Bøger af Victoria Jenkins

It was supposed to save us. It destroyed us. My husband, Marcus, and I used to be so in love. But now, after ten years together, we barely talk. I've seen so many of our friends' marriages end in divorce, and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to stop that from happening to us. And then I meet Erin. She tells me all about her perfect marriage to Kieran, and I'm shocked when she reveals the secret to their marital bliss-they have an open marriage. My heart starts to race as I consider it for me and Marcus. Could we really do this?When Marcus cautiously agrees, I know it can't be with strangers, and so I call Erin. She tells me there is only one rule: complete honesty. But when I meet Kieran, it doesn't take long for me to break that rule. Soon this isn't an open marriage, but an affair.As I start to fall for Kieran, Marcus becomes the attentive husband I've been craving, and I'm soon full of regret. This was all an awful mistake and I swear to end it. But my blood runs cold when Erin is reported missing. Who is this couple I've entangled our life with? And as the police knock on my door, it's much more than just my marriage that is now at stake...For fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, this is a psychological thriller with a twist you'll never see coming.Readers love Victoria Jenkins:'Wow! I loved it! What a thrilling book!!! I thought that I had it figured out but definitely had me fooled!... So hard to put down... EXCELLENT!' @pretty_andpinkbooks, ¿¿¿¿¿'This was a crazy good book!... just when you think you have it figured out, the next chapter throws you for a loop. I am telling everyone I see to read this book; it is that good!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow, wow and more wow!!!!!... I loved it!!!!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time... It had everything I look for in a great read... would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'OK WOW, make sure to add to your TBR Right NOW!!... a gripping, fast-paced read... full of suspense.' @another_read_by_angie_, ¿¿¿¿'WOW!!!... I was just blown away by everything in this book and need to read more by this author. Needless to say, I am an instant huge fan!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked from the very first page. I devoured the book in just two days, finding it impossible to put down!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿

'Your life is perfect.' Anna says, smiling across my dining table. But something in her tone and the glint in her hazel eyes lets me know the comment is laced with jealousy. I sip my wine and smile. Soon she'll learn that having this life costs more than she could ever imagine... Everyone thinks I'm living the perfect life. I have my dream job, a stunning apartment, and glamourous friends - who know nothing about my dark past. So I'm shocked when I run into Anna, who I haven't seen in eighteen years. Everything about her reminds me of the life I've left behind. But as her eyes fill with tears and she tells me she's lost her job and can't pay her rent, I reluctantly offer her my spare room. Anna promises she won't stay for long. But soon, I notice she's wearing my designer clothes and has dyed her hair to match my exact shade of chocolate brown. As I watch her curled up on my sofa, my blood runs cold. Did Anna really come back into my life by chance? What is she hiding? Then I receive a chilling anonymous phone call telling me my time is up. Memories of that terrible night that changed everything come flooding back. The flames. The thick smoke. Someone knows what I did, and they want revenge. But whoever that someone is, they've underestimated how far I'll go to protect my perfect life... For fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, this is a completely gripping psychological thriller with a jaw-dropping twist. Readers love Victoria Jenkins: 'OMG!!... Brilliant!... Makes your heart skip a beat... Will have the hairs on your head standing on end... This ending is explosive and will simply leave you breathless and gasping... This is a MUST READ!' The Secret Book Sleuth, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic, excellent... Incredible... I could not put this one down for the life of me... Loved, loved, loved this book... Wow, what a rollercoaster ride of an ending that was... I would highly recommend this to a friend and would shout it from any roof top.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Simply WOW... Just jaw-dropping... Hooked till the end... A brilliant and compelling read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Downright addictive... There was no way I could stop myself as I furiously flicked the pages... Will keep you on the edge of your seat and will have your heart racing.' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Knows how to blow your mind with a twist!... I couldn't put it down!! Excellent thriller!!!!' Passion Reading Books, ¿¿¿¿¿

