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In the terrace courtyard of the palazzo overlooking a sparkling bay, the scent of ripening lemons filled the air. His deep brown eyes gazed into hers with determination and longing. 'Will you do it? Risk everything and join us?'Twenty-one-year-old Imogen Fitzgerald was raised in an English orphanage and never knew her parents. So when World War Two breaks out, she refuses to leave the life she's worked so hard to build for herself, teaching English to little Marco and Eloisa in the beautiful Italian city of Naples. With their father Giancarlo away fighting for the fascists, there's no one else to care for these lost children. Imogen's dark hair and perfect Italian will protect her for now, but if anyone discovers her secret identity as an enemy of Italy, Marco and Eloisa will be left with no one.As the shadows of bomber planes darken the azure-blue waters of the bay, the one person Imogen can depend on is Fabrizio, the children's uncle. He's never seen eye-to-eye with their father, and Imogen is forbidden to speak to him… but whenever they secretly meet in the lemon groves Imogen instantly feels safe. Fabrizio talks passionately of the resistenza, the underground group fighting the regime, and soon Imogen herself is involved - smuggling food along the rocky coast, and even supplying information on Giancarlo to help fight the Nazis and end this awful war.But when Giancarlo suddenly returns, injured from the fighting, Imogen is shocked to find him much changed. Rather than the fascist sympathiser she knew and resented, she sees in Giancarlo a man who would do anything to protect his children and his beloved Italy. Was she wrong to expose him as a traitor?Torn between two sides, Imogen's own life is thrown into terrible danger when a child goes missing and her secret identity is exposed… did she put her trust in the wrong man? And is it too late to save herself, and the children from the horrors of war?An absolutely stunning and evocative historical read about the bravery of ordinary people in dark times, that will sweep you away to the breath-taking coastline of Italy. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Tuscan Child and All the Light We Cannot See. Read what everyone's saying about Natalie Meg Evans:'Wow, wow, wow is all I can say… tense and the surprises just kept on coming… it tore at my heart… The words "mind-blowing twist" come to mind.' Shaz's Book Blog, 5 stars'Such a good story with a wonderful plot… one of the best love stories I've read in a while… dramatic, passionate… suspenseful and cinematic… The emotion she conjures up is phenomenal.' Jthbooks, 5 stars'A wonderful book, engaging and entertaining. I loved the plot, the characters and the style of writing. I will surely look for other books by this author. Highly recommended!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'A beautifully written novel by an extremely talented writer. Excellent character depiction, plus an exciting storyline makes for a roaring success. Highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

When there's nothing left to lose, there's no limit to what you'll risk. Jake Parker's world collapsed with the violent death of his wife during a police-led raid. In the awful aftermath, he hung up his detective's badge for good. Now ex-military, ex-police, he has embraced a simple civilian life. But when a deadly new disease begins to threaten American lives, Jake is dragged out of his self-imposed retirement. When a young family at a remote detention center die from a mysterious illness, Jake is contacted by a government official to launch a covert investigation. An unknown disease has entered the system, causing agonizing death and visible signs of blood pooling beneath the skin, and it seems to be spreading. If Jake can't get on the ground quickly to eliminate the threat before it becomes an epidemic, countless more innocent lives could be at risk. With the help of medical professor Eliza Mendoza, Jake heads to the border, but what they uncover there is evidence that this devastating disease is man-made, and part of a calculated plot aimed right at the heart of government. With powerful forces ranged against him, Jake must use all his ingenuity to bring down the ruthless organization behind the attack. Failure is not an option. A pulse-pounding action thriller from a USA Today bestselling author. Fans of David Baldacci, I Am Pilgrim and Jack Ryan will be gripped. What readers are saying about Containment:';I'm soooo glad I chose to read Containment. Fast-paced, exciting and entertaining.' ';Thacker's best work yet! A fast-paced read that grabs you on the first page and is powered by non-stop action full of twists and turns, will keep you on the edge of your seat from the first page a definite page-turner that I couldn't put down until the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Fast-paced and punchy filled with action with a race against time moves like lightning and the end is a shocker! It'll have you on the edge of your seat. Great read! Definitely recommended for action thriller lovers.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I loved everything about this book. The story line, the characters and the suspense.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';What a great start to a new series! I stayed up till 1.30am to finish it.' B for Bookreview, 5 stars ';Non-stop action with enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing A top-notch thriller.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';An addictive read I have devoured the entire book in one sitting

Three generations. One summer that will change everything.Growing up in Lake Summers, Jenna and her mother Sweet were known as the bluebell girls. Jenna was carefree, always running barefoot through their wildflower garden, and no one expected her to live in their little lake house in the Adirondack Mountains forever. But when Sweet's health declines Jenna must return from her life near New York, and with her own daughter Sophie in tow, their family home comes to life again.Away from the stress of her recent divorce, Jenna finds comfort in lazy afternoons along the water and long nights watching Sweet tell Sophie stories about her long-lost loves. And when she meets Sweet's new next-door neighbour Troy, she recognizes him instantly as the boy with whom she shared her first kiss.Seeing Troy reminds Jenna of just how reckless she once was, but as their feelings resurface, so do the secrets they hide about a tragedy in their past. And with Sweet and Sophie closer than ever before, Jenna is forced to make a choice: will she flee again, or is she finally brave enough to be honest with Troy and settle down in Lake Summers forever?An unforgettable romance that will whisk you away to the sunny shores of Lake Summers. Perfect for fans of Carolyn Brown, Debbie Macomber, Mary Alice Monroe and anyone who's ever dreamed of rekindling a long-lost love. What readers are saying about Barbara Josselsohn:"This book about second chances both wrenched and warmed my heart… I highly recommend this book… One of my favorites this year. Please don't miss it!" Fireflies and Free Kicks Fiction Reviews, 5 stars<"This book, uplifting and lovely, is very important in this time of chaos and uncertainty. Read it to sooth your frazzled nerves and to restore your faith in humanity." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"I did not want to put this book down. With sympathetic and believable characters, a plot that moved along at a good clip, and a compelling story line, this book was a page-turner… A well-written and engrossing story." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"A beautiful story… I was completely entranced." Book Reviews By Shalini"This book was special… a feel-good romance that would be perfect for a vacation read or a day off. Fans of cute romances will not be disappointed!" (e)Book Nerd Reviews"A heartfelt bittersweet read... Whisks you away to the lake for your summer vacay!!... Absolutely gorgeous summer read." Bookworms United Book Club"Will touch your heart… I wanted the book to keep going on." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"This book is filled with romance… I don't want to say goodbye." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"It left me smiling." Audio Killed the Bookmark"It's wonderful to pick up a book and get lost inside its pages. This is exactly what happened with The Lilac House. I was swept up… I didn't want the book to end. Moving, heartfelt and wonderful… This was just the kind of read I needed right now. Highly recommended." Jessica Belmont, 5 stars

Dressed in garish Halloween costumes, two teenage girls run through a patch of dense woodland towards the outskirts of town. But before they can reach the safety of the streets beyond, they make a shocking discovery. Following a piece of old rope, the girls find a large mound of freshly laid earth, undisturbed in the darkness of the trees. Clawing at the ground beneath them, they make contact with something solid. When they realise what they've discovered, the silence is broken by their piercing screams as they stare down at the shallow grave. Without looking back, they run as fast as they can, failing to spot the person nearby watching their every move And when another grave is found just days later, it's clear a serial killer is praying on the small town. But who is the killer watching now? And when will another grave be filled? If you like Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, you'll love this heart-racing thriller from bestselling author, Carla Kovach. With gripping suspense and a twist you won't see coming, Their Silent Graves will have you hooked from page one. What readers are saying about Their Silent Graves: ';WOW, what a great thriller this was! I can't really put into words how good this book was Amazing fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer ';Loved this creepy crazy book!! So many dark twists and turns! I could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ';Ding, ding, ding! Another winner in the DI Gina Harte series Once you start reading, you don't want to put it down.' Goodreads reviewer ';So gripping, you are flying through the pages!' NetGalley reviewer ';RECOMMEND!!!' Goodreads reviewer ';I was kept on the edge of my seat with each gruesome murder!' Goodreads reviewer ';Gripping and fast-paced, never a dull moment I legit did not want to put it down The ending is so satisfying and perfect, and I was not able to guess it at all. Loved it.' Goodreads reviewer ';A book that hooks you from the start.' Goodreads reviewer ';Wow, this one had a creepy vibe that just did not give up Once I start, I just cannot put down.' Goodreads reviewer ';Clever, complex and unique I enjoyed each word.' Sam's Common Scents ';I'm always excited with the prospect of a new Carla Kovach book, and this certainly proved to be worth waiting for brilliant.' NetGalley reviewer ';Creepy, full of mystery and twists and with plenty of weird and wonderful suspects along the way. I loved this novel and would definitely recommend. NetGalley reviewer ';I was glued to my Kindle until I finished it

