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When Lady Swift embarks upon her first luxury cruise she imagines a gilded ballroom, afternoons on deck taking tea and all the delectable food she can eat. But she can't seem to escape from murder... Lady Eleanor Swift is all set to spend her birthday with her beau, dashing Detective Hugh Seldon, until he calls to cancel on her again at the last minute. What's a girl to do? Pack up her staff and her faithful old bulldog, Gladstone, and head off on a cruise to New York, that's what! On the stunningly opulent ocean liner Celestiana, Eleanor tries to forget her worries and make the most of her trip. That is, until she sees a man being shot and falling overboard. On closer inspection of the scene, Eleanor literally stumbles over the likely murder weapon. And the nick in the barrel is unmistakeable: this gun belongs to Detective Seldon... With some discreet digging, Clifford discovers Detective Seldon is aboard the ship on an undercover mission. Eleanor doesn't want to make waves but she's sure that something fishy is going on and he's being framed. To get Seldon off the hook, Eleanor casts her net wide and searches for the real murderer among a sea of suspects including European nobility, Italian opera stars and American nouveau riche. But does the victim's expensive gold ring point to a lavish lifestyle or is it a red herring? When another passenger is found dead in his first-class cabin, a poisoned whisky glass clutched in his hand, Eleanor realises they are really in hot water. Will the killer be Eleanor's catch of the day, or will she spend her birthday at the bottom of the sea? A totally charming, unputdownable Golden Age mystery with characters readers will adore. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers cannot get enough of Verity Bright! 'Unputdownable... Had me hooked immediately... Filled with suspense... Will have you laughing until you're crying... A page-turning and unputdownable success!' Bookworm 86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely loved this!... I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am hooked! 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 young couple lies still on the snow-covered sidewalk, their gloved hands tightly linked as though they could save each other. But flashing blue lights illuminate the quiet street, and drops of blood scatter the pure white ground... Agent Tori Hunter is heartbroken at the murders of Cam and Gracie, two college students dating for just a few months, shot dead outside his aunt's home. With witnesses in this once-peaceful neighborhood saying they saw a black car speed away, Tori is desperately tracking it down when a nine-year-old girl is found sitting alone on a park bench, refusing to speak. No-one in this small community knows who she is... is she somehow linked to the murders? Visiting little Alisha as she huddles in her pink coat, Tori quickly realises she is deaf. As her hands move in sign language Tori makes out her message: We had to run from the lady in the black car. I want to go home. Did Alisha witness Cam and Gracie's killer? Tori is racing to follow her directions to a lonely cabin deep in the pine forest when she gets an anonymous call from a female voice that makes her blood run cold. "Hello, Tori. To keep Alisha safe you need to do exactly as I say..." Is Tori speaking to the killer, or is putting her trust in this mysterious woman her one hope of catching the true perpetrator? As more phone calls come, it's clear the voice knows all about a cold case from Tori's past-and that Tori must confront this twisted mind, and her own darkest demons before more innocent lives are lost. An absolutely unputdownable read that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. Read what everyone's saying about Roger Stelljes: "Wow!! OMG!!!... What an absolutely riveting, non-stop action-packed crime thriller!!! I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last!!!... left me on the edge of my seat biting my nails with my heart pounding... absolutely fantastic... a page-turning and addictive explosive crime thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat throughout!!" bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

They both want their happy ever after. But who will kill for it? We were such good friends... until the day she married my ex-husband. Now, I've married hers, and we've agreed to get along for the sake of our families. It's all very civilized, but then there's a freak accident and I wake up in a hospital bed. As I take in my surroundings, a familiar and loving sight greets me - my darling husband. He tells me everything is going to be alright. That he loves me and that whatever challenges come our way, we'll get through them together. For an instant, I feel safe. I push the nightmare that has haunted my dreams to the back of my mind - an unknown man forcing someone under water, vowing that their next breath will be their last. But as I gaze into his eyes, I begin to pale. Because I'm sure the man sitting opposite me is not my husband. He's hers. So why do I feel he is the only person in the world I can trust? A completely addictive, twist-laden psychological thriller with an ending that will leave you speechless. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Nicole Trope and Adele Parks. What readers are saying about Carey Baldwin: "WOW... What A Ride!... blew me away... The narrative grabs the reader by the throat and doesn't let you breathe until the end... I read this book in one sitting. I stayed up until midnight devouring the action...IT WAS AMAZING!" Harmony Kent, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page turner and will keep you guessing with every page. I thought I had it figured out and then BAM! The ending floored me." Avid Reader, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW... my jaw literally dropped when I realized what happened. I haven't read a psychological thriller this good in a very long time. This is EXACTLY what all thrillers should aim to do." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I found myself reading chapter after chapter without realising how late it was getting. I started in the evening and when I woke up I didn't even think about coffee or my to-do list, all I wanted to do was finish this book." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!! Jaw to the floor dropping good... I was immediately drawn in with the opening paragraph and could not put it down until the final sentence." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

