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Fans of Kimberley Chambers' Queenie and Martina Cole will love this unputdownable crime thriller from bestselling crime author Emma Tallon.Sometimes revenge is the only option.Anna Davies is young, smart and successful, plus she's the head of one of London's biggest crime networks. She's seen off her abusive ex-boyfriend and cut her teeth managing clubs around London's West End. But nothing could have prepared her for what's around the corner...Beautiful, rich and powerful, Sophia Ivanov has been sniffing around Anna's business empire and she's got only one thing on her mind - revenge. She's convinced Anna and her gangster boyfriend, Freddie Tyler, killed her Russian crime boss husband, Alexis, and she's determined to make them pay.When Sophia turns up at their club one night, it's clear she's not there for a friendly visit and tensions begin to flare. Anna knows Sophia is a danger to their business, but she doesn't realise how much until Freddie finds himself in unthinkable danger. Can Anna and Freddie get rid of Sophia once and for all... and what will be left when the fighting stops?What readers are saying about Ruthless Girl:¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a fantastic, gripping read... You will find yourself addicted to reading this... Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'What a story!... Filled with twists the nearly break my heart, leaving me gasping for air.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Another brilliant book. You think you know what's happening and then, wow, another twist.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'Like a tube of Pringles - once you start, you can't stop.' Goodreads reviewer¿¿¿¿¿ 'I love the Tylers... A fantastic series.' Goodreads reviewer

Kitty Underhay's dance card is full... of death.November 1933. Amateur sleuth-cum-dutiful granddaughter Kitty Underhay stifles a sigh of boredom as she attends the annual Hoteliers' Association Dinner and Dance on behalf of her grandmother, the proprietress of the Dolphin Hotel. She hopes the company of ex-army captain Matthew Bryant will enliven the otherwise dull evening. That is, until bullish and overbearing local councillor Harold Everton drops dead into his bowl of consommé.While the local police are still scrambling for their whistles, Kitty and Matt waste no time leaping into action. Soon they find themselves caught up a dangerous search to uncover who amongst the distinguished guests used cyanide for seasoning?When their digging throws light on a corruption scandal brewing in the local council involving Everton's assistant Thomas King, they are sure they've cracked the case. But before he can be questioned further, King's body is found in a smouldering car wreck. Meanwhile, the murderer has made a sinister plan to avoid detection or punishment, and it will lead Kitty and Matt into a dangerous dance with death...A fast, fun and utterly unputdownable Golden Age cozy murder mystery, perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss.Readers love the Miss Underhay mysteries: 'This murder mystery is perfect... This story has it all. An absolute page-turner with characters to care about.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Excellent cosy mystery! The story was gripping... I loved the character development with the little hint of romance and cannot wait for the next book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Another adventure for Kitty Underhay!... A page-turner that will keep you guessing.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Ava only left her daughter in the pushchair for five minutes. The buckle was fastened, and she was sure it was safe. But when she came downstairs, the door was open and Abi was gone - she walked down the road, past the Lovegoods' house, and was never seen again. A year later, the Lovegoods are planning their long-anticipated housewarming party. Ava doesn't want to go. She can't bear to look down that end of the road, to see the place where Abi vanished, and she doesn't want to spend time with people who don't share her grief. Her husband Matt persuades her: he's worried about her. A night out might do her good. But as her friends and neighbours chat, and the drink and gossip flows, Ava learns something new about the day she has re-lived a thousand times. A throwaway comment which could change everything. Ava thought she knew every last detail of that day. She's about to find out she was wrong.--Amazon.com

