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  The Hollywood Governess - The...

  Alexandra Weston, Alys West

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  A sweeping historical romance set in the golden age of Hollywood from Alexandra Weston. 
  A governess bound by her own strict rules, a movie-star tormented by grief, a forbidden love story you won’t forget. 
  Hollywood, 1937 
  Hester Carlyle has no wish to look after the pampered offspring of the rich anymore, in spite of being a highly sought-after governess. But with her elderly father frail, and the roof of their rundown cottage in dreary Yorkshire falling in, she has no choice but to accept a dazzling new placement. 
  Movie star Aidan Neil is box office gold, but after the tragic death of his wife Dinah Doyle, he needs Hester’s help to raise their young daughter Erin. Aidan and Dinah were once the perfect Hollywood couple, but stars don’t shine forever… 
  At Aidan’s glittering Hollywood mansion, Hester finds a family struggling with their grief. Hester knows she can help little Erin, but Aidan’s torment is palpable. Brooding and reclusive, he is far from the picture-perfect hero Hester's seen in films. There’s an edge to him that makes Hester wonder if he’s hiding a dark secret of his own.... 
  Was the marriage between Aidan and Dinah as perfect as it appeared to be? Was Dinah’s death really a tragic accident? 
  When it finally comes, the truth is more shocking than Hester could ever have imagined. And she knows that if revealed, it will destroy the family she has grown to love and ruin Aidan's Hollywood dream forever... 
  A sweeping new story from a talented new voice. Perfect for Fans of Taylor Jenkins Read, Wendy Holden and Natasha Lester. 
  Readers LOVE The Hollywood Governess! 
  "Set in the glamorous world of 1930s Hollywood, Weston has written a stunning book that I devoured in two days, with a heroine I was rooting for all the way. Full of surprises, this book gets five shiny Oscar-winning stars from me." Bestselling author Jenni Keer 
  " I adored this beautiful story. A glorious, unforgettable read." Bestselling author Renita D'Silva 
  "A page-turning, emotional story about forbidden love, heartbreaking loss and devastating secrets. I absolutely loved it." Bestselling author Siobhan Daiko 
  "Jane Eyre meets Rebecca meets Swing Time! I absolutely loved this beautifully written tale of old Hollywood - and Yorkshire! Mysterious, evocative and so compelling, I read it in 24 hours.” Bestselling author Jenni Fletcher. 
  "I couldn't put it down - a must read for romance readers and lovers of historical fiction." Bestselling author Sandy Barker. 
  "An exquisite, compelling read. I read it twice." Bestselling author Sylvia Broady 
  "I loved this book such a sweet and beautiful story! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Definitely 5 stars!" Reader Review 
  "One of the most charming books I've read in a long time" Reader Review 
  "Fabulous book!! It had some serious Evelyn Hugo vibes." Reader Review 
  "I can’t wait to read more from Alexandra Weston as this was fantastic." Reader Review

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  Dead Roses - A Lucinda Bell...

  Megeath Brockway

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  Flower Shop owner Lucinda Bell and her cat Artemis love their peaceful flower-filled life. But when a murder threatens her family, Lucinda will use all her powers of observation, arrangement and cultivation to find the real killer. 
  "A humorous, enjoyable short read." 
  "Cozy, flowers, family and murder. What else do you need?"

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  In the Dark - A Gripping...

  Vikki Patis

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  Is a situation ever black and white?Liv knows what kind of boy her grandson is. She knows Seb would never do anything to hurt his girlfriend, Izzy. But could the shadow cast by his father be influencing the boy she loves?Caitlyn, Izzy’s mother, is desperate to reach her daughter, but she only seems to push her further away. Can she help her daughter or are Caitlyn's own demons standing in the way? When an inappropriate photo of Izzy is shared online, no one is prepared for the ripples that threaten to tear their lives apart. Will the truth come out before it's too late?Or is the damage already done?What readers are saying about In The Dark:'Kept me awake well into the dark, desperate to find out more...' - Louise Mumford, author of Sleepless'A great, slow-burn family drama with some dark themes, that is packed with emotion and heart.' - Sarah A. Denzil, author of Silent Child'A powerful and poignant read, with hugely relevant topics at the heart.''Must-read for 2021 and very worthy of five stars.''I loved this so much, I flew through it in a day!''Powerful psychological thriller highlighting current issues and concerns in the digital age.'In the Dark is the new gripping psychological suspense novel from Vikki Patis, bestselling author of The Wake and Girl, Lost. In the Dark will appeal to fans of domestic noir, as well as to readers of authors like C.L. Taylor, Claire McGowan and B A Paris.

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  Ghosts in the Garden

  Danielle Garrett

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  When specters speak, secrets unravel. 
   
   
   
  Adjusting to life at Beechwood Inn, with its magical quirks and paranormal guests, was adventure enough. But when the spectral form of Rachel Palmer crashes into my world, things go sideways all over again. 
   
   
   
  Rachel's memory is a fractured mirror, with the reflection of Sean Harrington, her wealthy ex-boyfriend, caught in its shards. Despite accusations and suspicions, Rachel's ethereal heart refuses to believe Sean's guilt. 
   
   
   
  Diving headfirst into the maze of Rachel's past, every corner I turn reveals secrets long cloaked in shadows. Sinister forces are mounting against me, but the heartache and hope of Rachel's parents, along with Sean's enduring love, draw me deeper into the cold case mystery. 
   
   
   
  In piecing together the puzzle of Rachel's tragically short life, I find more than I bargained for—something that might change the course of my own future.

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  A Killing Truth - A Leine Basso...

  D.V. Berkom

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  Ready to stay up all night? Meet Leine Basso. Elite assassin. Perpetual target. 
  But when she's betrayed? 
  One-woman wrecking crew. 
  Leine eliminates terrorists for a living. After a routine assassination almost gets her killed, she chalks it up to a fluke. Her fellow assassin, Carlos, has another idea altogether. He thinks their boss is setting them up for a fall. 
  When Carlos goes missing, and a bombing thwarts another mission, Leine suspects the stakes are far higher than she could ever imagine, and wonders if the man in charge might have it in for her after all. 
  A Killing Truth is the prequel to the award-winning Leine Basso thriller series of crime novels. If you like no-nonsense heroines, page-turning plots, and twists you won’t see coming, then you’ll love D.V. Berkom’s tension-filled series.

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  The Counterfeit Lady

  Kate Parker

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  Enter the London of hansom cabs and gas lights to combat crime and bring killers to justice. 
  Georgia Fenchurch is a demure Victorian spinster and part of the secretive investigative group the Archivist Society. She is both a quiet antiquarian bookseller and adventurous hunter of killers and thieves. 
  The enigmatic Duke of Blackford returns to Georgia's life asking for her help and that of the Archivist Society in retrieving stolen blueprints. The plans are for an advanced battleship that will preserve Britain's mastery of the seas. Spies from various countries are descending on London in the hunt for the blueprints, ready to enter into a bidding war. 
  Blackford wants Georgia to play an old love of his, newly widowed and returned from the colonies to move among high society. He sends her out to search in Mayfair's glittering ballrooms and opulent drawing rooms. As they try to learn which spy has killed to gain the plans that will destroy Britain's dominance on the oceans, Georgia receives messages saying her secret is known and she won't live to find the killer.

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