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Two marriages. Three little lies. Someone's going to die... I hold my breath as my handsome husband walks through the door. I've planned the perfect surprise birthday party for him. Our friends are gathered and the champagne is flowing. But when I catch the look in his deep brown eyes, I realise I've got this horribly wrong. Then I see her. Danielle Baines. She's the sort of ultra-polished woman who demands to be the centre of attention, with her salon-styled hair and diamonds glittering on her ring finger. I've never liked her. I know the feeling is mutual. So why is she here?All evening my stomach is churning. I'm desperate to smooth things over with Aiden as I can't face another argument. I don't understand how our relationship got to this point. And I notice how careful he is to avoid Danielle...Now it's the end of the party and the man I love is confessing a secret that shocks me to the core. But it's not what I was afraid of. It's much worse. He says we're in danger. He tells me we have to leave with our son. Turn our backs on the life we've built here and start again.I thought I knew everything about my husband. But suddenly he feels like a stranger. Should I trust him? From the million-copy bestselling author, this totally gripping psychological thriller will have you guessing until the last jaw-dropping twist. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.Why readers love Shalini Boland:'I gasped out loud... my jaw definitely dropped firmly to the floor... tremendous and tense... so binge-worthy...This fast-paced and shockingly addictive page-turner held my attention perfectly, keeping me guessing until that final twist was laid bare and giving me chills. Absolutely loved it!' Rubie Reads, ¿¿¿¿¿'I literally could not put this book down, every spare second I was squeezing in as much as I could and staying up late to find out what would happen next... And OMG I was not expecting that final twist at the end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The woman looked at me, anguish brimming in her eyes. I picked up the note she'd left and read the scrawl: HELP!!! Then: Mom. Followed by a number. A gripping and heartbreaking read, based on the true story of the Jonestown cult, one of the darkest chapters in American history. When journalist Zoe Quint loses her husband and child in a tragic accident, she returns home to Guyana to heal. But when she hears cries and music floating through the trees, her curiosity compels her to learn more about the Americans who have set up camp in a run-down village nearby. Their leader, Jim Jones, dark eyed and charismatic, claims to be a peaceful man who has promised his followers paradise. But everything changes when Zoe meets one of his followers, a young woman called Lucy, in a ramshackle grocery store. Lucy grabs Zoe's arm, raw terror in her eyes, and passes her a note with a phone number, begging her to call her mother in America. Zoe is determined to help Lucy, but locals warn her to stay away from the camp, and as sirens and gunshots echo through the jungle at nightfall, she knows they are right. But she can't shake the frightened woman's face from her mind, and when she discovers that there are young children kept in the camp, she has to act fast. Zoe's only route to the lost people is to get close to their leader, Jim Jones. But if she is accepted, will she be able to persuade the frightened followers to risk their lives and embark on a perilous escape under the cover of darkness? And when Jim Jones hears of her plans, could she pay the highest price of all? A powerful and unputdownable novel inspired by the true story of Jonestown, about a woman's brave attempt to save people who were promised paradise but found only lies. Fans of Where the Crawdads Sing, Before We Were Yours and The Girls will be captivated by The Girl from Jonestown. What everyone is saying about The Girl from Jonestown: 'Woah! A Home for the Lost, is an absolute monster of a story. Very engaging from beginning right up until the ending. With powerful characters who suck you into their world. Phenomenal writing that makes held me captivated. I couldn't put it down. Sharon is a fabulous writer and this book hooked me.' Rubie Reads, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A powerful and unputdownable novel inspired by the true story of Jonestown. Brilliant... gripping and addictive, it will pull you in from the first page... A must-read. Kept me up well past my bedtime, I could not put it down.' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What an eye opening, truly chilling book... I simply could not put this one down. ' Netgalley reviewer 'What an amazing and engrossing story!... Based on the infamous Jonestown massacre, this novel is riveting! Twists, turns, and true and complex characters will keep you engrossed as you root for both women to make it out of Jonestown alive. If you love books about cults, want to know more about Jonestown, or just enjoy a true thriller, The Girl from Jonestown is for you!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She has my husband. She has my child. She has my life. I never thought I would end up here. Alone, in a cold one-bedroom apartment, only seeing my precious daughter once a week. Another woman is living the life that was once mine. I wish I was still married to my ex-husband, the love of my life. I dream of tucking my five-year-old child into her ballerina bed sheets every night. I miss living in a beautiful house, the perfect family home, with a winding staircase and a sprawling garden. I'd do anything to be with my family again. To start over and prove to them that I've changed, that I won't lose control like before. But when I get my second chance, the vicious messages come. The noises at night. The feeling of being watched. It's happening all over again. I know I'm not going mad, but no one will believe me. I don't know if I even believe myself. All I wanted was my life back. But now my life is under threat - and my darling little girl is in danger... A totally addictive, twist-packed psychological thriller about the lengths we go to for the people we love. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty and Adele Parks. Readers love Nicole Trope: 'Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page-turner and will keep you guessing with every page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG!!!... WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!?... Truly unputdownable... I did absolutely NOT expect that humongous bombshell at all. What an absolute twist!!! I can hand on my heart say that I cannot remember when I was so gobsmacked.