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Discover the unexpected and raw story of Ava Cooper, a charismatic figure whose success belied a hidden world of turmoil. As her revelations challenge perceptions and friendships, delve into a journey of truth and self-discovery that exposes the complexities behind the shining facade.

Alexandria Newton's life was perfectly on track. Freshly graduated from Boston University’s prestigious law school, she had everything she ever dreamed of—a coveted position at a top firm, an upscale apartment overlooking the city skyline, and a best friend, Olivia, who doubled as her confidante and cheerleader. But her life's perfection shatters in a single night. When Alexandria wakes up in her own bed with a torn dress, mysterious bruises, and no memory of how she got there, her world spirals into uncertainty and fear. Desperation claws at her as she pieces together fragments of what...

Book Three of The Heart Series Lady Camilla Veltre has always lived a life of privilege. Wealthy, beautiful, and accustomed to getting exactly what she wants, she has never faced a challenge she couldn’t overcome—or buy her way out of. But when her brother Jaylon marries and leaves her to her own devices, Camilla is struck by an unshakable sense of loneliness. For the first time, she begins to question the purpose of her extravagant, carefully curated life. That is, until the day everything changes. Abducted by two mysterious men, Dominic and Hester, acting under orders from Prince ...

Prince Valik Rikard Massoulieu, the only son and heir to King Viktor and Queen Camille of the Isle of Harris, has spent his life loyally serving his family and meeting the lofty expectations of a royal future. Duty has always been his guiding star. But when his father sends him to Liverpool to resolve a dispute within a long-standing family business, Valik discovers a world of treachery far removed from the protected walls of his island kingdom. Recognized as the heir to the throne, Valik becomes the target of a sinister vendetta. Ambushed, struck unconscious, and taken captive, he is ...

This is a collection of remarkable personal accounts of a variety of American Civil War incidents, from both Union and Confederate perspectives. These vivid and absorbing reminiscences provide an inside view of many fascinating events of the time, shedding light on our shared past and illuminating the character and point of view of those who lived through an extraordinary time in our nation's history. Enjoy these excursions back through the mists of time, recounted by those who were there.

Jane Hughes has a loving partner, a job in an animal sanctuary, and a tiny cottage in rural Wales. She's happier than she's ever been, but her life is a lie. Jane Hughes does not really exist. Five years earlier Jane and her then best friends went on holiday, but what should have been the trip of a lifetime rapidly descended into a nightmare that claimed the lives of two of the women.

Ivy Brooks was always attracted to the bad boys until one day, she met the worst of them all and landed in prison as a result. Now, three years later, more mature and the mother of a beautiful little boy, she's determined to make a better life for herself and her son. She's also determined to make better choices when it comes to men and she's not sure her former cellmate's drop dead gorgeous brother Luke - a former bad boy who professes to have turned over a new leaf - is the right choice.

Five years ago, Olivia Sutherland was wrongfully convicted of plotting to murder. Now she's finally free, Olivia has three goals. Repair her relationship with her daughter. Clear her name. And bring down her husband—the man who framed her. Just how far is she willing to go to get what she wants? And how far will her husband go to stop her? Because his lies run deeper than Olivia could ever have imagined—and this time it’s not her freedom that’s in jeopardy, but her life.

Jessie Denton’s life is a daily battle for survival. Trapped in a relentless cycle of abuse at the hands of her stepbrother Martin, Jessie’s inner dialogue has become a steady mantra: “Just one more day—just one more day, and I’ll escape.” Her world is bleak, barely a step above the gutter rats scurrying at her heels for scraps, and though her bruises fade, the pain remains. Yet she endures—until the night she meets him. The game starts like any other: cheating and stealing, a familiar dance in a dimly lit room where trust is scarce. But when Jessie’s hand brushes against ...

Welcome to The Island. Where your worst fears are about to come true. It was supposed to be the perfect holiday: a week-long trip for six teenage friends on a remote tropical island. But when their guide dies of a stroke leaving them stranded, the trip of a lifetime turns into a nightmare. Because someone on the island knows each of the group’s worst fears. And one by one, they’re becoming a reality.

You love your family. They make you feel safe. You trust them. But should you? When 15-year-old Billy Wilkinson goes missing in the middle of the night, his mother, Claire, blames herself. She's not the only one. There isn't a single member of Billy's family who doesn't feel guilty. But the Wilkinsons are so used to keeping secrets from one another that it isn't until six months later, after an appeal for information goes horribly wrong, that the truth begins to surface.

A journey through the expected and unexpected symptoms of the perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause. Full of warmth and humour, and packed with important and useful information. The author speaks of her personal experience of the menopause in a very relatable way and as a family doctor she explains the research clearly. A chatty and approachable style, makes you feel like you're sitting together in a wine bar or coffee shop and she's sharing her top tips for navigating the next change in your life. Be forearmed, forewarned, and in control of your menopause!

Prince Lukas Massoulieu has made a terrible mistake. After finishing off a whole bottle of whiskey with his Winter Formal date, Reed Cambell, he wakes up the next morning with her sleeping in his arms. They're both naked and there's a glaring bloodstain on the sheet revealing exactly what transpired between them. Accusations fly between them and heated words are exchanged. They part ways without looking back. Fast forward four years later, Lukas is in a horrible car accident. Reed is thrust into Lukas's life as his physical therapists. But, the accident has left Lukas with post traumatic ...

When Lou Wandsworth ran away to France with her teacher Mike Hughes, she thought he was the love of her life. But Mike wasn't what he seemed, and he left her life in pieces. Now 32, Lou discovers that he is involved with teenager Chloe Meadows. Determined to make sure history doesn't repeat itself, she returns home to confront him for the damage he's caused.

Two years ago, Fran’s sister, Jenna, disappeared on a wellness retreat in Gozo that went terribly wrong. Tom Wade, the now infamous man behind Soul Shrink Retreats, has just been released from prison after serving his sentence for the deaths of two people. But he has never let on what happened to the third victim: Jenna. Determined to find out the truth, Fran books herself onto his upcoming retreat—the first since his release—and finds herself face-to-face with the man who might hold the key to her sister’s disappearance.

Fast paced and suspenseful, The Accident is perfect for fans of Before I Go to Sleep, Gone Girl, and Sophie Hannah. A gripping psychological thriller about the deadly secrets your children can keep.... Sue Jackson has the perfect family, but when her teenage daughter, Charlotte, deliberately steps in front of a bus and ends up in a coma she is forced to face a very dark reality. Retracing her daughter's steps, she finds a horrifying entry in Charlotte's diary and is forced to head deep into Charlotte's private world.

When a stranger asks Jo Blackmore for a lift, she says yes, then swiftly wishes she hadn't. The stranger knows Jo's name; she knows her husband, Max, and she's got a glove belonging to Jo's two-year-old daughter, Elise. What begins with a subtle threat swiftly turns into a nightmare as the police, social services and even Jo's own husband turn against her. No one believes that Elise is in danger. But Jo knows there's only one way to keep her child safe - run.

Haunting, compelling, this psychological thriller will have you hooked. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl and Daughter. Best friends are there for each other through thick and thin. You trust them with your life. At least that's what Emma, Daisy, Leanne, and Al think. But all that changes when they embark on a trip of a lifetime together. When they return home, only two of them are left alive, and the group has been torn apart by lies and deception. Many years later, when the dust has settled and life has moved on, one girl receives a threatening letter.

All 16-year-old Drew Finch wants is to be left alone. She's not interested in spending time with her mum and stepdad and when her disruptive 15-year-old brother Mason is expelled from school for the third time and sent to a residential reform academy she's almost relieved. Everything changes when she's followed home from school by the mysterious Dr Cobey, who claims to have a message from Mason. There is something sinister about the 'treatment' he is undergoing. The school is changing people.

When newly divorced Jude arrives in the small town of Lowbridge, she is soon drawn to the enigmatic Will, father to her young daughter's best friend. But Will's devastating past holds questions that nobody knows the answer to – and after two tragedies tore his life apart in just a few short years, gossip and rumours abound about what really happened to the women he loved. Because whilst one dead wife is tragic, two starts to look like murder…