Thrillers

Even before Chloe Banks threw a drink in my face in front of a room full of powerful men who know better than to cross me, her fate was sealed. I had already decided to make her my pet.

I would have taught her to obey in the privacy of my penthouse, but her little stunt changed that.

My pet learned her place in public instead, blushing as she was bared, sobbing as she was spanked, and screaming as she was brought to one brutal, humiliating climax after another.

But she has so many more lessons to learn. Lessons more shameful than she can imagine.

She will plead for mercy as she is broken, but before long she will purr like a kitten.

Publisher’s Note: Pet includes spankings, rough sexual scenes, intense and humiliating punishments, and strong D/s themes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.

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The Number One Bestselling Thriller from Britain’s original SAS hero.

‘A rollercoaster ride’ Guardian
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Ex-deniable operator Nick Stone seems to be living his dream, not a care in the world as he steers his camper van round the surfing and parachuting paradise of Australia, a board on the roof, a freefall rig behind him, and a beautiful young backpacker at his side.

But when he sees a news report of the massacre of women and children in a terrorist outrage the other side of the world, long-suppressed memories are triggered, and Nick knows he must risk everything to repay a longstanding debt of friendship.

As events unfold in the bleak, medieval villages of Georgia and teeming streets of modern Istanbul, Nick finds himself catapulted once more into the murky, clandestine world he thought he’d left behind – a world in the grip of nameless enemies who linger in the shadows, and stalk the corridors of power…

Hurtled at breakneck pace through a deadly landscape of greed, violence and ever-shifting allegiances, the reader will be left in no doubt that McNab is the master of the genre – and Aggressor shows McNab at his searing, blockbusting best.

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The breathtaking new Nick Stone thriller from the bestselling author of Bravo Two Zero

OPPORTUNITY

Three tons of Saddam Hussein’s gold in an unguarded warehouse in Dubai. For two of Nick Stone’s closest ex-SAS comrades, it should have been the perfect, victimless crime…

DOUBLECROSS

But when the robbery goes devastatingly wrong, only Stone can identify his friends’ killer and track him down…

PAYBACK

Stone’s quest for revenge becomes a terrifying journey to the heart of a chilling conspiracy, to which he and a beautiful Russian investigative journalist unwittingly hold the key…

‘Packed with wild action’ Daily Telegraph

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Prepare to be hooked . . .

* #1 UK SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER *
* A NEW YORK TIMES BSETSELLER *
* OVER 2,000 5 STAR REVIEWS *

‘I was ENTHRALLED’ Gillian McAllister
‘A GRIPPING read’ Shari Lapena
‘A sheer PLEASURE to read’ Harriet Tyce
‘Artful, slippery, HUGELY SATISFYING’ Louise Candlish
‘The story EVERYONE has been waiting for’ Adele Parks
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LONDON. Early morning, June 2019: on the foreshore of the river Thames, a bag of bones is discovered. Human bones.

DCI Samuel Owusu is called to the scene and quickly sends the bag for forensic examination. The bones are those of a young woman, killed by a blow to the head many years ago.

Also inside the bag is a trail of clues, in particular the seeds of a rare tree which lead DCI Owusu back to a mansion in Chelsea where, nearly thirty years previously, three people lay dead in a kitchen, and a baby waited upstairs for someone to pick her up.

The clues point forward too to a brother and sister in Chicago searching for the only person who can make sense of their pasts.

Four deaths. An unsolved mystery. A family whose secrets can’t stay buried for ever . . .
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‘GRIPS from first page to last’ Paula Hawkins
‘Compulsive, gripping and immersive’ CL Taylor
‘Twisty and strange and surprising’ Emily Henry
‘Perfection on a page’ Alice Feeney
‘Guaranteed to send your blood pressure soaring’ Red Magazine
‘It’s a triumph. Brava!’ Erin Kelly
‘Lisa Jewell is, simply, outstanding’ Alex Marwood
‘Compelling, ingenious, breath-stopping’ Tamar Cohen
‘A witty and propulsive stunner of a novel’ Katherine Heiny
‘This is Lisa Jewell at her absolute best.’ Paul Burston
‘A compulsive, dark, satisfying tale’ Catherine Steadman
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Readers can’t get enough of The Family Remains . . .

***** ‘There’s nothing about this book that I would change. Seriously.’
***** ‘My expectations were high and this still managed to surpass them.’
***** ‘The writing is outstanding from start to finish and it’s an engrossing read.’
***** ‘I could not put it down and loved the surprises and twists.’
***** ‘Lisa Jewell can write one hell of a thriller!!’

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‘If you read only one thriller this year; make it this one’ Daily Mail
‘Gob-smackingly, heart-stoppingly, breath-holdingly brilliant’ Ruth Jones

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THREE HOURS TO SAVE THE PEOPLE YOU LOVE

In rural Somerset in the middle of a blizzard, the unthinkable happens: a school is under siege.

Pupils and teachers barricade themselves into classrooms, the library, the theatre. The headmaster lies wounded in the library, unable to help his trapped students and staff. Outside, a police psychiatrist must identify the gunmen, while parents gather desperate for news.

In three intense hours, all must find the courage to stand up to evil and save the people they love.

A TOP 10 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER
THE TIMES THRILLER OF THE YEAR
A BEST BOOK OF 2020 IN THE SUNDAY TIMES, TIMES, GUARDIAN, MAIL, MIRROR, LITERARY REVIEW, STYLIST, RED AND GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
A TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES THRILLER OF THE MONTH
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‘Brilliant’ Lee Child, Better off Dead

‘A brave, timely and intricately crafted work’ Emma Stonex, The Lamplighters

‘Superb’ Kate Mosse, The City of Tears

‘It’s beautifully, elegantly written, SO gripping, intelligent, timely, affecting and moving’ Marian Keyes, Again, Rachel

‘A brilliant literary thriller… moving, masterly’ Sunday Times

‘Kept us on the edge of our seats from start to finish’ Independent

‘A novel that you live rather than merely read’ Daily Telegraph

‘Amazing’ Davina McCall, Menopausing

‘An electrifying, pulse-racing novel’ Red

‘Wow! This is a stunner of a book, staggeringly good’ Jane Fallon, Just Got Real

‘An emotionally devastating and beautifully observed literary thriller’ Observer

‘Astonishing, powerful, terrifying, heartbreaking’ Emma Flint, Little Deaths

‘Intersperses scenes of breath-sucking tension with stirring meditations on human nature’ Guardian

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Britain’s favourite senior spook, Maggie Matheson, returns, this time facing a new threat from within as a rogue agent plays the world’s Superpowers off against each other, using that most valuable of commodities: information.

“A brilliant mix of confident secret agent, determined older lady, and outrageous friend.”
“Everyone’s Nan, but with the sass of a bad-ass.”

Bruised and battered after her last case, Maggie is a shadow of her feisty former self. But when a double-dealing double agent threatens to disclose nuclear codes, she is inclined to answer her country’s call to help. The opportunity to heal past hurts seals the deal.

Meanwhile, other shady individuals are at large; shady individuals who want to make sure she goes out with a whimper and a bang. Does she still have the cunning, courage and clout to crack the case? Will her last orders be a curtain call? Or is it finally curtains for Maggie?

Last Orders is the third and final cosy mystery book in the Maggie Matheson Collection. Essential feel-good reading for fans of Richard Osman’s Murder Club.

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Maya Hartwell once again finds herself in the courtroom, confronting a case that will push her limits in ways she could never have foreseen. This time, her unwavering mission is to take down Christopher McLaughlin, a ruthless hitman responsible for her father’s murder. Standing by her side, her librarian friend Wren with his unfathomable skills remains a steadfast source of support and assistance.

Armed with unorthodox evidence, Maya navigates a maze of legal obstacles, all the while facing mounting pressure from a mob determined to set McLaughlin free and grappling with a shocking betrayal from someone she once considered a safe confidant.

This thrilling tale of lies and truth, revenge and justice, and the fine line between friends and enemies is the third book of the Maya Hartwell Quest for Justice series—and is guaranteed to keep you guessing until the very end.

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#1 BESTSELLING LEGAL THRILLER

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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WHY GET CROSS, WHEN YOU CAN GET EVEN? Lyssa has everything-of course she does, she manifested it with her perfect attitude and feminine compliance. Unlike her whining sister Angela, Lyssa’s perfect positivity takes her to a grand historic house in a Scottish village and a life of luxury with a FIFO husband… until he dies in mysterious circumstances, plunging Lyssa into widowhood, ‘poverty’ and a carefully constructed web of lies, deceit, intrigue, and, of course, murder. Will this widow and her surprising new friends, Preston and Rhiannon, find the will to get Lyssa’s perfect life back on track?

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IN THE VIDEO, YOUR DAUGHTER IS DEAD. BUT UPSTAIRS, TUCKED IN BED, SHE’S VERY MUCH ALIVE…

Things have been difficult for Annie since her husband left; her teenage daughter, Isla, has become a ghost of her former self. Annie’s terrified that Isla might hurt herself, and she’ll lose her, too. So when Annie receives a video of her crying at her daughter’s funeral, she’s immediately sick to her stomach.

Confused and horrified, Annie races upstairs to check on Isla, who is perfectly alive and well. The video has been faked. But who sent it and what do they want?

Only one thing is perfectly clear: Isla will die for real if Annie doesn’t give the sender exactly what they’re looking for.

The Deal is a thrilling and unputdownable novel that asks you how far you’d go to protect the ones you love. Perfect for fans of Adrian McKinty and Steve Cavanagh.

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His last challenge: live long enough to save the lives of those he loves.

Cold-blooded killer JimBone Wheeler blames Tom McMurtrie for putting him on death row. He once vowed that he’d bring “a reckoning” on Tom and everyone the southern lawyer holds dear. When Wheeler escapes from prison, he aims to fulfill his promise. Victim by victim, he’s getting closer to his ultimate target. But for Tom, who’s dying of cancer, the role of savior and protector is a struggle that is becoming more desperate by the hour.

As the body count mounts, Tom, his partner, Rick Drake, and his best friend, Bocephus Haynes, brace for a confrontation like nothing they have ever faced before. This battle will be waged not in a courthouse but on the streets and fields of north Alabama. With all those he loves at risk, Tom must save his family, his friends, and his legacy from a killer whose hunger for retribution knows no bounds.

Now, as time ticks down and fate and vengeance close in, who will survive Wheeler’s final reckoning?

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Playing by the rules landed him on death row. Now he’ll have to break all the rules to survive.

After spending five years in jail for a murder he didn’t commit, lawyer Thane Banning agrees to take on a case defending a former inmate against the same DA who put Thane behind bars.

Thane is besieged by death threats from the alleged victim’s father and a tidal wave of public outrage following his release, not to mention the corrupt DA who has a grudge to settle. But he doesn’t have much time to think about his personal problems because the case is turning into a nasty fight.

Luckily, prison taught Thane a thing or two about survival in a world full of criminals. The last time he played by the rules in court, he landed on death row. This time he’ll have to break more than a few rules to come out of this battle unscathed.

With help from an ex-inmate and an ambitious law student, Thane will do everything in his power to make sure another innocent man isn’t locked up. But will they be able to uncover the truth in time and convince the jury before the gavel drops for the last time?

Fans of An Innocent Client by Scott Pratt, The Neon Lawyer by Victor Methos, Time of Justice by Robin James, and Hard Evidence by John Lescroart will love this book.

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Out here, the cold isn’t the only killer.

Nick Stone is suffering. The two people he cared for most are gone.

Desperate for the chance to escape his misery, Stone heads north at the summons of his old SAS officer. Five ex-servicemen, badly wounded in Afghanistan, need his back-up for a trek to the North Pole.

They meet at the world’s most northerly airport where the polar bear threat makes it illegal not to carry a gun. But it doesn’t take long for Stone and his men to discover that the most dangerous predators in this part of the world walk on two legs, not four.

The coldest war of all is just beginning and Stone needs to pick a side.

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When the lid blows, violence is the result…

Families can be pressure cookers of secrets and tensions, as psychologist Alex Delaware knows all too well in Blood Test, a taut thriller from New York Times No. 1 bestseller Jonathan Kellerman. Perfect for fans of David Baldacci and Harlan Coben.

‘A tour de force’ – New York Times

Doctors believe that they can successfully treat five-year-old cancer patient, Woody Swope. But Woody’s parents, members of a cult called ‘The Touchers’, are not only refusing the treatment, they’re also threatening to remove him from the hospital.

Psychologist Alex Delaware, is called in to talk the parents round. But before he can, the Swopes are gone and so is Woody. All that remains is a savagely ransacked and bloodied motel room, their teenage daughter, Nona, and an increasingly sinister case to solve.

What readers are saying about Blood Test:

‘A bit of escapism, sufficient realism to make it believable, some edge-of-the-seat thrills, chills, spills, and… hope’

‘I thought it was edge of your seat stuff and could not wait to turn the next page’

‘Brilliant writing’

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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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Disputing a family will is simple… until the trustee is found dead.

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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James Acker’s freedom came at a cost: he betrayed his own brother, Elliot, who is now prepared to be arrested for a heinous crime.

Two brothers, both murderers. After feeling great remorse, James is determined to secure his brother’s survival and victory in the trial, even if it means sacrificing everything he holds dear.

But as he’s ready to fight for Elliot, his arch-nemesis is finally arrested. Now the line between right and wrong is blurrier than ever…

The Lawyer’s Betrayal is an exciting blood-pumping legal thriller, written by Freya Atwood and published by Cobalt Fairy.

If you are an avid fan of strong characters, action packed courtroom drama, and mind blowing murder mystery, then you’ll love Freya’s intriguing story.

Buy “The Lawyer’s Betrayal” today to discover Freya’s new intriguing crime mystery!

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When my past catches up with me, will Royal agree to protect me and the son I kept hidden from him?

My life changed the night my abusive boyfriend traded me to a biker to pay off his gambling debt. But it wasn’t all terrible because Royal, the biker, turned out to be nothing like the outlaw who had been mistreating me for years. He refused to keep me against my will and even gave me a bundle of cash so I could be free to leave.

And I did, but not before experiencing a night of pure pleasure with my rescuer. His rough yet soothing voice and irresistibly muscular body made me consider staying, but Royal had made it clear that he wasn’t the relationship type. Also, my ex wasn’t going to leave me alone, and those close to me were also in danger. So, I decided to flee.

Only later did I realize that I had left with more than a broken body and shattered spirit—but with a secret in my womb.

For five years, I managed to keep my son safe, but my ex had not stopped hunting me. He grew more menacing and powerful, and he eventually tracked me down. Now, there is only one person I can turn to for protection: Royal.

But can he forgive me for leaving and save me once more?

Or will the truth about the child I kept from him ruin any chance of reconciliation?

“Royal” is the 16th book in the “Dark Slayers MC” hot and alluring romance series featuring bikers who will remind you why you like the bad boys so much. They’re protective, rough, and running on pure diesel and adrenaline.
Each book in the series is a standalone with a guaranteed happily ever after for the couple, though it is recommended to read them in order for maximum enjoyment.

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From John Lescroart, New York Times bestselling author, comes The Fall – the riveting legal thriller featuring Dismas Hardy and introducing his daughter Rebecca. Perfect for fans of John Grisham and Michael Connelly.

‘The best legal thriller I have read in years’ – Brad Thor

Late one night, fostered teen Anlya Paulson plummets to her death from the overpass above San Francisco’s Stockton tunnel.

But did she fall…or was she pushed?

Rushing to produce a suspect, homicide inspectors focus on naïve school teacher Greg Treadway, who volunteers as a Special Advocate for foster children. But by the time Greg’s murder trial is underway, lawyer Dismas Hardy and his daughter, Rebecca, have unearthed some alternative harrowing possibilities: a missing stepfather, a roommate who ran an escort service, and even Anlya’s own birth mother.

How will they get these theories in front of the jury? And, if they can, what price will they have to pay?

What readers are saying about The Fall:

‘The Fall is another brilliant example of why John Lescroart is one of the world’s most popular authors of legal thrillers today’

‘A murder mystery with many twists and turns and a totally unexpected ending’

‘I feel as if I know these people, despite the fact they are fictional characters’

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‘I had to pick my jaw firmly up from the floor when I sadly finished this fantastic novel. I started reading it on Friday night and couldn’t take myself away from it until the wee small hours. I was captivated from start until finish.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘You don’t think Jamie and I have secrets, do you? No, we tell each other everything.’ She smiled. ‘Including your dirty little secret. So maybe it’s time to start being nice to me?’

THE WIFE: Clare is ready for a break. It’s been a tough year and now she wants to put her feet up. Arriving at the Italian villa for their summer holiday, she decides it’s high time her husband and his family did some of the work. After all, her husband owes her…

THE HUSBAND: Even though Dan had his head turned by someone else, he’s realised the error of his ways. He’s here now, and he says it’s for keeps. Clare can trust him, can’t she? At least he’ll have his brother there, to keep him in line…

THE BROTHER: Jamie is the prodigal child, back in the family fold again after years of travelling abroad. But when he gets to the villa, he’s not alone. He’s brought a wife, someone none of them have met before.

THE SISTER-IN-LAW: Ella is everything Clare isn’t. Glamorous. Young. Influential. But she knows a secret about Clare. Something that has the power to break the whole family apart.

And there’s someone who will do whatever it takes to make sure that this deep secret never comes to the surface.

An utterly unputdownable, gripping, twisty psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Before I Go To Sleep, The Girl on the Train and Date Night.

Readers are loving The Sister-in-Law:

‘Wow wow wow… I could not put it down! A gripping, on-the-edge-of-your-seat page turner… My blood pressure was up the whole way though this!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I give this book 5 stars, hands down! What a fantastically written thriller! I COULD NOT put this book down… Holy cow. Just when I thought I knew what was going to happen – PLOT TWIST! I highly recommend this fast-paced thrilling read. You will not be disappointed!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story that will send shivers down your spine… I was literally on the edge of my seat… Electrifying. I could hardly control myself in my desperation to discover what secrets were being hidden… An enthralling page-turner that I defy anyone to try and put down… A totally addictive read.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘This book was just what I needed during this stressful time… This was the most amazing escape to the Amalfi Coast… I couldn’t put this down… You need to read it to believe it!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A perfect excuse to shut everything else that is going on on this planet out… It’s one you don’t want to put down, but you don’t want it to end either… Brilliant!’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Pulled me in and held me captive from the very start… The perfect escape from these uncertain and stressful days… Twisty, compulsively readable and another sure hit for an author who should certainly occupy a place on your must-read list.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow!! What an absolutely fantastic and gripping read… I have devoured this book in just one sitting… There is no way I could’ve predicted this ending. It actually shocked me.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a book!… A powder keg – you just knew everything was going to blow, but you never knew when!’ Robin Loves Reading ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Wow, wow, wow! Serious book hangover commencing!… What an absolute cracker of a novel… I honestly thought I’d worked it out and then BAM it was all up in the air again and WOWZERS, the ending was 100% unexpected.’ Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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‘Utterly gripping… Compelling… Completely gripped me from the first chapter… A read-in-one-sitting type of book… I was left speechless!… All the stars’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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 didn’t used to just be Mr. and Mrs. Claus living in the North Pole, with the reindeer and Elves. Mr. And Mrs. Claus once had a young daughter too, until a tragic accident claimed her life. For years, Santa had worked hard, making over children all across the world happy, whilst burying his grief. But, one year, his pain and rage come crashing back to the surface when a routine house visits brings back the once buried memories.

A festive tale of grief, love and kidnapping…

This is a short story, ideal for those of you on Kindle Unlimited.

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Living with family can be murder.

I’ve never met my husband’s sister, because she’s been in prison for as long as I’ve known him. If that’s not a warning sign, I don’t know what is. I should have paid attention to that. Maybe then I wouldn’t be in this situation.

Abby is lovely when she’s first released, which makes it easy to let her move in with us. But it doesn’t take long for the cracks to show. Although she’s nice to me when her brother is around, she becomes a different person as soon as he leaves the room. No, not a person — a monster.

She’s threatened me one too many times, and now my marriage is at stake. Daniel doesn’t believe the things she does, and the whole village is starting to think I’m crazy. I’ll have to discover her dark truth and prove how dangerous she is, but I’ll only get one chance at this.

Because I’m playing with fire.

THE SISTER-IN-LAW is the new psychological thriller from Bristol author AJ Carter, whose books are bursting with mystery, danger, and multiple dark twists.

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I just met my new son-in-law . . . And he’s my ex-husband.

They’re here. I watch them arrive from the kitchen window. My pregnant daughter and her new husband. They’ve barely known each other six months.

I greet him with a tight smile that he recognizes as fake.

Luke is no good for my beautiful, fragile Cerys. He’ll break her heart. I know that because he broke mine — when he was married to me.

I don’t know what he’s after. But I’m going to make it my business to find out.

Don’t underestimate me. I’ll do anything to keep my daughter safe.

AN EXHILARATING PSYCHOLOGICAL SUSPENSE WITH TWISTS THAT WILL LEAVE YOU BREATHLESS.

This shocking story of family secrets and lies is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Daniel Hurst, Patricia MacDonald, Shalini Boland, T.M. Logan and Clare Mackintosh.

READERS LOVE THE SON-IN-LAW:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! A book to blow your mind. So twisted . . . I LOVED it!’ Booklover Bev

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Filled with tension, twists, and emotional turmoil . . . An absolute page-turner from the first page until the last!’ Carol H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘OMG! So many jaw-dropping twists . . . Just couldn’t put it down.’ Robert B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A real rollercoaster. I just couldn’t stop reading.’ Jannelies S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a story! So many twists and turns. Every time I thought I had the story sussed, there would be another. An amazing read.’ Georgia F.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Twists that I wasn’t expecting. A great read!’ Zoe B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I couldn’t put this down. Literally, you have to read this. It is awful and wonderful and SO full of drama!’ Jamie C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Riveting . . . Full of unexpected surprises and suspenseful moments.’ Karin H.

ALSO BY JANE E. JAMES
HER SECOND HUSBAND
NOT MY CHILD
THE SON-IN-LAW

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