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When Frankie sees the unforgettable face of her long-lost love in a passing train, she turns straight round and goes after him. For she, more than anyone, "knows" he is dead. She was there when it happened, attended the inquest, and later served a prison sentence for his manslaughter. Frankie, Cristina, Cassandra, Jenny, Pippa.... They are five women living quite separate lives - in Antwerp, Paris, Venice, Rio, Bath - except for one crucial fact. Each has devoted her life to the same duplicitous man.

1937, Ebi Gausel is riding high as a member of Germany's elite guard, Hitler's SS. An unexpected romance arrives in Ebi's life in the form of the fiery Katharina. Even with Europe teetering on the brink of war their happiness seems assured. But Ebi's certainty comes crashing down as Katharina disappears, leaving hints of a dark secret. In a war fought in the shadows... those who live may do so at the cost of their humanity. Two lovers united by passion ...and divided by hate. As they fight for survival... their most ruthless foe might be one another.

With her husband dead and a broken foot, Wendy Haskins will be plunged deep into the ultimate test of survival. Aided by a transgender girl named Gail, they will have to traverse through one nightmare scenario after another in a desperate attempt to reach town before it is too late.

“This character and her story are what I’ve been needing in a book!” ––FoxytheRacoon12 Cassie Logan is happy. She’s a stay-at-home mom of two teenagers, married to a U.S. Marshal. Everything changes when her husband sends men to kidnap her as part of an audition to work for the Keeper Program, a top-secret division of WITSEC. Suddenly, Cassie must reevaluate her life. Although becoming a witness protection agent at thirty-eight is overwhelming, she accepts. But life doesn’t stop for training or her new job. When the witness she’s assigned to protect isn’t who she expected,...

Kidnapped at 16, Maggie O’Bannen returns home after seven years to be reunited with her father. No longer the idealistic girl she once was, her return is meant to help put her demons to rest. Instead, it sets in motion a series of events that will put her on a collision course with trouble, and this time, Maggie has no qualms about speeding towards it. Discovering who was behind her abduction is just the beginning. Murder with no apparent motive and no suspect soon brings her under the scrutiny of the local sheriff.

The Virion script project is spinning out of control. As key personnel disappear, the finger of suspicion points to the Estonian mafia, and someone inside British Intelligence. Anna Faulkner, plucked from a mundane job in cyber-security, is briefed to locate the agoraphobic computer geek, Tom Morris. Is Morris the victim of a mistaken identity or can he really be the brains behind the Virion Script? Anna is soon immersed in a world of hostility and disinformation as she tries to determine the nature of the Script, who is involved, and why they are prepared to kill for its secrets.

Told in mesmerising prose, with a charm and rhythm entirely its own, Castle of Water is more than just a classic castaway story. It is a stirring reflection on love's restorative potential as well as a poignant reminder that home - be it a flat in Paris, a New York apartment, or a desolate atoll a world away - is where the heart is....

Un romanzo che cattura, una suspense che tiene con il fiato sospeso fino alle righe finali...

Agent Danielle La Rue got her first chance as a field agent on a Agent Danielle La Rue got her first chance as a field agent on a low-risk assignment for the DEA. Her new reckless partner has the desire to avenge another agent's death, screwing up her opportunity to shine. Agent Rick Tarrango long ago went Mustang as a field agent for the ATF. Rick doesn't like to follow the rules; they're more like guidelines. As Dani and he butt heads over a Mexican drug cartel blood bath, he's drawn to the sexy and smart ex-Navy SEAL. But Rick will do whatever he can to bring his friend's murderer down, even go against orders.

Martha Morgan, the beautiful young mistress of the Plas Ingli estate, is warned that trouble is brewing for her family. She tries to carry on with her life - but then she receives the most terrible news that any young wife can imagine. Despair threatens to overwhelm Martha, but she has many responsibilities and must live up to expectations. Little by little, with help from her family and from some of the more colourful local characters, she sets out to prove that she is more than a match for the scoundrels who have committed an appalling crime.

Un asesino acecha sin dejar rastro. Se mueve como un fantasma en las gélidas noches de invierno, sembrando el miedo en los barrios más conflictivos de la ciudad de Barcelona. Su amenaza es un susurro en cada esquina, un misterio que desvela a quienes intentan atraparlo. Dos agentes de narcóticos siguen su rastro, pero el juego cambia con la llegada de Martina Verdi, una experta en perfiles criminales de la Sección de Análisis de Conducta (SAC). Lo que debía ser un viaje personal la arrastra a un peligroso laberinto de violencia, donde la línea entre la investigación y la ...

It’s May 1975, and Jessie needs to disappear. In Book 3 of The Jessie Morgan Series, our heroine takes to the sea and to the rugged Stikine River, voyaging solo into the wilds of northern British Columbia and Southeast Alaska. Traumatized by her ex-boyfriend’s violent attack, she escapes to the remote, off-the-grid North Country – where she hopes he cannot find her. Jess experiences true wilderness, has adventures on commercial fishing boats, and battles her post-assault fears. In Sitka, she joins a support group for battered women, and realizes that she is not alone in the struggle ...

María y Elena son dos hermanas que se mudan a un nuevo piso con el estrés que eso supone. Durante la mudanza tienen la suerte de coincidir con Silvia, una vecina que además de vivir tiene un negocio en las proximidades y hace que las dos hermanas se sientan acogidas en este nuevo barrio que parece ser perfecto.

Life Before Death is a road trip across the Red Centre and the wilds of the Northern Territory, Australia. It is a spirited ride through late-twentieth century Australian counter culture. Then an event occurs which gives an insight into the other side of life itself, and provides a message. A message which resolves the ultimate unknown – why are we here? Many of the events in this book are based on true-life experiences that occurred in Australia in the late twentieth century. The kind of things that most of the non-conforming members of society have to endure simply because they don’t ...

this is a love story, surrounded by events unexpected and not necessarily wanted: They looked at each other while both slowly lowered their necks closer to the table-top, without blinking. It seemed they were imitating two geese sizing-up each other while deciding if the circumstances warranted a fight. She broke first and giggled despite her efforts to the contrary. He joined her. She imitated an angry cat’s hiss while wrinkling her nose. He let out a belly whopper. She resumed her expressionless face. He stopped his laughter and openly pleaded: “please don’t do that. You already let...

Three women traveling to India. A journalist, a college intern, a victim. Each on their separate journey. Allison, Lynne, Kasi. Here is their story.

A mystery novel set in New Cornwall during the early 20th century. Immerse yourself in the gripping world of crime and intrigue in "Deception in New Cornwall," where the shocking murder of Julian H. Clark sends shockwaves through a seemingly serene community. Join Philo Quentin, an eccentric art aficionado and amateur detective, as he unravels a web of deceit and psychological complexities that reveals the darker sides of humanity. The narrative unfolds with a seemingly innocuous breakfast meeting interrupted by the devastating news of a murder that propels Quentin into a high-stakes ...

Immerse yourself in the gripping and emotional journey of Doreen Trahan, a recently widowed woman in her mid-thirties from New Jersey. Doreen, naïve, socially challenged, and of modest means, finds herself invited to the picturesque town of Rive Perdue, Louisiana by her affluent sister-in-law, Lois Trahan. In Rive Perdue, Doreen is introduced to the exclusive bi-weekly women's club, "Every Other Thursday," known for its "educational presentations." Here, Lois's stylish and humorous friends warmly welcome Doreen, offering her the support she desperately needs to break out of her shell.

Twyla Ridley, resourceful, optimistic, has just had her first child. It's what she and her husband, Dylan, have always wished for. However, Charlie is blind. For the first time in her adult life, Twyla feels truly tested. She cherishes her son, showering him with love and boundless affection, but there's a part of her that aches for him to see. So Twyla throws herself into motherhood with a very private agenda, because maybe, if she strives hard enough, she'll be able to find a way to fix him. But is it a risk worth taking?

"Thoroughly enjoyed this book. I didn't want the story to end!" - 5-star Goodreads review "An exceptional story filled with lovely characters, vivid scenes and exciting locations." - 5-star reader's review "Grab this book, enjoy reading it, and look forward to the author's next offering!" - 5-star Goodreads review When Ingrid lands in the Saudi capital of Riyadh on a hot summer night in the early 1990's, she has no idea her life will take an unexpected turn. From the palace of HRH Princess Jowhara, where she lives and works, she discovers an exotic country, the gorgeous yet unforgiving ...