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg! Omg... My son came in and asked me who I was yelling at?! (I was yelling at my e-reader)... LOL, my heart is still beating crazy!...OK, I have to go now. I need a big glass of wine to calm down!' Ana's Attic Guest Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I've never been soooooo engrossed in a book from the first pages. Amazing, emotional and just wow!!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved, loved, loved!!!!! You cannot go wrong when you pick up one of Nicole Trope's books. My world literally stops. I finish in just one sitting with a box of Kleenex by my side... You are in for a shock of all shockers.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing! This was a tense book that I read in one sitting, and late into the night! Jammed packed with tension and suspense that kept my heart racing. Whenever I had to stop reading, I couldn't wait to get back to it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The beam shines around the dark room, lighting up the woman in sky-blue pyjamas lying on the couch. But she doesn't wake under the bright glow, she isn't sleeping at all... When a concerned neighbour reports a woman missing, Detective Morgan Brookes squeezes through the stiff front door to find the woman dead. At first, the case appears unsuspicious, but something about the scene unsettles Morgan. Every clock in the house has been stopped, every mirror covered, and the woman seems physically unharmed except for one missing lock of hair. Shirley Kelly was loved by her friends and hated by her ex-husband and his new wife, but they have an iron-clad alibi, and Morgan is certain that the scene-staging holds a vital clue. She's devastated to be proved right when another woman is killed, and her home arranged in the same way. The only difference is that the second victim has been stabbed, using a knife from Shirley's own kitchen... The team can't find a connection between the two women, but Morgan is sure that there is a deadly pattern to the killer's actions. She hunts through each woman's past until she finds the link: years ago, they both worked for a woman called Evelyn Reynolds, before tragedy struck her young family. But what has made them targets now? Morgan knows this twisted case is far from over, can she find the final clue before the clock stops for the next name on the killer's list? An absolutely gripping, mile-a-minute read. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Rachel Abbott! Readers love the Detective Morgan Brookes series: 'WOW WOW WOW!! What a hair-raising rollercoaster of a read this is! WOW!... just sensational!!... My stomach felt as if it were tied in a knot throughout and at one point my jaw dropped onto my chest and it took me quite a few seconds to pull it back in place! OMG!! What the...?? The ending couldn't be more breathtaking and surprising... A terrific crime thriller and I highly recommend it.' Relax and Read Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My heart is still pounding hours after the last page. Oh my god what a heart-stopping read... I had chills... Easily in my top 10 for this year.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read this book in one sitting... I was hooked from the first page... OMG what a case... a real rollercoaster of a read... will get your heart pumping. I absolutely loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally blew me away... Another one-sitting book with tension and suspense, chilling and with plenty of heart-in-your-mouth moments. Yes this book is that good. A must-read.' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One of those rare books that really is unputdownable.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow oh wow!!... How can I possibly write a review which shows how much I have enjoyed this book?... I devoured this gem in just one sitting. It completely pulled me in and was utterly impossible to put down... At points I literally shivered... loved it!! A definite strong five star read and one which is deserving of higher.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A totally perfect and heartwarming small-town romance about new beginnings, old secrets and how home is truly where the heart is... Fans of Susan Mallery, Pamela Kelley, and Mary Alice Monroe will fall head over heels for this romantic page-turner. Meghan Gray hasn't returned to the golden sands of Hatteras Island since her beloved Pappy passed away ten years ago. But with her life in New York falling apart-and her dreams of becoming a successful chef going up smoke-she quits her waitress job and heads back home on a hot summer's day, hoping she'll find some answers there. Packing up her belongings, and the manila envelope her grandfather left for her, she makes the nine-hour drive to the sun-drenched island. On her first night, she meets brooding Toby Meyers, whose sparkling blue eyes make her feel like coming home. Meghan is instantly drawn to the enigmatic entrepreneur, longing to know more. Pappy's fishing cottage is just how she remembers; a shingled bungalow on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, with two rocking chairs on the porch. As the waves crash, Meghan realizes that this house-and the special memories it holds-is all she has left. Could this be her fresh start? When Meghan opens the faded envelope gifted by her grandpa, she finds an old photograph, along with a mysterious key. If she can find what it belongs to, she'll unlock a family secret that has the power to change everything-one that has been hidden for decades. And it will either bring Meghan and Toby together, or break their hearts... Readers absolutely love Jenny Hale: "Wow!!! I couldn't have enjoyed it more! Such a page-turner... I couldn't put it down... Great job, Jenny!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book! I couldn't put it down and read the entire thing in one day (laundry? What laundry?)!... Perfect!" Orthodox Mom, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I fell in love with this book from the very first page... Simply beautiful." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW!... Wonderful... I was hooked from the start. I fell in love... Amazing." Simona's Corner of Dreams, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Honestly the perfect summer beach read... I'm obsessed." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh, how I love this book, and I cannot say enough good things... It will leave you with a humongous smile on your heart!" Kristin's Novel Café, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved this book! I felt like I was actually on the beach!" Reading Through the Looking Glass, ¿¿¿¿¿

He went missing when you were sixteen. Was it all your fault?Trembling with shock, Jodie picks up the old T-shirt. She hasn't seen it for twenty years. Her boyfriend had been wearing it - her Ben - the day he went missing. The last time anyone saw him alive.After her dad's funeral, all Jodie wants is to clear out her childhood home as quickly as possible and get back to life with her son. But a terrifying discovery changes everything she knew about her kind, loving father.Her boyfriend Ben went missing when they were just teenagers. His parents still stare out the window desperately waiting for him to come home. So how did the T-shirt he was wearing when Jodie saw him walk away from their last date end up in her father's attic?The search for answers leads Jodie to an old family friend who knows all her father's secrets. She can't shake his questions about her older brother, and the real reason their dad left everything to Jodie, not him. But when a stranger begins to follow her around their little town, and a deadly fire breaks out in her home, it's clear someone will do anything to stop Jodie finding the truth about Ben's disappearance. Has Jodie unknowingly put her own son in terrible danger?An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist, about how even the people we love can hide the darkest secrets. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, I Am Watching You and Shari Lapena.Read what everyone's saying about Kerry Wilkinson:'WOW!!! WOW!! WOW!!! OH SNAP!!! Kerry Wilkinson DANG I smell best seller... incredible... amazing, creative and twisted... Ohh this book hooks you instantly!!... jam-packed with suspense, with a thrilling and powerful ending!'Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews

Kitty Underhay is playing doubles... with death. Kitty Underhay is accompanying her fiancé, Matthew Bryant, and Bertie, his new cocker spaniel, on an outing to Torbay Country Club. However, the delightful day soon turns to disaster. Walking Bertie in the shaded grotto after an exhilarating archery demonstration, Kitty makes an unsporting discovery: the body of their host, Sir William Winspear, with an arrow in his back. When the local inspector falls foul interviewing female witnesses, Kitty steps up to the mark. And she quickly discovers that Sir William had threatened one of the guests, dashing Russian dancer Ivan, who is dependent on him for patronage. When Kitty overhears a damning conversation between Ivan and his sister, the case seems clear. But the next day Ivan is disqualified as he is found face down in the pool... The race is on for Kitty to find the real killer, but she must keep her head in the game if she is to outwit this cunning murderer. And when the final score comes in, will it be 'killer: three, Kitty: zero'...? A completely gripping, suspenseful and utterly cozy historical mystery! The perfect read for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'Five stars are not enough.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Fast, fun and utterly unputdownable... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.' Robin Loves Reading 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I love this series... The murder mystery itself was engrossing... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads, 5 stars 'I felt right at home the moment I started reading... It was a joy.' Goodreads reviewer 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'My favourite cosy mystery series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Do yourself a favour, cozy up with a blanket, a cup of something warm and dig into this cozy mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Great story with a perfect mixture of mystery, suspense, romance and family to make this a wonderful cozy mystery book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A wonderful book, I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

She's in your home. But can you trust her? Newly pregnant and down on her luck, Lydia thinks her fortunes have changed when a customer at the café where she works offers her a job and a room in her plush Pacific Heights home. It's been years since Iris's husband Dean died in his sleep and Lydia soon becomes the daughter Iris never had-making her cups of tea, helping her with the bills, and taking charge of Iris's daily medications now that her memory has begun to fail. Then one night, someone makes an emergency call from the telephone in the pristine kitchen. The police arrive to find the house has been turned upside down and no sign of Iris or Lydia. Dark and cold, this isn't the welcoming family home it once was, and why has the telephone line been severed? As the police unravel what happened that night, they discover a clue in Iris's past that makes them question whether the two women met by chance after all. But who has everything to lose? And who is really in danger? This heart-stopping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Mark Edwards, Minka Kent and Lucinda Berry. As soon as you start reading The House Sitter, you'll be hooked!Readers love The House Sitter: 'The twists and turns in this book gave me whiplash... Such a page-turner.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic... An absolute gem of a read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This is one compulsive read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow! What a twist!!... Kept me glued to my Kindle!' Goodreads reviewer 'Kept me up all night... It's a real winner!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Full of twists and turns. Every chapter you find out something new that will blow your mind.' @KaylessNeedsANewBook 'I was immediately hooked.' NetGalley reviewer 'Opens with a bang - quite literally!' Goodreads reviewer 'A thrilling story that grips you from the start.' Goodreads reviewer 'Engrossing read from start to finish... Will have you running the pages quickly.' @Coffe.break.book.reviews

The young nurse ran across the wooden deck, her feet skidding. She spotted an injured young man clinging to the ship's rail, his eyes wide with terror. She could see the water rushing up to meet them. 'We need to jump!' she screamed. In that moment, a wave washed over them. She lunged forward to grab his hand, but she was a second too slow. Somewhere, deep inside the vessel, came a loud crack. The hospital ship was breaking apart...1914. Evie Munro is a Scottish fisher girl, working the herring season from Wick to Great Yarmouth. For Evie, every day is the same - gutting fish at the docks, shoulder-to-shoulder with her friends, followed by fresh bread, a warm whiskey toddy and an early night. But when Germany declares war on Britain, everything changes. As her village begins to empty of young men, Evie's life is marked by a heartbreaking tragedy at home. Her happiness destroyed, she vows to join the war effort as an army nurse, caring for wounded soldiers on the imposing hospital ship Britannic. But as the war rages on and the ship comes under direct fire, Evie's courage is put to the ultimate test. Can Evie and the nurses of the HMHS Britannic save the day and heal the patients in their care? Or will their lives become one more casualty in Britain's heroic fight for freedom? A heartbreaking wartime saga - guaranteed to have you grabbing for the tissues! Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell. What readers are saying about Kate Eastham: 'I was completely glued to this book... I cried and I laughed... I would highly recommend this book - reminds me of Nadine Dorries' Nightingale stories but I preferred this one... Brilliant, entertaining and insightful.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'If you love war books, family saga and nursing you will love Kate's books. Love, love, love the storylines. Can't wait to read some more.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I felt a building of emotion and tears in my eyes. It still has the capacity to touch your heart... The story is very real and will leave you with a sense of having lived through it as well.' Goodreads reviewer

An enchanting story about forgotten family secrets that will transport you to the charming village of Sandy Cove on the beautiful Irish coast. Allegra Casey is searching for a new beginning. So when she discovers an engagement ring buried in the sand near her home in Cape Cod, the last place she expects it to lead her is to the west coast of Ireland. But when she arrives in the tiny village of Sandy Cove, she finds herself falling in love with the crashing waves, the picturesque coast and the warm-hearted people. As soon as she settles into her cottage at the old coastguard station, Allegra meets her eccentric neighbours. They believe the ring belonged to Davina Courtney, whose family still live on the Strawberry Hill estate just outside the village. And when Allegra visits the old mansion, she meets the charming, enigmatic Max Courtney-Smythe, the great-nephew of the former owner. As they try to solve the mystery of the long-lost ring, Allegra and Max grow closer, and it soon becomes clear that their feelings for one another are mutual. And as she spends more time with the local community, Allegra wonders if she's finally found the place she can call home. But the reappearance of the engagement ring causes problems among the heirs of the estate and, as Max suddenly grows distant, Allegra wonders whether she should never have travelled to Sandy Cove. Is this where she will finally find true love, or is she destined to leave this magical place alone? Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Debbie Macomber and Sheila O'Flanagan will fall in love with this delightful, feel-good Irish romance. What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary: 'I felt like I was actually in Ireland, I could feel the coastal breeze from the Irish Sea upon my face. This phenomenal story will touch your heart and make you feel as if are part of Maggie's close circle of friends... I absolutely loved this.' PageTurners ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG! OMG!!... I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away from my Irish holiday when I read the last page. Absolutely gorgeous!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿

The moon shines through the open window, bathing the woman in pale light. Blood-red wine from a shattered glass soaks into the cream blanket beside her, and her dull eyes stare vacantly at the framed photograph in her hand. When beautiful wife and mother Alicia Gordon is found dead in a remote woodland cabin, Detective Amanda Steele is shocked to discover that she knows the husband. Amanda hasn't spoken to Tony since she lost the love of her own life seven years ago, and seeing tragedy tearing her old friend's family apart brings back so many painful memories. Alicia was alone when she died, but she was so young, and Amanda can't help feeling suspicious. Then she discovers that Alicia's sleep medication had been tampered with, slowly poisoning her over several days. Amanda wants to trust that the sorrow on Tony's face is real, but the more she digs into his marriage, the more it seems that he had opportunity, and motive... Interviewing one of Alicia's old colleagues, Amanda is shaken to her core when the woman suddenly collapses in her arms, dying in seconds from a lethal dose of the same poison that killed Alicia. But what could link this woman to Tony? With her partner blaming Amanda for not arresting Tony immediately, she needs to prove that he isn't the killer, or accept that the second woman's death could be on her hands. She's running out of time and leads when she discovers threatening messages sent to both victims. It's the final clue to unmasking the most twisted killer Amanda has ever come up against, and to stop them she'll have to risk everything... A heart-pounding crime thriller perfect 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 ¿¿¿¿¿ "What a great book! I read it in one day and had so many twists and turns I never saw the ending coming!" 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 ¿¿¿¿¿ "I ended up devouring the entire book in just one sitting... I was completely pulled into this one and found myself completely unable to put this down." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! Could not put this down. So many twists and surprises." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book... That ending, phew I didn't see that coming at all!!!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The cute personal trainer hits "stop" on my treadmill, and I stumble off, colliding into him. He grabs me by the waist, and looks at me with his ocean-blue eyes, flashing me a grin that makes my heart flutter. Is he smiling because he fancies me or because he knows my secret? I don't just work out in this gym; I'm living here. My name is Kat and I have a confession. For the last week, I've been secretly living in the gym. Let me set the scene for you... It was my first day working out. Ever. My idea of cardio is lifting Dunkin' Donuts, but as if exercising wasn't bad enough, listen to what happened next. In the space of minutes, my boyfriend dumped me over the phone and my boss fired me. Cue a Code Red panic attack. Now, no matter how hard I try, my anxiety stops me from physically walking out of the door, back into the hot mess of my life. So now I'm stuck in this health club, spending night after night sleeping on massage tables, escaping security guards and hiding from my ex. Flirting with personal trainer Marcus, who's carved like a Greek god and has a smile that makes my stomach flip-flop, is the silver lining to this craziness. But what happens if I get caught? Can I finally sort my life out? And how personal is too personal when it comes to personal trainers? This fresh and funny page-turner is for anyone who has ever lost their spark, struggled with anxiety, or prefers pie and lattes to pilates. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Emily Henry and Sally Thorne.

