Romantic suspense

Book SynopsisHallie Cavanaugh's late father just left her millions of reasons to stay away from Jim Lawson, deputy sheriff of Paradise, Idaho, and the man who broke her heart fourteen years ago. Hallie has worked hard for independence, but she can't dismiss a massive inheritance, even if she has to follow her father's manipulative terms to get it. How hard can it be to spend six months back in Paradise—and not sleep with her old flame? Former Army Ranger Jim just wants to do his job, raise his daughter…and resist the gorgeous, redheaded reminder of his bad-boy past. Their one unforgettably hot night together had major consequences, and now there's a fortune and a family legacy at stake. But when Hallie is threatened amid a storm of uncovered secrets and conflicted loyalties, protecting her becomes more than a duty: it's a deeply personal fight Jim's heart won't let him lose.Trade Review"A mix of intrigue, romance, and family drama, Take Me Back has a bit of everything that keeps the pages turning." —Roundtable Reviews "James has created an intriguing world of secrets and romance that will suck you in from the first sentence. Anyone who likes contemporary romance/romantic suspense will enjoy this book." —So Many Reads

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Book SynopsisThe Winter Secret is a thrilling mystery from Lulu Taylor, top ten bestselling author of The Snow Rose.‘My dear boy, the place is cursed. It always has been and it always will be . . .’Buttercup Redmain has a life of pampered luxury, living in beautiful Charcombe Park, Dorset. Her older husband, Charles Redmain, is wealthy and successful, and proud of the house he has painstakingly restored, once owned by a famous ancestor. Buttercup is surrounded by people who make her life delightfully easy. But the one thing she really wants seems impossible.There are other discomforting realities: her husband’s ex-wife still lives nearby – though Buttercup has never met her. Soon, it becomes very clear that all the people who make Buttercup’s life so carefree are also watching her every move. Does she actually live in a comfortable but inescapable cage? And what is the truth of her husband’s previous marriage?In the late 1940s, Xenia Arkadyoff lived in Charcombe Park with her father, a Russian prince, and her mother, a famous film star. Life seemed charmed, full of glamour and beauty. But behind the glittering facade lay pain, betrayal, and the truth about the woman Xenia spent her life protecting.Now Charcombe Park is calling back people who were once part of its story, and the secrets that have stayed long hidden are bubbling inexorably to the surface . . .Trade ReviewDon't you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor -- Veronica Henry, top ten bestselling author of Christmas at the Beach HutTold across both time lines, this easy read has a sting in the tale * Sunday Mirror *I raced through this gripping tale about secrets and lies and long-buried emotions bubbling explosively to the surface -- Daily Mail on The Winter Children

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Book SynopsisSheriff Bree Taggert is both hunter and hunted in #1 Amazon Charts and Wall Street Journal bestselling author Melinda Leigh’s blood-freezing thriller of murder, rage, and revenge. New sheriff Bree Taggert is called to a shooting in a campground shuttered for the winter. But she arrives to find a perplexing crime. There is no shooter, no victim, and no blood. No one but Bree believes the sole witness, Alyssa, a homeless teenager who insists she saw her friend shot. Bree calls in former deputy Matt Flynn and his K-9 to track the killer and search for Alyssa’s friend. They discover the battered corpse of a missing university student under the ice in Grey Lake—but it’s not the victim they were looking for. When two more students go missing and additional bodies turn up, Bree must find the link between the victims. She knows only one thing for certain: the murders are fueled by rage. When Alyssa disappears, Bree must race against time to find her before her witness becomes another victim.Trade Review“See Her Die by Melinda Leigh is another winner…interesting characters, intricate relationships, and a riveting mystery.” —Crimespree Magazine “Not since Walt Longmire have I been so enthralled by a character! Sheriff Bree Taggert is tough, flawed and I want to see more of her! Well done, Melinda Leigh!” —Debra Webb, USA Today bestselling author of Trust No One “Outstanding! Suspenseful and filled with emotion, Leigh’s See Her Die kept me riveted all the way through to the shocking and heart-racing conclusion.” —T.R. Ragan, bestselling author of Her Last Day

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Book SynopsisOn the night Odie May and her married lover are due to celebrate him leaving his wife, Odie goes out to buy a bottle of his favourite wine and, on her way home, is murdered by a woman in a lime green coat. But Odie’s story does not end there… Next, she finds herself in a waiting room with a man who introduces himself as Carl Draper and who tells her he is her Initial Contact. He is carrying a clipboard and invites her into an interview room. Over the course of her interview, Carl guides Odie back through the years, asking her about the significant others in her life in a quest to work out what she’s done wrong, who might have murdered her and why. As Odie comes to realise the truth about herself, the life she’s led and her death, she's given a choice: Carl can put her back to the moment before she was murdered and prevent it from happening, but this comes at a price Odie doesn't know if she can pay and, as she decides, she not only begins to understand what she has to do to become the person she should have been all along, but who is her most significant significant other.

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Book Synopsis‘What a scorcher of a thriller! I was sucked in from the very first page and I couldn't put it down!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An unsolved mystery ignites a deadly game of chess in this scorching thriller from New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton. A year after the infamous arsonist Nero was found dead in one of his latest fires, journalist Darcy Sampson receives a tip that the body found at the scene wasn't Nero at all. Determined to solve the case, Darcy heads to her small hometown in Virginia to track Michael Gannon, an arsonist investigator who refuses to believe that Nero is dead. But when a new series of fires in the area have a remarkable resemblance to the arsonist's previous work, Darcy and Gannon are in a race against time to put a stop to Nero once and for all. But Nero is ready and waiting for them, and he intends on teaching both Gannon and Darcy one last, fatal lesson. Previously published as The Arsonist Readers LOVE Playing With Fire! ‘Oooooh I loved this one! This book had a bit of everything! It had suspense, intrigue, action and a great who done it!’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Well written with a strong plotline and well-developed characters. I couldn't put it down, it was gripping, twisty and unpredictable.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow Mary Burton this is what I call a THRILLER.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A brilliant read. I loved it.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Loved this book, it was fast paced, had a bit of everything, romance, suspense and thrills. I read it in a day, as I was hooked from the first chapter.’ – NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Book SynopsisSmart, savvy and original, Sally Emerson’s story about a young woman growing up with an amoral mother deftly portrays youth and its careful obsessions. For fifteen-year-old Jennifer Hamilton, the transition from adolescence to adulthood is painful and bewildering. Too mature to return to the securities of childhood, yet unwilling to join a world of adults, Jennifer creates a psychic world in which her companions are Shelley and the Restoration playwright Aphra Behn. Adding to Jennifer’s self-doubt is her exuberant and capricious mother. When her mother brings home the young, attractive architect Paul, Jennifer becomes aware of new and unusual feelings, and before long mother and daughter are competing for Paul’s attention.

