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The cold night breeze slams the barn door shut with a sickening crash. The girl curled in the corner wakes with a start. Her gold butterfly necklace catches the pale moonlight as she clutches it tight, thinking of her family. Will she ever escape? Or is his the last face she'll ever see? Detective Katie Scott stares in horror at what she and her service dog Cisco have discovered: seven shallow graves, the bodies of young women each wrapped carefully in a blanket and buried in makeshift coffins. Miles of abandoned farmland stretch out from the treeline behind her. Has Katie uncovered the horrifying graveyard of a monster who has been stealing Pine Valley's daughters for years? Katie quickly identifies one of the victims as Abigail Andrews, a beautiful young woman who disappeared fifteen years ago. Katie is heartbroken that she'll have to tell Abigail's mother her darling girl is gone. When Katie is ambushed working late at the scene, fired upon by an unknown assailant, she knows she must be close to finding the killer. But the shooter vanishes into thin air. And when a new young woman is taken, dark haired and dark eyed like the others, Katie realizes her time is running out. Can she stay alive long enough to track down this twisted murderer before another young life is stolen too soon? An absolutely jaw-dropping crime thriller for fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. You'll be up all night glued to the pages with this totally pulse-pounding read from USA Today and Amazon bestseller Jennifer Chase! Readers love Jennifer Chase: "THERE WAS NO WAY I WAS PUTTING THIS BOOK DOWN!!!!!... I was literally holding my breath... I HAD TO KNOW!!!!! As for the explosive ending: WOW definitely not what, or who I was expecting." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Edge-of-your-seat suspense to the very end!... Clear your schedule... you will not want to put it down!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I couldn't put it down... action-packed with excellent plot twists... I had no idea what was coming next... so gripped with many twists and turns." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was really wowed... I couldn't put the book down and was trying to read as fast as I could... I was literally gasping for air." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Excellent, nail-biting thriller with a plot that's had me enthralled from page one... I've been gripped through each twist and turn... jaw-dropping and totally unexpected... brilliant." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Broken flowers drift on the foggy surface of the water. All is quiet, until the squad of police cruisers race up to the grand house that stands alone on the lakeside. Two girls lie inside, their bodies broken and still forever... When Special Agent Nikki Hunt is called to a home on Bone Lake, she is devastated to find blood all over the floor and two young women who clearly fought for their lives. But the viciousness of the scene isn't the only thing that strikes Nikki. The house was the scene of another murder twenty years ago. The killer was never caught. Is this a terrible coincidence, or have they struck again?Nikki's team quickly identify the girls from their belongings in the bedrooms upstairs. They had a party the night they were killed, and Nikki realizes that one attendee, their friend Alexia, is missing... Desperate to find Alexia, Nikki soon discovers that the only survivor of the original massacre, Matt Kline, still owns the house. She is instantly suspicious of him. But he claims he rents it out and hasn't been there for years, and as Nikki looks into his dark eyes she sees her own terrible past. With time running out, Nikki and her team dig into Alexia's life, and find out she was fascinated with the original Bone Lake case. Amongst her things, they find notebook after notebook about serial killers. Then Nikki is shocked to learn that Alexia was having a relationship with Matt. Has Nikki make a terrible mistake trusting a fellow survivor? And can she get the truth out of him, and find Alexia alive, before it's too late? You'll be glued to the pages of this heart-racing new thriller in the Nikki Hunt series. Fans of Lisa Regan, Mary Burton and Kendra Elliot will be gripped by the twists in this incredible read. What readers are saying about the Nikki Hunt series: "One sensational read! Wow, this one just completely blew me away. If you're looking for a brand new series to sink your teeth into, then look no further. A must-read!" Once Upon A Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!!... Absolutely unputdownable... Sucked me straight in... Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting... Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout... and OMG I WAS NOT expecting THAT BOMBSHELL!!!" Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

The little girl trembles as a pair of dark eyes watch her every move. She's been told to dig a hole big enough for a body and her heart races as she wonders who it's for. She wants to run, but she knows she'll be caught. So she fights back tears and begins to dig... When police stop a car in the small town of Hilldale, they shudder as they pop the trunk and look inside. Covered in thick plastic, the body of a man lies totally still. In the car sit two women and a twelve-year-old girl, all refusing to speak. As Detective Eve Bennet is called in to investigate, she's struck by the women's calm demeanor. No stranger to the secretive local community, Eve knows the women won't speak to her, but she's sure she can get the young girl to tell her what happened. When ten-year-old Beth finally opens up and begs for help, Eve's blood runs cold. If the man in the trunk is an eminent member of the local church, as Beth says he is, they could all be in serious danger. But Eve will stop at nothing to make sure Beth is safe, and when her search leads to a family home on a quiet little street, the last thing she expects is to come face to face with someone from her own dark past. Will she face her demons and unravel the truth behind the man in the trunk? And can she save herself and Beth from the evil that haunts their lives?An absolutely thrilling crime novel from a USA Today bestselling author, perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Lisa Regan. You'll be hooked from the very first page!What readers are saying about Pray for Her: "Absolute knock-out... Unputdownable... I could not stop reading." @bitchcanwriteabook, 5 stars "Started this book early in the morning and I finished that night... I couldn't put it down... Captivated... Love it!!" NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "A completely addictive and fantastic read... Phenomenal." Littlemissbooklover, 5 stars