My husband is keeping secrets. I'm watching his every move...Jake and I were childhood sweethearts. Strong, dependable and with a smile that melts my heart, he is the perfect husband and father to our beautiful little daughter. We have our money troubles - but getting a lodger, Kara, calms the panic I feel about our bills. Jake is reluctant but what choice do we have?I'm relieved that Kara is so sweet, playing endless games of hide and seek with Elsie and settling into our home. But when I catch Jake and Kara sitting close together on the sofa one evening, they jump apart when I walk into the room. Jake promises it's nothing...When I search Kara's room, I know for sure. My husband is keeping a terrible secret. And it's much, much worse than I imagined.Confronting him will tear our marriage apart, but I'll do anything to protect my precious daughter.Even if it means putting on a smile as I greet Kara at the breakfast table.Even if it means lying to my husband's face.Even if it means someone has to die...For fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, this is a psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist you'll never see coming.What readers are saying about Happily Married: 'MEGA twist that I didn't see coming AT ALL. I give it 5 stars for the twist itself! I raced through the book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Riveting... I read this one in one sitting. Absolutely wonderful!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic. I love when a book takes me by surprise and this one certainly did. I didn't see the twist coming mid-way through the book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliant. This book is so addictive.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Intrigue and mystery at its best.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'The twist was amazing!!... The main thing I look for in a thriller is an unexpected jaw-dropping twist which this book delivers.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Victoria Jenkins:'OMG!!... Brilliant!... Makes your heart skip a beat... Will have the hairs on your head standing... OH BOY... This ending is explosive and will simply leave you breathless and gasping... This is a MUST READ!' The Secret Book Sleuth, 5 stars 'Fantastic, excellent... Incredible... I could not put this one down for the life of me... Loved, loved, loved this book... Wow, what a rollercoaster ride of an ending that was... I love it when a book shocks the pants off of me... I would highly recommend this to a friend and would shout it from any roof top.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this mind-blowing, impulsive, crazy book! The ending will blow your mind!' @oh.happy.reading 'Simply WOW... Just jaw-dropping... Hooked till the end... A brilliant and compelling read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

A journey in three different directions, Time in Passing encompasses feelings of love, anger, sadness, heartbreak, and joy into three chapters. The first chapter, Past, explores tear jerking memories of better days. Present lays out the truths of the moment. The final chapter, Future, wishfully describes the daydreams of a greater tomorrow.

An absolutely gripping mystery thriller with a jaw-dropping twist. This book will hook you from page one and keep you reading 'just one more chapter' late into the night. On a damp October day, a body is found in an abandoned hospital, too burnt to be identified, but Detective Alex King knows that every victim is someone's daughter or son. Pushing aside her own troubles, Alex puts everything into finding the killer, but when someone else is found dead, she begins to suspect that the body in the hospital was just the first of many. Just as Alex uncovers a heart-breaking link between the victims, she finds her own safety under threat. Is this a figure from her past hell-bent on revenge, or could the murderer be even nearer than she thinks? Alex is running out of time. Can she catch the killer before they take another life, or will they get to her first? A completely unputdownable detective thriller that will keep you up all night. Readers of Robert Bryndza, Karin Slaughter and Angela Marsons will love this. What readers are saying about Victoria Jenkins: 'WOW! This book was fantastic, I loved it. I literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down... if I could give it 6 stars I would.' Bonnie's Book Talk 'This book has everything, a great plot, well developed characters that you become truly invested in and a very clever perpetrator that is determined to make his mark. If you love thrilling police procedurals, this book is a must!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Danger hangs around the corner. Excitement on every page. I felt the chills run down my arms. The prickling sensation of fear... Yes, this is fiction but the reality of the characters both dead and alive were so believable. I highly recommend The Girls in the Water to readers worldwide.' Urban Book Reviews 'I was hooked from the start and suffered sleepless nights because I just couldn't put it down. Brilliant!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'One of the best crime novels I have read - and I read many. I raced through this book, reading it in a breath-taking, heart-pounding rush... a thrilling roller coaster of a story.' Renita D'Silva 'I started reading this and was hooked from the first few pages... Every twist and turn in this book leaves the reader guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Four friends. A house full of secrets. And a killer picking them off one by one... She tried to break her fall, twisting desperately, but there was nothing to catch hold of, nothing with which she could stop herself. Her single scream cut through the night air. Keira North falls to her death at a party. It initially seems like an accident, but Detectives Alex King and Chloe Lane suspect foul play: they are convinced they are dealing with a murder. When the detectives start to investigate, they soon find that all of Keira's closest friends have secrets that someone might kill to keep. And as Alex and Chloe are fighting their own demons and struggling to stay on top of the case, Keira's killer is circling the group of friends, who one by one find that their lives are in danger... The First One to Die is a heart-stopping and shocking detective thriller that will have you gripped until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, Angela Marsons, and Val McDermid. What readers are saying about Victoria Jenkins: 'An incredibly compelling and gripping read. The book had me glued to the pages as the investigation into the murder victim unfolded and various layers of the skilfully crafted plot came together. I stayed up way too late in a desperate attempt to finish as the team races against the clock to save another potential victim. This is an incredible debut by Victoria Jenkins and a thrilling and exciting start to a new series.' Novel Deelights, 5 stars 'A wonderfully gripping story that makes me excited for book 2!' Breakfast at Shelby's 'The first word that comes into my head is WOW! This book was fantastic, I loved it. I literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down. The characters were complex and very likeable and I can't wait to see them again in the next instalment. This was a really good book, if I could give it 6 stars I would.' Bonnie's Book Talk 'This book is so far my favourite UK mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars. 'This book has everything, a great plot, well developed characters that you become truly invested in and a very clever perpetrator that is determined to make his mark. If you love thrilling police procedurals, this book is a must!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Secret Services: A Collection if Untold TruthBy: Victoria JenkinsVanessa Cannon has suffered a major heartbreak. After being lied to by the love of her life, she has grown sick and tired of feeling sorry for herself and decides to take charge in her own way. Vanessa Cannon's story shows the untold truths of life and the effort one will take to seek revenge on others. Be careful how you treat people, you may never know the effect you will have on someone.

