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Little Bones, a riveting novel by Patricia Gibney, takes readers on a thrilling journey. Published by Bookouture in 2021, this book falls under the genre that Gibney is best known for - suspense and mystery. Little Bones weaves a tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat, eagerly turning the pages to find out what happens next. Patricia Gibney, an acclaimed author in the genre, has outdone herself with this latest publication. The book was released on September 22, 2021, under the esteemed publishing house, Bookouture. Known for their selection of engaging and thought-provoking titles, Bookouture has added another gem to their collection with Little Bones. This book is a must-read for anyone who enjoys a good mystery, expertly crafted by Patricia Gibney.

I'll do anything to protect my daughter... When I pick my beloved daughter Poppy up from school one afternoon, my mind races when I see the little girl holding Poppy's hand. With the same heart-shaped face, long brown hair and dark eyes, the two girls look identical. In fact, they look like sisters. Is the secret I've been holding on to for so long about to be revealed? That night, I cuddle Poppy even harder, desperately trying to decide what to do. And then my husband's phone vibrates. A message. And then another. And another. All from a number I don't recognise. Is someone going to tell my husband what I did? Could I be about to lose everything I have worked so hard to protect? But I've spent so long hiding the truth, I never stopped to wonder if I was the only liar in the family... The only thing I'm sure of is that nobody is going to take my child away from me. If you can't get enough of addictive psychological thrillers like Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Marriage, you'll love The Liar's Child. With nail-biting suspense and an ending that will make your heart pound, this is one book you simply won't be able to put down. What readers are saying about The Liar's Child:'Drop everything to read Sheryl Browne's novels. What a ride!! So many twists and turns... Amazing is all I can say. I can't get enough." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'OMG! This drew me in quickly... I turned ever quicker and devoured this... A captivating rollercoaster of a book.' NetGalley reviewer 'I was hooked right from the beginning... Simply fabulous.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Very addictive.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This book will immerse you right from the start, you won't want to stop reading it.' Wowhats Blog, 5 stars 'Suspenseful, heart-wrenching and intoxicating... Had me flipping the pages as quickly as I could.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Sheryl Browne:'Oh my goodness I can finally breathe!! What an amazing, addictive, totally gripping read this was... you will not be able to put it down!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I read it in less than a day, I HAD to know what happened, to who and when!!!!... 10/10.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Phew... Goosebumps, shivers down my spine and the hairs on the back of my neck were standing on end, that's how good this book is.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

She had taken only one step towards the hotel when she heard the car door opening, and then something had her by the shoulders in a grip like steel. Penny tried to fight, but it was no good. The last thing she heard as consciousness drifted away was the whisper of a familiar song...On a cold night in October a pretty, blonde girl named Penny O'Dwyer is snatched from the quiet main street of a small, coastal town in the west of Ireland. No one saw anything, and a desperate search leads nowhere... Until her abductor sends a video declaring Penny only has ten days to live and a deadly countdown begins.Criminal behaviourist Jessie Boyle hoped never to work a case in Ireland again. But when her career in London is cut short by a brutal tragedy, she returns to her homeland to grieve - only for her oldest friend to call in a long overdue debt. 'Help us catch this monster and bring Penny home. We need you, Jessie.'Throwing herself into the investigation, Jessie makes a chilling discovery: Penny wasn't the first girl to be taken. As her team find more missing women, she becomes convinced that a serial killer has been hiding in plain sight for years. Nothing seems to tie the victims together, until Jessie realises that that each abduction site is linked to the old Irish myths she read as a child.Time is running out for Penny, and Jessie's only hope is to understand the killer's twisted logic. But he is closer than she imagined... and Jessie is next in his sights. Will she risk everything to save an innocent life?A totally breathtaking and chilling crime thriller that will keep you gripped to the very last page, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, A.J. Rivers, Tana French and Lisa Gardner.See what readers are saying about Bring Her Home'I opened the book yesterday morning and didn't stop reading until I was finished... I just HAD to know how it ended!...Reading this book was like putting together a huge puzzle... My recommendation is READ THIS!! Set aside a day... because once you start, you will not want to put this book down.' My Novel Addiction, 5 stars

Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love this nail-biting new book from crime author Emma Tallon, set on the same mean streets as her bestselling Tyler Family series.Scarlet Drew is new to London's criminal underworld, but she's hell bent on making a name for herself as joint head of the family firm alongside her aunt Lily. But when Scarlet finds herself alone with a rival business owner at a black-tie event, she is little prepared for what happens next. Determined not to let the drunken lech get away with his crime, Scarlet hatches a plan for revenge - she's going to steal his most valuable asset and put her name on the map. But as she gets to work, she fails to notice a silent stranger watching her every move. Someone knows exactly what she's up to, and is plotting their own way to get their hands on the priceless goods. Face to face with a new enemy, Scarlet fears the Drews may have finally met their match. With the whole family at risk, it's going to take everything they have to stop their empire going up in smoke. But will everyone survive the fight? Her Rival is a gripping and addictive crime thriller that has it all - strong women, explosive action and an ending that will have you gasping for breath! What readers are saying about Her Rival:¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG... What an amazing and brilliant book. From page one, right to the end it was a rollercoaster of thrilling surprises! ... And that mind-blowing twist at the end??? ... If I could give more than five stars, I would!!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What can I say but WOW!... A most definite five stars from me!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The queen of gang land crime is back with an almighty bang and a book that will capture your attention and hold you hostage right up to the very last page... This gem is just absolutely fabulous... I am completely speechless.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG, Emma, you have nailed it again... Page-turner, gritty, keeps you on your toes.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a story... So addictive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An excellent, fast-paced, gritty read that will keep you turning those pages into the small hours of the night.' Lucysbooks26 What readers are saying about Emma Tallon:¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a fantastic, gripping read... You will find yourself addicted to reading this... Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ '369 pages of pure gold adorned with diamonds! My heart stopped a few times. My heart broke a few times.' B for Book Review ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My goodness, I COULDN'T PUT THIS DOWN!... My heart was beating so fast my Fitbit thought I'd been for a run... These books should come with an addiction warning.' I Love Reading blog ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a story!... Filled with twists the nearly broke my heart, leaving me gasping for air.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another brilliant book. You think you know what's happening and then, wow, another twist.' Goodreads reviewer

'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.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars You never know what's happening behind closed doors... Freya loves her new home on a quiet suburban street. And her beautiful neighbour Emily is everything she's ever wanted in a best friend. Finally, she has somebody to share her secrets with over a glass of wine. But as Freya watches her new friend setting the table for dinner one evening, she sees something shocking that makes her think that Emily's life might not be as perfect as it seems. Days later, Emily and her daughter vanish... When you meet Emily's husband, you will think you know what he's hiding. You will ask yourself whether Emily and Freya really did meet by chance. You will think you know what happened to Emily and her little girl the night they went missing. But when you discover the truth, it will shake you to your core and you will lie awake at night wondering if you can ever really trust the people in the house next door...Fans of Claire McGowan, Shalini Boland and Lisa Jewell will love the gripping tension and unexpected twists of The New Home. Once you start reading, you'll be hooked! What readers are saying about The New Home:'A heart-stopping read of determination against all odd... Had me on the edge of my seat and holding my breath. Hang on for the ride!' Nicki's Book Blog'This wild ride took me surprise so many times. You think you know what's going on.... Then BAM it's not what you're thinking!... WOW! Amazing, great, wonderful read!' @oh.happy.reading, 5 stars 'I absolutely loved this one. I was on the edge of my seat until the last page.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'So very, very good.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

1944, Germany: Gazing through the barbed wire fence, up to the pale blue sky, Antonia dreams of home: cherry orchards, golden fields, and the man she loves, who she may never see again...Resistance fighter Antonia is out in the forest behind her family's beloved farm when the Nazi soldiers arrive. As she sees her sister Lena and her young nephews herded towards the trucks, guns pointed at their heads, she faces a split-second, heart-wrenching decision: to stay hidden, stay free and continue the fight. Or to give herself up and go with her family to protect them-no matter what lies ahead.As she clutches her nephew's little hand in hers, her other arm tight around Lena, she knows she has made the right choice. And as the truck rattles towards a brutal labor camp, and they start to wonder what fate has in store for them, Antonia's only thought is of how to escape.Because before they were captured, Antonia worked tirelessly to free her country from those who had turned her homeland into a bloody battleground. By her side had been clever, handsome Viktor. The man she was to marry, whose love shone like a light in the darkness of war surrounding them.Antonia does not know if Viktor has been caught or executed. But she knows she must try to find a way back to him and she cannot wait any longer to be saved. Her precious nephews will die without proper food and they could all be killed at any moment.The world outside the camp gates is full of danger, but they have to find a way through them first. And that is their only hope, even if it costs Antonia her life. The Nazis have taken everything from her, but they can never take away her courage...A heartbreaking, inspiring and totally unforgettable story of the unbelievable courage and determination of extraordinary people in the darkest days of war. Fans of Kristin Hannah, Fiona Valpy, and The Tattooist of Auschwitz will be gripped from the very first page until the final, heart-stopping conclusion.

I was so sure I saw Sophie on the beach that day. But it couldn't be her. Sophie's dead... Ever since we locked fingers and swore to be best friends at school, Sophie was there for me. When she married my brother, I followed her down the aisle as her bridesmaid, thrilled that we were becoming family. We laughed together and cried together. We shared everything. At least I thought we did. And then she was gone. The terrible accident that took her life devastated me, and though everyone else has moved on, I can't. She was so quiet, those last few months. I keep thinking there is something I don't know... Now I'm standing on the beach we visited when we were younger and there's a woman with long blond hair a few metres away, playing with a dog in the sunshine. She turns, and I see Sophie. Heart racing, I struggle to my feet, but before I can reach her she's vanished, leaving only footprints in the sand. It can't be Sophie... Can it? And do I want to know what she was running from, if the answer means I can no longer trust the people I love? A gripping emotional page-turner about the ways we lie to ourselves and how love and hope can heal us. Fans of Amanda Prowse, Liane Moriarty and Susan Lewis will absolutely love The Woman on the Beach. See what readers are saying about The Woman on the Beach: 'Emotional, amazing... Phenomenal book!... Just blew me away and had me turning the pages! I couldn't turn fast enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I can't love this enough and give it all the five stars!!!!!! Well done Roberts!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Stunning... A fab twist I never saw coming!... I loved it from page 1.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Well this book blew my mind! What a delicious plot twist. One of the best thrillers I have read in a very long time... Fast-paced book from beginning to end and very intense.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fabulous... Brilliant and heartbreaking in equal measures... The twist was just OMG... I just couldn't read it fast enough... but at the same time I never wanted it to end.' Postcard Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing!... The end of chapter 38 resulted in several used tissues. That is probably the highest compliment I can give any book.' Goodreads reviewer 'I absolutely love this... Engrossing from the first page to the last.' Washington Post Mag, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Grab some tissues, make sure you aren't reading in public... I couldn't tear myself away' Goodreads reviewer 'Heartbreaking... An emotional roller coaster... 5 stars' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Numbness floods my body as I stumble up the steps leading to my house. Inside I know my five-year-old's bed is empty, her dresser is ransacked, her overnight bag is gone. I can see her dolls lying untouched through the window of our perfect family home - in the place where I thought I could protect her forever. My daughter is missing.You'd think my first instinct would be to call the police.But I know who's taken my daughter.And I know that the police can't help me.Only I can convince the woman who has my baby to give her back. She thinks she knows my secrets... but she has no idea.Fans of Liane Moriarty, Sally Hepworth and The Girl on the Train will love this utterly unputdownable domestic thriller from USA Today bestselling author Nicola Marsh.What readers are saying about Nicola Marsh:"Give me a second to get my breath back because that was a rush!... I could have never expected the final plot twist... will leave you shaking with adrenaline long after you finish. Believe me." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"This book left me utterly speechless! Wow!... I had a hard time putting it down to get anything done around my house!... The secrets!!! Oh my God the secrets this family kept was crazy!!!! I loved this book." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"This book has it all!!!!!!!!!!! Scandal, secrets, lies, murder, mystery, love. You think you have figured out, but do you?... My first book by Nicola Marsh, won't be my last." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Oh my goodness this book was fabulous... all-consuming, completely engrossing... The ending was incredible and not what I predicted at all. Amazing. Highly recommended. Five big stars." Psycho-Thrilla Books, 5 stars"Holy smokes... will rock you to the core... it's not just a scandal it's a gut-wrenching sucker punch that literally takes your breath away... I never saw that shocker coming towards me." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

An enchanting summer romance set on the gorgeous Irish coast, where fresh starts are made, love beckons and secrets are sure to unfold...In the tiny village of Sandy Cove in Ireland, Ella Caron is trying to recover. When she moved from Paris to a beautiful coastguard cottage on the sea, she wanted peace and quiet and the space to grieve after her mother's death. She never imagined that her mother's eccentric best friend Lucille would insist on moving in to keep her company.With Lucille by her side, Ella finds herself laughing more than she has in years and it soon becomes clear that Lucille has her own reasons for coming to Sandy Cove: she wants Ella to help her move to her own little cottage by the sea. But then Lucille's son Rory comes to town and her dream is under threat: he wants her in Tipperary, where she can safely grow old in their family home. Ella admires Lucille's sense of adventure but she can't help but wonder if Rory is right. Especially when she sees the rickety old cottage Lucille intends to buy and realises that the real reason she wants to escape could turn Rory's life upside down.As Ella and Rory get closer, sharing a moment under the stars that feels meant to be, Ella finds herself caught between the man she is falling for and the loyalty she has to Lucille. Ella knows that she must convince Lucille to tell her family the truth, but it may force them to leave her and Sandy Cove for good...A dreamy Irish romance that will warm your heart and show you that it's never too late for a second chance. For fans of Debbie Macomber, Sheila O'Flanagan and Mary Alice Monroe.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 from 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

It's funny how one innocent decision can ruin your life. For me it was letting my son pedal away on his bike that hot summer day. He'd been so excited to go out by himself-like a big boy. And though I was usually so protective, I let him...When Carla returns to her father's house to care for him in his final days, she feels lost and heartbroken. So she's glad when she meets a kindly older woman named CeCe, and they develop a warm, natural friendship. CeCe understands loss too. Because nearly forty years before her only son disappeared without trace, from this same small town.Then, sorting through her father's house, Carla discovers a box of diaries and newspaper clippings from the year CeCe's son went missing. Her father was barely more than a child himself at the time, but it's clear the disappearance affected him strongly.The whole town is haunted by the memory of that summer: of the boy who was never found. But as Carla delves further into her father's past she realises he may actually have known more than he has ever said-and that perhaps the answers CeCe so desperately seeks have been hidden here in this house all along.With her father now too ill to tell his story himself, will Carla be able to discover the truth about what happened to the child who vanished-and give CeCe the answers she's been seeking for forty years?A heart-wrenching and emotionally charged novel about small-town secrets and the price of facing up to the truth. Fans of Liane Moriarty, Nicole Trope and The Silent Daughter will be gripped from the very first page until the final, heart-stopping twist.Readers love Jennifer Harvey:"Wow, sooooo many emotions with this outstanding book... Awesome, Gripping... Heartbreaking!!!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow. What a suspenseful read! This book will keep you on the edge of your seat! Such vivid, visual characters that I felt I knew personally. I can't wait to read more books by this author!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Her chestnut hair, long and shiny, fanned around her head, moving gently in the wind. Her eyes, still open, stared at the back door, and her hand stretched out in a pleading gesture. Her lips, pale under the rosy lip gloss, were parted slightly as if to whisper one last word, to draw one last breath. 9 HOURS AGO: In a sleepy mountain town, widow Cheryl Coleman stares anxiously out of her kitchen window while a storm rages outside. When the knock comes, she glances back at her daughters before opening the door with trembling hands... NOW: Detective Kay Sharp vows to get to the bottom of a heartbreaking murder that has rocked Mount Chester. A single mother has been brutally killed in front of her three daughters. The youngest, three-year-old Erin, is lying inches from the body, her pigtails loose, her face tear-stained. Eight-year-old Heather is discovered hiding under her bed. Sixteen-year-old Julie is nowhere to be found. The first twenty-four hours are critical in child abductions, and the girls are the key to saving their missing sister. But Heather is in shock, unable to communicate, and all tiny Erin can say is "A monster came". When Kay finds three suitcases lined up in the hallway, it's clear that the family were about to run away. But why? And who were they trying to escape? Thanks to her own past, Kay knows all about traumatic childhoods shrouded in tragedy, and she works around the clock to get justice for the orphaned girls. Turning the town upside down, she uncovers the shocking truth about their peaceful community: it's home to a serial killer who preys on helpless girls. Faced with the most twisted case of her career, can she catch the monster before another innocent life is lost? Think you know the meaning of gripping? Think again! Leslie Wolfe takes gripping to a whole new level. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be totally addicted to this twist-filled page-turner. Readers love The Angel Creek Girls: "Wow, what a read... Perfect. Just what I needed on this stormy day, a thriller that gave me the creeps and had me sitting on the edge of my seat... It's eerily dark and gives you that bump in the night feeling where you just want to check all of your doors and windows to make sure they're locked... The perfect story." Spooky's Maze of Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I only have one word to say about this book--WOW! Honestly, I felt like I was watching some sort of action-packed movie... So hooked... Too many suspects and too many twists and turns... What a fast-paced thriller book this is! So unputdownable and craving to read more and the ending was unexpected!... This was truly a rollercoaster ride filled with unexpected twists and turns you won't expect--worth five stars!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ¿¿¿¿¿

