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When Julie Quinley wakes up after a night out with friends to find herself accused of murder, it proves to be only the beginning of her worst nightmare. Released by the police due to lack of evidence, Julie nevertheless faces the taunts and hostility of colleagues, as more and more people – including members of her own family – seem convinced she is a cold-hearted killer. Just when it seems as if all hope has gone, and Julie's mental state reaches rock bottom, her friend Vinny announces a breakthrough; something he has witnessed that could prove Julie's innocence once and for all. But the police remain unconvinced, and Julie and her friends find themselves having to take bigger and bigger risks to collect the evidence they need to nail the culprit. Will they be in time to save an innocent woman from being convicted of a crime says she didn't commit? Or will a ruthless killer get away with murder?

Book 1 in this gritty Manchester crime trilogy. When your enemies get close, family loyalty is all you can trust. Brother and sister Peter and Adele Robinson never stood a chance. Dragged up by an alcoholic, violent father, and a weak, beaten mother, their childhood in Manchester only prepared them for a life of crime and struggle. But Adele is determined to break the mould. She studies hard at school and, inspired by her beloved grandmother Joyce, she finally makes a successful life for herself on her own. Peter is not so lucky. Getting more and more immersed in the murky world of crime and gangs, his close bonds with Adele gradually loosen until they look set to break altogether. But old habits die hard, and one devastating night, Adele is forced to confront her violent past. Dragged back into her worst nightmares, there''s only one person she can turn to when her life is on the line – her brother Peter. After all, blood is thicker than water...

From the bestselling author of BORN BAD. Adele Robinson is locked up – convicted for the murder of her abusive father. She quickly realises that she''ll have to play it tough if she''s going to survive, and soon gains a reputation for standing her ground. Meanwhile, her brother Peter is building his criminal empire on the outside – running protection rackets, seedy nightclubs and all manner of schemes to make a fast buck. He soon comes to the attention of not only the police but also Manchester''s rival gangs, and a turf war breaks out. And when things start to get bloody, only Adele can step in to protect the family business. Will she get out in time to save Peter? After all, blood is thicker than water, and when family''s in trouble you can''t look the other way.

When Adele''s brother, Peter, gets banged up for GBH she reluctantly agrees to run his nightclub, The Golden Bell. Strong opposition from Peter''s thuggish number two, Glynn, who isn''t best pleased about answering to a woman, isn''t the only challenge she faces. The Manchester club scene of the 1990s is a dangerous place, at the mercy of illicit protection rackets and rampaging gangs, and, despite Adele''s efforts to keep everything legal, the club is beginning to feel like a poisoned chalice. Meanwhile, Glynn is playing his own ruthless game, and when a savage gang attack has devastating consequences Adele is ready to walk away. But Peter has always stood by her and she owes him big time. Besides, where else would an ex-con find work? And someone has to protect her brother''s empire from his enemies. Right now, Adele knows she is the only one that Peter can trust, but the stakes may soon get too high...

When Julie Quinley wakes up after a night out with friends to find herself accused of murder, it proves to be only the beginning of her worst nightmare. Released by the police due to lack of evidence, Julie nevertheless faces the taunts and hostility of colleagues, as more and more people – including members of her own family – seem convinced she is a cold-hearted killer. Just when it seems as if all hope has gone, and Julie''s mental state reaches rock bottom, her friend Vinny announces a breakthrough; something he has witnessed that could prove Julie''s innocence once and for all. But the police remain unconvinced, and Julie and her friends find themselves having to take bigger and bigger risks to collect the evidence they need to nail the culprit. Will they be in time to save an innocent woman from being convicted of a crime says she didn''t commit? Or will a ruthless killer get away with murder?

