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I can see her through the glass door. She's smaller in real life than I expected. She looks the exact opposite of the type of woman that might murder her husband.Everyone's heard of Simone Fischer. The young mother accused of killing her husband in cold blood, one sunny afternoon, while their son played in the room next door.So when journalist Esme secures an exclusive interview with her it feels like the opportunity of a lifetime. Simone has remained silent since her husband's death but after a decade in prison, she is willing to talk to Esme. And Esme, recently freed from her own toxic marriage, is confident she can get Simone to open up.At their first meeting, when Esme sees Simone sitting across the table from her in jeans and a lemon tunic top, she is stuck by her ordinariness. Then Simone begins to tell her story of an abusive relationship where she was a prisoner in her own home, and Esme decides that the truth needs to come out.But not everyone is pleased that Esme is telling Simone's story. And when Esme's beloved sister is left for dead in a nearby wood, Esme's life begins to unravel. Forced to question what Simone has told her, she can't help but wonder if murder was the only way out of Simone's marriage. Why has it taken Simone so long to tell the world the truth? And will the consequences be devastating for Esme?An utterly addictive and jaw-dropping read from bestselling author K.L. Slater about the darkness behind closed doors. If you like Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train you will LOVE The Evidence.What everyone is saying about K.L. Slater:'AMAZING... the fact that ANYONE can write this well is just shocking. There were seriously like four twists at the end, all of which left me with my jaw on the floor... Holy crap. I was stunned... PLEASE read this. I'm begging.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Oh. My. Goodness. What a book!... It kept me awake when I should have been asleep... I couldn't put it down!... Kept me hanging onto every single word... I just needed to know what happened.' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

I blamed my son for the death of my daughter...When twenty-five-year-old Erin loses the man she loves, she flees London for Cornwall and takes a job at Hookes End, a huge house clinging precariously to the Cornish cliffs. The owner, frail reclusive novelist and butterfly enthusiast Maggie, has kept the curtains of her dusty house drawn for many years. But as she and Erin spend evenings together by the fireside, sharing stories of the past, Erin feels her shattered heart begin to heal. In return, Erin agrees to help Maggie find her long lost family before it is too late.Years ago, Maggie's son Lucas ran away to the other side of the world after the death of her daughter ripped the family apart. Maggie is desperate to see Lucas again - there is something she needs him to know.Erin wants to help Maggie find peace so she vows to track down her lost son. But when at last she finds Lucas, in a far- away place of searing heat and pearly sands, it becomes clear that he is hiding something too.As Erin grows closer to Lucas and unravels the webs of deceit entangling mother and son, she learns about the terrible tragedy that changed their lives forever: the night when a little girl in a fairy nightdress went missing. But with Maggie's time fast running out, is it too late for them to find the forgiveness they need to move on?A heart-wrenching page-turner about a family ripped apart by guilt and lies. Set against the storms of the Cornish coast and silvery tropical sands of a distant paradise, The Butterfly Garden is a story of love, loss and letting go. Fans of Jojo Moyes, Harriet Evans and Lucinda Riley will be gripped.What everyone's saying about The Butterfly Garden:'I loved this book from beginning to end... a wonderful sweeping story of grief, regrets and hidden secrets...will keep you hooked, with some very poignant and emotional parts that'll have you reaching for the tissues. I loved it. A fabulous debut novel' A Book 'n Brew 2 Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿'An absolutely delightful novel...From Cornwall to Costa Rica, this book delights over and over... The Butterfly Garden has it all.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A wonderful story which brought on an array of emotions' The Thoughts of a Bibliophile, ¿¿¿¿¿

One, two, three. She counts the bodies dragged from the burning beach house, smoke rising from their cotton pajamas, and remembers a fourth; red hair, freckles, clinging to his mother's legs, begging to watch the fireworks a while longer. "Where's the little boy?" she whispers... In the ashes of the Fox family's seafront vacation home, Olivia Rockwell can barely hold back her tears as she wonders who in the close-knit town of Fog Harbor could destroy such a warm, loving family. Then she spots a little green toy soldier in the sand and follows a set of small footprints along the beach to an abandoned lifeguard hut. Inside, she finds the youngest Fox child, Thomas. The only survivor... Holding his trembling body close, Olivia promises to keep him safe. She knows the agony of losing family at such a young age. But the second Thomas catches sight of Detective Will Decker's sliver police badge over her shoulder, the little boy's scream pierces the night. Could the family have been targeted by someone sworn to protect them? Is anyone safe if the police themselves are the primary suspect? Unsure who she can trust, Olivia keeps hold of the tiny horseshoe charm she finds at the scene and follows the trail deep into the web of lies surrounding this seemingly perfect family. But just as a tip-off from a local lighthouse-keeper puts the killer within reach, tragedy strikes: little Thomas is snatched from his bed. Up against a calculating monster who seems to know her every weakness, Olivia must dig deeper than ever before to find this innocent child. But when one twisted killer becomes two, can she stay alive long enough to save him? A totally gripping and utterly addictive page-turner that will have you biting your nails and reeling at the twists. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Lisa Regan and Kendra Elliot! Everyone is talking about Ellery Kane:'Omg... Wow, just wow, I loved this... addictive... gripping... fast-paced, packed full of twists and turns, kept me guessing and had me captivated and glued to my kindle... gave me a very bad case of just-one-more-chapter syndrome... I would give it more than five stars if I could...Very, very highly recommended.' Nicki's Life of Crime, 5 stars 'Perfect... heart-stopping... glued to this book!... Buckle your seatbelt and prepare for a bumpy ride!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic... a hold-on-tight, prepare-to-not-sleep, white-knuckle suspense! Keeps you guessing to the end!' Novels and Latte, 5 stars 'Grabbed me from the beginning and sucked me in. I couldn't put this one down and read it in one sitting.' Nicki's Book Blog 'Will keep you turning the pages... on the edge of your seat and biting your lip with no time to catch your breath.' Spooky's Maze of Books, 5 stars

