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A case with no leads.A victim with no enemies.A killer with no conscience…When Detective Beth Young is called to investigate a victim with multiple broken bones, nothing prepares her for what she finds. James Sinclair is fighting for his life, and Beth can't shake the idea that the nature of his injuries suggest someone with a personal grudge against him.But James's devastated wife Laura insists that her kind, softly-spoken husband is a man with no enemies. She was the one with the fiery temper, but James was so calm, she'd never once managed to provoke even a cross word from him in their eight year marriage. And he was the same with everyone - she can't name one person who might want to hurt him.But she knows virtually no details about her husband's childhood or his life before he moved to the Lake District as a young man, and Beth feels sure that the key to finding James's attacker is hidden in the secrets of his past. Who was he really? And what is the significance of the coded messages that Beth finds hidden on his laptop?Then two more bodies are found in one of the deep, picturesque lakes that the area is so famous for, exhibiting similar injuries to the ones James Sinclair suffered. How are they connected? And how many more people are at risk?Beth knows she is in a race against time to hunt a vicious killer who is both elusive and incredibly dangerous. A killer who knows what James did in the past. Who likes to be one step ahead. But who - if they realise they're being hunted - might come for Beth next… Readers are loving Fear in the Lakes:'WOW this is one hell of a page turner… Once I started this book I found it very hard to put down. I was practically glued to this book IT IS SO GOOD!!!!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Up there with my best crime thriller reads of the year… I can't recommend this book highly enough, it's just brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'I read Fear in the Lakes in one sitting, it pulled me into its pages and nothing was going to make me put it down. Dark creepy and twisted...I loved it!' Netgalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Edge of your seat amazing. This book will have you gripped from the very first page. It is fast paced, with an amazing storyline with multiple twists and turns. It will have you guessing until the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'It twists and it turns as it explores small town communities, the close-knit relationships that can fester into something much more sinister. Lies and secret messages all combine into a fast-paced, roller-coaster ride of a read!... A nail-biting read which will leave you crying out for more!' Chapter In My Life ¿¿¿¿¿

How can a little girl vanish into thin air? Five-year-old Cassie Bailey's mother tucked her into bed and kissed her goodnight. This morning she's missing, her unicorn bedcovers are empty, and her parents are frantic.DCI Rachel Hart knows that the first few hours after a child goes missing are the most crucial, and that the Baileys are living every parent's worst nightmare. Rachel knows, because as a child her family lived through it too, when her sister was taken.The days are ticking by with no sign of Cassie, and the cracks in the Baileys' marriage are beginning to show. But are the holes in their stories because they're out of their minds with panic - or because they're lying?Rachel's convinced that Cassie knew the person who took her, but can she find the little girl before she's lost forever?A gripping and unputdownable thriller for fans of Close to Home, The Couple Next Door and Behind Closed Doors. What people are saying about J.G. Roberts:'I was totally hooked, it wasn't quite what I was expecting but it totally had me intrigued and desperate to find out who and how that person came to be in that situation… I was so engrossed in the story I could feel the nerves and excitement, the fear and disappointment.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A pace that grips the reader… The plot is exciting and entertaining. I loved the twists and turnsand the dramatic events that took place.' Linda's Book Blog'Page-turningly unputdownable… I started off thinking I would read the first chapter but stood up many hours later, cold, stiff and hungry - I had read the whole thing!' Andrea McLean, Loose Women presenter'I really enjoyed the wonderful story-telling, those moments of joy, sadness and edge-of-the-seat drama that made this book such a great read... I just couldn't put the book down until I'd read the very last page.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Another enjoyable read… Julia Roberts writes believable story-lines for characters that come across as real and imperfect…. story is captivating and emotional.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'Loved it, loved it, loved it!!... If I could give it 6 stars I would! In this current climate of 'twists you will never see coming' - believe me... you will never see this coming!... Cannot wait for the next book!... Best book I have read for some time.