"Gone. They're gone." Dylan's wide-eyed mother bites her nails in desperation. "All three kids. They wanted to sleep outside. But I went to check this morning and... the tents are empty. They're gone." Twenty-five years ago: teenage Leah had a sleepover with her three best friends. By morning, the other girls were missing. This small town has been searching for answers ever since. Now it's happened again...Three boys decide to camp in a field next to one of their homes. When dawn comes, dew glistens on their empty tents.Overgrown farmland is searched. Three distraught families are desperate for news. A mother herself now, Leah's heart breaks as terrible memories flood back...Leah thought she knew what happened at the sleepover years ago but now another three children are missing. What if she was wrong? And how far will Leah have to go, to finally discover the truth, before it's too late? A completely addictive psychological thriller packed with twists, that will have you up all night racing through the pages. After the Sleepover can be enjoyed as a standalone read, and anyone who loves Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell, or The Perfect Marriage won't be able to put it down. Read what everyone's saying about The Sleepover series: 'Wow!... Had me on the edge of my seat! I did NOT see that particular conclusion coming! What a massive, eye-popping twist! It absolutely kept me rapt right to the end. It had me completely mind-blown!... I would say the ending is unguessable.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow... I could not stop wrecking my brain trying to find out which piece of the puzzle fitted where ... And then BOOM!... I could not believe my eyes when it was all revealed... shocking.' B for Bookreview, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely loved it... I genuinely did not see the ending coming... One of my top five reads of the year, will be telling everyone to read this. 5 stars without a doubt.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Jaw-dropping read... I was immediately intrigued... raced through the pages... With twists and turns that left me blindsided... will leave you speechless.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Italy, 1943. With tears in her eyes, Giulia listens out for the sound of bombers flying overhead and thinks of the baby growing inside of her. Through the fabric of her lace dress her fingers touch the cold bullets carefully sewn into the seams. Luca might never forgive her, but she has to do this... New York, present day. When Tori Coleman discovers that her mother was adopted, her whole world shatters. Jeremy, her boyfriend, wants to get married, but how can Tori commit when she doesn't know who she truly is? The only clue to the identity of her biological family is a mysterious postcard with a photograph of an ornate wedding dress her grandmother Giulia made, which she's told was gifted to a museum on an Italian island... Tori arrives on Ciani island, surrounded by turquoise Mediterranean waters, with the sweet smell of orange blossom filling the air. She soon finds the museum and learns that Giulia was Jewish, and secretly lived there during World War Two. She thought her grandmother abandoned her mother, but was she forced to leave and give up her child? Just as she's getting closer to answers, an unexpected call from Jeremy stops Tori in her tracks. As he passionately urges her to find out the truth, suddenly Tori wishes he were in Italy by her side, ready to propose again. But then Tori is shocked to find bullets sewn into the lining of one of Giulia's dresses and a notebook claiming she did something terrible during World War Two. Will the secrets in her family help her follow her own heart, or send her home from Italy with it finally broken forever? An enchanting, unforgettable novel about desperate decisions in the dark days of war and the uplifting power of true love. Perfect for fans of Lucinda Riley, Soraya Lane and Victoria Hislop. What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn: "Totally enchanting. I was immediately under the spell of the characters, it's gorgeous setting and the fast-paced plot... will capture your heart." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "The epitome of enchanting... phenomenal... magic... I cannot recommend it enough. I even stopped reading halfway through to check to see if there would be more in the series." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal... will rank in my top 2023 historical fiction reads!... It grabbed my attention immediately and had me eagerly flipping pages by the end of the first chapter!... There's so much to love about this story!... I know I've found an auto-read author. I can't wait for the second instalment." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Turning the key in the lock of the lakeside cabin, Ally puts her finger to her lips as her boyfriend laughs softly. Tonight it's just the two of them. Later that night their broken bodies lie in the grass by the boathouse, the moonlight reflected in their unseeing eyes...When a young couple are found murdered by a remote holiday cabin, Agent Tori Hunter races to the scene: and is devastated to recognize Ally Mannion, a close friend's daughter, and her boyfriend Reed. Who would want to snatch away their innocent lives?The first thing Tori notices is a boat drifting out on the lake. Did someone witness the attack? But with the boat offering up no clues, interviewing Ally's heartbroken family Tori soon realizes that Ally and Reed broke in to the cabin. Were they hiding something? Or did the young couple see something they shouldn't?Then the body of a missing person from fourteen years ago is found at the bottom of another lake. He too was murdered. Convinced the two cases are linked, Tori uncovers a series of terrible crimes at the heart of the local community stretching back years: even to her own school days.To catch the killer Tori will need to question everything about people she's known her whole life. But how far will she have to go, before they strike again?This completely gripping and addictive crime thriller will have you up all night racing through the pages. Fans of Mary Stone, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh won't be able to put down Their Lost Souls. Read what everyone's saying about Roger Stelljes: "This is a real page-turner and I literally have no nails left... This book kept me reading late into the night. A high-octane rollercoaster of a read. And for me the best in the series so far. Loved it!!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "An action-packed, heart-in-the-mouth captivating read... So many twists and turns. This was a cracking read... Truly had me hooked and I would happily recommend this story and series to others." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Panic surges through her lungs as she feels the weight of the ocean above her. She frantically kicks her legs to try and reach the boat. But someone's grip is tightening around her ankles, and they won't let go until she's taken her final breath... As the sun rises over North Carolina's Outer Banks, eight sorority sisters gather on the docks, excited to start their reunion weekend with a diving excursion. But when only seven of them return to the boat alive, Detective Casey White is the first person to investigate. Confused as to why she's been called to what appears to be a tragic accident, her heart stops when she notices fresh hand-shaped bruises on the victim's ankles. Karol Witney was murdered. But with a crime scene and any evidence thirty feet underwater, Casey knows this will be her most challenging case yet. Determined to find the killer, Casey and her fiancé Jericho dive to the shipwreck where Karol was last seen exploring. But just as Casey discovers a piece of shocking evidence on the ocean floor, Jericho is attacked. The killer is still out there, and they're watching Casey's every move. As Jericho fights for his life, and another body washes up on the beach, Casey knows she has to dive again. Because she'll do anything to catch the killer, even if it means using herself as bait... An absolutely addictive crime thriller that you won't be able to stop reading! Fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot will be totally hooked. Read what everyone's saying about B.R. Spangler: "Oh my God what a read!!!! I devoured this book in one sitting and finally turned the last page in the wee hours. Oh yes this book is that good!!!!... Heart-stopping... had me holding my breath. A nail-biting read that is full of twists and turns." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "OMG WHAT A BOOK!!!... A real page-turner and rollercoaster... Cancel everything and curl up with this fantastic five star read... I LOVED IT!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The wife. The mistress. Who will get their revenge?I was the other woman. The mistress. Everyone blamed Doctor Drew Devlin's death on me. And I've paid the price for loving the wrong man.Now, I have dark circles under my eyes because I can't sleep at night. I lost everything - friends, family, my home and even my freedom. Drew's devious wife Fern tore my whole world apart. And she thinks she's got away with murder.But she's wrong. It's time for revenge. For myself... and for my baby.Her new life on the windswept Cornish coast is about to come crashing down around her. I'm determined for everyone to find out the true story. Because now it's not just my life in danger, I've got to protect the doctor's daughter too.I know Fern will expect me to come after her - I'm certain she will have her own plan in place to stop me. After all, she's duped so many people before.But then again, Fern always did underestimate me. And by the time she realises, it'll be far too late for the doctor's wife...An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with twist after twist from the number one bestselling author of The Doctor's Wife. If you loved Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train then The Doctor's Mistress will keep you reading long into the night! What readers are saying about The Doctor's Wife series: 'OMG... binge read!... WOWZERS!... Curveballs that made my head just spin?!!... Deserves way more than 5 stars as it is a must-read book!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!!... Absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff-hanging explosive twist at the end...! Kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout!... Practically every chapter ended with a cliff-hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!!!... An absolutely heart-racing, unputdownable and addictive page-turner... I LOVED it.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

Someone on board has a deadly destination in mind... can Cressida stop them before it's too late? After an eventful trip to the Scottish Highlands, Cressida Fawcett is looking forward to being back among her society friends in London. Enjoying an ice-cold martini in the lounge car of the express train, loyal pug Ruby on her lap, she's ready to blow off some steam!But Cressida's hopes for a relaxing journey are dashed when a gunshot resounds through the carriages. Industrial tycoon Lewis Warriner has been shot dead in his cabin. And as this train has been racing through the countryside, the culprit must be among Cressy's fellow passengers... Teaming up with Detective Andrews of Scotland Yard, also on his way back to London, they work their way through the suspects. Did Warriner's mistress, a famous dancer, see his death as her ticket on to the silver screen? Or was it the mysterious man who can't take his eyes off Lewis's close companion? When the murder weapon is found in the compartment Mr Warriner's wife occupies alone, she becomes the chief suspect. Until there's another gunshot. When Cressida finds out that Andrews is hit, panic sets in, but she must try to stay calm. But with her friend and co-investigator out of action, can Cressida get the journey, and the investigation, back on track? And will she catch the murderer before they reach their final destination? Fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss will absolutely love this addictive Golden Age cosy mystery. What readers are saying about Fliss Chester:'I absolutely loved it... Clever, funny, charming.' T.E. Kinsey, best-selling mystery writer of the Lady Hardcastle series'What a fabulously intriguing read. I was totally captivated from the very beginning... I was holding my breath... I can't praise this book enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and utterly charming... Packed with wit, glamour and intrigue. The perfect whodunnit.' Strange and Random Happenstance, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'I loved this! Found myself going to bed earlier and earlier so I could devour another few pages.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing... I devoured this book, it kept my attention from the first page to the last... I was so engrossed in this story, I couldn't wait to find out if I was right about who did it... then wham the ending totally blindsides you. Wow, I absolutely did not see that coming... fantastic.' Page Turners, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured it in one sitting... Absolutely fantastic... Will keep you turning the pages and guessing right up until the end!!' Bookworm86 'What a rip-roaring adventure!... A classic whodunnit... kept me hooked from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

A festive invitation from an old family friend, the promise of gingerbread at the village inn, snowy walks on the Cornish coast with Gladstone the bulldog... But wait, is that a body on the beach? Winter, 1923. It's nearly Christmas and Lady Eleanor Swift has received a rather strange letter from an old friend of her uncle. Mr Godfrey Cunliffe has asked her to stay in Cornwall for the holidays - but only because he believes his gardener is trying to poison him! With not a moment to waste Eleanor hurries down to his picturesque manor house with her butler Clifford and handsome beau Detective Hugh Seldon. But they arrive too late to stop the crime... Lying dead at the bottom of the steep cliffs, however, is not Mr Cunliffe, but the gardener himself. And his plans for restoring the gardens to their former glory are missing. Jerome St Clair has gone from suspect to victim. This certainly puts a twist in the tinsel! As snow begins to fall, Eleanor quizzes the family. Mr Cunliffe's alibi is as fragile as the glass baubles hanging from his towering Christmas tree. Eleanor quickly realises everyone from the handyman to the housekeeper is keeping secrets, and she's convinced that Mr Cunliffe is still scared for his life. When Gladstone the bulldog pulls a charred corner of the missing garden plans from a fireplace festooned with a gold-ribboned garland, Eleanor thinks the clue she needs is hiding out in the grounds. But when someone tries to run her over with the huge lawnmower, she knows she must wrap up the mystery fast before her Christmas is cancelled for good... Murder on the Cornish Cliffs is a fun, twisty and absolutely gripping historical English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of T.E. Kinsey, Catherine Coles and Agatha Christie. Readers adore Verity Bright: 'I am hooked! This is the best book that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!' The Literary Wife 'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine 'OMG! What an incredible read!... When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down!' Celebrating Authors ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fabulous cosy read!... I absolutely adored this book!... Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' @my_reading_narnia ¿¿¿¿¿

The woman's body was propped against the rough bark of the tree. Traces of dried blood streaked her pallid face like brushstrokes. There was a horrifying void in her face where her left eye should have been. When a young woman is found murdered in the woods, Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood are first on the scene. The harrowing discovery leaves them both breathless-the victim's left eye has been removed. Mackenzie identifies the victim as Whitney Smythe, a lost soul with a troubled past, and makes another shocking discovery-Whitney recently gave birth. Reeling from the scene, Mackenzie and her team soon discover that this case is very similar to a murder that happened thirty years ago. But the killer was captured and died behind bars, so how can the two murders possibly be connected? When a second body washes ashore with her left eye missing, Mackenzie is certain-there's a serial killer on the loose and she has to stop them before they pick their next victim. Mackenzie soon discovers that both victims were connected to a commune just outside of town, a breakthrough that changes the whole course of the investigation. But every step Mackenzie takes towards discovering who the sadistic serial killer is puts her closer to mortal danger. Because someone close to her has a personal connection to the case-and they're not telling the truth... A completely gripping and pulse-pounding crime thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat flipping the pages deep into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. Read what everyone is saying about Out of Sight: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "This book... wow!... had me desperate to read just one more chapter. A cast of shady characters, a gripping story, everything I want from a book!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I love this series... the author had me hooked... excellent." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "My heart is happy. I love Mack. She is such a complex character and her growth over the series has me completely invested. After the shock of that opening chapter, I couldn't put this book down. It kept me guessing and my heart racing. Wow!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Addictive... I was able to read this in one day because I couldn't put it down." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ "Great book and series!...This author is definitely becoming one of my go to authors!... had me glued to my Kindle!" Goodreads reviewer

England, 1941. With World War Two shaking the nation, rookie reporter Edie York wants to write the front-page news. But she ends up as the headlines when she stumbles over a body on the moors... Eager to follow Churchill's order to keep calm and carry on, Edie York has left the bombed-out streets of Manchester behind for a stroll in the countryside. But her rationed picnic lunch turns to ashes in her mouth when she discovers Joyce Reid, a well-known anti-war activist, lifeless at the bottom of a cliff.Despite infuriatingly handsome DCI Louis Brennan's less-than-amused warnings ringing in her ears, Edie is unable to leave the conscripted local bobby to do his work. Heading off to investigate, she immediately uncovers potential suspects galore. From alleged black-marketeers to the local land girl, a shell-shocked artist to Joyce's on-off lover, Edie is sure the murderer is right under her nose.Then Edie makes another gruesome discovery, and realises she needs long-suffering Louis on the scene to officially investigate. Can they uncover the killer hiding in plain sight, before it's too late? Or will Edie's own obituary end up featured on the front pages she's coveted for so long...?A fantastically gripping historical cozy mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie. This is the second book in the Edie York Mystery series. Readers love F.L. Everett: 'I finished this yesterday and it's bloody brilliant!... wonderful... so clever and witty... Loved it.' @clareswatmanauthor'Once I started this, I just couldn't stop... loved... reading this book felt like watching a deliciously nostalgic Sunday night drama... I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.' Bestselling author Jill Mansell 'An addictive, authentic page-turner: Edie York has the makings of a classic amateur detective in the great Golden Age tradition.' Erin Kelly, bestselling author of He Said / She Said 'Extremely entertaining and pacey WWII-set murder mystery.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'From the very first page I was completely immersed in Edie's world... I loved all the characters instantly and can't wait to read the next in the series.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

