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1938, Salzburg. A powerful story of hope, forbidden love, and incredible courage, about three sisters who will risk everything-even their own lives-as part of the resistance movement in Nazi-occupied Austria. Johanna, Birgit and Lotte Eder have always lived quiet lives, working in their father's clockmaking shop and helping their mother in the house. But like many other Austrians, they find it impossible to ignore the changes in the world around them. At first Johanna finds it hard to believe the Nazis pose a real threat. But then her father hires Franz to help in his shop. He's kind and soulful, with dark eyes that twinkle with intelligence. But he's Jewish, and as Johanna falls for him, she realizes that loving him puts them all in danger. Then comes the Anschluss-the reunification of Austria and Germany under Nazi rule. The three sisters' lives have become ever more separate with Lotte joining the convent at Nonnberg Abbey and Birgit's secret involvement with the Resistance. But as Johanna realizes how mistaken she was about the level of danger, she begins to see that it may be down to her to protect the man she loves. She knows that she can't do it alone though. She will have to turn to the people she trusts the most: her sisters. The three of them work together to try to get Franz to the safety of Switzerland, and they soon prove invaluable to the Resistance. But they're risking everything. Can three women who would die for each other, also be prepared to die for what is right? The sisters' subsequent journey from Nazi-occupied Salzburg to the devastating concentration camps of Ravensbruck and Mauthausen will show the strength of human spirit like never before. As, out of the darkness, a tiny seed of hope flowers... A totally heartbreaking and impossibly powerful story about love, tragedy, and the power of humanity. Perfect for fans of The Nightingale, The Lilac Girls and The Sound of Music. Readers are loving The Edelweiss Sisters: "A heart-breaking, tear-jerking and emotional book... I was so hooked into the story that I felt I was living with these sisters during that time!! The ending was so sad, heart-breaking that I felt like I wanted to cry... I stayed up all night reading this book and didn't want to let this book go!... A tear-jerking, heart-breaking emotional tale of three sisters who are brave and courageous women... Will keep you up all night." Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"Soooo hauntingly raw & captivating, it was so hard to put it down. Reading this, I felt instantly transported... This is one novel I would 100% recommend putting on your TBR list this summer. You find instant connection with at least one of the sisters, if not all of them. It will completely move you & pull at your heart strings." Kate J Renee Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"What a wonderfully written book... Sobbed my eyes out... it should have come with a hankie-needed warning. Felt so much for each of the characters it was like they were also my family and friends. Highly recommended and worth more than a five-star rating." NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Escape to the gorgeous little village of Lockton in the Scottish Highlands, where you'll discover sunshine, secrets and an unforgettable romance. It's the perfect place to be this summer...Thirty-year-old Paige Dougall's life is a mess. Only a year ago she was smashing all of her life goals: handsome husband, high-flying job, cute kid. But in just under twelve months everything has gone wrong. Nursing a broken heart, single mother Paige returns to her childhood home in a picture-perfect Scottish village to try and get her life together.Paige is too wrapped up in her worries to embrace the beautiful rolling hills and lavender-scented air of the highlands. That is until Johnny Becker, the infuriatingly cheerful chef, with his twinkling eyes and dimpled smile, steps onto the scene and provides Paige with some much-needed distraction...Johnny challenges Paige to step outside her comfort zone and focus on the things that really matter. From food tasting, to puppy training, to mountain climbing, in every moment she spends with Johnny, Paige finds herself remembering how to live again... will she be able to love again too?Across long sunshine-filled days, Paige and Johnny grow closer and she's tempted to open her heart to him. But is happy-go-lucky Johnny hiding secrets of his own?And can Paige learn to let go of her past and find happiness in the highlands?A gorgeous, moving summer romance novel about finding joy in the small things and discovering what really matters in life. Perfect for fans of Nicola May, Sarah Morgan and Cathy Bramley.What readers are saying about Donna Ashcroft: 'I have devoured this in one sitting, Ashcroft has pulled me into the pages and made me desperate to see what was going to play out. I am a sucker for a love story and was rooting for the characters... Definitely a five-star read.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Over the cliff edge, she sees a broken body on the jutting rocks below, the waves crashing all around. She can't see the girl's face, which is covered by her long, brown hair. But she knows her. She met her just yesterday...When Samantha Claymore doesn't return home after an afternoon bicycle ride on Martha's Vineyard, Detective Abby Pearce acts immediately. She knows from experience how quickly a lost girl can become a tragedy. Back on the island for the first time since she ran away as a teenager, Abby hopes solving Samantha's case will make up for her past mistakes... But, as the media swarm and Samantha's grieving mother joins the search, the police find no trace of the beloved sixteen-year-old-even when a reward is offered for her return.Trawling through old case files, Abby discovers that Samantha is not the only girl to have gone missing in the small community of Martha's Vineyard. She's convinced more could follow, but her team insists there's no link to be found. Until Samantha's best friend is found dead at the bottom of a cliff the next day...After searching Samantha's bedroom and trawling through the files on her computer, Abby digs into the death of Samantha's father five years ago at sea, following the trail to one of the island's most powerful families. The same people who failed to protect Abby the night she was forced to leave as a young girl. Is there anyone left on this quiet island who Abby can trust? Can she find Samantha before more innocent lives are taken?An absolutely unputdownable and nail-biting crime thriller that will have you racing through the pages. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Kendra Elliot and Gregg Olsen.What readers are saying about Her Ocean Grave:"I really loved it and had to finish it in one day!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"This book I couldn't put down! I loved Abby's character. She is fierce and unstoppable!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"A fast-paced and engrossing read." Goodreads reviewer

Eve Mallow's stay at the luxurious Abbey Hotel takes a turn for the suspicious when the owner is murdered - leaving Eve surrounded by suspects!Saxford St Peter is Eve Mallow's beloved home, but she can't resist the chance to spend a weekend in the nearby Abbey Hotel, famed for its glamorous owner Debra Moran and an array of celebrity guests. For a confirmed people-watcher like Eve, it's perfect: she can observe the rich and famous while sipping tea in the gardens, her faithful dachshund Gus by her side.But her relaxing break takes a shocking turn when Debra is found lying dead in the shadowy woods around the hotel. One of Eve's fellow guests didn't come to the Abbey for fine food and delightful décor - but to kill.When the investigation gets underway, Eve finds herself trapped with a wide range of suspects. Could it be Debra's new friend Harper, who inherits everything? Her ex-husband Chester, still seething over their messy divorce? Or her estranged sister Amelia, who came hoping for reconciliation, only for Debra to shut the door in her face?As Eve roams the hotel, searching for clues and hunting down alibis, she uncovers a whole host of secrets. But can she find the truth before the killer brings her holiday to a deadly end?A completely unputdownable page-turner, perfect for fans of Faith Martin, Agatha Christie and Joy Ellis.See what readers are saying about the Eve Mallow series:'Utterly delightful!... I really enjoyed reading this book. It was the perfect coxy murder mystery to become immersed in... Keeps you on your toes!... I highly recommend this to the armchair detectives of the world!' The Two Quills'Stepping into the pages of a new Eve Mallow mystery is like stepping into your favourite well-worn comfy slippers... Eve now feels to me like a trusted (if fictional!) friend that I can't wait to catch up with... Deliciously moreish... If you haven't already discovered this series then what are you waiting for???' Goodreads Reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

One of them is missing... One of them did it...The Thanksgiving retreat was meant to be a time for them to get away from it all, miles from the secrets that threaten to tear their family apart. But they're each hiding something:Rose hopes the pretty house overlooking the sea is just the break her family needs. But as she gazes at the water and remembers her own childhood, she is utterly terrified.Brandon knows his wife Rose has barely forgiven him for his affair. He's started drinking again, a road that led him to disaster once before.Brianna, Rose's sister-in-law, is recovering from her fifth miscarriage, and when she looks at her adorable niece, she can't help but see the daughter she deserves.Then three-year-old Lily disappears from her bed in the villa. Isolated in what should have been paradise, it quickly becomes clear that one of them took her.As one by one their secrets are uncovered, who will be destroyed next?A completely addictive thriller about every parent's worst nightmare that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of The Guest List, One by One and The Sister-in-Law.What readers are saying about The Vacation:"OMG... the story grips from the start. Nail-biting and heartbreaking. Eek-I'll be thinking about the ending for a long time. It had everything that a brilliant mystery needs and I'd recommend it in a heartbeat!" Bestselling author, Carla Kovach ¿¿¿¿¿"I probably shouldn't have read it after bedtime, but I had to find out what happened to Lily. This is a compulsive read with plenty of twists and a family full of suspects." Goodreads reviewer

I take my spot behind Luca and soon we're racing down winding country roads through the breathtaking Italian countryside, with postcard-perfect sunflowers that carpet faraway fields. I have no other place to be, and no other person I'd rather be with.Mia Moretti has always dreamed of becoming an artist. But after a fierce battle with a devastating illness that she is terrified will return, Mia is heartbroken to find herself unable to paint like she used to.So when an opportunity to spend the summer in Italy presents itself, Mia jumps at the chance for a fresh start. She hopes that by travelling to the sun-drenched streets of Florence, surrounded by Tuscany's rich green vineyards and sweeping hills, she will finally be able to heal.What Mia doesn't count on is meeting handsome local mechanic, Luca Bonnici. With his smouldering chestnut eyes, charming smile and irresistible joie de vivre, Mia can't resist the invitation to jump on the back of his motorbike to the see the country she is already falling in love with. And as she slowly lets down her walls and opens her heart to Luca, Mia starts to fall in love with life again too.But just when she is ready to let go of her past, tragedy strikes. Will Mia's strength and her love for Luca be enough to save them, or will they lose each other forever?Lose yourself in the blue skies and sun-kissed streets of Florence with this gorgeous, heart-wrenching story about love and second chances. Perfect for fans of That Month in Tuscany, T.A. Williams and Lucy Coleman.What readers are saying about Her Tuscan Summer:'Absolutely exceptional! Breathtaking; beautiful; heartbreaking and outstanding! I haven't been to Italy, but now, I'd love to go just to walk where Mia and Luca walked.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Breathtaking... will stay with me for a long time... Mia's struggle touched my heart... I adored this novel... For a wonderful escape into beautiful Florence, I highly recommend this beautiful book (and make sure you have tissues nearby!).' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

