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One twinkling winter's night, Ruby wakes her sleeping children and escapes for a new life in the countryside. It's a choice that will change her life beyond all recognition Arriving at the cosy little rental cottage as the first snow begins to fall, Ruby doesn't regret leaving her bully of a husband for a moment, but she does feel guilty about uprooting her kids so close to Christmas. She can only wish that one day soon her son will forgive her. It's not long before the family are settled in and drinking hot chocolate by the fire, the flames kept roaring by a neighbouring woodsman called Angus. As big as a tree, but as gentle as a dormouse, all Ruby's instincts tell her to be wary of letting this gorgeous stranger get too close. Is that the first tingle of festive magic Ruby can feel? Or might it even be hope? As Christmas day approaches and a blizzard sparks a power cut across the entire village, Ruby must force herself to believe in Christmas miracles again. Was she right to put her trust in Angus? With only flickering candles to guide her through the darkness, will she ever find her way back to the light? Wrap yourself up in this utterly gorgeous festive romance, perfect for anyone who loves Heidi Swan, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Christmas! **This novel can be read as a standalone.** What readers are saying about Christmas at the Little Cottage on the Hill:Oooooohhhhhh.....I literally loved this book!... The story is heart-warming and festive, and has really got me in the mood for Christmas!! It really makes you want to keep reading to see if there really is a happy ending. If you want a heart-warming, uplifting, feel good festive romance then this is definitely the book for you.' Curled Up With a Good Book, 5 stars ';Absolute perfection!... I'd give it 10 stars if I could!' Lyn Faulkner, 5 stars ';Wow talk about saving the best for last I was fighting tears almost constantly which was rather awkward since I had saved the last bit to read in a restaurant with dinner!! It was just so good, and so romantic I love every second of this book, and it's definitely my favourite from Emma Davies. Such a joy to read, and I recommend it to anyone that loves Christmas books, this series, feel good fiction or just generally wants to be smiling while reading.' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars ';A wonderfully festive and heart-warming read. It had me totally captivated and read it in one afternoon. The perfect read for this time of year

Meet Tara Thorpe - she's Cambridge Police's newest recruit… but her dark past is never far behind her. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, LJ Ross and Joy Ellis.When a body is pulled from the dank and dangerous fens on the outskirts of town, everybody assumes it was a tragic accident. But Detective Tara Thorpe, newly joined and determined to prove herself, suspects there's more to the story.Tara is desperate to investigate further, but her supervisor Patrick Wilkins has other ideas. He would rather die than let this ambitious upstart show him up - even if it means some digging in Tara's secret past to keep her under his thumb. After all, it's not like he can report her - everyone knows that his boss Detective Garstin Blake and Tara have a history…When another body is found, it becomes clear that there's a killer on the loose. Could the murders be linked to the secrets that Tara has been keeping from her team… and can she solve the case before another innocent dies?An unputdownable page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very last page! Readers are completely gripped by Clare Chase…'Literally couldn't put it down!! This was an excellent thriller with well-developed characters and great twists!! From the first page until the end… a great ride of mystery, suspense and murder… Excellent thriller and crime read!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Fast-paced, twisty, and interesting well-developed characters. Oh, and a very interesting setting! I just ripped right through this book. A wonderful balance of what I feel are the essential elements for a crime novel. This appears to be the first in a series... I hope so as I really enjoyed Tara!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I'm excited by this. I think we need a new series of mysteries and murders in Cambridge and the fens… Ooh yes, I liked this one!' The Book Trail

French cheese, fine wine and… a mystifying murder? A delightful afternoon stroll turns to disaster when the guests of an artists' retreat in the French mountains spot the body of a man at the bottom of a cliff. Amongst them is Melissa Craig who, binoculars at the ready, suddenly finds herself at the centre of a very puzzling mystery. Was it an accident, or was he pushed? Her suspicions are confirmed when another body is found days later in almost exactly the same spot. It can't be a coincidence; someone in this idyllic French village is up to no good, and it's up to her to find out who. Between the eccentric locals and mischievous guests, Melissa finds herself with no shortage of potential suspects: was it the surly handyman with a dark past, or perhaps the short-sighted widow with an excellent golf swing? But the real question is: how close to the edge will Melissa have to tread to find the culprit…? An absolutely unputdownable murder mystery you'll read in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who loves Agatha Christie, P.D. James or Faith Martin. This book was previously published as Over the Edge.

Meet Melissa: cat lover, caring mother… daring detective? Melissa Craig is absolutely delighted with her new life in an old crumbling cottage, spending her days pruning the primroses and getting to know Binkie, the ginger cat next door. She only wishes she had made the move to the countryside sooner.But when a knock at the door brings news of a shocking discovery, she suddenly finds herself thrown in to the middle of a baffling mystery: the bones of a young woman have been found in the woods just behind her new home.Perhaps the little village of Upper Bembury is not as idyllic as it first seemed? Strange phone calls in the night convince Melissa that the police are barking up completely the wrong tree, so she can't resist doing a little digging of her own. From the bingo hall to the beauty salon and beyond, her search ruffles a few feathers and uncovers many of the village's most scandalous secrets, but gets her no closer to finding the culprit…The discovery of a tatty old photograph in a drawer is the final piece of the puzzle she needs, but as a newcomer in this close-knit community, does Melissa have what it takes to get to the bottom of this extraordinary murder mystery alone? A joy to read! An absolutely unputdownable whodunnit for fans of Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Faith Martin.This book was previously published as A Little Gentle Sleuthing.

'Simply unputdownable… makes the little hairs on your neck stand on end.' B for Book Review, 5 starsSomewhere in this city… she's waiting to be found. When the body of an innocent woman is found stabbed in her otherwise pristine bedroom, Detective Tom Fabian is called in to lead the investigation. It's the latest in a series of seemingly random murders all over London, which Tom suspects might be linked… but how?Just when Tom feels all his leads have run dry, he discovers a startling connection between the victims. The killer is tracing a sinister web of murder through the capital - but where does it lead, and who is next?But then another victim is found, just as Tom's wife and teenage daughter find themselves in grave danger. Is it a coincidence, or has his job put his family at risk? Has Tom unknowingly sacrificed those he loves most to the darkest case of his career… and can he catch the killer before he strikes again?A completely gripping, pulse-racing crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Mark Edwards and Robert Dugoni.

A gripping and heart-pounding story filled with mystery, suspense and danger, about one girl who braves her life to discover the truth. Fans of Bella Forrest, Divergent and The Hunger Games will be enthralled by this explosive and addictive dystopian novel.The silhouettes of the watchers stood stark against the glinting metal fence. No one could get in. And no one could get out.As the storms rage around her, 15-year-old Alice Davenport is trained by the rulers of the new world, Paradigm Industries, to reach the highest levels of command. Life within the Community is supposed to be perfect, with the Barricades keeping the population safe from the toxic wasteland and savage people outside.Rebellious Alice has never felt easy with Paradigm Industries' plans for the future. Determined to investigate their secrets, she makes a shocking discovery: disturbing experiments on how to create life itself are taking place in underground laboratories, establishing a new order for society that will impact generations to come…The First Generation Scouts will rule.The Second Gen will obey.And the Lab Made will serve.Knowing she can't live in this brutal regime, Alice has nowhere to turn. Until she encounters a boy from beyond the Barricades, who seems to have the answers for a better life. If what he says about the outside world is true, Alice realises it's up to her to take on the power of Paradigm Industries alone…In her journey to find freedom, Alice's courage will be tested to the limit, but she'll stop at nothing to do what's right.

'I am completely and utterly speechless… Oh wow, absolutely triple wow… literally had me on tenterhooks… I thought I was going to fall off my chair.' Mixing Reality with FictionEveryone has their secrets. But this one could destroy your marriage.When Anna Blackwell opens an email from an unknown sender, the shocking image attached shatters her perfect world. A woman has been killed. And Anna knows who did it. The past is catching up with her.Is it her turn next?To protect herself and her husband Will, she must tell him the terrible truth about her first love. But as the secrets of her life unravel, Anna begins to realise that she is not the only one who has been living a lie.Anna doesn't know who to turn to: her best friend, her parents, her husband. But she knows that her ex-lover is dangerous and she must stop him, before it's too late…From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly unputdownable psychological thriller will have you gasping at every twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you.What readers are saying about Shalini Boland:'Completely and utterly speechless… there are just no words to explain how amazing and gripping this book is… Oh wow, absolutely triple wow… a truly magnificent read, loved it from start to finish… leaves you with bated breath right to the very end… that ending… I thought I was going to fall off my chair. It was so darn good…' Mixing Reality with Fiction'A nail biting, edge of your seat read. I couldn't sit still… thrilling and exciting you to the max… I loved it.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars'So many tense moments… compelling…I was eagerly turning pages… a fast-paced, captivating, suspenseful psychological thriller… amazing.' A Haven for Book Lovers'Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn't see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me!!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Amazing... Get ready to edge closer to the tip of your seat, bite the very last bit of nails you have left, and scream a not so silent scream when this story unravels!... We LOVED this book!' Two Girls and a Book Obsession, 5 stars'Oh my. A captivating unputdownable evocative emotional twisted thriller. Oh that ending... OMG that ending did NOT expect that. It blew me away…' Read Along With Sue, 5 stars'Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic book! The book starts with a bang… from page one and believe me, it doesn't let up throughout the book and keeps you gripped until the very end!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

'My arms ache with the need to reach and hold my precious child, and then to never let go. But I can't. I know I can't.'¿Heather is devastated. There's no way she can keep her baby. She can barely pay the bills as it is. But when she meets Grace, a wealthy, single career woman, who wants a baby more than anything, Heather believes she has found the perfect adoptive mother.As Grace and Heather's lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other's love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love? ¿An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever. What readers are saying about A Mother's Goodbye'This is an absolutely stunning novel… The story is told with empathy and compassion and I literally couldn't put the book down… I found the story incredibly moving and shed tears on several occasions… I thought it was powerful, honest and an excellent, unmissable read… I am so happy that I have at last discovered this incredibly talented author' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A very moving read. I really felt for Heather. I just couldn't put it down… loved the story and the characters. This was very well written… even brought tears to my eyes' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A Mother's Goodbye is a riveting story. It is indeed very touching. I thought the story was already pulling at my heartstrings, but then there was a twist, one so tragic, that I read much of the story with a lump in my throat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'What a powerful and gut-wrenching story about making hard choices and then living with the results. And when you finally get the chance to have what you thought you wanted, another decision to be made: is this what is really for the best? This book brought me to tears!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Gifted criminal profiler Nathan Radley has a unique way of thinking that allows him to empathize with the twisted killers he helps capture.But Nathan a dark secret. He has more in common with the criminals he hunts than anyone could dare to imagine. He lives in constant fear of losing control of his own dark desires...When the headless body of a policeman is dragged from the Thames - an exact enactment of one of his oldest and darkest fantasies, only ever confessed in the pages of his teenage diary - Nathan finds himself the main suspect in the most twisted case of his career.Someone has his diary and is leaking pages to frame him for the disturbing murders he has spent his whole career trying not to commit. As more bodies surface and more extracts are released, Nathan has no choice but to go in search of the killer to clear his name. He knows it's someone dangerous, he knows it's someone he trusted, but how many precious lives will be lost before he can work out who?A nail-biting and unputdownable thriller that fans of Peter James, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott will adore. What readers are saying about The Goodnight Song:'Had me glued to the pages from start to finish… It is a roller coaster of a read with the killer always one step ahead… The novel is full of misdirection and suspicion… A good, exciting read which I have no hesitation in recommending.' Goodreads reviewer'Fast-paced, lots of action and multiple twists and turns… I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more books in the series.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Nick Hollin:'I couldn't stop reading… an absolute corker!… I found myself so immersed that the outside world almost ceased to exist… totally addictive… gripping, compelling, utterly absorbing… it blew my mind!' Novel Deelights, 5 stars'One of the best, and most original criminal psychological thrillers I have ever read… I don't usually read a book in one day. I just could not put this one down.' Nigel Adams Book Worm, 5 stars'Shocking! Captivating! Wow!... This is a "can't put down" "what is gonna happen next" book… So hard to put down that I read well past my bedtime and actually fell asleep with my book in the bed.' Tiger-Whispers, 5 stars'Wow - what an explosive start to a new crime series! This was a real edge of your seat page turner that had me gripped from the start… Lots of twists and turns and an ending that wasn't guessed until the final few chapters.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A breath-taking, thrilling ride…I could not put this book down - it was a satisfying, brilliant read that left me wanting for more from this fabulous author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'The first thing you should know, dear reader, is that I am dead...'Teacher Pippa wants a second chance. Recently divorced and unhappy at work, she uproots her life to renovate a beautiful farmhouse in the countryside, determined to make a fresh start. But Pippa soon realises: your troubles are never far behind.When Pippa meets blue-eyed Ryan Marks, he is funny, charming, and haunted by his past. He might just be the answer to all her problems. But how well does she really know him?She knows the story of his life, the pain that stays with him, the warmth of his smile and the smell of his skin. She knows he can make her laugh over a glass of wine.Pippa can tell truth from lies. She'd know if she were in danger. Wouldn't she?From Amazon chart bestseller S.E. Lynes, The Proposal is a page-turning and utterly gripping thriller about the lengths we will go to for someone we love. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Woman at the Window and The Wife Between Us. What readers are saying about The Proposal:'OMG… I've never read anything like this ever in my life and I don't think anything could ever top this! My head is spinning, eyes hurt from not blinking the last 20 pages, my skin is covered in goosebumps, and I have paper cuts from wildly flipping back a few times to reread a page or four… Best book of 2018! Holy wow!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Unlike anything I have ever read… it would be impossible for anyone to fore-guess what happens in this book… everyone who reads it will be stunned and will never forget it… never an easier 10/10.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A chilling psychological book that kept me saying "what", "oh man, I didn't see that coming."Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Cream teas, buttered crumpets and a very curious crime…Melissa Craig is settling in nicely to a new teaching position in the quaint little village of Upper Bembury, getting to know her way around, drinking tea with the eccentric staff, even sewing the first seeds of romance…But when she arrives one morning to find police outside her classroom, Melissa is shocked to hear that her beautiful colleague Angelica has been found dead in her home.As everyone in Angelica's life comes under suspicion, ­Melissa makes it her mission to go in search of the truth, not least because she's romantically entangled with none other than the police's prime suspect.The discovery of a vandalised portrait of the murdered girl might be just the clue that Melissa needs to clear her lover's name, but when a second body surfaces, she knows she needs to act quickly. Can Melissa uncover the ugly truth in this beautiful village before another innocent life is taken?Do you love murder mysteries by Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Faith Martin? If so, make this puzzling and absolutely page-turning whodunnit your next read! This book was previously published as Finishing Touch. What readers are saying about Betty Rowlands:'Perfect for lovers of COSY CRIME!... I loved this book… This is an easily read book but it will keep you on your toes' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'An entertaining book… fluently written… In the same league as Agatha Christie.' B for Book Review'Captivated… very well-written… a terrific beginning to the series… a very quick read. I thoroughly enjoyed the danger and surprising twists in this story, as well as the unexpected humour.' Robin Loves Reading

