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She has my husband. She has my child. She has my life. I never thought I would end up here. Alone, in a cold one-bedroom apartment, only seeing my precious daughter once a week. Another woman is living the life that was once mine. I wish I was still married to my ex-husband, the love of my life. I dream of tucking my five-year-old child into her ballerina bed sheets every night. I miss living in a beautiful house, the perfect family home, with a winding staircase and a sprawling garden. I'd do anything to be with my family again. To start over and prove to them that I've changed, that I won't lose control like before. But when I get my second chance, the vicious messages come. The noises at night. The feeling of being watched. It's happening all over again. I know I'm not going mad, but no one will believe me. I don't know if I even believe myself. All I wanted was my life back. But now my life is under threat - and my darling little girl is in danger... A totally addictive, twist-packed psychological thriller about the lengths we go to for the people we love. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty and Adele Parks. Readers love Nicole Trope: 'Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! This book is a total page-turner and will keep you guessing with every page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG!!!... WHAT HAVE I JUST READ!?!?!?... Truly unputdownable... I did absolutely NOT expect that humongous bombshell at all. What an absolute twist!!! I can hand on my heart say that I cannot remember when I was so gobsmacked.' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg! Omg... My son came in and asked me who I was yelling at?! (I was yelling at my e-reader)... LOL, my heart is still beating crazy!...OK, I have to go now. I need a big glass of wine to calm down!' Ana's Attic Guest Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I've never been soooooo engrossed in a book from the first pages. Amazing, emotional and just wow!!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Loved, loved, loved!!!!! You cannot go wrong when you pick up one of Nicole Trope's books. My world literally stops. I finish in just one sitting with a box of Kleenex by my side... You are in for a shock of all shockers.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing! This was a tense book that I read in one sitting, and late into the night! Jammed packed with tension and suspense that kept my heart racing. Whenever I had to stop reading, I couldn't wait to get back to it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Nazi-occupied Vienna, 1940: A young nurse finds herself with the chance to save innocent children. An unmissable and heartbreaking story-based on devastating real events-about tragedy, hope and courage in the face of impossible odds. "These children, who the Nazis don't even see as human, these children are innocent. And, Hannah, if you have the chance to save even one of them, you know what you have to do. Even if it puts your own life at risk."As bombs fall over Europe, Hannah Stern is a twenty-seven-year-old nurse, who is just trying to survive. When she takes a position at Vienna's esteemed psychiatric hospital, Am Steinhof, she thinks it will take her away from the danger. Her estranged half-brother has arranged the job for her on the condition that she must take his son, Willi there too. He insists it's a place where Willi will be safe. And Hannah soon forms a close bond with the sweet, fragile child in her care. At first the hospital seems like a safe haven-a beautiful, airy, spacious place of healing and recovery. But the hospital is a place of secrets. And they are darker than Hannah could ever have imagined. Children, ones just like Willi, are disappearing-not to be healed as promised, but taken somewhere else. Somewhere terrible.And when Willi's own life comes under threat-in spite of her half-brother's position of power in the Nazi military-Hannah must overcome her own fears and act. Then she discovers one of the other nurses is also trying to help patients escape, and Hannah becomes determined to help in any way she can. But she is only one person up against the enemy. And to save even just one life from the grip of the Nazis, she must risk her own...The most unmissable historical fiction of the year, guaranteed to leave readers in tears. Perfect for fans of My Name is Eva, All the Light We Cannot See and The Tattooist of Auschwitz. Readers love Kate Hewitt: "Unputdownable... Heart-breaking, tearful and emotional... Words cannot describe how absolutely wonderful this story was... Unbelievably amazing... Sure to stay with me for a long, long time. I absolutely loved it and I can't recommend it enough!! WOW!" Page Turners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Emotionally charged... right from the first chapter... I was up till 4AM reading fighting for my eyes to stay open... Gripping and captivating!" Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Nachdem zwei Jungen in einer Wohnwagensiedlung unter einem Baum vergrabene menschliche Knochen entdecken, eilt Detective Josie Quinn mit ihrem Team an den Tatort. Als Kind hat sie selbst in diesen Wäldern gespielt, weil sie dort glücklicher und weit weg von ihrer missbräuchliche Mutter Belinda Rose war. Josies Vergangenheit stürzt in ihre Gegenwart, als ein seltener Zahnbefund bestätigt, dass die Knochen zu einem Teenager-Pflegekind gehören, das vor dreißig Jahren ermordet wurde. Ein Mädchen namens Belinda Rose... Josie hat ihre Mutter seit Jahren nicht mehr gesehen, aber wird sie es wagen, sie aufzuspüren, als es eine unbestreitbare Verbindung zwischen ihrer Mutter und der Toten gibt? Gerade als Josie kurz davor ist, ein Geheimnis zu lüften, das ihre Welt für immer erschüttern könnte, wird eine weitere Leiche aufgedeckt. Da wird klar, dass jemand, der Josie sehr nahesteht, vor nichts zurückschrecken wird, um die Wahrheit für immer zu verbergen. Kann Josie gegen die Dämonen aus ihrer Vergangenheit ankämpfen und den Mörder aufhalten, bevor noch jemand sein Leben verliert? Gefallen dir spannende Krimis, die dich die ganze Nacht wachhalten? Dann wird dich diese fesselnde Achterbahnfahrt, die genau das Richtige für Fans von Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni und Rachel Caine ist, sofort in ihren Bann ziehen! Was Leser über Das Grab ihrer Mutter sagen: Wowzer, was für eine unglaubliche Lektüre! ... Total fesselnd von Anfang bis Ende ... Sehr zu empfehlen. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿ OMG, sie sagten, es sei ein absolut fesselnder Krimi und sie haben nicht gescherzt. Er fesselt einen von Anfang bis Ende. Es gibt jede Menge Schocks, Wendungen und Überraschungen, die einen fesseln ... Ich kann das Buch nicht genug loben und es verdient viel mehr als fünf Sterne. Dawn Clifford, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wow, wow, wow. Das ist das Buch, für das ¿Wow¿ erfunden wurde. So viele wunderbare Wendungen. Rachel Garner, ¿¿¿¿¿ Eine Achterbahnfahrt von einem Krimi. Bin bis 3 Uhr morgens aufgeblieben, um es zu Ende zu lesen. Wenn ich könnte, würde ich diesem Buch sechs Sterne geben. Eines meiner Lieblingsbücher in diesem Jahr. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿ Ich habe es in drei Tagen gelesen ... Ich war so in die Geschichte vertieft und habe wie eine Verrückte durch die Seiten geblättert. Als ich fertig war, blätterte ich sofort wieder auf die erste Seite zurück, um es noch einmal zu lesen ... Ein emotionales Kraftpaket ... Bestes. Buch. Ever. Eine absolute 5-Sterne-Lektüre! Fangt dieses Buch nur an, wenn ihr Zeit habt, es in einer Sitzung zu beenden, denn ihr werdet es nicht mehr aus der Hand legen können. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ MEGA BIG FAN von Lisa Regans JOSIE QUINN!!! Es gibt nichts, was dieses Buch nicht zu bieten hat: Spannung, Verbrechen, Liebe und Charaktere, die ein Teil deines Lebens werden. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿ Wow, ich habe dieses Buch geliebt ... Ein Muss. Ein wunderbares Buch. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿

The beam shines around the dark room, lighting up the woman in sky-blue pyjamas lying on the couch. But she doesn't wake under the bright glow, she isn't sleeping at all... When a concerned neighbour reports a woman missing, Detective Morgan Brookes squeezes through the stiff front door to find the woman dead. At first, the case appears unsuspicious, but something about the scene unsettles Morgan. Every clock in the house has been stopped, every mirror covered, and the woman seems physically unharmed except for one missing lock of hair. Shirley Kelly was loved by her friends and hated by her ex-husband and his new wife, but they have an iron-clad alibi, and Morgan is certain that the scene-staging holds a vital clue. She's devastated to be proved right when another woman is killed, and her home arranged in the same way. The only difference is that the second victim has been stabbed, using a knife from Shirley's own kitchen... The team can't find a connection between the two women, but Morgan is sure that there is a deadly pattern to the killer's actions. She hunts through each woman's past until she finds the link: years ago, they both worked for a woman called Evelyn Reynolds, before tragedy struck her young family. But what has made them targets now? Morgan knows this twisted case is far from over, can she find the final clue before the clock stops for the next name on the killer's list? An absolutely gripping, mile-a-minute read. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Lisa Regan and Rachel Abbott! Readers love the Detective Morgan Brookes series: 'WOW WOW WOW!! What a hair-raising rollercoaster of a read this is! WOW!... just sensational!!... My stomach felt as if it were tied in a knot throughout and at one point my jaw dropped onto my chest and it took me quite a few seconds to pull it back in place! OMG!! What the...?? The ending couldn't be more breathtaking and surprising... A terrific crime thriller and I highly recommend it.' Relax and Read Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'My heart is still pounding hours after the last page. Oh my god what a heart-stopping read... I had chills... Easily in my top 10 for this year.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I read this book in one sitting... I was hooked from the first page... OMG what a case... a real rollercoaster of a read... will get your heart pumping. I absolutely loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally blew me away... Another one-sitting book with tension and suspense, chilling and with plenty of heart-in-your-mouth moments. Yes this book is that good. A must-read.' Netgalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One of those rare books that really is unputdownable.' 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 literally shivered... loved it!! A definite strong five star read and one which is deserving of higher.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

A totally perfect and heartwarming small-town romance about new beginnings, old secrets and how home is truly where the heart is... Fans of Susan Mallery, Pamela Kelley, and Mary Alice Monroe will fall head over heels for this romantic page-turner. Meghan Gray hasn't returned to the golden sands of Hatteras Island since her beloved Pappy passed away ten years ago. But with her life in New York falling apart-and her dreams of becoming a successful chef going up smoke-she quits her waitress job and heads back home on a hot summer's day, hoping she'll find some answers there. Packing up her belongings, and the manila envelope her grandfather left for her, she makes the nine-hour drive to the sun-drenched island. On her first night, she meets brooding Toby Meyers, whose sparkling blue eyes make her feel like coming home. Meghan is instantly drawn to the enigmatic entrepreneur, longing to know more. Pappy's fishing cottage is just how she remembers; a shingled bungalow on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, with two rocking chairs on the porch. As the waves crash, Meghan realizes that this house-and the special memories it holds-is all she has left. Could this be her fresh start? When Meghan opens the faded envelope gifted by her grandpa, she finds an old photograph, along with a mysterious key. If she can find what it belongs to, she'll unlock a family secret that has the power to change everything-one that has been hidden for decades. And it will either bring Meghan and Toby together, or break their hearts... Readers absolutely love Jenny Hale: "Wow!!! I couldn't have enjoyed it more! Such a page-turner... I couldn't put it down... Great job, Jenny!!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book! I couldn't put it down and read the entire thing in one day (laundry? What laundry?)!... Perfect!" Orthodox Mom, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I fell in love with this book from the very first page... Simply beautiful." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "WOW!... Wonderful... I was hooked from the start. I fell in love... Amazing." Simona's Corner of Dreams, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Honestly the perfect summer beach read... I'm obsessed." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh, how I love this book, and I cannot say enough good things... It will leave you with a humongous smile on your heart!" Kristin's Novel Café, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved this book! I felt like I was actually on the beach!" Reading Through the Looking Glass, ¿¿¿¿¿