1776. Addie's world has changed beyond recognition. From her privileged position amongst Boston's elite, she has embraced a dangerous new life with the American Revolutionary Army. While childhood sweetheart Silas risks all on the front lines, Addie waits anxiously for news. And when Silas does not return from the Battle of Monmouth, her worst fears come true.Without thinking, Addie takes a horse and scours the now-calm battlefield for Silas, until word arrives that he has been captured by the British. And worse, by the troop of Scottish Highlanders led by the brooding general John Traverne. Addie hasn't seen the powerfully built Loyalist soldier since she chose the Revolutionary cause over her own heart, and hearing his name sends butterflies to her stomach, even as she is filled with worry for Silas.Disregarding her own safety, Addie leaves Washington's camp and travels deep into enemy territory, determined to bring Silas home. But when she comes face to face with John Traverne once more, the feelings she has tried so hard to bury resurface and she must choose between the man she has pledged her life to, and the man whose dark eyes haunt her dreams. When Addie finally returns to her own camp, she carries a secret that could cost her everything she has fought for...The second part of the spellbinding, emotional trilogy about enduring love and heartbreaking secrets amidst the birth of America. Readers who adored My Dear Hamilton and Flight of the Sparrow will love America's Wife.Readers love Celeste De Blasis:"Read it OVER and OVER. The pages were falling out." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"UNPUTDOWNABLE!... If I could give it more stars I would give it more!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"Made me laugh, cry and feel all the range of emotions." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"My favorite book of all time." Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars"One of my all-time FAVORITE books!!!!!!!!" Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Sun, sea and a sizzling romance... the perfect holiday, right? Wrong.After a work party gone disastrously wrong, Samantha suddenly finds herself jobless and jilted. So when her sister invites Sam to stay at her little whitewashed farmhouse on a Greek island, Sam leaps at the chance to escape. Before long, she's trundling up the cobbled driveway, almost colliding with sexy neighbour Spyros.It isn't all sunshine and smiles though. For every afternoon spent lounging by the pool, cocktail in hand, there is a morning spent adjusting to life with boisterous six-year-old nieces. When Spyros invites Sam to explore the island with him she's tempted, but with his carefree, live-for-the-moment attitude, he couldn't be more different to Sam with her five-year plans and high-maintenance hair. One drink, as friends, couldn't hurt though? Over glasses of fruity Greek wine and honey-sweet baklava, can he - and the other charming locals - help city girl Sam to appreciate the simple pleasures the Greek life has to offer?Just as Sam is considering ditching her designer gear for good though, she runs in to an old flame from home, and suddenly her London life comes hurtling back. Can her smooth-talking ex convince Sam to return to the concrete jungle, or will the lessons she's learned from her Greek escape persuade her to stay?A fun, fabulous and completely laugh-out-loud summer read perfect for fans of Carole Matthews, Jenny Colgan and Sophie Kinsella.Readers adore Going Greek:'Wow, where to even begin with this book? I loved it... Hollywood, let's see this as a movie!... I gorged on this book in two sittings... I can't recommend this book enough.' Celebrating Authors, 5 stars'I loved this book... Sue's descriptions had me yearning to get back on a plane to savour the famous Greek delicacies, drink the local wine and relax on one of the many beautiful beaches. I was hooked from page one and completely devoured each page. A wonderful five star read.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars

The little girl peered down the dark alleyway. She knew she wasn't supposed to take this shortcut and her mother would kill her if she found out, but it was raining and all she wanted was to get home quickly. She stepped forward, not seeing the silent figure following her into the dark passageway...When nine-year-old Charlotte Standish goes missing from her street in the small town of Rydale Falls, it sparks a media frenzy. Detective Morgan Brookes leads a frantic hunt for the girl, but little Charlie seems to have vanished into thin air.Chasing up a lead at Charlie's school, Morgan is chilled to learn that this isn't the first time a child has gone missing on this street. Another girl disappeared fifteen years ago, and Morgan is the only one who thinks the cases could be related. But in the moment that she takes her eye off Charlie's case to investigate the link between the two girls, another child, Macy, goes missing.Then Morgan gets the call she was dreading, Charlie's lifeless body has been found in a local park, lying in the shadow of a large tree. Morgan has let one girl down, but she refuses to give up on Macy. Determined to find an overlooked clue, she retraces Macy's last steps. She's getting close to the truth when her partner, Detective Ben Matthews, is attacked outside Morgan's home. Is a twisted killer isolating Morgan from her team? And how long does Macy have left to live? Morgan must solve the case before more innocent lives are taken...A nail-biting, unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night, for fans of Angela Marsons, Rachel Abbott and Patricia Gibney.Readers love the Detective Morgan Brookes series:'One of those rare books that really is unputdownable. A must read.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow oh wow!!... How can I possibly write a review which shows how much I have enjoyed this book?... I devoured this gem in just one sitting. It completely pulled me in and was utterly impossible to put down... At points I've literally shivered... Strong five star read and one which is deserving of higher.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The party was supposed to be the highlight of the summer. If only I'd known that night would destroy our lives...All the neighbours were laughing, drinking out of plastic glasses and getting along. I almost felt happy. Almost forgot about the terrible argument earlier and the sinister messages I'd been receiving from a strange address all week, threatening to expose the lies behind my perfect life.As we finished with the red and gold fireworks and welcomed everyone back to our house, I believed that everything would be okay.But I didn't know who I was inviting in.I never could have imagined what would happen here, in our home, after I'd gone up to bed.Everyone saw something different.It's my daughter's word against the story the boy from down the road is telling. But how can I find out what really happened that night without everyone finding out the truth about me?An absolutely gripping story of the secrets you would do anything to keep hidden, with a twist you just won't see coming. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, Big Little Lies and The Girl on the Train.Readers are gripped by The Street Party:'A wonderful book! Perfect for fans of Little Big Lies and Little Fires Everywhere! A perfect beach or pool read!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Drew me right in, kept me reading late into the night. Tense, chilling, so many twists and turns do not miss this thriller.' NetGalley reviewer'Make sure to clear your schedule as once you start reading this you will not want to put it down until you are done. It's truly that good! I can't wait to read more by Claire in the future!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Wow!... Kept me guessing the whole time... Must read.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

Fourteen years ago Stella did something she has regretted ever since. But she did it for her daughter. Now, that mistake could mean she loses her precious girl forever...Stella follows her handsome husband Rob to the beautifully laid-out table in the restaurant he's chosen specially for her fortieth birthday lunch. As the waiter pops the champagne, Rob proposes a toast and their crystal glasses clink together in celebration. Stella knows how they must look to anyone watching. Two people very much in love, with the perfect marriage and the perfect life.But Rob is about to drop a bombshell on Stella. He wants a divorce.If she doesn't agree to his plan - to sell the house, divide the money and award him full custody of fourteen-year-old Georgie - he will tell their innocent daughter the one secret he promised to keep and that Stella has worked so hard to protect her from.Stella has a choice to make. To fight for her daughter, there is only one person she can turn to for help. A woman she hasn't spoken to in over a decade. But to do it means facing up to her biggest regret, and risks losing Georgie forever, once she learns the truth...An absolutely heart-breaking and gripping novel about the price of keeping a secret. Fans of Amanda Prowse, Kate Hewitt and Susan Lewis will be gripped by this emotional family drama from the very first page.Readers are hooked by The Marriage Lie:'You've got to read this "on the edge of your seat" novel... Absolutely fantastic... It's like one of those tea-cup rides at the amusement park... you end up with bruises after being slammed from side to side as it whirls you all over the place... But you still smile and say the ride was awesome!... Will make you smile, yell out in frustration and gasp in disbelief... There's so much going on in this spectacular book... A must read.' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Ali Mercer is one of my favourite authors, she writes with such tenderness yet is also able to shock in an instant. This is another excellent sorry of those who aren't what they seem and the lengths we might go to protect those we love. A real thrill ride that I thoroughly enjoyed.' NetGalley reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

High on the clifftops, Lettie takes a deep breath of salty air and opens the letter. There is no signature, and the old-fashioned handwriting is faint against the yellowed paper. The message, and the tiny gold key inside, will turn her life upside down...Lettie Starcross makes her way along the cobbled streets of Heaven's Cove, clutching a little key and searching for answers about her kind, twinkly-eyed Great Aunt Iris, whom she misses terribly. With no job back home, and no-one in her family understanding how adrift she feels, Lettie wonders if her aunt was lonely just like her - is that why she fled this pretty seaside village years ago and never returned?Staying at Driftwood House where Iris lived, now a cosy B&B, Lettie can almost hear Iris's laughter on the breeze. And when she locks eyes with brooding fisherman Corey as he's singing a haunting sea shanty in the local tavern, the sparks that fly between them are a welcome distraction from her grief.But everything changes when Lettie meets Corey's grandmother. Hearing the name 'Iris Starcross', her wrinkled face turns pale. Then she tells Lettie a devastating secret: seventy years ago, a choice Iris made tore apart this tight-knit community.Heartbroken, Lettie questions if she ever really understood her beloved aunt - and if Corey knew about this shocking rift all along. So when her sister calls begging her to come home, Lettie is torn. If she stays to find what the key unlocks, can she discover the truth about what Iris did - and fight for her own fresh start? Or will she be the next Starcross woman to run from Heaven's Cove forever?An absolutely gorgeous read that will whisk you away to the stunning Devon coast, about family secrets, long-lost love and coming home. Perfect for fans of Debbie Macomber, Rosanna Ley and Sheila O'Flanagan.Read what everyone's saying about Liz Eeles:'Wow, wow, wow!!!! I absolutely loved this book!!!... I was captivated... The tears began flowing before I got to the end of the first chapter... my heart literally broke... wonderful... stunning... kept me hooked until the very last word... Loved, loved, loved it!!!' Stardust Book Reviews, ¿¿¿¿¿

