Thriller / suspense fiction

Book SynopsisShe's the boss now...Daddy’s girl Samantha Reynold hadn’t bargained on unexpectedly needing to step into her father’s shoes and take over the family casino business.Pampered and spoiled, Sam knows nothing about the rules of this glamorous but deadly new world. She has a lot to learn and even more to prove. But she won’t let her family down, especially when it looks like they could lose everything to their biggest rivals – the Stoker family.Eldest son Sebastian hasn’t got time to pander to pretty girl Samantha as she plays at being boss. Rumours are swirling around the streets of Birmingham that have the power to rip the Stoker family apart and destroy everything they’ve built.And Seb will stop at nothing to ensure that in this takeover, only one will succeed.A gripping new gangland story perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.What people are saying about Edie Baylis!'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.'Shocking and thrilling at the same time. It will take your breath away!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page. A massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author Caz Finlay.

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Book SynopsisShe's the boss now...Daddy’s girl Samantha Reynold hadn’t bargained on unexpectedly needing to step into her father’s shoes and take over the family casino business.Pampered and spoiled, Sam knows nothing about the rules of this glamorous but deadly new world. She has a lot to learn and even more to prove. But she won’t let her family down, especially when it looks like they could lose everything to their biggest rivals – the Stoker family.Eldest son Sebastian hasn’t got time to pander to pretty girl Samantha as she plays at being boss. Rumours are swirling around the streets of Birmingham that have the power to rip the Stoker family apart and destroy everything they’ve built.And Seb will stop at nothing to ensure that in this takeover, only one will succeed.A gripping new gangland story perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.What people are saying about Edie Baylis!'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.'Shocking and thrilling at the same time. It will take your breath away!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page. A massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author Caz Finlay.

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Book SynopsisSecrets. Lies. Revenge. With the odds stacked against her, Samantha Reynold is determined to prove she’s tough enough to be the boss. But when a secret from the past threatens to ruin Sam’s reputation, she suddenly feels very alone in this dark new world. There’s only one man she can turn to – rival club owner, Sebastian Stoker.Seb knows first-hand how secrets and lies can tear a family apart. He wants to protect Sam at all costs, but siding with her could threaten his own position as head of the Stoker family and risk accusations of betrayal. With loyalties divided and two families at war – the fallout could be deadly.Don't miss book two in the gripping new Allegiance series perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.What people are saying about Edie Baylis!'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.'Shocking and thrilling at the same time. It will take your breath away!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page. A massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author Caz Finlay.

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Book SynopsisThe BRAND NEW gripping gangland thriller from bestselling author Edie Baylis!Who can you trust?Once bitter enemies, Samantha Reynold and Seb Stoker's powerful alliance enables their firms and casinos to go from strength to strength. With the families no longer in opposition, it seems that Sam and Seb are untouchable…But not everyone is happy with the new power couple of the club world.Unbeknownst to everyone, someone new wants to see Sam’s perfect life ruined. And they will stop at nothing to seek their revenge – even if it means destroying everything - and everyone - in their path. With tensions high, Sam and Seb must put their trust in each other completely. But can they trust those closest to them? Or do they have a vendetta of their own?A gripping new gangland story perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.What people are saying about Edie Baylis!'From start to finish, fast paced and gripping. Gangland fiction at its best! Bestselling author Kerry Kaya.'Shocking and thrilling at the same time. It will take your breath away!' Bestselling author Gillian Godden'Edie Baylis has produced another fantastic gangland read. I loved the characters and was gripped from the first page. A massive 5 stars!' Bestselling author Caz Finlay.

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Book Synopsis'Utterly compelling reading, The Other Girlfriend is inspiring and I wouldn’t hesitate to highly recommend it.'Bestselling author Sheryl Browne She loves him… Lizzie Green once loved Tom Murphy with a passion that bordered on obsession. All she wanted was his love to be returned. Then one night something terrible happened and Tom left Lizzie broken hearted. She swore she would never let him hurt her again….She loves him not.Now, ten years later, Tom turns up on Lizzie’s doorstep still as charming as ever. Lizzie knows he still has the power to break her heart and destroy her life again. But Lizzie can’t say no to him….Can she?A gripping new psychological thriller from bestselling author Alex Stone. Perfect for fans of Sue Watson, Shalini Boland and S.E.LynesChillingly Compelling 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bestselling author Diane SaxonI just finished #TheOtherGirlfriend by Alex Stone Author and OMG. I had such an ominous feeling of uncertainty as I turned the pages. It was tense, engrossing and twisty! Loved it. Full review for publication on #CrimeBookJunkie. Recommend you add it to your TBR! Bestselling author Noelle Holton A brilliant debut 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Bestselling author Erin GreenI loved it!!! Couldn't put it down⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Life coach and author Lisa Phillips

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to protect your friends?Will, Carl, Aiden and Darren are inseparable from the day they meet at school. The combination of Will’s street smarts, Carl’s brains, Aiden’s loyalty and Darren’s fearlessness mean they are a force to be reckoned with, and together they feel ready to take on the world.But solidarity can’t insure against tragedy, and when life tests the boys to their limits, slowly the four choose different paths as they take the step into adulthood. Darren has always been the one to take chances, with a dangerous side that's a blessing and a curse. As the years pass by, Darren’s schemes and mistakes start to weigh heavily on his friends. One fateful day, Will finally has to decide if friendship and loyalty are worth risking everything for. Life doesn’t always give you a second chance to make the right choice…This book was previously published as LAZY BLOOD. What readers are saying about Chancer by Ross Greenwood: 'This book will blow you away.' White Books'Funny, shocking, sad.'Reader's Select'I can honestly say that this book had me hooked from the start.’''I even found myself getting up at night just to read a few more chapters.''Really great read with strong characters, and an ending I didn't see coming! 'Miss this real page-turner at your peril.’

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Book SynopsisHow far would you go to protect your friends?Will, Carl, Aiden and Darren are inseparable from the day they meet at school. The combination of Will’s street smarts, Carl’s brains, Aiden’s loyalty and Darren’s fearlessness mean they are a force to be reckoned with, and together they feel ready to take on the world.But solidarity can’t insure against tragedy, and when life tests the boys to their limits, slowly the four choose different paths as they take the step into adulthood. Darren has always been the one to take chances, with a dangerous side that's a blessing and a curse. As the years pass by, Darren’s schemes and mistakes start to weigh heavily on his friends. One fateful day, Will finally has to decide if friendship and loyalty are worth risking everything for. Life doesn’t always give you a second chance to make the right choice…This book was previously published as LAZY BLOOD. What readers are saying about Chancer by Ross Greenwood: 'This book will blow you away.' White Books'Funny, shocking, sad.'Reader's Select'I can honestly say that this book had me hooked from the start.’''I even found myself getting up at night just to read a few more chapters.''Really great read with strong characters, and an ending I didn't see coming! 'Miss this real page-turner at your peril.’

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Book SynopsisA grand villa, croissants for breakfast and a dead body in the wine cellar... Lady Swift can''t seem to take a vacation from murder! Summer 1923. Lady Eleanor Swift is finally persuaded by her butler, Clifford, to take a villa in the south of France for the season. She plans to do what a glamorous lady abroad should: long lunches on the balcony followed by lazy afternoons lounging by the pool. Even Gladstone the bulldog is looking forward to a daily paddle in the ocean. But when Clifford examines the wine cellar, he discovers there are no decent reds but there is a very dead body. The victim is famous American movie star Rex Armstrong. Poor Rex seems to have been stabbed with a sword from the film set. So how did he end up in Eleanor''s villa? Before Eleanor even has time to change out of her travelling suit, her beloved butler is arrested for the crime. At sea without her right-hand man, Eleanor must gather her wits if she''s to outsmart a murderer and save Clifford. Attending a glitzy party at the luxurious Hotel Azure with the film''s cast and crew so she can question her main suspects, Eleanor overhears the director having a most unsettling telephone call that throws all her theories out of the water. Can Eleanor unmask the true killer before her time abroad is cut murderously short? A gripping historical murder mystery full of charm and intrigue, set in the beautiful French Riviera. Fans of Agatha Christie, T E Kinsey and Lee Strauss will adore The French for Murder. Readers are utterly addicted to Verity Bright! ''What a great cozy mystery! I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!'' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ?????????? ''Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.'' Goodreads reviewer ?????????? ''What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!'' The Literary Wife ''I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It''s an adorable, captivating book.'' Washington Life Magazine ''A sparkling heroine and perfect partner-in-crime... Every bit as compelling a couple as Bertie Wooster and Jeeves and the series is both entertaining and eminently readable... The perfect light reading for a summer day. An added bonus is the delightful dog Gladstone who is indolent, gluttonous and totally adorable.'' Goodreads reviewer

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Book SynopsisFour-year-old Kayden has been sitting alone on the little patch of tired grass outside his house for hours. His cheeks are wet with tears as he waits for his mother''s warm embrace. But she''ll never arrive to pick up her darling boy. She''ll never be seen again... Church Road is a quiet corner of suburbia where happy families play in the local park and neighbours smile as they pass in the street. But behind the bright red door of number 8 lies the body of Billie Reeves, a young mum who just took her last breath. Serena is Billie''s sister. When she found out her boyfriend had been obsessively calling Billie, she''d all but cut her from her life. But not before vowing she would make Billie pay for ruining her relationship... Shaun is Billie''s ex-boyfriend. He left her the moment she fell pregnant. When he turned up at Billie''s door, demanding to see Kayden, she refused to take the risk of him hurting her precious son. He''ll do whatever it takes to get his little boy back... Nadia is Billie''s best friend. Their kids attended the same school and Billie often opened up to Nadia about her struggles as a single mother. She knows Billie''s deepest, darkest secret. She promised never to tell, but that was before the argument... When police investigate the quiet little street, they discover everyone was whispering about Billie''s late-night callers. What was going on behind the closed door of Billie''s small home? And if someone was prepared to kill her, what do they know, and who will be next? Fans of Angela Marsons, Cara Hunter and Clare Mackintosh, will love Her Deadly Promise - a completely gripping crime thriller that will have you hooked from the very first page! What readers are saying about Carla Kovach:????? ''Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Shocked!!!!! Twisted!!!!!... You are in for a real treat... I couldn''t believe what I was reading. That ending was crazy and I was left speechless.'' Blue Moon Blogger ????? ''I am completely hooked on this series. I read this in a single sitting, unable to put it down.'' NetGalley reviewer ????? ''Wow!... Absolutely amazing!... An incredibly clever and gripping story. I was hooked from the first page.'' Goodreads reviewer ????? ''My head was spinning... Finger-licking good.'' B for Bookreview????? ''Wow! What a great read!! This was full of so many twists and turns... This book touched every possible emotion. Can''t recommend enough!'' NetGalley reviewer

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Book SynopsisIf you love reading Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers, you won''t be able to put down this absolutely gripping gangland crime thriller from bestselling author Emma Tallon.Scarlet Drew is hellbent on getting revenge on her cousin Ruby after she exposed Scarlet''s illicit affair with a Met detective. Scarlet fears she''ll never see her boyfriend again now he''s in hiding, and she wants to make Ruby pay.With all her focus on Ruby, Scarlet fails to notice an old enemy rearing its ugly head. Trapped in an abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of London with her aunt Lily, she realises too late the danger they''re in, and that someone has been feeding their most dangerous rival information - someone from inside the family firm...As the Drews face their most deadly fight yet, they know that with just one wrong move, their entire world could come crashing down. Can they catch the mole working alongside them? And when Scarlet finally gets her hands on Ruby, will she get the revenge she''s been waiting for?What readers are saying about Emma Tallon:????? ''Oh my God... I was gasping, wiping tears away, holding my breath.'' B for Bookreview????? ''Twisty, jet-fuelled thriller that explodes on page one and has you abandoning work, sleep and life ad you race to get to the stunning end... I was immediately hooked... Whirlwind of a thriller! I loved it.'' NetGalley reviewer????? ''Riveting... Had me gripped from the start... Excellent.'' NetGalley reviewer????? ''Phenomenal... A rollercoaster ride and this definitely is one you don''t want to get off... Made my jaw drop and I NEED MORE, LIKE NOW!!'' Little Miss Book Lover 87????? ''Pure gold adorned with diamonds! My heart stopped a few times.'' Goodreads reviewer

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Book SynopsisThe society wedding of the decade has everything: the blushing bride, beautiful flowers... and the groom arrested before he can walk down the aisle? Thank goodness Lady Swift is on the guest list! Lady Eleanor Swift isn''t normally one for grand social occasions, but who can resist a wedding? Especially when it''s her old friend, Constance Grainger, marrying the most eligible bachelor in town, Lord Peregrine Davencourt. Eleanor is taking Gladstone the bulldog as her plus one, with a smart new bowtie to match her bridesmaid''s dress. But the big day is ruined when the groom is arrested for murder before he makes it to the altar. In a baffling twist, it turns out he was already engaged to the lovely Daisy Balforth, who has been found dead at the local inn with Lord Davencourt kneeling over her. The gossip pages will have a field day! The distraught bride-to-be asks Eleanor to clear her fiancé''s name, as she''s certain he wouldn''t hurt a fly. With help from handsome Detective Seldon, Eleanor examines the evidence. But she''s barely had time to write down her suspect list before Constance''s father is set upon by a bearded stranger on the golf course. Clearly there is more to this story than Eleanor first thought, but can she catch the real killer before the wedding turns into her wake? A delightfully gripping historical cozy whodunnit full of intrigue and wit. Fans of T E Kinsey, Agatha Christie and Lee Strauss will be totally charmed. Readers adore Verity Bright! ''I am hooked! This is the best book, bar none, that I have read this year... An extremely witty, fast-paced mystery... I love the heroine, intrepid adventuress... A most enjoyable read!'' Reviews by Carol in Tallahassee ?????????? ''Can I give it six stars please?... Pretty much perfect... Bright has the amazing gift of bringing the reader into that world where the characters are alive.'' Goodreads reviewer ?????????? ''What a wild ride it is!... Gripping... This book is what would happen if Downton Abbey and Agatha Christie had a baby. Fun, fast-paced read with lots of charm!'' The Literary Wife ''I was literally on the edge of my seat until the last page trying to figure out the mystery. It''s an adorable, captivating book.'' Washington Life Magazine ''OMG! What an incredible read!... When I devour a book this quickly it only means one thing: I was so enraptured that I couldn''t put it down!'' Celebrating Authors ?????????? ''A fabulous cosy read!... I absolutely adored this book!... If you are a fan of Poirot, Miss Marple and Downton Abbey then this book is definitely for you... Kept me guessing right up to the very end.'' @my_reading_narnia, ?????

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Book SynopsisWhile Jamie''s cold, lifeless body lay in the morgue, Detective Kim Stone stared at the empty board in the incident room and felt her anger boil. Why were there no photos, details, or lines of enquiry?When a nineteen-year-old boy, Jamie Mills, is found hanging from a tree in a local park, his death is ruled a suicide. Detective Kim Stone''s instincts tell her something isn''t right - but it''s not her investigation and her temporary replacement is too busy waiting for the next big case to be asking the right questions.Why would a seemingly healthy boy choose to end his life?Why does his mother show no sign of emotional distress at the loss of her son?Still mending her broken mind and body from her last harrowing case, Kim is supposed to be easing back into work gently. But then she finds a crucial, overlooked detail: Jamie had a recent injury that would have made it impossible for him to climb the tree. He must have been murdered.Quickly taking back charge of her team and the case, Kim visits Jamie''s parents and is shocked to hear that they had sent him to a clinic to ''cure'' him of his sexuality. According to his mother, Jamie was introverted and prone to mood swings. Yet his friend speaks of a vibrant, outgoing boy.The clues to smashing open this disturbing case lie behind the old Victorian walls of the clinic, run by the Gardner family. They claim that patients come of their own accord and are free to leave at any time. But why are those that attended the clinic so afraid to speak of what happens there? And where did the faded restraint marks identified on Jamie''s wrists come from?Then the body of a young woman is found dead by suffocation and Kim makes two chilling discoveries. The victim spent time at the clinic too, and her death was also staged to look like a suicide.Scarred from an ordeal that nearly took her life, is Kim strong enough to stop a terrifying killer from silencing the clinic''s previous patients one by one?A compulsive page-turner that will have your heart hammering in your chest and leave you absolutely reeling when you discover the explosive final twist. If you''re a fan of Karin Slaughter, Val McDermid, and Robert Dugoni, you''ll love Hidden Scars.Can be read as a standalone.Read what everyone is saying about Hidden Scars:''WHY DO I DO IT TO MYSELF EVERY TIME????? Why can''t I just be a sensible reader and savour every sentence, why do I have to halt the universe, sit in a quiet room, mute the kids and hubby and devour it in one sitting???''Bookreviewercakemaker, ?????''Oh my gosh every time Marsons puts out a new Kim Stone book, I think there''s no way it can be as good as her last and every time it''s BETTER! I''m freaking obsessed...''firepitandbooks, ?????

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Book SynopsisWhat if the chance of a perfect life... put your daughter in grave danger? Being a single mother is tough, but I''d do anything for my little girl Scarlet. I''d given up on my career as a voice actor when the call came, but suddenly I was the new narrator for a secret book from bestselling author Philippa Roberts, who has been missing for eight months. It was a lifeline for me and my daughter. I hated that it meant leaving Scarlet with my ex in his perfect new home with his perfect new girlfriend. But I knew it was the right thing to do. But as I start reading Philippa''s new novel, I start to wonder if it''s no coincidence that I''ve been chosen to narrate it. There''s something hidden in the pages of this book, I''m sure of it. Some clue to Philippa''s disappearance. And I don''t feel safe. I think I''m being watched. My room has been searched. And then my ex''s girlfriend calls in tears and everything starts to click together. If I don''t find answers fast, I''ll lose more than my second chance. I''ll lose my daughter.   A completely gripping thriller that will hook you in from the first page and leave you gasping out loud. Fans of Our House, The Woman in the Window and The Wife Between Us won''t be able to put The Narrator down! See what everyone is saying about The Narrator: ''I absolutely loved the twisty plot being set in the publishing world. The storyline kept me guessing right until the end. I couldn''t put it down as I was so desperate to know what had happened to author'' Jtayauthor, ????? ''I raced through this... Gripping from the start... 5 WELL DESERVED STARS!'' Goodreads reviewer, ????? ''I devoured this book in one sitting, I just couldn''t put it down when I started it... I was hooked from page 1... Fabulous.'' Goodreads reviewer, ????? ''Brilliant... I couldn''t stop turning the pages until the shocking ending. Full of twists and turns, it was brilliant! Goodreads reviewer, ????? ''Wow what a book, kept me hooked from start to finish'' Goodreads reviewer, ????? ''Wow! I definitely enjoyed reading this one! This book had suspense, intrigue, action, mystery, and so many crazy twists! The storyline was very interesting and had me glued to my Kindle! I highly recommend reading this book as it was well worth reading!... Don''t miss out on this one!'' Netgalley reviewer, ????? ''Another corker of a book from KL Slater! As always this was full of twists and turns and I didn''t see that ending coming!!... I raced through this one over the course of two nights....brilliant!'' Goodreads reviewer ''Wow!... Such great reveals with a magic touch. Perfectly developed characters that kept me flipping pages into the night.'' Goodreads reviewer, ????? 

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Book SynopsisAn isolated house with a terrible past. Is history repeating itself for the new family living there?Holly Stewart moved into Solace House wanting a fresh start for her and her family. She knew the property was cheap because a tragic murder had taken place there, but she didn''t know its full ghastly history.Now, her husband''s lost his job, the children are bullied at school, and someone''s prowling around the garden at night. Someone who wants them gone.Detective Jackman wants to help. Instead he''s pulled into a twenty-year-old cold case: the gruesome murder of a young woman whose head was never found. A new witness comes forward, claiming to have crucial evidence on what really happened that night.Days later, a group of litter-pickers uncover black sacks containing dismembered human limbs. Attending the scene, Detective Marie Evans is shocked to see a strange symbol carved into the victim''s flesh: the same symbol found on the headless girl all those years ago.The murders must be connected. But why has the killer struck again - after twenty years?As the threats to the Stewart family escalate, Jackman must choose between helping people in the present and solving the crimes of the past.

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Book SynopsisIt arrives in the morning. An old-fashioned airmail envelope addressed to Detective Nikki Galena. Inside, on a single sheet of blue airmail paper, are three words: You failed me. The second airmail envelope arrives at Nikki''s home address. The same message. Only this time, it''s followed by four names: Alexandra Cornfield, Ruth Baker, Bethany Lyons, Leanne Delaney. Four missing women. Four local women whose bodies were never found. The contents of the third letter, delivered by motorcycle courier, are even more disturbing. The letter leads directly to the discovery of a body buried in a shallow grave out on the Fens. And Nikki and her partner Detective Joseph Easter are plunged into a baffling murder investigation. Someone appears to be pursuing a personal vendetta against Nikki - and she has no idea who, or why. But one thing she does know: whoever it is is playing a very twisted game - and if Nikki and her team don''t stop them, more deaths will follow.

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