Bøker av Sam Vickery

There's a child at my door. I've never seen him before. He says he's my grandson, but that's impossible... how much of my life is a lie? What else don't I know?I've lived on this quiet street for years, in the same house I once shared with my husband and our beloved daughter, Chloe. Now they're both gone and my home, that used to be filled with laughter, is too quiet, too still.When a little boy I don't recognise knocks at my door, without a parent in sight, I'm shocked. He trembles with nerves, and I tell him I can help find his mother. But I'm not prepared for what he says next. I'm left frozen, heart pounding in my chest.'My mummy's called Chloe. You're my grandma.'My blood runs cold. It can't be true. The curly-haired boy looking up at me is no older than five and my daughter died fifteen years ago. Didn't she?If she's alive, then what really happened on the day I lost my daughter? And where is she now?A completely unputdownable and gripping page-turner that will keep you guessing until the very end. Fans of Nicole Trope, Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty will be shocked by the family secrets uncovered in this dark and suspenseful novel filled with jaw-dropping twists.What readers are saying about The Child at My Door:'Wow!... Fantastic in EVERY way! This book literally had me holding my breath and I just couldn't stop reading until the end.' Sharon Valler, ¿¿¿¿¿'OHMYGOSH what did I just read????? This was a wild ride... I never wanted to stop reading... One of the best books I have read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Roxanne Bowen never wanted to have a baby. Until she realised she couldn't. Now it's all she can think of. She had everything she could ever want, the fulfilling career, the doting husband, but now he can't stand to touch her and her perfect life is falling to pieces.After five miscarriages her whole existence revolves around just one dream - holding her child in her arms. But Lucas has reached his limit. He won't see her kill herself for a wish that can't come true. Roxy is determined to keep fighting until she can call herself a mother, but when she's dealt a devastating blow, she learns that some things are out of her control.Will she get the family she so desperately craves, or will she lose everything that matters to her?

What happens when the hand that rocks the cradle is broken?Megan Taylor was never good at anything, until she became a mother. Raising her first son, Toby, had been the happiest time of her life and she was sure that her second baby would bring her just as much joy. But it isn't long after Milo's birth when she realises that something is different. The bond she found so easy with her firstborn, is conspicuously absent. The harder she tries to force the feelings of maternal love, the more she struggles to even be near him. As Megan fails at the only thing she's ever been good at, her grip on reality begins to slip. There are only two things she can be sure of. She must not tell anyone the truth. And eventually, she will have to make a choice between herself and her baby.An emotional roller-coaster of a novel you won't want to put down.

A deadly attack. A shameful past. To protect her daughter, she'll unearth her darkest secrets. After surviving a tormented childhood, Isabel Cormack dedicated her life to protecting the defenceless. When a deadly encounter threatens to tear her from her adopted daughter and mentally ill sister, she vows to take her secret to the grave. But when footage of her home is broadcast nationwide, she's faced with a slew of threatening notes and the uneasy feeling that someone haunts her footsteps. To protect her daughter and vulnerable sister, she vows to uncover the stalker's identity. On her search for clues, a dark figure from her past emerges as a terrible reminder of the pain she's caused those she loves most. No longer able to outrun her past, Isabel must confront her deepest regrets to save her family and give herself one last shot at redemption.Keep It Secret is the unputdownable sequel to Sam Vickery's heart-wrenching novel, One More Tomorrow.

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

I stared at the cordless phone, my hand shaking, my pulse echoing in my ears. I walked slowly to the kitchen counter, staring out the window as Ceci swung back and forth on the swing. For the first time in as long as I could remember, I had no idea what to do next.When the woman from the hospital tells me that my husband Drew is in a coma my world comes crashing down. He should have been making his way home, but instead I'm shocked when I find out that he tried to end his own life.I know I have to keep things together and hold on to the idea that this is all one big mistake. I remind myself of how Drew's face would light up whenever he read to our children cuddled up on the sofa. From the moment I met him he'd ensured that we had the best of everything, that our children would never lose out like I did when I was growing up. He would never do such a terrible thing to us.But as my family rallies around to help, it becomes clear that Drew's sister Gemma knows a shocking secret that my devoted husband has been keeping from me. If he wakes up, can he still be the man I love? Or will his secret tear our family apart?A rollercoaster ride of emotions, Her Silent Husband is a story about family, and the darkest moments in our lives when we learn what is most important. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Kate Hewitt and Diane Chamberlain will be captivated by this unforgettable page-turner.What readers are saying about Sam Vickery:'Wow! This book blew me away... Will make you think and break your heart in equal measure and is a breathtakingly beautifully written story of a mother's love. I will be looking out for more from this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This one pulls you in and tugs at your heart. Make sure you have plenty of tissues on hand. A tear-jerker for sure.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow! Such a brilliant read! A devastatingly frank, honest depiction of the power and intensity of a mother's love and belief and the lengths she will go to to protect her child!... I really didn't want to put it down and read it in one glorious sitting!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This book is so heart-rending!!...Beautifully written... It draws you in right from the first page and I couldn't stop myself from turning the pages to reach the end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

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