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 starsThe light in her wide brown eyes dimmed as she drew her last breath. She might have been beautiful lying there on the floor, if it wasn't for the purple marks on her neck and the angry red line on her finger where her wedding band used to be…When Jeanine Hammond is found dead in a hotel in the picture-perfect town of Oakhust, newly-promoted Detective Jo Fournier is thrown into a disturbing case. Who would murder this shy, loving wife and leave her body posed like a ballerina?Jo wants to know why Jeanine's husband is so controlling about money, and where Jeanine's wedding ring is, but before she and her team can get close to the truth, another woman is found strangled in a hotel, arms placed gracefully above her head like a dancer.While digging through old case files, Jo makes a terrifying link to a series of cold cases: each victim bears the same strangulation marks. But the FBI won't take Jo seriously, and if she disobeys direct orders by investigating the killings outside of her jurisdiction, it will mean the end of the career she's already sacrificed so much for, even her relationship.Just as Jo is beginning to lose hope, she finds messages on the victims' computers that make her question whether these small-town women were hiding big lies. Jo thinks this is the missing link, but she knows the murderer is moments away from selecting his next victim. Will it lead her to the most twisted killer of her career in time, or will another innocent life be lost? An absolutely unputdownable and brilliant new crime thriller series that fans of Robert Dugoni, Lisa Regan and Melinda Leigh will devour in one sitting. Read what everyone is saying about The Dancing Girls:'Wow, Wow, Wow… the most exciting new author I have read for a long time… Extremely addictive and left me wanting more. This book has everything… and a huge unexpected twist you will not see coming. I can't emphasise enough how much enjoyment I got from reading this… suffice to say I'll be queuing up for the next… Well-deserved 5 stars - Wow.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'That ending! Holy moly I did not see that coming. A twist to end all twists! It was fantastic… Really look forward to more books in this series. If they are anything like this one, they are all going to be winners!' Once Upon A Time Book Reviews, 5 stars'Going to be a fantastic series… Will keep you up for most of the night as you just won't want to put it down… THEN BAM… a twist at the end that will blow you away, I certainly didn't see it coming… loved it… You'll want to add this one to your list! Will be looking forward to #2.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'Talk about inconvenient. Not only did I have a dilapidated mansion and no money to repair it, two uppity cats and some cranky guests waiting for breakfast, there was also a dead body in the stairwell.'Josie Waters is the enthusiastic new owner of the Oyster Cove Guesthouse - a ramshackle Victorian mansion high on a hill above the breezy seaside town of Oyster Cove, Maine. Josie has a history in Oyster Cove, but she's not going to let anyone - from her crazy friend Millie to her old flame Mike - stand in the way of making this venture a success.But then Josie's first guest - a stuffy food critic - is murdered before breakfast, and the town sheriff suspects Josie could be to blame. Thank goodness Nero and Marlowe - the guesthouse's resident cats - are also on the case. Little does Josie know, this isn't their first investigation… but can they find the clues to the real killer before another guest is targeted?Following her cats' noses, it isn't long before Josie discovers that the critic ruffled more than a few feathers in his day. In fact, from the rule-obsessed local Building Inspector to the guesthouse's pernickety maid, there's not a person in Oyster Cove who doesn't have a secret to hide… could one of the locals be a cold-blooded killer in disguise? And with her beloved guesthouse's very future on the line, can Josie solve the case in time?A joy to read, with a twist you'll never guess! From the award-winning author of the USA TODAY bestselling Mystic Notch series. Purrfect for murder mystery fans, cat lovers and everyone in between.

Jane's daughter is a good girl. What is she hiding?When thirteen-year-old Savannah Hopkins doesn't come straight home from school, as she always does, her mother Jane immediately raises the alarm.Leading the investigation is Detective Natalie Ward whose daughter Leigh is the same age as Savannah. Soon Natalie's worst fears are confirmed when the teenager's broken body is found in nearby shrubland.Evidence points towards a local recluse, but just as the net is closing around him, one of Savannah's friends, Harriet, is reported missing.As Natalie delves into the lives of both girls, she soon discovers a sinister video on their phones, daring the girls to disappear from their families for 48 hours.But Natalie isn't quick enough for this killer, and she is devastated to find Harriet's body on a fly tip a day later. Caught up in the case, she takes her eye off her own daughter and when Leigh goes missing after school she knows she must be in terrible danger. The clock is ticking for Natalie. Can she catch this killer before her little girl becomes the next victim?This gripping rollercoaster of a read will have you up in the small hours turning the pages. Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Caine and Robert Dugoni will love The Dare. Readers are going crazy for The Dare:'Just wow! This book was absolutely amazing I loved it. I was hanging on to every word, it was thrilling straight out of the gate and kept going with the punches right to the end. It had me totally captivated. Carol Wyer sure knows how to write a story that sucks you in and makes you feel like you are there living it. It's tense, emotional and deeply disturbing in places. And boy that ending! …I'm giving it a very well deserved 5 stars.' Bonnie's Book Talk, 5 stars'I'm buzzing from this book. I LOVED it. I don't think I have been this gripped by a book, ever.…Totally terrifying, this addictive read will keep you gasping, guessing and on the edge of your seat throughout …You won't be disappointed!'Booked Up Girl, 5 stars'Wow wow wow! I just read this book in 3 hours. It's gritty, gripping and fast paced! Natalie Ward is a phenomenal character and I could read her books forever! I think I need to go lie down in a dark room for a bit, that was traumatic but bloody brilliant!' Tishylou's World, 5 stars'OMG OMG OMG! Fantastic these just keep on getting better and better. Fabulous sorry kept me guessing …Can't wait for the next one' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'BOOM!!!! Carol Wyer does it again! I can't even express how much I love the Detective Natalie Ward series… OMG!... I simply can't get enough of this series. Carol Wyer can't write fast enough for me!'It's All About The Thrill, 5 stars