It''s 1991, and Rita is looking forward to her return to Manchester after a few years in Greece with her husband Yansis. But once back she finds a cuckoo in the family nest – a dope-smoking ''businessman'' called Leroy. Worse, he is her sister Jenny''s boyfriend, and father of her unborn child. Rita and Yansis retreat to stay with friends Julie and Vinny, now living in a comfortable suburb of the city. But Rita is anxious to find out just what hold Leroy has over her family, and she''ll stop at nothing to find out. The more she learns about Leroy, the more she realises her family are playing a very risky game. Rita''s quest is pitting her against some of the most ruthless men in a very dangerous city, but ultimately she knows it is up to her to expose the truth, whatever the consequences might be.

Five years after the traumatic events witnessed by Rita and Yansis in Manchester, the couple finally agree to return with their young son, Daniel, to attend her brother John''s wedding to the beautiful Paula. But memories are long on the Riverhill Estate, and when Daniel goes missing, Rita realises she has many enemies with a motive for taking her child. Once more she faces a race against the clock to unmask the perpetrators, but this time she has help in the shape of her Special Task Force brother, John. John has his own – very personal – reasons for being so deeply affected by Daniel''s disappearance; a scene he witnessed in the war in Iraq means he is prepared to risk everything he holds dear, including his reputation, to track down his sister''s son.

From the bestselling author of BORN BAD. Adele Robinson is locked up – convicted for the murder of her abusive father. She quickly realises that she’ll have to play it tough if she's going to survive, and soon gains a reputation for standing her ground. Meanwhile, her brother Peter is building his criminal empire on the outside – running protection rackets, seedy nightclubs and all manner of schemes to make a fast buck. He soon comes to the attention of not only the police but also Manchester's rival gangs, and a turf war breaks out. And when things start to get bloody, only Adele can step in to protect the family business. Will she get out in time to save Peter? After all, blood is thicker than water, and when family's in trouble you can't look the other way.

The queen of urban crime is back with a shocking, brilliant new series – The Working GirlsWhen everyone is on the make, it's hard to tell who's fooling who...A TRIP TO THE DARK SIDEWhen respected journalist, Maddy, goes to interview prostitutes in a rundown Manchester pub, she doesn't reckon on attracting the attention of their ruthless pimp, Gilly. He quickly decides to use Maddy for his own gains; he just needs to work out how. A TOXIC AFFAIRIn the weeks that follow, Maddy is oblivious to Gilly's growing obsession with her, particularly when she begins a romance with successful businessman, Aaron. Their passionate love affair starts to dominate her life, and she finds herself losing control and alienating the people around her. A TARGET ON HER BACKAs Maddy's safe and successful life starts to crumble around her, she must quickly work out who has it in for her, before it's too late... Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing new series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole. Readers love Heather Burnside!'WOW LOVED THIS BOOK.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another cracker out of the bag, I was totally engrossed throughout, who is it, who is it!... High five from me.' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars'I LOVED IT!!! Clever, beautifully written and entertaining. And, what is unusual in the mass market of contemporary domestic noir/psychological thrillers, characters you actually care about.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time.' Honey Dukes Books, 5 stars'Wow... Explosive... Great to see some old characters making an appearance and the book's twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Brilliant, I read this book in 1 day and couldn't put it down. Just love how you see the characters from their life before. Loved it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in 'real' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'I did not want this to end from the first page, kept me gripped... An absolute joy, cannot recommend highly enough absolutely brilliant read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns galore. Allow yourself the time to read and take in every page. 5* all the way.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Read this book in a day I literally sucked up the story as I went. The end of each chapter had me wanting more. This series is very good but I truly found this book amazing.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

The page-turning new instalment of The Working Girls series from the queen of urban crime.THE STRONGER SEXRuby has always been strong. Growing up with a feeble mother and an absent father, she is forced to fight the battles of her younger siblings. And when a childhood experience leaves her traumatised, her distrust of men turns to hatred. ON THE STREETSWith no safe place to call home, Ruby is desperate to fit in with the tough crowd. She spends her teenage years sleeping around and drinking in the park, and by the time she is sixteen, prostitution has become a way of life. But Ruby has ambitions, and she soon moves up the ladder to become the madam of her own brothel. THE BROTHELBut being in charge of a brothel has its down sides, Ruby faces her worst nightmare when an enemy from the past comes back into her life, and gang intimidation threatens to ruin everything. Can she find a way to beat her tormentors? And will she be strong enough to see it through? Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole. Readers love Heather Burnside!'WOW LOVED THIS BOOK.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another cracker out of the bag, I was totally engrossed throughout, who is it, who is it!... High five from me.' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars'I LOVED IT!!! Clever, beautifully written and entertaining. And, what is unusual in the mass market of contemporary domestic noir/psychological thrillers, characters you actually care about.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time.' Honey Dukes Books, 5 stars'Wow... Explosive... Great to see some old characters making an appearance and the book's twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Brilliant, I read this book in 1 day and couldn't put it down. Just love how you see the characters from their life before. Loved it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in 'real' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'I did not want this to end from the first page, kept me gripped... An absolute joy, cannot recommend highly enough absolutely brilliant read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns galore. Allow yourself the time to read and take in every page. 5* all the way.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Read this book in a day I literally sucked up the story as I went. The end of each chapter had me wanting more. This series is very good but I truly found this book amazing.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

Blackmail is a high stakes game but who is going to the winner...THE PIMPWhen Crystal's pimp, protector and former lover, Gilly, dies of a drugs overdose Crystal is bereft. She refuses the paid protection of a rival pimp, determined to go it alone. But a vicious beating from a client leaves her feeling vulnerable and angry. THE JUDGEMeanwhile, Crystal's daughter, Candice, is asking difficult questions about her job. Crystal decides it's time to make some changes, and, when a high-profile judge offers her payment to keep schtum about his nefarious activities, it gives her an idea. Perhaps other clients will also pay for her silence... THE REVENGECrystal engages on a revenge mission to rob, blackmail and expose her most depraved clients. But some of these men are highly dangerous and, if Crystal wants to exact her plan of revenge, she must accept the risks that go with it. Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.Readers love Heather Burnside!'WOW LOVED THIS BOOK.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another cracker out of the bag, I was totally engrossed throughout, who is it, who is it!... High five from me.' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars'I LOVED IT!!! Clever, beautifully written and entertaining. And, what is unusual in the mass market of contemporary domestic noir/psychological thrillers, characters you actually care about.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time.' Honey Dukes Books, 5 stars'Wow... Explosive... Great to see some old characters making an appearance and the book's twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Brilliant, I read this book in 1 day and couldn't put it down. Just love how you see the characters from their life before. Loved it.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in 'real' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'I did not want this to end from the first page, kept me gripped... An absolute joy, cannot recommend highly enough absolutely brilliant read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars'Will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns galore. Allow yourself the time to read and take in every page. 5* all the way.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars'Read this book in a day I literally sucked up the story as I went. The end of each chapter had me wanting more. This series is very good but I truly found this book amazing.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

NOBODY TO CALLWith an unfit mother and a brother who despises her, working girl Amber can rely on no one but herself – until the meanest pimp in Manchester, Kev Pike, offers her his protection. Unfortunately, this attracts the fury of Cora, a prostitute no one wants to get on the wrong side of...NOWHERE TO HIDEWhen Cora is found strangled to death, the late-night city streets feel increasingly exposed with a killer on the loose. And as Amber grows closer to Kev, she realises his security comes at a price she might not be willing to pay...NOTHING TO LOSEAmber is frozen in fear, knowing one wrong move will risk her life. But then she discovers a horrifying secret that forces her to choose: stay or run?Heather Burnside is back with this breathtaking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

Someone knows what she did...Businesswoman Laura Sharples owns a fashionable chain of clothing shops, but not so long ago she called herself Crystal and worked the streets of Manchester. Although she''s moved on, she''s never forgotten how far she had to go to beat her addictions and raise her daughter, Candice.But when Laura''s business is repeatedly vandalised, she begins to fall back into old habits to cope with the stress. As the attacks escalate, the police have no leads. But Laura is terrified: someone must know the truth about who she used to be...And they won''t stop until she loses everything.Perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Kimberley Chambers and Emma Tallon.Readers love Guilt!''WOW LOVED THIS BOOK.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another cracker out of the bag, I was totally engrossed throughout, who is it, who is it!... High five from me.'' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars''I LOVED IT!!! Clever, beautifully written and entertaining. And, what is unusual in the mass market of contemporary domestic noir/psychological thrillers, characters you actually care about.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time.'' Honey Dukes Books, 5 stars''Wow... Explosive... Great to see some old characters making an appearance and the book''s twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Brilliant, I read this book in 1 day and couldn''t put it down. Just love how you see the characters from their life before. Loved it.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in ''real'' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''I did not want this to end from the first page, kept me gripped... An absolute joy, cannot recommend highly enough absolutely brilliant read.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns galore. Allow yourself the time to read and take in every page. 5* all the way.'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''Read this book in a day I literally sucked up the story as I went. The end of each chapter had me wanting more. This series is very good but I truly found this book amazing.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

''Kept me up half the night as couldn''t put it down. Absolutely adore Martin and Beth. Edge of seat all the way.'' Reviewer, ***** A DEVASTATING ATTACK. Beth is walking her dog in a secluded wooded area around Manchester, when she''s viciously attacked. After fighting the man off, she gets away with her life, but is left with a horrifying secret.A LOVER''S BETRAYAL. As Beth moves on from her trauma with new husband Brady, she seems a happy, successful career girl. But he senses she is harbouring something dark... And when the truth is finally revealed, Brady blackmails Beth into bankruptcy.A CHANCE TO FIGHT BACK. When Beth meets wealthy crime boss Martin, he sets her up in business, dotes on her and gives her everything she wants. But Beth is plotting revenge on the man who tried to ruin her... Will her plan come together? Or, this time, will she lose everything for good?Blackmail is the new standalone gangland thriller from Heather Burnside, author of the Working Girls series, that''s perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole and Emma Tallon.Don''t miss VENGEANCE, the NEW gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller from Heather Burnside about loyalty, justice - and revenge...Readers can''t stop talking about BLACKMAIL:''Loved it had me on the edge of my seat... 5*'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''What a great read by Heather Burnside as usual!... Keeps you enthralled to the last pages.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''A great book, has twists and turns, it''s exciting and I couldn''t put it down, highly recommend.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''I read this book in one day. I absolutely could not put it down... This book will absolutely captivate you.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Another brilliant book by this author. Page turner gritty read in one evening.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Another exciting read from this author… brilliant can''t wait to see if there''s another one in the series.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''I very much enjoyed this book a very good author and read… a very good addictive read.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****

''Wow!!… captivated from the beginning, couldn''t put the book down… kept me on the edge of my seat through the twists and turns, ups and downs... incredible.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****Growing up in one of Manchester''s roughest council estates Mark (Macca) McNeil''s life seems already written for him until joining forces with rough boy Todd Brown to form a gang offers him a way out.He is finally changing his life but then, there is Joanne… She is more than a fling and although they come from the same estate she is heading places. She loves his lavish gifts and the life he is promising her, but she doesn''t want to see what Macca is capable of. And when the gang leads him down an irreversible path, what will Macca choose, his past or his future?Redemption is the newest standalone gangland thriller from Heather Burnside, in her Manchester Thrillers series. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers, Martina Cole and Emma Tallon!Readers love Redemption! ''Twists and turns that I never seen coming. Couldn''t put it down.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another corker.of a read out of the bag… totally engrossed throughout… 5 stars all round.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Another brilliant page turner by this author gritty edge of the seat can''t wait for more.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Absolutely love this author.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Loved this story… such a good story right till the end, an easy heart warming read in places a perfect stand alone.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Has you taking a walk on the wild side!… such a great read… once I started I couldn''t stop… no one does it quite like Burnside. Each book is a smashing read each.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****''Can''t wait to read what she writes next.'' Netgalley Reviewer, *****

