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‘LOVED LOVED LOVED this!!’ Reader review A cheating wife. An estranged mother. But is she guilty of murder? Please raise your right hand. An affair at work has cost Julia Winter her job and her marriage. There’s no denying she has let her family down. Please remain standing. When a body is discovered on the North Downs, it hits local headlines. But for Julia, the news is doubly shocking because the body was buried just opposite the house she lived in over twenty years ago. And it is one of her former housemates. Please resume your seat. Up on the stand, Julia’s not the only person to have secrets that are unearthed during the trial. But the evidence against her is overwhelming. And yet one question remains: is she the murderer, or the victim? Jurors, you may be excused. Readers, what is your verdict? A gripping thriller perfect for fans of Rachel Abbott, Claire McGowan and Lucinda Berry What others are saying about The Verdict: ‘LOVED LOVED LOVED this!!’ Reader review ‘WHAM! I got knocked for a loop! Excellent setup which led to a great plot twist’ Reader review ‘Wow! What a book!… an excellent read’ Reader review ‘Absolutely fantastic had me gripped!!! Loved it!’ Reader review ‘A big twist at the end! This book keeps you guessing around each turn. Amazing!’ Reader review ‘It’s been a while since I’ve enjoyed a book this much! The Verdict is absolutely brilliant!’ Reader review ‘A truly fascinating story. I could not put this book down. Exceptionally well written and paced. Brilliant’ Reader review ‘The Verdict is a explosive must read thriller for the year. I was hooked from the first chapter and could not put it down. Well written and well developed characters. ’ Reader review ‘I was absolutely hooked from the first page… kept me enthralled through the late night and into the early morning. I could not put it down. ’ Reader review
The Silence
’I raced through this book, at a rate of knots. And, oh my, I wasn't expecting what the author delivered! Shocks aplenty, I can tell you!’ Amazon Top 500 Reviewer Jonah never thought he had it in him to kill a woman, but he was wrong. She was lying at his feet. He had to make the call. Grabbing the receiver on the old landline phone, he dialled in the number. It took so long for the dial to turn back. 9 click-click-click, 9 click-click-click, 9 click-click-click. ‘Which service do you require?’ ‘Ambulance ‒police ‒both. ’ Her scream still drilled in his ear even though she was silent. He’d only thought to shut her up. ‘I think I’ve hurt someone. ’ When Jenny, a concert violinist, moves to an atmospheric old house in Blackheath, it seems like the answer to her prayers. The eccentric owner, Bridget, is keen to share her house with like-minded artists and also living there is the charismatic actor, Jonah, who is dogged by his traumatic past; both a curse and a blessing as his edgy persona gains traction in the acting world. Jenny is herself battling demons; unable to speak after a catastrophic incident when she was a teenager, she is reliant on strong painkillers to dull the constant pain. Gradually, an insidious addiction takes hold and Jenny’s life spirals out of control. The housemates find themselves battling to save not only their sanity, but also their lives…
The Runaway
She has nowhere left to turn… A twisty, compelling, thought-provoking new crime thriller from a major new talent. ‘Outstanding, gritty and hard-hitting, yet woven with humour’ Jo Jakeman, author of Sticks and Stones ‘Edgy and fast moving’ Danuta Kot, author of Life Ruins A body without a name…One night, the body of a young woman is found, naked but for a necklace, tied to a statue outside a block of luxury flats. There should be an outcry. But the police rule it a suicide, and move on. A case where nothing is as it seems…Private investigators Lee and Jo, owners of No Stone Unturned detective agency in Leeds, are tasked with looking into the case. Who was the woman? Did she really kill herself? A world where danger lurks around every corner…As they investigate, Lee and Jo uncover shocking secrets. And when they see links between this case and another they are working on, they are forced to question – is any woman ever truly safe in this world? And are they risking their own lives by delving too deep? Praise for Ali Harper: “I adored this rollicking crime caper” Rachel Sargeant, author of The Perfect Neighbours ‘I loved the humour that Harper imbued every page with’ Liz Mistry, author of Unquiet Souls ‘This book is a brilliant high-wire of a novel’ SJ Bradley, author of Guest
The Roommates
Do you really know the people you live with? ‘Gripping, original and unpredictable, The Roommates is a must-read’ Alex Lake From the top ten Kindle bestseller. Perfect for fans of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR. THEY LIVE IN YOUR HOUSEUniversity is supposed to be the best time of your life. But Imo’s first week is quickly going from bad to worse. YOU SHARE EVERYTHINGA stalker is watching her flat, following her every move, and Imo suspects that her new roommates are hiding dark secrets… BUT DO YOU TRUST THEM?When one of them suddenly disappears, the trauma of Imo’s recent past comes hurtling back to haunt her. And she begins to realise just how little she knows about the people she lives with… ‘Gripping, original and unpredictable’ Alex Lake “Twisty and unnerving, Rachel is back with a thriller that will keep you up all night. Her best novel yet!’ Phoebe Morgan ‘From the very first page, the intrigue of this page-turning mystery builds until the gripping climax’ Caroline England
The Rival
“The chemistry is real enough…But is your story?” Devon Salazar has vowed to protect the Mesa Falls Ranch legacy—at all costs. But he can’t deny his attraction to alluring new hire Regina Flores, even if she’s definitely hiding something. This won’t stop Devon from seducing her. Until Regina reveals her surprising connection to his family…
The Risk
I’m risking everything… For my darkest desire. Surrendering to a stranger for one night—that’s my forbidden fantasy. But am I ready to dance for the world’s wealthiest at Paris’s most exclusive sex club? When I see brooding billionaire Sebastian Dumont in the audience, he demands a private performance—no matter the cost. I know he’ll make my dirtiest dreams come true, but will giving him my body mean selling my soul?
The Rebel
Temptation at any cost Marcus Salazar is determined to buy back control of his media empire. Only secretive Lily Carrington poses a threat to his ambition. Not even her engagement to another man can dim Marcus’s desire for her. But Lily has an agenda- one that doesn’t include the visionary mogul?
The Proposition
A sexy proposition… Leads to six weeks of pleasure! Hot cars, reckless gambling, and gorgeous women – that’s how I’m spending my unwanted inheritance. So when Orla Hendricks propositions me with six weeks of hot sex and decadent travel, I can’t resist making the perfectly tailored CEO come apart at the seams. From skiing in Zurich to a gala in Sydney, Orla’s becoming more than a sexy diversion. But her heart might be the one thing my billions can’t buy.
The Flood
A gripping, atmospheric crime novel about a town on the edge of collapse, and a murder that shakes the community. Perfect for fans of The Dry. When Daniela Cain returns to her small hometown after seven years’ absence, she finds that flooding has left the village all but deserted. She’s there to collect something she left in her childhood home, then she plans to leave. But upon entering the old house she discovers her younger sister’s body half-submerged in the water. As Daniela tries to work out what happened to Auryn, she uncovers dark secrets from her childhood as one of four sisters in the household, when the Cain’s and another local family begin to turn on each other with devastating results.
The Fling
They’re polar opposites… …which only makes him more irresistible! I swore off romance after my ex broke my heart, so I’m not thrilled to be home for my twin sister’s wedding. Thank god for the delicious distraction next door: the anonymous ‘Mr Suit’. After spending a sinful night with him, I discover my no-strings neighbor is the best man. We’re complete opposites, but the chemistry between us is scorching hot…as long as no one gets burned.