Böcker av Wendy Clarke

The first time you see them, out for an evening walk on the cliffs, you'll think they're the perfect family. You'll see a wife who looks so happy, strolling peacefully beside her husband in his dark winter coat, holding her daughter's hand. But you have no idea what's really happening in their house If you come a little closer you might hear the way the man speaks to his wife. You might notice that the woman doesn't have any close friends. That sometimes her husband doesn't want her to leave the house. You might wonder if that's a scar her beautiful daughter is hiding on her neck. When you read the local newspaper and hear the news that the wife has fallen from the cliffs, you'll question whether it was really an accident at all. And when the husband starts dating someone new a woman with the same long dark hair and big blue eyes as his wife will you say something this time? Because someone has to protect the little girl and stop history from repeating itself. And it may already be too late. A thrilling and twisty tale, His Hidden Wife will keep you up all night, desperate to race through to its final conclusion. Readers of Gone Girl, The Couple Next Door and Lisa Jewell will be hooked. What readers are saying about His Hidden Wife:';A real rollercoaster of suspense, lies & twists. One of the best psychological thrillers I've read this year. I made my mind up many times, only to be proven wrong each time. The last 30 pages had me almost holding my breath.' @raena_reads, 5 stars ';This book is a highly addictive, fast-paced read indeed!... I read this book in one day in the end something very shocking was revealed! Do not hesitate when it comes to reading this book! Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';Gasp yes this book made me gasp out loud!!!! What a great ride. Pulls you in like nothing else. One of the best books that I have read this year. It's over but I don't want it to be.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';A book to put on your must-have list! What an absolutely amazing read! You'll be racing to the last page In addition to this five-star read being a little intense with a high level of anticipation, it's also full of uncertainty, anxiety and rounded out with nerve-wracking tension.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';I double dare you to try to figure this thriller out! This mind-blowing thriller by Clarke should be the 1st to-be-read thriller of 2021 for you! You will not regret it.' Nicki's Book Blog, 5 stars ';A rollercoaster of twists.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars ';An excellent psychological thriller

It's so kind of our neighbours to throw this party welcoming us to our new home. My husband and I finally moved to the right place. A happy, safe street where nobody knows about my mistakes. But I soon learn their smiling faces hide even deadlier secrets... As I take in the little plates of sandwiches arranged over checked tablecloths, the lavish cocktails, and children playing, I finally feel happy in my new home with Owen. I love hearing the gossip from the local families; the whispers about which wives I should avoid, and which husbands sneak out at night.But then I notice that the mother at number 3, Phillipa, is completely ignoring her sweet little girl. All blue-eyed Lexi wants is for her mother to play with her. And as Lexi pulls on Phillipa's skirt, I'm certain I hear the woman threaten to smack her.Isn't anyone going to say something? Even as I'm filled with rage, terrible memories flood back: of standing in a cold, thin hospital gown, hearing I may never have my own biological child.And then a shout pierces my memory. Lexi has run away from her mother and nearly fallen into the large, deep pond in the middle of the green. Everyone rushes over to comfort her, while Phillipa stays at the party to top up her drink.I promised Owen I'd put my past behind me so that we could start a new life. But some people don't deserve to become mothers. I plaster a smile onto my face. I need to befriend Phillipa. And do whatever it takes to keep Lexi safe...A twisty and utterly unputdownable thriller about the secrets hidden behind closed doors. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Freida McFadden and K.L. Slater will be up all night desperate to keep reading.What readers are saying about Wendy Clarke:'I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. I didn't even realise I hadn't eaten because I was too busy reading... It was gripping, it was tense, fast-paced and full of twists, it was so unpredictable that I just didn't even know who I was anymore. I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'OMG!! WOW!!... OH YES!!!... a book that EVERYONE will be talking about!! I can see this being a bestseller... BOY. OH. BOY... Incredible read!!... Clear your schedule for this book!... Will suck you in like never before!... Mind-blowing... LOVED this book!' Heidi Lynn Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿'I LOVED THIS PHENOMENAL, GRIPPING BOOK. I raced through it, it consumed me in its pages... A shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked... Brilliant... HOOKS YOU FROM THE START. LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'One word, brilliant!... I felt dizzy and loved every single minute... had me gripped from page one, and just as I thought I had the plot figured out, another twist happened.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Holy heck!! I have no words for this book! It was twisted beyond measure! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! This book will be with me for a long time to come!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿'Literally had me missing a heartbeat because I just couldn't work out where this story was leading me... Had me hook, line and sinker 'til the very end... My eyes were on stalks reading the last couple of pages. Wow.' Echoes in an Empty Room, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

