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I'm lying to the man I'm about to marry. I'm not the woman he thinks I am. But my secret's safe. Isn't it?I feel like the perfect bride as I drift across the beach towards my handsome new husband, the sand warm between my toes, my ivory slip wedding dress showing off my suntan. Today is the beginning of my new life. My dark past can no longer touch me.When I reach my husband, we kiss against the perfect backdrop of the shimmering turquoise sea. The congregation clap and I turn to smile at them.Then my smile freezes. I see him. Sitting there amongst my loved ones. An uninvited guest who knows the truth about me and the terrible thing that happened ten years ago. The man who won't ever let me be happy.And as he steps forward, asking for everyone's attention, my legs buckle. I know he wants to destroy my perfect new life.But how can I stop someone who will never let me go? And how far will I go to keep my secrets?A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Daniel Hurst, you'll love The Wedding Guest.What everyone is saying about The Wedding Guest:'Wow what a gripping, twist-filled book that kept me on my toes and turning the pages!... Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire book. Just when I thought I knew where things were going another exciting twist was presented! I loved that I had no clue about what was going to happen next this is a perfect psychological thriller! This book kept me reading well into the night from the very beginning to the very last page, this was a thrilling page-turner!... Another cracking book by Kathryn Croft!' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This was brilliant. Very hard to put down indeed with some clever twists and turns along the way. I always look forward to this authors books and this one didn't disappoint.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This book did not disappoint. Everytime I had it figured out what was going to happen next something completely different happened and I was literally on the edge of my seat. I was gripped, honestly, I was in shock at what was happening, it was scary but extremely thrilling. The best part about this book is that no matter how you try you cannot predict the ending, like you will not see it coming!' Jessica's Books Biz, ¿¿¿¿¿'Excellent psychological thriller which had me gripped throughout. It had so many crazy twists and turns with a jaw dropping ending which I did not see coming.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I found this a creepy addictive read with an intriguing mystery running throughout... Readers are in for a treat with the explosive ending. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A fantastic thriller that keeps you turning the pages. Full of twists and turns and shocks, a great read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

"Have you heard from Eviana?" Simon's voice is shaky. "She went for a walk this afternoon and she never came back." My heart seizes in my chest, an invisible fist clenching it tight.Five days ago, my sister told me she was going to die. And now she's missing.My sister Eviana has it all - a wonderful husband, a beautiful home and a successful career.Then one day, she disappears into thin air.Scratching beneath the surface of her picture-perfect life, I discover that everything isn't quite as wonderful as it seems. Eviana was receiving threatening messages. She was hiding something.Something with deadly consequences.I get the feeling that Simon knows more than he's admitting. But then again, so do I. Because my sister and I have a secret. A secret so dark we have kept it hidden all our lives.And if anyone finds out, it will destroy everything...An absolutely gripping psychological thriller about toxic families and deadly secrets that will have you flipping pages deep into the night until you reach the shocking final twist. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, The Woman in the Window and Gone Girl.What readers are saying about Dea Poirier:"WHAT did I just read!!!! WOW!!! I mean seriously Wow!!... Had me hook, line, and sinker!!!... Absolutely explosive and addictive... My heart was in my throat... An absolutely page-turning, addictive, gripping and explosive must-read." Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ "My jaw is still on the floor from all of the twists and turns in this book. From the first page this book had me hooked. It was non-stop, I couldn't put it down." @always_reading_rachel ¿¿¿¿¿"I was on the edge of my seat trying to put the pieces together in my head... If you love twisted, mess with your head thrillers, I highly recommend this one... LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT!!!!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"OH. MY. STARS. A fast-pace thriller that hit the ground running... The twists will smack you in the face and leave you speechless... The last half of this book gave me whiplash, but the final chapter- wow!" KKEC Reads"The book left me speechless and shocked. I literally had to sit and process it all. The twists were amazing and the ending blew me away. I highly recommend this book!!!!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I could not put this book down!!... Absolutely amazing." @loris2littlelibrary ¿¿¿¿¿"Every bit as gripping as I had hoped. This is incredible and completely shocking... I have been completely caught up in the pages and unwilling to put this down." @littlemissbooklover87 ¿¿¿¿¿

As we welcome the Rowe family to our beautiful clifftop hotel, a shadow passes over my husband's face. In that moment I see it: my husband is hiding a terrible secret. Has he put us all in danger? Mark and I pride ourselves on giving visitors to our hotel, high on the rugged Maine cliffs with views of the ocean, a vacation they won't forget. But the Rowes are strangely over-familiar when they arrive with their teenage daughter. The wife puts a hand on Mark's forearm and her husband meets my eyes with a knowing look as I hold my little son tight. They gush that they loved their previous stay here... But I'm certain I've never seen them before. Mark reassures me that the Rowes are just being friendly. We have so many visitors, maybe we forgot meeting them. When I am locked in the master bedroom for over an hour, he later soothes my panic and says it was just an accident. But I know one of the Rowes was out in the hallway listening to me cry for help. I hear one of them whispering a lullaby to my baby on his monitor. I cannot trust these people. But as the relentless icy rain gives way to the biggest blizzard of the season and we become cut off, I realize my son and I are trapped. Mark knows more about the Rowes than he's letting on. I'll do anything to protect my gorgeous baby boy. But how far will I have to go, to keep him safe? The Hotel is a totally twisty locked room thriller that you won't be able to put down. Fans of Shalini Boland, Freida McFadden and Jeneva Rose will be glued to the pages! Readers love Emily Shiner: "O.M.G!! WOW!! This. Book. Was. So. Good!! I was absolutely addicted to it and read it in one sitting! I could not get enough of her twisted, jaw-dropping, suspenseful, head-spinning read! A 5-star must-read book!... I was yelling at my e-reader!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Love, love, loved this absolutely gripping edge-of-your-seat page-turner!!! I devoured it in one sitting!! Perfect... makes the hair on your arms stand on end... extremely fast-paced... will absolutely blow your mind with its explosive twists!!! Do not start this book until you have cleared your schedules as you will not be able to put it down!! Action-packed, intriguing, will keep you up at night with a pounding heart!!" Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Will BLOW YOUR MIND! A wicked page-turner... will keep you glued to its pages-and, guessing wrong about who to trust-until its breathtaking ending! Full of heart-pounding suspense and jaw-dropping, stunning twists you will NOT see coming... a gripping story... My favorite!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "GRIPPING. INTENSE. UTTERLY BINGE-WORTHY!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Kept me up two nights in a row. Truly a page-turner and so fast-paced. I love Emily Shiner!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW!!!... Fantastic! I could honestly sit all day and read her stories... Absolutely brilliant." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I've always had the urge to look after other people's children. To pour care and love into their lives, because I know what happens when you don't. There are terrible people out there, who have been neglected and hurt and want to see the world burn. You don't want people like that in your home... I look up at the beautiful woman with perfectly painted red lipstick standing on the front steps of her grand Victorian house. Harper already trusts me to take care of her two little girls: believes the lies I've told her about where I come from and how many other mothers have welcomed me into their homes. Then I see the familiar form of her husband. My ex. The man who knows where my own missing baby boy is. I know Troy will never admit to knowing who I really am. Not after what he did to me. But I still expect to see shock and recognition in his cool blue eyes when he meets me: the woman his wife has employed to care for their children. But he simply smiles. He welcomes me into his home. I'm determined to get the truth out of Troy. But soon I realize I made a terrible mistake in coming here. Someone has been in my room. And the gun I hid under my mattress is missing. Troy thinks he can scare me away. But if he won't tell me where my son is, he has no idea how far I'll go to get revenge... A deliciously addictive and heart-pounding thriller. Readers of The Housemaid, The Marriage and Gone Girl will be shocked by the endless twists in this unputdownable page-turner. What readers are saying about The Nanny's Child: "This novel is in the running for my favourite psychological thriller of the year... THIS. IS. PHENOMENAL... More twists than a pretzel factory... Addictive... This is L.G. Davis at the top of her game." @theliterateleprechaun, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!... A great book to get totally wrapped up in... Fantastic and kept me captivated the entire time." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I had so much fun reading this book... I am blown away... This was brilliant... I had a blast with this one!" @sabireads1984, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Left me utterly astounded!... Mind-blowing!" @i__read_and_rec, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Had me on the edge of my seat the whole time! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... Fantastic!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A forged reference and a fake social media page is all it takes to convince the Mayers I'm the perfect person to look after their son Wyatt. Some people would be scared to move to a remote mountain village with a family they've never met, but it's exactly where I need to be. Because Wyatt is my child...My sweet little boy was taken from me. There are dark secrets in my past that will stop me from ever getting Wyatt back, but now I'm his nanny, I'll finally get to raise him like he's my own.When I arrive at the Mayers' house, I'm stunned by the striking glass family home and Robin and Paul's lavish lifestyle, which I couldn't afford in my wildest dreams. But Wyatt seems troubled. Robin claims he needs therapy, she says he barely speaks to her, and soon I realise that he's rarely allowed to leave the house...When Wyatt gives me a shy smile and begins to open up, it's clear he needed me just as much as I needed him. We're making up for the time we lost with long afternoons playing games and baking apple pie.Everything finally seems perfect in my life. Until I find out what happened to his last nanny... An utterly heart-pounding and nail-biting read that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of The Marriage, The Housemaid and The Family Upstairs. What readers are saying about L.G. Davis: "OMG!!! MIND ABSOLUTELY BLOWN!!!! Love, LOVE, LOVED this absolute page-turner!!... Kept me on the edge of my seat... OMG the twists just kept on coming again and again!!!... Devoured it in one sitting!! I was absolutely blown away... Had my jaw dropping to the floor!!... I LOVED it." Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

When the call finally comes, my life as I know it is over-my job as a teacher, my marriage, my family are all gone. In a heartbeat, I've lost everything that ever mattered to me. All because of one secret, and what someone thinks she saw... As I sit in the school's office, listening to the accusations being made against me, I wonder how I got here. As they discuss what they think I did, words begin to jumble in my mind: "a video," "blurred figures..." I don't know how to explain that they've got it all wrong. Instead, I think back over the last few months and try to pinpoint the exact moment when I allowed a secret to ruin my life. I squeeze my eyes shut. I've been so stupid, I can see that now. Because I know who told them I did this. But it's just not true, I would never cross that line. So why would she do this to me, after all we've been through? What possible reason could she have to shatter my life into a million pieces? When I open my eyes, my colleagues are staring at me, waiting for answers. I take a deep breath. It's time to tell them what really happened. It's time to tell them the truth. An emotionally gripping and totally unputdownable story about the complexities of love, female friendship and betrayal. This page-turning read will stay with you long after the final page, and is perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Susan Lewis. Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels: "THE book of the year!... I don't think I have ever cried as much... heart-breaking and unputdownable... To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me." Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ "The complexities of the situation are written in a truly beautiful, insightful way... It was real, and brutal, and heartbreaking, but it was honest, which made it all the most devastating to read." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy heck!!! Kate Hewitt brought her A-game with this must read... I was completely entranced... There were so many well-timed twists and turns and just when I thought I couldn't be surprised anymore, there was another bomb waiting to drop!!... A complete 5 star novel that will most certainly "wow" you!" Steph and Chris' Book Review ¿¿¿¿¿

The flood waters are rising. And so is the body count...Police officer Fiona MacLeish has been ordered to step back from her role in Police Scotland. Haunted by the murder of her parents, she's dangerously close to breaking point: and is back in her remote childhood home nestled in a valley on the Scottish border. But there's a terrifying storm coming...When Fiona finds the bloodied body of a neighbour in their flooded house, a chill runs through her veins. The bruising around his throat tells Fiona someone wanted this elderly man dead. And with the torrential rain cutting the farming village off completely, the murderer must still be nearby.But flood waters continue to rise, and landslides force Fiona to take shelter with a crowd of locals at the highest-standing farm. Then, another victim is found, with more suspicious wounds. Trapped at the farm with a killer, with no hope of outside help, can Fiona catch them before more of the isolated community become victims?The Flood is the first book in the Fiona MacLeish series. With an unforgettable setting, a strong female lead and packed with twists, this is the perfect read for fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave. Read what everyone is saying about The Flood: 'I read this book in one day. It had me on the edge of my seat and didn't want to put it down. I had to know what happened!! I would definitely recommend.' @70booklover, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow! That just about sums it up right there! Twist, turns, suspense, THRILLER! I loved how much this book made me hold on with both hands! One chapter after another!... Fantastic!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Fantastic... Had me hooked from page one... So vivid that I felt as if I was standing there with Fiona MacLeish watching everything unfold... I would definitely give more than 5 stars if it was possible.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Atmospheric and tense... Had me hooked from the off and didn't let go until the final paragraph... A fabulous read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A delicious page-turner right from the start. Every time I had to put it down, it was all I could think about. I did end up finishing way past my bedtime, just so I would be able to sleep.' Goodreads reviewer'An absolute corker of a book... Ah, the tension... The wind screaming past the house, the water rising... I can picture it all... Very well-crafted novel and I can't wait to read the next book in the series!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I was gripped by this story within the first few pages... Full of twists and turns... The excitement level is through the roof. I couldn't put this book down and wanted to zoom to the end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Her hands bang desperately on the window of Fiona's car door as the wind flaps her pink hair sideways. Through the glass the distraught mother shrieks, 'Please, you have to find her! You have to find my little girl.' When eight-year-old Cait Yorke goes missing on a remote island off the coast of the wild Scottish Highlands, police officer Fiona MacLeish is quickly sent to investigate. But a gale is gathering force, and Fiona becomes increasingly concerned for a little girl braving the strong winds alone. As Fiona questions the locals, she soon realises that they are hiding many secrets. What is this island, and who really lives here?Then a boat violently crashes off the coast of the island. On board, Fiona discovers the body of a man who has clearly been murdered. But the killer is nowhere to be found. The only place they can be is on the island with no way out. Realising a killer is trapped on their island, tensions amongst the locals and Fiona begin to rise. As the gale rages on and the body count continues to rise, will Fiona find the young girl and the killer before they strike again? The Island is the second book in the Fiona MacLeish series, set against the remote Scottish Highlands. Fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave will love this character-driven police procedural with a dark twisty plot.

The little girl's bright blue eyes are wide with fear, her hair tousled, her tears making tracks in the dirt smudged across her cheek. Curled tight in a tiny ball, it's as if she wants to hide away forever. "He took her!" she cries. "He took my sister!" When a desperate mother calls Denton police department to report her children missing, Detective Josie Quinn races to investigate. Sixteen-year-old Kayleigh and her little sister Savannah went for a walk in the woods but never came home. They are good girls and know not to go far, say their frantic parents. Kayleigh always looks after Savannah and brings her home safely. Until now... Even as she vows to bring the sisters home safely, Josie's blood runs cold: because they are not the only missing children. Rumors are spreading about the legend of "The Woodsman": when pairs of children go into the woods, The Woodsman takes one of them and only one comes out alive. With local teenagers daring each other to walk into the woods at night in pairs, Josie knows that nobody is safe from the hysteria sweeping Denton. Little Savannah Patchett is soon mercifully found alive, alone and terrified, but she tells Josie "The Woodsman has taken my sister". All Josie's leads seem to reach dead ends: her team traces Kayleigh's scent to a dank, dark cabin in the woods, but the owner has an alibi and there is no evidence that Kayleigh has been inside. When Josie persuades Kayleigh's classmates to talk, she learns that Kayleigh herself had a secret boyfriend whose identity is a mystery. Josie is desperate to track him down and to work out if he could hold the key to solving the case. Then Josie's worst fears come true: another pair goes missing and one of them is found dead soon after. Another teenage girl, lying straight and still, a halo of blood surrounding her beautiful blonde hair. Josie knows that the legend of The Woodsman is nothing more than a story, but the truth is far more horrifying... With Kayleigh still out there somewhere and the TV news filled with stories of a serial killer at large, how far will Josie have to go to find the killer before more innocent lives are lost?What readers are saying about My Child is Missing: "I am hooked and obsessed... Perfection... I loved it." @becbingesbooks, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely loved everything about this story!" @bookstagrambrielle, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A non-stop thrill ride from the beginning... This one has become my new favorite. I love the development of the characters and twists and turns that kept me from going to sleep. This book is hard to put down but so worth it! I can't wait for the next book!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Lisa Regan's Detective Josie Quinn books are ones that I stop everything for to read immediately... A wild ride... Absolutely amazing!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW! Lisa Regan has done it again... An ending that left me shocked!" @fieldstone_lfl, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! What a book!" Sassy Southern Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I read a lot of thrillers and this was by far one of the best reveals ever." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

England, 1953. An emotional and heart-breaking story about children tragically orphaned by the war, and the woman who is determined to save them, whatever it takes.When Clara Newton became House Mother of Shilling Grange Orphanage, it was only supposed to be temporary, a job to help piece her life back together again after the war had torn it apart. But five years on, Shilling Grange is more than just a job, it's her calling. The orphans have given her a reason to live again, as has her handsome war hero neighbour Ivor, who is now her dashing fiancé. As Clara starts to plan her perfect wedding, she is shocked to discover that the village expects her to leave Shilling Grange once she is married. They can't imagine how she could possibly be a good housewife while working full time at the orphanage. But Clara is horrified at the idea of deserting her orphans who have no one else in the world. Clara starts to consider who could possibly replace her if she left. Who would take care of precious Peg who has never spoken a word or known love from anyone but Clara? And who would protect timid Jonathan from his life changing secret that only Clara knows? But when a storm causes a catastrophic flood that risks the life of Ivor and the children, Clara is suddenly on the brink of losing everything once more. In this final heart-wrenching book in the series, will Clara and Ivor finally make it down the aisle? And will Clara find the strength to save the orphanage and stop it from falling into the wrong hands? An utterly tear-jerking and unforgettable historical novel, set in the aftermath of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters. What readers are saying about Lizzie Page: 'So moving... just melted my heart... Heartbreaking, funny and so enjoyable from the start to finish... took my breath away wholeheartedly.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

He tells you he's your father. He welcomes you into his family. And now you're trapped... I've never met my father. It was always just me and Mom, so when she died, I was completely alone. But today, years since I first mailed my DNA to Family Ties, I finally have a match. They've found my biological father. When I meet Robert, he's warm, dependable, sturdy. I'm desperate for him to like me. I want to be part of his perfect, high-flying family more than anything. Except, I'm not so sure they are perfect. Every day, strange things go wrong in the Thompsons' grand Lake Tahoe house. A family photo is found burning. Robert's car is tampered with. My mother's necklace goes missing. Though that's nothing compared to the horror of finding the huge family portrait violently slashed in its ornate gold frame... But someone is trying to blame me for everything-all eyes are on me. I can't run now. And then I receive an email from Family Ties that makes my blood run cold. Robert Thompson is not my father. Now I'm trapped in a house full of strangers, with no idea who I can trust. And I'm terrified my life is in grave danger... An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller packed with twists that will leave you reeling. Perfect for fans of The Family Upstairs, The Happy Family and Shari Lapena. What readers are saying about The Wrong Family: "Oh my god!... Had me on the edge of my seat... I stayed up until 4 am just to finish it... Constant twists keep you guessing throughout. I was so shocked at the end. I did not see it coming. Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! What an amazing book... I truly loved this thriller and despite my best efforts I could not guess how this would go." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh the suspense!... Constantly keeps you on your toes... I was well and truly gripped from the start... Had me on edge throughout... I can't wait to read more by Ellery!" @coffeelitandprosecco, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Addictive... I was gripped from the very first page... Wow! Seriously, I was tired after reading this. My adrenaline was pumping full force! Highly recommend!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Unputdownable! From start to finish I was completely immersed... An engaging tale of mystery and suspense... It kept me on the edge of my seat turning the pages." @_lostinliteracy, ¿¿¿¿¿

Ever since I tried to escape, he's been keeping me in the dark. My bones ache with the cold. The longer I sit, trapped alone with just my thoughts, the more I worry... What if this is it? What if I never get to leave? The sun is rising on another cold winter's day in Coyote Cove when Chief Maggie Riley finds an unmarked envelope on the steps of the police station. Inside is a photo of a teenage girl, bound and bruised. Maggie's heart constricts at the terror in her tear-filled eyes. Who is she? What has happened to her? Who would have left this photo, but done nothing else to help? Maggie moved to Coyote Cove for a quieter life after her beloved young brother went missing five years ago. And this case feels as personal as anything she's worked on since then. With no one reporting the girl missing, seemingly unloved and forgotten, Maggie vows to rescue her, and bring whoever hurt her to justice. As Maggie mines the photograph for clues to hunt down the girl and her captor, her search takes her deep into the seedy, dangerous underbelly of the secretive logging camps. Hidden away in the woods, a law unto themselves, Maggie is in unchartered-and deadly-territory. Then she finds the body of a girl who was said to have run away years ago, one with ties of her own to the loggers. And Maggie knows she's on the right track. But as her search for the truth intensifies, Maggie's own safety is threatened. Can she save an innocent girl's life and get out alive herself, or could this be the one investigation she won't survive...? A dark and totally gripping crime thriller, perfect for fans of D.K. Hood, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Regan. Readers love Shannon Hollinger: "LOVE, LOVE, LOVED THIS BOOK!!... OMG!!!!... MIND BLOWN... Wow!!!... Had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end... The hair on my arms was standing on end and my heart was pounding... Kept me on the edge of my seat throughout... I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!!... Absolutely hooked!! I LOVED it." bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! I totally loved this book! Such a fabulous read!... kept me gripped from beginning to end... Can't give this enough big stars. Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Jaw-dropping... kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat... excellent!" Bookishlaurenh, ¿¿¿¿ "Shannon Hollinger took me on a TRIP - wow... I thought I had this figured out, but boy was I wrong... I was turning pages like a mad lady... I did NOT expect that ending at ALL... excellent... I was staring at my wall thinking "wow....."" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿ "HOLY BUCKETS... excellent... intense... twists and turns will give you whiplash... fantastic. I loved the darkness and mystery... The way the pieces fell into place was so insane I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... a scary, twisted, dark thrill ride from start to finish!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She trusted him. Now she's paying the price...I loved my husband, Doctor Drew Devlin, but he betrayed me. And now he's dead.As I put the key in the lock and open the door to the luxurious new home I've purchased with Drew's life insurance money, I'm certain the worst days are behind me. My secret is safe, and I can't wait to enjoy my new wealth and freedom.Then I meet handsome Roger. I wasn't looking for a relationship but as we spend our evenings drinking wine on my sunny terrace, I realise he's just what I need right now. Roger is nothing like Drew, he's spontaneous and romantic. And most of all, he's honest.He thinks I'm a rich, lonely woman. He's wrong of course, there's so much more to me...But then one night, when we're curled up in bed together, Roger says something that makes my blood run cold. I think he knows the truth about my life as the doctor's wife.I will do anything to stop my past from catching up with me... But is Roger really who he says he is? Or is my life now in danger?An absolutely gripping psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor's Wife. If you love Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train you'll be hooked on The Doctor's Widow¿¿¿What readers are saying about Daniel Hurst:'OMG... binge read!... WOWZERS!... Curveballs that made my head just spin?!!... Deserves way more than 5 stars as it is a must-read book!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow. I mean wow. This book was so freakin good!!... really exciting plot... I was thrown for a loop, and then another one.' @thrilleraddict1986, ¿¿¿¿¿

Germany, 1945. As the ground shakes and the air raid sirens wail, Katja holds her tiny baby to her chest. She pictures Karl's handsome face and kind blue eyes, her breath catching at the thought of him heading back to the front. She must never tell anyone about the letters she delivered for him, or the other secret she is hiding... London, present day. In the midst of a divorce and with her mother Katja recovering from major surgery, Jo is heartbroken and lost: especially because Katja has always been distant, even when Jo was a child. Now, Katja is too frail to be alone, and has moved in to Jo's cosy bungalow - where Jo hopes they can finally find peace with each other. But clearing out her mother's empty home, Jo discovers a dog-eared black diary hidden in a tiny kitchen cupboard. Tucked within the pages is a yellowed envelope with an unfamiliar, faded postmark. The scrawled handwriting reveals a shocking past Jo can scarcely believe, and she realises that she must finally learn the truth about where she came from, before time runs out... As Katja slowly opens up, she is thrown back to the war-ravaged German countryside: where a brave young woman in love risked everything to memorise detailed maps by candlelight, and had to flee from soldiers in the early light of dawn to save herself and her child. But Jo can see the pain in Katja's eyes. She is still holding something back, and the key to her silence lies within the pages of the diary. Will uncovering the devastating truth about a forbidden love affair kept secret for decades tear mother and daughter apart forever? Or will confronting the past finally help Jo and Katja heal? Fans of The Letter, The Nightingale and We Were the Lucky Ones will be utterly swept away by this heart-wrenching read. Based on an incredible true story, The Lost Diary is a gripping and unforgettable tale about bravery in the face of unimaginable terror and how a woman pushed to the brink was forced to make a terrible choice. Readers love Rose Alexander: 'Beautiful... it just took my breath away. Definitely had to wipe a tear away.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Pushing her key into the gate lock, Katie looks up nervously at the grand tree-lined entrance sweeping up to Kilcashel House. This was not her home by choice, but if she was ever to move on from her past and uncover the truth about her beloved Harry, she would make it her home... Perched on the edge of the roaring Irish Sea, Kilcashel House was somewhere New Yorker Katie never imagined she would live. But when her partner Harry dies suddenly with a diamond engagement ring in his top pocket, Katie is shocked to learn that he has left a house in Ireland to her. But that is not the only secret Harry was keeping. Katie soon learns that Harry also left the house to his ex-wife Maggie. The two women could not be more different but are left with no choice but to go to Ireland together to try and uncover Harry's past. But arriving at Kilcashel, they are met with unpaid bills and a huge list of repairs. As they walk through the house, they start to encounter little signs of the life Harry was building here - a new kitchen, clearly for Katie, a beloved horse for Maggie. Bit by bit they uncover a new side to the man they both loved.With the help of handsome local gardener Dan and a band of friendly locals, together they turn the crumbling house into a stunning home full of life once again. Soon Katie realises that it is more than just the house that has stolen her heart. Could this be where she finally realises her lifelong dream of starting a bakery? And as she gets closer to Dan, might she be able to open her heart once more after such a tragic loss?But when a letter arrives revealing the truth about Harry's past and an unexpected tragedy strikes the house, will Katie want to realise her Irish dream or be forced home for good?An absolutely glorious and emotional read about family secrets, friendship and finding home. Perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.What readers are saying about Ann O'Loughlin:'OMG! OMG!!... I was utterly glued to the pages and I had tears absolutely streaming down my face... I was devastated when I turned the last page... Will stay with me for a long time... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿'I was swept away... I could almost feel the fresh air fill my lungs... Brilliant... Incredible... Beautiful... A wonderful five star read.' Sarah Kingsnorth ¿¿¿¿¿

My whole body is shaking, my breath catches in my throat. I'm stuck here. Trapped. With the one person who will do anything to destroy me...When I step into the elevator that sweltering morning, I barely notice the woman standing next to me. She seems out of place, with her floaty linen clothes in a building full of suits. But that's none of my business.A minute later, there's a sudden jerk. The elevator stops. The lights go out.The other woman's face is deathly pale. She's breathing noisily, clearly panicking. As we sit slumped against the mirrored walls, we start talking to try and keep calm.I tell her I moved halfway round the world to start again where no one knew what I was hiding. I tell her my darkest secrets, because she seems to understand, and we're never going to see each other again, right?But I'm wrong.We're not strangers.None of this is an accident.And when the truth comes out, there'll be nowhere to hide... A brilliantly twisty ride from start to finish, that will have you gasping out loud at the twists. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Freida McFadden and Claire McGowan.See what everyone is saying about The Elevator: 'So captivating... one word WOW!... brilliant... kept me guessing throughout... so good I read it in a day!... I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all the plot twists that it presented!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'For lovers of Freida McFadden this novel is for you! Twisted with an ending you don't see coming! I loved this.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I really Loved it!!! What a twist... a WOW read!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a ride!... gripping... jaw-dropping reveals.' Goodreads reviewer'Captivating! First of all, I imagined being stuck in an elevator - that is scary enough! Then to find out the person you are stuck in the elevator with is someone who wishes you dead!! I couldn't put this book down!' Goodreads reviewer'A must-read... tense claustrophobic atmosphere... packs a punch and the surprises keep coming... however it has done little to encourage me to venture into a lift (elevator) again!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Sensational... a plot that unrolls like clockwork, and simmering tension that never lets up. Betrayal, double-crossing and the most delicious sting in the tail... I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer'A tangled web of lies that has an explosive ending... The tension ratcheted up at the end and literally had me gasping with my jaw on the floor... riveting.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'At times my heart was pounding and I had to stop reading, which was hard as it was so good! Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer

'Welcome to Serenity Falls,' I say, forcing a smile as I guide our new guests across the courtyard and through the doors of the old house. This should be a fresh new start for the couple, but how can I help them when my own life is being torn apart?My husband Victor and I have been married for twenty-five years and we've created a successful marriage retreat business together. The tranquil hotel, with its cherry blossom trees and the sound of the waterfall in the backdrop, is the perfect setting for couples to repair their fractured relationships. My own marriage has been a shining example of honesty and trust. Or at least that's what I believed...When a police officer knocks on my door to tell me the man I loved has been killed in a tragic accident, I'm left trembling with shock. But that isn't all. An unnamed woman was by his side when Victor died, and she now lies in a coma. As my husband's secrets unravel, I discover that my whole life has been a lie.Now my future is at stake and my life is in danger. And I have to make a choice to protect myself and my family.A choice that will turn me into a liar, just like Victor.And will end in murder...What readers are saying about The Marriage Retreat:'Holy hell... What an absolute mind-blowing thriller. I cannot put into enough words how phenomenal this was... Like nothing was as simple as it seems, there was so many possible options that I didn't even see them coming... page-turning.' @book_brilliance_xo, ¿¿¿¿¿'EXCELLENT... kept me glued to my kindle!!!!... WOW!!!!... This book I will NOT FORGET for a long time, definitely will be telling my friends about it.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A fantastic gripping dark thriller which had me up late reading needed to know how it was going to end... intriguing... excellent... A fantastic gripping story.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A wild ride and one that kept me on my toes with reveal after reveal... I was gripped throughout... I encourage you to pick up if you enjoy psychological mysteries full of twists.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I raced through this book. Gripping from the start and everything that a psychological thriller should be. Don't take my word for it, read it! You wont' be disappointed... Awesome.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliant... Will hook you from the beginning until the very end... Loved it.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I thought he took my secret to the grave. But the truth can't stay buried forever... In the wake of my darling husband's death, I am so lucky to have my three beautiful, grown-up daughters by my side at our holiday home in Scotland. We need some time together, to recover from the shock. But I also need to set some things straight about their beloved father... I've always known this house was the perfect place to bury secrets - remote, isolated, surrounded by nothing but miles of dense forest. But this time I'm not here to hide more of my lies. I'm here to expose one. I promise everything I've ever done has been to protect my daughters. I just hope they understand that too... By the end of the trip, nothing will ever be the same again. I knew revealing the truth about the inheritance would have consequences, but I could never have imagined we wouldn't all survive it. And now the truth is out, am I in danger too...? A totally gripping psychological thriller from an Amazon No1. bestseller that will have your head spinning and your jaw on the floor with every twist. Fans of The Housemaid, Gone Girl and The Family Upstairs won't be able to put this down! What readers are saying about Samantha Hayes: 'Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Unforgettable!!!!!... a jaw-dropping ending that I never saw coming, not in a million years.' Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'THIS. WAS. INCREDIBLE... Nail-biting... Kept me up way past my bedtime. I was sucked into the drama and couldn't put it down. I cannot find a single flaw... Every plot twist had me gasping... A wild ride... Gosh this was incredible.' @mariaareadss, ¿¿¿¿¿

Cornish cream teas in the sun, dog walks on the beach and... a murder investigation? Can Kate Palmer - part-time nurse and cake-loving sleuth - solve her most baffling case yet?Kate Palmer is delighted when she learns that her home, the beautiful seaside village of Tinworthy, is the setting for a new TV show. She's even more excited when she, her handsome husband Woody and her drama queen sister Angie are all invited to be extras. But when the cameras start rolling, the trio are in for a nasty surprise when the film's writer and producer, Crispin Wyngarde, drops dead...Before long, rumours start flying and Angie is in the spotlight for murder. Kate knows her sister had a brief, stormy fling with Crispin during her younger days as an actress, but surely Angie couldn't have hated him that much, could she? Kate is certain of her sister's innocence, and is determined to prove it. But who would want to kill Crispin and set the stage for Angie to take the fall? Could it be Fergal, Angie's jealous boyfriend? Sonia, the eccentric director, who had a love-hate relationship with Crispin? Or gorgeous Guy, the hairdresser who's held a grudge against the problematic producer for years?Armed with a list of possible culprits, Kate sets out to interview everyone she can. Over cups of tea, secrets start to spill out about overheard conversations and mysterious money transfers. But just as Kate thinks she's finally on the right track, her main suspect is found dead after a party in the village. To make matters worse, he's one of Angie's old flames too... Kate needs to solve the crime - and quick - to save her feisty sister. Can she untangle the clues and get to the truth, before it's curtains down for Angie?If you love murder mysteries with a brilliant cast of characters, twisty plots and plenty of tea and cake, A Body in a Cornish Village will have you hooked until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis. What readers are saying about the Kate Palmer mysteries: 'I absolutely LOVE this series... The plot really sucked me in... I was so absorbed I read it in one sitting... I was completely shocked by the mega twist... absolutely fantastic read filled with suspense, mystery, twists and much more.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... I devoured in a single sitting... Plenty of red herrings, twists and turns... Kept me hooked from page one until the very last... Fast-paced, compelling and immensely enjoyable' Bookish Jottings, ¿¿¿¿ 'An absolute delight and a must-read... This rapid page-turner is one that will keep you up reading, unable to stop until the very end. I absolutely loved it!' Page Turners, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Superb cosy mystery with plenty of substance... A quality, well-plotted cosy... the perfect novel to curl up with... delightful.' Brianne's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

As I stare at the girl, I feel my heart pound inside my chest. There she is, my daughter, right in front of me after all this time. I have to reach her, to hold her, before I lose her all over again... I have experienced what no mother should: I have lost my child. Many years ago, after my divorce, my daughter moved in with her father, and then went missing... For years, I searched everywhere for my darling girl, but she had vanished without a trace. But even on my darkest days, when my heart felt truly broken, I kept a hope alive inside - a hope that my little girl would, one day, find her way back to me. And now, standing in front of me, so close I could touch her, is a young woman who looks just like my beloved Tilly. I've been reminded of her so many times over the years, but this is different. The curve of her face, the sound of her voice... But just as my heart leaps with unimaginable joy, she disappears into the crowd and I lose sight of her. I can't believe she has gone before I had the chance to reach her. As I desperately scan the faces around me, my heart pounding in my chest, I realise I am certain that she was my little girl, back after all these years. But why would she seek me out now, just to vanish all over again? And how can I find her? Because no matter how much time has passed, she will always be my little girl... And I will do whatever it takes to hold her in my arms once more. An absolutely unputdownable and gripping story about one mother's quest to find her little girl. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will be hooked on this emotional book until the very final page. Praise for Catherine Miller: 'Fantastic page-turner!!! An absolute must-read... Heartbreaking... I was completely absorbed from the first page... My heart was in my throat... ABSOLUTELY loved this.' Bookworm 86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this!... I was hooked... read this in one sitting.' Nat's Bookish Corner ¿¿¿¿¿

Join Jemima Jago-librarian, cake lover and fearless super-sleuth-on her next puzzling case, when an entry at a baking competition proves delicious... but deadly! It's time for the Bay View Hotel's annual bake-off and Jem is looking forward to sampling all the cake she can. But when head judge and successful local critic Lemmy Beaglehole drops dead in the middle of tasting a chocolate gateau, Jem can't resist throwing herself into the investigation. Jem interviews everyone present and discovers that Lemmy had plenty of enemies at the bake-off and was famous for his venomous reviews. But who could have hated him enough to actually poison him? Was it the long-suffering hotel manager? The local busybody who hated Lemmy enough to stage a protest over his inclusion as head judge? Or the aspiring baker, whose dreams of running his own pastry shop were dashed by a terrible review? Finding a crumpled rose-patterned envelope that may have contained the poison, Jem feels certain she's close to the truth. But when a huge storm blows in over the Isles of Scilly, trapping everyone-bake-off contestants, staff and guests-in the hotel overnight, Jem must work fast to untangle the clues and catch the killer before their next toxic treat ends up on her plate! A fun and page-turning cozy mystery set in the beautiful Isles of Scilly, from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Emma Jameson. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will be utterly hooked! What readers are saying about Emma Jameson: "Wow. I love it... So fabulous that I stayed up half the night finishing it! Joy!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "AMAZING story! I just loved the humorous banter." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "So much fun... The plot twists and turns kept me flying through the pages. Just when you think you have it figured out, something else pops up, and keeps you guessing... A wonderful escape... Definitely a must-read." Page Turners Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Deserves ten stars. I don't remember breathing as I read the last third of this book." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Crackles with revenge, intrigue and murder. I couldn't put it down... Captivating." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Murder at the Village Fair: An utterly gripping historical cozy murder mystery (A Miss Underhay Mystery Book 13)By Helena Dixon Kitty Underhay is riding a carousel... with death. Summer 1935. Enjoying a belated honeymoon visiting her new husband Matt's family in the rolling Yorkshire hills, Kitty strolls through a village fair. But when Kitty persuades Matt to visit the fortune teller's tent, the lovebirds are shocked to find the body of Madame Zaza slumped over her crystal ball, pearl necklace askew and a half-drunk cup of tea at her elbow. After predicting so many of the villagers' misfortunes, how did she not foresee her own murder? From a pompous old colonel to a reticent reverend and a dodgy village doctor, Kitty soon feels like half the village had a motive for murder. But with more suspects than tarot cards, she and Matt are no closer to finding the culprit. Madame Zaza had been a part of the community's life for decades and discovering a photograph album of the villagers through the years gives Kitty and Matt the breakthrough they've been searching for. Kitty is soon hot on the killer's trail when her sleuthing puts her in terrible danger. Will her lucky stars align or is her life line about to run out? An utterly sensational and addictive Golden Age murder mystery. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. 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

Five old friends. Two new partners. One big problem... In Erin's beachfront home in Ireland, I blink at my former best friends and laugh. Is it awkward we haven't seen each other in ten years and nobody really knows why? Yes. So I pull out the champagne with a flourish and start blasting our old playlist. It's a reunion weekend, after all... But it's not long before my determination to have fun starts to fizzle. Perhaps inviting new partners was a mistake. I'm already exhausted by Becky's new girlfriend, and Beth's husband is trying too hard with the compliments. No, I'm not trying out a "cool silver highlights" look. It's a grey hair. Still, at least the others have partners. The most exciting romantic development I can report is a quick flirt with a handsome stranger on the plane over. Even flighty, non-committal Tara is bringing someone. But if that wasn't surprising enough, I could never have anticipated Tara's 'someone' would be the man from my flight. If things weren't already awkward, they certainly are now... The weekend was meant to finally bring us all back together. But will this reunion only push us further apart? A hilarious and uplifting page-turner about the power (and pitfalls) of friendship and romance. Fans of rom-coms by Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes and Mhairi McFarlane will devour this laugh-out-loud tale. What readers are saying about Joanna Bolouri: 'The perfect summer read... LOL funny, packed with awkward moments, and romance for a cherry on top. Blissful.' Bobs and Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The quintessential summer beach read! I LOVED this book because it gave me all the things I want in a modern-day love story... Prepare to laugh out loud, and to absolutely love this fabulously fresh new read... witty, humorous and fun.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Funny, romantic and surprisingly insightful... I legit laughed out loud.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Unputdownable.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Cora's eyes filled with tears as she thought of the only man she had ever loved. She knew suddenly what she had to do. 'I have to go to Dublin, visit his house when the smell of him is still there. I need to...' she stuttered over her words, 'I need to know about his wife.' Cora smiles as she sees the bouquet of flowers on the kitchen table of her New York home. Her handsome long-term partner Jack never fails to surprise her. But as she leans in to smell the sweet pink roses, there is a sharp rap on the door and her world shatters as she is told that her darling Jack has been killed in a car crash in Ireland. But Jack wasn't the only victim. There was another woman in the car: a wife he never told her about. Distraught, she flies to Ireland to learn more about his secret life. She moves into his beautiful townhouse in central Dublin, determined to make sense of all the lies he told her. As she grieves, she immerses herself in the local community, who need her as much as she needs them. The square they live on is under threat from developers, and Cora only realises when her new home is in danger how much it has come to mean to her. She must learn to work with her neighbours if they have any chance of protecting the place they all love, and the house that has become a new start to Cora despite her heartbreak. As Cora's heart slowly begins to heal, will she be able to move forward from Jack's betrayal and look towards a hopeful future in Ireland? Or will saving her new home prove impossible and force her back to New York? Previously published as The Secrets of de Courcy Square and An Ocean Between Us An absolutely glorious and emotional read about family secrets perfect for fans of Susanne O'Leary, Cathy Kelly and Kathleen McGurl.What readers are saying about Ann O'Loughlin:'OMG! OMG!!... I was utterly glued to the pages and I had tears absolutely streaming down my face... I was devastated when I turned the last page... Will stay with me for a long time... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿'Outstanding... Brilliant... Melts your heart... I really can't praise it enough.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

A man is dead. And only I know why.¿As we sit drinking wine by the river and I gaze into his dark brown eyes, I know I have finally met the man of my dreams. I have been hurt before, but this time will be different.He has a terrible past and everyone tells me he can't be trusted, but they don't know what I know. I know deep down that together we can overcome anything.Because sure he has secrets, but who doesn't?But now a man is dead. And the police are knocking on my door.Was trusting him the biggest mistake I could make...? I don't know where to go or who to turn to. What if I am next?This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs. What readers are saying about Sam Hepburn: 'WOW!!! What an unexpected ending!!!!... Fantastic page turning psychological thriller!!!!... I was kept on the edge of my seat and biting my nails while my heart was in my throat... Explosive twists... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG... Tornado type twists... Wow... a heart-pounding read... 5 stars!' Two Girls and a Book Obsession, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hooks you from the get go... Fantastic... Kept me turning the pages... Truly brilliant... LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow I loved this book... Fantastic... Exceptional twists and turns... I could not put it down... I stayed up into the early hours to finish it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliantly twisty... Kept me up way past bedtime because I was so absorbed... Absolutely worth losing sleep!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Holy Moly this book is flipping awesome... Finished this in two sittings it was that good... Literally had me holding my breath.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She signed the papers. And now her life is in danger... Then: I gaze at my new husband and smile. It's our wedding day and I feel like the luckiest woman alive. Lucas is perfect. He brings me coffee in the morning, flowers in the evening, and never leaves the room without a kiss. So I try to ignore the niggling doubt in the back of my mind about the prenup he made me sign. Does he think I'm a gold digger? I reassure myself that it doesn't matter, because I know we'll be together forever... Now: Three years in, Lucas has changed. I don't feel safe in my own house, and when I look at my husband, I don't recognize the man I married. And now I'm trapped in this house with a man I'm beginning to realize I never really knew at all-and I'm terrified I might not make it out alive... An absolutely gripping psychological thriller. Impossible to put down and packed with whiplash-inducing twists, perfect for fans of The Couple Next Door, The Silent Wife and The Marriage. What readers are saying about Arianne Richmonde: "5 stars! Wow!... Filled with twists and turns... I was not expecting that ending! You think it is going one way then you are thrown another twist... So good! I loved that it kept me guessing and on my toes... Excellent... Highly recommend!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A total WOW read with twist after twist... Will keep anyone on the edge of their seat... An easy five stars from me." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I did not see that coming!!?? Best psychological thriller I've read in a long time! My mind is spinning... Wow, so many twists and turns... Had me on edge... So many twists that I did not even see coming! This book is perfect!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Omg what a thrill... Twisty and full of suspense. I was on the edge of my seat. Gripped from start to finish. Read in one sitting. Couldn't put it down. Definitely recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Umm, that twist?! A suspenseful, gripping psychological thriller that keeps you guessing throughout... I was captivated throughout... But that twist had me shocked, such a gripping turn of events!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

As Ellie looked at the inn, with its white walls and purple flowers, she couldn't believe this was her new home. It looked like an idyllic image from a postcard, but would her life here be as picture-perfect? When Ellie and her family move to a tiny village in rural Wales, it's meant to be a new beginning for all of them. They have decided to take over her husband's family inn, leaving behind their old life and troubles in America. But soon after they arrive, Ellie realizes everything is in a far worse state than she'd ever imagined. And as her husband, Matthew, begins to tackle the renovations, it's clear that Matthew's mother, Gwen, has very firm ideas about what can and cannot be changed. And although Ellie tries, she finds it's not easy to form a closeness with her prickly mother-in-law, especially now they're living under the same roof. As the children struggle to settle into rural life, Ellie's eldest child, Jessica, makes it clear her parents have made a terrible mistake, and Ellie soon wonders if she's in over her head. Her reality feels a million miles away from the idyllic rural bliss she had hoped to create for her family. When disaster strikes, Ellie is left wondering why she ever brought her family to this place. But even as things go from bad to worse, she feels sure that the Inn on Bluebell Lane needs her family to restore its fortunes, and that perhaps her family need this magical place to bring them all back together once more... A gorgeous, escapist story that will leave you imagining the scent of bluebells on every page. Perfect for fans of heart-warming family dramas by Debbie Macomber and Erica James. Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels: "Stunning and thought-provoking... I loved it... Outstanding." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A firecracker of a novel. I was absolutely unable to stop reading." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow. Just wow. What an emotional rollercoaster." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Brilliant... I had to finish this marvellous book in one sitting!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A heartbreaking story... Worth a complete five stars!" Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