';Detective Thomas, there's no easy way to say this. We've brought Debbie in for questioning.'';You mean my sister Debbie? What are you talking about? You've arrested my sister?'';Megan, she's our prime suspect.' Detective Megan Thomas hoped that moving to Devon would mean a quiet life. Her years undercover in London left her broken and alone, unsure if she would ever recover. Slowly, she's learning to work with a team and trust other people. But when her sister Debbie finds the body of local businessman Greg Porter, that peace is shattered. Porter's wife and children don't seem entirely grief-stricken, and his business dealings are not all they appear to be. So why are the police so determined to focus on Debbie? And why is she acting so suspiciously? When Megan learns what happened between Porter and Debbie, it threatens to tear the family apart, and forces her to ask if her beloved sister could really have done something so terrible. Her boss won't allow her anywhere near the case, leaving Megan on the sidelines. Caught between the job she loves, and what she feels she must do, Megan finds herself faced with an impossible decision. She's desperate to save her sister, but what if Debbie is lying? When a second body and a surprise confession takes the case into even muddier waters, Megan must decide where her loyalty lies with her family, or the truth. And whatever choice she makes, will she be able to live with herself? Fans of Ann Cleeves, Angela Marsons and Mari Hannah will be hooked by this incredibly gripping mystery thriller. Readers love Susan Wilkins' writing:';Absolutely brilliant!! From start to finish I was kept totally gripped. Full of twists and turns Susan Wilkins is an amazing author and I can't wait for the next one.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';A great read! captured my attention from the very beginning I struggled to put this book down, grabbing five minutes here and there just to finish it! Fantastic read, would definitely recommend!' Stardust Book Review, ';Compulsive and thoroughly captivating I found myself unable to tear myself away and as a consequence read it all in a single tense sitting Bags of suspense and action wrapped up in a thrillingly plotted story' Reader's Retreat, ';Addictive and enthralling! Devoured this book in just one sitting, it was that addictive.' Goodreads Reviewer, ';My favourite read of 2020 I was engaged from the very first chapter Brilliant' Goodreads Reviewer, ';Terrific Keeps you guessing until the end

Stumbling to the ground, he claws at the earth around him, trying to stabilise himself, but his attacker is on him in seconds. As he stares at the lights of the bustling streets on the other side of the park gates, he doesn't even have time to shout for help before everything goes black.When the body of wealthy businessman Charles Stott is found dead on Wimbledon Common, covered in bruises just feet away from his luxury home, Detective Dan Lockhart is called to investigate the shocking scene. Examining the sickeningly disfigured body before him, Lockhart knows he's dealing with a brutal killer. Looking more closely, he notices something on the victim's neck: a small, crudely drawn symbol in black ink. It seems the murderer has marked his victim, but why? Dan needs to get inside the perpetrator's mind, so he contacts psychologist Dr Lexi Green.As the ensuing media circus puts pressure on Dan and Lexi's investigation, another victim is found and the headlines are quick to report a serial killer is on the loose. The body of a successful lawyer has been discovered in a park with the same bruising and hand-drawn symbol on his neck. Dan fears that more victims will follow.As the case intensifies, Dan uncovers a new lead on his missing wife, Jess, who disappeared eleven years ago. Determined to follow it up, he must choose between tracking down a serial murderer and finding Jess. Can he make the impossible decision before the killer strikes once more?Fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Cara Hunter will love this thrilling new series from Chris Merritt. From an explosive start to a heart-stopping finale, you will not want to put this book down! What readers are saying about Chris Merritt:'Eeee. OMG! Ahhh! Where do I start? I have a new favourite author… a belter of a book!… I don't have the words to describe how much I loved this book!' Between the Pages Book Club, 5 stars'Gripping from the get go… Impossible to put down once you start… A compelling read.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'My heart beating so fast! I couldn't believe what I was reading. It had me in shock. Every page, every chapter was a page turner… What a rollercoaster.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Oh wow… I am a huge fan of this author's work… These are the books that I love!... This book is just great, greater, the greatest!' B for Bookreview, 5 stars'Loved the book. It's edge-of-your-seat reading.' Goodreads reviewer'Wow! This is one of the best books I have read this year… Incredible!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Oh, this was good, very, very good… I was blown away… It's one hell of a good thriller.' Goodreads reviewer

Down the beach, she can just make out the rusting hulk of the Ferris wheel through the dawn mist. The hairs prickle on her neck as she drags her focus back to the chestnut hair fanned out in the shallow water at her feet, to the grains of sand decorating the beautiful girl's white cheeks like freckles. Private Detective Charlie Winters never thought she'd find herself back on Salem Island, but she's forced home re-open the wound that never healed: her sister was abducted from the small town when they were teenagers. For Charlie, her sister's voice in her headpushing her to risk everything to seek justice for the innocentis a painful and constant reminder of what she lost. And never has that voice been louder than when a family friend comes to Charlie begging for help to find her missing daughter, Kara. Searching Kara's messy, poster-covered bedroom, Charlie finds more questions than answers. Did Kara run away, or was she snatched? She's clearly been keeping secrets from her familybut don't all teenagers? A little black matchbook hidden in a jewellery box is Charlie's only lead, but the seedy nightclub it comes from proves to be nothing but a dangerous dead end. Until Charlie is approached by a second distraught mother whose daughter has also vanished. Forced at every turn to relive the trauma she ran away from, Charlie's blood runs cold when a girl's body is discovered in the exact spot on the water's edge where the last trace of her sister was found. It's clear someone is taunting Charlie, but with other innocent girls' lives at risk, she has no choice but to take the bait An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will leave you gasping for breath. Fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Lisa Regan will need to sleep with the lights on! Readers adore First Girl Gone:';Leaves you on the edge of your seat until the wee hours of the morning. Kept me enthralled from cover to cover. Heart-stopping suspense.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A great start to a new series. It is a true page turner and I was truly blind-sided by the reveal. Lots of potential and promise in this series.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';WowThis is so much better than the majority of crime books out there. Suspenseful, engrossing All of the characters are believable I want to read the next one please pretty please.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Stylish, taut and addictive One of the masterpieces of 2020 I was drawn in from the very first word kept me hooked until I read its wonderful and satisfying ending. I completed it in one night

The sun hung low in the sky, casting pink light all over the city. A faint breeze blew over the rooftops, as flocks of starlings swirled above her, swooping and diving in unison. It seemed unimaginable that, even now, German soldiers were marching along the streets below. It was time, she decided, for direct action. It was time to fight back.Each morning Livia Moretti makes her way from an apartment overlooking Florence's famous Duomo to a nearby café, where she drinks espresso and reads the newspaper. To the crowds of tourists who pass by, snapping selfies, nothing about Livia will be memorable. She is simply an old lady. They walk on without knowing the part she played in ensuring the future of this beautiful city. And to Livia now, those dark days feel very far away too.But today, when she opens the paper, she sees a name she has not heard for a long time. A name that will bring memories flooding back of Nazi troops marching through the city and the dangers she faced as a young woman, carrying out secret missions for the resistance.Isabella Bellucci.A siren of the silver screen, Isabella cultivated all the right connections to ensure her rise to stardom. But when Rome falls to the Nazis, Isabella is suddenly faced with the choice between protecting herself, and all she has worked for, or sacrificing everything to save the man she loves.As the war rages across Europe, a terrible misunderstanding causes the fates of Isabella and Livia to become forever intertwined. And each woman must decide what they're willing to risk, to protect the ones they hold dear from a brutal enemy.Inspired by the incredible true stories of two women in wartime Italy, this is a heart-wrenching and unforgettable tale of love, resistance, betrayal and hope. Fans of Kate Furnivall, Fiona Valpy and My Name is Eva will be absolutely gripped by this sweeping Second World War novel.Praise for Debbie Rix:'Incredibly heart-wrenching… it's just mind-blowing… I adored this book from start to finish… If I could give it 10 stars, I would!' Confessions of a Bookaholic, ¿¿¿¿¿'I was so gripped… a beautifully written story that captivated my mind and heart… A perfect historical fiction novel that fans of this genre are going to love.' By the Letter Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'A beautiful, yet heart-wrenching tale… I adored this book from start to finish… I was blown away by this book and I'm sure you will be too.' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

I'll never forget the night when everything changed. I saw the first glimmers of daylight over the roofs from the window before I heard it. We were used to air raids by then and I recognised German engines, but something felt different this time. They were closer than I'd ever heard them before Devon, 1940: When fifteen-year-old Daisy is evacuated from her home in London, she knows she must look after her younger sister Peggy. She is the only one who can reassure Peggy that life will go back to normal, reading to her from their one battered children's book, ensuring she takes the cough medicine their mother tucked in the pocket of her gas mask bag. But when the sisters' new home is suddenly bombed, they are taken into the countryside, and Daisy quickly realises that not everyone at home is on the right side of the war. Forced to work in fields alongside orphan children, she finds herself drawn to a young boy called John, who has tried and failed to escape many times before. Then Peggy gets sick and Daisy knows that, to save her life, they must run away. But now Peggy is not the only one Daisy is desperate to protect. As war rages all around, Daisy learns that sometimes you have to sacrifice everything if you want to save the people you love. And that the choices you make in your darkest days will affect your family for generations to come Perfect for fans of Lisa Wingate, Diney Costeloe and Shirley Dickson, The Runaway Sisters is a tale of heartwrenching loss and uplifting courage. It's a story about family, and the light that can be found in the dark clouds of war. What readers are saying about The Runaway Sisters:';Brought me to tears on several occasions Grabbed me from the very first chapter, and I was hooked the whole way through the book, captivated by the wartime story Not just a heartbreaking story but also heart-warming at times. It will definitely pull at your heartstrings and make you reach for your tissues!' Stardust Book Reviews ';Omg what can i say brilliant book very emotional. Total engrossed Would recommend to everyone.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A beautifully written story.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Totally captivated my interests Ann brought real life to these characters and made us cry and laugh and love and hurt so now I feel like I truly know them and don't want to just walk away.' Goodreads reviewer ';I loved reading this book, it draws you in and pulls at the heartstrings Brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A heartbreaking story of heartache, and the courage to take chances and the determination to right wrongs. Extraordinary story. Recommended.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Suddenly, it became hard to breathe and the sound of the engine throbbed in Eva's head. The plane crashed and skidded. She heard the wail of sirens. The last thing she remembered was pulling her body across the tarmac an inch at a timebefore her world went black. Sweetwater, Texas, 1943. Eva has always wanted to fly away. She jumps at the chance to train with the Women's Airforce Service Pilots and help the war effort, even if the days are exhausting, the southern nights sweltering. When she's in the air, it's all worthwhile: her heart soars, as close to infinity as you can get. And since she met handsome Jack, she has someone to fly back to. But on one dangerous night, everything goes wrong. When she awakes, her body is broken and her memory is gone Los Angeles, 1977. Eva seems like a normal married woman with a family to be proud of. When she woke up after that terrible nighta blank in her memoryJack was smiling down at her. But so many decades later, Eva is still searching for answers about the night that changed her life forever. Why have letters to her fellow pilots gone unanswered for thirty years? What really happened on her last flight? Ever since that catastrophic crash, Eva has lived with the worst fear imaginable: did she do something terrible enough to make her friends cut her off? Increasingly overcome by frightening flashbacks, where she is fighting to escape from a tiny cockpit filled with smoke as her plane falls to the ground, she desperately tries to uncover the truth. But are some secrets best left buried in the past? From bestselling author Ella Carey comes a sweeping story, inspired by true events, about the brave, forgotten female pilots who helped America win the war. A story you will never forget, and one that will always stay in your heart. Readers are utterly captivated by Beyond the Horizon! ';I absolutely adored it! Gripping and so difficult to put down So moving 5 stars!' Goodreads Reviewer ';Completely drew me in I cried with her This book will be one of the best you read this year!' Goodreads Reviewer ';Broke my heart and put it back together again. It's a story of beautiful friendships, enduring, powerful love and the tragedy of war. I cried and laughed my way through it. I highly recommend this book.' G

Me and Will. Will and Me. A perfect match. He said he would always be there for me, but it's been a year since he drained his coffee, walked out the front door and vanished.Did he leave me? Or did something terrible happen? I'm scared someone finally found out about what happened on the drive home that night…I lie awake at night trawling the internet for rental properties, desperate for an escape. Until I see my husband's gorgeous face smiling back at me from a photograph on the fireplace in someone else's home, and something inside of me snaps.At the house, I find no trace of him and the woman who lives there has no idea who I am. But I'm certain she's hiding something behind the locked door upstairs. I know that if I want answers, I have to stay.You might think that what's inside that room is the answer to all my questions and the end of all my pain. But it's only the beginning…Nail-biting and completely gripping, The Happy Couple will make you question how well you really know the ones you love. Perfect reading for anyone who adored by The Wife Between Us, The Girl on The Train or Gone Girl. Readers are loving The Happy Couple:'WOW!... A MUST READ!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Loved all of the twist and turns. I thought I'd figured out what was going on...then...WHAM...twist I did not see coming! Great book.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars'Wow!... I wouldn't have guessed the ending to save my life!... definitely lives up to all of her hype… full of twists and turns. Once I started, I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Guaranteed to keep you guessing from the start… there is absolutely no way I could've predicted it… fantastic book from start to end… kept me on the edge of my seat and made my jaw drop on more than one occasion… a five star read which is absolutely guaranteed to be a bestseller.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars'Believe me when I say that this really WASN'T A TWIST THAT I SAW COMING!... I didn't have a clue until it slapped me in the face!... This book is AWESOME and I was addicted from the very first page!' My Chestnut Reading Tree, 5 stars

';Utterly captivating.' Goodreads Reviewer ';I was completely hooked.' Goodreads Reviewer ';One of the best books I have read.' Goodreads Reviewer ';Fantastic My heart was in my mouth.' Shaz's Book Blog Paris, 1941: Going against her mother's orders, spirited Maggie devotes herself to the Resistance. Her life is a whirlwind of forged passports and secret midnight runs, helping Jews escape Paris, which grows more dangerous by the day. Under the cloak of darkness, she bids farewell to fellow fighter Emil, who flees the city with the Nazis hot on his heels. Emil is bound for Maggie's sister, Cecilia, hundreds of miles away in the south of France. Innocent and shy Cecilia is shocked to the core when Emil turns up, seeking refuge. Up until now, she has lived a sheltered existence: wild and dangerous Emil turns her world upside down. She risks everything to protect him and soon puts her life on the line to aid the secret work of the Resistance. As each day passes and the war rages on, Cecilia cannot help being drawn to Emil. But as the Nazis close in on them, she faces a terrible choice. Exactly how far is she willing to go for love? And will she be able to live with herself, whatever choice she makes? An evocative, riveting and stirring tale about the tragic realities of war, the fine line between loyalty and lies, and the power of love, even in the darkest of times. Fans of The Nightingale, The Letter and All The Light We Cannot See will be spellbound by this magnificent historical novel. Readers absolutely love In Darkness, Look for Stars: ';Amazing One of my favourite stories A brilliant story that is full of twists and turns I felt like I was on the edge of my seat the whole time while reading A must-read.' Chells and Books, ';Oh my word, this was definitely an emotive and additive read, and then some I felt myself well up I fully immersed myself in the story and I knew that nothing much would be done for the rest of the day as I would be too busy reading!... I was too hooked Superbly written I became so emotionally involved with certain characters that every time they felt pain, I felt pain The author uses such vivid and realistic descriptions that I actually felt as though I was part of the story myself.' Ginger Book Geek, ';Amazing I truly loved this book Clara Benson does a masterful job of bringing her characters to life Fans of All the Light We Cannot See will thoroughly enjoy this book

On the floor, amongst the piles of freshly pressed laundry, lay the woman's lifeless body, her pale yellow nightdress soaked in blood. ';I didn't do it' came a whisper from the corner of the room. Detective Katie Scott has never seen two people more in love than her aunt and uncle as they danced on the decking the night of their wedding anniversary party. But the next morning, when Katie finds her aunt's body sprawled across the floor, that perfect image is shattered forever. All fingers point to Katie's uncle, Pine Valley's beloved sheriff and protector after all, his prints are all over the antique knife found at the scene. Grieving, but certain of her uncle's innocence, Katie is consigned to the cold case division after she's discovered searching the house for clues. Does someone want to keep her as far away from this investigation as possible? Ignoring warnings from her team, Katie digs into her uncle's old case files and discovers photographs of the body of a young girl found tied to a tree after a hike in search of a rare flower. Her body is covered with the same unusual lacerations her aunt suffered. Katie knows it can't be a coincidence, but every lead she follows takes her to a dead end. Moments before the sheriff is arrested, Katie realises that a single piece of thread she found at the crime scene could be the missing link that will stitch old crimes to new. But how can she prove her uncle's innocence without throwing herself directly into the line of fire? She doesn't have a choice, he's the only family she has left A totally jaw-dropping crime thriller with an ending you will never see coming! Perfect for anyone who adores Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh. What readers are saying about Flowers on Her Grave:';It feels like being caught in a whirlwind. Love it!...Totally, utterly, amazingly good book.' 5 stars' B for Book Review, 5 stars ';Never have I been so emotionally invested in a bookI was hooked from page one, and finished reading in one day outstanding.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';The pages flew by for a suspenseful, fast-paced mystery that you do not want to put down' Goodreads reviewer ';A super addition to the brilliant series hooks you right in looking forward to the next explosive read!' Goodreads reviewer ';An unpredictable rollercoaster of a book. Twists on every page.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I was seriously on the edge of my seat, gripping my kindle so tight with all the tension

"Tears stream down her face as she feels the cold blade press against her neck. The sweet scent of her daughter's favorite strawberry pancakes all around, her last thought is for her beautiful girl. Please, please let Lisa have escaped. When Detective Casey White is called early one morning to a beachside vacation campsite in the Outer Banks, she finds the bodies of Carl and Peggy Pearson side-by-side, their throats cut, and their thirteen-year-old daughter Lisa nowhere to be found. Haunted by memories of her own missing girl, Casey fears this could soon become a triple murder: because without the medication found in the bathroom cabinet, Lisa has just days to live. As her team struggle to untangle the meaning of the cryptic symbol carved into the victims' skin, Casey searches the area for signs of Lisa: and is rewarded when she finds her blistered and barefoot, staggering along the highway. The girl barely has breath left to whisper 'he invited me' before blacking out. Days later, another couple is found murdered on a vacation yacht. A different symbol is etched on their bodies, and their teenage daughter is also missing. Casey's only clue is an unsettling 'invitation' found on the girl's phone, to a secluded building out in the cornfields. Desperate to uncover who is luring these innocent families to their deaths, and certain forensics have missed something vital, Casey matches up the crime scene photos herself. The symbols combine to form an upcoming date. The killer is taunting them with the timing of the next murder. Racing to follow the invitation in time, when Casey arrives she is shocked to glimpse not the missing girls from this case, but her own missing daughter..."--Provided by publisher.

Down a winding lane lined with strawberry trees and wildflowers lies Appleyard Farm, a beautiful orchard in the English countryside. And in a little farmhouse in the furthest corner, a young woman has a difficult decision to make…Life on Appleyard Farm is all Freya Sherbourne has ever known. Having spent her childhood playing in the emerald green meadows and berry picking until sunset, Freya intends to call the farmhouse home forever. But when her father suddenly passes away and Appleyard Farm goes up for sale, Freya's world comes crashing down.Holding back the tears, she starts packing boxes while waiting for a buyer. Now the river no longer sparkles, and the apples taste a little less sweet. Until Freya learns the exciting news that her best friends Merry and Willow are moving nearby to open a local shop. And when someone from her past re-emerges, handsomer than ever and offering to mend the cracks in her broken heart, Freya's eyes begin to twinkle once again.But falling in love is scary, especially when you don't know what the future holds. And when Freya discovers that her new love has been keeping a secret, one that threatens both their fragile relationship and the farm, she risks losing everything.With the clock ticking, will Freya choose to follow her heart or save the farm? Or can she find a way to do both?Told in four parts, this is a gorgeous story about love, friendship and new beginnings. Fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Debbie Johnson should grab a cup of hot chocolate, curl up on the sofa and prepare to be carried away!A Year at Appleyard Farm was previously published separately as: Merry Mistletoe, Spring Fever, Gooseberry Fool, and Blackberry Way. What readers are saying about A Year at Appleyard Farm:'Delightful story… cozy and comforting… a wonderful novel, "magical" in many ways and warm with love and friendship.' A Bookworm's Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'What a lovely book!… it grabbed me and kept me to the very end. I loved the characters!… The town is so well described you'll want to move there, and the kindness of the characters to each other is heartwarming. I highly recommend this book.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Delightful… The characters are charming and the plot is captivating! I highly recommend this fun and quick read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'An absolutely smashing collection set in a charming village that the reader hopes is real… a fun book to read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