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Jenna Alton is an FBI agent who will stop at nothing to put those who hurt the innocent behind bars. An addictive short-read origin story about how she became Black Rock Falls' most loved Sheriff. Jenna has been working undercover for four years and now she's ready to take down the most dangerous man she's ever met-her husband, Michael. Pulling shopping bags out of the back of her car, Jenna scans the house for Michael but he's nowhere to be seen. Stepping into the marble hallway, she sighs with relief at the thought of just one more night here. But first, she must survive the most high-stakes night of her career: Michael is planning something deadly behind closed doors, and Jenna must find a place to hide where she can listen to every word - then, she must run for her life. But as night falls and the guests arrive, Jenna sees a distressed young girl being dragged into the house, and she knows she can't leave an innocent soul behind. Staying will risk the case Jenna's already sacrificed so much for, but innocent lives will be lost if she doesn't bring this twisted monster down. With the clock ticking, can Jenna save the girl and make it out alive? An absolutely unputdownable short crime thriller from USA Today bestselling author D.K. Hood. If you're a fan of Lisa Regan, Melinda Leigh and Kendra Elliot, you will love this gripping read. What readers are saying about Don't Look Back:"My heart was pounding, my nerves were shredded but OMG was it worth it as this story was spectacular and unputdownable." @mags_louise, 5 stars "Brilliant... Compelling... Wow, I couldn't put it down... Oh my word... What a story." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Truly breathtaking." Crazy Canadian Writing, 5 stars "Loved every minute of the story." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Exceptional." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Omg, I just love, love, love D.K. Hood." Jasmin's Jewellery, 5 stars "I was on the edge of my seat... The tension in this story will have you biting your nails to the quick, and prepare for a sleepless night because you won't be able to put this book down." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Absolutely loved this... A tense read that grabs you from the off." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars "Thrilling... Full of action and suspense." Harlequin Junkie, 5 stars "Hands down my favourite book of this amazing, incredible series... I stayed up past my bedtime to finish it because I could not put it down." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars "Amazing... This book is giving us everything we always wanted to know. Wow... I loved it." B for Bookreview, 5 stars "I read the book in half a day as I was turning the pages quicker and quicker... A must-read." NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

Based on a true story about life in Germany under the Nazi regime.

Die unglaublichen Bücher von Sue Watson haben sich bereits mehr als 900.000 Mal verkauft!Marianne hat ein Leben, von dem andere nur träumen können. Sie wohnt in einem schönen Stadthaus in der besten Straße des Viertels und hat drei aufgeweckte Kinder, die ihr ganzer Stolz und ihre Freude sind.Das hat sich Marianne stets so gewünscht, denn sie wird immer noch hin und wieder schmerzhaft an ihre Vergangenheit erinnert: an den Verlust ihrer Mutter und das Aufwachsen in Pflegefamilien.Auch ihr Mann Simon ist immer für sie da. Er ist charmant und als erfolgreicher Chirurg ist ihm nichts zu gut für seine Familie: Blumen, Geschenke, Reisen nach Frankreich, alles was man sich nur wünschen kann.Doch dann sagt Simon plötzlich den Namen einer anderen Frau, und die Art und Weise, wie er ihren Namen ausspricht, Caroline, lässt Marianne einen Schauer über den Rücken laufen. Aber sie weiß, dass sie diesen Anflug des Misstrauens nicht zu ernst nehmen darf.Früher hätte sie sich mit ihrer Arbeit abgelenkt, doch Marianne hat ihre glamouröse Karriere hinter sich gelassen, als sie geheiratet hat. Eigentlich würde sie sich einer Freundin anvertrauen, aber sie ist zu sehr mit ihren Kindern beschäftigt, und außerdem mag Simon die wenigen, die ihr noch verblieben sind, nicht besonders.Zuerst beginnt Marianne fast zufällig, mehr über Caroline zu erfahren. Doch als sie einmal angefangen hat, kann sie nicht mehr aufhören. Denn was sie herausfindet, zwingt sie dazu sich zu sorgen, ob die Frage nicht sollte ich eifersüchtig sein, sondern sollte ich Angst haben lauten müsste.Fans von Girl on the Train und Alleine bist du nie, die auf der Suche nach einem düsteren, packenden Psychothriller sind, werden von All die kleinen Lügen begeistert sein.Was Leser über All die kleinen Lügen sagen:Omg dieses Buch!!!!! Noch nie habe ich beim Lesen eines Romans so starke Emotionen empfunden ... Das Buch ist wirklich eine fesselnde Lektüre, die die Spannung aufbaut und ein brillantes Ende hat, weshalb ich den Roman nicht aus der Hand legen konnte ... Lesen Sie es, Sie werden nicht enttäuscht sein. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Das Ende ist ein WOW, aber man muss es lesen, um zu verstehen, warum! Direkt in meine Top 10 des Jahres und eine wirklich tolle Lektüre ... Düster, verstörend und einfach alles, was man sich von einem Psychothriller wünscht und mehr. Goodreads Rezensentin, ¿¿¿¿¿All die kleinen Lügen hat mich in seinen Bann gezogen und je weiter ich kam, desto schwerer fiel es mir, es aus der Hand zu legen ... Fesselnde Spannung, die sich immer weiter aufbaut ... Ich dachte immer, ich wüsste, wohin sie geht, nur um dann aus der Bahn geworfen zu werden ... Ein absoluter Pageturner, der mein Herz höherschlagen ließ. Bravo an die neue Königin der Psychothriller. By the Letter Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Was für eine Lektüre, die an B.A. Paris' Behind Closed Doors erinnert, mit den Wendungen eines Buchs von Claire Mackintosh ... so eine gute Lektüre und gerade als ich dachte, ich hätte es herausgefunden, lag ich wieder falsch! Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿

Die wunderbaren Bücher von Kate Hewitt haben sich bereits mehr als eine Million Mal verkauft!DAS Buch des Jahres! ... Ich glaube nicht, dass ich jemals so viel geweint habe ... herzzerreißend und unfassbar ... Zu sagen, dass diese Geschichte eine Fünf-Sterne-Lektüre ist, ist eine Untertreibung. Es gibt nicht genug Sterne auf der Welt, um auszudrücken, wie sehr mich dieses Buch berührt hat. Sinfully Wicked Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿Mein liebes Mädchen, du liegst ganz still da, deine Wimpern schmiegen sich an deine Wangen, dein goldenes Haar bedeckt das Kissen. Du bist wunderschön, allein dein Anblick zerreißt mir förmlich das Herz. Dein Atem geht so ruhig, dass ich ihn kaum hören kann, aber ich sehe, wie sich deine Brust stetig hebt und senkt, jeder Atemzug ist wie ein Versprechen. Noch bist du hier. Noch bei mir. Noch.Milly hat immer davon geträumt, Mutter zu werden. Da sie selbst adoptiert wurde, sehnt sie sich nach einer starken Verbindung zu ihrem eigenen Kind. Daher ist sie untröstlich, als sie und ihr Mann Matt erfahren, dass sie keine Kinder bekommen können.Als ihre beste Freundin und Matts Bruder anbieten, als Spender zu fungieren, kann Milly es kaum glauben. Alle sind einverstanden und offen dafür, und so glaubt Milly, dass nichts schiefgehen kann.Doch keiner der vier ist auf seine Gefühle vorbereitet, als Milly das wunderschöne Baby Alice zur Welt bringt.Noch als kleines Mädchen erhält Alice jedoch eine niederschmetternde Diagnose. Millys ganze Welt bricht zusammen und alle vier sind gezwungen, sich damit auseinanderzusetzen, was es bedeutet, Eltern zu sein, und unmögliche Entscheidungen treffen zu müssen - für sich selbst und für Alice.Eine unaufhaltsame, herzzerreißende, aber letztlich aufbauende Geschichte über die Kraft der Liebe und die wahre Bedeutung von Familie. Fans von Jodi Picoult und Diane Chamberlain werden Nicht meine Tochter nicht aus der Hand legen können.Was Leser über Nicht meine Tochter sagen:Bei diesem Buch musste ich so sehr weinen. Es hat mir das Herz gebrochen, noch nie hat mich ein Buch mit einer so herzzerreißenden Traurigkeit einfach umgehauen. Ein Buch über Liebe, Verlust und Loyalität ... SCHÖN GEMACHT. NetGalley Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Eine unglaubliche und herzzerreißend emotionale Geschichte ... So kraftvoll ... Ein emotionales, unvergessliches Buch. Ich habe dieses Buch buchstäblich in einer Nacht verschlungen. Eine wunderschön geschriebene Geschichte von fesselnder mütterlicher Liebe. Gwendalyn Books, ¿¿¿¿¿Dies ist eines der besten Bücher, die ich je gelesen habe ... ohne Übertreibung. Ich war gefesselt ... Ich wünschte, es gäbe mehr Sterne zu vergeben ... Unglaublich. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿Die Komplexität der Situation ist auf eine wirklich schöne, einfühlsame Art und Weise geschrieben ... Nicht meine Tochter sticht wirklich hervor, wenn es darum geht ... wie eine so emotionale, aufreibende Situation auch in etwas Schönes verwandelt werden kann ... Es war real und brutal und herzzerreißend, aber es war ehrlich, was es umso erschütternder zu lesen machte. Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿

If you love reading Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers you will be totally gripped by this gritty, gangland crime thriller. Once you meet fearless and strong Scarlet Drew, you won't be able to stop reading. Head of the family crime business, and with a new guy in her life, things have never been better for Scarlet Drew. Working with her aunt Lily on their biggest ever job - revenge on the woman who set fire to their factory, with Lily's daughter trapped inside - Scarlet is suddenly dragged into the local police station to answer questions about the death of a local gangster. The face she sees across the interview table shocks her to her core. It's her new boyfriend, John. Hours later, John is banging on Scarlet's door, telling her he loves her and she can trust him. Can Scarlet risk believing the only man she's ever loved, or is she putting her family in unthinkable danger? As the night of Lily's plan draws near, the police come knocking once again. This time with evidence that could see Scarlet locked-up for good. Can they still pull off their biggest job yet, or has Scarlet made a fatal mistake and let John get one step ahead of them? A completely unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! What readers are saying about Her Betrayal:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow! Just wow!!... Kept me on the edge of my seat... I've felt my heart thudding... I have devoured this in just a few hours... This book took my breath away... Absolutely superb.' Littlemissbooklover87 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Omg, what a page-turner. I had to read it last night. I had no sleep as I wanted to finish it. A real gripping book.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Emma Tallon is in a league of her own... Beyond brilliant... It sucks you in from the first page... I just couldn't put it down... Definitely worth more than five stars.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Explosive... This book had me gripped.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gripping... Wow... A fantastic gripping tale... Will give you shivers as you read.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Fantastic... Another page-turning gritty read!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Brilliant... I recommend this book and author 1000%' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book had me gripped... BRILLIANT.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'The Drew family are notorious and you are hooked right into their world... Gritty and gripping... A must-read.' Lucysbooks26 ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Mind blowing... Loved all of the twists and turns. Have really fallen in love with this author.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Compelling.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Gritty... Full of suspense and I loved it!' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally couldn't put this book down.' @bookstagramshaz

My mother kept me. But she let my only sister go... Flora has fled from her broken marriage to take care of her sick mother, in an isolated farmhouse with ice on its windows. She is shaken by her mother's pale worn face and is determined to make her feel safe and looked after. But as she draws heavy curtains and lights fires, she makes a shocking discovery. Hidden at the bottom of a drawer lies a crumpled photo of a smiling baby girl she doesn't recognise. A photo her mother refuses to talk about... As Flora delves into the story behind her mother's secret photograph, begging her for details, she is devastated to uncover a hidden teenage love affair, a dark betrayal and two little girls tragically split apart. Flora's childhood was lonely and quiet, and she is shocked to learn things should have been very different. As the world Flora knows crumbles around her ears, she is rescued from darkness by Joseph, a man she has never met, who has travelled from his far-away home above a sapphire cove in the Philippines. As they sip tea at Flora's battered kitchen table Joseph begs Flora for her help. The baby in the picture is someone from Flora's past, and she is dying. With the clock ticking, Flora boards a plane, desperate to meet the girl from the photograph. But nobody gets to decide who dies and who stays alive. Will she arrive in time, or is she too late to find out why two innocent little girls were forced to live on opposite sides of the world? And will finding the truth about her real family free her from the pain of her past? A heartbreaking and emotional read about love, letting go and a family torn apart in the saddest of circumstances. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Lucinda Riley and Jojo Moyes will never forget The Sapphire Cove. What everyone is saying about The Sapphire Cove: 'This was such a beautifully heartwrenching and at times heartbreaking story that I was captivated by the whole way through... I disappeared within the pages for a few hours. I loved it' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I just dived in... I loved it, so absorbing and a real page turner... I was very sad to reach the end of what was a stunning story and I can't wait to see what this author writes next and where it will be set.' A Book 'n Brew 2 Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow, what a fantastic book to start 2022 with!...A powerful novel about families and decisions made during trying times of their life. A really enjoyable read .' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'Let this story take you away for a few hours of reading bliss. The story flowed effortlessly from chapter to chapter with a wonderfully descriptive vocabulary, bringing the reader into each character's personality and surrounding imagery in such a colourful way.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The first rays of sun filter through the tall trees, casting a faint light on the girl lying at the water's edge. Her tears have frozen on her pale face, a black orchid rests against her cold white skin. When hikers find the body of a beautiful young girl on the banks of the Potomac River, Detective Amanda Steele is shaken and confused. What is the significance of the delicate flower resting on the girl's torso? A sign of affection, or a twisted killer's calling card? The girl is Chloe Somner, a local nineteen-year-old ecology student well-known to the park rangers and loved by all her classmates. Searching Chloe's home, Amanda can't work out who could have tempted her to the water in the early hours of the morning, but a long night hunting through cold cases gives her a possible lead: twenty years ago another local girl was murdered, a red rose left on her body. But why would this killer strike again now? Focused on the past, the last thing Amanda expects is the news that Chloe's roommate has been found dead, another black orchid left. Terrified that more innocent victims will follow, can Amanda uncover the significance of the flowers and stop this cold-hearted killer before he returns for the next orchid girl? A totally compulsive 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 ';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 ';If there was a way to give more than 5 stars, I would! This book is amazing!' 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 ';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 An engrossing page-turner and that ending, phew I didn't see that coming at all!!! Can't wait for the next in the series.' NetGalley 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

As the doors of the elevator were forced open, Mack's worst fears were confirmed. A delicate hand dangled at the top, peeking out from above the elevator. From the shape and size and the green color on the nails, the hand belonged to a woman. Had they found Mia? Lakemore, Washington. When Mia Gallagher is reported missing after an apparent abduction, Detective Mackenzie Price is immediately called in to investigate. But as she begins to scour CCTV footage of her last known movements, Mia's body is discovered in an elevator shaft. DNA evidence points to a troubled local man from the wrong side of town. But before he can be questioned, his body is found alongside a suicide note with the words: I killed her. I didn't want to. But I had no choice. The case appears closed until another woman goes missing and 48 hours later is found dead. The only link between the victims is a connection to Baron Wildman, one of the most powerful men in Lakemore but there is no hard evidence connecting him to their deaths. When a local man confesses to the second killing, his M.O. is eerily similar to the first: kill or be killed. Then a third woman disappears and Mack knows she has just forty-eight hours to discover who lies at the heart of the blackmailing ring and find her victim alive. Soon it becomes clear that this twisted killer will go to any lengths to protect a decades-old secret and wreak their revenge, even if that means hurting those closest to Mack. Can she unravel who lies at the heart of this deadly game before she loses another person she loves? A pulse-pounding thriller packed with twists, The Taken Ones will have you reading late into the night. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about The Taken Ones: "I read late into the night to find out whodunit, and was totally surprised when all was revealed... An excellent, fast paced, first class read." NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "The best Mackenzie Price so far... Suspects are everywhere, so many twists and turns. Just when you think you know who the killer is, something happens to throw you off course. A real edge of your seat ride." Jo Lambert Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Unputdownable... I was literally hooked... I felt like I was going in a roller coaster ride while reading this book!" Tropical Girl Reads Books, ¿¿¿¿¿ "I was completely sucked in! These characters have me invested... the conclusion is jaw dropping... This series just keeps getting better!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

With a broken heart, she sinks to the ground. Tears run down her face as the truth hits her. "You can't do this. She's my daughter, my flesh and blood. I'll never stop looking for her. Never. No matter what you say or do, I'll find her." Galway, Ireland. 1941: While war rages across the world, Kate struggles on her family farm by the wild Atlantic Ocean. Living off rations and looking after her sick father, she doesn't dare dream of falling in love. But when she meets American airman, Tony, whose blue eyes are as stormy as the sea, her life collides with the war in ways she never imagined... They fall madly in love, stealing kisses in the rolling fields, and Tony vows to make her his wife. Their time is cut short when Tony leaves for war, promising to come back for her. Only then does Kate learn she is carrying his child--but when her family find out, she is shunned and banished to a Magdalen Laundry. Imprisoned in the home for unmarried mothers, where the windows are covered in barbed wire, the girls survive on scraps and sleep in a crammed dormitory. Kate writes to Tony to tell him about their child, but she never hears back... Is he even still alive? And when she gives birth to baby Eva, Kate's worst nightmare comes true: her precious child is sold to a stranger. But she made a promise to her darling daughter, and she'll never stop looking for her. Can Kate escape, save her child and reunite her family before it's too late? A heartbreaking, tear-jerking and completely unputdownable World War Two page-turner about the power of a mother's love, and the devastating effects of the war. Fans of Before We Were Yours, Orphan Train and Diney Costeloe will be utterly glued to this unforgettable novel. Readers love Stolen from Her Mother: "Captivated right from the very start and gripped me in its pages until the very end. I couldn't put it down and read it in a few hours... It is so well written with great character development and a storyline that is intensely raw and deals with real situations and issues in a really sensitive way... I was brought to tears... I haven't been able to stop thinking about it. This is a truly heart-wrenching and emotionally destroying read. I loved it, I cannot wait to reread it." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "If I could give this book 10 stars, I would gladly do it. A beautiful story, tear jerking, breathlessly heartbreaking." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Dear moms! While the tears in my eyes are drying up, I am writing this letter to all women, especially to moms, because I want to recommend you a wonderful book about a young girl Kate. It is not just a love story or fiction book, it's a great work of art... After reading the book you will never be the same!... My heart was torn to pieces... Brilliant... I am sure that you will love this amazing book as I did." Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "A heartbreaking, tear-jerking and completely unputdownable World War Two page-turner. Sheer escapism, beautifully written, I will now look for more of this author's work." NetGalley reviewer

A completely gorgeous story about lost loves and small-town secrets that will sweep you away to the Irish coast.Maggie remembers her summers in the village of Sandy Cove in Ireland like they were yesterday. She and her family would swim in the crystal-clear waters, collect beautiful seashells and relax on the sand. So when she sees that her family's old coastguard cottage is available, she wonders if renting it for the summer will finally help her move on from the man who just broke her heart.As soon as Maggie arrives she is delighted to find her childhood best-friend Sorcha and Sorcha's cousin Brian still living in town. They enjoy cosy nights in the local harbour pub, with its stunning views across the ocean, as if no time has passed. And when Brian reveals he had a fierce teenage crush on Maggie, she can't help but notice just how handsome he has become.But then Maggie finds a worn metal box hidden in the attic of the house, full of love letters she exchanged with a sweet American boy she met one summer. During their last night together, star-gazing on the beach, they promised to find each other again. Soon it becomes clear that Maggie is not the only one returning to Sandy Cove.Torn between her growing feelings for Brian and the romance she's held in her heart for many years, Maggie realises that her summer may be more complicated than she'd expected. Will Maggie finally find a true love who can sweep her off her feet or will this holiday in Sandy Cove be her last?Fans of Mary Alice Monroe, Sheila O'Flanagan and Debbie Macomber will fall head over heels for this enchanting, feel-good romance.What readers are saying about Susanne O'Leary:'OMG! OMG!! I cannot remember the last time I was so gutted to come to the end of a book!! I absolutely fell in love and it genuinely felt like I was packing my bags and being whisked away for my Irish holiday... Absolutely gorgeous!!!... An absolutely stunning, heart-warming romance that will have you heading off to Ireland in the blink of an eye.' Bookworm 86, 5 stars

A Nazi soldier slams his rifle into her father's head. From her hiding place, Sofie stifles a scream as tears roll down her face. Suddenly she can't take it any more. 'Stop, stop!' she sobs, rushing out and pushing the soldier away. And then freezes, as he snarls and whips the gun round to point at her...Holland, 1943: the Nazis are in occupation. German soldiers patrol the streets, and each week more families disappear without trace, never to be seen again. So when armed soldiers storm Sofie's house and threaten her father at gunpoint, she knows their time - and luck - has run out.Fleeing in the middle of the night to hide in a neighbour's secret attic, the constant threat of a German raid means they can't stay long. So Sofie's parents make the heart-rending decision to send their daughter away. Concealed in the woods is a secret village, built by the town as a haven for Jewish families like Sofie's. Remote, cold and bleak, yet filled with the hopeful laughter of children playing, it is the one place Sofie has the chance to live.But rumours of the hidden village have been swirling, and the Nazis are determined to find it. As soldiers patrol the woods in ever-greater numbers, snow cuts the villagers off from the outside world and starvation sets in. Sofie knows what she must do, even though it means putting herself in danger. And when the worst happens, Sofie is faced with a terrible decision - save the village, or save herself... An absolutely heart-breaking and gripping WWII historical novel based on the true story of an entire town who put themselves in danger to keep strangers safe. What happens will restore your faith in humanity. Fans of Fiona Valpy, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Choice will never forget this incredibly moving tale and the real-life heroes who inspired it.

The first time I saw you, I knew you were meant to be ours. I took you in my arms, your little hands in tight fists, and I knew I was going to do everything in my power to be the mother you needed and deserved...When Catriona loses her baby girl at birth, it shatters her. But like a light in the darkness, Catriona is given the chance to adopt beautiful baby April, and now she cannot imagine life without her.The family's picture-perfect home is filled every day with April's warm giggles and joyful games. But when her daughter is just eight years old, Catriona gets the call that she has been silently dreading. April's birth mother, Lauren, would like to meet her. Lauren breezes into their home and April just sparkles around her. Their matching turquoise eyes and chestnut hair feels like a knife to Catriona's heart. Lauren appears to have her life back on track, with a good job and a new house in an upscale neighbourhood. Pushing to spend more and more time with April, one day Lauren says the unthinkable: April belongs with me.Who can truly give the little girl the love and family she deserves? Catriona is sure Lauren is keeping secrets. Catriona only wants what is best for her darling daughter, but does that really mean she has to let her go forever?A totally unforgettable, emotional, and beautiful novel that will break your heart into a million pieces and put it back together again. Powerful and ultimately uplifting, fans of Kate Hewitt, Jodi Picoult and Diane Chamberlain will be captivated.Readers love Alison Ragsdale!¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'The saddest book I have read this year... Even through all the tears that flowed down my face I kept on reading. I did have to take a break a few times so I could see the words... So honestly heartbreaking... 5 stars and a million more.' Linda's Book Reviews¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wow. Just wow... I smiled, I laughed, I cried and then I smiled some more. My eyes are puffy, my nose is running, which to me shows just how amazing this book really is!' Chloe's Reading Room¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I cried, many times... So many times I gasped out loud, and I seriously could not put this book down!... This amazing book will feature in my top five books for the year. I just can't stop thinking about it.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'I'm about ready to run my tear ducts dry!... I was doing the ugly cry... I was drawn into their story from page one and had a hard time putting it down to go to bed. My dreams were filled with this story... Worth taking a day off work!' PJP Reviews¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'WOW! This story was an emotional, heart-wrenching rollercoaster of a ride. Make sure you have tissues close by. I cried and smiled as I read. This was a book that I did not want to put down.' Goodreads reviewer

'So captivating, I was on edge while flipping through the pages as fast as I could... Truly heartwarming... Emotional, heartbreaking... I loved this... A must read!' Pageturners ¿¿¿¿¿ Agnes was running as fast as her legs would carry her. She was dragging Dieter along beside her, her heart pounding, her mouth dry, her breath coming in great, sobbing gulps... She was running as if her life depended on it - and she knew it did. 1944. When the war comes to twelve-year-old Agnes' village her life changes in an instant. Her father is dragged away by soldiers and her mother is mercilessly killed, leaving Agnes and her younger brother Dieter orphaned. Frightened, and surrounded by enemies, Agnes has no choice but to carry out her mother's dying wish, whispered to her before the light flickered from her eyes: Promise you'll look after your brother for me, Agnes... But when Dieter's hand slips from her own while crossing a river, the rest of Agnes's world shatters in an instant - has she truly lost everything? Cambridge, present day. When her beloved grandfather dies, Freya is distraught. Not only has she lost the man who helped raise her, but she knows his stories of World War Two, and a part of her family history, is gone forever. But when Freya meets her new neighbour Agnes, whose accent is just like her grandfather's, she notices a weather-beaten image of a little blonde boy in braces and boots that looks strangely familiar... Could Agnes hold the key to unlocking Freya's past? But Agnes has terrible secrets of her own, and she vowed never to speak about the little blonde boy in the photograph who risked everything to save her... But if she doesn't, she might never discover what happened to her little brother all those years ago... Inspired by the true stories of the forgotten orphans of World War Two, this heart-wrenching and moving tale is about fighting for your loved ones when all hope is lost. Breathtaking and unputdownable, this story of courage and survival is perfect for fans of Before We Were Yours, Sold on a Monday and The Orphan's Tale.

The old farmhouse at Tansy Falls. A little patch of paradise in the hills of Vermont. Home to happy couple Connie and Nate. And a long-buried secret that will ignite a devastating spark... As the summer sun sets over the sleepy Vermont town of Tansy Falls, Connie is reminded of how lucky she is. Every day, when she leaves the job she loves, managing the Covered Bridge Inn with her best friend Piper, she looks forward to returning to the farmhouse she shares with her husband Nate. At home, her flowerbeds overflow with day lilies and the weathered brick walls of her beautiful house glow in the evening light. The air is filled with the scent of the puffed apple pancakes she prepared that morning. But one night, when Nate returns home, he is distant. He and Connie have been married for a long time, and while the laughter and lingering kisses have dwindled, Connie believed they would be together forever. So when a stranger arrives on their doorstep with a shocking secret about Nate, Connie's life changes beyond all recognition. Connie never thought she'd need to start over and live a life without Nate by her side. But as her heart breaks, Piper and the team at the inn are ready to help stitch it back together, with thoughtful advice washed down with warm spiced cider. As Connie begins to feel whole again, distraction arrives in the form of olive-skinned, broad-shouldered newcomer James. Nate has taught Connie that she doesn't need a man, but James's arrival helps her discover that she can follow her own dreams too. But as more secrets come to the surface, Connie wonders if she'll ever truly be able to leave behind her past for good... What everyone is saying about Cate Woods: "An incredible read! I was hooked from the first page... There's so much that I loved about this book... Moments that had me laughing out loud, and others that well had me almost ugly crying!... I can't recommend this book enough!" NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow!! What an absolutely gorgeous book... I was absolutely sucked in from the first to the last page of this heart-warming and soul-lifting page turner... I had to reach for the tissues... I genuinely felt like I was on holidays in Tansy Falls and I was devastated when I realised I had to pack my bags and leave at the end." Bookworm86, ¿¿¿¿¿

From Amazon charts bestseller Pam Howes comes a heart-breaking and uplifting historical novel about a community pulling together in the shadows of war, and one young woman's fight to make her mark on the world.1952, Liverpool. The Second World War has cast a long shadow over Victory Street, and who knows if the remaining families will ever fully recover?In the face of hardship, Bella Harrison is determined to see the bright side. She is back recording songs with her singing trio, The Bryant Sisters, and against all odds, Bella and her husband Bobby are finding ways to muddle through life as newlyweds whilst raising little Levi, Bella's child with Black American pilot Earl Franklin Junior.Meanwhile Earl's daughter Dianna is adjusting to her new life in Liverpool. Determined to forge her own path, she has her heart set on becoming a nurse. However Dianna soon discovers that the reality of nursing is long hours of gruelling work, performed under constant scrutiny from the dreaded matron - who seems to take pleasure in making Dianna's life miserable. When a handsome art student catches her eye, Dianna finds herself at the crossroads between ambition and love.But just as the young women settle into their new lives, the close-knit community of Victory Street is rocked once more. Can the daughters of Victory Street face their challenges together, and seize a chance at happiness now that it is finally within reach?A totally unforgettable, heart-warming historical novel, packed with family secrets, perfect for fans of Dilly Court, Diney Costeloe and Nancy Revell.Readers love The Daughters of Victory Street:'A true writer that I love, this is such a heart-warming story... I savoured every moment... I could not put this book down... filled with joy, laugher, and heartache.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

My darling girl, don't make the same mistakes as I did. Now that my life is coming to an end, take your grandmother's bracelet, unlock the secret of our family history, and discover who you are... As the hazy sun sets on golden sand, twenty-year-old Annie arrives on the stunning Sicilian island of Galatea, her father's final wish playing heavy on her heart: she must solve the mystery of her grandmother who disappeared during World War Two. Her only clues are the delicate gold band around her wrist and directions to Villa Onda - House of the Waves - where her grandmother once lived. As she climbs the winding road up to the cliffside villa, Annie's path collides with handsome local fisherman, Salvo. His sea-blue eyes sparkle with recognition at her bracelet, and Annie can't tell if it's his warm touch or the sun-kissed villa's vine-covered splendour that takes her breath away. Swept into the warm arms of Salvo's family, it's not long before she finds herself dancing the night away in the cobbled piazza and finally beginning to heal. But one afternoon she finds an antique gramophone hidden beneath a dusty sheet in her grandmother's bedroom. Setting the needle, she unlocks a long-buried secret... And, through Salvo's mother, starts to unravel the truth about the bracelet and her grandmother's heart-shattering wartime sacrifice. With Salvo's first kiss lingering on her lips, Annie knows she must dig deeper into the scars that haunt this beautiful island. But can her fragile new-found love with Salvo survive uncovering the truth? Will she ever be able to move on with her life until she does? An absolutely heart-wrenching page-turner about how the catastrophic consequences of war can echo through generations, and the power that true love has to save us all. From the author of million-copy bestseller, Watch Over Me, and Amazon Number 1. bestseller, The Italian Villa, this is the perfect one-sitting read for anyone who adores Fiona Valpy, Victoria Hislop, or The Letter by Kathryn Hughes. Everyone loves The Italian Island: 'Absolutely outstandingly beautiful... above and beyond anything I have read this year... glued to every page... I really can't praise this book enough.' redheadedbooklady, 5 stars 'Such a beautiful book... gripping right from the start... so heartwarming. I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved this book so much... amazing... I finished it in a day because I needed to know what would happen... I highly recommend this book!!' @lenslibrary, 5 starsReaders adore Daniela Sacerdoti: 'Mesmerising! I was totally hooked... absolutely perfect... I really can't praise this OUTSTANDING book enough!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Truly amazing. The story had many heart-warming moments... heart-wrenching... I was completely charmed and transported... You will be as well if you choose to read it. So read it!' One Page At A Time, 5 stars

Bestsellerautorin Jess Ryder hat bereits mehr als eine halbe Million Exemplare verkauft!Du hast alles, was sie will ...Die frisch verheiratete Natasha hat das perfekte Haus, einen liebevollen Ehemann und eine wunderschöne kleine Tochter namens Emily. Sie hätte einfach alles, wäre da nicht Jen, die Ex-Frau ihres Mannes, die sie einfach nicht in Ruhe lassen will ...Eines Tages kommt Natasha nach Hause und ihr Mann und Emily sind spurlos verschwunden. In ihrer Verzweiflung, ihre Tochter zurückzubekommen, ist Natasha zu allem bereit, auch wenn das bedeutet, ein Angebot von Jen - ihrer Vorgängerin - anzunehmen. Aber kann sie ihr vertrauen? Und kennen die beiden den Mann, den sie geheiratet haben, überhaupt wirklich?Wenn Ihnen Girl on the Train, Gone Girl oder The Couple Next Door gefallen hat, dann wird Sie auch dieser düstere Psychothriller der Amazon-Bestseller-Autorin Jess Ryder garantiert in seinen Bann ziehen.Was Leser über Die Vorgängerin sagen:¿OH BOY, Jess Ryder weiß definitiv, wie man den Lesern den Kopf durcheinanderbringt ... Packend, spannend ... hat mich gefesselt ... Ich habe diese spannende Geschichte über Betrug, Manipulation, Beziehungen und Vergebung absolut geliebt ... definitiv mehr als fünf Sterne wert ..." Nicki's Life of Crime, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Dieses Buch ist FANTASTISCH, hielt mich die ganze Zeit in Atem, ich konnte es nicht weglegen. Die Handlung ist intensiv ... nie war klar, wer die Wahrheit sagt. Ich habe es geliebt." Goodreads Rezensent, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Two Couples. Three Secrets. One Murder. In a beautiful house surrounded by woodland, the Drayton family and their dearest friends are enjoying dinner together. The wine is flowing, the meal has been lovingly prepared, and it's going to be an evening none of them will ever forget A doting mother with a manipulative daughter. A loving husband lying to his family. A close friend keeping a shocking secret. A beautiful girl who will be dead by the end of the night. A totally unputdownable and nail-bitingly tense psychological thriller with an explosive double twist that will leave you reeling. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and The Hunting Party will be hooked on The Night of the Party. Read what everyone is saying about The Night of the Party: ';OMGosh what a read!!!!!!!!! One of the BEST books ever! I never wanted this to end, sooooooo many twists and turns. Shockers throughout each chapter Fantastic rollercoaster of a ride!' NetGalley reviewer, ';A fantastic, mind-bending thriller perfect gripping so many twists, I was seeing double! My head was spinning you won't want to put this one down! absolutely riveting brilliant!' Rubie_reads, ';Unputdownable had me up all night jaw-dropping will keep you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.' NetGalley reviewer, ';OMG!... devoured this gripping A captivating, rollercoaster of a book. Loved it.' NetGalley reviewer, ';Absolutely loved this book devoured it in one sitting Just brilliant and jaw dropping.' Once Upon a Time Book Reviews, ';Took my breath away! I read it in one sitting I couldn't put it down!' Thrillersandcoffee, ';Read this in almost one sitting, it was that unputdownable.' Goodreads reviewer, ';I absolutely loved this book from start to finish, I was drawn in from the first page very difficult to put it down.' NetGalley reviewer, ';WOW totally enthralling Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer,

Victorian England, 1846: A gripping and powerful story about one woman's incredible courage in the face of heartbreak, and a secret that if revealed could destroy everything. Six years ago, Bella Farrow lost everything. Desperate and starving, she made a terrible mistake that forced her to abandon her home, her livelihood and her family. And when the only person she trusted her beloved, steadfast husband was killed in a tragic accident, Bella was left alone. She had to make her own way, while keeping her past hidden upon risk of imprisonment, or worse Now Bella is living a quiet life under a secret identity and making a good, honest living. But then a young, handsome man named James Earlham comes to town, and everything changes. Their instant connection disturbs her heart, her peace and her safety. Because Bella knows that for their love to flourish, she will have to reveal the secret that has remained hidden all these years and put her trust in James. Bella's heart tells her to confess everything. But can she be sure James is really who he says he is? Can Bella truly be herself with him? Or is she putting her life in the hands of the one person who could betray her? A page-turning novel about secrets, mistaken trust and the impossibility of hiding from your past, The Widow's Last Secret is a must-read for fans of Kerry Barrett, Kate Morton and Tracy Rees. Readers love Lora Davies: ';Tremendous!!! Sheer escapism, beautifully written. I highly recommend it.' NetGalley reviewer, ';Outstanding, remarkable! A soaring, sweeping, satisfying novel that kept me up late for several nights I didn't want this story to end!' Goodreads reviewer ';Incredible. This book broke me into a million pieces.' @southernbellebooks ';I thoroughly enjoyed this novel I was trying hard not to shed a tear.' Tani Reads ';What a fantastic epic story truly a heart-wrenching read with characters that I'll remember for a long time. If you enjoy historical fiction, this really is a must read!' Carla Kovach ';I felt like I was there loved the characters Highly recommended read.' NetGalley reviewer ';Moving I was totally immersed in this book and couldn't put it down Really enjoyable.' Goodreads reviewer

