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Dastardly deeds, daring deceptions and a dress to die for... Epiphany Bloom is back on the case!Epiphany 'Pip' Bloom, would-be detective and London's unluckiest woman, finds herself in a real costume drama when she unearths a theft at a fashion museum.The missing dress is a proper piece of Hollywood history, worth a fortune. And as Pip investigates, she finds the museum staff all had reasons to want the garment gone. From fancy boutiques to sketchy back alleys, Pip discovers the fashion world is not all glitz and glamour as she hunts down her prize.As if she doesn't have enough on her plate, Pip also has her growing feelings for her housemate Tim to contend with, a family of cats to feed and her mother keeps phoning about a shipment of llamas arriving any day now from South America.But there's no time for distractions because Pip's not the only one after the dress. And for the most dedicated collectors, a piece like this is worth any price - even murder...A laugh-out-loud, light-hearted cozy mystery for fans of M.C. Beaton, T.E. Kinsey and Joanne Fluke, that will have you reading late into the night.Readers are loving the Epiphany Bloom Mysteries'Epiphany Bloom is my new favourite female sleuth!... What a wonderful character... I am looking forward to more from this author!' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A great escapism read, funny, entertaining and easy to read. It reminded me of younger Agatha Raisin who I love and Pip is a genuinely warm and comical character... Great fun, I loved it!' Karen Reads and Recommends

Million-copy bestselling author Dani Atkins returns in this heartbreaking love story, in which a newly widowed father brings up his six-year-old child alone.I'd have done everything differently if I had known she'd be gone so soon... When Lisa married Alex, she gave his life meaning. She was a professional astronomer: a stargazer. And when she gazed at Alex, she saw that behind his tough exterior was a man she could love.Alex, Lisa and their young son Connor made a happy little universe. But then Lisa dies in a train crash, and their perfect world is destroyed. Alex is shattered by loss, and overwhelmed by the difficulties of being a single father to a six-year-old boy. How can he and Connor carry on without Lisa lighting up their lives?Then Alex meets four strangers. Two men and two women, who never met Lisa, but whose lives changed profoundly because of her. As Alex hears their stories, he begins to realise the world may not be as cruel and senseless as it seems. If you can find the strength to start over, there are new beginnings and silver linings in even our most heartbreaking moments...A gripping, powerful and emotional page-turner that fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Kate Hewitt will find completely unputdownable.What readers are saying about Dani Atkins: 'I absolutely fell in love with this book and I just couldn't put it down. I was in tears... one of my favourite books of the year... fills you with hope... This is a powerful story, which will hopefully touch your soul on so many different levels. Absolutely beautiful and wonderfully written. Highly, highly recommended!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I read this book in one day, it is all I did that day. I could not put this book down, what a heart-wrenching story from the very beginning to the end.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Dani Atkins is a brilliant writer. She broke my heart into a million pieces and joined them together with hope... I loved, loved, loved the book. This author is a fabulous storyteller.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'A truly compelling, twisty, enthralling and satisfying read... Absolutely AMAZING!' Angela Marsons, #1 bestselling author of Silent Scream When I met Mark, I knew I had to make him mine. Thoughtful and sensitive, Mark lived in the most breath-taking house I'd ever seen - all glass and perched on the clifftop, with mesmerizing views across the waves below. It was where his first wife had died tragically, but it would be our promising new start. When our gorgeous daughter Lulu was born, our perfect life was complete. But then I started having accidents at home. A broken hand... a black eye... Mark's sister thought I was doing it for attention, but she had no idea how scared I was of who I had become. If I told you what my life with Mark has turned into, I doubt you would believe it. But I need you to listen because you're the only hope Lulu and I have left. And if I can make you see the truth, then maybe there's a chance I can save my precious daughter... A book so twisty you won't be able to put it down. From the four-million-copy bestselling author, And So It Begins is an absolutely gripping read for fans of The Girl on the Train and The Woman in the Window.

From the New York Times bestselling author comes an enthralling historical story inspired by true events - a brilliant, lonely young man and the ordinary English girl who changes his world forever - for readers who loved The Ragged Edge of Night, All the Light We Cannot See and The Nightingale.I'm getting desperate not hearing from you. Your letters are a lifeline and there is something I need to tell you. Please write, please, please.1937, England. Kathleen Motts, with her flame-red curls and gift for geometry, grew up just across the water from the secretive RAF base, Bawdsey Manor, on the bleak and beautiful east coast. When the stars overhead turn red as warplanes surge towards her home, Kath is desperate to do her bit, enlisting as one of the first female radar operators, helping to keep the brave pilots safe in troubled skies. Vikram Mackensie is quiet, exceptional at maths and music, and always the outsider. When he's recruited for a top-secret war project at Bawdsey Manor, Vic's chance to belong has arrived at last. He may only be half-British, but he vows to help the country he loves.From their first meeting on windy cliffs above a rocky beach, Kath arrives like a blaze of warmth into Vic's grey life and turns the colour back on. As the war intensifies, so do Kath and Vic's feelings for each other. They may have grown up on different sides of the world - but if the war can't keep them apart, nothing will.But fate intervenes when Vic is posted to America, and Kath is left heartbroken and alone. As the silence between them grows, so does the secret that Kath is holding... As the sky falls around Kath, will she ever have more than one last letter? A heartbreaking and gripping novel, Our Last Letter shows that even in humanity's darkest moments, light and love will find a way.

"How do you tell your little boy you have to let him go?"--Front cover.

"Story based on the original screenplay Held by Susannah Rose Woods and Suzanne Kelman"--Copyright page.

Your daughter drowned. You know it wasn't an accident. Anna Applegate's daughter, Michelle, drowned after a night out with a friend. Anna's convinced Michelle's death was deliberate, and that her boyfriend, sports star Jack Marsh, killed her. As Investigator Andrew Hunter begins to dig into the case, he quickly discovers Jack has a history of violence. And, with only his teammate for an alibi, Andrew is convinced Jack's lying about where he was the night Michelle died. But Andrew has more to worry about than just finding out the truth about Michelle's death, because a former case is back to haunt him - someone willing to put Andrew's loved ones in terrible danger to get what he wants...

My little boy's room was empty, his bed neatly made. Alarm bells should have rung immediately. Then the knock on the door came. All I remember is a thick fog wrapping itself tightly around me. This couldn't be happening to us. Three years ago, nurse Zoe's son Ethan was found drowned in a muddy river by their home, along with his best friend Josh. With no witnesses, their deaths were ruled a tragic accident. Heartbroken, Zoe and her family, move away from her home. They're just beginning to get back to some kind of normality, when, out of the blue, Zoe receives an anonymous email: You need to find out the truth about what happened to your son. Don't let this rest. Don't believe the lie. Shaken, Zoe starts an obsessive hunt for the truth. But why is her husband so reluctant to help? And why is Josh's mother so determined not to believe her? An absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller about a mother's desperate search for the truth. Fans of The Girl on the Train, and Gone Girl will be hooked from the very first page. See what readers are saying about The Warning 'OMG Kathryn Croft has done it again!!! I devoured this book in two days!!! I absolutely loved it along with all the other books I've read of hers. From the beginning to end kept in suspense and shock. I really didn't see any of it coming.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I proudly hand over 5 twisty messed-up stars to this book!!! I loved this and all the WTF moments... It was so freakin' cool to read! Very interesting plot(s) going on here!! Twisted, twisty, dark, sad, awesome!!! Oh let's just say... THAT ending!... 5 Stars from me!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Oh, what a great ride this book was... her best book yet! She writes a great story... keeps you guessing right to the very end! I absolutely loved this book... can't wait to see what she comes up with next!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'My 1st book from this author and I loved it... a page-turner... the twist is explosive... Read it in two days... very gripping and emotional... will be reading more from this author... if you like twists look no further for your next read.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Kept me on the edge of my seat... A story of secrets and lies with many twists and turns. A very enjoyable read that I read in one day as I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This book kept me on the edge of my seat. A great psychological thriller that had me guessing until the very end... Family secrets, lies and twists made this a page turner that I didn't want to put down. 5 twisty stars from me! Keep them coming Kathryn Croft!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

An absolutely gripping mystery thriller with a jaw-dropping twist. This book will hook you from page one and keep you reading 'just one more chapter' late into the night. On a damp October day, a body is found in an abandoned hospital, too burnt to be identified, but Detective Alex King knows that every victim is someone's daughter or son. Pushing aside her own troubles, Alex puts everything into finding the killer, but when someone else is found dead, she begins to suspect that the body in the hospital was just the first of many. Just as Alex uncovers a heart-breaking link between the victims, she finds her own safety under threat. Is this a figure from her past hell-bent on revenge, or could the murderer be even nearer than she thinks? Alex is running out of time. Can she catch the killer before they take another life, or will they get to her first? A completely unputdownable detective thriller that will keep you up all night. Readers of Robert Bryndza, Karin Slaughter and Angela Marsons will love this. What readers are saying about Victoria Jenkins: 'WOW! This book was fantastic, I loved it. I literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down... if I could give it 6 stars I would.' Bonnie's Book Talk 'This book has everything, a great plot, well developed characters that you become truly invested in and a very clever perpetrator that is determined to make his mark. If you love thrilling police procedurals, this book is a must!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Danger hangs around the corner. Excitement on every page. I felt the chills run down my arms. The prickling sensation of fear... Yes, this is fiction but the reality of the characters both dead and alive were so believable. I highly recommend The Girls in the Water to readers worldwide.' Urban Book Reviews 'I was hooked from the start and suffered sleepless nights because I just couldn't put it down. Brilliant!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'One of the best crime novels I have read - and I read many. I raced through this book, reading it in a breath-taking, heart-pounding rush... a thrilling roller coaster of a story.' Renita D'Silva 'I started reading this and was hooked from the first few pages... Every twist and turn in this book leaves the reader guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Four friends. A house full of secrets. And a killer picking them off one by one... She tried to break her fall, twisting desperately, but there was nothing to catch hold of, nothing with which she could stop herself. Her single scream cut through the night air. Keira North falls to her death at a party. It initially seems like an accident, but Detectives Alex King and Chloe Lane suspect foul play: they are convinced they are dealing with a murder. When the detectives start to investigate, they soon find that all of Keira's closest friends have secrets that someone might kill to keep. And as Alex and Chloe are fighting their own demons and struggling to stay on top of the case, Keira's killer is circling the group of friends, who one by one find that their lives are in danger... The First One to Die is a heart-stopping and shocking detective thriller that will have you gripped until the very last page. Perfect for fans of Patricia Gibney, Angela Marsons, and Val McDermid. What readers are saying about Victoria Jenkins: 'An incredibly compelling and gripping read. The book had me glued to the pages as the investigation into the murder victim unfolded and various layers of the skilfully crafted plot came together. I stayed up way too late in a desperate attempt to finish as the team races against the clock to save another potential victim. This is an incredible debut by Victoria Jenkins and a thrilling and exciting start to a new series.' Novel Deelights, 5 stars 'A wonderfully gripping story that makes me excited for book 2!' Breakfast at Shelby's 'The first word that comes into my head is WOW! This book was fantastic, I loved it. I literally binge read it because I couldn't put it down. The characters were complex and very likeable and I can't wait to see them again in the next instalment. This was a really good book, if I could give it 6 stars I would.' Bonnie's Book Talk 'This book is so far my favourite UK mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars. 'This book has everything, a great plot, well developed characters that you become truly invested in and a very clever perpetrator that is determined to make his mark. If you love thrilling police procedurals, this book is a must!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The war is over - but are their troubles just beginning? It's 1951 and rationing is finally coming to an end. But while Liverpool is recovering from the ferocity of war, a family is about to be torn apart... Dora Rodgers is adjusting to a new life in Liverpool with her young daughters Carol and Jackie. After the fear of the war years and a difficult break up with her husband Joe, Dora is finally building a future with her children. But then an unexpected knock at the door rips her family in two. To Dora's horror, Carol is taken away by a welfare officer to live with Joe. She is determined to fight for her child, but when a tragic accident leaves her mother in hospital, and shocking news from Joe breaks her heart again, she struggles to cope. With her family in pieces and her marriage over for good, will Dora ever manage to get her daughter Carol home where she belongs? The Forgotten Family of Liverpool is a brave and tear-jerking story of one woman's quest to protect her family. Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Annie Murray and Kitty Neale. Read what everyone's saying about The Forgotten Family of Liverpool: 'WOW what a fabulous book!!... Loads of laughter and tears... A book you will not be able to put down until you finish it... I can't recommend it highly enough.' Consumer reviewer, 5 stars 'Beautifully written... Tugs at your heartstrings, so have your tissues ready! I can't wait until the next one is out!!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Pam has written a fabulous sequel which I simply couldn't put down... I loved every minute of it.' A Writer's Journey, 5 stars 'Once you start this book it's difficult to put it down... What an amazing story this was. I loved the suspense through this book... A fantastic story... Anyone who likes a good family saga will absolutely love this book.' I Love Reading, 5 stars 'I loved this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Pam Howes has a fantastic knack of bringing her characters to life... This book was one I just didn't want to put down until I'd finished it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

There are going to be so many things I wish I could've told you in person, Poppy. I won't get the chance to do that, so perhaps this is my only way... It's Poppy Kinsey's birthday. She should be blowing out candles and opening presents - but hers falls on the type of heart-wrenching, agonising anniversary she would far rather forget. The worst day of them all. The day her mother died. But this year is special because the person she misses most in the world has left her a set of letters, one for each of her next ten birthdays. As Poppy opens them year by year, she discovers that no matter how tough life gets, her mum will always be by her side, guiding her along the way. Fans of Cecelia Ahern and S.D. Robertson will love this page turning tear-jerker about making every moment count. Read what everyone is saying about Ten Birthdays: 'This is one of those books you read that you won't forget anytime soon...a very heartfelt book that goes through a gambit of emotional highs and lows. The Ten Birthdays blurb promised I would find an emotional, uplifting book about love, loss, and hope and it definitely did just that.' Near Misses and Awkward Kisses 'An absolutely gripping read...Loved this book...I will definitely be looking out for more from this author.' Read Along with Sue 'Wow! This book! I have read and loved this author's Jessica Daniel series and was looking forward to this and wow! Such a stunning book! Every word perfect and there for a reason. So beautiful. Such amazing writing. LOVED Poppy, her dad, Madeline, Mark and even Freya. I fell in love with the village in Bristol that Poppy, Mark and Freya are from. From the first work to the last, I loved everything about this book. All the characters, the village, this book, will stay with me for a long time. Five stars are not enough for this brilliant masterpiece. One of my favourite reads this year!' Renita D'Silva

"Pearl Harbor, 1941. War planes hurtle across the horizon, skimming the clouds. Gunpowder fills the air as the earth shatters. Everett's hands cup my cheeks. If I lose you, Elizabeth, please know that the time I've spent with you has been worth every second I've been alive. On the fateful day that sirens rend the air and warplanes fly over the harbor, Elizabeth and Everett had sneaked away to whisper sweet nothings to each other. As bombs rain down, they cling to each other, the ground shaking and smoke suffocating them. Miraculously, they survive--but their world is ripped apart. The beautiful island, where the turquoise ocean once lapped the golden sand, is destroyed. Over a sweltering summer, the couple had fallen madly in love. Elizabeth was in awe of Everett's sacrifices for the Air Force, and Everett adored strong-willed Elizabeth, a Jewish girl who defied her father's wishes for a sheltered life by training to be a nurse. But tragedy changes everything. Although they are hopelessly devoted to one another, they vow to serve their country. Elizabeth joins the Army Nurse Corps in Europe and Everett flies across the world chasing down the enemy. With a tearful goodbye, they promise to write. When Everett's letters stop arriving, heartbroken Elizabeth fears the worst. Will she ever see the love of her life again? And what chance does she have of surviving Europe, where Hitler's tyrannical rule places her in grave danger?"--Provided by publisher.

Thea placed her hands on the soft, aged leather of her grandmother's suitcase, the one the slight old woman never let out of her sight. The thunk of the lock sounded very loud in the stillness of the cottage and Thea froze, her eyes on the bedroom door. Hearing nothing, she held her breath and peered inside... Hedi Fischer, aged ninety, smooths her hair and applies a touch of red lipstick from the tube. Over her pristine wool skirt suit she has knotted a men's tartan bathrobe, frayed with age. Hedi hasn't taken it off since her darling Harry passed. Since the day she gave away everything but the battered little suitcase that holds all the memories she's tried her best to lock away. Thea has never met her grandmother Hedi, so she's surprised when she receives a call to take her home. She's not sure how Hedi will fit into her new life - the one where she's left her boyfriend and moved into a run-down cottage miles from the nearest town. And Hedi refuses to talk about her past, or why she and Thea's mother haven't spoken for more than thirty years. So when Thea spots Hedi's case on the table, she can't resist taking a peak inside... What Thea finds there is more heartbreaking than she could have ever imagined. It is a story that begins in World War Two, when young Hedi arrives by train at a Nazi concentration camp, from which she has no hope of escaping alive... A heart-warming and emotional read that will have you reaching for the tissues! Perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, Lily Graham and Rachel Hore. What readers are saying about Norma Curtis: 'Incredible... Heart-wrenching and emotive but also hopeful. I couldn't put it down, I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Phenomenal... it is like a giant hug from between the pages... I was brought to tears... highlights the human spirit's capacity to shine in the deepest darkness. I cried, yelled and laughed out loud.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Truly heart-wrenching.' Goodreads reviewer 'A beautiful and heartbreaking story... I cannot wait to read more by this author. This author has now become a go-to author.' Goodreads reviewer 'I absolutely loved this.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Help yourself to a generous slice of Victoria sponge, a perfect cup of tea and a big dollop of romance. Welcome to the Little Village Bakery. Meet Millie. Heartbreak has forced her to make a new start and when she arrives at the old bakery in the little village of Honeybourne she is determined that this will be her home sweet home. Her imagination has been captured by the tumbledown bakery but with no running water and dust everywhere, her cosy idea of making cakes in a rural idyll quickly crumbles. Luckily the locals are a friendly bunch and step in to help Millie. One in particular, Dylan, a laid-back lothario, soon captures her attention. But just as Millie is beginning to settle in, an unexpected visitor from her past suddenly turns up determined to ruin everything for her. It's time for Millie to face the skeletons in her closest if she's going to live the dream of running her little village bakery, and her blossoming romance with Dylan. A charming heartwarming novel about love, life and new beginnings perfect for fans of Milly Johnson and Debbie Johnson.

"Those children are our life, Rachel. You can't take them from us. And I will not stop until those children are back where they belong, with their blood family!"When Rachel met handsome Irish widower Lorcan it was a whirlwind romance. Her family back home thought it would never last. But it did, and they were so happy. Bringing up two stepchildren hadn't been in her life plan, but she loved them like her own. She'd say to them "even though you didn't grow in my tummy, you grew in my heart", and they'd all laugh together. Their little family wasn't quite the same as everyone else's, but it was beautiful, it was happy, it was home.Until now. When Lorcan dies in a tragic accident, Rachel's world collapses in an instant. She knows she has to be strong for her stepchildren. But given the chance to move back to the country she grew up in, she wonders if it could be the new start they need.However, she doesn't count on the children's own grandparents. Their blood relations, who say Rachel isn't their real mother, and so can't take them away from Ireland. Who say they won't let her.As Rachel finds herself fighting against the only people who might love the children as much she does, everyone will have to ask - what makes a parent? What makes a home? And with whom do the children of her heart have a future?An utterly unmissable and powerful story about families, love and heartbreak, perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Maeve Binchy and Jodi Picoult.Readers absolutely love Carmel Harrington: "This book. There are no words and five stars seems such a low bar when this book is as shockingly good as it is. I evenfound myself screaming NO WAY and almost woke my baby just because the twists and turns had me that shocked. I read this late into the night simply because I had to know how it ended." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"It's FULL of heart and I'm warning you, it'll SMASH yours - but put it back together again just before the end." USA Today bestselling author Catherine Ryan Howard"Absolutely wonderful... Draws you in to the story as soon as you open the cover and holds you until the end... The emotional plot twist and turns will have you flying through the pages, unable to stop reading... Sure to pull at your heartstrings... I was swept away. I loved this book so much." Page Turners, 5 stars"Wow, where do I start... A completely addictive heartfelt story peppered with Carmel's trademark warmth... this gorgeous read truly was the perfect escape from day to day life." No.1 bestselling author Melissa Hill"Beautiful in every way. You just want to curl up with it and keep reading. It made me cry, laugh and want to hug my best friends... A very beautiful summer read!" Jasminegalsreadinglog"Unashamedly full of heart... an unputdownable journey... about family and identity, about legacy and secrets, and is ultimately a touching love letter to Ireland... She delivers heartache and laughter, and plenty of surprises along the way." New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor

A totally gorgeous and escapist rural romance, set on a perfectly-imperfect small farm in the beautiful English Cotswolds, that fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Susan Mallery will fall in love with. When Fran Duke was a little girl, she dreamt that one day she'd get to move to a beautiful farm, keeping animals and living the rural dream. Now it looks like her dream might come true... Because her Aunt Amy, who Fran has never even met, has made her an offer she can't refuse. Fran can live on her dairy farm for a year rent-free and-if she is able to turn the farm's fortunes around-and keep it out of the hands of the dastardly neighbor Antony Arlingham-she gets to stay and live there forever. Fran feels excited for the challenge. Right up until the moment she walks up the muddy path to the tumbledown little farm and realises it's in a state of total disrepair. Not only that, but she's more than a little scared of the cows themselves. But, rolling up her sleeves, she thinks it's nothing that she can't overcome. But then she crosses paths with Antony... And as she takes in the tall, dark, handsome stranger with eyes that seem to flicker with gold, she knows she's in trouble. Has she found herself a country escape, or will she end up running away? Readers are totally addicted to A Country Escape: "WOW! One of those books that you want to go on for ever. You find yourself loving all the characters (except one!) and feel their passion... Katie Fforde is wonderful." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I absolutely LOVED it... I'm sad to have finished it already." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wonderful... I lived through every page and was crying by the end. Such a wonderfully cosy story. I must live on a farm!!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Gorgeous... heartwarming... I immediately fell in love... Charming, entertaining and sweet, it's a perfect feelgood story with plenty of surprising twists and turns, delicious descriptions of food and amazing true love." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Just the perfect spoonful of romantic fiction... A romantic, action-packed story that has a plenty heart melting moments and in my opinion, captures the true essence of vivid countryside living. Just a fabulous read!" Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The hidden village was meant to keep them safe, but the Nazis have found it... There's no time to lose. Laura gathers the children and whispers to them to be brave. The smallest cowers in her arms as they hear the crack of gunshots outside. Laura knows they'll have to run if they are to survive... Nazi-occupied Holland, 1943: In a makeshift village in the middle of the woods, hiding from Nazi soldiers determined to find them, a beautiful young Jewish woman named Laura thought she was safe. By day she remained silent and out of sight, but as darkness fell, she began to fall in love with a resistance fighter named Wouter. Until everything changed, on the day the village was stormed... Desperate to protect the six small and terrified children in her care, Laura races towards the church spires of the nearest town in the distance and just manages to escape from the soldiers. Wouter is stuck on the other side of the village when the German officers start shooting. As he desperately scrambles through the dark, dense woodland, he has no idea whether Laura has made it out alive. Devastated that he hadn't tried to save her, Wouter spends his days delivering food and transporting people to safety, determined to help those most in peril. But he never gives up hope of finding the woman he loves. Even when he hears the rumours about the Nazis cramming Jews onto cattle trains for deportation to brutal work camps, he can't believe she's gone forever. How could he live if Laura was amongst them? And if he does find her, will their love have survived the ravages of everything they've been through, together and apart? An utterly heart-breaking tale of love, betrayal and sacrifice, Hidden in the Shadows is perfect for fans of Fiona Valpy, The Nightingale and All the Light We Cannot See. Readers love Imogen Matthews: 'Literally gave me shivers... Absolutely heartbreaking... Gripping... This one really got to me, I was in tears... Will stay with me for a very long time.' Echoes in an Empty Room, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unbelievable... Drop everything as you will not want to put this down.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Powerful, inspiring, heartbreaking... An inspiring story about the bravery and kindness of ordinary people... It had me in tears.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heart-wrenching... My heart was in my mouth through some of it and tears for others.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I couldn't put it down, as you can see I read it in a day... From the first chapter you are engaged with the characters and I even found myself warning them when they were due to be raided - OUT LOUD!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't put this book down... Have read a few historical fiction [books] about WWII but this one was the best. I was transported through time and space and felt as if I was right there.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Truly heartbreaking and emotional... Tear-jerking... Glued to the story... A page-turner and unputdownable, will make you cry till the end!' Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"In Nazi-occupied Poland, Sofia cannot look her father in the eye. Sofia's mother, her papa's cherished wife, is Jewish-how dare he work as a doctor for the SS? She cannot forgive him, even if the bargain was made to spare their lives. In the middle of the night, Isaac emerges from a packed train with hundreds of others. Beneath Auschwitz's barbed wire, soldiers surround them, and gunshots pierce the dark sky. The SS decide prisoners' fates on the spot-and Isaac is chosen to work, rather than to die. Every day, Isaac and his fellow inmates are sent to a nearby farm. From sunup to sundown, they toil the land with barely a scrap to eat. Every breath feels like it could be Isaac's last, so when he sees a beautiful auburn-haired girl peering out of the farmhouse window, it feels like a dream. Sofia refuses to accept what she is seeing. Disobeying her father and evading the guards, she risks her life to sneak a letter to the green-eyed boy outside. She explains that she has hidden them food, and that she'll do everything in her power to save them. This secret exchange sparks an escape that should have been impossible-and a love story that is unforgettable. But is love enough in the face of evil? And when Sofia and Isaac are concealed underground, holding their breath as the Nazis hunt them, will they survive?"--Page 4 of cover.

Germany 1945: Miriam has travelled for over two weeks to reach safety. Exhausted and hungry, she knows she is still one of the fortunate ones the few to survive the camps. Having lost her darling husband and son, the only thing that has kept her walking is the hope of finding her daughter, Rosa. When Miriam is introduced to an English officer named Jack, she describes how, fearing the Nazis, she and her husband sent Rosa to England to marry. It was not a marriage of love but of survival. Now, Miriam needs the officer's help: if she is to be reunited with her beloved daughter, he will need to help her travel to England. But as Miriam begins to describe Rosa, there is a look of recognition in Jack's eyes. As he listens to her story, he is transported back to an unforgettable English summer, to secret picnics in the long grass, and to a love that shaped the man he became. Will Jack now risk everything to help Miriam make the biggest journey of all, back to her daughter and her freedom?

Hiding the worn piece of paper among her father's watch deliveries, her eyes fill with tears at the memory of her brave friend walking towards the Nazi soldiers, and the sharp sound of gun fire. Her friend sacrificed herself so that she could deliver this message. But if she hands it over, the love of her life will die... 1942, Geneva: As her radio crackles with heart-breaking news from occupied France, Valérie Hallez gazes towards the snow-covered Alps after a long day helping her father, a local watchmaker. With a Nazi invasion looming, she is sick with worry for the future of her country, and for Philippe, her childhood sweetheart with soft brown eyes. Valérie might not be able to join the army like him, but she is determined to play her part in the fight against evil... In defiance of her father, Valérie helps the French Resistance by smuggling messages among her father's watch deliveries. And when darkness falls, she risks everything to hide Jewish refugee children in his old workshop. Philippe fears for her safety, as her work for the Resistance could come with a heavy price. But nothing will stop her delivering vital information and getting terrified children to safety before they are sent back to the Nazis. But when Valérie is entrusted with an urgent letter for the Allies, she finds herself in an impossible position. The information it contains could alter the course of the war. But if she hands over the message now, it will cost Philippe his life. With Nazi spies closing in on her, Valérie must act now... But can she really trust the man she loves, and will she find a way to save both him and her country before it's too late?An utterly gripping and heart-breaking novel about love and bravery in a time of terrible danger. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and We Were the Lucky Ones will be swept away by The Watchmaker's Daughter.Readers absolutely love The Watchmaker's Daughter: 'Heart pounding... will have you feeling all of the emotions from happy to sad to fear, with each turn of the page.' Spooky's Maze of Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'My heart was pounding and I'd resorted to nail-biting before chapter one was finished! The author immediately put me right in the midst of the action and I became part of the Resistance for the duration of the novel... incredible.' Goodreads reviewer'Completely gripping and heart-wrenching... It's a page-turner, for sure!' Goodreads reviewer'Such an emotive read... truly heartbreaking and yet also inspiring.' Goodreads reviewer

My family keep telling me I'm safe. But why don't I believe them?I stand at the very edge of the cliff face, looking at the roaring ocean below my feet. I'm in no danger, in fact my husband and his sister talk just feet away from me, watching my every move. They're worried I'm losing my mind, and I sense their nerves as they watch me looking down on the jagged rocks below.Behind them sits our summer house. Apparently it's my favourite place in the world, not that I can remember. Since the car accident, I've struggled to recall a lot of important things in my life, like giving birth to my daughter, Violet, just days after the crash. Or my supposedly perfect marriage...As I stare at the huge expanse of blue below, I have a flashback to the day of the crash-an argument, my husband's face red with anger. Why is it so different to what everyone else is telling me about my life? Beads of sweat gather on my neck.If my memory is true, my life and my children's lives are in danger. What really happened the day of the accident? And is there anyone I can trust?An absolutely gripping psychological thriller for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and Mark Edwards's Here to Stay. The Breakdown will have you hooked!What readers are saying about The Breakdown:"Couldn't put it down. Read late into the night... a true page-turner." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Fascinating, deep, intense, thrilling and shocking!" NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars"Fast-paced, twisting story that will draw you in and keep you turning the pages long past bedtime!" @rubie_reads"Loved this." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Brilliant... Genius." Bookish First, 5 stars"A fun, quick read." Ash Loves Tea

Super sleuth Kate Palmer is Cornwall's answer to Miss Marple, but when the semi-retired nurse finds herself in the wrong place at the wrong time can she prove her innocence and solve her most puzzling case yet? Kate Palmer thought spending the day at Tinworthy's annual summer party would involve sea air, sunshine and Cornish cream cake - how very wrong she was! After a showdown with her new nemesis Sienna Stone, Kate goes for a cliff-top walk to cool off. But she is horrified to spot Sienna's body on the sandy beach below. Rumours swirl around the close-knit Cornish community and all eyes are on Kate. Half the village witnessed her argument with Sienna. When Kate finds herself cast as a suspect and is accused of murder, can she solve the crime and clear her name? Kate knows that plenty of people disliked Sienna but would any of them go so far as to kill her and frame Kate? Could it be Sienna's long-suffering husband Irving? Her jealous younger sister Sally? Or Timmy Thomson, the local loner who was infatuated with her? Just as Kate thinks she's getting closer to an answer, Timmy is found dead in his own home. Does his untimely demise mean the other suspects, including Kate, are next on the killer's list...? With time running out, Kate needs to find out the truth. Can she solve the case and save herself? Or have her days of sleuthing come to an end? If you love cosy crime stories complete with quirky characters, twisty plots and plenty of suspects, A Body on the Beach will have you absolutely hooked until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Clare Chase. Readers love the Kate Palmer Mysteries: 'Addictive... fabulous Cornish-set cosy mystery series... brilliantly plotted... full of clever twists and turns and surprises that keep readers guessing... a terrific British cosy mystery I read in a single sitting... top-notch British mystery!' Bookish Jottings, ¿¿¿¿¿

The girl shivers in the boat, trying to hold back her sobs as the man silently rows them towards the lighthouse under a dark sky. She thinks desperately of her big sister, how they'd laughed just a few hours before as they rode the Ferris wheel at the funfair. Will she ever see her again? When the body of a teenage girl is found abandoned on a beach by a lighthouse in North Carolina's Outer Banks, Detective Casey White is first on the scene. Breaking the news to the heartbroken parents, Casey is distraught to learn of a second tragedy: the girl's eight-year-old little sister Shawna is missing too. Searching the lighthouse building, Casey soon finds traces that Shawna was kept there: her clothes, a teddy bear. Someone has been keeping her alive, but where have they taken her? When she learns that the girls were together at a visiting funfair the night they were taken, Casey races to interview the workers, but is only met with silence and turned backs. Digging into old cases, Casey's blood runs cold as she realises there's been a murder in the same location as the travelling fair going back years. Now the funfair has disappeared without trace. Thinking back to a shadowy figure she noticed by the hall of mirrors, Casey is certain when they find the fair, they will find the killer hiding in plain sight. But with the whole town terrified for their daughters, can Casey hunt them down before it's too late for little Shawna? An absolutely unputdownable thriller that will have you gasping at the twists and turns. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni will be completely addicted. Readers love The Lighthouse Girls: "I truly did not want to put this down... an addicting read. Thrilling, gripping, jaw-dropping, edge-of-your-seat physiological thriller... amazing." @rubie_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely love this... Highly recommend... prepare to be up all night reading! SO good!!!" NetGalley reviewer "Fantastic... plenty of heart in your mouth moments and at times left me speechless... I devoured in one sitting and finally turned the last page in the wee hours. Yes, this book is that good!!!!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ Read what everyone's saying about B.R. Spangler: "WOW! What a rollercoaster ride this book was!... Totally gripped from the beginning... Grab yourself a copy of this book! I absolutely loved this!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