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Book SynopsisA Midwinter Promise by Sunday Times top ten bestselling author Lulu Taylor is a dramatic story of loss, grief and the legacy of secrets. 'Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa? Winter bliss from Lulu Taylor' – Veronica Henry, author of A Night on the Orient Express.The pastA lonely and imaginative child, Julia loves her family’s beautiful and wild Cornish home with all her heart. But, marked by dark troubles, she enters her adult years determined to leave and seek a new beginning in London. It’s there she meets the handsome David. They fall in love but, when Julia becomes pregnant, even he can’t stop the terrible echoes of the past from ringing in her ears. The only sound to be heard above the noise is the old Cornish house, calling her home . . .The presentFor Julia’s adult children, Alex and Johnnie, the house hides the history of their family within its walls. For Alex, it is full of memories of her late mother. For Johnnie, it is the house – rightfully theirs after Julia's death – that was stolen. With their father now lying in a hospital bed, time is running out for Alex and Johnnie to uncover the secrets of what happened to their mother all those years ago. Can they discover the truth before the house closes its doors to them forever?

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Book SynopsisRandom letters belong on Scrabble tiles, not dead bodies. But when a demented serial killer targets Boston’s gay population, leaving cryptic messages carved into his victims, lead detective Gary Mitchell has no choice but to play along.As the body count rises, Gary gets desperate enough to push aside his skepticism and accept the help of a psychic. Dan Porter says he can offer new clues, and Gary needs all the insight into the killer’s mind he can get.Dan has lived with his gift–sometimes his curse–his entire life. He feels compelled to help, but only if he can keep his involvement secret. Experience has taught him to be cautious of the police and the press, but his growing connection to Gary distracts him from the real danger. As they edge closer to solving the puzzle, Dan finds himself in the killer’s sights….

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Book SynopsisA decades-old disappearance, and a quest to find the truth . . . Big Lies in a Small Town, by the bestselling author Diane Chamberlain, is an emotional novel about two women connected by a painting that holds many dark secrets.‘Fans of Jodi Picoult’s style will love how Diane Chamberlain writes’ - CandisNorth Carolina, 2018: Morgan Christopher’s life has been derailed. Taking the fall for a crime she did not commit, she finds herself serving a three-year stint in the North Carolina Women’s Correctional Centre. Her dream of a career in the arts is put on hold – until a mysterious visitor makes her an offer that will see her released immediately. Her assignment: restore an old post office mural in a sleepy southern town. What she finds under the layers of grime is a painting that tells the story of madness, violence and a conspiracy of small-town secrets.North Carolina, 1940: Anna Dale, an artist from New Jersey, wins a national contest to paint a mural for the post office in Edenton, North Carolina. Alone in the world and desperate for work, she accepts. But what she doesn’t expect is to find herself immersed in a town where prejudices run deep, where people are hiding secrets behind closed doors and where the price for being different might just end in murder.What happened to Anna Dale? Are the clues hidden in the decrepit mural? Can Morgan overcome her own demons to discover what exists beneath the layers of lies?From the auhor of The Last House on the Street.Trade ReviewChamberlain puts so much grit, emotion and drama into her books that it’s impossible to stop thinking about the plot * Heat *Totally amazing. I love Diane’s writing -- Cathy KellyDiane Chamberlain’s gift for storytelling never fails * My Weekly *An excellent read that will be loved by her fans and anyone who enjoys reading -- Jodi Picoult

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Book SynopsisNew from the bestselling Queen of Suspense, Mary Higgins Clark & Alafair Burke: A child has vanished… taking another PIECE OF MY HEART   Television producer Laurie Moran has spent her career solving cold cases on-screen. But her next case takes place away from the glare of the spotlights... and the missing person is her own nephew.  Laurie is just days away from her mid-August wedding when seven-year-old Johnny vanishes from the beach. Witnesses saw Johnny playing in the water and collecting shells, but no one remembers seeing him after the morning. Perhaps he got distracted and wandered off.   And then Johnny’s bodyboard washes up to shore, and everyone realizes that the worst could have happened. The answers to Johnny’s disappearance lie in Laurie’s own past… and the clock is ticking.[bold] Piece of My Heart is another riveting page-turner from the Queen of S

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Book SynopsisA renowned supermodel’s world is torn apart in an instant, sending her on an unexpected journey of discovery in Beautiful, from the world’s favourite storyteller, Danielle Steel.Véronique Vincent is a star. At twenty-two, she is one of the most sought-after models in fashion, gracing the covers of magazines and walking runways across the world. But Véronique does not seek the limelight, preferring to spend time at home with those she loves most.But on a much-anticipated getaway, tragedy strikes, changing her life forever. She is forced to confront the harsh reality that neither her personal and professional life will ever be the same, and secludes herself, hiding the truth from the industry that adored her.As Véronique struggles to find herself after losing so much, she discovers long-held family secrets. These new bonds help her see a light beyond the darkness and to find peace helping others. She begins to understand what it truly means to be beautiful as she uncovers a life more meaningful than she could ever have imagined.

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Book SynopsisAt the end of chapters, I was either Wow or Oh my God!' Reader Review ?????Robson does it again. The end will leave you flabbergasted!' Reader Review ?????The intense suspense had me finishing this novel in a day!' Reader Review ?????A birthday to remember. But would they rather forget?Ralph is turning 45, and the only gift he wants is his ex-wife.Gemma, his trophy girlfriend, won't let anything ruin her plans for an engagement.Sarah, the ex-wife, has agreed to attend Ralph's party, with her new man in tow.And Jack, her partner, will stop at nothing to keep Sarah out of her ex-husband's clutches.It's a celebration like no other. The whole extended family in a villa on the beautiful Amalfi coast.But by the end of the trip, two people will be dead.At this birthday party to remember, will anybody unwrap the truth?Two weeks. Four guests. One party to die for.A compulsive and twisty suspense thriller with an ending you won't see coming, perfect for fans of Louise Candlish and Adele ParksReaTrade ReviewPraise for Amanda Robson: ‘I absolutely loved it and raced through it. Thrilling, unputdownable, a fabulous rollercoaster of a read – I was obsessed by this book’ BA Paris ‘Highly entertaining and will keep you turning the pages – A toxic treat!’ Alice Hunter ‘A domestic nightmare crackling with unrelieved tension’ Paul Finch ‘Amanda Robson at her best – intriguing, shocking and twisty. An absolute must-read’ JA Corrigan ‘Fast-moving, compulsive reading’ Jane Corry ‘A pacy page-turner full of taut toxicity, envy, jealousy and self-interest that I couldn’t put down’ Adrienne Chinn ‘I raced through this wickedly enticing page-turner. Amanda Robson at her fiendish best’ Emma Curtis ‘An addictive, compelling read, full of tension’ Karen Hamilton ‘One of the sexiest, most compelling debuts I’ve come across this year; it cries out to become a TV drama’ Daily Mail ‘Compelling and thoroughly addictive’ Katerina Diamond ‘This is one highly addictive novel’ Wendy Walker ‘No one does toxic relationships quite like Amanda Robson’ Sam Carrington ‘Expertly injects menace into the domestic’ Holly Seddon ‘Totally addictive and unputdownable’ Roz Watkins ‘Twisty, taut, vibrant and addictive. The queen of the page-turner’ Caroline England

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Book SynopsisA young woman defies convention in a small Pakistani village, with devastating results for her and her family. A stunning, immense beautiful novel about courage, family and the meaning of love, when everything seems lost… ‘A compelling and compassionate story’ Anna Mazzola, author of The Story Keeper ‘A shocking portrait of lives lived under the shadow of threat and prejudice. A brave book’ Vaseem Khan, author of the Inspector Chopra series 'A bold, gifted storyteller, dealing with a gritty, thorny issue of female honour. Compulsive reading' Qaisra Shahraz MBE, author of The Holy Woman ‘Beautifully written and immersive, No Honour starts with a powerful opening that propels you into the shocking themes. A must-read’ Sarah Pearse, author of The Sanatorium _______________ In sixteen-year-old Abida’s small Pakistani village, there are age-old rules to live by, and her family’s honour to protect. And, yet, her spirit is defiant and she yearns to make a home with the man she loves. When the unthinkable happens, Abida faces the same fate as other young girls who have chosen unacceptable alliances – certain, public death. Fired by a fierce determination to resist everything she knows to be wrong about the society into which she was born, and aided by her devoted father, Jamil, who puts his own life on the line to help her, she escapes to Lahore and then disappears. Jamil goes to Lahore in search of Abida – a city where the prejudices that dominate their village take on a new and horrifying form – and father and daughter are caught in a world from which they may never escape. Moving from the depths of rural Pakistan, riddled with poverty and religious fervour, to the dangerous streets of over-populated Lahore, No Honour is a story of family, of the indomitable spirit of love in its many forms … a story of courage and resilience, when all seems lost, and the inextinguishable fire that lights one young woman’s battle for change. _______________ ‘So powerful’ Heat magazine ‘Addictive, brave and powerful’ Louise Fein, author of People Like Us ‘Deeply emotional’ Eastern Eye ‘A stunningly written, immensely important book’ A. A. Chaudhuri ‘Perfectly paced story structure and eloquent dialogue … shocking, deeply moving and hugely important’ Carol Lovekin ‘A truly heart-wrenching tale of the human spirit’s quest for love, freedom and survival’ Tim Glister ‘It will shake you, anger and sadden you, but also restore hope in the power of love to triumph over evil, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles’ Tony Frobisher,Daily Times ‘Soul deep, mind-blowing and heart-wrenching … you are left reeling’ Faiqa Mansab ‘Khan is a masterful storyteller’ Aliya Ali-Afzal ‘Beautiful, striking and eye-opening’ Louise Beech ‘Khan writes about the dance between fathers and daughters, men and women, authority and no authority, and No Honour is a page-turner’ Soniah Kamal ‘Tense and gripping’ Polly Crosby ‘Beautifully rendered, moving and insightful … this book is not always an easy read but it is a compelling and rewarding one’ Neema Shah ‘Spectacular… a joy from start to finish’ Charlie Carroll ‘Hypnotic, atmospheric and by the end, so hopeful’ Sarah Sultoon ‘This book is devastating, vitally important and beautifully written. Astonishing’ Rob Parker ‘Insightful and sympathetic to the unique experiences of women, whilst evoking the atmosphere of Lahore … hard to put down’ Alex Morrall ‘An epic, gut-wrenching story of love and survival in the face of barbaric oppression’ Heleen Kist ‘A gripping, horrifying, compulsive read’ Jennie Godfrey ‘This is a book that will stay with me for a long time … I was horrified by what I was reading but literally couldn't put this book down’ Madeleine Black ‘A compelling, brave and uplifting read for our time’ Eve Smith ‘Compelling main characters make it memorable and the heavy subject matter in handled the way it should have been – with empathy’ Mashable

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Book SynopsisNow a major film starring Oscar-winner Ben Affleck and Golden Globe-nominee Ana de Armas.''If you read crime stories at all or perhaps especially if you don''t, you should read Deep Water''SUNDAY TIMES''If I really don''t like somebody, I kill him . . . You remember Malcolm McRae, don''t you?''To everyone around them, Melinda and Vic Van Allen are the perfect couple - young, wealthy and attractive. But when their love sours, their mind games reach a twisted, dangerous climax.''If I really don''t like somebody, I kill him . . . You remember Malcolm McRae, don''t you?''Melinda Van Allen is beautiful, headstrong and sexy. Unfortunately for Vic Van Allen, she is his wife. Their love has soured, and Melinda takes pleasure in flaunting her many affairs to her husband. When one of her lovers is murdered, Vic hints to her latest conquest that he was responsible. As rumours spread about Vic''s vicious streak, fictTrade ReviewThe outstanding merit of Deep Water is the dexterity with which it develops the psychopath's portrait from the first faint agreeable outline to the full dark horrific colours of schizophrenia. If you read crime stories at all or perhaps especially if you don't, you should read Deep Water. * Sunday Times *My suspicion is that when the dust has settled and when the chronicle of 20th-century American literature comes to be written, history will place Highsmith at the top of the pyramid, as we should place Dostoevsky at the top of the Russian hierarchy of novelists -- A. N. Wilson * Daily Telegraph *I love [Highsmith] so much . . . what a revelation her writing was * Gillian Flynn *The outstanding merit of Deep Water is the dexterity with which it develops the psychopath's portrait from the first faint agreeable outline to the full dark horrific colours of schizophrenia. If you read crime stories at all or perhaps especially if you don't, you should read Deep Water. * Sunday Times *An atmosphere of nameless dread, of unspeakable foreboding, permeates every page of Patricia Highsmith, and there's nothing quite like it. * Boston Globe *My suspicion is that when the dust has settled and when the chronicle of 20th-century American literature comes to be written, history will place Highsmith at the top of the pyramid, as we should place Dostoevsky at the top of the Russian hierarchy of novelists -- A.N Wilson * Daily Telegraph *I love [Highsmith] so much . . . what a revelation her writing was * Gillian Flynn *

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Sons of Anarchy, Kristen Ashley, Madeline Sheehan and Joanna Wylde. New York Times bestselling author Katie Ashley revs up the danger and sexual tension in her Vicious Cycle biker romance series.Looking for a walk on the wild side, Annabel Percy, the daughter of a powerful politician, starts dating a biker she knows is completely wrong for her. But she finds herself living a nightmare when she''s kidnapped and transported into a hell on earth she never could have imagined.Born and bred into the Hells Raiders MC, Nathaniel ''Reverend'' Malloy lives and dies for his brothers. But when he becomes the unexpected savior of a rival club''s captive, Rev makes it his personal mission to nurse Annabel back to health - and to shelter her from the nightmares that torment her.Once Annabel heals, she''s stunned to realize she is falling for the seductive man who saved her. Faced with their impossible attraction, can she accept the life he Trade ReviewI was blown away. The tension. The suspense. The romance. The twists and turns ... Katie Ashley's ability to bring characters to life are incomparable ... I never thought I could care about anyone like I do the Vicious Cycle series characters. They are so complex, so alive! ... This book reveals a different side of Katie. Tough. Bold. Badass. Intensely beautiful and heartbreaking * The Book Avenue *What does Katie Ashley do well? She writes beautifully sexy love stories. What she does really well is she writes wonderful men who are ready-made to fall in love with * Literati Literature Lovers *You know how much we loves us a HOT read, and there is plenty of heat here, ladies * Flirty and Dirty Book Blog *Full of everything I love in a romance book. A sexy, scared-of-commitment leading man ... a very relatable, beautiful woman ... drama to last for days, and a scorching love story that left me wishing this book would never end * The SubClub Books *It was all fabulous. Steamy, romantic, swoon-worthy * Smitten’s Book Blog *[Ms. Ashley's] got me good and hooked * Fiction Vixen *"Wow" is all I can say ... If you are new to Katie Ashley, treat yourself. I promise that you will not be disappointed * Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisJoin Harper Connelly as she uncovers the secrets - and bodies - buried deep in this paranormal mystery series from bestselling author Charlaine Harris.Harper Connelly has what you might call a strange job: she finds dead people. She can sense the final location of a person who''s passed, and share their very last moment. Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver have become experts at getting paid and getting out of town fast - because people have a funny habit of not really wanting to know the truth. At first, the small Ozarks town of Sarne seems like no exception. The pair have been hired by local police to find a missing girl. But the secrets of her death - and the secrets of the town - are buried deep enough that even Harper''s special ability can''t uncover them. With hostility welling up, she and Tolliver want nothing more than to be on their way. But then another woman is murdered. And the killer''s not finished yet. . .''Harris delivers a kn

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Book SynopsisSnuggle up ready for winter with this gorgeous cosy romance!Love Heart Lane where friends are there for you no matter what Fashion designer Libby Carter has always loved weddings, so when her brother finds himself in a bind and asks her to step in and plan the perfect winter wonderland wedding for guests at his hotel, Starcross Manor, she happily takes on the challenge. But this is no ordinary Christmas wedding and when everything starts to go awry Libby asks gorgeous videographer Guy Hart for help.This isn't single dad Guy's usual gig and he is not a fan of weddings but saying no to vivacious Libby isn't an option especially when saying yes leads to one very unforgettable kiss under the mistletoe!Readers can't get enough of the Loveheart Lane series:Christie Barlow has fast become one of my favourite authors! Her books are a ray of sunshine when you read them, even if sad things happen' SineadA lovely romantic story that will make you smile and god knows we need it' TaraI absoluteTrade Review‘Christie Barlow is one of the best writers in this genre’ Lorraine Rugman – The Book Review Café ‘Christie is an immensely talented author with the ability to spin words into heart-warming comedy gold’ Caroline Mitchell #1 bestselling author ‘Well-observed, highly-relatable and wickedly-funny’ Sunday Times bestseller Cathy Bramley ‘There’s always love, laughter and a happy-ever-after with Christie Barlow’s books!’ Mandy Baggot ‘What I absolutely love about the authors books is her attention to her characters, they are a joy to read about. they are so well developed by the end of the book you really do feel you are saying “goodbye” to old friends’ Lorraine Rugman – The Book Review Café

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Book Synopsis''This book has it all joyous, heartbreaking, uplifting with a perfect ending an utterly gorgeous escapist read!'' Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies' Midnight Swimming ClubBeautiful, emotional and full of heart' Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from ItalyFrom Now On is a gorgeous, emotional story about love and second chances . . . Amelia''s writing has real heart, so you get completely swept along in the story of this unconventional family . . . Heart-breaking and uplifting all at the same time' Clare Swatman, bestselling author of Before We Grow Old-A heartbreaking tragedy. Charlie left his hometown behind years ago and hasn't looked back since. These days, with a successful career and a beautiful soon-to-be fiancée, he couldn't be happier. But when he receives some unexpected news, his life is forever changed.A life-changing choice.Suddenly things are falling apart, and now Charlie has to care for his family. How is he supposed to look after a heartbroken lTrade Review Praise for From Now On 'This book has it all – joyous, heartbreaking, uplifting with a perfect ending – an utterly gorgeous escapist read!' Faith Hogan, bestselling author of The Ladies’ Midnight Swimming Club ‘Beautiful, emotional and full of heart’ Alex Brown, bestselling author of A Postcard from Italy ‘From Now On is a gorgeous, emotional story about love and second chances; it's an intimate look at family dynamics, responsibility and learning to let people into your heart. Amelia's writing has real heart, so you get completely swept along in the story of this unconventional family, all the while willing them to achieve their own version of a happy ending. Heart-breaking and uplifting all at the same time’ Clare Swatman, bestselling author of Before We Grow Old ‘From Now On is a heartbreaking read with a sublime ending!’ Lisa Timoney, Her Daughter’s Secret ‘Bittersweet, tender and uplifting. A wonderful exploration of love in all its forms and what family really means’ Nicola Gill, The Neighbours ‘Heartbreaking and uplifting. Love just pours from these pages’ Fay Keenan, New Beginnings at Roseford Hall ‘With deft characterisation and lyrical writing, From Now On is a thoughtful and poignant portrayal of love, family and second chances that's also achingly real’ Jen Gilroy, The Sweetheart Locket ‘Poignant, heartbreaking and heartwarming in equal measures’ Hot Brands Cool Places Praise for Amelia Henley ‘A heart-achingly beautiful story of love, grief and hope that reflects on the power of love, family and friendship’ Jules Wake, The Spark ‘Broke my heart and then rebuilt it again. Just gorgeous’ Laura Jane Williams, Our Stop ‘Beautifully written and plotted. Get ready for the final chapter – you have been warned’ Candis

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Book SynopsisA woman in danger. A killer with ice in his veins.Cleary, North Carolina, is a sleepy mountain town - the kind of place where criminal activity is usually limited to parking violations.Until now. Four women have disappeared in two years. A blue ribbon left near the spot where each was last seen. There are no other clues. And now another young woman has disappeared without a trace. Lilly Martin is trying to outrun a snowstorm when her car skids on the icy road and strikes a man as he emerges from the woods on foot. Lilly recognizes the injured man as Ben Tierney, whom she met the summer before. They''ve no choice but to wait out the storm in the cabin, but as the hours of their confinement mount, Lilly begins to wonder if the greatest danger to her safety isn''t the blizzard outside, but the mysterious man right beside her.********* Praise for Sandra Brown ''Suspense thaTrade ReviewPraise for Sandra Brown:'Chill factor this book certainly is. The weather is freezing. The suspense sends chills up the readers spine. * Ballarate Courier (Australia) *Another page-turning thriller from an author at the top of her game, a gripping read that does not let up until the last page. In a word: suspenseful. * Herald Sun, Australia *'If you want romantic suspense that has teeth . . . Sandra Brown is your gal.' * Stephen King *Millions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets . . . so electric you feel the zing * Literary Guild *'Suspense, drama, survival, romance and excitement - Sandra Brown has produced another novel that she can be proud of' * Greymouth Star (NZ) *An edge-of-seat thriller that's full of twists . . . Top stuff! * Star *A masterful storyteller, carefully crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats * USA Today *Fast fun * Cosmopolitan *Get your page-turning finger ready for Sandra Brown's latest * New Woman *Brown's novels define the term "page turner" * Booklist *

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Book SynopsisWhen Greta Mercy's brothers disappear from the Barlowe Theater in 1915, she will do anything to uncover what threat lurks beneath the stage. Decades later, revealing what happened to the boys falls on Kit Boyd, who must determine whether she's willing to pay the price to end the pattern of evil that has marked their hometown for a century.

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Book Synopsis'Eason is a master of edge-of-your seat inspirational romantic thrillers.'--Booklist starred reviewFBI Special Agent Grace Billingsley tracks serial killers, using her skills as a psychiatrist and behavioral analyst to get dangerous people off the street and safely behind bars. But prison psychiatrist Sam Monroe knows that just because a killer is incarcerated doesn''t mean they''re not a threat. His own father, Peter, is a serial killer--in prison but certainly not out of Sam''s life, as much as he wishes he was.When bodies start showing up with Peter''s MO, Sam and Grace are both called in to consult. They''ve met before--and though Grace thought they''d made a real connection, Sam ghosted her. They''ll have to get past the awkwardness and mistrust to solve this case--especially because it''s about to get personal.USA Today bestselling author Lynette Eason doesn''t give you time to catch your breath in this breakneck ra

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Book SynopsisPolice Chief Autumn Long is fighting to keep her job in the quiet Alaska town of Shadow Gap when an unexpected string of criminal activity leaves her with a wounded officer, unexplained murders, and even an attack on her own father. Despite her mistrust of outsiders, she turns to Grier Brenner, a newcomer who seems to have the skills and training Autumn needs to face this threat to her community.Grier is in Alaska for the same reason so many others are--to disappear--when Chief Long enlists his help. He emerges from the shadows and proves his mettle, but his presence in her life could be a deadly trap for them both. If his secret is exposed, all will be lost. And he''s not sure even Autumn could save him.As the stakes rise and the dangers increase, Autumn and Grier must rely on each other to extinguish the deadly threats.'In this first installment of the Missing in Alaska series, Goddard weaves a gripping mystery set in southeast Alaska. Readers will

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Book SynopsisEllie is abducted from a sophisticated bar in London's West End, where she was expecting to meet her boyfriend, Jake. Two colleagues, on a secret mission, endure an alarming hijack in appalling weather conditions on a flight to Russia, where there is a second kidnap.

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Book SynopsisHarper Connelly is embroiled in a triple murder in the second paranormal mystery from bestselling author Charlaine Harris.Ever since Harper Connelly was stuck by lightening as a teenager, she''s been able to find dead people. At the request of anthropology professor Dr Clyde Nunley, Harper and her stepbrother Tolliver head to Memphis to give a demonstration of her unique talent in an old cemetery. Dr Nunley is sceptical when Harper senses two bodies in the grave - one of a centuries-dead man and the other of a young girl, recently deceased. Then the grave is opened. The dead girl is eleven-year-old Tabitha, abducted from Nashville two years previously - a child whom Harper had tried, and failed, to find. Suspicion falls on Harper, so she and Tolliver must prove her innocence by finding the killer themselves. But time runs short when a third body is found in the same grave. . . ''Harris delivers a knuckle-gnawing tale . . . [that] will challenge

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Book SynopsisTHE UNFORGETTABLE ROMANCE THAT''S TAKING TIKTOK BY STORM - PERFECT FOR FANS OF COLLEEN HOOVER AND CARLEY FORTUNEIn the aftermath of tragedy, it''s strange what you remember. The deafening boom as the house exploded. The paralyzing fear as I searched for my wife. The smoke blinding me as I carried her out. But the woman in my arms was not my wife.Bree and Eason survive the fire that takes their partners - but neither of them are truly living after that fateful night. As a single dad with nowhere to turn, Eason moves in with Bree despite the old tensions and the new grief they share. Eason may have carried Bree out of the fire, but she just might be the one to save him. Yet as they both start to heal, and romance flickers to life, secrets from the past threaten to ignite. Their love was born from the embers, and together they could go up in flames.''Totally ripped my heart out - I was blown awaTrade ReviewREAL READERS LOVE FROM THE EMBERS * - *This book totally ripped my heart out . . . I was totally blown away with the twist -- ***** Amazon Reader ReviewAbsolutely stunning. Tears and laughter all the way through -- ***** Amazon Reader ReviewThe final chapters squeezed my heart and left me with a huge smile on my face . . . I'm so glad I picked up this book -- ***** Amazon Reader ReviewThank you so much Aly Martinez for writing something which has reignited my love of reading! -- ***** Amazon Reader ReviewThe absolute rollercoaster that is this book means you cannot put it down. I have cried, laughed and gasped -- ***** Amazon Reader ReviewA brave and heartbreaking story that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it -- ***** Amazon Reader Review

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Book SynopsisIn this world, Dr Charlotte Stone is an expert psychologist, helping to catch serial killers. In the next world, Charlotte''s ghostly lover - wrongly executed killer Michael Garland - is facing death yet again: the ultimate annihilation of his soul. Can Charlie prove Michael''s innocence and rescue him from total oblivion?A stranger has turned up in Big Stone Gap, Virginia - a man who could be Michael''s identical twin. But the resemblance is only skin deep - behind the handsome face lurks the twisted mind of the real Southern Slasher, whose heinous crimes sent Michael to death row. Charlie intends to draw the truth out of the mysterious killer . . . whatever it takes.But Michael will move heaven and hell - even make a devil''s bargain - for the chance to save Charlie''s life, and feel her touch once more . . . maybe for the final time.Trade ReviewRobards is one of the most reliable thriller-romance writers in the world. * Daily Mail *Thrilling ... A fun and sexy read. * Booklist *Top-notch ... Suspense mixed with heart-pounding sensual tension. * Kirkus Reviews *

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Book SynopsisFor fans of Sons of Anarchy, Kristen Ashley, Madeline Sheehan and Joanna Wylde. New York Times bestselling author Katie Ashley revs up the danger and sexual tension in her Vicious Cycle biker romance series.When ATF agent Samantha Vargas''s partner takes on a case to infiltrate the Hells Raiders MC, Samantha agrees to go undercover as his old lady. Determined to take down anyone involved in the drug trade, she is surprised to find herself drawn to the very man she is investigating. Mechanic Benjamin ''Bishop'' Malloy has worked hard to carve a place for himself both in and out of the MC world. Taking one of the club''s new hang-arounds under his wing, Bishop finds himself conflicted over his growing attraction for the man''s girlfriend. Even though she''s determined to bring down the Raiders, Samantha discovers their world isn''t as black-and-white as she thought. And as the stakes grow higher, she''s in danger of losing more than her heaTrade ReviewI was blown away. The tension. The suspense. The romance. The twists and turns ... Katie Ashley's ability to bring characters to life are incomparable ... I never thought I could care about anyone like I do the Vicious Cycle series characters. They are so complex, so alive! ... This book reveals a different side of Katie. Tough. Bold. Badass. Intensely beautiful and heartbreaking * The Book Avenue *What does Katie Ashley do well? She writes beautifully sexy love stories. What she does really well is she writes wonderful men who are ready-made to fall in love with * Literati Literature Lovers *You know how much we loves us a HOT read, and there is plenty of heat here, ladies * Flirty and Dirty Book Blog *Full of everything I love in a romance book. A sexy, scared-of-commitment leading man ... a very relatable, beautiful woman ... drama to last for days, and a scorching love story that left me wishing this book would never end * The SubClub Books *It was all fabulous. Steamy, romantic, swoon-worthy * Smitten’s Book Blog *[Ms. Ashley's] got me good and hooked * Fiction Vixen *"Wow" is all I can say ... If you are new to Katie Ashley, treat yourself. I promise that you will not be disappointed * Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews *

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Book SynopsisPerfect for readers of Colleen Hoover, Jay Crownover, and K. A. Tucker, the first novel in this darkly sexy New Adult contemporary series from New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy kicks off an emotionally powerful two-part tale of forbidden love.Eight years can disappear in an instant... But their connection runs deeper than ever.One look at Katie Watts, and Ethan is fifteen again - the boy who risked everything to save a terrified girl from her twisted kidnapper. Now Katie is grown-up - beautiful, composed and telling her story to the world. Ethan was once her guardian angel - and he wants to be sure that she''s still safe.When they reconnect, it''s as different people - but Ethan wants Katie every bit as much as she wants him. Yet all he can do is savour every moment they''re together until she uncovers who he really is. Because her kidnapper - a convicted serial killer - is also Ethan''s father.This addictive, speTrade ReviewA delicious read, hot romance, complicated characters and intense drama * Literary Cravings *This book has all the best parts of romance and betrayal. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough -- Jay Crownover, New York Times bestselling authorA powerful story that left me raw yet hopeful -- K. A. Tucker, USA Today bestselling authorEver since I was introduced to Monica Murphy's writing last year, however, I knew I could trust that she would handle this difficult subject matter with a sensitive touch and dignity. Which makes Never Tear Us Apart my first "I'd give it 6 stars if I could" 5-star rating of 2016. Yes, it's that good, and yes, it's done that well... This book reminds me of why I love to read... It's poetic, addresses difficult themes, and captures the essence of our fragility as humans and the strength love provides * Heroes & Heartbreakers *Owning Violet owned me from the first page to the last. Ryder and Violet's chemistry is off the charts! Read it, own it, love it -- Katy Evans, New York Times bestselling authorAn emotional and heartbreaking storyline... Monica Murphy pulls the reader in and won't let go * The Reading Café *Murphy jumps into the world of suspense with a powerful story of friendship, trauma, coping and betrayal. The characters jump off the page into real life and will have readers gasping and feeling every emotion that they go through. Another amazing book to add to Murphy's already stellar library! * Romantic Times *Monica Murphy succeeds in making a steamy romance between two characters with amazing chemistry and she turns a work of fiction into something so much more. It is a real, tangible, and beautiful thing * The Life of Fiction *Full of secrets and heartache this is so much more than just a story of love, more like a journey of two lost hearts -- Lisa Jayne, Goodreads A sweet and sexy read with a dash of angst. It will hook you from page one! * Under the Covers *The author had me hooked within the opening pages . . . All I have to say is pick up the book and be prepared for the roller coaster you are about to get on . . . You will not want to miss this book and this author * Shh Moms Reading *I chose this book to be the book. The perfect book that would make the world stop for a few hours and suck me into another universe completely. The perfect book that would make my heart race and stop all at the same time. This book is that book! This book is perfect! * The Obsessive Reader *An amazing read! . . . [I] can't wait to continue the emotional journey of Drew and Fable * A Bookish Escape *

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Book SynopsisWho you meet can change your life for ever... A wonderful collection of short stories from Sheila O'Flanagan, Sunday Times bestselling author of THE MISSING WIFE and WHAT HAPPENED THAT NIGHT. The Moment We Meet was previously published as Destinations.Trade ReviewPraise for Sheila O'Flanagan: 'The perfect book to take on your summer hols' * Heat **** *Wonderfully escapist...a captivating, sun-soaked read' * Daily Express *A hugely enjoyable romance, written with pace and heart * Sunday Mirror *A beautiful backdrop to the story of a woman finding acceptance and new beginnings * Woman & Home *This GONE GIRL-esque novel will have you gripped until the very end * Look *I read the book in one sitting as it was so enjoyable, full of romance and kept you riveted until the last page * Woman's Way *Page-turner * Bella *An exciting love story with a deliciously romantic denouement * Sunday Express *

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Book Synopsis ''Wow, this is an absolutely brilliant and hot crime read. I loved the characters and how real it all feels'' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 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.............................................................................................A missing victim. A merciless killer.Up-and-coming attorney Leigh Larson fights for victims of sexual extortion, harassment, and online abuse. She''s laser-focused on her career and not

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Book Synopsis***Number One New York Times bestselling author Sandra Brown returns with another suspenseful, sexy thriller***Twenty-five years ago, Major Franklin Trapper became a national icon when he lead a handful of survivors to safety after the bombing of a Dallas hotel. For years, he gave frequent speeches and interviews but then suddenly dropped out of the public eye, shunning all media. Now, ambitious TV journalist Kerra Bailey is determined to get an exclusive with the Major - even if she has to wrangle an introduction from his estranged son, former ATF agent John Trapper.Trapper wants no association with the Major, but despite himself, he agrees to the meet. But when the interview goes catastrophically awry - with unknown assailants targeting his father and Kerra - Trapper starts a hunt to track down the gunmen . . . and finally discover who was responsible for the Dallas bombing.Kerra is wary of a man so chTrade ReviewWitty, pitch-perfect dialogue and fluid writing. A master of her genre, Brown knows how to please her most ardent readers * Kirkus Reviews *When it comes to telling stories that are suspenseful, complex and romantic, no one does it better than Brown . . . Looking for excitement, thrills and passion? Then this is just the book for you! * Romantic Times (4 1/2 stars, Top Pick) *Brown's story mixes thrills with mystery and a spicy sex scene or two. She has a talent for making the reader think that too much information has been revealed early in the story, eliminating any possibility for suspense, but the conspiracy is so multilayered, the reveal is a tiny part of the overall picture. Strong characters and an emotional narrative make this one of Brown's best books in years * Associated Press *Everything fans love about Sandra Brown is in full force in Seeing Red, and her regular cadre of readers will be delighted by this latest offering. People unfamiliar with her work who enjoy romantic suspense novels should definitely give this tale a try - you won't be disappointed * Allaboutromance.com *An intense, wild ride that will keep you on the edge of your seat * Reading Between the Pages Blog *Fans of Brown will be delighted with this latest addition and new readers are sure to fall in love with this fantastic author. * Heroes and Heartbreakers Blog *Sandra Brown just might have penned her best and most ambitious book ever, a tale that evokes the work of the likes of Don DeLillo, Greg Iles and Robert Stone . . . Seeing Red is an exceptional thriller in every sense of the word, a classic treatment of the costs of heroism and the nature of truth itself. Not to be missed * Providence Journal *

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Book Synopsis''Everyone, and that means everyone is hiding secrets. . . '' NetGalley reviewer THE NUMBER 1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!! Don''t miss this spine tingling thriller about a daring pilot caught in a race against timeRye Mallett, a fearless ''freight dog'' pilot charged with flying cargo to far-flung locations, is often rough-spoken and soft of regulations. But he does have a rock-solid reputation: he will fly in the foulest weather, day or night and deliver the goods. So when Rye is asked the fly into a completely fogbound northern Georgia town and deliver a mysterious black box to a Dr Lambert, he doesn''t ask questions. As Rye''s plane nears the isolated landing strip, worse trouble than bad weather awaits him. He is greeted first by a sabotage attempt that causes him to crash land; and then by Dr Brynn O''Neal, who claims she was sent for the box in Dr Lambert''s stead. Rye finds himself irresisTrade ReviewPraise for Sandra Brown - -One of the hottest Sandra Brown books ever - Huffington PostBrown has written another gripping page-turner . . . will enthrall both her fans and anyone who enjoys their tales mixed with a romantic flair. - Associated PressPerfectly plotted . . . sin-tillating suspense - People magazineMillions of readers clamour for the compelling novels of Sandra Brown. And no wonder! She fires your imagination with irresistible characters, unexpected plot twists, scandalous secrets . . . so electric you feel the zing - Literary GuildLust, jealousy, and murder suffuse Brown's crisp thriller - Publishers WeeklyBrown's novels define the term "page turner" - BooklistFast fun - Cosmopolitan

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Book SynopsisA past life, a past war, and a past love. Peter St John can’t foresee a future until he confronts his past sins. When photojournalist Peter St John returns home after a two-year absence, the life he’s been running from catches up. For years his mother’s presence, coupled with Pete’s own psychic gift, has triggered visits to 1917. There, he relives battles of the Great War, captures the heyday of Coney Island on canvas, and falls in love with an enchanting and enigmatic songstress named Esme. Present-day Pete still pines for Esme, and his love endures…but so does his vivid memory of killing her. When he discovers family heirlooms that serve as proof of his crimes, Pete will have to finally confront his former life. He also meets a young woman—who is more than what she seems—with a curious connection to his family. As century-old secrets unravel, can Pete reconcile a murder from his past before it destroys his future?

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Book SynopsisA Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and Amazon Charts bestseller. In the fourth book of the multimillion-copy bestselling series, Morgan Dane’s new client has blood on her hands—and no recollection of what happened. Haley Powell wakes up covered in blood, with no memory of the night before. When she sees a man lying in the backyard, stabbed to death, she has only one terrified thought: What have I done? Agreeing to take the case as a favor to her PI friend Lincoln Sharp, Morgan must scale a mountain of damning circumstantial and forensic evidence to prove her client innocent. Haley couldn’t appear more guilty: her bloodstained fingerprints are on the murder weapon, and she has no alibi. But Morgan can’t shake the feeling that this shocked young woman has been framed. Someone out there is hell-bent on sabotaging her defense, targeting Morgan, her partner, and especially Haley. Someone who will stop at nothing—and whose next move will be deadly.Trade Review“It is a good thing Morgan, Lance, and Sharp were on this case and not me. I was so wrong on who I thought the killer was. There are a lot of moving parts in this story line and it kept me on my toes. So many so that I really don’t want to give away anything. You will just have to pick up a copy of What I’ve Done and find out for yourself who done it!!” —Books-n-Kisses “Melinda Leigh has done it again! Here’s another excellent book in her Morgan Dane series.” —Harlequin Junkie “If you’re a romantic suspense fan and haven’t read this series I’d highly recommend just starting from the beginning.” —All About Romance “Melinda Leigh’s Morgan Dane juggernaut of a series goes on strong with no sign of abating and I for one, am glad for it…Another solid offering.” —Unstuck Pages

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An unsolved crime pits a desperate woman against a relentless killer in New York Times bestselling author Mary Burton’s heart-stopping novel of psychological suspense… Fourteen years ago, Kaitlin Roe was the lone witness to the abduction of her cousin Gina. She still remembers that lonely Virginia road. She can still see the masked stranger and hear Gina’s screams. And she still suffers the guilt of running away in fear and resents being interrogated as a suspect in the immediate aftermath. Now Kaitlin has only one way to assuage the pain and nightmares—by interviewing everyone associated with the unsolved crime for a podcast that could finally bring closure to a case gone cold. But when a woman Kaitlin questions is later found stabbed to death, she fears that she’s drawn a killer out of hiding. It’s Detective John Adler’s fear that the murders have only just begun. Now his job is to keep Kaitlin safe. As a bond between Kaitlin and Adler builds, the past closes in just as fast—and it’s darker than Kaitlin remembers. Soon, her wish will come true. She’s going to find out exactly what happened to Gina. Someone has been dying to tell her.

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Book SynopsisCJ Reynolds couldn''t wait to escape his hometown. He''s loving his bachelor life as a software developer in California. So much so that he hasn''t been back in years to see the grandmother who raised him. Mikal Benson believes her small town is perfect for raising her son, Will, alone. When Mikal finds her neighbor, Polly Rogers, sprawled on the floor in a pool of blood, barely clinging to life, she calls Polly''s grandson - CJ Reynolds - and insists he must come home. Now! From her coma, Polly whispers three words that change everything. Did she fall or was she pushed? CJ, Mikal, and Will form an unlikely team coming together to discover the truth as danger engulfs them and love transforms them into a family.

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Book SynopsisThe Guilt Trip is the compelling, twisty novel from Sandie Jones, the author of The Other Woman, and perfect for fans of T. M. Logan's The Holiday.They went away as friendsThey came back as suspects . . .Jack and Rachel. Noah and Paige. Will and Ali. Five friends who’ve known each other for years. And Ali, Will’s new fiancée. To celebrate the forthcoming wedding, all three couples are having a weekend get-away together in Portugal. It’s a chance to relax and get to know Ali a little better perhaps. A newcomer to their group, she seems perfectly nice and Will seems happy after years of bad choices. But Ali is hiding more than one secret . . .By the end of the weekend there’ll be one dead body and five people with guilty consciences wondering if they really know each other so well after all. Because one of them has to be the killer . . .Trade ReviewPlot twists galore! Totally addictive -- Sun on The Half SisterWhat an incredible read. Pammie was such a compelling and unique villain . . . It’s a definite must-read this summer! -- Hollie Overton on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is an absolute corker – wickedly relatable story, wonderful characters and a great twist. Should definitely be on your reading list for this summer -- T M Logan on The Other WomanThoroughly entertaining -- Michelle Frances on The Other WomanA nice twist. I enjoyed the increasingly barbed exchanges between the mother and the prospective daughter-in-law – I think a lot of readers will probably identify with events in the book! -- Jojo Moyes on The Other WomanA twisty, deliciously fun read -- Sarah Pekkanen, bestselling author of The Wife Between Us on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is such a compulsive, claustrophobic read. It made my heart rate climb, speaking to my darkest fears as a wife and mother -- Emma Kavanagh, author of The Killer on the Wall on The Other WomanThe Other Woman is an absorbing thriller with a great twist. A perfect beach read -- Kristin Hannah, number one New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale on The Other Woman

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Book SynopsisThe Snow Angel is a deliciously dark family saga from Lulu Taylor, the bestselling author of The Winter Folly.A forbidden passion. A lifetime of consequences. In 1960s London, Cressida Felbridge is living the high life as a debutante when she is courted by a friend of her brother's and set to marry. But as soon as she meets the painter Ralph Few, Cressie knows her life will never be the same again. Soon, she is deeply in love with Ralph, but there is one problem: Ralph is still married to Catherine. Soon, Cressie is drawn into a strange, triangular relationship. As Catherine's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Ralph and Cressie escape to Cressie's family home in Cumbria. But Catherine will not give up Ralph that easily . . .In the present day, Emily Conway has everything she could wish for: a huge house in West London, two beautiful children and a successful husband, Will. But as Emily and Will drive to a party, Will reveals that he has been betrayed by his business partner. Steering the car off the road at high speed, their perfect life is abruptly ended. When she wakes from her injuries, Emily is told of a mysterious legacy: a house in Cumbria on the edge of an estate, left to her by a woman she has never met. Could this house provide the chance to start anew, or must secrets be uncovered before it can be at peace?

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Book SynopsisWith stunning locations and page-turning tension, The Paris Secret is an intense and gripping tale from bestselling author Karen Swan, the perfect escapism for fans of Santa Montefiore.Not every door should be opened . . .Somewhere along the cobbled streets of Paris, an apartment lies thick with dust and secrets: full of priceless artworks hidden away for decades.High-flying fine art agent Flora from London, more comfortable with the tension of a million-pound auction than a cosy candlelit dinner for two, is called in to assess these suddenly discovered treasures. As an expert in her field, she must trace the history of each painting and discover who has concealed them for so long.Thrown in amongst the glamorous Vermeil family as they move between Paris and Antibes, Flora begins to discover that things aren’t all that they seem, while back at home her own family is recoiling from a seismic shock. The terse and brooding Xavier Vermeil seems intent on forcing Flora out of his family’s affairs – but just what is he hiding?'The next best thing to jumping on the Eurostar and being there' – Chris Manby, author of Three Days in Florence'Escaping into a world of art, beauty and heartbreaking history, I was caught on page one and didn’t put it down until I finished it' – Liz Fenwick, author of The Cornish HouseEnjoy more of Karen Swan's captivating seasonal novels with The Greek Escape and The Rome Affair.Trade ReviewThe Paris Secret had me from the moment I started reading. Filled with a smart and sympathetic protagonist, a touch of romance, a smidgen of history, plenty of intrigue and suspense galore -- Diane Chamberlain, internationally bestselling author of The Midwife's ConfessionI loved it. Escaping into a world of art, beauty and heartbreaking history, I was caught on page one and didn’t put it down until I finished it -- Liz Fenwick, bestselling author of The Cornish HouseReading Karen Swan’s wonderful novel The Paris Secret is the next best thing to jumping on the Eurostar and being there -- Chris ManbyDeliciously glamorous, irresistibly romantic * Hello! *A stunning journey * Sunday Express, S magazine *Hide indoors with a glass of wine and lose yourself in this * Heat *Novels to sweep you away * Woman & Home *

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Book SynopsisFifteen years ago, the murder of teenager Tara Mitchell and the disappearance of her two friends changed their sleepy town forever. In the years since, all who have lived in the mansion where it happened have left in fear, claiming that the dead girls haunt the house. TV reporter Nicky Sullivan knows good television, and she arranges a live television séance to take place in the house. But it all goes horribly wrong when, during the show, a young woman is murdered in exactly the same way as Tara was all those years ago.When a sinister note is discovered warning that this isn't the last body, the television producers insist they push on regardless. Nicky doesn't know what she has unearthed, but she does know that a killer has returned, and that her life is in danger.'This is another winner from the popular and prolific Robards, who delivers a great romantic thriller filled with interesting characters in a classic edge-of-the-seat read' BooklistTrade ReviewFans of Tami Hoag and Kay Hooper will love SUPERSTITION ... Ms. Robards always delivers a thrilling reading experience. * Midwest Book Review *This is another winner from the popular and prolific Robards, who delivers a great romantic thriller filled with interesting characters in a classic edge-of-the-seat read. * Booklist *SUPERSTITION is a thrilling and satisfying crime romance that will keep you reading with its snappy dialogue and fast twisting plot. * Newcastle Herald (Australia) *

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Book SynopsisI hope you don’t find him. And if you do, I hope he’s dead and that he suffered… Real-estate mogul Martin Cresswell-Smith is the best thing that has ever happened to Ellie. After her daughter’s devastating death, a divorce, and an emotional breakdown, he’s helped her move as far as possible from the grief, the rage, and the monsters of her past. Ellie imagines her new home with Martin in an Australian coastal town will be like living a fairy tale. But behind closed doors is another story—one that ends in Martin’s brutal murder. And Ellie seems almost relieved… Naturally, everyone thinks Mrs. Cresswell-Smith is guilty. Senior Constable Lozza Bianchi has reasonable doubt. She sees evidence of a twisted psychological battle and a couple who seemed to bring out the worst in each other—adultery, abuse, betrayal, and revenge. If anything Ellie says can be believed, that is. As the case takes twist after spiraling twist, Lozza can’t shake the gut instinct that she’s being manipulated. That Ellie is hiding something. That there are secrets yet to surface. Lozza has no idea.Trade ReviewAn Amazon Best Book of the Month: Romance “Convincing character development and a denouement worthy of Agatha Christie make this a winner. White has outdone herself.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “This page-turner is tightly written with a moody sense of place in the small coastal community, but it is the numerous twists that will keep readers thoroughly absorbed. A satisfyingly creepy psychological thriller.” —Kirkus Reviews “Perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Sally Hepworth, or Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, In The Deep by Loreth Anne White is propulsive, chilling, and brilliantly plotted with a twist ending you’ll never see coming.” —The Nerd Daily “In the Deep is a remarkable piece of storytelling, a riveting tale of emotional manipulation, betrayal and palpable fear that will keep you glued to its pages from first to last.” —All About Romance “Loreth Anne White pulls the reader into a suspense filled, psychological thriller of murder, deception, secrets and lies, [and] intricate games of life and death. With a colorful, energetic and eclectic cast of secondary and supporting characters, In the Deep is a complex and detailed story with so many twists and turns—you won’t be able to stop reading until the very end.” —The Reading Café

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Book SynopsisLaura Spinella’s Ghost Gifts trilogy continues as Aubrey’s otherworldly talents—and a visit from a former lover—threaten to tear apart her family. A mysterious death in a muddy swamp, missing children in different states…psychic Aubrey Ellis and her partner, investigative reporter Levi St John, have their hands full. The added strain of raising their son, who struggles with his own psychic gift, pushes life to the brink of collapse. Enter Zeke Dublin—Aubrey’s first love from her carnival past. Tensions escalate when it’s clear that the attraction between them is alive and well. But as Levi discovers disturbing clues about the body pulled from the swamp, he begins to suspect Zeke’s sudden presence is more than coincidence. As Aubrey’s uncanny abilities take an unsettling turn, she fears that this time her own child is in danger. Who can Aubrey trust to help solve the unknowns surrounding her life—the father of her son, or a man who’s always understood the deepest secrets of her psychic gift?Trade Review“Laura Spinella has created a captivating heroine in Aubrey Ellis. Be prepared to believe in her psychic gift. Foretold bridges suspense and romance, making an intricate journey between the past and present. Unexpected twists from the dead kept me reading late into the night. I loved it.” —Kendra Elliot, Wall Street Journal bestselling author “In the highly anticipated sequel to her bestselling Ghost Gifts, Laura Spinella entrances the reader with another suspenseful tale full of mystery and secrets. Foretold artfully weaves the past and present, bound together by otherworldly ‘gifts’ that, in various forms, often come at a grave price. A fast-paced read with a jaw-dropping twist that I never saw coming.” —Kristina McMorris, New York Times bestselling author of The Edge of Lost “Laura Spinella has done it again! Foretold is a heart-pounding page-turner with murder, suspense, and dark forces—human and spiritual—threatening to rip psychic Aubrey Ellis’s world apart. As Aubrey and her partner, Levi St John, confront ghosts from the past and present, the complex threads of this masterful mystery weave together for one heck of an adrenaline rush. An amazing sequel to Ghost Gifts!” —Barbara Claypole White, bestselling author of Echoes of Family “Foretold was one of the most enthralling novels I’ve read in a long while. I was breathless in anticipation for the next page. Spinella has outdone herself, crafting a compelling tale that seizes you by the short hairs and does not let go, not for one second. An absolute must-read for those who love paranormal fiction. Fans of Ghost Gifts, anticipating the sequel, will be satisfied readers.” —Karin Gillespie, author of Love Literary Style

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