He went missing when you were sixteen. Was it all your fault?Trembling with shock, Jodie picks up the old T-shirt. She hasn't seen it for twenty years. Her boyfriend had been wearing it - her Ben - the day he went missing. The last time anyone saw him alive.After her dad's funeral, all Jodie wants is to clear out her childhood home as quickly as possible and get back to life with her son. But a terrifying discovery changes everything she knew about her kind, loving father.Her boyfriend Ben went missing when they were just teenagers. His parents still stare out the window desperately waiting for him to come home. So how did the T-shirt he was wearing when Jodie saw him walk away from their last date end up in her father's attic?The search for answers leads Jodie to an old family friend who knows all her father's secrets. She can't shake his questions about her older brother, and the real reason their dad left everything to Jodie, not him. But when a stranger begins to follow her around their little town, and a deadly fire breaks out in her home, it's clear someone will do anything to stop Jodie finding the truth about Ben's disappearance. Has Jodie unknowingly put her own son in terrible danger?An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist, about how even the people we love can hide the darkest secrets. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, I Am Watching You and Shari Lapena.Read what everyone's saying about Kerry Wilkinson:'WOW!!! WOW!! WOW!!! OH SNAP!!! Kerry Wilkinson DANG I smell best seller... incredible... amazing, creative and twisted... Ohh this book hooks you instantly!!... jam-packed with suspense, with a thrilling and powerful ending!'Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews

Kitty Underhay is playing doubles... with death. Kitty Underhay is accompanying her fiancé, Matthew Bryant, and Bertie, his new cocker spaniel, on an outing to Torbay Country Club. However, the delightful day soon turns to disaster. Walking Bertie in the shaded grotto after an exhilarating archery demonstration, Kitty makes an unsporting discovery: the body of their host, Sir William Winspear, with an arrow in his back. When the local inspector falls foul interviewing female witnesses, Kitty steps up to the mark. And she quickly discovers that Sir William had threatened one of the guests, dashing Russian dancer Ivan, who is dependent on him for patronage. When Kitty overhears a damning conversation between Ivan and his sister, the case seems clear. But the next day Ivan is disqualified as he is found face down in the pool... The race is on for Kitty to find the real killer, but she must keep her head in the game if she is to outwit this cunning murderer. And when the final score comes in, will it be 'killer: three, Kitty: zero'...? A completely gripping, suspenseful and utterly cozy historical mystery! The perfect read for fans of Agatha Christie, T.E. Kinsey and Lee Strauss. Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'Five stars are not enough.' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars '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 '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.' 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 '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 'Great story with a perfect mixture of mystery, suspense, romance and family to make this a wonderful cozy mystery book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A wonderful book, I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

She's in your home. But can you trust her? Newly pregnant and down on her luck, Lydia thinks her fortunes have changed when a customer at the café where she works offers her a job and a room in her plush Pacific Heights home. It's been years since Iris's husband Dean died in his sleep and Lydia soon becomes the daughter Iris never had-making her cups of tea, helping her with the bills, and taking charge of Iris's daily medications now that her memory has begun to fail. Then one night, someone makes an emergency call from the telephone in the pristine kitchen. The police arrive to find the house has been turned upside down and no sign of Iris or Lydia. Dark and cold, this isn't the welcoming family home it once was, and why has the telephone line been severed? As the police unravel what happened that night, they discover a clue in Iris's past that makes them question whether the two women met by chance after all. But who has everything to lose? And who is really in danger? This heart-stopping psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Mark Edwards, Minka Kent and Lucinda Berry. As soon as you start reading The House Sitter, you'll be hooked!Readers love The House Sitter: 'The twists and turns in this book gave me whiplash... Such a page-turner.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Fantastic... An absolute gem of a read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'This is one compulsive read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Wow! What a twist!!... Kept me glued to my Kindle!' Goodreads reviewer 'Kept me up all night... It's a real winner!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Full of twists and turns. Every chapter you find out something new that will blow your mind.' @KaylessNeedsANewBook 'I was immediately hooked.' NetGalley reviewer 'Opens with a bang - quite literally!' Goodreads reviewer 'A thrilling story that grips you from the start.' Goodreads reviewer 'Engrossing read from start to finish... Will have you running the pages quickly.' @Coffe.break.book.reviews

The young nurse ran across the wooden deck, her feet skidding. She spotted an injured young man clinging to the ship's rail, his eyes wide with terror. She could see the water rushing up to meet them. 'We need to jump!' she screamed. In that moment, a wave washed over them. She lunged forward to grab his hand, but she was a second too slow. Somewhere, deep inside the vessel, came a loud crack. The hospital ship was breaking apart...1914. Evie Munro is a Scottish fisher girl, working the herring season from Wick to Great Yarmouth. For Evie, every day is the same - gutting fish at the docks, shoulder-to-shoulder with her friends, followed by fresh bread, a warm whiskey toddy and an early night. But when Germany declares war on Britain, everything changes. As her village begins to empty of young men, Evie's life is marked by a heartbreaking tragedy at home. Her happiness destroyed, she vows to join the war effort as an army nurse, caring for wounded soldiers on the imposing hospital ship Britannic. But as the war rages on and the ship comes under direct fire, Evie's courage is put to the ultimate test. Can Evie and the nurses of the HMHS Britannic save the day and heal the patients in their care? Or will their lives become one more casualty in Britain's heroic fight for freedom? A heartbreaking wartime saga - guaranteed to have you grabbing for the tissues! Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell. What readers are saying about Kate Eastham: 'I was completely glued to this book... I cried and I laughed... I would highly recommend this book - reminds me of Nadine Dorries' Nightingale stories but I preferred this one... Brilliant, entertaining and insightful.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'If you love war books, family saga and nursing you will love Kate's books. Love, love, love the storylines. Can't wait to read some more.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I felt a building of emotion and tears in my eyes. It still has the capacity to touch your heart... The story is very real and will leave you with a sense of having lived through it as well.' Goodreads reviewer

An enchanting story about forgotten family secrets that will transport you to the charming village of Sandy Cove on the beautiful Irish coast. Allegra Casey is searching for a new beginning. So when she discovers an engagement ring buried in the sand near her home in Cape Cod, the last place she expects it to lead her is to the west coast of Ireland. But when she arrives in the tiny village of Sandy Cove, she finds herself falling in love with the crashing waves, the picturesque coast and the warm-hearted people. As soon as she settles into her cottage at the old coastguard station, Allegra meets her eccentric neighbours. They believe the ring belonged to Davina Courtney, whose family still live on the Strawberry Hill estate just outside the village. And when Allegra visits the old mansion, she meets the charming, enigmatic Max Courtney-Smythe, the great-nephew of the former owner. As they try to solve the mystery of the long-lost ring, Allegra and Max grow closer, and it soon becomes clear that their feelings for one another are mutual. And as she spends more time with the local community, Allegra wonders if she's finally found the place she can call home. But the reappearance of the engagement ring causes problems among the heirs of the estate and, as Max suddenly grows distant, Allegra wonders whether she should never have travelled to Sandy Cove. Is this where she will finally find true love, or is she destined to leave this magical place alone? Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Debbie Macomber and Sheila O'Flanagan will fall in love with this delightful, feel-good Irish romance. What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary: 'I felt like I was actually in Ireland, I could feel the coastal breeze from the Irish Sea upon my face. This phenomenal story will touch your heart and make you feel as if are part of Maggie's close circle of friends... I absolutely loved this.' PageTurners ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG! OMG!!... I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away from my Irish holiday when I read the last page. Absolutely gorgeous!!!' Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿

The moon shines through the open window, bathing the woman in pale light. Blood-red wine from a shattered glass soaks into the cream blanket beside her, and her dull eyes stare vacantly at the framed photograph in her hand. When beautiful wife and mother Alicia Gordon is found dead in a remote woodland cabin, Detective Amanda Steele is shocked to discover that she knows the husband. Amanda hasn't spoken to Tony since she lost the love of her own life seven years ago, and seeing tragedy tearing her old friend's family apart brings back so many painful memories. Alicia was alone when she died, but she was so young, and Amanda can't help feeling suspicious. Then she discovers that Alicia's sleep medication had been tampered with, slowly poisoning her over several days. Amanda wants to trust that the sorrow on Tony's face is real, but the more she digs into his marriage, the more it seems that he had opportunity, and motive... Interviewing one of Alicia's old colleagues, Amanda is shaken to her core when the woman suddenly collapses in her arms, dying in seconds from a lethal dose of the same poison that killed Alicia. But what could link this woman to Tony? With her partner blaming Amanda for not arresting Tony immediately, she needs to prove that he isn't the killer, or accept that the second woman's death could be on her hands. She's running out of time and leads when she discovers threatening messages sent to both victims. It's the final clue to unmasking the most twisted killer Amanda has ever come up against, and to stop them she'll have to risk everything... A heart-pounding crime thriller perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Rachel Caine. Readers love the Detective Amanda Steele series: "OMG YES. This was an amazing book... I couldn't put it down... Best book I read this year." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "My heart is still beating fast! Wow!! By far, one of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "What a great book! I read it in one day and had so many twists and turns I never saw the ending coming!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!" Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I already can't wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning... The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I ended up devouring the entire book in just one sitting... I was completely pulled into this one and found myself completely unable to put this down." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow! Could not put this down. So many twists and surprises." Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "I LOVED this book... That ending, phew I didn't see that coming at all!!!" NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

It's a typical teenage bedroom with posters covering the walls and clothes littering the floor. But the girl lying on her bed, wearing a delicate chain around her neck, is lifeless. A circle of red stains her white vest top. How had the girl's mother looked down at her sleeping child and pulled the trigger?When Detective Kim Stone rushes to the scene of a house fire, she's shocked to discover it's claimed the lives of two teenage children and their parents. But this tragedy is not quite as it seems. Each body is marked by a gunshot wound and the mother, Helen Daynes, is holding the gun.The case sparks painful childhood memories for Kim who suffered at the hands of her own abusive mother, but it just makes her more determined to uncover the truth. As Kim untangles Helen's past, she finds a history of clinical depression. But did it drive Helen to murder her loved ones? Then Kim uncovers a tiny, vital clue in Helen's bedroom that throws the investigation wide open. Could someone else have killed the Daynes family?Just as Kim feels she's making progress, a deadly threat is made to her own life by a dangerous psychopath from her past. Biting back her fear, she keeps digging. And when Kim hits upon a shocking secret that changes everything she thought she knew about Helen, she realises that the remaining family members are in grave danger.Kim is under pressure like never before, and the monster circling her is getting ever closer. Four bodies already. Four graves fresh in the ground. Who will be next? Can Kim find the killer and save herself before it's too late?An absolutely nail-biting mystery thriller that will have you gasping out loud. You won't come up for air until you've reached the breathtaking final twist. Fans of Karin Slaughter, Mark Billingham and Robert Dugoni will love Six Graves.Read what everyone is saying about the Detective Kim Stone series:'The jack, queen, king and ace of crime fiction... you can't stop reading it until the fantastic ending... Another mesmerizing and riveting read! I find it insulting to even rate it, giving between one to five stars, because how many stars should you give to the sun?' The World Is Ours To Read, ¿¿¿¿¿'Superb!!! I love Kim - always have, always will!!... breathtaking, heart-pounding, exciting and thrilling!!! I completely and utterly recommend reading not just this book, but the whole series!! Fab, fab, fab, fab, fab.' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'Quite simply, Angela Marsons' is THE QUEEN of Crime Fiction... Every book of Angie's is a masterpiece of storytelling.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'The quality of Angela Marsons writing has never diminished over the entire series. The release of a Kim Stone novel is an event to look forward to... I wish I could give it more than 5 stars because it certainly deserves it. Excellent and I happily recommend it and the series to anyone.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'The most fabulous crime series ever written.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The cute personal trainer hits "stop" on my treadmill, and I stumble off, colliding into him. He grabs me by the waist, and looks at me with his ocean-blue eyes, flashing me a grin that makes my heart flutter. Is he smiling because he fancies me or because he knows my secret? I don't just work out in this gym; I'm living here. My name is Kat and I have a confession. For the last week, I've been secretly living in the gym. Let me set the scene for you... It was my first day working out. Ever. My idea of cardio is lifting Dunkin' Donuts, but as if exercising wasn't bad enough, listen to what happened next. In the space of minutes, my boyfriend dumped me over the phone and my boss fired me. Cue a Code Red panic attack. Now, no matter how hard I try, my anxiety stops me from physically walking out of the door, back into the hot mess of my life. So now I'm stuck in this health club, spending night after night sleeping on massage tables, escaping security guards and hiding from my ex. Flirting with personal trainer Marcus, who's carved like a Greek god and has a smile that makes my stomach flip-flop, is the silver lining to this craziness. But what happens if I get caught? Can I finally sort my life out? And how personal is too personal when it comes to personal trainers? This fresh and funny page-turner is for anyone who has ever lost their spark, struggled with anxiety, or prefers pie and lattes to pilates. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Emily Henry and Sally Thorne.

"What if you never come back?" I asked."I will find you, Amelia. I promise I will find you.""What if you die trying?" Nazi-occupied Prague, 1942: Amelia is hiding in her closet when flashlights blind her and she's captured by the SS. Out on the cobblestone street, she is shoved onto a freight train with hundreds of others. Hours pass as they travel in darkness. Arriving in Theresienstadt concentration camp, Amelia fears for her life when she is led to a block by a soldier. He is her enemy-yet he risks everything to secretly pass her a piece of bread; an act that saves her. They are meant to despise one another, but Amelia and Charlie are powerfully drawn to each other. Yet amongst so much tragedy, surviving feels impossible, and falling in love is a miracle... Under the all-seeing gaze of the guards and endless watchtowers, there is only so long they can keep their secret-and the very act of loving each other endangers their lives. Will they remain loyal to each other in the face of death? And when they finally say goodbye, will it be by choice or by force? Years later, a worn leather diary filled with faded yellow pages, unopened for decades, will reveal the devastating truth... Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and Orphan Train will be totally swept away by this World War Two heartbreaker which shows that, even in hell, love can bloom. This book was previously published as Last Words. Readers love The Girl with the Diary: "One of my all-time favorite books!... Just wow... Unforgettable. Poignant. Brilliant. It left me speechless! There's so much I want to say about it and how it touched my mind, heart, and soul." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I have read over a couple thousand books this year, and this masterful piece of work is in my top three. Poignant, stark, heart-wrenching, emotional... Phenomenal storyline dynamics and fantastic characters make this a MUST- READ." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is everything... Made me sit on the edge of my seat. This is by far one of my favorites reads of all times." From Chika With Love, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Powerful, Passionate and Perfectly Perfect. Hit me right in the feels, I cried, I sighed... This book will always lay claim to a part of my heart... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "To the author that broke my soul. You Shari J. Ryan have somehow crawled inside my soul with your words and cracked it... Kept me up until 6am in the morning crying. Happy tears. 100 STARS if possible." Shasta Hope Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Words are just not enough to describe this book. I'm speechless and literally in tears!! So poignant and heart-wrenching I find it hard to describe... Amazing." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Francesca Eve, caterer extraordinaire, has come to Claremont House to work for the cream of society. A full breakfast spread? Simple. A glorious picnic lunch? Easy as pie.But a dead body for dinner was definitely not on the menu...No sooner has Francesca Eve turned up for a jam-packed weekend of gourmet catering at a posh country house than she realises how challenging this event is set to be. Not only are the hosts wealthy - and demanding - beyond her wildest dreams, but each of the guests is more difficult than the last. But she never expected the host to turn up dead...Suspicion falls on everyone in the house - could there be a murderer in their midst? Is the incredibly glamorous, and now extremely rich, widow really as upset as she's making out? What secret is the housekeeper hiding? Whose money troubles are now forgotten? As the only person without a motive, Fran's intimate knowledge of the house party puts her in the prime position to help the police.As rumours swirl and guests' pasts come to light, someone else is found dead. But when the police arrest their chief suspect, Fran becomes convinced they have the wrong person - the evidence is almost too neat to be true. So she decides to strike out alone, in the country house where the killer is still staying... Someone has killed twice to keep their secret safe. Will Fran be able to unmask them, or will this weekend turn out to be her deadliest job ever?A page-turning cozy mystery packed with twists. If you love Faith Martin, M.C. Beaton and The Thursday Murder Club you'll absolutely adore this unputdownable whodunnit.Readers love Emma Davies: 'Oh my giddy aunt... I was addicted to reading this book... I binge read the book over the course of a couple of days... I just wanted the book to continue... a very well deserved 5*.' Ginger Book Geek, ¿¿¿¿¿'Had me hooked and left me wanting more!... Fabulous!' Hidden.with.books, ¿¿¿¿¿'I finished in one sitting! I was engrossed from start to finish.' Goodreads reviewer'A page turning read... loved the ending which was absolutely perfect!!!' Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿'I was hooked... I absolutely loved this book!' Oh.happy.reading, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliantly addictive.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

She glances around as she locks the café door behind her. It's growing dark and the quiet street is deserted. Tired, she starts on her short walk home. She thinks she'll be safe inside within minutes, but the person watching from the shadows has other plans for her tonight... When the body of a young woman is discovered in a local playground in the center of Black Rock Falls, Sheriff Jenna Alton and her deputy David Kane rush to the scene. Jenna recoils with horror when she sees the body, dressed in a thin nightgown, her face covered by a terrifying Halloween mask. When the body is examined, red puncture marks are uncovered along her spine. Jenna makes a connection with a cold case where the killer tortured young women for years and was never caught. If the murderer has started killing again, Jenna knows it's only a matter of time before another body is found. Days later, when another victim lays slumped against the fence of a local landfill site, with the same puncture wounds and macabre mask, Jenna's fears are confirmed. A serial killer is back in town and they're picking off women one by one. Then, as a third body is found, Jenna finally gets the breakthrough she needs. Dirt found underneath the women's fingernails leads to a dangerous cave network in the mountains outside town. And once Jenna ventures into the dark, winding underground tunnels, will she find the person responsible for the deaths and take them down, or has she just walked into the killer's trap? Fans of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot will be gripped by this crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. Prepare to stay up all night! **Each Kane and Alton book can be read as part of the series or as a standalone** What readers are saying about Kiss Her Goodnight:"Left me chilled to the bone... Must-read in this gripping and very addictive series." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Exceptional... My word, I couldn't put this down... Compulsive reading and I couldn't stop and had to read to the end." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Wow... Amazing... Fantastic... Bone chilling." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "Great book!... Filled with suspense, intrigue and great detective work... Highly recommended." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "A five-star read." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Gripping... I was hooked... On the edge of my seat." NetGalley reviewer What readers are saying about D.K. Hood:"Oh my, oh my God... This is another cracking story!!!... This author really deserves the title of Queen of Suspense... She had chills running down my spine and I just couldn't stop reading. Incredibly, mind-blowingly brilliant!" B for Bookreview, 5 stars "What a fantastic book it is. Totally addictive. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

I've known him all my life. I know he has taken my daughter. His mother says she can help me. But she's the last person I can trust... Samuel lived next door when we were children. We were inseparable. But he didn't like sharing me with my adored little brother. And one terrible night, he got rid of my brother forever... Now, years later, he's free. And my daughter is missing. I turn on my baby girl's unicorn nightlight and bury my face in her pillow, my heart breaking. I know Samuel has her - he blames me for ruining his life, and even after all this time, he still doesn't like to share. As darkness falls, there's a knock at my door and I open it to see Samuel's mother. She says she can help me. I know I can't trust her, but I don't have a choice. With each step I take, my fear grows stronger. Can she help me find my daughter? Or does she know something about what really happened all those years ago? Something that could stop me from saving my baby girl... What everyone is saying about Missing: 'Wow what an absolute thrill ride! KL Slater knocks this one out of the park. Excellent plot line and delivery. I may have whiplash from the never-ending twists and turns. Read this in one day. I could not put it down. Highly recommend!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my goodness what a rollercoaster of a read! It's 2:48am and I'm reeling over this one. WOW! A shocking, remarkable, wonderful thriller. Amazing story! I loved every page, so many twists and turns... Fantastic read, gripping story and so many surprises! This is one of very few books that shocked me. The deceit and lies are intense and remarkably done. The characters in the book were well developed and the story was full of unexpected surprises. Never really had a dull spot in the book. The storyline kept me glued to the pages. Missing is a twisty domestic thriller that will keep you guessing right until the very end. A smart, propulsive, compelling and very well written... This is one Slater novel you won't want to miss!'Rubie Reads, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another compulsive read from an author who seems to do no wrong. I absolutely devoured this one... You will want to clear your afternoon to read this one straight through, so riveting are the twists and turns. Recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The girl is sitting upright, her dark brown hair arranged over her shoulders and her blue, blue eyes staring into the distance. She looks almost peaceful. But her gaze is vacant, and her skin is cold... Seventeen-year-old Chloe Smedley walks out of the school gates and waves to the person waiting for her across the road. She smiles and hurries towards them... and is never seen alive again.Detective Jackie Cooke is first on the scene when Chloe's body is found, posed upright at a garden table. In her gut, Jackie knows she's searching for a monster and it's only a matter of time before they strike again, but no one will listen.Chloe's distraught mother describes her as a happy, loving girl, and Jackie vows to find her killer, whatever the cost.Then another body is found, posed in the same strange way. Sickened by the scene, Jackie returns home to find a multi-coloured friendship bracelet on her kitchen counter. Her blood runs cold. It's the same one her brother was wearing before he disappeared, nearly thirty years ago. Jackie realises that only digging into her own past will let her catch the killer. But he is already watching her every move... can she stop him before he strikes again? An absolutely gripping crime thriller that will keep you racing through the pages. Fans of Kendra Elliott, Rachel McLean and Val McDermid will love All the Pretty Ones.This book was previously published as The Lost Ones. See what readers are saying about All the Pretty Ones: 'Knocked it out of the ballpark!!!... Fantastic!... This is how you do it!!!!... riveting-page turner that captured my interest from the very first page!... had me flipping the pages and glued to my seat... Gripping, captivating.' Open Post Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From page one I was totally gripped... Sending my heartbeat racing... I love everything about this thriller!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping... Pulled me straight in... I could not get enough... Stunning... I was completely invested... So unique and kept me hooked and guessing the whole time. I loved.' @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'YES, YES, YES, YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!... Absolutely flipping brilliant... You simply MUST read The Lost Ones, you must!... atmospheric, chilling, fast-paced, gripping, and downright incredible... I cannot WAIT to get my hands on the next book... Simply one of the easiest 5 stars I have given to a book, ever.' The Writing Garnet, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh wow... fantastic... kept me hooked beginning to end. I wanted to devour this brilliant crime thriller in one sitting... A brilliant 5-star read.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Full of many twists and turns!!... amazing, I definitely recommend... I could not put down this book!!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fantastic!... lots of twists and turns... scary and suspenseful... I cannot wait for the next Jackie Cooke book. The author better write fast. I read this straight through.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I was starting to believe it might be my turn for the fairy tale. A man who adored me, someone to return to at the end of the day and to share my life with. And Rebecca. Capable, reliable Rebecca who could help me to manage my busy home... Finally, Cath has met someone: a man she loves, Robin, and who adores her in return. And after years of managing fine on her own, running a successful business, raising her son, and caring for her elderly mother, she feels she deserves some happiness. And who better to provide it than charming, fun-loving Robin? She expected everyone to be delighted for her. But her friends and family are suspicious of Robin. And Rebecca, a desperate single mother who Cath has hired as a live-in housekeeper, doesn't trust him either. He's too slick, he's too perfect and it all happened too fast... how well does Cath really know him? Cath is used to taking care of herself; she's nobody's fool. But when things start to go wrong in the house that's been her haven for all these years, she's forced to ask herself whether the man she loves is really what he seems... And having let Rebecca in to every part of her life, is Cath ready to face the secrets she might find there? From the Amazon charts bestselling author of The Silent Wife and The Woman I Was Before, The Woman in My Home is a gripping read about family secrets and lies. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers love The Woman in My Home: 'A gripping and heart-wrenching storyline... one of the best books I have read this year so far.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Kerry Fisher's writing is full of heart and compassion for her characters. Great domestic drama.' NetGalley reviewer 'I really enjoyed this book... Perfection.' @pages.everlasting 'A gripping read about family secrets and lies. There are few authors who can bring the past to life so compellingly... Brilliant writing and more importantly, riveting reading. NetGalley reviewer 'Wow, this had some really unexpected twists and secrets woven into the story... Another intensely emotional story cleverly written by Kerry Fisher. Also should point out that this doesn't want to leave me, still thinking about it days after I finished it!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'An exciting, unmissable and rewarding read.' NetGalley reviewer

My father said my mother killed herself. My sister says he's lying.The day of our mother's funeral, my little sister Lucy and I clung to our father's side.He promised he'd get us through it, and we believed him.But then I discovered that the coffin we wept over was empty.Dad says he was trying to protect us - that he thought it would be easier to grieve if we didn't know our mother's body was never found.His new wife says she just wants to help us move on from the past.Then Lucy has a flash of memory that leaves her shaking. Our father. A woman. A knife...She insists she knows something about the day our mother died, but it's buried too deep to see clearly.What happened to our mother? I need to find the truth. But I have no idea who I can trust. And what if the answer puts my life in danger? A completely gripping psychological thriller that will make your heart pound as you try to decide who is telling the truth. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn.See what readers are saying about The Daughters:'OMG WHAT A READ!!! Fast paced, intense and utterly gripping... had me on the edge of my seat, tapping my kindle like a demented woodpecker and reading late into the night... A well-deserved five stars and a very happy reader.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Couldn't put it down... fast-paced, tense... twisty and unpredictable and left me guessing right until the end... I LOVED IT.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a read!... full of twists and turns... I was sucked right into the story and enjoyed every bit of it.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Amazing... I was intrigued and on the edge of my seat... A book to become absorbed in and totally lost!' @rubie_reads 'Omg... brilliant... Read in one sitting. 5*.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'So perfect and gripping... I was so ecstatic at how good a read this was and it completely blew me away. Thoroughly, highly and wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone.' NetGalley reviewer

Holly is getting married, but not before a celebration weekend with her closest friends. After a night of arguments, a body is found floating in the swimming pool of their secluded cottage. Holly must face up to the truth - one of her bridesmaids is a killer, but which one? New beginnings.Old rivalries. Best friends.Bad blood. Five bridesmaids.One body. Fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and The Wife Between Us will love this pulse-racing psychological thriller. Once you start reading, you will not be able to stop! What readers are saying about The Bridesmaids:'Oh my, the drama!... I did not expect to be sucked into this book before I even finished the first chapter! This is one crazy ride... A real page-turner... Kept me guessing and on my toes the whole time.' NetGalley reviewer 'Wow. What a book, I loved it!' Emlousbooks, 5 stars 'I flew through the pages in record time. The ending was simply fantastic and totally unexpected... Unputdownable.' RK_reads, 5 stars 'Addictive and gripping, I literally couldn't put down this book!... Suspenseful, twisty and mind-blowing story!' NetGalley reviewer 'A delicious guilty pleasure from beginning to end.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A solid five star read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Best devoured in one greedy sitting.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'Thrilling... Absolutely great!' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'A truly gripping books that kept me guessing all the way through.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Read this in one day, could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I was absolutely hooked from the very first chapter. Starts off with a bang and keeps you enthralled the whole way through... Complete rollercoaster and I loved every second.' NetGalley reviewer 'Intense, exciting and explosive.' Goodreads reviewer 'An exciting page-turner.' NetGalley reviewer 'I loved this book... Kept me hooked.' Goodreads reviewer

"Survive for as long as you can, fight until you can't fight any longer, and if this war ever ends, I want you to run as far from here as you can and never look back..." Nazi-occupied Prague, 1941: On a foggy winter's day, a solider called Charlie is ordered to murder an elderly Jewish woman. He refuses, but that doesn't stop another Nazi shooting her. As the woman's daughter cries out, "Mama, no, please don't leave me!" Charlie knows that he is not a killer. He vows to save as many lives as he can. In Theresienstadt concentration camp, he sees the same sapphire-eyed girl with beautiful auburn hair. Her name is Amelia. He escorts her to Block B and memorizes her prison number. They are meant to be enemies yet, in that instant, he falls in love. Yet in such hell, love isn't meant to exist and they are destined to be torn apart. Despite this, Charlie never stops looking for Amelia, writing letters to her and keeping them safe. But what are the chances of her surviving the war? Will the soldier's letters remain unread forever? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and Orphan Train will be absolutely gripped by this heart-wrenching World War Two page-turner--a story of forbidden love, and its power to survive the impossible. This book was previously published as Unspoken Words. Readers love The Soldier's Letters: "5 ++++ Stars (ALL THE STARS!!) Incredible! Incredible! What a journey! I really lost myself feeling like I was in World War Two. My heart broke so many times." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is simply EVERYTHING... Shari J. Ryan has done it again, bringing us an emotionally charged, realistic portrayal of life during the Holocaust." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Wow!! This has left me speechless! Such a poignant story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I cannot begin to convey the emotions I felt when I read this amazing book... Absolutely heart-wrenching and poignant... It is the love story of the century. Amazing!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "I had tears in my eyes... That doesn't happen to me very often when I read a book. Shari J. Ryan nailed it!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "One of the best books I have read this year...and ever! I am not sure I will ever do this book the justice it deserves in this review. I am forever grateful to have read this book!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Will make your soul weep and hold permanent residence in your heart. Definitely in my top five reads of a lifetime. You absolutely do not want to pass up the chance to read this powerful, profound, life-altering book." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "This book is captivating, raw, honest, emotional and heartbreaking but it is also full of love, hope and promise for a better tomorrow." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

