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A touching and emotional novel from the author of Richard and Judy pick YESTERDAY’S SUN.Maggie Carter knows Victoria Park like the back of her hand. She knows which routes around the park are easiest to navigate; she knows what time of year the most beautiful flowers bloom; and she knows which bench by the pond allows you to hear the joyful chatter of children throwing bread to the ducks without risking getting splashed by over-enthusiastic flapping. But she’s never seen any of these things. Maggie is blind: her senses of touch, smell and hearing have built an image of the place she loves most in the world, and she’s never felt held back by her unseeing eyes. And yet, newly married and expecting her first baby, Maggie has suddenly started to doubt her ability to cope.Elsie is also expecting her first child, but unmarried, alone and without the support of her family, she’s terrified her baby will be taken away. When Maggie meets Elsie one day in the park she tries to comfort this distressed young woman – but all is not as it seems. Because Elsie lost her baby sixty years earlier, and now, suffering from the first stages of Alzheimer’s, she can’t stop re-living the most traumatic event in her life.Determined to bring Elsie back to the present, Maggie sets out to find out what happened all those years ago and bring peace to Elsie memories … before it’s too late.

A stunning novel from Richard and Judy pick, Amanda Brooke.Is not knowing worse than knowing the truth? ''Excellent read … highly recommended. A definite five-star plus read'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐He has a secret…Jo is five months pregnant with the baby she always wanted, and on the surface she has the perfect marriage to David, the love of her life. The only thing marring her happiness is the secret she’s hiding from her husband.She told a lie…Then David disappears and there doesn’t seem to be any trace of him. Did the secrets inside his marriage chase him away? Or something much worse?Would you rather know the whole truth or nothing at all?

A little girl is missing. Her parents are hiding something. Who will pay the price?When eight-year-old Jasmine Peterson goes missing, the police want to know everything.What is local park ranger, Sam McIntyre, running away from and why did he go out of his way to befriend a young girl?Why can’t Jasmine’s mother and father stand to be in the same room as each other?With every passing minute, an unstoppable chain of events hurtles towards a tragic conclusion.Everyone has secrets. The question is: who will pay the price?

Three best friends. One tragic accident.A heartbreaking novel about friendship, love and sacrifice from R&J bestseller, Amanda BrookeLucy has been desperate for a new heart for as long as she can remember. But getting the call to say a donor has been found will be a bittersweet relief: because for her to live, someone else must die.Julia, Helen and Phoebe have been fast friends for all their lives, through Helen’s unplanned pregnancy, the sudden death of Phoebe’s mother, and Julia’s desperation to conceive with her much younger husband. Yet a deep friendship can hide many secrets, and as their relationship reaches crisis point, what has long been buried is going to come bubbling to the surface.With one tragic accident, these four lives will converge and Lucy will get her new heart. But who has made the ultimate sacrifice?

A shocking story about a fifteen-year-old girl and the man who took advantage of her“You might as well know from the start, I’m not going to tell on him and I don’t care how much trouble I get in. It’s not like it could get any worse than it already is.I can’t. Don’t ask me why, I just can’t.”When Nina finds out that her fifteen-year-old daughter, Scarlett, is pregnant, her world falls apart.Because Scarlet won’t tell anyone who the father is. And Nina is scared that the answer will destroy everything.As the suspects mount – from Scarlett’s teacher to Nina’s new husband of less than a year – Nina searches for the truth: no matter what the cost.

A shocking story about a fifteen-year-old girl and the man who took advantage of her“You might as well know from the start, I’m not going to tell on him and I don’t care how much trouble I get in. It’s not like it could get any worse than it already is.I can’t. Don’t ask me why, I just can’t.”When Nina finds out that her fifteen-year-old daughter, Scarlett, is pregnant, her world falls apart.Because Scarlet won’t tell anyone who the father is. And Nina is scared that the answer will destroy everything.As the suspects mount – from Scarlett’s teacher to Nina’s new husband of less than a year – Nina searches for the truth: no matter what the cost.

The gripping new novel from the author of The Widows’ Club.When a fire destroys the Empress Theatre, a devastating tragedy unfolds.Amelia’s mother lost her piece of mind forever when she left her daughter alone for a few life-changing moments.The dance school lost their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died saving the lives of her young pupils.Karin lost her memory, and the answers she desperately craves.Claudia lost the one thing that would have made her perfect life complete.As local reporter Leanne picks over the embers of that night, what seemed like a straightforward case of negligence becomes something else entirely: somebody is lying – each person has lost something, but one of them has sold their soul…

That’s what he wants you to think…A good mother doesn’t forget things.A good mother isn’t a danger to herself.A good mother isn’t a danger to her baby.You want to be the good mother you dreamed you could be.But you’re not. You’re the bad mother you were destined to become.At least, that what he wants you to believe…

She died.You’re next.Now he’s coming for youTen years ago, Jen’s cousin Meg killed herself after failing to escape an abusive relationship.Now, Meg’s ex is back and Jen’s domestic abuse helpline has started getting frightening calls from a girl who knows things about Meg – details that only the dead girl or the man who hurt her could have known…As Jen starts to uncover the past, someone is determined to stop her. Can she save this young woman from Meg’s fate? Or is history about to repeat itself?

There’s a murderer in their midst…@thewidowsclubIn response to unprecedented media interest, we confirm that the murder victim was a member of our group. We will not be commenting further.When April joins a support group for young widows, she’s looking for answers after her husband’s sudden death. What she finds instead is a group in turmoil.Set up by well-meaning amateurs, the founders are tussling for control of the group, and everyone’s on edge. Added to that, secret relationships springing up between members and another new member, Nick, seems more than a little bit shady…But the most dangerous secret of all? Not all members are who they seem to be. And they’ll go to any lengths to hide the truth…

‘Truly gripping and unputdownable’ Claire Allan How well do you know the people closest to you? It’s not just secrets buried in the garden next door… Jane doesn’t know her new neighbours very well.She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy.She was wrong.First there’s the explosive rows. Then she catches one of them digging a grave-shaped trench in the garden. When the truth emerges, someone would kill to cover their tracks… ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-‘Beautifully crafted, ominous and engrossing … truly gripping and unputdownable’ CLAIRE ALLEN‘A delicious domestic suspense about families who are never quite what they seem’ JANE CORRY‘A fantastic thriller which I could not put down’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me on the edge of my seat’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A great read, a twisty thriller that will keep you turning the pages’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Twisty and unpredictable’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping storyline where the reader so easily misinterprets what they are seeing…’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Definitely her best book yet and one that I’d recommend’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Truly gripping and unputdownable’ Claire Allan How well do you know the people closest to you? It’s not just secrets buried in the garden next door… Jane doesn’t know her new neighbours very well.She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy.She was wrong.First there’s the explosive rows. Then she catches one of them digging a grave-shaped trench in the garden. When the truth emerges, someone would kill to cover their tracks… ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-‘Beautifully crafted, ominous and engrossing … truly gripping and unputdownable’ CLAIRE ALLEN‘A delicious domestic suspense about families who are never quite what they seem’ JANE CORRY‘A fantastic thriller which I could not put down’ READER REVIEW ★★★★★‘Kept me on the edge of my seat’ READER REVIEW ★★★★‘A great read, a twisty thriller that will keep you turning the pages’ READER REVIEW ★★★★★‘Twisty and unpredictable’ READER REVIEW ★★★★‘Gripping storyline where the reader so easily misinterprets what they are seeing…’ READER REVIEW ★★★★‘Definitely her best book yet and one that I’d recommend’ READER REVIEW ★★★★

‘Truly gripping and unputdownable’ Claire AllanHow well do you know the people closest to you?It’s not just secrets buried in the garden next door…Jane doesn’t know her new neighbours very well.She thought they were nice. She thought they were happy.She was wrong.First there’s the explosive rows. Then she catches one of them digging a grave-shaped trench in the garden.When the truth emerges, someone would kill to cover their tracks…––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––-‘Beautifully crafted, ominous and engrossing … truly gripping and unputdownable’ CLAIRE ALLEN‘A delicious domestic suspense about families who are never quite what they seem’ JANE CORRY‘A fantastic thriller which I could not put down’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Kept me on the edge of my seat’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A great read, a twisty thriller that will keep you turning the pages’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Twisty and unpredictable’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Gripping storyline where the reader so easily misinterprets what they are seeing…’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Definitely her best book yet and one that I’d recommend’ READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping and emotional thriller from Amanda Brooke!‘Loaded with twists and dark turns you won’t see coming’ The Sun Every family has secrets… Following her mother’s tragic death, Paige is preparing to scatter Ellen’s ashes in the heart of the Welsh mountains with her dad, grandmother, aunt and uncle by her side. Some secrets are benign… But when a blizzard descends over the hills, the family have no choice but to abandon their quest and seek refuge in a remote mountain inn. Some secrets a person would kill to conceal… But they aren’t the only ones trapped on the mountain. A stranger has followed their trail and he knows a secret. How far would you go to protect yours?

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping and emotional thriller from Amanda Brooke!‘Loaded with twists and dark turns you won’t see coming’ The Sun Every family has secrets… Following her mother’s tragic death, Paige is preparing to scatter Ellen’s ashes in the heart of the Welsh mountains with her dad, grandmother, aunt and uncle by her side. Some secrets are benign… But when a blizzard descends over the hills, the family have no choice but to abandon their quest and seek refuge in a remote mountain inn. Some secrets a person would kill to conceal… But they aren’t the only ones trapped on the mountain. A stranger has followed their trail and he knows a secret. How far would you go to protect yours?

Don’t miss the next utterly gripping and emotional thriller from Amanda Brooke!‘Loaded with twists and dark turns you won’t see coming’ The SunEvery family has secrets… Following her mother’s tragic death, Paige is preparing to scatter Ellen’s ashes in the heart of the Welsh mountains with her dad, grandmother, aunt and uncle by her side.Some secrets are benign…But when a blizzard descends over the hills, the family have no choice but to abandon their quest and seek refuge in a remote mountain inn.Some secrets a person would kill to conceal…But they aren’t the only ones trapped on the mountain. A stranger has followed their trail and he knows a secret.How far would you go to protect yours?

Yesterday''s Sun, a poignant debut novel from British author Amanda Brooke, finds a young woman having to choose between her own life and the life of her future child.When newly married Holly and her husband Tom move into a charming old manor house in the English countryside, she couldn''t have predicted that a mystical moondial would change her life—and her destiny.In the style of Jodi Picoult, with memorable characters, and tender, warm, prose, Yesterday''s Sun is a brilliant, suspenseful tale of free will versus fate; a heart-wrenching story of family and the risks we take to break from the past.

'I finished this book with tears running down my cheeks sobbing uncontrollably.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐This is the story of Emma's life.For three long years, she has battled with illness, enduring everything with bravery and always with hope. Then one day Emma is told that they've reached the end of the road. While her family and friends are thrown into denial, anger and grief, Emma feels something else: a spark of defiance. There is still life to be lived, still dreams to touch.So she begins to write, not just her story, but the life she's always imagined. And as her body weakens, the line between the life she writes and the life she lives begins to blur. Each page becomes a step, each word a chance to leap, each imagined moment a fragile, beautiful reality.Through love and imagination, Emma discovers that even as the body falls, the spirit can rise, and sometimes, the only way to survive is to find another way to fall in love with life.A moving, life-affirming story for readers who love Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty and Nicole Trope.Readers cannot get enough of Another Way to Fall!'Enchanting, moving and hard to put down!' Closer'Life affirming!' Sunday Mirror'I spent the last 15 pages with tears streaming down my face... just blew me away completely... will stay with me forever.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Just. Wow... I absolutely loved this.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Left me very lost for words... Couldn't put it down... Go and buy it and try it for yourself!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'One of the best books I read... the tears were streaming down my face as I finished it. A five star read.' ' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

This is the story of Emma's life.For three long years, she has battled with illness, enduring everything with bravery and always with hope. Then one day Emma is told that they've reached the end of the road. While her family and friends are thrown into denial, anger and grief, Emma feels something else: a spark of defiance. There is still life to be lived, still dreams to touch.So she begins to write, not just her story, but the life she's always imagined. And as her body weakens, the line between the life she writes and the life she lives begins to blur. Each page becomes a step, each word a chance to leap, each imagined moment a fragile, beautiful reality.Through love and imagination, Emma discovers that even as the body falls, the spirit can rise, and sometimes, the only way to survive is to find another way to fall in love with life.

'Wow. I'm in tears... This book is one I'm gonna be thinking about for a while.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ You'd do anything to protect your baby but what if you're the danger? Pregnant with her first child, Lucy's life should be full of excitement and hope. Instead, her days are clouded by moments she can't explain - forgotten plans, misplaced belongings, a creeping sense that something is slipping through her fingers.They say every new mother feels like this, it's just baby brain, but the sleepless nights bring strange dreams and flashes of memory she can't quite place. Everyone insists she's fine. Lucy's not so sure. Because something, or someone, doesn't want her to remember.Is she losing her grip on reality, or uncovering something she was never meant to see?With the due date fast approaching, if she can't trust her own mind, how will she protect her baby?A powerful and gripping psychological drama for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult and Adele Parks.Readers cannot get enough of The Bad Mother!'Clever, unnerving, and unputdownable. It kept me guessing right to the very last moment' Rachel Lucas, THE STATE OF GRACE'Brilliant!... like watching a horror movie from behind a cushion!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Do not read this book alone in the dark. It will give you nightmares.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'OMG... amazingly heart-wrenching book... I wanted to scream.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Had me so hooked I couldn't put my kindle down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

You'd do anything to protect your baby but what if you're the danger?Pregnant with her first child, Lucy's life should be full of excitement and hope. Instead, her days are clouded by moments she can't explain - forgotten plans, misplaced belongings, a creeping sense that something is slipping through her fingers.They say every new mother feels like this, it's just baby brain, but the sleepless nights bring strange dreams and flashes of memory she can't quite place. Everyone insists she's fine. Lucy's not so sure. Because something, or someone, doesn't want her to remember.Is she losing her grip on reality, or uncovering something she was never meant to see?With the due date fast approaching, if she can't trust her own mind, how will she protect her baby?A powerful and gripping psychological drama for fans of Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult and Adele Parks.

'Filled with such emotion, that it just leaks out of your eyes' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Everyone has something to hide but this secret could cost a child's life.When eight-year-old Jasmine Peterson goes missing, the police want to know everything.What is local park ranger, Sam McIntyre, running away from and why did he go out of his way to befriend a young girl?Why can't Jasmine's mother and father stand to be in the same room as each other?With every passing minute, an unstoppable chain of events hurtles towards a tragic conclusion.Everyone has secrets. The question is: who will pay the price?A haunting, morally complex page-turner perfect for fans of Jodi Picoult, Liane Moriarty, and Adele Parks.Readers cannot get enough of The Child's Secret!'This book has everything... Just read it and see for yourself.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Totally unputdownable. Amanda Brooke has become one my favourite authors' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Made me shed a few tears' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Left you hanging on itching to find out what happened next' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

Everyone has something to hide but this secret could cost a child's life.When eight-year-old Jasmine Peterson goes missing, the police want to know everything.What is local park ranger, Sam McIntyre, running away from and why did he go out of his way to befriend a young girl?Why can't Jasmine's mother and father stand to be in the same room as each other?With every passing minute, an unstoppable chain of events hurtles towards a tragic conclusion.Everyone has secrets. The question is: who will pay the price?

