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'A captivating, suspenseful thriller that draws you in - with a twist that will take your breath away.' TM Logan, bestselling author of The Holiday***After the sudden death of her husband, Tess is drowning in grief. All she has left is her son, Jamie, and she’ll do anything to protect him – but she’s struggling to cope.When grief counsellor Shelley knocks on their door, everything changes. Shelley is understanding and kind, and promises she can help Tess through the hardest time of her life. But when a string of unsettling events happens and questions arise over her husband’s death, Tess starts to suspect that Shelley may have an ulterior motive. Tess knows she must do everything she can to keep Jamie safe – but she’s at her most vulnerable, and that’s a dangerous place to be . . .***READERS ARE OBSESSED WITH THE PERFECT BETRAYAL:‘This book floored me!’ ‘I’m still holding my breath.’‘The ending just hit me right between the eyes.’‘This wasn’t just good, it was amazing . . . jaw dropping.'‘I was still reading it at 2.30 am!’‘Wow - that’s the first word that comes to mind.’‘This is my number 1 book read this year.’‘Buy this for yourself, you won’t be able to put it down!’***'A heart-rending evocation of grief that packs a devious punch. It left me reeling.' Lesley Kara, bestselling author of The Rumour'As satisfyingly intriguing and page-turning as you could possibly want.' Emma Curtis, author of One Little Mistake'The Perfect Betrayal had my head spinning 360 degrees . . . Brilliant.' Sandie Jones, author of Reese Witherspoon Book Club pick The Other Woman

'Addictive, tense and pacy, Safe at Home kept me constantly guessing' B A Paris, bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors and The TherapistWhat if you left your child alone, and something terrible happened?Anna James is an anxious mother. So when she has to leave eleven-year-old Harrie home alone one evening, she can't stop worrying about her daughter. But nothing bad ever happens in the sleepy village of Barton St Martin.Except something goes wrong that night, and Anna returns to find Harrie with bruises she won't explain. The next morning a local businessman is reported missing and the village is sparking with gossip.Anna is convinced there's a connection and that Harrie is in trouble. But how can she protect her daughter if she doesn't know where the danger is coming from?'A wonderfully dark, addictive, intriguing and twisty read' Karen Hamilton, author of The Perfect Girlfriend'If you're in the mood for a dark family drama, this novel will be right up your street . . . Expect plenty of twists and turns.' Heat'A deliciously gripping thriller; the twists blew my mind!' Emma Curtis, author of Keep Her Quiet'Razor-sharp and shocking - a breathless thriller that never lets up the pace' Charlotte Duckworth, author of The Perfect Father'A chilling thriller, perfect for a long weekend.' Daily ExpressReaders are gripped by Safe at Home:***** 'This is psychological suspense at its very best'***** 'Such a gripping, intense story with so many secrets being exposed'***** 'Many characters weren't who they seemed and just when I thought it was all wrapped up, there was a twist I didn't see coming!'

IF YOUR BEST FRIEND WAS IN DANGER, YOU'D TRY TO SAVE HER...WOULDN'T YOU?'Dark and addictive, twisty and twisted...phenomenal!' Andrea Mara, author of ALL HER FAULTAre you ready to play?Best friends Cleo and Rachel spend their evenings pretending to be people they're not, inventing elaborate stories to escape the monotony of their real lives. It's all harmless fun - until they play the game on the wrong person...It's your move now.Five years later, Cleo is still struggling to come to terms with the night that destroyed her friendship with Rachel and almost cost them their lives. And then she receives a text: Rachel is missing. Have you seen her?There's only one person to blame.Wracked with guilt for failing Rachel the last time they were in danger, Cleo races to find her friend. But could the past be repeating itself? Only this time, they're caught up in a far darker game.The rules don't matter when the goal is revenge.__________Readers are already gripped by All the Wicked Games!'A thrilling, addictive read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A twisting psychological tale that makes it hard to stop reading!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'An amazing read...the characters were fantastic' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'This action-packed thriller offers a chilling glimpse into the dark world of internet chat rooms. Tense, twisty and terrifying!' Allie Reynolds, author SHIVER'Edge-of-your-seat suspense... Utterly gripping' Emma Curtis, author of Invite Me In'A stomach-lurching dive into friendship, longing and betrayal, with pitch-perfect pacing, cracking suspense and twists that keep on twisting!' Philippa East, author of Little White Lies

'I don't know who you are or why you've come here. But you are not my daughter...'Fourteen years ago, our family holiday ended in tragedy when my darling four-year-old girl was snatched from us. I only looked away for a second, and I have never forgiven myself.Today, a seventeen-year-old girl has walked into a police station. She says she's my daughter. I can't believe it. My family is finally complete again.This should be the happiest moment of my life, but something doesn't feel right. Then holes appear in Abigail's story - and I'm certain that she is not my daughter. That she is a stranger. And that we cannot trust her...But if this girl isn't Abigail, then who is she - and what does she want with my family?A totally unputdownable psychological thriller with a twist that will blow you away. If you are a fan of K.L. Slater, Shari Lapena or B.A. Paris, you will be hooked!What readers are saying about She Says She's My Daughter:'One of the best writers of our time... Completely unpredictable, addictive and unputdownable... I devoured it in just hours... Just superb... Kept me craving more and more... I wish I could experience reading it for the first time all over again...' Littlemissbooklover87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW... A thrilling page-turner... A book I couldn't put down once I started. BRAVO!!' @mandubs, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Hooked me from the first chapter! I could not put this book down! I finished this book in ONE sitting because I had to know what was going to happen!! I LOVED this book! I will recommend it to EVERYONE!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing. So suspenseful, so heart wrenching and OMG that plot twist! I cried, I doubted everyone and I could not put it down.' @bookscoffeemorebooks, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute belter of a book... I was completely hooked... Totally unpredictable... I just gave myself over to the rollercoaster! And boy, what a ride!!... The definition of unputdownable.' @a_literary_gem, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I sat down to start this and read it in one sitting... I got closer to the end and was like "WOAH... I sure didn't see that coming". THEN I get to the end... More shocked I could not have been... Twisty, complex and entertaining!' @rachelthepageturner, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Man this book was phenomenal... I did not see that last twist coming... Perfection.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Easily one of my top books of the year! I was completely captivated... The twists and turns are genius... I flew through it... The perfect distraction on the treadmill which says a lot since I hate that thing with a passion. The perfect domestic thriller.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'SO exciting, intense, and dark. The tension builds and never lets up until the explosive ending. I read it in one day as I kept telling myself "Just 1 more chapter"... Fantastic!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'In my top 3 reads of the year... There was no way I could put this book down. I read late into the night with my tension levels ramped up to 11... If this book was a hotel it would be 5 star deluxe but unfortunately I can only give it 5 well deserved stars.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