England, 1951. In the aftermath of World War Two, Clara's orphanage is all these children have left. Can she keep them safe and help them to heal? A heart-warming and emotional story of love and loss. Clara Newton has dedicated her life to taking care of orphans who have nobody in the world but her. From affectionate Gladys, who desperately misses her older brothers, to traumatised Florrie who longs for her father and refuses to eat, Clara loves each of the children like they are her own. But even though she has opened her heart to so many little ones, when brown-eyed war hero Ivor asks her to marry him, Clara is afraid to take a chance on love. Would married life prevent her from dedicating herself completely to her orphans? Clara is soon distracted from the troubles of her heart when her beloved orphanage comes under attack. Someone throws stones through the window, and a threatening message is chalked near the door. Why would anyone want to frighten innocent children? And as the attacks get worse, can Clara keep the orphans safe? Desperate to protect the little ones in her care, Clara takes the children on a day out. Away from the orphanage, Clara hopes that she and the children will be able to put their worries behind them. But when a terrible accident happens, will they all make it out alive? And will it be too late for Clara to tell Ivor how she really feels? An utterly tear-jerking, heart-warming and unforgettable historical novel, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters. What readers are saying about Lizzie Page: 'So moving...just melted my heart... Heartbreaking, funny and so enjoyable from the start to finish... took my breath away wholeheartedly.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'I have been swept away by this... pure delight... the conclusion is the best ever.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Vom Dachboden in Driftwood House eröffnet sich ein atemberaubender Blick auf das tiefgrüne Meer und den saphirblauen Himmel. Doch Rosie kann ihre Augen nicht von dem verblichenen Foto in ihren Händen abwenden, auf dessen Rückseite Worte stehen, die alles verändern werden ...Als Rosie Merchant nach dem Tod ihrer Mutter in das winzige Küstendorf Heaven's Cove zurückkehrt, will sie nur noch ihre Tränen trocknen, das Haus ihrer Kindheit vermieten und in ihr richtiges Leben zurückkehren, weg von den tratschenden Dorfbewohnern und dem nassen Wetter, vor dem sie vor Jahren geflohen ist.Sie ist überrascht, als der gutaussehende Farmer Liam lächelnd vor ihrer Haustür steht. Sein Angebot, beim Aufräumen des verfallenen Driftwood House zu helfen, kann sie schwer ablehnen. Obwohl Rosie fest entschlossen ist, niemanden an sich heranzulassen, wandern die beiden schon bald gemeinsam an den Klippen entlang. Während die Wolken über den endlosen Himmel ziehen und grüne Wellen gegen das Ufer branden, wird Rosie wieder bewusst, wie schön ihre Heimat ist.Doch dann stößt Rosie auf dem Dachboden auf ein Foto, das eine unfassbare Wahrheit über ihre Mutter und Driftwood House enthüllt. Wusste Liam die ganze Zeit von diesem schmerzhaften Geheimnis? Und sollte Rosie endgültig aus Heaven's Cove fliehen? Oder wird die Konfrontation mit ihrer verheerenden Familiengeschichte ihr helfen, endlich an diesem wunderschönen Ort Wurzeln zu schlagen?Lass dich in dieser fesselnden Geschichte über alte Geheimnisse, das Erlernen von Vertrauen und die Suche nach dem eigenen Zuhause an die zerklüftete Küste von Devon entführen. Fans von Debbie Macomber, Barbara O'Neal und Ella Thompson werden diese wunderbare und inspirierende Lektüre lieben.Das sagen Leser:innen über Das Geheimnis vom Cottage am Meer:Wow, wow, wow!!!! Ich habe dieses Buch absolut geliebt!!! ... Ich war gefesselt ... Die Tränen begannen zu fließen, bevor ich das Ende des ersten Kapitels erreicht hatte ... es hat mir wirklich mein Herz gebrochen ... wunderbar ... atemberaubend ... hielt mich bis zum letzten Wort in seinem Bann. Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Packend und rührend ... Eine perfekte Sommerlektüre ... Ich war von der ersten Seite an gefesselt und konnte das Buch bis 1:30 Uhr morgens nicht aus der Hand legen. Bookworm1986, ¿¿¿¿¿Hat mich gepackt und ich kann die Fortsetzung kaum erwarten ... Ich musste mich regelrecht vom Buch losreißen, um zur Arbeit zu gehen ... ich habe es absolut geliebt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Umwerfend ... Diese Geschichte lässt einen nicht mehr los ... Wunderschön ... Idyllisch ... Eskapismus pur, herzerwärmend und hat mich mit einem Lächeln im Gesicht zurückgelassen. Whispering Stories, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine wunderbar süchtig-machende Lektüre ... Ich habe dieses Buch an einem Tag gelesen und kann es von ganzem Herzen empfehlen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Dieser Roman ist ein wahres Juwel! Wunderschöne Charaktere in einer wunderschönen Geschichte! Goodreads RezensentinEin charmantes, gemütliches, lebensbejahendes Buch ... ich habe es geliebt. Goodreads Rezensentin

Dearest E. I thought of you today, like I do every day. I hope you are safe. I'm scared that you are not. And that it's all my fault. But know this forever - I love you. R. x It is summer 1939 and, even in rural Norfolk, no one can ignore the fact that the world is on the brink of war. But seventeen-year-old Ruby is trying her best to. She's young, she's beautiful, and she's in love - with her childhood sweetheart Edmondo. She wants to close her eyes to her parents' fear, her brother's determination to sign up, and the sudden mistrust from the people in her village towards Edmondo's Italian family... But then everything changes. And Ruby makes a decision that will mean she has to keep a secret from everyone she knows, maybe forever... Until, eighty years later in spring 2020, she finds herself, as an elderly woman, taking part in a letter-writing scheme. It's simply meant to stave off boredom, but when she begins corresponding with a total stranger - a young single mother named Cassie - an unexpected and beautiful friendship develops. And Ruby realises she has a chance to share that secret - before it dies with her. But Ruby and Cassie's lives are connected in ways they could never have imagined. And, as letters fly between them, truths will be revealed. Truths with the power to either destroy their new friendship, or give both women the chance to change their lives forever... This totally gripping and irresistible story of wartime love and heartbreak will capture the imagination of readers who love Lorna Cook, Fiona Valpy and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. Readers love Letters to a Stranger: 'Wow!... Amazing... beautiful... did not want this book to end... absolutely perfect!... If I could rate it higher than 5 stars I would.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing... 5 stars just isn't enough.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-breaking... a truly amazing experience. You simply forget you are reading and just let it pull you in and wrap its arms around you.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... very hard to put this book down!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant! I didn't want the book to end... excellent!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Completely charmed me!... made me smile and cheer... wonderful... I am dying to read more!... 5 glowing stars.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was hooked... you'll want to go back and reread the book to spot all the clues again!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The perfect holiday or the perfect nightmare... I sit sipping champagne in the warm water, bubbles frothing around me as I admire the breath-taking view of gorgeous blue skies and mountains. I can't believe I'm here, at this stunning holiday home. It's to die for... My best friend and her husband have invited me and my family to their lakeside property for the weekend, to experience their luxury lifestyle. I'm not envious of their wealth, although I know my husband Ryan is. All I want is to escape from our recent troubles and get my marriage back on track. Then I overhear Ryan having a whispered conversation late one evening, and he says something that sends a shiver down my spine. In this beautiful paradise my whole world is turned upside down. Just when I think things can't get any worse, I discover a second secret. The truth is even more shocking than I imagine, and now I have no idea who to trust. This was meant to be the perfect holiday, but someone isn't going to survive it... A twist-filled psychological thriller that will keep your heart pounding until the very last page. If you love Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, you'll be gripped by The Holiday Home. What readers are saying about Daniel Hurst: 'GREAT BOOK!!!... Truly amazing... I could not stop reading it and absolutely loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing... unexpected twists and turns... gripping from the beginning... Keep the lights burning, you will be up late to finish this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Out in the field the tall stalks sway in the breeze, hiding a girl lying on the ground as if asleep. But she doesn't stir when rain falls from the gray sky and lands on her soft cheeks. Her beautiful dark eyes stare up, unseeing, as her blood mingles with the rich brown earth. When a member of Detective Casey White's team turns up at her door begging for help, Casey races to find the broken body of twenty-year-old Charlie Robson abandoned in a sunflower field. Yellow petals and broken stalks scatter the ground-and Casey immediately recognizes the red markings all over Charlie's body as arrow wounds. Heartbroken, Casey vows to find the monster who would hunt Charlie down like this. Interviewing Charlie's distraught mother, Casey's blood turns to ice when she learns about a tightknit group of Charlie's best friends who once called themselves The Sunflower Girls. They met in archery club and have drifted apart since high school. Casey knows the killer is sending a message with arrows... could the other girls be next? But as Casey instructs her colleagues to track down the five remaining friends, another girl's body is found, shot with arrows in her own home. Clutched in her hand is a broken sunflower petal. Turning the house upside down Casey finds a bone-chilling, one-word note: Guilty. Someone is picking off The Sunflower Girls one by one. But why? Interviewing the four remaining girls, Casey is certain they are hiding a dark secret that stretches back to their school days. Trusting no-one, Casey will have to risk everything to track down a deadly killer... but with her own team keeping secrets too, could the real danger be much closer to home? An unbelievably twisty rollercoaster ride that will have fans of Robert Dugoni, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan totally hooked until the last explosive page! Read what everyone's saying about B.R. Spangler: "Wow! Double wow! Triple wow! This was such an amazing book!... Had me in its claws from the very beginning... My heart and head went through so many emotions here. It was just crazy... I shed a few tears... Loved it. 5 stars." bforbookreview, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved... hooked from page one... I love it!... I laughed, gasped, even cried whilst reading... just so well-written and it had me on edge throughout with anticipation and it didn't let me down!!!... Really should be rated 5+." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Fantastic... plenty of heart in your mouth moments... left me speechless... I devoured in one sitting and finally turned the last page in the wee hours. Yes, this book is that good!!!!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Begs to be read in one sitting... really tugs at your emotions, one minute I was breathless with anticipation, the next I had tears running down my face... I can't wait for the next instalment." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I glance over at Lou's house as I pull onto my drive, surprised that it is still in darkness. Lou and the kids should have been home from school long ago. I should be preparing a delicious meal for my children as they tell me about their day. But Lou's car is nowhere to be seen... The night is drawing in and Lou has still not returned. I try not to panic, but deep down I know something is wrong. Lou is the most dependable friend. Our children are at the same school. We always help each other out, and she cares for my two like only a mother can. As a storm rages outside and local news reports tell everyone to stay indoors, a feeling of deep dread starts to swell. Then the call comes. The police have found Lou's car, with my children's schoolbags still inside along with Lou's phone. But they are nowhere to be seen. Clutching my husband's hands, willing our children to be found safe and sound, I try to silence the voice inside my head. I've not been honest. I'm being punished for what happened all those years ago. And then I get Lou's message and I know that if I want to see my children again, I need to tell the truth to everyone I love. What I don't yet know is that Lou has been keeping her own dark secret. And once the storm passes, nothing will ever be the same again. A gripping and addictive psychological suspense about dark obsession, intense motherly love and how far we will go to protect those we love the most. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Adele Parks and Sally Hepworth. What readers are saying about Leah Mercer: 'Wow... From start to finish, I was literally hooked... Blew me away... Unputdownable, emotional and heartbreaking.' Tropicalgirlreadsbooks ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hooked right from the beginning, I knew this was going to be a one sitting read... I was prepared and had the tissues at the ready. Did I need them? Yes I did!... Really pulled on my heart strings... This is one tale that I highly recommend and is one that will be part of my best reads of the year.' Once Upon A Time Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing... I would advise you to keep a few tissues handy, because the emotions run high. I would also advise you to clear your schedule, because you will be unable to put this book down.' B for Bookreview ¿¿¿¿¿ 'As soon as I started reading I was gripped... I loved the suspense and intrigue... I read all through the day.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book is so good and I loved every single second of it... Riveting and extremely twisted, there was no way I could put this one down and it resulted in an all-night read and a major book hangover!' RubieReads ¿¿¿¿¿