Single and definitely not ready to mingle - when Juliet's heart is broken, she finds comfort in an unexpected place. As she unlocks a world of perfect meringues and cocktails at tea time, Juliet finally puts her life back together - one martini at a time!On the first night with her boyfriend in their new flat, Juliet discovers that Simon has been sleeping with her best friend. After growing up in a dysfunctional family, and with secrets that haunt her, there's no way she is prepared to take cheating Simon back.But then, heartbroken and seeking an escape from her troubles, Juliet discovers her grandmother's 1950s homemaking manual and she soon finds herself lost in a world of evening soirées and perfect soufflés. Taking control of her life once and for all, and picking up some new kitchen skills along the way, Juliet is determined to start putting herself first. But where will her new-found love of homemaking lead her? And who will she meet along the way?Readers who love Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Lucy Diamond will fall in love with this heart-warming tale of love, laughter and old traditions.The Girls' Guide to Homemaking was previously published by Amy Bratley. What readers are saying about Amy Miller:¿¿¿¿¿ 'A truly fantastic, emotional and heart-warming story… If I could give this book more than five stars, I would. It deserves an entire constellation, that's for sure!' The Writing Garnet¿¿¿¿¿ 'Wonderful… A book I literally could not put down… I loved every minute of it and I didn't want it to end… A heartfelt and truly wonderful read. A story that you will easily lose yourself in.' By the Letter Book Reviews¿¿¿¿¿ 'Absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'I cannot recommend this book to you enough - I thought it was superb!' Donna's Book Blog¿¿¿¿¿ 'I absolutely loved every minute of it!… A truly heart-warming and uplifting story and I honestly can't wait to read more.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'A beautiful, beautiful story.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'I couldn't put this book down and it kept me hooked until the very last page.' Stardust Book Reviews¿¿¿¿¿ 'Beautifully written, heartfelt and also feel-good… I love reading stories likes this… It gives me a warm and fuzzy feeling inside.' Goodreads reviewer

Detective Carrie Flynn has spent twenty years searching for her little sister, who was kidnapped and never found. The worst part for Carrie is that she was with Hattie on that hot summer day. Carrie saw her sister's abductor, but she was just a little girl herself, and remembers nothing. She will never forgive herself for letting Hattie down. When the chance came to join the police force, Carrie didn't hesitate. She would solve missing person cases and fight for justice - no more families stuck in limbo, no more grieving mothers, no more sisters growing up alone… But now a serial killer is stalking Carrie's hometown of Manchester: late at night, people are going missing down at the canal. Six years, a dozen disappearances. When another victim is taken, Carrie is sure the family is hiding something and she's determined to find out the secret behind their silence. Why does the mother not want to answer Carrie's questions? Who is the mysterious girl next door? Carrie knows that to track down the killer, she must find out everything she possibly can about the innocents they have chosen to hunt. Carrie holds on to one fact: last year, standing by the water, she caught a glimpse of the killer, and the distinctive tattoo on his arm. He slipped through her fingers, but she won't let it happen again. She'll never stop searching, for the grieving families, for her belief in justice, and her hope that, one day, something she finds will lead her back to her lost little sister. Can she finally solve the case that has cast a long shadow over her career and will the demons in her own past help her to catch this deadly killer?If you love Val McDermid, Robert Dugoni or Angela Marsons you won't be able to put down this dark and twisty thriller. J.M. Hewitt will keep you guessing until the very last page. What everyone is saying about J.M. Hewitt:'I absolutely devoured this book in a matter of hours… The EEEEEK's and OMFG's started early on in this book for me… and actually, if I am completely honest, I am not sure when they stopped! The author had me hooked from the start and I was gutted when it ended as I just wanted MORE! MORE! MORE! Now THAT is how you write crime fiction!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'WOWSERS… extraordinary… fascinating plot… this clever story brings to life some fascinating and plausible characters and a really twisted, sick serial killer. I devoured this book in one afternoon.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Pure genius… Realistic and fascinating people who I rooted for and couldn't get enough of… a brilliant climax. I literally devoured the second half of this book in hours. Cannot recommend enough.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A five star read and I loved it… An engrossing story… this is a book you need to read.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Wow! what an incredible read!... A very unusual and gripping book, I was hooked, convinced and trusted her from the first page to never disappoint. I would highly recommend this book and really look forward to more from this author!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A dark and twisty story. I devoured it… Cannot wait to read more from this author.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A great thriller and one of my top reads of the year. Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A well-constructed story that can easily be read in one sitting… A great read and innovative setting. I look forward to reading more of the author's books.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars