Books by Shalini Boland

Nine years ago her daughter was taken. And now she's back. Two-and-a-half-year-old Holly is playing happily in a pink plastic playhouse, while her mother Rachel sips coffee and chats with a friend nearby. It should be an ordinary day for all of them. But, in the blink of an eye, it turns into every family's worst nightmare. Holly is taken by a stranger and never found. Nine years later, Rachel is doing her best, living a quiet life in Dorset. She's tried to forget the traumatic day when she lost her daughter, hide her broken heart and put everything into her new family and loving partner, who know none of the secrets in her painful past. Until one afternoon when Rachel meets a new school parent and her beautiful teenage daughter. Rachel's world is instantly turned upside down. She'd recognise that face anywhere it's her missing child. Rachel is overwhelmed with joy and fear. Has the woman who abducted Holly followed her? How will her partner react when he learns about the trauma she has hidden for so many years? And given how much time has passed, what if no one believes her? But Rachel knows it's Holly. And she will stop at nothing to get her back From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night reading. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you. Why readers are completely gripped by The Other Daughter:';I read this book in a day! I enjoyed it so much I wanted to cancel plans just to read it! Loved it loved it loved it!!' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Wow WOW wow... can't say enough good things about this book!!... unputdownable... read it in one sitting. This author never seems to disappoint!!' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Oh my goodness, wow wow wow. I have just finished this 5-star whopper of a book and my brain is still digesting it as I type. I absolutely loved this book The twists and turns were fantastic and I absolutely did not see any of it coming. Brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';OMG this book was one of the best I have ever read amazing Ten stars once again!' NetGalley Reviewer, ';Just blew me away. From the first chapter I couldn't put it down her best novel yet. I wish I could give it 6 stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Ohh my god this was simply AMAZING!! That ending just completely blew my mind!..

'I can't remember anything. Not even my own name.'When Mia James is washed up on a beautiful, sun-drenched beach she has no idea who she is or what happened to her. She doesn't even recognise her own face - until her boyfriend, Piers, comes forward, providing her with an identity.Piers is handsome and attentive, Mia's home is huge and stylish, and her friends are eager to help her fill in the blanks. As Mia steps into the perfect life she was living before her accident, she should feel lucky to be alive. But she struggles to adjust, lost for words around people she is meant to know and love, grasping for clues about who she really is.And as her memories slowly return, Mia realises something is very wrong. Her neighbours are avoiding her, her emails have all been wiped, and she is haunted by the face of a woman standing by the water. Too many things just don't seem to add up and she begins to question those closest to her…What if nearly drowning didn't happen by accident?How does she know who to trust, when she's not even sure she can trust herself? From the million-copy-bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this completely addictive psychological thriller will have you racing through the pages until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you.Why readers are totally gripped by The Girl From The Sea:'Wow, wow, wow! Absolutely hooked from the first page and read in a matter of hours… I really could not put it down last night! Brilliant… Would give more than 5 stars if I could! Amazing read!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'5 huge stars! This book was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!… I was shocked by the ending… I didn't see it coming!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This book had me ready to dive in head first from page one… I LOVED, LOVED this book. It had twists, turns, crazy and drama all in one. This one will make your head spin… 10 stars!!!!!!' Goodreads, 5 stars'I devoured this book… there was no way I could sleep until I'd finished it! I was hooked from the start and the story has enough twists to keep you guessing. And that twist at the end oh boy I did NOT see that coming! Fantastic!''What can I say? Just wow. I'm usually never surprised by an ending, but this one blew me away. I am totally in shock and think I'll have a hangover from this book for a while. A great read that keeps you on your toes until the very last word.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'One of the best thrillers I've ever read… I love it when a book keeps me guessing… I adored the ending… one almighty kick to the gut which sends you reeling, jaw smashing into the floor. The last chapter is incredible… I cannot wait to read the author's next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

'I can tell we're going to be the best of friends…'When Louisa Sullivan takes her little boy to his first playdate at a new friend's house she doesn't realise life is about to change for her family. Because she's about to meet Darcy Lane.Darcy is a woman who has everything - a dream house, a powerful husband and enviable wealth.She's the perfect wife. The perfect friend. The perfect liar. From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night reading. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you.Why readers are hooked by The Best Friend:'Absolutely Brilliant!... grabbed me right from the very first page and kept my interest throughout… one of the most intense thrillers I have read… I cannot even get over the level of craziness!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!! This book had me holding my breath… So many emotions and frustrations rolled into one!!!... a fantastic psychological thriller.... I give it a huge 5 stars!!!!... goes right up to my top 5 books this year!!!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Just electrifying. I could hardly sit still… wonderful twists that had me gasping in shock... I absolutely love it… a gripping page turner of a read that you just have to read in one sitting. I could feel my heart literally pounding… Definitely one that will have you on the edge of your seat… Loved, loved, loved it!' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars'WOW - this one of the most tense and gripping psychological thrillers I've read. From the first page I was absorbed… really has you on the edge of your seat… totally engrossing.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Shocking, Stunning, Unbelievably fascinating… a wonderful read and will definitely keep you on your toes!... Wow factor is phenomenal!... this book pulled me into every twist… You stayed glued to the pages until the very last.' Nook Books and More, 5 stars'I could not put this down! 5 star book all the way. Gripping, addictive, wriggle in your seat kind of book! … It's brilliant! I loved the ending too. You will not be disappointed!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'OMG what a read. Absolutely fantastic read… had me on the edge of my seat. Can't wait to read more from this author. Highly recommended. 5 stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

';Mummy, she's gone' Gemma Ballantine is getting ready for work one morning when her eldest child comes running down the stairs, saying the words every mother dreads The front door is open. And her six-year-old daughter has disappeared. Frantic with fear, Gemma starts a nail-biting search for her little girl. After what feels like forever, her mother-in-law Diane finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away. Relieved to have her youngest child back in her arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair, Gemma thinks the nightmare is over. But then her perfect family starts to fall apart. And she realises it's only just beginning From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this completely addictive psychological thriller of secrets, lies and betrayal will make you gasp out loud at the heart-stopping final twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you. Why readers are gripped by The Perfect Family: ';Completely and utterly mesmerising!... I read it until the early hours I literally couldn't put it down!! had my heart beating so fast I thought it would burst! The suspense and tension was amazing.' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars ';Without a doubt one of the best books I have read this year truly a rollercoaster of a book that I couldn't put down full of twists and turns until the very last page superb.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow what a brilliant book Deliciously dark and totally compelling it grips you from page one and then just messes with your head until the final pages certainly a thrill of a ride with its twists and turns Excellent.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';The perfect psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end I could feel the tension building I felt myself wanting to scream a twisted story that will leave your mouth hanging open. Oh that ending, you just wait for that ending!' It's All About the Thrill, 5 stars ';OMG The queen of killer twists has done it again!!!!... had me tearing through the pages my heart was pounding. The story delivers lots of thrills right up until the last page an exhilarating page turner of a read will take you by surprise and have you hooked until the very last word

The life of a WWII evacuee collides with the world of a boy from the present day, in this timeslip adventure.As WWII breaks out, six-year-old Jimmy Sweeney is evacuated from London to the country. He is now an outcast, bullied by the local kids and mistreated by the awful Mrs Cribbins. One night a stranger appears in his room. A tall clean boy who brings him wonderful food and other amazing things. They become friends which is good because pretty soon Jimmy is going to need a friend. His life may depend upon it . . .Praise for A Shirtful of Frogs:'While this novel is classified for children, I think it has a lot of cross-over appeal ... it reminds me of how The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe started.' - Tawn Anderson, Author of Providence'This is the type of book that you'll find yourself going back to, reading over and over, far into the night. Really, I can't say enough good things!' - C.S. Einfeld, Author of NeverdarkA Shirtful of Frogs is suitable for ages 10+