A majestic castle by a Scottish loch, a glass of whisky by a roaring fire, stockings hung by the chimney... and a body? It's a midwinter murder for Kitty Underhay! Winter, 1935. Lightly dusted with snow and nestled on the edge of a sweeping Scottish loch, Finnglach Castle looks positively magical. Kitty Underhay, her husband Matt and their beloved dog Bertie are delighted to be celebrating the new year with a Hogmanay party, but just after midnight, a shot rings out across the grounds... Their host, Lord Barlas, is dead, murdered in the snow. The killer's footprints have vanished and the gun is missing. With the snow-covered castle completely cut off, and a killer in their midst, Kitty and Matt need to work fast to find the culprit before someone else ends up dead. As the weather worsens, the guests begin discussing dark Highland stories about evil spirits. But with an anxious daughter, a new wife set to inherit a fortune and a suspicious spiritual adviser, Kitty is sure the killer is close at hand. Can she, Matt and Bertie sniff out the treacherous culprit in time for haggis and whisky or will they find themselves skating on dangerously thin ice? Don't miss this incredibly charming cozy page-turner! If you love T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie or Lee Strauss, you'll fall head over heels for this totally unputdownable historical mystery.Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I could not put this down!! I read this in one sitting. I need more than 5 stars for this book! I absolutely loved it!' NetGalley reviewer 'I cannot put it down... I tore through this book!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love this... It kept me guessing right until the final scene.' Roberta Reads ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'After the first chapter I wasn't able to stop reading and turning pages as fast as I could.' Scrapping and Playing

I love my husband. But should I trust him? I watch the clock anxiously. My husband Mark should have been home hours ago. Where is he? When at last I hear the noise at the door, I breathe a sigh of relief, but it's the police - Mark is wanted in connection with a young woman's death. My blood turns to ice. Mark swears he had nothing to do with it, that the beautiful blonde woman was a colleague, nothing more. But he refuses to tell me where he really was that night. I believe that he's not a killer - but I know he's hiding something. It wouldn't be the first time. Then Mark is gravely hurt, lying in a coma. I'll do anything to keep my husband here with me and our perfect, blue-eyed little boy. As I sit by his hospital bed, tears streaming down my face, I realise that if Mark can't prove his innocence then I'll have to. But digging deeper into my husband's life makes me question everything I thought I knew about us. If Mark ever wakes up, will we have a marriage left at all? Or will my husband's secrets tear my precious family apart for good? An unbelievably tense and twisty psychological thriller that will leave you breathless for more! Perfect for fans of Kathryn Croft, T.M. Logan and Ruth Heald. What readers are saying about Liz Lawler: 'Wow! What a book! I couldn't read it fast enough... absolute magic! Brilliantly unsettling... Riveting and powerful! The pages turn themselves!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely amazing! I loved it... Kept the pages turning long into the night. I couldn't put it down... Kept me on the edge of my seat... What an ending!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Her fingers numb with cold, Jo rushes to search for footprints in the empty parking lot before they are covered in snow. Her cousin and her little daughter never came home tonight and she is desperate to find them. With temperatures dropping, no-one can survive outside for long... When Detective Jo Fournier's cousin goes missing with her sweet five-year-old Alexia, Jo heads straight to where they were last seen. Her heart stops when she finds their unlocked car-one door has been left open and Alexia's beloved teddy is lying in the snow. Jo's blood runs cold as she realizes her family have been kidnapped... Even as she swears to bring them home, Jo makes a discovery that chills her to the bone: other young, single mothers have vanished with their little daughters just before Christmas. As Jo's team re-open the cold cases, they make a terrible discovery. Buried deep under the snow in the forest near Oakhurst are the bones of a mother and daughter who disappeared. The snowy grave contains a little angel, the kind you would hang on a Christmas tree. With no sign of her cousin and little Alexia, Jo is sure that they are in the hands of a twisted serial killer and running out of time. Discovering suspicious activity in the security footage from the day her cousins were taken gives Jo the clue she's been desperately searching for. Can Jo bring her family home safe, or has the killer lured her into a terrifying trap? From USA Today bestseller M.M. Chouinard, Angels in the Snow is a totally nail-biting serial killer thriller, the perfect read for a cold winter night! Addictive reading for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Gregg Olsen. Readers love M.M. Chouinard: "WHAT did I just read!!!! WOW!!! I mean seriously wow!!... Amazing... Had me hook line and sinker!!!... I LOVED... I read it in a day. I loved... just well...everything!!!... Clear your schedules before picking this up as you will not be able to put it down!!!... Will leave you wanting more!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved it, loved it, loved it!!... If I could give it 6 stars I would! In this current climate of 'twists you will never see coming'-believe me... you will never see this coming!... Best book I have read for some time-and if I am being honest, a bit gutted I have finished it!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Join bookshop owner Flora Steele and handsome writer Jack Carrington as they set off on a French adventure and solve a chilling crime! Jack is stunned to receive a call from his estranged mother, asking him to drop everything and come to France. Together with Flora, his fellow sleuth, they pack their suitcases, dreaming of fragrant lavender fields and freshly baked pain au chocolat. It's only when they arrive that they discover the shocking truth - Sybil's friend was killed on a street in Paris, and she is desperate for their help.The case leads them to a picturesque village in the south of France where life should be rosé, but even the bright blue skies can't hide the fact that something is very wrong. And the mystery only deepens when Flora discovers that Sybil was in fact the intended target. Who would want her out of the way? Perhaps Sybil's relationship with wealthy Italian count Massimo Falconi has something to do with it. His darling daughter Allegra, ruthless business partner Pascal and his jealous estranged wife Isabella all have reasons for revenge... Then when another person in the small French town dies in suspicious circumstances, Flora is convinced the two untimely deaths must be connected. Just when the case seems impossible to crack, a chess box provides an unlikely clue. Can Flora discover the truth before Sybil meets her end? Or could trouble in paradise spell a final au revoir for the detective duo?A completely addictive cozy crime novel. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis!Readers love the Flora Steele Mysteries: 'Fantastic... Absolutely devoured this book in one sitting!!... Yet another explosive book in an absolutely addictive series!!!... Will keep you guessing throughout! OMG!!!! THAT ENDING!!!! LOVE, LOVE, ABSOLUTELY LOVED!!!!... I LOVED IT !!!!! Clear your schedules as you won't be able to put this book down!' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Clutching the faded postcard tightly in her hand, Daisy looks around the sun-soaked Irish village. So this is the place her mother ran away from all those years ago... What secrets did she leave hidden here for Daisy to find? Daisy Clarke is searching for a new beginning. So when she inherits a lake house on the stunning west coast of Ireland that was mysteriously left to her late mother Rose, she wonders if this could be the fresh start she's been looking for. Daisy has never visited the tiny village of Innisfree, with its rolling green hills and cobbled streets, but she remembers how her mother's eyes would fill with tears whenever it was mentioned. Because when she was pregnant, Rose ran away from this magical place in the middle of the night with a heart-breaking secret she never shared... Arriving in Ireland, Daisy meets James, the handsome lawyer handling her inheritance. With his warm Irish charm, gorgeous sense of humour, and sparkling sapphire blue eyes, he soon makes her heart flip whenever she sees him. And when he offers to renovate the lake house and help her uncover her family history, Daisy begins to wonder if she can open her heart once more. But when Daisy discovers the shocking truth behind her inheritance and her true family, it changes everything... When the dust settles, will she be able to build a future with James? Or will the secrets of her mother's past destroy her hopes of a future in the beautiful Irish village she has grown to love? An absolutely gorgeous, uplifting and heart-warming romance about new beginnings, second chances and finding love. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Cate Woods and Susanne O'Leary. Praise for Colleen Coleman: 'Ohhhhhhhhhhh this author doesn't disappoint... I was able to lose myself in every word... Everything I could want from a book and more, deserving a rating of the entire amount of stars in the universe. Truly - five ain't gonna cut it at all, this book is pint-sized perfection.' The Writing Garnet ¿¿¿¿¿