The climb up the hill takes her past sweet-smelling pink roses in full bloom and leads her to an utterly breathtaking view. Megan is happy to be home at last, but will her relationship have survived the journey? It has been a difficult few years for thirty-year-old Megan Forrester, completing her apprenticeship and trying to maintain a long-distance relationship with her gorgeous boyfriend, Liam. She's returned home to compete in a local craft competition. The prize is the chance to design beautiful new gates for the estate at the bottom of the hill, a job which could secure her future in the village forever. As the contest gets underway, Megan is devastated when a rival design turns out to be almost identical to hers. Someone in the close-knit community must have leaked her sketches, but who? Is it the same person spreading heartbreaking rumours about Liam? Down to the last few left in the competition, Megan throws her heart and soul into a show-stopping final piece but will winning even matter when the truth about Liam is finally revealed? Do you adore feel-good stories that leave you with a smile on your face? This heart-warming romance is a perfect escape for readers who flew through novels by Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson. What readers are saying about Return to the Little Cottage on the Hill:';So heart-warming, uplifting and romantic. You can certainly escape away in this perfect summer read A great read and such an easy read worth more than five stars.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Heart-warming, feel-good filled with plenty of love, family and laughter. An absolutely wonderful series so far, with this latest addition being no exception Highly recommended! Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ';I adore this series joyous a book that draws you in Take a trip to this little village and curl up with all three books it will be the best investment of your time in ages.' I Am, Indeed, 5 stars ';Heart-warming, feel-good books filled with plenty of love, family and laughter. An absolutely wonderful series Highly recommended!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ';Wonderful as usual... I do love this series!' Goodreads reviewer ';The pages zoomed past until I ran out!... I am eagerly awaiting the next book.' Rachel's Random Reads ';Kept me under its spell the whole way through

Do you love twisty murder mysteries? Meet Tara Thorpe - the clue to a puzzling local murder has landed right on her doorstep. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, LJ Ross and Joy Ellis. As the sun rises, a wealthy young woman - Samantha Seabrook - is found drowned in the ornamental fountain of a deserted Cambridge courtyard, the only clue - an antique silver chain wound tightly around her throat. It's Tara Thorpe's job to discover what happened to Miss Seabrook - but the case becomes personal when she learns that Samantha had been receiving death threats… rather like the one that landed on Tara's doorstep the night the woman died. Together with Detective Inspector Garstin Blake, Tara tracks the killer to the dank and dangerous fens on the outskirts of the city. But there's something Tara can't quite admit to Blake about her past - and it could make all the difference to whether they live... or die. An absolutely gripping page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very last page. The first in a series of unputdownable Cambridge mysteries featuring Thorpe and Blake. What everyone's saying about Clare Chase: 'WOWZERS!... My Kindle might as well have been glued to my hands as I couldn't put this story down… My heart was in my mouth and I was reeling with shock from what was happening. It was all just too exciting!' Goodreads reviewer 'I was totally unprepared for the mind games and suspense… This book will suck you in - brilliant!' 5 stars, Goodreads reviewer 'I was bursting to talk about this book with someone, I loved it… There was no point putting it down even if I tried to because my mind could not think about anything else.' Reviewed the Book

A terrible secret killed your husband… But which one?Robert kisses his wife on the head before heading out to the shop for more wine; he walks up the hill, takes a left across the footbridge and jumps to his death on the busy motorway below. Two years later, Francesca and her young daughter are leaving London for a fresh start, money is tight and Robert's mother has found them a little cottage in her village. Francesca is grateful for the help, but why does Robert's mother want to keep them so close? Does she know about what Francesca did in the hour before Robert's death?Soon Francesca begins to suspect there was more to her husband's death than she realised, that there might be even darker secrets hiding in his past than her own…The closer she gets to uncovering the truth, the more she asks: is her own life in danger now too?If you couldn't put down The Girl on the Train or The Couple Next Door, then you will absolutely love this gripping and twisty psychological thriller. What readers are saying about Clare Boyd:'OMG this book was amazing… I literally couldn't put it down in had to keep reading to see what was going to happen next… well deserving of 5 stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars'Easily one of the best psychological thrillers I've read this year. Fast-paced, intense, and riveting - you won't be able to put it down!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars¿¿'I just couldn't put it down and actually sat up until 5.30am to finish it! It's really well written and I would recommend it to anyone!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A heart-wrenching and enthralling read, this tense thriller had me in its hold from beginning to end… My heart just ached for every character.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars