Bøker av Kate White

'A dagger-sharp, whip-smart new thriller' A.J. Finn, bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

"The Phoenician Puzzle: Exploring the Enigmatic Seafarers" by Kate White offers a rich and riveting exploration of the Phoenicians, ancient seafarers who once dominated the Mediterranean. Ever been intrigued by the mysteries of the ancient world? Feel the thrill of discovery with this special report as it steers you through enthralling narratives and soars high above the waves of historic seascape to dive deep into the heart of the Phoenician civilization.Your journey begins with the early origins and navigates through the highs and lows of their courageous maritime exploits and advanced trading networks that etched them into history as a significant powerhouse of antiquity. Kate White, an independent historian and world traveler, uses her passion for the ancient world and her infectious curiosity to bring the Phoenicians off the pages of history. She accentuates their power and influence, their rise, fall, and the enduring ripples they left in our modern world, in a way that is both engaging and enlightening.Dive in, uncover the secrets of these grand seafarers, from their distinct language to their vibrant color dye. Sail through their dynamic city-state structures, delve deep into their beliefs and mythology, witness their significant confrontations and eventual decline, and contemplate their lasting legacy.So, whether you're a history enthusiast or a casual reader with a thirst for knowledge, 'The Phoenician Puzzle' is your ticket to set sail on a thought-provoking voyage into the past.

When the independent young entrepreneur with many secrets Karolina Fedorova goes to Sweden, Jokkmokk, to celebrate Christmas with her family, she meets Jonathan Edmeades, a multi-billionaire who is also extremely irresistible and bossy at first. And when they are forced to stay together locked up in Karolina's cabin due to an awful snowstorm, they get to know each other, too and Karolina starts to fall for Jonathan. But Karolina doesn't see this as a good thing, especially when their relationship is based on their hot, naughty nights and her experience with men.The questions here are: does real love exists in Karolina's world and if so, is love what really matters?

A woman receives a bewildering inheritance that may have something to do with her past in this twisty and addictive psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author Entertainment Weekly calls "impossible to outwit."Struggling artist Skyler Moore is flabbergasted when she receives a suspicious phone call from a lawyer she's never met regarding a "private matter." As soon as she arrives at the law firm's office, she learns she's the recipient of a large inheritance, a life-changing sum that will allow her to realize her long-held dream of becoming a mother. But who was her benefactor, Christopher Whaley? The late man's name means nothing to Skyler, and she has no idea why he would leave her such an enormous bequest.Looking into his background, Skyler finally realizes they met once at a hotel bar and shared a one-night stand. But they never exchanged numbers, or even last names, and that was over a decade ago. She wonders if the inheritance is meant to be a message of some kind, but can't imagine what it might be.Chris' family is confused and suspicious too, and his widow accuses Skyler of having an affair with her late husband, then threatens revenge. In order to protect herself, Skyler has to understand the reason the money was left to her. But as she digs for the truth, it becomes clear that Chris Whaley might have taken other secrets to the grave, ones that could have terrifying consequences for her . . .

A woman receives a bewildering inheritance that may have something to do with her past in this twisty and addictive psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author Entertainment Weekly calls ?impossible to outwit.?Struggling artist Skyler Moore is flabbergasted when she receives a suspicious phone call from a lawyer she's never met regarding a ?private matter.? As soon as she arrives at the law firm's office, she learns she's the recipient of a large inheritance, a life-changing sum that will allow her to realize her long-held dream of becoming a mother. But who was her benefactor, Christopher Whaley? The late man's name means nothing to Skyler, and she has no idea why he would leave her such an enormous bequest.Looking into his background, Skyler finally realizes they met once at a hotel bar and shared a one-night stand. But they never exchanged numbers, or even last names, and that was over a decade ago. She wonders if the inheritance is meant to be a message of some kind, but can't imagine what it might be.Chris' family is confused and suspicious too, and his widow accuses Skyler of having an affair with her late husband, then threatens revenge. In order to protect herself, Skyler has to understand the reason the money was left to her. But as she digs for the truth, it becomes clear that Chris Whaley might have taken other secrets to the grave, ones that could have terrifying consequences for her . . .

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Wrong Man and Eyes on You comes a harrowing new psychological thriller about a successful self-help author who suddenly finds her life spiraling dangerously out of control.What would you do if you realized that your new husband, a man you adore, is keeping secrets from you?secrets with terrifying consequences? Bryn Harper, an accomplished self-help author, already has plenty to deal with. She's still recovering from a devastating car accident that has left her haunted by recurring, smoke-filled nightmares. Worse still, she can't shake the ominous feeling her dreams contain a warning. At the beginning of their relationship, Bryn's husband Guy couldn't have been more supportive. But after they move into a new house together, disturbing incidents occur and Guy grows evasive. Bryn is increasingly unsettled, and then a woman hired to cater their dinner party is brutally murdered. As Bryn's world unravels?and yet another woman in town is slain ?she must summon her old strength to find answers and protect her own life. Her nightmares may in fact hold the key to unlocking the truth and unmasking the murderer. With unexpected, riveting twists, The Secrets You Keep is an utterly compelling psychological thriller that once again showcases Kate White's extraordinary storytelling talent.

A chance encounter leads to a fight for her life...Kit Finn plays it safe in her personal life; any risky moves are saved for her work. But when she meets handsome Matt Healy on a business trip she decides she‿s tired of being careful. Kit acts on her instincts and the two share a night of passion. They agree to meet again when they are back home in New York City, but when Kit arrives at Matt‿s apartment she is greeted by a total stranger claiming he is the real Matt. Realising she has been duped Kit decides to put the encounter behind her. But when the police ask her to identify a man killed in a hit and run, with only her business card in his possession, Kit is shocked to recognise the victim as the genuine Matt Healy. Kit fears she has become unintentionally embroiled in a sinister web of deceit. With no real evidence to take to the police, Kit resolves to unravel the mystery herself. But can she do so before more lives, including her own, are put in danger?For fans of psychological suspense and compulsive mysteries, don‿t miss this tense and page-turning novel. If you love Peter Swanson and Shari Lapena, then you will love Kate White. Praise for Kate White‿A nerve-jangling adrenaline rush!‿ Lisa Gardner‿Utterly compelling.‿ Karin Slaughter‿A terrifying psychological thriller.‿ Harlan Coben‿Taut, tense and utterly gripping.‿ Jessica Knoll‿Suspenseful, twisty and sharply observed.‿ Gilly Macmillan'I read this is one sitting. Utterly gripping. I wouldn‿t hesitate to recommend.' Reader review'I could not put this book down... It's a clever book with some great characters, I could definitely imagine this on the big screen!' Reader review'Gripping story from the beginning with plenty of twists.' Reader review'An excellent well-written quality read. I didn't want it to end!' Reader review

You‿ve lost your memory. A woman has been murdered. Your husband is keeping secrets. How do you know who to trust? Months after being involved in a terrible car crash, Bryn Harper is physically healed but her emotional scars remain raw. She has no memory of the accident and is plagued with bad dreams. When Bryn and her husband, Guy, host a dinner party Bryn swears money has been stolen while Guy seems unfazed. Bryn confronts the caterer that night and is horrified to discover the woman‿s brutally slain body the next day. As the case is investigated, Bryn is dragged into a fresh nightmare and learns that Guy is keeping things from her. Another murder occurs and Bryn realises the danger is getting ever closer to home. How well does Bryn really know the man she loves?For fans of psychological suspense and compulsive mysteries, don‿t miss this tense and page-turning novel. Before I Go to Sleep meets The Husband‿s Secret. Praise for The Secrets You Keep ‿Suspenseful, twisty and sharply observed, Kate White‿s clever psychological thriller lures us into the life of vulnerable narrator Bryn whose marriage is not what she thought it was. The uncertainty develops as the stakes ramp up ever higher, and I was holding my breath as I turned the last few pages.‿ Gilly Macmillan, author of What She Knew‿True to form, Kate White‿s The Secrets You Keep kept me up way past my bedtime, anxiously turning the pages. Taut, tense, and utterly gripping, I could not go to sleep until I found out whodunit.‿ Jessica Knoll, author of Luckiest Girl Alive‿Mesmerizing and thrilling‿ mystery lovers will be well served with this novel, as it grabs the reader instantly and can be devoured in one afternoon.‿ Booklist‿This can‿t-put-it-down murder mystery from the former editor of Cosmo follows an author pushed to the brink by escalating chaos.‿ Cosmopolitan

From Kate White, theNew York Timesbestselling author ofthe Bailey Weggins mystery series and several standalone novels, comesSo Pretty It Hurts, fans of IfLooks Could Kill,Over Her Dead Body, andLethally Blondhave been waiting for.Bailey Weggins, the sassy amateur sleuth and true-crime journalist, is in a good place. Shes enjoying her regular gig atBuzz, a leading celebrity magazine, getting freelance work, and hoping her first book will garner attention. In the love department, shes finally back in the game with her recently-turned-exclusive boyfriend, Beau Regan.When Beau heads out of town one early December weekend, Bailey accepts an invitation from her office friend Jessie to a music moguls house in the country, hoping for a fun, relaxing getaway. But a weird tension settles over the houseguestsa glamorous crowd that includes the famously thin supermodel Devon Barr. An impending snowstorm only adds to the unease. So when Devons lifeless body is found in her bed, Bailey immediately suspects foul play: she cant stop thinking of the day before, when a frightened Devon shivered in the woods and pleaded,I have to get out of here. . . . Its not safe for me.When Bailey starts to nose around, she finds herself a moving targetrunning closer to the truth and straight into danger. Shes determined to find out whos responsible, but her investigation could provoke the killer into striking again

Phoebe Halls Manhattan life is unexpectedly derailed off the fast track when her long-term boyfriend leaves her just as she is accused of plagiarizing her latest bestselling celebrity biography. Looking for a quiet place to pick up the pieces, Phoebe jumps at the offer to teach at a small private college run by her former boarding school roommate and close friend Glenda in a sleepy Pennsylvania town.But behind the campuss quiet cafs and looming maple trees lies something darker. The body of a junior co-ed washes up from the nearby river, and soon rumors begin to swirl of of past crimes and abuses wrought by a disturbing secret society known as The Sixes.Determined to find answers and help Glenda, Phoebe secretly embarks on a search for cluesa quest that soon raises dark memories of her own boarding school days. Plunging deeper into danger with every step, Phoebe knows shes close to unmasking a killer. But with truth comes a deeply terrifying revelation: the past cant be outrun . . . and starting over can be a crime punishable by death.

Dark, sexy, and smart... A stunningly good read. Linda Fairstein, author ofHell GateUtterly compelling . . . A classic page turner. Karin Slaughter, author ofUndoneInHush,New York Timesbestselling author of the Bailey Weggins mystery series and many standalone novels, Kate White has pennedan exciting thriller sure to keep readers interested until the last page.Hushfollows, Lake Warren, when she learns that her husband Jack is suing for full custody of their two kids, four months after their separation, shes pretty certain that things cant get any worse. The upside is that shes working with the Advanced Fertility Center as a marketing consultant, alongside the attractive, flirtatious Dr. Keaton. But when, the morning after their one-night stand, she finds Keaton with his throat slashed, Lake learns that things can indeed become worse-they can become deadly.So as not to jeopardize her case for custody, Lake is forced to lie to the police. Having just been intimate with a man who has been murdered, and wanting to protect herself from being charged with the crime, she begins her own search for the truth. But when the police start looking at her closely, people at the clinic start treating her with hostility, and strange and dangerous clues begin dropping-quite literally-on her doorstep, Lake realizes that she is dangerously close to dark secrets about Keaton and the clinic.The real question is, can Lake stop what shes started before its too late?

Bailey Weggins, the Manhattan-based thirtysomething true-crime journalist, is in a good place. She's enjoying her regular gig at Buzz, a leading celebrity magazine, getting freelance work, and hoping her first book will garner attention. In the love department, she's finally back in the game with her recently-turned-exclusive boyfriend, Beau Regan. When Beau heads out of town one early December weekend, Bailey accepts an invitation from her office friend Jessie to a music mogul's house in the country, hoping for a fun, relaxing getaway. But a weird tension settles over the houseguests?a glamorous crowd that includes the famously thin supermodel, Devon Barr. An impending snowstorm only adds to the unease. So when Devon's lifeless body is found in her bed, Bailey immediately suspects foul play. When Bailey starts to nose around, she finds herself a moving target?running closer to the truth and straight into danger.

Explores the much neglected and taboo topic of touch within therapy and how it relates to the developmental and psychoanalytic process.

A deadly delicious collection of recipes for appetizers, entrees, desserts, drinks, and more, all from the bestselling authors of Mystery Writers of America.