I stare at the newspaper article about a baby snatched from the back of a car thirty years ago, and wonder why someone would post it through my door. Looking closer, my blood freezes. The little girl in the photo has an unusual scar - just like mine. I've never met anyone with one like it. Is this stolen child... me? Trembling with shock, I know I have to confront my mother. My parents got me through a horrific accident, helped me find a job I love, teaching art, and even with buying my own house. But was it all built on lies? She tells me the day I was born was the best day of her life, and I'm flooded with guilt for questioning her - but why do I catch her burning papers in the garden the next day? Then I come home to find a woman sitting on my doorstep, covered in bruises and claiming she knows who abducted me. I don't know if I can trust her - or if I'll be the next to get hurt. Because all the while, I've been hiding my own secret. Does whoever sent the article know what really happened the day of my accident? Desperate for the truth, I break into the house of my supposed kidnapper. Inside, I find a handwritten list of names. A shiver goes down my spine as I realise wasn't the only child to be stolen. Then I hear a key in the lock, and I know my life is in terrible danger... An absolutely addictive read that will have you racing through the pages and questioning everything you thought you knew about your family. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena.Read what everyone's saying about Kerry Wilkinson: 'Wow, wow, wow!!!!! This author never ceases to amaze me... I raced right through this one... I couldn't believe that ending... so many twists and turns and I loved it. I didn't know which way was up or down by the time I finished the book. That ending will stick with me for a long time... definitely recommend it.' Blue Moon Blogger ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely the most unique and twisted thriller I have ever read... The reader will not be able to put this book down once it captures you... The twist at the end is amazing and one no-one will see coming... a wonderfully told tale that kept me reading well past my usual bedtime.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my - this kept me guessing all the way through. I was literally gagging to find out the truth... you should have seen my jaw drop... I am so glad I started this book on a day when I had nothing else going on... It hit the ground running, sucked me in, chewed me up and spat me out.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Close the curtains. Turn on all the lights. Lock the doors... a goosebump-causing heart-racing thriller... I desperately flipped pages... twists and turns keep readers on edge... like taking a rollercoaster ride... What a ride!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Run away to the Dorset countryside, to the sleepy village of Honeymoon, where rose-adorned thatched cottages soak up the sunlight and Emma is risking everything for a brave new start on life and love...When Emma's useless fiancé tells her a lie she cannot forgive, she decides enough is enough. She leaves him, quits her dead-end job and travels hundreds of miles away to the ancient village of Honeymoon in the Dorset countryside, to help her friend Tia turn the old train station into a boutique hotel.Tia has told Emma that it will be a project, but when Emma arrives in Honeymoon and sees a weed-choked crumbling ruin, her vision of an idyllic life in Dorset begins to disintegrate. But when she meets twinkly-eyed builder Aiden in the village shop, and sparks fly between them, she can't help but feel that the stars have for once aligned.As work begins on the hotel, Emma and Aiden grow closer, and on sun-dappled evening walks, he tells her the secrets of the village. But there are some villagers who wish that Emma had never arrived in Honeymoon... And when Emma is involved in a terrible accident on site, and then discovers what Aiden has been keeping from her, it feels like the universe is telling her to leave Honeymoon for good. What if she was wrong to say goodbye to all that was safe and familiar? Will she ever be able to find her happy-ever-after in Honeymoon?A completely gorgeous and romantic read about being brave and taking chances on love and life. Fans of Shari Low, Jill Mansell and Milly Johnson will be enchanted by The Hotel at Honeymoon Station.What everyone's saying about The Hotel at Honeymoon Station:'A delight to read!... just the kind of story that makes me happy... just pure fun... hooked me from the very beginning until the end.' The Bashful Bookworm, ¿¿¿¿¿'I loved it and was sorry when I turned the last page. Great characters, great story and a definite must read ' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Lovely book. Lovely characters. A warm-hearted entertaining read' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This book will make you laugh, make you cry, make you swallow a lump in your throat and make you root for our heroine all the way! It's feel good, it's fun, it's funny and it's heart-warming! Read it now!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The Tower House. Down a secluded path, hidden by overgrown vines, the crumbling villa echoes with memories. Of the family who laughed and sang there, until the Nazis tore them from their home. And of the next woman to walk its empty rooms, whose courage in the face of evil could alter the course of history... Germany 1940. As secretary to the leader of the SS, Magda spends her days sending party invitations to high-ranking Nazis, and her evenings distributing pamphlets for the resistance. But Magda is leading a dangerous double life, smuggling secrets out of the office. It's a deadly game, and eventual exposure is a certainty, but Magda is driven by a need to keep the man she secretly loves safe as he fights against the Nazis... Forty years later. Nina's heart pounds as she steps into an uncertain future carrying a forged passport, a few bank notes, and a scribbled address for The Tower House taken from an intricate drawing she found hidden in her grandmother's wardrobe. Separated from her family and betrayed by her country, Nina's last hope is to trace her family's history in the ruins of the past her grandmother ran from. But, when she finally finds the abandoned house, she opens the door to a forgotten story, and to secrets which will change everything: past, present, and future... A poignant and gripping novel about bravery, loss and redemption during the Second World War. An unputdownable read for fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, We Were the Lucky Ones and The Alice Network. What readers are saying about The Secretary:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heartbreaking... captivating.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Next level... An auto-buy author for me now.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow!... I was stunned, I was gripped, I was very moved... A treasure.' Linda Strong Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer

The father you never knew, has left behind a heartbreaking secret...June Westwood is devastated by the news the father she never met has died. Now the truth about why Jasper abandoned her as a child will be buried forever. Escaping to the secluded beach house she's inherited, June hopes to spend time bonding with her two little daughters, away from her hectic job and failing marriage.On the wild shores of the Pacific Northwest, her father's hideaway leaves June breathless. But it's his oil paintings decorating every wall that surprise her most. How could someone paint other people so beautifully, but reject those closest to him? And why is every drawer in her father's workshop locked? June hopes her new neighbor-her father's apprentice Caleb-will provide the answers. But Caleb won't talk about the past.Then, hidden in her father's workshop, June discovers a box of newspaper clippings that reveal the shocking reason why her father left years ago-and uncovers Caleb's own devastating secret...When her old life comes calling, June has an impossible decision to make. Unsure what's best for her girls, and if she can trust Caleb, will digging deeper into her father's dark past heal or destroy her precious family?An absolutely heartbreaking and emotional page-turner about the incredible strength of family bonds, how we can hurt those closest to us, and the healing power of love. Fans of Diane Chamberlain, Kerry Lonsdale and Kerry Fisher will devour this powerful read from award-winning author Melissa Wiesner.

Stumbling through the pitch-black forest, twigs scratching her bare feet, she sobs as she imagines her children crying for their mommy to put them to bed. By now everyone will know she is missing. Please, please let me find the way home. Before he comes back.As Agent Nadine Finch rushes to investigate the murder of newlywed Nikki Darnell in Ocala National Forest, Florida, fear floods her body. She swore she'd never set foot here again, not since the case fifteen years ago which tore her life apart. But taking in the triangular cuts scarring Nikki's perfect pale skin, she knows she must put her own traumatic past aside to find justice for Nikki's inconsolable husband.Discovering water in Nikki's lungs, and certain the triangular wounds were made by arrowheads, Nadine must convince her team of her terrifying theory: that Nikki was hunted down and drowned before being left for them to find. But what monster would do such a thing? And why? Then another woman, a mother of two, is discovered in the woods, tell-tale arrow marks all over her body.Recognizing the victim as a local waitress, Nadine fears the killer has started attacking women known to her. And the moment she traces the arrow heads to a nearby outdoors store, her own partner disappears.Frantic, Nadine follows the trail to a lonely cabin deep in the Florida wetlands where she finally learns the heart-stopping truth. To save one of her own, she must confront a deadly hunter obsessed with the case that's haunted her whole career. Will Nadine have to make the ultimate sacrifice to stop him taking more innocent lives?Jaw-dropping, packed with twists and turns, and impossible to put down until you reach the final page. Fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Gardner and Rachel Caine will be totally addicted to The Hunted Girls.Read what everyone's saying about Jenna Kernan: "Wow!! This book!!! Where do I begin?... Completely and utterly impossible to put down... literally had me on the edge of my seat. I devoured this book in just one sitting... gripping, engaging and a superb read. A definite five stars." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Kitty Underhay feels the touch... of death. 1934. Accidental amateur sleuth Kitty Underhay is being escorted by ex-army captain Matthew Bryant on an errand of mercy, as she takes a basket of grapes to her nemesis Mrs Craven, who is recuperating from a recent operation. But their arrival at Elm House Nursing Home coincides with the mysterious death of Lady Wellings, a long-term resident. The woman was known to be ill, so when the police turn a disinterested ear to Mrs Craven's suspicion that Lady Wellings was poisoned, Kitty decides to look into the case herself. And when another invalid, the gentle Mrs Pearson, collapses fatally in the breakfast room, it seems her suspicions are well-founded. For an institution promising health and rejuvenation, there seems to be a very low survival rate amongst the guests! When the nurse Eloise Hibbert hints at sinister goings on among the staff, Kitty arranges to meet her away from the home to uncover how deep the treachery lies. However, before she can make the rendezvous, Eloise meets an unfortunate end falling from the top of the building. Was she pushed by the hand of fate, or a cold-blooded killer? Meanwhile, Matt has been following an entirely different trail of evidence, and what he finds out chills him to the bone. When Kitty fails to return from her unsuccessful meeting, it is clear she has stumbled onto a plot far more devious than they could have imagined, and into a trap laid by an unscrupulous killer... An utterly sensational and addictive Golden Age murder mystery. Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'This was excellent and I read it in one sitting, a page-turner I couldn't put down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Fast, fun and utterly unputdownable... perfect for fans of Agatha Christie.' Robin Loves Reading 'What can I say? I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Oh how I love this series!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I love this series... The murder mystery itself was engrossing... It kept me guessing right until the final scene, which is unusual for me.' Roberta Reads, 5 stars 'I felt right at home the moment I started reading... It was a joy.' Goodreads reviewer 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'One of my favourite cosy mystery series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Do yourself a favour, cozy up with a blanket, a cup of something warm and dig into this cozy mystery.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The remote town of Crooked Creek is beset by wildfires tearing through the mountains. Detective Ellie Reeves, whose own family home was burned, just learned that she was adopted. As she tries to come to terms with her past, Ellie is up against a serial killer. The burned remains of teenage girls are being found, each time, surrounded by a circle of stones. The more she uncovers, the more the case becomes personal.

She held the letter that she had found in the garden, and noticed the distinctive curls of her father's handwriting etched on the worn paper. Her life had already been turned upside down by one family secret, would his last words force her to leave her childhood home forever? When Caroline left Lake Summers thirty years ago, she thought she'd never go back to the place where she lost her parents. But when she finds out that the town's lily garden lovingly built by her mother is going to be destroyed, she knows she must return from Chicago to save it. Caroline and her daughter Lee are welcomed home by the warm smile of her mother's best friend Maxine, and piles of pancakes at her cozy little restaurant in town. And Caroline soon learns that she isn't the only person invested in saving her mother's legacy, when she meets handsome historian Aaron. As she gets to know him, strolling along the sparkling lakeshore, she can't imagine anywhere else she'd rather be. But then Caroline learns a terrible secret about the day her mother died. And soon the real reason Aaron is in Lake Summers comes to light. Will the truth about the people she loves force her to give up a future with Aaron, and the beautiful town that has always been in her heart? An utterly uplifting and heart-warming story about forgiveness and family. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe. What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn:"I am at loss of words to explain how I felt about this... a wonderful masterpiece... will stay with me for a long time." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book about second chances both wrenched and warmed my heart... I highly recommend this book... One of my favorites this year. Please don't miss it!" Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews, 5 stars "This book, uplifting and lovely, is very important in this time of chaos and uncertainty. Read it to sooth your frazzled nerves and to restore your faith in humanity." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "I did not want to put this book down... A page-turner... Engrossing." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Will touch your heart... I wanted the book to keep going on." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "This book is filled with romance... I don't want to say goodbye." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "It's wonderful to pick up a book and get lost inside its pages... I was swept up... I didn't want the book to end. Moving, heartfelt and wonderful... This was just the kind of read I needed right now. Highly recommended." Jessica Belmont, 5 stars"A romantic novel that you won't want to put down... By the end of the book, you'll wish that you could visit and spend time there yourself!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

1938, Salzburg. A powerful story of hope, forbidden love, and incredible courage, about three sisters who will risk everything-even their own lives-as part of the resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Austria. Johanna, Birgit and Lotte Eder have always lived quiet lives, working in their father's clockmaking shop and helping their mother in the house. But like many other Austrians, they find it impossible to ignore the changes in the world around them. At first Johanna finds it hard to believe the Nazis pose a real threat. But then her father hires Franz to help in his shop. He's kind and soulful, with dark eyes that twinkle with intelligence. But he's Jewish, and as Johanna falls for him, she realizes that loving him puts them all in danger. Then comes the Anschluss-the reunification of Austria and Germany under Nazi rule. The three sisters' lives have become ever more separate with Lotte joining the convent at Nonnberg Abbey and Birgit's secret involvement with the Resistance. But as Johanna realizes how mistaken she was about the level of danger, she begins to see that it may be down to her to protect the man she loves. She knows that she can't do it alone though. She will have to turn to the people she trusts the most: her sisters. The three of them work together to try to get Franz to the safety of Switzerland, and they soon prove invaluable to the Resistance. But they're risking everything. Can three women who would die for each other, also be prepared to die for what is right? The sisters' subsequent journey from Nazi-occupied Salzburg to the devastating concentration camps of Ravensbruck and Mauthausen will show the strength of human spirit like never before. As, out of the darkness, a tiny seed of hope flowers... A totally heartbreaking and impossibly powerful story about love, tragedy, and the power of humanity. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Lilac Girls and The Sound of Music. Readers are loving The Edelweiss Sisters: "A heart-breaking, tear-jerking and emotional book... I was so hooked into the story that I felt I was living with these sisters during that time!! The ending was so sad, heart-breaking that I felt like I wanted to cry... I stayed up all night reading this book and didn't want to let this book go!... A tear-jerking, heart-breaking emotional tale of three sisters who are brave and courageous women... Will keep you up all night." Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Soooo hauntingly raw & captivating, it was so hard to put it down. Reading this, I felt instantly transported... This is one novel I would 100% recommend putting on your TBR list this summer. You find instant connection with at least one of the sisters, if not all of them. It will completely move you & pull at your heart strings." Kate J Renee Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"What a wonderfully written book... Sobbed my eyes out... it should have come with a hankie-needed warning. Felt so much for each of the characters it was like they were also my family and friends. Highly recommended and worth more than a five-star rating." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Escape to the gorgeous little village of Lockton in the Scottish Highlands, where you'll discover sunshine, secrets and an unforgettable romance. It's the perfect place to be this summer...Thirty-year-old Paige Dougall's life is a mess. Only a year ago she was smashing all of her life goals: handsome husband, high-flying job, cute kid. But in just under twelve months everything has gone wrong. Nursing a broken heart, single mother Paige returns to her childhood home in a picture-perfect Scottish village to try and get her life together.Paige is too wrapped up in her worries to embrace the beautiful rolling hills and lavender-scented air of the highlands. That is until Johnny Becker, the infuriatingly cheerful chef, with his twinkling eyes and dimpled smile, steps onto the scene and provides Paige with some much-needed distraction...Johnny challenges Paige to step outside her comfort zone and focus on the things that really matter. From food tasting, to puppy training, to mountain climbing, in every moment she spends with Johnny, Paige finds herself remembering how to live again... will she be able to love again too?Across long sunshine-filled days, Paige and Johnny grow closer and she's tempted to open her heart to him. But is happy-go-lucky Johnny hiding secrets of his own?And can Paige learn to let go of her past and find happiness in the highlands?A gorgeous, moving summer romance novel about finding joy in the small things and discovering what really matters in life. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Sarah Morgan and Cathy Bramley.What readers are saying about Donna Ashcroft: 'I have devoured this in one sitting, Ashcroft has pulled me into the pages and made me desperate to see what was going to play out. I am a sucker for a love story and was rooting for the characters... Definitely a five-star read.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Over the cliff edge, she sees a broken body on the jutting rocks below, the waves crashing all around. She can't see the girl's face, which is covered by her long, brown hair. But she knows her. She met her just yesterday...When Samantha Claymore doesn't return home after an afternoon bicycle ride on Martha's Vineyard, Detective Abby Pearce acts immediately. She knows from experience how quickly a lost girl can become a tragedy. Back on the island for the first time since she ran away as a teenager, Abby hopes solving Samantha's case will make up for her past mistakes... But, as the media swarm and Samantha's grieving mother joins the search, the police find no trace of the beloved sixteen-year-old-even when a reward is offered for her return.Trawling through old case files, Abby discovers that Samantha is not the only girl to have gone missing in the small community of Martha's Vineyard. She's convinced more could follow, but her team insists there's no link to be found. Until Samantha's best friend is found dead at the bottom of a cliff the next day...After searching Samantha's bedroom and trawling through the files on her computer, Abby digs into the death of Samantha's father five years ago at sea, following the trail to one of the island's most powerful families. The same people who failed to protect Abby the night she was forced to leave as a young girl. Is there anyone left on this quiet island who Abby can trust? Can she find Samantha before more innocent lives are taken?An absolutely unputdownable and nail-biting crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen.What readers are saying about Her Ocean Grave:"I really loved it and had to finish it in one day!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"This book I couldn't put down! I loved Abby's character. She is fierce and unstoppable!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"A fast-paced and engrossing read." Goodreads reviewer

Eve Mallow's stay at the luxurious Abbey Hotel takes a turn for the suspicious when the owner is murdered - leaving Eve surrounded by suspects!Saxford St Peter is Eve Mallow's beloved home, but she can't resist the chance to spend a weekend in the nearby Abbey Hotel, famed for its glamorous owner Debra Moran and an array of celebrity guests. For a confirmed people-watcher like Eve, it's perfect: she can observe the rich and famous while sipping tea in the gardens, her faithful dachshund Gus by her side.But her relaxing break takes a shocking turn when Debra is found lying dead in the shadowy woods around the hotel. One of Eve's fellow guests didn't come to the Abbey for fine food and delightful décor - but to kill.When the investigation gets underway, Eve finds herself trapped with a wide range of suspects. Could it be Debra's new friend Harper, who inherits everything? Her ex-husband Chester, still seething over their messy divorce? Or her estranged sister Amelia, who came hoping for reconciliation, only for Debra to shut the door in her face?As Eve roams the hotel, searching for clues and hunting down alibis, she uncovers a whole host of secrets. But can she find the truth before the killer brings her holiday to a deadly end?A completely unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Joy Ellis.See what readers are saying about the Eve Mallow series:'Utterly delightful!... I really enjoyed reading this book. It was the perfect coxy murder mystery to become immersed in... Keeps you on your toes!... I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!' The Two Quills'Stepping into the pages of a new Eve Mallow mystery is like stepping into your favourite well-worn comfy slippers... Eve now feels to me like a trusted (if fictional!) friend that I can't wait to catch up with... Deliciously moreish... If you haven't already discovered this series then what are you waiting for???' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

