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';OMG!!...I was simply blown away by this I couldn't look away from my kindle even when I wanted to. The story took me by my throat making me gasp every few chaptersWow!!' Shalini's Books and Reviews Footprints were scattered about like fallen leaves. She looked down into the ravine, and once more her lungs filled with fear. A body, blackened and motionless lay splayed out in the bushes.When Ruth Turner walks into the Sheriff's office in Jefferson County's Port Townsend claiming her sister Ida Watson has been missing for over a month, Detective Megan Carpenter's instincts tell her that she needs to do more than just file a report. Racing over to Ida's secluded farmhouse in the hills above Snow Creek, Megan finds Ida's teenage children alone and frightened. She can't help but notice there's no TV. No video games. Nothing of the outside world. Something about the Watson family doesn't add up. She's sure they're hiding something, and Megan is taken straight back to her own terrifying childhood, back to the time she was a kid called Rylee, fighting to survive. As Megan begins to delve deeper into the investigation, the body of a woman is discovered in an abandoned pickup truck close to the Watsons' home and Megan is convinced the cases are connected.If she has any chance of catching the killer, Megan must first unravel the disturbing secrets of the isolated Snow Creek community. But Megan has dark secrets of her own too. Hidden in the back of her closet is a box of tapes containing every single recording of her therapy sessions over thirteen years ago. Can she finally confront the past she's spent years trying to block out? And will reliving her own painful story help her solve the complex case before another innocent life is lost?From the Number One New York Times and Amazon Charts bestselling author, comes an absolutely heart-stopping and completely unputdownable crime series, introducing Detective Megan Carpenter. Read what everyone is saying about Snow Creek: ';Holy cr*p what a complete stunner of a read this is it had everything, sensational, creepy, addictive with a stunningly complex plot from beginning to end and I loved. loved, loved it !!...So this is going to rate as one my best reads of the year.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';OMG! Wow. I loved this book!! it was amazing! I can't wait to read more! It kept me on the edge of my seat. I couldn't put it down. Loved, loved, loved it!' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Brilliant! I do believe this is the best book by this author to date. The book is dark, intense, and makes you say oh he##. The storyline flows and the characters are intriguing. I read this in one sitting and can't wait for more.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';I cannot wait for the second book in this series to see where Mr

Their parents thought they were hiding…One beautiful summer's evening, thirteen-year-old twins Ivy and Erin Westmore snuggle down in a tent in their back garden, giggling and sharing secrets.When their mother goes to wake the girls the next morning, their tent is empty.The alarm is raised and Detective Natalie Ward is put onto the case. When the twins' bodies are discovered on nearby marshland, covered with deep pink petals, an icy shiver travels down Natalie's spine. Everything about the girls' deaths reminds her of a horrifying case she worked on earlier in her career, which saw a killer of the worst kind placed behind bars.The next day, that feeling is heightened when she receives a chilling note saying 'I'm back'. Is this killer a copycat or did Natalie put the wrong person in prison all those years ago? In a small town, where no stranger goes unnoticed, what is Natalie missing?Consumed by the case, determined to prevent more deaths, Natalie misses the fact that it is her attention the killer wants. And to get it, he has his sights set firmly on her precious daughter Leigh…Gripping, fast-paced and nail-bitingly tense, this book will keep you flying through the pages long into the night. Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Karin Slaughter.Readers are going crazy for The Blossom Twins:'Wow, I just didn't want to put this down. I've heard of having the rug pulled out from under you but I felt more like I'd had a house dropped on me with this storyline.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'This book will reel you in, chew you up and spit you out a completely broken and emotionally spent mess. Author Carol Wyer threw all of herself and her emotion into writing this book and it shows. You have been warned… You will be left reeling by the final reveal.' Jen Med's Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow! Just wow! This book has floored me …The huge twist in this book had me weeping and left me shaken to the core. Bravo, Carol!!' TishyLou's World, ¿¿¿¿¿'Another winner in this magnificent series!!... A brilliant read and one that I just flew through till I reached the shocking ending and that was a real stunner that made me gasp!! As always Carol Wyer writes one hell of a clever and absorbing story leaving me desperately needing the next in this gripping series and no hesitation in giving it a 5 star rating and well recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer,¿¿¿¿¿'Don't be fooled by the sweet title because the Blossom Twins has to be Carol Wyer's most chilling book to date… The story races along at an incredible pace as we join Natalie as she tries to solve the crime and my heart was pounding out of my chest in some parts. The unexpected devastation hit me like a punch to the stomach and shakes Natalie to the core. I felt totally bereft at the end.' Sincerely Book Angels, ¿¿¿¿¿

Sometimes you have to hit the bottom before you can float to the top.Maria Birch is seventy years old and, for her, every week is the same.On Monday, she does her weekly shop. On Tuesday, she goes for a blow-dry. On Wednesday, she visits the laundrette. But Thursday is her favourite day of all - everything hurts less on a Thursday.Every Thursday Maria walks to her local café. Waiting for her at one of the red gingham-topped tables is Albie Young, a charming man with a twinkle in his eye and an impressive collection of tweed flat caps. Every week, the pair share a slice of marble cake and a pot of tea.Except, one week, Albie doesn't turn up.When Maria finds out what has happened, her perfectly ordered life is ripped apart at the seams. Suddenly, she is very lonely. Without her Thursday friend - her only friend - she no longer has the energy to circle the weekly TV listings, she has no reason to leave her apartment, no reason to laugh.Then she discovers that Albie isn't who she thought he was, and she's left wondering if she knew her friend at all. But Albie has left behind a legacy - a handwritten list of wishes he never got the chance to complete.Maria is resigned to facing the rest of her days heartbroken and alone. But fulfilling Albie's wishes could hold the key to her happiness - if only she's able to look past his secret…This life-affirming and heartfelt tale is for anyone who has ever looked at their life and wanted more. Fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine and The Keeper of Lost Things will love this poignant story, which shows us that for the truest loves, the end is never really the end…

The woman's golden hair is spread out beneath her on the bed of leaves where she's fallen, her beautiful blue eyes open wide. The police are calling it a random attack, but Jessie Tucker isn't so sure she's seen this crime scene before she was the victim. Twelve years ago, Jessie Tucker was attacked as she made her way home from an outdoor concert. She still walks with a limp from that night, and every day since has been a struggle to rebuild her life. The police told her she was unlucky that she was safe after they charged a local man for the crime. But Jessie has never managed to shake the feeling that there was someone else in the park that night someone she knew. But then Margaret Kincaid's murder file lands across her desk, and Jessie knows she can't keep silent any longer. Margaret's wounds so exactly match her own its spooky but Jessie's attacker is in prison, and Jessie has never met the victim. What links her to Margaret Kincaid, and why did the attacker let one woman live, and the other die? Nail-biting, gripping and absolutely unputdownable! Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen. What readers are saying about The Silent Victim:';WOW WOW WOW I absolutely loved this book. It completely blew my mind and I have not been able to stop thinking about it since I finished reading it! I devoured this in one sitting What a magnificent start to a new series. I need the next book stat!' Once Upon a Time Book Blog, 5 stars ';I was addicted to this book. The Silent Victim is superbly written. As soon as I started to read, I just knew that I wouldn't be able to put the book down. Dana certainly knows how to grab your attention from the start and then takes you on one hell of a rollercoaster ride.' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ';Wow... This book was extremely unexpected From beginning to end, every page was a thrill ride. I was hooked right from the start I can't wait to read more.' Goodreads reviewer, 4 stars ';The Silent Victim is simply brilliant The tension builds over the course of the book and I found myself reading faster and faster to reach the shocking conclusion.' Loopy Lou Laura, 5 stars ';I loved everything about it! It was really interesting to read from the view of the reporter and what happened to her and the end. OMG was not expecting that! It was really gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';This mystery will keep you guessing until the very end It will keep you on the edge of your seat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';So tense, so chilling, full of twists and turns. Kept me up well past my bedtime, I could not put it down. Great beginning to a new series I will be following

In the stark light of dawn, the young couple are laid out on their backs by the dying campfire, their hands clasped between them. Their eyes are open, but their hearts are cold When a park ranger stumbles across the bodies of Valerie and Tyler Yates by a creek in the small town of Denton, Detective Josie Quinn is first on the scene. Still reeling from the news that her abusive mother is dying, Josie suspects this is more than just accidental poisoning, and she's right: someone jammed a crudely carved pendant necklace down Valerie's throat before she died. Combing the area, Josie's team discover a third sleeping bag indicating there could have been an extra guest around the fire that night. A lucky escape? A missing victim? Or a suspect on the run? Finding this person is the key to the entire investigation Trawling the couple's photo albums for clues, Josie can't imagine why anyone might want to harm these smiling, carefree young lovers. Until a face in one of the pictures stops her in her tracks and leads her to a farmhouse hidden deep within the forest a special place where people go to escape, and to hide. There they meet a young girl with frightened eyes and bandaged wrists who knows more than she is saying. But the next day she's found dead, choked with a matching necklace With her mother's life hanging by a thread, Josie has an impossible decision to make. But first she must find the meaning of the pendant and catch this twisted killer before another innocent life is taken. Is she already too late? An addictive and gripping crime thriller from an Amazon, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author. Readers who love Robert Dugoni, Angela Marsons and Rachel Caine will be sleeping with the lights on after this rollercoaster of a read. Readers adore Cold Heart Creek:';OMG... WOW WOW WOW!!!! This book is just fantastic. Totally gripped me from the first page to the last. This story takes you on a cracker of a ride, a ride that I didn't want to end. I was totally immersed in the story... I love everything there is about Lisa Regan's books. I cannot recommend highly enough this page turner of a book. 5 stars all the way. Just wish I could give it more.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Amazing story one heck of an intriguing mystery!... As soon as I started reading, I didn't want to put it down! It's like you're right there with Josie and her team and you can almost feel the same exhaustion that they do I just love this series and I have no idea how I'm going to make it until the next book comes out!' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ';Perfect, wonderful and brilliant!!..

Why would you walk away from the one person you can't live without? As a child, Vicky Hall never had the sort of family she wanted. The least important person in her new step-family, ignored by her mother in favour of her two younger half-siblings, Vicky was always an afterthought. Sitting alone at her graduation ceremony at the age of twenty-one, she vows to create her own family and her own life, one which is full of the love and attention she has always craved. When Vicky meets William and falls pregnant in Greece that summer, it isn't planned. But the two of them believe they can make it work, showering their child with the love which they believe should be enough. But when her son Theo is two, Vicky leaves him in the care of her mother-in-law, walks out of her front door and drives to a hotel where she takes a room for the night. She doesn't return. It's unthinkable. What kind of mother does that? The kind who is hiding a story you can never imagine. The Mother I Could Have Been is a heartbreaking story of impossible decisions and second chances, from the bestselling author of The Silent Wife and The Woman I Was Before. Perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Diane Chamberlain. Readers are loving The Mother I Could Have Been!';WOW! An amazing read!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I wish I could have read this book in one sitting I literally couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Kerry Fisher goes from strength to strength, with The Mother I Could Have Been being her best book yet.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';This is a book that once I picked up, it totally consumed me. I ended up reading it in one evening as I was so absorbed by what was in front of me and I had to see how everything was going to end An absolute must read.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars';I have loved every book I've read by this author and this is no exception. I loved it. I didn't want it to end. Excellent read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';An incredible read. So well written and heartfelt.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';I don't even know how to start this review as I know my words will never do it justice. Each time I pick one of Kerry's books up, I wonder how it is going to top her previous book as each and every one I've read has absolutely blown me away and warmed me to the core

