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'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

At the stately Mariners Hotel, a breathless man rushes into the lobby and dashes upstairs to see a dapper guest. But moments later he discovers that his friend has been murdered… When Sukey Reynolds receives news of a death at the elegant Mariners Hotel, she is intrigued. Who could possibly have wanted to hurt Dr Whistler, a shy and retiring archaeology professor? The dusty documents he was carrying couldn't possibly be of value, could they?You would never expect this sophisticated establishment to be home to murder. What secrets are hiding inside the charming Mariners Hotel? Sukey's superiors are convinced that Dr Whistler's visitor is his killer, but Sukey isn't so sure and decides to do a little side-sleuthing. Someone in the hotel has a secret, but who is it? The bewildered bellboy, the meddlesome manager or the reclusive receptionist?A mysterious phone call leads Sukey to the truth, but as the rookie in the team, will anyone believe she has what it takes to solve this baffling mystery?Do you love cozy mysteries by Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis? If so, make this twisty and absolutely page-turning whodunnit your next read! This book was previously published as Alpha, Beta, Gamma… Dead. What readers are saying about Betty Rowlands:'Riveting, can't put it down! I love this story… a wonderfully twisted tale of a crime that has more twists than I thought possible... fantastic.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'OMG I loved this book! A proper whodunnit with great characters and a fabulous plot. This reminded me of the Agatha Christie mysteries I used to read as a child… Excited for the next in the series!' Mrs Roadley Reads, 5 stars'BRILLIANT!... Having read and enjoyed the Melissa Craig series as well, I find the Sukey Reynolds even more engaging and I can't wait to ready more in this series!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Betty Rowlands is the mistress of cozy whodunits… I simply cannot wait for the next book in the series to be released… A fantastic series.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'It was unwise of me to begin this book in late afternoon because it held me to the pages until I finished it!... diabolical twists and red herrings… addictive!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Yay, a new series by Betty Rowlands and a new heroine to cheer for in Sukey Reynolds. I am a huge fan of this author's books and this one with all its twists and turns is another delicious book and series to follow.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'I really enjoyed this book - it has a great plot, excellent main characters and is a real page-turner. I would highly recommend this book.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Roxy had a secret. Now she's gone. When fourteen-year-old Roxy says she's going for a sleepover at her best friend Ellie's house, Cathy sees no reason to check her daughter's story. The two families are neighbours, and the girls are in and out of each other's homes every day. It is a decision she will regret. A day later, Roxy is found murdered in exclusive Linnet Lane, miles across town, in a house owned by two brothers with no apparent connection to Roxy. Detective Natalie Ward, called to lead the investigation, is determined to get to the bottom of why Roxy was in the basement of this grand Victorian mansion when she should have been eating chocolate in her pyjamas with her best friend.As Natalie begins to look closely at Roxy's stepfather and three brothers, she discovers that Roxy had recently been admitted to hospital with suspicious injuries. Her mother Cathy seems very jumpy and Ellie refuses to talk. Who are the people that knew Roxy best in the world protecting? Then Roxy's mother Cathy disappears. When Cathy's body is discovered close to where her daughter was found, Natalie is forced to face the grim fact that the killer is just getting started. She is troubled by the reaction of Roxy's brother Seth to the tragedies and when his alibi falls through she brings him in for questioning, certain she is making headway.But while Seth is in custody, one of Roxy's school friends is found murdered and Natalie knows she must cast her net wider. Things take a more sinister turn when Ellie vanishes, her mobile phone switched off. What is Ellie hiding about the night Roxy died that could put her in terrible danger? And can Natalie work it out before another innocent life is taken?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 Sleepover:'Kept me hooked from the first page till the last and I loved it… As for the ending, well I'm speechless!' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Absorbing, riveting and twisty… had me in its grip from the first page… impossible to put down… impossible to figure out who the killer was… keeps you guessing right until the sensational conclusion' Emma's Biblio Treasures ¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely cracking… fuelled by secrets, tragedy and misdirection, and featuring a bloody strong and determined detective team that I love to read about. I cannot wait to see what comes next.' Jen Med's Book Reviews ¿¿¿¿¿'Reading this book was like savoring a seven-layer cake. Every turn in this book had a different flavor. This series keeps on getting better and better. Waiting for the next book will definitely not be easy.' Robin Loves Reading, ¿¿¿¿¿'Another whopper of a read from Carol Wyer… gripping… a must read.' Booking Good Read ¿¿¿¿¿

When the body of twenty-year-old Julie Cooper is found - her pockets stuffed full of wilting flowers - in an iron-age hill fort on the edge of the fens, Detective Tara Thorpe and her team are called in to investigate. The evidence points to an illicit affair gone wrong… but is there more to the story? As always at the Cambridge Constabulary, the case turns personal. Detective Blake is exhausted after the arrival of a new baby with wayward wife Babette, and Tara is keen to put as much distance between herself and Blake as she can - both at the station and on the hunt for the killer. Charming rookie officer Jez is the perfect distraction… but is he a little too good to be true?Then Tara makes a startling breakthrough when she finds an unsettling family heirloom hidden in the late victim's bedroom - a golden statue of a sinister-looking cat with emerald eyes. As she traces its origins, Tara begins to realise that Julie's murder is no one-off crime, but a sinister plot with its roots in a terrible secret that was covered up decades earlier.An unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Joy Ellis. Can be read as a standalone.The Tara Thorpe Mystery Series:Book 1 - Murder on the MarshesBook 2 - Death on the RiverBook 3 - Death Comes to CallBook 4 - Murder in the FensReaders absolutely love Clare Chase:'Literally couldn't put it down!! This was an excellent thriller with well-developed characters and great twists!! From the first page until the end… a great ride of mystery, suspense and murder… Excellent thriller and crime read!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow what a book! One of the best mysteries I have read! Loved it from start to finish and couldn't put it down! A masterpiece! Plotting perfection! The writing is brilliant and flows off the page, the characters stay with you. A thoroughly satisfying, absolutely stunning book! I cannot wait to read more by this amazing author!' Renita D'Silva'Fast-paced, twisty… I just ripped right through this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I have to say that I loved this book.'Jen Med's Book Reviews, 5 stars'I absolutely loved this book… grabbed me by the throat from the opening chapter and refused to let go until the very end… The story was a fantastic puzzle... all set against the beautiful backdrop of Cambridge and the menacing emptiness of the surrounding Cambridgeshire fens.' A Little Book Problem, 5 stars'Clever, twisty stories, with great characters.' Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay'You'll enjoy her books including this one if you like Joy Ellis, L. J. Ross, and Faith Martin… I absolutely adored the setting here. It reminds a little of the sort of setting in Midsomer Murders - quaint and idyllic with some very shady characters. The twists in the plot were plentiful and I liked the relationship and dynamic between Thorpe and Blake.' Goodreads reviewer'A tense, exciting read with plenty of twists… an addictive read.' Goodreads reviewer

She opens her eyes and struggles to make out the dark room around her. One thing she knows instantly - her wrists are bound and she's tied to a chair, unable to move. As she screams for help, she hears footsteps outside. He's coming…Fifteen-year-old Lindy Rosen has been having nightmares for weeks, waking in a panic, screaming that there's a man in her room watching her sleep. Her parents assumed it was her overactive imagination, but when one morning they find Lindy missing from her bedroom, they're not so sure. Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate.Within hours of the schoolgirl going missing, the kidnapper reaches out to Jenna with a video of Lindy bound and tied to a chair, crying to be set free. And a simple message - you've got 24 hours to find her or I kill her.Jenna's team work around the clock to try to find Lindy before the deadline, but time runs out, and Jenna receives a devastating message. The killer has made good on his promise. He's playing a dangerous game. And no one knows what his next move will be.But just two days later, one of Lindy's school friends is taken in the middle of the night and the countdown begins again.Completely addictive from the very start, if you like Lisa Regan, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love Whisper in the Night. What readers are saying about Whisper in the Night:'I can't get enough of this series and whizzed through yet another blinding instalment!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'D.K. Hood never disappoints and this new instalment is a brilliant addition to an already awesome series… An abundance of twists and turns and multiple suspects so it's difficult to guess the culprit until the big reveal.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Another hit in a great series! This case was one of the best of the series… The twists are many and perfect to the story line. I am never disappointed by this author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I barely ate or slept while reading this book. I love the characters and this author's imagination is scary good.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This is another rollercoaster of a ride, so strap yourself in and be prepared to be hurtled along at 100mph through the pages.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I love this series. As soon as I received this, it jumped straight to the top of my to-be-read list. I've even left a book half read to start it… Number six in a series that just keeps getting better and better…. Brilliant stuff. Read in one day. Genuinely didn't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Can she follow her dreams - against all the odds?Liverpool, 1955. With her abusive husband drinking all her wages, Alice faces a daily struggle to provide for her family. Her eldest daughter Cathy has always longed to be a nurse, but when the family's poverty means she's forced to leave school and get a job - without the qualifications she needs - it looks like her dreams are over.But Cathy isn't willing to give up without a fight, and with the support of old friend - and new love - Gianni, she manages to secure a place as a cadet nurse, learning as she works.Cathy knows that without her around, her mam must stand up to her violent husband alone - and that with less money coming in, Alice will be in danger of losing everything. What's more, since nursing students must be unmarried, and Gianni is desperate to settle down, it's not just her mam who hopes that Cathy will come home…Can Cathy find a way to have it all, or will becoming a nurse mean leaving her family - and love - behind her?The Nurses of Lark Lane is a heart-breaking saga about a family's battle to survive. If you love Nadine Dorries, Diney Costeloe and Donna Douglas, you won't want to miss Pam Howes!An earlier version of this book was previously published as Cathy's Clown. This edition contains significant editorial revisions. Readers love The Nurses of Lark Lane!'I cannot recommend this book or this series highly enough. I have loved each and every one… May I just say that a pack of tissues would be advisable… A first class read, taken back in time with fantastic characters. Written beautifully.' I Love Reading, 5 stars'Had me hooked from the first page… Pam Howes has put her life and soul into this and I recommend that everyone reads this, you won't want it to end.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'An engaging, page-turner… loved Cathy's journey and didn't want it to end… So compelling, it leaves me desperate for more. Highly recommended.' By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars'Absolutely lovely read. The type of saga that draws me right in to the characters and their lives in their hometown. Will be grabbing all the books by this author.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'I loved it and didn't want it to end. Five stars, well done to Pam Howes.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars