Bøger af Lorna Dounaeva

You let her in. You shouldn't have... I was so nervous about someone new joining our house share; after everything that happened with my parents, my friends are like my family. Our imperfect but well-loved house is the only place where I can be myself. But when Poppy knocks on our door, blonde hair, wide eyes and a friendly smile, we all agree she's a perfect fit. I just wish I could shake the feeling that I've seen her before...At first, everything runs smoothly. But one day, Poppy arrives home with my housemates in tow. She says she 'forgot' to invite me to the movie. My stomach drops. As she sidles up to my friends, I'm gripped by a familiar panic. If Poppy is from my past, will she turn my friends against me? Will she tell them the secret I've so carefully buried? I feel like Poppy's watching my every move. My home used to be the place where I felt most comfortable. But as she places a delicious home-cooked meal in front of me, I don't even feel safe eating here.I have to find out who she really is, and what she wants.And when I do, will she realise too late which one of us is truly dangerous?An absolutely gripping page-turner about the dark secrets harboured by the people closest to us. Fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and Sally Hepworth won't be able to put down The Perfect Housemate! What readers are saying about Lorna Dounaeva: 'A WILD ride!... There are some absolutely shocking twists... will keep you on the very edge of your seat towards the end. I absolutely loved this one!' @whatanniereadsnext, 5 stars'OH my word! This was one wild ride, twisted from the beginning and kept me guessing. I loved this book so dang much!' NetGalley reviewer'DELICIOUSLY TWISTY!... Gosh once it reaches the part of the plot where everything begins to unravel it feels like you're going at lightning speed. Full of twists and turns... jaw-dropping... Even juicier than you expected.' @onlyshelves'I read The Wife's Mistake in a day... I couldn't put it down... more twists and turns than you can shake a stick at... It had me hooked from page one... kept me enthralled to the end. A highly recommended 5 star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was constantly on edge, needing to know what was going to happen next! Every time I thought I knew, I was wrong. Twist and turns in almost every chapter... hard to stop reading. The ending was another twist I never saw coming! Truly an amazing story.' Goodreads reviewer'Really grabbed me from the very first chapter... A LOT of different twists and secrets... A slow burn that was definitely worth it. Definitely add this one to your TBR.' @pretty_andpinkbooks'The biggest SHOCKER happened... I was like NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... I can't say enough about the ending, it was terrific.' Goodreads reviewer

I have the life I've always dreamed of... but how long will it be until the past catches up with me?I can't believe how far my husband, Hayden, and I have come. I never expected that one day I'd be sipping a steaming coffee over our marble countertop or finishing off a humid summer day with a dip in our sparkling pool. But even though we're living in paradise, I've never felt so distant from my husband. I'm certain he's hiding something from me. Before, I would have confided in my friends and family but in this new life of ours, I'm terrified to trust anyone...Now, with Hayden out again, my evening is quiet. From our floor-to-ceiling windows, I watch the pool water ripple under the raindrops. But I swear I see movement beyond the garden hedges. I try to shake my fears away, I must be imagining things. That's what Hayden would say.But then I find the hand-delivered note and my heart pounds in my chest as I scan the neat words.You don't deserve this life.My blood runs cold. I thought I'd kept all my secrets well hidden, but now as I look out to the still night, I realise it's only a matter of time until my past catches up with me - a past my husband still has no idea about. I know what I have to do to protect my perfect new life, but those around me have no idea how far I'm willing to go to keep it...Utterly gripping and full of jaw-dropping twists, fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Daniel Hurst will be completely hooked by The Wife's Mistake!What readers are saying about Lorna Dounaeva:'Wow... absolutely fantastic... Addictive... rollercoaster twisty and has a blow-your-mind ending... Suspenseful, dark and thoroughly gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'An instant favourite... Grabbed my attention from the start... I absolutely could not put it down... gut-wrenching!... A must-read... I flew through the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

She finally had the family she had always wanted, so why did she feel as though someone had stepped on her grave? Suzannah and Noel are desperate for a child so when they get the chance to adopt a young girl called Orchid, they jump at the chance. They have been warned that it will take time for Orchid to settle into their family, but the problems they encounter seem out of the ordinary. Rooms are flooded, mirrors are smashed and Orchid owns up to none of it. Then things take a sinister turn and Suzannah becomes truly frightened. Who is this child they have let into their lives and will they ever be able to tame her? Other books by Lorna Dounaeva The May Queen Killers SeriesThe Perfect GirlThe Perfect Friend The McBride Vendetta Psychological Thriller SeriesFRYAngel DustCold Bath LaneThe Wedding The Holiday Thrillers SeriesThe Christmas Party Lorna Dounaeva's novels combine mystery and suspense with a dash of romance and a sprinkle of very British humour. Her unique style will have you on the edge of your seat, as you follow the twists and turns. If you enjoy Girl on The Train and Gone Girl style psychological thrillers, then these books are for you. You can sign up for Lorna Dounaeva's readers club at LornaDounaeva.com for updates on new releases, and great reader giveaways.

'This book kept me up all night!! I just couldn't sleep until I finished the book. Realistic characters who are slightly flawed, just like the rest of us!' Amazon reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This author has a wonderful way of grabbing you early in the book and compelling you to keep reading!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️>It's every parent's worst nightmare...When my daughter, Lauren, is snatched from outside her school, a wave of sheer terror crashes over me. I suspect Jody McBride is behind the kidnapping, and every fibre of my being screams in anguish. Yet, the detective in charge of Lauren's case seems more interested in picking apart my statement and investigating members of my family. Frustration boils within me, mingled with desperation. Can I persuade the police to take me seriously, or will I have to take matters into my own hands? In order to save Lauren, I must confront my darkest fears, take a stark look at my own relationships and consider how well I really know my daughter. This sizzling psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Freida McFadden and Mark Edwards, Get your copy now! The McBride Vendetta Psychological Thriller Series FRYAngel DustCold Bath LaneThe Wedding (Short story)The Girl Who Caught Fire>More books by Lorna Dounaeva The BeachThe Perfect HousemateThe Wife's MistakeThe Family TrapThe Perfect FamilyThe Wrong TwinThe Girl in the WoodsThe Perfect Girl Praise for Lorna Dounaeva: 'A WILD ride!... There are some absolutely shocking twists... will keep you on the very edge of your seat towards the end. I absolutely loved this one!' @whatanniereadsnext, 5 stars'OH my word! This was one wild ride, twisted from the beginning and kept me guessing. I loved this book so dang much!' NetGalley reviewer'DELICIOUSLY TWISTY!... Gosh once it reaches the part of the plot where everything begins to unravel it feels like you're going at lightning speed. Full of twists and turns... jaw-dropping... Even juicier than you expected.' @onlyshelves'I read The Wife's Mistake in a day... I couldn't put it down... more twists and turns than you can shake a stick at... It had me hooked from page one... kept me enthralled to the end. A highly recommended 5 star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was constantly on edge, needing to know what was going to happen next! Every time I thought I knew, I was wrong. Twists and turns in almost every chapter... hard to stop reading. The ending was another twist I never saw coming! Truly an amazing story.' Goodreads reviewer'Really grabbed me from the very first chapter... A LOT of different twists and secrets... A slow burn that was definitely worth it. Definitely add this one to your TBR.' @pretty_andpinkbooks'The biggest SHOCKER happened... I was Like NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... I can't say enough about the ending, it was terrific.' Goodreads reviewer'A very addictive read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I absolutely loved this book!... Held my interest the entire time... the book had suspense, mystery, tension, and shocking twists.' Goodreads reviewer