'Literally have no words for how SCRAMBLED this book made my head!!!!! ... I couldn't put it down! UNREAL!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ She died.You're next.Now he's coming for youTen years ago, Jen's cousin Meg took her own life after failing to escape an abusive relationship.Now, Jen's domestic abuse helpline is receiving terrifying calls from a girl who knows things only Meg, or the man who hurt her, could have known.As Jen chases the truth, someone is determined to stop her. Can she protect this young woman from Meg's fate... or is history about to repeat itself?A dark, gripping suspense for fans of Liane Moriarty, Adele Parks and Jodi Picoult.Readers cannot get enough of Don't Turn Around!'What a fantastic book that was! ... I stayed up late to finish this one.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I loved this book so much! ... Jen and Ruth are strong female characters (which I LOVE!) ... I'm going to be thinking about this one for a while!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Had everything and more.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Woah. I'm still trying to gather my thoughts. The ending just blew me away.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

She died.You're next.Now he's coming for youTen years ago, Jen's cousin Meg took her own life after failing to escape an abusive relationship.Now, Jen's domestic abuse helpline is receiving terrifying calls from a girl who knows things only Meg, or the man who hurt her, could have known.As Jen chases the truth, someone is determined to stop her. Can she protect this young woman from Meg's fate... or is history about to repeat itself?

'This book burned down my emotional stability.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ When the Empress Theatre goes up in flames, the fire steals far more than a building.Amelia's mother loses her peace of mind forever, haunted by the few life-altering minutes she left her daughter alone.The dance school loses their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died in the blaze protecting the children she refused to abandon.Karin loses her memory, along with the answers she needs to piece her life, and herself, back together.Claudia loses the one thing she believed would finally make her perfect life whole.As local reporter Leanne sifts through the ashes, what begins as a simple story of negligence twists into something darker. Someone isn't telling the truth. Everyone lost something that night... but one of them lost their soul.A powerful, emotionally charged drama for fans of Jodi Picoult, Catherine Ryan Hyde and Nicole Trope.Readers cannot get enough of The Good Liar!'A suspenseful story, written with real warmth and emotion. Deeply enjoyable.' Lucy Clarke, author of The Castaways'A thought-provoking page-turner about secrets and community.' Nicola Rayner, author of You and Me'Enthralling and twisty - it sucked me in from the get-go.' Annabel Kantaria, author of I Know You'Read it in an afternoon, I couldn't put it down.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'What a web of lies!... One twist after the other... Please add this to your TBR' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Absolutely LOVED this book.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Loved it... Amanda Brooke just gets better and better.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐

When a fire destroys the Empress Theatre, a devastating tragedy unfolds.Amelia's mother lost her piece of mind forever when she left her daughter alone for a few life-changing moments.The dance school lost their beloved teacher, Hilary, who died saving the lives of her young pupils.Karin lost her memory, and the answers she desperately craves.Claudia lost the one thing that would have made her perfect life complete.As local reporter Leanne picks over the embers of that night, what seemed like a straightforward case of negligence becomes something else entirely: somebody is lying - each person has lost something, but one of them has sold their soul...

'It's gone 1am and I've just finished this book, I was unable to put it down.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Three best friends. One tragic accident.Lucy has been desperate for a new heart for as long as she can remember. So when the call finally comes that a donor has been found, it should be a moment of joy. But for Lucy to live, someone else must die.Julia, Helen, and Phoebe have been inseparable for years, through Helen's unplanned pregnancy, the sudden death of Phoebe's mother, and Julia's struggle to conceive with her much younger husband. Yet beneath their close friendship lie secrets, resentments, and unspoken truths that threaten to surface at the worst possible moment.One tragic accident will bring their lives crashing together. Lucy will get her new heart, but at what cost? Who has made the ultimate sacrifice?A deeply emotional story of love and sacrifice for fans of Jojo Moyes, Jodi Picoult and Nicole Trope.Readers cannot get enough of The Goodbye Gift!'An unashamed weepy, intriguingly plotted and with relatable characters' SUNDAY MIRROR'Brilliant gripping story that will stay with me for a long time.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'This book made me cry.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Wow! ... I'm sure I muttered out loud 'Oh my goodness!' right at the end.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'Fantastic read. Had me crying at the end.' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