The detective stared at the young woman lying on the bed. She almost looked peaceful, her face like porcelain. Despite everything she had been through, she was still beautiful. When DI Bernie Noel hurries to Keira Howard's hospital bedside, she knows that Keira has been lucky. Barely conscious and badly injured, at least she is alive. Convinced that Keira's attack is the latest in a string of increasingly violent assaults on young women in the area, the next victim might not be so fortunate. So she vows to find the man who did this, and to stop him before anyone else gets hurt. Spurring her team into action, she quickly hones in on a prime suspect. But then he suddenly dies while on police watch, and Bernie's investigation goes into freefall. When Bernie's superiors won't let her take the case any further, her gut instinct tells her there's much more to his death than meets the eye. If it was murder, who would want him dead, and why? So she determines to set out on her own to find out what happened. But the closer Bernie comes to discovering the truth, the more she is putting her own life in danger. And with Keira finally strong enough to talk her about her attack, Bernie worries she may be at risk yet again. There's someone out there who has killed to stay safe in the shadows; can Bernie stop another senseless death, and save Keira, before it's too late? An utterly compelling crime thriller full of twists and suspense, perfect for fans of Val McDermid, Angela Marsons and Cara Hunter. Readers love LEFT FOR DEAD: ';Wow!! Just Wow!! What can I even say?!? Joy you have absolutely slam dunked it yet again!!.. absolutely heart racing!! What an absolutely EPIC read... As you can tell from my opening statement this book is brilliant! More than brilliant, amazing!!!... The storyline is absolutely gripping, addictive and captivating. Filled with everything you are looking for in a book... Suspense, tension, mystery, red herrings, researched police procedural, bombshells, you name it this book has it. I was absolutely hooked from the first page to the last I absolutely LOVED the ending!! This is one of the best crime series I've read Overall an addictive, gripping, heart racing, nail biting and page turning thriller that will keep you hooked I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans Melissa Leigh, Carla Hunter, Angela Marsons, C. L Taylor, Val McDermid, Carol Wyer and anyone looking for a great new series.' bookworm86, ';Wow what a book I don't want to say anymore as it could spoil the book for others but this an excellent story and I have loved every second of reading it

It's never too late for a second chance at happiness... Pearl Flowers has been hiding away for so long that she has forgotten what real life is like. Her quiet routine in a woodland cottage in France is a sanctuary, far away from her past life running a beauty salon. But even when she is sitting at the foot of a beech tree with her drawing pad, surrounded by birdsong, her mind is never still. If she keeps herself distracted and far away, her past can't hurt her... can it? But then an unexpected phone call throws her calm world into chaos. Back in the UK, her estranged father Francis is dying. She hasn't seen him for decades since he pushed her away and destroyed their family. And on his death-bed, Francis leaves her a gift - a diary, written in a code that only Pearl can understand.As she begins to read her father's diary, Pearl discovers that for forty years he had been thinking of her almost every day. And as she reads on, secrets begin to emerge from the pages causing her to question everything she thought she knew.Reeling from the diary's revelations, Pearl realises that the only way to heal and find true happiness is to face the past. But is she ready to confront her deepest secret, the one she's been running from all this time? This utterly tear-jerking and heartwarming novel is for anyone who knows it's never too late to find happiness. Fans of Matt Haig, Mike Gayle and Camille Pagán will fall in love with this beautiful, feel-good story. Readers are falling in love with Beth Miller: 'I couldn't stop once I started - with happy tears running down my face!... Beautiful... wonderful, heartwarming, life-affirming... Everyone should be reading this... Outstanding. Five stars do not do this book justice.' Bestselling author Renita D'Silva ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I was teary-eyed... A book to truly fall in love with! I couldn't seem to read this book fast enough. I stayed up way, way too late to finish it... I haven't read such a warm-your-heart type of book in a very, very long time. I totally recommend it.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

After the black sheep of the Fulton family is found dead, the village of Saxford St Peter is quick to blame it on his past misdeeds. But Eve Mallow is on the hunt for someone closer to home...When the down-on-his-luck Emory Fulton moves into crumbling Magpie Lodge, and starts running historical tours, the locals are none too pleased. He's inventing grisly tales about their lovely little village, and disturbing everyone's peace. But then he's found dead in his bath, and everyone is suddenly running scared. Could something strange be happening? After all, the murder mirrors one of Fulton's stories about Saxford's dark past... But Eve Mallow is sure the answers lie in much more recent events. Accompanied by her stalwart dachshund sidekick Gus, she starts to dig a little deeper. Could it be Fulton's snobbish bigwig brother, or the suspicious local academic? Why was his goddaughter handing him mysterious parcels, and why wouldn't his sister-in-law let him in her house?As Eve unravels the secrets of the living and the dead, one thing is for sure: Fulton was a haunted, hunted man. And if Eve doesn't crack the case soon, she might find whoever wanted to keep Fulton quiet on her trail too... An unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Betty Rowlands.See what everyone is saying about Clare Chase: 'Stunning... Loved the story and the pacing and just everything about it... A great story that I couldn't put down.' Crossroad Reviews 'I loved this book... Everything an old-fashioned sleuthing ought to be... I flew through the pages' Shalini's Books & Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'Utterly delightful!... The perfect cosy murder mystery... Keeps you on your toes!... I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!' The Two Quills'Well done! Interesting plot twists and diabolical red herrings. Yup, riveting! Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'A totally addictive page-turner that will have you racing through the pages and reeling at the twists' NetGalley reviewer 'A fantastic read... Had me guessing till the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Plenty of plot twists, red herrings, and misdirection. Kept me in suspense. I loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Drags the reader right into the plot from day one. She writes so vividly... I can almost imagine I'm on the dunes walking Gus, an inspiration of a dog that steals the show... A Marplesque amateur sleuth.' Jenny O'Brien, ¿¿¿¿¿'Delightful and charming... I absolutely adore this series' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, ¿¿¿¿¿

The only sound in the forest was the wind through the branches; the only light came from the campfire. Jessie stood up, suddenly gripped by a powerful sense of dread. There was something - someone - beyond the darkness, through the trees...When single father Joe Keenan and his young son Finbar make camp for the night in the ancient forest of Leitrim, little do they imagine their rural escape is about to turn into a nightmare. For deep in the woods they find a corpse... As the remains of dozens more victims are uncovered by police, it becomes clear this is the burial site of a serial killer who has obviously been active, unnoticed, for years.Arrested for the murders, while his beloved son is sent into care, Joe pleads his innocence to no avail. But criminal behaviourist Jessie Boyle is convinced the killer is still out there. Determined to reunite Joe and his son, Jessie's investigation turns towards the local community. Who knows the shadowy depths of the forest well enough to hide not just one, but many bodies?Then someone else goes missing, and the situation takes a terrifying turn: it's clear the killer is escalating their gruesome spree. Forced to enter the woods alone to save a life, Jessie runs from a killer so skilled at hiding and so clever at hunting, it will take every ounce of her strength to make it out alive...A gripping, nail-biting crime thriller that will have you hooked from the first page to the final line. Fans of Patricia Gibney, Lisa Gardner and Lisa Regan will not want to miss this.Readers love LOST GRAVES:'Terrific!... one heck of a rollercoaster ride... I absolutely love this series! The last one was a cracker (a five star read) and if it's possible this is an even better belter!!... dark, eerie, spooky and creepy... goosebumps and fear tingles down the spine... Fantastic! Overall, this is a must read series for me and I can't wait for number three.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'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 book!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow... [Dunphy] brings been watched from the shadows to a whole new level... Everything about this story give me the shivers.' Spooky's Maze Of Books, ¿¿¿¿¿'Detectives Boyle and Keneally are back with a bang... This series is outstanding... This is one police procedural series I recommend to all my friends.' cayocosta72, ¿¿¿¿ 'I read it all in one go and the series has become one of my favourites. My only concern is how long I have to wait until the next book.' @mariasbookmusings, ¿¿¿¿¿'A great read. I read this straight through and didn't want it to end.' Reader's Den, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'A fast paced book... and sweeps you along to a thrilling finish... I strongly recommend it!' @carolineo17, ¿¿¿¿¿

Diese USA Today-Bestsellerreihe hat sich mehr als 800.000 Mal verkauft!¿WOW WOW WOW!!!!! ABSOLUT FANTASTISCH!! ... Von der ersten Seite an ist man gefesselt und gebannt!! Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen ... meine neue Lieblingsautorin!!! ... Ich wünschte nur, ich hätte mehr als fünf Sterne geben können!!!" Goodreads Rezensentin ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Tief im Wald versteckt wird die Schülerin Felicity Parker sorgfältig auf einem Felsen aufgebahrt aufgefunden, mit nichts als einem frisch gepflückten Blumenstrauß neben ihr. Die Leiche liegt direkt an einem beliebten Wanderweg und Detective Jenna Alton glaubt, dass der Mörder ein Besucher der Stadt sein könnte, bis am örtlichen Schwimmbad eine weitere Mädchenleiche gefunden wird, wieder mit einem Blumenstrauß.Jenna erkennt die Anzeichen eines Serienmörders und glaubt nun, dass es sich um einen Einheimischen handeln könnte. Während die Stadt in Angst und Schrecken versetzt wird, muss Jenna jede Person in Betracht ziehen, die die Mädchen kannten, und das Vertrauen zwischen den Nachbarn beginnt zu bröckeln.Beide Mädchen waren auf eigene Faust unterwegs und wurden an Orten gefunden, an denen sie nicht sein sollten. Wurden sie rein zufällig entführt oder kannten sie ihren Mörder? Wie wurden sie so weit aus ihrer sicheren Umgebung gelockt? Und können Jenna und ihr Team den Mörder finden, bevor noch jemand sein Leben verliert?¿Ein absolut spannender Thriller, der Sie die ganze Nacht wachhalten wird. Wenn Sie Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter und Rachel Abbott mögen, werden Sie diesen Thriller der USA Today-Bestsellerautorin D.K. Hood lieben.Was Leser über Schenk mir Blumen sagen:¿Oh mein Gott! ... Ich habe bis zur letzten Seite mitgefiebert ... Ich kann an diesem Buch nichts aussetzen - wenn ich es noch einmal von vorne lesen könnte, würde ich die Chance nutzen ... Hart, süchtig machend und unglaublich furchteinflößend ... Eine wirklich spannende Lektüre - fantastisch!" The Writing Garnet, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Ich wurde auf eine Achterbahnfahrt mitgenommen ... es lässt einen vor Erwartung die Sitzkante festhalten ... es fesselt einen von Anfang an." Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Ein unglaublich rasanter, hochkarätiger Thriller, den man am liebsten in einem Rutsch durchlesen möchte ... es war unmöglich, ihn aus der Hand zu legen." The Book Nurse, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Wow, verdammt genial! Dieses Buch hat alles - es ist düster, gruselig und verstörend und hat mir Schauer über den Rücken gejagt ... Ich habe es in superschneller Zeit gelesen, weil ich es nicht aus der Hand legen konnte. Eine ausgezeichnete Lektüre." Bonnie's Book Talk, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿Spannend von der ersten Seite an, mit einem Tempo, das nie nachlässt, war dies ein Buch, über das ich nicht aufhören konnte nachzudenken ... eine absolut unbarmherzige, herzzerreißende Geschichte mit einem Ende, das ich nicht kommen sah und über das ich immer noch nachdenke. Brillant. Ein Meisterwerk." Renita D'Silva, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Inspired by true events, this is a heart-stopping, unforgettable story of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times. Fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and My Name is Eva will be utterly gripped by this beautiful, tragic World War Two novel. Germany, 1939: Annaliese is trapped in a loveless marriage. Her husband Hans has become cold and secretive since starting a new job as a doctor at Dachau. Every morning she watches from her kitchen window as he leaves in his car. The sight of him in the dark uniform of the SS sends shivers of fear down her spine and she longs to escape... When a tall, handsome Russian prisoner named Alexander is sent from Dachau to work in their garden, lonely Annaliese finds herself drawn to him as they tend to the plants together. In snatched moments and broken whispers, Alexander tells her the shocking truth about the camp. Horrified, Annaliese vows to do everything she can to save him. But as they grow closer, their feelings for each other put their lives at risk. And Annaliese finds herself in grave danger when she dares to fight for love and freedom... America, 1989: Turning the pages of the newspaper, Annaliese gasps when she recognizes the face of a man she thought she'd never see again. It makes her heart skip a beat as a rush of wartime memories come flooding back to her. As she reads on, she realizes the past is catching up with her. And she must confront a decades-old secret - or risk losing her only son...Readers love The German Wife:'Exceptional... gripped me right from the very start... heartwrenching... so beautifully written with real moments of bravery and hope... heart-breaking... I loved this book and I wish I could reread it again for the first time as it truly is that special. Five stars just isn't enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Heart-stopping, unforgettable tale of ordinary people fighting for survival in the darkest of times... kept me glued to my Kindle through the whole book! I definitely recommend reading this book!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿'Heart-breaking, based on true characters... Historical fiction fans and women's fiction fans will want to read this book. Excellent read. 5/5.' Silver's Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