Mel seemed so happy and in love, I couldn't bring myself to share my creeping doubts. If only I had. Because now I'm not only worried about what Blake is doing to Mel behind closed doors. Since he warned me to back off their relationship, I'm certain I'm being followed. Then I look into Blake's past. I'm sure he's working with someone else. Someone close to me... I need to get us both out of here. What have I done? A completely gripping psychological thriller which will have you reading late into the night until you reach the final shocking twist. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Perfect Marriage. Read what everyone's saying about Carey Baldwin: "WOW!! JUST WOW!!! I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT EXPLOSIVE ENDING. WHAT A TWIST!!!... Absolutely captivating and unputdownable!... Just when I thought I had sussed it all out BANG I was completely blindsided!... I absolutely LOVED this one!!!... An absolutely page-turning thriller with an absolutely EXPLOSIVE ending that I would never have seen coming!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, wow, wow!!!!! What a roller-coaster ride that was!!!!!... Had me hooked from the very first word... I couldn't put it down and had to find out what the heck was going on... I absolutely loved this." Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Literally blew my mind... Whoa!... A mastermind when it comes to delivering a 5-star hit... Oh so twisted! I gobbled this book up in one sitting!... Obsessed." @thrillbythepage_, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "WOW... Oh my God... Took my breath away... I couldn't literally believe that ending at all!!!... I couldn't even put this book down and stayed up all night reading this!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "OH YEAH!!!... Addictive and fast-paced... A wild, twisted, drama-filled rollercoaster ride!... WOW!! Never in a million years did I see that major climatic twist coming out of the blue!... Mind-blown!!!" Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews "Wow. What a fantastic book!... I literally couldn't put it down... kept me hooked throughout." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You look so happy in your wedding photo, gazing at your perfect new husband, glass of champagne held high in a toast. You chose to ignore the warning signs, but he hid more than one secret from you. And now he's gotten away with your murder... Every night I watch Benjamin and Gwyn in their gorgeous, glass-fronted Seattle home. Your ex-husband. Your best friend. Newly engaged, they're busy dreaming of their future. The official story is that you disappeared, but I know the truth. They killed you. I know Benjamin's new business is in trouble, that he desperately needs your money. I saw the way Gwyn looked at him at your wedding reception, finding any excuse to be close, to laugh too loudly at his jokes. After all, she always wanted your perfect life. But don't worry, Madeline. I won't let it end like this. I can see everything from my place in the shadows between the trees. With their house lit up, they are on display. I'll bide my time and worm my way into their home, their lives. They will never know the truth about who I am. You didn't get your happily ever after, and neither will they... Never Trust the Husband is a totally twisty psychological thriller that will have you glued to the pages late into the night! Fans of The Perfect Marriage, The Housemaid and Shari Lapena will be hooked. Readers love Jessica Payne: "OMG!!! What an absolutely EXPLOSIVE, non-stop, action-packed, suspense-rammed thriller!!! I just could not put it down!!!... One of the best books I have ever read... Do not even think about picking this up until you have cleared your schedules as you will NOT be able to put it down!!! Absolutely amazing." Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "O.M.G!!... If I could give this book 100 stars I would! I am totally in love with this... Jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, nail-biting, totally twisted... Could not get enough!!... I was totally stunned, shocked, my jaw wide open speechless!... OMG I LOVED." Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "5 WELL DESERVED STARS! I was mad at life getting in the way preventing me from finishing this in one day!... Perfect, thrilling, heart-stopping... Once you start the first chapter you will not be able to stop!" @cabingirlreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a blast this book is!... I couldn't put it down. I read way into the night because I could. not. stop. I am exhausted today and don't care. Totes worth it!!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What. Just. Happened?! ... Shockers along the way that make you yell 'WHAT?'... My jaw did not stop dropping... A new fave author for me!" @caffeinereadrepeat, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "THIS is the thriller we've all been waiting for... I honestly could not put this book down and read it well into the night. I had to know what happened next!... A pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat thriller." A Couple of B's, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A discovery of bones on a windswept beach, the disappearance of a young woman, and a detective whose secrets are about to come out... Summoned to a crime scene swarming with people, Detective Billie Ann Wilde is devastated to find a woman's broken bones abandoned in a suitcase on the sand of a popular Florida beach. And Billie's blood runs cold when she reads the name "Danni" handwritten on the luggage tag in black ink: the name of Billie's own best friend. Rushing over to Danni's home, Billie is relieved to find her alive, preparing dinner for her two young daughters. So whose bones are in the suitcase? And why was Danni's name at the scene? For years, Billie has worried that the dark secrets in her past might put her loved ones in danger, and soon her connection to the case is confirmed. Another set of bones is found at a busy local mall. With shaking hands Billie reaches out to read the luggage tag where another name is written in black ink: but this time, it's Billie's own name. And now, Danni has gone missing... Can Billie face up to the past and unravel her connection to this twisted killer? Or, with two young women already gone, is it too late for Billie to save Danni's life? A twisty, heart-stopping new crime thriller in the Billie Ann Wilde series, from international bestseller Willow Rose. Readers of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Kendra Elliot won't be able to stop turning the pages. What readers are saying about Willow Rose: "Wow! Wow! Wow!... keeps you in suspense from page one all the way to the end, GENIUS! My jaw literally hit the floor at the end! I cannot wait to start the next book, so I'm not going to. Bye! Cuz I have another amazing thrill ride to go on!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Omg I could not put this book down... my heart was in my mouth most of the time." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow just wow!... I literally pictured it in my head like an episode of CSI... phenomenal. It sucked me in, I couldn't stop reading. And the plot twist WOW." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my gosh! This book is amazing! Willow Rose is now my favorite author! I have never read a book as good as this one or as shocking... I am now actually reading every book she has written! I'm not reading another author until I read everything I can that she has written. Willow Rose you are truly an amazing author!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Completely blew me away. I never saw the ending turning out the way it did... thrilling and captivating... Once I started reading, I couldn't stop... A definite must-read." "Wow what a compelling and attention grabbing story that was full of action!!!!!... incredible heart-wrenching suspenseful thriller... had me completely drawn in from the start of the book to the final pages... one unexpected turn after another... The ending was totally mind-blowing and left me in total shock!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was an AWESOME READ!!... very hard to put down... never miss out on a Willow Rose book!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The long, tarnished chain and heart-shaped pendant is heavy in Paige's hand. Carefully prying it open she can just make out the tiny engraving inside. What she reads will change everything she ever believed about her great-aunt Violet, and their family history...When newly single and heartbroken Paige inherits an isolated cottage facing out to the wild sea on Dune Island from her great-aunt Violet, she is shocked. Paige never even met Violet, and she's heard family stories about how a terrible incident involving the wealthy neighboring Hathaway family during World War Two led Violet to withdraw from everyone. But why would Violet leave everything to her?Determined to clear out the cottage and sell it as quickly as possible, when Paige bumps into Seth Hathaway as he walks back from the beach, at first she's guarded. But Seth's easy smile makes her think that maybe the Hathaways can be trusted after all...Then Paige finds an old envelope containing her aunt's only piece of jewelry. The romantic message inscribed inside brings tears to her eyes, and Seth shows her how the initials match those carved with a heart into an ancient beech tree on her aunt's property. Did Violet live her whole life yearning for the person who gave her the locket?As Paige and Seth grow closer, she starts to wonder if she could find happiness right here on Dune Island. And if Paige discovers the identity of Violet's lost love, can she finally clear her aunt's name-or in this tight-knit island community, should some secrets be left in the past forever?Fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Carolyn Brown and Barbara O'Neal will adore this absolutely stunning and addictive read about the sacrifices people make to be with the ones they love, and how bringing family secrets into the light can change everything.Read what everyone's saying about Kristin Harper: "WOW! Double up that WOW! This book was AMAZING!... perfect... I fell in love with the main character... Run, don't walk to pick up this book... An unforgettable story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Turning to face the glittering loch, Bel clasps the worn notepaper tightly in her hand. Will these hastily scrawled words, written decades ago, destroy the new life in the Highlands she's risked her heart for? When Bel Tipton catches her husband cheating on her, the devastating betrayal sends her running to her sister Sally in the beautiful village of Loch Cameron. Bel needs Sally's warm laugh and sage advice now more than ever, and she knows curling up with her on the sofa and gossiping late into the night will make her feel whole again. Bel did not expect her rented cottage overlooking the loch to come with handsome gardener, Christian McDougal, and she's determined to be unmoved by his flirty smile and broad shoulders. The last thing she needs is another man she can't trust. But when Bel sees an empty storefront on the high street for rent, it's Christian who notices how her eyes light up. He encourages her to set up a business in the village and she realises he's everything her ex was not. Then Bel hears a rumour in town that Christian is not all he seems. And clearing out her store, she finds a collection of letters tied with a worn blue ribbon stashed on a high shelf in the back room. The letters reveal a devastating secret that shook the village generations ago, and Christian's family are at the heart of it... Will trusting Christian with her already fragile heart mean Bel loses everything once again? Or is Christian and the village of Loch Cameron the gift she needs to turn her life around? Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Pamela Kelley will be utterly swept away by this gripping page-turner about family secrets from USA Today bestseller Kennedy Kerr. Readers love Kennedy Kerr: 'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away... compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... Absolutely fantastic!' Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I absolutely adored this heart-touching, uplifting story... I was totally charmed. Stunning... swept me away. Pulled me in so quickly... Pure delightful escapism... I loved this story.' Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The joyous crowd applauds as the happy couple strides down the aisle. This Cotswolds country wedding has everything - friends and family, beautiful flowers and... murder?When Julia Bird's ex-husband Peter and his lovely partner Christopher decide to get married in Berrywick, Julia is delighted - after all, who doesn't love a country wedding? Little does Julia know that normally calm and collected Christopher will turn into a full-on Groomzilla - and that by the end of the night, someone will end up dead.The morning after the big day, the jolly nuptial mood turns grim when Julia discovers the lifeless body of the caterer, Desmond. Someone locked him in the cold truck and the poor man froze to death. Now looking for a murderer, all eyes are on Christopher who, mid-tantrum, had publicly threatened to kill him. Convinced that Christopher is innocent, Julia vows to find the real culprit.Julia soon discovers Desmond had a long list of enemies as she races against the clock to clear Christopher's name. Could his death be the work of the respected wedding planner who was heard exchanging choice words with the victim? Or perhaps it was his wife - 'til death do them part - who didn't shed a single tear at his funeral?But just when Julia thinks she's cracked the case, her prime suspect is found dead with a knife in their back. Can Julia find the murderer before they strike again?An utterly gripping, charming cosy mystery set in the English countryside. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love the Julia Bird Mysteries. Readers are loving the Julia Bird Mysteries: 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my, I loved Julia Bird... she is a delight! I can't wait for the next one! Please don't let it be long!' MoongloTexas, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous... addictive... a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.' Bookish Jottings'I was hooked on the mystery immediately... If you haven't read this series you are missing out! Pure entertainment... a fabulous read and I can't wait for the next one.' @onceuponatimebookreviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kept me engrossed and I completed the book within a day... I would highly recommend this cosy crime page-turner as the perfect indulgent summer evening escape.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