We promised to keep each other's secrets. Until they found the body...The Wife:My husband and I are fighting for our lives in hospital after a terrible car accident. But despite my pain, all I can think about is what our families will find behind our front door. The scarf that has been all over the news, belonging to a dead young woman with honey-coloured hair. I have to speak to the police before my husband can... The Husband:I'm drifting in and out of consciousness, but when I hear my wife talking to the police, accusing me of the murder of an innocent woman, a cold fear grips me. I know I've got a temper. That I've not always been faithful. Will they think I killed her? I think of my wife's jealous streak, of the lies she's told our loved ones. But if I tell the whole truth, they'll look into her past. And that will destroy me, too...Two people fighting for their lives. Two people with secrets to hide. Who will you believe?A completely compelling and twisty page-turner from number 1 bestselling author K.L. Slater. Fans of Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will be hooked by Husband and Wife.What everyone is saying about Husband and Wife:'K.L. Slater does it again... I could not put this book down, and was up reading it throughout the night... There were so many twists and turns in this book, but nothing can prepare you for the ending. Wow!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I stopped what I had been reading to read this book and in one evening I had devoured it! From page one I was sucked in, wow what a family! The story goes backwards and forwards, but this did not complicate things it simply made it easier to understand what was going on. A great who-done-it with a twist.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'K.L. Slater wows me again!! Any time I see a book by K.L. Slater it jumps to the top of my "to read" pile... In less than 8 hours, I've finished it (while I should have been working!). This book is the perfect mix of family drama and lies... I will be telling everyone about Husband and Wife.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow! Great book! I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one! This book had it all! It had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, mystery, gas lighting, Extortion, fantasy addiction, a great who done it that I didn't see coming, and some crazy twists and turns! The storyline was so very interesting and had me glued to my kindle! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading! Definitely don't miss out on this one!!... Can't wait for more from this author!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

In the dark pine forest surrounding the quiet town of Rattlesnake Creek, the body of a young girl lies on the ground. Her angelic blonde hair spills over her shoulders and her unblinking eyes stare up toward the sky... It was Beth Katz's serial killer father who made her like she is: a successful FBI agent and an unstoppable vigilante dedicated to hunting down murderers who have evaded capture. Beth will push herself to the limits to deliver justice. Even if it means killing those who deserve to die. When the body of missing schoolgirl Brooklyn Daniels is discovered in a secluded patch of woodland on the outskirts of town, Beth and her partner Dax Styles race to the scene. Brooklyn and her best friend left home to pick wildflowers a week ago and vanished without trace. Taking in Brooklyn's body carefully laid on a blanket and the dress neatly folded next to her, Beth suddenly freezes. She's seen this before: in the files of a cold case. The perpetrator takes two girls-one vanishes, the other is killed and left with her clothes beside her. Now Beth knows she has a twisted serial killer on her hands, she'll stop at nothing to catch him. Even if it means going against Dax's orders... Desperate to find the other missing girl, Beth's heart pounds as she puts herself up as bait and walks into the secluded forest, knowing evil is lurking nearby. With Dax watching her every move, Beth prays the gamble pays off. Can she outsmart the murderer, or did she just walk into a trap? And when Beth finally comes face to face with the killer, will she hand him over or serve justice of her very own? From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood, this thrilling new series is perfect for fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh. This book was previously published as Dark Angel.What readers are saying about Wildflower Girls:"Wow, wow, wow! What a thrill ride... Fantastic... Twists and turns like no other... And the ending!! EDGE OF YOUR SEAT!!" Sip_andread, 5 stars "An excellent read, Detective Beth Katz is just fabulous... love the premise, love the plot, love everything about this book!... This is not to be missed. Loved it, I am completely hooked!" Tove Reads, 5 stars "I read this one in one nail-biting session. Five-star suspense." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A page-turner... Absolutely absorbing... Will keep you up late at night." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "High suspense, intrigue, action-packed... and some really crazy twists and turns!... Kept me glued to my Kindle!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "One of those books I just devoured. I read it all in one day... I wasn't ready for this to be over!" @princessniki131, 5 stars "Explosive!... Hard to set aside!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A page-turner you won't be able to put down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Amazing." B for Bookreview, 5 stars

In a dark cabin, a young woman sits totally still. Long dark hair hangs over her shoulders and heavy makeup adorns her pale face. Cherry red lips offer a hint of a smile, but she won't ever smile again. Her body is already cold to the touch...When black crows are spotted circling over an abandoned cabin in the woods near Rattlesnake Creek, FBI agent Beth Katz and her maverick partner Dax Styles fear something is very wrong. Beth has been hunting serial killers for years, and as she races to the forest she vows to serve her own form of justice, whatever the cost...Cassie Durham's friends reported her missing when she didn't return home from a local bar a few days ago. Now, Cassie sits in darkness, her last breath taken days before. Beth notices the rouged cheeks and bright blue eyeshadow are nothing like the pictures she's seen of Cassie alive. Did someone add the heavy makeup and pose her like this after death?When another woman vanishes from a night out, Beth is convinced a twisted killer is in town. A clue on the dark web leads her to a local late-night hangout. Going undercover, she learns that when both girls vanished they were being watched by someone at the back of the crowded room.Noticing a man following her every move, Beth knows she has one chance to capture him. With a knife in her pocket and hellbent on saving another innocent life, Beth is already sure she's going to be the killer tonight. Otherwise she will become his 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 Shadow Angels:"I was hooked... Addictive... Bone-chilling and filled with suspense, kept me turning the pages long after bedtime." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Superb... 5 stars... Blindingly excellent... This book should come with a disclaimer that once you start reading you aren't going to want to walk away." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book had it all!!... Some crazy twists and turns... Had me glued to my Kindle!" Sassy Southern Books, 5 stars "Will grab your attention from the first page and hold you until the end... A must-read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Amazing... Such a joy to devour." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "Brilliant... Do yourself a favour and read this book... Just perfect!" Tove Reads, 5 stars "Thrilling... Beth Katz and Dax Styles are full of surprises and the plot is packed with suspense... An unforgettable reading experience." @jonannlovesbooktalk, 5 stars "Excellent." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Fantastic." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I let her into my home. And now she's destroying my life...I open the creaking oak front door of my beautiful country house to see a stranger on my doorstep. The woman is stunning with glossy red hair and flawless make up. 'Can I help you?' I ask.That was my first mistake.Alexis tells me she is a distant relative and shows me a DNA match on her phone. She has no family and would love to get to know us. My husband Hugh invites her in to join our dinner party. As we drink wine, she opens up about her sad childhood. Her amber eyes are mesmerising and I can see my husband is being drawn in by her story. Then she asks for our help.Saying yes was the second mistake.As Alexis and Hugh spend time together, swimming in our luxurious pool and playing tennis in the sunshine, my husband grows distant and the deep cracks in our relationship begin to show. And when our house guest gets me to open up about my marital problems, I start to wonder why she's really here.And then I discover a secret about Alexis that makes my blood run cold.Am I being paranoid? Or will inviting Alexis into our home destroy my marriage? And is it too late to get rid of her, before she puts our lives in danger...?An absolutely addictive and unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. For anyone who loves Ruth Ware, Freida McFadden and Claire McGowan.What readers are saying about Alison James:'One word: WOW!... Brilliant, fast-paced and it kept me guessing throughout... Perfect... From the very first page I was drawn in and I couldn't put the book down, it was so good I read it in a day!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely unputdownable!... I loved everything about this book... I found myself desperate to come back to the book!... I would 100% recommend this... my favourite book of the year so far.' @amandasbookcase, ¿¿¿¿¿

The perfect birthday or the perfect nightmare? Katelyn smiles around at her husband and friends, gathered to celebrate her thirty-sixth birthday in their beautiful home decorated with fairy lights. But the next day Katelyn wakes up shaken and terrified in a hospital bed... She doesn't remember the sweet taste of birthday cake icing, or how angry her best friend was at midnight, or the terrible things her husband said. She doesn't remember the party at all. When she asks her husband what happened the night of the party he says 'nothing'. But her blood runs cold at the way his voice lilts slightly. The way it always does when he is lying. Did someone at the party harm her?What is her husband hiding?Or did Katelyn herself do something terrible? Only one thing is certain. Nobody can be trusted. And if Katelyn's memories of the party do come back, it will tear them all apart... This brilliantly addictive read about dark secrets our loved ones keep from us is perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Sally Hepworth. Read what everyone's saying about The Day After the Party: '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, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Wow, how this played out was amazing... A WINNER... The twists were a roller coaster ride.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg what a book... Amazing... Had me gripped from the off until the very end and what an ending it was.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Leaves you wishing it was just starting rather than finishing!... I was kept on the edge of my seat throughout!!... I am left wanting to read another! Excellent!!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another jaw-dropping thriller... This book had me hooked from the very beginning.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved the book... This book was EXCELLENT! It was juicy, thrilling, twisty, it had characters I loved and loved to hate.' @sabireads1984, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I devoured this book in one sitting, I loved how it was told... I was addicted... Unputdownable... Packed with drama and suspense.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow... This book had me on my toes... Loved.' @bookloversanonuk, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved the intrigue... I could hardly put it down... It was fantastic!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A body in a cave. A family full of secrets. And time running out before the killer strikes again...The case is one of the strangest Detective Lexi Bennett has ever seen. In a cave beneath a vineyard, a young woman wearing angel wings lies dead, her baby daughter crawling nearby.Among the green vines and the rolling hills, Lexi finds no shortage of motives. The owner of the vineyard claims to be the father of the victim's child, and his wife was clearly furious with her rival.But when another woman is found dead in angel wings, her baby abandoned beside her, Lexi is certain the killer is following a strange and personal ritual.Under pressure to arrest the obvious suspect and out on a limb, Lexi ignores her boss and follows her gut, deep into the past. When she's attacked, she knows she's on the right track. But the killer already has his next victim in his sights... and Lexi will have to risk everything to stop him.For fans of Angela Marsons, Karin Slaughter and Val McDermid, The Innocent Angels will keep you hooked from the first page to the final shocking reveal.See what readers are saying about the Detective Lexi Bennett series:'5 WELL-DESERVED STARS! You will want to read this in one sitting because you are on the edge of your seat the entire time... I was mad at life getting in the way!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Superb... thrilling... so intense in the lead up to its heart-pounding finale, I needed a good lie down when I was done to get my heart rate back to normal as well as uncurling my fingers from gripping my kindle so tight!' Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW!!!! This book was AMAZING!!!! Detective Lexi Bennett is such an amazing character and I can't wait to get to read the rest of this series!!... Absolutely obsessed with this book and cannot recommend it enough!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'WOW. I don't know how to put into words how amazing this book was... I was on my seat the whole time... A MUST-READ.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I read the last 25% with my heart in my mouth!... a rollercoaster of a read... I'm devastated there are no more to read, I could easily devour another 10!!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I have no idea how a written review will do justice for this brilliant book... hooked from the very first page... I devoured in one sitting. My pulse racing from the tension created in the pages... brilliant... impossible to put down.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ¿¿¿¿¿'I could NOT put this book down. 5 stars over and over and over again.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I look into baby Fern's crib, and my heart pounds. I'm her nanny, I was supposed to keep her safe. I hear the police downstairs, and the next words I hear make my legs buckle underneath me. 'It was the nanny. She's guilty'. When I first walked into Jake and Megan's immaculate home, I felt totally at ease. Sitting in the crisp white living room, they held hands and talked lovingly about their baby girl, Fern. As the weeks passed, I began to think I'd made a mistake in taking the job. Jake was overly friendly from the start, watching my every move and always offering to drop me home, even though it was out of his way. And Megan seemed to take pleasure in telling me off in front of her husband, blaming me for things I hadn't done. The first time I heard the Haringtons arguing behind the door to their bedroom, I heard my name mentioned, and then they went silent. I should have left right there and then. Now, as I stand accused of something terrible, my whole past is revealed and the Haringtons admit to knowing every detail about why I was sacked from my last job. We all have secrets, but little do they realise, I know theirs too...With twist after twist, this is perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and The Girl on the Train. A gripping thriller you don't want to miss!What readers are saying about We All Keep Secrets: '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 'Woah! This book was crazy good, talk about mind games! Wow, I feel out of breath after reading this! Absolutely sucked me in, I was totally captivated and couldn't put this one down... an incredible read... blew my mind.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars 'WOW! Grabbed me from the BIG bam in the beginning all the way to the last word! Twisted, twisty, dark, compulsive rollercoaster of a story!... Read this book!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! What a rollercoaster of a ride that story was, bloody brilliant!... If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl then this story is for you!' Between The Pages Book Club, 5 stars 'I'm speechless... it is just that amazing.' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars 'Clear some room in your diary, you will not want to put this down!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Absolutely amazing. Twisted, thrilling and chilling. This book is one you will pick up and not want to put down. A five plus star!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Stunning... Gripping, tense and suspenseful... a heart in mouth and pulse-racing realistic thriller... I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I blink open my eyes, taking in bright lights and a white room. A man smiles warmly at me from the end of my bed. 'Honey, I've been so worried,' he says gently. 'Do you remember me? I'm your husband.' My blood runs cold. I don't know where I am, or who I am. All I know is I've never seen this man before... As he packs my things, the nurses tell me Freddie hasn't left my bedside since the accident I was in days ago. They tell me I'm lucky. We seem like the perfect couple, and together we'll figure out what happened. So I go home to a beautiful house with a fancy marble kitchen and manicured garden that is supposedly ours. But deep down I know something isn't right. Even though my memories are gone, this doesn't feel like my life. Slowly, flashes of memory come back. First the accident - the pouring rain, a swerving car, a sudden scream. Somebody whispering, 'I'll love you forever'. But most heartbreaking of all are the haunting memories of a blue-eyed little girl. Is she my little girl? Was she in the accident too? Or is she in terrible danger? Freddie is determined to keep me safe and hide me from the world. But I can't shake the feeling that we aren't the loving couple he wants us to be, and that beyond this house a precious child needs me now more than ever. So why am I here? What does Freddie want? And how far will I have to go, to discover the truth? An utterly gripping and page-turning psychological thriller filled with dark secrets and deadly obsessions. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Family Upstairs, and The Serial Killer's Wife. See what readers are saying about Hayley Smith:'The easiest 5 stars I have ever given and one of the best thriller novels of 2023... a phenomenal read that had me hooked... every chapter left me wanting more... a must read... masterpiece.' @bookishdems, ¿¿¿¿¿'Loaded with surprises, dark twists, and creepy moments... spectacular! I highly recommend this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I couldn't put this book down... This book has all the twists and turns... Amazing!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Creepy and thrilling... The twist at the end was amazing. I was literally anxious while reading... Once I started reading, I could not stop... just amazing.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿ 'A really addictive thriller you won't want to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿

England, 1940. Newspaper secretary Edie York wants nothing more than to be a real wartime reporter. But when she stumbles upon the death of a Home Guard soldier she must turn her investigative skills to sleuthing...Rookie reporter Edie York dreams of being out in the field, instead of being stuck writing up the wartime headlines, transcribing Churchill's rousing speeches on her cranky typewriter. So when her first real assignment one misty morning ends with the crack of a pistol shot and the sudden death of a Home Guard soldier, she's determined to take her chance and investigate.With the local police force, under the utterly irritating but outrageously handsome DCI Louis Brennan, stretched to the limit as bombs rain down, Edie strikes out alone. And she quickly discovers more than she'd ever hoped - or feared. From undercover spies to priceless stolen artwork, Edie is plunged headlong into a mystery that stretches from Manchester to Berlin.But when she finds another body in the blackout, Edie realises she's bitten off more than she can chew. With an exasperated Louis finally lending a hand, can Edie unveil the murderer and make headline news, her name in print at last? Or will she be next...?A brilliantly addictive and totally twist-packed cozy historical mystery perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Agatha Christie. This is the first book in the Edie York Mystery series.Previously published as Murder in the Blitz.Read what everyone's saying about F.L. Everett:'I fell head over heels for Edie and couldn't put this down. Completely charming and deserves to be a huge hit.' Bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane'Cosy and murdery and a great read!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Bloody brilliant!... wonderful... so clever and witty... Loved it.' Claire Swatman'So much fun with this read!... A wonderfully cheery, sparky heroine... This story just makes me want to curl up with chai tea and journey alongside Edie on her humorous yet ever-deeper case.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Once I started this, I just couldn't stop... loved... reading this book felt like watching a deliciously nostalgic Sunday night drama... I thoroughly enjoyed every minute.' Bestselling author Jill Mansell'An addictive, authentic page-turner: Edie York has the makings of a classic amateur detective in the great Golden Age tradition.' Bestselling author Erin Kelly'Extremely entertaining and pacey WWII-set murder mystery.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Lively, suspenseful, vivid and the best evocation of WW2 Britain and a young woman making her way in journalism since Dear Mrs Bird, FL Everett's debut detective novel is delicious fun.' Amanda Craig'From the very first page I was completely immersed in Edie's world... I loved all the characters instantly and can't wait to read the next in the series.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'A wonderful read, one that is highly entertaining with a light-hearted mystery. A read with a smile and more!' Goodreads reviewer

'Please - someone - help us. We're at The Lodge, the snow is everywhere. We're trapped. There was an argument last night... things got out of hand. Someone went missing in the middle of the night. We think they might be dead...' Two days ago the Wilson family checked into the imposing, glass-fronted Lodge, surrounded by snow and perched perilously on the edge of a cliff looking out to a grey sea. Not everyone was looking forward to the family get-together. But mother-in-law Angela insisted the winter trip would help heal their rifts... Danni: The new wife who feels like an imposter. She doesn't trust anyone - even her husband. But is she trustworthy herself? Fiona: The ex-wife who feels that all eyes are on her. She's here for the sake of her children, but she fails to hide her seething jealousy towards her ex-husband's new family... Angela: The mother-in-law who can't help but interfere. She planned the family holiday to get everyone together, but does she really want to keep the peace? Scott: The husband torn between his ex-wife and his new wife. He says he wants to do right by his family, but he's been telling lies to them all. Now his darkest secret is about to be revealed. After a night of arguments, morning breaks with a single scream. Not everyone came to The Lodge to play happy families. Someone came to get revenge... A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will leave your jaw on the floor. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Perfect Marriage and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about The Lodge:'Your mouth falls open wider and wider with each revelation... Fantastic.' B for Bookreview ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg... Such a gripping read.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow... This book had more twists and turns than my favorite roller coaster... I couldn't out it down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Outstanding page-turner... Kept me on the edge of my seat... Super thriller that I did not want to put down.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Twists and turns, secrets and red herrings... I could not put this page-turner down... Do not miss this mystery.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

