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You look so happy in your wedding photo, gazing at your perfect new husband, glass of champagne held high in a toast. You chose to ignore the warning signs, but he hid more than one secret from you. And now he's gotten away with your murder... Every night I watch Benjamin and Gwyn in their gorgeous, glass-fronted Seattle home. Your ex-husband. Your best friend. Newly engaged, they're busy dreaming of their future. The official story is that you disappeared, but I know the truth. They killed you. I know Benjamin's new business is in trouble, that he desperately needs your money. I saw the way Gwyn looked at him at your wedding reception, finding any excuse to be close, to laugh too loudly at his jokes. After all, she always wanted your perfect life. But don't worry, Madeline. I won't let it end like this. I can see everything from my place in the shadows between the trees. With their house lit up, they are on display. I'll bide my time and worm my way into their home, their lives. They will never know the truth about who I am. You didn't get your happily ever after, and neither will they... Never Trust the Husband is a totally twisty psychological thriller that will have you glued to the pages late into the night! Fans of The Perfect Marriage, The Housemaid and Shari Lapena will be hooked. Readers love Jessica Payne: "OMG!!! What an absolutely EXPLOSIVE, non-stop, action-packed, suspense-rammed thriller!!! I just could not put it down!!!... One of the best books I have ever read... Do not even think about picking this up until you have cleared your schedules as you will NOT be able to put it down!!! Absolutely amazing." Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "O.M.G!!... If I could give this book 100 stars I would! I am totally in love with this... Jaw-dropping, mind-blowing, nail-biting, totally twisted... Could not get enough!!... I was totally stunned, shocked, my jaw wide open speechless!... OMG I LOVED." Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "5 WELL DESERVED STARS! I was mad at life getting in the way preventing me from finishing this in one day!... Perfect, thrilling, heart-stopping... Once you start the first chapter you will not be able to stop!" @cabingirlreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What a blast this book is!... I couldn't put it down. I read way into the night because I could. not. stop. I am exhausted today and don't care. Totes worth it!!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "What. Just. Happened?! ... Shockers along the way that make you yell 'WHAT?'... My jaw did not stop dropping... A new fave author for me!" @caffeinereadrepeat, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "THIS is the thriller we've all been waiting for... I honestly could not put this book down and read it well into the night. I had to know what happened next!... A pulse-pounding, edge-of-your-seat thriller." A Couple of B's, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The long, tarnished chain and heart-shaped pendant is heavy in Paige's hand. Carefully prying it open she can just make out the tiny engraving inside. What she reads will change everything she ever believed about her great-aunt Violet, and their family history...When newly single and heartbroken Paige inherits an isolated cottage facing out to the wild sea on Dune Island from her great-aunt Violet, she is shocked. Paige never even met Violet, and she's heard family stories about how a terrible incident involving the wealthy neighboring Hathaway family during World War Two led Violet to withdraw from everyone. But why would Violet leave everything to her?Determined to clear out the cottage and sell it as quickly as possible, when Paige bumps into Seth Hathaway as he walks back from the beach, at first she's guarded. But Seth's easy smile makes her think that maybe the Hathaways can be trusted after all...Then Paige finds an old envelope containing her aunt's only piece of jewelry. The romantic message inscribed inside brings tears to her eyes, and Seth shows her how the initials match those carved with a heart into an ancient beech tree on her aunt's property. Did Violet live her whole life yearning for the person who gave her the locket?As Paige and Seth grow closer, she starts to wonder if she could find happiness right here on Dune Island. And if Paige discovers the identity of Violet's lost love, can she finally clear her aunt's name-or in this tight-knit island community, should some secrets be left in the past forever?Fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Carolyn Brown and Barbara O'Neal will adore this absolutely stunning and addictive read about the sacrifices people make to be with the ones they love, and how bringing family secrets into the light can change everything.Read what everyone's saying about Kristin Harper: "WOW! Double up that WOW! This book was AMAZING!... perfect... I fell in love with the main character... Run, don't walk to pick up this book... An unforgettable story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A discovery of bones on a windswept beach, the disappearance of a young woman, and a detective whose secrets are about to come out... Summoned to a crime scene swarming with people, Detective Billie Ann Wilde is devastated to find a woman's broken bones abandoned in a suitcase on the sand of a popular Florida beach. And Billie's blood runs cold when she reads the name "Danni" handwritten on the luggage tag in black ink: the name of Billie's own best friend. Rushing over to Danni's home, Billie is relieved to find her alive, preparing dinner for her two young daughters. So whose bones are in the suitcase? And why was Danni's name at the scene? For years, Billie has worried that the dark secrets in her past might put her loved ones in danger, and soon her connection to the case is confirmed. Another set of bones is found at a busy local mall. With shaking hands Billie reaches out to read the luggage tag where another name is written in black ink: but this time, it's Billie's own name. And now, Danni has gone missing... Can Billie face up to the past and unravel her connection to this twisted killer? Or, with two young women already gone, is it too late for Billie to save Danni's life? A twisty, heart-stopping new crime thriller in the Billie Ann Wilde series, from international bestseller Willow Rose. Readers of Lisa Regan, Mary Stone and Kendra Elliot won't be able to stop turning the pages. What readers are saying about Willow Rose: "Wow! Wow! Wow!... keeps you in suspense from page one all the way to the end, GENIUS! My jaw literally hit the floor at the end! I cannot wait to start the next book, so I'm not going to. Bye! Cuz I have another amazing thrill ride to go on!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Omg I could not put this book down... my heart was in my mouth most of the time." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow just wow!... I literally pictured it in my head like an episode of CSI... phenomenal. It sucked me in, I couldn't stop reading. And the plot twist WOW." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh my gosh! This book is amazing! Willow Rose is now my favorite author! I have never read a book as good as this one or as shocking... I am now actually reading every book she has written! I'm not reading another author until I read everything I can that she has written. Willow Rose you are truly an amazing author!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Completely blew me away. I never saw the ending turning out the way it did... thrilling and captivating... Once I started reading, I couldn't stop... A definite must-read." "Wow what a compelling and attention grabbing story that was full of action!!!!!... incredible heart-wrenching suspenseful thriller... had me completely drawn in from the start of the book to the final pages... one unexpected turn after another... The ending was totally mind-blowing and left me in total shock!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was an AWESOME READ!!... very hard to put down... never miss out on a Willow Rose book!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Turning to face the glittering loch, Bel clasps the worn notepaper tightly in her hand. Will these hastily scrawled words, written decades ago, destroy the new life in the Highlands she's risked her heart for? When Bel Tipton catches her husband cheating on her, the devastating betrayal sends her running to her sister Sally in the beautiful village of Loch Cameron. Bel needs Sally's warm laugh and sage advice now more than ever, and she knows curling up with her on the sofa and gossiping late into the night will make her feel whole again. Bel did not expect her rented cottage overlooking the loch to come with handsome gardener, Christian McDougal, and she's determined to be unmoved by his flirty smile and broad shoulders. The last thing she needs is another man she can't trust. But when Bel sees an empty storefront on the high street for rent, it's Christian who notices how her eyes light up. He encourages her to set up a business in the village and she realises he's everything her ex was not. Then Bel hears a rumour in town that Christian is not all he seems. And clearing out her store, she finds a collection of letters tied with a worn blue ribbon stashed on a high shelf in the back room. The letters reveal a devastating secret that shook the village generations ago, and Christian's family are at the heart of it... Will trusting Christian with her already fragile heart mean Bel loses everything once again? Or is Christian and the village of Loch Cameron the gift she needs to turn her life around? Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Pamela Kelley will be utterly swept away by this gripping page-turner about family secrets from USA Today bestseller Kennedy Kerr. Readers love Kennedy Kerr: 'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away... compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... Absolutely fantastic!' Bookworm86, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I absolutely adored this heart-touching, uplifting story... I was totally charmed. Stunning... swept me away. Pulled me in so quickly... Pure delightful escapism... I loved this story.' Cindy L Spear, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The joyous crowd applauds as the happy couple strides down the aisle. This Cotswolds country wedding has everything - friends and family, beautiful flowers and... murder?When Julia Bird's ex-husband Peter and his lovely partner Christopher decide to get married in Berrywick, Julia is delighted - after all, who doesn't love a country wedding? Little does Julia know that normally calm and collected Christopher will turn into a full-on Groomzilla - and that by the end of the night, someone will end up dead.The morning after the big day, the jolly nuptial mood turns grim when Julia discovers the lifeless body of the caterer, Desmond. Someone locked him in the cold truck and the poor man froze to death. Now looking for a murderer, all eyes are on Christopher who, mid-tantrum, had publicly threatened to kill him. Convinced that Christopher is innocent, Julia vows to find the real culprit.Julia soon discovers Desmond had a long list of enemies as she races against the clock to clear Christopher's name. Could his death be the work of the respected wedding planner who was heard exchanging choice words with the victim? Or perhaps it was his wife - 'til death do them part - who didn't shed a single tear at his funeral?But just when Julia thinks she's cracked the case, her prime suspect is found dead with a knife in their back. Can Julia find the murderer before they strike again?An utterly gripping, charming cosy mystery set in the English countryside. Fans of M.C. Beaton, Faith Martin and Betty Rowlands will love the Julia Bird Mysteries. Readers are loving the Julia Bird Mysteries: 'I absolutely LOVED this... Julia Bird was an amazing and lovable character... Once I started it, I couldn't stop.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'There just aren't enough stars for this one, so I can only give it FIVE!!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh my, I loved Julia Bird... she is a delight! I can't wait for the next one! Please don't let it be long!' MoongloTexas, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fabulous... addictive... a witty and delightful crime novel full of delicious red herrings, rural mischief and bucolic charm that is impossible to put down.' Bookish Jottings'I was hooked on the mystery immediately... If you haven't read this series you are missing out! Pure entertainment... a fabulous read and I can't wait for the next one.' @onceuponatimebookreviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Kept me engrossed and I completed the book within a day... I would highly recommend this cosy crime page-turner as the perfect indulgent summer evening escape.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Loving father. Loyal husband. Liar?In our large family home on a peaceful, tree-lined street, I clear away the breakfast things whilst my husband ignores me, his eyes on his phone. Leo comes home from conferences with flowers for me and hugs for our twin ten-year-old boys, but each time I smell an unfamiliar perfume on his shirt. I know all about his affairs and it's tearing my heart in two.When one of the boys tumbles into the kitchen, full of laughter that he beat his brother in the race home from the park, I smile despite everything. When his brother isn't right behind him, I start to worry... and then I get a text that makes my blood run cold. If you want your child to come home, your husband needs to tell the truth.Is my husband hiding even darker secrets than his affairs? As I realise his double life has put my children in terrible danger, I make a promise: I will not let my husband's lies destroy my life. And I will do anything to get my son back...A totally addictive page-turner about terrible secrets within a marriage, perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and Sally Hepworth.Read what everyone's saying about Nicole Trope: 'OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!!... It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page and I could not put it down!!!... Clear your day because it is truly unputdownable... If you read one book in your life, make sure it is this!!!!' Bookworm86,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved!!!!!... Awesome... I was shocked to my core... OMG. I couldn't believe what I was reading. It left me speechless and wanting more.' Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A volte, le famiglie perfette nascondono i segreti più terribili. Quanto conoscete le persone della porta accanto? Tutti vogliono vivere in Hogarth Street con il suo bel viale alberato e le case bianche. La famiglia West è la quintessenza della perfezione: Katherine e Josh sembrano la coppia perfetta, i loro splendidi gemelli riempiono di allegria il verde prato di casa. Ma qualcosa non quadra. Perché non invitano nessuno ad entrare, rifiutano le offerte di babysitting e i bambini non si sono ancora visti? La curiosità degli abitanti di Hogarth Street aumenta e, nel giorno più torrido dell'anno, una tragedia scuote le loro vite tranquille. Mentre i segreti vengono svelati e la verità emerge, il quartiere cambia per sempre. Sirene e sussurri si intrecciano nell'aria, mentre le famiglie che hanno il benvenuto ai West si rendono conto che nulla sarà più come prima. Un thriller psicologico avvincente e ricco di colpi di scena, perfetto per i fan di Liane Moriarty, Freida McFadden e Lisa Jewell. I lettori amano La famiglia oltre la strada: "Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! Questo libro è un vero e proprio tormentone e vi terrà con il fiato sospeso a ogni pagina. A metà strada pensavo di aver capito tutto e poi BAM! Il finale mi ha spiazzato. Ho semplicemente amato questo libro." Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oddio! Oddio!... Mio figlio è entrato e mi ha chiesto a chi stessi gridando (io stavo gridando al mio Kindle). Il cuore mi batteva fuori dal petto... La suspense mi stava uccidendo! Wow, il mio cuore sta ancora battendo all'impazzata!... OK devo andare ora ho bisogno di un grande bicchiere di vino per calmarmi!" Ana's Attic Guest Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Oh wow!!!!!! Ho letto questo libro avvincente e ricco di emozioni tutto d'un fiato. Pensavi di sapere cosa stava succedendo e poi BAM! Wow Nicole Trope, come ti è venuta in mente questa trama? Non sono mai stata così coinvolta in un libro dalle prime pagine. Incredibile, emozionante e semplicemente Wow!!!" Recensore NetGalley ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Semplicemente geniale... Mi ha quasi fatto venire un infarto nel tentativo di finirlo." @rk_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Assolutamente incredibile!... Così bello con così tanti colpi di scena e sorprese. Non sono riuscita a metterlo giù e l'ho letto in 24 ore!" Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "È stato pazzesco! È iniziato in modo selvaggio! La storia mi ha completamente risucchiato e agganciato! Adoro quando un libro mi fa questo effetto... Al punto che non voglio più fare altro se non leggere!!! Questo è stato quel tipo di libro! Personaggi incredibili, la trama vi lascerà a bocca aperta." @oh.happy.reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, questo libro mi è piaciuto tantissimo. Un'intera scatola di fazzoletti è finita in poche ore. È stato così intenso che sono stata seduta sul bordo della sedia per tutto il tempo. Non sono riuscita a metterlo giù per tutta la giornata. Non ho fatto pause nemmeno per mangiare." Blue Moon Blogger ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dopo che due ragazzi scoprono ossa umane sepolte sotto un albero in un parcheggio per roulotte, la Detective Josie Quinn si precipita sulla scena del crimine con la sua squadra. Da bambina, giocava lei stessa in questi boschi perché lì era più felice e lontana dalla madre violenta Belinda Rose. Il passato di Josie si scontra con il suo presente quando un raro reperto dentale conferma che le ossa appartengono ad un'adolescente in affidamento, uccisa trent'anni prima. Una ragazza di nome Belinda Rose... Josie non vede sua madre da anni, ma avrà il coraggio di rintracciarla quando c'è un innegabile legame tra sua madre e la donna morta? Proprio quando Josie sta per scoprire un segreto che potrebbe sconvolgere il suo mondo per sempre, viene scoperto un altro corpo. Diventa allora chiaro che qualcuno molto vicino a Josie non si fermerà davanti a nulla per nascondere per sempre la verità. Riuscirà Josie a combattere i demoni del suo passato e a fermare l'assassino prima che qualcun altro perda la vita? Vi piacciono i thriller ricchi di suspense che vi terranno svegli tutta la notte? Allora questa avvincente corsa sulle montagne russe, adatta ai fan di Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni e Rachel Caine, vi conquisterà all'istante! Cosa dicono i lettori di La tomba di sua madre: "Wow wow, che lettura incredibile!... Totalmente coinvolgente dall'inizio alla fine... Altamente raccomandato." Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "O mamma mia, hanno detto che è un romanzo poliziesco totalmente avvincente e non stavano scherzando. Ti cattura dall'inizio alla fine. Ci sono un sacco di shock, colpi di scena e sorprese che ti tengono incollato al libro... Non potrò mai elogiare abbastanza questo libro e merita molto più di cinque stelle." Dawn Clifford ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, wow, wow. Questo è il libro per cui è stato inventato il 'wow'. Tanti meravigliosi colpi di scena." Rachel Garner ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Un thriller emozionante. Sono rimasta sveglia fino alle 3 del mattino per finire di leggerlo. Se potessi, darei a questo libro sei stelle. Uno dei miei libri preferiti di quest'anno." Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "L'ho letto in tre giorni... Ero così presa dalla storia e sfogliavo le pagine come una pazza. Quando l'ho finito, sono subito tornata alla prima pagina per rileggerlo... Un concentrato di emozioni... Il migliore. Libro. Di sempre. Una lettura assolutamente a 5 stelle! Iniziate questo libro solo se avete tempo di finirlo in una sola seduta, perché non riuscirete a metterlo giù." Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "MEGA GRANDE FAN di JOSIE QUINN di Lisa Regan!!! Non c'è nulla che questo libro non abbia da offrire: suspense, crimine, amore e personaggi che diventano parte della tua vita." Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow, ho amato questo libro... Una lettura obbligata. Un libro meraviglioso." Recensore di Goodreads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Non riuscivo a mettere giù questo libro! L'ho letto in un solo giorno - dovevo solo continuare a leggere... WOW... Ho amato i colpi di scena - Se non fosse già ovvio, amo questo libro!" Annette Hartman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The old cinema sits proud-but neglected-on the cove's sun-bleached main street. Mary is determined to bring it back to its former glory, but when she discovers a crumbling photo album inside, one picture will change everything... Mary Turner's hopes of a happy life in beautiful Sand Dollar Cove come crashing down when her boyfriend leaves her. After her mother walked out when she was just a child, Aiden's betrayal destroys the last shred of belief in love that Mary's been clinging on to. When the cove's newest resident Steven Clarke hires her to renovate the town's historic movie theater, Mary is scared of failing. But she dreams of bringing the fading theater back to its 1960s glamor. Plus, the more she works with the elusive Steven, the more she comes to like him and his striking good looks-against her better judgement... As Mary's confidence grows, her heart starts to reopen to the possibility of love. But then, hidden in the cinema's storage room, Mary discovers a mysterious photo album containing pictures of a little girl who looks just like her. She can't believe her eyes. How is Mary connected to this album and the cinema? And will the answers help to heal her broken heart? Mary is willing to risk everything to learn the truth. But when she uncovers a secret that casts a shadow on her family, on Steven, and on Sand Dollar Cove, will the past haunt her forever? Or will she choose to believe in love and finally claim her happy ending? Step into the beautiful coastal town of Sand Dollar Cove in this heart-healing story of long-buried family secrets, learning to love yourself, and overcoming the wounds of the past. Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Mary Alice Monroe and Kristin Harper will adore this sweeping novel. What readers are saying about the Sand Dollar Cove series: "Oh boy I didn't expect all the wonderful things, people and places that were eagerly waiting for me to read their story. I'm so glad I did!... Sweet, funny... I needed this story more than I realized... Wonderful... Made me giggle... Fantabulous... 5 stars! Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant... Has bestseller written all over it. What a book!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Such a beautiful read... Stunning... Brilliant... I just loved it... Now I'm heading straight for the next book!" Jessica's Book Biz, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I loved little Sand Dollar Cove and its residents. They became family to me... I loved this book so much that I hated to see it end... Laugh out loud... All sorts of feel-good emotions... Wonderful... Highly recommend!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The little cottage sits atop the cove's rugged cliffs, with its whitewashed walls and views of the deep blue sea. When Hannah discovers a jar of timeworn postcards hidden inside, will they lead to the fresh start she's longing for? Hannah Turner has always lived in the historic and beautiful seaside resort of Sand Dollar Cove. Now grieving the loss of her father, Hannah finds comfort in the places that remind her of him, including one of the resort's oldest cottages. Heartbroken that it's due to be knocked down-taking her memories with it-Hannah's heart leaps when she finds the old postcards concealed within. Reading "I still believe in our happily ever after" on one of the cards, Hannah feels a pang for the happy ending her father never had. She can't bear someone else's precious memories being destroyed, so she traces the postcards' owner to New York and sends them off-inspired by her discovery to finally seize the day. After watching Guy-the resort's handsome new trainer-charming their older guests, Hannah's new attitude pushes her to give dating a chance for once. Hannah can't resist gazing into Guy's blue eyes as she shows him the delights of the cove. But just as she's about to let him into her heart, she is stunned to find one of the postcards in Guy's bag. Is Guy somehow connected to them? Is this why he came to town in the first place? Hannah is devastated that Guy is hiding something, but can she keep her heart open to love? And when the postcards reveal a surprising link between Hannah and Guy's pasts, will the truth bind them together or tear them apart for good? Let yourself be swept away to the beautiful coastal town of Sand Dollar Cove in this uplifting story of long-buried family secrets, the struggle to prove your worth, and learning to be vulnerable in love. Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Mary Alice Monroe and Kristin Harper will fall head over heels for this gripping novel. What readers are saying about the Sand Dollar Cove series: "Oh boy I didn't expect all the wonderful things, people and places that were eagerly waiting for me to read their story. I'm so glad I did!... Sweet, funny... I needed this story more than I realized... Wonderful... Made me giggle... Fantabulous... 5 stars! Highly recommend." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant... Has bestseller written all over it. What a book!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She wakes surrounded by an inky black darkness and can barely breathe. A sack is covering her head, and her hands are tied behind her back. She desperately tries to struggle free as she hears footsteps walking toward her. She silently starts to cry as a chilling voice whispers "It's time to pay for what you did..." When Detective Amanda Steele is called to the murder scene of a young gas station clerk just before dawn, she assumes it must be a robbery gone tragically wrong. But when she discovers nothing has been stolen, she knows the motive must be far more personal. Watching the security footage, Amanda is shocked to witness the cold-blooded killer not only shoot the clerk dead but abduct a customer. And her heart stops when she recognizes the customer as her former colleague, Katherine Graves. As Amanda breaks the news to Katherine's heartbroken Aunt May, she vows to do whatever it takes to bring her niece home alive. Desperate for a lead, Amanda and her partner, Trent, search Katherine's home. Soon, they discover that despite no longer being with the police department, Katherine has a long list of very dangerous enemies. Enemies who have been sending her anonymous letters promising revenge. The more Amanda digs into Katherine's past, the longer her list of suspects becomes. But when May is sent a ransom demand and a picture of Katherine close to death, Amanda knows time is running out. With only hours left to find Katherine alive, Amanda is prepared to risk everything to keep her promise to May, even her own life... A completely pulse-pounding and unputdownable 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 ¿¿¿¿¿ "If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

