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For seven years I believed my husband was dead - until the note arrived this morning... The day her husband Tom disappeared, Rachel's life fell apart. Childhood sweethearts with two young children, they'd done everything together. And then, suddenly, Tom was gone. Without a word, without a note, without a single sign of where he might be, leaving Rachel to survive alone. Now, nearly seven years later, Rachel has come to terms with life as a single mother, caring for their children who still secretly long for their father's miraculous return. But in his absence, Tom's hidden life started to emerge, and Rachel has discovered things a wife should never have to. A secret life that betrayed everything Rachel thought she knew. Not knowing where he'd gone was no longer the main worry keeping her awake at night - it seemed much more likely he'd been silenced. Forever..Until today, when - with just one month until Tom is to be declared legally dead - Rachel receives a note in handwriting she recognises with dread: My darling, I've missed you so much. Give me a chance to explain. I'm coming home. The husband she'd lost is alive. And so are all his secrets... A totally addictive and suspenseful thriller that will have you reading late into the night, perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, T.M. Logan and Lisa Jewell. Readers love Lesley Sanderson:'O.M.G!!... So thrilling, mind blowing, twisted, and so intense you are sitting on the edge of your seat... A very fast paced book that you should clear your schedule for... You won't be able to stop reading... Trust me I know!... The secrets these characters are hiding are huge and when they come out, OH BOY!!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Holy moly, this is one edge of your seat, nail biting ride that had me strapped in my seat, unable to move... Addictive... Jaw dropping.' Once Upon a Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely brilliant... I couldn't put the book down... A fantastic page turner, full of twists and turns. I just cannot speak highly enough... Brilliantly addictive.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Massively addictive... You will devour in a single sitting, biting your nails to the quick as you race through the pages.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing... gripping, unputdownable... Will leave you on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had everything... surprises that you don't see coming, secrets and lies and lots of intrigue to hook your attention! Loved everything about this book and can't wait to read more by this author!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

We should never have kept our father's secret. Before, my sisters and I were close. Now, a year after our father's funeral, we barely speak to each other. Molly won't accept the truth. Rachel can't forgive him. And I spend all my time digging through his life, trying to understand. Then we hear the news. A woman has been found by the docks, her wedding ring stolen. The reporter says it appears the local serial killer has returned...But I know that can't be right, because I know who the killer was. Henry Martin. Our father.Someone is sending us a message. Someone knows we lied. Now my sisters and I must work together to find out who is targeting us. How do they know what we've hidden? What do they want? And what other secrets lie buried in the past, putting us all in danger? A brilliantly twisty suspense thriller that will have you flying through the pages and gasping at the twist. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Ruth Ware will love The Killer's Family. See what readers are saying about The Killer's Family: "OH MY GOSH, this book was amazing. I literally lost sleep to finish it... gripping and engaging... mysterious, unpredictable and twists that were nail-bitingly good that had me on the edge of my seat. I loved it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow was this a rollercoaster of a ride!... Such a fast-paced and unpredictable novel! There were so many twists at the end that I felt like I couldn't keep up at times!" Goodreads reviewer"I devoured this... Just when you might think you got this story figured out Miranda surprises her readers with a twist you didn't see coming... I absolutely loved this book!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Kept me glued to my Kindle... The plot twist was crazy! So insane! I wasn't expecting that twist at all... Highly recommend this one!" @rubie¬¬_reads "OMG, who did I not suspect in this book? It felt like I was adrift at sea in the middle of a storm... I loved this... My mouth fell open more than once." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Compelling and addictive... fast-paced and will keep you guessing, you will devour this... virtually demands to be consumed." Goodreads reviewer

Welcome to the café on Marigold Marina, where the smell of freshly baked cakes fills the air, the boats bob merrily in the mellow evening sun and an unexpected meeting means the chance to love again... When Rosie inherits the café on Marigold Marina after her husband's tragic death, she is determined to pour her heart into his dream. Nine months later, as she serves coffee and cakes to customers, she is all smiles and laughter. But when the sunshine-yellow doors of the café are closed, she allows her heart to break all over again. Rosie doesn't have much room in her life for anything but the café. But when Kit, the mysterious owner of a bookshop barge, starts to come by regularly for lunch, she finds it difficult to ignore his dark eyes, dishevelled curls and the fact that he's hiding his own sorrows. Rosie finds it easy to talk to Kit and as they swim together in the sparkling marina waters she hopes she can help Kit the way he has helped her. But just as she is letting herself open her heart, she discovers the shocking secret that the husband she loved for so many years kept hidden from her. And then Kit disappears without a word, his beloved book shop barge abandoned, just when she needs him the most. Devastated, Rosie decides to close her café for good and leave the marina. But will moving away allow her to move on? Or can she only find true happiness if she learns to trust again? An absolutely gorgeous and heartwarming read about what can happen when you leave your comfort zone and listen to your heart. Fans of Shari Low, Heidi Swain and Nicola May will fall in love with The Cafe at Marigold Marina. What everyone is saying about The Café at Marigold Marina: 'I was completely hooked by the end of the first page and had it finished in a few hours! It is such a fabulous read that will pull on your heart strings and lighten your heart all in one go! Love, loved, LOVED it! Would definitely recommend!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This has to be one of my favourite books by Tilly Tennant. It really got under my skin and into my heart... A fabulous story of friendship, family and secrets with a great cast of characters... A real heart-warmer this one, it got me so emotional too... I LOVED it!!' StefLoz Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A brilliant rollercoaster of a ride... I read this book in one sitting in less than a day and loved every minute of it. A can't-put-down book!... I read late into to the night because I just had to know what the ending was going to be.' Netgalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a beautifully written story... This is a 'can't go to sleep because I want to know what happens next' book and even after the last page I'm still thinking about Rosie.' Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Introducing 'The Crash' by Catherine Miller, a gripping narrative that is bound to captivate your senses. Published recently on March 30, 2022, this book has already started creating ripples in the literary world. The genre of the book is a closely guarded secret, adding to the allure and mystery. Catherine Miller, known for her compelling storytelling, has outdone herself with this novel. The readers are in for a treat as the narrative unfolds. The book is published by Bookouture, a publishing house renowned for its selection of high-quality literature. 'The Crash' is a must-read for all book lovers. Dive into the world created by Catherine Miller and let the story engulf you. Note: The book is available in English.