The little girl looked like an angel in her thin white robe, her long black hair spread around her head like a dark halo on the snow. Her hands rested on her chest, fingers interlaced as if she had fallen asleep while praying. But she would never wake up again...When Detective Lottie Parker receives news that a child's body has been found in the frozen grounds of the cathedral, a shiver runs down her spine. She's terrified it will be eight-year-old Willow Devine, reported missing that morning.But when she arrives at the cathedral, holding a photo of Willow with her blonde ponytail and gap-toothed smile, she gets a terrible shock. The body is a young girl, wrapped in a white shroud, a rosary clutched in her frozen fingers. But her hair is dark, not fair. This girl isn't Willow but another eight-year-old, Naomi.Desperate to find a connection between the two girls and to find Willow before it is too late, Lottie speaks to the girls' families and discovers that both girls were altar servers at the cathedral. The charismatic priest Father Maguire has a watertight alibi for the time the girls went missing, but Lottie suspects the confused old lady traumatised by the discovery of Naomi's body is hiding something...A day later, Willow's little body is found wrapped in a white robe in the snowy grounds of a church across town. Lottie is devastated, convinced now that she can't trust anyone, least of all the girls' parents. Why did Willow's mother claim the girls didn't know each other? And why are there no photos of Naomi in her mother's shabby house? But when a little boy from the choir goes missing too, Lottie realises she must spread her net wider. Can she stop this twisted killer before another precious life is stolen?A completely compelling page-turner from bestselling author Patricia Gibney. If you like Rachel Caine, Kendra Elliott and Robert Dugoni, The Altar Girls will have you hooked.What everyone is saying about The Altar Girls:'Oh yes!!! What an absolute roller coaster of an investigation!... This novel runs a mile a minute, there is always action, and the plot and sub plots run beautifully together, keeping the reader in high suspense. I could hardly bear to put this book down, Patricia Gibney definitely knows how to keep her readers rapt... I absolutely recommend this series if you are looking for well-planned and well thought out police thrillers that have twists and turns that will leave you breathless.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Will keep you on your toes, red herrings galore, plenty of interesting characters and a fabulous storyline. ' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This is another fantastic Lottie Parker book. Patricia Gibney is a prolific writer who takes the reader on a fast, twisty roller coaster ride in this book. It's a heartbreaking story with a lot of twists and turns... I was glued to the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I absolutely LOVE Lottie Parker! Excellent police murder enquiry book full of twists and turns with who you thought "did it" actually didn't. Had me guessing and doubting until the end. Definitely recommend this book from Patricia Gibney!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Saltwater Cottages, Saxford's new arts and crafts centre, is as pretty as a picture. But when murder makes a blot on the landscape, Eve Mallow must draw on all her detective skills to solve the case!When beautiful Saltwater Cottages opens, offering art courses in charming surroundings, Eve Mallow and best friend Viv sign up straight away. Viv's brother Simon is in charge, and they all want him to succeed.But from the start, Eve finds herself in a sticky situation. Famous guest artist Nena Field is a complete nightmare, painting everyone in a bad light. So when Eve finds her body in Blind-Eye Wood, there's no shortage of suspects. But who could have hated her enough to take her life? Was it the curiously over-qualified cook, the secretive manager, or the chatty receptionist, mysteriously missing at the time of the murder?Determined to find the killer and save Simon's business, Eve sets to work sketching out a theory of the crime. Nena was working on a secret painting when she died, now vanished without a trace, and Eve is convinced it holds the answers she needs. But when all her best suspects seem to have alibis, Eve is forced back to the drawing board.Then Eve has her own brush with death, and realises she must be on the right track. But what did she see or hear at Saltwater Cottages, and can she find the killer before they paint her out of the picture? An utterly delightful and page-turning English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, J.R. Ellis, and Agatha Christie. See what everyone is saying about the Eve Mallow series:'Plenty of plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection. Kept me in suspense. I loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Utterly delightful!... The perfect cozy murder mystery... Keeps you on your toes!... I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!' The Two Quills 'Amazing... so engaging, kept me hooked the whole way through... the ending was such a shock, but truly brilliant... I ended up dreaming about it as I was thinking about it so much before going to sleep.' So Many Books So Little Time, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book... Everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be... I flew through the pages.' Shalini's Books & Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'A totally addictive page-turner that will have you racing through the pages and reeling at the twists.' NetGalley reviewer'I was gripped right from the start and couldn't put it down, I read it in one very short sitting... utterly compelling.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly... I can almost imagine I'm on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show... A Marplesque amateur sleuth.' Jenny O'Brien, ¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked and glued to the pages immediately... If you are a fan of cozy mysteries I can't recommend this series enough. Pure entertainment all round... wonderful.' @onceuptonatimebookreviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

The doorbell cuts through the sound of the howling wind outside. Snowflakes from the freezing December air whirl into the house as I open the front door to the police. The look on their faces says everything. My husband is dead. Did one of my family kill him?Only a few hours ago we were all celebrating by the fire, Christmas lights twinkling on the tree. Now my husband is gone forever. I'll never get the chance to say I'm sorry our last words were so angry. And as I sob into my mother's arms I have to face the terrible truth. We're not the loving family we seem.My younger sister has always been difficult. Why won't she look me in the eye?My brothers-in-law never liked my husband. Would they have taken it that far?And my older sister's drinking is out of control. But can she really not remember anything from last night? As devastating accusations are thrown my world falls apart in front of my eyes. Because everyone in my family - everyone I trusted - has been hiding secrets. Are we also hiding a killer? And how far will I have to go, to discover the truth about what happened to my husband?Perfect for fans of Daniel Hurst, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater, this is an utterly absorbing psychological thriller with the most unexpected of twists.What readers are saying about Maria Frankland: 'Wow what a book! This is the perfect whodunnit ... full of suspense and many twists and turns!... One of the best domestic thrillers I have ever read! It had it all, love, hate, tension, remorse, sadness. I loved every minute...!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Captivating... A riveting tale of murder and mayhem... Brace yourselves for a genuine page-turner!... A thrilling ride from start to finish... Gripping!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A page-turning psychological thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat... Simply put, wow... fantastic... a must-read...' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliantly written and addictive read. I need to let my nails grow back... eek! Very much recommended.' Amazon reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, wow, wow!! What an excellent, gripping read this is! One of my favourite books this year.' Amazon reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I started reading this after my tea, big mistake! I couldn't go to bed until I had discovered everything!... I almost inhaled this book - the story was that good. And the twists!...' Amazon reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