Bøger af Wendy Dalrymple

"Readers who enjoy a spine-tingling gothic with modern flair will relish this haunted house tale. I raced to the end because I simply could not wait to see what happened next! The events at Roser Park will have you leaving the lights on and checking all your doors. Deliciously tense!" - Paulette Kennedy, author of Parting the Veil"A fun, modernized Gothic romance with all the elements of a classic haunted house story and plenty of twists and turns." - Laurel Hightower, author of BelowCharlotte Slater is freshly divorced and starting over again in her hometown of St. Petersburg, FL. When a dog sitting job in the nearby upscale neighborhood of Roser Park falls in her lap, Charlotte jumps at the chance to make some easy money and enjoy a little peace and quiet. But as usual, when things seem to be too good to be true, they often are.While the job seems fine on the surface, from the moment Charlotte crosses the threshold at 684 Roser Park Drive, she can't shake the feeling of being watched. The homeowner's nearest neighbor, Adam, always seems to be lurking just around the corner, and soon, Charlotte can't get the handsome, mysterious landscaper out of her thoughts to the point of near obsession.As each day passes, Charlotte becomes more uneasy in the big, ominous home, causing her to spiral further and further into her own self-doubt. Items aren't where she left them, her senses feel off, thoughts are fuzzy and an imposing painting in the living room calls out to her. A strange force from inside the very walls beckons her to learn the secrets of Roser Park and dig deeper into a century old mystery forgotten by time. Even as danger lurks just outside her door, Charlotte must choose between her instincts and common sense if she wants to ever leave the house alive.

A woman on the brink. A long, endless hike. Something waiting in the woods.There's something waiting for her along the Appalachian Trail. Watching. Following. She knows it. She can feel their eyes on her at every corner. It's only a matter of time before they catch up...In the aftermath of a horrible traumatic incident, a woman sets out on a solo long-distance hiking trip along the Appalachian Trail. Despite her insistence to push through, dark forces manifest in strangers' faces and terror sets in. With every turn through the dense, dark wood, she discovers that running away from her past is more difficult than it seems, and in the end, it just doesn't go away. *CW for mentions of suicide and SA.

From Florida Gothic horror author Wendy Dalrymple comes a collection of 13 terrifying tales centering the female experience. From doting mothers to twisted girl scouts, unsuspecting lovers and vengeful young women, STRANGE LITTLE GHOULS explores the darkest parts of our hearts and minds.Forward by Caitlin Marceau, author of This is Where We Talk Things OutINCLUDINGDress To ImpressFrom Whence We CameI'm Turning Into YouRun For Your LifeDiana Davidson Wins First PlaceCandy SparklesNo Vacancy at the Flamingo MotelSunset VillageThe Secret BadgeBaby MineBow, Blood and StringLittle FriendsBabe

THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY CURSED. You probably shouldn't read it. Looks like you're going to anyway. Don't say I didn't warn you...Hannah Howarth has always wanted to land a coveted internship at Visage Magazine. It's clear from her very first day working at Visage that she doesn't fit in and is looked down upon by the Editor in Chief, Grace, and her legion of intimidating, fashionable staff writers.Hannah tries her best to fit in, but when she is tasked with studying the magazine's special training manual, it becomes clear that there's more than meets the eye to her new job. Hannah grapples with her past as more and more strange and unsettling occurrences plunge her head-first into a living nightmare.

Family secrets, grief and a dark, foreboding mystery...Estranged sisters Summer and Joy are forced to reunite after the untimely and gruesome deaths of their mother and grandparents.The two sisters are tasked with cleaning out their grandparents' home on Palmetto Lake in the heart of Central Florida during the hottest, most brutal time of the year. But something seems amiss in the bucolic lakefront community. Something Summer can't seem to place her finger on.Despite decades of unspoken animosity, the two sisters attempt to come together to support each other as they uncover the terrors of their unknown past. Questions about the true nature of their grandparents and the strange lakefront neighborhood bubble to the surface as Summer struggles to stay focused on the task at hand.However, with every layer the sisters strip away, with every new bit of evidence about their grandparents that they stumble upon, it becomes more and more clear to Summer that they aren't just going dealing with grief and loss... but danger. When it comes to the past, sometimes the truth is better left unknown.They Come From the Water is a Florida Gothic meditation on inherited family trauma, destructive secrets and dark dangers that lurk just beneath the surface.*Content warnings: Addiction, adultery, murder, suicide, mentions of SA, self-harm, animal death and gore.