How will we get by the guards? It seems impossible. Yet we will be dead by the end of the week if we don't-my precious girl and I have nothing to lose by trying. Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia, 1943: In Theresienstadt concentration camp, a brown-eyed baby girl is born in darkness, surrounded by barbed wire. The innocent new-born has no hope of surviving-unless, by some kind of miracle, she is able to escape... In New York, over a decade later, Annie listens to her mother and father's urgent whispers on her twelfth birthday. "They're going to find out that she doesn't belong to us. She'll be taken away." The little girl's world crumbles. That day, her search for answers begins... Everything in Annie's life is a lie. As she grows older, she pieces together the fragments of her past. With a broken heart, she uncovers a story of bravery in the face of evil, hope amongst darkness, and forbidden love-the kind of love that takes immense courage. Will the secret of who she really is come to light? And can she ever be reunited with her birth family-if they're even alive? Fans of The Tattooist of Auschwitz, The Choice, and Orphan Train will be utterly glued to this unforgettable tale. It may break your heart, but it will piece it back together... This book was previously published as The Other Blue Sky.Readers love The Prison Child: "I absolutely loved this book... I could hardly put it down. An amazing 5-star book, riveting. A very emotional story." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Absolutely phenomenal. I was captivated from the beginning. Amazing." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Beautiful yet painful story... Definitely a MUST-read. It is emotional but it leaves you with HOPE and HEALING at the end." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"The depth of this story has tangled my heart. My heart is still so attached to this story and I am not sure it will ever let go... Truly a magical tale." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Amazing read! This is such a poignant story that I literally couldn't put down. I love historical fiction and this is by far one of the best that I have ever read. I cannot recommend it enough." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"An amazing heart-tearing, soul-wrenching journey... I don't think I have managed to read any of Shari J. Ryan's books without having the desire to hug someone with all of my might by the time the story ends." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"This story will live in my memory like only a handful have. A wonderful story of pain and love. Unforgettable. Thanks to Ms. Ryan for this gift." Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "An emotionally gripping story that takes you on a journey you wouldn't imagine. The highs and lows of this book are unlike any other. Shari J. Ryan has out done herself on this one!!" Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'I just want my little girl back. She's so little, she needs her mummy. And she doesn't even have her panda bear with her. Find her, please find her, before it's too late.'Little Rosie Blake has been taken. Since going missing from the hospital where she was being treated for cancer, Rosie's distraught parents haven't heard a word. And time is swiftly running out. They have to find her, and right away, because Rosie can only survive for ten days without her medication.With the police unable to find any leads at all, criminal behaviourist Jessie Boyle and her team are brought in to help. Who would be so evil as to steal a sick child? Narrowing down on a suspect, Jessie quickly moves to arrest them, only to discover the suspect's dead body instead... And with no Rosie in sight, the case becomes even more desperate.Who killed their chief suspect, and where is Rosie now? And is Rosie's disappearance linked to the sudden revival of Dublin's Hellfire Club, an ancient and terrifying cult obsessed with death and human sacrifice?As the race to find Rosie intensifies, her heartbroken parents know their little girl's time is running out. The clock is ticking, but Jessie clings on to the hope of finding her safe. As her search leads her to Ireland's remote mountains, will Jessie be able to survive the deadly threat that awaits her, rescue Rosie, and get her back to safety, before it's too late?An utterly compelling crime thriller that will have you hooked from the very first line. Fans of Patricia Gibney, Lisa Gardner and Lisa Regan will not want to miss this. Readers can't get enough of S.A. Dunphy:'Oh man, what a rollercoaster of a ride... jaw-dropping and edge-of-the-seat... Instantly hooked... I literally couldn't put it down... Fantastic!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'I can't recommend this book enough!!!! Packed with tension and suspense... Had me sat on the edge of my seat!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Outstanding... Blew my mind!... Simply brilliant!' Tove Reads, ¿¿¿¿¿'Terrific!... one heck of a rollercoaster ride... Dark, eerie, spooky and creepy... Fantastic!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow... Everything about this story give me the shivers.' Spooky's Maze Of Books, ¿¿¿¿¿'READ THIS!!... Once you start, you will not want to put this book down.' My Novel Addiction, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow. This is just my kind of book!... A brace yourself and buckle up read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow... Fantastic... All guns blazing from the very start... I was glued to each page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping and magnificent... The Irishness of it all is just perfect... dark and utterly compelling.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

There are two little girls in the photo. I instantly recognise myself as the small, dark-haired child in the purple dress. But who is the girl with the long blonde hair laughing at the camera? And why is the photograph here, in a stranger's house? When I find the tattered picture hidden away at the back of a dusty cupboard in Amy's house my mouth goes dry with shock. Though I haven't known Amy for very long, I love looking after her young children, in her picture-perfect hilltop house with its sprawling wildflower garden and bright, airy kitchen. After feeling lost for months, reeling from the accident that tore everything apart, I hoped this was my chance to turn my life around. But I can't shake the feeling that I've been here before. I know this house somehow, the curve of the staircase and the view from the attic window are so familiar. I can feel it in my bones. What isn't she telling me? I can't help noticing things that don't add up: Amy's guarded behaviour when I ask questions about her past, the whispered stories I overhear in the village and the locked room downstairs I'm not allowed to enter. My mother always told me we didn't have any family, that it was just the two of us against the world. I've always been sure she was hiding something. Maybe this house will give me the answers I've been searching for... But am I ready to unlock the secrets of my past? Or should I have stayed well away? A gripping and emotional novel about a dark family secret and the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters. An unputdownable page-turner for fans of Amanda Prowse, Susan Lewis and Kerry Fisher. Readers are hooked on Ali Mercer's books: 'Heartbreaking and heart-warming... A powerful family domestic drama filled with emotion and secrets... A captivating story that kept me hooked until the end.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gosh, this one pulls at the heartstrings! There were so many things that touched me in this book... My heart broke... had me tearing up at the end... I loved it.' Suze Reviews 'Absolutely fantastic... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... Spectacular... A must-read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely gripping and emotional... Had more family drama than a prime-time soap opera!!... So many times in this book my heart went out to so many people for so many reasons... I was yelling at my e-reader... Ali Mercer in my eyes is an incredible storyteller!... This instantly hooks you.' Heidi Lynn's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Just beautiful. A stunning, astounding story that will stay with me. Written with heart. Wow. A book to savour. Just wonderful.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Heart-warming and heartbreaking all in one swoop... Made me cry and made my heart pause in places.' The Fiction Cafe Book Club