<div>The man she trusted has been keeping a secret . . . A novel of psychological suspense spanning from England to coastal France by the author of Blame. Rowan&rsquo;s days of being the other woman and waiting patiently for Alex are almost over. He&rsquo;s left his wife, and Rowan is finally within touching distance of her happy ever after. When Alex is involved in a terrible accident, she rushes to him, fearing the worst. But as facts begin to emerge that cast doubt on the accident and the true nature of Alex&rsquo;s first marriage, Rowan is left devastated. And little does she know that a bigger shock is yet to come. Members of the criminal underworld are conspiring, and Rowan&rsquo;s family is in grave danger . . . The Other Woman will take you on an emotional and turbulent voyage from the French seaside town of Boulogne-sur-Mer to the metropolis of Manchester, England, through the murky depths of a marriage that is steeped in secrets, riddled with lies, and laced with danger.</div>

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The Other Woman

<div>The bonds of family face the ultimate test in this novel of class divisions and buried secrets among three interrelated households. Together with her feckless, self-centered mother, Ruby lives one step away from poverty on a rundown estate in Manchester. In the quiet suburbs of Cheshire, Ruby&rsquo;s cousin Rosie leads a charmed, middle-class existence&mdash;even as she feels suffocated by her own domineering mother. Then there is Olivia, a member of the elite Cheshire set, rattling around in her sprawling mansion, attending charity functions and hosting infamous bridge nights. Olivia&rsquo;s errant son Marcus lives his life in the fast lane, maximising the perks of the family firm, well away from the watchful eyes of his disapproving mother. When Ruby meets Marcus, her life begins to crumble&mdash;and one by one the secrets she has kept are exposed. Can Rosie and Ruby&rsquo;s bond survive? And in Ruby&rsquo;s hour of need, will her cousin keep her promise, and come to her rescue? Rosie and Ruby was previously published under the title Three Mothers.</div>

Rosie and Ruby

<div>Two British masters of suspense weave a gripping tale of enduring friendship, buried secrets, and deadly revenge in this psychological thriller. Best friends since childhood, Wendy and Nell know each other better than anyone&mdash;or so they think. When someone threatens to reveal a secret that would destroy their bond, it alters the course of both their lives. Nell leaves for France while Wendy embarks on marriage and motherhood. They keep in touch with letters . . . yet hide the lonely and violent truth of their lives.Then a twisted, deceitful face from the past turns up to wreak havoc on both of them. Someone is seeking revenge. And that someone is a killer. It&rsquo;s time for Wendy and Nell to face their demons&mdash;no matter the cost.</div>

Liars

<div>In this heartwarming novel, a wife and mother finds her life crumbling around her&mdash;until she rediscovers what it means to be a woman in love. For years, Anna has been content to be the rock of her family&mdash;stable and reliable, if somewhat unremarkable. Then she discovers that her husband Matthew is having an affair. Consumed by hurt and tainted memories, her life is turned upside down by betrayal and loss. Though Anna is tormented by the shadow of Matthew&rsquo;s unknown lover, she keeps the secret of his affair from her family, With one son on the other side of the world, another about to enter a war zone, and her daughter off to university, Anna must find her way through the pain alone. Her life gradually begins to crumble until someone from her past appears . . . But can Anna find peace and learn to love again?</div>

Anna

<div>A dream wedding in French wine country becomes the perfect venue for family drama in this heartwarming novel of love, family, and happily ever after. Matilda Parker is flying to France for what should be the wedding of her dreams. But she soon discovers that her dreams are beside the point. Her mother Freda has spent a year planning the perfect wedding, and nothing—not even a house full of relatives, the imminent arrival of her feckless son-in-law-to-be, or his irritating parents—is going to spoil it. On the other side of the village, Anna has problems of her own. With all her family about to descend, including her precious sons Joe and Sam, Anna has vowed that nothing will ruin their much-awaited summer holiday. Beneath a sweltering summer sun, two clans, a naughty dog, a gaggle of relatives and friends gather in the Loire. But when a visitor from hell arrives and Joe bumps into Tilly, it looks like all of Anna and Freda’s plans are about to go up in smoke . . . Tilly was previously published under the title A Perfect Summer Wedding.</div>

Tilly

<div>Miles away from home, can you survive Christmas alone? Singleton Grace loves Christmas and having all of her family with her on the day. But this year things will be different. One by one, each of her three children announce they have other plans for the holidays. After deciding it&rsquo;s time for a change, Grace books a cottage in the French countryside for Christmas. Max is also struggling with change after coming to terms with the end of his marriage. Making a spur of the moment decision, he heads to the Loire where he hopes to escape the festivities. In the meantime, Grace&rsquo;s children embark on their own Yuletide journeys. But when their plans begin to fall apart, they are all left wishing they were at home with their mum for Christmas. Will Grace get what she originally wanted or is a festive surprise in store? This book was previously published under the title The Christmas Cottage. &ldquo;Wonderful warm festive read.&rdquo; &mdash;Amazon reviewer, five stars &ldquo;A lovely snuggly tale of love and family.&rdquo; &mdash;Amazon reviewer, five stars &ldquo;The perfect book to curl up with.&rdquo; &mdash;Amazon reviewer, five stars</div>

Grace

<div>Falling in love with the perfect man leads a young woman into a terrifying trap in this “addictive and intriguing” psychological thriller (Linda Huber, bestselling author of Baby Dear). When Freya meets Kane, he charms her off her feet and whisks her away into his lavish life. Falling in love with him is a dream come true. But as time goes by, his subtle manipulations escalate into something far worse. And as her new life becomes increasingly intolerable, Freya realises escape is out of reach. Kane is deeply controlling, dangerous, and unpredictable. And he’s convinced that Freya has done him wrong. She knows that when she least expects it, he will make good his promise to exact revenge. Freya is no fool, but will she ever be free?</div>

Over My Shoulder

<div>The author of the popular Destiny novels returns to French wine country for a heartwarming, life-changing Christmas in this delightful story collection. Fans of Patricia Dixon&rsquo;s Destiny series are once again carried off to the Loire Valley, this time for the holiday season, where we learn what life has in store for Anna and Daniel, Grace and Max, and Ruby and Rosie. Then, as a special holiday treat, Patricia Dixon introduces a brand new family in the final story, A Christmas Tale. Barbara and Ned are spending the festivities away from their children and rather unruly grandchildren, relaxing in their wintry countryside home whilst avoiding the hustle and bustle of Christmas in England. Despite escaping to France, both know they have a special task to perform, keeping a solemn promise and saying goodbye to loved ones, once and for all. This magical tale recaptures the innocence of childhood Christmases, embracing the spirit of the season and the precious gift of abiding love. Destiny was previously published under the title Return Journeys.</div>

Destiny

<div>A woman is caught in a web of deceit when her ex is convicted of rape in this British psychological thriller based on true events. When Billie receives a desperate letter from the man she loves, she returns home to Manchester, determined to help him. Convicted of a crime he swears he didn&rsquo;t commit, Stan is trying to make his case from prison. Meanwhile, his accuser, Kelly, is struggling to cope after an ordeal that has left her traumatized and isolated. A private detective is looking for vital evidence that would set Stan free&mdash;and Billie is enlisted to help. Then her faith in Stan begins to waver when she hears Kelly&rsquo;s version of events. There may be two sides to every story, but there&rsquo;s only one truth. Unfortunately for Billie, the deeper she digs, the more lies are unearthed.</div>

#MeToo

<div>The heartwarming, complete five-book series about love, family, romance, and friendship, from the bestselling author of The Other Woman. Book 1: Rosie and Ruby Working-class Ruby and middle-class Rosie are cousins with a bond forged in childhood—and mothers who aren’t quite the best. But can Rosie and Ruby’s bond survive through time and hardship? And in Ruby’s hour of need, will Rosie keep her promise and come to her rescue? Previously published as Three Mothers. Book 2: Anna The unremarkable rock of her family, Anna is content with her life until she discovers that Matthew, her husband of twenty-two years, is having an affair. But can Anna find peace and learn to love again? Previously published as À Bientôt. Book 3: Tilly Matilda “Tilly” Parker is flying to France for her dream wedding. Beneath a sweltering summer sun, two clans, a naughty dog, a gaggle of relatives, and friends gather in the Loire. But between an unexpected guest from hell and Tilly meeting another man, her wedding plans are about to go up in smoke . . . Previously published as A Perfect Summer Wedding. Book 4: Grace Singleton Grace loves Christmas and having all her family with her on the day. But this year things will be different. One by one, each of her three children announce that they have other plans for the holidays, leaving Grace home alone with a dilemma. Should she put on a brave face or admit she is hurt? Previously published as The Christmas Cottage. Book 5: Destiny In this collection of short stories, we make a return trip to the Loire, catching up with old friends and finding out what life has had in store for Anna and Daniel, Grace and Max, and Ruby and Rosie. Previously published as Return Journeys. Be prepared to laugh and cry as you devour the bestselling Destiny series. The perfect read for fans of authors like Amanda Prowse and Diane Chamberlain.</div>

The Destiny Series Books One to Five

<div>A woman is caught between the two men she loves in this heartfelt novel of romance, brotherhood, and the secrets that shape our lives. On their first day at Manchester University, Daisy and Adam become fast friends. But when tongues begin to wag and their relationship is questioned, Adam shares an intimate secret with Daisy. It’s a secret he’s never shared with anyone before, and Daisy promises to never betray his trust. When Adam’s brother Ryan returns from abroad, Daisy quickly falls for him. But what seems like a happy circumstance for everyone is threatened by jealousy and buried grudges. Caught between two men she loves, Daisy is torn by the promises she’s made to each of them. And when tragedy strikes, will Daisy ever have a chance at finding happiness?</div>

They Don't Know

<div>A woman revisits the dark days of her youth in France during WWII in this novel of family bonds, the horrors of war, and the difficult path to healing. During a road trip to France with her granddaughter, Dottie Tanner remembers the traumatic events that transpired when she risked everything to fight for her country and freedom. Young Dottie parachuted into occupied territory to work with the Resistance, living each day homesick and terrified of capture by the Nazi regime. She had no idea that a threat lurked among her comrades—a traitor who would wreak havoc on her life. Sixty years later, the traitor is finally exposed, and Dottie’s whole world is turned upside down. Will her final mission be one of revenge? Or can she forgive and forget? Weaving between past and present, Resistance is an absorbing family saga about the pain we carry with us and the legacy we pass down to the future.</div>

Resistance

<div>In this thriller by the author of They Don’t Know, circumstance and heartbreak unite two troubled women in a house where evil stalks the halls. Ivy and Georgie have secrets and pasts riddled with shame and betrayal. On a cold February day, both women leave home hoping to rebuild their lives, not knowing their worlds will soon collide. When fate eventually brings them to Tenley House, the home of a bitter, domineering matriarch who controls her fickle son and terrorizes her adoptive granddaughter, the women find themselves in danger. Behind the facade of propriety, amidst secrets and lies, the truth will unfold when evil is awakened . . . Hiding in plain sight and sworn to avenge the wrongs of the past, someone stalks the corridors of Tenley. They listen and wait patiently, lurking in shadows, tormenting their prey and when the time is right, they strike down the occupants of Tenley, one by one . . . Previously published as Death’s Dark Veil. Patricia Dixon is the bestselling author of Over My Shoulder and They Don’t Know. The Secrets of Tenley House is a suspenseful and brooding psychological thriller that will appeal to fans of authors like Lisa Jewell, Lianne Moriarty, and Kerry Fisher.</div>

The Secrets of Tenley House

<div>The first three novels in the acclaimed series full of romance, betrayal, and family drama on the French countryside. Rosie and Ruby Ruby lives with her feckless mother in a rundown Manchester estate. Her cousin Rosie lives in charming, quiet Cheshire with her own domineering mother. Then there is Olivia, a member of Cheshire’s elite whose son Marcus lives in the fast lane. When Ruby meets Marcus, the secrets of her past come to light. In her hour of need, will her cousin come to her rescue? Anna Anna was content to be the stable, overlooked rock of her family. But when she discovers her husband’s affair, her life turns upside down. With one son far away, another about to enter a war zone, and her daughter off to university, Anna must face the pain alone. But when someone from her past appears, can Anna find peace and learn to love again? Tilly Matilda Parker is in France for what should be her dream wedding. But her mother Freda has spent a year planning the event, and nothing is going to get in her way. On the other side of the village, Anna has problems of her own. She vows that nothing will ruin her family’s summer holiday. But when a visitor from hell arrives and Tilly meets someone new, Anna and Freda’s plans start going up in smoke. Rosie and Ruby was previously published under the title Three Mothers. Anna was previously published as A Bientôt. Tilly was previously published under the title A Perfect Summer Wedding.</div>

The Destiny Series Books One to Three

<div>&ldquo;A compelling exploration of the human psyche . . . stands out as an excellent piece of psychological fiction&rdquo; from the bestselling author of #MeToo (Book Rant Reviews). What if the past came knocking? Frankie is running away from her past and the repercussions of a night that changed her life forever. Hoping for a fresh start she unexpectedly falls in love. Unbeknown to Frankie, the wheels of fate are set in motion when Herbert Dunne, a convicted murderer, is released from prison. When he moves in with Margaret, a woman he has formed an unlikely relationship with, their dark sides gradually emerge allowing their inner demons to blossom. News of Herbert&rsquo;s release once again rocks the small village of Elkdale, as the locals remember the young woman he murdered. But what is Herbert hoping to achieve by stirring up the past? And who is behind the new spate of murders? One thing is clear&mdash;someone is out for revenge. Someone who thinks Frankie and her friends are to blame . . . &ldquo;With settings I could get lost in, characters that inspired even my dark little heart and the thrill of bad meeting bad, I thoroughly recommend this.&rdquo; &mdash;Melanie&rsquo;s Reads</div>

Blame

<div>For a mother and her daughters, Christmas time might just bring them hope for the future . . . As a young girl, Carmen Appleton loved the festivities, but when her father left home that fateful Christmas Eve, all that was left in his place were painful memories. Now, for the first time in years, Carmen is ready to embrace Christmas again. For the sake of her family, she&rsquo;s determined not to dwell on the past and to make this year one to remember. But her daughters are all hiding secrets&mdash;secrets they dread their mother will discover... Will this year be another Christmas ruined&mdash;or will the Appletons finally receive the best gift possible? &ldquo;5 stars are not enough . . . this is my book of the year . . . perfect for Christmas . . . I laughed and cried my way through this.&rdquo; &mdash;Amazon reviewer, five stars &ldquo;Absolutely fabulous!&rdquo; &ndash;Amazon reviewer, five stars &ldquo;Such a heart-warming book about family . . . A very lovely story to enjoy by the fireside.&rdquo; &ndash;Amazon reviewer, five stars</div>

Coming Home

<div>&ldquo;Heart wrenching . . . I loved everything about it . . . an absolute gem of a read. . . . My best read for 2022.&rdquo; &mdash;Goodreads reviewer, five stars A woman&rsquo;s quest to save her family&rsquo;s chateau in France brings danger, rivalry, and romance&mdash;and reveals a secret buried since World War II . . . 1931: Oph&eacute;lie receives a love letter from her admirer along with a gift: a priceless painting. Nine years later, the Nazis invade France and steal countless works of art, including Oph&eacute;lie&rsquo;s gift . . . Present day: Oph&eacute;lie&rsquo;s grandson, Hugo, has run the family finances into the ground, and their Chateau is in danger of being sold. Fabienne, heiress to the estate, has hastily returned from London and is desperate to save her home. Meanwhile, Mac, who has spent every summer in France with his late grandparents, inherits their cottage. When Mac returns, memories of happy times come flooding back&mdash;along with guilt that he didn&rsquo;t return in time to say goodbye to his beloved grandfather. When Mac and Fabienne are reunited, their attempts to rescue their futures risk plunging them into the darkness of the past&mdash;and the dangers of the present . . .</div>

Birthright

<div>&ldquo;Oh wow! The read of the summer&mdash;stunning and beautiful, I smiled and I cried . . . heart stopping . . . truly magnificent.&rdquo; &mdash;Goodreads reviewer, five stars Time is running out for an ageing rock star living in France, in this compelling epic by the author of Birthright . . . Older and wiser, Joe Jarrett, who was once the lead singer of one of the biggest rock bands on the planet, has left his wild and hedonistic days behind, preferring a quieter life in his farmhouse by the sea. Family is everything to Joe, and when his beloved son, Ace, brings his new girlfriend, Edie, to visit, things seem to be going well. But when a shocking expos&eacute; points a finger at the band, including historic claims of rape and murder, it appears everything Joe holds dear is about to be torn apart. As Joe is forced to face the consequences of the past, threatening letters arrive at the farmhouse. A stalker is on the loose and is determined to make him pay. But who is she? Meanwhile, newcomer Edie, is living a lie and harbours a shocking secret of her own. When all is revealed, will Joe&rsquo;s life will be changed forever, and can anything be the same again?</div>

Venus Was Her Name

<div>A unique collection of stories from bestselling authors Angela Marsons, Rob Sinclair, Joy Ellis, Louise Beech and many more! Written in the Stars is a festive charity anthology with short stories from a variety of authors, including international bestsellers and award-winning writers. There&rsquo;s something for everyone, with tales that will make you laugh, make you cry, or make you sleep with the light on. It&rsquo;s the perfect book to curl up with on a cold winter&rsquo;s night. All net profits from this anthology are in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity and The Butterfly AVM Charity, who both work tirelessly to offer help to children and their families with life-threatening illnesses. Authors include: A.A. Abbott, Angela Marsons, Beverley Harvey, Caron McKinlay, Diane Saxon, D.S. Butler, Emma Tallon, Eva Jordan, Gina Kirkham, Helen Walters, Jen Faulkner, John Harkin, Joy Ellis, Keri Beevis, Laura Stewart, Louise Beech Marrisse Whittaker, Mike Walters, Natasha Boydell, Patricia Dixon, Rob Sinclair (writing as CJ Stone), Stephen Edger and Valerie Keogh.</div>

Written in the Stars

<div>Women confront lies, secrets, and threats, in these four gripping psychological novels from a British master of suspense! This collection of four novels from acclaimed author Patricia Dixon includes: The Other Woman Rowan&rsquo;s days of being the other woman and waiting patiently for Alex are almost over. He&rsquo;s left his wife, and Rowan is finally within touching distance of her happy ever after. But when Alex is involved in a terrible accident, facts begin to emerge that cast doubt on everything. And soon, Rowan&rsquo;s own family is in grave danger, in this turbulent psychological suspense spanning from England to coastal France. Over My Shoulder When Freya meets Kane, he charms her off her feet and whisks her away into his lavish life. Falling in love with him is a dream come true. But as time goes by, his subtle manipulations escalate into something far worse in this &ldquo;addictive and intriguing&rdquo; thriller (Linda Huber, bestselling author of Baby Dear). #MeToo Inspired by true events. When Billie receives a desperate letter from the man she loves, convicted of a crime he swears he didn&rsquo;t commit, she teams up with a private detective to find evidence that would set him free. Meanwhile, his accuser struggles to cope after an ordeal that&rsquo;s left her traumatized and isolated, and Billie&rsquo;s faith in his innocence is beginning to waver. There may be two sides to every story, but there&rsquo;s only one truth . . . Blame After a killer is released from prison, a new spate of murders rocks the small village of Elkdale. It seems that Frankie, a woman who&rsquo;s worked hard to escape the memory of the one night that changed her life forever, is being targeted for revenge&mdash;but who is blaming her, and why? &ldquo;An excellent piece of psychological fiction.&rdquo; &mdash;Book Rant Reviews</div>

The Suspense Boxset

<div>How far would you go to protect your child? An absorbing new novel of psychological suspense by the author of Venus Was Her Name. Three friends at pivotal points in their lives have some serious decisions to make . . . Gina is struggling with demons from her past while trying to be the opposite of her feckless mother. She is about to lose everything and will do whatever it takes to avoid following in her parents&rsquo; footsteps. Babs also has a battle on her hands, with her husband and her grown-up kids. After putting everyone first for so long, will she find the courage to break free? Robin has her own secret to keep, a vow to honour, and a fragile daughter to protect. But when her back is against the wall, and she has nowhere to turn, who will help her? These women, beset by threats, obstacles, and anguish, must find their paths forward. Each woman is living on the edge but for one of them, it&rsquo;s the final straw. Who will it be?</div>

A Good Mother

<div>A crime committed in desperation is brought to light generations later, in this emotional saga of family love, loyalty, and lies . . . When Honey McCarthy is given a box containing trinkets left to her by her beloved great-aunty Beryl, she has no idea that hidden inside is a confession to a terrible crime dating back to a cold December night in 1940, when German bombs rained down on Manchester. Beryl has been the guardian of this dark secret for twenty years. Now it is Honey&rsquo;s responsibility, and she has a difficult choice to make. If the truth is revealed, it will tear her precious family apart. Should she admit the truth, knowing the pain and devastation it will cause, or is it better to hide her family&rsquo;s skeletons back in the box where she found them? A chance meeting with handsome stranger Levi provides a distraction, and Honey finds herself confiding in him and accepting his offer to help. Levi has his own complicated history and their search for answers soon leads them down a path of discovery neither of them could have imagined. Will one dark secret stay buried or will it change their lives forever?</div>

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