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A beautiful, feel-good Christmas story. You'll laugh, cry, and fall in love with this wonderfully warm and MAGICAL festive romance Holly McAdams loves spending the Christmas holidays at her family's cozy cabin, with its little red door and twinkling lights, tucked in the snowy hills outside Nashville. But this year will be different. Someone unexpected is joining them After Holly and her beloved Nana struggle through a snow storm to reach the cabin, they discover gorgeous and wealthy Joseph Barnes, who has been renting the cabin for the last few weeks, is now snowed in. And it looks like he'll be staying for the holidays

One twinkling winter's night, Ruby wakes her sleeping children and escapes for a new life in the countryside. It's a choice that will change her life beyond all recognition Arriving at the cosy little rental cottage as the first snow begins to fall, Ruby doesn't regret leaving her bully of a husband for a moment, but she does feel guilty about uprooting her kids so close to Christmas. She can only wish that one day soon her son will forgive her. It's not long before the family are settled in and drinking hot chocolate by the fire, the flames kept roaring by a neighbouring woodsman called Angus. As big as a tree, but as gentle as a dormouse, all Ruby's instincts tell her to be wary of letting this gorgeous stranger get too close. Is that the first tingle of festive magic Ruby can feel? Or might it even be hope? As Christmas day approaches and a blizzard sparks a power cut across the entire village, Ruby must force herself to believe in Christmas miracles again. Was she right to put her trust in Angus? With only flickering candles to guide her through the darkness, will she ever find her way back to the light? Wrap yourself up in this utterly gorgeous festive romance, perfect for anyone who loves Heidi Swan, Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Christmas! **This novel can be read as a standalone.** What readers are saying about Christmas at the Little Cottage on the Hill:Oooooohhhhhh.....I literally loved this book!... The story is heart-warming and festive, and has really got me in the mood for Christmas!! It really makes you want to keep reading to see if there really is a happy ending. If you want a heart-warming, uplifting, feel good festive romance then this is definitely the book for you.' Curled Up With a Good Book, 5 stars ';Absolute perfection!... I'd give it 10 stars if I could!' Lyn Faulkner, 5 stars ';Wow talk about saving the best for last I was fighting tears almost constantly which was rather awkward since I had saved the last bit to read in a restaurant with dinner!! It was just so good, and so romantic I love every second of this book, and it's definitely my favourite from Emma Davies. Such a joy to read, and I recommend it to anyone that loves Christmas books, this series, feel good fiction or just generally wants to be smiling while reading.' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars ';A wonderfully festive and heart-warming read. It had me totally captivated and read it in one afternoon. The perfect read for this time of year

Meet Tara Thorpe - she's Cambridge Police's newest recruit… but her dark past is never far behind her. Perfect for fans of Faith Martin, LJ Ross and Joy Ellis.When a body is pulled from the dank and dangerous fens on the outskirts of town, everybody assumes it was a tragic accident. But Detective Tara Thorpe, newly joined and determined to prove herself, suspects there's more to the story.Tara is desperate to investigate further, but her supervisor Patrick Wilkins has other ideas. He would rather die than let this ambitious upstart show him up - even if it means some digging in Tara's secret past to keep her under his thumb. After all, it's not like he can report her - everyone knows that his boss Detective Garstin Blake and Tara have a history…When another body is found, it becomes clear that there's a killer on the loose. Could the murders be linked to the secrets that Tara has been keeping from her team… and can she solve the case before another innocent dies?An unputdownable page-turner that will keep you hooked until the very last page! Readers are completely gripped by 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'Fast-paced, twisty, and interesting well-developed characters. Oh, and a very interesting setting! I just ripped right through this book. A wonderful balance of what I feel are the essential elements for a crime novel. This appears to be the first in a series... I hope so as I really enjoyed Tara!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I'm excited by this. I think we need a new series of mysteries and murders in Cambridge and the fens… Ooh yes, I liked this one!' The Book Trail

