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It only took a moment for everything to go wrong. In the blink of an eye, the birthday party became a nightmare when we heard the screams... How did this happen? And who is to blame?I'm so happy as I walk to pick up my son from the party. It's his first since we moved here, and I know he's found it hard settling in. Just as I've found it hard to make friends among the mothers at the school gates. But as I turn the corner, my heart stops. Instead of the picture-perfect birthday party I left earlier, there's an ambulance.I start to run. My son, is all I can think. I have to find my son.As I race into the garden, desperately searching for my child, a fellow parent turns to me, her finger pointed. The words out of her mouth make my blood run cold."Your son did this. This is your fault."Surely that can't be true? My son can be difficult, but I'd know if he was capable of hurting someone... Wouldn't I?As a little girl is lifted onto a stretcher, I feel my world come crashing down. My heart cracks in two for this poor child, her devastated family. Because there's no coming back from this. An innocent girl has been hurt. My son is being blamed. And although I don't know what really happened, I do know that this moment will tear us all apart...A totally gripping and emotional novel about trust, female friendship and betrayal. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Susan Lewis.Praise for Kate Hewitt's novels:"THE book of the year!... I don't think I have ever cried as much... heartbreaking and unputdownable... To say this story is a five-star read is an understatement. There are not enough stars in the world to show how much this book has touched me." Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿"I was totally immersed in this beautifully told story and felt really sad by the time I reached the end. Uniquely wonderful... I loved every single page." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

It was supposed to save us. It destroyed us. My husband, Marcus, and I used to be so in love. But now, after ten years together, we barely talk. I've seen so many of our friends' marriages end in divorce, and I'm prepared to do whatever it takes to stop that from happening to us. And then I meet Erin. She tells me all about her perfect marriage to Kieran, and I'm shocked when she reveals the secret to their marital bliss-they have an open marriage. My heart starts to race as I consider it for me and Marcus. Could we really do this?When Marcus cautiously agrees, I know it can't be with strangers, and so I call Erin. She tells me there is only one rule: complete honesty. But when I meet Kieran, it doesn't take long for me to break that rule. Soon this isn't an open marriage, but an affair.As I start to fall for Kieran, Marcus becomes the attentive husband I've been craving, and I'm soon full of regret. This was all an awful mistake and I swear to end it. But my blood runs cold when Erin is reported missing. Who is this couple I've entangled our life with? And as the police knock on my door, it's much more than just my marriage that is now at stake...For fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Housemaid, this is a psychological thriller with a twist you'll never see coming.Readers love Victoria Jenkins:'Wow! I loved it! What a thrilling book!!! I thought that I had it figured out but definitely had me fooled!... So hard to put down... EXCELLENT!' @pretty_andpinkbooks, ¿¿¿¿¿'This was a crazy good book!... just when you think you have it figured out, the next chapter throws you for a loop. I am telling everyone I see to read this book; it is that good!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow, wow and more wow!!!!!... I loved it!!!!! I was on the edge of my seat the whole time... It had everything I look for in a great read... would definitely recommend it and happily give it 5 Hearts.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'OK WOW, make sure to add to your TBR Right NOW!!... a gripping, fast-paced read... full of suspense.' @another_read_by_angie_, ¿¿¿¿'WOW!!!... I was just blown away by everything in this book and need to read more by this author. Needless to say, I am an instant huge fan!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked from the very first page. I devoured the book in just two days, finding it impossible to put down!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿

England, 1941. Dedicated local vet Laura cares for the farm animals of the little village of Bramble Heath. But falling bombs aren't the only danger as the war hits close to home... Despite everyone telling her it's not a suitable career for a woman, Laura has worked hard to become a successful livestock vet. And she's not afraid to serve her country in the village of Bramble Heath, where she and the land girls care for animals and protect the crops everyone relies on during the darkest days of the war. But, just when the country is most in need of food, the farms of the village come under attack... Desperate to figure out who among the villagers could be doing such terrible things even while German bombs rain down, Laura is relieved when the Ministry respond to her requests for help. But the man they send isn't what she expects. Commander Alastair Seaton is quiet, with a soft, kind smile. And she can't help but be drawn to his shining brown eyes. But as they start to open up to each other about past heartbreak, disaster strikes. A farm has been set alight. While Laura hurriedly gathers water to fight the flames, Alistair rushes into the burning barn to make sure no one is trapped inside. Will Alistair make it out alive? And can Laura figure out who is behind these attacks before they threaten the outcome of the war? An utterly unputdownable and emotional historical wartime novel, perfect for fans of Martha Hall Kelly, Diney Costeloe, and Before We Were Yours. What readers are saying about Ellie Curzon: 'Wow wow wow!!!! I read this book in less than 24 hours. So gripping, it had me hooked and unable to put it down until I finished the last page!!!... Love love loved everything about this.' @DianeLikesToRead 'Wonderful... I took this one completely to my heart from the very beginning... You won't want to put down... Brought a tear to my eyes.' @leona.omahony 'WOW... Needs more than 5 stars... Incredible story of love, courage, survival and bravery... Unforgettable... Loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! I loved it... This book will make your heart pound and your palms sweat.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rosa's blood runs cold. He hasn't seen her yet, but she would recognize those blue eyes anywhere. Will he reveal her secret? And if he does, how will she ever survive? Germany, 1939: When Rosa Herzelfeld boards the SS St Louis, she doesn't believe its promise of freedom. Surely there can be no escape from the Nazis, not even on the other side of the world. Besides, she knows that no matter how far she travels, there is no escaping her past... When the ship is refused entry to Cuba, Rosa finds herself penniless and alone in England. Desperately trying to make this strange country home, the last thing she expects is to fall in love. But when she meets fellow refugee Peter, she is surprised by how quickly his gentle smile and warm brown eyes help her forget the horrors she left behind. As their affection deepens, Rosa grows fearful. Should she tell Peter about the terrible decisions she was forced to make to survive in Germany, or simply pray he never finds out? Deep down, she begins to realise that she must tell him the truth... But before she can, Rosa is sent to a remote internment camp on the Isle of Man. And when fate finally reunites her with Peter, her past is threatening to catch up with her. With time running out before her secret is revealed, Rosa must make an impossible choice... This second book in the Emerald Sisters series tells a heartbreaking and unforgettable story about hope, second chances and the resilience of the human spirit. Perfect for fans of The Orphan Sisters and My Name is Eva. Readers love The Emerald Sisters series: "WOW! This book completely hooked me from the first page to the last... I literally couldn't put it down... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful... I was hooked from the very first page. A phenomenal novel... I was heartbroken... Keep the tissue box close by because you will surely need it. This unputdownable gem of a read is definitely a favourite... I love everything about this story... [a] ten star read." Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Josie lavora fino a quando le braccia le fanno male, fino a quando i paramedici arrivano e la tirano dolcemente lontano dal corpo freddo e fragile della donna. La voce di Noah si spezza accanto a lei mentre dichiara l'ora della morte per sua madre amata.Arrivando con il suo compagno Noah per cena nella casa di campagna immacolata della sua famiglia, la Detective Josie Quinn è devastata nel trovare la madre di Noah, Colette, distesa senza vita nel giardino posteriore, la bocca piena di terra.Cercando risposte in casa, il team di Josie non sa cosa pensare dei rosari sepolti nella terra vicino al corpo, o del file nascosto intitolato "Drew Pratt", la persona scomparsa più famosa della piccola città di Denton.Man mano che si addentra nel caso di Pratt, Josie scopre rapidamente che aveva un fratello il cui corpo è misteriosamente emerso sulle rive di un fiume. C'è anche un passo diario che suggerisce che Colette potrebbe averlo incontrato l'ultimo giorno in cui è stato visto vivo. Josie può credere all'impensabile, che una dolce anima come Colette potrebbe essere stata coinvolta nei loro omicidi? E la nuova relazione di Josie con Noah sopravviverà all'accusa?L'unica speranza di Josie risiede nel rintracciare la figlia di Pratt. Ma quando arriva a casa sua e scopre che è stata uccisa pochi minuti prima, Josie sa che il vero assassino è un passo avanti e non si fermerà finché il segreto di Colette non sarà sepolto per sempre. Con molte vite innocenti in gioco, quanto Josie è disposta a scavare in profondità per raggiungere la verità?Un thriller crimine assolutamente impossibile da posare che vi terrà svegli tutta la notte! Se amate Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni o Rachel Caine, sarete sicuramente catturati fin dalla prima pagina.Leggete cosa stanno dicendo tutti su Le ossa sepolte: "Adorato!!!... Non riuscivo a posarlo... personaggi incredibili... svolte nella trama che fanno girare le pagine per arrivare alla fine... NON PERDETEVI QUESTA SERIE!" Recensore di Goodreads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Battevo sul mio Kindle come un picchio impazzito, così tanti sospetti e tensioni che si potevano tagliare con un coltello e per quanto riguarda la fine, MI HA LASCIATO SENZA PAROLE!!!!!... Un'altra serie avvincente e coinvolgente che continua a migliorare. L'HO ADORATO!!!!!" Recensore di Goodreads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Una lettura altamente divertente, di prima qualità e impossibile da posare, aggiungi a ciò una protagonista femminile intelligente e combattiva e hai un capolavoro imperdibile a cinque stelle." Reader's Retreat, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Wow, questo libro mi ha preso dalla prima pagina... svolte e colpi di scena che mi hanno tenuto a leggere pagina dopo pagina. Proprio quando pensavo di essere sulla strada giusta, mi rendo conto di non esserlo stato." Recensore di Goodreads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Mi dico sempre che leggerò solo alcuni capitoli prima di andare a letto. La prossima cosa che so è che sono le 2 del mattino e mi mancano solo poche pagine alla fine!!" Recensore di Goodreads, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️"Un viaggio straordinario e intenso... Veloce, divertente, pieno di suspense e pieno d'azione... vi troverete a volare attraverso e sarà difficile lasciarlo prima di arrivare all'ultima pagina... Un'altra bomba!" It's All About Books, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

1922. Amateur sleuth Mabel Canning is surrounded by the bright lights of London as she chaperones a young American woman to a dance. But when someone is murdered, a deadly tango begins...Meet plucky woman-about-town Mabel Canning, leader of the London Ladies' murder club and trusted assistant to gentlewomen. When she is tasked with accompanying Roxy, a fun-loving heiress, on a glamorous night out, Mabel can't wait to sip champagne and practice the foxtrot. But just as Roxy sashays out of sight, a mysterious man warns Mabel that the feisty young redhead is in danger. And someone is dead before the music stops...Roxy was the last person to see the victim alive, and she stumbles into Mabel's arms with her daffodil-yellow dress splashed with blood. Determined to protect her ward, Mabel gathers her dashing beau Winstone and her pals from the murder club. Together they trace the weapon back to the ballroom, but when its twin goes missing, it is clear time is running out to prevent another murder on the dance floor...The police conclude the killer is in Roxy's family, but Mabel finds herself spinning between a motley troupe of suspects. Mr Bryars, the anxious ballroom manager, is constantly tripping over himself to hide his secrets. But would he kill to protect his reputation? And young Ned Kettle may have looked dashing while waltzing around with Roxy, but he was once a notorious thief. Is the sticky-fingered rogue also a dab hand at murder?Just as Mabel and her murder club friends quickstep closer to the truth, Roxy is kidnapped, and Mabel comes cheek to cheek with the killer. Can she save poor Roxy and herself? Or has she danced her last dance?A delightfully witty and utterly addictive whodunnit absolutely bursting with 1920s sparkle, from USA Today bestselling author Marty Wingate. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Richard Osman, Verity Bright and T.E. Kinsey.What readers are saying about The London Ladies' Murder Club series: 'Loved everything about this... Outstanding. The characters were all amazing... I was shocked by who the villain was... My favorite cozy mystery series... I can't wait to read the next!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'YES. I completely inhaled this in one day... So gripping... Charming... Definitely kept me guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, audio edition'I spat my tea out across the room... Excellent... no notes whatsoever... I couldn't find a single thing to nit-pick about!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just loved this! Couldn't get enough. I just had to know how this would end. I couldn't stop reading. The culprit was totally unexpected. I was so surprised. Wonderful mystery.' NetGalley reviewer, audio edition'I have read many, many books and there are very, very few that I've been unable to put down. [This] is the exception. Reader, I was hooked... sheer joy and worthy of P.G. Wodehouse.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Quand la populaire Isabelle Coleman disparaît, tous les habitants de la petite ville de Denton se joignent aux recherches. Ils ne trouvent aucune trace de la jolie blonde, mais à cette occasion l'inspectrice Josie Quinn trouve une deuxième jeune fille dont ils ignoraient la disparition.Mystérieuse, muette et apathique, il est clair que cette dernière est traumatisée par ce qu'elle a subi. Tout ce que Josie peut obtenir d'elle, c'est le nom d'une troisième victime et un indice difficile à exploiter...Le compte à rebours est déclenché. L'objectif retrouver Isabelle vivante, et faire en sorte qu'aucune autre fille ne soit prise pour cible. Lorsque la piste conduit Josie Quinn à une affaire classée comme un canular par les autorités, l'inspectrice commence à douter de pouvoir encore faire confiance à quelqu'un...Dans cette ville très unie, quelqu'un commet des crimes innommables. Josie pourra-t-elle mettre le tueur hors d'état de nuire avant qu'il ne fasse une autre victime ?Un roman policier haletant qui ne laisse personne indifférent. Vous risquez fort de dormir la lumière allumée après avoir lu le premier volet de cette nouvelle série !Ce que les lecteurs disent de Jeunes Disparues, best-seller de USA Today et du Wall Street Journal Brillant, absolument brillant ! Dès que vous tournez la première page, vous êtes accro ! Des rebondissements et des coups de théâtre qui se succèdent jusqu'à la dernière page ! Il faut absolument le lire ! Un membre de Goodreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tous ceux qui me connaissent savent que j'aime beaucoup les personnages principaux féminins et forts, et c'est exactement ce que j'ai trouvé avec Josie Quinn... L'intrigue se déroule à une vitesse fulgurante et me fait souvent retenir mon souffle. J'attends la suite avec impatience. Angela Marsons, auteur du best-seller Silent Scream (n° 1) 5 GRANDES ETOILES !!!!... Ce livre est brillamment rythmé... J'ai été happée dès la première page et je n'ai pas pu le lâcher. Un membre d'Open Book, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superbe ! je donnerais plus de 5 étoiles si je le pouvais ! Une lecture pleine d'action et de rebondissements qui est tout à fait agréable et qu'on ne peut pas lâcher ! Un membre de Goodreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Un thriller d'action qui fait monter l'adrénaline ! Il m'a saisie dès la première page et ne m'a pas lâchée... Ce livre est percutant, plein de suspense et m'a littéralement fait retenir mon souffle... Le rebondissement principal était fantastique... Je veux la suite ! Stardust Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ J'ai adoré ce livre. L'intrigue, le personnage principal, le cadre, tout... Ce livre est brillant. L'histoire m'a accroché dès le début et m'a tenu en haleine tout du long. Nigel Adams Book Worm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Le début d'une série exceptionnelle... Je ne voulais pas qu'il se termine. J'ai été captivée dès la première page et j'ai suivi la protagoniste Josie Quinn dans tous les rebondissements de l'histoire. Un membre de Goodreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

We promised forever. But only one of us will leave this marriage alive... I stare at the messages between my husband Rob and another woman, their plans to run away together bringing tears to my eyes as I stand, trembling, in our luxurious apartment. I thought I had the perfect marriage. As our three beautiful children sleep soundly in the next room, I think about our family holidays, our romantic date nights and the day Rob proposed to me. In the last few months, I haven't complained about his late-night meetings or got jealous about his weekends away. I trusted my husband. But now I'm questioning everything. I read the messages again and my world shatters. Because I know this woman. I've let her into my home, where she's bounced my rosy-cheeked baby on her knee. She knows things about me even Rob doesn't know... Then I find a new one from my husband: 'Leave my wife to me. I'll deal with her.' My blood runs cold. He thinks he can get rid of me so easily. He thinks he can just tear apart the life we've built. But when he comes home to his perfect wife tonight, I'll be putting together a plot of my own. His mistress isn't his only secret, and I'll stop at nothing to protect my children and my life... A completely gripping psychological thriller about unthinkable betrayal by those you love the most, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Claire McGowan and The Perfect Marriage by Jeneva Rose.

My mother is obsessed with every detail of my wedding - controlling my dress, my ring, my happiness. But when the day finally comes, will she really let me go? Last year, my sister's fiancé was murdered on his wedding day. And I found my mother's corsage next to his body... I'm beaming as I walk down the aisle, but my smile masks a prickling fear, even though this is supposed to be the happiest day of my life. My husband-to-be, Owen, is everything to me, with his sandy hair and sparkling blue eyes. He keeps telling me it will all be fine. I pray he's right as I slip a gold band onto his finger with trembling hands. Please let me be wrong about what my mother did. Please let Owen be safe. But when the priest asks if anyone objects, I turn to look at my mother. Her eyes are icy beneath the brim of her hat, and she's staring right at me. Is my husband's life in danger? Or is it mine...? A page-turning, addictive psychological thriller from an Amazon no. 1 bestseller with twists that will have your head spinning until the very end. Fans of The Housemaid, The Family Upstairs and The Perfect Marriage will be absolutely gripped! Everyone is talking about Samantha Hayes: 'OMG!!... I literally read it in one sitting and I am sitting here at 3.30am... Gripping from very first page right up until the last. It is absolutely brilliant... WOW! Just wow is all I have right now. As I closed my ereader I was speechless.' Confessions of a Bookaholic, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I DEVOURED this book. I finished with my mouth hanging wide open. What did I just read? There were so many twists that you just couldn't even keep up at times' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'THIS. WAS. INCREDIBLE... Nail-biting... Kept me up way past my bedtime. I was sucked in... and couldn't put it down. I cannot find a single flaw... Every plot twist had me gasping... A wild ride... Gosh this was incredible.' @mariaareadss, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Jaw-dropping... I did literally gasp and say, "NO WAY!" out loud... And at the end, I just sat there thinking, "What the hell did I just read?"... Freaking awesome... The twists do not stop until the very last page.' Fireflies & Free Kicks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'OMG... I physically couldn't put it down and was still reading it at 2 in the morning as the twists just got bigger and better with every turn of the page!... The most addictive book I've read this year!... Brilliant!' My Chestnut Reading Tree, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT, LOVE IT!!!!!! YOU WILL NOT BELIEVE THE TWISTS AND YOU WILL NOT GUESS THE ENDING! THIS BOOK MUST BE READ BY EVERYONE.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You let her in. You shouldn't have... I was so nervous about someone new joining our house share; after everything that happened with my parents, my friends are like my family. Our imperfect but well-loved house is the only place where I can be myself. But when Poppy knocks on our door, blonde hair, wide eyes and a friendly smile, we all agree she's a perfect fit. I just wish I could shake the feeling that I've seen her before...At first, everything runs smoothly. But one day, Poppy arrives home with my housemates in tow. She says she 'forgot' to invite me to the movie. My stomach drops. As she sidles up to my friends, I'm gripped by a familiar panic. If Poppy is from my past, will she turn my friends against me? Will she tell them the secret I've so carefully buried? I feel like Poppy's watching my every move. My home used to be the place where I felt most comfortable. But as she places a delicious home-cooked meal in front of me, I don't even feel safe eating here.I have to find out who she really is, and what she wants.And when I do, will she realise too late which one of us is truly dangerous?An absolutely gripping page-turner about the dark secrets harboured by the people closest to us. Fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and Sally Hepworth won't be able to put down The Perfect Housemate! What readers are saying about Lorna Dounaeva: 'A WILD ride!... There are some absolutely shocking twists... will keep you on the very edge of your seat towards the end. I absolutely loved this one!' @whatanniereadsnext, 5 stars'OH my word! This was one wild ride, twisted from the beginning and kept me guessing. I loved this book so dang much!' NetGalley reviewer'DELICIOUSLY TWISTY!... Gosh once it reaches the part of the plot where everything begins to unravel it feels like you're going at lightning speed. Full of twists and turns... jaw-dropping... Even juicier than you expected.' @onlyshelves'I read The Wife's Mistake in a day... I couldn't put it down... more twists and turns than you can shake a stick at... It had me hooked from page one... kept me enthralled to the end. A highly recommended 5 star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I was constantly on edge, needing to know what was going to happen next! Every time I thought I knew, I was wrong. Twist and turns in almost every chapter... hard to stop reading. The ending was another twist I never saw coming! Truly an amazing story.' Goodreads reviewer'Really grabbed me from the very first chapter... A LOT of different twists and secrets... A slow burn that was definitely worth it. Definitely add this one to your TBR.' @pretty_andpinkbooks'The biggest SHOCKER happened... I was like NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!... I can't say enough about the ending, it was terrific.' Goodreads reviewer

Stunning views across the Grand Canal and a hotel suite fit for royalty... Lady Eleanor Swift is having a jolly good time on her Italian vacation, until a gondola ride is cut murderously short! 1924. Lady Eleanor Swift has been on a grand tour around Italy for a month with her butler Clifford. Finally arriving in Venice, she's thrilled to be attending the famous carnival: all that's needed is the perfect bejewelled costume for her faithful bulldog, Gladstone. But on her first gondola ride to take in the sights, a passenger collapses into the canal with a knife sticking out of his back. Eleanor saw an argument break out between the gondolier and the victim, Councillor Benetto Vendelini, and it turns out they're rivals from the city's two great families. Vendelini's murder is sure to reignite their centuries-long feud. While attending a glitzy ball that night, Eleanor learns of a plot to steal a precious family heirloom from the Vendelini household. Is the stolen item the key to solving this baffling murder? In this floating city of tiny winding alleyways, Eleanor traces the missing heirloom to an antiques dealer in a far-flung corner of town. But when her handbag is snatched by a cloaked thief, she realises the murderer is dangerously close. Can Eleanor unmask this most cunning of killers, before she joins the other victims at the bottom of the Grand Canal? An utterly gripping historical murder mystery set in Italy, full of intrigue and charming characters. Fans of T.E. Kinsey, Agatha Christie and Catherine Coles will be totally hooked by A Death in Venice! Readers adore Verity Bright: 'I am hooked! This is the best book that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!' The Literary Wife 'I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It's an adorable, captivating book.' Washington Life Magazine 'OMG! What an incredible read!... When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn't put it down!' Celebrating Authors ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A fabulous cosy read!... I absolutely adored this book!... Kept me guessing right up to the very end.' @my_reading_narnia ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The young girl trembles with fear as she stares at the gun pointed in her direction. She knows there's no point in screaming. No one will hear her on the mountain. As thunder breaks overhead, she silently prays that someone will at least find her body so she can be returned to her parents. Detective Madison Harper's heart aches when she attends a local support group for families of missing people in Lost Creek, Colorado. She wishes she could help them all, but one cold case in particular captures her attention. Five years ago, close friends Becky, Tasha and Stuart hiked the infamous Grave Mountain. But only Stuart returned. He claims they were separated by a storm, but the town has never believed him. Convinced Stuart is hiding something, Madison vows to find out what really happened. Just as Madison reopens the case, her blood runs cold when remains are discovered on the trail where the women were last seen. And when more bodies are discovered, Madison suspects she's dealing with a serial killer who has used Grave Mountain as a dumping ground for years. How many more bodies are they about to unearth? Then, the case takes an agonizing turn when someone close to Madison is found brutally murdered. As she gets closer to cracking the case, a tip-off leads her back to the mountain, and she knows that if she's going to catch the killer, she has to hike it alone. But as another storm closes in, Madison realizes she may have just walked into a trap that means she'll never make it off the mountain alive... A completely addictive and twist-packed mystery thriller that will have you holding your breath until the shocking final twist! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. Read what everyone's saying about Wendy Dranfield: "If I could give this 10 stars I would. HOLY GUACAMOLE! This book was FANTASTIC... so many plot twists... I tried so hard to read this slow because I knew I was going to be sad to be done...I could not put it down." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow what a wild ride!... Super fast paced it runs at breakneck speed. More twists and turns than a rollercoaster... A resounding 5 stars!" NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow this book was amazing!... Hang on to your seats because this was a rollercoaster of a ride. I was hooked from the first chapter, there were so many shocking twists, I couldn't put it down." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Exceptional... oh my goodness... once started you won't be able to put it down... what a book." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow!...This book truly had me gripped... action packed to the end!... Brilliant from start to finish!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An unbelievably good read. A real rollercoaster of a ride with an unimaginable plot of twist after twist after twist... brilliant." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sara's eyes fill with tears as she reads the letter, her last words from her dearest friend: 'I'm buying you your freedom. You don't need to ask your husband's permission and you have to put yourself first for once. Have an incredible adventure before it's too late for both of us...'Sara has lost her zest for life. Trapped sharing a house with her soon-to-be-ex-husband, with grown-up children who still need her but take her for granted, working in a job where her boss bullies her, the final straw is the heartbreak of losing her beloved best friend Lainey.But Lainey's death could be the beginning of Sara's new life... as the last gift Lainey gives to her friend is a sum of money and a request: that Sara travels to Italy, the scene of the pair's youthful adventures, and scatters Lainey's ashes on the beach at Portofino.For once, Sara decides to be brave. She quits her job, tells her family they can manage without her, and sets off on the trip of a lifetime. Swept up by new friends and relishing the freedom of being away from home in beautiful Florence, Sara finds herself drawn to Carlo. Handsome and charming, he is everything Sara finds it so hard to be: carefree, impulsive, living in the moment without worrying about the future.And then Sara sees something she shouldn't... and discovers a secret about Carlo that makes her question everything she thought she knew. Stuck at a crossroads in her life and her travels, she can't face returning home yet, but nor is she brave enough to continue the challenge that Lainey set her. And then she meets an English woman who tells her about an apartment in Rome, that could just be the answer to everything...Return to the sunny streets of beautiful Rome with this heart-warming and romantic story about discovering your true path in life. Perfect for fans of Jill Mansell, Elin Hilderbrand and Sheila O'Flanagan.Readers love the Rome Apartment series: 'My favourite summertime read of 2023... Fantastic... A sweeping engrossing story.' Cozy Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb... This book will go far, 5 stars. Blindingly excellent... This book should come with a disclaimer as once you start reading you aren't going to want to walk away.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow!... Unleashes a flood of feels!... Absolutely wonderful.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A moving and emotional story, full of hope. The descriptions of Rome are breathtaking.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ten days ago, straight-A student Jessica Stanley ran away from home. Now her lifeless body lies pale and still in an empty parking lot, her unblinking brown eyes staring up to the night sky... FBI agent Nikki Cassidy's heart pounds as she takes in the short, dark hair and delicate features of fourteen-year-old schoolgirl Jessica Stanley. It's another unsolved murder in Groveton, Ohio, just like her sister, Caitlin, fifteen years before. Her family beg her to keep her distance, but Nikki knows she can't walk away. What if her sister's killer is back? Talking to Jessica's heartbroken family, Nikki learns that she wasn't happy at home. Just days ago, she packed a few belongings into her school backpack and left, never to be seen alive again. Determined to give Jessica's family the answers she never found for herself, Nikki works around the clock, trawling hours of CCTV footage from the scene. And just when she thinks she's close to uncovering the truth, a chilling email arrives that confirms her deepest fear. There are more victims, Nikki. Can you ever stop me? This killer is playing a dangerous game, and he has Nikki in his sights now-one wrong move and she could be his next victim. She's determined to unmask the monster who has tortured her hometown for decades. But what if the killer is someone close to her? What if it's someone she loves? Fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot will absolutely love this gripping new series from Dana Perry. Prepare to stay up all night! What readers are saying about Dana Perry: "Wow!!!!! What did I just read!!! Mind blown!!!! Absolutely shattered after being up all night reading but boy was it worth it! Absolutely unputdownable!! Clear your schedules before picking this book up as you will not be able to put it down!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A twisty-breath-taking page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until it's stunning conclusion. Fast-paced and riveting, it keeps you guessing till the very end.' Lisa Regan, author "This was an edge-of-your-seat page-turner!" @annette_reads_daily, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The cozy café on the bustling beach welcomes tourists and locals for steaming coffees and delicious homemade cakes. But when Brittany receives mysterious notes from a customer will they lead her to the happy ending she's always dreamed of? Brittany Thompson has spent her whole life in peaceful Sand Dollar Cove lonely, loving the wrong men and mourning the loss of her beloved older brother Paul-the only guy she's ever been able to trust-when they were just teenagers. Her one escape is her café, Safe Harbor, where customers can gift meals to strangers along with handwritten notes of encouragement. That is until a familiar face returns to town: rugged, brooding Ryan Osborne-the man Brittany had a schoolgirl crush on when they were young. And who was once her brother's best friend... Ryan's arrival brings back painful memories, and bumping into him at the charming café sends Brittany's emotions all over the place. Brittany can't forget the way Ryan skipped town after Paul's death, leaving her to grieve alone, though as she watches him struggle to readjust to life in the cove, her heart softens just a little. But just as she and Ryan start to grow closer, bonding over their shared past, mysterious notes begin appearing. The messages encourage Brittany to think about the person she is and how her past led her here... But when Brittany uncovers a secret about the night she lost Paul that changes everything, can she and Ryan come together to finally heal and find a happier future together? Or will the truth of what really happened tear them apart forever? Escape to the beautiful coastal town of Sand Dollar Cove in this heart-wrenching yet uplifting story of long-buried heartbreak, the journey to loving yourself, and learning to forgive. Fans of Susanne O'Leary, Mary Alice Monroe and Liz Eeles will fall hard for this gripping novel. What readers are saying about the Sand Dollar Cove series: "Oh boy I didn't expect all the wonderful things, people and places that were eagerly waiting for me to read their story. I'm so glad I did!... Sweet, funny... I needed this story more than I realized... Wonderful... Made me giggle... Fantabulous... 5 stars!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Finished in two days. Absolutely brilliant... Has bestseller written all over it. What a book!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "WOW! What a book. I absolutely loved it. I couldn't put it down... Brilliant... I was totally hooked... Heart-warming, fast-paced, romantic and full of emotion. Just brilliant... Full of romance, drama and family secrets. Definitely recommend this beautiful small-town romance." Goodreads reviewer "Such a beautiful read... Stunning... Brilliant... I just loved it... Now I'm heading straight for the next book!" Jessica's Book Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

As dawn breaks over a small gas station on the outskirts of Groveton, Ohio, the body of a teenage girl lies totally still. Long blonde hair covers her face, and a length of frayed rope hangs loosely around her neck. It's only a matter of time before someone finds her, just like her killer intended... When FBI agent Nikki Cassidy receives a call from Groveton's Chief of Police, her heart pounds. A young girl just knocked on the door of Nikki's old family home, claiming to be Nikki's kid sister, Caitlin. But Caitlin was murdered fifteen years ago. Who is the girl and what does she want? Nikki thinks the impersonator could finally lead her to her sister's twisted killer. But her hope is shattered when the girl's lifeless body is found strangled at a local service stop. If the girl knew about Caitlin, could she have known the identity of the killer? Was she murdered before she could unmask them? Going against her boss's orders to stay away, Nikki traces the girl's last known steps to her best friend, Shirley. Nikki learns that the girl was last seen meeting with a stranger at the mall. Could it have been her killer? Closer than ever to uncovering the truth, Nikki can't give up now. But when Shirley's body is found at another service station, a length of rope wound around her neck, her heart shatters. Another young life has been lost. Nikki vows that this will be the last. When an intruder breaks into her old home, Nikki knows it's the killer sending her a sign. As she walks into the familiar old house in the dead of night, will she finally get justice and catch her sister's killer, or did she just walk into a deadly trap? If you enjoy Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you will absolutely love this gripping and totally unputdownable crime thriller. What readers are saying about Dana Perry: "Wow!!!!! What did I just read!!! Mind blown!!!! Absolutely shattered after being up all night reading but boy was it worth it! Absolutely unputdownable!! Clear your schedules before picking this book up as you will not be able to put it down!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "A twisty-breath-taking page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until it's stunning conclusion. Fast-paced and riveting, it keeps you guessing till the very end.' Lisa Regan, author"This was an edge-of-your-seat page-turner!" @annette_reads_daily, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

My kid sister was murdered fifteen years ago. Now the killer has struck again. And this time, I'm going to take my revenge... On the anniversary of her sister's death, FBI agent Nikki Cassidy takes a call that has her heart pounding in her chest, the image of her beautiful sister Caitlin etched in her mind. Another girl has been taken. Days later, the lifeless body of twelve-year-old Natalie Jarvis is found in a remote patch of woodland, a crown of roses delicately placed on her head. Just like Caitlin. The killer is back. Nikki rushes to her small hometown of Groveton, Ohio. She will do anything to stop another young girl dying, but she soon realises that nothing is what it seems-everyone in her hometown is keeping a secret. And when a note is discovered near Natalie's body addressed to Nikki, it's clear what the murderer really wants: her... She's caught killers before, but this time it's personal. And Nikki will risk everything-even her own life-to get justice for every victim. It's time to stop this twisted killer, once and for all... If you love reading Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put down this gripping new series. Full of heart-racing twists and turns, you'll be hooked! What readers are saying about The Nowhere Girls: "A twisty-breath-taking page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat until it's stunning conclusion. Fast-paced and riveting, it keeps you guessing till the very end.' Lisa Regan, author What readers are saying about Dana Perry: "Wow!!!!! What did I just read!!! Mind blown!!!! Absolutely shattered after being up all night reading but boy was it worth it! Absolutely unputdownable!! Clear your schedules before picking this book up as you will not be able to put it down!!!" Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This was an edge-of-your-seat page-turner!" @annette_reads_daily, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I really loved it and had to finish it in one day!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Breath catches in my throat and terror grips me as my daughter's favourite jumper slides into focus. Time slows. Helpless, I watch my precious little girl run into the road. Screeching tyres slice through the quiet afternoon. Days from now, my friends will say the worst day of my life was all my fault...A bright and welcoming haven, the playgroup sits at the heart of the town, tucked away inside a red-brick building. The Nest should have been the safest place for my rosy-cheeked, pink-obsessed daughter, Florence. Run by mothers like me, I trusted my newfound friends - Alice, Beth and Georgie - to take care of my child. But now my choice has left Florence fighting for her life.My heart pounds thinking about what I will tell my husband, James. He stayed with me through the darkest times, and I thought some space would bring us closer. But as I watch our little girl sleeping in a hospital bed, I know our relationship may never recover from this.How can I tell James what really happened if I don't know myself? I can't shake the feeling the other mothers are lying to me; they know I'd never let Florence leave the nursery by herself. We've all got dangerous secrets we want to protect, but if they expose mine, will anyone, including my husband, believe me when I say I didn't harm my daughter?A completely gripping psychological suspense about the dark price of protecting your family, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Adele Parks and Sally Hepworth.What readers are saying about Leah Mercer: 'Brilliant... a fantastic family drama... Emotional and heartbreaking... I was kept on the edge of my seat from the beginning until the end... I just couldn't put it down... 5+ stars.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A cannot put down novel... A page turner... I did not want to stop reading... Don't miss this book.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A heartbreaking wartime promise. A family torn apart. A letter that could change everything. 1945. The tiny bundle in her arms barely stirs as she hurries out into the dark street. Remembering Villa Teresa, a thousand miles away in sun-soaked Italy, Betty thinks of the letter she had to write to stop the bombing and save Gianni. Instead it cost her everything... And she will never see her beloved again. Now, letting her little baby go will tear her apart, but she knows it is the only way to keep her child safe... Naples, present day. With nothing but the name of crumbling palazzo Villa Teresa scribbled on the page, Sadie clutches the scrap of a letter she desperately hopes will help her find her birth mother. It's her only clue to go on. But with the heady scent of fresh lemons carrying on the breeze, and handsome local guide Luca by her side, she knows in her bones this is the right place. Then, lost in the local newspaper archives, the pair makes a shocking discovery about the woman Sadie believes is her mother... how she did something terrible during the war. Shattered, Sadie must ask herself if she should continue searching for a woman who did her best to disappear. Deep down, Sadie knows she can't give up. But what really happened in that beautiful palazzo all those years ago? What led a mother to give away her baby? And will uncovering this devastating secret destroy Sadie's heart for good? A Letter from Italy is an emotional and gripping tale about a tragic love affair in World War Two and how a daughter lost for decades finally follows her heart home. Perfect for fans of The Letter, Fiona Valpy and Angela Petch. What readers are saying about Rose Alexander: 'Wow... Hit me like a sledgehammer... Devastating... Gut-wrenching... The most beautiful... The most heartwarming... A privilege to read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Beautiful... unlike anything I've ever read before... Entirely consumed me from beginning to end... heart-breaking... powerful... my book of the year. Stunning, and quite unforgettable.' Being Anne 'I absolutely loved this book... One of the best historical novels that I've read... Beautiful... Perfect.' Monika Reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Took me on a rollercoaster of emotions, and I couldn't put it down... beautiful and emotional... kept me hooked from start to finish... Captivating and heart-warming.' Kelly Lacey, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