Can your heart belong somewhere that you've never called home?When Erica gets a phone call to say her mother, Ione, is ill in St Lucia, she knows she must go to her. Though the island - the place of her mother's birth - is somewhere that Erica has never seen as her homeland.Even when the plane touches down in the tropical paradise, with its palm trees swaying in the island breeze, the sound of accents so like her mother's own calling loud in the air, Erica doesn't find herself wanting to stay a moment longer than she has to.But stepping into her mother's house, she is shocked by what she finds. Her mother's memory is fading, her once-immaculate house is now dirty and messy, and she's refusing help from anyone but family. And Erica knows she must stay with her, even though it means leaving everything else behind.What she doesn't know is that - even as her mother's memories get worse - Ione still has a final gift for her daughter. Because the unspoken secrets of their past are about to emerge, changing everything Erica thought she knew about her mother, her home, and who she really is...A captivating tale of grief, love, and what it means to find home, perfect for fans of Andrea Levy, Jojo Moyes and Amanda Prowse.Readers are loving My Mother's Gift: 'What a great book!... Wonderful... Kept me up reading... I highly recommend this book!!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A lovely yet heart-wrenching read. It was engaging the whole way through and I fell in love with the characters... I took them to my heart, and they will stay there for a long time.' Goodreads reviewer'Brilliant ... so gripping that I couldn't have put it down even if I had wanted too, which coincidently I didn't want to. Grab a copy for yourself.' Avid reader, 5 stars'A heart-warming emotional tale... Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsReaders love Steffanie Edward:'I was immediately swept up in the story and was totally captivated... There is so much to love about this book, it's heart-breaking at times, uplifting at others, and just so beautifully written. A stunning read about family, about home and about love, I enjoyed it from start to finish and didn't want it to end.' Sibbz Reads'Masterfully written and enchanting... Brought me to tears.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A powerfully written and deeply affecting... novel about love, family and identity readers won't forget in a hurry... A heart-wrenching and beautifully layered page-turner that is thought-provoking, immensely emotional and highly charged... Will break readers' hearts and have them crying their eyes out.' Bookish Jottings'What a beautiful book! I enjoyed the heck outta this one! The writing was flawless. Characters amazing! I loved the setting! I just absolutely adored this one.' Goodreads reviewer

Der Top-100-Bestseller aus den USA, den man nicht verpassen sollte, von der 2-Millionen-Bestseller-Autorin Lisa Regan! Absolut fesselnd ... hat mich umgehauen ... Worte können nicht beschreiben, wie gut dieses Buch ist. Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews Als Detective Josie Quinn zu einem großen Haus am Rande der Kleinstadt Denton gerufen wird, ist sie entsetzt über die Grausamkeit des Angriffs, den sie dort vorfindet: zerbrochenes Glas, zersplitterte Möbel und Blutspritzer auf dem Boden. Die Besitzerin, eine alleinerziehende Mutter, kämpft um ihr Leben und ihr neugeborenes Baby ist verschwunden. Eine schöne junge Frau, die bei der Flucht vom Tatort ertappt wird, ist Josies einzige Spur, aber bei der Befragung stellt sich heraus, dass dieses mysteriöse Mädchen nicht weiß, wer sie ist, woher sie kommt oder warum sie so verängstigt ist ... Ist sie eine Zeugin, eine Verdächtige oder das nächste Opfer? Als Josie tiefer gräbt, stellt sich heraus, dass das vermisste Kind und die namenlose Frau mit einer Reihe von Morden in der ganzen Region in Verbindung stehen, und Josie steht vor einer herzzerreißenden Entscheidung ... Soll sie das Leben eines Kindes riskieren, um viele andere zu retten? Oder kann sie einen anderen Weg finden, um den Mörder zu stoppen, bevor noch mehr unschuldige Menschen getötet werden? Nervenaufreibend, voller spannender Wendungen und unmöglich aus der Hand zu legen. Wenn du ein Fan von den packenden Thrillern von Karin Slaughter, Robert Dugoni und Rachel Cain bist, dann wird dich auch dieses Buch in Atem halten. Was Leser über Das Mädchen ohne Namen sagen: Absolut brillant ... Eine Geschichte wie keine andere ... packend und emotional ... Ich war von Anfang bis Ende in diese Geschichte hineingezogen, schockiert von jeder Wendung ... umgehauen von so vielen Geheimnissen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿^ Wow ... eine totale Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle ... ich hing an jedem Wort und las Seite für Seite, völlig gefesselt ... intensiv, voller Action und mit vielen Wendungen ... ein verdammt gutes Buch! Bonnie's Book Talk, ¿¿¿¿¿ Blooming heck (oder so in der Art), was für eine fantastische Geschichte und Achterbahnfahrt das war ... zu sagen, dass ich dem Buch von Anfang bis Ende verfallen war, ist eine Untertreibung ... es raubt einem den Atem! Ginger Book Geek, ¿¿¿¿¿ Rasant und voller Pointen ... so irre und unerwartet, dass mir der Atem wegblieb ... ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen ... ein absoluter Volltreffer ... ich habe es absolut geliebt. Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 5/5 absolut brillant ... Ich war von Anfang bis Ende von dieser Geschichte gefesselt, von jeder Wendung schockiert und von so vielen Geheimnissen überwältigt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich liebe diese Reihe. Ich habe sie in einem Rutsch gelesen. Josie Quinn ist großartiges Material zum Binge-Reading. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

