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When I open my eyes, I see my sister's pillows are still plump on the bed next to mine, her striped blanket still straight. With cold trickling down my spine, I jump up and open the closet. Her clothes are gone... Eleven years ago, my sister Lola vanished from my aunt's cottage. Now I'm back for the first time, still trying to understand why she ran away. As I go through the house, my mind fills with memories. I should have taken better care of her. If I had, she might have trusted me. What did I miss that summer? What secrets was she keeping? I pore over the photos I took, searching for answers. Lola was so angry, so secretive-laughing with her new friends on the beach, but refusing to meet my eyes. Then a body is discovered hidden in a cave below the cliffs where I walked that summer. No one knows how long it's been there, and I am forced to ask: did Lola run away at all? The police won't tell me anything. Then I come home to find my front door open, my bed made, my camera missing. Who is watching me? I won't stop until I know what happened, but am I ready to face the truth about my family? And if I learn what happened to Lola, will I be in danger too? From the first page to the last shocking twist, you won't be able to put down this heart-poundingly gripping thriller by multi-million-copy-bestselling author Rachel Abbott. Fans of Gone Girl, The Woman in the Window and Ruth Ware will love Don't Look Away. See what readers are saying about Don't Look Away: "Wow! My first Rachel Abbott book but won't be my last!... Lots of secrets, lies and family ties. Totally enjoyed this one and it kept me up way past my bedtime!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "If I want to guarantee a 5 star read I go directly to Rachel Abbott... I got my greedy little paws on Don't Look Away, and my life has never been the same... one heck of a twist!!!!... each book blows my mind but the one to follow is even better!" @thrillbythepage_, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book!... a very fast-paced read with spectacular twists... grips you since the first page." @blueeyesandbooks, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Kept me up all night reading it and should not be missed. Loved it!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

As Olivia watches the island grow larger on the horizon, she wonders if returning to this place was the right decision... When Olivia Elliott decides to spend the summer on the remote Morwen Island where she grew up, she can't help but wonder if returning home is a good idea. After all, she still remembers the heartbreak she left behind on those shores many years ago. Back on the island, Olivia soon adjusts to life as an islander and rents a cottage for the summer. But, before long, she runs into her first love, Jory Trethewey, a handsome local boatbuilder who never left the remote community. And despite the fact she can still recall their painful breakup, Olivia finds she now can't stop thinking about him... When Jory offers to help Olivia fix up the cottage, the two begin to spend more time together. And as they renovate, they realise the house has its own secrets and they decide to put the past behind them and investigate its history. Soon they uncover a story dating back to the Second World War, of a wounded airman who came to this island to hide from the world, and of the woman who fell in love with him, and risked everything to be with him... As Olivia tries to find out what happened to the young woman and her airman, she finds herself frustrated by the lack of answers. What became of their story? Did risking everything for love work out for them? And, if it did, should she follow in the lovers' footsteps, and finally trust her heart? A totally heartbreaking and unputdownable read, perfect for fans of gripping family dramas, and for those who enjoy the novels of Debbie Macomber, Fiona Valpy and Nancy Thayer. Praise for Rebecca Alexander's Island Cottage series: 'Oh my goodness... Wish I could give the book more than five stars.' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Outstanding. I'll be sorry to not have it to read tonight, but couldn't put the book down!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely spectacular... best I've read... will pull at your heartstrings.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Hattie gazes at her husband's empty green-and-white-striped deckchair, the fabric blowing in the breeze. Blinking away tears, she clutches her own chair's wooden frame with trembling hands. 'What will I do without him?' Olivia's heart breaks watching her mother Hattie withdraw after her husband's sudden death. Without him, she's never been lonelier. Every morning, Hattie places a pair of tired old deckchairs looking out to sea. Staring at the empty chair beside Hattie, Olivia comes up with a plan: One deckchair for hire! Must bring good conversation and have own flask. Posting the advert in a beachfront café, responses from other lonely locals start flooding in. There's psychic medium Miriam who, besides talking to the dead, finds it therapeutic to belt songs from musicals. Glamorous Glenda has a penchant for teapot wine and skinny dipping. And even a reluctant Hattie can't resist the endearing quirkiness of Jacob, walking the south-west coastal path in memory of his wife. Everyone who sits in Hattie's deckchair has a little pearl of wisdom to share, each bringing a tiny bit of the familiar sparkle back to Hattie's eyes. But as more and more visitors take up residence in Hattie's deckchair - and her heart - will Hattie ever find a way to return to the woman she once was? And in the process, can Olivia also learn a lesson or two about reopening her own heart to love? The Lonely Hearts Beach Club is an absolutely heart-warming story about the power of the mother-daughter bond, family secrets and second chances, perfect for readers who love Jojo Moyes, Faith Hogan and Sheila O'Flanagan. What readers are saying about Amy Miller: 'Wonderful... I literally could not put down... I loved every minute of it and I didn't want it to end... A heartfelt and truly wonderful read. A story that you will lose yourself in.' By the Letter Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I couldn't stop reading from the beginning to the end... I loved every page.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

¿I smile at my boyfriend as I set the table ready for the delicious dinner that's bubbling on the stove. I know I'm everything to him. I've made absolutely sure I'm his perfect match, in every way... Jay and I have only known each other a short while, but whenever I gaze into his gorgeous green eyes I know he's the one. His little house by the deep forest's edge is perfect for the two of us - there's no internet, no phone signal, and no neighbours. I'm about as far from my past as I could be. No one knows where I am, and I need to keep it that way. Warm in Jay's arms, I can persuade myself it's ok that he disappears for hours when he thinks I'm asleep at night, returning the next morning, glittery eyed and tense. And I don't mind that he likes to be in charge of our money, our time, of me. He's just looking after me, keeping me safe from the outside world, because he loves me. I won't question him, I can't challenge him. I need our relationship to work. Because I have secrets too. Jay thinks he knows me, but he doesn't have a clue. All I have to do is play my part, and pray he never discovers just how far from perfect I really am... A completely addictive psychological thriller packed with incredible twists you won't see coming. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Split, and The Serial Killer's Wife. Readers love The Perfect Girlfriend:'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 ¿¿¿¿

