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16/12/2025

So exciting to see Sebastian J. Plata's upcoming psychological thriller INTRUSIVE INTENTIONS on the LGBTQ Reads Most Anticipated LGBTQ+ Adult Fiction Jan-June 2026 list! 💙💜

Trying something different this year and breaking up by genre, so if you’re looking for SFF/H, Crime Fiction, or Graphic Novels, just keep scrolling! (Yes, some of those distinctions are a li…

12/12/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨

We’re wrapping up our festive gifting season by giving away TWO paperback copies of CLAIRE CASEY’S HAD ENOUGH by  to two lucky winners next week💝

This is a laugh-out-loud mom-com, perfect for anyone feeling frazzled at this time of year!🎄🌟

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Entries close on December 16, 2025 at 13.00 p.m. GMT, and we will aim to notify our two winners by December 17. This giveaway is open only to UK residents aged 18+. This giveaway is in no way endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. Good luck, everyone!

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About CLAIRE CASEY’S HAD ENOUGH:

Claire Casey has reached her breaking point. For years, she’s juggled it all: kids, husband, career, and a never-ending list of responsibilities. But when the man who’s supposed to be her partner – who promised he wouldn’t let his phone die and would pick her up from the airport – completely forgets about her, Claire snaps.

It’s the final straw. Claire is done. And so are they.

Sort of . . . maybe. (It’s not easy saying goodbye to sixteen years of marriage, ok!)

Still, Claire’s determined to reclaim her life. She’s tired of being the overworked, worn-out mom in her forties. She wants to be hopeful, vivacious Claire again.

Attending her college reunion reconnects her with former flame, Alex. And while flirting with him over email is innocent, his invitation to meet for drinks at a swanky hotel is not!
 
As Claire begins to rediscover the woman she was, she’s forced to confront the harsh reality that recapturing her sense of self could blow up her marriage . . . Now Claire must decide: risk the unknown or rebuild the life she has, flaws and all?

10/12/2025

‘Atmospheric, gothic story about self-discovery and redemption’ BOOKLIST

Her mother took secrets to the grave. They didn’t stay buried.

1999, Arkansas. Being the daughter of a witch and alleged murderer isn’t easy. Yet Raven has carried that burden for the twelve years since her mother, Deanne, was locked away for the apparent ritualized murder of two boys. Murders she never admitted to.

Now Deanne is dead, the truth buried with her. When a stranger appears at her funeral to place a feather on her casket, Raven realizes the mystery of her mother is still alive and well. But as she looks harder into Deanne’s past, more lies about her own life surface. Lies that drag her to the infamous cult at the edge of town that Deanne once belonged to. As Raven connects the secrets surrounding the cult, the infamous Wind Witch murders, and her mother’s death, she finds herself in incredible danger.

A mesmerizing dark treat of a novel, full of twists and suspense, perfect for fans of Rebecca James and Tana French.

08/12/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨

Gifting season is ramping up and we’ve got yet another giveaway up for grabs this week: we’ll be giving away TWO copies of BITTERFROST by  to two lucky winners‼️ And trust us, this is a winter read you won’t want to miss . . . 🧊🧊🧊

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About BITTERFROST:

No memory. No alibi. No redemption.
 
Thirteen years ago, former ice hockey star Jimmy Baker quit the game after almost killing an opponent. Now, as the Zamboni driver for the amateur team in his hometown of Bitterfrost, Michigan, he’s living his penance. Until the morning he awakens to the smell of blood . . .

Jimmy soon finds himself arrested for a brutal double murder. The kicker? He has no memory of the night in question. And as the evidence racks up against him, Jimmy’s case is skating on thin ice. Could he have committed such a gruesome crime?

As his defense attorney Devyn Payne and prosecuting detective Garth Klimmek race to uncover the truth, time is running out for Jimmy. Because all he can really be sure of is that he is capable of taking a life. The question is, in his blacked-out state, did he take two?

           
       
              

03/12/2025

🚨GIVEAWAY ALERT!🚨

December has begun with a bang and we’re not done gifting yet, so we’ll be giving away TWO copies of THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE by to two lucky winners next week‼️ And we know you’ve all had your eyes on this one . . . 🌊🌊

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About THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE:

Emily Grace has endured the worst loss imaginable. But can she survive a remote manor haunted by more than just memories . . .? Great for fans of Riley Sager and Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier!

Drowning in grief, Emily Grace has lost everything: her home, her friends, her career. Only one lifeline remains—a job working for an eccentric millionaire. Along with his wife, he’s been building a mansion on a secluded island surrounded by a harsh and unforgiving sea. But when she disappears under mysterious circumstances, Emily Grace is hired to finish the project.

Locals believe the house is cursed, but their warnings go unheeded as Emily Grace works to rebuild her life. After what she’s been through, nothing can scare her—except perhaps the attention of a handsome man offering more than friendship. And yet, there’s something strange about this solitary fortress. Accidents. Mishaps. Ghostly whispers through the surrounding forest, footsteps when she’s completely alone . . .

Is there truly a curse or is the ethereal specter in the window an omen of something more sinister?

02/12/2025

Happy Publication Day!

Congratulations to these SEVEN incredible authors and their books ❄️
(Which coincidentally make excellent Christmas gifts! 🎁)

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TERROR ON THE TRAIN by Jeanne M. Dams
Dorothy Martin is travelling from England to Canada for a wedding, but her journey takes a dark twist when a man falls from the train

“A convoluted case of possible murder mixes well with plentiful information on the beauties of the Pacific Northwest” KIRKUS REVIEWS

FUN CITY HEIST by Michael Kardos
A washed-up rockstar gets his old band back together for one final gig . . . and one daring robbery! A brilliantly funny, twisty heist caper

“With more twists and turns than Fun City’s giant rollercoaster, Kardos’ novel is equal parts wacky and heartwarming” BOOKLIST

THE CURIOUS POISONING OF JEWEL BARNES by Terry Shames
Strange goings-on in a small Texas town
A family feud with a lethal twist
A dangerously toxic investigation

“A twisted story of jealousy, blackmail, and destructive family secrets” BOOKLIST

SCOT’S EGGS by Caitriona McPherson
It’s egg-hunt season, but Lexy Campbell is spending Easter hunting a killer!

“A brisk, clever whodunit that bubbles with banter” KIRKUS REVIEWS

AFTER THE WEEPING by David Mark
DI McAvoy must find the connection between a British family, a self-proclaimed Romanian king and an Irish crime boss before he loses the thread and possibly his life

“Fans who relish cop-noir thrillers, taut suspense, deeply flawed characters, and complex plots won’t be able to put it down” BOOKLIST

PEARLS AND POISON by Erin Lindsey
Rose is back and this time she’s flying solo as she investigates criminal paranormal activity in Gilded Age New York City.

“Nicely combines history, mystery, romance, and paranormal thrills” KIRKUS REVIEWS

DARK HUMOUR by Matt Goldman
Nils Shapiro embarks on an international quest to avenge his wife’s murder in this gripping, emotionally charged thriller

“A somewhat dark, often humorous, and entertaining escapist read” BOOKLIST

27/11/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year we’re serving up the cozy culinary mystery FOWL PLAY by Tamar Myers, TUCK IN!🍴

Murder is on the menu at Magdalena Yoder’s dinner party when a guest dies after devouring a chicken samosa.

Octogenarian Mennonite widow Magdalena Yoder Rosen has sold the PennDutch Inn and moved into a luxury cottage in Heaven’s Gate, a genteel retirement community close to Hernia, with her old friend, Agnes.

Mags is keen to settle into her new surroundings, but when she beats undefeated Scrabble champion Marion Simpson, she quickly creates enemies—and chaos! Surely hosting a scrumptious dinner party will help Mags curry favour with her neighbours?

Unfortunately Mags’ plan backfires when Marion is poisoned by the chicken samosa starter with its delicious dipping sauce, drawing Mags into another murder investigation. Can the newly crowned Scrabble queen outwit a fowl killer?

This wickedly amusing culinary mystery series featuring an array of outrageously eccentric characters is perfect for fans of Joanne Fluke and Dianne Mott Davidson.

13/11/2025

“A delightfully twisty comic caper . . . If you’ve never met Mrs. Pargeter and her merry crew of criminals, now’s your chance” - Booklist Starred Review

A gambler on the run. A widow with deep pockets. A pair of criminal brothers with a secret agenda. The new instalment of the quirky, inventive and charming mystery series featuring widow Mrs Pargeter – whose late husband was absolutely NOT one of the most notorious villains in Essex (the very idea).

04/11/2025

!!Happy Publication Day!!

We are beyond excited to share these EIGHT new, spectacular books with our readers!

A big congratulations to;

IN THE BONES by
FOWL PLAY by Tamar Myers
ALL SPOOKED UP by E.J. Copperman
THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE by
DESPERATE SPIES by
DEATH AND THE FINAL CUT by J.M. Malliet
THE FRACTURE by Morgan Cry
CRESCENT CITY CHAOS by

All books are available in hardback and ebook now!

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IN THE BONES
The arrival of a celebrity athlete on a remote peninsula in New York’s Thousand Islands unearths dark and deadly buried secrets in this heart-pounding blend of suspense and mystery, the first in the new North Country series

FOWL PLAY
Murder is on the menu at Magdalena Yoder’s dinner party when a guest dies after devouring a chicken samosa

ALL SPOOKED UP
Paint store owner Laura Meehan makes the discovery of a lifetime in her shop when she stumbles upon a body and . . . her dead father’s ghost!

THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE
An eerie suspense novel, in which a grieving woman takes a job at an isolated mansion only to become wrapped up in the curse that seems to have befallen its eccentric owner

DESPERATE SPIES
Badass 75-year-old retired FBI agent Ethel Fiona Crestwater is back—stalking mobsters, dodging bullets, and pulling off Bond-worthy moves as she tracks down missing state secrets in this fun and pacy new installment in the Secret Lives mystery series

DEATH AND THE FINAL CUT
A fading Hollywood star is back in the spotlight – but for deadly reasons!

THE FRACTURE
Ex-police officer Blake Glover’s past threatens to catch up with him and destroy his small town life in this second instalment of the Blake Glover Crime series

CRESCENT CITY CHAOS
It’s Christmas. It’s cozy. It’s culinary. It’s chaos! It’s the fourth book in this fabulous mystery series with a vintage flair

31/10/2025

🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN!🎃

What are your plans today? We’ve got a pile of spooky, scary reads for you - but which would YOU pick up first?!👇📚

👹Wicked Jenny - Matt Hilton
Eerie crime horror for fans of Stephen King & Scott Thomas

🍻A Brew for Chaos - Esme Addison
Fall vibes abound in this “sparkling supernatural cozy” (Publishers Weekly)

🦇French Quarter Fright Night - Ellen Byron
Prepare for the spookiest night of your life in this vintage culinary cozy . . .

🐍Hollow Bones - Erica Wright
An eerie Appalachian town. A fatal fire. Three women whose fates intertwine . . .

🌒Prey - Hilary Norman
Will history repeat itself? A killer psychological suspense thriller

🧙‍♀️An Intrigue of Witches - Esme Addison
Cozy thriller meets fantasy in this witchy genre mash up!

🌊The Haunting of Emily Grace - Elena Taylor
Can Emily Grace survive a remote manor haunted by more than just memories . . .?

📦The Executioner Box - Matt Hilton
Ben failed to heed the warning: do not open! But what did he unleash?

👺The Hunting Dark - Lynn Hightower
A creepy modern haunted house tale for fans of Stephen King, Grady Hendrix, & The Exorcist

OUT NOW! If you dare . . .

30/10/2025

A grieving woman takes a job at an isolated mansion only to become wrapped up in the curse that seems to have befallen its eccentric owner . . .

This spooky standalone from phenomenal crime author Elena Taylor will have readers sleeping with the light on for weeks! With vibes of Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier, fans of Riley Sager and thrillers with light horror elements will love THE HAUNTING OF EMILY GRACE 💙🌊

Available 4 November 2025! Preorder yours now!

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Emily Grace has endured the worst loss imaginable. But can she survive a remote manor haunted by more than just memories . . .?

Drowning in grief, Emily Grace has lost everything: her home, her friends, her career. Only one lifeline remains—a job working for an eccentric millionaire. Along with his wife, he’s been building a mansion on a secluded island surrounded by a harsh and unforgiving sea. But when she disappears under mysterious circumstances, Emily Grace is hired to finish the project.

Locals believe the house is cursed, but their warnings go unheeded as Emily Grace works to rebuild her life. After what she’s been through, nothing can scare her—except perhaps the attention of a handsome man offering more than friendship. And yet, there’s something strange about this solitary fortress. Accidents. Mishaps. Ghostly whispers through the surrounding forest, footsteps when she’s completely alone . . .

Is there truly a curse or is the ethereal specter in the window an omen of something more sinister?

23/10/2025

It’s a paperback bonanza! 📚

Check out these mysteries, thrillers, cozies and horror novels out in paperback today!

From left to right:

❄️ BITTERFROST by
An ice-cold, razor sharp thriller.

🐍 A SNAKE IN THE BARLEY by Candace Robb
An intriguing, atmospheric medieval mystery

🧟‍♀️ WICKED JENNY by
Creepy, gruesome horror

🎭 DEATH IN THE DRESSING ROOM by Simon Brett
Delightful, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery

💫 STAR CIRCLE by Davis Bunn
Epic contemporary SFF

🔥 HOME FIRES by Claire Booth
Captivating small-town mystery

🍹 WATERS OF DESTRUCTION by Leslie Karst
Mouth-watering culinary cozy

🐦‍⬛ STONE CERTAINTY by Simon R. Green
Fun, witty paranormal mystery

🐕 DEAD MEN WAG NO TAILS by
Magical cozy mystery for animal lovers

👑 DEATH COMES IN THREES by
Raucous Tudor mystery with a roguish anti-hero

🔪 EASEFUL DEATH by Cynthia Harrod-Eagles
Gripping, gritty police procedural

👁️ TUNNEL VISION by
Witty, tense, shadowy thriller

Which of these are you looking forward to reading? 🤓 Let us know in the comments! 👇