Two families. One house swap. A vacation to die for.I can't believe my luck as I arrive at the beautiful, white-washed Italian villa. Complete with an infinity pool and stunning views, it's the perfect place to create special memories with my family. But as soon as we step inside everything starts to go wrong...When my neighbour from back home calls, concerned about the woman in my house - and the way she's snooping about - I start to wonder why successful Amber Mason has swapped her gorgeous villa in the sun for a crumbling English cottage. In the mid-day heat a shiver runs down my spine. I have no idea who the stranger I've let into my life really is.Then I discover an old photograph of my handsome husband hidden in a wardrobe in the master bedroom. My head spins as I try to understand why it's there. When I confront Niall on the balcony he has an answer for everything. As I search his familiar green eyes, with the sun setting in the background, I can no longer tell if he's lying. I storm out.But when I return to the villa, in the dark of night, I scream. My husband is lying dead on the veranda. Memories of our marriage flash before our eyes. Was it all a lie? And are my children now in danger?The vacation is over and the nightmare has just begun...Readers love Shalini Boland:'WOW!! WOW!! WOW!!... loved every word... completely gripping. I had to read in one sitting because it was impossible to put down... The ending was out of this world... mind blowing!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'WHAT A THRILLER!!!!... This one caused me sleepless nights because I couldn't put it down!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Oh my!!! Wow!!! Let's all hail Queen Shalini because this is another absolutely FANTASTIC book... A truly brilliant masterpiece' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ¿¿¿¿¿'Boy this Shalini Boland woman sure knows how to write a book!!!!!!... That ending, wow!!!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!! Where to even start?!?... I started reading this book this morning and finished it in a day... Absolutely gripping storyline which I got completely sucked into... unputdownable... wasn't even close to working out what was going on, soooo many red herrings... WELL DONE Shalini!... absolutely gripping!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'I have goosebumps... This book is EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!... Had I known I was in for such a wild ride I would have started reading this book earlier in the day instead of being kept all night!' ThrillByThePage Book Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliant... so addictive that once I had started I couldn't put it down and couldn't go to bed till it was finished in the early hours.' Fiction Café, ¿¿¿¿¿

The powerful third novel in Marion Kummerow's bestselling Margarete's Journey series is an unforgettable and devastating story, perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Lilac Girls, and All the Light We Cannot See.

Nora Fitz thought two weeks in a stunning villa in the south of France would be the perfect treat for her family. She pictured them tucking into buttery croissants before long days lounging by the sparkling pool. She couldn't wait to count the freckles collecting on the kids' innocent smiling faces and feel the warm Mediterranean Sea wash all her fears away.But Nora is nervous as she gathers everyone around the large oak table on the villa's vine-covered terrace. Her daughters eye her suspiciously as she tops up her wine with a shaking hand and clears her throat to speak. The secret she's about to tell will shatter their lives forever... A heartbreaking and totally addictive page-turner about motherhood at its best, and its worst, and the lies we tell to protect the ones we love. Anyone who adores Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult and Kerry Fisher will stay up all night reading. Everyone is talking about Clare Boyd: 'Just wow!... One of the best books I've ever read... Not to be missed!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Extremely addictive... I was flipping pages until early in the morning.' bookworm86, 5 stars 'Gripping and unputdownable! I was enthralled from the first few pages and couldn't stop.' AGJBooks&Gems, 5 stars 'Completely and utterly impossible to put down... Completely gripped... Completely addictive... I absolutely recommend this book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars 'Wonderful. A bestseller for sure.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'I was literally carrying my e-reader around the house. I took it with me to read while I waited for the toast to pop, I was reading while watching TV and yes, I even took it with me to the loo. I could not put it down.' FabulousKerry, 5 stars 'Wow!... I was completely consumed... could not put it down. Totally intriguing and addictive... A real "one more chapter" book... Kept me reading late into the night.' SIBZZREADS, 5 stars

"An utterly heartbreaking and completely gripping World War Two novel"--Cover.

Perhaps it's true that absence makes the heart grow fonder. Perhaps it's true that you only know what you truly love when you no longer have it. But I wouldn't have known any of this if I hadn't left it all behind to discover where my home truly was...Growing up in British Guiana in the 1950s, Sharon Maas has everything a shy child with a vivid imagination could wish for. She spends her days studying bugs in the backyard, eating fresh mangos straight from the tree and tucked up on her granny's lap losing herself in books.But with her father campaigning for Guiana's independence and her mother away for work, there's a void in Sharon's heart, and she craves rules and structure. The books she devours give her a glimpse of life in a faraway country: England. And although none of the characters in these books look like her, her insatiable curiosity leads Sharon to beg to be sent to boarding school.Life at a conservative, Christian school is quite different from Sharon's liberal, atheist upbringing. Girls march silently and single file along corridors and earn badges for deportment. There are twice-daily hymns, grace before and after meals and mandatory bedside prayers. And, all the girls are posh and white, while Sharon is the only one with dark skin. Will she ever fulfil her dream of horseback riding over green hills and going on adventures like her literary heroes? And has she truly found what she was looking for in this chilly corner of the world, thousands of miles away from home?You will be swept off your feet by the unputdownable story of Sharon Maas's extraordinary childhood in British Guiana and England, a beautiful and inspiring coming-of-age tale of self-discovery, determination and chasing your dreams.

