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Paris, 1941. As we drive down the cobbled street, I take in the red banners with swastikas covering every building. Suddenly a group of guards appears in the street. I duck beneath the window of the car, and my heart thumps as my hand jumps to my chest. But I'm not wearing my yellow star now, I left it with my sister. Tears well in my eyes. Will I ever see her again? 1939. Standing in front of the orphanage's imposing stone walls, eleven-year-old Jewish twins Helga and Ruth shiver with fear. The war has taken their mother and father, their home in Berlin has been turned to rubble, but their soft, dark eyes meet and Helga gives Ruth a reassuring smile. They should be safe here together. Yet every day bombs fly overhead. And when Ruth becomes desperately unwell, the girls are torn apart. As war rages on, will they ever find each other? Paris, 1990. When Naomi moves to Paris, she hopes the city will help her find herself again. But whilst exploring the antique markets in the early morning sun, she is shocked to discover a duplicate of a photograph her mother Helga has on her mantelpiece back in London of a magnificent vine-covered villa on the outskirts of the city. Naomi soon discovers it was used as an orphanage during the Second World War. But why was the photo so precious to her mother? When Naomi tells her mother what she's found, Helga is furious. She begs Naomi to leave the orphanage alone. But Naomi is already desperate to discover the truth about her mother and the secrets of the other forgotten children of Montmorency. If Naomi learns the heart-shattering mistake her mother made, it will change their lives forever. But if she leaves the secrets in the past, Helga will never find out what happened to her sister... Breathtaking and unputdownable, this story is about courage, hope and the resilience of the human spirit, perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Sold on a Monday and The Orphan's Tale. What readers are saying about Ann Bennett: 'So captivating, I was on edge while flipping through the pages as fast as I could... Truly heart-warming... Emotional, heartbreaking... I loved this... A must read!' Pageturners ¿¿¿¿¿

The blushing bride. The handsome groom. A secret one of them will kill for...It's the day I've been dreaming about my whole life. As I glide down the flower-strewn aisle overlooking the Greek orange groves, in my pearl-encrusted ivory gown, I finally see my fiancé Nik. We look like the perfect couple, but not all fairy tales have happy endings...Today is supposed to be the day of my dreams.But I don't see a single friend or family member. I'm surrounded by strangers.I have been so excited to finally meet my fiancé's family.Then why do they turn their heads away as I walk down the aisle?Now, as I say my vows, I gaze longingly into Nik's eyes.But instead of love, he looks through me, as if he can't wait for this day to end...And I suddenly have an awful feeling that I don't know my fiancé at all.But then again, he doesn't truly know me either.And by the time he finds out who I really am, it will be far too late. There's only room for one happily-ever-after on this wedding day, and I'm determined to make it mine...What readers are saying about The Wedding Day:'Pow, wow, wow, the punches keep coming!!! Wooooh, this book was amazing. You kinda thing you know, but do you really know? So many twists right up until the last turn of the page. A psychological thriller at its very vest.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Amazing. I was blown away by all the secrets and twist that kept coming... I raced through the pages as fast as I could.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Die Sonne geht über einem üppigen Steinhof auf, in dem Vögel singen und Farne einen alten, sprudelnden Brunnen beschatten. Doch in den trüben Tiefen des Brunnens wird der Körper einer jungen Frau Stunde um Stunde kälter ...Samantha Seabrook, eine ehrgeizige junge Frau mit einer schwierigen Vergangenheit, wird ertrunken im Brunnen eines Innenhofs in Cambridge gefunden. Der einzige Anhaltspunkt ist eine antike Silberkette, die fest um ihren Hals geschlungen ist.Es ist an der Lokaljournalistin Tara Thorpe herauszufinden, was mit Samantha geschehen ist. Doch der Fall nimmt eine persönliche Wendung, als sie erfährt, dass Samantha Drohbriefe erhalten hat - ähnlich dem, den sie in der Nacht von Samanthas Tod auf ihrer eigenen Türschwelle gefunden hatte.Gemeinsam mit Detective Inspector Garstin Blake verfolgt Tara eine Spur, die sie zu den tiefen Sümpfen am Rande der Stadt führt. Aber es gibt ein Detail in ihrer Vergangenheit, das Tara Blake nicht gestehen kann - und es könnte entscheiden, ob sie den Fall lösen, bevor der Mörder erneut zuschlägt.Fans von Helena Marchmont, Ellen Barksdale und M.C. Beaton werden diese Serie nicht aus der Hand legen können!Leser:innen lieben Die Tote vom Moor:Wow, was für ein Buch! Einer der besten Krimis, die ich je gelesen habe! Ich habe es von Anfang bis Ende geliebt und konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen! Perfekter Plot! ... Ein durch und durch überzeugendes, absolut umwerfendes Buch! Ich kann es kaum erwarten, mehr von dieser großartigen Autorin zu lesen! Renita D'SilvaIch konnte das Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen! Das war ein hervorragender Krimi mit gut entwickelten Charakteren und tollen Twists!!! Von der ersten Seite bis zum Ende ... voller Geheimnisse, Spannung und Mord ... Exzellenter Krimi! Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Rasant, voller Twists ... Ich habe dieses Buch nur so verschlungen. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich habe dieses Buch absolut geliebt ... es hat mich vom ersten Kapitel an gepackt und bis zum Ende nicht mehr losgelassen ... Die Geschichte war ein fantastisches Puzzle ... alles vor der wunderschönen Kulisse von Cambridge und der bedrohlichen Leere der umliegenden Sumpflandschaften. A Little Book Problem, ¿¿¿¿¿Clevere, wendungsreiche Geschichten mit großartigen Charakteren. Kate Rhodes/Kate Penrose, Autorin der Ben-Kitto-SerieEin spannender, aufregender Thriller mit vielen Twists ... ein Buch, das süchtig macht. Goodreads RezensentinEin verflixt gutes Buch. Goodreads RezensentErinnert mich an Agatha Christie. Hat mich von Anfang an gepackt ... lässt einen bis zum Ende miträtseln ... Ein perfekter, fesselnder Whodunit-Krimi. Chelle's Book Reviews

Es sind Bücher wie dieses, die mich dazu gebracht haben, nach zehn Jahren Pause wieder Krimis zu lesen ... An diesem Buch muss man eigentlich alles lieben. Jenny O'Brien, ¿¿¿¿¿ Als die Leiche eines Mannes aus dem Fluss am Stadtrand von Cambridge gezogen wird, vermuten alle einen tragischen Unfall. Doch Detective Tara Thorpe, die gerade erst in den Dienst eingetreten ist und sich beweisen will, ahnt, dass mehr dahintersteckt. Tara will unbedingt ermitteln, aber wird von ihrem Vorgesetzten Patrick Wilkins blockiert, der alles tut, um ihr Steine in den Weg zu legen. Auf gar keinen Fall will er riskieren von einer überehrgeizigen Anfängerin vorgeführt zu werden. Aber er muss vorsichtig sein - jeder weiß, dass sein Chef Detective Garstin Blake und Tara eine gemeinsame Vergangenheit haben ... Dann wird eine weitere Leiche gefunden und es wird klar, dass ein Serienmörder am Werk ist. Könnten die Morde mit den Geheimnissen zusammenhängen, die Tara vor ihrem neuen Team verbirgt? Und kann sie den Fall lösen, bevor eine weitere unschuldige Person stirbt? Macht euch gefasst auf einen unfassbar spannenden und charmanten Krimi! Perfekt für Fans von Helena Marchmont, Ellen Barksdale und Agatha Christie. Dieses Buch kann als Einzelband gelesen werden. Leser:innen sind gefesselt von Der Mord am Fluss: Wow! Tara Thorpe ist so eine tolle Figur, ich mochte sie vom ersten Moment an ... ein Krimi mit einem Twist, der mich umgehauen hat. Bits About Books Tara ist schnell zu einer meiner Lieblingsprotagonistinnen in der Kriminalliteratur geworden. Goodreads Rezensentin Ich habe die Chemie zwischen Tara und Blake sehr genossen ... die perfekte Fortsetzung dieser Serie ... ich empfehle es allen, die fesselnde Bücher mögen. Orchard Book Club Das Buch entwickelt sich rasant, so dass ich die ganze Zeit mitgefiebert habe, bis die Wahrheit endlich ans Licht kam. Ich freue mich schon auf den nächsten Band. Rae Reads Eine Geschichte, die zum Nachdenken anregt ... Hält den Leser in Atem ... Ich habe es geliebt. Between the Pages Book Club Ein weiterer Volltreffer von Clare Chase, die jetzt fest auf meiner Leseliste steht. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ein unterhaltsamer, gut geschriebener und fesselnder Krimi ... Ich kann es kaum erwarten, in Zukunft mehr von Clare und dieser Serie zu lesen. Katie's Book Cave Es ist ein rasanter Krimi ... das Ende macht wieder einmal Lust auf mehr. Also her mit dem dritten Teil, bitte. B for Bookreview

Kitty Underhay is awarding first place... to murder.Spring, 1935. Newlywed Kitty Underhay has been enlisted by her old nemesis Mrs Craven to help organise the Miss Dartmouth Jubilee pageant at the Dolphin Hotel. Being bossed around by her arch enemy is not quite what Kitty had in mind for the start of her married life, but she's excited to launch the glamorous show. Sparkling smiles are quickly replaced by audible gasps however, when one of the girls goes missing during the interval...When pretty Peggy Blaine is discovered dead, Kitty can't help but notice that none of the other contestants seem particularly shocked. Can jealousy over a sash and a diamante tiara be a motive for murder?But when she discovers the threatening notes the young women have received, Kitty enlists her husband Matt to figure out who's scaring the competitors. However, before Matt can speak to them, another entrant turns up dead after an apparently accidental overdose. Taking part in a beauty pageant seems to have turned into a fatal occupation!The daring duo are sure that someone close to the girls is responsible. But can they sort the harmless face powders from the fatal poisons before it's too late? Or will Kitty and Matt find they are next to be crowned... with death? An utter joy! Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss will fall head over heels for this utterly compelling and totally charming historical cozy 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

Welcome to the little Irish village of Emerald Bay where the sun is shining, the locals are gossiping, and romance is in the air. But will returning home be the fresh start Imogen Kelly needs? Thirty-year-old Imogen Kelly is meant to be living her best life in Dublin but the bright lights of the city aren't making her truly happy. So she leaps at the chance to take on an interior design job at the big country manor at the edge of Emerald Bay. It also gives Imogen an excuse to return to the place where she spent an unforgettable summer with her first love, Lachlan Leslie, the heir to Benmore House. Imogen's heart is full of hope at the thought of seeing her childhood sweetheart but on the way there she nearly has an accident on the winding, muddy country road. She arrives at Benmore House late and flustered, only to discover the builder working with her on the renovation project is none other than Ryan O'Malley - the class prankster who was forever pinging her bra strap at school. Within seconds it's clear he's still a cheeky charmer, even if he's transformed into a gorgeous guy who unexpectedly sets her pulse racing. Forced into close proximity with relentlessly cheerful Ryan, who's forever (badly) singing rock ballads at the top of his voice, Imogen at first finds him an annoying distraction. With St Patrick's Day celebrations in full swing, Imogen has her work cut out to keep the job on track. Spending more time with Ryan, she discovers that, behind his warm smile and generous ways, he's nursing heartache. But when she finally sees blue-eyed Lachlan again, Imogen has to face up to the truth about the secret summer romance they shared. Will she leave Emerald Bay broken-hearted? Or will Imogen realise that home really is where the heart is? What readers are saying about Michelle Vernal: 'So heart-warming... I loved... Hit all the feels and had me laughing out loud... Will propel you to Ireland... Fabulous.' Page Turners, ¿¿¿¿¿

'Your tattoo... it's exactly like mine.' She hesitates. 'But - I've never noticed it before. I must have had it since I was little.' The ink markings on both of them are delicate, barely visible. Interlinked triangles in the shape of a daisy. But how can two strangers have matching tattoos, they didn't know they had? With their parents gone and nobody left to ask, when Georgia and Oliver first come to amateur sleuth Millie Westlake for help with their daisy-shaped markings she thinks the tattoos are a joke. A funny, if unusual, link between two strangers. In the seaside town of Whitecliff, stranger things have happened - especially to Millie herself. But then Millie finds an artist who remembers giving someone the same tattoo twenty years ago. Someone who spent years hiding in the isolated woods outside Whitecliff - the same place unidentified bodies were once found... Even as Millie gets closer to answers, she witnesses a shocking robbery that changes everything. And as whispers of what happened in the woods decades ago become louder, how much danger will Millie, Georgia and Oliver put themselves in, to uncover the mystery of the daisy-shaped markings and the dark truth about their pasts? This gripping and character-driven mystery read is perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Ann Cleeves and LJ Ross. Read what everyone's saying about Kerry Wilkinson:'Twists that take your breath away. This book has everything you could possibly want... Phenomenal... I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED, LOVED IT.' Michelle H, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Unputdownable... I was hooked from the very first page and kept there until the last. It is absolutely brilliant... So many twists and turns in this book which had me guessing until the end... I devoured it in two days.' Baker's Not So Secret Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿

My husband is keeping secrets. I'm watching his every move...Jake and I were childhood sweethearts. Strong, dependable and with a smile that melts my heart, he is the perfect husband and father to our beautiful little daughter. We have our money troubles - but getting a lodger, Kara, calms the panic I feel about our bills. Jake is reluctant but what choice do we have?I'm relieved that Kara is so sweet, playing endless games of hide and seek with Elsie and settling into our home. But when I catch Jake and Kara sitting close together on the sofa one evening, they jump apart when I walk into the room. Jake promises it's nothing...When I search Kara's room, I know for sure. My husband is keeping a terrible secret. And it's much, much worse than I imagined.Confronting him will tear our marriage apart, but I'll do anything to protect my precious daughter.Even if it means putting on a smile as I greet Kara at the breakfast table.Even if it means lying to my husband's face.Even if it means someone has to die...For fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, this is a psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist you'll never see coming.What readers are saying about Happily Married: 'MEGA twist that I didn't see coming AT ALL. I give it 5 stars for the twist itself! I raced through the book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Riveting... I read this one in one sitting. Absolutely wonderful!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic. I love when a book takes me by surprise and this one certainly did. I didn't see the twist coming mid-way through the book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Brilliant. This book is so addictive.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Intrigue and mystery at its best.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'The twist was amazing!!... The main thing I look for in a thriller is an unexpected jaw-dropping twist which this book delivers.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Victoria Jenkins:'OMG!!... Brilliant!... Makes your heart skip a beat... Will have the hairs on your head standing... OH BOY... This ending is explosive and will simply leave you breathless and gasping... This is a MUST READ!' The Secret Book Sleuth, 5 stars 'Fantastic, excellent... Incredible... I could not put this one down for the life of me... Loved, loved, loved this book... Wow, what a rollercoaster ride of an ending that was... I love it when a book shocks the pants off of me... I would highly recommend this to a friend and would shout it from any roof top.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this mind-blowing, impulsive, crazy book! The ending will blow your mind!' @oh.happy.reading 'Simply WOW... Just jaw-dropping... Hooked till the end... A brilliant and compelling read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

One loving couple. One surprise guest. One week to destroy everything... When the doorbell rings, I take one last look round the villa. The nuts and olives are in bowls; the white wine is chilling in the fridge; everything is ready for my old college friend, the guest I'm dying to impress.When I open the door, Coco steps from the dusty street into the cool tiled hall, as effortlessly beautiful as ever. But then her face freezes in horror, her mouth falling open. I turn to see my husband Jeff behind me, his eyes wide, his cheeks pale.After a moment, they both smile, pretending nothing happened at all. But I know what I saw.This holiday was meant to rescue my marriage, not ruin it.But the connection between my friend and my husband isn't what I thought.All three of us have something to lose, and something to fight for.And when the truth comes out, not all of us will survive...From the no.1 bestselling author S.E. Lynes comes a brilliantly gripping thriller that will have you racing through the pages and gasping out loud at the twists. Fans of Paula Hawkins, Lisa Jewell and Gillian Flynn will love The Summer Holiday.See what everyone's saying about The Summer Holiday:'Just WOW! S.E. Lynes just hits another one out of the park!... Perfect tension that just keeps getting wound tighter and tighter. Fabulous... Don't miss this one!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Binge read! Woah! I could not put this book down!... a big twist at the end I absolutely did not see coming. I love it when I get blindsided because it does not happen often!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!... So many secrets, revelations, and unexpected twists. I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering. Excellent thriller... white-knuckle suspense.' @kayoliverauthor, ¿¿¿¿¿'A jaw-dropper for me!... kept me hooked until the end... twists that got me by surprise. I never saw them coming!... perfect.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Omg this was a gripping and twisty read. Did not see that coming at all. 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'One of the best books I've read this year by a country mile, it's amazing. I read this in one sitting... that's how good it is. Can't recommend this book highly enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'S. E. Lynes definitely knows how to build suspense!... gripping... tons of thrilling action... a superb twist I didn't see coming.' Goodreads reviewer'I started it one evening... I couldn't put it down... fast-paced with plenty of twists throughout... perfect... An ideal summer beach read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow I am obsessed, such a good read! Devoured it in a day! Loved the characters! Loved the storyline and some great twists and turns!' Wellness by Blair, ¿¿¿¿¿'Cracking read... I couldn't put it down... 5 shiny stars from me.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The young woman lay among the rocks next to the creek like a broken doll, strands of her long dark hair covering her face. Her body was the kind of cold that only the dead can be...A body lies beside Kettlewell Creek, the waters rushing and churning next to her broken form. When Detective Josie Quinn arrives at the scene, she finds few clues and a victim with no enemies. Nineteen-year-old Sharon Eddy was cherished by her beloved grandmother, who raised her, and her death shocks the Denton community where she worked at the local animal hospital. When Josie is called to the morgue to hear the results of Sharon's autopsy, the case takes a sinister turn. She is horrified to see that a mark has been burned on to Sharon's left hip with a cattle brand: a horseshoe shot through with an arrow. Shaken and terrified, the usually cool and collected Medical Examiner Anya Feist lifts her own top to show Josie an identical mark. Ten years ago, Anya fled her hometown after her marriage to her high school sweetheart ended in terror. But Josie can find nothing to connect Anya's ex-husband Vance Hadlee to the murder. Her search of his family farm leads to more questions than answers.Then another body is found. A young woman in a red coat, lying in her final resting place, her hip bearing the same tell-tale horseshoe mark. As Josie gets closer to finding the truth, the killer creeps ever closer to home, threatening the lives of those Josie loves the most. Can she put together the pieces of this terrifying puzzle before it's too late? A completely unputdownable crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Gripping, page-turning and guaranteed to keep you up all night, it's perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine.What readers are saying about Close Her Eyes:"Oh my goodness!!! Lisa never disappoints! This story had me guessing from the very beginning!... Some of the twists are heart-breaking!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "How will I ever recover from this book?... One of the ones where you can guess and guess and still end up shocked and trying to turn the pages quicker. This was so perfect - the writing, the pacing, the emotion and just ALL of it." @becbingesbooks, 5 stars "Brace yourself for an intense, action-packed and frankly shocking ride... Highly addictive and truly unputdownable." It's All About Books, 5 stars "A devastating but enthralling read from the very first chapter and I was a total mess by the end... Worthy of far more than the five stars available." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "A fast-paced thrill ride that will keep you turning page after page. Don't expect to get sleep while reading this one. 5 stars!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"A gripping and emotional rollercoaster!... It will have you on the edge of your seat as our much-loved characters face danger. This story will have you gripped to the very end... A fast-paced masterful mystery that you will not be able to put down!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The young woman lying on the forest floor looks like she's dreaming; her brown hair fanning out into a crown around her head, her hands clasped over her breast. She could be sleeping-if it weren't for the brutal slash across her neck... It's autumn in Oakhurst when Detective Jo Fournier rushes to local beauty spot, Crone Ridge Woods, desperately hoping to find Madison Coehlo alive. Instead, she discovers the pregnant woman's pale and lifeless body, killed in the spot where she loved to walk her dog. Madison looked after her sick mother and studied at community college, who could have wished her harm? Madison's mother is utterly broken by her brutal murder, but she cannot give Jo any insight into the tiny doll pushed into her daughter's hand. Supposed to bring luck to whoever finds one, is it a coincidence or a warning from the killer? When Jo gets another frantic emergency call, she rushes to the scene, determined to catch this cruel monster before he can steal more innocent lives. Her heart pounds when she finds another identical plastic doll. As the local community panics, Jo and her team work round the clock to keep other pregnant women safe. The call logs of the murdered expectant mothers give Jo the clue she desperately needs, but her heart splits in two when she realizes another woman is in danger. Can Jo get to her first, or is the killer pulling them both into a deadly trap? From USA Today bestseller M.M. Chouinard, Little Lost Dolls is a keep-you-up-all-night utterly gripping crime thriller with a truly jaw-dropping twist! Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Gregg Olsen will be completely addicted. 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 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow, what a book!! I don't think I drew a full breath for the entire time I was reading... I took it everywhere I went... I needed to read it at every opportunity!... Unbelievably twisty... I loved every word of it!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Italy, 1943. A castle once full of love and laughter is left in ruins by the Nazis, as three sisters are torn apart by one terrible mistake... New York, present day. Broken by the loss of her beloved grandmother Annalisa, who raised her all alone, Mia is shocked when she finds an old letter sent from Italy in her belongings. Annalisa never told Mia about the magnificent, vine-covered castle on Isola di Parissi where she spent one long summer under the Italian stars. Or that she was accused of something terrible in the darkest days of World War Two... Arriving on the stunning Italian coast just a boat ride away from Parissi, Mia is devastated to find the island closed to visitors. Desperate to find out what her grandmother was hiding, she finds dark and brooding local guide Leo, who promises to help her sneak in. As they explore the crumbling castle surrounded by lush olive groves, Mia begins to fall in love with passionate Leo and the beautiful country he calls home. And soon they find handwritten notes hidden in the walls, which confirm her grandmother's heartbreaking story. Annalisa arrived on the island with her two sisters but was forced to abandon them when the Nazis invaded. Mia soon realizes that the accusation against Annalisa might be true, and that Leo has his own reasons for wanting to dig up her family's past. The terrible mistake Annalisa made tore apart the island community. Will it force Mia to leave Leo, and Italy, forever? An epic, heart-wrenching tale based on the incredible true story of an island at war. Fans of Lucinda Riley, Fiona Valpy and Victoria Hislop will be utterly gripped. What readers are saying about Secrets of the Italian Island: 'This book will captivate you.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ '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, ¿¿¿¿¿

Alle gehen zur Einweihungsparty. Alle Nachbarn, die schon am Tag von Abis Verschwinden in der Straße wohnten. Wird ihre Mutter endlich die Wahrheit erfahren?Ava hat ihre Tochter nur fünf Minuten allein im Kinderwagen sitzen lassen. Der Gurt war geschlossen. Es hätte sicher sein sollen. Doch als sie die Treppe hinunterkam, stand die Tür offen und Abi war verschwunden - sie war die Straße hinunter gegangen, am Haus der Lovegoods vorbei, und wurde nie wieder gesehen.Ein Jahr später planen die Lovegoods ihre lang erwartete Einweihungsparty. Ava will nicht hingehen. Sie kann es nicht ertragen, an dem Ort, an dem Abi verschwand, zu feiern und sie möchte keine Zeit mit Menschen verbringen, die ihre Trauer nicht teilen. Ihr Mann Matt überredet sie: Er macht sich Sorgen um sie. Ein Abend unter Menschen könnte ihr guttun.Aber während ihre Freunde und Nachbarn plaudern, essen und trinken, erfährt Ava etwas Neues über den Tag, den sie schon tausendmal in Gedanken wieder erlebt hat. Eine beiläufige Bemerkung, die alles verändern könnte.Ava dachte, sie kenne jedes Detail dieses Tages. Doch sie hat sich geirrt ...Düster, bewegend und voller Spannung. Dieser Thriller ist perfekt Fans von K.L. Slater, Claire Douglas und Megan Miranda.Was Leser:innen über Die Einweihungsparty sagen:Durchgehend rasant ... Es fesselt den Leser von einer Seite zur nächsten. Das sollte man auf keinen Fall verpassen! NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Genial ... Ein atemberaubender Thriller ... Sehr empfehlenswert. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Großartiger Schreibstil, fantastische Charaktere und eine fesselnde und zum Nachdenken anregende Handlung ... Die Spannung lässt keine Sekunde nach. Wenn ich die Zeit gehabt hätte, das Buch in einem Zug zu lesen, hätte ich es bis zum letzten Wort nicht weggelegt. Motherhood for Slackers, ¿¿¿¿¿Ein neues Buch von S.E. Lynes ist immer ein Anlass, alles andere fallen zu lassen ... erschütternd und atemberaubend. A Tick to Everywhere, ¿¿¿¿¿Fesselnd ... fängt all die Emotionen ein, die man erwartet, aber nie selbst erleben möchte. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ist alles, was ich inzwischen von dieser Autorin erwarte - fesselnd, schockierend, gut geschrieben und unmöglich wegzulegen. Absolut brillant. NetGalley Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich habe während der gesamten Handlung mitgefiebert. Washington Life, ¿¿¿¿¿Großartig ... Es hat mich von Anfang an gefesselt ... Das Ende habe ich einfach nicht kommen sehen. Jenny O'Brien, ¿¿¿¿¿

A loyal wife. A handsome husband. Which one of them will kill to keep their secret? When I first met Malcolm, I knew that he was everything I had ever wanted. When we had our beautiful, blue-eyed son Finn I felt like my life was finally complete. The past eight years have been the happiest of my life. Until now. Because Malcolm's been lying to me. I've been following him. I finally saw him with her. How could he betray me and my darling boy? Of course, we all have our secrets. But everything I've done, I did for my son. So I have a plan. When the police knock on our door tomorrow morning, Malcolm will have no clue what's in store. All I need to do is pick up Finn and we can start our new life together. But I don't notice the car tailing me. The sudden crushing impact takes my breath away. As my heart pounds and my car is forced towards the rushing river below, my only thought is for my precious Finn. Because I know with certainty that if this is happening to me, then he's in grave danger too... Did Malcolm know what I was planning after all? Is this his revenge? Or worse, have my own secrets and lies finally caught up with me-and has my time finally run out? The Woman at Number 6 is a totally twisty and gripping psychological thriller that will have you wondering who to trust and turning the pages well into the night! Fans of Gone Girl, The Couple Next Door and T.M. Logan will be totally hooked. Read what everyone is saying about Matthew Farrell: "Oh my gosh!... Heart-racing thriller! I was literally sitting on the edge of my chair... I read this book in one sitting... I could NOT put it down... I would give this book more than five stars if I could! Wow! Now I can catch my breath!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Beautiful Farfield Castle is opening its grounds for a party, and everyone in Saxford's invited. But as the champagne flows, the owner takes a fatal fall. Fortunately, amateur sleuth Eve Mallow is on the case! When novelist Julian Fisher buys Farfield Castle to turn the charming old building into a writers' retreat, he wants the neighbours onside. But he has his work cut out: Saxford St Peter locals tried to buy the castle for the village, and are furious that only the very rich will be able to enjoy it. At the lavish launch party, Fisher treats the villagers like royalty, but Eve Mallow is distracted by the tension in the air. She watches as Fisher's wife Kitty argues with several guests, almost in tears, before she disappears altogether... Later that evening, when Kitty is found dead in the castle's icehouse, it's quickly proved to be no accident. With dozy Detective Palmer on the wrong track, Eve can't resist getting involved. Convinced the answers lie inside Farfield Castle, Eve questions an overly inquisitive journalist, Kitty's less-than-loyal husband, and his prickly PA. But when it emerges that a family heirloom and Julian's computer both went missing on the night of the party, Eve is sure that solving the theft will solve the murder. Who is behind this deadly tale... and can Eve find the killer before she gets written off? A completely charming English cozy mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and J.R. Ellis. 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 'Delightful and charming... I absolutely adore this series.' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ '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, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sie hat ihr ganzes Leben darauf gewartet, einen Mann wie Alex zu treffen. Und er auf sie. Und sobald er sie einmal hat, wird er sie nie wieder loslassen ...Nach einer unsteten Kindheit, die sie bei Pflegefamilien verbrachte, hat Hannah alles getan, um sich ein sicheres und geborgenes Leben zu schaffen. Sie mag ihre gemütliche Wohnung und ihren Job als Sozialarbeiterin. Manchmal macht sie sich Sorgen, dass sie sich mit ihren 36 Jahren vielleicht nie verlieben wird, aber ansonsten ist sie mit ihrem Leben zufrieden.Bis sie von ihrer besten Freundin ermutigt wird, einer Dating-App beizutreten, und Alex kennenlernt. Er ist unwiderstehlich gutaussehend. Er mag die gleiche Musik wie sie. Und auch das gleiche Essen. Sie träumen beide davon, die Welt zu bereisen, aber sind sich einig, dass sie genauso gerne in ein Cottage an der Küste flüchten würden. Beide würden gerne eines Tages einen Labrador besitzen. Es scheint, als wäre er für sie gemacht. Es scheint, als wäre er zu schön, um wahr zu sein.Ihre Freunde sind skeptisch. Aber in Hannahs Augen ist er perfekt.Und das ist gut so. Denn Alex weiß, dass auch sie perfekt für ihn ist. Tatsächlich ist sie genau die Frau, nach der er gesucht hat ...Und plötzlich ist in Hannahs Leben nichts mehr sicher und geborgen ...Ein packender und spannender Psychothriller über Besessenheit und Online-Dating. Perfekt für Fans von Caroline Kepnes, Clare Mackintosh und Claire Douglas.Was Leser:innen über Das perfekte Paar sagen:Es hat mich gepackt ... Ich war so angespannt ... Ich habe es geliebt! Wenn ich könnte, würde ich es mit mehr als fünf Sternen bewerten. Das war einer der, wenn nicht sogar der beste Thriller, den ich je gelesen habe! Kindlewithdanni, ¿¿¿¿¿Ich kann nicht glauben, dass ich erst jetzt diese Meisterin des psychologischen Thrillers entdeckt habe ... Ich habe schon viele Psychothriller gelesen, aber ich glaube nicht, dass ich mir jemals ein so guter Twist am Ende untergekommen ist. Ceri's Little Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿Das Buch ist absolut fesselnd und sehr schwer, aus der Hand zu legen! Dieser Psychothriller lässt einen an allem und jedem zweifeln, so clever ist er aufgebaut ... Read and Rated, ¿¿¿¿¿Meine Güte, was für ein absolut spannender und aufregender Thriller ... Ich konnte es wirklich nicht aus der Hand legen ... Das Ende hat mir Gänsehaut gegeben, so gut war es. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿Es ist absolut unmöglich, dieses Buch aus der Hand zu legen. Ich habe es in nur einem Rutsch verschlungen ... Es hat mich von Anfang an gepackt ... Little Miss Book Lover 86, ¿¿¿¿¿Oh. Mein. Gott. Das ist der Thriller, nach dem ich gesucht habe ... Sag all deine Termine ab, denn du wirst dieses Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen wollen. Lily Michaels ¿¿¿¿¿

Kalte Schweißperlen rannen Faye den Rücken hinunter. Bevor sie sich umdrehen und wegrennen konnte, bemerkte sie die beiden leblosen Augen, die sie anstarrten. Erst dann schrie sie auf. Als Faye Baker in den Mauern ihres neuen Hauses einen Kinderschädel entdeckt, wird Detective Lottie Parker zu den Ermittlungen gerufen. Das Haus gehört seit Jahren der Familie von Fayes Freund Jeff, und als Jeff anfängt, sich verdächtig zu verhalten, fragt sich Lottie, was er verbergen könnte. Doch sie hat kaum Zeit, sich dem Fall zu widmen, da der elfjährige Gavin auf den nahegelegenen Bahngleisen die Knochen eines Kindes findet. Die Knochen gehören zwar nicht zu dem gefundenen kleinen Schädel, aber Lottie glaubt nicht an einen Zufall. Ein dunkles Gefühl der Vorahnung breitet sich in Lottie aus und wird schon bald bestätigt, als Fayes Leiche im Kofferraum ihres Autos gefunden wird. Wer wollte sie zum Schweigen bringen? Während Lottie nach Fayes Mörder fahndet, nimmt der Fall eine weitere dunkle Wendung, als Gavin verschwindet. Aber es gibt scheinbar keine andere Verbindung zwischen Faye und Gavin. Und wer sind die jungen Opfer und warum ist ihr Mörder zurückgekehrt? Kann Lottie Antworten finden, bevor noch jemand sterben muss? Dieser spannende Thriller von Bestsellerautorin Patricia Gibney wird dich von Anfang bis Ende fesseln. Perfekt für Fans von Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni und Melinda Leigh. Was Leser:innen über Begrabene Engel sagen: Fesselnder Pageturner. So viele nervenzerreißende Momente. Dieses Buch hat mich sprachlos gemacht. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Detective Lottie ist in Bestform ... Twists, die einem den Atem rauben - das bisher beste Buch der Reihe, und ich freue mich schon auf mehr. Daily Life, ¿¿¿¿¿ Packend und absolut fesselnd ... Ich liebe Lottie Parker, sie ist wirklich eine tolle Figur. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Einfach genial. Ich habe das Buch an einem Tag verschlungen und konnte es wirklich nicht aus der Hand legen. Dies ist wahrscheinlich eines meiner Lieblingsbücher der Lottie-Parker-Reihe. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Eine rasante Geschichte, die man nicht aus der Hand legen kann ... Unbedingt lesen. Beauty Balm, ¿¿¿¿¿

The endless green and purple of the Scottish hills stretch as far as Liz can see, curving up around the loch to meet the wide blue sky. She takes a deep breath and hopes this beautiful place will help hide her secrets... When thirty-seven-year-old Liz Parsons first sets eyes on the cosy, whitewashed cottage perched on the edge of the loch, she feels the knot in her chest begin to unwind. After a terrible tragedy and sudden break-up, she's looking forward to putting the past behind her and focusing on her new job running the tiny Loch Cameron Whisky Distillery, nestled between the highland hills. With the villagers welcoming her with open arms, she meets ruggedly handsome distillery owner Ben Douglas and feels inspired by his passion for the history of the local area. Although Liz and Ben have very different ideas for the future of the business, their hectic days spill over into long walks exploring the wild landscape, and Liz feels lighter for the first time in months. When Ben confesses he is considering selling his family's legacy, Liz is desperate to change his mind. The small community relies on the distillery for jobs and tourism, and she can't let her newfound friends lose their livelihoods. But just as she hears whispers in town that there's more to Ben's story, she receives a letter at the cottage that could change her future. The thick paper and faded postmark are a heart-wrenching reminder of the life she left behind. Can she trust Ben with the shocking truth about her past? Or will she be forced to pick up the pieces of her broken heart and run away from Loch Cameron forever? A gorgeous page-turner from USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Kerr that will sweep you away to the Scottish Highlands. Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe will love this emotional and gripping read about second chances and finding where you truly belong. Readers love Kennedy Kerr: 'Absolutely beautiful and perfect!! Completely swept me away... Compelling and addictive, a heart-lifting read that kept me turning the pages until late at night... Absolutely fantastic!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book. Read it in a night. Brilliant... A must-read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

When Maud McIntyre sets up her own private detective agency, she never imagines her first case will involve murder... A mystery in the Highlands? The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency is on the case!Edinburgh, 1911: When Maud McIntyre and her lady's maid, Daisy, form a detective agency, they never dream their first case will take place at a glamorous house in the Scottish Highlands. But when the Duchess of Duddingston, concerned that a notorious jewellery thief will target her lavish weekend party, employs Maud to go undercover as a guest to find the culprit, the agency has its first case to solve...Undercover with Daisy as her maid, Maud follows a trail of clues across the Duddingston House estate. And as she meets the weekend guests, she hopes one of them will reveal themselves as the jewellery thief. But when one of the house guests is discovered dead, Maud and Daisy realise they're not only hunting precious gems, but a murderer...As Maud and Daisy investigate, they realise that a connection in Edinburgh might hold a vital clue that will help them solve the case. Travelling back to the city, Maud hopes that what she and Daisy uncover will help them piece together the mystery.But when Maud receives a telephone call from the Duchess requesting urgent assistance, she realises that the murderer didn't have just one victim in mind. Speeding down the drive to Duddingston House, Maud and Daisy hear gunshots ring out across the estate. Will they reach the Duchess in time to save her? And might they catch the murderer in the act?A warm page-turning historical whodunnit, perfect for fans of the mysteries of Helena Dixon, Verity Bright, T.E. Kinsey and Catherine Coles.Readers are loving The Scottish Ladies' Detective Agency:"I loved this... A pleasure to read!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Page-turning, wonderful... Loved it." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"So charming! This one was everything I hoped for... Wonderful... I can't wait to read the second book!" @xhttp.sarahx

Taking off my favourite striped apron to sit down for our family meal, I know something is wrong the moment the doorbell rings. A chill runs through me as the police officer places handcuffs around my wrists and I see my husband's shocked face. They're arresting me for murder... We've been best friends with Victoria and Russell since they first moved to Dragonfly Close. My children love Auntie Vic. We spend long summer evenings together sipping my homemade lemonade in the garden, laughing and chatting and sharing everything. But now I'm accused of murdering Russell. Sitting in the back of the police car, I can't stop thinking about my kids. Who will take them to school in the morning? Who will make sure Holly eats more than a bite of dinner? She needs me more than ever. Then my mind races back to the last time Russell and I met up in secret. Surely the police won't know about the argument we had last week, and the terrible things we said. I tell myself they don't know about my past. That they haven't been listening to the conversations I've been having in my house. I didn't kill Russell. I'm a devoted mother, a loyal wife and a good friend to Victoria. But I know the police won't believe me. The question is, will you? Fans of Liane Moriarty, Nicole Trope and Linda Green will love this completely gripping page-turner, with a twist that will make your heart stop. What readers are saying about Sam Vickery: 'What an amazing unputdownable story! I started reading this book just before bed last night and the next thing I knew it was the early hours and I'd finished it. I couldn't stop reading, I just had to know how it would end.' Blogging for the Love of Authors and their Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Such a brilliant read!... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in one glorious sitting!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! This book blew me away.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I couldn't put down... Brilliantly addictive... A definite 5+ stars from me.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW!!... This is a one-of-a-kind read! Haven't read anything by Sam Vickery before this, but you can be sure I will be looking for latest! This is a must read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She shuts the door behind her, relieved to be in the safety of her own home. But tonight her house is the most dangerous place she could be. Someone has been waiting for her, and they know she's home alone... Sasha loves her job finding accommodation for homeless people, and she's proud of the small but cosy apartment she rents on the good side of town. She's worked hard to leave her dark past behind her and make amends for the accident that still haunts her memories. She knows she was innocent, though she's still careful about who and what she tells of her old life. But not all secrets stay hidden forever... When her phone rings loudly in the middle of the night, Sasha fears what she'll hear when she picks up - a deathly silence. It's happened every night for weeks. Is it a childish prank, or a chilling warning that someone has uncovered her secret? But the news of a body found at a local shelter means her worst nightmare has come true. It can't be a coincidence that evidence related to the victim has been found at the same location where the most devastating moment of Sasha's life took place. Days later, a second body is found and Sasha's heart pounds wildly as she takes in the victim's unforgettable green eyes. She hasn't seen her in a long time, but she'd know her old friend anywhere. She was the only other person who knew Sasha's secret, so how can Sasha prove her innocence now? Sasha doesn't know who's coming for her, but she's certain of one thing: she's next on the list...Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh will love Their Cold Hearts - a totally thrilling and addictive crime thriller that will have you up all night! What readers are saying about Their Cold Hearts:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Cancel all plans while reading - I inhaled this amazing book over one weekend and resented anything that kept me away from it!... Top notch.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Awesome... It's like Christmas morning every time I read one of this author's books... The whole book had my head spinning... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... Every chapter left me wanting more.' Goodreads reviewer

"Adele, we believe your husband is missing." As everything around me starts to blur, I go over the words once more: "your husband is missing." Four simple words with the power to shatter my whole world in an instant. Working as a marriage counselor I'm used to the tragedies that come out of nowhere. People trust me to help them through life's big moments. The things that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the person you love the most. But I never thought trouble would land on my own doorstep. As I start to piece together our last conversation desperate for any clues I can find, the cop standing in front of me reveals that my husband never told his co-workers he was married. He was seemingly living a double life right in front of me. Days later, as I search through our home, I discover a hidden box of baby clothes that suggest my husband was starting to build the perfect life without me. My entire career has been built on separating the truth from the lies. My husband may think he has pulled off the greatest lie of all but he is not the only one keeping a secret in this marriage. All I know for certain is that when the truth comes out, only one of us will make it out alive. A totally addictive and unputdownable psychological thriller about deadly obsession and twisted lies perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Perfect Marriage, The Wife Before Me and anything by Freida McFadden. What readers are saying about Dea Poirier: "OMG the ending... I'm literally on the edge of my seat... Gives you goosebumps." Spookysmazeofbooks ¿¿¿¿¿ "Woah what a story!... Gripping... Jaw-dropping... Terrific." rubie_reads ¿¿¿¿¿ "Gripping... Earth-shattering... I am hooked... I highly recommend this... Outstanding... Amazing!" Jonannlovesbooktalk ¿¿¿¿¿ "An edge of your seat mystery... Kept me up half the night. Very gripping and suspenseful." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Perfectly paced, slowly revealing secret after secret until you're not sure of anything anymore, only that you have to keep reading... Gripping... Who needs sleep?... A thrilling, edge of my seat novel." Goodreads reviewer "Queen of the cliffhanger!! Dea keeps you gripped... Has you on the edge of your seat!!" Goodreads reviewer

My son said he walked his girlfriend home. But now she is missing...Our new home was meant to be a chance for us to start again, to make new friends and forget the past. And as I look around the barbeque we've thrown for our neighbours, I dare to dream that things will be all right. I watch my husband joking as he flips burgers and my daughter turning cartwheels on our sun-bleached lawn. And then my gaze falls on my son Jacob, and his new girlfriend Rose, in her light blue jeans and her green crop top. There is a worried expression clouding her beautiful eyes...The next day I get a call from Rose's mother that chills me to the bone. Rose never returned after our party.I wake my still-sleeping son, who walked Rose home the night before, and beg him for answers. Jacob promises he saw Rose to her front door, and I know he would never lie.But when the police find Rose's house keys hidden in our garden and a witness claims to have seen them arguing in the street, everyone insists I can't believe what Jacob is telling me.I will do anything to protect my boy. But I need to find a way to make the questions stop. Because there's something about our family that nobody can ever know. And as the search for Rose closes in, how can I keep him safe and keep our secrets hidden?A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Jackie Kabler, you'll love The Lie.What everyone is saying about The Lie:'I devoured it in three days straight and was reading it at every opportunity.' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'The last sentence made my jaw drop in utter surprise... unforgettable and very hard to put down.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'What a wild ride! This was unputdownable. I read it in one night, who needs sleep anyway?... Kept me guessing the entire time' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Holy Smokes! This place is on fire and it ain't the damn barbeque party!!!... Wow! Kathryn Croft has done it again and blown me away!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Had me sitting in the same spot for hours burning pages. I couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'OMG!!!!! Loved!!!!! Her best work yet!!!!! Once I saw this author had another book coming out I just knew I had to read it. This author is by far one of my favorites of all time... I couldn't put it down for the life of me. Each chapter left me wanting more and more... They shock me to my core and leave me speechless. This one had me on pins and needles... I was screaming OMG the whole time I was reading it. I even reread it just to be sure. For all these reasons and more I love this author's books so much. I can't wait for her next one.' Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

They should have been watching. But my little girl is gone... On this crisp October day, the class of six-year-old children are wrapped up warm in gloves and coats for their trip to a local farm. They giggle as they stroke the animals and search for the perfect Halloween pumpkin, and as I watch my daughter Claire race off with her friends, the pink ribbon in her hair bouncing, I breathe a sigh of relief. It's been so hard since my husband died and my sweet little girl deserves to be happy. But as the sun sets and the teachers gather the children, Claire is nowhere to be seen. We call the police and frantically scour the fields and playgrounds, my heart breaking as I cry out Claire's name. And then a detective shows me a video: my daughter, skipping away from the farm, holding hands with an adult in a bulky coat, their cap pulled down low. My blood turns to ice. Claire would never leave with a stranger. Whoever took her must be someone I know. But who could want to punish me this badly? Is it linked to the night I refuse to think about-the terrible night my husband died? Did my mistakes put my baby girl in danger?Can I save her by finally facing the past?Or will I lose her forever when the truth comes out? A brilliantly twisty thriller that will have you gripped from the first page to the final reveal. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell. See what readers are saying about The School Trip: "Loved!!!!!... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough... I knew I wouldn't get much done or fall asleep until I finished it... took me by surprise in so many ways. It left me speechless... I raced through that ending like there was no tomorrow." Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow... gripped me from the first pages. An edge-of-your-seat thriller, I could not put it down... The ending was so shocking I had to take a breath and read it again." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A gripping, captivating thriller... so many shocking revelations and twists.... I kept guessing and second guessing. I couldn't put this down. I had to know what had happened." @kayoliverauthor, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Had me hooked from start to finish, I binge read it in just over a day it was that good! So many twists and turns... didn't see what was coming! A must-read." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Fantastic... I found very hard to stop reading. All the characters were excellent, brilliant storytelling all the way... I cannot speak highly enough about this book, definitely a must-read... A thoroughly 5+ stars from me." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Impossible to put down and I read it in one sitting because I just had to know the ending... an absolutely fantastic book that I have been highly recommending." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Suspenseful and compulsively readable... kept me flipping the pages way past bedtime!" @lil.bit_reads

Four friends. One dream getaway. But who will make it out alive? When the gold-rimmed invitations arrive through the doors of best friends Simone, Hannah and Vicky they're instantly taken aback. Their ex-friend Jodie is inviting them to a lavish Mediterranean villa to celebrate her birthday. They haven't spoken in years since she betrayed them in the worst way. So how did they make the guestlist? They all have their reasons for saying yes. Stay-at-home mum Simone had her dream job snatched away. Hannah lost the love of her life. Café owner Vicky wants the chance to help a wronged friend. Is the reunion a chance to confront Jodie and the past once and for all? Arriving at a villa that looks straight out of a movie set, the friends relax by the sumptuous pool as they wait for the other guests to arrive. But as the chilled wine is poured and the three friends reminisce, they see Jodie walking towards them with a look of shock on her face. Because Jodie didn't invite them here. But by the end of the weekend it will become clear who did. Someone else has a reason for revenge. Who will make it out alive? An absolutely addictive and twisty-filled psychological thriller that will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Lisa Jewell and T.M. Logan. What readers are saying about Claire Seeber: 'My heart is still pounding... this is one of the best psychological thrillers I've ever read... An easy 5 stars... The plot twists are gut wrenching. This is perfect for fans of Big Little Lies' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing... Holy cow! This was a freaking fabulous book!... My hands were literally glued to my reader!... Held me captive!... If real life hadn't interfered, I am sure I would have finished this book in one day... Five star read all day!' @oh.happy.reading ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is everything you want... kept me on my TOES! I could not put this one down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Incredible... so twisty and suspenseful and had me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down and more importantly I didn't want to.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing book... Kept me engrossed for hours, I couldn't put it down.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Grabs you from the first page... compelling... edge-of-your-seat... the twists kept coming!' Alice Hunter, author of The Serial Killer's Wife

With her heart in her mouth, Kitty let herself into her husband's private study. She knew where he kept the papers that might save her dearest friend from the Nazis. She just had to steal them...Vienna, 1937. When beautiful American Kitty becomes engaged to Austrian diplomat Edgar, she finds herself thrown into a very different world in Europe, and soon longs for home. But when the woman designing her wedding dress, Judith, takes Kitty under her wing, she sees the city of Vienna in a new light - a city of culture and music that she can explore with her new friend.But when the Nazis come, the fact that Judith is Jewish means she is no longer safe. Kitty knows that as a diplomat's wife she can steal the papers that will allow her closest friend to escape to safety, but will it mean betraying the love of her life?Except that Edgar has grown distant and secretive since she joined him in Europe and, when war breaks out, Kitty wonders which side her husband is really on. And, as she prepares to betray him, Kitty begins to fear that she doesn't really know the man she married at all.Facing an impossible choice between her dearest friend and the man she loves, Kitty knows she must be brave, and do the right thing, no matter the personal cost...An absolutely heartbreaking, powerful and gripping story about finding love, resilience and friendship in the midst of the darkness of World War 2. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, My Name is Eva and All the Light We Cannot See.Praise for The American Wife:'I found myself holding my breath... Completely blown away by the unexpected twist at the end... This series is a must-read!' Goodreads reviewer'I cannot wait for the next book to be published... Highly recommend to every reader!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Thrilling... Kept me riveted to my sofa.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely heartbreaking, powerful and gripping.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

"BRB, booking a flight to Ireland... one of those stare at ceiling, giggle and kick your feet kind of romcoms!... Add to your tbr if you're looking for: THE SWOONING. THE TENSION. THE BUTTERFLIES." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ Katie Collins has barely ever left her tiny Irish village of Ennisbawn. Why would she? With its tightknit community, friendly local pub, surrounded by glistening lakes and perfectly mysterious forests, it's a place of peaceful beauty.Or it was peaceful. Until Callum Dempsey turned up. Part of a hot-shot (and, Katie has to admit, hot is annoyingly apt for him...) development team with zero eye for beauty or charm, he's not only building a hideous hotel just outside the village, he's also just announced a plan to knock down Ennisbawn's only remaining pub. To make way for a view from the golf course.It's the final blow to the village and the last straw for Katie, who refuses to let her home-from-home disappear. The pub is her life - her job, but also her last connection to her parents, who had met at Ennisbawn's once-famous matchmaking festival that was held in the grounds.But, after being laughed off the building site in her best flannel pyjamas for demanding the builders leave, Katie decides enough is enough and hatches a plan. She's going to revive the matchmaking festival, save the pub, and single-handedly bring the town back to life again.She might even help her two best friends find love as well. Since, heck, what's another project when you're taking on the world's hottest, evilest man?But what Ireland's newest matchmaker doesn't know is that even when someone's really not your type on paper, love might be a little bit more than just a formula...A gorgeously escapist and utterly hilarious small town romcom perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Sophie Kinsella and Christina Lauren.Readers love Catherine Walsh: "Can I rate this more than 5 stars?... The build-up was *chef's kiss*. There was no way I could put this book down." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"SOUND THE ALARM!!! IT'S A BANGER ALERT!!!... THE CUTEST AND FUNNIEST ROMCOM I'VE EVER READ!!!... The chemistry? Even Marie Curie couldn't handle it!!!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"OH MY GOODNESS!... I looooooved this so much!... Their chemistry!... Sizzling... I ABSOLUTELY FELL IN LOVE... PERFECTION!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "BRB, booking a flight to Ireland... one of those stare at ceiling, giggle and kick your feet kind of romcoms!... Add to your tbr if you're looking for: THE SWOONING. THE TENSION. THE BUTTERFLIES." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "OMG I ADOOOOOORED THIS BOOK... My heart melted'" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"The ABSOLUTE cutest... One of the most adorable new books... the perfect romantic comedy... made me happy, from start to finish!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