A gripping gangland thriller from the Queen of Urban Crime, Heather Burnside.WILL JUSTICE BE SERVED?Hannah Conway overhears a lot while working behind the bar of a nightclub – friendly gossip, lovers quarrels, bad business deals – but nothing that usually involves anyone she cares about.Until she hears Jez Reilly, a corrupt businessman who runs the club, talking about the street her grandma lives on. Jez wants to buy the land for a new luxury development, and most of the residents and businesses have already agreed to sell up. But for those who refuse, something sinister is in store.When violence hits close to home, Hannah swears revenge, working with handsome nightclub regular Russ Coles to bring the mobsters down. But these men don''t take kindly to people messing with what''s important to them – especially their money…Why readers love VENGEANCE''What a fabulous book this was. A one-sitting read that was addictive from the very first to the last.'' Reader review *****''Gangland noir at its best... has the ability to craft inner-city characters that truly leap off the page.'' Reader review *****''An addictive and absorbing gangland thriller that I devoured within 24 hours.'' Reader review *****''This has to be my favourite in the series so far that will leave you reading such nail biting chapters all the way through.'' Reader review *****''I would call this a gangland based ''family in peril'' thriller….which I loved'' Reader review *****

A gripping gangland thriller from the Queen of Urban Crime, Heather Burnside.WILL JUSTICE BE SERVED?Hannah Conway overhears a lot while working behind the bar of a nightclub – friendly gossip, lovers quarrels, bad business deals – but nothing that usually involves anyone she cares about.Until she hears Jez Reilly, a corrupt businessman who runs the club, talking about the street her grandma lives on. Jez wants to buy the land for a new luxury development, and most of the residents and businesses have already agreed to sell up. But for those who refuse, something sinister is in store.When violence hits close to home, Hannah swears revenge, working with handsome nightclub regular Russ Coles to bring the mobsters down.But these men don’t take kindly to people messing with what’s important to them – especially their money…Why readers love VENGEANCE'What a fabulous book this was. A one-sitting read that was addictive from the very first to the last.' Reader review *****'Gangland noir at its best... has the ability to craft inner-city characters that truly leap off the page.' Reader review *****'An addictive and absorbing gangland thriller that I devoured within 24 hours.' Reader review *****'This has to be my favourite in the series so far that will leave you reading such nail biting chapters all the way through.' Reader review *****'I would call this a gangland based ‘family in peril’ thriller….which I loved' Reader review *****

TWO SISTERS ALONE. Sophie and Kelsey have always had each other. When their mum is diagnosed with cancer and their dad fails to step up, they're forced to move into the care system. But Sophie knows they'll be okay as long as she's there to protect her sister.ONE FINAL CHANCE. But when Kelsey is found a foster family and Sophie can't join her, Sophie's left in an unsafe situation in the home, forced to do things against her will. Finding her own foster family feels like a relief, but it's short lived when her trust in her new foster parents is betrayed.NO GOING BACK. With nowhere to turn, Sophie finds herself homeless. But when she finds her new street family, Sophie joins the working girls and her new identity as Sapphire is complete. It's a hard life working the streets, especially when those around her look to take advantage, but can the dream of one day finding Kelsey keep her going?Heather Burnside is back with this completely unputdownable, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole. Readers love Sapphire: 'Absolutely loved this book I couldn't put it down... Just brilliant enjoyed this so much' NetGalley 5* Review'Oh my I was totally gripped... A book to pull at your heart. I just loved the feeling of belonging in there with them all. Great read from start to finish' Goodreads 5* Review'A gritty read, by the new queen of crime' Goodreads 5* Review'Yet another amazing read by Heather. I love this series. Loads of twists. And can only hope for the next instalment soon' NetGalley 5* Review'Wow... Great read' NetGalley 5* Review'Heartbreaking... You will root for Sapphire to be able to turn her life around. Well worthy of 5 stars' Lucysbooks26, 5* Review'I was so gripped... I had to find out what happened. The book really flowed so well I absolutely loved it' Goodreads 5* Review'Gripping and realistic account of how someone can fall through the system and through no fault of their own become homeless and do what they can to survive. I really enjoyed this 'Goodreads 5* Review'I've read all of Heather's books and this one certainly didn't disappoint... Heartbreaking... Be prepared, once you start reading, it's hard to put down' NetGalley 5* Review'Fantastic read, love this series and how all the books merge in places around the girls. Glad this one ended with a great ending hoping there are more on the working girls to come' NetGalley 5* Review

The queen of urban crime is back with a shocking, brilliant new series – The Working Girls... A TRIP TO THE DARK SIDE. When respected journalist, Maddy, goes to interview prostitutes in a rundown Manchester pub, she doesn't reckon on attracting the attention of their ruthless pimp, Gilly. He quickly decides to use Maddy for his own gains; he just needs to work out how.A TOXIC AFFAIR. In the weeks that follow, Maddy is oblivious to Gilly's growing obsession with her, particularly when she begins a romance with successful businessman, Aaron. Their passionate love affair starts to dominate her life, and she finds herself losing control and alienating the people around her.A TARGET ON HER BACK. As Maddy's safe and successful life starts to crumble around her, she must quickly work out who has it in for her, before it's too late...Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing new series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

THE PAGE-TURNING NEW INSTALLMENT OF THE WORKING GIRLS SERIES FROM THE QUEEN OF URBAN CRIME. THE STRONGER SEX. Ruby has always been strong. Growing up with a feeble mother and an absent father, she is forced to fight the battles of her younger siblings. And when a childhood experience leaves her traumatised, her distrust of men turns to hatred.ON THE STREETS. With no safe place to call home, Ruby is desperate to fit in with the tough crowd. She spends her teenage years sleeping around and drinking in the park, and by the time she is sixteen, prostitution has become a way of life. But Ruby has ambitions, and she soon moves up the ladder to become the madam of her own brothel.THE BROTHEL. But being in charge of a brothel has its down sides, Ruby faces her worst nightmare when an enemy from the past comes back into her life, and gang intimidation threatens to ruin everything. Can she find a way to beat her tormentors? And will she be strong enough to see it through?Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

THE PIMP. When Crystal's pimp, protector and former lover, Gilly, dies of a drugs overdose Crystal is bereft. She refuses the paid protection of a rival pimp, determined to go it alone. But a vicious beating from a client leaves her feeling vulnerable and angry.THE JUDGE. Meanwhile, Crystal's daughter, Candice, is asking difficult questions about her job. Crystal decides it's time to make some changes, and, when a high-profile judge offers her payment to keep schtum about his nefarious activities, it gives her an idea. Perhaps other clients will also pay for her silence...THE REVENGE. Crystal engages on a revenge mission to rob, blackmail and expose her most depraved clients. But some of these men are highly dangerous and, if Crystal wants to exact her plan of revenge, she must accept the risks that go with it.Heather Burnside is back with this breath-taking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

''Be prepared, once you start reading, it''s hard to put down.'' NetGalley Reviewer, *****Follow the ups and downs of the working girls on the streets of Manchester – as they navigate ruthless pimps, passionate love affairs, intimidating gangs, and heart-racing revenge – with the gritty gangland thrillers from Heather Burnside.Collected in a single volume for the first time, this is the five novels in the Working Girls series:THE MARK RUBY CRYSTAL AMBER SAPPHIRE''I love this series and how all the books merge in places around the girls.'' NetGalley Reviewer, *****''Heather Burnside''s addictive narrative and dialogue and some truly heartfelt and authentic storytelling, held me in angry thrall from the very first, to the very final word.'' fiction-books, *****

When Adele's brother, Peter, gets banged up for GBH she reluctantly agrees to run his nightclub, The Golden Bell. Strong opposition from Peter's thuggish number two, Glynn, who isn't best pleased about answering to a woman, isn't the only challenge she faces. The Manchester club scene of the 1990s is a dangerous place, at the mercy of illicit protection rackets and rampaging gangs, and, despite Adele's efforts to keep everything legal, the club is beginning to feel like a poisoned chalice. Meanwhile, Glynn is playing his own ruthless game, and when a savage gang attack has devastating consequences Adele is ready to walk away. But Peter has always stood by her and she owes him big time. Besides, where else would an ex-con find work? And someone has to protect her brother's empire from his enemies. Right now, Adele knows she is the only one that Peter can trust, but the stakes may soon get too high...

Can she survive the city streets alone?NOBODY TO CALLWith an unfit mother and a brother who despises her, working girl Amber can rely on no one but herself – until the meanest pimp in Manchester, Kev Pike, offers her his protection. Unfortunately, this attracts the fury of Cora, a prostitute no one wants to get on the wrong side of...NOWHERE TO HIDEWhen Cora is found strangled to death, the late-night city streets feel increasingly exposed with a killer on the loose. And as Amber grows closer to Kev, she realises his security comes at a price she might not be willing to pay...NOTHING TO LOSEAmber is frozen in fear, knowing one wrong move will risk her life. But then she discovers a horrifying secret that forces her to choose: stay or run?Heather Burnside is back with this breathtaking, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.Readers love Heather Burnside!''WOW LOVED THIS BOOK.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Fab fab fab!!! Heather Burnside pulls another cracker out of the bag, I was totally engrossed throughout, who is it, who is it!... High five from me.'' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars''I LOVED IT!!! Clever, beautifully written and entertaining. And, what is unusual in the mass market of contemporary domestic noir/psychological thrillers, characters you actually care about.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time.'' Honey Dukes Books, 5 stars''Wow... Explosive... Great to see some old characters making an appearance and the book''s twists and turns keep you on the edge of your seat.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Brilliant, I read this book in 1 day and couldn''t put it down. Just love how you see the characters from their life before. Loved it.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in ''real'' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''I did not want this to end from the first page, kept me gripped... An absolute joy, cannot recommend highly enough absolutely brilliant read.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Will have you on the edge of your seat with twists and turns galore. Allow yourself the time to read and take in every page. 5* all the way.'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''Read this book in a day I literally sucked up the story as I went. The end of each chapter had me wanting more. This series is very good but I truly found this book amazing.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

She''s got her street family but who can she trust?TWO SISTERS ALONESophie and Kelsey have always had each other. When their mum is diagnosed with cancer and their dad fails to step up, they''re forced to move into the care system. But Sophie knows they''ll be okay as long as she''s there to protect her sister.ONE FINAL CHANCEBut when Kelsey is found a foster family and Sophie can''t join her, Sophie''s left in an unsafe situation in the home, forced to do things against her will. Finding her own foster family feels like a relief, but it''s short lived when her trust in her new foster parents is betrayed.NO GOING BACKWith nowhere to turn, Sophie finds herself homeless. But when she finds her new street family, Sophie joins the working girls and her new identity as Sapphire is complete. It''s a hard life working the streets, especially when those around her look to take advantage, but can the dream of one day finding Kelsey keep her going?Heather Burnside is back with this completely unputdownable, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole. Readers love Sapphire!''Absolutely loved this book I couldn''t put it down... Just brilliant enjoyed this so much.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Oh my I was totally gripped... A book to pull at your heart. I just loved the feeling of belonging in there with them all. Great read from start to finish.'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''A gritty read, by the new queen of crime.'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''Yet another amazing read by Heather. I love this series. Loads of twists. And can only hope for the next instalment soon.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Wow... Great read.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Heartbreaking... You will root for Sapphire to be able to turn her life around. Well worthy of 5 stars'' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars''I was so gripped... I had to find out what happened. The book really flowed so well I absolutely loved it.'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''Gripping and realistic account of how someone can fall through the system and through no fault of their own become homeless and do what they can to survive. I really enjoyed this.'' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars''I''ve read all of Heather''s books and this one certainly didn''t disappoint... Heartbreaking... Be prepared, once you start reading, it''s hard to put down.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars''Fantastic read, love this series and how all the books merge in places around the girls. Glad this one ended with a great ending hoping there are more on the working girls to come.'' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

It's 1991, and Rita is looking forward to her return to Manchester after a few years in Greece with her husband Yansis. But once back she finds a cuckoo in the family nest – a dope-smoking 'businessman' called Leroy. Worse, he is her sister Jenny's boyfriend, and father of her unborn child.Rita and Yansis retreat to stay with friends Julie and Vinny, now living in a comfortable suburb of the city. But Rita is anxious to find out just what hold Leroy has over her family, and she'll stop at nothing to find out. The more she learns about Leroy, the more she realises her family are playing a very risky game.Rita's quest is pitting her against some of the most ruthlessHeather Burnside is a Manchester based author who formerly worked in credit control and is a qualified Member of the Institute of Credit Management. After taking a career break to raise a family, she swapped credit control for writing and decided to study for a writing diploma.Heather had articles featured in several popular UK magazines before publishing her first Manchester based crime thriller, 'Slur'. She recently released the sequel, 'A Gangster's Grip', which focuses on the inter-gang rivalry of 90s Manchester. These form the first two books in the 'Riverhill Trilogy' with the third book scheduled for release in summer 2016.

Five years after the traumatic events witnessed by Rita and Yansis in Manchester, the couple finally agree to return with their young son, Daniel, to attend her brother John's wedding to the beautiful Paula.But memories are long on the Riverhill Estate, and when Daniel goes missing, Rita realises she has many enemies with a motive for taking her child. Once more she faces a race against the clock to unmask the perpetrators, but this time she has help in the shape of her Special Task Force brother, John.John has his own – very personal – reasons for being so deeply affected by Daniel's disappearance; a scene he witnessed in the war in Iraq means he is prepared to risk everything he holds dear, including his reputation, to track down his sister's son.Heather Burnside grew up in Gorton, a working-class area of Manchester famed as the original location for the TV series, Shameless. She moved from Gorton to a new housing development and spent her teenage years on one of the toughest estates in Manchester. Heather now works full-time on her novels from her home in Manchester which she shares with her two grown-up children.

When Adele's brother, Peter, gets banged up for GBH, she reluctantly agrees to run his nightclub, The Golden Bell. Strong opposition from Peter's thuggish number two, Glynn, who isn't best pleased about answering to a woman, isn't the only challenge she faces. The Manchester club scene of the 1990s is a dangerous place, at the mercy of illicit protection rackets and rampaging gangs, and, despite Adele's efforts to keep everything legal, the club is beginning to feel like a poisoned chalice. Meanwhile, Glynn is playing his own ruthless game, and when a savage gang attack has devastating consequences, Adele is ready to walk away.But Peter has always stood by her, and she owes him big time. Besides, where else would an ex-con find work? And someone has to protect her brother's empire from his enemies. Right now, Adele knows she is the only one that Peter can trust, but the stakes may soon get too high... This gritty gangster novel is perfect for fans of ´Peaky Blinders´. Heather Burnside spent her teenage years on one of the toughest estates in Manchester, and she draws heavily on this background as the setting for many of her novels. After taking a career break to raise two children, Heather enrolled on a creative writing course. Heather now works full-time on her novels from her home in Manchester, which she shares with her two grown-up children.