One of them is missing... One of them did it...The Thanksgiving retreat was meant to be a time for them to get away from it all, miles from the secrets that threaten to tear their family apart. But they're each hiding something:Rose hopes the pretty house overlooking the sea is just the break her family needs. But as she gazes at the water and remembers her own childhood, she is utterly terrified.Brandon knows his wife Rose has barely forgiven him for his affair. He's started drinking again, a road that led him to disaster once before.Brianna, Rose's sister-in-law, is recovering from her fifth miscarriage, and when she looks at her adorable niece, she can't help but see the daughter she deserves.Then three-year-old Lily disappears from her bed in the villa. Isolated in what should have been paradise, it quickly becomes clear that one of them took her.As one by one their secrets are uncovered, who will be destroyed next?A completely addictive thriller about every parent's worst nightmare that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of The Guest List, One by One and The Sister-in-Law.What readers are saying about The Vacation:"OMG... the story grips from the start. Nail-biting and heartbreaking. Eek-I'll be thinking about the ending for a long time. It had everything that a brilliant mystery needs and I'd recommend it in a heartbeat!" Bestselling author, Carla Kovach ¿¿¿¿¿"I probably shouldn't have read it after bedtime, but I had to find out what happened to Lily. This is a compulsive read with plenty of twists and a family full of suspects." Goodreads reviewer

I take my spot behind Luca and soon we're racing down winding country roads through the breathtaking Italian countryside, with postcard-perfect sunflowers that carpet faraway fields. I have no other place to be, and no other person I'd rather be with.Mia Moretti has always dreamed of becoming an artist. But after a fierce battle with a devastating illness that she is terrified will return, Mia is heartbroken to find herself unable to paint like she used to.So when an opportunity to spend the summer in Italy presents itself, Mia jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She hopes that by travelling to the sun-drenched streets of Florence, surrounded by Tuscany's rich green vineyards and sweeping hills, she will finally be able to heal.What Mia doesn't count on is meeting handsome local mechanic, Luca Bonnici. With his smouldering chestnut eyes, charming smile and irresistible joie de vivre, Mia can't resist the invitation to jump on the back of his motorbike to the see the country she is already falling in love with. And as she slowly lets down her walls and opens her heart to Luca, Mia starts to fall in love with life again too.But just when she is ready to let go of her past, tragedy strikes. Will Mia's strength and her love for Luca be enough to save them, or will they lose each other forever?Lose yourself in the blue skies and sun-kissed streets of Florence with this gorgeous, heart-wrenching story about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of That Month in Tuscany, T.A. Williams and Lucy Coleman.What readers are saying about Her Tuscan Summer:'Absolutely exceptional! Breathtaking; beautiful; heartbreaking and outstanding! I haven't been to Italy, but now, I'd love to go just to walk where Mia and Luca walked.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Breathtaking... will stay with me for a long time... Mia's struggle touched my heart... I adored this novel... For a wonderful escape into beautiful Florence, I highly recommend this beautiful book (and make sure you have tissues nearby!).' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

1776. Addie's world has changed beyond recognition. From her privileged position amongst Boston's elite, she has embraced a dangerous new life with the American Revolutionary Army. While childhood sweetheart Silas risks all on the front lines, Addie waits anxiously for news. And when Silas does not return from the Battle of Monmouth, her worst fears come true.Without thinking, Addie takes a horse and scours the now-calm battlefield for Silas, until word arrives that he has been captured by the British. And worse, by the troop of Scottish Highlanders led by the brooding general John Traverne. Addie hasn't seen the powerfully built Loyalist soldier since she chose the Revolutionary cause over her own heart, and hearing his name sends butterflies to her stomach, even as she is filled with worry for Silas.Disregarding her own safety, Addie leaves Washington's camp and travels deep into enemy territory, determined to bring Silas home. But when she comes face to face with John Traverne once more, the feelings she has tried so hard to bury resurface and she must choose between the man she has pledged her life to, and the man whose dark eyes haunt her dreams. When Addie finally returns to her own camp, she carries a secret that could cost her everything she has fought for...The second part of the spellbinding, emotional trilogy about enduring love and heartbreaking secrets amidst the birth of America. Readers who adored My Dear Hamilton and Flight of the Sparrow will love America's Wife.Readers love Celeste De Blasis:"Read it OVER and OVER. The pages were falling out." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"UNPUTDOWNABLE!... If I could give it more stars I would give it more!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Made me laugh, cry and feel all the range of emotions." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"My favorite book of all time." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"One of my all-time FAVORITE books!!!!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Sun, sea and a sizzling romance... the perfect holiday, right? Wrong.After a work party gone disastrously wrong, Samantha suddenly finds herself jobless and jilted. So when her sister invites Sam to stay at her little whitewashed farmhouse on a Greek island, Sam leaps at the chance to escape. Before long, she's trundling up the cobbled driveway, almost colliding with sexy neighbour Spyros.It isn't all sunshine and smiles though. For every afternoon spent lounging by the pool, cocktail in hand, there is a morning spent adjusting to life with boisterous six-year-old nieces. When Spyros invites Sam to explore the island with him she's tempted, but with his carefree, live-for-the-moment attitude, he couldn't be more different to Sam with her five-year plans and high-maintenance hair. One drink, as friends, couldn't hurt though? Over glasses of fruity Greek wine and honey-sweet baklava, can he - and the other charming locals - help city girl Sam to appreciate the simple pleasures the Greek life has to offer?Just as Sam is considering ditching her designer gear for good though, she runs in to an old flame from home, and suddenly her London life comes hurtling back. Can her smooth-talking ex convince Sam to return to the concrete jungle, or will the lessons she's learned from her Greek escape persuade her to stay?A fun, fabulous and completely laugh-out-loud summer read perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan and Sophie Kinsella.Readers adore Going Greek:'Wow, where to even begin with this book? I loved it... Hollywood, let's see this as a movie!... I gorged on this book in two sittings... I can't recommend this book enough.' Celebrating Authors, 5 stars'I loved this book... Sue's descriptions had me yearning to get back on a plane to savour the famous Greek delicacies, drink the local wine and relax on one of the many beautiful beaches. I was hooked from page one and completely devoured each page. A wonderful five star read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