On a sunny Friday afternoon, beloved teacher Mrs. Walker and her eight-year-old son wave goodbye to their friends in the school playground. But they never make it home... It's only been a week, but the bright little faces at the picture-perfect school I've stepped into have captured my heart. Their big doe eyes, their paint-covered fingers and clinging hugs. They've been through so much, with their favourite teacher and classmate still missing... I'm doing all I can to help them adjust, but I can't avoid the swirling rumours that say Cate Walker's charismatic husband, Oliver - our headteacher - is involved in her disappearance. The thought makes me shudder. But the more I find out about Cate, the more I wonder if she was also hiding a terrible secret... I'm determined to uncover the truth about what really happened. I have to protect these other innocent children from the same fate - it's my duty as their teacher. That is, until an anonymous note turns up threatening me if I don't stop looking. Until my home is broken into while I sleep. I know the longer I stay here, the more danger I'm in. But whoever's trying to scare me doesn't know who I am - or why I'm really here. Or just how far I'll go to protect the people I love... An absolutely gripping psychological thriller, where no one is who they seem, that will get your heart pounding! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs. What readers are saying about The Teacher's Secret: 'Wow, just wow! How can a review do any justice to this book?... Kept me awake, far later than planned. I devoured this in just one sitting with no regrets... I was hooked... Everything I wanted and so much more... Genius... Brilliant from beginning to end.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved this book... Brilliant... Twists that made me gasp and read well into the night!... It really did keep me on the edge of my seat!... Fantastic... Will have you gripped from the very first page!... A must-read!' @arcreviews_by_m, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'An awesome awesome book!... OMG... Definitely one of the best I have read... A great great read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book from start to finish... I trusted no one... A real page-turner... Kept me gripped the whole way through... Perfect to read curled up in this winter weather!... This will not disappoint... My favourite!' @cupofteawithagoodbook, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

I have the life I've always dreamed of... but how long will it be until the past catches up with me?I can't believe how far my husband, Hayden, and I have come. I never expected that one day I'd be sipping a steaming coffee over our marble countertop or finishing off a humid summer day with a dip in our sparkling pool. But even though we're living in paradise, I've never felt so distant from my husband. I'm certain he's hiding something from me. Before, I would have confided in my friends and family but in this new life of ours, I'm terrified to trust anyone...Now, with Hayden out again, my evening is quiet. From our floor-to-ceiling windows, I watch the pool water ripple under the raindrops. But I swear I see movement beyond the garden hedges. I try to shake my fears away, I must be imagining things. That's what Hayden would say.But then I find the hand-delivered note and my heart pounds in my chest as I scan the neat words.You don't deserve this life.My blood runs cold. I thought I'd kept all my secrets well hidden, but now as I look out to the still night, I realise it's only a matter of time until my past catches up with me - a past my husband still has no idea about. I know what I have to do to protect my perfect new life, but those around me have no idea how far I'm willing to go to keep it...Utterly gripping and full of jaw-dropping twists, fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell and Daniel Hurst will be completely hooked by The Wife's Mistake!What readers are saying about Lorna Dounaeva:'Wow... absolutely fantastic... Addictive... rollercoaster twisty and has a blow-your-mind ending... Suspenseful, dark and thoroughly gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'An instant favourite... Grabbed my attention from the start... I absolutely could not put it down... gut-wrenching!... A must-read... I flew through the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

She took him in when no one else would. She didn't expect to fall in love... London 1939. As war casts a dark shadow in his homeland Germany, journalist Sebastien wanders the grey fog-filled streets. His heart breaks as he remembers his hurried goodbye to his mother and sister. But even if everyone in London looks at him with suspicion in their eyes, he knows he made the right choice. It was the only way to keep his family safe from the Nazis hunting him... When he sees a notice for a lodger in a pretty house on a cobbled street, he doesn't allow hope to flare within him. He's been rejected at every door he's knocked on. But when Finley, with her warm brown eyes and sparkling smile, agrees to rent him the room, he allows himself to see a chink of light in the darkness. And as they grow closer over cups of cocoa in the cosy kitchen, love begins to develop. Sebastien knows that he can't stay hidden in Finley's warmth forever though. He has to join the fight. It's the only way to save his family and put a stop to the horrors in the country he once called home. When he leaves, they promise to keep their hope and love alive. But Finley has something that she hasn't been able to tell Sebastien; something that makes her life alone in the city all the more dangerous. And as the bombs rain down in London, and Sebastien risks his life in France, will she ever get the chance to share her secret with him? A completely life-affirming and tear-jerking read about love, friendship and being a light for those who need to brave the dark. Fans of The Nightingale and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society will fall in love with The Only Light in London. What everyone is saying about The Only Light in London: 'Such a truly beautiful emotional read. Before you read this you must make sure you have tissues as you will shed lots of tears. Honestly, I just loved this book. It opens your eyes to the sad and difficult times people went through during the war but also the happy times and how everyone pulled together.' Jessica's Book Biz, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am quickly falling in love with the author and the stories she weaves. There is just something majestic with the way the story flows. I get sucked in and don't realize until I finish that time has passed... I honestly cannot wait until this book releases in audiobook to hear it read! Don't let this one get past you readers!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Phenomenal... From that first sentence, I never put the book down again... I was so invested in their lives that the heartbreaks and losses that came with the war in the second half felt profoundly personal. I've never read a book set during the war that made me laugh out loud, only to make me weep a few pages later. This strange occurrence happened frequently throughout the book, confusing my grandchildren and our dogs... Many serious issues are woven brilliantly into the story but with unexpected comic relief too. The icing on the cake is a beautiful love story. Five stars aren't enough for this book... I loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Bookshop owner and amateur detective Flora Steele and her fiancé, crime writer Jack Carrington, discover words can kill as they solve their most puzzling case yet... It's a sunny morning in Abbeymead as Flora cycles through the village and knocks on the door of the local library, planning to deliver a gift to librarian Maud Frobisher to mark her retirement. But Flora is shocked when she finds Maud slumped in the corner, and even more startled when she recognises the man holding the murder weapon - an enormous hardback book. Flora's known Lowell Gracey since her college days, but what is he doing working for Maud and now the main suspect in her murder? Suspicion mounts when Flora and Jack discover that Lowell is heavily in debt, and that a priceless rare first edition has recently gone missing, but Lowell is adamant that he's innocent, and Flora believes him. The pair are once more drawn into an investigation, but who would kill a beloved librarian? Perhaps Rose Lawson, a mysterious newcomer to Abbeymead known to be in dire financial straits? Or pompous bestselling author Felix Wingrave, who rumours say would do anything to get his hands on a valuable book for his collection? Then the village is rocked by the discovery of a second body. Flora and Jack realise a vital clue lies in the pages of a novel - but the plot is thickening and the killer closing in... Flora and Jack are determined to solve this fiendish case by the book - but will this be the end of their story? A completely page-turning and addictive cozy crime mystery. Fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis won't be able to put this down!Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries:'Fantastic!!! Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!... Another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!... Gorgeous... Amazing... Stunning... My heart was also in my throat on several occasions... OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!!... ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!! DID I MENTION I LOVED IT???!!!!... Clear your schedules as you won't be able to put this book down!... Kept me turning the pages late at night!!... I LOVED it. Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'Amazing... a top-notch cosy mystery... an engaging, intelligent and intriguing murder mystery that I found totally absorbing.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

"My baby! You stole my baby!" Lara Smith is hysterical, her red lipstick smeared. A teddy lies abandoned in the empty crib. But I wasn't hired to look after a baby. I didn't even know this nursery existed... Lara's husband calls the police and screams: "The nanny has taken our little girl." I'm frozen in shock. This is impossible. I was only meant to be looking after the Smiths' nine-year-old twins... I'm certain that earlier this evening when they left for their fancy event-Lara in high heels and a floor-length gown, Corbin in a tux-they never mentioned a baby. And they definitely didn't show me this nursery room, up in the eaves of their sprawling, beachfront mansion. But their angelic blonde twins are now blinking at me in matching horror, and my heart pounds painfully as handcuffs snap shut around my wrists. As I'm pushed towards the waiting police car, I look back one last time and meet Lara's eyes. Am I imagining the cold calculation in them? I try to swallow my panic. Why was I really hired for this job? And then an even more chilling thought races through my mind. Do Lara and Corbin know who I really am? Because if they do, my life is in terrible danger... An absolutely gripping psychological thriller that will get your heart racing like crazy. Prepare yourself for jaw-dropping, mind-blowing twists! Perfect for fans of addictive page-turners like The Housemaid, The Family Across the Street and The Family Upstairs. What readers are saying about The Perfect Nanny: "OMG!!!!! Mind Blown!!!!! Shocked!!!!!... Fantastic... Wow, this whole entire book was filled with so many twists and turns... Left me totally speechless. In fact, I am still speechless... Will stay with me for a very long time. It really got into my head and I can't get it out..." Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ "5 JAW-DROPPING STARS... I will be talking about it for a long time!!!... Will pull you in from the first page and have you up until 2 AM... The twists are JAWDROPPING. I am shook. JUST READ IT!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW!! All I can say is wow!! This book was everything I love!!! Crazy twist... Left me speechless! Highly recommend!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "One word for this - YES!!!!!!!!... Unputdownable... I read this in one sitting and was hooked the entire time... Twists and turns that I did not see coming... At one point I started thinking, what else could possibly happen here - and then BAM!... Excellent!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!!!!! This book had me shook!!!!!! Excellent... I could not put it down." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Ein altes Anwesen, eine Leiche und verdächtiger Schokoladen-Fudge? Lady Swift zur Hilfe! Herbst, 1920: Lady Eleanor Swift, zufällige Amateurdetektivin und ehemalige Abenteuerin, ist fest entschlossen, eine Pause von Mordermittlungen einzulegen. Und als ein Politiker bei einer Dinnerparty auf Farrington Manor plötzlich stirbt, versucht sie, nicht auf die Gerüchte im Dorf zu hören, dass er vergiftet worden sein könnte. Es ist der Jahrestag des Verschwindens ihrer geliebten Eltern und Eleanor hat sich geschworen, sich nicht in weitere Unannehmlichkeiten zu verwickeln. Doch als sie erfährt, dass Mrs Pitkin, die freundliche Köchin von Farrington Manor, ohne Lohn und Verweis entlassen wurde, weil die Polizei sie für eine Verdächtige hält, weiß Eleanor, dass sie handeln muss. In Begleitung ihres treuen Partners, der Bulldogge Gladstone, macht sich Eleanor auf die Suche nach dem Mörder. Und nachdem eine weitere Leiche auftaucht und sie im Haus des Opfers vergifteten Fudge findet, weiß Eleanor, dass sie auf der richtigen Spur ist. Aber kann sie die Wahrheit herausfinden, bevor sie Zeugin eines weiteren Mordes wird - dieses Mal ganz in ihrer Nähe? Ein äußerst charmanter Cosy-Krimi, perfekt für Fans von Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey und Ellen Barksdale! Leser: innen lieben Ein Zeuge für den Mörder: Ich habe wirklich bis zur letzten Seite mitgefiebert und versucht, den Fall zu lösen. Es ist ein bezauberndes, spannendes Buch. Washington Life Magazin Ich war von Anfang bis Ende gefesselt. Ellie ist eine starke und liebenswerte Figur, das Buch ist so gut geschrieben, dass es eine Freude ist, es zu lesen. Tolle Serie! Goodreads Rezensentin Fesselnd ... Dieses Buch ist die perfekte Mischung von Downton Abbey und Agatha Christie. Eine unterhaltsame, spannende Lektüre mit viel Charme! The Literary Wife Ich war von Anfang an begeistert von den soliden Charakteren, dem großartigen Schreibstil und dem wunderbaren Fall, den selbst den eifrigsten Sesseldetektiv zufrieden stellt ... Ich kann diesen humorvollen, leichten Cosy-Krimi nur empfehlen. Brianne's Book Reviews, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Eine ausgezeichnete Lektüre. Sehr zu empfehlen ... Es fesselt einen bis zum Ende, von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite. NetGalley Rezensentin ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ich liebe diese Serie! ... Eine gut durchdachte Handlung, ein rasantes Tempo und ich habe jede Minute genossen! Too Fond Books, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Ich habe jede Minute dieses Buches geliebt. Von den ersten Seiten an habe ich mich verliebt. Girl Who Reads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Ein gemütliches Inn, Weihnachtsglitzern und ein großes Familiengeheimnis: die perfekte Liebesgeschichte fürs Kaminfeuer und eine große Tasse heiße Schokolade! Shannon ist am Boden zerstört: Ihr Freund hat sie plötzlich verlassen, und das auch noch kurz vor Weihnachten. Also verkriecht sie sich bei ihrer großen irischen Familie im Shamrock Inn, um haufenweise Plätzchen zu essen und wenigstens am Fest der Liebe nicht allein zu sein. Als sie jedoch beim Eislaufen stürzt und sich in den Armen des gutaussehenden Amerikaners James wiederfindet, scheint ihr Glück sich zu wenden. Dann werden die beiden kurz darauf zusammen eingeschneit und kommen sich näher als erwartet. Aber gerade als James beginnt, Shannons Herz mit seinem verschmitzten Lächeln und seinem schrecklichen Weihnachtsgesang zum Schmelzen zu bringen, droht ein erschütterndes Geheimnis alles zu zerstören. Kann Weihnachten doch noch gerettet werden, oder verliert Shannon endgültig ihren Glauben an die große Liebe? Dieser wunderschöne Weihnachtsroman ist perfekt, um sich damit an einem kalten Winternachmittag einzukuscheln. Perfekt für Fans von Nicola May, Sue Moorcroft und Debbie Macomber. Was Leser: innen über Weihnachten im kleinen Dorf in Irland sagen: Lies dieses wunderbare Buch und lass dich in ein wunderschönes irisches Dorf entführen ... Es hat Wärme, Charme, Momente zum Lachen und eine wehmütige Nostalgie. Ich habe es absolut geliebt. NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wenn das nicht eine perfekte Liebeskomödie ist, dann weiß ich auch nicht ... Ich war so begeistert von dem warmen, kuscheligen Gefühl, das dieses Buch bei mir hinterlassen hat ... entzückend. Wunderschön! NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charmanter und süßer Liebesroman ... Das Lesen hat mich in Weihnachtsstimmung versetzt! Johann Loves Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Herzerwärmende, gemütliche Weihnachtslektüre ... eine so schöne kleine Stadt mit einer so netten, unterstützenden Gemeinschaft ... Das perfekte Weihnachtsbuch. @cazthebookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Charmante, fröhliche, festliche und überraschende Geschichte über Liebe, Freundschaft und lernen, sich selbst treu zu bleiben. Eine Achterbahnfahrt der Gefühle! Lest es! Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ich habe während des gesamten Buches laut gelacht und geschmunzelt ... Wenn du gemütliche Settings, eine süße Liebesgeschichte und Weihnachten liebst, ist dieses Buch genau das Richtige! Captivated by Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love this nail-biting gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon. Family is everything to Lily Drew and she's always battled to keep hers together. But following the death of her only daughter, Ruby, and after losing her son, Connor, to a rival firm, Lily feels like everything she's fought so hard to protect is about to fall apart: and when a turf war between two rival gangs starts on the Drew's doorstep, Lily must pick a side... The right choice could take the firm to a whole new level and bring her beloved son back into the fold. But get it wrong and her empire could come crashing down, and all of their lives could be in danger. When Lily makes a bold decision and goes up against the most powerful firm in the city, she puts all of her men on the case. But the job goes wrong, and when one of London's most dangerous crime bosses comes after the family, hellbent on revenge, Lily's heart pounds. Did she just put everyone she loves in danger? And when the bitter feud ends, what will be left of the Drews? What readers are saying about Her Feud:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Filled with drama, secrets, revenge and heart-stopping moments... I have been unwilling to put it down... Had me hooked... The Feud has it all... Kept me on the edge of my seat, my pulse racing, my heart pounding, and I become fully immersed... Missing this would mean missing out.' Little Miss Book lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Griping series! Wow!!! Started this book and could not stop reading it until I'd finished!! Every time I thought I had sussed things out, along came another surprise!! I LOVED IT!!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just when you think the last book can't be topped, Emma smashes it yet again... Full of twists and turns and heart-stopping moments which will keep you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fast-paced storyline that grips from the first page and doesn't let go.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!... What a ride!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book kept me up! The ending had my heart in my throat muttering no, no, no.' @chaoshappinessbookmama ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another fantastic read from Emma Tallon.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Perfect.' @Lovetoread2023 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An exceptionally good read.' @Lovetoread2023 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another fantastic read from Emma Tallon. The books just get better and better.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant book... Must-read.' Goodreads reviewer

