Abi Holland considers herself lucky.She's happily married, and her oldest daughter, Eva, is all set for a place at a top university.She just can't help but worry about Beth.So when foreign exchange student Corinne comes to stay, it's a relief her lonely younger daughter finally has someone to talk to.It's only when Beth starts to misbehave, that Abi begins to wonder how much they really know about their guest.Because the Holland family have lots of secrets, and Corinne is quietly listening to them all.And once they come out, there's no going back...

        Everyone has something to lose.  Everyone is trying to protect themselves.  Everyone is broken. But what lengths will they go to in order to stop the truth from being exposed? Tara Lyons is the bestselling author of The DI Hamilton Series. The Paramedic's Daughter is a shocking, unmissable psychological thriller which is set to be one of 2019's stand-out reads. Perfect for readers of domestic noir, it will appeal to fans of authors like Louise Jensen, Shalini Boland and Cara Hunter.

    You trust her. But you don’t know her…Wanted: full-time, live-in help for expectant mother. Must be organised, friendly and willing to do anything.Rachel is determined to be the perfect mother. She has a birth plan, with a playlist and a bag ready by the door. She’s chosen a lovely light cream paint for the nursery, and in wide-eyed, innocent Abbie she’s found the perfect person to help her with her baby.Because every mother needs a bit of help, don’t they?But Rachel needs a little more than most.She still makes sure her bedroom door is locked before she goes to sleep. She still checks the cameras that are dotted throughout the house.Rachel trusts Abbie.She just knows better than to trust herself…From the bestselling author of Her Husband’s Lover, this is a truly gripping story about how far people will go to find a family. Filled with tension and twists to keep you glued to every page, it is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Shari LaPena and The Girl on the Train.

    But fear has a way of following.Lynda McGowan knows all about stalkers. Her father, a jaded musician with local acclaim, was brutally killed by his—she can still sometimes feel the blood on her hands. She hung on his every word, so when he told Lynda she wasn’t cut out for a career in music, she gave up on her singer-songwriter dreams.When a friend begs her to play a few shows with his band after their lead singer’s sudden departure, she can’t resist the opportunity. Though her father’s words whisper from the back of her mind, Lynda never feels more complete than when she’s writing music—sharing her songs could help her through her grief.But it isn’t long before she senses she’s being watched, and soon she’s facing a series of mysterious and disturbing events; events with circumstances similar to her father’s murder. Still, Lynda forces herself to refute the connection—after all, his killer is dead. But that doesn’t stop the chilling sensation from raising the hairs along her spine when she’s alone.Is she paranoid? Or is she being followed as part of a dangerous game? And how far must things go before someone believes her?But if someone is stalking her, Lynda has one advantage her father didn’t.She knows they’re coming.Follow Her Home is an edge-of-your-seat psychological suspense novel. If you like atmospheric stories, determined characters, and spine-tingling twists, then you’ll love Emerald O’Brien’s new page-turner.Includes a downloadable original song by singer-songwriter Adrienne Ashley that features in the story.

    You can always trust your family…or can you?Dean wakes disoriented, his hands covered in blood.He realizes he must have had another seizure, and it’s stolen all memories of what happened.Given his history of violence during his episodes, fear immediately sets in.And when his step-mother enters the room and screams, he notices his father’s bloody corpse on the bed.When questioned by the detective investigating the case, what unravels is a story of deception, infidelity, and revenge that rivals any Hollywood film.But will she believe his story?He’s not even sure he does.And when he’s released on bail, things only get more confusing and convoluted.Things are not as they appear.With his inability to remember anything leading up to the murder, Dean can only hope the truth comes out before he spends the rest of his life behind bars...or worse.A thrilling psychological thriller that you won't be able to put down

    . . if one of them is dead.Sisters Jo and Caroline are used to hiding things from each other. They've never been close - taking it in turns to feel on the outside of their family unit, playing an endless game of favourites.Jo envies Caroline's life - things have always come so easy to her. Then a family inheritance falls entirely to Jo, and suddenly now Caroline wants what Jo has. Needs it, even.But just how far will she go to get it?

    Suddenly, there’s a screech of car brakes. I rush over to see a bent bike wheel sticking out of the ditch, and underneath, a little boy…As I turn the rusty key in the lock of the house I grew up in, memories flood back. None of them happy. I never told anyone why I left home twenty years ago, and all I want is to sort out Dad’s funeral as quickly as possible.Now I’m trapped here, the only witness to a terrible incident that has left an eight-year-old boy fighting for his life. But after a lifetime trying to forget my past, I don’t know if I can trust my memory, or be totally sure of what I saw today.Sorting through Dad’s things one night – shopping lists in his curly handwriting, piles of old newspapers, dusty sports trophies – I think I hear the back door handle rattle. I tiptoe downstairs, past an open window I’m sure I locked. And a figure darts across the overgrown garden.Someone is watching me. Someone who knows I’m the only one who saw what happened to little Ethan… or could they know the real reason why I left? Either way, I’m certain that coming back was my biggest mistake. I can’t leave, but the longer I stay, the more danger I’m in…

    Mel just needs some space so she can recover from a painful separation and get ready to begin a new phase in her life. But something isn’t right… The twins have always been close, but Abbie seems like a different person. She used to be outgoing and gregarious, now she’s sullen and hostile. Even worse, a sinister man Mel has never seen before is following her. She doesn’t know what he wants, but she’s pretty sure it’s nothing good. And Mel is right to be worried. As she is inexorably pulled into a vortex of unimaginable terror, she discovers the horrifying truth about Abbie’s secret life… And the terrible price that has to be paid – by the wrong twin.

    J. Banner, bestselling author of The Good Neighbor.Elise Watters seems to have it all—a blissful marriage, a gorgeous Victorian home surrounded by lush gardens, and a dream job running her late mother’s herbal boutique.But on the eve of her first wedding anniversary, Elise makes a shocking discovery that turns her life upside down and casts doubt on everything she thought she knew—about her marriage, her friends, and even herself. As she treads into dangerous territory, Elise is forced to wonder: Is her whole future at stake? Or is paranoia getting the best of her?If she is to believe what she sees, Elise has every reason to fear for her life…

    But her surprise weekend quickly becomes a nightmare from which she may never escape.Who wants everything you have.They are staying by the beach at the Midland – a grand hotel where Karin used to work. And where Karin’s dangerous and obsessive ex, whom she has been trying to leave behind for years, is waiting patiently for her to return.Who won’t stop until your life is in ruins.Now all of Karin’s darkest secrets are being dragged into the light and her friends are turning against her. When one of them is murdered, Karin begins to realise just how treacherous relationships can be…

    Haunted by echoes of a vanished summer which changed her life forever, Kate is forced to confront memories she would rather forget.

    A detective who is out of control. Meet DSI Wilde. Wilde by name. Wild by nature. DSI Billie Wilde is on a mission to catch the killer responsible for a horrific showcase of murders, in order to prove that she’s still at the top of her game. But when hidden skeletons come out of dark corners, she is forced to confront her past and face the truth - that she is the ultimate target, now firmly in the executioner’s sights.As Billie grapples with her past, and learns she isn’t who she thought she was, she uncovers devastating childhood links to each of the victims. The past refuses to stay buried and Billie soon finds herself wondering if she knows who’s behind the brutal murders.But can Billie solve the case and unravel the mystery of her own past before it’s too late?

    After an inspection of her computer reveals both her most intimate desires and the reckless way she has been seeking to fulfill them online, Leo decides that it is time for Mona to experience the hard, thorough bare-bottom spanking she has needed for so long.Despite her blushing cheeks and burning backside, the punishment arouses Mona deeply, and when Leo brings her to a quivering climax over his lap she cannot help longing for more. Over the coming days he sets about teaching her the pleasure of surrendering her body to his mastery, and his skillful lovemaking leaves her spent and satisfied. But with the killer continuing to elude capture and the danger to Mona's life growing by the day, will Leo be able to keep her safe?Publisher's Note: In His Custody includes spankings and sexual scenes as well as some potentially disturbing depictions of the crimes of a fictional serial killer. If such material would be likely to offend or upset you, please don't buy this book.

     Twenty. Twenty-one. Twenty-two. What really happened? No one has a clue. Twenty-two people are questioned, but nothing is found. So one by one, Pepper narrows the suspects down. It becomes clear that everybody has something to hide. The closer Pepper gets to truth, the more everyone lies. Somebody saw something. Someone knows the truth. Someone is a murderer. The question is…who?

    ANOTHER MISSING. THE VILLAGE HAS SEEN THIS BEFORE.On a warm evening in late summer, best friends Raymond and Cara camp out overnight in the garden. By morning, Raymond is dead and Cara is missing.Di Rita Cannan is called home to the sleepy seaside town of Green-on-the-Sea to investigate Raymond's murder and try to find Cara - alive. But the case carries eerie echoes of another girl's death that rocked the close-knit community, decades ago. If there's a connection, if history is repeating itself, who knows more than they're letting on? And how far will they go to cover their tracks?There are only so many lies a small town can hold and when everyone is a suspect, Cannan has nowhere to turn. To discover the truth, she must confront her own past. but can she do so in time to uncover the identity of the murderer and find Cara - before more innocent lives are lost?RUNNING TIME ⇒ 7hrs. and 35mins.©2020 by Gayle Curtis. (P)2020 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.