It's an icy New Year's Eve. Snow blankets a windswept Irish island as the wild Atlantic Ocean rages. Six friends gather. It has been ten years since the tragedy that tore them apart. A lot can change in a decade... Childhood bonds are now lifelong secrets. Dear friendships have twisted into deep jealousies. A happy reunion is shattered by a dead body. The celebrations have barely begun when one of the guests goes missing. As the snow thickens, the body is found. Then the storm wreaks havoc on the island. Everyone is trapped - there is no way out. No electricity. No phone signal. Nobody knows who to trust. No one is who they seem. Because one of them is a killer, and one will be dead next... An utterly gripping thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page until the final jaw-dropping, heart-racing twist. Fans of Catherine Cooper, Lucy Foley and Ruth Ware will be glued to the pages of this unmissable locked-room mystery. See what readers are saying about The Snowstorm: 'Wow! So many crazy twists and turns! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, great police work and a great who-done-it!... Had me glued to my Kindle!' Sassy Southern Books 'Had me on the edge of my seat for the entire thing!... So gripping... I read this book in less than 24 hours.' @em_reads64 'I absolutely loved this book... I loved the setting... I loved how the book took multiple twists throughout ... It was perfect. I absolutely will recommend this book to my book friends.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me glued to it, turning the pages, wanting to know what would happen next, but not wanting the book to end because it was that riveting!... Simply brilliant... One of the best books I've read... I'd happily give it more than the allowed 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hits so many of my reading sweet spots... The first chapter drags you completely in... It was even better than what I had imagined!' @general.fiction.reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping... Incredibly atmospheric... I wanted to keep turning the pages... I loved how the ending was revealed... Perfect.' Goodreads reviewer 'Edge of your seat... Awesome and thrilling.' @paigeofbooks 'I just loved this... Keeps you guessing... If you love a good blizzard story, or friends who want revenge or are just hoping to try a new up-and-coming author, The Snowstorm is for you!' @andireads2022, ¿¿¿¿¿

Not in a Million Years is a captivating novel by Sophie Ranald. Published by Bookouture in 2023, this book is a testament to Ranald's storytelling prowess. The genre of the book is not explicitly stated, but readers familiar with Ranald's work can expect a blend of humor, romance, and women's fiction. Not in a Million Years is a story that takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. It's a book that will make you laugh, cry, and feel every emotion in between. The publication of this book further cements Bookouture's reputation as a publisher of quality literature. If you're a fan of Sophie Ranald or just love a good story, Not in a Million Years is a book you won't want to miss.

Like a precious doll, the girl leans against the towering pine tree with her long bare legs stretched out and her hands folded neatly in her lap. Her head tilts towards the sky, but this innocent child will never feel the warm glow of morning sun again; her fragile little body is cold, her tender heart is still. When Detective Katie Scott receives a plea from neighboring Coldwater Creek to help with a tragic murder, she doesn't hesitate. Fifteen-year-old Ivy Miller's naked body was found tied to a tree, a freshly inked pink rose tattoo on her arm. The word "MORE" carved into her back means sweet Ivy could be the first of many... Katie's heart aches for the young girl whose life ended before it had even begun. But she has her work cut out with the inexperienced police department fumbling the case at every turn. There hasn't been a murder in this small town for as long as anyone can remember, but why will none of the locals cooperate? Katie's only lead is a blurry photograph of Ivy's long-missing mother found in Ivy's bedroom. If she can find out where it was taken, Katie knows she'll have the first clue in a mystery that has been haunting Coldwater Creek for years. But Katie's world crashes down when Ivy's two best friends are found murdered in the same woods days later. Inked with the same pretty flower, the rose girls were keeping a deadly secret. Katie will never forgive herself for not making the connection in time. As mothers cling to their daughters, terrified to let them out of their sight, Katie's search leads her to an abandoned building deep in the forest where the last photo of Ivy's mother was taken. But will she survive long enough to stop more heart-shattering tragedies? A totally nail-biting, keep-you-up-all-night crime thriller from a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. Prepare to pick your jaw up from the floor at that final twist! Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will be absolutely gripped! Readers love Jennifer Chase: "THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!... I was literally holding my breath... I HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending: WOW definitely not what, or who I was expecting." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Edge-of-your-seat suspense to the very end! ... Clear your schedule... you will not want to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Love, love, LOVE... I absolutely adore this series!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Grabbed me from the very first page! It was so intense, and enthralling. I stayed up until 11pm two nights in a row so I could finish it." NetGalley reviewer "I was glued to my chair flipping pages!" Danie Reads

Faint sunlight dapples the two figures lying on the ground. The mother cradles her daughter close to her side, a stuffed toy elephant next to them. Leaves from the tall trees fall onto their faces, but neither moves to brush them off. When a dog walker in a local Virginia park finds the bodies of a mother and daughter, Detective Amanda Steele is first on the scene. Her own daughter has a toy just like the girl's elephant and seeing the child like this is her worst nightmare come true. Heartbroken, she vows to get justice. They quickly get an ID-Jill Archer and six-year-old Charlotte were reported missing last week, but interviewing Jill's husband, Roy, Amanda's gut tells her he is hiding something. When the autopsy reveals a terrible pattern of bruises, she's certain that a domestic argument escalated out of control, and tiny Charlotte got caught in the crossfire. But just as Amanda is about to arrest Roy, another grave is found, containing another mother and daughter. Desperate for a lead, she goes to every place the women could have been targeted, and learns from a concerned ER nurse about Leanne Reilly and her young daughter, Gracie, who haven't been heard from in a week. Amanda hopes that Leanne has simply left her deadbeat husband, but she's gripped by the fear that they are the killer's latest victims. Now every second counts for Amanda to find the family and stop a little girl's nightmare before it ends in tragedy... A totally compulsive and gripping crime thriller. The next unputdownable read for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: "OMG YES. This was an amazing book... I couldn't put it down... Best book I read this year." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning... The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A seaside party at a Cornish mansion with plenty of fizz, what could be more perfect? But something fishy is afoot... a killer lurks among the guests, and only Cressida Fawcett can stop them. When Cressida Fawcett is invited to stay at Penbeagle House on the Cornish coast for a fancy-dress ball, she is looking forward to sipping rum cocktails clad as a pirate, watching the red-sailed boats go by and relaxing in the sea air with her good friend Dotty. But before they can raise their glasses to toast Cressida's former flame Lord Canterbury's engagement, he drops dead in front of the horrified guests. The local doctor determines that Lord Canterbury was poisoned, and soon Detective Chief Inspector Andrews is on his way from Scotland Yard. But Cressida is dismayed by the murder of the intrepid explorer who once asked for her hand in marriage, and she cannot simply leave the case to the police. Together with Dotty and her little pug Ruby, Cressida searches for clues only to discover that many of the guests have a motive for murder. Did an irate journalist or a bitter fellow explorer send Lord Canterbury on his untimely final journey? And when a young maid is found dead, floating in the shimmering waters of the cove, Cressida knows time is running out to catch the killer. Could a clue hidden among some rather pungent crab sandwiches help her solve the case before there is another murder? A witty and totally addictive cozy mystery packed with intrigue and glamour. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. What readers are saying about Fliss Chester: 'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T E Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series 'So much fun. Think Wooster and Jeeves meets Downton Abbey doing a mystery. I was laughing out loud... Twists, turns and red herrings keep you guessing to the end. Just super.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Very Agatha Christie-esque... Literally never a dull moment... The twists and turns just kept on coming right until the final scene and I simply couldn't avoid being tripped up by the red herrings... I was always on the edge of my seat... Wonderful.' @Fiction_Books ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved loved loved... Can't wait to read more of Cressy and her faithful little pug Ruby... fantastic... Couldn't put it down... It was gripping and I wanted to know who dun it!!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Exceptional... Nail-biting... A terrific crime caper featuring a wonderful new amateur sleuth who is bound to become a huge favourite.' Bookish Jottings ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

She kissed her daughter, turned out the light and entered her own room. Too late to run, she stood frozen as a figure stepped out from behind the door and a hand covered her mouth. Fear was a bomb in her chest ready to explode. Her children. They'd already lost their daddy; they couldn't lose her too. When young widow Éilis Lawlor disappears in the middle of the night, with her two little children asleep in their beds, it is a chilling case for Detective Lottie Parker. Since her husband's tragic death, Éilis is all her children have, and when Lottie sees Éilis's house keys and phone still lying on the kitchen counter, she is terrified for the vulnerable mother's safety. Then Éilis's broken body is found by a nearby lake, wrapped in an unfamiliar yellow dress, her mouth sealed with duct tape - and Lottie's worst fears are confirmed. Someone wanted this beautiful widow dead. Desperate to find the person behind this brutal crime, Lottie discovers that Éilis was a member of a support group for widows. And when Jennifer, a close friend of Éilis's from the group, is found on a rubbish heap, wrapped in a yellow dress, Lottie vows to get justice. Lottie dives into Jennifer's past, and learns that she had lived a reclusive life since her husband died. She hadn't been seen at work for months and had sheltered inside her immaculate home, only emerging for meetings with the group. But when Lottie questions the other women about Jennifer's isolation, they claim to know nothing. Lottie is certain that the remaining widows are hiding something. Can she uncover the truth before another innocent life is lost? An absolutely gripping and totally addictive thriller that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Rachel Caine and Karin Slaughter will devour Three Widows in one sitting! What everyone is saying about Three Widows: 'Holy crap, Batman, the twists and turns will get you.' Honeydukesbooks 'Patricia Gibney has never let me down. If you want a thrilling no holds barred read then this is for you.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A compelling and fast paced read that had me gripped right from the very start and unable to put it down. It was twisty and unpredictable and kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'From page one I was hooked and couldn't put the book down. As long as she keeps producing work like this I'll keep on reading.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Another excellent book by Patricia Gibney. She never fails to deliver a gripping novel. So many twists and turns that your head reels!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Pretending to be married... How hard can it be?! When Lina's oldest friends unexpectedly announce they're coming to stay, she has to think fast. No one knows she and her husband Brown are breaking up, and so she persuades him to act as if they aren't... After all, how hard can it be to pretend to be married for another ten days? Surely if they follow these rules, they'll be fine? 1. Throw your backs out striking couple poses2. Practice laughing super loudly at each other's jokes3. Hold each other's hands with a grip of steel when walking4. Share a bed... But, despite her step-by-step guide, pretending to be married isn't as easy as she thought. And by day five, Lina is starting to realise there's a thin line between love and hate. And while she can try to fool her friends, she can't fool her heart. Was she too hasty calling time on her marriage? Is this becoming more than make believe? And does she even have enough time to find out if Brown feels the same? This absolutely hilarious and totally addictive romcom is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis, Christina Lauren's The Unhoneymooners, and Emily Henry. Praise for How to Keep a Husband for Ten Days: "Wow... this book is good... I loved this!!!!" @thenarnianreader ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this!" @bookishlaurenh ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my god the characters were so amazing!!... I loved the plot." @mailovesbooks "Fantastic... A wonderful read that will have you laughing... and possibly even shedding a tear." @kodyreadseverything "I absolutely loved this book!... I couldn't put it down." The Kayleigh Project "I adored this story... I loved it." Goodreads reviewer

I peered over the ledge with my heart in my throat. A pop of color caught my eye - I would recognize that jacket anywhere. The body I knew so well lay still, torso twisted one way, head facing the other... I'd planned this trip to the gorgeous, remote Michigan woodlands as a last-ditch attempt to help strengthen Pete and our families' bond before the wedding of our dreams. Instead, it has turned into a nightmare that I can't seem to wake up from. Anger, resentment, and heated arguments weren't at all what Pete and I had imagined, even less so the horror of discovering a dead body...Looking around the campsite at my terrified family and future in-laws, I realize that someone on this trip has been keeping secrets from me. What could be dangerous enough to kill for? But then again, I also have secrets of my own, something that if known, could be deadly. The only thing I know for certain is that the murderer is ruthless enough to do anything to keep their story hidden.Who will be next to pay the ultimate price?Readers love The In-Laws: "WOW!! Just wow!!... Mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, gripping... Once you pick up the book you just can't put it down... My jaw was locked open... Never did I imagine that ending." Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!?... The most heart-racing book I've read in a long time, if not ever!!!... MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS which will leave you absolutely shocked!!!... I cannot remember when I was so gobsmacked by a book twist... AN EXPLOSIVE READ!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿ "BAM!!!!!! The twists kept coming...!!! This was sooooooooooo good!... I couldn't read fast enough, I just had to know!!! EXCELLENT AND CREEPY all rolled into a Great Read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Plot twists which hit you like a speeding train!... Addictive!... Had me hooked... Kept me turning the pages with lightning speed... Plot twists landed like a bomb!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"OH. MY. GOD... Excellent... Kept me on my toes from the very beginning... The reveal at the end is a true bomb-drop." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow! That was one suspenseful and thrilling read. I'm still at a loss for words... One of the best psychological thrillers that I've read... Sensational." Books Only ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy cow, this was so good!... So twisty with many OMG moments... Unputdownable." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely sensational... Had me hooked from page one. It had me guessing throughout... especially the shocker at the end!!!... Every chapter seemed to end on a cliffhanger and it was definitely unputdownable and addictive!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow, just holy wow... brilliant... It had my head spinning... Just get it, you will not stop until your jaw drops." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The cottage stood alone on a rocky outcropping at the edge of the loch. Standing in the garden amongst the wildflowers, she felt the weight of the tattered envelope in her hands. Maybe there was something keeping her here in Scotland, a secret waiting to be uncovered... New Yorker Zelda Hicks has just lost her mother, and the only thing she knows about her father is that he was from Scotland. So a work trip to the Scottish village of Loch Cameron couldn't be better timed. Maybe a break in the beautiful rolling hills of heather will help her reconnect with her roots and recover from her grief. Then, on a walk around the loch one bright morning, she comes across a tiny, tumbledown cottage, nestled on the edge of the forest. The elderly owner, Gretchen Ross, invites her in for buttery shortbread, and after learning that Gretchen might lose the cottage that has been in her family forever, Zelda vows to help her. She didn't bargain on butting heads with the handsome, blue-eyed laird Hal Cameron in the process. Zelda can't seem to forget Hal's shy smile and she soon learns they might have more in common than she first thought. But when Zelda discovers a bundle of old letters hidden in the back of an antique wardrobe at the cottage, they lead her back to the mysterious Hal. Pushing Zelda to examine her own family history, the letters reveal a secret that the community has kept hidden for over a generation. Hal says he wants to help Zelda, but just as she begins to open up, she learns he isn't being entirely honest either... Can Zelda trust him, and finally come to terms with her own past, or will uncovering this secret force her to leave Loch Cameron for good? Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Pamela Kelley will adore this page-turning read set in the Scottish Highlands about family secrets and starting over, from USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr. Readers love The Cottage by the Loch: 'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away... Compelling and addictive, heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... Absolutely fantastic!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant... A must-read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

The room spun and my legs gave way as I looked at my name scrawled in blood-colored lipstick on the mirror above the girl's broken body. Was this young girl dead because of me? When the body of a vulnerable teenage girl is found on a remote farm in the Maryland hills, Private Investigator Lucy Kendall knows her past has come back to haunt her. Lucy's sister died when she was a young girl, and the dead teenager looks exactly like her-her dark hair dyed blonde, her wrists slashed. Lucy's name is scrawled on the bathroom mirror above the girl's body, and the dead girl is clutching a silver coin in her small, fragile hand, identical to the one which has just been mailed to Lucy. Lucy is shaken to her very core, determined to find out why a cruel murderer wants her to feel responsible for this girl's death. Lucy vows to track down this twisted killer who seems to know so much about her family's tragic past. But when her closest friend Kelly is abducted and Lucy receives a phone call saying she has forty-eight hours to find her, she knows the evil perpetrator won't stop until she comes face to face with him. As the clock ticks and Lucy frantically tries to track him down, she is sent messages showing her friend growing weaker and weaker. Lucy cannot let another innocent life be taken. But can she find Kelly in time? And what will her abductor want in return? Gripping and spine-chilling, The Lonely Girls will keep you up all night, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni. Previously published as All Fall Down. What everyone is saying about The Lonely Girls: "Grabbed me from the first page and held me through this rollercoaster ride all the way to the end!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I highly recommend this book and the entire series to any thriller lover; you will NOT be disappointed!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "If you want to read a book that is fast-moving and filled with non-stop suspense... then this is the book for you!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book left me on the edge of my seat." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She can stop the killing. But at what price? When the body of a sixteen-year-old girl is found in a remote hunting cabin in the middle of the snowy Maryland woods a shiver runs down Private Investigator Lucy Kendall's spine. The handprints around her neck, her broken bones, and the incense left burning at the scene are vital clues to who committed this terrible crime-Mary Weston, a notorious serial killer. She has outwitted the police for many years and left many parents without daughters. Is the girl in the cabin a sign she is killing again? Working closely with the police, Lucy is determined to catch this evil woman. But when the bodies of three other teenage girls are found in remote locations, it's almost like Mary is toying with them. Lucy is determined to bring her to justice before more innocent lives are snuffed out. But then Mary's son Chris-one of Lucy's closest friends-disappears. Lucy is convinced Mary is responsible, and she will do anything to find him. So when Mary sends Lucy a message asking to meet her alone, Lucy knows that she must face her darkest fears and risk her own life. She is the only person who can stop Mary. But what will she need to sacrifice? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni, and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Cabin late into the night. Previously published as Gone to Die. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Cabin: "ANOTHER HOME RUN FOR STACY GREEN!!... This story will have you on the edge of your seat so fill up your coffee thermos because you won't want to sleep until you know what happens." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is captivating. I just could not put it down!!!... This was a fast-paced, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, bite-your-nails psychological thriller... I WANT to give this book more than 5 stars!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was hooked by the first sentence (and nobody had been killed yet). By the end of the first mesmerizing page and a half, I knew I was in for a 5+ star read. A book has never ever pulled me in as quickly." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

My family said he killed my mother. They lied... I was just a little girl, fast asleep in my stroller, the day my mother was killed. I don't remember anything about the sunny day that turned so dark. She'd be so happy for me now, twenty years later, with my dream job as a photographer, and I'm sure she'd love my new boyfriend, Gabriel. But all my happiness vanishes in a heartbeat when the man from our past walks towards me, his eyes on me for just a fraction too long. I recognise his face from the picture in the papers. He killed my mother. I try to run but he wants me to listen. He says that he is innocent, and that my family have been lying to me for years. My father and sister tell me to stay away. They remind me that because of him my mother never got to tuck me in at night or ease me through my first heartbreak. Gabriel says he could be dangerous. But when he is found dead, I am shaken to my core. Who needed to keep him quiet? I won't feel safe until I find out what he wanted to tell me. But when I find that my father has lied about the past and Gabriel has hidden photos of my mother under his bed, I realise I can't trust anyone. I want the truth. But if I find it, will my life be in danger? An absolutely addictive read that will have you racing through the pages and questioning everything you thought you knew about your family. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena Read what everyone's saying about The Suspect: 'OMG, loved!!!!! ... I couldn't put this down for the life of me. I had to find out what was going to happen next otherwise I would have never gotten any sleep that night... It had everything that I look for in a great book... it had a shocking ending I never saw coming. I couldn't ask for a better book... it was fun finding out all those secrets.' Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So many lies, twists, and edge-of-seat moments... for me everyone was the suspect, except the real one. My jaw hit the floor. Kept me going to the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Love love loved it! This book has a palpable tension that keeps the pages turning... simply brilliant... I had to finish this marvelous thriller in one sitting! Taut and incredibly suspenseful, every moment is perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more. An engrossing, spine-tingling read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Epic!... A great plot and superbly written. A novel I wouldn't hesitate to recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... Kathryn Croft you have done it again. So many twists in this book everyone at some stage has become the suspect... a keep-you-guessing thriller.'Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

To save the lost children of the city, she must put herself into terrible danger... On the streets of Philadelphia, as the snow falls and black ice settles in dark back alleys, lost and vulnerable teenagers are being snatched off the streets. When one of them is found alive, Private Investigator Lucy Kendall knows she will never forget the sight of the boy's brown eyes, forever dulled. She vows to find the monster behind the suffering. Desperate to save the lost children of the city, Lucy goes into the dark places where the police cannot. But when a key witness is found dead, and a strand of Lucy's long red hair is located near her body, Lucy suddenly finds herself under suspicion and on the run. The chief of police knows all about Lucy's own dark past and is convinced she's guilty. Hiding in the shadows, unable to trust anyone, Lucy continues her search for the real killer. At last, in a dangerous suburb of the city, she befriends vulnerable fifteen-year-old Riley, who claims to know who the murderer is. But when Riley disappears, Lucy must race to find the twisted soul responsible for snuffing out the lives of these little lost souls before another innocent child is taken. Lucy is determined to get justice even if it costs her freedom... or her life. A gripping, page-turning thriller full of mystery and suspense. Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Robert Dugoni. Previously published as See Them Run. What everyone is saying about Little Lost Souls: "Totally blown away!... First, Stacy Green's writing style is totally mesmerizing then add a story that grabs you and holds on and characters that totally capture your heart... This book is amazing, no words from me will ever bring across how truly good it is! A true thrill ride!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Gripping, intense and extreme. A brilliant psychological thriller... a top-notch read which keeps you on the edge of your seat. A fast-paced plot, the twists and turns are all there. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this novel, another winner by author Stacy Green." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy crap! READ THIS BOOK. Amazing. I'm starting the third one now." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

As mothers we never dare to delve into our worst-nightmare scenarios. What if... we might murmur to each other, and then shake our heads, telling ourselves it'll never happen to us if we're just good enough mothers. Yet here we are. And the steady beep of the heart monitor is the only evidence the child in front of us is alive...It's Labor Day weekend, so of course we went to the beach. Like we do every year. For a barbecue picnic with my best friend Rose. It's the perfect tradition-drinks, games, burgers, music, laughter. Together with our husbands, my two teenage sons and her two daughters, we all arrived as the sun was still shimmering over the water, the whole evening ahead of us.But nothing goes to plan. Old secrets emerge, tempers flare. And so we parents decide to leave the beach, telling the teenagers to enjoy themselves, reassuring them someone will be back to collect them in an hour or two.But when I return a little while later, I know something is really wrong. Our teens are slurring their words, stumbling to the car. It's clear they have been drinking and I'm shocked. I never expected our kids to behave this way. I'm bracing myself to have firm words with them in the morning, but the next day my concerns fade to nothing, when seventeen-year-old Bella claims my son Finn assaulted her.Finn insists he would never do that. And I so want to believe him. Because I brought my son up right. Because a mother would know, wouldn't she?What I don't know is that the answer to what happened that night on the beach may be a matter of life and death for one of our beloved children...An absolutely heartbreaking story about friendship, parenting and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Susan Lewis.Readers are loving That Night at the Beach: "Totally addictive... will keep you racing through the pages all night long." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Heartbreaking... very hard to put down without reading in one sobbing gulp... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Perfectly crafted to keep me wanting more... engrossing, spine-tingling read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! I did not guess the ending... a page-turner... A cannot put down book." Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Julia Bird can't wait to attend the annual village party at the local stately home, with its tea tents, cake stalls, and... dead body in the maze? The annual village celebration at Berrywick House is underway, complete with over-decorated cake stalls, fiercely contested flower competitions, and even a maze for the disappointed losers to hide in. Julia Bird, now a well-known - even notorious - member of the community, with her trusty Labrador Jake, has thrown herself headlong into the festivities. But her reputation for adding drama to any event stands up yet again when she discovers a dead body in the maze... It seems Ursula Benjamin, village know-it-all and prickly baking competition participant, has been strangled - and the killer has to be someone at the fete. As Julia grapples with finding yet another murder in Berrywick, she starts to wonder, could one of the competitive cake-bakers have taken the contest to deadly new heights? Or is there something darker in Ursula's life that led to her untimely demise? Embroiled once again in a murder enquiry, Julia isn't about to leave the investigation to the police. Like it or not, she's involved, and she's going to help them solve the mystery. But when there's another death, and it's clear the murders aren't isolated incidents, the stakes become even higher. Can Julia figure out the identity of the killer, and prevent any further dastardly deeds, before the wholesome spirit of the village is ruined forever? If you like utterly gripping English mysteries, then you'll love A Village Fete Murder. Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands. Readers are loving the Julia Bird mysteries: 'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this very English murder mystery, so reminiscent of Agatha Christie... I loved everything about this book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ '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 '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 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Really entertaining... I simply couldn't put the book down... Julia's life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable... I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird's next adventure!... Five stars!' Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant!... I really warmed to Julia and especially Jake, her errant puppy, and loved the village life.' Broadbean's Books ¿¿¿¿¿

Sie fröstelte, obwohl es in der Küche warm war. Ein kalter Schauer der Vorahnung rieselte ihr den Rücken hinunter. Mit zitternden Händen strich sie ihr Haar im Nacken zurück. Als sie sich vom Fenster abwandte, bemerkte sie den vorbeihuschenden Schatten nicht.An einem dunklen Wintermorgen wird die zukünftige Braut Cara Dunne erhängt in ihrer Wohnung aufgefunden. Sie trägt ihr Hochzeitskleid und eine Haarsträhne wurde ihr abgeschnitten. Detective Lottie Parker ist die Erste am Tatort. Als sie Caras misshandelten Körper sieht, fragt sie sich, wer sie so sehr gehasst haben könnte, dass er sie kurz vor diesem glücklichen Tag tötete.Der Fall nimmt eine noch dunklere Wendung, als eine weitere schockierende Entdeckung gemacht wird: die zerschmetterte Leiche einer jungen Frau, die vom Dach des Krankenhauses gestoßen wurde, in dem sie arbeitete. Fiona Heffernan wollte ebenfalls bald heiraten; ihre Leiche steckt in einem Hochzeitskleid und eine ihrer Locken wurde abgeschnitten.Die Morde wirken so persönlich, dass Lottie überzeugt ist, dass die Frauen von jemandem getötet wurden, den sie kannten. Doch dann erfährt sie, dass Fionas achtjährige Tochter Lily an diesem Nachmittag nicht von ihrer Tanzaufführung nach Hause gekommen ist. Lottie fürchtet, dass Lily das nächste Opfer sein könnte und riskiert ihr Leben, als sie dem Mörder gegenübersteht ...Wenn du Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh liebst, wirst du von diesem nervenaufreibenden Thriller von Patricia Gibney begeistert sein.Was die Leser:innen über Zerrissene Seelen sagen:Genial wie immer und absolut fesselnd, ich habe es geliebt! Dies ist ein spannender Krimi, der einfach nicht locker lässt, es gibt so viele Twists und so viel passiert, dass man ihn wirklich nicht aus der Hand legen kann, aber das ist keine Überraschung, denn jedes Buch dieser Reihe war eine 5-Sterne-Lektüre ... Patricia Gibney schreibt wie immer eine großartige Geschichte, der es nie an Action fehlt und die sehr zu empfehlen ist. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe all die Wendungen in der Handlung, die einen bis zum Schluss miträtseln lassen. Und dieses Ende! Es hat mir das Herz gebrochen. Ich kann das nächste Buch kaum erwarten! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich liebe diese Reihe mit Lottie Parker und habe mich so sehr darauf gefreut, dieses Buch zu lesen. Es war genauso genial wie alle anderen Bücher dieser Reihe. Eine großartige Geschichte. Immer wenn ich denke, dass ich die Lösung gefunden habe, kommt ein neues Puzzleteil ins Spiel und ich muss noch einmal nachdenken. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Gebt mir das nächste Buch, ich kann es kaum erwarten! NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine fabelhafte Mischung aus Nervenkitzel, Geheimnissen, psychologischen Twists und einer cleveren, komplexen Handlung ... ein packender, fesselnder Pageturner. Ich kann Zerrissene Seelen nur wärmstens empfehlen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Was für ein großartiges Buch. Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen. Es hat mich von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Jede Menge Spannung und Twists. Gerade als ich dachte, ich hätte es durchschaut, wurde ich eines Besseren belehrt. Ich werde es auf jeden Fall weiterempfehle und kann den nächsten Band kaum erwarten. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

As day breaks over the Tanner family home, the house is deadly silent and the door is firmly closed. Upstairs, the whole family lie cold and lifeless in their beds. All with the same look of fear in their unblinking eyes...Detective Eve Bennet takes a steadying breath as she enters the main bedroom of the Tanners' modest home in the tight-knit town of Hilldale, Utah. Mrs Tanner's high-collared nightgown and her long plaited blonde hair are soaked in blood. Next to her, Mr Tanner's hands are clasped together in a final prayer.Filled with dread, Eve forces herself towards the children's rooms. But instead of two children, she only finds one. Where is the youngest daughter, Hannah? And why are there long scratches across the walls?Eve tracks Hannah down to her uncle's house nearby. But he won't let her step foot in the house. Eve knows what it's like to be held captive by a family member, and fears for Hannah's safety. What is he terrified Hannah might reveal?Back at the Tanner home, Eve makes a shocking discovery in the dust covered attic. Mr Tanner was hiding a dark secret from the rest of the community-the kind of secret someone would kill for.Realizing another family could be in danger, Eve runs from the house and stumbles into the path of the one man she spent years trying to forget- and he won't let her get away this time. Can Eve escape the evil that has haunted her whole life? And will she catch the killer before another innocent family is murdered?Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan will be absolutely gripped by this explosive and totally unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author.What readers are saying about Only Girl Alive:"The more I read, the more I was suck in... I couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Gave me chills throughout." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Intriguing and I couldn't put it down." NetGalley reviewerWhat readers are saying about Holly S. Roberts:"Wow, just wow!! I can't tell you how much I loved this book. It sucked me in from the very beginning." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"OMG, I loved this book. The author's writing style rocks!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

On a warm spring evening, guests gather in a perfectly manicured garden to celebrate Maggie and Len's twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. Maggie leans against the apple tree, watching her fun-loving husband and darling children as her heart swells with pride. As the joyful party atmosphere disappears into the night, close by, the lifeless body of a young woman is pulled from a river. Slipping upstairs to find the special gift for her adoring husband, Maggie stumbles across something else hidden amongst the dusty boxes of family keepsakes...A printed pink silky scarf that doesn't belong to her. She holds it up to her face, breaths in the sweet sickly perfume, it's scent familiar, and tendrils of fear snake through her body. The scarf is stained with blood. As Maggie rejoins the party and tries to ignore her churning stomach, she pours herself a glass of champagne to toast the man she's enjoyed decades of happy marriage with. Then she catches a news flash of the local girl's murder. She stares at the girl with the beautiful face, long ice-blonde hair and, draped loosely around her neck, Maggie recognises it instantly. She's wearing the scarf. An utterly addictive and twisty read about the complex web of secrets within a family that will have you racing through to the mind-blowing end. If you love Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Behind Closed Doors, you won't be able to put this down! Read what everyone is saying about Anna-Lou Weatherley: 'OMGosh what a read!!!!!!!!! One of the BEST books ever! I never wanted this to end, sooooooo many twists and turns. Shockers throughout each chapter... Fantastic rollercoaster of a ride!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fantastic, mind-bending thriller... perfect... gripping... so many twists, I was seeing double! My head was spinning... you won't want to put this one down!... absolutely riveting... brilliant!'Rubie_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

My baby girl. This morning she was so excited for school. I bought her new shoes last night. Pink, sparkly shoes. She loved them so much. She wore them for the first time today. And now she is gone... It is every mother's worst nightmare. Eight-year-old Kailey Richardson skips out of the school gates in her brand-new pink shoes and never makes it home. Between the school and the safety of her shiny red front door, someone has taken her. Private Investigator Lucy Kendall sees the fliers of a smiling gap-toothed Kailey and knows she won't be able to sleep until the little girl is found. Having lost her own sister to the darkest evil, she is determined to help find Kailey before it is too late. As Lucy talks to Kailey's friends, desperate to find out who has taken the happy little girl, she begins to form a worrying picture of the days before Kailey's disappearance. The blue car idling in the street outside the school. The friendly man across the road. And Kailey's mother, Jenna, hollow-eyed and jumpy, clutching Kailey's teddy bear and not telling Lucy everything. Lucy has promised Jenna she will do everything to find her daughter. But then she discovers Jenna has a connection to the prime suspect in Kailey's disappearance... and one which brings Lucy's past rushing back to haunt her. Time is running out to find Kailey, but will Lucy be able to save this innocent little girl before her own demons destroy her? You won't want to stop turning the pages of this unputdownable crime thriller. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be reading The Girl in the Pink Shoes late into the night. Previously published as All Good Deeds. What everyone is saying about The Girl in the Pink Shoes: "WOW... this book will keep you turning the page until you get to the end! There are numerous twists and turns... every time you turn around, another one comes at you! I was totally shocked at the end. And wanting more of Lucy! It's been a few days since I read the book, and I still can't do a review justice... Please, do yourself a favor and read this book for yourself. You will not be sorry." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I devoured this... I loved this book! Fast paced, non-stop from woe to go. Well written - perfect. This is what you want your reading to be. Gritty, edge of your seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She's the daughter you never knew... But how far will she go to get the life she never had? Today I'm hosting a family party. One that's different to every celebration we've had before. Because I've invited my secret daughter to it. I've never forgiven myself for abandoning her as a baby, with just a scrawled note tucked into her soft yellow blanket, saying her name was Hope. As soon as she reached out, I knew I had to meet her. My family all seem ready to accept her with open arms, their forgiveness a blessing I barely deserve. And I dare to believe that maybe we are all going to have a happy ending after all. So I try to put all those small, strange things that have been happening to me in recent weeks out of my mind. The missing money, my lost charm bracelet, the broken window, the fire... But as the drinks are poured and everyone's talking animatedly, I hear a knock at the door. And something in my heart tells me this family is about to be torn apart. And there's nothing I can do to stop it... An utterly gripping psychological suspense novel with a twist you'll never see coming. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers are loving The Family Reunion:'Fantastic... The twists and turns are HUGE!... There are plenty of fireworks!... OMG!... I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end... When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did... A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!... Amazing... If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer'Wow!!!!!... I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me... Almost gave me a heart attack... Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters... Time literally flew... I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, 5 stars'I couldn't put it down... So compelling. I kept saying "just one more chapter," for at least 25 chapters... I was so on edge the entire time reading this (in a good way).' Goodreads reviewer'Kept me guessing... Don't even try to guess the ending... I was astonished... This story is unputdownable... A page-turner... Do not miss this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Kept me on the edge of my seat... I did not want to put the book down... Drew me right in and the twist at the end - wow!' Goodreads reviewer'I couldn't put this book down. The twists and turns were captivating and the final twist I never saw coming!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I emerge from the trees, drenched in sweat, my voice lost as I take in the scene in front of me. The blood. The body. Emma's eyes meet mine for a second. "It was an accident," she whispers. Emma and I were childhood best friends. We did everything together. Until that terrible night in the woods. I couldn't tell anyone what I'd seen. We never discussed it, but our bond was too strong; I could never betray my best friend. Even if she had killed someone. But I also couldn't stay in town and watch her live a normal life, knowing what she'd done. So I left. Now, ten years later, I'm back. The guilt and the fear have stayed with me. And I have realized I need to reveal the truth if I'm ever going to move on. But I never get the chance. Because the day I turn up, Emma is found dead, and the way she died means I start to doubt everything I thought I knew about that night all those years ago. As my grief turns to anger at all those lost years of friendship, I realise with horror that Emma might not have been the only killer. Someone else is out there. Someone who was close to us both, someone who knew the smallest details of what had happened back then. Who from our small town could have murdered not once, but twice? And who's next...? An utterly gripping and compelling psychological thriller with twists and turns to die for. If you love Karin Slaughter, Paula Hawkins and Freida McFadden, you'll love Best Friends Forever. Readers love Shannon Hollinger! 'If you enjoy Freida McFadden's books you will really like this.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this!... And that ending!! It was incredible... really great twists!... I definitely recommend this.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh WOW... this was a compelling, engaging thriller with twists that left me shocked. I loved.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Love... I was hooked, line and sinker!... I couldn't put it down... I highly recommend this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'A real page turner! I started this book at bedtime and I should NOT have done that, because next thing I knew, it was 2:00 in the morning and I was already halfway through... extremely satisfying!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'I love books messing with my head and not seeing where they are going to take me. The author did exactly that... Loved the bombshells that were being dropped left, right and center.' B for Book Review, ¿¿¿¿ 'I haven't read a 300 plus page book this fast ever!... fast paced... atmospheric... Well written with some crazy twists!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Excellent... keeps you guessing until the very end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ 'Never read a book faster... Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