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The Orchard Girls: The heartbreaking and unputdownable World War 2 romance

🌷 A powerful novel about family secrets spanning a generation, from war-torn Somerset to modern-day London – perfect for fans of Kate Morton and Rachel Hore 🌷
‘Full of intrigue, fascinating historical detail and brilliant characterisation . . . A truly fabulous novel!’ LOUISE FEIN

‘Nikola Scott is the queen of dual narrative fiction. The Orchard Girls takes us on a beautifully twisty journey . . . It’s like unwrapping a pass-the-parcel with a wonderful gift at its heart’ LIZZIE PAGE

‘The Orchard Girls is such a clever, wonderful, expertly woven story. I enjoyed every second of it!’ LORNA COOK
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London, 2004. Frankie didn’t always have it easy. Growing up motherless, she was raised by her grandmother, who loved her – and betrayed her. For years, the rift between them seemed irreparable. But when their paths suddenly cross again, Frankie is shocked to realise that her grandmother is slowly losing control of her memory. There is a darkness in her past that won’t stay buried – secrets going back to wartime that may have a devastating effect on Frankie’s own life.

Somerset, 1940. When seventeen-year-old Violet’s life is ripped apart by the London Blitz, she runs away to join the Women’s Land Army. She wants nothing more than to leave her grief behind. But as well as the terror of enemy air raids, the land girls at Winterbourne Orchards face a powerful enemy closer to home. One terrible night, their courage will be put to the test – and the truth of what happened must be kept hidden, for ever . . .
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Readers love The Orchard Girls!
‘If you want an absorbing, page turning and intelligent novel that makes you think, laugh and cry and that transports you in the most perfect of ways, then The Orchard Girls is for you’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The story really was a heartbreaking read, and totally believable’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The Land Girls were quite amazing . . . Can highly recommend this lovely book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Great characters and lots of surprises along the way. It’s a must read book’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A true page-turner that will leave you wishing for more’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Girl Upstairs: An absolutely gripping psychological thriller debut with a jaw-dropping twist from a stunning new voice in crime fiction in 2025

*Don’t miss The Lost Wife – the brand new jaw-dropping thriller from Georgina Lees*‘Compelling, heartbreaking and beautifully written. This superb thriller will stay in my mind for a very long time’ B P Walter, Sunday Times-bestselling author of The Dinner GuestHow well do you know your neighbour?Would you trust them with your life?I heard Emily before I saw her. The harsh smack of heels against cheap wooden floorboards. The loud phone calls. The incessant music.I knew Emily before I met her. Discarded receipts in our communal hallway. Sticky leftovers in the shared food waste bin. Wine shop vouchers in the letterbox.Now she’s gone missing, and I’m the only one who can find her. The only one who can save her.Because I know her best, and I heard everything.The Girl Upstairs is a spine-tingling psychological thriller of grief and obsession that explores how lonely London can be and how sometimes it’s our neighbours who see us most, who know us best…A must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell and Sarah Pinborough.What readers are saying:‘I am still at a loss for words. I have been chasing that Gone Girl high for so long when I read thrillers, and this one finally hit the mark’ Amber, NetGalley‘WOW!!! I. COULD. NOT. PUT. THIS. DOWN. I read it all in ONE sitting! It was amazing! The storyline was captivating and engrossing while the main characters, Suzie and Emily, were so well written and interesting that I couldn’t get enough of them… Bravo!!’ Yamil, NetGalley‘This book has the best details of any I have read this year!’ Connie, NetGalley‘This was creepy AF and kept me guessing the entire time. Definitely not a predictable thriller and so many twists and turns’ Lisa, NetGalley‘What a thrilling book! I was fascinated by the characters and twisting storyline. Lost a lot of sleep over it’ Anu, NetGalley‘The creeping dread that became all-encompassing throughout this book was incredibly well done … will have you gripped from the first page!’ Lucy, NetGalley‘This book was a page-turner from beginning to end’ Mandy, NetGalley

The Girl from Silent Lake: A totally gripping and heart-pounding crime thriller (Detective Kay Sharp Book 1)

“Wow!!!! It simply took my breath away so much that I finished this book in one go! Literally took my breath away! I simply couldn’t put the book down. Unputdownable.” Tropical Girl Reads Books, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Her daughter, with emerald eyes and the sweetest smile, is everything to her. Her whole world. “Mommy,” the little girl says, touching her mother’s face with trembling fingers before she’s torn away. “Don’t cry.” Will she ever see her again?

When single mother Alison Nolan sets off with her six-year-old daughter, Hazel, she can’t wait to spend precious time with her girl. A vacation in Silent Lake, where snow-topped mountains are surrounded by the colors of fall, is just what they need. But hours later, Alison and Hazel vanish into thin air.

Detective Kay Sharp rushes to the scene. The only evidence that they were ever there is an abandoned rental car with a suitcase in the back, gummy bears in the open glove compartment and a teddy bear on the floor.

Kay’s mind spins. A week before, the body of another woman from out of town was found wrapped in a blanket, her hair braided and tied with feathers. Instinct tells her that the cases are connected––and it won’t be long until more innocent lives are lost.

As Kay leads a frenzied search, time is against her, but she vows that Alison and little Hazel will be found alive. She works around the clock, even though the small town is up in arms, saying she’s asking too many questions. Then she uncovers a vital clue – a photograph of the blanket that the first victim was buried in.

Just when Kay thinks she’s found the missing piece, she realises she’s being watched. Is she getting too close, or is her own past catching up with her?

With a little girl’s life on the line, Kay will stop at nothing. But will it be enough to get inside the mind of the most twisted killer she has ever encountered, or will another blameless child be taken?

A totally gripping and utterly pulse-pounding crime thriller series for readers who love Lisa Regan, Robert Dugoni and Kendra Elliot. This twist-packed page-turner gives “unputdownable” a whole new meaning!

What readers are saying about The Girl from Silent Lake:

“Just wow! A fabulous story… It had me hanging on to every word. I read this late into the night because I couldn’t put it down. I’ve just found another favourite author and I can’t wait for the next instalment… Totally deserves 5 stars.” Nicki’s Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow! Gripped from start to finish. Couldn’t put it down.” Wee_glasgow_bookworm, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Yay!!!… A GNARLY good twist… I was taken by total surprise and that rarely happens… I couldn’t go fast enough and I read over 2500 wpm normally; no telling what I was doing after!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“What a sensational read!… Found it so hard to tear myself away when life rudely got in the way.” Once Upon A Time Book Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I loved everything about this!… I can say with 100% certainty that I will keep reading the Kay Sharp Series! This book left me at the edge of my seat the whole time! All I have to say is that was a BOMB ending.” Book Obsessed Introverts, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I’m guilty. I didn’t surface all day until I’d finished this riveting read… Addicted.” Books Read by Prairie Girl, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An UNPUTDOWNABLE rollercoaster… Just grips you. Once you start reading you simply have to keep going. One twist after another and when you think you know what’s going on there’s another twisted turn… Love.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Absolutely thrilling… Incredibly brilliant… I was completely absorbed.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Shadow Falls: An absolutely gripping mystery thriller (Detective Madison Harper Book 1)

‘Absolutely amazing!… It’s a rollercoaster of a read. I absolutely loved it… actually made me scream NOOOOO out loud!… I didn’t want to put it down… addictive.’ Between The Pages Book Blog, 5 stars

The little girl drags her eyes open, realizing she’s starting to fade. Using all her remaining strength, she tries calling out for help. But she’s too late and her voice just isn’t loud enough…

Detective Madison Harper’s heart shatters when she searches the bedroom of twelve-year-old Jenny Lucas, the sweet little girl last seen splashing in the lake at Shadow Falls, northern California, with her friends before she vanished. A notebook decorated with stickers pokes out beneath a pink cowboy hat on the bed, which is neatly made up, ready for her return. Madison can’t help wondering why it took their close-knit community so long to raise the alarm.

The girl’s parents are distraught, and the local police have no leads—they desperately need Madison’s help. She knows better than most what it’s like to lose a child, and she won’t let it happen again, even if that means pressing Jenny’s grieving family for answers.

Then, canvassing the local area for hidden leads, Madison discovers a disturbing portrait Jenny drew at the local library. Was this angelic girl more troubled than anybody knew? Was she in danger from those she trusted most? If Madison’s instincts are right, then the life of another innocent child could also be at risk—she must find Jenny fast…

An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller that will keep you up all night! Perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, Robert Dugoni and Melinda Leigh.

Everyone is talking about Shadow Falls:

‘Wow, wow, wow!… A read-all-night page-turner of the highest order… I was hooked from page one… I was kept guessing until the very end.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow!… Awesome!… I was on the edge of my seat… getting whiplash from reading so fast!!’ Barbs Beautiful Bookshelf, 5 stars

‘I LOVED THIS BOOK!… I was hooked… It kept me on the edge of my seat the whole way through… so many twists and turns that keep you guessing.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘Wow, just wow.’ Spooky’s Maze Of Books, 5 stars

‘Wow… an absolutely thrilling read… unpredictable and brilliant. I LOVED IT!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘OH MY DAYS!!!!… Gah, I am still thinking about this book!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Little Grave: A completely heart-stopping crime thriller (Detective Amanda Steele Book 1)

“I ended up devouring the entire book in just one sitting… I was completely pulled into this one and found myself completely unable to put this down.” Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

It’s been five years since Detective Amanda Steele’s life was derailed by the tragic death of her young daughter. The small community of Dumfries, Virginia, may have moved on, but Amanda cannot. When the man who killed Lindsey is found murdered, she can’t keep away from the case.

Fighting her sergeant to be allowed to work such a personal investigation, Amanda is in a race to prove that she can uncover the truth. But the more she digs into the past of the man who destroyed her future, the more shocking discoveries she makes. And when Amanda finds the link between a silver bracelet in his possession and the brutal unsolved murder of a young woman five years ago, she realizes she’s caught up in something darker than she ever imagined and suspects that more girls could be in danger.

But as Amanda edges toward the truth, she gets closer to a secret as personal as it is deadly. Amanda has stumbled upon a dangerous killer, and she must face some terrible truths in order to catch this killer – and save his next victim as she couldn’t save her own daughter…

A gripping, page-turning thriller full of mystery and suspense. Perfect for fans of Rachel Caine, Lisa Regan and Robert Dugoni.

Readers love The Little Grave:
“Your jaw will drop. I loved this book!… I couldn’t catch my breath. The ending will blow you away… Had me turning pages unable to put it down. What an intense ride… A must-read.” Goodreads reviewer

“I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this book!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I LOVED this book… An engrossing page-turner and that ending, phew I didn’t see that coming at all!!! Can’t wait for the next in the series.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I already can’t wait for the next one! This one pulls you in from the very beginning… The mystery is full of action and twists. I absolutely did not see that ending coming.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I sat with the intention of reading just a couple of chapters and ended up devouring the entire book in just one sitting. I have been completely pulled into this one and found myself completely unable to put this down.” Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Compulsive, compelling and enthralling… I became completely riveted… Intrigue to compel you to read through the night.” Avid Reader’s Retreat, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This is a fast-paced, unputdownable story… Exciting and heartbreaking. Never saw that ending! I loved it!” Debatably Bookish

“Fantastic book. It was exciting and thrilling and kept me reading late into the night.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Full of suspense. Once I started it was very hard to not finish the book. I absolutely loved the ending.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“An exciting, intriguing, pulse-pounding mystery that had so many twists and turns, keeping me glued to my kindle… Suspenseful, intense.” The Reading Café, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Gripping mystery—hooked me from the beginning.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Such an intense, fantastic read for me. I was enthralled throughout the entire book… Chilling.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Keeps you on pins and needles until the terrific conclusion.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Aunt Ivy’s Cottage: A totally gripping and emotional page turner (Dune Island)

Clearing out the attic, Zoey opens the carved trunk and smiles as she picks up the small, leather-bound diary hiding inside. Curious, she leafs through the pages, and realises this will change everything…

All Zoey’s happiest childhood memories are of her great-aunt Ivy’s rickety cottage on Dune Island, snuggling up with hot chocolate and hearing Ivy’s stories about being married to a sea captain. Now, heartbroken from a breakup, Zoey escapes back to the island, but is shocked to find her elderly aunt’s spark fading. Worse, her cousin—next in line to inherit the house—is pushing Ivy to move into a nursing home.

With the family clashing over what’s best for Ivy, Zoey is surprised when Nick, a local carpenter and Ivy’s neighbor, takes her side. As Zoey finds comfort in his sea-blue eyes and warm laugh, the two grow close. Together, they make a discovery in the attic that links the family to the mysterious and reclusive local lighthouse keeper…

Now Zoey has a heartbreaking choice to make. Nick’s urging her to share the discovery, which could keep Ivy in the house she’s loved her whole life… but when Zoey learns that Nick and her cousin go way back, she questions if the man she‘s starting to have feelings for really has Ivy’s best interests at heart. Will dredging up this old secret destroy the peace and happiness of Ivy’s final years—and tear this family apart for good?

A stunning and emotional read about old secrets, new love and never forgetting the importance of family. Perfect for fans of Mary Ellen Taylor, Robyn Carr and Mary Alice Monroe.

Read what everyone’s saying about Aunt Ivy’s Cottage:

“It was like a Hallmark movie in book form… heart-warming and satisfying ending… I loved this book and it made my heart super happy! It was just what I needed and I cannot wait to read the other book by this talented storyteller!!!” Mrs Mommy Booknerd’s Book Reviews, 5 stars

“This book was such a fantastic read, I read it within a day as I just couldn’t put it down… so many heightened emotions… very relatable… I would highly recommend this book!” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“I enjoyed this story so much and cannot wait for something else by this author! I was so emotionally drawn to this book that I can’t even tell you. The characters were fabulous… will grip you until the very last page.” Crossroad Reviews, 4 stars

“Aunt Ivy’s Cottage really is an emotional page-turner!… you don’t expect the twist… very moving novel.” Karen Loves Reading, 5 stars

“Loved this book… had a hard time putting it down once I started reading it! I can’t wait to read more books by this author.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“I really loved this book… so heart-warming… it felt like I was there smelling the sea. I can’t wait to read more from this author.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

“Once I opened the pages, I became captivated by the beautifully written story rich with family, love, and nostalgia… Aunt Ivy’s Cottage will make you want to hug your loved ones.” Tessa Talks Books

“I really enjoyed this book… captured my attention from the beginning… delightful… I loved it.’ fiction_book_reviews, 5 stars

“This was gold! I loved everything this book was about!… truly heart-warming.” Oh Happy Reading

“Kristin Harper tells a wonderful story… a roller-coaster of emotions that kept this reader turning the pages.” Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

Available: The unfiltered and empowering new memoir for women about sex, dating and divorce after 40

‘Gripping’ Vogue
‘Empowering’ Cosmopolitan
‘Joyful’ Financial Times
‘Eye-popping’ Daily MailWhen her 22-year-marriage suddenly ended, 47-year-old mother of three Laura expected life as she knew it to be over. What she hadn’t expected:· An incredible one-night stand
· A new-found sexual appetite
· Ten men in eight months
· That there is plenty of fun to be had after 40
From G-spots to bald spots, dirty talk to dating fiascos, Available is the unflinchingly honest, empowering, and humorous true story of one woman’s love life after divorce. ‘A real page-turner […] Unexpected, original, funny and sometimes deeply infuriating, Laura Friedman Williams has so much to say about what we expect of women’s sexuality. I loved it’ Viv Groskop author of How to Own the Room

The House at Magpie Cove: A gripping and emotional page turner full of secrets and second chances

‘What a delight. I was totally transported to the wind-swept shores of Cornwall… Full of fabulous surprises, I cannot praise it enough.’ Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Cornish beach house creaked in the salty sea wind and, from the weathered wooden porch, Mara watched a lone magpie circle above. It was silly to think that her mother’s spirit was still with her, but Mara felt as if there was something keeping her here. A secret that needed to be told…

When Mara Hughes inherits her late mother’s tumbledown beach house overlooking the bright, sandy sweep of Magpie Cove, it couldn’t have come at a worse time. With her marriage on the rocks and her husband threatening to take the family home, the beach house – with all the bittersweet memories it holds – might be the thing that finally sends Mara’s world crashing down around her. She tells herself she’ll only spend a few days there: sell it and move on to rebuilding her life.

When Mara arrives, the house is in a worse state than she feared – holes in the bedroom ceiling, birds’ nests in the attic and the beautiful, wrap-around porch on the brink of collapse… but she loves it anyway. With all its history it feels like the last link to her late mother and, determined to do whatever it takes to keep it in the family, Mara strikes a deal with local handyman – and town heartthrob – Brian Oakley to save the crumbling cottage from ruin.

But when a box of unopened old letters arrives on her new doorstep – a bequest from her mother’s will – Mara’s resolve to save the beach house will be tested to the limit. Because Mara’s mother’s perfect childhood in Magpie Cove was forever spoiled by one haunting summer afternoon, and the letters contain a secret about her family that Mara can scarcely believe to be true…

A story of secrets, family and forgiveness, this heartfelt read set in beautiful Cornwall is perfect for fans of Shari Low, Veronica Henry and Fern Britton.

What readers are saying about The House at Magpie Cove:

‘This is exactly what I needed… A book full of hope, new starts, sense of community and changes… such an enjoyable and engrossing story and you cannot help rooting for the characters… a poignant and heartwarming story… I couldn’t put it down and it kept me hooked.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Totally transported to the windswept shores of Cornwall for the most intriguing read… this book was full of fabulous surprises, I cannot praise it enough.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A delightful story about new beginnings and healing.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘Had trouble putting it down… Would highly recommend.’ Goodreads reviewer

‘I loved this book. Read in a night. Brilliant… All the secrets Mara’s mother had made a great story. A must read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved the setting. Set in Cornwall… It’s such a good page-turner… it’s definitely a book that will have its readers captivated.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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