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Arranging the playdate was easy. Child's play. Preparing the house was more difficult. It was only now she realised how many photographs there were: the picture-perfect unit. Wife, husband, child. All of it a lie.I made a new friend at playgroup today. She's different from the other mothers. She feels like someone I can trust. Someone I can confide in.But there are some things I can't tell her. Things I can't tell anyone.Because I have a secret that no one else knows. One that still haunts my dreams, wakes me up in a cold sweat at night.Even another mother would never understand. Unless, of course, she's hiding something too...From the bestselling author of The Argument, this utterly addictive psychological thriller will have you hooked from the first page to the final, mind-blowing twist. Fans of Friend Request, The Silent Patient and The Girl on the Train won't be able to put this down.Readers are loving The Playdate:'OMG!!... Brilliant!... makes your heart skip a beat... will have the hairs on your head standing... OH BOY... This ending is explosive and will simply leave you breathless and gasping... This is a MUST READ!' The Secret Book Sleuth, 5 stars'Fantastic, excellent... incredible... I could not put this one down for the life of me... loved, loved, loved this book... Wow, what a roller coaster ride of an ending that was. There were so many twists and turns that I never knew whether I was turning left or turning right. I love it when a book shocks the pants off of me... I would highly recommend this to a friend and would shout it from any roof top.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'

Two women. One shocking wartime secret. And a family mystery just waiting to be discovered...Berlin Zoo, 1943: Ten-year-old Adelaide and her newborn sister are orphaned after a devastating night of bombing. Heartbroken and frightened, Adelaide runs to her mother's closest friend, Katharina Heinroth, and the kind zookeeper takes the two little girls under her protection. As the bombing intensifies, Adelaide tries to shut out the horrors of war by caring for her tiny sister and playing with the adorable baby monkeys. But when Katharina organises a dangerous operation to enable children and animals to escape the battle-scarred city, something goes wrong. And Adelaide has to promise her adopted mother to keep a shocking secret. A secret that will change Adelaide's life forever.Berlin Zoo, 2019: Bethan Taylor notices the elderly lady sitting on the bench next to her seems confused, her thoughts flitting between past and present. Ada talks of her childhood, played out in an underground bunker beneath the animal enclosures during the war. As Ada's story unfolds, Bethan is surprised to hear a name she recognises...Katharina Heinroth is at the top of a list of German names Bethan found in a hidden compartment of her late mother's jewellery box. Bethan's father couldn't tell her anything about the crumpled piece of paper and she's been searching for the meaning ever since.As the two women are brought together by the pain of the past can they help each other to heal? And after decades of silence, can Ada help Bethan to uncover a long-buried family mystery?An unforgettable and heart-wrenching novel of a brave orphan girl and a shocking wartime secret. Inspired by a true WW2 story and perfect for fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Alice Network.

Your husband is not the man you thought he was... but how do you move on, when you're forced to keep his secret?When Jill Goodman's picture-perfect marriage implodes, she's heartbroken. Still reeling from the shock, the only thing she receives in the hasty divorce settlement is the deed to her husband's sprawling beach house on the New Jersey coastline. Jill never cared about money-only her marriage-but with Marc determined to take everything she owns, the beach house is her only lifeline left.With no other choice, Jill travels to the shore intending to sell the house quickly-but the task is not as easy as she expects. Still, she can't help but be charmed by the beautiful seaside town and its sweetly old-fashioned ways. Despite everything, Jill is starting to see a path back to who she was before she met her husband-not the demure, polished housewife she'd become, but the smiling young woman with the strong Jersey accent who loved her family more than anything.Then Jill dives deeper into Marc's secrets and she stumbles across a something in her husband's past that changes everything. Could Jill herself have been unknowingly complicit in what Marc did and, if so, what will happen to her when the truth finally comes to light? With Marc determined to bury the evidence, can Jill find a way to save herself before her once perfect husband takes her down with him?A gripping, emotional read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Elin Hilderbrand and Diane Chamberlain.What readers are saying about Heidi Hostetter:'I loved this book so much. It was so emotional and heart-warming at the same time. Shows how things can be forgiven even after decades.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This is a gorgeous read... I devoured this book in just one sitting and this book has completely lifted my spirits. I adored this book and although this is my first read by this author, it definitely will not be the last.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Beautiful. This is a story of hope and faith. Reading this story made me feel good and the ending left me smiling! I can't wait to read more of these wonderful, entertaining and heart-tugging tales! Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars¿

