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Wow, dieses Buch war unglaublich ... total spannend und ich hing an jedem Wort ... Macht Lust auf mehr ... Auf jeden Fall 5 Sterne wert, ich wünschte sogar, ich könnte mehr geben. Bonnie's Book Talk, ¿¿¿¿¿ Als sie durch den Wald rennt, reißt sie sich die nackten Arme blutig. Das Licht schwindet hinter ihr, aber sie muss weiterlaufen. Sie weiß, was mit ihr passieren wird, wenn sie stehen bleibt ... Die Leiche von Amos Price liegt in einer Blutlache auf dem polierten Boden eines ansonsten leeren Hauses in der Kleinstadt Black Rock Falls. Da es keine Anzeichen für einen Einbruch gibt und keine Hinweise am Tatort hinterlassen wurden, ist Detective Jenna Alton ratlos. Doch als das Team beginnt, das Leben des zurückgezogen lebenden Opfers zu entschlüsseln, entdecken sie eine beunruhigende Verbindung zwischen Amos und dem Verschwinden mehrerer junger Mädchen in der Gegend vor Jahren. Tage später wird die Leiche von Ely Dorsey in einem abgelegenen Motel am Stadtrand gefunden. Jenna befürchtet nicht nur, dass die Morde mit den verschwundenen Mädchen in Verbindung stehen, sondern auch, dass der Mörder noch nicht fertig ist. Während Jenna versucht, herauszufinden, wer der Nächste sein wird, schickt der Mörder ihrem Stellvertreter David Kane plötzlich Nachrichten. Wird sie verspottet? Oder will der Mörder gefasst werden? Und wird Jenna herausfinden, wer hinter den Morden steckt, bevor noch mehr Menschen sterben müssen? Ein absolut packender Thriller der USA Today-Bestsellerautorin D.K. Hood. Niemand hört dich ist genau das Richtige für Fans von Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter und Rachel Abbott. **Jedes Buch der Kane und Alton-Reihe kann als Teil der Serie oder als eigenständiges Buch gelesen werden**¿ Was Leser über Niemand hört dich sagen: Ich liebe D.K. Hood ... eine fantastische Autorin! ... ein Buch, das ich absolut verschlungen habe! Von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite ist man gefesselt. Ich kann das nächste Buch kaum erwarten! Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿ Eine riesige Fünf-Sterne-Bewertung für ein fantastisches Buch ... es hat mich durchgehend gefesselt und ich habe es geliebt. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wowsers ... ein knackiger Thriller ... eine betörende Lektüre ... spannend und manchmal beängstigend ... gespannt von Anfang bis Ende. Jen Med's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ Fünf massive Sterne, eine phänomenale Lektüre, von der ich mehr will. Sweet Little Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich habe dieses Buch absolut, absolut, absolut enorm geliebt ... eine dieser Geschichten, die einen wirklich an der Kehle packt und bis zum letzten Wort in Atem hält. Ginger Book Geek, ¿¿¿¿¿

"Help!" she screams, kicking as hard as she can against the closet door. But it's nailed shut, and nobody can hear her. She drops to her knees and curls into a ball like she did as a little girl, praying someone will find her before it is too late...When the body of single mother Melissa Rollins is found trapped inside a bedroom closet in her immaculate suburban home, Detective Jo Fournier races to the scene. The small town of Greenfern is sweltering in a heatwave, and Jo is horrified to find that Melissa's heating was turned up to the max whilst she died of thirst. Who would kill a devoted mother in such a cruel way?Searching the house for clues, Jo's team discovers that the front door was locked from the inside. And with no sign of a break-in, they realise the killer must be someone Melissa knew. But everyone in the frame has an alibi...As she delves deeper into the case, Jo uncovers a link between Melissa and a recent cold case: another single mother who was tied up and brutally murdered. Someone is on a mission to kill single moms, and Jo knows they will claim their next victim soon.But as temperatures continue to rise and the team works around the clock to stop a twisted killer, someone from Jo's past catches up with her. They're watching her family's every move, and they will stop at nothing to get revenge... Can Jo save the people she loves and catch the killer before it's too late? From USA Today bestseller M.M. Chouinard, Her Silent Prayer is a completely addictive serial killer thriller that will not let you go until you turn the last heart-thumping page! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Gregg Olsen. Everyone is talking about M.M. Chouinard: "Wow, what a book!! I don't think I drew a full breath for the entire time I was reading... I took it everywhere I went... I needed to read it at every opportunity!... Unbelievably twisty... I loved every word of it!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!! What did I just read!!! An intense, gripping thriller filled with suspense, twists and turns that will keep you at the edge of the seat!... So gripping... I almost couldn't believe it!!! What a twisted ending!!!... Will keep you up all night!" Tropical Girl Reads Books ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy cannoli Batman... Incredible... Starts with a bang-and it doesn't slow down for a second... Guaranteed to hook you... There is a very unexpected, emotional twist in this book that is sure to steal your breath away... Your heart will fall out of your chest. This is what thrillers are made of, folks." KKEC Reads ¿¿¿¿¿ "You CANNOT miss this book. You HAVE to read it. I'm honestly telling you that I haven't read such a good thriller in a long time... I loved the ending, it was totally unexpected!... This book made me stay up till 1:30 a.m.!... I couldn't stop reading. It deserves all the hype." Thriller Books Review ¿¿¿¿¿

She doesn't know I'm there, watching her in the mirror. She slides her hand under her blouse. And then I see something impossible. She isn't pregnant... She bursts into my life like a storm, and nothing is the same again. She seems so perfect, with her lilting laugh and her beautiful face. One by one, I watch as my friends fall under her spell. Only I seem to suspect something. Only I see that her smiles don't reach her cold, furious eyes. And when I'm accused of things I didn't do, when my home is vandalized, I know she's behind it. But she only lets her mask slip when no one is looking, so if I say anything, I'll look crazy. So when the baby shower comes around I'm there, sitting on a velvet sofa in a posh hotel room, surrounded by balloons. We share gifts, we pour small glasses of champagne, and she beams, her bump just visible under her bright red shirt. But that afternoon, I finally learn the unbelievable truth. There is no baby... A stunningly twisty story of toxic female friendships, guilt and lies from S.E. Lynes, author of the no.1 bestseller The Housewarming. If you like Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, you'll be glued to The Baby Shower. Everyone's loving The Baby Shower: 'Amazing... another 5 star read!... an impossible book to put down... just perfect.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I had so much fun reading this book!... flew through it in one sitting!... A go-to author.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What. A. Book... I couldn't put it down. I went down a rabbit hole of twists and turns at every corner.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read this in half a day... I absolutely loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured The Baby Shower in record time... had me hooked from the beginning and I can highly recommend it.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Will pull you along at breakneck speed... made the hairs on the back of my neck stand up... Loved it.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Everything always stops when I get to read a new book by this author... I couldn't put it down... had me gripped from start to finish.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Unputdownable... an engrossing read with a shocking plot twist.' @rk_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... It's one of those you just can't put down... you just want to keep reading and reading until you find out who's behind things and why. Highly recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Maybe the best book I have read all year. The antagonist of the story is truly the stuff nightmares are made of... I highly recommend.' Washington Post Mag, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this... kept me gripped all through... It has a shocking moment during the baby shower which made me gasp out loud. Brilliant book which I highly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Librarian Jemima Jago can't resist a whodunnit, but finding a body in a bookshop is a plot twist she could never have expected...Jem Jago is back at work with her antique books, and spending her weekends exploring her new home-the windswept Isles of Scilly-in her little sailboat, Bellatrix. She's really starting to settle into island life. Unfortunately, murder in the Scillies is not as rare as some of her manuscripts...On a trip out to picturesque Penzance with best friend Micki, the pair stumble across an intriguing mystery, not of the fictional kind. In Tatteredly's second-hand bookstore, they discover the body of beautiful Gina Marrak, Micki's former sister-in-law. Jem can't bear to see Micki so distraught, and with the hapless Detective Conrad in charge of the inquiry, she must do some sleuthing of her own to find out the truth. As she convinces Gina's so-called friends to talk, Jem learns she wasn't actually well liked in her little corner of Penzance. Did the jilted lover, the pretentious pub landlord or the rowdy real estate agent bump off poor Gina?Poking around the scene of the crime, Jem finds an unusual book which leads her down an unlikely path. But can Jem get to the bottom of the mystery before the terrible tale comes to an end for her too?A fun, cozy page-turner filled with mystery and intrigue, from the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Emma Jameson. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Agatha Christie will be totally hooked!What readers are saying about Emma Jameson:"Wow. I love it... So fabulous that I stayed up half the night finishing it! Joy!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"AMAZING story! I just loved the humorous banter." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"So much fun to read. The plot twists and turns kept me flying through the pages. Just when you think you have it figured out, something else pops up, and keeps you guessing... A wonderful escape... Definitely a must-read." Page Turners Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿"Deserves ten stars. I don't remember breathing as I read the last third of this book." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Crackles with revenge, intrigue and murder. I couldn't put it down... Captivating." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"This book had me on the edge of my seat... I thought I might EXPLODE! I was barely holding myself together with everything that was going on. I LOVED it!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"An utterly charming, put-a-smile-on-my-face-while-reading, delicious murder mystery. The characters are all richly developed... The cheeky banter of the main characters is delightful." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"A truly super series. Love the characters... The plot and twists of this book leaves one breathless." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The invites went out weeks ago, and tonight, at a lavish manor house surrounded by friends and family, Kaitlin couldn't be happier. But as the champagne corks pop, her dream party becomes her worst nightmare... Staring at the stunning diamond solitaire on her finger, Kaitlin is finally getting the chance to introduce her best friend Zoe to her perfect fiancé. She hasn't known Greg long, but he looks after her, and he loves playing dad to her young daughter. How could she say no when he's already planned their elopement? As guests arrive, why is Greg acting so shifty? And is that a flicker of recognition on Zoe's face? And why does she look terrified every time her phone rings? Kaitlin watches as Zoe knocks back her white wine and makes a beeline for Greg. After a heated conversation, Zoe stumbles towards the door and flees the party without looking back. Days later, the police knock at Kaitlin's door - Zoe is missing. Kaitlin wants to believe her loving fiancé is not to blame, but she knows what she saw the night of the party. And when he lies to the police, can she trust the man she's marrying? Could Kaitlin and her precious daughter's life now be in danger too? The Invite is an absolutely unmissable psychological thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife. You'll be hooked from the first page! What readers are saying about The Invite:'I absolutely loved this book. I didn't know where it was going, it kept my intrigued right up to the last page.' @LawOfIllustion90, 5 stars'Had my heart racing... Totally addictive.' Karen King, 5 stars'I was hooked from the first page right until the end. I just couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Captivated... I was compelled to read the whole book in one sitting.' Nicki's Life of Crime, 5 stars'Unputdownable.' Celtic Connexions, 5 stars'A thrilling, gripping rollercoaster of a story!' Carla Kovach, 5 stars'A definite page-turner. I read it in 2 days!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'A thrilling story that keeps you turning the pages.' Goodreads reviewer'You won't want to put this one down. It's thrills and chills from beginning to end.' Goodreads reviewer

Shilling Grange Orphanage, England, 1949. She would do anything to protect the innocent children in her care. But soon they could be sent into danger... When Clara Newton's fiancé died during World War Two, she thought her life was over. But now she looks after orphans who, like her, lost everything during the war. Children like sweet little Peg who won't speak, and Joyce whose body was scarred by polio. Clara loves them all dearly, even though life as a housemother can be lonely - especially now that Ivor, a D-Day war hero with dark brown eyes who once helped with the children, has disappeared... But then Clara receives some terrible news. The orphanage is going to be sold and the children sent far away. Joyce and Peg will be taken to a notorious home for disabled children. The others will be sent to Australia, where Clara fears they will be mistreated by unknown families. Any day now, the children could lose everything she worked so hard to provide... With wealthy buyers lined up to purchase Shilling Grange and a ship already docked waiting to carry the children away, Clara is desperate. She must find loving new homes for them quickly, but time is running out... Can she save the orphans before they lose everything all over again? And even if Ivor returns when she needs him the most, will it be too late?A completely heart-wrenching and unforgettable historical novel, set after the devastation of World War Two. Perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Diney Costeloe and The Orphan Sisters.What readers are saying about Lizzie Page: 'What an emotional read!... At parts I found myself shouting "no". At others I just cried... Absolutely loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'My heart is full! Oh, I adored this book so much!... There were moments of pure joy and the book left me feeling uplifted and with a full heart.' Motherhood for Slackers ¿¿¿¿¿'Exceptional... hits you for six... I am over the moon... brilliantly written and you fall in love... a feel good book that will make you cry... oh my word I loved this.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow... this book is outstanding... I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'I took to all the children with all my heart, such an emotional tale... full of love, compassion and humour... a truly remarkable touching story.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely loved this... I could hardly bear to finish it... Highly recommend!' Jill Mansell ¿¿¿¿¿ 'It took me about two pages to fall in love with Clara... this book just kept me wanting to know more.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book warmed my heart... Each character is so very special. You will laugh at their childish pranks, their little escapades and cheer at their successes... A delightful, heart-warming story.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

'Forget The Notebook! It's all about The Captain's Wife. I read this entire book in two days... will fill you with hope, then will suddenly break your heart into a million pieces... truly an emotional rollercoaster, so tissues at the ready!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ Britain, sixty-five years ago. Pushing aside drooping hollyhocks, Elin Jenkins tosses back her dark hair and runs up the familiar path to the tiny village of Capel Celyn, past the mossy graveyard with its crumbling stones, towards the farm that's been in her family for generations. Laughing, Al catches her around the waist, squeezing her tight. 'Marry me,' he whispers. 'I'll use my Navy liberty leave, we'll go ask your parents. I don't want this to end.' Tears prick her eyes as she smiles up at him. Three days later, Al is on his ship back to Pennsylvania. And in the months that follow, Elin's frantic telegrams to him go unanswered. Then she receives an invitation to his wedding in Philadelphia. Scribbled on the back are three words: No hard feelings. Present day. Al Locke, retired Navy Captain, smooths his silver hair and finishes up with a spritz of aftershave. With a spring in his step he hasn't had for decades, he sets off up the well-worn track through the valley. As he rounds the last bend, his heart begins to race. He has no doubt he will meet her in the village today. He will at last hear the horrible truth of what happened to Elin after he left, and he'll confess why he couldn't face coming back... until now. As Al crests the final, familiar hill, a startling brightness draws him in like a vision. Before him, a glittering lake fills the entire valley. The pretty stone village of Capel Celyn, and all trace of Elin, are gone... A beautiful and heartbreaking story about lost love, forgiveness and family secrets. Fans of Fiona Valpy, Soraya M. Lane and Kathleen McGurl will love this book. What readers are saying about The Captain's Wife:'I was so engaged in the story and characters, enjoyed the storyline throughout the book. It kept me reading until the end!! I would highly recommend this book!!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart wrenching.' NetGalley reviewer 'This beautifully unique tale will fill you with hope, then will suddenly break your heart into a million pieces. Without giving too much away, it is truly an emotional rollercoaster, so tissues at the ready! Norma Curtis, you have gained a new fan :)' Off the Hook Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Truly heart-wrenching moments.' Goodreads reviewer 'A beautiful and heartbreaking story... I cannot wait to read more by this author. This author has now become a go-to author.' Goodreads reviewer

At the royal boat race there are beautiful barges, plenty of bunting, a handsome prince and... is that a body in the water? Lady Swift is on the case! Spring, 1923. One-time adventurer and now amateur sleuth Lady Eleanor Swift is attending the annual royal regatta with her new pal Tipsy Fitzroy. Tipsy has Eleanor trussed up like a debutante in a new dress, determined to turn her into a proper society lady. Even Eleanor's favourite companion, Gladstone the bulldog, has a new outfit for the occasion.But the sparkling prize-giving ceremony is interrupted when the devilishly handsome host gulps his glass of champagne on stage and collapses to the floor. The victim is none other than the king's cousin, Lord Xander Taylor-Howard. He was rumoured to be entangled in a rather dubious gambling ring, but did someone kill him instead of collecting his debt? Or was this simply an ill-timed tragic accident? Either way, a right royal scandal is afoot...Sir Percival, the head of the royal police, asks Eleanor for her help investigating. He'd do anything to keep the story under wraps. She knows it will get her into hot water with a certain dapper Detective Seldon, but she's determined to see justice done. However, as she digs deeper, she learns Lord Taylor-Howard was hiding more than one murky secret. It isn't until she takes a closer look at the unfortunate royal's shattered champagne flute that she stumbles upon just the clue she needs. But can she reel in the killer before her ship is sunk too?A warm and witty 1920s mystery that cozy fans will just adore. Addictive reading for fans of T E Kinsey, Lee Strauss and Agatha Christie. Readers cannot get enough of Verity Bright! 'What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Can I give it six stars please?... Perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!' The Literary Wife 'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine'OMG! What an incredible read!... When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down!' Celebrating Authors ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'The most fun I have had reading a historical mystery! I loved it... Had me laughing out loud before the tenth page!... I can't recommend this book enough!' Too Fond of Books ¿¿¿¿¿

All aboard a train bound for... murder. Kitty Underhay is looking forward to a week of long lunches and wedding planning with her husband-to-be, Captain Matthew Bryant. But the plan is derailed when he is called on to collect a former comrade-in-arms, arriving on the 15:50 from Bakerloo. As the train bearing Simon Travers pulls up to the platform, a piercing scream rises over the screech of its brakes. Travers is dead in his seat, a dagger in his heart. Who gave this defenceless man a one-way ticket to the next life? And why? And could Matt's close connection put him at risk? Only a few individuals had access to Travers's compartment, and Kitty must find out which of these seemingly benign passengers is in fact a cross-country killer. But when Kitty's prime suspect, the travelling salesman with no merchandise, is found murdered, she is stumped. Until she makes the connection between the two victims and realises that this murderer has an even more deadly destination in mind. Can she stop them before they strike again? Or will Kitty's own next stop be the graveyard? A pitch-perfect and totally gripping Golden Age historical cozy mystery! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Fast, fun and utterly unputdownable... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.' Robin Loves Reading 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Oh how I love this series!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I love this series... The murder mystery itself was engrossing... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads, 5 stars 'I felt right at home the moment I started reading... It was a joy.' Goodreads reviewer 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'My favourite cosy mystery series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Do yourself a favour, cozy up with a blanket, a cup of something warm and dig into this cozy mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Great story with a perfect mixture of mystery, suspense, romance and family to make this a wonderful cozy mystery book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A wonderful book, I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I remember the moment I handed her to Suzanne, wrapped in a soft pink blanket. I'd wept while I'd put it around her and she'd blinked up at me with her big blue eyes. The moment she left my arms I wanted to cry out. Suzanne had tears in her eyes as she took hold of my daughter. "Thank you," she whispered.It's a warm early summer's evening when Mia's doorbell rings unexpectedly. She opens the door to see the silhouette of a teenage girl standing in the shadow beyond the porch light-and in an instant she realises who it is. Daisy, the daughter she gave up as a baby. Daisy steps forward, trembling as she says "I'm sorry I didn't call first. But something happened. And I really needed... you."Seventeen years before, knowing she couldn't possibly give her beautiful little girl Daisy the future she deserved, Mia made the hardest decision of her life-to give her up. And Suzanne seemed the perfect adoptive mother: calm, stable, and full of love for the daughter she'd always dreamed of having.The two mothers promised to keep communication open, so Daisy could have Mia's love and support along with Suzanne's. But as the years passed, those visits happened less and less, and now Daisy seems almost like a stranger to Mia.But she has arrived on Mia's doorstep, and she says she has a terrible secret. And she believes the only person who can help her is Mia. Her birth mother.Mia, however, has secrets of her own. Ones she is afraid to let Daisy or anyone else know. And while Suzanne desperately seeks a way back to her estranged child, can Mia overcome her past to help the girl they both call their daughter in her darkest hour?Totally gripping emotional women's fiction from the author guaranteed to make readers cry. Kate Hewitt's story will grab you by the heartstrings and never let you go. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Jojo Moyes.Readers love Kate Hewitt: "This book had me crying so badly. It broke my heart, never has any book been able to just wipe me out with such gut-wrenching sadness. A book of love, loss, and loyalty... BEAUTIFULLY DONE." NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Warning, you will need a box of tissues by your side to get through this book!!!!! I loved, loved, loved this book. It was a real tear-jerker. Question was when was I ever going to stop crying? My husband even asked me if something terrible had happened and I had to explain it was just my book... Awesome." Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿"Not only broke my heart but shattered it... When the tears [came] though, they didn't stop. It is such an emotionally charged novel... An absolute tear-jerker of a read for which I highly recommend having a box of tissues." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"I'm not someone who cries easily but... [I] thought this book might just break me into tiny pieces. This is an incredibly moving, powerful and heart-breaking story about motherhood, love and loss." Novel Deelights ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved this story and the storytelling so much... I identified with both mothers as their trauma increased in intensity... A novel you must not miss... Excellent in every way." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Absolut brillant ... Ich habe es in ein paar Stunden verschlungen, weil es unmöglich war, es aus der Hand zu legen ... Macht euch auf eine Achterbahn der Gefühle gefasst ... Voller Lacher ... Ich musste die ganze Zeit kichern ... Perfekt. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ist das wirklich alles? Ich kratzte den letzten Rest Karamell-Eiscreme mit dem Finger vom Boden des Bechers und leckte ihn ab. Er hinterließ einen klebrigen Abdruck auf dem Bildschirm meines Handys, als ich bei Google Wie man Liebe, Sex und Glück findet eingab. Charlotte war schon immer ein braves Mädchen. Aber brav sein, wird irgendwann langweilig ... Sie steckt nicht nur im ewig gleichen Trott fest - sie ist bis zum Kinn darin versunken. Die einzige Gesellschaft, die sie im Bett hat, ist Netflix, und die Vorstellung sich zu verlieben, kommt ihr vor wie aus dem Märchen. Als sie auf den beliebten Podcast Leider Geil stößt, der Frauen dazu auffordert, ihr inneres böses Mädchen zu umarmen, ergreift sie die Chance, ihr Leben auf den Kopf zu stellen. Die alte Charlotte würde nie einen Fremden nach seiner Nummer fragen, sich auf ein Blind Date einlassen oder Spitzenunterwäsche kaufen ... Aber die neue Charlotte verabschiedet sich von ihrer Komfortzone (mit einer kräftigen Portion Margaritas). Und da stellt sich heraus, dass bösen Mädchen oft spannende Dinge widerfahren ... Ein fabelhafter Wohlfühlroman, der einen zum Lachen und zum Weinen bringt und mit einer Margarita in der Hand das Leben in vollen Zügen genießen lässt! Wenn du ein Fan von romantischen Komödien von Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk und Matt Dunn bist und Fernsehserien wie Girls, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend und Jane the Virgin liebst, dann wirst du dieses witzige Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen können. Was Leser über Leider Geil sagen: OMG DAS IST EINES DER BESTEN ROMANCE-BÜCHER, DIE ICH JEMALS GELESEN HABE ... Ich habe buchstäblich laut gelacht, weil es einfach zu glaubwürdig und zu lustig ist ... Erinnert mich an Sophie Kinsella ... Ich kann es kaum erwarten, mehr Bücher von dieser Autorin zu lesen!!! Bookish Bibliophile, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich weiß nicht, inwieweit meine Rezension diesem Buch mit meinem schlaftrunkenen Gehirn gerecht wird, aber mein aufgeregtes Herz lässt mich nicht eher ruhen, bis ich dies geschrieben habe. Habt ihr jemals diesen besonderen Drang verspürt, eure Begeisterung zu teilen, nachdem ihr einen unglaublichen Roman gelesen habt? Habt ihr jemals dieses sprudelnde Glücksgefühl erlebt, das sich nicht unterdrücken lässt? ... Da kann ich euch nur eines zurufen: LEST DIESE BUCH! ... Eine ausgezeichnete leichte Lektüre, die man nur schwer aus der Hand legen kann. Es hat mich eine Nacht Schlaf gekostet, aber das war es so sehr wert. Viel Spaß beim Lesen! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

He married me despite my darkest secret. But am I safe now that I know his? From the outside, my marriage to Zach was perfect: dream home, a perfect baby girl and passionate, all-consuming love. When we met, I confessed my darkest secret to him and he never judged me for it. Instead, he vowed to always protect me whatever the cost. But as I cradle my gorgeous baby, I have to accept that the husband who used to be my everything, has changed. At first it was little things: expecting me to keep to a strict schedule, picking out my clothes for me. Now, he controls every aspect of my life: from how much money I have, to when I leave the house and who I can see. One fateful night, a young woman is found murdered and Zach is a potential suspect. Turning towards me, a look of warmth returning to his eyes, he swears he's innocent, and I realize there is only one solution. If I agree to be his alibi, he will keep my secret and our daughter can grow up in a loving home. In that moment, I do what any faithful wife would do: I stand by him. But I know deep down, only one of us will make it out of this marriage alive. A completely unputdownable and twist-filled psychological thriller from USA Today bestselling author Carey Baldwin. Fans of The Wife Between Us, The Marriage and Gone Girl will be totally addicted to The Marriage Secret. What readers are saying about The Marriage Secret: "Wow!!! Wow!!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page turner and will keep you guessing with every page. Halfway through I thought I had it figured out and then BAM! The ending floored me... I just loved this book." Avid Reader, ¿¿¿¿¿ "My book of the year for 2022!... Suspense, empathy, revenge, shock and surprise - I felt them all. I found myself reading chapter after chapter without realising how late it was getting. I started in the evening and when I woke up I didn't even think about coffee or my to-do list, all I wanted to do was finish this book." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW WOW WOW!!!! What a fantastic book!!! So many twists, great characters and a shocking ending. I absolutely LOVED this novel!!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow, wow, wow!!!!! What a roller coaster ride that was!!!!!... This book had me hooked from the very first word... I couldn't put it down and had to find out what the heck was going on... I just loved it." Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Amazing. I literally was so caught up in it that I sat down and read it in one day... I never would have guessed the ending... This book definitely gets five stars and if there were more I'd give it more." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Jenna Alton is an FBI agent who will stop at nothing to put those who hurt the innocent behind bars. An addictive short-read origin story about how she became Black Rock Falls' most loved Sheriff. Jenna has been working undercover for four years and now she's ready to take down the most dangerous man she's ever met-her husband, Michael. Pulling shopping bags out of the back of her car, Jenna scans the house for Michael but he's nowhere to be seen. Stepping into the marble hallway, she sighs with relief at the thought of just one more night here. But first, she must survive the most high-stakes night of her career: Michael is planning something deadly behind closed doors, and Jenna must find a place to hide where she can listen to every word - then, she must run for her life. But as night falls and the guests arrive, Jenna sees a distressed young girl being dragged into the house, and she knows she can't leave an innocent soul behind. Staying will risk the case Jenna's already sacrificed so much for, but innocent lives will be lost if she doesn't bring this twisted monster down. With the clock ticking, can Jenna save the girl and make it out alive? An absolutely unputdownable short crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. If you're a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read. What readers are saying about Don't Look Back:"My heart was pounding, my nerves were shredded but OMG was it worth it as this story was spectacular and unputdownable." @mags_louise, 5 stars "Brilliant... Compelling... Wow, I couldn't put it down... Oh my word... What a story." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Truly breathtaking." Crazy Canadian Writing, 5 stars "Loved every minute of the story." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Exceptional." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Omg, I just love, love, love D.K. Hood." Jasmin's Jewellery, 5 stars "I was on the edge of my seat... The tension in this story will have you biting your nails to the quick, and prepare for a sleepless night because you won't be able to put this book down." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Absolutely loved this... A tense read that grabs you from the off." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Thrilling... Full of action and suspense." Harlequin Junkie, 5 stars "Hands down my favourite book of this amazing, incredible series... I stayed up past my bedtime to finish it because I could not put it down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Amazing... This book is giving us everything we always wanted to know. Wow... I loved it." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "I read the book in half a day as I was turning the pages quicker and quicker... A must-read." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Based on a true story about life in Germany under the Nazi regime.

Die unglaublichen Bücher von Sue Watson haben sich bereits mehr als 900.000 Mal verkauft!Marianne hat ein Leben, von dem andere nur träumen können. Sie wohnt in einem schönen Stadthaus in der besten Straße des Viertels und hat drei aufgeweckte Kinder, die ihr ganzer Stolz und ihre Freude sind.Das hat sich Marianne stets so gewünscht, denn sie wird immer noch hin und wieder schmerzhaft an ihre Vergangenheit erinnert: an den Verlust ihrer Mutter und das Aufwachsen in Pflegefamilien.Auch ihr Mann Simon ist immer für sie da. Er ist charmant und als erfolgreicher Chirurg ist ihm nichts zu gut für seine Familie: Blumen, Geschenke, Reisen nach Frankreich, alles was man sich nur wünschen kann.Doch dann sagt Simon plötzlich den Namen einer anderen Frau, und die Art und Weise, wie er ihren Namen ausspricht, Caroline, lässt Marianne einen Schauer über den Rücken laufen. Aber sie weiß, dass sie diesen Anflug des Misstrauens nicht zu ernst nehmen darf.Früher hätte sie sich mit ihrer Arbeit abgelenkt, doch Marianne hat ihre glamouröse Karriere hinter sich gelassen, als sie geheiratet hat. Eigentlich würde sie sich einer Freundin anvertrauen, aber sie ist zu sehr mit ihren Kindern beschäftigt, und außerdem mag Simon die wenigen, die ihr noch verblieben sind, nicht besonders.Zuerst beginnt Marianne fast zufällig, mehr über Caroline zu erfahren. Doch als sie einmal angefangen hat, kann sie nicht mehr aufhören. Denn was sie herausfindet, zwingt sie dazu sich zu sorgen, ob die Frage nicht sollte ich eifersüchtig sein, sondern sollte ich Angst haben lauten müsste.Fans von Girl on the Train und Alleine bist du nie, die auf der Suche nach einem düsteren, packenden Psychothriller sind, werden von All die kleinen Lügen begeistert sein.Was Leser über All die kleinen Lügen sagen:Omg dieses Buch!!!!! Noch nie habe ich beim Lesen eines Romans so starke Emotionen empfunden ... Das Buch ist wirklich eine fesselnde Lektüre, die die Spannung aufbaut und ein brillantes Ende hat, weshalb ich den Roman nicht aus der Hand legen konnte ... Lesen Sie es, Sie werden nicht enttäuscht sein. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Das Ende ist ein WOW, aber man muss es lesen, um zu verstehen, warum! Direkt in meine Top 10 des Jahres und eine wirklich tolle Lektüre ... Düster, verstörend und einfach alles, was man sich von einem Psychothriller wünscht und mehr. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿All die kleinen Lügen hat mich in seinen Bann gezogen und je weiter ich kam, desto schwerer fiel es mir, es aus der Hand zu legen ... Fesselnde Spannung, die sich immer weiter aufbaut ... Ich dachte immer, ich wüsste, wohin sie geht, nur um dann aus der Bahn geworfen zu werden ... Ein absoluter Pageturner, der mein Herz höherschlagen ließ. Bravo an die neue Königin der Psychothriller. By the Letter Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Was für eine Lektüre, die an B.A. Paris' Behind Closed Doors erinnert, mit den Wendungen eines Buchs von Claire Mackintosh ... so eine gute Lektüre und gerade als ich dachte, ich hätte es herausgefunden, lag ich wieder falsch! Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿

Die wunderbaren Bücher von Kate Hewitt haben sich bereits mehr als eine Million Mal verkauft!DAS Buch des Jahres! ... Ich glaube nicht, dass ich jemals so viel geweint habe ... herzzerreißend und unfassbar ... Zu sagen, dass diese Geschichte eine Fünf-Sterne-Lektüre ist, ist eine Untertreibung. Es gibt nicht genug Sterne auf der Welt, um auszudrücken, wie sehr mich dieses Buch berührt hat. Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Mein liebes Mädchen, du liegst ganz still da, deine Wimpern schmiegen sich an deine Wangen, dein goldenes Haar bedeckt das Kissen. Du bist wunderschön, allein dein Anblick zerreißt mir förmlich das Herz. Dein Atem geht so ruhig, dass ich ihn kaum hören kann, aber ich sehe, wie sich deine Brust stetig hebt und senkt, jeder Atemzug ist wie ein Versprechen. Noch bist du hier. Noch bei mir. Noch.Milly hat immer davon geträumt, Mutter zu werden. Da sie selbst adoptiert wurde, sehnt sie sich nach einer starken Verbindung zu ihrem eigenen Kind. Daher ist sie untröstlich, als sie und ihr Mann Matt erfahren, dass sie keine Kinder bekommen können.Als ihre beste Freundin und Matts Bruder anbieten, als Spender zu fungieren, kann Milly es kaum glauben. Alle sind einverstanden und offen dafür, und so glaubt Milly, dass nichts schiefgehen kann.Doch keiner der vier ist auf seine Gefühle vorbereitet, als Milly das wunderschöne Baby Alice zur Welt bringt.Noch als kleines Mädchen erhält Alice jedoch eine niederschmetternde Diagnose. Millys ganze Welt bricht zusammen und alle vier sind gezwungen, sich damit auseinanderzusetzen, was es bedeutet, Eltern zu sein, und unmögliche Entscheidungen treffen zu müssen - für sich selbst und für Alice.Eine unaufhaltsame, herzzerreißende, aber letztlich aufbauende Geschichte über die Kraft der Liebe und die wahre Bedeutung von Familie. Fans von Jodi Picoult und Diane Chamberlain werden Nicht meine Tochter nicht aus der Hand legen können.Was Leser über Nicht meine Tochter sagen:Bei diesem Buch musste ich so sehr weinen. Es hat mir das Herz gebrochen, noch nie hat mich ein Buch mit einer so herzzerreißenden Traurigkeit einfach umgehauen. Ein Buch über Liebe, Verlust und Loyalität ... SCHÖN GEMACHT. NetGalley Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine unglaubliche und herzzerreißend emotionale Geschichte ... So kraftvoll ... Ein emotionales, unvergessliches Buch. Ich habe dieses Buch buchstäblich in einer Nacht verschlungen. Eine wunderschön geschriebene Geschichte von fesselnder mütterlicher Liebe. Gwendalyn Books, ¿¿¿¿¿Dies ist eines der besten Bücher, die ich je gelesen habe ... ohne Übertreibung. Ich war gefesselt ... Ich wünschte, es gäbe mehr Sterne zu vergeben ... Unglaublich. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Die Komplexität der Situation ist auf eine wirklich schöne, einfühlsame Art und Weise geschrieben ... Nicht meine Tochter sticht wirklich hervor, wenn es darum geht ... wie eine so emotionale, aufreibende Situation auch in etwas Schönes verwandelt werden kann ... Es war real und brutal und herzzerreißend, aber es war ehrlich, was es umso erschütternder zu lesen machte. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿

If you love reading Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will be totally gripped by this gritty, gangland crime thriller. Once you meet fearless and strong Scarlet Drew, you won't be able to stop reading. Head of the family crime business, and with a new guy in her life, things have never been better for Scarlet Drew. Working with her aunt Lily on their biggest ever job - revenge on the woman who set fire to their factory, with Lily's daughter trapped inside - Scarlet is suddenly dragged into the local police station to answer questions about the death of a local gangster. The face she sees across the interview table shocks her to her core. It's her new boyfriend, John. Hours later, John is banging on Scarlet's door, telling her he loves her and she can trust him. Can Scarlet risk believing the only man she's ever loved, or is she putting her family in unthinkable danger? As the night of Lily's plan draws near, the police come knocking once again. This time with evidence that could see Scarlet locked-up for good. Can they still pull off their biggest job yet, or has Scarlet made a fatal mistake and let John get one step ahead of them? A completely unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Her Betrayal:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Just wow!!... Kept me on the edge of my seat... I've felt my heart thudding... I have devoured this in just a few hours... This book took my breath away... Absolutely superb.' Littlemissbooklover87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg, what a page-turner. I had to read it last night. I had no sleep as I wanted to finish it. A real gripping book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Emma Tallon is in a league of her own... Beyond brilliant... It sucks you in from the first page... I just couldn't put it down... Definitely worth more than five stars.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Explosive... This book had me gripped.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping... Wow... A fantastic gripping tale... Will give you shivers as you read.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Another page-turning gritty read!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I recommend this book and author 1000%' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had me gripped... BRILLIANT.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The Drew family are notorious and you are hooked right into their world... Gritty and gripping... A must-read.' Lucysbooks26 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Mind blowing... Loved all of the twists and turns. Have really fallen in love with this author.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Compelling.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gritty... Full of suspense and I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally couldn't put this book down.' @bookstagramshaz

My mother kept me. But she let my only sister go... Flora has fled from her broken marriage to take care of her sick mother, in an isolated farmhouse with ice on its windows. She is shaken by her mother's pale worn face and is determined to make her feel safe and looked after. But as she draws heavy curtains and lights fires, she makes a shocking discovery. Hidden at the bottom of a drawer lies a crumpled photo of a smiling baby girl she doesn't recognise. A photo her mother refuses to talk about... As Flora delves into the story behind her mother's secret photograph, begging her for details, she is devastated to uncover a hidden teenage love affair, a dark betrayal and two little girls tragically split apart. Flora's childhood was lonely and quiet, and she is shocked to learn things should have been very different. As the world Flora knows crumbles around her ears, she is rescued from darkness by Joseph, a man she has never met, who has travelled from his far-away home above a sapphire cove in the Philippines. As they sip tea at Flora's battered kitchen table Joseph begs Flora for her help. The baby in the picture is someone from Flora's past, and she is dying. With the clock ticking, Flora boards a plane, desperate to meet the girl from the photograph. But nobody gets to decide who dies and who stays alive. Will she arrive in time, or is she too late to find out why two innocent little girls were forced to live on opposite sides of the world? And will finding the truth about her real family free her from the pain of her past? A heartbreaking and emotional read about love, letting go and a family torn apart in the saddest of circumstances. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Lucinda Riley and Jojo Moyes will never forget The Sapphire Cove. What everyone is saying about The Sapphire Cove: 'This was such a beautifully heartwrenching and at times heartbreaking story that I was captivated by the whole way through... I disappeared within the pages for a few hours. I loved it' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I just dived in... I loved it, so absorbing and a real page turner... I was very sad to reach the end of what was a stunning story and I can't wait to see what this author writes next and where it will be set.' A Book 'n Brew 2 Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, what a fantastic book to start 2022 with!...A powerful novel about families and decisions made during trying times of their life. A really enjoyable read .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Let this story take you away for a few hours of reading bliss. The story flowed effortlessly from chapter to chapter with a wonderfully descriptive vocabulary, bringing the reader into each character's personality and surrounding imagery in such a colourful way.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A newly single girl. A tall dark handsome stranger. What could go wrong? It's 7 a.m. on a Monday morning and Abby Reynolds isn't where she wants to be. She wants to be in her beautiful loft apartment in Manhattan, drinking a coffee with her fiancé. Instead, she's heading back to the childhood home in rural Ireland she swore she'd never return to, with some big old secrets. Namely that she's suddenly found herself unemployed, homeless, and absolutely 100% single. She's feeling all out of luck. Until the first person she meets after she touches down is an absurdly hot guy called Luke, who offers her a lift home. Gazing deep into his sparkling emerald-green eyes, Abby knows instantly that he's exactly what she needs to take her mind off everything. The perfect rebound. It's a flawless plan. Until the next day, when Abby realizes who he actually is. Not just a stranger. He is, in fact, Luke Bailey, aka the boy next door. Luke Bailey who-so help her God-she's pretty sure she once shared baths with, back when they were kids. Not that she can allow herself to imagine him in a bath now, not without blushing from head to foot. And judging by the smirk on his face, the same Luke Bailey who's known exactly who she was the whole time... And who, like everyone in the village, still thinks she's a high-flying New Yorker... who's getting married next year. Abby is certain getting under Luke will help her get over her ex. But the truth is stopping her. Can she admit to everyone back home that she's single and has lost everything? Because, if she wants the boy next door, she may just have to... The perfect feel-good romantic comedy that will make you laugh until you cry and fall completely in love. Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Marian Keyes, and Emily Henry won't be able to put this down! Readers are completely obsessed with The Rebound: 'OMG this book was just what I needed... Kept me turning the pages and reading late into the night... It was like drinking a great big warm mug of hot chocolate, I just loved it.' Reading time at the zoo ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Had me addicted from page one! I was laughing, crying and swooning from start to finish!... This book has something for everyone - great friendships, family reconciliations and a romance to sweep you off your feet!... Honestly, if Catherine Walsh wrote a menu I'd still read it and rate it five stars I love her storytelling that much!' Ateachersguidetoreading ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I really love this book... The HUMOUR!!! The perfect amount of sarcasm, wit, and darkness. Genuinely laughing out loud while reading... Perfect... Honestly, I just love this book. New instant fav - and the perfect read!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'To say I devoured this book is an understatement... I love love love that it's set in a small town in Ireland... A perfect recipe for swooning... I read this book right after The Hating Game when I was looking for something to fill the void and it did just that.' @_bookally_ ¿¿¿¿¿

The first rays of sun filter through the tall trees, casting a faint light on the girl lying at the water's edge. Her tears have frozen on her pale face, a black orchid rests against her cold white skin. When hikers find the body of a beautiful young girl on the banks of the Potomac River, Detective Amanda Steele is shaken and confused. What is the significance of the delicate flower resting on the girl's torso? A sign of affection, or a twisted killer's calling card? The girl is Chloe Somner, a local nineteen-year-old ecology student well-known to the park rangers and loved by all her classmates. Searching Chloe's home, Amanda can't work out who could have tempted her to the water in the early hours of the morning, but a long night hunting through cold cases gives her a possible lead: twenty years ago another local girl was murdered, a red rose left on her body. But why would this killer strike again now? Focused on the past, the last thing Amanda expects is the news that Chloe's roommate has been found dead, another black orchid left. Terrified that more innocent victims will follow, can Amanda uncover the significance of the flowers and stop this cold-hearted killer before he returns for the next orchid girl? A totally compulsive crime thriller! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: ';OMG YES. This was an amazing book I couldn't put it down Best book I read this year.' Goodreads reviewer ';My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!' Goodreads reviewer ';I ended up devouring the entire book in just one sitting I was completely pulled into this one and found myself completely unable to put this down.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ';If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!' Goodreads reviewer ';What a great book! I read it in one day and had so many twists and turns I never saw the ending coming!' Goodreads reviewer ';Wow! Could not put this down. So many twists and surprises.' Goodreads reviewer ';I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!' NetGalley reviewer ';I LOVED this book An engrossing page-turner and that ending, phew I didn't see that coming at all!!! Can't wait for the next in the series.' NetGalley reviewer ';I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming

As the doors of the elevator were forced open, Mack's worst fears were confirmed. A delicate hand dangled at the top, peeking out from above the elevator. From the shape and size and the green color on the nails, the hand belonged to a woman. Had they found Mia? Lakemore, Washington. When Mia Gallagher is reported missing after an apparent abduction, Detective Mackenzie Price is immediately called in to investigate. But as she begins to scour CCTV footage of her last known movements, Mia's body is discovered in an elevator shaft. DNA evidence points to a troubled local man from the wrong side of town. But before he can be questioned, his body is found alongside a suicide note with the words: I killed her. I didn't want to. But I had no choice. The case appears closed until another woman goes missing and 48 hours later is found dead. The only link between the victims is a connection to Baron Wildman, one of the most powerful men in Lakemore but there is no hard evidence connecting him to their deaths. When a local man confesses to the second killing, his M.O. is eerily similar to the first: kill or be killed. Then a third woman disappears and Mack knows she has just forty-eight hours to discover who lies at the heart of the blackmailing ring and find her victim alive. Soon it becomes clear that this twisted killer will go to any lengths to protect a decades-old secret and wreak their revenge, even if that means hurting those closest to Mack. Can she unravel who lies at the heart of this deadly game before she loses another person she loves? A pulse-pounding thriller packed with twists, The Taken Ones will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about The Taken Ones: "I read late into the night to find out whodunit, and was totally surprised when all was revealed... An excellent, fast paced, first class read." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "The best Mackenzie Price so far... Suspects are everywhere, so many twists and turns. Just when you think you know who the killer is, something happens to throw you off course. A real edge of your seat ride." Jo Lambert Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Unputdownable... I was literally hooked... I felt like I was going in a roller coaster ride while reading this book!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was completely sucked in! These characters have me invested... the conclusion is jaw dropping... This series just keeps getting better!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

With a broken heart, she sinks to the ground. Tears run down her face as the truth hits her. "You can't do this. She's my daughter, my flesh and blood. I'll never stop looking for her. Never. No matter what you say or do, I'll find her." Galway, Ireland. 1941: While war rages across the world, Kate struggles on her family farm by the wild Atlantic Ocean. Living off rations and looking after her sick father, she doesn't dare dream of falling in love. But when she meets American airman, Tony, whose blue eyes are as stormy as the sea, her life collides with the war in ways she never imagined... They fall madly in love, stealing kisses in the rolling fields, and Tony vows to make her his wife. Their time is cut short when Tony leaves for war, promising to come back for her. Only then does Kate learn she is carrying his child--but when her family find out, she is shunned and banished to a Magdalen Laundry. Imprisoned in the home for unmarried mothers, where the windows are covered in barbed wire, the girls survive on scraps and sleep in a crammed dormitory. Kate writes to Tony to tell him about their child, but she never hears back... Is he even still alive? And when she gives birth to baby Eva, Kate's worst nightmare comes true: her precious child is sold to a stranger. But she made a promise to her darling daughter, and she'll never stop looking for her. Can Kate escape, save her child and reunite her family before it's too late? A heartbreaking, tear-jerking and completely unputdownable World War Two page-turner about the power of a mother's love, and the devastating effects of the war. Fans of Before We Were Yours, Orphan Train and Diney Costeloe will be utterly glued to this unforgettable novel. Readers love Stolen from Her Mother: "Captivated right from the very start and gripped me in its pages until the very end. I couldn't put it down and read it in a few hours... It is so well written with great character development and a storyline that is intensely raw and deals with real situations and issues in a really sensitive way... I was brought to tears... I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. This is a truly heart-wrenching and emotionally destroying read. I loved it, I cannot wait to reread it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "If I could give this book 10 stars, I would gladly do it. A beautiful story, tear jerking, breathlessly heartbreaking." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Dear moms! While the tears in my eyes are drying up, I am writing this letter to all women, especially to moms, because I want to recommend you a wonderful book about a young girl Kate. It is not just a love story or fiction book, it's a great work of art... After reading the book you will never be the same!... My heart was torn to pieces... Brilliant... I am sure that you will love this amazing book as I did." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A heartbreaking, tear-jerking and completely unputdownable World War Two page-turner. Sheer escapism, beautifully written, I will now look for more of this author's work." NetGalley reviewer

A completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast.Maggie remembers her summers in the village of Sandy Cove in Ireland like they were yesterday. She and her family would swim in the crystal-clear waters, collect beautiful seashells and relax on the sand. So when she sees that her family's old coastguard cottage is available, she wonders if renting it for the summer will finally help her move on from the man who just broke her heart.As soon as Maggie arrives she is delighted to find her childhood best-friend Sorcha and Sorcha's cousin Brian still living in town. They enjoy cosy nights in the local harbour pub, with its stunning views across the ocean, as if no time has passed. And when Brian reveals he had a fierce teenage crush on Maggie, she can't help but notice just how handsome he has become.But then Maggie finds a worn metal box hidden in the attic of the house, full of love letters she exchanged with a sweet American boy she met one summer. During their last night together, star-gazing on the beach, they promised to find each other again. Soon it becomes clear that Maggie is not the only one returning to Sandy Cove.Torn between her growing feelings for Brian and the romance she's held in her heart for many years, Maggie realises that her summer may be more complicated than she'd expected. Will Maggie finally find a true love who can sweep her off her feet or will this holiday in Sandy Cove be her last?Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Sheila O'Flanagan and Debbie Macomber will fall head over heels for this enchanting, feel-good romance.What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary:'OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!! I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away for my Irish holiday... Absolutely gorgeous!!!... An absolutely stunning, heart-warming romance that will have you heading off to Ireland in the blink of an eye.' Bookworm 86, 5 stars

A Nazi soldier slams his rifle into her father's head. From her hiding place, Sofie stifles a scream as tears roll down her face. Suddenly she can't take it any more. 'Stop, stop!' she sobs, rushing out and pushing the soldier away. And then freezes, as he snarls and whips the gun round to point at her...Holland, 1943: the Nazis are in occupation. German soldiers patrol the streets, and each week more families disappear without trace, never to be seen again. So when armed soldiers storm Sofie's house and threaten her father at gunpoint, she knows their time - and luck - has run out.Fleeing in the middle of the night to hide in a neighbour's secret attic, the constant threat of a German raid means they can't stay long. So Sofie's parents make the heart-rending decision to send their daughter away. Concealed in the woods is a secret village, built by the town as a haven for Jewish families like Sofie's. Remote, cold and bleak, yet filled with the hopeful laughter of children playing, it is the one place Sofie has the chance to live.But rumours of the hidden village have been swirling, and the Nazis are determined to find it. As soldiers patrol the woods in ever-greater numbers, snow cuts the villagers off from the outside world and starvation sets in. Sofie knows what she must do, even though it means putting herself in danger. And when the worst happens, Sofie is faced with a terrible decision - save the village, or save herself... An absolutely heart-breaking and gripping WWII historical novel based on the true story of an entire town who put themselves in danger to keep strangers safe. What happens will restore your faith in humanity. Fans of Fiona Valpy, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice will never forget this incredibly moving tale and the real-life heroes who inspired it.

The first time I saw you, I knew you were meant to be ours. I took you in my arms, your little hands in tight fists, and I knew I was going to do everything in my power to be the mother you needed and deserved...When Catriona loses her baby girl at birth, it shatters her. But like a light in the darkness, Catriona is given the chance to adopt beautiful baby April, and now she cannot imagine life without her.The family's picture-perfect home is filled every day with April's warm giggles and joyful games. But when her daughter is just eight years old, Catriona gets the call that she has been silently dreading. April's birth mother, Lauren, would like to meet her. Lauren breezes into their home and April just sparkles around her. Their matching turquoise eyes and chestnut hair feels like a knife to Catriona's heart. Lauren appears to have her life back on track, with a good job and a new house in an upscale neighbourhood. Pushing to spend more and more time with April, one day Lauren says the unthinkable: April belongs with me.Who can truly give the little girl the love and family she deserves? Catriona is sure Lauren is keeping secrets. Catriona only wants what is best for her darling daughter, but does that really mean she has to let her go forever?A totally unforgettable, emotional, and beautiful novel that will break your heart into a million pieces and put it back together again. Powerful and ultimately uplifting, fans of Kate Hewitt, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will be captivated.Readers love Alison Ragsdale!¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'The saddest book I have read this year... Even through all the tears that flowed down my face I kept on reading. I did have to take a break a few times so I could see the words... So honestly heartbreaking... 5 stars and a million more.' Linda's Book Reviews¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow. Just wow... I smiled, I laughed, I cried and then I smiled some more. My eyes are puffy, my nose is running, which to me shows just how amazing this book really is!' Chloe's Reading Room¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I cried, many times... So many times I gasped out loud, and I seriously could not put this book down!... This amazing book will feature in my top five books for the year. I just can't stop thinking about it.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I'm about ready to run my tear ducts dry!... I was doing the ugly cry... I was drawn into their story from page one and had a hard time putting it down to go to bed. My dreams were filled with this story... Worth taking a day off work!' PJP Reviews¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW! This story was an emotional, heart-wrenching rollercoaster of a ride. Make sure you have tissues close by. I cried and smiled as I read. This was a book that I did not want to put down.' Goodreads reviewer

'So captivating, I was on edge while flipping through the pages as fast as I could... Truly heartwarming... Emotional, heartbreaking... I loved this... A must read!' Pageturners ¿¿¿¿¿ Agnes was running as fast as her legs would carry her. She was dragging Dieter along beside her, her heart pounding, her mouth dry, her breath coming in great, sobbing gulps... She was running as if her life depended on it - and she knew it did. 1944. When the war comes to twelve-year-old Agnes' village her life changes in an instant. Her father is dragged away by soldiers and her mother is mercilessly killed, leaving Agnes and her younger brother Dieter orphaned. Frightened, and surrounded by enemies, Agnes has no choice but to carry out her mother's dying wish, whispered to her before the light flickered from her eyes: Promise you'll look after your brother for me, Agnes... But when Dieter's hand slips from her own while crossing a river, the rest of Agnes's world shatters in an instant - has she truly lost everything? Cambridge, present day. When her beloved grandfather dies, Freya is distraught. Not only has she lost the man who helped raise her, but she knows his stories of World War Two, and a part of her family history, is gone forever. But when Freya meets her new neighbour Agnes, whose accent is just like her grandfather's, she notices a weather-beaten image of a little blonde boy in braces and boots that looks strangely familiar... Could Agnes hold the key to unlocking Freya's past? But Agnes has terrible secrets of her own, and she vowed never to speak about the little blonde boy in the photograph who risked everything to save her... But if she doesn't, she might never discover what happened to her little brother all those years ago... Inspired by the true stories of the forgotten orphans of World War Two, this heart-wrenching and moving tale is about fighting for your loved ones when all hope is lost. Breathtaking and unputdownable, this story of courage and survival is perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Sold on a Monday and The Orphan's Tale.

The old farmhouse at Tansy Falls. A little patch of paradise in the hills of Vermont. Home to happy couple Connie and Nate. And a long-buried secret that will ignite a devastating spark... As the summer sun sets over the sleepy Vermont town of Tansy Falls, Connie is reminded of how lucky she is. Every day, when she leaves the job she loves, managing the Covered Bridge Inn with her best friend Piper, she looks forward to returning to the farmhouse she shares with her husband Nate. At home, her flowerbeds overflow with day lilies and the weathered brick walls of her beautiful house glow in the evening light. The air is filled with the scent of the puffed apple pancakes she prepared that morning. But one night, when Nate returns home, he is distant. He and Connie have been married for a long time, and while the laughter and lingering kisses have dwindled, Connie believed they would be together forever. So when a stranger arrives on their doorstep with a shocking secret about Nate, Connie's life changes beyond all recognition. Connie never thought she'd need to start over and live a life without Nate by her side. But as her heart breaks, Piper and the team at the inn are ready to help stitch it back together, with thoughtful advice washed down with warm spiced cider. As Connie begins to feel whole again, distraction arrives in the form of olive-skinned, broad-shouldered newcomer James. Nate has taught Connie that she doesn't need a man, but James's arrival helps her discover that she can follow her own dreams too. But as more secrets come to the surface, Connie wonders if she'll ever truly be able to leave behind her past for good... What everyone is saying about Cate Woods: "An incredible read! I was hooked from the first page... There's so much that I loved about this book... Moments that had me laughing out loud, and others that well had me almost ugly crying!... I can't recommend this book enough!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!! What an absolutely gorgeous book... I was absolutely sucked in from the first to the last page of this heart-warming and soul-lifting page turner... I had to reach for the tissues... I genuinely felt like I was on holidays in Tansy Falls and I was devastated when I realised I had to pack my bags and leave at the end." Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