I see my son's scooter lying in the undergrowth. Time stands still. Where is he? Deafened by my own heartbeat, I keep looking but I can't see him. This is all my fault. My punishment for the things I did, and the things I should have done.All I ever wanted was to keep my son safe. I married the perfect husband, built the perfect home. I've tried to give Finn the life I never had.Everything was going so well. Until now.It's just small things at first - a punctured tyre, an open gate that I'm sure I locked. But then I see the photograph of two young girls, and a night I've tried to forget.I know I have to stop pretending that nothing is happening. I can't escape the truth.Someone knows my secret. But what do they want from me?A gripping and suspenseful thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, fans of Friend Request, The Wife Between Us and The Girl on the Train won't be able to put this down.What readers are saying about Sam Hepburn:'Wow!... This book kept me captivated, and I had to finish it in one go... The twists and turns just made me crave for more, and the suspense was too much for me to simply stop reading the book.' The World is Ours to Read ¿¿¿¿¿'After the first two chapters I was hooked! 60% through I was enchanted... one of those suspenseful, addictive stories that has to be read in one sitting.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Kept me so gripped from the first page right through to the last... loved every minute of it!... I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! Definite 5 stars from me!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Perfect from start to finish. Addictive. Charged. Suspenseful. A masterpiece. Highly recommend this to everyone. Five stars are not enough. One of the best thrillers I have ever read.' Renita D'Silva, ¿¿¿¿¿

"e;An incredible read! I was hooked from the first page… there's so much that I loved about this book… moments that had me laughing out loud, and others that well had me almost ugly crying!... I can't recommend this book enough!"e; NetGalley Reviewer, Dearest Nell, if you're reading this letter, I'm already gone… You're my best friend in the world, and as my last request I'm asking you to lay me to rest hundreds of miles away, in my crazy gorgeous, totally one-of-a-kind hometown of Tansy Falls. I know you're a born-and-bred city girl, but hear me out. After first losing Adrian, and then me… I know your heart is hurting, Nell. I think you'll find that you need Tansy Falls as much as I do. So, I've got it all planned out. For two weeks, you'll be staying at the sweet, local inn and every day you'll be trying something new. And if you follow my instructions to the letter, you may discover there's more to my story than you think. A surprise something… or someone at the end of it? Only you can find out! Some last advice before you set off, Nell. Don't forget your sturdy boots and make sure to give Boomer, the inn's resident dog, a belly rub from me. Stay well away from former quarterback Brody Knott (boy, do I have some stories about him!). And finally, let the future bring what it brings. While Tansy Falls may look small, I know better than anyone that new beginnings can be found in all kinds of places. That little Vermont town you'd never heard of? Well, it might suddenly begin to feel just like coming home… If you love feel-good love stories by ReaAnne Thayne, Mary Ellen Taylor and Robyn Carr, you'll adore this gorgeous, heart-warming novel about starting over. What readers are saying about The Inn at Tansy Falls: "e;Warm, romantic, heart-warming – readers who love stories about women who find strength within a tight-knit charming community, will adore this… Fans of Robyn Carr and Debbie Macomber are going to fall in love with The Inn at Tansy Falls."e; Bestselling author Carmel Harrington "e;Absolutely loved this book, read it in one sitting… Loved Tansy Falls and all the characters in it and almost felt as if I was there myself... A perfect escape… Beautiful, a book that will give you a range of emotions and a happy ending."e; Goodreads reviewer, "e;I don't think I could have loved this book more. It's simply so, so beautiful. A real mix of emotions went through me reading this. I giggled, I was intrigued, I got angry but *disclaimer* do have the tissues at the ready. I can't remember the last time I cried at a book, but this was so beautifully written it got me…

Arranging the playdate was easy. Child's play. Preparing the house was more difficult. It was only now she realised how many photographs there were: the picture-perfect unit. Wife, husband, child. All of it a lie.I made a new friend at playgroup today. She's different from the other mothers. She feels like someone I can trust. Someone I can confide in.But there are some things I can't tell her. Things I can't tell anyone.Because I have a secret that no one else knows. One that still haunts my dreams, wakes me up in a cold sweat at night.Even another mother would never understand. Unless, of course, she's hiding something too...From the bestselling author of The Argument, this utterly addictive psychological thriller will have you hooked from the first page to the final, mind-blowing twist. Fans of Friend Request, The Silent Patient and The Girl on the Train won't be able to put this down.Readers are loving The Playdate:'OMG!!... Brilliant!... makes your heart skip a beat... will have the hairs on your head standing... OH BOY... This ending is explosive and will simply leave you breathless and gasping... This is a MUST READ!' The Secret Book Sleuth, 5 stars'Fantastic, excellent... incredible... I could not put this one down for the life of me... loved, loved, loved this book... Wow, what a roller coaster ride of an ending that was. There were so many twists and turns that I never knew whether I was turning left or turning right. I love it when a book shocks the pants off of me... I would highly recommend this to a friend and would shout it from any roof top.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'

Two women. One shocking wartime secret. And a family mystery just waiting to be discovered...Berlin Zoo, 1943: Ten-year-old Adelaide and her newborn sister are orphaned after a devastating night of bombing. Heartbroken and frightened, Adelaide runs to her mother's closest friend, Katharina Heinroth, and the kind zookeeper takes the two little girls under her protection. As the bombing intensifies, Adelaide tries to shut out the horrors of war by caring for her tiny sister and playing with the adorable baby monkeys. But when Katharina organises a dangerous operation to enable children and animals to escape the battle-scarred city, something goes wrong. And Adelaide has to promise her adopted mother to keep a shocking secret. A secret that will change Adelaide's life forever.Berlin Zoo, 2019: Bethan Taylor notices the elderly lady sitting on the bench next to her seems confused, her thoughts flitting between past and present. Ada talks of her childhood, played out in an underground bunker beneath the animal enclosures during the war. As Ada's story unfolds, Bethan is surprised to hear a name she recognises...Katharina Heinroth is at the top of a list of German names Bethan found in a hidden compartment of her late mother's jewellery box. Bethan's father couldn't tell her anything about the crumpled piece of paper and she's been searching for the meaning ever since.As the two women are brought together by the pain of the past can they help each other to heal? And after decades of silence, can Ada help Bethan to uncover a long-buried family mystery?An unforgettable and heart-wrenching novel of a brave orphan girl and a shocking wartime secret. Inspired by a true WW2 story and perfect for fans of Orphan Train, The Tattooist of Auschwitz and The Alice Network.

Your husband is not the man you thought he was... but how do you move on, when you're forced to keep his secret?When Jill Goodman's picture-perfect marriage implodes, she's heartbroken. Still reeling from the shock, the only thing she receives in the hasty divorce settlement is the deed to her husband's sprawling beach house on the New Jersey coastline. Jill never cared about money-only her marriage-but with Marc determined to take everything she owns, the beach house is her only lifeline left.With no other choice, Jill travels to the shore intending to sell the house quickly-but the task is not as easy as she expects. Still, she can't help but be charmed by the beautiful seaside town and its sweetly old-fashioned ways. Despite everything, Jill is starting to see a path back to who she was before she met her husband-not the demure, polished housewife she'd become, but the smiling young woman with the strong Jersey accent who loved her family more than anything.Then Jill dives deeper into Marc's secrets and she stumbles across a something in her husband's past that changes everything. Could Jill herself have been unknowingly complicit in what Marc did and, if so, what will happen to her when the truth finally comes to light? With Marc determined to bury the evidence, can Jill find a way to save herself before her once perfect husband takes her down with him?A gripping, emotional read that will keep you turning the pages late into the night, perfect for fans of Amanda Prowse, Elin Hilderbrand and Diane Chamberlain.What readers are saying about Heidi Hostetter:'I loved this book so much. It was so emotional and heart-warming at the same time. Shows how things can be forgiven even after decades.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'This is a gorgeous read... I devoured this book in just one sitting and this book has completely lifted my spirits. I adored this book and although this is my first read by this author, it definitely will not be the last.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Beautiful. This is a story of hope and faith. Reading this story made me feel good and the ending left me smiling! I can't wait to read more of these wonderful, entertaining and heart-tugging tales! Loved it!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars¿

1773. The night that Addie Valencourt sneaks out to witness the Boston Tea Party, she knows that her world is about to change forever. Soon, the love and security of her tight-knit family is torn apart by the fight for American independence. When the British lay siege to Boston, Addie's English-born father welcomes them into his home, while her childhood sweetheart Silas leaves to join General Washington. Addie is determined to follow him when she meets Scottish Highlander John Traverne. The frowning, dark-haired soldier is unlike anyone she has ever known, and he interests her more than he should. But any future with a man on the opposite side of this fight is impossible. . . As the bitter war continues, Addie's life becomes increasingly bound with the fate of America. When Silas is captured by the British, she risks all to search for him, but venturing into enemy territory brings her face to face with her Highlander again. Now Addie must make an impossible choice between what her heart is telling her, and protecting the secrets -- and even the very lives -- of the Patriots on the dangerous front line.

In a city of sinners, a killer is hunting...Las Vegas, Nevada: a killer is on the hunt.When two of the city's crime bosses are found brutally murdered within days of each other, the fragile balance of Sin City threatens to collapse. It's exactly what the killer wants...But there is one thing this killer hasn't counted on...Grant Fletcher has been sent to Vegas by a shady government agency. He has one job: find the killer, and stop them before more people die. Stop them, by any means.Would you send a desperate man to find a vigilante killer?It looks like a dangerous gamble. But what neither the killer-nor the government agency-know is that the odds are never good unless you've got Fletcher on your side.Fans of Lee Child's Jack Reacher, Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne and J.B. Turner's Jon Reznick will love the Grant Fletcher series.Readers love John Ryder's thrillers:"I'm still shaking from this heart pounding thriller... John Ryder you nailed it!... Chilling! Riveting! Dark! Action Packed! Twisted! Everything a thriller should be!" The Secret Book Sleuth ¿¿¿¿¿"Step aside Jack Reacher, there is a new action hero in town and his name is Grant Fletcher!" Once Upon a Time Book Blog ¿¿¿¿¿"Why oh why did I start this when it was already way past my bedtime?! With a prologue that grabbed me and pulled me under, I knew sleep would have to wait a while!... The pace is fast, it drags you along at breakneck speed... It keeps you guessing all the way through. I kept on thinking I'd worked it all out, only for the rug to be pulled from under my feet!... Action packed, taut, cleverly crafted and heart-stoppingly exciting! Don't miss it!" Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿"Fasten your seat belts and hold on tight... Grabs you and pulls you full throttle into this pulse-pounding, gripping and exciting thriller." NetGalley Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Lola recognized him straight away. After ten long years of telling herself that maybe she hadn't really loved him-there he was. And straight away she knew she wanted him still.Lola Alvarez loves working in the restaurant of Blue Hills, her family's winery, looking out over vine-covered slopes down to the crystal-blue waters of the lake. But she is also determined to make her own mark on the business-to show her older sister Carmen that she's not the same flighty teen she used to be.Her plan to build gorgeous vacation cabins in the mountain meadow above the winery will be the perfect addition to Blue Hills, even if she has to go behind Carmen's back to make her dream a reality. When Carmen sees how popular they are she'll have to come round-right?But then Gus Weaver comes back to town. Gus was her first love, the bad boy she used to climb out of windows to see. But he'd broken her heart when he left town suddenly, without so much as a goodbye. After that, she'd never seen him again.Until now. As fate intervenes and they're forced to work together on Lola's project, sparks start to fly between them once again. But he's led her astray before. Can Lola keep her mind on what she truly wants, when her heart-and the way it beats faster every time she looks into Gus's blue eyes-is telling her something very different?An utterly romantic feel-good read about being true to yourself and becoming the person you were always meant to be, Long Walk Home will make you laugh, make you cry and show you that true love always finds a way. For fans of Robyn Carr, Carolyn Brown and Mary Ellen Taylor.Readers love Ellyn Oaksmith:"I just couldn't resist... A beautiful summer romance read which I have absolutely adored... Filled with moments to make you laugh out loud... a perfect, light and easy read to devour whilst sat in the sun... I absolutely recommend this book. It is so highly deserving of five stars." Little Miss BookLover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿

The call comes on an ordinary Sunday afternoon to say your sister has been admitted to hospital with a serious head injury. But you don't have a sister... do you?You've never doubted your parents. You've loved them without question your whole life. But your stepmother is uncharacteristically speechless, and your father isn't well enough to understand.So you get in your car.Turn the key in the ignition.Knowing everything behind you is a lie.Not knowing what lies ahead: the truth... or something far darker?A deliciously dark and twisty tale of deception, secrets and family ties, The Liar's Daughter is perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Woman in the Window and The Family Upstairs.Readers are loving The Liar's Daughter:'Wowzers!!... What a rollercoaster this was, just when you think you had worked it out bang Rona pulls out another twist... Gripping all the way to the end... My book of the year.' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿'Deliciously dark and twisty... Will have you locking all the doors and flipping pages in order to find out what happened... Seriously one of the best psychological thrillers I've read in a long time!... Your heart will be pounding!' Goodreads reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿¿'Absolutely love this book, read it so fast... One of the best thrillers of the year. I highly recommend it.' NetGalley reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿

Meet Kate Palmer! A semi-retired nurse with a sweet tooth for cake and a talent for solving crimes.Kate Palmer is most disappointed when renovations at her sister Angie's new tea rooms are derailed after a body is discovered in the cellar. She was looking forward to clotted cream teas with a seaside view. Instead she has another murder mystery to solve...If the village gossip is to be believed, the unfortunate man was connected to the wealthy Hedgefield family. Kate is reluctant to get caught up in the investigation but a curious card in the victim's jacket pocket sparks her interest. Not to mention the ridiculous rumour Angie is somehow involved! Keen to clear her sister's name so she can finally eat cake in the charming tea rooms, Kate teams up with handsome retired Detective 'Woody' Forrest to untangle the baffling case.After quizzing the locals over copious cups of tea, Kate begins to realise the Hedgefields, who live in a grand mansion and own half the village, are not as perfect as they make out. They're hiding a long-buried family secret and plenty of people have a grudge against them, including a number of their ex-employees.But who could have murdered a member of Lower Tinworthy's most enviable family? Was it the old gardener? The seemingly sweet cook? Or the bitter maid?Just as she inches closer to the truth, Angie goes missing. Does amateur sleuth Kate have what it takes to get to the bottom of this extraordinary puzzle and save her sister at the same time?If you love murder mysteries with a brilliant cast of characters, twisty plots and plenty of cake, A Body at the Tea Rooms will have you hooked until the very last page! Perfect for fans of Agatha Christie, Faith Martin and Joy Ellis.Why readers love the Kate Palmer mystery series:'Fantastic murder mystery, a charming whodunit, really, with lots of red-herrings to keep you guessing until the last page!' Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿'Brilliant mystery... I found myself racing through this one, eager to find out who did what - and to who! A terrific read.' Grace J Reviewer Lady, ¿¿¿¿¿

She looked alive, her hair drifting freely in the water, her red lips gently parted, as if to let her final breath escape. A small locket floated by her face, attached to her neck with a silver chain...When Detective Kay Sharp first left Mount Chester-population 3,823-in her rear-view mirror, she promised never to look back. The town only contained bad memories and dark secrets. But when a brutal crime surfaces, she finds herself home once more, and this time she's not going anywhere.Kay is called to Blackwater River, where the body of a seventeen-year-old girl has been found. Surrounded by snowy peaks and a forest alive with the colors of fall, the victim floats in the water, a hand-carved locket around her neck.The locket seems strangely familiar. Digging into cold cases, Kay discovers that three-year-old Rose Harrelson was wearing it when she vanished fourteen years ago. In the middle of the night, the little girl's bedroom-with Mickey Mouse on the wall and a hanging baby mobile-was suddenly empty. The unsolved case still haunts the town.But the teenager they have found has been dead for only a few hours. If the girl in the river is Rose, where has she been? Who has been hiding her all these years? Kay knows she must solve the kidnapping in order to untangle the mystery of the dead body.Then Kay receives a shocking call. The dead girl has been identified-and she's not Rose. So why is she wearing the locket, and what happened to the missing child from all those years ago? As Kay unearths a web of lies and deceit spun for decades, the close-knit community will never be the same. And Kay will find herself facing a truly terrifying killer...A totally gripping page-turner that should come with a health warning! Be warned: you'll lose sleep and your heart will race like crazy as you read twist after twist. Perfect for fans of Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot.Readers totally love Leslie Wolfe:"Wow! I am blown away by just how gripping and intense this read was. I am new to Wolfe's writing, and I can guarantee I will be reading every word written by Leslie from now on!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿"Oh my god!!... I cannot express the thrill I felt reading this book. Phenomenal!!... And those killers... Dang... No comment!!" Goodreads reviewer, ¿¿¿¿¿

The clear sky burst into flames of peach and gold, illuminating the small body leaning against the rocks. He looked even smaller than he had in the photos, purple marks blemishing his neck. His eyes were open, staring ahead at the vastness of the still water. When three nine-year-old boys go missing on a field trip to Lakemore's annual spring festival, panic tears through the small town. Detective Mackenzie Price and her partner Nick Blackwood lead the search, but no trace of the boys is found-until one of them is found murdered, a note stuffed down his throat. "Find Johnny's killer, or they all die." Johnny was supposedly a victim of Jeremiah, a serial killer Nick helped put behind bars nearly a decade ago for the murder of ten young boys. But when Mack and Nick pay him a visit, he claims that he knows nothing-and that he remains innocent of Johnny's murder. Then a second boy is found, another clue left on his body, leaving just one left alive. Desperate to save the last boy's life, Mackenzie and Nick comb over Jeremiah's case, only to discover proof of a shocking cover-up-and a killer who will stop at nothing to right the wrongs of the past. Packed full of shocking twists and nail-biting suspense, Little Boy Lost is a truly unputdownable crime thriller, perfect for fans of Karin Slaughter, Lisa Regan and Angela Marsons. Why readers love Ruhi Choudhary:"Started with a bang and ended with a jaw-dropping bomb that has left me speechless... I am a huge fan of this author and already eagerly anticipating the next book." Little Miss Book Lover 87 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Wow, Wow just WOW!!!... if you are looking for a heart-racing, page-turning psychological crime that will leave you shocked and demanding more this is the book for you." Bookworm86 ¿¿¿¿¿ "Loved it!... Kept me captivated from page one... Jaw-dropping! I wasn't able to put down the book. I just yearned for more and more. Sadly, even this book had to end, but kaboom, what an ending!" Tove Reads ¿¿¿¿¿ "Oh my WOW!... Ruhi Choudhary knocks it out of the park... Full of intrigue, suspense, and stunning twists. I honestly didn't see that conclusion coming. I will definitely be reading the next book." Goodreads Reviewer ¿¿¿¿¿ "Astoundingly, jaw-droppingly brilliant... The twists kept on coming, one after the other; the pace never lets up and as a reader you are on tenterhooks, frantically turning the pages while at the same time not wanting the book to end because it's just SO good." Renita D'Silva ¿¿¿¿¿