Rory is waiting at the door of the pre-school - a painted picture of his mother Susan in his small hand. But Susan isn't going to see the picture, because she has vanished. Susan Wheeler is a devoted mother. She would do anything for her three children. She drops them off and picks them up every single day. Until one day when Susan kisses them goodbye and then never comes to pick them up.Susan's mother Mary is worried. Susan is recently divorced and has been finding things hard recently, but she loves her kids - she'd never leave them.Susan's sister Clare is furious. It's just like her to go missing. It's not the first time, either. Susan has always been a troublemaker. Always seeking attention. She knows Susan has been lying to the family for years. And she knows that Susan has been sneaking out of her family home for weeks…As the hours turn into days, even Clare becomes fearful for Susan. And, when Mary discovers Susan's diary, she begins to uncover a dark secret from her childhood. Something no one in the family knew. When the final diary entry leads the police to a man who is discovered dead in a local park, they're left wondering whether Susan has vanished because she is a victim. Or because she is a suspect…An explosively compelling crime thriller from bestselling author Carla Kovach - if you love Lisa Gardner, Robert Bryndza or Clare Mackintosh, you'll love Her Dark Heart. What readers are saying about Her Dark Heart:¿¿¿¿¿ 'Oh my!! This was such a great book that I just could not put it down!!... So suspenseful, dark and creepy good. So many twists and turns It just kept on like a roller coaster ride until the very end.' Netgalley Reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book blew me away!!' Crossroad Reviews¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a book! Let me take a minute to catch my breath!... Fast-paced and easy to read, this is a thrilling, chilling tale.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another cracker from Carla Kovach! This series gets better and better... Yes, Carla Kovach has wowed with another fantastic story.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'This is a MUST read! I HIGHLY suggest that you read that you read all of the Gina Harte books!!!' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Detective Gina Harte has become one of my favourite female lead characters.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'This book is excellent.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Really quick to get into and fast paced… Another 5-star read for me.' Netgalley reviewer

A gorgeous, compelling page-turner about one woman's journey to the heart of Ireland and the family secret she's destined to discover Cordelia Mirafiore has never truly felt at home in South Florida, so when she's unexpectedly called to the reading of a long-lost relative's will in Ireland, she's hopeful that escaping to Willow House to meet her family might help her to figure out who she really is As soon as Cordelia reaches Sandy Cove, the views of the blue ocean and stunning coastline around her provide a sense of calm she has never felt before. She meets her cousins Maeve and Roisin, who welcome her with open arms, finds herself drawn to a handsome man who is also an outsider in town, and feels an instant spark. But the rest of the McKenna family aren't so willing to accept Cordelia, or even believe that she's family. When they learn that Cordelia is to inherit a third of Willow House, she is forced to prove who she is. All she has are old parish records and a battered box of family photographs, but they lead her to secrets she may not want to uncover. Can Cordelia find the courage to face her family's past? Can she trust the mysterious man who has swept her off her feet? Or will the lies told for generations force her to leave Sandy Cove forever? Second chances begin on Ireland's shores. An unforgettable story about mothers and daughters, Dreams of Willow House is perfect for fans of Sheila O'Flanagan, Debbie Macomber and Mary Alice Monroe. What readers are saying about Dreams of Willow House: ';What a delightful story! I so loved this book I was drawn into the family, the gorgeous backdrop in Ireland Susanne O'Leary is a wonderful writer, and I always feel good when I read her books. It was a marvellous book and I just had to read it in one sitting. I look forward to more from her in the future.' Robin Loves Reading, 5 stars ';Dreams of Willow House is a lovely novel This book is set in a wonderful small Irish town which the author describes so well I can see the ocean and the stars. The characters are wonderful and easy to like Anybody that enjoys a heartwarming story about family finding each other and some romance thrown in should enjoy this book. Now I want to go and visit Ireland.' Goodreads Reviewer ';The story is a genealogical mystery, a sweet romance and a story of new beginnings. It is well written and shows the author's love for her country Most highly recommend.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Dreams of Willow House is a charming, endearing read full of genuine characters and realistic circumstances inspiring hope in finding where you are meant to be by following what your heart desires

Fans of Milly Johnson and Phillipa Ashley, the Cosy Kettle cafe is waiting for you to find a comfy spot by the fire and snuggle up with a steaming mug of hot chocolate. Amidst the twinkling lights and falling snowflakes, Becca has a wish to make this Christmas Running from heartbreak, twenty-five-year-old Becca has moved to the cosy village of Honeyford. Living with her best friend Zac in a little stone cottage, and serving mince pies and steaming gingerbread lattes at the Cosy Kettle, is the perfect escape from her past. But starting over isn't always plain sailing, and Becca's shyness is holding her back from making her mark on the cafe. To make matters worse, her crush on blond-haired, blue-eyed local heartthrob Logan gets stronger by the day but he can barely remember her name. So as the snow starts to fall in Honeyford, Becca has one big Christmas wish: to completely reinvent herself. Becca dreams of bringing the Cosy Kettle success and finding romance with Logan under the mistletoe. As she gets a makeover, cosies up to Logan over mulled wine and plans the most festive celebration the cafe has ever seen, Becca wonders why she waited so long to step out of her comfort zone Zac, on the other hand, thought she was perfect before always caring for others and he misses the quirky girl with the bright blue hair. When Logan turns out to not be all he seems, Becca is left wondering if he's really the one for her. With her party plans also going awry, can Becca save her beloved Cosy Kettle in time for Christmas? And has the key to her happiness been in front of her all along? Readers adore A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss at the Cosy Kettle: ';What an absolute treat A Christmas Wish and a Cranberry Kiss is!! I fell completely in love within a matter of pages and wound up devouring it in one sitting an enchanting, festive, funny and warm-hearted read had me laughing out loud I've found a new slice of heaven to escape to on a cozy evening by the fire honestly cannot recommend it enough.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';The storyline was very festive and wonderfully written! I was hooked from the very first page and once started I just couldn't put it down!... Full of Christmas cheer, tinsel and mince pies, this book is perfect for reading over Christmas!!..

Your husband’s car crash wasn’t an accident… Maddy Shaw learns the life-shattering news in the most horrific way: live on air. As the shaky mobile phone recording pans over the terrible crash, she recognises her husband Simon’s car in the wreckage… He is critically injured, and she rushes to his side.Detective Rachel Hart knows how it feels to have a loved one’s life hanging in the balance, and hurries to support her friend. Maddy is distraught about her husband’s accident, and Rachel decides to investigate. It’s not her case, but if she can give her friend answers, she will. But she soon realises Simon didn’t crash because he was distracted, or because a tyre blew. Someone made this happen. Someone who wants Simon dead…After the discovery of a threatening letter, buried in Simon’s diary, Maddy has to ask how well she knew her husband. Then a new victim is found – an old friend of Simon’s, a man he hasn’t seen in years. It seems a dark secret from their past has finally come to light… The killer has a list of targets, and they are dying one by one.Rachel must race against time to protect her friend and find the murderer, before another life is taken. But however fast she runs, it seems the killer is always one step ahead. And Maddy must decide if she wants the truth – even if it puts her in the killer’s path…A twisty and breath-taking thriller for fans of Rachel Abbott, Cara Hunter and Angela Marsons. Readers absolutely love What He Did:‘Having read the first book I just knew I was in for a treat!! And boy I wasn't disappointed!! Loads of twists and turns throughout!! I read it in a day because I couldn't put it down. But I certainly didn't see a lot of the twists coming and I certainly didn't see the final twist!! Absolutely brilliant!!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars‘J.G. Roberts certainly has my vote! A thriller that captivated me from the start. The amazing twists in this story are what hooked me into reading in one day… One heck of a book. Recommend!’ Goodreads reviewer‘What a thrilling read! I am loving this new series… intense, emotional, entertaining… This series has made my must-read list’ Goodreads reviewer‘As an avid reader of crime thrillers, this has got to be the best I’ve read for a long while... Great read’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars‘The ending just leaves the reader begging for more so I hope it won't be too long before book 3 comes along. I may just be first in the queue.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 star

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!..