Southern Sweden: Beautiful countryside, endless forests, coastal walks, dark days - and even darker nights. But beneath the beauty lies a dark heart . . . Skåne, 1986: On the night of Walpurgis, the eve of May Day, where bonfires are lit to ward off evil spirits and preparations are made to celebrate the renewal of spring, a sixteen-year-old girl is ritualistically murdered in the woods beside a castle. Her stepbrother is convicted of the terrible deed and shortly after, the entire family vanishes without a trace. Spring, 2019: Dr Thea Lind moves into the castle. After making a strange discovery in an ancient oak tree on the grounds, her fascination with the old tragedy deepens. As she uncovers more and more similarities between her own troubled past and the murdered girl, she begins to believe that the real truth of the killing was never uncovered. What if the spring of 1986 claimed more than one victim?

Seasons Quartet

Rites of Spring

‘O!M!G! This just blew me away…. Gripping, compelling… I could not put this down… Be prepared to be amazed… 5 very excited stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Both of them loved him. One of them killed him . . . Louise has had to watch her husband, Andrew, start a new family in the four years since he left her. The ‘other woman’ is now his wife – but Louise isn’t ready to let Caz enjoy the life that was once hers, or to let go of the man she still loves. As Louise starts to dig into Caz’s past, the two women’s pretence of civility starts to slip. But in trying to undermine each other, they discover more about the man they both married. And when Andrew is murdered at a family party, both women are found standing over the body. It’s always the wife. But which one? Readers are totally gripped by One in Three:‘Wow Wow Wow Wow Wow Wowww, unbelievable… Absolutely sensational.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Boy what a wild ride… My mind was completely blown!’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow!!!… Had me hooked… I was literally breathless with anticipation until the very last page… A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow. Wow. Wow. This one completely blew me away. From the very beginning I was gripped… More than five stars.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘The ONE book you must read… Fast-paced with many twists and turns… Emotionally gripping and I finished the book in two days because it was impossible to put down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow this book was amazing!!!… Keeps you guessing right until the end. I couldn’t put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One in Three

You can always go home. But you can never go back . . . Summer 1983: Four-year-old Billy chases a rabbit in the fields behind his house. But when his mother goes to call him in, Billy has disappeared. Never to be seen again. Today: Veronica is a bereavement counsellor. She's never fully come to terms with her mother's suicide after her brother Billy's disappearance. When a young man walks into her group, he looks familiar and talks about the trauma of his friend's disappearance in 1983. Could Billy still be alive after all this time? Needing to know the truth, Veronica goes home - to the place where her life started to fall apart. But is she really prepared for the answers that wait for her there?

End of Summer

ONE TRAGIC NIGHT WILL CHANGE EVERYTHING SOUTHERN SWEDEN, 1990 Five lifelong friends gather for a last farewell to their childhoods and each other at an abandoned quarry. The mood is effervescent, but under the surface tensions run deep as not everyone is ready to let go - or be left behind. When dawn breaks, only four remain alive. The police rule the death a tragic accident, but not everyone is convinced, and the incident remains an open wound in the community. AUTUMN, 2017 When the old chief of police is replaced by Anna Vesper, a newly arrived detective from Stockholm, whispers and rumours about that night can no longer be silenced. Soon Anna is left with no choice but to ignore all warnings and reopen the case - while hoping her own sins won't catch up with her. BUT SOMEONE WILL DO ANYTHING TO HIDE THE TRUTH . . .

Deeds of Autumn

A heartbreaking, life-affirming BRAND NEW story from the No.1 bestselling author of The Last List of Mabel Beaumont. Perfect for fans of Fredrik Backman, Colleen Hoover, and Jojo Moyes. What would you do, if you met your double? Debbie Jones thinks life is an adventure. Even having lost her husband a year ago, she's ready for whatever the world might throw her way. Being in her sixties doesn't mean it's all over for her yet, and she loves her new job doing neighbourhood support for a charity. Then she knocks on a stranger's front door. Ruth Waverley doesn't like surprises. Her life isn't perhaps all she once dreamed off, but what other options are there for a woman in her sixties? She's proud of her home and children. And she likes her life well enough. Then she hears someone knocking at the door. As the door opens, both Ruth and Debbie get the shock of their lives. As their eyes meet - the recognition is instant. Not because they've met before. But because they have the same face. They're completely identical. And everything is about to change, for both women. In ways they couldn't possibly imagine... Readers love Laura Pearson: 'Even when I couldn't see properly as the tears streamed down my face rivalling the force of the Niagara Falls, I couldn't put this novel down. It is raw, it is devastating (yes, I'm aware I've used that word before but it is!) and yet, it's wonderful and I absolutely loved it!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Heartbreaking, uplifting, eye opening... Such a beautiful story.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Will break and melt your heart in equal measure. A genuinely stunning read!... Absolutely EXQUISITE... A powerful story about friendship, found family, lost love, identity, self-acceptance and living life authentically and to its fullest... A beautiful story that will never leave me.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow... amazing... Straight away it captures your heart, it is so beautifully written and impossible to put down... Have the tissues ready... it feels so real... it stays with you.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I absolutely loved this book. One of the most enjoyable that I have read this year. It is heartbreaking, beautiful and totally uplifting. It will make you laugh and it will make you cry. It will also make you look back at your own life and examine the decisions and choices that you have made... A really life affirming read.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gorgeous... Tender and beautiful... As hopeful as it is heart-breaking... I loved it.' Amy Beashel, author 'Captured my heart. It's a tender and uplifting read... Leaves you feeling warm, hopeful, and satisfied.' Lisa Timoney, author

The Woman Who Met Herself - A heartbreaking and life-affirming story from Laura Pearson (Unabridged)

Pre-order the BRAND NEW psychological thriller from Joanne RyanWould you invite a stranger in?When Megan loses her beloved husband, Rick, in a tragic car accident, she feels like it's her own life that has ended. She feels too young to be a widow. Walking around the house that had been their home - so quiet without him - nothing feels the same.But at his funeral, she sees a face she doesn't recognise. A heavily-pregnant young woman, with a sweet heart-shaped face that is somehow a little familiar. This stranger introduces herself as Emily, Rick's estranged sister. She explains how she's been searching for her brother for years, but - as she bursts into noisy sobs - she knows she's too late now.Megan finds herself taking pity on the sister-in-law she'd never met. And quickly Emily becomes more and more a part of her life, even moving into the spare room of her house.It feels less empty than before. And at first it's comforting to Megan. But - even when it's a relative of the man you loved more than anyone - can you trust a stranger?A totally unputdownable psychological crime thriller, guaranteed to have readers up all night turning the pages! Perfect for fans of Frieda McFadden, Daniel Hurst and Lisa Jewell.Readers love Joanne Ryan:'A terrifically twisty tale.' No.1 bestselling author, Valerie Keogh'One of the best twists I have read in a while.' Bestselling author, Keri Beevis'Once Joanne Ryan hooks you into a story, she doesn't let you go. This twisty thriller kept me turning the pages never sure what was going to happen next... Brilliant. A great read!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'From the moment I picked this book up, I was hooked. I had a hard time putting it down. I even stayed up late reading... I thought I had the twist figured out but the author surprised me multiple times. I highly recommend this book to anybody who loves thriller books especially ones that have twists that make you yell, "WHAT?!"' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Oh wow!!! Joanne Ryan really knows her stuff!!!... Everything a psychological thriller means and more!!! Absolutely fantastic.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I could NOT put this book down! The story was a real good one, you didn't know what was happening. I LOVE books when they make you think, and then you change your mind on the characters. The ending was WOW, AFTER ALL THAT JUST WOW!!!!! Loved it!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'So good! I couldn't put this book down and was guilty of ignoring my family for most of yesterday because of it... Can't wait for the next one!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I loved the twists and turns in this book... A great read for those who like twisted tales... Joanne Ryan is fast becoming the queen of psycho-dramas.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I could NOT put this book down and read it cover to cover in one sitting!' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... filled with twist after twist in the end, which was something I never saw coming... If you're after a book that you won't be able to put down, this is it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, this was so deliciously twisted, I loved it.' Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Sister

London, 1914. Sick and injured servicemen are returning home and Lizzie Kellaway and her godmother Margaret Penrose are determined to do their bit to help them. With Lizzie's beautiful singing voice and Margaret's talent for the piano, concerts in hospitals and convalescent homes offer the perfect opportunity to lift the spirits of men who have suffered so much. When Polly Meadows's fiance rejects her and leaves for the war, she doesn't hesitate before travelling to London to be with her childhood friend, Lizzie. It isn't long before she's persuaded to join their efforts to entertain the troops. At least while performing Polly can forget her troubles and open her soul to the joy of singing. With all three women facing struggles, one thing is certain: these wartime singers will need each other more than ever before . . .

The Wartime Singers

Heavily in debt, and earning peanuts as a 'trolley dolly', Saskia Swann desperately needed to get her life back on track. After a chance meeting, she landed a job as cabin crew - but this time on a private jet. Suddenly, she found herself transported into the glittering world of oligarchs and billionaires where the hostesses wear Prada, seven-course meals are served on fine china, the bodyguards carry guns, and the mile-high shenanigans not only take place in luxury cabins, but in the cockpit itself. In this gripping exposé, Saskia Swann pulls back the first-class curtain on the lifestyles of the mega-rich and famous.

Above and Beyond

IT WAS ALWAYS GOING TO BE A NIGHT TO REMEMBER WINTER 1987 Laura is excited to spend Christmas as usual with her beloved aunt Hedda and her friends. But her festive mood soon turns sour as she finds both old faces and new are keeping secrets from her. When a fire claims the life of her best friend, the beautiful and talented Iben Jensen, the scars of that night will remain with Laura for the rest of her life. TODAY With her aunt's death, Laura inherits the cabin village Hedda used to manage and is forced to return to the town she hasn't set foot in since the tragedy. Laura's presence stirs up repressed emotions in the small community and it isn't long before a series of arson attacks casts suspicion on her. Though Laura is desperate to leave, she learns her aunt discovered something about that fateful night not long before she died. BUT SOMEONE WANTS THE PAST TO STAY BURIED . . .

Dead of Winter

Prepare for the jaw-dropping finale of Sabaa Tahir's beloved New York Times bestselling An Ember in the Ashes fantasy series, and discover: Who will survive the storm? Picking up just a few months after A Reaper at the Gates left off… The long-imprisoned jinn are on the attack, wreaking bloody havoc in villages and cities alike. But for the Nightbringer, vengeance on his human foes is just the beginning. At his side, Commandant Keris Veturia declares herself Empress, and calls for the heads of any and all who defy her rule. At the top of the list? The Blood Shrike and her remaining family. Laia of Serra, now allied with the Blood Shrike, struggles to recover from the loss of the two people most important to her. Determined to stop the approaching apocalypse, she throws herself into the destruction of the Nightbringer. In the process, she awakens an ancient power that could lead her to victory – or to an unimaginable doom. And deep in the Waiting Place, the Soul Catcher seeks only to forget the life – and love – he left behind. Yet doing so means ignoring the trail of murder left by the Nightbringer and his jinn. To uphold his oath and protect the human world from the supernatural, the Soul Catcher must look beyond the borders of his own land. He must take on a mission that could save – or destroy – all that he knows.

An Ember in the Ashes

A sky beyond the storm

Come Rain or Shine is an uplifting story of true friendship in the aftermath of World War Two, by Sunday Times bestseller Pam Weaver. 1946. The war is over, but a bereft Sheila Hodges is left parentless and alone in London. With nowhere else to go, she heads to Worthing to reconnect with her grandmother and cousin Veronica, known as Ronnie. Ronnie and Sheila are given the opportunity to run their grandfather’s business, a local garage. Ronnie’s ne’er-do-well brother Leslie is furious – as the man of the family, he believes the business is rightfully his. But their grandmother is adamant that Leslie is not to be trusted. After serving in the ATS in the war, Sheila is a trained mechanic, while Ronnie discovers she has a talent for numbers and a shrewd business head. Despite the garage’s derelict state, the girls are determined to turn it into a prospering business. Bright and lively, the girls quickly make themselves at home in the welcoming community, a source of comfort after the horrors of war. But when the girls stumble across a shocking family secret, they will have to depend on each other to uncover the truth . . .

Come Rain or Shine

All families have secrets... some are deadly. When D.I. Matthew Denning is called to investigate a house fire in a North London street, he never anticipated the horrors that awaited him. As Denning and D.S. Molly Fisher search the wreckage, the bodies of the Galloway family – Brian and Ellie, son Simon, daughter Amber and 9-year-old grandson Caleb – are discovered in the smouldering house. All evidence points to a tragic accident... until Matthew and Molly discover that the family was dead before the fire, murdered in their home by a faceless psychopath. What starts as a routine investigation swiftly turns into a murder investigation, with Denning and Fisher hunting a killer who has wiped out three generations. But as the case deepens, Denning and Fisher discover that the Galloways were no ordinary family. Like all families, they harbour secrets - but unlike others, their secrets were so deadly, someone is willing to spill blood to keep them hidden... An utterly gripping detective thriller set in London, Blood Family will thrill fans of Angela Marsons, Mark Billingham and Robert Bryndza. Graeme Hampton grew up in Central Scotland. After training as a stage manager in the theatre, he worked in London for a number of years, before returning to Scotland to study for a BA in English Literature at Stirling University. Know No Evil is his first novel. He lives in Hastings, East Sussex.

Blood Family

1931. Fifteen-year-old Kate witnesses her mother Millicent push a stranger from a station platform into the path of an oncoming train. There was no warning, seemingly no reason, and absolutely no remorse. 1940. Exactly nine years later, Kate returns to the station and notices a tramp laying flowers on the exact spot that the murder was committed; the identity of the victim still remains  unknown. With a country torn apart by war and her family estate and name in tatters, Kate has nothing to lose as she attempts to uncover family secrets that date back to the Great War and solve a mystery that blights her family name.

The Murderess

Is life getting on top of you? Do you dream of being stranded on an island just for some alone time? Are you currently standing on a chair, screaming, 'Enough is enough!'?I get it. Your diary is full and your brain is racing. The hectic world we live in demands so much of you, it can be exhausting to keep up. You crave spa days and holidays to recharge but, while they offer short-term respite, they don't give you the long-term rejuvenation you really need.Well, come down off that chair, open up this book, and feel your stress float away.To achieve complete rest, we need to develop eight different rest habits. Packed with simple activities, backed by science and personal experiences, calmism takes a fresh look at the eight essential habits for rest and offers a menu of easy-fit options to give you the variety that's key to wellbeing. With just a few minutes' attention each day, you can cultivate positive, daily habits that stick, to help you feel ultimately revitalised.Welcome to calmism - a restful way to take control of your energy and find that tranquil island within.

Calmism - 8 habits for complete rest (Unabridged)

Exposing old lies can be deadly... When a young father and well-liked sports coach is stabbed to death on his front doorstep in East London, D.I. Matthew Denning and D.S. Molly Fisher are quickly thrown into an investigation with no leads to follow... And when the body of a respectable schoolteacher is discovered, the two murders mirroring each other, the case gets even more complex. As the mystery unfolds, Denning and Fisher unearth a sinister connection between the victims. But the closer they get to the truth, the closer they come to the ruthless killer's crosshairs.... "Shame the Devil" is the fifth book in the D.I. Denning and D.S. Fisher series. A gripping, twisty London-set detective novel that will thrill fans of Peter James, Robert Bryndza, and "Line of Duty". Graeme Hampton was born in Paisley and grew up in Stirling. His first novel, "Know No Evil", was published in July 2019, and was followed up by "Blood Family" in early 2020. The Denning and Fisher crime thriller series is inspired by his time living in London in his twenties.

Denning & Fisher

Shame the Devil

Evil lurks in the city streets. A man is discovered on a leafy North London street, fighting for life after a brutal beating. DI Matthew Denning and his team are quickly called in to track down the monster responsible. Except the victim is hiding secrets of his own. His name shows that he was reported missing two decades ago - but it's clear that the missing person is not the same man lying broken in a hospital bed. A visit to a squalid East London flat unearths a victim with his throat slit, his body left to decompose. A sad end to any life - but when it is identified as former DCI Frank Buckfield, star of the Met police, the case takes on a new significance. Two seemingly unrelated cases - but as Denning and DS Molly Fisher, investigate further, they uncover links between the two victims that lead back to a ring of silence cloaking the blackest of crimes. But as Denning and Fisher try to track down a killer with revenge on their mind, they find themselves pitted against a psychopath who will kill to keep their secrets hidden. Can they uncover the truth, before they end up the latest victims? The latest in the gripping London crime series featuring DI Matthew Denning and DS Molly Fisher, The Darkness Within is a must-read if you like Angela Marsons, L.J. Ross or Joy Ellis. Praise for the Denning and Fisher crime thriller series: 'This story starts with a bang and holds your attention throughout...fast paced and multi layered, each twist and turn drawing us further in' - Book Bound 'Enough twists to keep you guessing in this solid, engrossing and well plotted police procedural...thoroughly entertaining' - The Bookwormery 'Wow I really enjoyed this book! It is a complex, intriguing, grabbing book that you can sink your teeth into. I was hooked from beginning to end' - Reading Through the Pain. Graeme Hampton grew up in Central Scotland. After training as a stage manager in the theatre, he worked in London for a number of years, before returning to Scotland to study for a BA in English Literature at Stirling University. The DArkness Within is his third novel. He lives in Hastings, East Sussex.

The Darkness Within

He gazes at the bodies. Young men, probably in their early thirties. The wooden flooring around them has been stained dark red. He wonders what kind of monster could have done this. And why. As a murder detective in the Met Police, D.I. Matthew Denning is used to seeing the very worst of humanity. But when a young woman's body is discovered in an East London churchyard, her face obliterated by blows, he is plunged into his most shocking case yet. While the investigation discovers that victim Bryony Allen was hiding some dark secrets, nothing seems to warrant the violence that ended her life. Until Denning, along with D.S. Molly Fisher, uncovers a link between this murder and the disappearance of an undercover policeman investigating a high-level criminal gang, one that may be responsible for the deaths of two men found dead in a ritual execution in Kent. While the top brass want to suppress Denning's discovery, the team knows that the key to the case may lie in the actions of a rogue officer. And when his own boss, D.C.I. Liz McKenna, goes missing, the case becomes even more personal. Can Denning and Fisher get justice for Bryony's murder, while fighting through the wall of silence from the powers that be? A twisty, utterly compelling detective novel that fans of Stuart MacBride and Line of Duty will love. Praise for the Denning and Fisher series: 'fast paced and utterly gripping, with plenty to keep you guessing from start to finish. Thoroughly entertaining.' The Bookwormery 'Well-paced, with a few clever twists, I was never quite sure I knew who the killer was. Graeme Hampton's writing is fabulous.' Jessica Belmont 'This story starts with a bang and holds your attention throughout...fast paced and multi layered, each twist and turn drawing us further in.' Book Bound. Graeme Hampton grew up in Central Scotland. After training as a stage manager in the theatre, he worked in London for a number of years, before returning to Scotland to study for a BA in English Literature at Stirling University. Run For Cover is his fourth novel. He lives in Hastings, East Sussex.

Run for Cover

For over 12 years Phillipa Sage worked alongside Clarkson, Hammond and May as their PA, gofer, and fixer where she saw the boys at their best and, hilariously, at their worst. A closet petrol head, Phillipa started working in the motor industry on live events over 20 years ago and first worked with Jeremy Clarkson and Andy Wilman (formerly Top Gear and now the Grand Tour's Executive Producer) in 1997. She proved to be a loyal, trusted friend and colleague to all the presenters-from back in the beginning with Tiff Needell and Quentin Wilson-to the now infamous trio of Clarkson, Hammond and May, and became a key member of what became known as 'The Bubble', the exclusive, dysfunctional working family that toured the world. With an enormous budget, they travelled like rock stars-with super cars, yachts, private jets, helicopters, and five-star wining and dining-taking their unique brand of motoring madness to 18 countries, 31 cities and to over 2 million fans in arenas and at festivals from New Zealand to Norway. Supported by a large crew and their personal entourage, Clarkson, Hammond and May, when not performing in their extraordinary, high octane, live action, motoring theatre, indulged in extravagant holidays. They and their 'Bubble' family relaxed in luxury resorts or private houses entertaining themselves with pool parties, drinking, heli-sightseeing, drinking, private motorboat cruises, drinking, jet skiing, sailing, drinking and eating, and drinking.

Off - Road with Clarkson, Hammond & May Behind The Scenes of Their (Unabridged)

The first instalment in a BRAND NEW series from bestselling author Patricia McBride1940, LondonWhen Cordelia accepts the post of head librarian in Silver Town Library, her mother is more than a little disapproving. The East End has high levels of poverty and illiteracy, and her mother says it's no place for a woman of her status.But Cordelia is determined to make a difference in these times of strife, and along with her colleagues, Jane and Mavis, she begins to help the local community, making sure everyone knows what the library can offer them.And maybe even a romance will blossom, giving Cordelia the strength to make it through the chaos and destruction that constantly threatens their livelihood.Against a background of war, air raids and rationing, it becomes clear the library is more than a building filled with books - it is the beating heart of a community refusing to be torn apart.

The Library Girls of the East End - The first in a BRAND NEW heartfelt wartime saga series from Patricia McBride for 2023 (Unabridged)

After a trophy-laden and record-setting club and international career, England's greatest ever goalkeeper, Peter Shilton, could rightly look forward to an equally successful post-playing career. But a gambling habit forged in his playing days soon spiralled into a gambling addiction: a silent, self-destructive and ruinous obsession that destroyed relationships, his mental health and very nearly himself. With the love and support of his wife Steph, he was able to face up to his addiction, find hope for the future and overcome his 45-year secret and turn his life around. Peter and Steph - who has over 20 years' experience working in the NHS - now campaign to raise awareness of this, and other destructive addictions, helping both addicts and their partners weather the long and arduous journey back to recovery. Their support for and work with 'The Big Step' campaign aims to bring in stricter advertising controls and team kit sponsorship rules. Steph and Peter bravely tell both sides of their journey with a direct honesty and an empathy born of real-life experience, offering advice and hope to not only those affected by gambling, but sufferers of other chronic addictions. They also shine a light on football's obsession with gambling, taking millions of pounds from the gambling sites and bookies who sponsor the game, while neglecting to support both the players and fans who fall prey to addiction. This is the ultimately uplifting story of how he was saved - by Steph's love and support, and his own strength and determination.

Saved - Overcoming a 45-Year Gambling Addiction (Unabridged)

My son is missing, and everyone is lying to me. Last night my son, Shay, sneaked out of the house and didn't come home. He promised not to go to the illegal party in the woods. But someone's been attacked and Shay has gone missing. The police want to know if he saw what happened. I'm worried he could be involved. After all the trouble he's been in lately, mixing with the wrong crowd, coming home beaten up and scared, I thought we'd put it all behind us. Trouble is, Shay resents me moving my new boyfriend into the family home. I found all sorts on his laptop, including a half-written email warning me not to trust David. What does he know that I don't? I'm beginning to fear for his safety. What is David hiding from me? Who have I let into our lives? I don't know who I can trust. Will I ever see my son alive again? 'A talent to watch' Sam BlakeSee what real readers are saying about Ruby's books:'I devoured it in a single sitting' 'I was completely swept away... This will keep you hooked until the last page.' '...brilliantly addictive ... I just loved every page.' '...incredible! ... It was so hard to put down' 'Boy, it is one hell of a read. I absolutely loved it...' 'Wow! This book kept me guessing the whole time! ' 'I think I may have found a new favourite author!'

Gone (Unabridged)

'See that patch of blue sky,' he said. 'Whenever you see one, that's where I'll be - thinking of you.' Against the chaotic backdrop of World War II, Grace Murphy is working as a midwife in Doncaster Royal Infirmary with her two friends, Clodagh and Patsy. In between delivering babies and tending wounded airmen, the girls endure bombing raids, rationing and the hardships and heartbreak that war brings. But in the faces of the new babies she welcomes to the world, Grace always looks for hope, as she dreams of a time when the war will end. When the midwives get the chance to go to a dance at the nearby RAF Finningly, they jump at the offer. The hangar is crowded with happy dancing couples but when the glamourous Spitfire pilots saunter in, looking dashing in their leather flying jackets and brightly coloured silk scarves, Grace can't resist taking a peek. And the moment Grace meets pilot, Richard Carmichael, she knows he will capture her heart. With every daring flying raid, Grace and Richard risk losing each other forever. All Grace can do is look out for Richard in the patches of blue sky, and hope that fate will bring them their very own wartime happy-ever-after...Chrissie Walsh is back with this heart-breaking tale of love against the odds, perfect for fans of Fenella Miller, Daisy Styles and Margaret Dickinson. What readers are saying about Chrissie Walsh: 'Chrissie Walsh is a wonderful writer who brings the past to life and will make readers feel as if they are living the story and not just reading it. Her characters are strong and resourceful protagonists who find themselves with no other choice but to battle against all the obstacles in their way.' 'This was a very, very, very good read from start to finish I didn't want to put it down.' 'What a great story, didn't want it to end. Great characters and certainly made great reading. Looking forward to reading more from this author.' 'What a lovely book the story flowed beautifully. The characters were introduced slowly so as not to confuse the reader and they all brought something different to the book.' 'Just brilliant! From the first page to the last I was completely enthralled.'

The Midwives' War - A BRAND NEW heartbreaking historical family saga from Chrissie Walsh for 2023 (Unabridged)

"I was two when the woman I called Mummy told me, 'You came out of another mummy's tummy.' I grew up thinking that my birth mother didn't want me. I assumed there must've been something inherently wrong with me - why else would a mother give up her baby?"In 1974, Liz Harvie - born Claire Elaine Watts - was given up for adoption by her birth mother Yvonne. Claire was just eight weeks old when her adoptive parents took her in - and renamed her Elizabeth.Although brought up in a 'perfect' household, the emotional - and physical - trauma of being taken from her biological mother would never leave Liz. She constantly wondered: what does my real mum look like? Will she come back for me? Why did she abandon me? But whenever Liz voiced such questions, she invariably received the same response: "Your birth parents were not married. They couldn't look after you."Years later, aged twenty-eight, Liz reconnected with her birth mother - and finally learned the shocking truth surrounding her adoption. Yvonne had not abandoned her daughter. A social worker had snatched her ten-day-old baby from her arms. "I didn't even get a final cuddle. She just took her away from me," says Yvonne.Liz became one of 185,000 victims of forced adoption between 1949 and 1976 in England and Wales. As a young unmarried mum, Yvonne was deemed unfit as a parent by the government, churches, adoption agencies and her father - and made to give up her child against her will.Although reunited, Liz and Yvonne are still struggling to cope with the agony resulting from their devastating separation. As Liz says, "We can't just skip hand in hand into the sunset. The trauma of being a forced adoptee is lifelong."

Unspoken - The Silent Truth Behind My Lifelong Trauma as a Forced Adoptee (Stolen Lives) (Unabridged)

Liv has a lot of secrets. For her, home is the picturesque town of Ålesund, perched on a fjord in western Norway. One night, in the early-morning embers of a great party in the basement apartment she shares with two friends, Liv is watching TV, high on weed, and sees a python on an Australian nature show. She becomes obsessed with the idea of buying a snake as a pet. Soon Nero, the baby Burmese python, becomes the apartment's fourth roommate. As Liv bonds with Nero, she feels extremely protective, like a caring mother, and she is struck by a desire that surprises her with its intensity. Finally she is safe. Thirteen years later, in the nearby town of Kristiansund, Mariam Lind goes on a shopping trip with her eleven-year-old daughter, Iben, who angers her mother by asking for a magazine one too many times. Mariam storms off, leaving her daughter in the shop, expecting that she’ll find her own way home. When she returns home later that evening, Iben isn't there. Detective Roe Olsvik is assigned to the case of Iben's disappearance; he has just turned sixty and is new to the Kristiansund police department. As he interrogates Mariam, he instantly suspects her—but there is much more to this case and these characters than their outer appearances would suggest. A biting and constantly shifting tale of family secrets, rebirth, and the legacy of trauma, Reptile Memoirs is a brilliant exploration of the cold-bloodedness of humanity and the struggle to mend broken lives and families.