Meet Belinda Penshurst. Castle owner, dog lover... crime solver? Belinda Penshurst loves her home village Little Challham, with its shady lanes, two pubs and weekly market, and she's determined to keep it peaceful. She may live in Challham Castle but she knows almost everything that goes on under her nose. So when irritable pub landlord Tipper is found dead in his cellar, she's perfectly placed to investigate. Retired detective Harry Powell moved to Little Challham for a quiet life. He didn't expect to be dragged into a murder investigation. But the police don't seem half as enthusiastic as Belinda about the case, and there are strange things happening in the village. Particularly the number of dogs that have disappeared lately... Is there a dognapper snaffling schnauzers and luring away Labradors? Is Belinda barking mad to be worried that her brother Marcus was arguing with Tipper on the day he died? Belinda and Harry track down the suspects: the rival landlord, the outraged barmaid, the mysterious man in the black car following dogwalkers around. But are the dogged detectives running out of time to sniff out the killer, before he starts hounding them? A charming cozy mystery full of laughs and eccentric characters. Fans of M.C. Beaton, H.Y. Hanna and Emily Organ will love the first novel in the Belinda Penshurst series! See what readers are saying about Murder in the Village:'Wonderful... I absolutely adored this book! Had me reading and finishing the book in no time! I highly recommend this book! Stunning, a page-turner which stays long in the memory!' NetGalley reviewer 'What a great start to a new series!... A lively, spark-filled investigation... Wonderfully entertaining with the perfect set of ingredients.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Charming... A super quick read perfect for the beach!' Bless Their Hearts Mom, ¿¿¿¿¿'A zany cast of characters, most of whom are suspected of being dognappers, murderers or both. A humorous mystery perfect for dog lovers' Goodreads reviewer'Fun, full of mystery... Top notch cosy crime... Has a kind of Midsomer Murders vibe and in spite of the murderer on the loose, kept me smiling from start to finish... Fabulous... I can't wait to see what this fabulous duo get up to next. Fans of cosy mysteries (and dog lovers) are just going to eat this up.' Jen Med's Book Reviews'Excellent village mayhem and murder' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

On her hands and knees, Nikki moved to the other side of the body. She couldn't stop her fingers from trembling as she brushed the dark hair off the victim's face. She couldn't look away. "I know her..."When Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to the Boundary Waters near Stillwater, Minnesota, it's not just the cold that shocks her to her core: the body of a young woman has been found frozen beside a remote lake. Nikki is devastated to see the victim is her childhood friend Annmarie, and she recognizes the velvet ribbon tied in her hair as the hallmark of a serial killer who she has been hunting for years.Desperate for justice, Nikki throws herself into the case. But she is shaken by what she finds at Annmarie's home: a dead-bolt on her front door and a map in the spare room, with the locations of murdered women circled in thick, red marker. Did Annmarie know she was next? Then Nikki finds out that the killer has left a clue in Annmarie's bedroom: a photo of Nikki's mother that no one has ever seen. Has the murderer at large been in Nikki's life since she was a child?Nikki soon realizes that the key to unlocking this case is in her own family, but digging up the past could put her own daughter in danger. She has spent her whole life protecting the ones she loves, but to find this killer Nikki might have to risk everything...Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni will be completely addicted to this heart-pounding thriller. Once you start reading, the twists and turns will have you racing towards the end.What readers are saying about Lost Angels:"HOLY SMOKES... What a flippin' wild ride. This book was absolutely fantastic. From start to finish, this was a fast & furious read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Nothing can or will stop me from finishing the book... Mind-blowingly good. I could not put it down, had to read it in one sitting... Loved the twists and turns in this book that nearly took my breath away!" Tove reads, 5 stars"Made me literally catch my breath... All the twists and turns and edge-of-your-seat thrills you expect from Stacy Green. I loved everything about this book. 5/5 huge stars." Book Reviewer by Linda Moore, 5 stars

"Helena steps off the cattle train onto the frozen grounds of Auschwitz ... Scheduled to be killed tomorrow, she is not even tattooed with a prison number. As the snow falls around her, she shivers, knowing that she has been sentenced to death for a crime she didn't commit. When a gray-clad officer marches towards Helena and pulls her away, she fears the worst. Instead, he tells her that it's one of the guard's birthdays and orders her to serenade him ... After she sings to the guard, Franz, he presses a piece of cake into her hands--the first thing she has eaten in days. On the spot, he orders her life to be saved, forever changing the course of her fate"--Back cover.

Hurlingham House school is a high-achiever's heaven, full of happy, hard-working pupils. There's just the small matter of the dead body on the field... Sounds like a case for Epiphany Bloom!When Epiphany Bloom's best friend's sister Claire is accused of trading exam papers for money, Epiphany agrees to see Ms Peters, the headteacher of Claire's fiercely competitive school, to provide moral support. Claire has always been a model student and is loudly protesting her innocence: surely it's all just a misunderstanding.But when Ms Peters hears about Epiphany's previous sleuthing exploits, she enlists her help to track down the true culprit!Taking a job as a PE teacher, Epiphany soon realises she has plenty of suspects for the exam scam mastermind. The broke young teacher with a shady past? The father willing to buy his daughter anything - including grades? The school governor desperate to keep Hurlingham House at the top of the ranks?Then Epiphany finds one of them dead at the school fair, and it becomes clear someone is taking the cut-throat culture of the school too literally - and when mysterious accidents start happening around her too, it seems the killer knows she's onto them.Can Epiphany solve the murder as well as clearing Claire's name, before she becomes the next victim? This is one test she can't afford to fail...A charming and totally addictive cozy mystery with a hilarious and warm-hearted heroine. A must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Lee Strauss and Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series.See what readers are saying about the Epiphany Bloom Mysteries:'Wow! I need to get my breath back after that... A lie down in a darkened room is also definitely required to recover from the whirlwind that is amateur sleuth Epiphany Bloom, a real force of nature by anyone's standards!... Moves along at a break-neck pace.' Fiction Books Blog

He kicked and struggled as his sister was carried out through the shallow water to one of the boats. The distance between them seemed to stretch out and out. There was nothing he could do. He cried out to her, his voice hoarse with tears, 'I will find you! I promise!'London, 1820: Nineteen-year-old Mercy, the orphaned daughter of an African prince, has come to live with the well-to-do Dr Stephens and his wife, Catherine, a passionate campaigner for the abolition of slavery.Mercy throws herself into Catherine's work, eager to help until - at an exhibition that has all of London talking - one particular painting makes a disturbing impression on her, conjuring vivid images of creaking wood and the screams of drowning people. Its effect on Dr Stephens is even stronger - a connection that seems almost personal.Meanwhile, Mat, a young black sailor, scours the city in search of the men who kidnapped his sister many years before. When his path crosses with Mercy's and he realises the girl he has been mourning is alive, it sets events in motion that will destroy everything Mercy thought was true about her old life - and her new one.But as the names on Mat's list are found dead, one after the other, the newly reunited siblings face a new danger. Someone is silencing all witnesses to the horrors of their past - and they could be next. But Mercy has had enough of secrets. She will have justice - no matter what the cost.An utterly gripping and powerful novel about family, secrets, identity, and risking everything to be true to yourself. If you liked The Foundling, The Miniaturist or Amy Snow, you will love Daughter of the Shipwreck.See what readers are saying about Daughter of the Shipwreck'Outstanding, remarkable!... A soaring, sweeping, satisfying novel that kept me up late for several nights. The story itself was beyond beautiful... I was hooked. It held my attention, and I didn't want this story to end!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Island house off coast of Maine, with private beach, sea views and the occasional farmyard animal, seeks super swanky Central London penthouse overlooking Holland Park, complete with concierge service and spurned ex-lovers... When thirty-somethings Cassie and James find each other on a home swap website, it feels meant to be. City hotshot James needs a bolthole after a relationship goes sour and Cassie needs to leave the comfort of her little island to research her new book. Soon, James is living in Cassie's cute but ramshackle beachside cottage, and Cassie's living in James's luxurious London apartment. It's the perfect solution. Except James didn't imagine he'd be sharing his home with eleven chickens and three alpacas, not to mention the unusually friendly neighbours, who seem to find any excuse to drop by. And Cassie is less than impressed when James's ex-girlfriend turns up at his door (more than once), demanding to know where he's gone. The more Cassie and James talk, the more the tension between them mounts. But as the insults fly so do the sparks, and when the time finally comes to swap back, Cassie and James find they aren't quite ready to give each other up. But there's more than just distance between them - and when Cassie makes a surprising discovery, the pair are forced to confront their feelings and decide what kind of life they really want. An utterly heart-warming love story that will make you laugh and cry, fans of One Day in December, The Hating Game and The Flatshare will fall head over heels for The House Swap. What readers are saying about The House Swap: 'I really loved this book. It's funny, endearing, sweet, and just makes you feel good. It's the kind of book you can read and smile... isn't that what we all need right now? Something comforting and fun. I can't wait to read more by Jo Lovett!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book. I read it all in one sitting, I could not put it down... The characters are so relatable and lovable. I felt everything they were feeling... The writing was so amazing you really do feel everything. Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This was a super cute book!... incredibly fun... kept me hooked the entire time!' Brinns Books 'I absolutely adored The House Swap... A delightful, warm hug of a book. I loved it... Perfect comfort reading.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Such an adorable read... I loved every second... you can't help but smile while you read this book.' NetGalley reviewer 'A fun Rom-com with heart. Fun and sexy... had me hanging on every word!' Goodreads reviewer 'An unexpected delight. I smiled my whole way through reading it.' @EricasLittleLibrary 'I absolutely loved this... A definite to add to your reading list.' NetGalley reviewer 'A light breezy read that is a welcome relief from the heavy atmosphere of reality.' Book Reads by Prairie Girl 'Just loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'The whole time I was reading this book, I was thinking "I wish I had an extra copy to give to my mum to read too". It was just so cute!' Goodreads reviewer'Hilarious!' Goodrea

There is a nuclear weapon in the hands of the Vatican City's deadliest enemy. And time is running out to stop an attack...Marco Venetti, the only man the pope trusts, has tracked down the traitor who nearly succeeded in his mission to kill the pope. But the traitor holds a crucial piece of information: the name of the Russian mafioso in possession of a nuclear bomb.Forced to work with a man he despises to prevent a deadly explosion, Marco sets a trap for the Russians. Inside the stone walls of an ancient castle in Portugal, surrounded by high mountains, he waits to ambush his target. But a double-cross ruins everything and he must flee, alone and without backup, leaving a trail of death and destruction behind.All Marco knows is that the attack is imminent. And that to prevent it, he must enter a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that will take him across the continent, on land and by sea. With time running out, he will stop at nothing to uncover the truth. Because the secrets inside the Vatican may be the deadliest threat of all...The Vatican Secret is an explosive thriller full of treachery, international conspiracy and non-stop action. Fans of Joel C. Rosenberg, Tom Clancy and Steven Konkoly will be completely gripped.Praise for Peter Hogenkamp:"Wow... So many twists and turns that keep you guessing... Captures your attention and doesn't let go till the end." TB Honest, ¿¿¿¿¿"Grabs you on the first page and is powered by non-stop action and a taut, emotional narrative... A real page-turner!" Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Fast-paced action-packed... Nail-biting tension... I really enjoyed reading and would definitely recommend." NetGalley Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Feel the sun on your face on a Somerset terrace overlooking golden fields and wild meadowland, and watch as romance beckons and long-hidden secrets are revealed... When twenty-seven-year-old Posy arrives at picture-perfect Oleander House in the Somerset village of Astercombe, she is enchanted. Adopted when she was just a baby, Posy is excited to re-connect with her birth family and help out on the family cider farm with its old stone walls and bees buzzing in the hedgerows. There's just one tiny problem - her new next-door neighbour, haughty, handsome vineyard-owner Lachlan. Lachlan has taken an instant dislike to Posy, and after a furious argument when she ventures on his land, she's pretty certain there's not a heart of gold beneath his frosty exterior. Yet as she falls in love with the flower-filled hedgerows and apple-green fields of her new life, she discovers more about her grumpy neighbour. Even though he acts like the world is out to get him, she can't ignore the sad expression in his dark eyes. And when Posy discovers the heartbreaking secret that is tearing Lachlan apart, she understands why he has shut the door on the world and vows to help him, as well as the vineyard, which has fallen on hard times. Yet just as Lachlan lets Posy in, a terrible night threatens to destroy everything she has begun to care about and puts someone she loves at risk. Will her dream life in the country come at an awful price? If you love Nicola May, Debbie Macomber and Milly Johnson, then you will adore A Cider Apple Summer. An enchanting summer romance about new beginnings, second chances and trusting your heart. What everyone's saying about A Cider Apple Summer: 'Yet another fantastic book from Tilly... real hug of a book that I desperately needed to cheer me up on these cold winter days' Fiction Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Tilly Tennant's books always warm my heart.One not to be missed. A lovely heart-warming book to curl up with. It hooked me in and I couldn't put it down.' StefLoz Bookblog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A perfect summer read... What more could you want? Only problem with this read? The story and the evocative description had me buying apples and wine in the supermarket and dreaming of that perfect Somerset summer.' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A really lovely story... Loved it!!!' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A gorgeous, romantic book, that will whisk you away to sunnier happier times. Make you forget what we are living through at the moment and pop a smile on your face as you sink into a lovely romance.' Goodreads Reviewer

Dressed in pajamas covered with stars, the little girl's body is perfectly still, her arms folded neatly over her chest. The wildflowers decorating her hair scatter across the grass in the sharp breeze. Her lips are parted slightly, as if to whisper goodnight for the very last time...When twelve-year-old Holly Mitchell's fragile little body is found on the steps of a mountainside church in the small town of Denton, a doll made from pine cones clasped tightly to her chest, Detective Josie Quinn rushes to attend the scene. She knows this little girl's angelic face, her mother had offered Josie help when she'd needed it most.Searching the girl's house, Josie is devastated to find that Holly's mother is dead too, and her little sister is missing. But why has this family home been stripped of all sharp objects? Re-tracing her steps, Josie finally finds a secret hiding place with Holly's sister inside, terrified, but alive. Moments later, another doll made of twigs turns up.Certain the killer is close by, Josie holds the little girl tight and tries to coax answers from her, but it's clear the pile of burnt photographs and letters found in the greenhouse is her only lead. No one is safe until Josie can figure out the dangerous secret that has escaped this remote family home.Just when Josie is finally closing in on the killer, the unthinkable happens, a tragedy that shakes her to her very core. And on the windshield of her car: a third wooden doll. Could stopping this twisted monster from taking more innocent lives come at the ultimate price for Josie?An absolutely gripping rollercoaster ride of a crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.Readers love Lisa Regan:'Absolutely brilliant!!!! One hell of a rollercoaster ride, with so many twists and turns it'll make you dizzy!! It's energetic, exciting, thrilling and nerve-wracking!!... will have you shouting O.M.G. at every page!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars'Brilliant, nail-biting, rollercoaster of a ride... There were times I gasped "Oh No!" and shed a few tears... a super novel.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars