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

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

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

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

An agonised scream cuts through the roar of the snowstorm. Horrified, Fiona twists around to look at the group of hikers behind her. There are four people, where there should be five...When police officer Fiona MacLeish stumbles upon a group of fellow hikers in dire trouble in the dramatic peaks of the Scottish Highlands, she has no choice but to help. One of the party has fallen off the path, lying below with the crisp white snow around his head starting to turn scarlet. Fiona soon learns the potential accident is actually a deliberate murder. But who would want to hurt this man and why? With visibility worsening and the snowstorm getting worse, Fiona and the group of hikers make it just in time to a nearby shelter. As Fiona questions those in the party, she realises that everyone is keeping secrets about their relationship with the victim. Any one of these hikers could be the killer...When another brutal attack happens, it is clear that the murderer is still among them. Trapped in a shelter at the top of a mountain, Fiona must move fast and identify the killer before they strike again. When her role as a police officer is revealed, Fiona herself becomes a target. With tensions rising and food running out, she knows she doesn't have long until more people die. But can she find the killer and save herself and the innocent hikers in time? The Shelter is the third book in the Fiona MacLeish series, set in the remote Scottish mountains. Fans of J.M. Dalgliesh, J.D. Kirk and Simon McCleave will love this character-driven police procedural with a dark twisty plot. Readers love G.N. Smith:'I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller... Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action-packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!' The Secret Book Sleuth ¿¿¿¿¿'Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight... grabs you and pulls you full throttle into his pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'I had to lie down in a dark room after that! Action, twists, turns and a bloody good story! What more can you ask for?' Chapter in my Life ¿¿¿¿¿

Four girls close their eyes. Only one wakes up. Leah and her three best friends get changed into their pyjamas, eat pizza and argue about what film to watch. They laugh together until the early hours. But the next morning, Leah blinks open her eyes and sees three empty sleeping bags. The other girls are gone. Twenty years later. In her small hometown, still-haunted Leah has never been able to shake off the rumours and whispers. How could she have slept through it all? She must know what happened. Now, a documentary is being made about the night Leah's best friends disappeared. Is the truth about to come out? Then an anonymous email arrives in Leah's inbox. 'Stop them'. Somebody out there knows what happened the night of the sleepover. Is Leah in terrible danger? And will she ever find her missing friends - or are some secrets meant to be kept forever? An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with twists and turns that will make you gasp. Anyone who loves Lisa Jewell, Shari Lapena or The Perfect Marriage won't be able to put this down. Read what everyone's saying about The Night of the Sleepover: 'Wow!... Had me on the edge of my seat! I did NOT see that particular conclusion coming! What a massive, eye-popping twist! It absolutely kept me rapt right to the end. It had me completely mind-blown!... I would say the ending is unguessable.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow... I could not stop wrecking my brain trying to find out which piece of the puzzle fitted where ... And then BOOM!... I could not believe my eyes when it was all revealed... shocking.' B for Bookreview, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved it... I genuinely did not see the ending coming... One of my top five reads of the year, will be telling everyone to read this. 5 stars without a doubt.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Jaw-dropping read... I was immediately intrigued... raced through the pages... With twists and turns that left me blindsided... will leave you speechless.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Yikes... a rollercoaster of a ride. This truly was an addictive psychological thriller filled with head-turning twists... kept me guessing until the shocking end.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I didn't see the ending coming. I read in two sittings, rather upset that I had finished it... I would give ten stars if I could. Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sitting by the window with views of the shining sea, a white-haired woman seals an envelope with trembling hands and thinks of her grandchildren - two sisters who haven't spoken for years. Will her final message bring them back together? Ever since her sister Caitlin left the village of Heaven's Cove, Isla has cared for their beloved grandmother Jessie in her cosy red-brick cottage by the sea. Now, heartbroken after Jessie's death, Isla hopes to bond again with her sister. Until Caitlin insists she wants to sell the cottage they spent their childhood in. But their grandmother, who always had a twinkle in her eye, had other plans. At her will reading the sisters are handed an envelope containing a cryptic riddle in Jessie's handwriting. Certain their grandmother, who loved puzzles and crosswords, wanted them to solve it together, Isla begs Caitlin for more time. Then Isla meets tall, brooding Ben in the village, come from America seeking answers about his own family history. One of his ancestors was close to a relative of Jessie's... did Jessie mean for them to meet? As Ben and Isla walk together on the wild Devon beaches, they discover a heartbreaking generations-old story of a woman who chose her family over true love. But Isla and Caitlin are no closer to solving their grandmother's riddle: and when Caitlin finally shares a shocking secret about her life back in London, selling their grandmother's home seems the only way forward. Without their grandmother to guide them, will the sisters ever rediscover the meaning of family? Or will Isla be forced to leave Ben, and Heaven's Cove behind forever? An absolutely gripping and addictive page-turner about family secrets and sisterhood. Fans of Barbara O'Neal, Faith Hogan and Debbie Macomber will adore being swept away to the rugged Devon coast. Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews,¿¿¿¿¿

As I hand my newborn baby to my mother, I see the softness in her face as she gazes down at the tiny, helpless girl in her arms. And I feel my heart shatter as I say the words that will change all our lives... 'Please, take my baby.' I know she will be better off without me. But as I leave her behind that dark night, I wonder, will I ever see my baby again? Will I have the chance to explain to little Erin why I had to go? Even if I do find the strength to return, what will my mother have told her? Only one person really knows what happened, and why I had to do what I did. I know the truth will come out some day. I don't expect forgiveness. The only thing I hope is that my family can survive the fallout... A heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting tale about the sacrifices mothers make for their children, this story will make you hold your loved ones tight. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Jojo Moyes and Kate Hewitt. Readers love Emma Robinson: 'Heartbreaking... Had me with a huge lump in my throat and reaching for my box of tissues more than once... Heart-wrenching... Hits on a deep emotional level.' Robin Loves Reading ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I cried bucket loads with this book, honestly it is such an emotive tear-jerker of a book... Captivating... Grabbed hold of me and I couldn't have let go even if I wanted to.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh, my heart! What a wonderful, twisty, beautiful and heartbreaking book!... I love love loved it!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another triumph!... A wonderfully told tale of what it means to be a parent... I loved everything about this book and the ending had me in tears!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved, loved, and really loved!!!!! Warning, a box of tissues was needed to get through this entire book. My tears were never-ending and it pulled on every heart-string in my body... I enjoyed every minute of this book.' Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿ 'An emotional rollercoaster ride... Just when you think you can put the tissues away, she comes at you again with both barrels... A fast paced read which I devoured in less than 24 hours.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!!!... Absolutely heart-breaking... Make sure you have tissues at the ready!!!... I would LOVE to see this turned into a movie!!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Believable, heart wrenching and absolutely brilliant!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG. OMG. OMG. The author made me cry. I still had a book hangover when I started writing this review. There was a lingering lump in my throat all through the day.' Shalini's Books and Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿

Kitty held her husband close to her chest, covering his beloved body with her own. She called for help, but none came. She stared down at the face she loved so well. "Edgar! Don't go, my darling, not now. Not after all we've been through... please don't leave me here alone..."1944. Beautiful American Kitty Larsson knows better than most that fighting the Nazis comes at a price. She's spent years working undercover as an agent for the British and knows that doing what is right could cost her everything... When Kitty is captured during a mission and her true identity is revealed, she learns her beloved husband, Edgar, has gone missing. The Gestapo tell her they have him, and that his life is in her hands. If she doesn't cooperate, he will die and her worst fears will be realized. If they are telling the truth, Kitty's secrets might be enough to save the man she loves... But what if they are lying? Fueled by her desire to do what is right, but also to save the man she loves, Kitty knows that she won't be able to rest until she can escape and find Edgar. Because surely, somewhere out there, he is still alive... As the war rages, Kitty tries to think of a plan. Surely this isn't where it all ends? She needs to know whether Edgar is safe, and to hold him in her arms once again. But, to do that, will Kitty finally have to make the ultimate sacrifice? An absolutely unputdownable, gripping and powerful story about love, courage and doing what is right 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 Diplomat's Wife series: "Fantastic... Wonderful... Superb... I did not want to put this story down. When my e-reader battery wore down I stood by the charger and read." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Outstanding... I was hooked by this book and couldn't put it down... Incredible... Brilliant...Oh my goodness... I loved this." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "A truly unputdownable book! The story kept getting better and better... You will have a hard time putting this book down." @kayy_lambert ¿¿¿¿¿ "INCREDIBLE!!!... Not to be missed. I cannot wait for the next in this series." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "This book is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat right up till the end." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Daisy sobbed as she pointed at the picture of my darling son. "It was him," she cried out distraught. "He was the one who attacked me." Today all my worst fears came true. I thought I had escaped the dark secrets of my teenage years. But when my son is accused by one of my students of a crime I know only too well, my past comes hurtling into my present.Surely my beloved son Bryson, my kind and caring boy, who I raised to be nothing like the men of my past, couldn't be mixed up with - or worse, be - what they are describing. Could he?But when Daisy comes to me in the classroom with tears in her eyes, trusting me with her confession, I vow that she won't suffer the same fate I did. But what can I do? I love my son. I need to believe him no matter what.As I struggle to know who to believe, the threats begin. Notes on my car, messages saying we will pay for what happened. Just like last time. Only this time I don't know if I'll get out of it alive... This addictive and gripping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Shari Lapena, Lisa Jewell and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about Danielle Stewart:"Grabbed me from the first paragraph and didn't let go. I was floored... I actually held my breath... the story and the writing are THAT compelling." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I read this in 24 hours! It is so thrilling. Loved it." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Heart-pounding... left me on the edge of my seat!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Fast-paced and so many twists! I was guessing until the end. I can't wait to read more by this author" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"Had my stomach in knots! From the first page until the last I was completely immersed... gripping!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿"I could not put this down... perfect... I was completely absorbed... Amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

My sister died. Her friends lied. And now I'm going to learn the truth... A year ago, my twin sister Samantha left me a message: I need you.A day later, she was dead. I always knew it was suspicious, but no one would listen.But I've just found her journal, tucked into a hidden space in the window seat of our childhood bedroom. It shows who her best friends really are: the fraud. The liar. The cheat. The crush.Now, they're all together on a weekend away, in a beautiful wood-panelled cabin in the mountain. And I'm going too. One of them killed her, and I'm going to prove it.But am I ready for the answers I'm seeking? Because I soon realize that my sister had dark secrets too... And when fire breaks out on the mountain, leaving us trapped, I must decide: what will I risk to get justice for Samantha? Because finding the truth might cost me my life...An absolutely compulsive thriller that will have your pulse racing as you flip through the pages at speed! If you like The Hunting Party, Ruth Ware and The Summer House, you'll love The Weekend Away!See what readers are saying about The Weekend Away:"Loved!!!!! This author is one of my favs... She knows how to give you a heart attack but in such a good way... I also have to warn you that you will get nothing done until you finish... It's so hard to put down. I read it in just a few sittings... kept me on my toes the whole way through... shocker of all shockers of an ending. I was like what!!!!!" Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿"Captivating... had me hooked from start to finish!... thrilling... an absolute rollercoaster, keeping you eagerly flipping through the pages!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Just WOW!... I'm hooked!... kept me flipping pages long into the night... non-stop action. Packed with tons of twists and turns. Oh my word the reveals! Just fantastic. Highly recommend." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Wow! A book I raced through without quite realising it if that makes sense... fantastic tension... I was on the edge of my seat... kept me engrossed right to the end... Please sign me up for the next one now! 'Nuff said!" @nickisbookblog, ¿¿¿¿¿"You won't be able to put this book down! Everyone is hiding something, and the twists keep on coming. I highly recommend it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"What a book! I got hooked the first few pages and didn't even realize how fast I was reading it until I was done in a few hours!... couldn't figure it out! I loved that!" Goodreads reviewer"Oh this has it all, remote log cabin, murder, friends, secrets - honestly what is not to love... Really riveting, fast paced and thrilling." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Seductive and twisted. Highly recommended! Readers, find some quiet alone time to settle in with this one because you won't stop reading until you've turned the final page." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Within the French Dordogne valley, beyond the rolling vineyards and inside an ancient château, hangs a beautiful silk gown - what heartbreaking secrets does it possess? From the multi-award winning and bestselling author, comes a bittersweet romantic story.Shauna Vincent arrives in the gorgeous French village of Chemignac, to au pair for the grandchildren of an old friend. As she begins to explore her new home, she discovers a locked tower room hiding a treasure trove of exquisite vintage dresses. One gown feels unsettlingly familiar.When Shauna falls asleep one afternoon in a valley full of birdsong, she has a strange dream of an aircraft circling threateningly overhead. She awakes to find charismatic local landowner Laurent standing over her.Shauna is sure the dress and her dream are linked, and as Laurent begins to talk of his grandfather's midnight missions during the German occupation, she wonders if he can help her untangle this intriguing message from the past.A Gown of Thorns draws you into a richly evocative world steeped in secrets that will mesmerize fans of Rachel Hauck's The Wedding Dress, Kristen Hannah's The Nightingale and Adriani Trigiani.What readers are saying about Natalie Meg Evans's bestselling novels:'The Dress Thief sweeps readers into the heart of Paris during the rise of the fashion industry... one to be savoured for its wonderfully rich descriptions and details.' The Great Historical Fiction Review'An amazing look into couture Paris of the 1930's. Natalie Meg Evans has woven, like the tapestry of a beautiful fabric, amazingly diverse characters that will beguile you with their faults and their attempts at redemption.' Ask A Bookworm'The Dress Thief goes way beyond a story of Parisian fashion. It is a story of mystery, romance, friendship and the everyday struggles of life. Right from the start this book will grip hold of you and draw you into Alix's story and it won't let you go till the very last page...' That Thing She Reads

The house is deathly silent as the summer sun starts to creep in through the dusty windows. The children should be waking up, the parents should be cooking breakfast. But they all lay still, their heads on their pillows, lifeless eyes staring at nothing, their bodies waiting to be discovered... When a couple and their young twin boys are discovered brutally murdered in their beds, everyone suspects this is a home invasion gone tragically wrong. But as Detective Madison Harper walks into the run-down house that is eerily empty, she isn't so sure. Talking to the neighbors, Madison soon discovers that the family only recently moved to the small town of Lost Creek, Colorado. No one has met them, and no one knows their names. With nothing to identify them in the house, or even to show that the house belonged to them, Madison is suddenly faced with not only having to find a cold-blooded killer, but needing to identify the victims too. Then, Madison's heart stops in her chest when she discovers a small yellow t-shirt in the back of the family's vehicle that says Daddy's Girl. The couple must have had a daughter as well as the twin boys, but where is she? Madison suspects she's been abducted, and vows to find the missing little girl before it's too late. But as Madison makes a breakthrough in identifying the family, she discovers they had a secret that changes the whole course of the investigation. Madison knows with every second that passes the chances of finding the girl alive get smaller, but she's prepared to risk everything to find her, even her own life... An absolutely gripping and twist-packed read that will make your jaw drop! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. Readers love Wendy Dranfield: "Wow!!!!... LOVE, LOVE, LOVED!!!... I was absolutely hooked... Make sure you clear your schedule because once you pick it up you are not going to want to put it down!!!!... My heart is still pounding." Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Absolutely amazing!... a rollercoaster of a read. I absolutely loved it... I didn't want to put it down... addictive" Between The Pages Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "OMG!... The BEST BOOK I have read this year!... Had me gripped, I stayed up all night reading." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Phenomenal and I could not put it down... Amazing... Took my breath away... I gasped out loud." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was totally blown away... OMG!... I barely had the time to pick up my jaw from the floor and my mouth fell open once more." B for Bookreview, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow wow wow... amazing... I was hooked from page one... so full of twists and turns and doesn't slow down for a moment. I was kept guessing until the very end... fantastic" @a_likely_storie, ¿¿¿¿¿

Mersey Square, Stockport, 1964. Can she love another woman's child? Jane Wilson has just got engaged to her childhood sweetheart Eddie. Although they had a rocky start and Jane is haunted by Eddie's previous relationship, she couldn't be happier that they're back together. But before they can get out the bunting and make it down the aisle, Eddie's first wife is in a terrible car accident. Eddie's sweet three-year-old son Jonny is left alone, crying for his mother and inconsolable. Jane resolves that she must do all she can for the innocent little boy. But at only nineteen, is she ready to be a mother, especially to a child who isn't her own? As Jane looks after little Jonny whilst Eddie is away for work, she begins to fall for his cheeky smile and sweet nature, but when she sees old photographs of Jonny and his mother, she realises something is terribly wrong. Jane is sure that Jonny's mother was hiding a terrible secret. Jane now faces a devastating choice: should she hide the truth forever or reveal what she knows and risk losing her beloved son... Fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell will absolutely love this heart-wrenching and gripping historical novel about courage, hope and the strength of friendship. This book was previously published as Three Steps to Heaven. What readers are saying about Pam Howes: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-wrenching... You will need tissues... I just loved it all... Brought tears to my eyes as I read... Just perfect... 10/10.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'My heart felt like it was literally going to burst... Gripping... A powerful and moving story that I didn't want to end... A must-read.' By the Letter Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love this book so much... So many tears were shed whilst reading this I got a blocked nose!... Oh my days I'm so into this... Fantastic.' Read Along With Sue Ward ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW what a fabulous book!!... Loads of laughter and tears - it is absolutely a book you will not be able to put down until you finish it, for that reason I had sleepless nights!! I can't recommend it highly enough.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh what a corker... Fantastic... Tissues ready though, okay?... Literally moved me to tears, filled my arms with goosebumps... Truly spell-binding, humble, and utterly poignant... Historical fiction at its finest.' The Writing Garnet ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I loved this book!... You can't help but get caught up in the story and not let up until the very last page... I've laughed and I've cried. I do warn you to have a supply of tissues ready, as I certainly needed them!... Kept me reading until the early hours. I just didn't want it to end.' Stardust Book Reviews

Nazi-occupied Paris, 1942. Clarisse clutches her camera as hundreds of police swarm the streets. Through her lens she spots a terrified brown-eyed little girl being carried screaming into a truck, her yellow star hanging crooked from her threadbare coat. Clarisse rushes forward to help, but the truck pulls away... With a fake name written on the papers in her pocket, American photographer Clarisse Alarie knows the dangers of Paris better than most. Haunted by the sight of children being dragged away and carrying a photograph of the brown-eyed little girl everywhere she goes, Clarisse is desperate to make a difference. Meeting handsome resistance fighter Louis is her chance... Louis introduces Clarisse to Café Capoulade and his underground network of brave men and women fighting tirelessly to end the occupation. Soon, Clarisse is risking her life every day. Taking photographs of the terror that has overcome the beautiful city, Clarisse follows members of the Gestapo and hides in plain sight in order to gather evidence of their terrible crimes. But Clarisse soon learns of the over-crowded cattle cars leaving Paris carrying even the smallest children, bound for an unspeakably terrible place... Is she already too late to rescue the little girl with the brown eyes? And when Louis himself is arrested, will Clarisse risk everything the network has worked so hard for to save them both? Set around true historical events that shook the world, The Secret Photograph is a sweeping and utterly gripping wartime tale of courage and resilience in the face of unimaginable terror. Fans of The Alice Network, The Nightingale and Soraya M. Lane will be totally hooked. Readers love Siobhan Curham: 'From the very first page of this book I was hooked... This story had me ugly crying... an emotional rollercoaster... I read this book cover to cover in under 24 hours... One of the most powerful books I have read.' @thebookreadingblonde, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Hands down the best historical fiction book I've read... An absolutely amazing, captivating novel... A heartbreaking, moving story I loved... I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! I am at a loss for words... Incredible... Kept me on the edge of my seat... It broke my heart... I could not look away from the pages for a second. I was completely engrossed in the story from start to finish... A must-read.' Musician's Poet, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Left me speechless. So heartbreakingly beautiful. Probably one of the easiest 5 stars I've ever given to a novel... I was hooked within the first few minutes, some parts just left me speechless and with tears in my eyes. So be aware, this book will tug on your heartstrings like no other has before!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Relaxation. Recovery. Revenge...The sunlight sparkles on the bright turquoise of the pool, next to the freshly painted house with its trailing pink flowers and terracotta roof. I feel a jolt of pride. My partner José and I have dreamed of this moment, opening our perfect home nestled in the mountains of southern Spain to its first guests for a few days of total relaxation.We've worked so hard for this, pouring all our energy and our savings into renovating the old farmhouse. I've started over, begun a new life. This place is my escape from everything that happened before.But a stab of fear pierces my happiness as our guests arrive and I recognise Saskia. She was my best friend many years ago... before she betrayed me. She says she's truly sorry, and wants us to start again. Maybe she's telling the truth - but can I really forgive her?Then things start to go wrong when I discover our beautiful water fountain stained a deep red. It feels like a warning. And my worst fears are confirmed when I find a note in my bedroom. My heart pounds as the black capitals scream at me, revealing my terrible secret.Saskia swears she has nothing to do with it. Which means that someone else here knows the truth about me. And they'll stop at nothing to get their revenge...A totally unputdownable psychological thriller packed with jaw-dropping twists. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Mark Edwards and K.L. Slater. Readers love Karen King: 'Wow!!!!!... I want to say how shocked and speechless I was by that ending. No way I would've guessed that one. That last chapter really got me... Almost gave me a heart attack... Oh my. I couldn't put this down and raced through all the chapters... Time literally flew... I loved every minute of it.' Bluemoonblogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wowzers... Addicted... Didn't stop until I'd finished... Amazing twists... Blows everything out of the water!... Fast-paced, gripping, and filled with intrigue' @staceywh_17, ¿¿¿¿¿'Fantastic... The twists and turns are HUGE!... There are plenty of fireworks!... OMG!... I was gripped by the story and couldn't put it down!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was just mindblown by the huge plot twist at the end... When I tell you that my jaw dropped, it really did... A cycle of plot twists kept landing and I was on edge! I just can't and never will get over that epilogue; it felt like a bomb dropped!' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow, I absolutely loved this from start to finish! I was gripped from the first page and read it in one night! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it, and I was completely blown away by that twist at the end!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Will have you on your toes from start to finish!... Amazing... If you are ready for a book you absolutely cannot put down, this is the ONE!!!' Goodreads reviewer 'One word - brilliant!... absolutely captivating... Super cracking read and one I'll remember for a long time. Fabulous!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I thought I'd found the one... But then I found him dead. The last time I saw Harry, he was smiling at me over a candlelit table. It felt like I'd known him forever. I sipped my wine, and let myself hope for a second perfect date. But this morning, out on a bright sunny walk, my rescue dog starts barking. I follow to see what he's found. That's when I see Harry's body. His handsome face is cold and still. I back away, trembling. It should be the worst thing that has ever happened to me. But it's happened to me before. The last two men I dated are dead. I can't tell the police I knew them both. I'd be their number one suspect. But I need answers. Am I going mad, or is this my fault? And if I don't find out who is doing this, will I be next? A totally unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you gripped and gasping till the very last page. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn. See what everyone is saying about The Perfect Date: 'WOW... spectacular... I was BLINDSIDED by this plot twist!... single-handedly just got me back into thrillers after a slump!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally so so good and it will have you guessing from beginning to end... I was HOOKED. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and wow. I just didn't see any of it coming. Like at all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A brilliant and tense thriller that keeps you turning the pages and guessing until the very end. Full of shocks and surprises. I loved it and can't wait to read more books by this author!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I didn't see the twist coming until it was staring right at me!... twisty, dark and unique.' Goodreads reviewer 'I was hooked from the first chapter and would have finished it within a day if I didn't have work!... Lots of twists and turns... hard to put down (I read the last 50% of the book in only a few hours)... Loved this book!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I flew through this in a day and have no regrets about skipping the housework for this book!... captivating... you never know what's going to happen next.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed... exceptional... will keep you guessing relentlessly from the very first page until the climactic end... The pace was electrifying, leaving me almost breathless... astounding.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

As she opens her eyes and takes in the dark, damp earth, her heart races. She tries to move but the rope binding her feet cuts tight-she's trapped underground. Heavy footsteps pace above. A tear falls down her cheek as she stifles a scream. He's walking away. He's left her for dead...When a shallow grave is discovered in the dark pine forest surrounding Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton rushes to investigate. After unearthing the old bones, Jenna scours the area for clues: and her heart beats wildly when she bumps into a teenage girl, breathless and covered in dirt. Wanda Beauchamp tells Jenna she was kidnapped from her foster home and buried alive. Could the kidnapper be linked to the shallow grave? Taking in Wanda's thin frame, Jenna knows the poor girl is close to death. She'll do everything she can to save her, but they're miles from anywhere and night is falling fast. When Wanda falls, the kidnapper makes his move and Jenna is powerless to stop him taking the young girl's life. Escaping the same fate, she is wracked with guilt and vows to catch the ruthless killer and bring him to justice.When another girl is reported missing from a foster home, Jenna and her deputy David Kane know they must act fast to save her. Jenna believes the murderer lives off-grid, and a clue at a local supply store finally leads her to a remote cabin in the woods.Still haunted by Wanda's last moments, can Jenna lay a trap to outsmart this twisted killer preying on young girls? Or did she just put herself in unthinkable danger? This absolutely gripping crime thriller is perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot. From USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author D.K. Hood, Where Hidden Souls Lie will have you gasping for breath! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone**What readers are saying about Where Hidden Souls Lie:"Oh wow, I can't say enough about this one!! So good!! Literally had me guessing until the reveal... Captivated." Sip_andread, 5 stars "Incredibly intense. I was on edge and at one point I wanted to 'do a Joey' and put my book in the freezer... Edge-of-your-seat, heart pounding stuff!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Will grab you from the first... Full of suspense and twists... I couldn't put this one down... A must-read." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Had some of the most intense scenes I can recall of any of the books in the series. A twist you won't see coming... Hold onto your hats, folks, this one will keep you in suspense until the very end." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Gripping thriller in this very addictive series... Scenes to keep you turning pages way into the night." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Absolutely positively this needs to be on all mystery and thriller must-read lists!... I read it slowly as I did not want it to end." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Twenty years ago, someone murdered my best friend the night she was crowned prom queen. Now I'm finally going to prove it...After Bailey died, I fled our small lakeside hometown and never returned. But now I'm forced back here and I can't avoid the constant whispers about our prom night, the suspicious looks of the people I grew up with.Then I bump into a woman in a coffee shop and my eyes are drawn to the silver locket around her neck, glinting in the sunlight. My blood runs cold. I know it's Bailey's-she never took it off. And it's been missing since the night she died.The shock of seeing it again jolts me back to that terrible night: Bailey under the glittering lights, blowing kisses to a crowd glaring furiously back at her. Bailey wasn't supposed to be prom queen-and someone made her pay for it.Officially her death was ruled a tragic accident, but I knew better. I've never seen this woman before, so why does she have my best friend's necklace? There has to be a reason, and this time I'll stop at nothing to find out what really happened to Bailey the night she died.Everyone in this town has secrets. But as I edge closer to the truth, I'm afraid of what lengths they'll go to protect them...A gripping psychological thriller with a twist that will make your jaw drop, perfect for fans of The Woman in the Window, The Wife Between Us and Lisa Jewell.Readers love Laura Wolfe:"OMG!!! SHUT THE FRONT DOOR!!! WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!?... The most heart-racing book I've read in a long time, if not ever!!! It had me hook, line and sinker from the first page... I started this yesterday afternoon and finished it at approx 2am... and although I'm knackered today it was 1000000% worth it!!!" Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿"WOW!! Just wow!!... Mind-blowing, jaw-dropping, gripping... Once you pick up the book you just can't put it down... My jaw was locked open... Never did I imagine that ending." Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿

On the surface we were the perfect couple, but no one knows what we've been hiding... Just six hours ago, Alex and I were married. It was a beautiful wedding by the sea, on the beach we've always loved. Our guests crowded outside our beach hut to raise a toast before our first midnight swim together as man and wife. And then, suddenly, he was gone, drowning in the water that meant so much to us. But instead of being able to mourn in peace, to get to grips with my awful new reality, the police are here. It seems they don't think Alex's death was an accident. And I'm the main suspect. I know I'm innocent, but I also know we both had secrets. And to my horror, it seems Alex's were worth killing for. But who in our wedding party could have wanted him dead? I thought I knew the man I married but I couldn't have been more wrong. But then again, he didn't know the real me either. I've been hiding from the truth for so long. And then I realise: what if it wasn't Alex's past that was coming back to find him. What if it's mine? How far will someone go to expose my darkest secret? A gripping, jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, Daniel Hurst and Frieda McFadden, you'll love Her Perfect Revenge. Readers love Lesley Sanderson: 'Shocked!!!!!... I was totally blindsided... Every time I thought I knew where it was going, bam, there was another twist... I was on the edge of my seat the whole time... wow.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic...!!! What an absolutely gripping heart racing story!!!... I just could not put it down... It is a truly captivating and page turning... addictive... gripping, unputdownable psychological thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat with a pounding heart!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'O.M.G!!... So thrilling, mind blowing, twisted, and so intense you are sitting on the edge of your seat... You won't be able to stop reading... The secrets these characters are hiding are huge and when they come out, OH BOY!!' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely brilliant... A fantastic page turner, full of twists and turns... Brilliantly addictive.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'AMAZING read!!!! I LOVED... what an amazing ending!!!!!!!... I just kept enjoying every chapter.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is one edge-of-your-seat, nail-biting ride... Addictive... Jaw dropping.' Once Upon a Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, wow, wow, what a jaw-dropping read... I loved every minute of it... Took me on a rollercoaster ride... Loved it.' Blue Moon Blogger

The doorbell chimes loudly. Her husband answers. Muffled voices. Then a crash. The sound of her husband's body falling to the floor. "Joseph...?" Her voice wobbles. And she knows instantly-she should have stayed silent...Ex-cop Sally Fairburn has put the world of crime behind her, but when her old boss contacts her about working her first case as a detective, she can't resist. The high-profile Austin case will be her first opportunity to prove herself. Retired accountant Joseph Austin has been found dead and his wife, Fiona, in a coma, in their exclusive Peakhurst mansion. It's a suspected burglary gone wrong, but something about the murder scene doesn't add up: why is nothing valuable missing? Nobody seems to know who might want to hurt this sweet old pair, but as Sally investigates, she discovers the wealthy couple weren't as popular as she first thought. They'd been embroiled in heated arguments with their neighbor, ex-con Salvador Sobral, for months. His is the strongest motive she can find. But before Sally can pounce, she receives a chilling call. Sobral has been brutally murdered with a thin strip of wire. Racing to find the missing link between the murders, Sally grows ever more desperate to catch the killer-especially when her violent ex-husband returns to his post with the Franklin police department, determined to discredit her. Fiona Austin holds the answers Sally needs. But will she come round from her coma before the murderer strikes again? Or will the killer lead Sally down a dangerous path that will leave her balancing on a knife edge between life and death? The third gripping instalment in the addictive Sally Fairburn crime thriller series, perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Gregg Olsen and Melinda Leigh. Be prepared to stay up all night... What readers are saying about the Sally Fairburn series: "OMG... Utterly fantastic... Thrilling... Kept me on the edge of my seat from the first page until the final page!... I absolutely LOVED it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book-addictive and had me well and truly hooked!... Had me turning the pages into the early hours... 5 stars from me... Very highly recommended!" Donnas Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW! I LOVED THIS BOOK!... Had me hooked from the first page... I had to keep getting up and walking around because the adrenaline was coursing through my veins... I love a book that gets me so riled up that my pulse pounds and my heart is in my throat." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Whoa!! I loved this book! It had everything!!... Had me glued to my Kindle! Highly recommend!... I can't wait for more! Definitely don't miss out on this one!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!! Stayed up late to finish this one... By far one of my favorite books... L.A. Larkin you are a literary genius!... You will not want to miss this captivating, edge of your seat thriller." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The glow from the fireplace throws an eerie light over the woman's carefully arranged body, her lifeless eyes reflecting the flames that slowly burn the evidence of who did this to her... When Detective Amanda Steele is called to the brutal murder scene of successful local author Felicity Kelley, her blood runs cold. Because Amanda not only knew the victim, but was the last person Felicity called moments before she was murdered. Plagued with guilt that she never answered, Amanda is left wondering whether she could have prevented the murder, and vows to catch the killer, no matter what. Desperately searching the crime scene for clues, Amanda is shocked when she discovers a Queen of Hearts playing card, suggesting the murder could be an imitation of a scene from Felicity's bestselling crime novel. Terrified that she is dealing with a crazed fan who could strike again, Amanda's worst fears are confirmed when another innocent woman is viciously murdered, with the same chilling calling card left behind. But when Amanda connects the murders with a cold case from fifteen years ago, a case that Felicity appears to have been researching for her next novel, she is forced to question if the killer's motive is even more sinister than she first suspected. But the closer Amanda gets to unearthing this motive, the closer she gets to becoming the next victim...A completely pulse-pounding and unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: "OMG YES. This was an amazing book... I couldn't put it down... Best book I read this year." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning... The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

London 1945, and as victory unfurls throughout Europe, a young war widow steps aboard a train in search of a new life. The fighting may be over, but for Vanessa Kingcourt the heartache has only just begun. Taking up a new job as a wardrobe mistress, with no experience and no budget for supplies, Vanessa must use her intuition to create beautiful, elaborate costumes from whatever scraps of silk and thread survived the blitz under the watchful eye of her employer, and husband of her oldest friend, Alistair. It's a seemingly impossible task, one that will unravel secrets sewn deep into the very fabric of her past, but a welcome distraction from her growing feelings for Alistair. Will she dare to love a man who can never be hers? What readers are saying about The Wardrobe Mistress: 'Beautifully told, this is a lush, descriptive story about life after World War II' Cayo Costa, 5 Stars'A journey that will pull your heartstrings and leave a lasting impression.' Nik Book Lover, 4 stars'Really enjoyed this novel - many layers of intrigue, a sumptuous theatre setting and the background of WW2 all make for a complex novel of split personalities, shadows behind the curtains and never really knowing who, or what, is just out of sight, stage left. The writing was strong and lyrical throughout and the plot unfolded with all the flair and panache you might expect of a top London theatre. Bravo Ms Evans - encore!' The Book Trail, 5 stars'Full of intrigue, great characters & an epic storyline. Natalie has definitely done it again! Just want to pick it up, don't want to be at work!!!!' Book Club at Mim's'It's the kind of book you know you need to put down but can't. I highly recommend The Wardrobe Mistress, especially to fans of historical novels.' Goodreads'I absolutely adored this beautiful book. The author's writing is a treat to the senses, bringing scenes alive with her stunning prose. I lived this amazing book. Highly recommend this colourful, poignant tale to everyone!' Renita D'Silva, 5 Stars'It's full of mystery and intrigue, and the characters will surprise you time after time.' Goodreads 'Betrayal, secrets long hidden, love, hate, war and peace. If you like historical fiction, you should like this too.' Wexler and Company

Ava Kelly loves returning to Emerald Bay for Christmas. Snowflakes fall on the green rolling hills and mulled wine fills The Shamrock Inn with the smell of winter spice. But this year, the Kelly family is hoping for a miracle... When twenty-four-year-old Ava Kelly and her adventurous twin Grace return home to The Shamrock Inn, their Ma's favourite baubles bring back so many memories of Christmases past. They have always done everything together, even leaving their little Irish village for the excitement of London. But with the locket her handsome ex Shane gave her hanging just above her heart, Ava has just one wish this festive season...After a year stuck in a job she can't stand and going on dreadful dates, Ava longs to be back with Shane. Curling up in front of the fire with him, the brooding fisherman everyone else sees melts away as his blue eyes meet hers. But planning a future with Shane would mean telling Grace she'll be moving back to the village for good. Ava knows it will break her sister's heart for them to be parted. But, before Ava can build up the courage to talk to her twin, terrible tidings about Shane hit The Shamrock Inn like a winter storm. With everyone but Grace rushing to the harbour, will Ava's hopes for a future with both Shane and her sister in it be dashed? Or could a Christmas miracle bring them all together?Fans of Nicola May, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this stunning festive romance. Get comfy under your winter blankets with a warm cocoa ready, because you will not be able to put this wonderful, heart-warming book down! What readers are saying about Michelle Vernal: 'By far one of my favourite books I've read this year... I loved every minute... I laughed out loud so many times!!... All of the Christmas feels and then some. Just adored this story!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'LOVE, LOVE, LOOOOOOVVVEEE, LOVED IT!!!... Absolutely stunning!!!... I was completely swept away!!... Had me in stitches... DO NOT START THIS UNTIL YOU CLEAR YOUR SCHEDULES AS YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PUT IT DOWN!!!!... I absolutely LOVED... Perfect read to lift your spirits and keep you hooked... Will keep you up late at night.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

A totally heart-wrenching but ultimately uplifting historical novel from bestselling author Pam Howes, about young women facing dark times together with friendship and courage. Fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell will be captivated. Mersey Square, Stockport, 1959. Jane Wilson's parents met during the war in the north of England, but Jane is more interested in listening to the new rock music than hearing stories about the Blitz. When she meets handsome drummer Eddie Mellor, with his sparkling blue eyes and cool black leather jacket, she knows her life is about to start. But Jane's parents think Eddie's rebellious ways will lead their beloved daughter into trouble. They forbid her from seeing Eddie, telling Jane to get a proper job as a nurse. But Jane cannot stand the idea of life without the boy she loves and secretly continues to see Eddie. The day she finds out that Eddie has betrayed her, she is utterly distraught. Were her parents right all along? Jane is desperate to rebuild her life. Her friends rally round to support her and she gets a job at the local music shop she loves, when to her shock, Eddie invites her to his family home and begs her to reconsider. Just as Jane is feeling tempted, someone pounds on the door of the house bringing shocking news that will change both of their lives forever... Can Jane find happiness with Eddie? And if she does, will her family ever forgive her? This book was previously published as That'll Be The Day. What readers are saying about Pam Howes: ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-wrenching... You will need tissues... I just loved it all... Brought tears to my eyes as I read... Just perfect... 10/10.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'My heart felt like it was literally going to burst... Gripping... A powerful and moving story that I didn't want to end... A must-read.' By the Letter Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love this book so much... So many tears were shed whilst reading this I got a blocked nose!... Oh my days I'm so into this... Fantastic.' Read Along With Sue Ward ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW what a fabulous book!!... Loads of laughter and tears - it is absolutely a book you will not be able to put down until you finish it, for that reason I had sleepless nights!! I can't recommend it highly enough.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh what a corker... Fantastic... Tissues ready though, okay?... Literally moved me to tears, filled my arms with goosebumps... Truly spell-binding, humble, and utterly poignant... Historical fiction at its finest.' The Writing Garnet

"Can you start right away?" I can hear the desperation in Dr Roth's voice. He's longing for someone to look after his poor, sick wife Sabrina in their perfect Florida home. The job pays an awful lot. And I really need the money. As long as they don't ask too many questions...I spend my days by Sabrina's side. She has everything money could buy - a luxurious home, a handsome, doting husband who would do anything for her. I hate cleaning up her mess, picking her designer clothes off the floor, and driving her to the golf club. I hate how she sneers at me, no matter what I do. But I have to remember why I'm really here.Dr Roth has made it clear I have to make sure she takes her medication. Because if she doesn't, there's hell to pay. Three times a day, I count her sedative pills carefully. Sabrina rambles about the death of a child. About a terrible accident. Dr Roth shakes his head sadly. Delusions are a heartbreaking symptom of his wife's illness, he says.But when Dr Roth leaves the house, Sabrina becomes more clear-headed. She tells me she's done something terrible. And that her husband is lying. He keeps her trapped because of what she did. And I'm the only one who can help her escape.Can I believe the words of a woman suffering from delusions? Or is Dr Roth not as trustworthy as he seems? Someone is lying. And if the Roths find out why I'm really here, this could take a deadly turn...An unbelievably gripping psychological thriller with a mind-blowing twist that will have you flipping the pages deep into the night. Fans of The Doctor's Wife, The Perfect Marriage and The Surgeon won't be able to put this down!Read what everyone is saying about The Nurse: "OMG!!!!! Wow!!!!! Shocked!!!!!... I don't know where to start with this book... I read this in just a few sittings. I couldn't swipe fast enough. I had to find out what happened and fast... so twisted and wonderful. It left me totally speechless." Blue Moon Blogger, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh boy! Flabbergasted!... a brilliant author... kept me reading and reading. The twist at the end blew me away... Prepare to be surprised and read into the small hours. A fast paced, addictive rollercoaster of a book I couldn't put down and one that captivated me. A big 5*." @nickisbookblog, ¿¿¿¿¿

As the sun warms the sand of Port Promise bay and the sea is stained turquoise, Gaby Morrow is about to discover that her life is going to change forever...As she looks through the window of Thistledown Cottage, her perfect home with its flower-filled garden and views of the sparkling, white-tipped waves, Gaby Morrow should feel like she has it all. She watches her two gorgeous children race down to the golden beach and waves goodbye to her husband Kilian, his chestnut hair tousled as he heads off for another day working on the lifeboats. To her friends and family Gaby's life looks wonderful, but deep down Gaby knows that this is a lie.Recently Kilian has grown distant, a terrible tragedy at sea causing him to withdraw. Try as she might, Gaby can't get her beloved husband to open up, and she knows Kilian has been lying about where he has been going. Gaby wants to believe she can trust him. But when she discovers that he has been keeping a secret that will change all their lives, will she ever be able to feel the same again?Gaby's sisters rally round in her hour of need and remind her of everything she has that is worth fighting for. But just as she makes her decision, she sees helicopters circling the sea and the call she has dreaded her whole life comes in. Kilian's rescue mission has gone wrong. Will Gaby's life be turned upside down all over again? And has she only realised what is truly important when it's too late?A beautiful and emotional read about losing everything and piecing yourself back together. Fans of Nicola May, Jo Bartlett and Jessica Redland will lose their hearts to A Secret for The Lifeboat Sisters.What everyone is saying about A Secret for The Lifeboat Sisters:'A very clever opening. You just wanted to keep reading... It was hard to put down... A brilliant read. Tilly Tennant at her best.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A creative and absorbing tale!... Had my attention from start to finish! I couldn't put it down and finished it in a day. Can't wait for more from this amazing author.' Goodreads reviewerWhat everyone is saying about Tilly Tennant:'I loved every minute of it... I was glued to my Kindle for a few days that's for sure!... A really brilliant read that will leave you hooked even after a few pages.' The Cosiest Corner, ¿¿¿¿¿'Literally couldn't put it down!... makes you laugh and tugs at the heartstrings, all in one go!... absolutely perfect!... breath-taking... made me cry and it made me laugh... filled me with warm feelings... Love love LOVED it!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

You're never too old for an adventure... Eve, Nessa and Molly are all in their seventies. Over the years, they've laughed and cried and they've been by each others' sides as colleagues, flatmates and mothers. And they've grown old disgracefully together in their golden years...But all good things must come to an end. As one of their trio takes her final journey, a very large glass is raised to fun, frolics and - most importantly - friendships.Throwing their walking sticks to the wind, the glamorous grannies take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about the highlights of their shared decades - their lovely old London flat, that fateful trip to Italy and the many holidays they had together, brimming with sun, sea and romances!And as an old secret unravels, they learn that love, forgiveness and second chances are possible whatever age you are. And that laughter really is the best medicine...A laugh-out-loud, inspiring and joyously uplifting novel about love, friendship and making the most of second chances! The perfect feel-good novel for fans of Cathy Hopkins, Dawn French and Judy Leigh.What readers are saying about Dee MacDonald:'OMG!... It made me howl with laughter and it made me sob my heart out... I absolutely adored every single step... had my jaw dropping!!... one of my favourite books of the year.' My Chestnut Reading Tree, ¿¿¿¿¿'Utterly charming!... It's gentle, humorous, heart-warming and packed full of characters that you will remember long after the book is finished. I adored every word and my only complaint is that the story ended!' NetGalley Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Welcome to the festive retreat where it's Christmas all year round! At Christmas Resort you can cosy up by a log fire, sing carols with friends and fall in love this Christmastime.Thirty-year-old Holliday Harrison is throwing herself into the festive season to give her life some purpose after losing her husband three years ago. Working at Christmas Resort, an all-year-round holiday village, with its sparkling lights and community of quirky characters, is the warm environment she needs right now. But everything is about to change...The future of the magical place and Holliday's new life are put at risk when handsome businessman Damon MacAndrew arrives to stay in one of the cute log cabins. He's buying the resort, but his serious attitude is completely at odds with the jolly atmosphere around him.Holliday makes it her mission to show Damon just how magical Christmas can be in the hope he will realise Christmas Resort is perfect just as it is. As they bake cookies and take sleigh rides together, Holliday finds herself intrigued by mysterious and complicated Damon, and a sizzling attraction begins between two people who couldn't be more different.The more time she spends with blue-eyed Damon, the more she realises that beneath his stern exterior he is also struggling with heartbreak. But when Damon appears to backtrack on a promise, Holliday has to decide if she's ready to trust and love again. Will this turn out to be the best Christmas ever or will it end in heartbreak? This sparkling, festive read featuring an enemies-to-lovers romance is completely addictive and moreish! A gorgeous winter romance that will have you glued to the pages. Fans of Cathy Bramley, Trisha Ashley and Debbie Macomber will love this delicious Christmas romance.What readers are saying about Donna Ashcroft:'I loved this book!... a wonderful read... absolutely perfect... it made me laugh, cry and even blush in parts... a fabulous light-hearted and heart-warming read, which will get you well and truly in the Christmas spirit by the end of the book! Fab, fab, fab!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

Lady Swift has been cordially invited to a huge royal celebration in Little Buckford to toast the King's birthday... but wait, is that a body in the village hall? Lady Eleanor Swift and her loyal butler Clifford are busy lending a hand with preparations for the big day. The grand dining room at Henley Hall is overflowing with home-sewn flags, paint and royal rosettes. Even Gladstone the bulldog and his new friend Tomkins the ginger cat are invited! But just days before the event Mr Prestwick-Peterson, the chairman of the celebrations committee, is found dead in the village hall: strangled with handmade red, white and royal blue bunting. With the village hall in total disarray and a key part of the decorations missing, Eleanor wonders if someone dastardly is sabotaging the King's birthday celebrations? Teaming up with her handsome beau Detective Hugh Seldon to question the local butcher, baker, and pub landlord it becomes clear that the meddlesome busybody Mr Prestwick-Peterson was not universally liked in charming Little Buckford. Indeed, the only mystery is why he wasn't murdered before... Searching Mr Prestwick-Peterson's pristinely organised rooms, Eleanor is surprised to find a faded photograph of a beautiful young woman hidden within the pages of a novel. Could this be the key to untangling this very village murder? And can Eleanor catch the killer before the party is over for her, too? A totally charming, unputdownable Golden Age murder mystery with characters readers will adore. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love Verity Bright! 'Unputdownable... Had me hooked immediately... Filled with suspense... Will have you laughing until you're crying... A page-turning and unputdownable success!' Bookworm 86 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely loved this!... I read the book in a day, I couldn't put it down!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I am hooked! The best book, bar none, 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 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ '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 ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