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Mageborn, a captivating novel by Jessica Thorne, was published in 2020 by Bookouture. This book, which falls under the fantasy genre, takes readers on an enchanting journey. Thorne's storytelling is compelling and her characters are well developed, making the book a must-read. The author's vivid descriptions and imaginative world-building make it easy for readers to get lost in the pages of this book. Mageborn is a testament to Thorne's prowess as a writer and is a shining example of what the fantasy genre has to offer. Published by Bookouture, this book is a testament to their commitment to bringing quality literature to readers everywhere.

Inspired by true events, and for fans of The Beekeeper's Promise and The Tuscan Child, comes a passionate, heartbreaking and absolutely unputdownable story of two remarkable women, separated by history, finding the courage to look for light in the darkest places. As she staggers through the woods towards the smoky remains of her village, she sees the wounded, all those familiar faces covered in blood and ashes, and remembers she isn't just a woman; she is a doctor, and she is needed 1938 A young Italian couple cling to each other in the shadow of the Montevino mountains, Mussolini's call to war ringing in their ears. They vow to stay together, no matter what, and hatch a plan to wed in secret before fleeing to the woods to join the resistance. Present Day Callie Di Giacomo, a waitress from Texas, is still reeling from the discovery that she is adopted when she arrives in Montevino in search of answers the keys to the stunning hillside villa she just inherited clutched tightly in her hand. In her birth mother's wardrobe grief-stricken Callie finds a diary belonging to a woman named Elisa Stella, one of Italy's first ever female students of medicine, wrapped in pale blue ribbon. Page by page, Callie unravels the story of a passionate young doctor who risked everything to marry her sweetheart, who was betrayed by her own people, and forced into hiding as Montevino was invaded. Elisa knew she must survive against all odds to see her loved ones again. But history had other plans As the diary ends, a startling revelation about who Elisa was offers a chance for Callie to heal past wounds and spark a new future. But is she brave enough to take it? This unforgettable story of love, loss and resilience by the author of million-copy Amazon No 1. bestseller, Watch Over Me, is perfect for anyone who loved The Letter, The Tattooist of Auschwitz or The Dressmaker's Gift. Readers adore Daniela Sacerdoti:';Poignant, unique, one of the best books I've read.' The Sun ';Take your time when you read this, absorb every word, because it's totally and utterly worth it.' Book Love Bug ';The most touching and emotional book I've read this year ... such a delicate and beautiful read you can't help but fall into the storyline from the first page.' Rea's Book Reviews, 5 stars ';Endearing characters that both break and capture the heart stunning beautiful fiction that feeds the soul

';I just couldn't put this one down. I loved every page and I went through an entire box of tissues before I was done. You will keep turning the pages until the very end because you just won't be able to put it down at all.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars An utterly heartbreaking tale of two young girls, worlds apart, who are thrown together when they have lost everything. Fans of Wives of War, Before We Were Yours and Diney Costeloe will absolutely love this poignant and moving World War Two novel. England, 1937: After a devastating childhood at Blakely Hall Orphanage, fifteen-year-old Sandra is released. She finds work as a housemaid, finally able to put her past behind her. But the start of World War Two throws the country into turmoil, and her brother Alf is sent away to fight, leaving her completely alone. Germany, 1939: Eleven-year-old Frieda is about to board a ship bound for England with her brother, Kurt. Life at home is perilous, with synagogues set alight and innocent lives lost to the Nazis. They have no choice but to flee, with only their identity cards and a small suitcase. But at the last moment, as Frieda stands on the deck crammed with frightened children, she spots her brother jumping off, back to land. England, 1943: Joining the Land Army, Sandra is sent to a farm in the remote countryside where she meets evacuee Frieda. The girls are grappling with their own tragedies Sandra fretting over whether Alf, flying a bomber in the heavens, will see tomorrow, and Frieda distraught that Kurt abandoned her, uncertain whether he is alive. Sandra and Frieda form a friendship that sees them through the darkest of days, but in times of war heartbreak is always just around the corner. Will the girls ever be reunited with their loved ones? And will the relationships they have fostered amidst the terror of war survive? Readers are losing their hearts to The Outcast Girls:';Wow. I was totally gone from Chapter 1 The story of Sandra and Freida is one I will not forget for a long time. Written with so much love! While this is my first book by this author it won't be my last!' Goodreads Reviewer ';I can honestly say I loved it Can highly recommend it.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Almost impossible to put down I unquestionably loved this book.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';I didn't want to put it down!... A beautifully written story that pulls at your heart strings. Another 5 star read from Shirley Dickson!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Wonderful I loved every page. A heartwarming story of love and sorrow and an endearing friendship.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Rips at your heartstrings

Ireland, 1924. For thirteen-year-old Nora Doyle every day is a fight for survival in Ballybun, the rural Irish village she calls home. Each night, as she feels the cold wind blowing through the cracks of her family's cramped cottage, Nora longs to escape the poverty surrounding her, and find her place in the world. When she meets Edward, from the grand house that looms over her tiny village, she feels an unlikely kinship that is impossible to explain, and as she grows from an impulsive child into a beautiful woman, Nora spends every moment she can with him. But Edward holds the key to a devastating truth about Nora's own family that will change her life forever, leading Nora away from the village, to the bright, dazzling lights of Dublin, and the charming baker Joe Lynch. But sorrow is never far away for an Irish village girl, and when tragedy strikes, Nora must return to Ballybun and face up to the truth that drove her away. But back amongst the familiar sights and smells of her childhood, Nora feels herself drawn once more to her old life, and love, and she faces an impossible choice. Can she deny her roots, or will she always be the girl from Paradise Alley? A heart-wrenching story of love, loss and the power of friendship during unimaginable hardship. This book is perfect for fans of Orphan Train and Diney Costeloe's The Girl with No Name. What readers are saying about Sandy Taylor:';Oh my word what a fabulous book I just loved every page of it. This book drew me right in and I was glued to it right up to the final page A massive 5 stars from me.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow right from the start I was hooked to the pages brilliant full of joy and also heartbreak my heart was being wrenched out an absolutely gorgeous story full of highs and lows I couldn't put this book down.' Katie's Book Cave, 5 stars ';Wow!! What a heartbreaking story I ever read! I absolutely loved that book sooooo much I definitely will read more books from this author amazing!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 star ';Oh WOW What a beautiful heart-warming story this is drew me in and I loved it from the very first page. I couldn't get enough I was reading this until 1am.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';I fell in love fabulous an enthralling read that I didn't want to put down. I was so wrapped up heart-warming and beautifully written will have you hooked until the very last page

';You don't know me, but I'm your sister.' Claire is shocked when she receives a message out of the blue from Sophie, a beautiful young woman who tells Claire that she's their father's secret child. Having spent years nursing her sweet little daughter Ella through a life-threatening illness whilst dealing with the emotional fall-out of a devastating marriage breakdown, Claire feels tentatively excited to meet Sophie. Perhaps she might finally have someone in the family to lean on As Claire welcomes her sister into her life, she's delighted to see just how much Ella loves her new Aunt Sophie. But as the pair spend more time together, Claire begins to wonder where exactly her perfect new sister came from and what kind of person she really is. With their elderly father's mind rapidly deteriorating, is it possible that he's hiding something from Claire about Sophie's sudden appearance in their lives? When Sophie suggests a family day at the seaside, little Ella is beyond excited. But as Claire takes an important phone call from her demanding ex-husband, leaving Sophie in charge of Ella, something unthinkable happens. And as Claire rushes into the ice-cold sea towards the small, limp figure of her daughter, she realises that Sophie was watching the whole time. But why would Sophie want to hurt Claire's precious daughter? Was trusting her new sister with Ella the biggest mistake of Claire's life? If you enjoyed The Girl on the Train, My Lovely Wife and Lucinda Berry's The Perfect Child, you'll love this heart-stopping psychological thriller from bestselling author Sheryl Browne. What readers are saying about The Family Secret:';Shocking, brilliant page-turner!!!... A stunning thriller This book will grip you immediately and by the last twenty percent, shock you, scare you and make your heart beat right out of your chest!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Gripping and hard to put down. I spent an entire day reading it. One of the best thrillers I've read in a long time!' Netgalley reviewer, 5 stars ';A wonderful, tense domestic psychological thriller that hits ALL the buttons.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Another fantastic hit from this wonderful author! Unputdownable. So many twists, it has your head reeling in that wonderful, mind-blowing way. Don't pass this one by, it's worth every second of your time.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A brilliantly written, addictive page-turner.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow Another sure-fire winner from Sheryl Browne. Dark and twisted, full of revenge it's a fast-paced thriller that certainly keeps you reading' Goodreads reviewer ';The Family Secret is billed as being absolutely unputdownable and I totally agree. I was captivated from the very first page and the tension slowly builds throughout the book

Beth and Cath are leaving their husbands. This is a story about two very different women. One is wealthy and having an affair with a man who gives her the kind of love that her cold, detached husband does not. One is living hand to mouth, suffering at the hands of a violent partner who would rather see her dead than leave him. You may think you know these women already and how their lives will unfold. Beth will live happily ever after with her little girl and her soulmate. Cath will go back to her abusive husband. And these two women will never cross paths. But you will be wrong. On the 3.15pm train from London to Bristol, Beth and Cath are about to meet and discover they share one shocking thing in common. A clever, engrossing and absolutely unputdownable page-turner of a read about what really lies beneath the surface of a marriage. Fans of Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train will be hooked on The Stranger's Wife. Read what everyone is saying about Anna-Lou Weatherley: ';A.......maz........ing, what a fantastic book, loved every word on every page, a great psychological thriller that held my interest throughout and I didn't want it to end I could carry on raving about this book but just read it for yourself, I can definitely recommend, you will not be disappointed.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ';Gripping, page-turner, disturbing, just a few words I would use to describe this fantastic read! I loved this book, it reminded me of The Girl on the Train and quickly became one of my new favorites!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Ten stars for being able to keep me up until 4 a.m. I just HAD to finish this book! I cannot begin to describe how riveting this novel was. Great writing, characterizations, plot, timing, suspense it has it all. Trust me, you will NOT be able to put it down until you finish reading it. So many mediocre thrillers out there that this one hit me like a ton of bricks. Absolutely SUPERB!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ';What an explosive read this is a loop the loop rollercoaster of a ride, you better strap in and get ready, your head will be spinning trying to keep up with all the twists, betrayals, friendships, heartache, loss this book has it all, puts a whole new meaning on the term psychological thriller!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Flipping heck! It's a while since I've raced through a book like this, so engrossed that I literally did nothing today except read. I was caught from the very first line and it wouldn't let me go The story is so well written, the characters so fleshed out and real, it was like watching a movie in my mind

';OMG this book! So so so heartbreaking, my heart broke My god it was fabulous, the writing style and storyline were brilliant and well written... This book will stay with me for a long long time and definitely on my favs of 2020!' Goodreads Reviewer, I will not think about it anymore. I won't think about her. My lost little sister with her beautiful smile, her chestnut-coloured eyes. My sister who I couldn't protect. If you passed Alice on the street, you couldn't help but smile. At how she holds hands with her husband, Jack, who she has been with since she was at university. At the way she admires her three boys, the centre of her universe. But if you looked very closely, you'd see how tightly she holds Jack's hand, afraid to let go. You'd see how carefully she watches her boys, scared to look away. You'd see her smile fading in a matter of seconds, and the pain she hides behind her eyes. She has told Jack that she ran away from home when she was younger but she didn't tell him the whole story. Her husband doesn't know about the guilt she bears about her little sister she failed to save. Now, after a lifetime of fresh starts, Alice can feel her past playing catch-up. She is sure she is being watched, certain she is being followed. She may not be able to stop her secret coming out but can she stop the world she has lovingly built collapsing in on her? This utterly heartbreaking, beautifully written and gripping family drama examines just how far we are willing to go for our loved ones, and the desperate decisions we make when we have no other choice. Fans of Jodi Picoult, Kerry Fisher and Liane Moriarty will be blown away by this incredibly moving tale. Readers absolutely love The Nowhere Girl:';One of a kind. I think fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and others will love this one. I was blown away by the story and the characters.' Crossroad Reviews ';Jeez, Louise!!! This story kept me reading and reading like there was no tomorrow!... I adored it It made my heart sing and weep. It made my eyes leak and my mouth smile. It was utterly gripping and devastating.' B for Book Review, 5 stars ';An incredible book by an incredible writer!... Had me hooked from the very first page and kept me reading right through the night. I am a relatively slow reader but I devoured this book in one sitting as I just couldn't put it down.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow, just wow!!!!!... So amazing and beautifully written... I loved it so much... An emotional rollercoaster that I never wanted to get off from.' Blue Moon Blogger, 5 stars ';Jaw-droppingly good!..

Every year on the same day, on the anniversary, I receive a single black rose. Thirteen years of dark petals, jagged thorns, dredging up memories I've tried to forget I've packed up my life. All my belongings are carefully sealed in labelled boxes, my suitcases ready for my big move. I'm just days away from a new life abroad with my boyfriend, Ben. No one knows the real reason I'm desperate to leave. My best friend, Lena, is throwing me a leaving party. A celebration, to say goodbye. Champagne to toast my farewell. Speeches, full of fond memories. No one knows what I'm running from. Then another black rose appears, dragging up thirteen years of buried memories. My passport goes missing. The very people I am trying to escape from turn up to our house. Someone knows what I did. This party was meant to be the first night of the rest of my life but now I don't know if I'll see tomorrow. Someone knows my secret. They're in my home, at my party, and they're making me pay for it. Psychological thrillers don't get more addictive or gasp-worthy than this! Fans of K.L. Slater, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us will love this unputdownable page-turner. Readers absolutely love Lesley Sanderson's twisted thrillers: ';WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!' Goodreads Reviewer ';Loved it What a brilliant book I found it very hard to put my kindle down!' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ';Brilliant One of 2019's best!... Keeps you in suspense until that last page!... A splendid thrill-ride!' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';WOW! Just loved this book, a definite page-turner An excellent read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars ';Completely gripping from page one.' Goodreads Reviewer ';Wow A fascinating story that kept me flipping the pages late into the night.' It's All About the Thrill ';Twisty, compelling and brilliant An edge-of-your seat, twist-packed thriller with an added dash of poetic justice that had me hooked in from the very first page captivating the reader throughout her gripping story. Well worth far more than five stars and highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Sometimes it takes losing something to see where you truly belong. For the past twenty-nine years, Kay Bright's days have had a familiar rhythm: she works in her husband's stationery shop hoping to finally sell the legendary gold pen, cooks for her family, tries to remember to practice yoga, and every other month she writes to her best friend, Ursula. Kay could set her calendar by their letters: her heart lifts when the blue airmail envelope, addressed in Ursula's slanting handwriting, falls gently onto the mat. But now Ursula has stopped writing and everything is a little bit worse. Ursula is the only one who knows Kay's deepest secret, something that happened decades ago that could tear Kay's life apart today. She has always been the person Kay relies on. Worried, Kay gets out her shoebox of Ursula's letters and as she reads, her unease starts to grow. And then at ten o'clock in the morning, Kay walks out of her yellow front door with just a rucksack, leaving her wedding ring on the table... This emotional and heart-warming novel is for anyone who knows it's never too late to look for happiness. Fans of Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry will fall in love with this feel-good and moving story that shows you that the best friendships truly last forever. Readers are falling totally in love with The Missing Letters of Mrs Bright:';Wow, well that was a hugely enjoyable read I laughed out loud, I cried, I stayed up well into the night reading just a little bit more. I just loved this book so much.' Goodreads Reviewer ';A story that drew me in from the first pages. With tissues clutched in my hand and tears running down my face, I read this book in one sitting. A story that will stay with me.' NetGalley Reviewer ';I was teary-eyed A book to truly fall in love with! I couldn't seem to read this book fast enough. I stayed up way, way too late to finish it. There were parts that actually had me laughing out loud. I haven't read such a warm-your-heart type of book in a very very long time. I totally recommend it.' Goodreads Reviewer ';A poignant read and an emotional one. Beautiful doesn't do it justice. If you read just one book about life make it this one. 10 stars if I could.' Goodreads Reviewer ';Such a touching, heartfelt book; tears a few times

Eddie stands at his door anxiously waiting for the woman to arrive, touching the engagement ring box in his pocket for luck. He doesn't hear the footsteps behind him until it's too late Detective Finnegan Beck is called to a crime scene a remote house near the rural Irish town of Cross Beg where a dog lies whimpering beside his beloved owner's body. At first it looks like a burglary gone wrong. But Beck spots something his colleagues didn't. The victim, Eddie Kavanagh, was wearing his smartest clothes. He'd brushed his hair. And, on closer inspection, a small velvet box containing an engagement ring is discovered in his pocket, along with a letter to a nameless woman, which seems to suggest she's in danger. Those who knew Eddie have no idea about a female friend though there's been no one in his life since a girl who he'd loved and who'd broken his heart decades before. Now Eddie leads a quiet, solitary existence, rarely going further than the fields behind his house to walk his sheepdog Max. So who was the woman Eddie was waiting for? And did his connection with her ultimately lead to his murder? When a beautiful young woman is then found beaten to death, murdered exactly as Eddie had been, Beck has to ask is the danger over? Or is it just beginning? An absolutely addictive and atmospheric crime novel that will leave you gasping for breath. If you love gripping thrillers from Rachel Caine, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot, you won't be able to put this one down. Readers love Michael Scanlon:';Bloody brilliant... Oh my goodness me... one seriously, fantastically and brilliantly written book with cracking characters and cracking storylines. I was hooked Simply unputdownable!' Ginger Book Geek, 5 stars ';A page-turning, don't-put-it-down, yes-you-will-be-up-all-night kind of read amazing!' SPW Writes, 5 stars ';Omg!! What an amazing and thrilling story!!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';An amazing book Lots of twists and turns throughout full of surprises. I thought I knew who the killer was halfway through, but I was totally wrong I thoroughly enjoyed this book.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';So many twists and turns throughout the whole book. You never knew what surprise was going to happen next. This book had me holding my breath up till the end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Gripping... Keeps you guessing till the end... The needle of suspicion keeps moving from one suspect to another... If you loved the detective series of Harry Bosch or Cormoran Strike, you will enjoy.' Goodreads reviewer ';Powerful riveting... stunning.' Plucked from the Stacks, 5 stars ';If you like the Harry Hole Series by Jo Nesb , you shouldn't miss this one... Gripping.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Cracking..