I watch for a moment, my heart explodes. This little girl, dressed in white, her face bright as she swirls and twirls, dancing in the sunshine. ';Mummy!' she says, running towards me. I catch her, no question. ';Mummy, you're here,' she says.' And I hold her tight. Imagine you get home one day and waiting for you on your doorstep is a gift. It is wrapped beautifully, and inside is a notebook, its pages empty. There is no message. But its sender has a story to tell. About a secret. About the little girl you once were. About everything you know about your family. The gifts keep arriving. But when tragedy strikes leaving your beloved only daughter fighting for her life the person who has been sending the gifts will have no choice but to come forward. And to finally tell the truth. Even if it's the very thing that will tear your family apart A heartbreakingly beautiful novel about motherhood, loss and family secrets, for fans of Kerry Fisher, Susan Lewis and Jodi Picoult. Readers are loving What We Leave Behind:';I am completely at a loss for words! This book is incredible from start to finish!... Characters that you truly bond with and a gritty, captivating storyline that makes you want to turn the pages faster and faster but a writing style so perfect that you can't skip a single word absolutely fantastic! My favourite of Anna's by far! 10/10.' Tishylou's World ';I absolutely LOVE this wonderfully enthralling story about family, motherhood and friendship An absolutely unmissable read for me I am in awe of the talent this author has for writing such absorbing and captivating stories and I confess to being tearful on more than one occasion I recommend this novel as truly excellent, a 5* read in every possible way.' NetGalley Reviewer ';Heartfelt, beautifully written and left me sobbing. A truly remarkable read that I could not put down, I was hooked from the very first page.' NetGalley Reviewer ';Wow!!! Where to even begin??? What an absolutely fantastic and gripping book!!!... Absolute roller-coaster ride of emotions!!! Had me flying through the pages and filled with suspense I have definitely found another favourite author.' Bookworm86 ';Anna Mansell is truly one of my favourite writers She writes with such emotion and flair that it's impossible not to fall head over heels for her books... I struggled to put this book down. A true page turner.' Goodreads Reviewer ';OMG Wowzers, I couldn't get enough of it A stunning read One to remember.' Nicki's Book Blog ';What an absolute heart-wrenching and emotional read

Snow is falling, fires are crackling merrily, and Lockton tradition has everyone hanging a promise they're determined to keep this Christmas on the tree in the village square... Meg Scott has promised to make a success of her first solo Christmas. She runs a year-round Christmas shop in the little Scottish village, and is a fan of all things mulled, sparkly and festive. So when her warring family shows up on her doorstep, ready to spread discord and tension, Meg is determined not to let them ruin her favourite time of the year. Meanwhile, Christmas-hating Tom Riley-Clark has been called to the Highlands to help his old friend at The Apple Cross Inn. He's ready to work hard and has no time for mince pies, tinsel or hanging a promise on the tree: the thought of every day being Christmas is his worst nightmare, and you wouldn't catch him dead buying a bauble. So everyone is surprised when Christmas-loving Meg and grinch Tom start to get cozy under the mistletoe. But Tom has a big secret about his past, and in a small town like Lockton it's hard to keep anything hidden for long. Will everything fall apart when Meg discovers who he really is? The pair are about to learn the hard way that some promises are impossible to keep... It's time to curl up for an enchanting festive romance about learning to trust yourself, taking chances and not being afraid to fall in love. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Debbie Macomber and Milly Johnson. Readers love Donna Ashcroft! 'I have devoured this in one sitting, Ashcroft has pulled me into the pages and made me desperate to see what was going to play out. I am a sucker for a love story and was rooting for the characters... Definitely a five star read which I highly recommend.' Little Miss Book Lover 87 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Filled with interesting and likeable characters, this book grabbed me from the very beginning... An absolutely wonderful story of love and laughs which will warm your heart completely!! Highly recommended!!' Stardust Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'If you're looking for a lovely, heart-warming contemporary romance, grab yourself a copy of this delightful story... This is such a superb read, a great story to escape into... I have absolutely no hesitation in highly recommending it.' Splashes Into Books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Oh how I loved this book. Spent my whole afternoon reading it and once I finished it, I was filled with joy... You get so involved with these characters... Honestly this was such a good book. Would recommend it to everyone.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I have absolutely loved this book, I couldn't put it down. Donna Ashcroft engaged me from the very start. This book is so good, I finished it in just two hours. Definitely deserves a five star rating. I love the writing style used in this book! Should be a must read for everyone.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Madison walked through the fallen snow, looking left and right. It had been Kaylee's idea to use the trail through the forest; she said no one would follow them. But Madison lost sight of Kaylee for a moment and when she found her again she wasn't alone In the remote forests of Stillwater, Minnesota, you can scream for days and no one will hear you. So when the bodies of two fifteen-year-old girls are discovered frozen in the snow, Special Agent Nikki Hunt is sure the killer is local: someone knew where to hide them and thought they'd never be found. Home for the first time in twenty years, Nikki sees that the whole town had been frantically searching for missing best friends Madison and Kaylee, and when she finds out who Madison's step-father is, she becomes desperate to lead the case. John was once the person she trusted most in the world, who stood by her when she was just sixteen and her parents were murdered. Who supported her when she identified their killer, Mark Todd. But when Nikki arrives at the Sheriff's office, she's confronted by protesters eager to see Mark freed. With new evidence that could clear his name, Mark has appealed his conviction and his brother Rory begs Nikki to take a look at what they've found. Nikki knows she must focus on the killer at large, but Rory makes her wonder if she put her trust in the right people all those years ago. Are Madison and Kaylee's deaths connected to her parents' murders? And can she face up to her past before another life is taken? Gripping and spine-chilling, The Girls in the Snow will make you gasp, unable to put it down until the final heart-pounding twist. Perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Gardner and Robert Dugoni. What readers are saying about Stacy Green:';It will take your breath away I was totally shocked at the end It's been a few days since I read the book, and I still can't do a review justice. Please, do yourself a favor and read this book for yourself. You will not be sorry.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';WOW, this has quite a punch. I am still reeling from the story Has you going along for the ride from the very first page. This was my first book by this author, but now I want to read all others, while I wait for the next book in this series to be released. Bring it on, please.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';This is a must-read book for intrigue, danger, suspense and mystery lovers!!! From the first page to the end you are pulled right in Many stunning twists and turns Exhilaration and thrill from the start.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I devoured this I loved this book! Fast-paced, non-stop This is what you want your reading to be. Gritty, edge-of-your-seat.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow! What a page-turner!... A powerfully intriguing story. I can hardly wait to read the next book in the series

The disappearance of five-year-old Maya Duncan remains one of the most famous missing person cases in British history. She vanished without a trace. Until now Fifteen years after the abduction, Phoebe knocks on Kay Duncan's door, clutching a yellow rainhat with Maya's name stitched into the back. Phoebe is convinced that she is Maya Duncan, and that the woman behind the door is her real mother. When Phoebe sees Kay, the memories come flooding back, and it seems that mother and daughter are to be reunited at last. But when a shocking discovery shatters the fragile relationship they have begun to build, Kay commits suicide, leaving Phoebe riddled with guilt. Alone and unanchored, Phoebe travels to London to dig into Kay's life, hoping to uncover the truth behind her own identity. But as she pieces together Kay's past, Phoebe discovers a disturbing link to the woman who raised her, and a terrible secret that even now could put her life in danger.Gone Before is an utterly addictive ';ripped-from-the-headlines' thriller that you will read in one breathless gulp. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gone Girl and The Silent Patient. What readers are saying about Gone Before:';An absolutely fantastic read both gripping and addictive.This is a new author for me, but I will definitely be reading more. I absolutely loved how unpredictable this has been and the author has definitely kept me guessing. A definite five-star read, I highly recommend this book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars ';This is a terrific book! Took my interest from page 1 and I read it in a day, really well written and a fab page turner!' Netgalley Reviewer, 5 stars ';I was scrolling through Netgalley when I came across this book and I was so glad I did, it caught my attention from the first page and all I wanted to do was keep reading to the end Sam Hepburn is a new author for me and I definitely will be checking out more by her.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';I loved this. Sam Hepburn is a new-to-me author, but I was definitely not disappointed. I love books with a good twist and this had more than its fair share. Kept me going through the early hours of a sleepless night.' I'm Reading, 5 stars ';Grabbed hold of me and whenever I wasn't reading it, I was desperate to get back to it. The story is told by Phoebe and I liked her character she is determined and resourceful A great read which I thoroughly enjoyed.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';An exciting thriller I was blown away

Fear hits her like a wave crashing against the sheer cliffs nearby. She sees the woman's feet first, then the legs bent like broken driftwood. Then, the blouse strewn open; the marks on her beautiful neck. Her knees buckle as a hand grabs her elbow to break her fall. Forced home to Fog Harbor, California, to look after her little sister, Criminal Psychologist Olivia Rockwell is struggling to adjust to life in a town so small she can hardly breathe. Until, at church one morning, the sound of a scream leads her to the body of a missing local teacher in the shallows nearby. All the evidence points to Olivia's most threatening patient, Drake, who is safely locked up behind bars Convinced of Drake's innocenceand desperate to believe in the system that's keeping her own murderer father behind barsOlivia gets to work on her own suspect list. All her life she's run towards trouble, but this time she's treading on the toes of brooding and handsome Detective Will Decker. Then a second woman's body is discovered, strangled while out on an evening jog. The strip of blue material used to choke her implicates Drake once again, forcing Olivia and Will to admit they are out of their depth and must work together to crack the case. The deeper they dig, the deadlier the trail becomes. It's clear more innocent women will die if they don't get one step ahead. But then a note written on a scrap of paper found in the last victim's car leads them to a terrifying realization: the killer has his sights on Olivia's little sister as the next victim An addictive and unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night. Perfect for fans of Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot and Mary Burton. Readers love Ellery Kane:';Gripping, suspenseful, and downright dark. It held me captivated until I finished it. It's that good.' Book Nook Nuts, 5 stars ';Hits that spot that craved a good, creepy, twisty book that would hook me' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Lace up your running shoes kids, you're gonna need them to keep up with this fast-paced thriller!... a sprint from page one; leaving your huffing and puffing - utterly breathless in the end. I give this a much deserved 5 stars!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Plenty of twists make this a riveting and unforgettable book. I absolutely loved this!... will have you on the edge-of-your-seat. Be prepared to be up all night.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';More twists and turns then any thrill ride. It was raw and gritty and had me holding my breath and on the edge of my seat. It was both riveting and consumingThis story shattered my mind and ripped my heart out

Sometimes it takes a stranger to find a killer…In a small farming town in rural Wisconsin-where generations of families have lived in peace for decades-no one expects trouble to come calling.But then a farmer's beautiful young wife is found brutally murdered, with a chilling calling card that suggests she's just the first victim of a serial killer. And the FBI elect not to send one of their own. Instead they send a stranger to town-former Royal Marine turned mercenary, Grant Fletcher. And they're giving him no choice. Find the killer. Because we know what you've done.With the threat of the executioner's chair hanging over him, Fletcher finds himself in an impossible situation-and a race against time. Catch a murderer whose killings are escalating with every day that passes. Or face certain death…Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and David Baldacci's Amos Decker will love the Grant Fletcher series. What readers are saying about Final Second:"Why oh why did I start this when it was already way past my bedtime?! With a prologue that grabbed me and pulled me under, I knew sleep would have to wait a while!… The pace is fast, it drags you along at breakneck speed… It keeps you guessing all the way through. I kept on thinking I'd worked it all out, only for the rug to be pulled from under my feet!… Action packed, taut, cleverly crafted and heart stoppingly exciting! Don't miss it!" Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Just mindblowing… Final Second is a fast moving thriller, that will take your breath away. Highly Recommended. A outstanding blockbuster series in the making, all in all a brilliant outstanding masterpiece. One of the best serial killer thrillers out there.' Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"John Ryder follows up his fabulous and electrifying debut novel First Shot with another captivating and brilliantly written novel Final Second… Time to strap in again as this action packed, adrenaline fuelled thrill ride will keep you totally engrossed and well and truly hooked till the very last page is turned. An absolute belter of a read and I can't wait for the next in the series. LOVED IT!!!" NetGalley Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

'Wow!! What a story, I was hooked from the beginning. Great plot with plenty of twists and turns… I would give this a million stars if I could because ¿¿¿¿¿ is not enough!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 starsShe wanted to save a life. Now she must fight to save herself.When DC Lucy Murphy meets Debra, wife of feared drug dealer Gerard Jennings, she sees a young woman in urgent need of help. Brutalised by her husband, Debra is too terrified to tell the police what she knows. But Lucy is determined to bring Gerard down - for Debra's sake, and the safety of the Griffin Estate.Meanwhile, after the death of one of his drug runners, Gerard is under pressure from his bosses to prove he's still up to the job. Facing threats of violence as well as police interest, Gerard is getting desperate - and desperate men are the most dangerous of all.As Lucy prepares to go undercover in Gerard's gang to get the evidence she needs to arrest him, her beloved grandmother Winnie starts acting strangely. She mentions a man visiting her at night in her care home, but that makes no sense - does it?Any distraction could prove deadly for Lucy and the people she's trying to protect. But she has backed a vicious man into a corner, and he'll stop at nothing to get what he wants.A gritty, shocking, action-packed thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. Fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Jessie Keane will love this.See what readers are saying about No Fear:'Wow oh wow!! All hail a queen of gang land crime, this book is one of the best I've read!! I haven't been able to put this book down, Casey has gripped me from early on and made it completely addictive yet impossible to leave… This book literally has it all.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars'A knockout read, gritty, full of action, fast paced, mind blowing… I couldn't put this book down… It will definitely leave you on tenterhooks all the way through. I am giving this 5 stars but it deserves double. Absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'WOW!! What a book! From start to finish I was hooked, totally invested in the characters who leave you on the edge of your seat! I felt at some points my eyes were willing the pages to turn faster than my fingers would let them, I need book 3 to be out now because I just have to know what happens next.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'What an amazing, addictive read, I was utterly captivated from the beginning, I literally couldn't put my kindle down, absolutely loved it.' Goodreads review, 5 stars