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A brilliant, gripping gangland thriller from Gillian Godden, guaranteed to have you hooked!

Money talks…

And blonde bombshell Julie isn''t afraid to ask for what she wants. With her mother locked up for murder, all Julie cares about is protecting her younger sister, Frankie. But penniless and alone on the streets of Liverpool, Julie realises that there’s only one sure fire way to make cash fast – the oldest trade.

The men mean nothing to Julie, until she meets Ralph Goldstein, an ex-con who’ll do whatever it takes to make his way to top. And the only man Julie can trust.

Separately, Ralph and Julie’s lives are filled with risk and danger. But when they meet, their blend of personality and ambition could be the best thing that ever happened … or the worst.

Will their pasts be their downfall, or will they make it big...together?

A brilliantly dark and gritty story about one woman''s fight for survival. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Caz Finlay and Heather Atkinson.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

This book was previously published as Gold.

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No risk. No reward.

A new life…

With their wretched life in Liverpool behind them, Julie and Ralph Gold head to London for their next big break. Julie’s had enough of slumming it, she''s ready to quit their life of crime and go legit.

The same old game…

But it seems their reputation has beaten them to it, and the underworld is already bubbling with news of the their arrival. And as much as Julie tries to go straight, the more people underestimate them and treat them like fools. And there is only so much Julie can take…

One last trick.

So when they are offered one final big job, Julie knows they should say no. It’s risky and could cost them everything they have. But it could also be their last chance to make it big.

And when fools rush in, the Golds take the spoils.

Read what happens next for Julie and Ralph Gold in another thrilling gangland story by Gillian Godden. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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Diamond by name…

Handsome, wealthy and successful, lawyer Nick Diamond is a man who commands and expects respect from everyone he meets. People think he is a man to be trusted. They are wrong.

Deadly by nature.

Because away from his glittering life in upper-class Chelsea, Nick is keeping a dark and dangerous secret. One that takes him to the slum estates of Glasgow and a very different world.

Nick will do anything to keep his secret under wraps, because if it’s ever revealed it would be his downfall.

Don''t miss this brilliant new gangland story from Gillian Godden - guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

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The addictive action-packed gangland thriller from Gillian Godden!

Flawed, tough, unbreakable….

In the aftermath of her husband’s shocking murder, Patsy Diamond wants answers. Who was Nick really? Where is all his money? And who killed the man she once loved? Patsy knows exactly who to go to first - Nick’s pregnant mistress, Natasha.

Natasha might seem young and innocent, but Patsy’s certain the girl is hiding something. And the only way to find out what is to keep Natasha close and make her part of the Diamond family.

With the two women forming an unlikely bond, they begin to dig deeper into Nick’s secret life and discover things that shock…and terrify them.

Because Nick Diamond played a deadly game and if the women in his life want payback, then they are going to have to follow his rules – or break them and make their own.

But the strongest diamonds are created under pressure and these women are no exception...

Don''t miss this brilliant new gangland story from Gillian Godden - guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat! Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The edge-of-your-seat gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden!

Is the Diamond reign over?

Head of the Diamond family, Patsy is determined to make a success of husband Nick’s gangland empire – whatever the cost. Nick was ruthless and cold-blooded, but he built a legacy that Patsy wants to protect.

So when a mysterious woman from Nick’s past turns up claiming to be Patsy’s new business partner, she senses trouble. Karen Duret demands Patsy’s help, but it comes with a catch. If Patsy refuses, Karen threatens to expose the Diamond family’s darkest secrets…

Patsy needs the help of her trusted allies more than ever, but when a rival gang start a turf war, the stakes suddenly become deadly.

Torn between loyalties, Patsy knows that blood will be spilled. And as battle commences, the question on everyone''s lips is - who will be crowned the queen of diamonds?

A gripping and thrilling family gangland story, perfect for fans of Kerry Kaya, Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

The addictive gritty gangland thriller from Gillian Godden!

Friend or Foe?

Patsy Diamond thought she had her life and her business dealings under control…she was wrong.

Because just as Patsy is hoping for calm, chaos erupts, and Patsy is forced to make decisions that could cost her everything.

The only people Patsy can rely on are her inner circle – her family and her close friends. But with danger and threats seemingly lurking around every corner Patsy must take extra care with who she trusts with her secrets.

So when Patsy meets handsome stable hand Phillipe Carreaux, she’s immediately wary. Can she bring Phillipe into her world or is it simply too dangerous?

And is Phillipe everything he appears to be?

With her future on the line, Patsy must think smart if she hopes to hold on to her Diamond reign forever…

A gripping and thrilling gangland story by Gillian Godden. Perfect for fans of Kerry Kaya, Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A gritty powerful story. A must read for fans of gangland crime'' - Bestselling author Kerry Kaya

Young, blonde, beautiful and bored, Annette Lambrianu is tired of life on the family vineyard with her husband and young son, Antonias. Yearning for excitement, she flees in the night with the small boy, swapping the safety of Italy for the dangerous streets of London.

But she quickly discovers the streets are not paved with gold...

Since that fateful night, fighting for survival is all Antonias Lambrianu has ever known. Life on the streets is hard and Antonius sets his sights on a better future – where money is power, but danger is everywhere.

Antonias is determined he will emerge triumphant, but the stakes are high. Everyone, it seems, is playing dangerous games … Antonias most of all.

But who will be the ultimate winner?

Dangerous Games is the captivating origin story of gangster Tony Lambrianu that will have you on the edge of your seat. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Heather Atkinson and Caz Finlay.

What people are saying about Gillian Godden!

''The characters were so real I''m still looking over my shoulder!'' Bestselling author Owen Mullen

''Exciting, breathtaking and absolutely fantastic'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''If you are looking for a great gangland, family drama series these books are for you!'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

''A fast and riveting book that will keep you burning the midnight oil!! Highly recommended'' ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Reader Review

Please note, this is a re-release of Dangerous Games, previously published by Gillian Godden.