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The Girls Inside
by NJ MackayThe most addictive, deliciously dark and redemptive psychological thriller you've been waiting for in 2021 - for fans of Lisa Jewell, Louise Jensen, Phoebe Morgan, CL Taylor, Cara Hunter and KL Slater...**************Blue grew up in the Black House.In remotest Wales, Joseph Carillo recruited young, lonely women to join his community and adopt his erratic views. Blue's mother was one of them. But when the Black House goes up in flames, Blue escapes to freedom and never stops running.Twenty years later, when Blue's old dormmate commits suicide, Blue receives a strange call. She has been awarded sole custody of Natasha's daughter. But things don't add up. The girls haven't spoken since the night of the fire.As Blue begins to dig into Natasha's life, her suspicions take her all the way back to that fateful night...But will the truth help Blue to face her past, or will it put everyone she holds close in danger?**************Praise for NJ MACKAY:'Dark, gripping, unexpected. Insanely good - like, Dark Places good' ELLE CROFT'Brilliantly plotted, tense and atmospheric' RACHAEL BLOK'Grips you from the first line through to the nail-biting conclusion. Psychological suspense at its best' VICTORIA SELMAN'Clever, unexpected, brilliantly plotted; I literally could not put it down' CLARE EMPSON
The Girls I've Been
by Tess SharpeSoon to be a Netflix film starring Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown - this must-read psychological thriller, perfect for fans of One of Us Is Lying, will leave you guessing until the final page. 'Slick, stylish and full of suspense' - Sophie McKenzie. 'A powerful gut-punch of a book that will leave you reeling long after its final pages. I couldn't put it down!' - Chelsea PitcherAs an ex con artist, Nora has always got herself out of tricky situations. But the ultimate test lies in wait when she's taken hostage in a bank heist. And this time, Nora doesn't have an escape plan ...Meet Nora. Also known as Rebecca, Samantha, Haley, Katie and Ashley - the girls she's been.Nora didn't choose a life of deception - she was born into it. As the daughter of a con artist who targeted criminal men, Nora always had to play a part. But when her mother fell for one of the men instead of conning him, Nora pulled the ultimate con herself: escape.For five years Nora's been playing at normal - but things are far from it when she finds herself held at gunpoint in the middle of a bank heist, along with Wes (her ex-boyfriend) and Iris (her secret new girlfriend and mutual friend of Wes ... awkward). Now it will take all of Nora's con artistry skills to get them out alive.Because the gunmen have no idea who she really is - that girl has been in hiding for far too long ...
The Girls Left Behind: The unputdownable emotional thriller NEW for 2023 with a breathtaking twist
by Emily GunnisThe gripping new novel from the global bestselling author of THE GIRL IN THE LETTER Emily Gunnis is a heartwrenching story of a girl disappeared, a terrible wrong and powerful people with something to hide... NO ONE BELIEVED THE GIRLS.BUT BONES DON'T LIE...The clock is ticking for Superintendent Jo Hamilton, who is just days from retirement from Sussex Police when the discovery of the bones of a young woman takes her back to a tragic unsolved case she worked on as WPC in the 1970s: the disappearance of a teenage girl from a notorious local children's home, not long after another young resident died in suspicious circumstances. Jo is determined track down the victim's sister, convinced that re-opening the hushed-up wrongs of the past will uncover the truth of the girls' deaths. But will the trail lead her disturbingly close to home?Early readers are gripped by The Girls Left Behind: 'Kept me intrigued and hooked until the end ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''A very well written multigenerational story ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I would highly recommend ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''I could not put this book down ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐''Excellent ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'Your favourite authors adore Emily Gunnis's bestsellers:'Compelling, twisty, heart-wrenching... A novel that stays with you' Sophie Kinsella'Utterly gripping, taut and powerful. An emotionally charged, compulsive novel Adele Parks'Fast paced, brilliantly plotted and desperately sad - all hallmarks of a bestseller' Lesley Pearse'A truly brilliant and moving read. I loved it' Karen Hamilton'I really loved it! Tense, emotionally charged' Jenny Ashcroft'Captivating and suspenseful' Jessica Fellowes'Hugely addictive, full of twists, turns and betrayal' Heat'A gripping story' Woman & Home
Girls Like Girls
by Hayley KiyokoTrailblazing pop star, actor and director, Hayley Kiyoko debuts her first novel, a coming-of-age romance based on her breakthrough hit song and viral video, GIRLS LIKE GIRLS.It's not that you're not like other girls. It's just that you've never met a girl like you. And then. You do. You meet her. And suddenly. The songs make sense.It's summertime and 17-year-old Coley is alone, again. Forced to move to middle of nowhere Oregon after losing her mother, she is in no position to risk her already fragile heart. But when she meets Sonya, the attraction is immediate.Coley worries she isn't worthy of love. Up until now, everyone she's loved has left her. And Sonya's never been with a girl before. What if by opening her heart, Coley's risking it all?
Girls Like Us: The gripping must-read crime thriller for 2019
by Cristina AlgerWhat happens when your father is the prime suspect in a murder case?'Full of surprises you truly don't see coming' HARLAN COBEN'Instantly gripping and compulsively readable' RILEY SAGER********************************FBI Agent Nell Flynn is about to work the most personal case of her life.Back home for the first time in a decade, Nell is getting ready to close the family estate after her father's death.But there's one piece of unfinished business. Her father, a homicide detective, was investigating the murders of two young women. Now his partner has asked for Nell's help.Nell soon realises that her father should be the prime suspect, and that his friends on the force are covering for him.With no idea who she can trust, Nell also starts to question events that took place when she was a child. Could it be that the answers she so desperately needs are buried deep within her own memory?What READERS are saying about GIRLS LIKE US'I devoured every page of this novel, and stayed up way past my bedtime, because walking away wasn't an option''GIRLS LIKE US is a solid 5 star read!''I really couldn't put the book down as I followed Nell searching for answers''An excellent thriller!''This was a great pager turner and I had a hard time putting in down''I particularly enjoyed all of the strong, smart female characters. I was sorry for it to end!'What REVIEWERS are saying about GIRLS LIKE US'Alger expertly ratchets up the suspense all the way to the explosive finale' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY'Tension becomes nearly unbearable as Nell realizes she truly can't trust anyone' KIRKUS REVIEWS'GIRLS LIKE US is a smart thriller that will keep you guessing' POPSUGAR
Girls Like You: Charlotte (Girls Like You Ser.)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Charlotte's in the Lake District as usual... and in love with the boy next door as usual!
Girls Like You: Holly (Girls Like You Ser. #Vol. 5)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Holly is already in love with a boy she met in Barbados but will her dream last?
Girls Like You: Hannah (Girls Like You Ser.)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Hannah's on a music course but will she find love there?
Girls Like You: Zoe (Girls Like You Ser. #Vol. 7)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Zoe is drawn to someone unexpected when she joins a drama project.
Girls Like You: Maddy (Girls Like You Ser.)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Maddy's in Barbados, where she's sure she'll find a boyfriend - she's never had any difficulty before.
Girls Like You: Sophie (Girls Like You Ser.)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Sophie goes to France where no one but the boy in the next tent seems interested. And she definitely doesn't fancy him.
Girls Like You: Josie (Girls Like You Ser. #Vol. 8)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Josie is about to find out what happens when you fall for your best friend's boyfriend.
Girls Like You: Alex (Girls Like You Ser. #Vol. 6)
by Kate PettySand, sea and holiday romance are in store for four friends one summer.Alex finds herself getting distracted playing mixed double in a tennis tournament.
Girls Made of Snow and Glass
by Melissa BashardoustONLY ONE CAN BE QUEEN'A feminist fantasy fairy tale not to be missed' BookPage'Utterly superb' ALA Booklist 'Dark, fantastical, hauntingly evocative' Kirkus 'An empowering and progressive original retelling' School Library Journal Sixteen-year-old Mina is motherless, her magician father is vicious, and her silent heart has never beat with love for anyone. In fact, it has never beat at all, for her father cut it out and replaced it with one of glass. When she moves to Whitespring Castle, Mina forms a plan: win the king's heart with her beauty, become queen, and finally know love. The only catch is that she'll have to become a stepmother.Fifteen-year-old Lynet looks just like her late mother, and one day she discovers why: a magician created her out of snow in the dead queen's image. Lynet would rather be like her fierce and regal stepmother, Mina, but when her father makes her queen of the southern territories, Mina starts to look at Lynet with something like hatred, and Lynet must decide what to do - and who to be - in order to win back the only mother she's ever known . . . or else defeat her once and for all.
Girls’ Night In: The 10th Anniversary Collection
by Jessica Adams Chrissie Manby Fiona WalkerAn unparalleled collection of stories by some of the best female writers commissioned specially for this collection, with royalties supporting War Child, the charity dedicated to alleviating the suffering of children affected by war.
Girls Night Out 3 E-Book Bundle
by Anna Lou Weatherley Ziepe Gemma BurgessA bargain box-set of flirty, funny, glamorous books about love and friendship.
The Girls of Ennismore: A heart-rending Irish saga
by Patricia FalveyIreland, 1900. Two girls meet. They are from vastly different worlds, but will be united in friendship through loves, losses and wars. A sweeping, heartrending saga for fans of Diney Costeloe and Rosie Clarke. It's the early years of the twentieth century, and Victoria Bell and Rosie Killeen are best friends. Growing up in rural Ireland's County Mayo, their friendship is forged against the glorious backdrop of Ennismore House. However, Victoria, born of the aristocracy, and Rosie, daughter of a local farmer, both find that the disparity of their class and the simmering social tension in Ireland will push their friendship to the brink...
Girls of Fate and Fury: The stunning, heartbreaking finale to the New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series (Girls of Paper and Fire #3)
by Natasha NganThe epic romance of Lei and Wren comes to a breathtaking conclusion in the explosive finale to the acclaimed, New York Times bestselling Girls of Paper and Fire series. 'Don't struggle, Lei-zhi. It's time to take you back to the Hidden Palace. You're going home.'The jaw-dropping conclusion to Girls of Storm and Shadow left the fates of Lei and Wren hanging in the balance. There's one thing Lei knows - she can never return to the Hidden Palace. The trauma and tragedy she suffered behind those opulent walls will plague her forever. She cannot be trapped there with the sadistic king again, especially without Wren. The last time Lei saw the girl she loved, Wren was fighting an army of soldiers in a furious battle to the death.With the two girls torn apart and each in great peril, will they reunite at last, or have their destinies diverged forever?
The Girls of Heatherly Hall: The latest uplifting read from beloved author Julie Houston, perfect for summer 2023!
by Julie HoustonFans of Katie Fforde, Phillipa Ashley and The Vicar of Dibley will love this heartwarming and witty new novel from Julie Houston.Three devoted sisters... One complicated family.After the untimely death of their biological father, triplets Eva, Rosa and Hannah find themselves the unlikely owners of Heatherly Hall, the vast manor house overlooking their home village of Westenbury. But the beautiful house comes with almost as much baggage as it does land, not least high running costs and expectations. It's up to the sisters to find a way to keep Heatherly Hall going and, most importantly, in the family.But with drama in their private lives and secrets about to emerge, can the sisters stick together to focus on the task at hand?Praise for Julie Houston's books: 'A warm, funny story of sisters and the secrets they keep' Sheila O'Flanagan 'Warm, funny and well written, with a page-turning plot, this book has everything! I loved it!' Katie Fforde 'Julie Houston at her best – heartfelt and hilarious' Sandy Barker 'Laugh-out-loud hilarious and heartwarming!''Mandy Baggot 'This book is an absolute gigglefest with characters you'll fall in love with!' Katie Ginger
The Girls Of Mischief Bay (Mira Ser. #1)
by Susan Mallery#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR ‘Warm, witty and romantic. The perfect feel-good read’ – Sarah Morgan on You Say It First Three friends, each on the brink of a new beginning…
The Girls of Mulberry Lane (The Mulberry Lane Series #1)
by Rosie Clarke1938, Mulberry Lane, London. War is looming, but on Mulberry Lane there are different battles being fought... Perfect for fans of Nadine Dorries and Cathy Sharp. Maureen Jackson is a prisoner of her father's blackmail. Three years earlier, she'd been hoping to marry Rory, the man of her dreams. However, after her mother's death, she was left to care for her overbearing father. Now Rory is back in London with a pregnant wife in tow to remind Maureen of the life that should have been hers. As war threatens, Janet ashley hopes to marry her sweetheart Mike, but her father refuses to grant them his blessing. Defying his wishes, Janet finds herself pregnant and her mother Peggy is determined to hold her family together at all costs. Will the girls of Mulberry Lane manage to snatch happiness before the darkness of World War II descends? Order the next book in the series out JANUARY 2018 - A Wedding at Mulberry Lane.
Girls of Paper and Fire: A sumptuous and sizzling Asian-inspired epic fantasy (Girls of Paper and Fire #1)
by Natasha NganThe mesmerising New York Times bestseller!Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honour they could hope for . . . and the most demeaning. This year, there's a ninth.And instead of paper, she's made of fire.'A timely reminder that, in the right hands, the fantasy genre has things to say about injustice and abuse of power in the real world' GuardianLei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people in Ikhara. Ten years ago, her mother was snatched by the royal guards, and her fate remains unknown. Now, the guards are back and this time it's Lei they're after - the girl with the golden eyes, whose rumoured beauty has piqued the king's interest.Over weeks of training in the opulent but oppressive palace, Lei and eight other girls learn the skills and charm that befit a king's consort. There, Lei does the unthinkable - she falls in love. Her forbidden romance becomes enmeshed with an explosive plot that threatens her world's entire way of life. Lei, still the wide-eyed country girl at heart, must decide how far she's willing to go for justice and revenge.
Girls of Paper and Fire Complete Trilogy Omnibus
by Natasha NganThe mesmerising New York Times bestselling trilogy! Now available in a complete omnibus! Each year, eight beautiful girls are chosen as Paper Girls to serve the king. It's the highest honour they could hope for . . . and the most demeaning. This year, there's a ninth.And instead of paper, she's made of fire.Lei is a member of the Paper caste, the lowest and most persecuted class of people in Ikhara. Ten years ago, her mother was snatched by the royal guards, and her fate remains unknown. Now, the guards are back and this time it's Lei they're after - the girl with the golden eyes, whose rumoured beauty has piqued the king's interest.Over weeks of training in the opulent but oppressive palace, Lei and eight other girls learn the skills and charm that befit a king's consort. There, Lei does the unthinkable - she falls in love. Her forbidden romance becomes enmeshed with an explosive plot that threatens her world's entire way of life. Lei, still the wide-eyed country girl at heart, must decide how far she's willing to go for justice and revenge.Included in this omnibus:Girls of Paper and FireGirls of Storm and ShadowGirls of Fate and FuryPRAISE FOR GIRLS OF PAPER AND FIRE SERIES:'An elegant and heart-rending ode to human endurance, and to love.'Samantha Shannon, bestselling author of The Priory of the Orange Tree'Kicking ass and resisting oppression in a rich, magical, and Asian-inspired world.'R. F. Kuang, bestselling author of Babel 'One of the *the* best YA books I've read for years.'Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Mercies
Girls of Riyadh
by Rajaa AlsaneaSaudi Arabia - where marriages are arranged and there are no cinemas or parties to go to, where social life consists of trying to keep girls and boys apart rather than put them together. But as Rajaa Alsanea reveals in this absorbing novel, that's not the whole story: determination, mobile phones and the internet have made life easier for young Saudis, and the four girls in this novel are all finding romance even though mostly it goes badly wrong. Girls of Riyadh captures the trials and tribulations of a middle-class society quite unlike our own and blows the lid off all our preconceptions of Arab life.
Girls of Storm and Shadow: The mezmerizing sequel to New York Times bestseller Girls of Paper and Fire (Girls of Paper and Fire #2)
by Natasha NganThe mesmerising sequel to the NYT bestselling Girls of Paper and FireThe Girls of Paper and Fire did the impossible. They escaped.But out in the unforgiving wild, hunted like prey, Lei and Wren learn that the most terrifying prisons have no walls.Lei, the naive country girl who became a royal courtesan, is now known as the Moonchosen, the commoner who managed to do what no one else could. But slaying the cruel Demon King wasn't the end of the plan - it's just the beginning. Now Lei and her warrior love Wren must travel the kingdom to gain support from the far-flung rebel clans. The journey is made even more treacherous thanks to a heavy bounty on Lei's head, as well as insidious doubts that threaten to tear Lei and Wren apart from within.Meanwhile, an evil plot to eliminate the rebel uprising is taking shape, fueled by dark magic and vengeance. Will Lei succeed in her quest to overthrow the monarchy and protect her love for Wren, or will she fall victim to the sinister magic that seeks to destroy her?'Beautiful and heart-breaking and meaningful . . . Ngan's writing is stunning' Young Adult Reads