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Casey Edwards has demons to put to rest. Since she had to give away her baby at 15, she’s been lost in booze and bad company. But now she wants to find her child and put things right…Heading to Soho, Casey meets former gangster Vaughn Sadler, an old-school hard man who can still handle himself – and anyone else. There’s a spark between Vaughn and Casey but she can’t let herself get hurt, not again.To find the truth, Casey must enter the dark world of London’s gangland: hard drugs, vice, even people trafficking. Soon she discovers that mob boss Alfie Jennings and sadistic psycho Oscar Hardings are plotting something dangerous, something brutal. Something that puts Casey – and her child – in serious trouble . . .Full of strong women, devious gangsters and compelling twists, Taken is compulsive read perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.

A gritty, gangland Romeo and Juliet story from best-selling author Jacqui Rose. This is a special interactive ebook edition with exclusive extra content. Trapped is perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.As teenagers, Maggie Donaldson and Johnny Taylor fell hard and fast in love. But they didn’t know they were from rival gangland families in London’s criminal underworld. Going public with their relationship would have brought them more trouble than they could handle, so for years they concealed the truth. But their house of cards won’t be safe for much longer.Maggie’s violent father Max has always been out for the Taylors’ blood and treats his own family with barely more sympathy. There’s a long-buried reason for the vendetta that no one talks about, a secret so shocking it could tear each family – and Maggie and Johnny – apart…A gritty story of bitter feuds and unbreakable bonds, Trapped is the perfect read for fans of Mandasue Heller and Martina Cole.`Gritty and gripping – by a star in the making.’ Kimberley Chambers`A captivating read from one of my favourite emerging authors.’ Mel SherrattFor Taken:`A thrilling and gripping novel.’ Roberta Kray`A cracking good read.’ Jessie KeaneThe enhanced ebook features geo-location so readers can see locations plotted and photographed on Google Maps and follow characters as they read.

‘A thrilling and gripping novel.’ Roberta Kray ‘No matter what she did, he would always be there, right behind her. She could never escape’ Breaking the rules has fatal consequences… Sixteen-year-old Laila has it all. She’s kind, beautiful and clever – and now she’s caught the attention of Ray-Ray Thompson. But since her father died, her uncle has become increasingly strict and she knows he will never approve of their relationship.After a terrible ‘accident’ puts her love in hospital, Laila realises just how far her uncle will go to protect the family name. She must leave her feelings behind if she’s going to survive – because in Laila’s world, bringing dishonour on the family means paying the price… Full of strong women and compelling twists, Dishonour is an addictive read perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole. Praise for Jacqui Rose‘A captivating read from one of my favourite emerging authors.’ Mel Sherratt‘Gritty and gripping – by a star in the making.’ Kimberley Chambers‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane

When Laila takes the chance of holding hands with her teenage crush Ray Ray on the walk home from school, she has no idea of the trouble she’s about to cause.Perfect for fans of Martina Cole, Dishonour is a hard-hitting, gritty page-turner.`No matter what she did, he would always be there, right behind her. She could never escape’Laila is sixteen years old and beautiful, kind and clever; traits liable to get her into trouble and make people dislike her …She doesn’t make her life any easier when she falls in love with an English boy, bringing shame on her family and attracting the attention of some very dangerous men. These men are always watching her and will stop at nothing to get things done their way.Soon there’s a terrible `accident’ and Laila is forced to make a deal with the devil. And pay a very heavy price for breaking the rules. Laila has been forced to marry a cruel, controlling man by the people who are supposed to love her the most. Without anyone to help her, she has to find her own way out…Full of strong women and compelling twists, Dishonour is an addictive read perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.

A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller.She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous things she had ever done …No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drugs, the clubs and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The one person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.Bunny is determined to shield Star from `life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the demons of her own past, and her very worst nightmare?

Thrilling, dangerous and compulsive, Avenged is perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.You make a deal with the devil; you pay your dues…Franny Doyle has always known that her father Patrick has been up to no good. After all you don’t become one of London’s number one gangsters without ruffling a few feathers along the way. Still, she adores her dad and she knows that he would lay down his life for her – she is his number one girl and he has taught her everything she knows.But when something terrible happens to Patrick, Franny realises that he has some very dangerous enemies. Delving into Patrick’s past, Franny becomes involved in a high-stakes game. She’s not afraid. Patrick has taught her to be a fighter and she’s determined to make him proud, even if it means paying the ultimate price – her own life.

When you play with fire, you’re not the only one who gets burned…Setting up an illegal casino in Soho was a dangerous move, and now Alfie Jennings’ business is under threat from a rival gang. The last thing he needs is for his teenage niece Chloe-Jane to turn up on his doorstep – and all the trouble that she brings with her.When Chloe-Jane betrays Alfie’s trust, she finds herself back on the streets. But when she’s brutally kidnapped, Alfie soon realises the turf war with his rivals has turned personal. He will stop at nothing to protect Chloe-Jane. Because you don’t mess with family. And you certainly don’t mess with a Jennings… A hard-hitting thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Your favourite gangland thriller authors love Jacqui Rose…‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane

Martina Cole watch out! This is a hard-hitting thriller that you won’t forget in a hurry …Bad things are going down in Soho. Someone’s going to have to pay the price…Alfie Jenkins breaks a lot of rules. When he sets up an illegal casino in Soho there’s bad will all round and soon Alfie and those closest to him become embroiled in an all-out war with a dangerous gang.Unfortunately this gang is a deadly enemy to have. When Alfie’s teenage niece Chloe is kidnapped and there are rumours she’s been enslaved in a sex gang it becomes a terrifying race against time to save her. Will Alfie be able to right wrongs, build bridges and protect his family, whatever the cost ?

A bargain set of two gritty and gripping reads from a fantastic female crime writer. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Jessie Keane.In Trapped teenagers Maggie and Johnny fall hard and fast in love. But they don’t know that they’re from rival gangland families in London’s criminal underworld. And Maggie’s violent father Max is watching their every step …Taken’s Casey Edwards has demons to put to rest. Since she had to give away her baby at 15 she’s been lost in booze and bad company. But now she wants to find her child and put things right …

She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous things she had ever done …A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller.No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drug deals and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The only person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.Bunny is determined to shield Star from ‘life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the shadows of her own past, and her very worst nightmare?

Betrayed can be read either in 3 parts in ebook or a full-length ebook (available 27 March)This is PART 1 of 3 (Chapters 1-13). It is not the whole bookYou can buy the three parts two weeks ahead of the release of the full-length ebook and paperback.She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous things she had ever done …No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drugs, the clubs and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The one person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.Bunny is determined to shield Star from ‘life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the demons of her own past, and her very worst nightmare?A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller.

Betrayed can be read either in 3 parts in ebook or a full-length ebook (available 27 March)This is PART 2 of 3 (Chapters 14-29). It is not the whole book.You can buy the three parts two weeks ahead of the release of the full-length ebook and paperback.She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous things she had ever done …No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drugs, the clubs and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The one person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.Bunny is determined to shield Star from `life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the demons of her own past, and her very worst nightmare?A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller.

Betrayed can be read either in 3 parts in ebook or a full-length ebook (available 27 March)This is PART 3 of 3 (Chapters 30-57). It is not the whole bookYou can buy the three parts two weeks ahead of the release of the full-length ebook and paperback.She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous things she had ever done …No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drugs, the clubs and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The one person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.Bunny is determined to shield Star from `life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the demons of her own past, and her very worst nightmare?A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller.

Thrilling, dangerous and compulsive, Avenged is perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.You make a deal with the devil; you pay your dues…Franny Doyle has always known that her father Patrick has been up to no good. After all you don’t become one of London’s number one gangsters without ruffling a few feathers along the way. Still, she adores her dad and she knows that he would lay down his life for her – she is his number one girl and he has taught her everything she knows.But when something terrible happens to Patrick, Franny realises that he has some very dangerous enemies. Delving into Patrick’s past, Franny becomes involved in a high-stakes game. She’s not afraid. Patrick has taught her to be a fighter and she’s determined to make him proud, even if it means paying the ultimate price – her own life.

Three thrilling novels from the queens of East End Crime…The Trap by Kimberley ChambersDirty Game by Jessie KeaneTaken by Jacqui RoseTHE TRAP by KIMBERLEY CHAMBERSThe heir to Martina Cole’s crown with a story of murder, the underworld, violence and treachery. When it comes to family they look after business and make their mother proud. Nothing and no one can bring the Butler’s down.But Vinny seems to have crossed the wrong person and his cards are marked. And with the brothers joined at the hip, Roy may just be in the firing line too… Will the Butlers emerge stronger than ever, or is the East End code of honour as good as dead?DIRTY GAME by JESSIE KEANEAdultery, murder and dangerous love collide in Jessie Keane’s gritty debut novel.For longer than she cares to remember Annie Bailey has lived in the shadow of her older sister Ruthie. Now Ruthie has her hands on Max Carter, the much feared head of the Carter family and a top class villain.Seducing Max wasn't a problem, but the guilt, shame and anger of rejection afterwards was.Annie has unwittingly placed herself between two rival gangs and upset too many people, and these kind of people don't forget. But as everyone knows, Annie Bailey is no ordinary woman.TAKEN by JACQUI ROSECasey Edwards has demons to put to rest. Since she had to give away her baby at 15, she’s been lost in booze and bad company. But now she wants to find her child and put things right…Heading to Soho, Casey meets former gangster Vaughn Sadler, an old-school hard man who can still handle himself – and anyone else. There’s a spark between Vaughn and Casey but she can’t let herself get hurt, not again.To find the truth, Casey must enter the dark world of London’s gangland: hard drugs, vice, even people trafficking. Full of strong women, devious gangsters and compelling twists, Taken is compulsive read perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.

When you play with fire, you’re not the only one who gets burned…Setting up an illegal casino in Soho was a dangerous move, and now Alfie Jennings’ business is under threat from a rival gang. The last thing he needs is for his teenage niece Chloe-Jane to turn up on his doorstep – and all the trouble that she brings with her.When Chloe-Jane betrays Alfie’s trust, she finds herself back on the streets. But when she’s brutally kidnapped, Alfie soon realises the turf war with his rivals has turned personal. He will stop at nothing to protect Chloe-Jane. Because you don’t mess with family. And you certainly don’t mess with a Jennings…A hard-hitting thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Your favourite gangland thriller authors love Jacqui Rose…‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane

Sometimes love is toxic…Bree Dwyer is desperate to escape her husband, take the children and run. But he’s always watching. And she always gets caught. Until her first love, Alfie Jennings, returns to Essex…Gangsters Alfie and Vaughn have been out of the game for a while, but a life of crime is one you never forget.To get back on top they need serious money, because loyalty and power don’t come for free. One dangerous job and they’ll have the payoff they need. And Alfie isn’t going to let anyone get in the way, least of all a pretty face like Bree. It’s time to show Essex what they’re made of. And this time, Alfie and Vaughn aren’t backing down. Your favourite gangland thriller authors love Jacqui Rose…‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie KeaneWhy readers love Toxic‘Jacqui Rose is back and with an exciting, nailbiting book. Welcome back Jacqui.’ Netgalley Reviewer‘This book needs to come with a warning: addictive and can not put down’ Netgalley Reviewer‘A gripping thriller!! I loved it… I highly recommend this One!!’ Netgalley Reviewer‘Toxic is fast-paced and thrilling with the right amount of tension and suspense, so I was kept turning the pages keen to find out how things would finish. Well done to Jacqui, I can't wait to read more!’ Netgalley Reviewer‘The story is fast paced and full of tension with plenty of twists which has an open ending ready for the next instalment.’ Netgalley Reviewer

Sometimes love is toxic…Bree Dwyer is desperate to escape her husband, take the children and run. But he’s always watching. And she always gets caught. Until her first love, Alfie Jennings, returns to Essex…Gangsters Alfie and Vaughn have been out of the game for a while, but a life of crime is one you never forget.To get back on top they need serious money, because loyalty and power don’t come for free. One dangerous job and they’ll have the payoff they need. And Alfie isn’t going to let anyone get in the way, least of all a pretty face like Bree. It’s time to show Essex what they’re made of. And this time, Alfie and Vaughn aren’t backing down. Your favourite authors love Jacqui Rose…‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie KeaneWhy readers love Toxic‘Jacqui Rose is back and with an exciting, nailbiting book. Welcome back Jacqui.’ Netgalley Reviewer‘This book needs to come with a warning: addictive and can not put down’ Netgalley Reviewer‘A gripping thriller!! I loved it… I highly recommend this One!!’ Netgalley Reviewer‘Toxic is fast-paced and thrilling with the right amount of tension and suspense, so I was kept turning the pages keen to find out how things would finish. Well done to Jacqui, I can't wait to read more!’ Netgalley Reviewer‘The story is fast paced and full of tension with plenty of twists which has an open ending ready for the next instalment.’ Netgalley Reviewer

Sometimes love is toxic…Bree Dwyer is desperate to escape her husband, take the children and run. But he’s always watching. And she always gets caught. Until her first love, Alfie Jennings, returns to Essex…Gangsters Alfie and Vaughn have been out of the game for a while, but a life of crime is one you never forget.To get back on top they need serious money, because loyalty and power don’t come for free. One dangerous job and they’ll have the payoff they need. And Alfie isn’t going to let anyone get in the way, least of all a pretty face like Bree.It’s time to show Essex what they’re made of. And this time, Alfie and Vaughn aren’t backing down.Your favourite authors love Jacqui Rose…‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie KeaneWhy readers love Toxic‘Jacqui Rose is back and with an exciting, nailbiting book. Welcome back Jacqui.’ Netgalley Reviewer‘This book needs to come with a warning: addictive and can not put down’ Netgalley Reviewer‘A gripping thriller!! I loved it… I highly recommend this One!!’ Netgalley Reviewer‘Toxic is fast-paced and thrilling with the right amount of tension and suspense, so I was kept turning the pages keen to find out how things would finish. Well done to Jacqui, I can''t wait to read more!’ Netgalley Reviewer‘The story is fast paced and full of tension with plenty of twists which has an open ending ready for the next instalment.’ Netgalley Reviewer

‘Hair-raising, addictive and absolutely terrifying, gangland thriller fans are going to devour the latest gritty chiller by best-selling author Jacqui Rose.’ Reader review An eye for an eye. Cabhan Morton wants to leave the Russo crime family for good and live in peace with his daughter, Alice Rose. But the Russos won’t let him walk away without a fight. A tooth for a tooth. Franny Doyle would do anything for Cabhan and Alice, but helping them escape the vindictive Russo brothers won’t be easy. The only place they’ll be safe is back in Essex with Alfie Jennings. A daughter for a daughter… Franny knows she won’t be welcomed by Alfie with open arms – but she doesn’t have a choice. The Russos are out for blood and they won’t stop until Alice is dead… The heart-racing new thriller perfect for fans of Jessie Keane’s Ruby Darke series and Martina Cole’s THE LADYKILLER. What others are saying about Fatal: ‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers, author of THE STING‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes, bestselling author of THE RULES‘A gripping thriller, that grabs you by the throat from the first sentence until the last… a gangland thriller that any crime reader will love.’ Reader review‘The world Jacqui Rose has created is tough, relentless and terrifying, the characters real and believable, the action chilling and breath-taking and the twist and turns plentiful and jaw-dropping… simply outstanding!’ Bookish Jottings‘Wow oh wow what a thrilling, edge of your seat, rollercoaster of a ride! it gave me CHILLS right down my spine and made my blood run cold. Would I recommend reading Fatal? Without a doubt … 100% YES!!’ Dash Fan Book Reviews‘This is a high octane, nail biting, heart beating fast kind of read that you will devour in as little amount of time as possible.’ iLoveReading

‘Hair-raising, addictive and absolutely terrifying, gangland thriller fans are going to devour the latest gritty chiller by best-selling author Jacqui Rose.’ Reader reviewDying is easy. It’s living that’s hard…An eye for an eye.Cabhan Morton wants to leave the Russo crime family for good and live in peace with his daughter, Alice Rose. But the Russos won’t let him walk away without a fight.A tooth for a tooth.Franny Doyle would do anything for Cabhan and Alice, but helping them escape the vindictive Russo brothers won’t be easy. The only place they’ll be safe is back in Essex with Alfie Jennings.A daughter for a daughter…Franny knows she won’t be welcomed by Alfie with open arms – but she doesn’t have a choice. The Russos are out for blood and they won’t stop until Alice is dead…The heart-racing new thriller perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers ‘A gritty, thrilling page-turner’ Kerry Barnes She’s no saint, but is she a SINNER?Brought up by London’s hardest gangsters, Franny Doyle will protect her family at any cost.So, when partner Alfie Jenning's Soho nightclub comes under threat and an old enemy’s release from prison has him looking over his shoulder at every turn, Franny vows to stand by him.But when innocent children get caught in the crossfire, Franny and Alfie are dragged into a dark underworld – where past demons and new secrets threaten to shatter all they hold dear…Because betrayal and lies have consequences, and repenting won’t save them now… A heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Authors and readers love Sinner: ‘Raw and in your face, Sinner grips you by the throat and never lets you go.’ Heather Atkinson‘You know when you start to read a book by Jacqui Rose that it will be one that you can't put down; this one was no exception, bedtime got later each day as I was gripped and wanted to know what happened.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A hard-hitting, edge-of-your-seat story full of suspense, twists and turns. Gripping until the end, I loved it!’ Stephanie Harte‘Starts with a boom and ends with a boom … Each and every page from start to finish, I couldn’t turn them quick enough.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gritty and compelling read from start to finish. Fast-paced gangland at its finest. Loved it!’ Edie Baylis‘I was hooked from the very first page and taken on a roller coaster ride with Franny and Alfie … I could feel the blood pumping through my veins with the tension this story brings – talk about keeping me on the edge of my seat!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers ‘A gritty, thrilling page-turner’ Kerry Barnes She’s no saint, but is she a SINNER?Brought up by London’s hardest gangsters, Franny Doyle will protect her family at any cost.So, when partner Alfie Jenning's Soho nightclub comes under threat and an old enemy’s release from prison has him looking over his shoulder at every turn, Franny vows to stand by him.But when innocent children get caught in the crossfire, Franny and Alfie are dragged into a dark underworld – where past demons and new secrets threaten to shatter all they hold dear…Because betrayal and lies have consequences, and repenting won’t save them now… A heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Authors and readers love Sinner: ‘Raw and in your face, Sinner grips you by the throat and never lets you go.’ Heather Atkinson‘You know when you start to read a book by Jacqui Rose that it will be one that you can't put down; this one was no exception, bedtime got later each day as I was gripped and wanted to know what happened.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A hard-hitting, edge-of-your-seat story full of suspense, twists and turns. Gripping until the end, I loved it!’ Stephanie Harte‘Starts with a boom and ends with a boom … Each and every page from start to finish, I couldn’t turn them quick enough.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘A gritty and compelling read from start to finish. Fast-paced gangland at its finest. Loved it!’ Edie Baylis‘I was hooked from the very first page and taken on a roller coaster ride with Franny and Alfie … I could feel the blood pumping through my veins with the tension this story brings – talk about keeping me on the edge of my seat!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers ‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry BarnesShe’s no saint, but is she a SINNER?Brought up by London’s hardest gangsters, Franny Doyle will protect her family at any cost.So, when partner Alfie Jenning''s Soho nightclub comes under threat and an old enemy’s release from prison has him looking over his shoulder at every turn, Franny vows to stand by him.But when innocent children get caught in the crossfire, Franny and Alfie are dragged into a dark underworld – where past demons and new secrets threaten to shatter all they hold dear…Because betrayal and lies have consequences, and repenting won’t save them now…A heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.Readers love Sinner:‘You know when you start to read a book by Jacqui Rose that it will be one that you can''t put down; this one was no exception, bedtime got later each day as I was gripped and wanted to know what happened.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Starts with a boom and ends with a boom … Each and every page from start to finish, I couldn’t turn them quick enough.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘I was hooked from the very first page and taken on a roller coaster ride with Franny and Alfie … I could feel the blood pumping through my veins with the tension this story brings – talk about keeping me on the edge of my seat!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘An excellent novel! Kudos to the writer for bringing the characters to life, and for making the plot so fascinating. I enjoyed the book very much and would love to read more by this talented author.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A captivating read.’ Mel Sherratt ‘She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous thing she had ever done …’ No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drugs, the clubs and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The one person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.Bunny is determined to shield Star from ‘life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the demons of her own past, and her very worst nightmare? A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller. Praise for Jacqui Rose‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers‘A thrilling and gripping novel.’ Roberta Kray‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane

‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers You make a deal with the devil; you pay your dues… Franny Doyle has always known that her father Patrick has been up to no good. After all you don’t become one of London’s number one gangsters without ruffling a few feathers along the way. Still, she adores her dad and she knows that he would lay down his life for her – she is his number one girl and he has taught her everything she knows.But when something terrible happens to Patrick, Franny realises that he has some very dangerous enemies. Delving into Patrick’s past, Franny becomes involved in a high-stakes game. She’s not afraid. Patrick has taught her to be a fighter and she’s determined to make him proud, even if it means paying the ultimate price – her own life. Thrilling, dangerous and compulsive, Avenged is perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Praise for Jacqui Rose‘A captivating read from one of my favourite emerging authors.’ Mel Sherratt‘A thrilling and gripping novel.’ Roberta Kray‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane

The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers’ Queenie and Martina Cole. THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NEVER CROSS In a life of crime, loyalty means everything – even if you don’t always see eye to eye. But when Vaughn Sadler speaks up to get Franny Doyle sent down, he’s broken every rule in the book to win checkmate. AND OTHERS YOU SHOULDN’T UNDERESTIMATE… Holed up in prison, Franny has more than one score to settle – but she’s starting with Vaughn. Because you don’t grass on your own, no matter what. And though she may be behind bars, she will get revenge – whatever the cost. Before, there was just bad blood running through her veins. But now, there is poison…

The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers’ Queenie and Martina Cole. THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NEVER CROSS In a life of crime, loyalty means everything – even if you don’t always see eye to eye. But when Vaughn Sadler speaks up to get Franny Doyle sent down, he’s broken every rule in the book to win checkmate. AND OTHERS YOU SHOULDN’T UNDERESTIMATE… Holed up in prison, Franny has more than one score to settle – but she’s starting with Vaughn. Because you don’t grass on your own, no matter what. And though she may be behind bars, she will get revenge – whatever the cost. Before, there was just bad blood running through her veins. But now, there is poison…

The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose, perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers’ Queenie and Martina Cole.AS THE OLD SAYING GOES…Franny Doyle has one thing in common with Wan Huang, head of the notorious Triads gang: they both want Vaughn Sadler six feet under.KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSEWhen Harry Jacobs brings Vaughn into his business and his fold, his life is protected – for now.AND YOUR ENEMIES CLOSERBut when Franny finds out the truth about Wan and Harry’s dark dealings, all hell breaks loose in Soho. And Vaughn is the key to helping Franny with the score she now has to settle Together with Alfie Jennings, they were once a formidable trio. But can bitter enemies once again become allies? Because in a life of crime – no one lets bygones be bygones… THREE GANGSTERS. TWO FUNERALS. ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR REVENGE.