Sean pulls me to him, and we both laugh happily, as we stroll home from our favourite wine bar. It's our first evening out since our baby girl was born. I've only thought about Kitty a couple of times, wondering if she's settled without my goodnight kiss. But our perfect night is shattered when I see the police car and the two officers on the front steps of our home... Someone has reported our sweet baby missing. When I rush inside the house and mercifully find our little girl tucked up inside her crib, you'll think that's the end of the story. And when Sean says a prayer of thanks, the police close the case and I hold Kitty in a tight embrace, you'll feel grateful it was all one big mistake. But you'll be wrong. You don't know what I did fifteen years ago, the lies I've told or the reason I desperately want the police out of my house. I'm sure the person who reported Kitty missing knows everything about my past... You don't know how much danger I'm in. Or how far I'll go to keep my family safe... Utterly captivating and gripping until the final page, The Night Out is perfect for fans of The Family Upstairs, The Housemaid and The Marriage. What readers are saying about Wendy Clarke: 'I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. I didn't even realise I hadn't eaten because I was too busy reading... It was gripping, it was tense, fast-paced and full of twists, it was so unpredictable that I just didn't even know who I was anymore. I loved it.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'OMG!! WOW!!... OH YES!!!... a book that EVERYONE will be talking about!! I can see this being a bestseller... BOY. OH. BOY... Incredible read!!... Clear your schedule for this book!... Will suck you in like never before!... Mind-blowing... LOVED this book!' Heidi Lynn Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'I LOVED THIS PHENOMENAL, GRIPPING BOOK. I raced through it, it consumed me in its pages... A shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked... Brilliant... HOOKS YOU FROM THE START. LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿ 'One word, brilliant!... I felt dizzy and loved every single minute... had me gripped from page one, and just as I thought I had the plot figured out, another twist happened.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Holy heck!! I have no words for this book! It was twisted beyond measure! I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! This book will be with me for a long time to come!' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'Literally had me missing a heartbeat because I just couldn't work out where this story was leading me... Had me hook, line and sinker 'til the very end... My eyes were on stalks reading the last couple of pages. Wow.' Echoes in an Empty Room, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ 'A real rollercoaster of suspense, lies & twists. One of the best psychological thrillers I've read this year. I made my mind up many times, only to be proven wrong each time. The last 30 pages had me almost holding my breath.' @raena_reads, ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿

When Mel is set up on a blind date by her best friends Chris and Simon, she's as anxious as any woman would be. Her divorce came as such a shock and she'd been feeling lost and lonely, but that didn't mean she was desperate to date again. It was a terrible day at work that made her say yes: it could be a bit of fun, a distraction at least. What did she have to lose?When Mel meets Malik, she knows instantly that they could have more than just a fling. She tells him her deepest, darkest secrets and it doesn't make him run away. He makes her feel wanted for the first time in years, and when she wakes up in his bed in the early hours she feels completely content.Until she notices that he's no longer lying beside her.She's tangled up in his sheets alone in his bedroom and she can't remember how she got there.And then she hears the metallic scrape of a key in the door and realises that Malik has locked her in. Is her dream man going to turn into her worst nightmare?Thrilling and gripping until the final page, Blind Date is a dark and unsettling story about deception and how much we can trust the people we love. For fans of Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and anything by Lisa Jewell.What readers are saying about Blind Date:'I LOVED THIS PHENOMENAL, GRIPPING BOOK. I raced through it, it consumed me in its pages... A shocking conclusion which left me gobsmacked... HOOKS YOU FROM THE START. LOVED IT! LOVED IT! LOVED IT!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN, I didn't even realise I hadn't eaten because I was too busy reading this book... It was gripping, it was tense, fast-paced and full of twists, it was so unpredictable.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Thrilling... I kept reading long into the night to find out how it ended! The twists are AMAZING!!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I absolutely love this book and couldn't wait to find out what happened. I must've read it in three hours straight.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The moment Joanna told me she was engaged, I had this awful feeling that something was wrong. We used to speak on the phone every day. Growing up I spent more time at her house than I did at my own. I'd always imagined what it would be like to see her get married, and now I didn't even know her fiance's name. She asked me to come and meet Mark and I intended to tell her to slow down. You can't know someone for a month and be sure that you want to spend the rest of your lives together. When I got to Joanna's front door, only Mark was there. He was charming and gorgeous and nothing but nice to me, and I started to understand. And then he told me that Joanna was missing. The Bride is a twisty, unputdownable psychological thriller that will have you reading until late at night. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl and anything by Lisa Jewell. What readers are saying about The Bride:';The suspense literally had me missing a heartbeat because I just couldn't work out where this story was leading me Had me had me hook, line and sinker till the very end My eyes were on stalks reading the last couple of pages. Wow.' Echoes in an Empty Room, 5 stars ';One of the best psychological thrillers I have read in a long time, I read this book from cover to cover in less than 24 hours, unable to put it down It's been a long time since I have read a book that captivated me quite so much.' Real Mum Review ';OMGee!!!!! The twists and turns in the book were unbelievable!! I could not put this book down. I have read a lot of thrillers, but this one has beat them all. It pulls you in from page 1!! A must read. 5 million stars.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars ';Wow oh wow!! I didn't expect to finish this book in just one sitting. I completely and utterly flew through it. This is definitely one of those books which you can't put down because you just have to know what was going to happen next.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars ';I was not expecting it to pull me in the way it did. It absorbed me that much, I devoured it in two hours!... You are hit with twists after twist!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';OMG what did I just read! I never even thought it to be like this. This book keeps me pulled in. The first chapter is curious enough to keep you reading. The twist always go higher and higher until it blasts! Definitely unexpected The twist is definitely commendable, and noteworthy! I never even thought! Though there are things which I made a correct guess but I still didn't expect the happenings. It's a shock! A bomb!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars ';WOW! I hope I can give this 10 out of 5! This book was amazing. I did not want to put this down, high praise to Wendy Clarke for The Bride. This book has so many twists and turns it is great. Fantastic read. Recommended