*The unforgettable new novel from the bestselling author of Olive*Funny, fierce and life-affirming, TABLE FOR ONE is a love letter to you.If in doubt, date yourself.***'A fast-paced, funny and touching story about smart young women’ ELIZABETH GILBERT'It's a fabulous read' RUTH JONES'Funny, warm yet galvanising' JENNIE GODFREY‘Joyful and affirming, this is a dopamine hit of a book' CLAIRE DAVERLEY***Willow has everything worked out.*The steady partner*The successful career*The grown-up houseUntil she doesn’t – and she’s cast adrift on the sea of heartbreak, grieving a future with no clear path.With her life transformed beyond recognition, and her friends busy ‘moving forwards’, Willow has never felt more alone.But she’s in good company.And when inspiration arrives from an unlikely source, she rekindles the relationship she longs for – but has long neglected… The one with herself…***PRAISE FOR EMMA GANNON:‘Culturally relatable, powerful and funny!’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Fantastic and super relatable’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘I felt like I was reading it as a reflection of my life’⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘A lovely read with emotional and relatable themes throughout’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘Comforting, funny, uplifting, emotional and ultimately just like a big hug in book form’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️‘…a masterful look into the trap your Instagram feed can become. A satisfying story of personal growth’ EVENING EXPRESS‘Warm, charming and keenly observed, Table for One is a delicious read. Emma Gannon artfully captures the complexities that we face across our lives, all the while demonstrating the power of unlikely friendships to make them easier. I devoured it’ ALICE VINCENT‘Gannon is good on the confusing messiness of modern life – and the way women are bombarded with conflicting messages. But my favourite part is Willow's relationship with her Aunt Carla – deeply poignant and touching’ NATASHA POLISZCZUK Read more

As seen on TikTok, from Samantha Towle, the New York Times bestselling author of Wardrobe Malfunction and Breaking Hollywood, comes a the first dramatically powerful and passionate novel in the Gods series.Readers are raving about Ruin!'Samantha Towle at her best''Wow! What a story, I can't even begin to tell you just how much I loved . . . this mind blowing book''I adored this story! . . . Samantha Towle really knows how to make her characters jump out of the page and into our hearts as their journey becomes our own''I love a good second chance romance story and this one was A-M-A-Z-I-N-G'..............................................................................And the new heavyweight champion of the world is... Those are the words that Zeus Kincaid has been waiting to hear since he first put on a pair of boxing gloves. He just didn't think they would come with a tragedy that would change how he viewed the sport forever. Cameron Reed was in her second year at Juilliard when her childhood sweetheart, Zeus Kincaid, walked away from her. A few months later, Cam realized that she would never fulfill her dream of dancing for the New York City Ballet. Now working as a dancer in an upscale club in Manhattan, Cam is brought face-to-face with the man she once loved. And it's her turn to walk away from him. After five years of missing Cam, Zeus isn't prepared to let her go again. But when he finds himself standing on her doorstep the next morning, things don't go quite as he expected . . . ..............................................................................The Gods series continues with Rush - out now!Plus, don't miss any of Samantha Towle's sensational love stories, including the romantic comedy Breaking Hollywood, the sizzling beach romance, The Two Week Stand, and many more!More incredible praise for the Gods series:'Epic. Loved every word, and Sam Towle proves yet again a true veteran in the art of contemporary romance''Her characters are always amazing and her stories leave you wanting more.....enjoy the read!!''Every expectation was surpassed and I devoured this book in a day''A phenomenal book' Read more

*OVER ONE MILLION COPIES SOLD**THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*With crackling suspense, unforgettable characters and searing insight, The Lost Apothecary is a subversive and intoxicating debut novel of secrets, vengeance and the remarkable ways women can save each other despite the barrier of time.Hidden in the depths of eighteenth-century London, a secret apothecary shop caters to an unusual kind of clientele. Women across the city whisper of a mysterious figure named Nella who sells well-disguised poisons to use against the oppressive men in their lives. But the apothecary’s fate is jeopardized when her newest patron, a precocious twelve-year-old, makes a fatal mistake, sparking a string of consequences that echo through the centuries.Meanwhile in present-day London, aspiring historian Caroline Parcewell spends her tenth wedding anniversary alone, running from her own demons. When she stumbles upon a clue to the unsolved apothecary murders that haunted London two hundred years ago, her life collides with the apothecary’s in a stunning twist of fate—and not everyone will survive.Shortlisted for the HWA Debut Crown Award2021's Most Highly Anticipated New Books NewsweekMost Anticipated Books of 2021 Popsugar Read more

“What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is...” Cara Hunter“It’s obvious why Abbott has attracted her huge audience.” The Times“The queen of psychological thrillers.” Fabulous MagazineIt would be unfair to blame the woman I met tonight for turning my life upside down. She didn’t.It was already upside down. I just didn’t know it.Recently life has been good for Mallory Hansen: a great job, a lovely home, and a wonderful man, Nathan, to share it with.But now she must ask herself: is it all built on lies?A shocking accusation has been made against Nathan, and Mallory doesn’t know who to believe. He denies everything, but all the signs point to his guilt. She has learned to trust Nathan, but she also remembers the boy he used to be.As teenagers, Mallory and Nathan were part of a close-knit group of six friends until a vicious argument drove them apart. Now, fifteen years later, they are back in touch - only to find themselves drawn into a web of mutual distrust, one by one…The attacks on their lives are skilfully targeted, designed to hit them where they hurt the most, and when a young woman disappears and a baby is abducted, DCI Tom Douglas must try to unravel the past and discover who is the architect of their misery.An utterly compelling psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Elly Griffiths and Jane Casey.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Rachel Abbott“What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start.” Cara Hunter“Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading.” Harriet Tyce“A powerhouse combination of psychological thriller and intense drama. The twists don’t stop coming.” Heat Magazine“Abbott applies elegant control to her storytelling. Even her walk-on characters are vivid creations.” Daily Mail“It’s easy to see why readers keep coming back for this author’s thrills.” Observer“Cleverly plotted and intriguing, all the characters are well-fleshed! Utterly compelling and truly unputdownable!” Mystery People“It’s easy to see from this gripping story’s frequent twists and bluffs, in a narrative that’s rooted in psychology … why Abbott stands out in a crowded market.” Morning Star“A brilliant read, full of suspense.” Closer“Psychological crime writing at its very best.” Kate Rhodes “An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down.” Caroline Mitchell“Captivating! Sinister! Twisty!” Angela Marsons“Clever, creepy and compelling.” Sharon Bolton“A twisty-turnyplot that had my head reeling, and my mind full of intrigue. Superb plotting from the mistress of suspense.” Mel Sherratt Read more

From the Sunday Times bestselling author of Me Before You and the new 2023 novel Someone Else's Shoes.Liza McCullen will never escape her past. But the unspoilt beaches and tight-knit community of Silver Bay offer the freedom and safety she craves - if not for herself, then for her young daughter, Hannah.Until Mike Dormer arrives as a guest in her aunt's hotel, and the peace of Silver Bay is shattered. The mild-mannered Englishman with his too-smart clothes and disturbing eyes could destroy everything Liza has worked so hard to protect: not only the family business and the bay that harbours her beloved whales, but also her conviction that she will never love - never deserve to love - again. Read more

From the author of The Shell House Detectives comes a Fearne Cotton's Happy Place Book Club Pick set in idyllic Italy, for fans of Georgina Moore's The Garnett Girls.'I loved this book. Such gorgeous, delicate writing' - Kate Riordan'A gloriously intoxicating fairytale - sweet, sensual and sun-drenched. You won't want to leave!' - Veronica Henry''A real beautiful form of escapism' - Fearne CottonWhen Kit loses her mother in tragic circumstances, she feels drawn to finally connect with the father she has never met. That search brings her to the Thousand Lights Hotel, the perfect holiday escape perched upon a cliff on the island of Elba. Within this idyllic setting a devastating truth is brought to light: shaking the foundations upon which the hotel is built, and shattering the lives of the people within it.A heart-breaking story of loss, betrayal, and redemption, told with all the warmth and beauty of an Italian summer.Read readers adore The Thousand Lights Hotel:'An enjoyable escape, written perfectly' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'The perfect feast for the mind (literally) whether you're soaking up some sunshine or in need of escapism from day to day life...' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A lovely, romantic story' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A touching tale of love, betrayal and new beginnings, set against the magical backdrop of the Italian island of Elba' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐'A pure delight' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

No one is safe when obsession takes over. Olivia Brookes and her children have been reported missing, and DCI Tom Douglas is concerned. He remembers the family from an incident two years earlier: it seems that Olivia’s life has always been fraught with drama.All the evidence suggests that Olivia and her children were in the family home that morning. Her car is in the garage, her purse is in her handbag – on the kitchen table.The police want to issue an appeal, but for some reason every single picture of the family has been removed from albums, from phones, from computers. And then they find the blood…Has the past caught up with Olivia?Sleep Tight – if you can. You never know who’s watching. A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Sleep Tight‘One of THE best mystery suspense novels!’ – Amazon Vine Voice 'An excellent and intriguing start which had me hooked from the first page.' – S Wilton‘The pages flowed effortlessly and what was quite a complicated plot line with plenty of strings and a lot of guessing throughout the novel, still felt easy to keep up with and had me hooked from start to finish.‘ – Adrian Dooley, Goodreads‘Rachel Abbott has a keen understanding of the mind, behaviour patterns, thought processes and personality of a stalker, who evolves into a controlling abusive partner. He seems like the perfect husband and the adoring father to outsiders. Inside the life of his victims it is an entirely different story.’ – Cheryl M-M, book blogger‘If you like being thrown into the midst of a thrilling mystery then Sleep Tight is definitely the read for you. Rachel Abbott will have you tied up in knots and reading until the close will be the only way of untangling yourself.’ – BestChickLit.com Praise for Rachel Abbott ‘Rachel Abbott is skilled at showing insight into the motives and psychology behind her characters’ behaviour, and had me thinking about each of them as I read; what were their motives, their secrets, their relationships.’ – Goodreads reviewer ‘I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page’ - Crime Book Club ‘Rachel Abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Her stories are not tied up with a pretty bow at the end.’ - Aimee, Goodreads ‘Rachel Abbott is a talented writer who brings a lot of great tools to the table. She does a magnificent job of setting the scene, and providing beautiful prose for descriptions. Her attention to detail is to be admired.’ Giacomo, reviewer Read more

**From the bestselling author of The Last Letter from Your Lover, now a major motion picture******'Moyes evokes the strictures of time beautifully, as well as the enervating charms of a sleepy resort.' - Good HousekeepingIn the 1950s seaside town of Merham, everyone knows their place. Lottie Swift, an evacuee living with the respectable Holden family, loves it, while the Holdens' daughter Celia opposes its constraints.When a group of bohemians move into Arcadia, a grand Art Deco house on the seafront, Lottie and Celia are tempted into their alternative lifestyle. What ensues at the house has tragic and long-lasting consequences for all.Now almost fifty years on, Arcadia and its past secrets return to life, prompting the question: can you ever leave your past behind?****'Blissful, romantic reading' - Company'Delightful' - Publishers Weekly Read more

**From the bestselling author of The Last Letter from Your Lover, now a major motion picture**The dark and romantic novel by Jojo Moyes, internationally bestselling author of Me Before You and the new bestseller The Giver of Stars. ****'Warm, engaging and acutely observed.' - Woman and HomeIsabel Delancey has always taken her gifted life for granted. But when her husband dies suddenly, leaving her with a mountain of debt, she and her two children are forced to abandon their home and move to a crumbling pile in the country.With the house falling down around them, and the last of her savings fast disappearing, Isabel turns to her neighbours, not knowing that her mere presence there has stirred up long-standing obsessions.As she fights to make her house a home, passions and lives collide. Isabel will discover an instinct for survival she never knew she had - and that a heart can play a new song . . .'A skilful blend of emotional intensity and satisfyingly drawn characters' - Marie Claire Read more

Don’t let him under your skin. He’ll destroy you.Don’t fight him. He’ll win.Run. Never let him find you.I thought I was safe here, but I’m not. I’ve stayed too long. Now Genevieve is dead, and the police are on their way. It’s time for me to go.I must stick to the plan – the one I made the day I arrived in this city. My bag is packed. It always is. I will destroy every shred of evidence of my existence. The police must never find me. If they do, so will he. I made a mistake, and someone had to die. But I’m the one who has truly lost her life.I need to make a choice. If I keep running, I’ll never stop. If I go back, I'll never escape again. How many lives can one person ruin?A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Close Your Eyes“Gripping, page-turning, twisty and original.” Compulsive Readers Blog“I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough!” Jera’s Jamboree Blog“A masterpiece of crime drama.” The Fallen Librarian “Rachel Abbott’s Close Your Eyes is a nail-biting and heart-pounding thriller.” Bookish Jottings“Intense and claustrophobic” Handwritten Girl“A truly clever story, utterly engaging and full of suspense. “ Rambling Mads blog “A riveting crime read.” Cheryl M-M’s book blog “I was completely blown away by this book.” Gemma Roman BlogPraise for Rachel Abbott“Psychological crime writing at its very best.” Kate Rhodes “What a storyteller Rachel Abbott is... I was hooked from the start.” Cara Hunter“An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down.” Caroline Mitchell “Captivating! Sinister! Twisty!” Angela Marsons“Clever, creepy and compelling.” Sharon Bolton “Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading” Harriet Tyce Read more

They will be coming soon.They come every night. Snow is falling softly as a young woman takes her last breath.Fifteen miles away, two women sit silently in a dark kitchen. They don't speak, because there is nothing left to be said.Another woman boards a plane to escape the man who is trying to steal her life. But she will have to return, sooner or later.These strangers have one thing in common. They each made one bad choice - and now they have no choices left. Soon they won't be strangers, they'll be family...When Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is called to the cold, lonely scene of a suspicious death, he is baffled. Who is she? Where did she come from? How did she get there? How many more must die?Who is controlling them, and how can they be stopped?The compelling new psychological thriller from three-million-copy bestselling author Rachel Abbott.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Come a Little Closer'Clever, creepy and compelling.' - Sharon Bolton, author of The Craftsman 'Come a Little Closer is a brilliant crime read . Rachel Abbott is already one of the Queens of Crime, but this dark tale of manipulation, danger and lies adds to her reputation for outstanding storytelling.' - Kate Rhodes, author of Hell Bay'In Come a Little Closer , Abbott's usual high calibre plotting provides everything the reader needs in a gripping thriller. Satisfying investigation from the ever-lovely Tom Douglas, and a killer twist that makes this one her best yet.' - Louise Voss, co-author of From the Cradle 'The tangled web Rachel Abbott weaves is both intriguing and horrifying and I found myself living this story. I was totally gripped by it.' - Kath Middleton, author and blogger ‘What a cracker of a book! Spellbinding. Breathtaking. The pace just builds and builds to the climax giving you a really uneasy feeling in your bones. And that ending! OMG! What a shocker!' - Kim Nash, Kim the Bookworm blog ‘No-one blends a psychological thriller with a police procedural like this woman and although I'm emotionally exhausted every time I finish one of her books I am equally hungry for more. Captivating! Sinister! Twisty! ’ - Angela Marsons, author of Silent Scream Praise for Rachel Abbott 'A properly addictive, leave-the-light-on thriller.' – Red Magazine'This fast-paced thriller will have you racing through to its shocking conclusion.' - Closer 'Almost unbearably tense, with a killer twist.' - Good Housekeeping Read more

First in a PITCHING UP! series of comedy camping fiction that you'll love.A group of strangers pitching up on a Cotswold caravan site, looking for rest and relaxation but instead encountering starvation, sleep deprivation, dehydration, motorbikers, drunken yummy-mummies, the police, shredded feet, unexpected nakedness, curries, the great loo run, and a line dancing barbecue. Oh, and the creepy guy in a tent at the bottom of the field. It was a camping trip like no other and it would change all their lives.A charismatic cast of characters that you’ll fall in love with. It’s about friendship, the kindness of campers, and the heart-warming humour of people getting on each other’s nerves.You’ll be so emotionally exhausted after reading this you’ll need a holiday to recover. Read more

Yesterday, Scott was dead. Today, he’s back.And Anna doesn’t believe in ghosts.Scott was Anna’s boyfriend. She loved him, but he ruined her life. When he died, she should have been free, but today Scott is on the radio, threatening to spill her secrets.Anna is a mother, a wife, and head teacher of a primary school. And she’s a good liar.She made one mistake, and now she is having to pay for it. Scott is the only person who knows the truth about her past, but how can he be alive?Soon, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is going to knock on her door looking for answers. But Anna is already running scared: from the man she loved; the man she watched die; the man who has come back to life.She has one week to find him. One week to stop him. A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for The Shape of Lies:‘Utterly, spine-chillingly brilliant. I loved how it tapped into our deepest fears and I never quite knew what to expect. So addictive and tense! I actually felt goosebumps!‘ Karen Hamilton, best-selling author of The Perfect Girlfriend 'I devoured The Shape of Lies. Full of intrigue, secrets and compelling sub-plots that intertwine to a devastating and heart-stopping finish.’ Mel Sherratt, bestselling author‘With plenty twists and turns, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat right until the very last full stop. Unputdownable’ Blogger, Debra’s Book Café‘A seriously sinister storyline that grabbed me by the throat from the start! The Shape of Lies will have you racing through the pages - Rachel Abbott delivers another chilling, addictive and oh-so-creepy read!’ Blogger, Crimebookjunkie 'The tension is ripped back and forth like a loose live wire, as the reader is drawn back and forth from the past to the present. The author balances and melds both storylines perfectly to create a captivating read. Oh, and kudos to Abbott for the ending, it was completely unexpected.' Blogger, Cheryl M-M'Rachel Abbott has done it again. Within seconds of starting this book, I very quickly became totally immersed back into the world of Tom Douglas and his investigations. Action packed full of secrets and lies, mystery and intrigue, this is a brilliant addition to a series that just gets stronger and stronger with each new release.' Blogger, Kim the Book Worm Praise for Rachel Abbott‘The queen of psychological thrillers’ - Fabulous Magazine ‘A dark, extremely readable, well-plotted psychological thriller.’ - The Times ‘There’s a clever twist, which Abbott carefully unveils… it’s easy to see why readers kept coming back for this author’s thrills.’ - The Observer 'I raced through this compelling, twisty novel. Loved it' - Laura Marshall'Brilliant... The twists came so quickly I almost got whiplash' - Jenny Blackhurst'An unnerving, twisting tale that you won't be able to put down' - Caroline Mitchell'Rachel Abbott has delivered another intricately plotted thriller that never falters on tension or pace ... the suspense doesn't let up until the very last page' - Michelle Davies'A breathless tour-de-force that left me hungry for more... Psychological crime writing at its very best' - Kate Rhodes'The definition of addictive - Rachel Abbott's best book yet. Kept me up until the small hours - and you won't see the ending coming' - Phoebe Morgan'Really gripping and menacing - compulsive reading' - Harriet Tyce Read more

In the quiet country village of Little Melham, secrets abound.A girl lies close to death in a dark, deserted lane.A shadowy figure hides in the trees, watching and waiting.For Ellie Saunders, the truth about the girl’s accident could destroy everything. She too was out that night, but if she reveals where she was and why, her family will be torn apart. She is living on a knife-edge, knowing her every move is being observed.But Ellie isn’t the only one in that small community with reason to lie, and her sister Leo’s quest for the truth reveals a terrible secret that has been hidden for years.Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas has recently moved to Little Melham, and his every instinct tells him that what happened on the back road of the village was more than a tragic accident. Why was a young girl out alone so late at night? Where was she going? Who was she running from?Only one person knows the whole story. And that person will protect the truth, no matter what the cost.The Back Road is an electrifying thriller that will keep you guessing to the very end.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for The Back Road:'There are red herrings galore in this well scripted plot and even when you think you have the story sussed, Abbott throws a spanner into the works … a refreshingly original read.' - Crime Fiction Lover blog'Not only is it tightly plotted, with intricate twists and turns, the writing is also of the highest standard.' - What am I reading blogThis is a tightly written psychological thriller.' - Amazon top 500 reviewer Read more

From the #1 bestselling author of The Memory Box comes The Secret - a powerful, twisting novel that you won't be able to put down.'Gripping' Good Housekeeping'I lost a day of my life to this book, I simply could not put it down!' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW 'This is one of the BEST BOOKS I have ever read' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ READER REVIEW _______Mary has been nursing a secret. Forty years ago, she made a choice that would change her world for ever, and alter the path of someone she holds dear. Beth is searching for answers. She has never known the truth about her parentage, but finding out could be the lifeline her sick child so desperately needs. When Beth finds a faded newspaper cutting amongst her mother's things, she realises the key to her son's future lies in her own past. She must go back to where it all began to unlock...The Secret._______ What readers are saying about the unputdownable stories of Kathryn Hughes: 'The twist made me gasp! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' 'I absolutely loved this book. Devoured it in a few days. I eagerly await more of Kathryn Hughes' books. I will be first in line. ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐' 'Get set to be hooked' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A page-turner from the beginning' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'I cried buckets of tears reading it' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ 'A beautifully told, tragic tale' ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ Read more

One dark secret. One act of revenge. Tasha Joseph mysteriously vanished at the age of six, the night her mother Caroline‘s car veered off the road into a ditch. Caroline died instantly, but police attending the scene of the accident could find no trace of the little girl who had been sitting quietly on the back seat.Six years later, Tasha’s bereft father has remarried and has started to build a new life with Emma and their beautiful baby son, Ollie. And then one day a stranger walks into their home and into their lives, and their world tilts on its axis.Emma’s life no longer feels secure. Does she know the truth about what really happened to Tasha and Caroline all those years ago? Why does she feel so frightened for herself and for her baby?But when a desperate Emma reaches out to her old friend Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas for help, she puts all their lives in jeopardy. Soon a web of deceit is revealed that shocks both Emma and Tom to the core.They say you should never trust a stranger. Maybe they’re right. A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any order*****Praise for Stranger Child‘Holds you hostage and is hard to put down until the end.' – Confessions of a reader‘Rachel Abbott will keep you guessing long into the night and just as you think you’ve figured it out – think again!’ – Suspense Magazine'Just when you think you’ve got it sussed, you’ll find yourself screeching in frustration at your foolishness.’ - Crime Fiction Lover‘I loved this book! What I loved the most about this book was the plot. There are a few 'curve balls' in this story, which definitely kept me on my toes. I really could not put this down.’ - Debra's Book Cafe‘An edgy thriller takes us to some very dark places; places where children and motherhood are not sacred. The reader can sink into the story straight away and is soon dumped into the disturbing world of crime and cruelty. The author’s use of the characters is brilliant; children, especially the younger ones, seem to ratchet up the emotional investment bringing more and more tension.’ - Goodreads reviewer‘Set against the opposing realities of harsh, crime-ridden gangs and cosy, well-off, Middle-England families, Abbott seamlessly weaves three separate narratives together into one barn-stormer of a thriller. ...a well-rounded, and fulfilling novel, that still manages to keep you guessing right to the very end.’ - If These Books Could Talk, blog Praise for Rachel Abbott 'Pure genius: A masterclass in the perfect thriller!’ – Love Books ‘I was left speechless in the first chapter and couldn’t put it down for hours. Rachel is amazing at building tension and keeping you turning page after page’ - Crime Book Club ‘Rachel Abbott is a master of intrigue, suspense, and mystery. Her stories are not tied up with a pretty bow at the end.’ - Goodreads reviewer ‘Abbott creates a tangled web of deception, secrets, and red herrings.’ – Booklist Read more

Sequel to the much-acclaimed and very funny Pitching Up!The Woodsman pub and campsite is under new management, with new staff and improved facilities. The old gang, plus some additional characters, return by invitation to ‘check it out’, and the adventures begin; retaliating against marauding motorbikes in the middle of the night, enduring a bike tour to hell and back, watching Tel and Sophie jumping from a plane and witnessing Tel having some sort of nervous breakdown, fighting against the tyranny of Liv’s father and soon-to-be ex-husband, and almost losing a vastly expensive ring. You can’t get much more memorable than a camping trip like this – perfect holiday reading. Read more

A man is dead.The killer is a woman.What secrets lie beneath the surface - so dark that a man has to die?Women are rarely cold blooded killers. But when famous philanthropist Hugo Fletcher is found dead, there is no doubt in anybody's mind that the killer is a woman. And it is clear from the precision of the planning that this was no crime of passion.It was an execution.The victim was revered the world over for his charitable work with trafficked Eastern European prostitutes, and as at least one of these girls is missing, Detective Chief Inspector Tom Douglas is certain that there has to be a connection. But nothing is as it appears on the surface.As each horrific secret in a complex web of lies is exposed, Tom Douglas begins to realise that this is much more than a simple murder case. But nothing prepares him for the truth, and he finds himself faced with a terrible dilemma: whether to punish the guilty, or protect the innocent.A DCI Tom Douglas ThrillerBooks in this series can be read in any orderAn Amazon Number One BestsellerWhat people say about Only the Innocent"Abbott carefully constructed a world of mystery, depravity, sex, violence, manipulation and intrigue on so many different levels that I can honestly say you truly have to read until the last page to understand and appreciate the complexity of the story." Karen DeLabar:Writing on the Rocks "Excellent and intriguing start which had me hooked from the first page." S Wilton"A brilliantly written storyline that's hard to put down, I highly recommend this book and the author." Janet Clark Read more

*THE PERFECT COSY UP-LIT READ, RECOMMENDED BY THOUSANDS OF READERS*THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER & WINNER OF THE RICHARD AND JUDY BOOK CLUB*'One of the most charming novels either of us has read. Don't lose it. Keep it' Richard & JudyMeet the 'Keeper of Lost Things'...Once a celebrated author of short stories now in his twilight years, Anthony Peardew has spent half his life collecting lost objects, trying to atone for a promise broken many years before.Realising he is running out of time, he leaves his house and all its lost treasures to his assistant Laura, the one person he can trust to fulfil his legacy and reunite the thousands of objects with their rightful owners.But the final wishes of the 'Keeper of Lost Things' have unforeseen repercussions which trigger a most serendipitous series of encounters...'Touching, funny and romantic' Daily Mail'A charming read, perfect for the holidays' The Lady'A warm and heartfelt debut' PrimaAnd if you loved The Keeper of Lost Things, don't miss Ruth Hogan's other novels, Queenie Malone's Paradise Hotel, and The Wisdom of Sally Red Shoes.*The Keeper of Lost Things by Ruth Hogan was chosen by followers as the winner of the Richard and Judy Autumn 2017 Book Club. It charted in the top ten for Sunday Times Paperback Fiction in weeks 48, 49 and 50 of 2017. Read more

What if the one thing you want is the only thing you can’t have?With her fortieth birthday approaching, Lucy Carpenter thinks she finally has it all: a wonderful new husband, Jonah, a successful career and the chance of a precious baby of her own. Life couldn’t be more perfect.But becoming parents proves much harder to achieve than Lucy and Jonah imagined, and when Jonah’s teenage daughter Camille comes to stay with them, she becomes a constant reminder of what Lucy doesn’t have. Jonah’s love and support are unquestioning, but Lucy’s struggles with work and her own failing dreams begin to take their toll. With Camille’s presence straining the bonds of Lucy’s marriage even further, Lucy suddenly feels herself close to losing everything…This heart-wrenchingly poignant family drama from bestselling author Amanda Prowse asks the question: in today’s hectic world, what does it mean to be a mother? Read more