Rhiannon is your average girl next door, except for her penchant for murder. By day, she navigates the mundane world of office politics and relationship woes. By night, she meticulously plans her next kill, keeping a diary of her darkest thoughts and deeds. Sweetpea is a deliciously dark and wickedly funny thriller that explores the mind of a woman who’s anything but ordinary. It’s a chilling yet oddly relatable tale of hidden desires and secret lives.
Gritty and uncompromising, Abercrombie’s “The Heroes” plunges readers into the heart of a brutal three-day battle. With his trademark dark humor and unflinching portrayal of violence, he weaves a tale of flawed characters caught in the chaos of war. I found myself captivated by the shifting perspectives and morally ambiguous choices. It’s a stark reminder that in conflict, heroism is often just a matter of perspective. A must-read for fans of realistic fantasy.
Revenge is a dish best served cold, and Monza Murcatto’s vengeance is glacial. Once the most feared mercenary in Duke Orso’s employ, she’s now left for dead, her brother murdered beside her. Surviving against all odds, Monza vows to kill the seven men responsible for her downfall. As she assembles a motley crew of misfits and cutthroats, each with their own agenda, the line between justice and madness blurs. Abercrombie’s gritty tale of betrayal and retribution pulls no punches, delivering a visceral journey through a world where honor is scarce and loyalty comes at a steep price.
Lauren and Ryan’s once-perfect marriage is crumbling. Desperate to save it, they decide on a radical experiment: a year apart with no contact. As Lauren navigates life solo, she rediscovers herself and confronts hard truths about love and commitment. Through witty observations and heartfelt moments, we follow her journey of self-discovery. Reid’s honest portrayal of marriage’s complexities will resonate with anyone who’s ever questioned their happily ever after. A poignant, often funny exploration of what happens after “I do.”
Harry’s world shatters when his stepmother calls with news of his father’s suicide. Returning to his coastal Maine hometown, he’s drawn into a web of secrets and lies. Alice, his enigmatic stepmother, seems oddly calm, while a local girl’s disappearance raises suspicions. As Harry unravels the truth, he discovers his father’s hidden life and confronts his own conflicted feelings for Alice. Swanson’s taut prose and twisting plot keep readers guessing until the shocking finale.
Chloe always admired her older sister Nicky, despite their tumultuous relationship. When Chloe married Nicky’s ex-husband Adam and became stepmother to Ethan, she thought she’d finally found happiness. But tragedy strikes when Adam is murdered, and Ethan becomes the prime suspect. Suddenly, the sisters must reunite to uncover the truth and protect Ethan. As they dig deeper, long-buried secrets surface, forcing Chloe to question everything she thought she knew about her perfect life and the people she loves most.
Jules Larsen, desperate and jobless, jumps at the chance to apartment-sit in the Bartholomew, a prestigious Manhattan building. The pay is incredible, but the rules are strict: no visitors, no nights away, no disturbing the other residents. As Jules settles in, she befriends fellow sitter Ingrid, who suddenly vanishes. Digging deeper, Jules uncovers the building’s dark history and realizes she might be in danger. With each passing day, her unease grows. Is the Bartholomew hiding sinister secrets, or is Jules losing her grip on reality?
Laine Moreno’s past haunts her every waking moment. Kidnapped at ten, she miraculously escaped her captor years later. Now, at twenty-three, she’s struggling to piece together a normal life when another girl vanishes—one who bears an uncanny resemblance to Laine’s younger self. As she’s drawn into the investigation, old wounds reopen, and Laine finds herself teetering on the edge of sanity. With time running out, she must confront her deepest fears to save an innocent life and finally face the demons of her own shattered childhood.
Claire Wright, a struggling British actress in New York, takes on a new role: helping lawyers trap straying husbands. It’s a dangerous game of deception, but Claire’s a natural. When one of her targets ends up dead, she’s thrust into a twisted plot that blurs the line between performance and reality. As suspicions mount, Claire must use all her acting skills to stay alive and uncover the truth. But in a world where nothing is as it seems, who can she really trust?
Claudia always thought she had it all figured out: a successful career, a loving husband, and a life free from the demands of parenthood. But when Ben suddenly changes his mind about having children, their perfect world begins to crumble. Torn between her love for Ben and her desire to remain child-free, Claudia faces the toughest decision of her life. As she navigates the complexities of marriage, friendship, and societal expectations, she discovers that sometimes the path to happiness isn’t always what we imagined it would be.