Reptile Memoirs

Can she really have it all?Ambitious, successful, attractive, and newly married, Bella Browning is determined to Have It All. She wants love, sex, a beautiful home, a fabulous career, kids AND to keep her jaw-dropping looks. How hard can it be?!Her journalist husband, Don, is terrified. He's not against babies, but his job takes him all over the world and into warzones! The last thing he wants is a war at home. But he'll do anything to make Bella happy. Won't he?But Bella's about to discover that having it all is abosulte rubbish...Morning sickness, raging hormones, sleepless nights and the baby blues are nothing compared to the chaos that comes with having a new-born and a job! Throw in house renovations, a neglected husband, and a boss who HATES women with babies and Bella has a recipe for disaster.Being the perfect, modern, working mother is just about impossible. But if anyone can find new ways to make this all work and achieve her dreams, then surely, it's Bella...isn't it?!Please note: This is a reissue of Three in a Bed by Carmen Reid.Another brilliant laugh-out-loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!Praise for Carmen Reid:'Escapist summer reading at its best.' Jill Mansell

Three in a Bed - A laugh-out-loud, feel-good book club pick from Carmen Reid for 2024 (Unabridged)

One loner, two secrets and three weeks at Pinewoods Retreat. . . When Holly Bush (yes, she still hasn't forgiven her mother for that combination) is made redundant with gardening leave, after a brutal attack, she decides to visit a retreat not far from home. There she finds friendship and a garden in need of love, she ends up doing literal gardening leave, bringing the community of guests together. Journaling her way through her holiday, Holly works on both her mental and physical scars and discovers an inner strength as her secrets are revealed.

Garden of Her Heart

The gloriously funny comfort read from the author of A Grand Old TimeYou’re never too old to live dangerously… All Georgie Turner wants is to keep her family together. But with her daughter growing up fast, her sister married to a man Georgie hates, and their aging aunt getting more and more outrageous, nothing’s simple. So when her brother-in-law makes his biggest mistake yet, Georgie sees the chance to reunite the ladies in her life. And after a little persuasion, three generations of Turner women head off on a very unusual road trip. Georgie’s confident that some sun, sea and a bottle or two of prosecco will make this an adventure they’ll never forget. What could possibly go wrong? A gorgeously fun and uplifting novel about living your life to the full, whatever your age. Perfect for fans of Dawn French and Fern Britton. Authors love Judy Leigh’s books: ‘Brilliantly funny, emotional and uplifting’ Miranda Dickinson 'Lovely … a book that assures that life is far from over at seventy' Cathy Hopkins ’Brimming with warmth, humour and a love of life … a wonderful escapade’ Fiona Gibson

The Age of Misadventure

'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntoshThe opponents: mothers vs. daughters The battle scene: a boutique changing room Fashion-guru Annie's well-dressed world is falling apart - first she has lost her legendary sense of style, and now her daughter Lauren seems to have become her worst enemy. Even her multi-millionairess friend, Svetlana, is having daughter trouble - she's at war with Elena over their business in New York. A trip to a luxurious Italian spa seems like the perfect way for Annie to forget her problems. But celery juice and Pilates can't solve the disasters that are about to strike . . . Will Annie rescue her passion for fashion? And can mothers and daughters ever truly be friends? Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid. What readers are saying! "If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful." Bestselling author, Katie Fforde "Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!" Bestselling author, Jill Mansell "You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!"⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review "Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review "Can't wait to read the next one!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

The Annie Valentine Series

Shopping With The Enemy - The Annie Valentine Series, Book 6 (Unabridged)

"The highlights of my extraordinary journey with Mr Clarkson included pizza with Harry and Wills; dancing with Mick Jagger on the private island of Mustique (Mick had to pull me up after, shamefully, I could not recover from the twist!); and having happy birthday sung to me by Brian Ferry and Richard E. Grant. I was asked out by Hugh Grant (and went!); partied at what I called Jimmy Carr's celebtastic weekly house parties attended by Sir Elton John, James Corden and the like; and, at Jerry Hall and Rupert Murdoch's engagement party, I received the ultimate compliment on my outfit from the Dame Joan Collins.The adventures, laughter, drama and excitement were neverending. Party after party, celeb after celeb, private villas, palaces, MPs and royalty adorned our crazy life on this road less travelled.From the low-budget, dark, smoke- and fume-filled halls of Earls Court Exhibition Centre and the NEC in Birmingham, where the highlights of our nights out were a good curry and gallons of beer followed by ridiculous games of girl-on-girl arm wrestling and the Celebrity Loo Roll Challenge - this entailed Clarkson, Hammond, May or The Stig having to return from the bathroom with loo roll tucked down their trousers, trailing a length of loo paper from cubicle to table without it breaking - Jeremy ascended to great heights, both in his professional career and his personal life. So too did our relationship, leading us both into a social circle that most can only dream of."In The Wonderful World of Jeremy Clarkson, Phillipa Sage shares her continuing adventures - the ongoing highs, lows and constant mayhem - she shared for so many years with Clarkson and his fellow presenters, Hammond and May, some of which she had begun to detail in her first book, Off Road with Clarkson, Hammond and May.

The Wonderful World of Jeremy Clarkson (Unabridged)

'I loved her then, I love her now. Annie's back and she's better than ever! Fun, feel good and feisty - Annie Valentine is the woman you want to share a cocktail with!' Portia MacIntoshCan she make it big in the big apple? When Annie Valentine lands her dream job in the heart of fabulous Manhattan, it's a pinch me moment. She's finally made it to the city that never sleeps and will look a million dollars doing it! And this time, Annie is going to make it a family affair and take her teenage daughter Lauren with her to show her the fashion highs and lows and to have a bit of other and daughter bonding...what could possibly go wrong? But back home in London, husband Ed faces a scandal at work and knows, in his heart, he needs Annie back. Suddenly Annie finds herself torn between her true love in London and her new love, New York. Does it have to be fashion or family...or can Annie Valentine have it all? Fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Paige Toon will love this laugh-out-loud romantic comedy from bestselling author Carmen Reid. What readers are saying! "If you love shopping as much as you love a great read, try this. Wonderful." Bestselling author, Katie Fforde "Annie Valentine is a wonderful character - I want her to burst into my life and sort out my wardrobe for me!" Bestselling author, Jill Mansell "You will enjoy getting to know Annie Valentine; laughing with her and crying with her. You may even fall in love with her . . . I have! A fantastic read!"⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review "Fantastic read, couldn't put it down" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review "Can't wait to read the next one!" ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Reader review

New York Valentine - The Annie Valentine Series, Book 5 (Unabridged)

If you love Emily in Paris, you will love this BRAND NEW book in the Annie Valentine series from bestselling author Carmen Reid.Personal shopper Annie Valentine is back! Older and bolder!Fashion guru Annie is struggling to cope with her hectic life. With the demands of two older children, plus four-year-old twins, her marriage to Ed is in a romance-free rut and she's clinging by a couture thread to her job as the nation's favourite fashion fixer.And where is Svetlana, her multi-millionaire friend, when Annie needs her? Busy with an expensive mid-life crisis, that's where!When Ed gets the chance to teach in Paris, Annie thinks time apart could be the answer. Wrong!In Paris, Ed transforms into a debonair silver fox, attracting the attentions of stylish siren Sylvie.Annie can't lose her man or the job she loves, so bundling her bags, her babies and a reluctant Svetlana onto the Eurostar, she sets off to the rescue. But can the City of Love deliver the ooh la la that her marriage, and her fashion series, so desperately needs?Another brilliant laugh out loud emotional read, perfect for fans of Fiona Gibson, Tracy Bloom and Sophie Ranald!

Annie in Paris (Unabridged)

Listen to Screen Time for practical ways to achieve a new, balanced approach to how you use your phone. No more mindless scrolling or wasted hours: learn how to create your own personalised set of rules that work for you. Rather than going cold turkey or fighting against the finely calibrated, billion-dollar barrage of demands for our attention that ping up on our phones, we need to know how to strike a healthier balance with our devices. If we can understand the ways in which our phones affect every area of our lives, from our concentration to our body image, then we can start making the small shifts that will add up to ensure our technology is working for us, not the other way around. Forget aiming for inbox zero and screen-free days: instead, learn to reassess your relationship with your phone on your own terms, spotting what works for you and what doesn't.

Screen Time

Autumn Albert can see the dead - much to her annoyance. But when her dad dies in mysterious circumstances, he's the one ghost who DOESN'T appear . . . A curious instruction in his will sends Autumn to Imber, the storm-soaked island of his childhood: a place marked by tight-lipped locals, strange stacks of witchstones - and almost no ghosts. Soon Autumn is ensnared in a dark and twisty mystery, which must be unravelled before the sea rises up and history is doomed to repeat itself . . .

The Witchstone Ghosts

Everyone has a price... In pursuit of a golden writing opportunity, Sophie leaves her ex-boyfriend to pen the life story of elusive billionaire Tim Henderson, a visionary in the early days of fertility treatment. On his secluded Greek island, she stumbles upon an ancient labyrinth, its dark history steeped in old myths and chilling legends. But the island's present is even more menacing... Entrapped in Henderson's delusional trap, can Sophie find a way out of before her future is destroyed? Shirley Day writes psychological thrillers and youth novels with a comedic twist, has penned Radio 4 plays and films, and teaches grads & undergrads screenwriting & theatre at FSU and Eckerd in London.

Reap What You Sow

Above Naples, Vesuvius is heating up once again... An absolutely gripping thriller from bestseller Will Adams. Archaeologist Carmen Nero and former conman Cesco Rossi are in Herculaneum on the trail of the lost texts of Ancient Rome, possibly stored deep underground in the Villa of the Papyri. But when there is a terrible murder, they realise that powerful forces are interested in the excavations of the villa which threaten the foundations of the Church. With neo-Nazis on Rossi’s tail and a traitor in their midst, everything hangs in the balance. As the great volcano rumbles, they are in a race against time: to find the killer, uncover the truth behind the lost manuscripts, and to save themselves from complete destruction... The next scintillating installment in the Rossi & Nero thriller series, perfect for fans of Chris Kuzneski, Dan Brown and Scott Mariani. Will Adams is the author of a number of acclaimed adventure thrillers, including the Daniel Knox series, in which the underwater archaeologist hero explores some of the great mysteries of the ancient world. His novels have been published in over twenty different languages. He writes full-time and lives in Suffolk.

Rossi & Nero Thrillers

The Heretic Scroll

The new conspiracy thriller from a true master of the genre. To the victor go the spoils... Historian Carmen Nero is in southern Italy help a friend search for ancient riches, is caught up in the murderous schemes of the Calabrian Mafia. Cesco Rossi, a quick-witted conman on the run from a brutal group of neo-Nazis, is about to be confronted by his tragic past. Israeli Professor Zara Gold is on a mission to find Judaism's most sacred relic. For the tomb of Alaric I, the Visigoth king who sacked and looted Rome of its most fabulous treasures, is on the point of being revealed. And who knows what secrets may lie within? The race to uncover history's greatest lost fortune has begun... An astounding and twisting mystery that will delight fans of Dan Brown, Clive Cussler and Scott Mariani. Will Adams is the author of a number of acclaimed adventure thrillers, including the Daniel Knox series, in which the underwater archaeologist hero explores some of the great mysteries of the ancient world. His novels have been published in over twenty different languages. He writes full-time and lives in Suffolk.

The Sacred Spoils

Hannah loves festive surprises. But the arrival of a handsome stranger on Christmas Day is much more than she bargained for... Snow is falling heavily on Holly Way. Inside her cottage, Hannah is trying to fake some holiday cheer. Freshly dumped, just in time for Christmas, her sister and niece have come to share the day with her and she owes it to them to put a brave face on things. But as they sit down to open their presents, they are interrupted by a knock at the door. On their doorstep is a handsome man with a nasty cut on his forehead, no coat, and no memory of who he is or how he came to be there. Once their unexpected guest is safe by the fire Hannah starts asking him questions to jog his memory. But although she learns nothing about his identity, Hannah can’t ignore the warm feeling she gets when he smiles at her. And it has nothing to do with the mulled wine. When the snow finally melts and spring flowers bloom, will the man who arrived at her door be just a funny story for Hannah to tell next Christmas? Or will he be the key to mending her broken heart? Filled with festive cheer, laughter and heart-warming scenes, immerse yourself in this enchanting story by Tilly Tennant. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Lucy Diamond and Josie Silver. Top 20 Amazon CA and top 30 Amazon UK author. Tilly has sold over 290,000 copies From a young age, Tilly Tennant was convinced that she was destined for the stage. Once she realised she wasn’t actually very good at anything that would put her on the stage, she started to write stories instead. There were lots of terrible ones, like The Pet Rescue Gang (aged eight), which definitely should not see the light of day ever again. Thankfully, her debut novel, Hopelessly Devoted to Holden Finn was not one of those, and since it hit the Amazon best seller lists she hasn’t looked back. Born in Dorset, she currently lives in Staffordshire.

Once Upon a Winter

‘Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.’ Jordan Henderson The definitive account of Jürgen Klopp’s astonishing revival of Liverpool Football Club. Liverpool Football Club’s stunning 2020 Premier League title victory deserves a place in the official record of great sporting achievements. The Reds became the first team in British history to hold the European Cup, Super Cup, World Club Cup and domestic league title simultaneously in a masterclass of free-scoring, full throttle footballing prowess. Journalist Melissa Reddy reveals the inside story of Jürgen Klopp’s astonishing revival of Liverpool, culminating in the club’s first domestic league trophy in thirty years. Featuring incisive and insightful reporting, and the thoughts of players, management and club hierarchy, Believe Us paints a vivid picture of this titanic sporting success. Reddy’s unparalleled access to the club brings interviews with everyone from fans and key backroom staff to players including talismanic captain Jordan Henderson, and of course Klopp himself. The perfect gift for any fan of the club or its inimitable leader, this is heavy metal football writing at its best.

Believe Us

A body has been found in a frozen lake, bringing a gruesome act of evil into the light. One look at the victim is enough for DCI Claire Winters to recognise the work of a warped mind. And when another woman is reported missing, Claire’s worst fears are confirmed: this is a killer who plans to strike again. As the body count rises, the pressure is on for Claire to find the perpetrator and bring them to justice. But first, she must learn to understand the twisted mind behind the crimes. And that will take her to a darker place than she ever thought possible. Loved DCI Helen Grace and DI Kim Stone? Don’t miss the second book in the addictive new DCI Claire Winters series.

DCI Claire Winters crime series

The Principle Of Evil

‘I couldn't wait to turn the next page – brilliant and what an amazing twist!’ – Donna Maguire Years ago there was a silent witness to an act of evil. Now, a twisted killer is on the loose fuelled by revenge.Called to the brutal murder of a priest, it is immediately clear to DCI Claire Winters that the victim’s death was prolonged, agonising…and motivated by a lust for revenge. The killer has been clever, there are no clues, no leads. But Claire Winters has never let a killer remain on the streets. Looking for an answer at any cost Claire begins to get closer to the victim’s family, but what it reveals turns her murder case into something far more sinister… When one body becomes two, and then three, Claire finds herself in a race against time to connect the dots between a host of devastating secrets, before the killer strikes again. Love M J Arlidge and Angela Marsons? Don’t miss For All Our Sins – the first in an addictive new serial-killer thriller series from T M E Walsh.

For All Our Sins

‘Original and thought-provoking’ Sunday Times bestseller Katie Fforde‘Simply gorgeous’ Sunday Times bestseller Milly Johnson P is for Paris where it all began. J is for Jealousy where it all came undone. But the most important letter is F. F is for Forgiveness, the hardest of all. Sisters Poppy and Rose used to be as close as two sisters could be, but it’s been over a decade since they last spoke. Until they both receive a call that tells them their mother has gone – without ever having the chance to see her daughters reunited. Andrea, though, wasn’t the kind of woman to let a little thing like death stand in the way of her plans. Knowing her daughters better than they know themselves, she has left behind one very special last gift – the A-Z of Everything. ‘Funny and poignant – a celebration of life and the enduring power of love’ – Carys Bray, bestselling author of A Song for Issy Bradley

The A–Z of Everything

A taut edge-of-your-seat psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Freida McFadden and Claire Douglas. The higher you climb, the greater the fall. I would never have been hired if they knew what I'd done. My past.St Ann's is a strict environment, and after one year in the coveted position of head teacher, I know I can't put a foot wrong.Some don't think I deserve this. Others are desperate for the job themselves. And one of those people wants to bring me down.Whoever this person is, they know things about me. Secrets I've barely told anybody.And I'm scared what they might uncover if they delve a little deeper. And what they might do to me - and my family - if I don't get to them first... An unputdownable and tense psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, from bestselling author H. M. Lynn. 'Brilliantly addictive, I loved it.' Valerie Keogh 'A vivid fast-paced thriller which kept me on the edge of my seat. A riveting 5 star read' Diana Wilkinson 'wow, what a book - absolutely loved it, kept you guessing all the way with so many twists' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'Highly recommend! First one by this author and won't be the last!' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'a great twisty read' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review Reader's LOVE books by Hannah Lynn: 'Another page turner from Hannah. Read it over two days.' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'superbly written and then some ... I thoroughly enjoyed reading' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I was completely hooked' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review 'I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read it virtually without stopping' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Head Teacher - A BRAND NEW completely chilling psychological thriller from H.M. Lynn for summer 2024 (Unabridged)

'I need this book.' - Nigella Lawson 'A chummy guide to clearing your home and head.' - Jack Monroe Bursting with practical and relatable advice, this audiobook injects enthusiasm, energy and some much-needed humour into the essential task of de-cluttering. Forget the holier-than-thou approach promising a whole new you if you alphabetise your sock drawer - this is decluttering for real people, with real lives. With a refreshingly honest approach, Debora tackles the best ways to deal with domestic dilemmas, cluttered kitchens and crowded cupboards. She includes handy tips and tricks for the average time-poor person. Tasks are broken down into achievable goals and quick fixes, allowing even the busiest of people to create, maintain and achieve a tidy home. And it's not just the home she tackles. Debora helps you banish anxiety and kick-start productivity with “10 de-cluttering commandments,” and includes honest advice on how to conquer the fear of change. The busy writer, who has transformed her own cluttered home and mind using these techniques, also explores how best to unclutter your virtual world, from managing social media accounts to balancing email mailing lists.

Declutter

A brilliantly twisty and unusual literary thriller for fans of Gillian Flynn, Jo Nesbø, Kate Atkinson and Tana French. Liv has a lot of secrets. Late one night, in the aftermath of a party in the apartment she shares with two friends in Ålesund, she sees a python on a TV nature show and becomes obsessed with the idea of buying a snake as a pet. Soon Nero, a baby Burmese python, becomes the apartment's fourth roommate. As Liv bonds with Nero, she is struck by a desire that surprises her with its intensity. Finally she is safe. Thirteen years later, in the nearby town of Kristiansund, Mariam Lind goes on a shopping trip with her eleven-year-old daughter, Iben. Following an argument Mariam storms off, expecting her young daughter to make her own way home . . . but she never does. Detective Roe Olsvik, new to the Kristiansund police department, is assigned to the case of Iben's disappearance. As he interrogates Mariam, he instantly suspects her - but there is much more to this case and these characters than their outer appearances would suggest. A biting and constantly shifting tale of family secrets, rebirth and the legacy of trauma, Reptile Memoirs is a brilliant exploration of the cold-bloodedness of humanity. "Original, sharp and chilling." CHRIS WHITAKER “A thriller that really stands out.” AFTENPOSTEN “The best and creepiest Norwegian crime debut in years” ADRESSEAVISEN ‘A beautifully dark and twisty story with jaw-dropping twists and pin-point plotting’ Joanna Cannon, author of The Trouble with Goats and Sheep ‘This book is a shapeshifting marvel. . . . uncanny, unsettling and totally immersive’ Emily Fridlund, Booker Prize–shortlisted author of History of Wolves ‘A masterfully shocking and at times wonderfully uncomfortable exploration of obsession, desire and rejection, sexuality and taboo, Ulstein leaves us breathless in her quest to examine which version of the self is capable of love and violence’ Sarah Schmidt, author of See What I Have Done ‘Extraordinary and terrifying, Reptile Memoirs sinks its teeth into you. Through relentless and, at times, almost unbearable tension, Ulstein delivers a menacingly layered thriller’ P. J. Vernon, author of Bath Haus

Pre-order the next psychological thriller from the NUMBER ONE bestselling author Valerie Keogh!She wants what you have...Hannah Parker is a woman who always gets what she wants.When her current husband discovers she has been lying to him - again - she knows it's time to move on and find someone who can give her the life she desires... The life she knows she deserves...But who will be the lucky man?When her eye catches a glimpse of an old flame in a photograph, she's sure it's a sign. Mark Shepherd has always been in her thoughts - they'd been happy once, he'd adored her, but she'd made a mistake and let him get away. She won't make the same mistake again....Hannah is older now and wiser. She knows what men want and she knows how to keep them happy.So what if Mark is happily married with a family of his own?All good things must come to an end...'Keogh is the queen of compelling narratives and twisty plots' Jenny O'Brien'A wonderful book, I can't rate this one highly enough. If only there were ten stars, it's that good. Valerie Keogh is a master story-teller, and this is a masterful performance.'

Mistress (Unabridged)

**The number 1 ebook bestseller!** Everything was perfect. And then her fiancé disappeared…‘Dazzling’ DAILY MAIL ‘A terrific new talent’ PETER JAMES Two weeks before her wedding, a stranger stops Amy in the street and warns her she’s in danger. Then that night, Matt, her fiancé, doesn’t come home. Desperate, Amy calls the police – but when Matt fails to emerge, she’s forced to call off her wedding day. Then another man is reported missing, by a woman called Fiona – a man meeting Matt’s description, who was about to leave his fiancée for her. He was supposed to be moving in with her – but instead, he’s vanished. Amy refuses to believe Fiona’s lover can be her Matt – but photos prove otherwise, and it soon becomes clear that Matt has been leading a double life. As the police dig deeper, two conflicting, yet equally plausible stories emerge from two women who allegedly have never met. The wedding day never happened. But the funeral might. Real readers are hooked by The Vow…‘A breathtaking, suspenseful thriller with more plot twists and turns than you can imagine’ ***** ‘Couldn’t stop reading … Superb story and twisty ending’ ***** ‘OMG what a brilliant book, full of twists and turns’ ***** ‘Mesmerising from the start’ ***** ‘Lies, deceptions and red herrings galore’ ***** ‘Truly a roller coaster of a read’ *****

The Vow

The thrilling new book from Sheila Riley in her Liverpool Saga series 1916 LIVERPOOL Following the death of her father, Ruby Swift, and husband Archie finally move back into Ashland Hall. As the Great War rages, fathers and sons take the King's Shilling and head off to fight the unknown enemy, not knowing what horrors lie ahead. With Ned Kincaid in the Navy, Archie signs up to the volunteer constabulary and nurses Anna Cassidy and Ellie Harrington enlist to do their bit for King and Country. Soon the true casualties of war are being brought home in droves, Ruby converts Ashland Hall into an auxiliary hospital for wounded servicemen. It's not long before the true cost of war is brought closer to home and Anna and Ellie enlist in the British Military Nursing Corp and soon find themselves in the battlefields of France in search of the truth. But they soon discover more than they bargained for...

The Mersey Angels (Unabridged)

The BRAND NEW addictive psychological thriller from T J Emerson, a must-read for fans of The White Lotus and Rebecca.Her life is yours for the taking...Leah Williams knows exactly what she wants from life - comfort, luxury and security. All the things she would have had if her childhood hadn't been derailed by her father's bad decisions. And then she meets Miles Sinclair. After the death of his wife last year, Miles is ready to start living his life again, and Leah knows just how to help him... what could be so wrong with that?When Miles takes Leah to his chateau in the French countryside, she's excited to get a taste of the life she deserves, even if it means enduring the presence of Miles' cousin Vivienne, who seems determined to insert the memory of his dead wife into every conversation.But the Chateau Clairvallon has a history, not least as the place where the last Mrs Sinclair died. And as Leah discovers more about the accident that took her predecessor's life, she begins to realise that the family she's set her sights on isn't quite what it seems.What happened that summer?Was it really an accident?Or is Leah trapped in paradise with a killer?Praise for T J Emerson:'Exploring power, money and sex, this unsettling, compulsive story will have you turning the pages, suspicious of everyone. The perfect poolside read, enjoy it with a chilled acidic Chablis!' Cate Ray, author of The Younger Woman.'A sexy, sultry, sun-soaked read. Spicy and full of twists and turns, it has all the trademark class of Tracey's other books, with an edge of social commentary wrapped up in a rattling read I could not put down.' Amanda Reynolds, author of Her Husband's Lie.'A delicious thriller that will swallow you whole.' Brooke Hardwick, author of The Fog.'Great story. I loved it so much. I was hanging onto every word. Five stars for sure.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'An excellent read for any and all readers! Author comes at you with both barrels and knocks you out of your shoes!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I love the suspense and twisty narrative in this book. I really enjoyed this one i read it in less than a day. I was hooked from page 1, its a really well written psychological thriller youll never guess whats coming next.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'This was a twisty story full of secrets I just could not put down until I did finish it. You all need to read it once it comes out, or you will all miss on a very good thriller with gothic vibes!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'A captivating psychological thriller that explores the themes of ambition, jealousy, and the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of wealth and privilege.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. It was twisty and unpredictable that I just didn't even know who I was anymore. I loved it!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'My eyes were on stalks reading the last couple of pages. Wow!' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I read this wonderful psychological thriller in one day with a few cups of coffee to settle my nerves. The twists and turns bring the story together and lead to a surprising finale.' Reader review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The Last Mrs Sinclair - A BRAND NEW glitzy, scorching summer thriller from bestseller T J Emerson for 2025 (Unabridged)

You are invited to a surprise joint hen-do to celebrate our two brides, Alex and Millie Location: Remote Dartmoor Farmhouse Don't forget to RSVP and remember, watch what you say. . . As friends gather for a hen weekend, they are all smiles, but cannot hide the web of tension that bubbles beneath the surface. The group was forever broken by the devastating loss of their childhood friend, Becca. The prettiest and most powerful of them all, her absence lies at the heart of this fractured friendship. Now, decades later, someone wants to expose the truth about what happened, and will stop at nothing to reveal the secrets long since buried. As a dark storm gathers out on the moors, dangerous secrets and accusations threaten to explode between the group. Will they all survive the fall-out?

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Until the girl went missing, we thought it was the perfect place to live...When we move into the exclusive Westford Park housing estate, we feel safe at last. More like a country club, it has everything we might need - beautiful houses with big gardens, a pool, a boating lake, extensive grounds. It's also got 24/7 security.Our new neighbours are lovely too. We start to make friendships that feel like they could last a lifetime.It feels like nothing could possibly go wrong here.It's like our secrets haven't followed us here.Or that's what we think at first...A completely gripping and unmissable psychological suspense novel, that fans of KL Slater, Lisa Jewell and Freida McFadden will find unputdownable.Praise for Natasha Boydell:'Wow! What a brilliant book!! Is it crazy to say this might be my favourite read of 2024 even though it's only January? The suspense, the doubt, THE PLOT TWISTS!! I absolutely loved the characters, loved the story, loved everything about this book. This was my first by Natasha Boydell and now I am running to read more by her! 5 stars!!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This book blew me away. I love books that grab you from the beginning and hold on so tightly that you cannot put the book down... The ending was explosive and was not predictable at all. I love, love, love this author and cannot wait for more.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Literally picked this book up in the morning and began to read it and before I knew it I was finishing it later that evening. It's that addicting, honestly I found this so hard to put down. Every page that went past, I was frightened, I was dreading what was coming next. I could never have predicted the outcome. I'm still in shock, it's crazy. The suspense oh my god!... This book is incredible... I would definitely say this has got to be one of my favourite books ever!!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... it's an addictive read, it has it all the shocks and twists... A page turner of a book... Who do you believe and who do you trust? I so recommend this book - a twisty read!' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A gripping masterpiece that masterfully combines elements of mystery and suspense. Boydell's narrative unfolds like a carefully crafted puzzle, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The sense of suspense is palpable, making it nearly impossible to put the book down. As the intricate plot weaves its web of intrigue, the anticipation builds, creating a thrilling reading experience.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Perfect Home - A relentlessly gripping psychological thriller from BESTSELLING AUTHOR Natasha Boydell for 2024 (Unabridged)

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