Holly is getting married, but not before a celebration weekend with her closest friends. After a night of arguments, a body is found floating in the swimming pool of their secluded cottage. Holly must face up to the truth - one of her bridesmaids is a killer, but which one? New beginnings.Old rivalries. Best friends.Bad blood. Five bridesmaids.One body. Fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us will love this pulse-racing psychological thriller. Once you start reading, you will not be able to stop! What readers are saying about The Bridesmaids:'Oh my, the drama!... I did not expect to be sucked into this book before I even finished the first chapter! This is one crazy ride... A real page-turner... Kept me guessing and on my toes the whole time.' NetGalley reviewer 'Wow. What a book, I loved it!' Emlousbooks, 5 stars 'I flew through the pages in record time. The ending was simply fantastic and totally unexpected... Unputdownable.' RK_reads, 5 stars 'Addictive and gripping, I literally couldn't put down this book!... Suspenseful, twisty and mind-blowing story!' NetGalley reviewer 'A delicious guilty pleasure from beginning to end.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A solid five star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Best devoured in one greedy sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Thrilling... Absolutely great!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A truly gripping books that kept me guessing all the way through.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Read this in one day, could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was absolutely hooked from the very first chapter. Starts off with a bang and keeps you enthralled the whole way through... Complete rollercoaster and I loved every second.' NetGalley reviewer 'Intense, exciting and explosive.' Goodreads reviewer 'An exciting page-turner.' NetGalley reviewer 'I loved this book... Kept me hooked.' Goodreads reviewer

Arranging the playdate was easy. Child's play. Preparing the house was more difficult. It was only now she realised how many photographs there were: the picture-perfect unit. Wife, husband, child. All of it a lie.I made a new friend at playgroup today. She's different from the other mothers. She feels like someone I can trust. Someone I can confide in.But there are some things I can't tell her. Things I can't tell anyone.Because I have a secret that no one else knows. One that still haunts my dreams, wakes me up in a cold sweat at night.Even another mother would never understand. Unless, of course, she's hiding something too...From the bestselling author of The Argument, this utterly addictive psychological thriller will have you hooked from the first page to the final, mind-blowing twist. Fans of Friend Request, The Silent Patient and The Girl on the Train won't be able to put this down.Readers are loving The Playdate:'OMG!!... Brilliant!... makes your heart skip a beat... will have the hairs on your head standing... OH BOY... This ending is explosive and will simply leave you breathless and gasping... This is a MUST READ!' The Secret Book Sleuth, 5 stars'Fantastic, excellent... incredible... I could not put this one down for the life of me... loved, loved, loved this book... Wow, what a roller coaster ride of an ending that was. There were so many twists and turns that I never knew whether I was turning left or turning right. I love it when a book shocks the pants off of me... I would highly recommend this to a friend and would shout it from any roof top.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'