The little girl peered down the dark alleyway. She knew she wasn't supposed to take this shortcut and her mother would kill her if she found out, but it was raining and all she wanted was to get home quickly. She stepped forward, not seeing the silent figure following her into the dark passageway...When nine-year-old Charlotte Standish goes missing from her street in the small town of Rydale Falls, it sparks a media frenzy. Detective Morgan Brookes leads a frantic hunt for the girl, but little Charlie seems to have vanished into thin air.Chasing up a lead at Charlie's school, Morgan is chilled to learn that this isn't the first time a child has gone missing on this street. Another girl disappeared fifteen years ago, and Morgan is the only one who thinks the cases could be related. But in the moment that she takes her eye off Charlie's case to investigate the link between the two girls, another child, Macy, goes missing.Then Morgan gets the call she was dreading, Charlie's lifeless body has been found in a local park, lying in the shadow of a large tree. Morgan has let one girl down, but she refuses to give up on Macy. Determined to find an overlooked clue, she retraces Macy's last steps. She's getting close to the truth when her partner, Detective Ben Matthews, is attacked outside Morgan's home. Is a twisted killer isolating Morgan from her team? And how long does Macy have left to live? Morgan must solve the case before more innocent lives are taken...A nail-biting, unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night, for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Patricia Gibney.Readers love the Detective Morgan Brookes series:'One of those rare books that really is unputdownable. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow oh wow!!... How can I possibly write a review which shows how much I have enjoyed this book?... I devoured this gem in just one sitting. It completely pulled me in and was utterly impossible to put down... At points I've literally shivered... Strong five star read and one which is deserving of higher.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The party was supposed to be the highlight of the summer. If only I'd known that night would destroy our lives...All the neighbours were laughing, drinking out of plastic glasses and getting along. I almost felt happy. Almost forgot about the terrible argument earlier and the sinister messages I'd been receiving from a strange address all week, threatening to expose the lies behind my perfect life.As we finished with the red and gold fireworks and welcomed everyone back to our house, I believed that everything would be okay.But I didn't know who I was inviting in.I never could have imagined what would happen here, in our home, after I'd gone up to bed.Everyone saw something different.It's my daughter's word against the story the boy from down the road is telling. But how can I find out what really happened that night without everyone finding out the truth about me?An absolutely gripping story of the secrets you would do anything to keep hidden, with a twist you just won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Big Little Lies and The Girl on the Train.Readers are gripped by The Street Party:'A wonderful book! Perfect for fans of Little Big Lies and Little Fires Everywhere! A perfect beach or pool read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Drew me right in, kept me reading late into the night. Tense, chilling, so many twists and turns do not miss this thriller.' NetGalley reviewer'Make sure to clear your schedule as once you start reading this you will not want to put it down until you are done. It's truly that good! I can't wait to read more by Claire in the future!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!... Kept me guessing the whole time... Must read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Fourteen years ago Stella did something she has regretted ever since. But she did it for her daughter. Now, that mistake could mean she loses her precious girl forever...Stella follows her handsome husband Rob to the beautifully laid-out table in the restaurant he's chosen specially for her fortieth birthday lunch. As the waiter pops the champagne, Rob proposes a toast and their crystal glasses clink together in celebration. Stella knows how they must look to anyone watching. Two people very much in love, with the perfect marriage and the perfect life.But Rob is about to drop a bombshell on Stella. He wants a divorce.If she doesn't agree to his plan - to sell the house, divide the money and award him full custody of fourteen-year-old Georgie - he will tell their innocent daughter the one secret he promised to keep and that Stella has worked so hard to protect her from.Stella has a choice to make. To fight for her daughter, there is only one person she can turn to for help. A woman she hasn't spoken to in over a decade. But to do it means facing up to her biggest regret, and risks losing Georgie forever, once she learns the truth...An absolutely heart-breaking and gripping novel about the price of keeping a secret. Fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Hewitt and Susan Lewis will be gripped by this emotional family drama from the very first page.Readers are hooked by The Marriage Lie:'You've got to read this "on the edge of your seat" novel... Absolutely fantastic... It's like one of those tea-cup rides at the amusement park... you end up with bruises after being slammed from side to side as it whirls you all over the place... But you still smile and say the ride was awesome!... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... There's so much going on in this spectacular book... A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Ali Mercer is one of my favourite authors, she writes with such tenderness yet is also able to shock in an instant. This is another excellent sorry of those who aren't what they seem and the lengths we might go to protect those we love. A real thrill ride that I thoroughly enjoyed.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

High on the clifftops, Lettie takes a deep breath of salty air and opens the letter. There is no signature, and the old-fashioned handwriting is faint against the yellowed paper. The message, and the tiny gold key inside, will turn her life upside down...Lettie Starcross makes her way along the cobbled streets of Heaven's Cove, clutching a little key and searching for answers about her kind, twinkly-eyed Great Aunt Iris, whom she misses terribly. With no job back home, and no-one in her family understanding how adrift she feels, Lettie wonders if her aunt was lonely just like her - is that why she fled this pretty seaside village years ago and never returned?Staying at Driftwood House where Iris lived, now a cosy B&B, Lettie can almost hear Iris's laughter on the breeze. And when she locks eyes with brooding fisherman Corey as he's singing a haunting sea shanty in the local tavern, the sparks that fly between them are a welcome distraction from her grief.But everything changes when Lettie meets Corey's grandmother. Hearing the name 'Iris Starcross', her wrinkled face turns pale. Then she tells Lettie a devastating secret: seventy years ago, a choice Iris made tore apart this tight-knit community.Heartbroken, Lettie questions if she ever really understood her beloved aunt - and if Corey knew about this shocking rift all along. So when her sister calls begging her to come home, Lettie is torn. If she stays to find what the key unlocks, can she discover the truth about what Iris did - and fight for her own fresh start? Or will she be the next Starcross woman to run from Heaven's Cove forever?An absolutely gorgeous read that will whisk you away to the stunning Devon coast, about family secrets, long-lost love and coming home. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Rosanna Ley and Sheila O'Flanagan.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, ¿¿¿¿¿

I see my son's scooter lying in the undergrowth. Time stands still. Where is he? Deafened by my own heartbeat, I keep looking but I can't see him. This is all my fault. My punishment for the things I did, and the things I should have done.All I ever wanted was to keep my son safe. I married the perfect husband, built the perfect home. I've tried to give Finn the life I never had.Everything was going so well. Until now.It's just small things at first - a punctured tyre, an open gate that I'm sure I locked. But then I see the photograph of two young girls, and a night I've tried to forget.I know I have to stop pretending that nothing is happening. I can't escape the truth.Someone knows my secret. But what do they want from me?A gripping and suspenseful thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, fans of Friend Request, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won't be able to put this down.What readers are saying about Sam Hepburn:'Wow!... This book kept me captivated, and I had to finish it in one go... The twists and turns just made me crave for more, and the suspense was too much for me to simply stop reading the book.' The World is Ours to Read ¿¿¿¿¿'After the first two chapters I was hooked! 60% through I was enchanted... one of those suspenseful, addictive stories that has to be read in one sitting.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Kept me so gripped from the first page right through to the last... loved every minute of it!... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Definite 5 stars from me!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Perfect from start to finish. Addictive. Charged. Suspenseful. A masterpiece. Highly recommend this to everyone. Five stars are not enough. One of the best thrillers I have ever read.' Renita D'Silva, ¿¿¿¿¿

"e;An incredible read! I was hooked from the first page… there's so much that I loved about this book… moments that had me laughing out loud, and others that well had me almost ugly crying!... I can't recommend this book enough!"e; NetGalley Reviewer, Dearest Nell, if you're reading this letter, I'm already gone… You're my best friend in the world, and as my last request I'm asking you to lay me to rest hundreds of miles away, in my crazy gorgeous, totally one-of-a-kind hometown of Tansy Falls. I know you're a born-and-bred city girl, but hear me out. After first losing Adrian, and then me… I know your heart is hurting, Nell. I think you'll find that you need Tansy Falls as much as I do. So, I've got it all planned out. For two weeks, you'll be staying at the sweet, local inn and every day you'll be trying something new. And if you follow my instructions to the letter, you may discover there's more to my story than you think. A surprise something… or someone at the end of it? Only you can find out! Some last advice before you set off, Nell. Don't forget your sturdy boots and make sure to give Boomer, the inn's resident dog, a belly rub from me. Stay well away from former quarterback Brody Knott (boy, do I have some stories about him!). And finally, let the future bring what it brings. While Tansy Falls may look small, I know better than anyone that new beginnings can be found in all kinds of places. That little Vermont town you'd never heard of? Well, it might suddenly begin to feel just like coming home… If you love feel-good love stories by ReaAnne Thayne, Mary Ellen Taylor and Robyn Carr, you'll adore this gorgeous, heart-warming novel about starting over. What readers are saying about The Inn at Tansy Falls: "e;Warm, romantic, heart-warming – readers who love stories about women who find strength within a tight-knit charming community, will adore this… Fans of Robyn Carr and Debbie Macomber are going to fall in love with The Inn at Tansy Falls."e; Bestselling author Carmel Harrington "e;Absolutely loved this book, read it in one sitting… Loved Tansy Falls and all the characters in it and almost felt as if I was there myself... A perfect escape… Beautiful, a book that will give you a range of emotions and a happy ending."e; Goodreads reviewer, "e;I don't think I could have loved this book more. It's simply so, so beautiful. A real mix of emotions went through me reading this. I giggled, I was intrigued, I got angry but *disclaimer* do have the tissues at the ready. I can't remember the last time I cried at a book, but this was so beautifully written it got me…