1773. The night that Addie Valencourt sneaks out to witness the Boston Tea Party, she knows that her world is about to change forever. Soon, the love and security of her tight-knit family is torn apart by the fight for American independence. When the British lay siege to Boston, Addie's English-born father welcomes them into his home, while her childhood sweetheart Silas leaves to join General Washington. Addie is determined to follow him when she meets Scottish Highlander John Traverne. The frowning, dark-haired soldier is unlike anyone she has ever known, and he interests her more than he should. But any future with a man on the opposite side of this fight is impossible. . . As the bitter war continues, Addie's life becomes increasingly bound with the fate of America. When Silas is captured by the British, she risks all to search for him, but venturing into enemy territory brings her face to face with her Highlander again. Now Addie must make an impossible choice between what her heart is telling her, and protecting the secrets -- and even the very lives -- of the Patriots on the dangerous front line.

In a city of sinners, a killer is hunting...Las Vegas, Nevada: a killer is on the hunt.When two of the city's crime bosses are found brutally murdered within days of each other, the fragile balance of Sin City threatens to collapse. It's exactly what the killer wants...But there is one thing this killer hasn't counted on...Grant Fletcher has been sent to Vegas by a shady government agency. He has one job: find the killer, and stop them before more people die. Stop them, by any means.Would you send a desperate man to find a vigilante killer?It looks like a dangerous gamble. But what neither the killer-nor the government agency-know is that the odds are never good unless you've got Fletcher on your side.Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and J.B. Turner's Jon Reznick will love the Grant Fletcher series.Readers love John Ryder's thrillers:"I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller... John Ryder you nailed it!... Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action Packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!" The Secret Book Sleuth ¿¿¿¿¿"Step aside Jack Reacher, there is a new action hero in town and his name is Grant Fletcher!" Once Upon a Time Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿"Why oh why did I start this when it was already way past my bedtime?! With a prologue that grabbed me and pulled me under, I knew sleep would have to wait a while!... The pace is fast, it drags you along at breakneck speed... It keeps you guessing all the way through. I kept on thinking I'd worked it all out, only for the rug to be pulled from under my feet!... Action packed, taut, cleverly crafted and heart-stoppingly exciting! Don't miss it!" Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight... Grabs you and pulls you full throttle into this pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller." NetGalley Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him-there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still.Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family's winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business-to show her older sister Carmen that she's not the same flighty teen she used to be.Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen's back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she'll have to come round-right?But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he'd broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she'd never seen him again.Until now. As fate intervenes and they're forced to work together on Lola's project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he's led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart-and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus's blue eyes-is telling her something very different?An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor.Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith:"I just couldn't resist... A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored... Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud... a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun... I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars." Little Miss BookLover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿

The call comes on an ordinary Sunday afternoon to say your sister has been admitted to hospital with a serious head injury. But you don't have a sister... do you?You've never doubted your parents. You've loved them without question your whole life. But your stepmother is uncharacteristically speechless, and your father isn't well enough to understand.So you get in your car.Turn the key in the ignition.Knowing everything behind you is a lie.Not knowing what lies ahead: the truth... or something far darker?A deliciously dark and twisty tale of deception, secrets and family ties, The Liar's Daughter is perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Woman in the Window and The Family Upstairs.Readers are loving The Liar's Daughter:'Wowzers!!... What a rollercoaster this was, just when you think you had worked it out bang Rona pulls out another twist... Gripping all the way to the end... My book of the year.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Deliciously dark and twisty... Will have you locking all the doors and flipping pages in order to find out what happened... Seriously one of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a long time!... Your heart will be pounding!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely love this book, read it so fast... One of the best thrillers of the year. I highly recommend it.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Meet Kate Palmer! A semi-retired nurse with a sweet tooth for cake and a talent for solving crimes.Kate Palmer is most disappointed when renovations at her sister Angie's new tea rooms are derailed after a body is discovered in the cellar. She was looking forward to clotted cream teas with a seaside view. Instead she has another murder mystery to solve...If the village gossip is to be believed, the unfortunate man was connected to the wealthy Hedgefield family. Kate is reluctant to get caught up in the investigation but a curious card in the victim's jacket pocket sparks her interest. Not to mention the ridiculous rumour Angie is somehow involved! Keen to clear her sister's name so she can finally eat cake in the charming tea rooms, Kate teams up with handsome retired Detective 'Woody' Forrest to untangle the baffling case.After quizzing the locals over copious cups of tea, Kate begins to realise the Hedgefields, who live in a grand mansion and own half the village, are not as perfect as they make out. They're hiding a long-buried family secret and plenty of people have a grudge against them, including a number of their ex-employees.But who could have murdered a member of Lower Tinworthy's most enviable family? Was it the old gardener? The seemingly sweet cook? Or the bitter maid?Just as she inches closer to the truth, Angie goes missing. Does amateur sleuth Kate have what it takes to get to the bottom of this extraordinary puzzle and save her sister at the same time?If you love murder mysteries with a brilliant cast of characters, twisty plots and plenty of cake, A Body at the Tea Rooms will have you hooked until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis.Why readers love the Kate Palmer mystery series:'Fantastic murder mystery, a charming whodunit, really, with lots of red-herrings to keep you guessing until the last page!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliant mystery... I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what - and to who! A terrific read.' Grace J Reviewer Lady, ¿¿¿¿¿

She looked alive, her hair drifting freely in the water, her red lips gently parted, as if to let her final breath escape. A small locket floated by her face, attached to her neck with a silver chain...When Detective Kay Sharp first left Mount Chester-population 3,823-in her rear-view mirror, she promised never to look back. The town only contained bad memories and dark secrets. But when a brutal crime surfaces, she finds herself home once more, and this time she's not going anywhere.Kay is called to Blackwater River, where the body of a seventeen-year-old girl has been found. Surrounded by snowy peaks and a forest alive with the colors of fall, the victim floats in the water, a hand-carved locket around her neck.The locket seems strangely familiar. Digging into cold cases, Kay discovers that three-year-old Rose Harrelson was wearing it when she vanished fourteen years ago. In the middle of the night, the little girl's bedroom-with Mickey Mouse on the wall and a hanging baby mobile-was suddenly empty. The unsolved case still haunts the town.But the teenager they have found has been dead for only a few hours. If the girl in the river is Rose, where has she been? Who has been hiding her all these years? Kay knows she must solve the kidnapping in order to untangle the mystery of the dead body.Then Kay receives a shocking call. The dead girl has been identified-and she's not Rose. So why is she wearing the locket, and what happened to the missing child from all those years ago? As Kay unearths a web of lies and deceit spun for decades, the close-knit community will never be the same. And Kay will find herself facing a truly terrifying killer...A totally gripping page-turner that should come with a health warning! Be warned: you'll lose sleep and your heart will race like crazy as you read twist after twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot.Readers totally love Leslie Wolfe:"Wow! I am blown away by just how gripping and intense this read was. I am new to Wolfe's writing, and I can guarantee I will be reading every word written by Leslie from now on!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Oh my god!!... I cannot express the thrill I felt reading this book. Phenomenal!!... And those killers... Dang... No comment!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The clear sky burst into flames of peach and gold, illuminating the small body leaning against the rocks. He looked even smaller than he had in the photos, purple marks blemishing his neck. His eyes were open, staring ahead at the vastness of the still water. When three nine-year-old boys go missing on a field trip to Lakemore's annual spring festival, panic tears through the small town. Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood lead the search, but no trace of the boys is found-until one of them is found murdered, a note stuffed down his throat. "Find Johnny's killer, or they all die." Johnny was supposedly a victim of Jeremiah, a serial killer Nick helped put behind bars nearly a decade ago for the murder of ten young boys. But when Mack and Nick pay him a visit, he claims that he knows nothing-and that he remains innocent of Johnny's murder. Then a second boy is found, another clue left on his body, leaving just one left alive. Desperate to save the last boy's life, Mackenzie and Nick comb over Jeremiah's case, only to discover proof of a shocking cover-up-and a killer who will stop at nothing to right the wrongs of the past. Packed full of shocking twists and nail-biting suspense, Little Boy Lost is a truly unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Regan and Angela Marsons. Why readers love Ruhi Choudhary:"Started with a bang and ended with a jaw-dropping bomb that has left me speechless... I am a huge fan of this author and already eagerly anticipating the next book." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow, Wow just WOW!!!... if you are looking for a heart-racing, page-turning psychological crime that will leave you shocked and demanding more this is the book for you." Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved it!... Kept me captivated from page one... Jaw-dropping! I wasn't able to put down the book. I just yearned for more and more. Sadly, even this book had to end, but kaboom, what an ending!" Tove Reads ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my WOW!... Ruhi Choudhary knocks it out of the park... Full of intrigue, suspense, and stunning twists. I honestly didn't see that conclusion coming. I will definitely be reading the next book." Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Astoundingly, jaw-droppingly brilliant... The twists kept on coming, one after the other; the pace never lets up and as a reader you are on tenterhooks, frantically turning the pages while at the same time not wanting the book to end because it's just SO good." Renita D'Silva ¿¿¿¿¿

The tears began to flow. 'I can't do this on my own,' Emily sobbed. 'I don't know how.'When Emily's husband dies in a terrible accident, she's not the only wife he leaves behind.Because, before their whirlwind romance and Emily's discovery she was pregnant, Pete had been married to Caroline for more than twenty years. A devastating tragedy had torn them apart. But there was a part of Pete that had never fully left his first wife and a secret that would bind them together, forever.Finding herself lonely, heartbroken, and forced to face life and motherhood alone - Emily is surprised that Caroline offers her support. But Emily knows she needs someone she can trust and rely on. Even if it's the woman her husband loved before her.A tentative friendship develops and their lives become entwined. Their bond grows ever stronger as Caroline steps in to help when Emily's baby arrives unexpectedly early. But it's not just Caroline hiding a secret. Both of the women who once loved Pete have things they can never admit, without risking a friendship that might be the only thing keeping them both afloat.When grief begins to takes its toll on Emily, she feels sure that Caroline is the only person who can save her and baby Dylan... But should she trust the woman he loved before her - with her life... Or her child's?An utterly devastating, but ultimately uplifting, emotional women's fiction novel about friendship, motherhood and loss. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Susan Lewis and Jojo Moyes.Readers love Emma Robinson:'Wow!!! Where to even begin?? Mind you, it's hard enough to write this with blurry eyes through tears!!... Absolutely heartbreaking and a real tear jerker.' Kirsty Whitlock ¿¿¿¿¿'I don't even know where to begin to review this absolutely gut-wrenching, beautiful story... I have never audibly sobbed or struggled to read a book through tears, but this one was tough.... I cannot express the need for everyone to read this book... It is just beautiful and I think it gives a lot for people to learn from in their own lives too.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

What if the person you trust most in the world is lying to you?I'd heard of the Baby Caroline case, of course. When a baby is snatched from her mother's arms, the whole country knows about it. I knew about the parents left lying by the swimming pool, the open window in the nursery. But I never dreamed it had anything to do with me.Today, my beautiful daughter turned one. We were unwrapping gifts and blowing out candles when the knock came at the door, and they took my mother away.The police say she's not really my mother. That she stole me, thirty years ago.When I visit her, desperate for answers, she looks me in the eye, and says nothing. I can barely breathe. Is my whole life a lie?I have to find out, but the more I learn, the more scared I become. And soon I start to wonder, am I losing my grip on reality or is my own daughter in terrible danger?An absolutely gripping psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, Ruth Ware and Lisa Jewell.See what readers are saying about Not My Mother:"I did not want to put this book down!! It grabbed me from the first page and I had to force myself to stop reading" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Absolutely amazing! It's twisty and shocking, it really kept me on the edge of my seat" Books Candles Cats, ¿¿¿¿¿"You cannot put this book down!! It's addicting. I loved it from the start to the very last page. I flew through the pages all afternoon." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Absolutely the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time!... Will take you on the ride of your life" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"From the beginning to the very end this book kept me page turning... I loved the twists, turns... I needed the answers!" Musings by Maureen, ¿¿¿¿¿

A child has been taken. A family is out for revenge.Riley Cooke is just one day old when he is stolen from the hospital. His young mother, Shelby, is beside herself. DC Lucy Murphy and her team face a race against time to find the vulnerable baby and bring him home - before the child's grandfather, fearsome gangster Pete Baker, takes matters into his own hands.Pete is sure he knows who's behind baby Riley's abduction, and he thinks they ought to pray Lucy finds them before he does. Because someone is going to pay dearly for causing this much pain to his family.They say never stand between a gangster and his target. But that's exactly what Lucy must do - because if Pete is wrong, innocent blood could flow.A shocking and addictive read that will keep you turning the pages. Fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Emma Tallon will love this.Readers can't get enough of Casey Kelleher:'Wow oh wow!! All hail a queen of gangland crime, this book is one of the best I've read!! I haven't been able to put this book down, Casey has gripped me from early on and made it completely addictive yet impossible to leave... This book literally has it all.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿'My goodness is it a corker!!!... has something I have never read in any other book of the genre... I was genuinely holding my breath by the end. I hold my glass of Pinot up to Casey for another AMAZING story!!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!! What a story, I was hooked from the beginning. Great plot with plenty of twists and turns... I would give this a million stars if I could!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

She held her baby in her arms and she knew in that moment that he'd be coming for her. She couldn't tell anyone her name, she couldn't let him find her. She had to keep her child safe. In the summer heat at the Craven County Fair in rural Pennsylvania, Dr Leah Wright is shocked to find a pregnant woman hiding from view and in labor. Leah manages to deliver the baby safely, but the woman won't reveal her name. She's terrified, running from someone, and days later both she and her newborn son go missing... Desperate to save them, Leah turns to Detective Luka Jericho for help. Eager for Leah's help with a complex case of his own, Luka asks Leah to interview the widow of a man who has just been murdered. Soon they uncover a shocking connection between the two cases: the widow's lawyer, a local minister, Reverend Harper, was spotted driving the missing mother away from hospital. Is this the man she was so afraid of? When Reverend Harper refuses to talk, Luka and Leah turn to the only person who he might speak to: his daughter and Luka's newest detective, Naomi Harper. But Naomi's childhood in her father's stark white house up in the mountains was more painful than Luka and Leah could ever have imagined. Is it already too late to save the woman and her baby? Fast-paced and utterly gripping from the very first chapter, Save Her Child will keep you up all night. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Kendra Elliot and Tess Gerritsen will love New York Times bestselling author CJ Lyons. What readers say about Save Her Child:"Absolutely fantastic... From the beginning the twists and turns began. But the twist at the end is the best. An unputdownable book. I read it in a day." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Wow right from the first page its go go go... never a dull moment with plenty of twists and turns that leave you wanting more... can't wait for the next book in this brilliant series." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "I was hooked from the beginning, and it was a page-turner I didn't want to put down... I can't wait to read the first two books and another other books that come out in this series!" Dani Reads 87, 5 stars "Such excitement on every page means non-stop reading... loved it." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Page-turning... I was hooked and siting on the edge of my seat, all the time asking myself are they going to find the girl and her new born child." Spooky's Maze of Books, 5 stars

Your daughter is missing. Did someone close to you take her?Seven-year-old Beatrice has gone missing. Her mother Claire's whole world has been turned upside down in just one moment and she can't stop shaking. She's desperate to find her precious daughter, but nothing about the day she disappeared makes sense...The mother-in-law: Jill was meant to be looking after Beatrice. She says she didn't take her eyes off the little girl but her version of events doesn't add up... Claire has never got on with her, so why should she trust her now?The husband: He should have been with their only child. Instead, he changed the plans without telling Claire. She didn't think there were any secrets between them, but maybe she was wrong?The first wife: Laurel has always been jealous of Claire's family. Has her husband's ex-wife taken her daughter?Which one of them is lying? And who really knows where Beatrice is?From the million-copy bestselling author, this totally addictive psychological thriller will keep you guessing all the way to the final shocking twist. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us.What readers are saying about Shalini Boland:'WHAT A THRILLER!!!!... This one caused me sleepless nights because I couldn't put it down!!' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Oh my!!! Wow!!! Let's all hail Queen Shalini because this is another absolutely FANTASTIC book... A truly brilliant masterpiece' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ¿¿¿¿¿

The room is dark, except for the streetlights coming through the blinds. I can barely see her, but I feel her. She pushes me up against the wall and we kiss harder than we ever have before. I've been waiting so long for it to happen, and finally, it's going to. Then the bedroom door flies open, and someone screams her name...Britton Walsh has never had a home. After a lifetime in the care system, she doesn't expect she'll ever find one. But beginning her senior year with new foster parents in a new city, means starting over yet again. Tom and Cate Cahill seem okay. The hitch? Their daughter, Avery.Beautiful, popular and cool, Avery is everything Britton is not. She's all Britton could ever ask for in a sister, or even a friend--but having survived without either for so long, Britton knows the way her heart races whenever Avery enters the room can only mean one thing...But Avery has a secret. Something that is eating away at her and stopping her letting anyone in, least of all Britton. Will Avery's insistence on punishing herself for a mistake in her past make Britton's last year of high school, and finding a place to call home, impossible? Can two such different people ever find common ground, friendship, or maybe even something more?An unforgettable new adult lesbian romance for fans of Keeping You a Secret by Julie Anne Peters, Her Name in the Sky by Kelly Quindlen, or Nancy Garden's classic young adult coming out novel, Annie on My Mind.New Adult novel: recommended for 17+ due to mature themes and sexual content.Everyone loves Kristen Zimmer:'BEST. BOOK. EVER. I swear... DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO FIND AN LGBT BOOK TO RELATE TO??? I DO!... have recommended it to literally all my friends. Read it. It's amazing!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!! What an amazing story!... very hard to put the book down... I couldn't wait to get back to where I'd left it. A book has never made me feel like that.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sophie wakes in a hospital bed with no memory of her life before. She isn't even sure if Sophie is her real name...She has no phone, no I.D and no one has reported her missing. But one thing is clear: someone tried to kill her - and they almost succeeded.When a bouquet of blood red roses is sent to her room without a note, she is convinced they're from the same people who left her for dead with crimson flowers woven through her hair. And she can't shake the feeling someone is watching her...With no one to turn to, Sophie takes a job in the remote mountains, where she feels she might finally be safe. Until more red flowers begin appearing on the front step of her secluded cottage.Every cell in Sophie's body is telling her to run. Until she is approached by a frightening woman who calls her by a strange name and makes a threat against her brother's life.Now Sophie needs to do whatever it takes to find her brother, and discover truth about who she is, before it's too late...A totally gripping psychological suspense novel that you won't be able to put down and will keep you turning the pages late into the night. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Woman in the Window and The Silent Patient.What readers are saying about Kelly Heard:"WOW!!!... brilliant... The intrigue builds and builds until BAM that ending!!... as soon as I read it, I thought OH MY GOD, OF COURSE!... Miss this one and miss out." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"One of my books of the year! ... So gripping... Seriously, pick this up!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Gripping... Addictive... I loved every single second." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿

Where is he? Where's my beloved child with his father's blue eyes and a halo of golden curls? My little boy is out there on his own. Please keep him safe, I silently beg, please, please just keep him safe.'Your son is missing,' they say, and life as I know it is over. 'Where would he go?' the police ask. 'Where would he be?' my daughter begs.My heart races as images flash in my mind. The cabin we rent every autumn, surrounded by fiery red maple trees. Voices raised. Tears falling. A marriage falling apart. And worst of all my husband telling our child, Theo, to run.The rest is a blank in my memory. If I close my eyes I can almost see it. A betrayal that has left me alone, in tatters, grieving for what we had.It wasn't meant to be like that. It should have been precious time as a family, with boardgames, walks in the mountain and pancakes for breakfast.Instead my little one is has vanished. 'They are looking for him,' the nurse told me, 'but the storm is slowing down the search.'The police think Theo has the answers, that he knows what tore our family apart. But I have no idea where he is. No clue if he is safe. I won't survive unless I bring him home. But if I do, and the truth comes out, will I survive that?A completely gripping, beautifully written and totally heartbreaking page-turner, which examines what happens behind closed doors, and the secrets that can shatter a family. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Diane Chamberlain and Liane Moriarty will be totally addicted to this breathtaking novel.Readers absolutely love Nicole Trope:'Loved, loved, loved this book!... What an incredible story... Will have you holding your breath until the shocking ending. I was glued to this book and couldn't go to sleep until I had finished it. And the next day I read it again!' NetGalley Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Corbello, Italy, 1947. A woman and a little boy stagger into the ruins of an old house deep in the forest, wild roses overwhelming the crumbling terracotta walls. Since the war, nowhere has been safe. But they both freeze in shock when a voice calls out from the shadows...For young mother Fosca Sentino, accepting refuge from ex-British soldier Richard - in Tuscany to escape his tragic past - is the only way to keep her little family safe. She once risked everything to spy on Nazi commanders and pass secret information to the resistenza. But after a heartbreaking betrayal, Fosca's best friend Simonetta disappeared without trace. The whole community was torn apart, and now Fosca and her son are outcasts.Wary of this handsome stranger at first, Fosca slowly starts to feel safe as she watches him play with her son in the overgrown orchard. But her fragile peace is shattered the moment a silver brooch is found in the garden, and she recognises it as Simonetta's...Fosca has always suspected that another member of the resistenza betrayed her. With Richard by her side, she must find out if Simonetta is still alive, and clear her own name. But how did the brooch end up at the house? And with a traitor hiding in the village, willing to do anything to keep this secret buried, has Fosca put herself and her young son in terrible danger?An absolutely gripping and heartbreaking page-turner that explores the incredible courage of ordinary people in extraordinary times. Perfect for fans of Rhys Bowen, The Nightingale, and anyone longing to lose themselves in the mountain landscapes and olive groves of rural Tuscany.Read what everyone's saying about Angela Petch: 'Fantastic read... I loved this book... will grab you and hold onto you long after you put it down... an amazing story.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Loved it!!!... Beautiful... heartbreaking... The ending of the book was perfect... Definitely recommend... Loved everything about it.' Goodreads reviewer

As soon as we sat on the ride I knew something was wrong. I couldn't relax. I couldn't hear the theme park music, the giggles of my two other children. I'd left my baby in someone else's care. And I knew I'd made a mistake... With her two beautiful children and newborn baby Ella, Lily's life is full of love and laughter. She gave up her job to be a stay-at-home mother, and though she sometimes envies the freedom of best friend Hannah, Lily wouldn't trade it for anything. But Lily's world implodes when Hannah disappears with Ella one day, and Lily fears from the text message she receives that Hannah doesn't intend to come back: You don't deserve her. It's true that Lily has been keeping secrets about her marriage from Hannah, ones she thought only she and her husband knew. Suddenly Lily realises that there are things she doesn't know about Hannah too - and that by keeping her husband's secrets, she might pay the ultimate sacrifice.A rollercoaster ride of emotions, Save My Daughter will break your heart. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Diane Chamberlain will be swept away by Sam Vickery's utterly gorgeous novel. What readers are saying about Save My Daughter: 'Beautiful and heart-rending in equal measure. I devoured this book as I have all the others by this author. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Powerful, intense, and an incredibly emotional read... some intense emotional scenes that totally tugged on my heart strings.' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'A lot of heartbreak in this very emotional story but also a lot of very beautiful moments that kept the tears flowing. The book kept me up till 2.30 because I wanted to finish it. I could not put it away.' B for Book Review, 5 stars

My darling girl, I watch you playing outside in the grass. Your long blonde hair sweeps back and your blue eyes are bright with joy. You are utterly perfect, I never imagined something could be so wrong and I'd be powerless to protect you...Ava's daughter Carly is everything a ten-year-old should be: energetic, creative and the light of her parents' lives. But when she starts stumbling down stairs and walking into doors, Ava wants to rush to the doctor. Her husband Rick is sure she's fretting over nothing - kids can be a little clumsy sometimes. But Ava's instinct is telling her something is seriously wrong.Ava takes Carly to see a specialist and is given a devastating diagnosis: a rare genetic condition that will change her future forever. When Rick realises the truth, he is determined to do all he can to help Carly enjoy what light she has left. The close-knit family take it one day at a time, walking to the beach and watching the sunrise.Just as Ava begins to imagine a new future for them all, a tragic accident throws their lives into chaos once more. To give her daughter a chance at a full life, Ava faces a devastating choice. How can she possibly choose between the two people she loves most?An emotional, heartbreaking page-turner about a mother's love and an utterly devastating decision. Readers of Kate Hewitt, My Sister's Keeper and Diane Chamberlain will keep this story in their hearts forever.Readers are loving Alison Ragsdale!¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'She grabbed my heart and didn't let go... Tore my heart open... Brought tears to my eyes. So many tears.' Goodreads Reviewer¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-wrenching... I have to tell you that I shed a bucket or two of tears and you better make sure you have plenty of tissues before you start this book.' Goodreads Reviewer

September, 1939. The moon shines silver on the looming yew trees. Thinking of her fiancé, fighting for his life and country in the war, breaks Eleanor's heart, but also gives her courage. She takes a deep breath, picks up her camera, and follows the dancing lights into the maze.Present day. With her little brother Missing in Action, gardener Megan Taylor runs from her grief to take a job at Foxfield Hall - a centuries-old place full of myths and folklore - restoring the wild maze in the overgrown gardens. Throwing herself into shaping the tangled ivy, Megan soon becomes drawn into the mystery of Lady Eleanor Fairfax, the Hall's most famous resident... the villagers say she disappeared without trace at the Harvest Festival in 1939, leaving behind a grieving father and a heartbroken fiancé.Leafing through delicate old newspaper cuttings and gazing at an ornately framed portrait of the missing woman, Megan is full of questions. Although no body was ever found, could Eleanor have been murdered? Did she run away, unwilling to marry the man who loved her? Or, with her father working at the War Office, did Eleanor stumble upon a secret she shouldn't have?Then, one night under a full moon, a mesmerising light inexplicably draws her to the entrance of the maze. Megan is filled with a strange certainty that, if she follows it into the shadows, it will lead to the truth about Eleanor... but could Megan herself be the next occupant of Foxfield Hall to be lost forever?A spellbinding, magical and addictive tale about the mysterious and ancient legends at the heart of the English countryside, and how to find those who are lost. Perfect for fans of Outlander, Susanna Kearsley and The Binding.¿Read what everyone's saying about Jessica Thorne:'Took my heart out of my chest, stomped on it and then put it back, while whispering, "Keep reading"... I sat and ugly cried for 15 minutes.' Awesome Alitza, ¿¿¿¿¿'Captivating... I simultaneously wanted to power through it but didn't want it to end... it's fantastic. It's brilliant. I love it... I have several notes in my Kindle app from emotional scenes where it's purely emotive responses of "AWEEE", "OMGGGG", "WTF IS THIS?!"' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