Casey is nineteen, struggling and social media obsessed. When her favorite StreamVid star, Della, falls ill, Casey takes it upon herself to set up a fund to foot her medical bills. However, when Casey's online obsession bleeds into her IRL world, things go sideways and it becomes all too clear that Della might not be who she seems. PARASOCIAL is a Florida Gothic meditation on obsession, social media, and the lengths people will go to achieve online success.

A woman on the brink. A long, endless hike. Something waiting in the woods.There's something waiting for her along the Appalachian Trail. Watching. Following. She knows it. She can feel their eyes on her at every corner. It's only a matter of time before they catch up...In the aftermath of a horrible traumatic incident, a woman sets out on a solo long-distance hiking trip along the Appalachian Trail. Despite her insistence to push through, dark forces manifest in strangers' faces and terror sets in. With every turn through the dense, dark wood, she discovers that running away from her past is more difficult than it seems, and in the end, it just doesn't go away.*CW for mentions of suicide and SA.

"Truly terrifying" - Jenna Dietzer, author of "The Lovebugs""Creepy as hell" - Sheri L. Williams, author of "Forest of Blood'Obsession. Lies. Greed.Chelsea is vain, self-absorbed, and driven in life only by want and her obsession with being the best. Even though she is desperate to portray an outwardly perfect image, things are far from perfect at home.One day at yoga class, Chelsea meets a woman named Damaris who is exactly like her; beautiful, confident, and reaching high to be her best self. Damaris and Chelsea become instant best friends and bond over healthy eating, fitness, and their love of luxury items. As Chelsea's heart hardens toward her boyfriend, her obsession with the enigmatic Damaris only blossoms.As one bad decision turns into another, Chelsea begins to think she is being followed by a white bird. Her new best friend Damaris suggests a girls' weekend in New Orleans to get away from it all and Chelsea readily agrees. Unfortunately for Chelsea, it soon becomes clear that she can't run away from her problems and instead finds herself tumbling head-first into a downward spiralContent Warning: Mentions of suicide and eating disorders.

In the summer of 1920, a young woman is called to work as a governess at The Hibiscus, a grand and sweeping estate on Tybee Island off the coast of Savannah, GA. She is reeling from a recent tragedy, looking for employment and a way to escape the dark reality of her life. She believes that a fresh start on the sunny southern Atlantic beaches will help to lift her spirits; instead, she only finds more doom and gloom.Dashiel "Dash" McCray, the son of a wealthy whisky tycoon, is still wallowing in the aftermath of his own tragedy after losing his beloved wife. His daughter, Penelope, is also mourning and becoming more sickly and withdrawn by the day. It is Dash's hope that a new governess imported from New York will help to lift his daughter's spirits, despite the constant reminder of their grief.However, as soon as the new governess arrives, it is quickly made apparent to her that things at The Hibiscus aren't as they seem.

THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY CURSED.You probably shouldn't read it. Looks like you're going to anyway.Don't say I didn't warn you... Hannah Howarth has always wanted to land a coveted internship at Visage Magazine. It's clear from her very first day working at Visage that she doesn't fit in and is looked down upon by the Editor in Chief, Grace, and her legion of intimidating, fashionable staff writers. Hannah tries her best to fit in, but when she is tasked with studying the magazine's special training manual, it becomes clear that there's more than meets the eye to her new job. Hannah grapples with her past as more and more strange and unsettling occurrences plunge her head-first into a living nightmare.

THIS BOOK IS DEFINITELY CURSED.You probably shouldn't read it. Looks like you're going to anyway.Don't say I didn't warn you...Hannah Howarth has always wanted to land a coveted internship at Visage Magazine. It's clear from her very first day working at Visage that she doesn't fit in and is looked down upon by the Editor in Chief, Grace, and her legion of intimidating, fashionable staff writers.Hannah tries her best to fit in, but when she is tasked with studying the magazine's special training manual, it becomes clear that there's more than meets the eye to her new job. Hannah grapples with her past as more and more strange and unsettling occurrences plunge her head-first into a living nightmare.

As Hurricane Lorraine descends upon Florida's Gulf Coast, it's up to rookie small-town meteorologist Melody Orlean to get exclusive coverage for her local station. However, when she discovers that blast from the past Mark Fox is gunning to film at the same spot for his big-city news station, it's game on. When the Cat 3 hurricane is suddenly upgraded to a dangerous Cat 5, Melody and Mark find themselves trapped at the kitschy Mali Kai resort on Fort Myers Beach. Through a series of hilarious hijinks and dangerous situations, Melody and Mark are forced to work together to make it through the storm. Full of comedy, danger, and a cast of colorful characters, this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy hits all of the sweet romance notes you're sure to love.