French cheese, fine wine and… a mystifying murder? A delightful afternoon stroll turns to disaster when the guests of an artists' retreat in the French mountains spot the body of a man at the bottom of a cliff. Amongst them is Melissa Craig who, binoculars at the ready, suddenly finds herself at the centre of a very puzzling mystery. Was it an accident, or was he pushed? Her suspicions are confirmed when another body is found days later in almost exactly the same spot. It can't be a coincidence; someone in this idyllic French village is up to no good, and it's up to her to find out who. Between the eccentric locals and mischievous guests, Melissa finds herself with no shortage of potential suspects: was it the surly handyman with a dark past, or perhaps the short-sighted widow with an excellent golf swing? But the real question is: how close to the edge will Melissa have to tread to find the culprit…? An absolutely unputdownable murder mystery you'll read in one sitting. Perfect for anyone who loves Agatha Christie, P.D. James or Faith Martin. This book was previously published as Over the Edge.

The light fades as she runs for her life, the forest now becoming quieter around her. The only noise she hears is the sound of footsteps following her... It's hiking season in Black Rock Falls and the small town in Montana is flooded with visitors. But when a hiker finds a human skull on a deserted trail in the woods that surround the town, Detective Jenna Alton is called in to investigate. With no missing persons reported, Jenna has no leads. Then her team makes a shocking discovery - the body of another hiker, a young man, tied to a tree and riddled with bullets. Could the two murders be linked? As more bodies are found, Jenna and her deputy David Kane know that they must venture deep into the forest to find and face the killer. But nothing can prepare them for what awaits them there... If you love Robert Dugoni, Karin Slaughter and Rachel Abbott you'll love this nail-biting thriller from D.K. Hood. What readers are saying about The Crying Season: 'I devoured this book... I just couldn't get enough.' Sean's Book Reviews, 5 stars 'Another absolutely brilliant read!!! I had the pleasure to read this book on my holidays which was just as well because there's no way I could have put it down!!! So fast-paced, I was gripped from the start. Read it in a day.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This series just keeps getting better!... Full of twists, the suspense is high and full of action... With a shocking conclusion and an ending that frays your nerves and keeps you flipping the pages, this book satisfies the suspense lover!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Once again D.K. Hood delivers a cracker of a story... It is gritty and at times you feel as if you are right there in the pages with Jenna and the gang. I loved every single bit of this book. It really does remind me of Karen Rose and Alison Brennan.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'The Crying Season is another great book by D.K. Hood... This last one is definitely a 5 star... The story is fast-laced and very well writer and keeps you moving on to the end.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'I do love the series and can't wait for book five.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Meet Melissa: cat lover, caring mother… daring detective? Melissa Craig is absolutely delighted with her new life in an old crumbling cottage, spending her days pruning the primroses and getting to know Binkie, the ginger cat next door. She only wishes she had made the move to the countryside sooner.But when a knock at the door brings news of a shocking discovery, she suddenly finds herself thrown in to the middle of a baffling mystery: the bones of a young woman have been found in the woods just behind her new home.Perhaps the little village of Upper Bembury is not as idyllic as it first seemed? Strange phone calls in the night convince Melissa that the police are barking up completely the wrong tree, so she can't resist doing a little digging of her own. From the bingo hall to the beauty salon and beyond, her search ruffles a few feathers and uncovers many of the village's most scandalous secrets, but gets her no closer to finding the culprit…The discovery of a tatty old photograph in a drawer is the final piece of the puzzle she needs, but as a newcomer in this close-knit community, does Melissa have what it takes to get to the bottom of this extraordinary murder mystery alone? A joy to read! An absolutely unputdownable whodunnit for fans of Agatha Christie, P.D. James and Faith Martin.This book was previously published as A Little Gentle Sleuthing.

'Simply unputdownable… makes the little hairs on your neck stand on end.' B for Book Review, 5 starsSomewhere in this city… she's waiting to be found. When the body of an innocent woman is found stabbed in her otherwise pristine bedroom, Detective Tom Fabian is called in to lead the investigation. It's the latest in a series of seemingly random murders all over London, which Tom suspects might be linked… but how?Just when Tom feels all his leads have run dry, he discovers a startling connection between the victims. The killer is tracing a sinister web of murder through the capital - but where does it lead, and who is next?But then another victim is found, just as Tom's wife and teenage daughter find themselves in grave danger. Is it a coincidence, or has his job put his family at risk? Has Tom unknowingly sacrificed those he loves most to the darkest case of his career… and can he catch the killer before he strikes again?A completely gripping, pulse-racing crime thriller that will keep you guessing until the last page. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Mark Edwards and Robert Dugoni.

A gripping and heart-pounding story filled with mystery, suspense and danger, about one girl who braves her life to discover the truth. Fans of Bella Forrest, Divergent and The Hunger Games will be enthralled by this explosive and addictive dystopian novel.The silhouettes of the watchers stood stark against the glinting metal fence. No one could get in. And no one could get out.As the storms rage around her, 15-year-old Alice Davenport is trained by the rulers of the new world, Paradigm Industries, to reach the highest levels of command. Life within the Community is supposed to be perfect, with the Barricades keeping the population safe from the toxic wasteland and savage people outside.Rebellious Alice has never felt easy with Paradigm Industries' plans for the future. Determined to investigate their secrets, she makes a shocking discovery: disturbing experiments on how to create life itself are taking place in underground laboratories, establishing a new order for society that will impact generations to come…The First Generation Scouts will rule.The Second Gen will obey.And the Lab Made will serve.Knowing she can't live in this brutal regime, Alice has nowhere to turn. Until she encounters a boy from beyond the Barricades, who seems to have the answers for a better life. If what he says about the outside world is true, Alice realises it's up to her to take on the power of Paradigm Industries alone…In her journey to find freedom, Alice's courage will be tested to the limit, but she'll stop at nothing to do what's right.

'I am completely and utterly speechless… Oh wow, absolutely triple wow… literally had me on tenterhooks… I thought I was going to fall off my chair.' Mixing Reality with FictionEveryone has their secrets. But this one could destroy your marriage.When Anna Blackwell opens an email from an unknown sender, the shocking image attached shatters her perfect world. A woman has been killed. And Anna knows who did it. The past is catching up with her.Is it her turn next?To protect herself and her husband Will, she must tell him the terrible truth about her first love. But as the secrets of her life unravel, Anna begins to realise that she is not the only one who has been living a lie.Anna doesn't know who to turn to: her best friend, her parents, her husband. But she knows that her ex-lover is dangerous and she must stop him, before it's too late…From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly unputdownable psychological thriller will have you gasping at every twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Sister this book is for you.What readers are saying about Shalini Boland:'Completely and utterly speechless… there are just no words to explain how amazing and gripping this book is… Oh wow, absolutely triple wow… a truly magnificent read, loved it from start to finish… leaves you with bated breath right to the very end… that ending… I thought I was going to fall off my chair. It was so darn good…' Mixing Reality with Fiction'A nail biting, edge of your seat read. I couldn't sit still… thrilling and exciting you to the max… I loved it.' By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars'So many tense moments… compelling…I was eagerly turning pages… a fast-paced, captivating, suspenseful psychological thriller… amazing.' A Haven for Book Lovers'Absolutely addictive and brilliant with an end I didn't see coming. This is one book you have to read and it gets 5 huge stars from me!!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Amazing... Get ready to edge closer to the tip of your seat, bite the very last bit of nails you have left, and scream a not so silent scream when this story unravels!... We LOVED this book!' Two Girls and a Book Obsession, 5 stars'Oh my. A captivating unputdownable evocative emotional twisted thriller. Oh that ending... OMG that ending did NOT expect that. It blew me away…' Read Along With Sue, 5 stars'Wow, wow, wow! What a fantastic book! The book starts with a bang… from page one and believe me, it doesn't let up throughout the book and keeps you gripped until the very end!' Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

'My arms ache with the need to reach and hold my precious child, and then to never let go. But I can't. I know I can't.'¿Heather is devastated. There's no way she can keep her baby. She can barely pay the bills as it is. But when she meets Grace, a wealthy, single career woman, who wants a baby more than anything, Heather believes she has found the perfect adoptive mother.As Grace and Heather's lives become entwined, they are tested to breaking point, though neither can deny the other's love for the child. But just when they think they are learning how to live with each other, they receive devastating news that turns their fragile world upside down.Will either mother know what is the right thing to do for the child they both love? ¿An absolutely gripping, emotional drama with a tear-jerking twist. If you love Jodi Picoult, Kelly Rimmer or Diane Chamberlain, this will warm your heart, make you cry, and stay with you forever. What readers are saying about A Mother's Goodbye'This is an absolutely stunning novel… The story is told with empathy and compassion and I literally couldn't put the book down… I found the story incredibly moving and shed tears on several occasions… I thought it was powerful, honest and an excellent, unmissable read… I am so happy that I have at last discovered this incredibly talented author' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A very moving read. I really felt for Heather. I just couldn't put it down… loved the story and the characters. This was very well written… even brought tears to my eyes' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A Mother's Goodbye is a riveting story. It is indeed very touching. I thought the story was already pulling at my heartstrings, but then there was a twist, one so tragic, that I read much of the story with a lump in my throat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'What a powerful and gut-wrenching story about making hard choices and then living with the results. And when you finally get the chance to have what you thought you wanted, another decision to be made: is this what is really for the best? This book brought me to tears!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Gifted criminal profiler Nathan Radley has a unique way of thinking that allows him to empathize with the twisted killers he helps capture.But Nathan a dark secret. He has more in common with the criminals he hunts than anyone could dare to imagine. He lives in constant fear of losing control of his own dark desires...When the headless body of a policeman is dragged from the Thames - an exact enactment of one of his oldest and darkest fantasies, only ever confessed in the pages of his teenage diary - Nathan finds himself the main suspect in the most twisted case of his career.Someone has his diary and is leaking pages to frame him for the disturbing murders he has spent his whole career trying not to commit. As more bodies surface and more extracts are released, Nathan has no choice but to go in search of the killer to clear his name. He knows it's someone dangerous, he knows it's someone he trusted, but how many precious lives will be lost before he can work out who?A nail-biting and unputdownable thriller that fans of Peter James, Angela Marsons and Rachel Abbott will adore. What readers are saying about The Goodnight Song:'Had me glued to the pages from start to finish… It is a roller coaster of a read with the killer always one step ahead… The novel is full of misdirection and suspicion… A good, exciting read which I have no hesitation in recommending.' Goodreads reviewer'Fast-paced, lots of action and multiple twists and turns… I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to more books in the series.' Goodreads reviewer What readers are saying about Nick Hollin:'I couldn't stop reading… an absolute corker!… I found myself so immersed that the outside world almost ceased to exist… totally addictive… gripping, compelling, utterly absorbing… it blew my mind!' Novel Deelights, 5 stars'One of the best, and most original criminal psychological thrillers I have ever read… I don't usually read a book in one day. I just could not put this one down.' Nigel Adams Book Worm, 5 stars'Shocking! Captivating! Wow!... This is a "can't put down" "what is gonna happen next" book… So hard to put down that I read well past my bedtime and actually fell asleep with my book in the bed.' Tiger-Whispers, 5 stars'Wow - what an explosive start to a new crime series! This was a real edge of your seat page turner that had me gripped from the start… Lots of twists and turns and an ending that wasn't guessed until the final few chapters.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'A breath-taking, thrilling ride…I could not put this book down - it was a satisfying, brilliant read that left me wanting for more from this fabulous author.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars