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Book SynopsisIn this heart-stopping installment of the On the Edge series, secrets turn deadly as a search and rescue expert and a psychiatrist team up to catch a killer during a dangerous winter storm.When Aria, a young girl with autism, goes missing, search and rescue expert Beckett Stolle ventures into the swamplands of Texas to track her down.When he finds the girl, she is alive, sitting next to a corpse painted in blood. Accusations fly, including suspicion that Aria was involved in the macabre murder. Beckett, however, fears this is the work of a notorious serial killer, turning his rescue mission into a hunt for a murderer. But every clue leads back to Aria, who has secrets of her own?something her psychiatrist, Jo Bellerose, sympathizes with on a very deep and dangerous level.As an ice storm descends on Texas, Jo partners with Beckett, a handsome ex-military outdoorsman, to prove Aria?s innocence and find the real killer before another victim is slain. The two get trapped in the wilderness, where their professional relationship morphs into something intensely personal.And the danger headed their way is one they never saw coming.

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Book SynopsisIs she following a path of redemption or an enemy’s revenge? A crime reporter’s traumatic past comes back to haunt her in a twisting novel of lies, betrayals, and killer secrets. Investigative crime journalist Signe Gates’s life became a nightmare the day she was kidnapped and drugged. After forty-eight missing hours, she woke to a blur of unsettling memories and a warning from her unknown abductors: tell anyone what happened and they’ll die. They’ve already proved they will deliver on that threat. For two years, Signe has been haunted by what she knows she did and terrified of what else could be buried in her memories. Then an informant tells her two men recently found dead in Yosemite are connected to her missing hours, and more answers await her in the park’s backwoods. But she must hurry. Desperate to know who targeted her and why, she has no choice but to embark on the dangerous journey. With a seasoned hiker acting as her guide, Signe ventures into the wilderness to solve a crime, get justice for the crimes committed against her, and overcome her demons. If only she could trust the man leading her into the backwoods… Because with each new suspicion, deliverance is starting to look more and more like a trap.Trade Review“Grant skillfully shuffles familiar tropes and writes with precision and pace, keeping the stakes high by intermittently casting suspicion on the three most prominent men in Signe’s life.” —Kirkus Reviews “The plot clips along at a satisfying pace, and Grant pulls off several successful surprises…” —Publishers Weekly “The Buried Hours is an intensely emotional ride, dark yet so very satisfying. Grant's characters are immediately compelling, her storytelling taut and intelligent. I couldn't put it down!” —Karen Rose, New York Times bestselling author “The Buried Hours is packed full of so many sharp turns I could barely hold on! R.S. Grant puts the reader right on the trail in Yosemite with this dark thriller, and it’s a journey that will keep you reading all night.” —Victoria Helen Stone, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

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Book SynopsisA single mother?s brutal past threatens to destroy the new life she?s built in this suspenseful dark romance set in the underground world of kink.Rae Dixon is lucky to be alive. Fifteen years ago, she survived being trafficked and abused, escaping her captors to reclaim her life. Now, she?s running a thriving business with her best friend and raising a teenage daughter on her own. Rae?s finally in control?literally. As Mistress V, Rae is the one calling the shots catering to Oklahoma City?s elite in her private dungeon, which is fronted by a spa.But when a client goes missing, Rae?s world spins out of control.Detective Dayton Clearwater shows up at the spa, sparking panic when he asks questions that risk exposing Rae?s true business. After several young women from her underground community disappear, too, Rae spots a chillingly familiar pattern. Together, she and Detective Clearwater must find answers before more lives are destroyed, including those they love.

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Book Synopsis'Fans of How To Kill Your Family will love Saffy, the serial-killing heroine of Bad Men' - RED MAGAZINE'Silence of the Lambs meets Sex and the City' - FTFrom million-copy bestselling author Julie Mae Cohen comes the razor-sharp, edge-of-your-seat feminist rage thriller of Summer 2023.*A BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK*Saffy has a secret. A secret that she is deeply ashamed of. It's not the fact that she's a serial killer in her free time. In fact, she's quite proud of that. After all she's only killing the bad men. She is making the world a better place.No, her secret is far worse than that. Saffy has a messy, inexplicable, uncontrollable crush. So while she's busy plotting her next murder, she also has the much harder task of figuring out how to get a boyfriend.But if there's one thing Saffy knows, it's how to get her man . . .Praise for BAD MEN:'The feminist serial killer you didn't know you were waiting for. Sensational' - CLARE MACKINTOSH'I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a thriller this much' - ERIN KELLY'Had me turning the pages like a fiend' - CJ SKUSE'Fast and furious and very, very funny' - TAMMY COHEN'Bloody brilliant. Sharp and darkly hilarious' - ANNA MAZZOLA'Will have you cheering and laughing in equal measure' - PRIMATrade ReviewFans of How To Kill Your Family will love Saffy, the serial-killing heroine of Bad Men. Wickedly funny . . . A damn good read * RED MAGAZINE *The feminist serial killer you didn't know you were waiting for. Bad Men is sensational * CLARE MACKINTOSH *I can't remember the last time I enjoyed a thriller this much. Bad Men is a delight on every page. Saffy is an unforgettable character, funny, charming, horny, posh, homicidal in the tradition of Villanelle or Sweetpea, but also totally original. 10/10 from me * ERIN KELLY *What a great read - revenge-hungry female killer, hot true crime podcaster, body parts a-gogo. What's not to like? Had me turning the pages like a fiend * CJ SKUSE *Bad Men may be a ground-breaking as well as best-selling publication * IRISH EXAMINER *Fast and furious and very, very funny. Saffy Huntley-Oliver is Villanelle on speed * TAMMY COHEN *Bloody brilliant. Sharp and darkly hilarious * ANNA MAZZOLA *Will have you cheering and laughing in equal measure * PRIMA *Compelling and audacious and so much fun. Bad Men is escapist yet dark, fresh and and surprising, it made me laugh so many times. The perfect page-turner. * CAROLINE HULSE *Dark, funny, smart and unputdownable * Women's Weekly Australia *

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Book Synopsis'Brings twist after delicious twist. I love this book.' Jo Spain______________________________Small town. Huge scandal.Beverley Franklin will do whatever it takes to protect her local school's reputation.So when a scandal involving her own daughter threatens to derail the annual school musical's appearance on national television, Beverley goes into overdrive.But in her efforts to protect her daughter and keep the musical on track, she misses what's really going, both in her own house and in the insular Glass Lake community - with dramatic consequences.Glass Lake primary school's reputation is about to be shattered...'Eithne Shortall mixes humour and tragedy with a deftness reminiscent of Marian Keyes' Irish TimesTrade ReviewThe queen of the character-driven plot returns with a slow-burn Irish mystery that brings twist after delicious twist. I love this book. * Jo Spain *Sharp, funny and brilliantly observed - I absolutely loved it! * Andrea Mara *A wonderfully gossipy read, layered with dark moments, dry humour and a mystery at its heart to keep you guessing right to the end * Carmel Harrington *As cleverly plotted as an Agatha Christie whodunnit ... thought-provoking, with well-drawn characters ... tempered by empathy and witty humour * Irish Independent *Insightful ... an engrossing page turner that'll leave you shocked and amused in equal measure * Belfast Telegraph *This novel knocked me for six ... carefully and beautifully written ... I couldn't have liked it more. * Daily Mail on Three Little Truths *Funny... relatable, contemporary and exceptionally witty * Irish Times on Three Little Truths *Funny, endearing, mysterious and outrageous, this book is wildly entertaining and hugely enjoyable. -- Liz Nugent on Three Little TruthsA smart, humorous and gripping whodunnit, clear your schedule: this is a book for devouring in one sitting * Sunday Business Post *'A witty take on school-gate politics ... a multi-layered story' * Sunday Independent *Many secrets are hidden and shared in this page-turner whose scandal-evolving plot is meticulously constructed * Irish Examiner *

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Book Synopsis‘Mary does it again with another thrill ride of a book! So many twists and turns right from the start.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Old secrets are hard to keep buried in this gritty and gripping novel of suspense from New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton. Kelsey Warren may now be a high-flying journalist, but she’s never forgiven her reckless mother Donna for abandoning her as a teenager. Yet when Kelsey returns to her hometown and discovers her mother’s body at the bottom of a flooded quarry with a gunshot wound in her chest, Kelsey’s world is flipped upside down. Her mother didn’t desert her; she was killed. Despite Sheriff Mitch Garrett's pleas to leave the case alone, Kelsey is determined to uncover the truth about her mother. But small towns hide big secrets, and someone has their eye on Kelsey and is set on silencing her for good. Previously published as In Dark Waters Readers LOVE Keep You Close! ‘Love anything by this author and this one did not disappoint! Absolutely fantastic.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written with a compelling storyline and well-developed characters. A good amount of twists and suspense and unpredictability that left me guessing until the end.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I really enjoyed this book… Definitely recommend.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mary Burton’s books are always a must read… A fast paced, fast moving story.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Mary Burton is a class act. Her writing is consistently brilliant and Keep You Close is no exception.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved it! Keep You Close is a wild and terrifying ride. Highly enjoyable and I had a hard time putting it down!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Lots of twists and turns with gritty characters that you cant help but love. Once you start reading you can't put it down!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely devour anything that Mary Burton writes. She is an automatic go-to author for me to grab and read. She has definitely done it again!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisWhen two writers meet at a retreat, the chemistry is instant, and they begin a sinister relationship … or do they? An exquisitely tense, twisty She Said/She Said psychological thriller from number one bestselling author Sarah Stovell…***The Times BOOK OF THE MONTH******Telegraph BOOK OF THE YEAR***‘Slickly claustrophobic, this arch story of obsessive, forbidden love taken to the extreme will have you squirming in your seat’ Sarah Pinborough‘Whip-smart, lushly written and truly page-turning … Sarah Stovell is a thrilling talent’ Holly Seddon‘A moving, gripping story … twists keep coming till the very last page. I loved it’ Erin Kelly____________________Bo Luxton has it all – a loving family, a beautiful home in the Lake District, and a clutch of bestselling books to her name.Enter Alice Dark, an aspiring writer who is drifting through life, with a series of dead-end jobs and a freeloading boyfriend.When they meet at a writers’ retreat, the chemistry is instant, and a sinister relationship develops…Or does it?Breathlessly pacey, taut and terrifying, Exquisite is a startlingly original and unbalancing psychological thriller that will keep you guessing until the very last page.____________________‘The characters are so untrustworthy you wont know what to believe, but you won’t put it down till you’ve found out. A superb debut’ Sunday Mirror'Cunningly constructed and gorgeously written, this is outstanding’ Express'It’s a remarkable debut in the crowded psychological thriller field, written with great sureness of touch and tone' The Times‘Addictive, terrifying and beautifully written, Exquisite is up there with the best psychological thrillers I’ve ever read. Fucking awesome’ Chris Whittaker‘Sarah Stovell writes beautifully’ Essie Fox‘Beautifully written and perfectly twisted, I was sucked deeply into the intertwined worlds of Alice and Bo and found myself reading through my fingers, compelled yet terrified at what the outcome might be…’ Susi Holliday‘I bloody loved it. So clever, so beautifully written, such brilliant characterisation and THAT ENDING!’ Lisa Hall‘Beautifully written, atmospheric and sexy’ Cass Green‘A dark, sensual and twisted character study, rife with murky motivations and sinister revelations … hard to put down’ Foreword Reviews‘Kept me reading long into the night … a majestic debut and utterly compelling’ James MacManus, TLS‘The characters are untrustworthy so you won’t know what to believe. But you won’t be able to put the book down until you find out’ Sunday People‘An alarming novel: infuriating at times, appalling, even frightening, and always a page-turner’ Shots Mag‘Beautifully written, gripping and utterly believable’ Crime Review‘A psychological thriller that will simply blow your mind’ New Books Magazine‘If you’re looking for a new and exciting psychological thriller that’s packed with unexpected twists, Exquisite won’t disappoint’ CultureFly Trade Review"Those expecting an unhappy ending won't be disappointed." --Publishers Weekly "Exquisite is a powerful and assured debut thriller. Slickly claustrophobic and delicately wrought this arch story of obsessive forbidden love taken to the extreme will have you squirming in your seat even as you're driven to turn the next page. A must-read for 2017." --Sarah Pinborough, author, Behind Her Eyes "Whip-smart, lushly written and truly page-turning. I loved Exquisite, from the misleading simplicity of the premise and right down through all the dark depths of the she said/she said narrative. Sarah Stovell is a thrilling talent." --Holly Seddon. author, Try Not to Breathe "A perfect literary thriller. A moving, gripping story told in beautiful prose. The twists keep coming until the very last page. I loved this book." --Erin Kelly, author, The Poison Tree

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Book SynopsisWhen the official investigation into the murder of a respectable local businessman fails to add up, and personal problems start to play havoc with her state of mind, New Zealand's favourite young detective Sam Shephard turns vigilante... 'Fast-moving New Zealand procedural ... the Edinburgh of the south has never been more deadly' Ian Rankin ‘New Zealand's answer to Siobhan Clarke’ The Times 'A sassy heroine, fabulous sense of place, and rip-roaring stories with a twist. Perfect curl-up-on-the-sofa reading' Kate Mosse __________________ The New Zealand city of Dunedin is rocked when a wealthy and apparently respectable businessman is murdered in his luxurious home while his wife is bound and gagged, and forced to watch. But when Detective Sam Shephard and her team start investigating the case, they discover that the victim had links with some dubious characters. The case seems cut and dried, but Sam has other ideas. Weighed down by her dad's terminal cancer diagnosis, and by complications in her relationship with Paul, she needs a distraction, and launches her own investigation. And when another murder throws the official case into chaos, it's up to Sam to prove that the killer is someone no one could ever suspect. __________________ Praise for the Sam Shephard series ‘A really strong mystery with a twist that works very nicely … The family dynamic and Sam’s dealing with the trauma are brilliantly observed’ NB Magazine 'If you like taut, pacy thrillers with a wonderful sense of place, this is the book for you' Liam McIlvanney 'Vanda Symon's work resembles Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series she knows how to tell a good story and the NZ setting adds spice' The Times 'Atmospheric, emotional and gripping' Foreword Reviews 'A plot that grabs the reader's attention with a heart-stopping opening and doesn't let go' Sunday Times 'Powerful, coolly assured, and an absolute belter of a read' LoveReading 'It is Symon's copper Sam, self-deprecating and very human, who represents the writer's real achievement' Guardian 'Fans of The Dry will love Vanda Symon' Red Magazine 'With a twisty plot, a protagonist who shines and beautifully written observations of the cruellest things this is crime fiction at its best' Kiwi Crime 'Reads like the polished effort of a genre veteran. More, please' Booklist 'Atmospheric, gripping and incredibly satisfying' Anne Cater, Random Things through My Letterbox

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Book SynopsisAn enchanting tale of secrets and deception that stretches from the heaths of Suffolk to the banks of the Seine.Annie Sancerre is looking for love. After her husband was killed in the trenches of the Great War, she found herself putting motherhood before everything else, whatever the cost.So when the kind and gentle Fergus Cameron proposes, Annie realises a life with him could bring both comfort and security. Then she meets debonair lawyer Richard Ross near her home in Kew and her future is thrown into doubt.But why does Richard seem to know more about her past than she does?From bestseller Teresa Crane comes an elaborate mystery of love both lost and found.Praise for Treacherous Waters ‘This is compulsive reading’ Marina Oliver, author of The Accidental Marriage

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Book SynopsisIt is a truth universally acknowledged, thata single man in possession of a good fortunemust be in want of anything but a wife?The third book in the Swell Valley series by bestselling author Tilly BagshaweHenry Saxton-Brae has it all a titled, self-made millionaire,his fiancée just happens to be a supermodel who is as kind and loyal as she is ravishingly beautiful. To top it all, he's just bought Hanborough Castle, the jewel in the crown of the Swell Valley.Life couldn't be better for someone who was ready to settledown. Could he really be the only man in the world not in lovewith his future wife?Flora Fitzwilliam has been summoned by legendarydesigner Graydon James to restore Hanborough to its formerglory. She soon discovers that it's not just the house thatneeds fixing, and Flora seems to be the only person who seesthe real Henry Saxton-Brae.Between her boss's waning talents and Henry's roving eye,Flora is being torn apart. Can she pull off the job, and makeHenry see that his bachelTrade Review‘Fast-paced, fun and thoroughly entertaining’ Daily Mail Praise for Tilly Bagshawe ‘Full of scandal, sex and secrets, all of which combine to keep you hooked till the very end’ Closer ‘A cross between Jilly Cooper and Jackie Collins’ Daily Mail 'You're always guaranteed a corking characters and a fast-paced read with a Bagshawe story, and this doesn't disappoint' Heat ‘The queen of chick-lit' Woman's Own ‘A cut above the rest… Pure, unadulterated escapism.” Fabulous ‘The natural heir to Jilly Cooper’ Candis

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Book SynopsisDark, deceptive and utterly delicious!' Louise Douglas, author of the Richard and Judy Book Club pick The Secrets Between UsSecrets, lust, lies and murder a heady combination which kept me reading this book late into the night, and a twist which made me gasp!' Jackie KablerSomeone knows what they didA laugh.A touch.A lingering look.A dead body.An affair.A crime years in the making.Alice knows she's in too deep. But behind closed doors, no one is who they seemAn engrossing, riveting, jaw-dropping psychological thriller that will leave you stunned and satisfied. Lark spins a superb, twisty, compelling tale that you won't want to miss!'Lisa Regan, USA Today-bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn seriesPraise for J.S. Lark:A very different, enthralling read that I really didn''t want to put down' Eleine, GoodreadsI found myself turning pages late into the night to see what would happen a unique story' Jennifer, NetgalleyWow, just as I thought I was right about the ending, I am pTrade ReviewReaders can’t get enough of After You Fell… ‘A very different, enthralling read that I really didn't want to put down’ Eleine Brent, Goodreads ‘I found myself turning pages late into the night to see what would happen…a unique story’ Jennifer Motz, Netgalley ‘Wow, just as I thought I was right about the ending, I am proven wrong on the very last page’ Kimberley Bigelow, Goodreads ‘The blurb describes this as creepy, disturbing and genuinely chilling which is spot on… A clever premise, a brilliant read’ Nikki’s Book Blog

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Book SynopsisNo matter how far you run . . .He''s never far behind''Gripping, poignant'' Rosamund Lupton''Eerily haunting'' Jane Corry''I literally couldn''t put it down'' Emma Curtis__________________________________________Lisa needs to disappear. And her friend''s rambling old home in the wilds of Yorkshire seems like the perfect place. It''s miles away from the closest town, and no one there knows her or her little boy, Joe.But when a woman from the local village comes to visit them, Lisa realizes that she and Joe aren''t as safe as she thought.What secrets have Rowan Isle House - and her friend - kept hidden all these years?And what will Lisa have to do to survive, when her past finally catches up with her?**BUY THE NEW SPELLBINDING THRILLER FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF DAY OF THE ACCIDENT AND MY SISTER''S BONES**Trade ReviewEerily haunting with the delicious sense of danger which Nuala Ellwood is so good at creating -- Jane CorryThe House on The Lake is so tautly written, I literally couldn't put it down. Nuala Ellwood writes like a dream -- Emma CurtisCreepy and deliciously atmospheric, this page-turner has it all - twists and turns and a powerful emotional punch. Highly recommend -- Teresa Driscoll

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Book SynopsisTHE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLEREvery town has its ugly little secrets...From the outside, the house in Lakeview Terrace looks perfect and the Bigelows seem like the perfect family: the respected surgeon father, the glamorous, devoted mother and two beautiful children. A perfect family, in a perfect house living their perfect lives. But perfect surfaces can hide dark undercurrents and behind closed doors lies a very different story. Teenager Zane and his younger sister, Britt, are terrorised by their violent father and dysfunctional mother. Too afraid to speak out, Zane does his best to protect his sister and counts the days until they can finally be free. One dark, brutal night when their father''s temper takes a horrifying turn for the worse, the perfect façade is exposed for the lie it is and Zane and Britt manage to escape. With the help of their beloved aunt, they rebuild their lives a day at a time, creating new families and putting their pastTrade ReviewIf you're after the perfect pick-me-up, take-me-away-from-the-world read, then she's your woman - GuardianThe most popular novelist on Planet Earth - Washington PostNora Roberts is a superstar - New York TimesI love Nora Roberts - Stephen King

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Book SynopsisAfter Aggie Dunkirk''s career is unceremoniously ended by her own mistakes, she finds herself traveling to Wisconsin, where her grandmother, Mumsie, lives alone in her rambling old home. She didn''t plan for how eccentric Mumsie has become, obsessing over an old, unsolved crime scene--even going so far as to re-create it in the dollhouse. Mystery seems to follow her when she finds work as a secretary helping to restore the flooded historical part of the cemetery. Forced to work with the cemetery''s puzzling, yet attractive archeologist, she exhumes the past''s secrets and unwittingly uncovers a crime that some will go to any length to keep quiet--even if it means silencing Aggie. In 1946, Imogene Grayson works in a local factory and has eyes on owning her own beauty salon. But coming home to discover her younger sister''s body in the attic changes everything. Unfamiliar with the newly burgeoning world of criminal forensics and not particularly welcomed as a woman, I

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Book SynopsisWhen cybercriminals hack into the U.S. Marshal's Witness Protection database and auction off personal details to the highest bidder, FBI Agent Sean Nichols begins a high-stakes chase to find the hacker. Trouble is, he has to work with U.S. Marshal Taylor Mills, who knows the secrets of his past, and the seconds are slipping away before someone dies.

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Book SynopsisInvestigative reporter Reagan Burke will go anywhere and do anything to find her missing sister-in-law, even if it means facing Liam McKade, a man who almost lost his life saving hers. Their search grows darker and more treacherous, bringing them full circle when the past danger they both tried to flee catches up to them.

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Book SynopsisIndependent and tenacious journalist Vivian DeMarco is back in Walton, Georgia, for one reason--to do her job and get out. When her boss suddenly dies under suspicious circumstances, Vivian''s only hope for finding the truth--and the next big story--is small-town law enforcement''s lanky poster boy, Deputy Ryan Frost. But the deeper they dig, the more twisted the truth becomes, and Vivian finds herself fighting for not only answers but also her life. False leads, incriminating emails, and someone called The Watcher force Vivian to confront the secret of her past and decide: How much is she willing to risk for the sake of a headline?Author Natalie Walters welcomes you back to Walton, Georgia, where everyone knows your name--but no one knows your secret.

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Book SynopsisThe Sisterhood: a group of women from all walks of life bound by friendship and years of adventure. Armed with vast resources, top-notch expertise, and a loyal network of allies around the globe, the Sisterhood will not rest until every wrong is made right. Isabelle “Izzy” Flanders and Yoko Akia are beginning a new project—an indoor/outdoor café that will be the cornerstone of a market village. Izzy knows just where to get the project off the ground: her old college classmate, Zoe Danfield, now vice president of a huge construction corporation. But the Zoe that Izzy reencounters doesn’t seem like her old, confident friend. This Zoe is tense and stressed, and Izzy eventually learns why.Buildings and bridges have been collapsing all over the world, causing hundreds of deaths, and Zoe suspects her firm’s inferior foundation materials are the cause. When she asks questions, she

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Book Synopsis''Laura Griffin is one of those skilled writers who hook me with the first sentence'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ reader reviewIf you love Karen Rose, Melinda Leigh and Lisa Gardner, you''ll be gripped by Laura Griffin! With her signature breathless pacing and suspenseful twists and turns, ''Laura Griffin never fails to put me on the edge of my seat'' (USA TODAY).''I love smart, sophisticated, fast-moving romantic thrillers and Laura Griffin writes them brilliantly'' JAYNE ANN KRENTZ''A pulse-pounding romantic thriller'' Publishers Weekly............................................................... ''Her heart jackhammered and she knew this was it. Fight or flight time.'' When a woman is found brutally murdered on Austin''s lakeside hike-and-bike trail, investigative reporter Bailey Rhoads turns up on the scene demanding access and answers of lead detective, Jacob M

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Book SynopsisAt the grisly murder scene of a teen prostitute, Virginia state trooper Riley Tatum’s past roars back to haunt her. When she was a teenage runaway, she was kidnapped, drugged, and left unconscious on the streets. She has no memories of what happened, only strange recurring dreams of two men playing cards. Former FBI agent Clay Bowman, Riley’s old flame, is Shield Security’s newest member. He’s plagued by the unsolved case of a serial killer nicknamed the Shark who murdered girls as part of a sadistic poker game. Only one girl survived. With the Shark now bent on evening that score, Clay has a chilling suspicion: Riley is the girl who escaped the Shark’s deadly amusement—and she is his next prey. As the Shark gets ready to play his hand, can Riley and Clay stop him—or will this killer finally claim the one who got away?Trade Review“Precise storytelling complete with strong conflict and heightened tension are the highlights of Burton’s latest. With a tough, vulnerable heroine in Riley at the story’s center, Burton’s novel is a well crafted, suspenseful mystery with a ruthless villain who would put any reader on edge. A thrilling read.” —RT Book Reviews (4 Stars)

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Book SynopsisTwo decades after her sister’s brutal attack and murder, Meg Brogan has finally found happiness…or so it appears. A bestselling true-crime writer, Meg has money, fame, and a wealthy fiancé. But when a television-show host presses her to tackle the one story everyone claims she cannot write—the story of her own family’s destruction—her perfect life shatters. Determined to finally face her past, Meg returns to her hometown of Shelter Bay. Shrouded in cold, brooding fog, the close-knit coastal town harbors dark secrets and suspicious residents. One of the few people to welcome Meg back is Blake Sutton, her high-school sweetheart and the marina’s new owner. Desperate for clues, Meg digs through her family’s files. As Pacific storms brew outside, her passion for Blake reignites. But someone doesn’t want Meg digging up the past. And that person will go to deadly lengths to prevent the writer from revealing a terrible truth.Trade Review“The suspense factor was high here…This is one of those books that I wish I’d have had the time to devour in one sitting.” —The Jeep Diva, 5 stars “In the Waning Light is a romantic suspense/thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end. Everything that can possibly happen, does.” —Read Your Writes, 4.5 stars “I loved this book! Meg is a savvy and likable heroine and the plot kept me guessing.” —For the Love of Books “In the Waning Light was hard to put down. I finished it one day! It was an emotional, gripping, and suspenseful mystery; a second chance romance filled with longing, and hope.” —Waves of Fiction “I cannot wait for the next mystery from White. She’s truly talented and creates worlds that you can reach out and touch, taste, feel, and experience.” —Doves Falling

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Book SynopsisA page-turning OMG love story, The Love of My Life is a bold, mysterious romance from Rosie Walsh, author of The Man Who Didn't Call.'Dazzling' - Lisa Jewell, author of The Family UpstairsI have held you every night for ten years and I didn’t even know your name. We have a child together. A dog, a house.Who are you?Emma loves her husband Leo and their young daughter Ruby: she’d do anything for them. But almost everything she's told them about herself is a lie.And she might just have got away with it, if it weren’t for her husband’s job. Leo is an obituary writer and Emma is a well-known marine biologist. So, when she suffers a serious illness, Leo copes by doing what he knows best: reading and writing about her life.But as he starts to unravel her past, he discovers the woman he loves doesn’t really exist. Even her name is made-up.When the very darkest moments of Emma’s past life finally emerge, she must somehow prove to Leo that she really is the woman he always thought she was. But first, she must tell him about the love of her other life . . .'Stunning' – Daily Mail'A winning combination of big emotions and didn't-see-that-coming twist' – Good Housekeeping'I couldn't put it down' - Jane Fallon, author of Worst Idea Ever'An absolute triumph' - Jill Mansell, author of Should I Tell You?'It made me cry, smile and hug my own loved ones a little tighter' - Beth O'Leary, author of The FlatshareTrade Review[A] compelling, painful romance, with the page-turning plot of a psychological thriller . . . Stunning -- Daily MailThe Love of My Life is a dazzling supernova of a book, which picks you up on line one and doesn't let you go until the very end. Each chapter is filled with heart-breaking twists and revelations, and it's brimming with human warmth and intelligence -- Lisa Jewell, author of The Night She DisappearedFabulous! Unexpected, gripping and surprisingly heart wrenching. I couldn’t put it down -- Jane Fallon, author of Just Got RealPerfection. Every word. Every moment. Every emotion. Brave, heart-breaking, and hopeful. A breathtaking story -- Lucy Clarke, author of The CastawaysA gorgeous, deeply satisfying novel -- Eve Chase, author of The Glass HouseExpect tears, twists, and a serious book hangover once you've finished -- RedThis thrilling yet emotional story is impossible to put down -- Fabulous Magazine (The Sun)Rosie Walsh is the master of "just one more chapter". We read this in one sitting, unable to put it down. Just brilliant -- CloserHeart-wrenching, beautiful and thought-provoking; it made me cry, smile and hug my own loved ones a little tighter -- Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare and The No-ShowWise and profound, this is a story full of real, raw emotion and love -- Daisy Buchanan, author of CareeringAn absolute triumph -- Jill Mansell, author of Promise MeThis is the story of the secrets within a marriage, told with real insight and compassion. The writing is vivid and tender, the plot so skilfully constructed, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and the characters have stayed with me, long after reaching the end -- Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could HappenBrilliantly plotted and beautifully written, what really elevates Rosie Walsh's book above the competition is the characters. Contradictory, flawed and entirely human, I loved and rooted for them like real people -- Kate Riordan, author of The HeatwaveThe Love of my Life is an extraordinary novel. Rosie Walsh combines the emotional punch of the best of romance with the page-turning twists of the most masterful thrillers. I was torn between pausing to weep, and ploughing on to solve the mysteries -- Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity ProjectMy favourite kind of thriller -- gripping, heartbreaking and impossible to put down -- Laura Dave, author of The Last Thing He Told MeThe Love of My Life is a poignant love story, a propulsive mystery and a cautionary tale about the secrets we keep. I couldn't put it down -- Greer Hendricks, author of The Wife Between UsWalsh's hugely compelling The Love of My Life instantly pulls you deep into the interior of a marriage. Part thriller, part mystery, part heart-wrenching love story, this is a treasure for book clubs everywhere -- Ashley Audrain, author of The PushI adored this full bodied mystery: love, loss and the clues hidden in all of our pasts. I was completely gripped -- Gillian McAllister, author of Wrong Place Wrong TimeNobody marries suspense and tenderness quite like Rosie Walsh. Formidably complex and fiendishly clever, The Love of My Life takes the emotional thriller to a whole new level. Both haunting and gripping, it’s a novel as full of twists as it is heart, a gorgeously smart exploration of memory, mystery, and the devotion we show to the people we love. A breathtaking novel from a superbly talented author -- Emma Stonex, author of The LamplightersWith a twisty mystery woven around a love story of gut-wrenching power, this captivating novel delivers on every level -- Isabelle Broom, Heat[A] winning combination of big emotions and didn't-see-that-coming twist -- Good Housekeeping

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