Francesca Eve, caterer extraordinaire, has come to Claremont House to work for the cream of society. A full breakfast spread? Simple. A glorious picnic lunch? Easy as pie.But a dead body for dinner was definitely not on the menu...No sooner has Francesca Eve turned up for a jam-packed weekend of gourmet catering at a posh country house than she realises how challenging this event is set to be. Not only are the hosts wealthy - and demanding - beyond her wildest dreams, but each of the guests is more difficult than the last. But she never expected the host to turn up dead...Suspicion falls on everyone in the house - could there be a murderer in their midst? Is the incredibly glamorous, and now extremely rich, widow really as upset as she's making out? What secret is the housekeeper hiding? Whose money troubles are now forgotten? As the only person without a motive, Fran's intimate knowledge of the house party puts her in the prime position to help the police.As rumours swirl and guests' pasts come to light, someone else is found dead. But when the police arrest their chief suspect, Fran becomes convinced they have the wrong person - the evidence is almost too neat to be true. So she decides to strike out alone, in the country house where the killer is still staying... Someone has killed twice to keep their secret safe. Will Fran be able to unmask them, or will this weekend turn out to be her deadliest job ever?A page-turning cozy mystery packed with twists. If you love Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton and The Thursday Murder Club you'll absolutely adore this unputdownable whodunnit.Readers love Emma Davies: 'Oh my giddy aunt... I was addicted to reading this book... I binge read the book over the course of a couple of days... I just wanted the book to continue... a very well deserved 5*.' Ginger Book Geek, ¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked and left me wanting more!... Fabulous!' Hidden.with.books, ¿¿¿¿¿'I finished in one sitting! I was engrossed from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer'A page turning read... loved the ending which was absolutely perfect!!!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'I was hooked... I absolutely loved this book!' Oh.happy.reading, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliantly addictive.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She glances around as she locks the café door behind her. It's growing dark and the quiet street is deserted. Tired, she starts on her short walk home. She thinks she'll be safe inside within minutes, but the person watching from the shadows has other plans for her tonight... When the body of a young woman is discovered in a local playground in the center of Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane rush to the scene. Jenna recoils with horror when she sees the body, dressed in a thin nightgown, her face covered by a terrifying Halloween mask. When the body is examined, red puncture marks are uncovered along her spine. Jenna makes a connection with a cold case where the killer tortured young women for years and was never caught. If the murderer has started killing again, Jenna knows it's only a matter of time before another body is found. Days later, when another victim lays slumped against the fence of a local landfill site, with the same puncture wounds and macabre mask, Jenna's fears are confirmed. A serial killer is back in town and they're picking off women one by one. Then, as a third body is found, Jenna finally gets the breakthrough she needs. Dirt found underneath the women's fingernails leads to a dangerous cave network in the mountains outside town. And once Jenna ventures into the dark, winding underground tunnels, will she find the person responsible for the deaths and take them down, or has she just walked into the killer's trap? Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will be gripped by this crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Prepare to stay up all night! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Kiss Her Goodnight:"Left me chilled to the bone... Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Exceptional... My word, I couldn't put this down... Compulsive reading and I couldn't stop and had to read to the end." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Wow... Amazing... Fantastic... Bone chilling." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "Great book!... Filled with suspense, intrigue and great detective work... Highly recommended." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "A five-star read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Gripping... I was hooked... On the edge of my seat." NetGalley reviewer What readers are saying about D.K. Hood:"Oh my, oh my God... This is another cracking story!!!... This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense... She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn't stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!" B for Bookreview, 5 stars "What a fantastic book it is. Totally addictive. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I've known him all my life. I know he has taken my daughter. His mother says she can help me. But she's the last person I can trust... Samuel lived next door when we were children. We were inseparable. But he didn't like sharing me with my adored little brother. And one terrible night, he got rid of my brother forever... Now, years later, he's free. And my daughter is missing. I turn on my baby girl's unicorn nightlight and bury my face in her pillow, my heart breaking. I know Samuel has her - he blames me for ruining his life, and even after all this time, he still doesn't like to share. As darkness falls, there's a knock at my door and I open it to see Samuel's mother. She says she can help me. I know I can't trust her, but I don't have a choice. With each step I take, my fear grows stronger. Can she help me find my daughter? Or does she know something about what really happened all those years ago? Something that could stop me from saving my baby girl... What everyone is saying about Missing: 'Wow what an absolute thrill ride! KL Slater knocks this one out of the park. Excellent plot line and delivery. I may have whiplash from the never-ending twists and turns. Read this in one day. I could not put it down. Highly recommend!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my goodness what a rollercoaster of a read! It's 2:48am and I'm reeling over this one. WOW! A shocking, remarkable, wonderful thriller. Amazing story! I loved every page, so many twists and turns... Fantastic read, gripping story and so many surprises! This is one of very few books that shocked me. The deceit and lies are intense and remarkably done. The characters in the book were well developed and the story was full of unexpected surprises. Never really had a dull spot in the book. The storyline kept me glued to the pages. Missing is a twisty domestic thriller that will keep you guessing right until the very end. A smart, propulsive, compelling and very well written... This is one Slater novel you won't want to miss!'Rubie Reads, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another compulsive read from an author who seems to do no wrong. I absolutely devoured this one... You will want to clear your afternoon to read this one straight through, so riveting are the twists and turns. Recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I was starting to believe it might be my turn for the fairy tale. A man who adored me, someone to return to at the end of the day and to share my life with. And Rebecca. Capable, reliable Rebecca who could help me to manage my busy home... Finally, Cath has met someone: a man she loves, Robin, and who adores her in return. And after years of managing fine on her own, running a successful business, raising her son, and caring for her elderly mother, she feels she deserves some happiness. And who better to provide it than charming, fun-loving Robin? She expected everyone to be delighted for her. But her friends and family are suspicious of Robin. And Rebecca, a desperate single mother who Cath has hired as a live-in housekeeper, doesn't trust him either. He's too slick, he's too perfect and it all happened too fast... how well does Cath really know him? Cath is used to taking care of herself; she's nobody's fool. But when things start to go wrong in the house that's been her haven for all these years, she's forced to ask herself whether the man she loves is really what he seems... And having let Rebecca in to every part of her life, is Cath ready to face the secrets she might find there? From the Amazon charts bestselling author of The Silent Wife and The Woman I Was Before, The Woman in My Home is a gripping read about family secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers love The Woman in My Home: 'A gripping and heart-wrenching storyline... one of the best books I have read this year so far.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Kerry Fisher's writing is full of heart and compassion for her characters. Great domestic drama.' NetGalley reviewer 'I really enjoyed this book... Perfection.' @pages.everlasting 'A gripping read about family secrets and lies. There are few authors who can bring the past to life so compellingly... Brilliant writing and more importantly, riveting reading. NetGalley reviewer 'Wow, this had some really unexpected twists and secrets woven into the story... Another intensely emotional story cleverly written by Kerry Fisher. Also should point out that this doesn't want to leave me, still thinking about it days after I finished it!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'An exciting, unmissable and rewarding read.' NetGalley reviewer

My father said my mother killed herself. My sister says he's lying.The day of our mother's funeral, my little sister Lucy and I clung to our father's side.He promised he'd get us through it, and we believed him.But then I discovered that the coffin we wept over was empty.Dad says he was trying to protect us - that he thought it would be easier to grieve if we didn't know our mother's body was never found.His new wife says she just wants to help us move on from the past.Then Lucy has a flash of memory that leaves her shaking. Our father. A woman. A knife...She insists she knows something about the day our mother died, but it's buried too deep to see clearly.What happened to our mother? I need to find the truth. But I have no idea who I can trust. And what if the answer puts my life in danger? A completely gripping psychological thriller that will make your heart pound as you try to decide who is telling the truth. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn.See what readers are saying about The Daughters:'OMG WHAT A READ!!! Fast paced, intense and utterly gripping... had me on the edge of my seat, tapping my kindle like a demented woodpecker and reading late into the night... A well-deserved five stars and a very happy reader.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Couldn't put it down... fast-paced, tense... twisty and unpredictable and left me guessing right until the end... I LOVED IT.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a read!... full of twists and turns... I was sucked right into the story and enjoyed every bit of it.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing... I was intrigued and on the edge of my seat... A book to become absorbed in and totally lost!' @rubie_reads 'Omg... brilliant... Read in one sitting. 5*.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So perfect and gripping... I was so ecstatic at how good a read this was and it completely blew me away. Thoroughly, highly and wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone.' NetGalley reviewer

Holly is getting married, but not before a celebration weekend with her closest friends. After a night of arguments, a body is found floating in the swimming pool of their secluded cottage. Holly must face up to the truth - one of her bridesmaids is a killer, but which one? New beginnings.Old rivalries. Best friends.Bad blood. Five bridesmaids.One body. Fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us will love this pulse-racing psychological thriller. Once you start reading, you will not be able to stop! What readers are saying about The Bridesmaids:'Oh my, the drama!... I did not expect to be sucked into this book before I even finished the first chapter! This is one crazy ride... A real page-turner... Kept me guessing and on my toes the whole time.' NetGalley reviewer 'Wow. What a book, I loved it!' Emlousbooks, 5 stars 'I flew through the pages in record time. The ending was simply fantastic and totally unexpected... Unputdownable.' RK_reads, 5 stars 'Addictive and gripping, I literally couldn't put down this book!... Suspenseful, twisty and mind-blowing story!' NetGalley reviewer 'A delicious guilty pleasure from beginning to end.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A solid five star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Best devoured in one greedy sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Thrilling... Absolutely great!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A truly gripping books that kept me guessing all the way through.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Read this in one day, could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was absolutely hooked from the very first chapter. Starts off with a bang and keeps you enthralled the whole way through... Complete rollercoaster and I loved every second.' NetGalley reviewer 'Intense, exciting and explosive.' Goodreads reviewer 'An exciting page-turner.' NetGalley reviewer 'I loved this book... Kept me hooked.' Goodreads reviewer

'I just want my little girl back. She's so little, she needs her mummy. And she doesn't even have her panda bear with her. Find her, please find her, before it's too late.'Little Rosie Blake has been taken. Since going missing from the hospital where she was being treated for cancer, Rosie's distraught parents haven't heard a word. And time is swiftly running out. They have to find her, and right away, because Rosie can only survive for ten days without her medication.With the police unable to find any leads at all, criminal behaviourist Jessie Boyle and her team are brought in to help. Who would be so evil as to steal a sick child? Narrowing down on a suspect, Jessie quickly moves to arrest them, only to discover the suspect's dead body instead... And with no Rosie in sight, the case becomes even more desperate.Who killed their chief suspect, and where is Rosie now? And is Rosie's disappearance linked to the sudden revival of Dublin's Hellfire Club, an ancient and terrifying cult obsessed with death and human sacrifice?As the race to find Rosie intensifies, her heartbroken parents know their little girl's time is running out. The clock is ticking, but Jessie clings on to the hope of finding her safe. As her search leads her to Ireland's remote mountains, will Jessie be able to survive the deadly threat that awaits her, rescue Rosie, and get her back to safety, before it's too late?An utterly compelling crime thriller that will have you hooked from the very first line. Fans of Patricia Gibney, Lisa Gardner and Lisa Regan will not want to miss this. Readers can't get enough of S.A. Dunphy:'Oh man, what a rollercoaster of a ride... jaw-dropping and edge-of-the-seat... Instantly hooked... I literally couldn't put it down... Fantastic!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I can't recommend this book enough!!!! Packed with tension and suspense... Had me sat on the edge of my seat!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Outstanding... Blew my mind!... Simply brilliant!' Tove Reads, ¿¿¿¿¿'Terrific!... one heck of a rollercoaster ride... Dark, eerie, spooky and creepy... Fantastic!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow... Everything about this story give me the shivers.' Spooky's Maze Of Books, ¿¿¿¿¿'READ THIS!!... Once you start, you will not want to put this book down.' My Novel Addiction, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow. This is just my kind of book!... A brace yourself and buckle up read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow... Fantastic... All guns blazing from the very start... I was glued to each page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping and magnificent... The Irishness of it all is just perfect... dark and utterly compelling.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

There are two little girls in the photo. I instantly recognise myself as the small, dark-haired child in the purple dress. But who is the girl with the long blonde hair laughing at the camera? And why is the photograph here, in a stranger's house? When I find the tattered picture hidden away at the back of a dusty cupboard in Amy's house my mouth goes dry with shock. Though I haven't known Amy for very long, I love looking after her young children, in her picture-perfect hilltop house with its sprawling wildflower garden and bright, airy kitchen. After feeling lost for months, reeling from the accident that tore everything apart, I hoped this was my chance to turn my life around. But I can't shake the feeling that I've been here before. I know this house somehow, the curve of the staircase and the view from the attic window are so familiar. I can feel it in my bones. What isn't she telling me? I can't help noticing things that don't add up: Amy's guarded behaviour when I ask questions about her past, the whispered stories I overhear in the village and the locked room downstairs I'm not allowed to enter. My mother always told me we didn't have any family, that it was just the two of us against the world. I've always been sure she was hiding something. Maybe this house will give me the answers I've been searching for... But am I ready to unlock the secrets of my past? Or should I have stayed well away? A gripping and emotional novel about a dark family secret and the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. An unputdownable page-turner for fans of Amanda Prowse, Susan Lewis and Kerry Fisher. Readers are hooked on Ali Mercer's books: 'Heartbreaking and heart-warming... A powerful family domestic drama filled with emotion and secrets... A captivating story that kept me hooked until the end.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gosh, this one pulls at the heartstrings! There were so many things that touched me in this book... My heart broke... had me tearing up at the end... I loved it.' Suze Reviews 'Absolutely fantastic... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... Spectacular... A must-read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and emotional... Had more family drama than a prime-time soap opera!!... So many times in this book my heart went out to so many people for so many reasons... I was yelling at my e-reader... Ali Mercer in my eyes is an incredible storyteller!... This instantly hooks you.' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just beautiful. A stunning, astounding story that will stay with me. Written with heart. Wow. A book to savour. Just wonderful.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-warming and heartbreaking all in one swoop... Made me cry and made my heart pause in places.' The Fiction Cafe Book Club

I switched on the bedroom light, casting a glow across the apartment. No one was there. But then the locks on my front door caught my eye. I thought I'd locked them both, but now one was open... When I moved into the apartment with my little daughter Lily, it was meant to be a new beginning for us. Now we are right in the heart of downtown, in a building with its own doorman. For the first time in a long time we are safe, away from my ex-husband. But just as we settle into our new lives a letter arrives for someone called Annie. The neighbors tell me to ignore it. She's just the woman who lived here before me, who moved out one day without a word. Curious, I open it anyway and am shocked by what I read. It says Annie wasn't safe. It said she needed to get out. Now, I can't escape the idea that someone is watching us. I feel I can't trust my neighbors. And I can't help but think... Something happened to Annie. Something bad. And Lily and I are not nearly as safe here as I thought we were... A totally unputdownable gripping thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena and Gillian Flynn. Readers are loving The Girl Before Me: "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!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page... I started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at approx 2am... and although I'm knackered today it was 1000000% worth it!!!... MASSIVE BOMBSHELLS which will leave you absolutely shocked!!! I can hand on my heart say that I cannot remember when I was so gobsmacked by a book twist... AN EXPLOSIVE READ!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿ "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 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Great book!! Wow what a storyline! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, and WHOA, so many twists and turns!!" Goodreads 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... five stars from me. A sensational read." Books Only ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy cow, this was so good!... so twisty with many OMG moments, it's fast paced and unputdownable." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow wow wow - this book grabbed me from the first pages. So many twists and turns... I could not put down, read late into the night... This one is so so tense." NetGalley reviewer "An absolutely sensational read which 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 ¿¿¿¿¿

She raced across the woods. Cold wind hit her face, and her heart pounded so fast she could almost feel the panic rushing through her veins. She knocked on the door knowing she didn't have much time. Fear gripped her. "Please, help," she whispered. Rushing to the scene of a homicide at a farmhouse surrounded by thick, dark woodland, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is shocked to find four victims. A mother and father have been stabbed, their son, Bryce, is fighting for his life, and a young woman's body is lying near the front door, her wrists bound with heart-shaped bunting. Nikki has never seen such a complex scene, but despite recovering from her own painful loss, she will do whatever it takes to bring this killer to justice. Nikki soon identifies the woman as missing student Jessica Chandler and finds Bryce's initials woven into the jumper she wore the night she died. It seems like they were a couple, and that the Webers were a happy family. So who would want them dead? The murders have all the hallmarks of a serial killer: all the evidence suggests the murderer was watching them, turned the security cameras off as they entered and fled the scene from the front door. But then Jessica's friends tell Nikki she was uncomfortable around Bryce, and when two of Bryce's friends go missing along Stillwater river, and the girlfriend is found, she claims her boyfriend tried to kill her. Are Bryce and his friends hiding a dark side? Nikki knows she must dig deeper to find out their secrets, but can she uncover the truth before the killer takes another life? 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 Trapped Ones late into the night. What readers are saying about The Trapped Ones: "I love Nikki Hunt!!! Stacy Green has written such a fantastic, yet realistic, heroine... The Trapped Ones will keep you up well past bedtime." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow, this one will have you sitting on the edge of your set, all the while biting your nails." Spooky's Maze of Books, ¿¿¿¿¿"An utterly compelling read... a story I couldn't put down and one I'd 100% recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"I so love this series... so twisty and so good." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"A thriller that grabs you from the first chapter to the last... This series just keeps getting better. This book kept me guessing and the twists were great." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Amazing! ... Riveting, twisty and difficult to put down read... kept me guessing until the highly climatic end. Any reader who enjoys thrillers is sure to find this one appealing." @rubie_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿"Mind-boggling twists and turns that keep you reading until the end." @cjrbbooklover, ¿¿¿¿¿

Buying a rundown cottage in Greece. A crazy, wine-fuelled idea, or the best decision she's ever made? Charlotte takes in the scene. To the left, her (ex?) fiancé's retreating back as he runs back to civilisation; in front, the crumbling Greek island farmhouse she thought was their shared dream; and just below, a goat munching merrily on her sunhat... At first, Jamie had leapt at Charlotte's idea to permanently swap drizzly Chester for sun-drenched Crete. Now it looks like she'll be living this dream alone. Devastated but determined, she rolls up her sleeves and gets to work turning the ramshackle house into her forever home. At least the local community welcomes her with open arms, including sexy restaurant-owner-slash-handyman, Darius. Taking a sledgehammer to her old life, and snacking on homemade honey cake on her breaks, Charlotte begins to see the promise of a future without Jamie. But on a trip back home, he suddenly appears, wanting her back. Faced with a choice between the first love who broke her heart and the gorgeous Greek man who has been putting it back together, how will Charlotte choose where she truly belongs? A totally laugh-out-loud and feel-good summer read about taking a chance on life and love! Perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan and My Mamma Mia Summer. Readers adore Sue Roberts: 'I absolutely LOVED, no make that ADORED, reading it... I was hooked... I stayed up reading the book until the early hours of the morning.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars 'Wow, where to even begin with this book? I loved it... Hollywood, let's see this as a movie!... I gorged on this book in two sittings... I can't recommend this book enough.' Celebrating Authors, 5 stars 'Oh my God!!!!... I really loved this book... so good and sweet that it is very hard to leave behind.' The Nerdy Bookarazzi 'So delightfully funny that I found myself laughing out loud... A lovely heart-warming romantic comedy... Would definitely recommend.' Stardust Book Reviews 'I loved this book... Sue's descriptions had me yearning to get back on a plane... I was hooked from page one and completely devoured each page. A wonderful five star read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A laugh-out-loud, feel-good, amazing book... One of my top reads of the year.' Odyssey Across the Shelves 'A full five-star read!... I'm off to search out her backlist. High five for Sue Roberts! She's found the perfect recipe for escapist reading with a touch of sweet holiday romance for all of us armchair travellers. THANK YOU! You must put this wholesome, dreamy, vacation romance onto your radar...' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'You can feel the sun, smell the sea and relax into the gorgeous descriptions as your shoulders sink, your breathing slows and you relax.