Emotional Gripping

'This book was a top notch thriller. I devoured it in less than a day!' Netgalley reviewer ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'A great plot with many exciting turns and twists that kept me engaged until the very last page!' 'A fun and twisty summer read that kept me guessing. One of the only books I’ve ever read in one sitting.' You thought you were keeping them safe. You let the evil in... My heart twists as I watch my teenagers, Willow and Josh, head off on their first holiday without me. They're spreading their wings, venturing into the world, and I feel a mix of pride and anxiety. ...

When Murder Gets in the Way of Love From the quiet tranquility of the Pacific Northwest to an unimaginable conspiracy, Sheriff Maxwell Wilcox must fight to protect his new home and confront the ghosts of his past in The Good Sheriff. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Southern Oregon, this gripping mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. After losing his wife to cancer, Wilcox searches for meaning and solace in the rugged beauty of Southern Oregon. Accepting a temporary role as Sheriff in the close-knit communities nestled in the Rogue Valley, he finds ...

When Emily’s husband dies in a terrible accident, she’s not the only wife he leaves behind. Before their whirlwind romance and Emily’s discovery she was pregnant, Pete had been married to Caroline for more than 20 years. A devastating tragedy had torn them apart. But there was a part of Pete that had never fully left his first wife and a secret that would bind them together, forever. Finding herself lonely, heartbroken, and forced to face life and motherhood alone, Emily knows she needs someone she can trust and rely on. Even if it’s the woman her husband loved before her.

When I found out I was pregnant, I couldn’t have been happier. Ever since my own father died, I’d felt utterly lost. But you changed everything. Finally, I had found my purpose: to be the best mother I could be. But I couldn’t–wouldn’t–tell anyone who your father was. I could never forget the look in his eyes that day. The betrayal written across his face. All the things we didn’t say and the secret that tore us apart.

Three sisters. Three childhoods ruined. One chance to heal the scars of the past. After their death of their cruel and abusive mother, estranged sisters Alex, Catherine and Beth reunite once again.

Inspired by true events, and for fans of The Beekeeper’s Promise and The Tuscan Child, comes a passionate, heartbreaking and absolutely pause-resisting story of two remarkable women, separated by history, finding the courage to look for light in the darkest places.

Grace had never been more terrified...the pain was relentless. Nothing in her life prepared her for this. She desperately needed somewhere safe...someplace she could hide. Someone she could trust with her life. It was dark...and getting darker. Ronan Hendricks didn’t recognize her voice. Not family...not friends. Probably not an enemy. But he didn’t need the years he’d spent as a detective to recognize what he did hear... Fear. In a desperate moment of hope, a single number saved her life. Then a complete stranger opened his home offering safety yet Grace knew danger surrounded them.....

If you passed Alice on the street, you couldn’t help but smile. At how she holds hands with her husband, Jack, who she has been with since she was at university. At the way she admires her three boys, the center of her universe. But if you looked very closely, you’d see how tightly she holds Jack’s hand, afraid to let go. You’d see how carefully she watches her boys, scared to look away. She has told Jack that she ran away from home when she was younger - but she didn’t tell him the whole story.

It was 1870, a young girl, Little Wide Shadow, tried her best to fit into her Cheyenne tribe. With a short attention span, and a stubborn streak, plus a mind of her own, she did not make her trials to fit in very easy on herself. She was consistently punished for her antics to the point her given name, Little Wide Shadow, was changed to K-Ox. She received the new name with pride as she would not show any shame. She knew the name meant chaos. This story is about the life of Catherine, a white captive. However, she did not know her identity until she was older. Secrets, whispers, snickers ...

Working in the camp’s munitions factory, Adela Rubenstein discovers the underground network fighting against the devastating cruelty all around them. Imprisoned for teaching Jewish orphans in secret for the resistance, she doesn’t hesitate to join the rebellion. Every night on the way back to her hut, she looks up at the stars, the only witness to their plan to blow up the crematoria buildings.

With its blend of romance and suspense, this heartstring-tugging tale promises to resonate with readers seeking a captivating escape. Esteemed for her heartfelt narratives, USA Today Best-Selling Author Kathleen Ball presents a compelling tale of healing and second chances in this sweet contemporary Western romance. Colt O'Malley, grappling with the weight of grief following his brother's sudden passing, finds himself reluctantly thrust into the role of caretaker when his late sibling leaves behind a woman in need of refuge. Though initially resistant to the idea of assistance, Colt soon ...

1915, London: Shaking, she opens the faded red front door and her heart races as the young boy on the steps holds out the telegram. The words swim before her. They can’t be true; this can’t be happening. Nothing will ever be the same again. 1943, London: Elizabeth Carmichael rushes out down the steps of her town house in her smart army uniform, daydreaming of her handsome fiancé posted miles away in the RAF, and determined to play her part in the war effort. Not looking where she’s going, Elizabeth collides with a tall man in the middle of the street.

In "A New Dawn," readers are plunged into a riveting thriller that explores the depths of human resilience and the powerful bonds of family. When Ariel's sister Ivy disappears at a mysterious mountain retreat, she uncovers chilling secrets hidden beneath its peaceful facade. This suspenseful thriller plunges readers into a world of sinister secrets and shocking evils, testing the resilience of sisterhood and survival. Ariel, our narrator, regrets her drifting relationship with her younger sister Ivy and tries her best to make amends. As Ivy faces heartbreak and searches for healing, she is ...

Renowned for her compelling narratives, USA Today Best-Selling Author Kathleen Ball delivers a captivating tale of love, redemption, and second chances in this sweet contemporary Western romance. Holden O'Leary, a devoted veterinarian, finds himself grappling with the responsibilities of caring for his younger brothers following a move to Montana to escape past heartaches. Determined to prioritize their well-being, he resolves to steer clear of romantic entanglements. However, when the need for a nanny arises, Holden's resolve is tested with the arrival of Summer Fitzgerald, whose troubled ...

Detective Inspector Matt Lockyer has been side-lined to working cold cases, following a bad decision he made in a recent investigation in order to support a friend. Lockyer isn't too bothered though, as it gives him the chance to review some of the cases that keep him up at night and to look into his own brother's senseless killing, which still remains unsolved. On a quiet afternoon, Lockyer receives a phone call from prisoner Hedy Lambert—a woman he put inside for murder 14 years ago. She informs him that the man she was originally accused of killing has turned up alive and well.

When Louise Taylor is hit by a car as she cycles home in the rain following a fight with her boyfriend, she’s left hurt, frightened, and confused. And worse, something tells her it wasn’t an accident. Housebound in her cramped apartment while she recovers, flashbacks to her traumatic childhood begin to resurface. Desperate to keep busy and distract herself, she hires Edward - a friend of a friend - to repaint her shabby living room and, hopefully, keep the past at bay. When Edward arrives - quiet, considerate, and handsome - Lou instantly feels like they’ve met before.

It was all so unexpected. And now, she needs to fight the greatest battle of her life. Shirley is preoccupied with her non-stop daily routine: her demanding job at a law firm, raising her 18-month son and maintaining her loving relationship with her husband... Shirley’s busy life is turned upside down when her mother, who lives in Australia, comes over to visit and receives painful news – she has cancer. This terrible discovery is just the tip of the iceberg for Shirley, with many more struggles ahead, that she must face. Against all odds, and despite the challenges in her path, she ...

"A romantic drama that pulls you in right from the beginning!" Amazon reviewer , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ During her summer vacation, sixteen-year-old Californian surfer Dylan Rice thinks she has found the love of her life in gifted blond surfer Reef Taylor. But their fiery relationship is put on hold after her family suffers a tragic event, and when Reef finds love with Dylan’s best friend, Emmy, she understands that she must move on. But when Dylan and Reef lose Emmy in a terrible accident, they are pushed even further apart. Dylan leaves her hometown, hoping to put the past behind her. Eight ...

Sicily, 1939. Seventeen-year-old Concetta has just received life-changing news: her family is leaving their sun-drenched Sicilian village and moving to America. Desperate to stay with her secret love Gaetano—a fisherman's son her father would never accept—Concetta spends one last night with him beneath a blanket of stars. There, among the citrus-scented air and cricket song, he hands her a leaving gift: a fountain pen, with a promise to keep their love alive through letters – and return to one another one day.

From Kathleen Ball USA Today and Amazon Kindle All-Star Author A Cowboy Guarded by Pain. A Woman Seeking a Fresh Start. A Love They Never Saw Coming. Jonas Barnes has seen more than his fair share of heartache. A rugged rancher scarred by his Army service, he’s learned to trust his horses and rescue animals far more than people. When a misunderstanding with the new owner of the local restaurant sparks his temper, Jonas is quick to judge—until her sincerity makes him pause. Autumn Lavin has big dreams and a baby on the way. Starting a vegetarian eatery in a cattle-loving town is no small...