Working Girls – serie

Gangland fictionwith characters to die for – discover the Queen of Urban Crime, Heather Burnside. When 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 are OBSESSED with The Working Girls 'Wow…Loved this book!''Another cracker… Totally engrossed throughout''Clever, entertaining, with characters you care about''Hooked me from beginning to end''Explosive twists kept me guessing''Couldn't put it down …Brilliant'Once you meet the Working Girls, you'll want to read every book.#1 The Mark#2 Ruby#3 Crystal#4 Amber#5 Sapphire

Gangland fictionwith characters to die for – discover the Queen of Urban Crime, Heather Burnside. Can she keep her girls safe?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 new series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.Readers are OBSESSED with The Working Girls 'Wow…Loved this book!''Another cracker… Totally engrossed throughout''Clever, entertaining, with characters you care about''Hooked me from beginning to end''Explosive twists kept me guessing''Couldn't put it down …Brilliant'Once you meet the Working Girls, you'll want to read every book.#1 The Mark#2 Ruby#3 Crystal#4 Amber#5 Sapphire

Gangland fictionwith characters to die for – discover the Queen of Urban Crime, Heather Burnside. 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 are OBSESSED with The Working Girls 'Wow…Loved this book!''Another cracker… Totally engrossed throughout''Clever, entertaining, with characters you care about''Hooked me from beginning to end''Explosive twists kept me guessing''Couldn't put it down …Brilliant'Once you meet the Working Girls, you'll want to read every book.#1 The Mark#2 Ruby#3 Crystal#4 Amber#5 Sapphire

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.

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 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, *****

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

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.