';Wow, what a fantastic read! I was hooked right from the start it really kept me guessing all the way through I didn't see the twist coming. It was fast paced and twisty and I wanted to keep reading.' Goodreads Reviewer ';Help me! Help me, please!' When Jenna hears the cry in the park one night, she feels she has no choice but to run and help. Cradling the injured woman in her arms, the attacker nowhere to be seen, all Jenna wants is to keep her alive until the ambulance arrives and for the ordeal to be over. But the nightmare begins when the victim wakes up Jenna's relief turns to horror when the finger is pointed at her. There must be some mistake: she's never seen the woman before in her life, and Jenna tried to save her life. Why would she accuse Jenna of a crime she didn't commit? As the case against Jenna grows, her world starts to fall apart. Her teenage daughter is keeping secrets and her husband is growing more distant every day. To save her family and clear her name, Jenna has to prove she didn't do it. But someone knows something Jenna did do. And they want to make her pay The Accusation is an addictive psychological thriller that asks how far you would go for justice. Perfect for fans of He Said/She Said, The Silent Patient and The Woman in the Window. Readers are loving The Accusation:';Gripping, suspenseful and downright addictive There was no way I could stop myself as I furiously flicked the pages will keep you on the edge of your seat and will have your heart racing on multiple occasions.' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ';Gripping and unputdownable. This has been a great read which has kept me guessing and I have found really difficult to put down a highly talented author.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ';An absolutely riveting and addictive read so unexpected and completely shocking yet satisfying that I sat and went over it in my head to attempt to come to terms with it a thoroughly enjoyable page-turner that I read in one nail-biting sitting.' Goodreads Reviewer ';This is one of the top reads I have read so far this year. Didn't see any of the twists coming. Really blew my mind.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Wow, wow, wow another roller coaster of a book like opening Christmas presents but early Victoria Jenkins is the Queen of twists. I never see them coming. I would definitely recommend it.' Blue Moon Blogger, ';Knows how to blow your mind with a twist!... I couldn't put it down!! Excellent thriller!!!!' Passion Reading Books, ';I literally could not put this book down. It is so addictive and twisty and dark I just had to know more and more

'Had my brain rattling in my head!... genius... Sometimes my mouth fell open and a few OMG's escaped... I loved it!' B for Bookreview, 5 stars

'WOW! This book was fantastic, I loved it. I literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down... if I could give it 6 stars I would.' Bonnie's Book TalkTwo gone. One whose past could kill her.When the body of Lola Evans is found in a local park on a cold winter's morning, Detective Alex King and her new recruit Chloe Lane are called in to lead the hunt for the killer.Days later, a second girl goes missing. It seems the two shared a troubled history, and were members of the same support group. Who is the monster preying on these vulnerable girls?As the detectives start to piece together the clues, Chloe realises that she too is in danger - as she uncovers secrets about her own brother's death which someone will kill to keep hidden.Alex and Chloe are soon fighting for their lives, and in a race against time to reach the next victim before it's too late...Chilling and totally compelling with an utterly surprising twist, The Girls in the Water is perfect for fans of Robert Bryndza, Sarah Hilary, and Patricia Gibney.What readers are saying about The Girls in the Water: 'The first word that comes into my head is WOW! This book was fantastic, I loved it. I literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down. The characters were complex and very likeable and I can't wait to see them again in the next instalment. This was a really good book, if I could give it 6 stars I would.' Bonnie's Book Talk'This book is incredible... completely enthralling and I can't wait for the next!' Kitty Catalyst Bibliophile'A superb book... loved it!' Goodreads reviewer'Danger hangs around the corner. Excitement on every page. I felt the chills run down my arms. The prickling sensation of fear... Yes, this is fiction but the reality of the characters both dead and alive were so believable. I highly recommend The Girls in the Water to readers worldwide.' Urban Book Reviews'Wow! What an incredible, assured and resounding debut! Enjoyed every page of this brilliant book. A beautifully crafted story, with many twists and turns that keep you guessing. The character development is fab. Loved the detectives and the backstory and the way everything fell into place at the end. Intelligent, fast paced and thrilling. Loved it!' Renita D'Silva, 5 stars.'Really gripping... I'll definitely be tuning in to the next book in the series.' Love is a State of Mind

When she woke, she found herself in darkness. She couldn't move. She was going to die and she had no idea why...

She tried to break her fall, twisting desperately, but there was nothing to catch hold of, nothing with which she could stop herself. Her single scream cut through the night air.