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Someone on board has a deadly destination in mind... can Cressida stop them before it's too late? After an eventful trip to the Scottish Highlands, Cressida Fawcett is looking forward to being back among her society friends in London. Enjoying an ice-cold martini in the lounge car of the express train, loyal pug Ruby on her lap, she's ready to blow off some steam!But Cressida's hopes for a relaxing journey are dashed when a gunshot resounds through the carriages. Industrial tycoon Lewis Warriner has been shot dead in his cabin. And as this train has been racing through the countryside, the culprit must be among Cressy's fellow passengers... Teaming up with Detective Andrews of Scotland Yard, also on his way back to London, they work their way through the suspects. Did Warriner's mistress, a famous dancer, see his death as her ticket on to the silver screen? Or was it the mysterious man who can't take his eyes off Lewis's close companion? When the murder weapon is found in the compartment Mr Warriner's wife occupies alone, she becomes the chief suspect. Until there's another gunshot. When Cressida finds out that Andrews is hit, panic sets in, but she must try to stay calm. But with her friend and co-investigator out of action, can Cressida get the journey, and the investigation, back on track? And will she catch the murderer before they reach their final destination? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will absolutely love this addictive Golden Age cosy mystery. 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'What a fabulously intriguing read. I was totally captivated from the very beginning... I was holding my breath... I can't praise this book enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and utterly charming... Packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit.' Strange and Random Happenstance, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I loved this! Found myself going to bed earlier and earlier so I could devour another few pages.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing... I devoured this book, it kept my attention from the first page to the last... I was so engrossed in this story, I couldn't wait to find out if I was right about who did it... then wham the ending totally blindsides you. Wow, I absolutely did not see that coming... fantastic.' Page Turners, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured it in one sitting... Absolutely fantastic... Will keep you turning the pages and guessing right up until the end!!' Bookworm86 'What a rip-roaring adventure!... A classic whodunnit... kept me hooked from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

A festive invitation from an old family friend, the promise of gingerbread at the village inn, snowy walks on the Cornish coast with Gladstone the bulldog... But wait, is that a body on the beach? Winter, 1923. It's nearly Christmas and Lady Eleanor Swift has received a rather strange letter from an old friend of her uncle. Mr Godfrey Cunliffe has asked her to stay in Cornwall for the holidays - but only because he believes his gardener is trying to poison him! With not a moment to waste Eleanor hurries down to his picturesque manor house with her butler Clifford and handsome beau Detective Hugh Seldon. But they arrive too late to stop the crime... Lying dead at the bottom of the steep cliffs, however, is not Mr Cunliffe, but the gardener himself. And his plans for restoring the gardens to their former glory are missing. Jerome St Clair has gone from suspect to victim. This certainly puts a twist in the tinsel! As snow begins to fall, Eleanor quizzes the family. Mr Cunliffe's alibi is as fragile as the glass baubles hanging from his towering Christmas tree. Eleanor quickly realises everyone from the handyman to the housekeeper is keeping secrets, and she's convinced that Mr Cunliffe is still scared for his life. When Gladstone the bulldog pulls a charred corner of the missing garden plans from a fireplace festooned with a gold-ribboned garland, Eleanor thinks the clue she needs is hiding out in the grounds. But when someone tries to run her over with the huge lawnmower, she knows she must wrap up the mystery fast before her Christmas is cancelled for good... Murder on the Cornish Cliffs is a fun, twisty and absolutely gripping historical English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and Agatha Christie. Readers adore Verity Bright: 'I am hooked! This is the best book that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!' The Literary Wife 'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine 'OMG! What an incredible read!... When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down!' Celebrating Authors ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fabulous cosy read!... I absolutely adored this book!... Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' @my_reading_narnia ¿¿¿¿¿

The woman's body was propped against the rough bark of the tree. Traces of dried blood streaked her pallid face like brushstrokes. There was a horrifying void in her face where her left eye should have been. When a young woman is found murdered in the woods, Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood are first on the scene. The harrowing discovery leaves them both breathless-the victim's left eye has been removed. Mackenzie identifies the victim as Whitney Smythe, a lost soul with a troubled past, and makes another shocking discovery-Whitney recently gave birth. Reeling from the scene, Mackenzie and her team soon discover that this case is very similar to a murder that happened thirty years ago. But the killer was captured and died behind bars, so how can the two murders possibly be connected? When a second body washes ashore with her left eye missing, Mackenzie is certain-there's a serial killer on the loose and she has to stop them before they pick their next victim. Mackenzie soon discovers that both victims were connected to a commune just outside of town, a breakthrough that changes the whole course of the investigation. But every step Mackenzie takes towards discovering who the sadistic serial killer is puts her closer to mortal danger. Because someone close to her has a personal connection to the case-and they're not telling the truth... A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat flipping the pages deep into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. Read what everyone is saying about Out of Sight: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "This book... wow!... had me desperate to read just one more chapter. A cast of shady characters, a gripping story, everything I want from a book!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I love this series... the author had me hooked... excellent." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "My heart is happy. I love Mack. She is such a complex character and her growth over the series has me completely invested. After the shock of that opening chapter, I couldn't put this book down. It kept me guessing and my heart racing. Wow!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Addictive... I was able to read this in one day because I couldn't put it down." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Great book and series!...This author is definitely becoming one of my go to authors!... had me glued to my Kindle!" Goodreads reviewer

England, 1941. With World War Two shaking the nation, rookie reporter Edie York wants to write the front-page news. But she ends up as the headlines when she stumbles over a body on the moors... Eager to follow Churchill's order to keep calm and carry on, Edie York has left the bombed-out streets of Manchester behind for a stroll in the countryside. But her rationed picnic lunch turns to ashes in her mouth when she discovers Joyce Reid, a well-known anti-war activist, lifeless at the bottom of a cliff.Despite infuriatingly handsome DCI Louis Brennan's less-than-amused warnings ringing in her ears, Edie is unable to leave the conscripted local bobby to do his work. Heading off to investigate, she immediately uncovers potential suspects galore. From alleged black-marketeers to the local land girl, a shell-shocked artist to Joyce's on-off lover, Edie is sure the murderer is right under her nose.Then Edie makes another gruesome discovery, and realises she needs long-suffering Louis on the scene to officially investigate. Can they uncover the killer hiding in plain sight, before it's too late? Or will Edie's own obituary end up featured on the front pages she's coveted for so long...?A fantastically gripping historical cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie. This is the second book in the Edie York Mystery series. Readers love F.L. Everett: 'I finished this yesterday and it's bloody brilliant!... wonderful... so clever and witty... Loved it.' @clareswatmanauthor'Once I started this, I just couldn't stop... loved... reading this book felt like watching a deliciously nostalgic Sunday night drama... I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.' Bestselling author Jill Mansell 'An addictive, authentic page-turner: Edie York has the makings of a classic amateur detective in the great Golden Age tradition.' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She Said 'Extremely entertaining and pacey WWII-set murder mystery.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'From the very first page I was completely immersed in Edie's world... I loved all the characters instantly and can't wait to read the next in the series.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

A majestic castle by a Scottish loch, a glass of whisky by a roaring fire, stockings hung by the chimney... and a body? It's a midwinter murder for Kitty Underhay! Winter, 1935. Lightly dusted with snow and nestled on the edge of a sweeping Scottish loch, Finnglach Castle looks positively magical. Kitty Underhay, her husband Matt and their beloved dog Bertie are delighted to be celebrating the new year with a Hogmanay party, but just after midnight, a shot rings out across the grounds... Their host, Lord Barlas, is dead, murdered in the snow. The killer's footprints have vanished and the gun is missing. With the snow-covered castle completely cut off, and a killer in their midst, Kitty and Matt need to work fast to find the culprit before someone else ends up dead. As the weather worsens, the guests begin discussing dark Highland stories about evil spirits. But with an anxious daughter, a new wife set to inherit a fortune and a suspicious spiritual adviser, Kitty is sure the killer is close at hand. Can she, Matt and Bertie sniff out the treacherous culprit in time for haggis and whisky or will they find themselves skating on dangerously thin ice? Don't miss this incredibly charming cozy page-turner! If you love T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie or Lee Strauss, you'll fall head over heels for this totally unputdownable historical mystery.Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could not put this down!! I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book! I absolutely loved it!' NetGalley reviewer 'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love this... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'After the first chapter I wasn't able to stop reading and turning pages as fast as I could.' Scrapping and Playing

I love my husband. But should I trust him? I watch the clock anxiously. My husband Mark should have been home hours ago. Where is he? When at last I hear the noise at the door, I breathe a sigh of relief, but it's the police - Mark is wanted in connection with a young woman's death. My blood turns to ice. Mark swears he had nothing to do with it, that the beautiful blonde woman was a colleague, nothing more. But he refuses to tell me where he really was that night. I believe that he's not a killer - but I know he's hiding something. It wouldn't be the first time. Then Mark is gravely hurt, lying in a coma. I'll do anything to keep my husband here with me and our perfect, blue-eyed little boy. As I sit by his hospital bed, tears streaming down my face, I realise that if Mark can't prove his innocence then I'll have to. But digging deeper into my husband's life makes me question everything I thought I knew about us. If Mark ever wakes up, will we have a marriage left at all? Or will my husband's secrets tear my precious family apart for good? An unbelievably tense and twisty psychological thriller that will leave you breathless for more! Perfect for fans of Kathryn Croft, T.M. Logan and Ruth Heald. What readers are saying about Liz Lawler: 'Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough... absolute magic! Brilliantly unsettling... Riveting and powerful! The pages turn themselves!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing! I loved it... Kept the pages turning long into the night. I couldn't put it down... Kept me on the edge of my seat... What an ending!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Her fingers numb with cold, Jo rushes to search for footprints in the empty parking lot before they are covered in snow. Her cousin and her little daughter never came home tonight and she is desperate to find them. With temperatures dropping, no-one can survive outside for long... When Detective Jo Fournier's cousin goes missing with her sweet five-year-old Alexia, Jo heads straight to where they were last seen. Her heart stops when she finds their unlocked car-one door has been left open and Alexia's beloved teddy is lying in the snow. Jo's blood runs cold as she realizes her family have been kidnapped... Even as she swears to bring them home, Jo makes a discovery that chills her to the bone: other young, single mothers have vanished with their little daughters just before Christmas. As Jo's team re-open the cold cases, they make a terrible discovery. Buried deep under the snow in the forest near Oakhurst are the bones of a mother and daughter who disappeared. The snowy grave contains a little angel, the kind you would hang on a Christmas tree. With no sign of her cousin and little Alexia, Jo is sure that they are in the hands of a twisted serial killer and running out of time. Discovering suspicious activity in the security footage from the day her cousins were taken gives Jo the clue she's been desperately searching for. Can Jo bring her family home safe, or has the killer lured her into a terrifying trap? From USA Today bestseller M.M. Chouinard, Angels in the Snow is a totally nail-biting serial killer thriller, the perfect read for a cold winter night! Addictive reading for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Gregg Olsen. Readers love M.M. Chouinard: "WHAT did I just read!!!! WOW!!! I mean seriously wow!!... Amazing... Had me hook line and sinker!!!... I LOVED... I read it in a day. I loved... just well...everything!!!... Clear your schedules before picking this up as you will not be able to put it down!!!... Will leave you wanting more!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved it, loved it, loved it!!... If I could give it 6 stars I would! In this current climate of 'twists you will never see coming'-believe me... you will never see this coming!... Best book I have read for some time-and if I am being honest, a bit gutted I have finished it!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Clutching the faded postcard tightly in her hand, Daisy looks around the sun-soaked Irish village. So this is the place her mother ran away from all those years ago... What secrets did she leave hidden here for Daisy to find? Daisy Clarke is searching for a new beginning. So when she inherits a lake house on the stunning west coast of Ireland that was mysteriously left to her late mother Rose, she wonders if this could be the fresh start she's been looking for. Daisy has never visited the tiny village of Innisfree, with its rolling green hills and cobbled streets, but she remembers how her mother's eyes would fill with tears whenever it was mentioned. Because when she was pregnant, Rose ran away from this magical place in the middle of the night with a heart-breaking secret she never shared... Arriving in Ireland, Daisy meets James, the handsome lawyer handling her inheritance. With his warm Irish charm, gorgeous sense of humour, and sparkling sapphire blue eyes, he soon makes her heart flip whenever she sees him. And when he offers to renovate the lake house and help her uncover her family history, Daisy begins to wonder if she can open her heart once more. But when Daisy discovers the shocking truth behind her inheritance and her true family, it changes everything... When the dust settles, will she be able to build a future with James? Or will the secrets of her mother's past destroy her hopes of a future in the beautiful Irish village she has grown to love? An absolutely gorgeous, uplifting and heart-warming romance about new beginnings, second chances and finding love. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Cate Woods and Susanne O'Leary. Praise for Colleen Coleman: 'Ohhhhhhhhhhh this author doesn't disappoint... I was able to lose myself in every word... Everything I could want from a book and more, deserving a rating of the entire amount of stars in the universe. Truly - five ain't gonna cut it at all, this book is pint-sized perfection.' The Writing Garnet ¿¿¿¿¿

We promised to keep each other's secrets. Until they found the body...The Wife:My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can... The Husband:I'm drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I've got a temper. That I've not always been faithful. Will they think I killed her? I think of my wife's jealous streak, of the lies she's told our loved ones. But if I tell the whole truth, they'll look into her past. And that will destroy me, too...Two people fighting for their lives. Two people with secrets to hide. Who will you believe?A completely compelling and twisty page-turner from number 1 bestselling author K.L. Slater. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will be hooked by Husband and Wife.What everyone is saying about Husband and Wife:'K.L. Slater does it again... I could not put this book down, and was up reading it throughout the night... There were so many twists and turns in this book, but nothing can prepare you for the ending. Wow!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I stopped what I had been reading to read this book and in one evening I had devoured it! From page one I was sucked in, wow what a family! The story goes backwards and forwards, but this did not complicate things it simply made it easier to understand what was going on. A great who-done-it with a twist.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'K.L. Slater wows me again!! Any time I see a book by K.L. Slater it jumps to the top of my "to read" pile... In less than 8 hours, I've finished it (while I should have been working!). This book is the perfect mix of family drama and lies... I will be telling everyone about Husband and Wife.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow! Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! This book had it all! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, gas lighting, Extortion, fantasy addiction, a great who done it that I didn't see coming, and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was so very interesting and had me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Definitely don't miss out on this one!!... Can't wait for more from this author!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

In the dark pine forest surrounding the quiet town of Rattlesnake Creek, the body of a young girl lies on the ground. Her angelic blonde hair spills over her shoulders and her unblinking eyes stare up toward the sky... It was Beth Katz's serial killer father who made her like she is: a successful FBI agent and an unstoppable vigilante dedicated to hunting down murderers who have evaded capture. Beth will push herself to the limits to deliver justice. Even if it means killing those who deserve to die. When the body of missing schoolgirl Brooklyn Daniels is discovered in a secluded patch of woodland on the outskirts of town, Beth and her partner Dax Styles race to the scene. Brooklyn and her best friend left home to pick wildflowers a week ago and vanished without trace. Taking in Brooklyn's body carefully laid on a blanket and the dress neatly folded next to her, Beth suddenly freezes. She's seen this before: in the files of a cold case. The perpetrator takes two girls-one vanishes, the other is killed and left with her clothes beside her. Now Beth knows she has a twisted serial killer on her hands, she'll stop at nothing to catch him. Even if it means going against Dax's orders... Desperate to find the other missing girl, Beth's heart pounds as she puts herself up as bait and walks into the secluded forest, knowing evil is lurking nearby. With Dax watching her every move, Beth prays the gamble pays off. Can she outsmart the murderer, or did she just walk into a trap? And when Beth finally comes face to face with the killer, will she hand him over or serve justice of her very own? From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood, this thrilling new series is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh. This book was previously published as Dark Angel.What readers are saying about Wildflower Girls:"Wow, wow, wow! What a thrill ride... Fantastic... Twists and turns like no other... And the ending!! EDGE OF YOUR SEAT!!" Sip_andread, 5 stars "An excellent read, Detective Beth Katz is just fabulous... love the premise, love the plot, love everything about this book!... This is not to be missed. Loved it, I am completely hooked!" Tove Reads, 5 stars "I read this one in one nail-biting session. Five-star suspense." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A page-turner... Absolutely absorbing... Will keep you up late at night." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "High suspense, intrigue, action-packed... and some really crazy twists and turns!... Kept me glued to my Kindle!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "One of those books I just devoured. I read it all in one day... I wasn't ready for this to be over!" @princessniki131, 5 stars "Explosive!... Hard to set aside!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A page-turner you won't be able to put down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Amazing." B for Bookreview, 5 stars

In a dark cabin, a young woman sits totally still. Long dark hair hangs over her shoulders and heavy makeup adorns her pale face. Cherry red lips offer a hint of a smile, but she won't ever smile again. Her body is already cold to the touch...When black crows are spotted circling over an abandoned cabin in the woods near Rattlesnake Creek, FBI agent Beth Katz and her maverick partner Dax Styles fear something is very wrong. Beth has been hunting serial killers for years, and as she races to the forest she vows to serve her own form of justice, whatever the cost...Cassie Durham's friends reported her missing when she didn't return home from a local bar a few days ago. Now, Cassie sits in darkness, her last breath taken days before. Beth notices the rouged cheeks and bright blue eyeshadow are nothing like the pictures she's seen of Cassie alive. Did someone add the heavy makeup and pose her like this after death?When another woman vanishes from a night out, Beth is convinced a twisted killer is in town. A clue on the dark web leads her to a local late-night hangout. Going undercover, she learns that when both girls vanished they were being watched by someone at the back of the crowded room.Noticing a man following her every move, Beth knows she has one chance to capture him. With a knife in her pocket and hellbent on saving another innocent life, Beth is already sure she's going to be the killer tonight. Otherwise she will become his next victim...Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh, this absolutely nail-biting new crime series from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, D.K. Hood, is sure to keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Shadow Angels:"I was hooked... Addictive... Bone-chilling and filled with suspense, kept me turning the pages long after bedtime." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Superb... 5 stars... Blindingly excellent... This book should come with a disclaimer that once you start reading you aren't going to want to walk away." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book had it all!!... Some crazy twists and turns... Had me glued to my Kindle!" Sassy Southern Books, 5 stars "Will grab your attention from the first page and hold you until the end... A must-read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Amazing... Such a joy to devour." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "Brilliant... Do yourself a favour and read this book... Just perfect!" Tove Reads, 5 stars "Thrilling... Beth Katz and Dax Styles are full of surprises and the plot is packed with suspense... An unforgettable reading experience." @jonannlovesbooktalk, 5 stars "Excellent." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Fantastic." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I let her into my home. And now she's destroying my life...I open the creaking oak front door of my beautiful country house to see a stranger on my doorstep. The woman is stunning with glossy red hair and flawless make up. 'Can I help you?' I ask.That was my first mistake.Alexis tells me she is a distant relative and shows me a DNA match on her phone. She has no family and would love to get to know us. My husband Hugh invites her in to join our dinner party. As we drink wine, she opens up about her sad childhood. Her amber eyes are mesmerising and I can see my husband is being drawn in by her story. Then she asks for our help.Saying yes was the second mistake.As Alexis and Hugh spend time together, swimming in our luxurious pool and playing tennis in the sunshine, my husband grows distant and the deep cracks in our relationship begin to show. And when our house guest gets me to open up about my marital problems, I start to wonder why she's really here.And then I discover a secret about Alexis that makes my blood run cold.Am I being paranoid? Or will inviting Alexis into our home destroy my marriage? And is it too late to get rid of her, before she puts our lives in danger...?An absolutely addictive and unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. For anyone who loves Ruth Ware, Freida McFadden and Claire McGowan.What readers are saying about Alison James:'One word: WOW!... Brilliant, fast-paced and it kept me guessing throughout... Perfect... From the very first page I was drawn in and I couldn't put the book down, it was so good I read it in a day!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely unputdownable!... I loved everything about this book... I found myself desperate to come back to the book!... I would 100% recommend this... my favourite book of the year so far.' @amandasbookcase, ¿¿¿¿¿

A body in a cave. A family full of secrets. And time running out before the killer strikes again...The case is one of the strangest Detective Lexi Bennett has ever seen. In a cave beneath a vineyard, a young woman wearing angel wings lies dead, her baby daughter crawling nearby.Among the green vines and the rolling hills, Lexi finds no shortage of motives. The owner of the vineyard claims to be the father of the victim's child, and his wife was clearly furious with her rival.But when another woman is found dead in angel wings, her baby abandoned beside her, Lexi is certain the killer is following a strange and personal ritual.Under pressure to arrest the obvious suspect and out on a limb, Lexi ignores her boss and follows her gut, deep into the past. When she's attacked, she knows she's on the right track. But the killer already has his next victim in his sights... and Lexi will have to risk everything to stop him.For fans of Angela Marsons, Karin Slaughter and Val McDermid, The Innocent Angels will keep you hooked from the first page to the final shocking reveal.See what readers are saying about the Detective Lexi Bennett series:'5 WELL-DESERVED STARS! You will want to read this in one sitting because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time... I was mad at life getting in the way!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Superb... thrilling... so intense in the lead up to its heart-pounding finale, I needed a good lie down when I was done to get my heart rate back to normal as well as uncurling my fingers from gripping my kindle so tight!' Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW!!!! This book was AMAZING!!!! Detective Lexi Bennett is such an amazing character and I can't wait to get to read the rest of this series!!... Absolutely obsessed with this book and cannot recommend it enough!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'WOW. I don't know how to put into words how amazing this book was... I was on my seat the whole time... A MUST-READ.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I read the last 25% with my heart in my mouth!... a rollercoaster of a read... I'm devastated there are no more to read, I could easily devour another 10!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I have no idea how a written review will do justice for this brilliant book... hooked from the very first page... I devoured in one sitting. My pulse racing from the tension created in the pages... brilliant... impossible to put down.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ¿¿¿¿¿'I could NOT put this book down. 5 stars over and over and over again.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I look into baby Fern's crib, and my heart pounds. I'm her nanny, I was supposed to keep her safe. I hear the police downstairs, and the next words I hear make my legs buckle underneath me. 'It was the nanny. She's guilty'. When I first walked into Jake and Megan's immaculate home, I felt totally at ease. Sitting in the crisp white living room, they held hands and talked lovingly about their baby girl, Fern. As the weeks passed, I began to think I'd made a mistake in taking the job. Jake was overly friendly from the start, watching my every move and always offering to drop me home, even though it was out of his way. And Megan seemed to take pleasure in telling me off in front of her husband, blaming me for things I hadn't done. The first time I heard the Haringtons arguing behind the door to their bedroom, I heard my name mentioned, and then they went silent. I should have left right there and then. Now, as I stand accused of something terrible, my whole past is revealed and the Haringtons admit to knowing every detail about why I was sacked from my last job. We all have secrets, but little do they realise, I know theirs too...With twist after twist, this is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and The Girl on the Train. A gripping thriller you don't want to miss!What readers are saying about We All Keep Secrets: 'Oh my goodness I can finally breathe!! What an amazing, addictive, totally gripping read this was... you will not be able to put it down!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I read it in less than a day, I HAD to know what happened, to who and when!!!!... 10/10.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Phew... Goosebumps, shivers down my spine and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing on end, that's how good this book is.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Woah! This book was crazy good, talk about mind games! Wow, I feel out of breath after reading this! Absolutely sucked me in, I was totally captivated and couldn't put this one down... an incredible read... blew my mind.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars 'WOW! Grabbed me from the BIG bam in the beginning all the way to the last word! Twisted, twisty, dark, compulsive rollercoaster of a story!... Read this book!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! What a rollercoaster of a ride that story was, bloody brilliant!... If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl then this story is for you!' Between The Pages Book Club, 5 stars 'I'm speechless... it is just that amazing.' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars 'Clear some room in your diary, you will not want to put this down!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely amazing. Twisted, thrilling and chilling. This book is one you will pick up and not want to put down. A five plus star!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Stunning... Gripping, tense and suspenseful... a heart in mouth and pulse-racing realistic thriller... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I blink open my eyes, taking in bright lights and a white room. A man smiles warmly at me from the end of my bed. 'Honey, I've been so worried,' he says gently. 'Do you remember me? I'm your husband.' My blood runs cold. I don't know where I am, or who I am. All I know is I've never seen this man before... As he packs my things, the nurses tell me Freddie hasn't left my bedside since the accident I was in days ago. They tell me I'm lucky. We seem like the perfect couple, and together we'll figure out what happened. So I go home to a beautiful house with a fancy marble kitchen and manicured garden that is supposedly ours. But deep down I know something isn't right. Even though my memories are gone, this doesn't feel like my life. Slowly, flashes of memory come back. First the accident - the pouring rain, a swerving car, a sudden scream. Somebody whispering, 'I'll love you forever'. But most heartbreaking of all are the haunting memories of a blue-eyed little girl. Is she my little girl? Was she in the accident too? Or is she in terrible danger? Freddie is determined to keep me safe and hide me from the world. But I can't shake the feeling that we aren't the loving couple he wants us to be, and that beyond this house a precious child needs me now more than ever. So why am I here? What does Freddie want? And how far will I have to go, to discover the truth? An utterly gripping and page-turning psychological thriller filled with dark secrets and deadly obsessions. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Family Upstairs, and The Serial Killer's Wife. See what readers are saying about Hayley Smith:'The easiest 5 stars I have ever given and one of the best thriller novels of 2023... a phenomenal read that had me hooked... every chapter left me wanting more... a must read... masterpiece.' @bookishdems, ¿¿¿¿¿'Loaded with surprises, dark twists, and creepy moments... spectacular! I highly recommend this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I couldn't put this book down... This book has all the twists and turns... Amazing!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Creepy and thrilling... The twist at the end was amazing. I was literally anxious while reading... Once I started reading, I could not stop... just amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿ 'A really addictive thriller you won't want to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿

England, 1940. Newspaper secretary Edie York wants nothing more than to be a real wartime reporter. But when she stumbles upon the death of a Home Guard soldier she must turn her investigative skills to sleuthing...Rookie reporter Edie York dreams of being out in the field, instead of being stuck writing up the wartime headlines, transcribing Churchill's rousing speeches on her cranky typewriter. So when her first real assignment one misty morning ends with the crack of a pistol shot and the sudden death of a Home Guard soldier, she's determined to take her chance and investigate.With the local police force, under the utterly irritating but outrageously handsome DCI Louis Brennan, stretched to the limit as bombs rain down, Edie strikes out alone. And she quickly discovers more than she'd ever hoped - or feared. From undercover spies to priceless stolen artwork, Edie is plunged headlong into a mystery that stretches from Manchester to Berlin.But when she finds another body in the blackout, Edie realises she's bitten off more than she can chew. With an exasperated Louis finally lending a hand, can Edie unveil the murderer and make headline news, her name in print at last? Or will she be next...?A brilliantly addictive and totally twist-packed cozy historical mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie. This is the first book in the Edie York Mystery series.Previously published as Murder in the Blitz.Read what everyone's saying about F.L. Everett:'I fell head over heels for Edie and couldn't put this down. Completely charming and deserves to be a huge hit.' Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane'Cosy and murdery and a great read!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Bloody brilliant!... wonderful... so clever and witty... Loved it.' Claire Swatman'So much fun with this read!... A wonderfully cheery, sparky heroine... This story just makes me want to curl up with chai tea and journey alongside Edie on her humorous yet ever-deeper case.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Once I started this, I just couldn't stop... loved... reading this book felt like watching a deliciously nostalgic Sunday night drama... I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.' Bestselling author Jill Mansell'An addictive, authentic page-turner: Edie York has the makings of a classic amateur detective in the great Golden Age tradition.' Bestselling author Erin Kelly'Extremely entertaining and pacey WWII-set murder mystery.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Lively, suspenseful, vivid and the best evocation of WW2 Britain and a young woman making her way in journalism since Dear Mrs Bird, FL Everett's debut detective novel is delicious fun.' Amanda Craig'From the very first page I was completely immersed in Edie's world... I loved all the characters instantly and can't wait to read the next in the series.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'A wonderful read, one that is highly entertaining with a light-hearted mystery. A read with a smile and more!' Goodreads reviewer

'Please - someone - help us. We're at The Lodge, the snow is everywhere. We're trapped. There was an argument last night... things got out of hand. Someone went missing in the middle of the night. We think they might be dead...' Two days ago the Wilson family checked into the imposing, glass-fronted Lodge, surrounded by snow and perched perilously on the edge of a cliff looking out to a grey sea. Not everyone was looking forward to the family get-together. But mother-in-law Angela insisted the winter trip would help heal their rifts... Danni: The new wife who feels like an imposter. She doesn't trust anyone - even her husband. But is she trustworthy herself? Fiona: The ex-wife who feels that all eyes are on her. She's here for the sake of her children, but she fails to hide her seething jealousy towards her ex-husband's new family... Angela: The mother-in-law who can't help but interfere. She planned the family holiday to get everyone together, but does she really want to keep the peace? Scott: The husband torn between his ex-wife and his new wife. He says he wants to do right by his family, but he's been telling lies to them all. Now his darkest secret is about to be revealed. After a night of arguments, morning breaks with a single scream. Not everyone came to The Lodge to play happy families. Someone came to get revenge... A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will leave your jaw on the floor. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about The Lodge:'Your mouth falls open wider and wider with each revelation... Fantastic.' B for Bookreview ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg... Such a gripping read.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow... This book had more twists and turns than my favorite roller coaster... I couldn't out it down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Outstanding page-turner... Kept me on the edge of my seat... Super thriller that I did not want to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Twists and turns, secrets and red herrings... I could not put this page-turner down... Do not miss this mystery.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The little girl looked like an angel in her thin white robe, her long black hair spread around her head like a dark halo on the snow. Her hands rested on her chest, fingers interlaced as if she had fallen asleep while praying. But she would never wake up again...When Detective Lottie Parker receives news that a child's body has been found in the frozen grounds of the cathedral, a shiver runs down her spine. She's terrified it will be eight-year-old Willow Devine, reported missing that morning.But when she arrives at the cathedral, holding a photo of Willow with her blonde ponytail and gap-toothed smile, she gets a terrible shock. The body is a young girl, wrapped in a white shroud, a rosary clutched in her frozen fingers. But her hair is dark, not fair. This girl isn't Willow but another eight-year-old, Naomi.Desperate to find a connection between the two girls and to find Willow before it is too late, Lottie speaks to the girls' families and discovers that both girls were altar servers at the cathedral. The charismatic priest Father Maguire has a watertight alibi for the time the girls went missing, but Lottie suspects the confused old lady traumatised by the discovery of Naomi's body is hiding something...A day later, Willow's little body is found wrapped in a white robe in the snowy grounds of a church across town. Lottie is devastated, convinced now that she can't trust anyone, least of all the girls' parents. Why did Willow's mother claim the girls didn't know each other? And why are there no photos of Naomi in her mother's shabby house? But when a little boy from the choir goes missing too, Lottie realises she must spread her net wider. Can she stop this twisted killer before another precious life is stolen?A completely compelling page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel Caine, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, The Altar Girls will have you hooked.What everyone is saying about The Altar Girls:'Oh yes!!! What an absolute roller coaster of an investigation!... This novel runs a mile a minute, there is always action, and the plot and sub plots run beautifully together, keeping the reader in high suspense. I could hardly bear to put this book down, Patricia Gibney definitely knows how to keep her readers rapt... I absolutely recommend this series if you are looking for well-planned and well thought out police thrillers that have twists and turns that will leave you breathless.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Will keep you on your toes, red herrings galore, plenty of interesting characters and a fabulous storyline. ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This is another fantastic Lottie Parker book. Patricia Gibney is a prolific writer who takes the reader on a fast, twisty roller coaster ride in this book. It's a heartbreaking story with a lot of twists and turns... I was glued to the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely LOVE Lottie Parker! Excellent police murder enquiry book full of twists and turns with who you thought "did it" actually didn't. Had me guessing and doubting until the end. Definitely recommend this book from Patricia Gibney!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Saltwater Cottages, Saxford's new arts and crafts centre, is as pretty as a picture. But when murder makes a blot on the landscape, Eve Mallow must draw on all her detective skills to solve the case!When beautiful Saltwater Cottages opens, offering art courses in charming surroundings, Eve Mallow and best friend Viv sign up straight away. Viv's brother Simon is in charge, and they all want him to succeed.But from the start, Eve finds herself in a sticky situation. Famous guest artist Nena Field is a complete nightmare, painting everyone in a bad light. So when Eve finds her body in Blind-Eye Wood, there's no shortage of suspects. But who could have hated her enough to take her life? Was it the curiously over-qualified cook, the secretive manager, or the chatty receptionist, mysteriously missing at the time of the murder?Determined to find the killer and save Simon's business, Eve sets to work sketching out a theory of the crime. Nena was working on a secret painting when she died, now vanished without a trace, and Eve is convinced it holds the answers she needs. But when all her best suspects seem to have alibis, Eve is forced back to the drawing board.Then Eve has her own brush with death, and realises she must be on the right track. But what did she see or hear at Saltwater Cottages, and can she find the killer before they paint her out of the picture? An utterly delightful and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, and Agatha Christie. See what everyone is saying about the Eve Mallow series:'Plenty of plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection. Kept me in suspense. I loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Utterly delightful!... The perfect cozy murder mystery... Keeps you on your toes!... I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!' The Two Quills 'Amazing... so engaging, kept me hooked the whole way through... the ending was such a shock, but truly brilliant... I ended up dreaming about it as I was thinking about it so much before going to sleep.' So Many Books So Little Time, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book... Everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be... I flew through the pages.' Shalini's Books & Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'A totally addictive page-turner that will have you racing through the pages and reeling at the twists.' NetGalley reviewer'I was gripped right from the start and couldn't put it down, I read it in one very short sitting... utterly compelling.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly... I can almost imagine I'm on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show... A Marplesque amateur sleuth.' Jenny O'Brien, ¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked and glued to the pages immediately... If you are a fan of cozy mysteries I can't recommend this series enough. Pure entertainment all round... wonderful.' @onceuptonatimebookreviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

The doorbell cuts through the sound of the howling wind outside. Snowflakes from the freezing December air whirl into the house as I open the front door to the police. The look on their faces says everything. My husband is dead. Did one of my family kill him?Only a few hours ago we were all celebrating by the fire, Christmas lights twinkling on the tree. Now my husband is gone forever. I'll never get the chance to say I'm sorry our last words were so angry. And as I sob into my mother's arms I have to face the terrible truth. We're not the loving family we seem.My younger sister has always been difficult. Why won't she look me in the eye?My brothers-in-law never liked my husband. Would they have taken it that far?And my older sister's drinking is out of control. But can she really not remember anything from last night? As devastating accusations are thrown my world falls apart in front of my eyes. Because everyone in my family - everyone I trusted - has been hiding secrets. Are we also hiding a killer? And how far will I have to go, to discover the truth about what happened to my husband?Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater, this is an utterly absorbing psychological thriller with the most unexpected of twists.What readers are saying about Maria Frankland: 'Wow what a book! This is the perfect whodunnit ... full of suspense and many twists and turns!... One of the best domestic thrillers I have ever read! It had it all, love, hate, tension, remorse, sadness. I loved every minute...!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Captivating... A riveting tale of murder and mayhem... Brace yourselves for a genuine page-turner!... A thrilling ride from start to finish... Gripping!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A page-turning psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat... Simply put, wow... fantastic... a must-read...' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliantly written and addictive read. I need to let my nails grow back... eek! Very much recommended.' Amazon reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, wow, wow!! What an excellent, gripping read this is! One of my favourite books this year.' Amazon reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I started reading this after my tea, big mistake! I couldn't go to bed until I had discovered everything!... I almost inhaled this book - the story was that good. And the twists!...' Amazon reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

An agonised scream cuts through the roar of the snowstorm. Horrified, Fiona twists around to look at the group of hikers behind her. There are four people, where there should be five...When police officer Fiona MacLeish stumbles upon a group of fellow hikers in dire trouble in the dramatic peaks of the Scottish Highlands, she has no choice but to help. One of the party has fallen off the path, lying below with the crisp white snow around his head starting to turn scarlet. Fiona soon learns the potential accident is actually a deliberate murder. But who would want to hurt this man and why? With visibility worsening and the snowstorm getting worse, Fiona and the group of hikers make it just in time to a nearby shelter. As Fiona questions those in the party, she realises that everyone is keeping secrets about their relationship with the victim. Any one of these hikers could be the killer...When another brutal attack happens, it is clear that the murderer is still among them. Trapped in a shelter at the top of a mountain, Fiona must move fast and identify the killer before they strike again. When her role as a police officer is revealed, Fiona herself becomes a target. With tensions rising and food running out, she knows she doesn't have long until more people die. But can she find the killer and save herself and the innocent hikers in time? The Shelter is the third book in the Fiona MacLeish series, set in the remote Scottish mountains. Fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave will love this character-driven police procedural with a dark twisty plot. Readers love G.N. Smith:'I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller... Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action-packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!' The Secret Book Sleuth ¿¿¿¿¿'Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight... grabs you and pulls you full throttle into his pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'I had to lie down in a dark room after that! Action, twists, turns and a bloody good story! What more can you ask for?' Chapter in my Life ¿¿¿¿¿

Four girls close their eyes. Only one wakes up. Leah and her three best friends get changed into their pyjamas, eat pizza and argue about what film to watch. They laugh together until the early hours. But the next morning, Leah blinks open her eyes and sees three empty sleeping bags. The other girls are gone. Twenty years later. In her small hometown, still-haunted Leah has never been able to shake off the rumours and whispers. How could she have slept through it all? She must know what happened. Now, a documentary is being made about the night Leah's best friends disappeared. Is the truth about to come out? Then an anonymous email arrives in Leah's inbox. 'Stop them'. Somebody out there knows what happened the night of the sleepover. Is Leah in terrible danger? And will she ever find her missing friends - or are some secrets meant to be kept forever? An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with twists and turns that will make you gasp. Anyone who loves Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena or The Perfect Marriage won't be able to put this down. Read what everyone's saying about The Night of the Sleepover: 'Wow!... Had me on the edge of my seat! I did NOT see that particular conclusion coming! What a massive, eye-popping twist! It absolutely kept me rapt right to the end. It had me completely mind-blown!... I would say the ending is unguessable.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow... I could not stop wrecking my brain trying to find out which piece of the puzzle fitted where ... And then BOOM!... I could not believe my eyes when it was all revealed... shocking.' B for Bookreview, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved it... I genuinely did not see the ending coming... One of my top five reads of the year, will be telling everyone to read this. 5 stars without a doubt.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Jaw-dropping read... I was immediately intrigued... raced through the pages... With twists and turns that left me blindsided... will leave you speechless.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Yikes... a rollercoaster of a ride. This truly was an addictive psychological thriller filled with head-turning twists... kept me guessing until the shocking end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I didn't see the ending coming. I read in two sittings, rather upset that I had finished it... I would give ten stars if I could. Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sitting by the window with views of the shining sea, a white-haired woman seals an envelope with trembling hands and thinks of her grandchildren - two sisters who haven't spoken for years. Will her final message bring them back together? Ever since her sister Caitlin left the village of Heaven's Cove, Isla has cared for their beloved grandmother Jessie in her cosy red-brick cottage by the sea. Now, heartbroken after Jessie's death, Isla hopes to bond again with her sister. Until Caitlin insists she wants to sell the cottage they spent their childhood in. But their grandmother, who always had a twinkle in her eye, had other plans. At her will reading the sisters are handed an envelope containing a cryptic riddle in Jessie's handwriting. Certain their grandmother, who loved puzzles and crosswords, wanted them to solve it together, Isla begs Caitlin for more time. Then Isla meets tall, brooding Ben in the village, come from America seeking answers about his own family history. One of his ancestors was close to a relative of Jessie's... did Jessie mean for them to meet? As Ben and Isla walk together on the wild Devon beaches, they discover a heartbreaking generations-old story of a woman who chose her family over true love. But Isla and Caitlin are no closer to solving their grandmother's riddle: and when Caitlin finally shares a shocking secret about her life back in London, selling their grandmother's home seems the only way forward. Without their grandmother to guide them, will the sisters ever rediscover the meaning of family? Or will Isla be forced to leave Ben, and Heaven's Cove behind forever? An absolutely gripping and addictive page-turner about family secrets and sisterhood. Fans of Barbara O'Neal, Faith Hogan and Debbie Macomber will adore being swept away to the rugged Devon coast. Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews,¿¿¿¿¿

As I hand my newborn baby to my mother, I see the softness in her face as she gazes down at the tiny, helpless girl in her arms. And I feel my heart shatter as I say the words that will change all our lives... 'Please, take my baby.' I know she will be better off without me. But as I leave her behind that dark night, I wonder, will I ever see my baby again? Will I have the chance to explain to little Erin why I had to go? Even if I do find the strength to return, what will my mother have told her? Only one person really knows what happened, and why I had to do what I did. I know the truth will come out some day. I don't expect forgiveness. The only thing I hope is that my family can survive the fallout... A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting tale about the sacrifices mothers make for their children, this story will make you hold your loved ones tight. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt. Readers love Emma Robinson: 'Heartbreaking... Had me with a huge lump in my throat and reaching for my box of tissues more than once... Heart-wrenching... Hits on a deep emotional level.' Robin Loves Reading ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I cried bucket loads with this book, honestly it is such an emotive tear-jerker of a book... Captivating... Grabbed hold of me and I couldn't have let go even if I wanted to.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh, my heart! What a wonderful, twisty, beautiful and heartbreaking book!... I love love loved it!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another triumph!... A wonderfully told tale of what it means to be a parent... I loved everything about this book and the ending had me in tears!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved, loved, and really loved!!!!! Warning, a box of tissues was needed to get through this entire book. My tears were never-ending and it pulled on every heart-string in my body... I enjoyed every minute of this book.' Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An emotional rollercoaster ride... Just when you think you can put the tissues away, she comes at you again with both barrels... A fast paced read which I devoured in less than 24 hours.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!!... Absolutely heart-breaking... Make sure you have tissues at the ready!!!... I would LOVE to see this turned into a movie!!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Believable, heart wrenching and absolutely brilliant!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG. OMG. OMG. The author made me cry. I still had a book hangover when I started writing this review. There was a lingering lump in my throat all through the day.' Shalini's Books and Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿

Kitty held her husband close to her chest, covering his beloved body with her own. She called for help, but none came. She stared down at the face she loved so well. "Edgar! Don't go, my darling, not now. Not after all we've been through... please don't leave me here alone..."1944. Beautiful American Kitty Larsson knows better than most that fighting the Nazis comes at a price. She's spent years working undercover as an agent for the British and knows that doing what is right could cost her everything... When Kitty is captured during a mission and her true identity is revealed, she learns her beloved husband, Edgar, has gone missing. The Gestapo tell her they have him, and that his life is in her hands. If she doesn't cooperate, he will die and her worst fears will be realized. If they are telling the truth, Kitty's secrets might be enough to save the man she loves... But what if they are lying? Fueled by her desire to do what is right, but also to save the man she loves, Kitty knows that she won't be able to rest until she can escape and find Edgar. Because surely, somewhere out there, he is still alive... As the war rages, Kitty tries to think of a plan. Surely this isn't where it all ends? She needs to know whether Edgar is safe, and to hold him in her arms once again. But, to do that, will Kitty finally have to make the ultimate sacrifice? An absolutely unputdownable, gripping and powerful story about love, courage and doing what is right in the midst of the darkness of World War 2. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, My Name is Eva and All the Light We Cannot See. Praise for The Diplomat's Wife series: "Fantastic... Wonderful... Superb... I did not want to put this story down. When my e-reader battery wore down I stood by the charger and read." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Outstanding... I was hooked by this book and couldn't put it down... Incredible... Brilliant...Oh my goodness... I loved this." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "A truly unputdownable book! The story kept getting better and better... You will have a hard time putting this book down." @kayy_lambert ¿¿¿¿¿ "INCREDIBLE!!!... Not to be missed. I cannot wait for the next in this series." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat right up till the end." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Daisy sobbed as she pointed at the picture of my darling son. "It was him," she cried out distraught. "He was the one who attacked me." Today all my worst fears came true. I thought I had escaped the dark secrets of my teenage years. But when my son is accused by one of my students of a crime I know only too well, my past comes hurtling into my present.Surely my beloved son Bryson, my kind and caring boy, who I raised to be nothing like the men of my past, couldn't be mixed up with - or worse, be - what they are describing. Could he?But when Daisy comes to me in the classroom with tears in her eyes, trusting me with her confession, I vow that she won't suffer the same fate I did. But what can I do? I love my son. I need to believe him no matter what.As I struggle to know who to believe, the threats begin. Notes on my car, messages saying we will pay for what happened. Just like last time. Only this time I don't know if I'll get out of it alive... This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about Danielle Stewart:"Grabbed me from the first paragraph and didn't let go. I was floored... I actually held my breath... the story and the writing are THAT compelling." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I read this in 24 hours! It is so thrilling. Loved it." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Heart-pounding... left me on the edge of my seat!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Fast-paced and so many twists! I was guessing until the end. I can't wait to read more by this author" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Had my stomach in knots! From the first page until the last I was completely immersed... gripping!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I could not put this down... perfect... I was completely absorbed... Amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

My sister died. Her friends lied. And now I'm going to learn the truth... A year ago, my twin sister Samantha left me a message: I need you.A day later, she was dead. I always knew it was suspicious, but no one would listen.But I've just found her journal, tucked into a hidden space in the window seat of our childhood bedroom. It shows who her best friends really are: the fraud. The liar. The cheat. The crush.Now, they're all together on a weekend away, in a beautiful wood-panelled cabin in the mountain. And I'm going too. One of them killed her, and I'm going to prove it.But am I ready for the answers I'm seeking? Because I soon realize that my sister had dark secrets too... And when fire breaks out on the mountain, leaving us trapped, I must decide: what will I risk to get justice for Samantha? Because finding the truth might cost me my life...An absolutely compulsive thriller that will have your pulse racing as you flip through the pages at speed! If you like The Hunting Party, Ruth Ware and The Summer House, you'll love The Weekend Away!See what readers are saying about The Weekend Away:"Loved!!!!! This author is one of my favs... She knows how to give you a heart attack but in such a good way... I also have to warn you that you will get nothing done until you finish... It's so hard to put down. I read it in just a few sittings... kept me on my toes the whole way through... shocker of all shockers of an ending. I was like what!!!!!" Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿"Captivating... had me hooked from start to finish!... thrilling... an absolute rollercoaster, keeping you eagerly flipping through the pages!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Just WOW!... I'm hooked!... kept me flipping pages long into the night... non-stop action. Packed with tons of twists and turns. Oh my word the reveals! Just fantastic. Highly recommend." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow! A book I raced through without quite realising it if that makes sense... fantastic tension... I was on the edge of my seat... kept me engrossed right to the end... Please sign me up for the next one now! 'Nuff said!" @nickisbookblog, ¿¿¿¿¿"You won't be able to put this book down! Everyone is hiding something, and the twists keep on coming. I highly recommend it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"What a book! I got hooked the first few pages and didn't even realize how fast I was reading it until I was done in a few hours!... couldn't figure it out! I loved that!" Goodreads reviewer"Oh this has it all, remote log cabin, murder, friends, secrets - honestly what is not to love... Really riveting, fast paced and thrilling." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Seductive and twisted. Highly recommended! Readers, find some quiet alone time to settle in with this one because you won't stop reading until you've turned the final page." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Within the French Dordogne valley, beyond the rolling vineyards and inside an ancient château, hangs a beautiful silk gown - what heartbreaking secrets does it possess? From the multi-award winning and bestselling author, comes a bittersweet romantic story.Shauna Vincent arrives in the gorgeous French village of Chemignac, to au pair for the grandchildren of an old friend. As she begins to explore her new home, she discovers a locked tower room hiding a treasure trove of exquisite vintage dresses. One gown feels unsettlingly familiar.When Shauna falls asleep one afternoon in a valley full of birdsong, she has a strange dream of an aircraft circling threateningly overhead. She awakes to find charismatic local landowner Laurent standing over her.Shauna is sure the dress and her dream are linked, and as Laurent begins to talk of his grandfather's midnight missions during the German occupation, she wonders if he can help her untangle this intriguing message from the past.A Gown of Thorns draws you into a richly evocative world steeped in secrets that will mesmerize fans of Rachel Hauck's The Wedding Dress, Kristen Hannah's The Nightingale and Adriani Trigiani.What readers are saying about Natalie Meg Evans's bestselling novels:'The Dress Thief sweeps readers into the heart of Paris during the rise of the fashion industry... one to be savoured for its wonderfully rich descriptions and details.' The Great Historical Fiction Review'An amazing look into couture Paris of the 1930's. Natalie Meg Evans has woven, like the tapestry of a beautiful fabric, amazingly diverse characters that will beguile you with their faults and their attempts at redemption.' Ask A Bookworm'The Dress Thief goes way beyond a story of Parisian fashion. It is a story of mystery, romance, friendship and the everyday struggles of life. Right from the start this book will grip hold of you and draw you into Alix's story and it won't let you go till the very last page...' That Thing She Reads

The house is deathly silent as the summer sun starts to creep in through the dusty windows. The children should be waking up, the parents should be cooking breakfast. But they all lay still, their heads on their pillows, lifeless eyes staring at nothing, their bodies waiting to be discovered... When a couple and their young twin boys are discovered brutally murdered in their beds, everyone suspects this is a home invasion gone tragically wrong. But as Detective Madison Harper walks into the run-down house that is eerily empty, she isn't so sure. Talking to the neighbors, Madison soon discovers that the family only recently moved to the small town of Lost Creek, Colorado. No one has met them, and no one knows their names. With nothing to identify them in the house, or even to show that the house belonged to them, Madison is suddenly faced with not only having to find a cold-blooded killer, but needing to identify the victims too. Then, Madison's heart stops in her chest when she discovers a small yellow t-shirt in the back of the family's vehicle that says Daddy's Girl. The couple must have had a daughter as well as the twin boys, but where is she? Madison suspects she's been abducted, and vows to find the missing little girl before it's too late. But as Madison makes a breakthrough in identifying the family, she discovers they had a secret that changes the whole course of the investigation. Madison knows with every second that passes the chances of finding the girl alive get smaller, but she's prepared to risk everything to find her, even her own life... An absolutely gripping and twist-packed read that will make your jaw drop! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. Readers love Wendy Dranfield: "Wow!!!!... LOVE, LOVE, LOVED!!!... I was absolutely hooked... Make sure you clear your schedule because once you pick it up you are not going to want to put it down!!!!... My heart is still pounding." Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely amazing!... a rollercoaster of a read. I absolutely loved it... I didn't want to put it down... addictive" Between The Pages Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "OMG!... The BEST BOOK I have read this year!... Had me gripped, I stayed up all night reading." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal and I could not put it down... Amazing... Took my breath away... I gasped out loud." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was totally blown away... OMG!... I barely had the time to pick up my jaw from the floor and my mouth fell open once more." B for Bookreview, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow wow wow... amazing... I was hooked from page one... so full of twists and turns and doesn't slow down for a moment. I was kept guessing until the very end... fantastic" @a_likely_storie, ¿¿¿¿¿

Mersey Square, Stockport, 1964. Can she love another woman's child? Jane Wilson has just got engaged to her childhood sweetheart Eddie. Although they had a rocky start and Jane is haunted by Eddie's previous relationship, she couldn't be happier that they're back together. But before they can get out the bunting and make it down the aisle, Eddie's first wife is in a terrible car accident. Eddie's sweet three-year-old son Jonny is left alone, crying for his mother and inconsolable. Jane resolves that she must do all she can for the innocent little boy. But at only nineteen, is she ready to be a mother, especially to a child who isn't her own? As Jane looks after little Jonny whilst Eddie is away for work, she begins to fall for his cheeky smile and sweet nature, but when she sees old photographs of Jonny and his mother, she realises something is terribly wrong. Jane is sure that Jonny's mother was hiding a terrible secret. Jane now faces a devastating choice: should she hide the truth forever or reveal what she knows and risk losing her beloved son... Fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell will absolutely love this heart-wrenching and gripping historical novel about courage, hope and the strength of friendship. This book was previously published as Three Steps to Heaven. What readers are saying about Pam Howes: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-wrenching... You will need tissues... I just loved it all... Brought tears to my eyes as I read... Just perfect... 10/10.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'My heart felt like it was literally going to burst... Gripping... A powerful and moving story that I didn't want to end... A must-read.' By the Letter Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love this book so much... So many tears were shed whilst reading this I got a blocked nose!... Oh my days I'm so into this... Fantastic.' Read Along With Sue Ward ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW what a fabulous book!!... Loads of laughter and tears - it is absolutely a book you will not be able to put down until you finish it, for that reason I had sleepless nights!! I can't recommend it highly enough.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh what a corker... Fantastic... Tissues ready though, okay?... Literally moved me to tears, filled my arms with goosebumps... Truly spell-binding, humble, and utterly poignant... Historical fiction at its finest.' The Writing Garnet ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book!... You can't help but get caught up in the story and not let up until the very last page... I've laughed and I've cried. I do warn you to have a supply of tissues ready, as I certainly needed them!... Kept me reading until the early hours. I just didn't want it to end.' Stardust Book Reviews