She wakes to the dawn light streaming through the window and rolls over to whisper good morning to her fiancé. But panic floods her veins. His side of the bed is empty and cold. Blood trails towards the open door. All trace of him is gone... It's been one month since Detective Katie Scott's fiancé, Chad, went missing without a trace. Devastated Katie is still working tirelessly day and night to track down the love of her life, barely sleeping and chasing every new lead. But now the case has gone cold. When the body of beautiful Gina Hartfield is discovered among the pine needles in a clearing on Lookout Ridge, Katie swallows her own pain and knows she must focus on finding Gina's killer. The young woman was found with a pink velvet blindfold shading the hollows where her eyes had been removed. Katie is certain she is chasing a sadistic individual who will soon take another life... But the autopsy reveals Gina's body was washed before being abandoned, leaving no trace of evidence behind. And with no witnesses to Gina's disappearance, the women of Pine Valley are terrified to go out alone. Desperately combing the crime scene, when Katie sees a newspaper article about her previous cases pinned to a nearby tree, she is certain Gina's murder is personal. Then tire tracks found in the forest are matched to a truck seen following Chad in the days leading up to his disappearance. Katie's blood runs cold. Is there a link between Chad's disappearance and Gina's brutal murder, or is the killer playing a twisted game with Katie? Can she find out the truth before they take another life? A totally gripping serial killer thriller for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. Prepare to stay up all night with this nail-biting rollercoaster ride from USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jennifer Chase! Readers love Jennifer Chase: "THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!... I was literally holding my breath... I HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending: WOW definitely not what, or who I was expecting." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Edge-of-your-seat suspense to the very end!... Clear your schedule... you will not want to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I couldn't put it down... action-packed with excellent plot twists... I had no idea what was coming next... so gripped with many twists and turns." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was really wowed... I couldn't put the book down and was trying to read as fast as I could... I was literally gasping for air." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

When members of a choir start dropping dead in the Highlands, Maud McIntyre and her lady's maid Daisy go undercover to discover the inharmonious culprit. But will they uncover the killer before another murder takes place? Edinburgh, 1911: When Maud and Daisy receive a letter from Daisy's cousin, Clara, sharing her fears that two sudden deaths in her local choir weren't accidental, at first Daisy thinks her cousin is overreacting. But Maud's detective senses tell her something is afoot, and so they make haste to the Highlands to investigate. As soon as they arrive, Maud and Daisy go undercover in the choir to find potential suspects. But with one murder deemed a heart attack, and the other declared an unfortunate drowning, Maud and Daisy have their work cut out when it comes to persuading the local police that perhaps the choir isn't as perfectly in tune as everyone thinks... But finally they receive a clue in the form of an anonymous letter. Enclosed is a rhyme which they're certain holds the key to the next murder... With the clock ticking down to another death, they know they can't miss a beat - but will Maud and Daisy solve the mysterious rhyming verse before another singer is silenced, or will this case lead to their own untimely swan song? A gripping and unputdownable historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles. Readers are loving Mystery in the Highlands: 'A massive five shiny stars from me... Amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Marvellous... Wonderful... What's not to love!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderfully exciting... will have the reader turning the pages to see what will happen next.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was hooked from the first page.' Kathryn's Book Review and Other Thoughts ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Officially my favourite detectives... another cracking read.' Goodreads reviewer Readers love The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency series: 'This was a 6-star read for me! I simply adore Maud and Daisy. I cannot wait for more in this series!!' @loris2littlelibrary ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderful... I loved everything about this story... Had my attention from the very first page to the last.' PageTurners ¿¿¿¿¿

She wakes suddenly, realizing with a panic that her darling baby daughter should have woken long before now. Racing to the pink-colored nursery, she lets out a deep cry as she opens the door. The crib is empty. Her little girl has vanished. It's after midnight when Detective Eve Bennet receives a distraught phone call from an unknown number. The voice at the other end begs her not to hang up-a baby has gone missing. But what the caller says next makes Eve's heart race. "She isn't the first. There are many, many more." Rushing to the missing girl's home, Eve finds the house empty, and when she knocks on their neighbors' doors, not a single person answers. Whoever reported the missing baby doesn't want to be found... Secrets are held tight in the small town of Hilldale and as an outsider, Eve knows that the only way to uncover the truth is to persuade someone to talk. She finally has a breakthrough when a young wife goes against her husband's wishes and tells Eve it's not just babies being taken-mothers are disappearing too. The woman leaves Eve a hand drawn map leading her to an isolated trailer park. What she finds there shocks her to her core. But she hardly has time to think before she notices a lone figure watching her every move. She's not alone. Can Eve save herself in time to finally unmask the truth before more innocent children disappear forever? Fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan won't be able to put down this utterly gripping crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. What readers are saying about Lost Little Angels:"Holy guacamole... What. A. Wild. Ride. This was high octane from the start... I was literally on the edge of my seat holding my breath to the end of this book... So fast paced... I will say it again, WOW." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "An exhilarating and totally satisfying read. I read it breakneck fast, such a brutally good page-turner... It hits the ground running and the pace never misses a beat. An absolutely gripping thriller that will keep you reading late into the night. Unable to put the book down for a second." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "A wild, sit-on-the-edge-of-your-seat, thrilling ride... A MUST read!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Everyone has something to hide. Back then, I was a young woman, without the imagination to know how it would all end, and how the terrible consequences of the choices I made would echo down the years... 75-year-old Ronnie has made it her mission to help women of a certain age rediscover themselves. The owner of a palazzo in Rome, she has left her troubled past behind and reinvented herself in the most beautiful city in the world. And now she helps other women to do the same. Renting out her spare apartment for three months at a time, Ronnie invites her guests to take on a series of challenges that will help them to embrace beauty and joy, to rediscover themselves and to live their lives to the full.But Ronnie's confident exterior hides heartbreak and closely-held secrets. Why did she leave England all those years ago and what was she running away from? How did a woman who helps others to fix their shattered lives become estranged from her very own daughter, Nadia, who has left Rome and moved to England to escape her?As Ronnie welcomes her latest guest to the Rome apartment, Nadia appears unannounced on her doorstep - pregnant and alone. Ronnie is desperate for a chance to put things right and to be part of her precious grandchild's life, but in order to fix her family, she will have to dig up secrets from her past that could risk destroying everything...Get swept away to the sunny streets of the most beautiful city in the world with this heartwarming novel about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O'Flanagan.What readers are saying about Kerry Fisher:'What an amazing journey!... I absolutely loved this book. The pace is fantastic... Totally immersed in the story.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow, what a corker of a novel... exactly the sort of novel that creeps into your life and you don't want to put down... Will keep you turning the pages, anxiously, excitedly and soon to reach a thrilling conclusion.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Loved it!!!! Fell in love with the characters, so real and relatable.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

As I stood on the terrace and gazed out over the most glorious view, he studied my face and said to me 'Why do you look sad? No-one should be sad in Rome. We only have this one life, you know. Don't waste it.'Beth stands in the sunshine outside the magnificent wrought-iron gates of Villa Alba holding her suitcase. Only a few short months ago, she dropped her beloved only daughter off at college, holding back tears at the thought of an empty nest... clinging to the thought of the new chapter that she and her husband Joel could now begin together. But that same day, Joel dropped a bombshell. He thinks their marriage is stale, and wants a break; he says that Beth is no longer the same woman he fell in love with...Searching for an escape, Beth spots an ad in a magazine for an apartment in Rome that is available for three months rental only to 'an English woman of a certain age'. She reads on... Veronica, the 75-year-old owner, challenges her guests to rediscover themselves, find joy, and live life to the full - and there is no better place to do these things than in Rome, the most beautiful city in the world.Ronnie sets Beth a list of tasks, forcing her to slow down and find beauty in every corner of the city: the sun on a stained glass window, a fragrant bunch of the freshest basil, a painting in a hidden courtyard. But her final task is the most challenging of all: to go out on a date with an unsuitable man.But handsome and adventurous musician Rico, unsuitable in almost every way, may turn out to be just the right man to bring Beth back to life. With her break from Joel coming to an end, can Beth risk embracing the new life of exciting possibilities that Rome has opened up to her, even if it means losing everything?Get swept away to the sunny streets of the most beautiful city in the world with this heartwarming novel about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of Faith Hogan, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O'Flanagan. What readers are saying about The Rome Apartment:'What a lovely feel-good story this is... I just loved it. The ending was perfect, the twist made me gasp... Marvellous!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic... Made me want to drop everything and book a trip there.' Goodreads reviewer 'Superb... This book will go far, 5 stars. Blindingly excellent... This book should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren't going to want to walk away.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A perfect summer book... Beyond gorgeous.' @ecrirejenesaisquoi 'I loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Color explodes in the night sky, every boom and spray of lights getting louder cheers from the happy crowd. But two little girls are hiding in fear. "I want my mommy," Abby whispers. A tear falls down her cheek as she clutches her sister's hand and darkness finally falls... When six-year-old Abby and nine-year-old Thea are snatched from a crowd at a fireworks display, Detective Nikki Hunt is determined to return the sweet sisters, with golden curls and laughing smiles, to their desperate mother Britney. The last person to see them alive witnessed the girls being led towards the docks by someone they seemed to know. As Nikki begins her interviews, she's shocked to learn that Britney has a dark secret. Ten years ago she ran away from Thea's biological father, a man Britney claims was controlling and dangerous. Certain he must have taken the girls, Nikki urges the state troopers in nearby Thief River Falls to search the isolated ranch where he lives. But he is devastated to hear the girls are missing, and had no idea that Thea was even his daughter... Then a witness comes forward claiming they saw a young boy clutching Thea's little pink backpack at the fireworks. Nikki knows he's the key to finding the girls alive, but she has no idea that someone on her team will do anything to keep his identity a secret. Unable to trust those closest to her, can Nikki unravel the truth and save Thea and Abby before their innocent lives are lost? An absolutely gripping and totally addictive thriller from USA Today bestseller Stacy Green that will keep you racing through the pages all night long. Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will devour this thriller in one sitting! What readers are saying about the Nikki Hunt series: "One sensational read! Wow, this one just completely blew me away. If you're looking for a brand new series to sink your teeth into, then look no further. A must-read!" Once Upon A Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!... Absolutely unputdownable... Sucked me straight in... Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting... Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout... and OMG I WAS NOT expecting THAT BOMBSHELL!!!" Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

Julia Bird loves the village pub quiz, but it seems one of her team won't make it to the next round alive... On the first Tuesday of each month, Julia Bird and her Agatha Quizteam teammates take part in Berrywick's village pub quiz. They take it seriously - what's the point of playing, after all, if you aren't in it to win it? But it seems someone connected with the quiz night has taken the competition to a whole new level when Lilian, the local police constable and all-round general knowledge expert, is found fatally stabbed after the evening's final round. With local DI Hayley Gibson stuck home with a broken leg and an incompetent Superintendent brought in from the nearby town, it's up to Julia to make sure the investigation stays focussed - whether they like it or not! While the police are convinced that the murderer is linked to Lilian's professional life, Julia turns her amateur sleuthing eye to suspects much closer to home. Perhaps Lilian's personal life could have something to do with the dreadful crime? When another quiz team member is attacked, Julia is finally put on the right track. But what could possibly be important - or dangerous - enough for two attendees of the pub quiz night to meet such foul ends over? Could the culprit really be among them on that busy Tuesday night? As Julia's race to identify the killer ramps up to desperate heights, she wonders, where will the murderous spree end? Perfect for fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands, Murder at the Inn is a brilliantly compelling English cozy mystery. Readers are loving the Julia Bird mysteries: 'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!! I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fabulous... addictive... a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.' Bookish Jottings 'Oh my, I loved Julia Bird... she is a delight! I can't wait for the next one!' MoongloTexas ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I completed the book within a day... I would highly recommend this cosy crime page-turner as the perfect indulgent summer evening escape'. NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Really entertaining... I simply couldn't put the book down... Julia's life in the countryside with her newly adopted dog Jake was too enjoyable... I cannot wait to read for Julia Bird's next adventure!... Five stars!' Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Reminiscent of Agatha Christie... I loved everything about this book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers are in for a treat with this absolutely heart-stopping, gripping gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon. Scarlet Drew has one rule: never back down. But when an anonymous letter turns up at her house telling her they know what really happened the night her cousin Ruby died, Scarlet's heart races. If they know what happened to Ruby, then they know that Scarlet was there - a secret she has kept guarded from the rest of her notorious family, and for good reason. Her aunt Lily is the formidable boss of one of London's biggest crime firms and if she discovers the truth about Ruby's death, Scarlet knows she'll be cast out of the family for good. Or worse, if her cousin Cillian finds out, he'll hunt her down and kill her with his bare hands... Unaware of Scarlet's dangerous situation, Lily and Cillian move forward with a plan to execute their most daring heist yet. But with big reward comes unthinkable danger and they need everyone's full focus on the job, if they're to pull it off. So failure is not an option for Scarlet - if she's to stay alive and on top, she must find out who wrote the note, but time is running out. As she closes in on her nemesis, she's shocked to discover that it's someone she's trusted her whole life. Loyalty means everything to Scarlet, and this is a betrayal like no other. One thing is certain: this is her most dangerous enemy yet, and as time runs out, Scarlet knows it's either her life or theirs... What readers are saying about Her Enemy:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Top notch gangland stories that are finger licking good!... The author made me gasp more than once... Five of the biggest possible stars.' B is for Bookreview ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Addictive, unpredictable and completely brilliant... THAT ENDING!! I need more!... Absolutely outstanding!... It's a truly spectacular read, worthy of all praise... A definite must-read.' Littlemissbooklover87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely brilliant... The best book I've read this year... You need to read this.' Gangland Governor (NotRights) Bookclub ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A blinding read... I never saw the twists coming... Amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A very addictive read... just draws you in from the first page and it continues right to the twist on the last page.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Twists and turns I didn't see coming... Totally gripping... Left me wanting more... Explosive.' Goodreads reviewer

In the tiny village of Port Promise, where the wind tangles your hair and the cobbled streets twist down to the honeycomb beaches, Clara Morrow is planning her wedding. After a whirlwind romance, Clara is excitedly planning her wedding to her handsome fiancé Logan in the picture-perfect Cornish village of Port Promise, with her mother and three sisters at her side. She will never forget the day when she first caught sight of artist Logan, the sea-mist curling the ends of his dark hair, as he strode across the gorse-covered cliffs near the village. She feels so lucky that Logan seems happy to make her home his own, painting on the windswept Cornish beaches and calling in for lunch at the fish shack where she works with her best friend. But when Logan inherits a beautiful house in London and reveals that he wants them to build a life there, it's a huge shock for Clara. She knows it could be an amazing new start, but when she thinks about leaving her family behind, her heart aches. Suddenly it seems like she and Logan have very different dreams. Can they find a way back to their happy ever after or will the mismatched lives they want threaten everything they have built together? A beautiful heartbreaking read about love, life and starting again, Second Chances for the Lifeboat Sisters will whisk you away to a place where you can watch the sun set and feel the sand beneath your toes. Perfect for fans of Jessica Redland, Jo Bartlett and Nicola May. What everyone is saying about Second Chances for The Lifeboat Sisters: 'I was hooked... I can't wait for the next instalment of the Lifeboat Sisters and would recommend this as a feel-good summer read.' Goodreads reviewer A beautiful, heartbreaking read about love, life and starting again. It is a well written novel, with punchy dialogue that rings true, and the descriptive writing brings the scenes to life. A book that stands out from the crowd.' Goodreads reviewer ''Such a heart-warming book, I love the sense of community and family relationships. I loved everything about this book. Fabulous!' StefLoz Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Very heart-warming... I love the writing' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Escape to candy-coloured Seaspray Cottage on the Cornish coast, with its stunning views of honeycomb sand beaches and aquamarine seas, where Ava is about to make a brave new start... When Ava Morrow's beloved father Jack is killed on his lifeboat at sea, the Cornish village of Port Promise unites in grief. Jack's twinkling eyes and warm smile are remembered by the whole village, and Ava is determined that he will never be forgotten. Inspired to follow in her father's footsteps, Ava quits her job and begins to train as a lifeboat volunteer, alongside her best friend Harry, who was with Ava's father the night he died. As they work side by side every day, Ava begins to see Harry, with his sea-green eyes and his sandy blonde hair, in a different light. Ava's mother and sisters are worried about Ava's safety and want her to stop, and Harry is the only person who really understands what she needs to do. Still, she pushes her feelings to one side, afraid to risk their friendship. But when, one summer's evening, Harry reveals a tragic secret about the night that Jack died, Ava's world is turned upside down once more. Will his secret drive her away from him and the new life she loves? If you love golden sands and crystal waters, picture-perfect Cornish villages and books by Jessica Redland, Jo Bartlett and Nicola May, you will fall in love with this romantic, heartbreaking read. What everyone is saying about The Lifeboat Sisters: 'I devoured this fabulous story over a sunny weekend. It was just perfect. Family, friends and a brilliant community feel. And all set in the small Cornish village of Port Promise. I want to live there. There was tragedy, but lots of feel-good moments too... I just loved everything about this book and will be diving straight into Second Chances for the Lifeboat Sisters.' StefLoz Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The start of a fabulous new series for this brilliant author... An emotional and at times heartbreaking read yet heart-warming.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A heart-warming and heart-breaking story.... So well written, I may have shed a tear or two.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book bursts from the first page like a horse at the gate and never stops running. It's a wild ride. A page-turner from a stunning writer. I adored it beyond words; I adored this beautiful, warm, touching novel ... it's so full of heart you can almost hear it pulsing on every page.' Goodreads reviewer 'Tilly Tennant at her best... Sad at times. Strong characters and a lovely love element. A great read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The characters become old friends as you read the story... I found myself cheering them on... Great beach read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

"He will always be mine," she whispers, as the tears in her eyes blur her vision. She holds her baby tightly, her breath coming out in ragged gasps, knowing that she will have to say goodbye... Ukraine, 1941. War has ripped Katya's country and heart in two. When her first love and the father of her child, a young Hungarian soldier, is killed in battle she thinks her heart couldn't break any more. But when she discovers she is pregnant, she is forced to give their beautiful son away.Then two soldiers knock down her door and force her into a truck. Katya is terrified, but as she is driven away to a labor camp her spirit remains strong. Because as she looks out the tiny window at the barren winter landscape she thinks only of her little Alexander...She knows she must find a way to escape if she can ever see him again. But will she ever be reunited with her precious son? Or will they be torn apart forever by the war that has already taken so much?Based on an incredible true story, this is an emotional and gripping novel of family, love and the unwavering strength of hope. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Beneath A Scarlet Sky, and All the Light We Cannot See.What readers are saying about The Soldier's Child: "Unputdownable... Exceptional. Once you start reading this book you will just keep wanting to keep reading... I give this book all the stars." @leona.omahony, ¿¿¿¿¿"Thrilling and utterly compulsive! An incredible read, impossible to put down. Incredible storytelling!... A captivating story that I was drawn into from the first page a propulsive read that never let me go from start to finish!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿"A powerful and heartbreaking family saga that will leave you breathless... This is a must-read... will stay with you long after you turn the last page." Rachel Bustin, ¿¿¿¿¿"An utterly heartbreaking and unputdownable story of love, resilience and hope... Amazing... Compelling. I highly recommend this rapid page-turner, absolutely phenomenal." Page Turners, ¿¿¿¿¿"A powerful and moving historical novel that I just could not put down... I absolutely loved The Soldier's Child." Christian Bookaholic, ¿¿¿¿¿"What a fabulous story of courage, strength and determination. This touching saga was based on the true story of the author's family, making this heartbreaking read all that more compelling." Robin Loves Reading, ¿¿¿¿¿

The girl lies on the dark ground, one arm flung out as if she is still looking for someone to help her. But her wide eyes are staring upwards, and Lexi knows that it is too late... Detective Lexi Bennett is walking through the quiet Canterbury streets when she hears screaming. Rushing towards the sound, she finds the body of a teenage girl lying beneath one of the city's ancient towers. Lexi looks up at the cold grey stone, and vows that she will find answers. Did the girl jump or fall... or was she pushed? Olivia's distraught parents say their daughter was a talented musician with everything to live for. Lexi's nephew, Sam, who knew Olivia, tearfully insists that she would never have taken her own life. But when a note is found, Lexi reluctantly wraps up the case. Then another teenager is found dead on a deserted path beneath a cliff. Lexi is certain there's a link, especially when she learns that the boy was a musician too. His note uses the same phrases as Olivia's, and when a second person's footprints are found at the scene, Lexi realises she is on the track of a master manipulator... and ruthless killer. With her boss still unconvinced that the deaths are murders, Lexi races to find proof to back up her hunch, and to understand what lies behind these evil attacks on vulnerable children. And then she gets a call that fills her with dread. Her nephew Sam is missing. Can Lexi outsmart a truly brutal monster, or will her own family pay the price? A totally gripping crime thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Rachel McLean and J M Dalgliesh will love The Girl's Last Cry. See what readers are saying about The Girl's Last Cry: '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, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg what a thrill of a read... Twisty and full of suspense. I was on the edge of my seat. Gripped from start to finish... I'll be sorry to not have it to read tonight, but couldn't put the book down!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read the last 25% with my heart in my mouth!... a rollercoaster of a read... I wasn't convinced there could be a book featuring Lexi as gripping as Book 1, but this second book has nailed it! I'm devastated there are no more to read, I could easily devour another 10!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could not put this down!!... so original and well paced. I absolutely loved... Definitely one of the best police procedural types I've read this year. Absolutely can not wait for the next instalment.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I can't lock up the library until the guy asleep at his desk leaves. Thank the universe for audiobooks because I could be here all night. But I see his mouth twitch at the exact moment a steamy kiss takes place. My face burns when I realize my headphones aren't plugged in and my phone is at full volume.It's not every day you see a new face in my small hometown of Two Harts, let alone one belonging to an annoyingly handsome all-star NFL player. But for some reason Chris Sterns has decided that the library where I work is his go-to spot to hide from his mega-fans, and unfortunately, winding me up is his new favorite sport.Being crowned "world's sexiest man" has done little to curb his confident charm and when he somehow ropes me into his two-person book club, I can't help warming to his endless positivity.But when a photo of him stumbling out of a Las Vegas club with a woman in tow is leaked to the press, I can't help but question whether his good boy persona is just an act.And that's far from the only answer I'm left searching for when Chris pops the question I've only ever heard in my favorite romance books. Did he really just ask me to marry him?It's not the proposal I was expecting, but with my mom's medical bills piling up faster than I can pay them, and with the scandal threatening to ruin everything Chris has worked for; could an engagement be the perfect fake out for us both? Or is this a game we'll both lose?A totally uplifting and addictive friends-to-lovers romance full of laugh-out-loud moments. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Sarah Adams and Olivia Dade.What readers are saying about The Fake Out:"INCREDIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... HEARTWARMING... VERY VERY SWOON-WORTHY!!!!!! Finished it in a couple sittings. I usually like to make good books last, but I really couldn't put this one down. Plot twisty? Funny? It's all here." Isabella, Journey to Pibe Creek ¿¿¿¿¿"Heartwarming... Topped the list of all the fake relationship stories I have read... Hilarious... Laugh out loud... I have stayed up at night to binge read this story... I am so happy I did that... I was hooked to it from the first line... Equal parts fun and emotional with tear-jerking moments." @bookbyteswithkavita ¿¿¿¿¿"FANTASTIC!... A page turner... incredible... Like a big hug... My favourite tropes are sprinkled through this book like grumpy/sunshine, one bed trope, celebrity/nobody, and fake engagement... Keeps you HOOKED!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Definitely got this girl's heart a swoonin'... Adorable!... Perfection... Filled with all my favorite tropes: grumpy/sunshine, there was only one bed, fake relationship." @LisaReadsThings ¿¿¿¿¿"I need a real-life Chris Sterns!... A 'must-read'... Got me hooked right away! Chris had no right to be that sweet, funny and cute all the time!!... I loved this." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

'I'm sorry, Sam's not available,' says the woman who answers my husband's phone. I can't place her voice, so I politely ask who she is. Her answer sends my world spinning out of control: 'I'm his wife.' I know I want to marry Sam the moment I meet him. After I lost my beloved mother so suddenly, this charming, softly spoken architect with his deep-brown eyes is just the fresh start I've been searching for. I'm delighted to be expecting our first child before we've even had a chance to plan a honeymoon. I want our family to work so I try to ignore his long work trips. I turn a blind eye to the private calls he takes and I listen to his excuses about why the money keeps disappearing from my bank account. After all, he has no idea what I've been doing in our house whilst he's away or how I really made that money. Then I find out Sam's got more to hide than I ever imagined was possible. Because my husband is leading a double life. He's already married to someone else. But what Sam doesn't know is that he's not the only person keeping secrets. And he has no idea how far I'll go to protect myself... A totally unputdownable, twisty, will-leave-you-gasping story of marriage, guilt and lies. If you love Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, you will not be able to sleep until you've finished every last page of The Bigamist. What readers are saying about Rona Halsall: ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was on the edge of my seat and through bleary eyes, I read this in one sitting well into the early hours of the morning. Make sure you have nothing else on when you start... as you will not be able to tear yourself away!' Once Upon A Time Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!!! Absolutely fantastic, unputdownable... Kept me on the edge of my seat and then in the edge of my bed until late at night as I just could not put it down!!!... I was captivated' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW! A page turning suspense filled novel that I was unable to put down!!!! So many twists and turns I was on the edge of my seat and didn't sleep till I finished it!!... LOVED THIS!' Goodreads reviewer 'My jaw hit the floor... I'm still reeling... I was on the edge of my seat wondering what would happen next... Utterly riveting... outstanding.' Emma's Biblio Treasures ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My heart was pounding... My nerves were in shreds!... Superb! This is one book that I couldn't put down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OH MY DAYS!! I mean seriously OH MY DAYS! Yes, I have to shout this! This book has blown me completely away... As soon as you open the book you are hurtling so fast that you need a minute to take a breath... my head is still spinning from it all! Blinding!' Zooloo's Book Diary

Glitzy parties, sightseeing at the Statue of Liberty and strolls through Central Park with Gladstone the bulldog... Lady Eleanor Swift is loving her first trip to the city that never sleeps, until she witnesses a murder! After crossing from England on the SS Celestiana, Lady Eleanor Swift sets up her home-away-from-home in a lavish apartment in New York City. She is soon the toast of the town, with no high-class soirée complete without her presence. Of course, she drags her butler Clifford and Gladstone the bulldog along to every party too. But when she witnesses the charming doorman of her building, Marty, knocked down and killed in a hit-and-run, she finds fashionable society suddenly closes rank. The only local detective interested in helping her find the culprit is street-smart beat cop, Officer Balowski. Resolved to get justice for Marty and his family, Eleanor searches Marty's tiny apartment: and is shocked to find five rolls of banknotes tucked under the floorboards. Money talks, but Marty was struggling to make ends meet, so where did the cash come from? The next day wealthy entrepreneur and flashy philanderer Ogden P. Dellaney - a man Marty used to work for - is found dead downtown, miles away from his swanky Upper East Side mansion. Eleanor and Balowski are sure the deaths are connected, but not even Dellaney's wife is willing to answer their questions. Then Eleanor is served with an eviction notice and Balowski is fired from the NYPD. It becomes clear that something is rotten in the Big Apple and Eleanor is determined to get to the core of the mystery before the murderer strikes again... Murder in Manhattan is a fun, fast-paced and twisty Golden Age cozy mystery set in New York. Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will be glued to the pages. Readers cannot get enough of Verity Bright! 'Unputdownable... Had me hooked immediately... Filled with suspense... Will have you laughing until you're crying... A page-turning and unputdownable success!' Bookworm 86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely loved this!... I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am hooked! The best book, bar none, that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Two children clutch each other tight, huddled together on a tiny raft and shivering in the ocean wind. Fear fills their matching hazel eyes. Slowly, little Tommy whispers: "We saw them kill Mommy and Daddy." Detective Casey White's heart shatters when she finds Tabitha and Tommy Roth, just three and six years old, drifting alone on a raft off the coast of the Outer Banks. The children witnessed the murder of their own parents before escaping on a life raft. As Casey clutches them tight she promises to fight for justice. Combing the coastline Casey finds an abandoned yacht, the broken bodies of a man and woman on board. Ransacking the boat for clues, when Casey sees Sara Roth's police ID badge her blood runs cold. The children's mother was a detective from another state. But who would want to tear apart this beautiful family? Casey soon learns that Sara was tracking down a dangerous murderer who dressed their victims up like dolls. As Sara closed in on the killer, was she silenced forever? When the body of a young woman perfectly arranged like a doll is found on a nearby beach-her lips and fingernails painted crimson, her hair perfectly combed-Casey is certain that whoever murdered the Roths is now stalking the Outer Banks. With local women terrified and the whole community desperate for answers, Casey is on the trail of the most twisted killer of her career. But the closer she gets to the truth, the more danger little Tommy and Tabitha are in... Fans of Lisa Jackson, Kendra Elliot and Melinda Leigh won't be able to put down this pulse-pounding crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages late into the night. Read what everyone's saying about B.R. Spangler: "Oh my God what a read!!!! I devoured this book in one sitting and finally turned the last page in the wee hours. Oh yes this book is that good!!!!... Heart-stopping... had me holding my breath. A nail-biting read that is full of twists and turns." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sitting in the purple heather, Carrie carefully opens the tattered cover of the journal, the gold-edged pages catching the sunlight shimmering off the surface of the loch. The handwriting is unmistakable. The words inside will shatter everything she thought she knew about her family... Carrie Anderson searches under the flowerpot by the bright blue door and finds the keys to the little whitewashed cottage. Still recovering from the heart-wrenching loss of her beautiful sister, Carrie hopes that staying on the edge of the glittering loch, where the siblings used to spend summers with their great-aunt Maud, will help her heal from her grief. On a trip to the tiny village store, Carrie literally bumps into ex-Navy officer turned chef Rory McRae. Tall and broad shouldered, at first Rory is infuriatingly distant, but his enthusiasm for his farm-to-table restaurant lights up his rich brown eyes. When he tells Carrie that he's understaffed, she is quick to offer help. She soon finds Rory's warm smile and playful jokes are a balm to her heart. Suddenly, Carrie begins to feel less alone. But then she discovers a diary her aunt Maud kept as a young woman after World War Two. The faded sepia photograph of a baby boy tucked into the back reveals a heartbreaking secret about her family she can scarcely believe. Opening up to Rory, could the discovery of a long-lost relative finally heal the loneliness that has been plaguing Carrie's heart? Or will the secrets the diary unravels destroy her hope for a new future in Loch Cameron? Get ready to fall in love with the Scottish Highlands in this stunning, heartbreaking and uplifting read by USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr. For fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Pamela Kelley. Readers love Kennedy Kerr:'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away... compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... Absolutely fantastic!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely adored this heart-touching, uplifting story... I was totally charmed. Stunning... swept me away. Pulled me in so quickly... Pure delightful escapism... I loved this story.' Cindy L Spear, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant... A must-read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

I run around the house calling my daughter's name, my voice growing more panicked with every empty room. 'Has anyone seen Tess?' I cry. It should be the happiest day of my life, but my daughter is missing...All I wanted was to take my daughter's hand and walk down the aisle scattered with rose petals to the man I love. I pushed aside all my doubts, telling myself I had no reason to be nervous. But when I went to find Tess in her stunning dusky pink bridesmaid's dress, her room was empty. My beautiful daughter has vanished... and I know I've made a terrible mistake.Only a few short months ago I was so excited to move into my fiancé William's beautiful house. Bringing up a teenager alone hasn't always been easy, but I was so happy we were finally getting the family we always dreamed of.But my grip on this perfect new life started to slip when I discovered a letter from William's childhood sweetheart. He swore she meant nothing to him, but why were they still in touch? And Tess and I used to tell each other everything but she has stopped talking to me, storming out of the room and sneaking out of the house.William is devastated that the ceremony is cancelled and I've forced all our guests to leave, but as I stand amidst the wilting flowers and the discarded champagne glasses, I vow that I will stop at nothing to find my daughter. I know I must start by uncovering the secrets that have been kept from me, the ones I've tried so hard to ignore.But the truth is so shocking that I wonder whether I really know my precious family at all... and whether it will destroy all of us...A totally unputdownable family drama about the secrets that lurk under the glossy surface of a perfect new life. Perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty and Kerry Fisher.Readers love Clare Boyd:'I couldn't stop reading this fabulous book. Had me on the edge of my seat until I reached the mind-blowing conclusion... I couldn't stop reading!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Just wow!... broke my heart into a million little pieces... one of the best books I've ever read... not to be missed!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Extremely addictive... many times I wanted to scream... I couldn't read the book fast enough and was flipping pages until early in the morning.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow wow wow!... Incredibly well written and I was hooked from page one... So many twists and turns.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Gave me the chills, honestly!... I could not stop reading!... Top notch and I will recommend this to everyone!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Gripping and unputdownable! I was enthralled from the first few pages and couldn't stop.' AGJBooks&Gems, ¿¿¿¿¿

Slamming the door shut behind her, Stephanie takes one last look at the party where her best friends are busy celebrating. As the drinks are poured and music blasts, she disappears into the darkness alone. Some say she was crying. Others think they heard an argument that night. But we never saw her alive again... Ever since our best friend Stephanie was found murdered four years ago, I've been haunted by the feeling that I should have done more. The eight of us at the party were inseparable - and we always thought she was the perfect one. The one who stayed out of trouble. The one who always looked out for us... But when we discover more about the events leading up to that fateful night, I realise that our friend was far from perfect. The golden girl was keeping secrets. Secrets that someone would kill to keep quiet. The more I learn about that night, I realise I never really knew her at all. And as we get closer to the truth of what happened, the threats start. A warning message is keyed onto my car. Then the house is broken into, and my belongings are destroyed. The killer is watching us, and they are coming out of the shadows... But when I find out that Stephanie knew her killer, my blood runs cold. Are they closer to me than I could have ever imagined? And just how far will they go to make sure the truth stays buried forever? This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Megan Miranda, Lisa Jewell and Laura Marshall. What readers are saying about The Girl at the Party: "Wow!! I finished this book in one sitting! I could not put it down! Addictive and thrilling are two words that perfectly describe this! I love this! Rocked my socks! Perfect read for a rainy weekend!!!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Full of secrets! I LOVED THIS BOOK!... The ending was a total shocker that left me picking my jaw up off the floor. This one kept me engaged from the very first page." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "This book had my stomach in knots! From the first page until the last I was completely immersed... A gripping and at times heart-wrenching read... Left me shocked!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Heart-pounding thriller that left me on the edge of my seat. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one. Definitely one of the best books this year." Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Suspenseful, gripping, and fast-paced. I couldn't read this book quick enough to find out what happened." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

It was only supposed to be a small wedding. Intimate and perfect. But my blood turns to ice when I see someone I know wasn't invited. My first husband - who I thought was dead.My world shattered when Declan disappeared five years ago. My grown-up children fell apart without their father, and it was up to me to pick up the pieces of our broken lives.I never thought I'd get married again but then I met George. Some people might think we're moving too fast. But as I look round on our wedding day at our little family, the sounds of laughter and clinking glasses ringing out, I know that I've made the right decision.Until Declan steps out the shadows. He says he still loves me, and now he's back for good. But where has he been all this time?My legs shake so much that I can barely stand... Even though he lied to me so many times, as I stare into Declan's sparkling blue eyes I realise that my new husband can't compare to the love we once shared. But at least I can trust George. Can't I?Before I even have a chance to decide, Declan is found murdered. A chill races down my spine as I realise - his killer must be one of our wedding party. Did Declan bring back secrets that should have stayed buried?Now, we're trapped in this house in the middle of nowhere and my heart pounds as I realise there's no escape. Why is Declan dead? And can I get me and my children out of here before one of us is next...?A totally gripping psychological thriller, packed with secrets and gasp-inducing twists. Fans of Lucy Foley, K.L. Slater and Shalini Boland won't be able to put this down.Readers love Tríona Walsh:'Had me glued to it, turning the pages, wanting to know what would happen next, but not wanting the book to end because it was that riveting!... Simply brilliant... One of the best books I've read... I'd happily give it more than the allowed 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'An amazing and enjoyable read!!... almost impossible to put down... I didn't want the book to end. If you like thrillers, twists, and atmospheric storytelling, I think you'll love this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Stunned... Brilliant claustrophobic locked-in drama... a wonderful twisty turny plot. An excellent read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I read it in one sitting. People kept asking me "why are you glued to your phone?" Because I want to find out whodunnit, duh! It had so many elements I love... had me guessing almost all the way to the end.' Goodreads reviewer'This chilling and twist-filled mystery thriller will leave your heart racing and the pages flying by. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, the author pulls another twist.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The Mother at Number 5 by Jill Childs:An utterly gripping psychological thriller with a shocking twist I told her my darkest secret. Then she moved next door... Once you find our perfect little town nestled between the gorgeous hills, you never want to leave. My husband and I both grew up here and we knew there was nowhere better to raise our two sweet girls... But when the moving van pulls up, and a mother and daughter jump out, my blood runs cold. I met the mother once on our summer holiday and I let slip a terrible secret, something no one here must ever know... Fear rushes through me as I remember that night, but I'm sure I never told her where we live. As if she can read my mind she leans in close and says, 'Don't worry, you'd had a few drinks. Your secret's safe with me.' But I don't trust her - why has she moved to my street? I try to warn my kind, loving husband to stay away, but he laughs me off and invites her into our lives. When she lets my precious daughter get hurt, she's gone too far. I know she's here to destroy my perfect life. But the mother at number 5 has made a mistake. She has underestimated me ever since the night we met. And she has no idea what I'll do to protect those I love and keep my secret safe... A completely unputdownable psychological thriller from the USA Today bestseller about family secrets, guilt and lies. If you love The Girl on the Train, The Housemaid or Lisa Jewell, you will gasp out loud at the shocking twists! What readers are saying about The Mother at Number 5: ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Great!!!! Not one, not two but three twists at the end, 2 of them I did NOT see coming at all. Such a Fast read too, I Love when I can't put a book down because I need to know what's going on.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely LOVED this book!... Unreal... I devoured it in my breaks at work, while I was having my morning cuppa, in bed before falling asleep - I couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, I am stunned! This book will shock and rattle you to the core!... I was putting it the pieces together, my mind scrambling, my jaw on the floor!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my goodness what have I just read, absolutely brilliant... What a fantastic ending it couldn't be better... I was hooked from the very first page until the last... I just loved it.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg! I was blown away... This absolutely got under my skin... I was not able to put the book down. It literally made an hour on the treadmill feel like 3 minutes! Just perfect! I loved every second of it.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was completely hooked from the start, the suspense, the heartbreak!!... Utterly impossible to put down!' @becsbookscape

Music from the busy dancefloor echoes into the deserted room where the Prom Queen lies deadly still. A tiara rests on her soft blonde curls, but her face is frozen with fear, and her painted red lips are forever sealed shut in a silenced scream... When Detective Amanda Steele's niece, Ava, begs her to look for a missing schoolfriend, she immediately agrees to take on the case. Eighteen-year-old Reese left home three nights ago after fighting with her mother and hasn't been seen since. But when the teenager's body is discovered brutally murdered, poised dramatically at the prom venue, Amanda is devastated she didn't save the girl in time. Haunted by the scene, Amanda dives headfirst into the case. Chasing every lead, she is horrified when she discovers a potential key witness strangled in her own home. It soon becomes clear that the killer will stop at nothing to silence anyone who might reveal their identity. So when Ava mentions she saw someone acting strangely at the prom venue that night, Amanda's heart stops. And when Amanda's worst nightmare comes true, and her beloved niece is taken, she knows that every second counts to uncover this twisted killer's identity and bring Ava home safely. But can she crack the secrets of this killer's deadly game before it's too late? A completely pulse-pounding and unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: "OMG YES. This was an amazing book... I couldn't put it down... Best book I read this year." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning... The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

There's a dangerous killer lurking by this loch... and only canny Cressida can track them down.Scotland, June 1925. Socialite Cressida Fawcett has been invited to cast her interior design eye over the Stirling family's new seat, Ayrton Castle, up in the Scottish Highlands. Thrilled to be spending the summer at the historic estate, Cressida fills her suitcase with this season's hunting jackets - and some tartan for her little pug Ruby, of course!But before the party is ready to tramp through the glens, shocking news puts paid to their plans. Hamish Glenkirk, former owner of Ayrton, has been found dead inside a turret room of the castle. The door was bolted from the inside, and the room is three storeys up, surrounded by impenetrable stone walls... How did the murderer get in? And out?With Detective Andrews of Scotland Yard at least a day's journey away, Cressida knows she needs to get to the bottom of this case - and fast. There's no end of suspects among the hunting party. Could it be the local doctor whose wife left him for a fling with the now-dead laird? Or is the gamekeeper hiding secrets under his kilt?Just as Cressida is closing in on the truth, a blood-curdling scream echoes through the mist. Another member of the party, and one of the suspects, has been shot. With a wee dram in hand, can Cressida find the killer before the bagpipes play for another victim?An unputdownable and gripping cozy mystery which fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will love.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'Absolutely gripping and utterly charming... Packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit.' Strange and Random Happenstance, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'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 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

'As the soldiers arrived on our sandy beaches, a brave young girl hid beautiful leather-bound books. She risked her life to protect the secrets of this island and save the man she loved. I want you to find the books, dear Francesca. Her diary holds the first clue, take it, and uncover her incredible story...' As golden sunlight shimmers across the crystal-clear water, Francesca arrives on the tranquil Italian island of Santa Caterina in search of precious rare books. She quickly discovers she was invited by the island's mysterious owner, alongside handsome local book collector Thiago, to unlock a secret spanning generations. Together, they learn the books were hidden during the Second World War by Helèna, the daughter of a bookseller, who sacrificed everything to save the island's treasures from the Nazis. With only Helèna's diary to guide them, Francesca finds herself growing closer to Thiago, with his deep blue eyes and sun-kissed curls. As they curl up under the stars, piecing together clues in the gentle, rose-scented breeze and retracing Helèna's steps on the quaint cobbled streets, Francesca begins to wonder if she can finally open her heart to a new beginning... But when an unbelievable act of courage and a heartbreaking secret in the final pages of the diary shatters everything she and Thiago thought they knew about Helèna, Francesca realises the remarkable wartime story of love and sacrifice has the power to change both of their lives forever. An unforgettable and emotional story of bravery, love and secrets from the author of Amazon No.1 bestseller The Italian Villa and million-copy bestseller, Watch Over Me. Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Victoria Hislop, and The Letter by Kathryn Hughes, readers will be absolutely hooked on The Bookseller's Daughter. What readers are saying about Daniela Sacerdoti: 'Mesmerising! I was totally hooked... absolutely perfect and just flowed endlessly with such ease. I really can't praise this OUTSTANDING book enough!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Truly amazing. The story had many heart-warming moments and a few heart-wrenching... I was completely charmed.' One Page at a Time ¿¿¿¿¿'WOW! Could not put it down once I started... Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

She stumbles into the street in a thin cotton nightdress, tripping in her haste to get away from her house. Her feet are bare, her movements frantic. "I have to get out of here," she pleads. "He's killing me." For weeks, Carolyn Tate's suspicions that her husband is trying to kill her have been ignored-by her neighbors, her friends and even her family. But just two hours after her last attempt to make someone listen, her body is discovered. Carolyn's neighbor, ex-police officer Sally Fairburn, is determined to seek justice for her friend's death. But although Carolyn suspected her husband, Sally finds no evidence he was involved. And Carolyn's best friends are strangely quick to defend him... Sally knows one of Carolyn's friends, Lauren, is hiding something. She can see it in her tear-stained cheeks, averted eyes and tense shoulders: Fear. But just as Lauren's finally ready to come clean, she is murdered in a brutal hit and run. Reeling from Lauren's death, Sally is horrified to receive a series of dropped calls and anonymous flowers, leaving her with the unsettled feeling that she, too, is being followed... Then, on edge but feeling closer than ever to the truth, Sally watches a stranger threaten her teenage son-a finger drawn across his throat. Her world stops. It's not just Sally at risk-everyone she loves is in danger unless she finds the truth... Can Sally stop a brutal killer before more innocent lives are lost? A gripping, addictive crime thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Greg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. Be prepared to sleep with the light on... What readers are saying about Her Deadly Truth: "Wow!! Larkin does it again!!! Totally obsessed with the Sally Fairburn series!!!... Kept me up late wanting to know more... Stop whatever you are doing and add all of L.A. Larkin's books to your TBR!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Great...! This book has it all!... Suspense, intrigue, action, murder, serial killers, great detective work and a great who done it! Kept me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading...! I can't wait for more!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this book... Had me flipping the pages so fast... So many heart pounding moments and lots of non-stop action. I look forward to future books in this series!" @lindzanne1_bookworm, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!... Definitely one of those books that I kept having to read "just one more" chapter... I'll be counting down to the next one." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