Join Flora Steele - bookshop owner, bicycle rider, daydreamer and amateur detective - in her quest to solve a brand-new murder mystery!Cornwall, 1956: When Flora Steele sets off for a peaceful vacation with crime writer Jack Carrington in his little red Austin, the last thing she expects to find is a body at their pretty rental cottage!Shocked by the discovery, inquisitive Flora joins forces with handsome Jack to find out how the poor man came to such an untimely end in the overgrown orchard of Primrose Cottage. They discover Roger Gifford was a man with plenty of friends and the villagers seem devastated by his sudden death...So why was he murdered? And who has blood on their hands - his estranged wife Beatrice, his wayward younger brother Lionel, or the suspicious newcomer Mercy Dearlove?The baffling case gets even more complicated when a second man is found dead and a set of puzzling clues lead them to an intriguing wartime mystery connected to Jack's estranged father.As old secrets emerge and Jack receives an unsettling letter, it seems the crime writer is in danger of a fate befitting his fictional characters. Will Flora be able to crack the case and save Jack? Or will this be one murder too many for Flora Steele?Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries:'Wonderful book! I absolutely adored this... Had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend!!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely love this book! I was so captivated... I could not put this book down... I read this book in one sitting!... Amazing.' @thenerdandherbooks, ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely fantastic... An addictive perfect mix of mystery, crime, suspense and quirkiness which kept me turning the pages late at night!! An explosive start to a new series!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'A joy to read... Full of mystery and secrets!... Truly an unstoppable read! And I loved every minute of it!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿'I loved... A cozy, heart-warming, fast read. It felt like Scooby-Doo meets Agatha Raisin. I am here for it!... Delightful.' Frosta Wings It, ¿¿¿¿'Fantastic cozy mystery!... Fun to read... This author knows how to keep the reader's attention from the first chapter!' Books and Benches, ¿¿¿¿'Love... The story twisted along, with everyone becoming a suspect... A fab read, that I devoured in a day.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿'What a joy... Fabulous... Totally fantastic... I highly recommend this outstandingly fabulous book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Pace moves along as you keep turning the pages to find out whodunit. You'll find yourself rooting for Flora and Jack in more ways than one. I can't wait for the next book!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿

Six months ago, I was the heiress to a soup empire worth millions. Now, I'm standing in a giant dumpster.Bella Whittington's caviar-and-Cristal life comes crashing down when she walks in on her fiancé and best friend tangled up in page 34 of the Kama Sutra, limbs everywhere. But her plan to dull the pain with Daddy's credit card is totalled by the news that they've lost the family business. Suddenly Bella's both single and completely broke.Shivering in her dingy new studio apartment after a traumatic incident with a homemade turmeric face mask (Hello Tangerina Jolie!), Bella realises she must pull up her Gucci socks and get a job, fast. But Dan, the gorgeous grumpy owner of the local soup kitchen, hates the Whittingtons, so a teensy lie about her surname gets Bella through the door, and set loose on the stove... Minestrone with a side of melted spatula, anyone?When Bella's ex returns with a golden ticket back to her glitzy old life, should she accept? Because that would mean no more box wine and frozen pizza nights with Dan. No more singalongs to the crackly kitchen radio. No more my-heart-is-as-melted-as-that-spatula moments when he finally cracks a reluctant smile... But if Dan finds out the truth about who she really is, will she even have the choice?An absolutely hilarious, feel-good rom com that will have you snorting with laughter. The new must-read for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Schitt's Creek!

Italy, 1945. 'Where am I?' The young man wakes, bewildered. He sees olive trees against a bright blue sky. A soft voice soothes him. 'We saw you fall from your plane. The parachute saved you.' He remembers nothing of his life, or the war that has torn the world apart... but where does he belong? England, present day. Antiques-shop owner Susannah feels adrift. Her beloved father has died, and her grandmother Elsie's memories are disappearing. But everything changes when she stumbles across a yellowed postcard bearing a picture of a beautiful Italian stone farmhouse, tucked away in Elsie's dressing table. A message dated from the Second World War speaks of a secret love. Could her grandmother, who never talked about the past, have fallen for someone in Italy all those years ago? With Elsie confused and distressed by her questions, heartbroken Susannah tracks down the house on the postcard. Arriving at what is now a crumbling hotel by the sparkling Italian sea, she feels strangely at home. And after an unexpected encounter with handsome wine waiter Giacomo, she can't tell if it's his dark eyes or his offer to help solve her mystery that makes her heart race. Together they find a dusty chest tucked in a forgotten corner of the building. The white silk of a World War II parachute spills out. And the Royal Air Force identity tag nestled in the folds bears a familiar name... As a story of lost memories, terrible betrayal and impossible choices unfolds, Susannah comes closer to a devastating wartime secret at the heart of her own family. Did she ever really know her grandmother? And when she finally learns the truth, will it help heal her pain - or tear her apart for good? An absolutely stunning page-turner that will sweep you away to the olive groves and majestic views of the Italian coast. Perfect for fans of Kathryn Hughes, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop. Read what everyone's saying about Angela Petch: 'A devastating, beautiful, heartbreaking, compelling and riveting page-turner... I was absolutely shocked by the two big reveals... I did not see them coming!!!... Absolutely fantastic... Will leave you thinking about the story for a long time... I LOVED it' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-breaking and compelling... A beautiful story, told with such emotion and feeling that it makes you forget where you are and what you are doing!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I don't even know where to begin... beautiful... I absolutely adored this book... The picture that the author paints is both beautiful and devastating... the descriptions are so detailed, I could actually picture it in my mind.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic read... I loved this book... will grab you and hold onto you long after you put it down... an amazing story.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Everyone's invited. Someone will never leave. In a grand townhouse rented specially for the evening, Hannah beams at her guests under the sparkling chandelier. Her sisters, her mother and aunt, her best friends... although she'll miss them all so much when she moves away, tonight is about celebrating the happy times and raising a toast to the future. But the next morning, one of the guests is found cold and lifeless in their pristine white bed. Hannah is desperate to call the police. After all, it must have been an accident. Perhaps too much wine, on a night where emotions were running high. But it soon becomes clear that every single person at the party has something to hide. A mother who'll do anything for her daughters.Best friends with dark secrets between them.A sister with a jealous streak. What if one of them is a killer? And what if this is just the first victim? An absolutely unputdownable thriller that won't let you sleep until you've reached the final page! Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, The Hunting Party and Shari Lapena. Readers are loving The Party at Number 12: 'Twists that take your breath away. This book has everything you could possibly want... phenomenal... I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT.' Michelle H, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'You are NOT going to be able to put this book down... you are not going to see what's coming. And you're gonna love it.' Meanderings and Muses 'Amazing... wonderful... pulled me in from the very start and did not let go until the final page... I was hooked.' Rubie Reads Books 'A-MA-ZING!... had me glued to the pages... I couldn't get enough!... it sent shivers down my spine.' @thrillers_and_unicorns Read what everyone's saying about Kerry Wilkinson: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!!! This author never ceases to amaze me... I raced right through this one... I couldn't believe that ending... so many twists and turns and I loved it. I didn't know which way was up or down by the time I finished the book. That ending will stick with me for a long time... definitely recommend it.' Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW!!! WOW!! WOW!!! OH SNAP!!! Kerry Wilkinson DANG I smell best seller... incredible... amazing, creative and twisted... Ohh this book hooks you instantly!!... jam-packed with suspense, with a thrilling and powerful ending!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews

If you can't love yourself, how are you going to love anybody else? A sweet, funny, feel-good page-turner about getting your groove back. Nikki has it all-a great career, a gorgeous apartment and a boyfriend who is basically perfect. Okay, maybe things have grown a little too comfortable... but Nikki can handle it if it means keeping hot and wholesome Bron in her life. Then the unthinkable happens and Bron walks out, leaving Nikki feeling like a total failure. They were supposed to have marriage and babies... but instead she's got a guilty conscience, pissed-off parents who just want her to win him back and the realization that without "Nikki-and-Bron" to hide behind, she has no idea who she really is. Desperate to pull her out of her slump, best friends Alicia and Chay embark on a mission to help Nikki find Nikki again... by tossing her straight back into the dating pool. There she meets Mike - sweet, laid-back and the first white guy she's ever been with. There's no doubt there's some serious chemistry between them, but is becoming part of Mike's world taking Nikki even further away from herself? Then Bron unexpectedly comes knocking, just as things are getting serious with Mike, and the rule book goes right out the window... This feel-good read about finding yourself is perfect for fans of How to Be Single, Just the Way I Am and Spoiler Alert.

Connie splashed through puddles, the rain slapping her face. Everywhere was tarmac and concrete, fog and drizzle, but no sign of her child. 'Have you seen my daughter? Please, you must've seen her?' Connie's face crumpled, preparing to cry. But there wasn't time for tears, she told herself, she had to find her child. Manchester, England, 1965: In an instant Connie's life has changed. She only left her daughter Kathy alone for a moment but that was enough for her to vanish without a trace. As Connie desperately searches for her, she has to put the news reports of other missing children to the back of her mind. She is determined to find her safe. She will bring her daughter home. As local farmer Ronald listens to the news, he is shocked by what he hears. He has spent his life away from the spotlight, quietly tending to his farm. But when a young couple begin acting suspiciously on his land, he knows that trouble is about to reach his door. And then he sees her. A girl in a bright red coat who looks completely lost. Ronald knows he needs to help keep her safe and find her family. But on the wild and desolate farmland, Ronald has buried his own dark secret. Can he risk it coming to light to save her life? Inspired by a real-life true crime story, this is an unforgettable and totally gripping mystery thriller perfect for fans of Gregg Olsen, Elly Griffiths and Found. What readers are saying about Rebecca Griffiths: 'OMG WHAT A READ!!!! I literally devoured this book in one sitting. Emotional, heart-breaking... This book had me reading late into the night... I loved everything about this book.' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book; I was completely gripped right from the start and I couldn't put it down until I had finished. The storyline is so electric and unpredictable that I was completely blown away by the plot twists and I sat on the edge of the seat.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Can I give this more than 5 stars? WOW, WOW, WOW. I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind... I have not been able to stop thinking about it... I devoured this in one sitting... Magnificent.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I can't begin to tell you how much I loved this book... it kept me on the edge of my seat... stunning!' Mychestnutreadingtree, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This author has gained a forever reader with me! Because she is damn good at what she does and that's making me glued to my Kindle and forgetting about life! The story grips you from the start and keeps you hanging on till the end.' Netgalley reviewer 'I absolutely loved this... sucked me in from the beginning and didn't let go until I finished! Absolutely unputdownable... you won't want to miss this!' @oh.happy.reading, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Will keep you on your toes and on the edge of your seat... gave me goosebumps.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Three-year-old Millie Everleigh disappears on a crisp winter's day, and nothing is as it seems... It's the phone call every mother dreads. I'm climbing into the car after a trip to the grocery store. As the engine starts, my phone rings. It's my stepdaughter, Shelby, who is babysitting my three-year-old little girl Millie. 'I only went upstairs for a second,' she says through her sobs. 'She's gone.' I race home to find my blue-eyed baby girl missing, and my heart ripped out of my chest. When the police turn up, Shelby's story starts to unravel. What is she hiding? Then I get a message saying, 'Your husband is not who you think he is.' Could he be lying? Suddenly, my family feel like strangers. Everyone has a secret - even me. No one knows why I was late coming back from the shop, and the guilt I've been feeling ever since... Once the truth comes out, all of our lies exposed, will it be too late to save my precious child? A pulse-pounding psychological thriller about family secrets, shocking pasts and the lies we tell ourselves in order to survive. You'll lose sleep as you race through the pages until the final gasp-worthy twist! Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty and The Wife Between Us. Readers love The Stepchild: 'Omg, wow... Just wow. There are not enough superlatives in the English dictionary to express how much I loved this incredible thriller. I was hooked into the story from the first page and found myself so captivated that I was compelled to read the whole book in one sitting. The author takes the reader on a rollercoaster ride with multiple twists and turns that culminates with a nail-biting, seriously chilling epilogue. The story caused me to experience a wide range of conflicting emotions and even caused me to experience a lump in my throat... If I could, I would award The Stepchild far more than five stars... Very very highly recommended by little old me.' Nicki's Life of Crime, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing amazing amazing. The Stepchild is brilliantly written. There is every kind of emotion that a person could feel within the plot... I adore Nicole Trope.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me HOOKED from page one. Seriously. It dives right in and is absolutely unputdownable... Everyone has secrets and no one is spilling... It's twisty-turny and full of holy shiiiii moments... The story flows fast and furious. There's no downtime in this one, each page more gripping than the last. You'll definitely want to clear your schedule, because you'll be finishing this in one sitting. Off to add all of Nicole Trope's books to my TBR.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Paris, 1940: He pressed the tattered book into her hands. 'You must go to the café and ask at the counter for Pierre Duras. Tell him that I sent you. Tell him you're there to save the people of France.'Sliding the coded message in between the crisp pages of the hardback novel, bookstore owner Laurence slips out into the cold night to meet her resistance contact, pulling her woollen beret down further over her face. The silence of the night is suddenly shattered by an Allied plane rushing overhead, its tail aflame, heading down towards the forest. Her every nerve stands on end. She must try to rescue the pilot. But straying from her mission isn't part of the plan, and if she is discovered it won't only be her life at risk...America, years later: when Jeanne uncovers a dusty old box in her father's garage, her world as she knows it is turned upside down. She has inherited a bookstore in a tiny French village just outside of Paris from a mysterious woman named Laurence. Travelling to France to search for answers about the woman her father has kept a secret for years, Jeanne finds the store tucked away in a corner of the cobbled main square. Boarded up, it is in complete disrepair. Inside, she finds a tiny silver pendant hidden beneath the blackened, scorched floorboards.As Jeanne pieces together Laurence's incredible story, she discovers a woman whose bravery knew no bounds. But will the truth about who Laurence really is shatter Jeanne's heart, or change her future? Inspired by true events, an epic and emotional novel about one woman's strength to survive in the most difficult circumstances and the power of love in the face of darkness. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and The Lost Girls of Paris will be completely gripped from the very first page. Readers love Siobhan Curham!'Heartbreaking... Gripping wartime drama... Will have your heart in your mouth.' French Village Diaries, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved this so much that I never wanted it to end... addictive from start to finish and I didn't want to put it down. It is the most unique WW2 story I have ever read... I loved every minute of it.' Confessions of a Bookaholic, ¿¿¿¿¿'Just absolutely beautiful. Loved, loved, loved this amazing book. Poignant, heartbreaking and yet joyful. A wonderful book... It is an absolute triumph.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Grabs readers from the beginning and won't let them go until they finish the last page... I loved absolutely everything.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Fantastic... You will love this book... I was immediately swept up.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Dazzling and sweeping tale of love... To tug at the heartstrings... Unforgettable.' Bookish Jottings, ¿¿¿¿¿'Adored it... Truly beautiful... A fantastic read... I encourage all those who love historical fiction to pick up.' Whispering Stories Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿

Harlow looked down at a photo of her victim and couldn't reconcile it with the body found by the lake. Here was a young and carefree woman, gazing at the camera with her striking emerald green eyes, her long black hair waving in the breeze. But within an instant her future had been extinguished. Harlow had to find out why. When the remains of a young woman are discovered on the edge of Saranac Lake in upstate New York, local law enforcement immediately call Detective Harlow Durant. When she arrives at the scene, she instantly knows this case will get under her skin. Lying just beyond the picturesque lake popular with families are the remains of a victim who has seemingly been burned to death. With very little evidence remaining, Harlow begins scouring missing persons reports. The victim is identified as twenty-six-year-old Ellie Gordon-a fun-loving young woman who worked in the bookstore and enjoyed going out with friends. When her mother comes to ID the body, she reports her daughter's gold crucifix missing and the hunt begins to locate it and any potential DNA evidence. But as Harlow starts to piece Ellie's last movements together, another body is found. The victim was killed in exactly the same way and worked with Ellie. Witness statements identify a local man who was obsessed with both women and when Harlow sees video evidence of him pawning the gold necklace, she thinks she has her man. But when he too winds up dead, Harlow has to start over. The only other link to the women is Gavin Croswell, one of the most powerful men in the town. But with a whole host of alibis, pinning the murders on him is almost impossible. With time running out to find the killer before another woman loses her life, the case soon becomes personal when Harlow's car is violently run off the road. Someone wants to warn her off the case and they will use anything they can to threaten her. Even if it means exposing her own dark secret. Can Harlow confront her demons to save another innocent life from being lost? And just how much is she prepared to sacrifice? An absolutely addictive serial killer thriller perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, and Robert Dugoni's Tracy Crosswhite series. See what readers are saying about the Harlow Durant series: "WAIT WHAT?!?! Come back here! I need more! Holy smokes! I finished this book in a day. I legit got zero done because I was so invested. I'm so glad I saw this is going to be a series because these characters are amazing... I'm ready for the next book now!" joni_loves_reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had to keep the Kindle next to me throughout the day to snag every few minutes I could! I was actually angry when pulled away from it!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow... There are so many twists in this book and you're never sure who is the serial killer... The thrills didn't stop. Loved it. I would give this book more stars if I could." NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The girl stands on the clifftop, feeling the soft breeze lift her shining red hair and dry her tears. She can almost hear Ireland calling her home across the wild sea. But she can never go back. And in that moment, she swears no-one will ever find out why. Freya is desperate for escape from her messy break-up when she's offered a job caring for elderly Kathleen in the seaside village of Heaven's Cove. Kathleen's once-red hair is now a brilliant white, but there's always laughter in her Irish lilt - until the day Freya finds her weeping, her gaze fixed on Driftwood House, perched on the cliffs above the village. She refuses to say what's wrong... Kathleen's son Ryan, quiet with striking emerald eyes, resents that a stranger is caring for his mother. But as Freya presses him for answers on a long walk across a windswept beach, Ryan finally admits that Kathleen breaks down in the same way, on the exact same day every year - never telling anyone what is causing her pain. Finding a photo of Kathleen as a young girl standing outside Driftwood House years before she says she moved to the village, Freya is determined to find the source of Kathleen's heartache. But as she gets closer to Ryan, and to the sad, forgotten history of the house, Freya is faced with an impossible decision... Should she share this heartbreaking secret with Ryan and risk their chance of happiness together? And will facing the truth bring Kathleen peace in her final years - or will it tear them all apart? An absolutely breath-taking and heartbreaking page-turner about healing old sorrows and finding new joys. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Barbara O'Neal, and anyone longing to escape to the rugged Devon coast.Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

Five-year-old Cally waits in her pretty pink bedroom for the sound of the front door opening and her mother's sweet voice in the hall. But when the doorbell finally rings, and Cally creeps out of bed to peer through the banister, a large man in uniform is all she sees. Her mother is missing... Teacher Annabel Braddock was last seen drinking at the local pub with her best friend, Jennifer. Witnesses saw tears running down her cheeks, and friends say she was having problems with a colleague at work, and that her marriage had broken down. But as the two women hugged goodbye, neither noticed the car speeding towards them. As the dust settled, Jennifer lay unconscious on the ground and Annabel was nowhere to be seen. She'd never abandon her little girl, so did someone snatch her? As family crowd around Jennifer's hospital bed, hoping she'll wake up, police visit Annabel's home and her inconsolable daughter, Cally, tells them she had seen a man outside staring into her room as she climbed into bed that evening. Was it her childish imagination, or had someone been watching Annabel's home? When Jennifer finally opens her eyes and tells the police what happened that night, it's clear there are plenty of people with a reason to harm Annabel. With an unpredictable husband, a colleague who denies harassing her and a neighbour who seems to know her every move, could she be in imminent danger? As the hours turn to days, will little Cally ever see her precious mother again? Or will she be next? If you love fast-paced, gripping crime thrillers that keep you up all night, you'll be completely addicted to One Girl Missing. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh. What readers are saying about One Girl Missing:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Carla Kovach hits it totally out of the park!... Grabbed me from the start and didn't let go.' NetGalley reviewer 'Phenomenal... I was blown away by this book... Brilliant.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An undeniable 5 stars... Absolutely blowout ending was thrilling... I look forward to dropping EVERYTHING all over again for the next instalment.' @chloesreadingroom ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A five star-plus read.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Read it in one day... It kept me riveted until late into the night... Superb.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So good!... Loved everything about this.' @owl._.books ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping, suspenseful and unpredictable... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Carla Kovach:¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!... Absolutely amazing!... An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.' Goodreads reviewer

Her heart races as a noise from downstairs wakes her. She checks every room in her small home, but it's not until she returns to the safety of her bedroom does she see movement. She's not alone. And nobody can help her now... Writing scrawled on the wall of Sheriff Jenna Alton's office overnight leads her and her deputy David Kane to a secluded house on the outskirts of town. Inside, Jenna is devastated to find a much-loved local resident lying in a pool of blood, stab wounds covering her lifeless body. What monster would attack a defenseless woman living alone? With no trace of the killer at the scene, the deadly message written on Jenna's door is her only clue. But as the small town grieves, it leads her to a contractor who recently had access to the woman's home. She races to interview him, only to discover the wreck of a car on a steep mountain road with another dead woman inside. Jenna knows the victims were friends and regularly went to church together. She thinks a twisted killer has been watching them, waiting for the perfect time to strike. But before she can make her next move, one of her own team is found unconscious and covered in the blood of a third female victim-a knife inches away from his hand. Pulse racing, Jenna questions her shaken deputy, who can't explain why he was in the woman's house. Could he really be a killer, or is someone playing an evil game? The clock ticks to uncover a dark secret that connects all three victims, but can she work it out before another innocent life is taken?An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. If you're a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read. What readers are saying about Pray for Mercy:"A rip-roaring, heart-stopping, gut-wrenching good crime thriller... This quickly became a story I couldn't put down, and page by page it just got more intriguing and exhilarating." @mags_louise, 5 stars "Wow!... This story had it all!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Definitely one that shouldn't be missed! Adrenaline rush of a book... The kind of book where it ramps up into one impossible situation on top of another and another and another until you realise you haven't actually been breathing for a page or two." NetGalley reviewer "That ending! I absolutely loved it." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars What readers are saying about D.K. Hood:"Oh my, oh my God... Another cracking story!!!... This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense... She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn't stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!" B for Bookreview, 5 stars "Fantastic... Totally addictive. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "An excellent read... Had me captivated the whole way though... Wow... Took my breath away. All in all, a bloody brilliant book that totally deserves 5 stars." Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars "Hold on to your hats for the surprise ending!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The dust cloud rolls in from nowhere, stinging our eyes and muddling our senses. I reach for my baby sister and pull her small body close to me. When the sky clears, we are alone on an empty road with no clue which way to go... Oklahoma, 1935. Fifteen-year-old Faith Wilson takes her little sister Hope's hand. In worn-down shoes, they walk through the choking heat of the Dust Bowl towards a new life in California. But when a storm blows in, the girls are separated from their parents. How will they survive in a place where just the color of their skin puts them in terrible danger? Starving and forced to sleep on the streets, Faith thinks a room in a small boarding house will keep her sister safe. But the glare in the landlady's eye as Faith leaves in search of their parents has her wondering if she's made a dangerous mistake. Who is this woman, and what does she want with sweet little Hope? Trapped, will the sisters ever find their way back to their family? California, present day. Reeling from her divorce and grieving the child she lost, Zoe Edwards feels completely alone in the world. Throwing herself into work cataloguing old photos for an exhibition, she sees an image of a teenage girl who looks exactly like her, and a shiver grips her. Could this girl be a long-lost relation, someone to finally explain the holes in Zoe's family history? Diving into the secrets in her past, Zoe unravels this young girl's heartbreaking story of bravery and sacrifice. But will anything prepare her for the truth about who she is...? A devastating, completely captivating story of family torn apart, fighting to be reunited. Fans of Orphan Train, Before We Were Yours and Where the Crawdads Sing will never forget this powerful story of survival. Readers love Suzette D. Harrison: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "My, My, My and Wow, just Wow!!... What an excellent and amazing story!... From the first word until the last, I was so enthralled and riveted... Whew!!... Hallelujah!! This is an awesome book!! A definite must-read!!" Geri's Things ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "If I could increase the ratings on this I would... I was literally blown away by this story... I can't see anything surpassing this. I need more books like this." Read Along with Sue ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, I can't possibly do this book justice in a review, I'm not going to even try-read it, it's AMAZING!... A fantastic five stars from me!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I loved it so much... By the end of the book I was crying because of how great this story was. This story touched my heart so much." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I didn't want it to end, and when it did, I found myself smiling through the tears. This book will stay with me for a very long time." Sibbzreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "For the first time, I am left speechless after reading a book. Speechless because the narrative just grabbed me by my core... I laughed, but mostly cried... Five stars." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I was completely blown away by this beautiful story... I felt so many emotions... I laughed, cried, got angry, forgave, loved and so many more... Will stay with me forever." Book Reviews For U

Florence, 1943. A missing painting. A war-scarred city. A brave young girl on a black bicycle risking her life for the country she loved... As the bells toll and arrogant soldiers torment her family, fourteen-year-old Gabriella is determined to act. She seeks out her old friend Stefanina, an unlikely member of the Italian resistance with her dark curls and scarlet ribbon. Soon the two girls are criss-crossing the river with deadly information in their bicycle baskets. But then one terrible day Stefanina disappears... London 2019. Sofia is mourning the loss of her father, a famous painter. Desperate to feel closer to him, she begins to go through his paintings of wartime Florence, a time in his life he would never talk about. But then she realises one is missing... Determined to learn more, she discovers that he had a sister she never knew about. She flies to Florence, the place of his tortured memories, to meet her aunt Gabriella, an elegant old woman living in a palazzo filled with roses. There in a little bedroom, locked away from the world, she finds the missing painting, a tiny picture of a beautiful girl with a scarlet ribbon. As Sofia uncovers the story behind the hidden painting, a tale of extraordinary bravery and terrible betrayal emerges. But will understanding her family's haunted past bring her peace, or further heartbreak? A completely compelling and heartbreaking story of a beautiful city, a violent war and a young woman's daring. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and My Name is Eva will be captivated by The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon. What everyone is saying about The Girl with the Scarlet Ribbon: 'Wow what a book. I am still sat thinking about this book even though I finished it a few days ago. I cannot write a review to do this book justice. I was hooked from the first page. The writing is superb and enthralling and overall, I just loved this book.' Avid Reader, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is such a beautiful book and told with such feeling, I can't praise it enough.' Redheaded Book Lady, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This was a beautiful read that was well written... It was an emotive and gripping read, I really enjoyed it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ What everyone is saying about Suzanne Goldring: 'I just couldn't put this one down. I loved every page, and I went through an entire box of tissues before I was done. You will keep turning the pages until the very end because you just won't be able to put it down at all.' Crossroad Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