"No, Mama, please don't make me leave!" Sophie cries, clutching her teddy bear as her blue eyes fill with tears. "I'd rather be here in Paris with you, than far away somewhere safe..."Paris, 1940: All over Paris, families are being pulled from their beds in the middle of the night. And ever since her husband was shot in cold blood, Brigitte Goldstein has known she is running out of time. She and her daughter Sophie are Jewish, so it won't be long until the Nazis bang on their door.But before she leaves, Brigitte must find her beloved husband's painting, which was seized by the Nazis. She desperately hopes that if she saves it from destruction, then a piece of him will live on forever. And perhaps one day her daughter will uncover her father's legacy, and the secret hidden inside...Working in a museum under a false identity is Brigitte's only hope. Until she meets Isabelle Valette, who confides in hushed tones that she is part of the Resistance. And when her new friend tells her of a train leaving Paris that can take children to safety, Brigitte knows her daughter must be on it, even if it breaks her heart.But getting Sophie onto the train is dangerous. If they are caught smuggling a Jewish child out of Paris, they will be killed. And with the enemy closing in, can Brigitte get her beloved daughter to safety before it is too late? The first utterly gripping novel in the Paris Sisters series, this is the story of two brave women and a secret that will tie them together forever, as the Second World War rages around them. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Hannah, and Fiona Valpy. Readers are loving The Last Day in Paris: "A powerful, heart-wrenching war story... This story ripped my heart out... Amazing... Truly remarkable... I won't forget anytime soon." @creaseinthespinebooks ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... was able to pull on my heartstrings... Beautiful... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"A powerful, heart-wrenching read... Fantastic." Christian Bookaholic ¿¿¿¿¿"I felt so many different emotions moving through the novel... Fantastic." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Gripping... Unexpected twists and turns that kept me on the edge of my seat." @annasbook.nook"Wonderful... Guaranteed to keep one turning the pages!... Incredible. I can't wait for the next one!" Goodreads reviewer"Loved it!! The next book in the series cannot come out fast enough." Goodreads reviewer

Under a thick canopy of pine trees, Cassidy Wilder frantically searches for a hiding place. Her breath catches in her mouth as she hears heavy footsteps. She says a silent prayer, but she knows he's closing in on her. She knows it's too late... When a robbery at a local store ends with multiple deaths and the abduction of sixteen-year-old schoolgirl Cassidy Wilder, FBI agent Beth Katz and her partner Dax Styles are called in. Visiting Cassidy's family home just a couple of blocks away from the quiet little store where she went missing, Beth's heart breaks as she talks to her grieving parents and promises to find their daughter.Looking at CCTV footage, Beth is horrified to see how calm the killer is as he shoots everyone in the store before forcing the terrified Cassidy to follow him into his truck. Then Beth uncovers multiple robberies just like this one, where all witnesses are killed and a young girl is taken. All of the victims are taken at night and found dead the following morning, so Beth knows time is running out to save Cassidy.When Cassidy's lifeless body is discovered dumped on a busy highway near a patch of forest, Beth is devastated. And as more girls go missing, she fears the murderer is escalating. A breakthrough finally comes when she finds a name written in blood next to one of the bodies. Beth knows she's close to catching the killer and is determined to stop any more lives from being taken-even if it means serving her own form of justice. Will she be able to resist the urge to take a life herself? Or will she become the killer's next victim? Perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh, this absolutely nail-biting new crime series from USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author, D.K. Hood, is sure to keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Dark Hearts:"A gripping thriller full of suspense and twists. It kept me turning the pages waiting to see how it would end, you won't want to put this one down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "I absolutely cannot get over this series! I have devoured all three books... Gets you with every twist and turn." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Captivating, thrilling series, and this book was excellent! I really love this series... Keeps you turning the pages... Perfect thriller!!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Wow! A rollercoaster ride for sure... Fast-paced action. Hang on till the very end!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Excellent books that turn into an outstanding series... Keeps you guessing until the end." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "An amazing read!" @netgalleyreviewsbykate, 5 stars "This author's books have the ability to simultaneously make you unable to stop reading while wishing you could bury the book somewhere deep underground where it can't be found. Compelling and didn't want it to end!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book certainly hit the ground running... It immediately grabbed my attention and piqued my interest and lured me right into the story!" Goodreads reviewer "Dark and gripping, and full of action. I read it in one sitting." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

"What's going to happen to me?" my darling girl asks, voice trembling, clutching her favourite teddy bear. I ache as I tell her, "Daddy and I love you more than anything. Nothing is going to change."If only I had known how wrong I was. I've been dreading this moment. Lola's blue eyes fill with tears as Greg and I explain our separation. We focus on what matters to a ten-year-old: every other weekend, she and her dad will be off having adventures; every morning before school, I'll still brush her beautiful blonde hair. She will always, always be the most important thing for us both. But the worst was yet to come. Greg is saying one thing to my face and another to his lawyer. Now he wants full custody. It breaks my heart how Greg is trying to make my own daughter hate me. And he's determined to dig up dirt on me, to make the court think I'm a terrible mother. And while I do have my own secrets, two can play that game... I never imagined it would come to this. But if exposing Greg's past is what it takes, I'll do it. Because if the whole truth comes out, it won't just mean my little girl is taken from me... Lola will be in danger.A completely gripping dark domestic suspense novel about a family tearing themselves apart, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. What readers are saying about Ellie Monago: "Truly riveting, couldn't put this book down! Oh yes! A book that I loved to be lost in. This one suckered me in from the very first page... Brilliant... Thrilling!... I highly recommend this... I need more from this author please. Grab this gem!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Excellent story! Couldn't put it down and it had me guessing towards the end. I'd give it 10 stars if I could!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Holy shit! This was un-f***ing-believable!... So over the top and so fast-paced with a wicked twist... This was perfect." Goodreads reviewer

Germany, 1939: "Quickly, take this emerald. This was my late mother's gem, and it will keep you safe. And I promise, we will all meet again in Paris..." When Sophie Weiss boards the SS St Louis, she has no reason to stay in Germany. The Nazis have taken everything from her, and her only hope is escape. But when she meets fellow Jewish refugees Rosa, Hannah and Rachel on board, the friendship they form gives Sophie hope that there can be happiness in her future, after all.But their worst fears are realized when the boat is refused entry at a port they thought would be safe. Terrified of being sent back to Europe, the women cling together and desperately wait for news. At last, word reaches the ship that a friend of Sophie's father is willing to take her in - but there is only room for her.Quickly, Sophie unpicks the lining of her coat, revealing her late mother's emerald hidden in the lining. She hands a piece of the precious stone to each of her friends, and the women promise to meet in Paris when this nightmare is over.Watching the SS St Louis grow smaller on the horizon, Sophie's heart breaks. How can she embrace her freedom when those she loves face an unknown fate? And what can she do to help them? Gripping her emerald with a fierce determination, she fixes her eyes on the boat: I will find a way to help you, no matter what...This is the first book in the unmissable Emerald Sisters series that follows the incredible stories of four brave young women, as they each forge their futures against the backdrop of the Second World War. Perfect for fans of Roberta Kagan, Kristin Harmel and Kate Quinn.Readers are loving The Girl on the Boat: "Heartbreaking... Absolutely brilliant... Outstanding." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Unforgettable... will stay with you long after you've finished reading." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Amazing... Beautiful... I found myself not wanting the story to end... A tearjerker." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Hard to put down read!!... Amazing... I couldn't put the book down for a minute!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

I feel the steady thump of my new heart beating inside me. The surgeon said everything went well. But I can't stop thinking about my donor: the girl who was killed. Her death saved my life. But now whoever took hers is coming for mine... I can't believe it when I learn my donor's identity. The attack on Flora was all over the news. From my hospital bed I read every article, obsess over every word and soon I feel like I know her: the beautiful girl with flame-coloured hair, adored by everyone around her. Why would anyone hurt someone so perfect?When Flora's family reach out to me, I'm unsure. My hands are shaking as I arrive at their grand mansion with its golden stone and sprawling gardens, but they're warm and welcoming, tears shining in her mother's eyes as she smiles at me. She even tells me to take anything I want from Flora's things, as she can't bear to go through them herself. I run my fingers over the racks of beautiful designer items, carefully choosing outfits in Flora's signature yellow, the bright colour complementing the new flush in my cheeks. I think of the years I've wasted being ill, and the crushing loneliness I thought would never end. I deserve this. But then there's a violent attack on another patient who received one of Flora's organs. My heart - Flora's heart - races dangerously fast. Is it a coincidence? Maybe I've made a mistake by stepping into Flora's life. Has this second chance really saved me? Or has it cost me everything? A totally gripping psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages late into the night. If you loved The Silent Patient, The Housemaid and The Doctor's Wife, you won't want to miss this.See what readers are saying about Teri Terry:'M-I-N-D-B-L-O-W-I-N-G!!!!!!!!!!!!! Five stars are simply not enough!... Brilliant, full of twists and suspense!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Filled with twists and turns that I couldn't predict and I just wanted more and more and more of. It had me on the edge of my seat. Literally.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Everything about this book I loved... Amazing, amazing writing.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow, wow wow!... Absolutely amazing! I was frantically turning the pages over and over... Unputdownable!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I was hooked after reading the first paragraph... Just incredible!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I picked it up at about 11.30 this morning and I had finished it by 6 this evening. I spent most of the day reading, I couldn't put the book down it was so gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The little girl stares up at Tessa, trembling so hard her whole body shakes. Her brothers stand clutching her hands, both pale with shock. 'They told us not to speak,' she finally whispers. But the terror in her tear-filled eyes tells Tessa all she needs to know...When a cargo ship runs aground off the Irish coast, the police are horrified to find the captain dead at the helm, the crew missing, and three little red-haired children, terrified but unharmed, locked in the galley kitchen.As an expert detective running a child-centred taskforce, Detective Tessa Burns is called in to lead the case.Despite Tessa's best efforts, the children won't reveal a thing - not even their own names. Slowly gaining their trust, Tessa uncovers a deadly secret about their past - and the mystery of their missing parents' whereabouts - that turns everything she thought she knew on its head.But just as it seems she's cracked the case, Tessa's team is attacked one dark night, and the youngest boy is kidnapped yet again. It's clear the children are still in terrible danger. And when another senseless killing sends shockwaves through her team, Tessa realises the murderer is someone much closer to home than they could have ever imagined. Will she be able to uncover the truth in time, or will it be too late for her, and, most devastating of all, for the children...?A totally unputdownable Irish police procedural with jaw-dropping twists. Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, Lisa Regan and Angela Marsons.What readers are saying about S.A. Dunphy:'Oh man, what a rollercoaster of a ride... jaw-dropping and edge-of-the-seat...Instantly hooked... I literally couldn't put it down... Fantastic!'NetGalley reviewer,¿¿¿¿¿'All I can say is WELL HOLY what a rollercoaster of a read. I haven't left it down since I started it 2 days ago. Great pace with no let up and such an original storyline with so much going on... As for the twists and turns - just buckle up.' @corinnecowman,¿¿¿¿¿

They came in the dark. They took her parents. And now she is the only one who can save them.Hidden away in an isolated cabin on the edge of her farm, seven-year-old Aisling Connolly shivers as the cold night air whistles through her thin jacket. It's been two days since the men came, since her mammy told her to run like she'd never run before, to not look back. She hasn't seen her parents since. And she's terrified.But when Aisling is finally found by the police, she knows instinctively she can trust Detective Tessa Burns. A former child-witness herself, Tessa understands what Aisling has been through, and that Aisling must remember everything she can about that terrible, dark night if she's to save her parents. Something Tessa was unable to do for her own parents all those years ago.As the little girl slowly starts to open up, Tessa uncovers much more than she'd bargained for - another murder, clearly a horrific warning to Aisling not to speak. But time is running out, and any hope of finding Aisling's parents alive is rapidly fading. And Tessa must do everything in her power to ensure the little girl isn't next...An utterly gripping Irish police procedural filled with unexpected twists. Perfect for fans of Peter May, Lisa Regan, and Patricia Gibney.What readers are saying about S.A. Dunphy:'Oh man, what a rollercoaster of a ride... jaw-dropping and edge-of-the-seat...Instantly hooked... I literally couldn't put it down... Fantastic!'NetGalley reviewer,¿¿¿¿¿'All I can say is WELL HOLY what a rollercoaster of a read. I haven't left it down since I started it 2 days ago. Great pace with no let up and such an original storyline with so much going on... As for the twists and turns - just buckle up.' @corinnecowman,¿¿¿¿¿'LOVE, LOVE, LOVED IT!!... Addictive. I was completely absorbed from page one until the fantastic explosive ending. It is ram packed with suspense... Everything you want in an unputdownable page turner.'bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

A missing five-year-old girl is the key to unlocking a detective's terrifying past... When Detective Billie Ann Wilde receives a desperate call that five-year-old Emma Wilson is missing, she rushes to the family home. But inside the picture-perfect house surrounded by Florida marshlands, she finds no children's clothes or toys, no photos of the innocent child Emma's mother Marissa describes. Billie suspects Marissa Wilson is hiding from someone. It's a race against the clock to find Emma. But Marissa refuses to tell Billie anything about her past, and before long, she also disappears... And then Billie realizes who Marissa is. She's the ten-year-old girl Billie failed to find in her first ever case fourteen years ago. The leads went cold because Billie made a fatal mistake. As more bodies turn up in the same marshlands, Billie must revisit her past and face up to her demons to find Marissa and her child. But she is unknowingly putting herself in the path of a terrifying serial killer... An explosive new crime series from multi-million-copy bestseller Willow Rose. Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will be on the edge of their seats, unable to put this book down! What readers are saying about Willow Rose: "Wow! Wow! Wow!... keeps you in suspense from page one all the way to the end, GENIUS! My jaw literally hit the floor at the end! I cannot wait to start the next book, so I'm not going to. Bye! Cuz I have another amazing thrill ride to go on!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Omg I could not put this book down... my heart was in my mouth most of the time." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow just wow!... I literally pictured it in my head like an episode of CSI... phenomenal. It sucked me in, I couldn't stop reading. And the plot twist????? WOW." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my gosh! This book is amazing! Willow Rose is now my favorite author! I have never read a book as good as this one or as shocking... I am now actually reading every book she has written! I'm not reading another author until I read everything I can that she has written. Willow Rose you are truly an amazing author!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Completely blew me away. I never saw the ending turning out the way it did... thrilling and captivating... Once I started reading, I couldn't stop... A definite must-read." "Wow what a compelling and attention grabbing story that was full of action!!!!!... incredible heart-wrenching suspenseful thriller... had me completely drawn in from the start of the book to the final pages... one unexpected turn after another... The ending was totally mind-blowing and left me in total shock!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "This was an AWESOME READ!!... very hard to put down... never miss out on a Willow Rose book!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I'm closing my daughter's bedroom door after putting her to bed and saying I love her one last time, when I hear the baby monitor crackle to life. The voice sends shockwaves to my core: 'Your mother doesn't love you.' My husband says it's just exhaustion and I'm hearing things. But he has no idea what that voice is doing to Olivia. He doesn't see the look in my daughter's eyes as she pushes me away and says, 'I want my other mother.'Then Olivia plunges down the stairs screaming. In my worst nightmares, I never imagined I could come so close to losing my child. As I watch Olivia sleep in a hospital bed, her broken arm in a sling, I decide this has to stop. Someone unscrewed our baby gate from the wall. I know I've been unwell in the past, but I'm not making this up.The only people who've been inside our house are the ones I thought I could trust. Someone close is watching me, speaking to Olivia and trying to make me look like a bad parent. I don't care what my husband says. I'm more scared than I've ever been in my life, but my precious child means everything to me. They have no idea how far I'll go to protect my daughter... An absolutely gripping and addictive psychological thriller that will keep you turning the pages until late into the night. If you love The Housemaid, Gone Girl or The Woman in the Window, you'll adore The Baby Monitor.What readers are saying about Rosie Walker: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'EXCELLENT... This was definitely HEART-POUNDING!!... I never knew who was speaking the truth, this totally got me, the ending was totally NOT what I expected. This book will stay with me for a long time, I will definitely be telling my friends about it. LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT!!!!! Super great book.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Holy cow what a ride!!! Twists and turns and just a great book! This book is full of so many turns and keeps you up way past your bedtime!' Goodreads reviewer'I definitely was not expecting the chills that ran down my spine... The twists made my head spin!... This book is so totally worth reading, you won't look at... baby monitors the same way again!!' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'AMAZING and full of twists! I honestly could not put it down and almost read it all in one go (I would have if I had the time!)... The ending was so unexpected. Highly recommend this to everyone who enjoys psychological thrillers!' @kkuromireads¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Once you start you cannot put it down you need to know it is all going to turn out. It was such a suspenseful read... I loved how unreliable the narrator was it had you on edge all the way through... This was such a gripping emotional read.' NetGalley reviewer¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I couldn't stop thinking about it when I wasn't reading. Was desperate to get back to it! It's rare I love a book like this so much.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a book! Just when you think you know what's happening, it all switches up. You just get sucked in and can't put it down till the very last page!' Goodreads reviewer

Je größer das Böse, desto tödlicher das Spiel ...Als ein Vergewaltiger nach einem brutalen Angriff verstümmelt aufgefunden wird, werden Detective Kim Stone und ihr Team gerufen, um sich um eine rasche Aufklärung zu kümmern. Doch als weitere rachsüchtige Morde ans Licht kommen, wird bald klar, dass jemand weitaus Brutaleres am Werk ist.Während die Ermittlungen schnell an Fahrt aufnehmen, gerät Kim in große Gefahr und in das Visier eines Killers, der sein eigenes gnadenloses Spiel spielt. Im Kampf gegen einen Soziopathen, der jede ihrer Schwächen zu kennen scheint, könnte für Detective Stone jeder Schritt tödlich sein. Als die Zahl der Toten steigt, muss Kim tiefer als je zuvor in den Fall eintauchen, um die Morde zu stoppen. Und dieses Mal ist es persönlich.Absolut nervenzerfetzend spannend und mit einem Twist, der dir die Kinnlade runterklappen lässt. Wenn du Rachel Abbott, Val McDermid oder Mark Billingham lieben, wirst du bis tief in die frühen Morgenstunden die Seiten umblättern und alle weiteren Bände dieser millionenfach verkauften Serie lesen wollen.Was Leser: innen über Gnadenloses Spiel sagen: Angela Marsons hat es wieder geschafft! Gnadenloses Spiel ist ein absolut fesselndes Fünf-Sterne-Buch - ich habe es mit einem Mal verschlungen. Kim Stone hat sich in kürzester Zeit zu einer meiner Lieblingsdetektivinnen entwickelt, und in diesem zweiten Roman der DI-Stone-Reihe gibt sie mehr denn je Vollgas, und ich habe wieder einmal keuchend in der Ecke gesessen und brauchte dringend eine Tasse Tee! Reading Room with a View, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ich bin ehrlich gesagt ein bisschen sprachlos darüber, wie unglaublich dieses Buch war ... eine der besten neuen Krimiautorinnen des Jahres, vielleicht sogar des Jahrzehnts ... Gnadenloses Spiel ist ein Mustread und wahrscheinlich eines der besten Bücher, die ich in diesem Jahr lesen werde. Book Addict Shaun, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Ihr stummer Schrei (Buch 1) war ziemlich großartig. Gnadenloses Spiel (Buch 2) ist AUSSERGEWÖHNLICH. Es ist klar, dass das derzeitige Bewertungssystem nutzlos ist, da es nicht in der Lage ist, Bücher dieses Kalibers zu berücksichtigen. Also gebe ich - 6/5. Little Bookness Lane, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Gnadenloses Spiel ist eine clevere, actiongeladene Reise in einige der dunkelsten Ecken der Gesellschaft, die vor Spannung und Brillanz nur so knistert. Und D.I. Kim Stone ist die faszinierendste Figur, die auf der Bildfläche erschienen ist, seit Val McDermid uns Tony Hill vorgestellt hat. Da gibt es keine Zweifel. Lies Gnadenloses Spiel. Du wirst es nicht bereuen. Mark Edwards, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Gnadenloses Spiel ist eine fantastisch düstere und gruselige Lektüre ... Ich bin ein großer Fan von D.I. Kim Stone und kann diese Serie nur wärmstens empfehlen. By the Letter Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Angela Marsons wird immer mehr zu DER Autorin, die man in diesem Genre im Auge behalten muss, und würde jedem widersprechen, der ihre Bücher liest und nicht liebt ... Sie hat wirklich einen brillanten Verstand, und dieses Buch hat mich nicht enttäuscht ... Diese Geschichte hat alles, sie ist fesselnd, emotional, traurig und vor allem hat sie eine Tiefe, die nicht viele Romane haben ... Ich empfehle dieses Buch wärmstens, einfach genial. Postcard Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ha aspettato tutta la vita di incontrare un uomo come Alex. Ma anche lui ha aspettato. E una volta che l'avrà conquistata, non la lascerà più andare... Dall'infanzia in affido a una vita sicura e protetta, Hannah ha trovato la stabilità che cercava. Finché, incoraggiata dalla sua migliore amica ad iscriversi a un'app di incontri, non conosce Alex. Alex appare come un sogno ad occhi aperti: affascinante, con gli stessi gusti musicali e culinari, e con il desiderio di fuggire insieme in un romantico cottage sulla costa. È troppo perfetto per essere vero. Sembra l'uomo ideale, ma gli amici di Hannah sono scettici. Per lei, però, lui è perfetto. Il che è un bene. Perché anche Alex sa che lei è perfetta per lui. Anzi, è esattamente la ragazza che lui sta cercando... E all'improvviso, la vita di Hannah diventa un vortice di incertezza e pericolo, mettendo a rischio tutto ciò che ha costruito. Un thriller psicologico avvincente e ricco di suspense che parla di ossessioni profonde e appuntamenti online. Perfetto per i fan di Donato Carrisi, Clare Mackintosh e Claire Douglas.Ecco cosa dicono i lettori su Il primo appuntamento:"Mi ha tenuto con il fiato sospeso... ero così tesa... non avevo idea di cosa sarebbe successo da un capitolo all'altro... BOOM!!! NON MI ASPETTAVO AFFATTO QUEL FINALE! L'ho adorato! Se potessi dare un voto più alto di 5, lo farei. Questo è stato uno dei migliori thriller, se non il migliore, che abbia mai letto... L'ho adorato!" Kindlewithdanni ¿¿¿¿¿ "Non posso credere di averci messo così tanto a scoprire questa regina del thriller psicologico... Ho letto molta narrativa psicologica nella mia vita e non credo di essermi mai imbattuta in un colpo di scena così bello alla fine." Ceri's Little Blog ¿¿¿¿¿ "Assolutamente coinvolgente e ho fatto molta fatica a metterlo giù! Questo thriller psicologico vi farà dubitare di tutto e di tutti, è così abilmente costruito - proprio quando pensate di aver capito qualcosa, viene aggiunto un nuovo punto di vista... Attenzione, ci sono colpi di scena e sorprese in abbondanza e non date nulla per scontato... mai!" Read and Rated ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh, accidenti, che thriller assolutamente emozionante e pieno di suspense... Onestamente non riuscivo a metterlo giù... Finire questo libro mi ha fatto venire la pelle d'oca, davvero eccezionale." Recensione Goodreads ¿¿¿¿¿ "Sue Watson, cosa mi hai fatto?! Mi hai dato quella che pensavo sarebbe stata una storia abbastanza prevedibile per poi stravolgermi e lasciarmi a bocca aperta! Quel finale, WOW!" Misty's Corner Review ¿¿¿¿¿ "Assolutamente impossibile da mettere giù. Ho divorato questo libro in una sola seduta... Mi ha catturato fin dall'inizio... Non potevo assolutamente prevedere dove sarebbe andato a finire... Vi terrà sicuramente con il fiato sospeso. Sarete conquistati." Little Miss Book Lover 86 ¿¿¿¿¿