Crime, Thriller & Mystery

I’m trying hard to be the perfect bride as I drift across the beach towards my handsome new husband, Jeremy. I can see him standing tall at the altar with his adorable little daughter Lexi. And I’m certain that today is the beginning of my new life. With Jeremy by my side, my dark past can no longer touch me.

I smile up at my wonderful new husband, but deep down I can’t help but feel sad that there’s nobody at the wedding for me. All my family are long gone. But wouldn’t they be proud if they could see me now?

Everyone claps as we kiss but as soon as I turn to face them, my heart starts beating out of my chest and my eyes go wide in panic. It’s him. Christian. The one person that could destroy everything I’ve worked so hard for.

All I know as I freeze a smile onto my lips is that no one in my new life can know who he is. They can’t discover what he knows about me. Because I’ve found myself the perfect new life – and I’ll do anything to keep it that way.

But as I throw my bouquet I can’t help but wonder how has he found me after all this time? And how far will I go to stop someone who will never let me go?

A gripping and jaw-dropping page-turner with twists to die for. If you love Lisa Jewell, K.L. Slater and Daniel Hurst, you’ll love The Wedding Guest. What everyone is saying about The Wedding Guest:

‘Wow what a gripping, twist-filled book that kept me on my toes and turning the pages!… Kept me guessing and on the edge of my seat the entire book. Just when I thought I knew where things were going another exciting twist was presented! I loved that I had no clue about what was going to happen next this is a perfect psychological thriller! This book kept me reading well into the night from the very beginning to the very last page, this was a thrilling page-turner!… Another cracking book by Kathryn Croft!’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This was brilliant. Very hard to put down indeed with some clever twists and turns along the way. I always look forward to this authors books and this one didn’t disappoint.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book did not disappoint. Everytime I had it figured out what was going to happen next something completely different happened and I was literally on the edge of my seat. I was gripped, honestly, I was in shock at what was happening, it was scary but extremely thrilling. The best part about this book is that no matter how you try you cannot predict the ending, like you will not see it coming!’ Jessica’s Books Biz, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Excellent psychological thriller which had me gripped throughout. It had so many crazy twists and turns with a jaw dropping ending which I did not see coming.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I found this a creepy addictive read with an intriguing mystery running throughout… Readers are in for a treat with the explosive ending. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A fantastic thriller that keeps you turning the pages. Full of twists and turns and shocks, a great read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I love this authors books and as usual a very gripping and twisty read… Very addictive.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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It’s supposed to be the happiest day of my life… But as I walk down the aisle towards the man I love, my gaze searches frantically for my daughter’s beautiful face. She’s missing. And I fear that I am to blame.

The wedding is cancelled. I can’t stop shaking. Standing amidst the wilting flowers and discarded champagne, I swear I’ll stop at nothing to find my precious girl.

Crying into my fiancé William’s arms, he promises me we’ll find her. I desperately want to believe him, yet deep down I sense there are secrets at the heart of our new life together. He’s loved my daughter like his own and welcomed us into this stunning home, with its fireplaces and tree-lined driveway, but something isn’t right. Have I been too trusting? Surely he will do anything it takes to find my missing daughter… Won’t he?

I thought I’d built a loving new family for my little girl, but I’ve brought her into terrible danger. It seems the perfect life has turned out to be the perfect lie.

A totally unputdownable family drama about the secrets that lurk under the glossy surface of a perfect new life. Perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty and Kerry Fisher.

Readers are loving The Wedding Night:

‘Amazing book I really enjoyed it!!!… so enjoyable!! I will be reading more by this author!!!! Million percent!!!!’ @happythrillerreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Beautifully written with captivating characters that’ve pulled me in from page one… I’ve become completely hooked and couldn’t stop reading… I can thoroughly recommend this novel that I’ve loved and has been an absolute joy to read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A compulsive read… characters that will have you onside from the moment you meet them to the final paragraph… A plot which moves steadily towards an edge of the seat finale… Definitely deserving of five stars. Highly recommended.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Absolutely could not put it down. Amazing… Great writing. Became very invested in the characters from page one!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A great thriller not to be missed.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Secrets abound. Red herrings throw the reader off. Intrigue and mystery written by a talented author. Surprise after surprise… This is a page-turner.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I enjoyed the story a lot… 5 stars.’ B for Book Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Thrilling… I was completely invested… A real page-turner full of suspense.’ Once Upon a Time Book Reviews

‘A great read and not to be missed.’ @bookloversanonuk

‘A great unputdownable storyline which had me engrossed from the very first page.’ Goodreads reviewer

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A missing girl. A buried secret. From the ten-million-copy bestselling author comes a brand new look for this compulsively twisty psychological thriller that will keep you hooked to the very last page.

‘A tense, clever page-turner that everyone will be talking about.’ Adele Parks
‘Dark and claustrophobic but also heartfelt and moving … packs a huge emotional punch that will leave you winded. I loved it.’ C. L. Taylor
‘Both utterly gripping and startlingly original. Prepare to be hooked.’ Sun
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Ellie was her mother’s golden girl.
She had her whole life ahead of her.
And then, in the blink of an eye, Ellie was gone.

Ten years on, Laurel has never given up hope of finding Ellie. And then she meets a charming and charismatic stranger who sweeps her off her feet.

But what really takes her breath away is when she meets his nine-year-old daughter.

Because his daughter is the image of Ellie.

Now all those unanswered questions that have haunted Laurel come flooding back.

What really happened to Ellie? And who still has secrets to hide?
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OVER 180,000 5* RATINGS – this is why readers love this book:

‘Breathtaking. Compulsive. Suspenseful. Poetic.’
‘One of the top 5 thrillers I’ve ever read.’
‘I wanted the book never to end.’
‘Suspense filled… edge of my seat… I could not put this down!!’
‘This was my first Lisa Jewell book, and it will definitely not be my last.’
‘Dark, winding and haunting, I couldn’t put this one down.’

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Everyone’s favourite girl-next-door serial killer, Rhiannon Lewis, is back, and she’s more unpredictable than ever…

Sometimes, you can be your own worst enemy…

Rhiannon Lewis thought she finally had it all: thanks to the pandemic she’s had to keep a much lower profile but has found happiness with her fiancé Rafael and his family. For once, she is surrounded by people who love her for who she is (or who they think she is).

After over 800 days without murdering anyone, the woman formerly known as the Sweetpea Killer thinks she might have finally turned over a new leaf.

That is until her soon-to-be sister-in-law has a run in with her abusive ex, and Rhiannon rediscovers her taste for revenge. This time, with a loving family in tow, the stakes are much higher. Wedded bliss and life as a normal person are finally within Rhiannon’s reach, but you can never keep a good serial killer down.

Can you?

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A doctor in love with his patient’s wife…
A fatal mistake during surgery…
Accident? Malpractice? Or murder?

Defending a surgeon in a malpractice case, Jake Lassiter begins to suspect that his client is innocent of negligence…but guilty of murder. Add a sexy widow, a deadly drug, and a grave robbery to the stew, and you have Miami’s trial of the century.

“Cracking good action mystery…funny, sardonic and fast-paced.” – Detroit Free Press

“A fast, wry and thoroughly engrossing thriller. Master storytelling.” – Carl Hiaasen

“Courtroom drama at its very best.” – USA Today

A Kindle Unlimited title.

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Perfect for fans of Lee Child, David Archer, and Jack Carr.[CM1]

Tom Rollins is quiet, ordinary looking. But if you cross him – welcome to your worst nightmare.

What readers are saying about the series:
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“A riveting and enthralling, action-packed thriller from start to finish with an intense and emotionally-charged plot and endlessly twisty narrative that totally satisfied me. There’s drama, credible characters and liberal dashes of violence throughout, and it left me wanting more of Tom, a principled and likeable protagonist. Highly recommended.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“…absolutely does not disappoint. It was just a fantastic read. … Absolutely breathtaking action. Stylish. Fast paced.” -Chopper Crime Books

“Another edge of the seat action thriller from an author at the top of his game.” -Netgalley Reviewer
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IN THIS FOUR-BOOK BOX SET:

BLOOD LINE
Tom Rollins, AWOL from his black-ops unit, is living off-grid when the woman he loves is murdered.
He quickly finds the killers and takes them out, only to discover her murder was part of a conspiracy that threatens death and destruction on a horrifying scale.
The conspirators are clever and ruthless, but Rollins is determined to get them.

WRONG TURN
Tom Rollins is forced to detour into the small town of Brenton, Texas. The town is run a powerful criminal family – The McQuades – and they don’t take kindly to strangers.
When they try to intimidate Tom, he pushes back – hard.
But the McQuades have powerful allies and aren’t worried about Tom – what can one man do?
They’re about to find out.

HARD TO KILL
Ex-CIA operative Tom meets Carmen as she’s searching for her little sister, recently abducted and trafficked by a vicious gang.
Their hunt pits them against a terrifying Mexican cartel, a US criminal conspiracy and his old enemies in law enforcement… and they all want him dead.
Tom will need every one of his formidable skills if he is to survive.

SNOW BURN
Former black ops specialist Tom Rollins has been living in the wilds of Alaska but his peaceful life comes to an end when he rescues a crooked Russian mafia accountant from a hit.
He’s soon dragged into a fight against a formidable organization plotting to blow up the Trans-Alaska Pipeline.
Stopping them will require all of Tom’s lethal skills.

DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS 4-BOOK BOX SET OF BESTSELLING ACTION THRILLERS THAT WILL KEEP YOU GLUED TO YOUR KINDLE!

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How can I stalk my obsession if she’s dead?

Celeste Flores. Nineteen year old college student at Rippton U and the only daughter of a business magnate turned mafiaoso who dabbles his toe on the wrong side of the moral line.

Sweet. Perfect. Innocent.

My mark.

The girl I’m meant to kill.

I’ve been given a job to complete with her stilled heart at the end. My employer says she’s as twisted as him, that we can use her as his punishment.

But the more I watch her I see who she is inside. Maybe she is broken. Maybe she has some evil under that pretty little shell she shows the world. But my Celeste, my Wintergreen, draws me in.

Until watching her isn’t enough.

I have to be closer.

I need to taste her.

Until the job no longer matters. Only her.

Merry f*ucking Christmas to me.

TWISTED OBSESSIONis a STAND ALONE READ in the SWEET BUT TWISTEDdark romance world that includes an obsession about Christmas, an innocent and an age-gap relationship between an assassin and his mark. It connects to the Rippton U Creatives and Badbloods college morally gray romance universe. HEA assured.

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Anna Lempare is a fiery redhead disagreeing with the conditions of her grandfather’s estate. When the trustee is found strangled in her apartment, the case takes a sudden turn. Anna is charged with first-degree murder, but criminal defense attorney Bill Harvey is not convinced of her guilt.
As a former hypnotherapist, Harvey is used to detecting lies. With suspects that include an unstable war veteran, a charity CEO, and a neighbor hiding a secret, Harvey struggles to find a break.
Desperately, he fights to find the one piece of evidence that will prove his client’s innocence.

But the secret that Harvey uncovers will change their lives forever…

This thrilling legal novel will take you for a ride through the courtroom, and end with a twist that you didn’t see coming.

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Previously published as Bad Ace Stories: Imagination Has Limits, Reality Doesn’t by Olleh, Mai

You will love this book after 1 minute of reading!

Through books, movies, and SNS, we can get a taste of what it is that makes those around us laugh and cry. We learn about new perspectives, gather wisdom, feel supported in times of need, and sometimes can’t even believe what we just saw really happened.

But unfortunately, there aren’t many books out there that offer a compilation of stories that aren’t fiction, but real. True experiences by true people we can connect to.

So, we simply made one.

Do you feel like laughing today? Do you want to cry? Do you want to dive into real experiences others just like you and me went through?

Then this book is the right choice for you. Come in, we’re ready!

“With that, I walked away. Later I received a text saying, “You’re cruel,” but I blocked all calls and messages afterward. It became easier to wrap things up since the final conversation ended that way.”

“After taking a shower, my wife comes out of the bathroom naked and puts her clothes on in her room. If it would only happen in our own house, I wouldn’t think twice about it, but she is also doing it in front of her family and friends.”

“When my husband and I came home from work together one day, we found that our bedroom door had been broken. As soon as my husband saw the door, he went to confront his mother right away.”

I guarantee you will love this book after only one minute of reading!

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