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Two murders. Twenty years. Now the killer is back for more…DCI Matilda Darke has returned to work after a nine month absence. A shadow of her former self, she is tasked with re-opening a cold case: the terrifyingly brutal murders of Miranda and Stefan Harkness. The only witness was their eleven-year-old son, Jonathan, who was too deeply traumatized to speak a word.Then a dead body is discovered, and the investigation leads back to Matilda's case. Suddenly the past and present converge, and it seems a killer may have come back for more…A darkly compelling debut crime novel, this is the start of a brilliant series, perfect for fans of Louise Penny and Val McDermid.Praise for Michael Wood:‘Crackling dialogue, dark wit and an exciting ending’ Mark Edwards‘DCI Matilda Darke is going places’ James Oswald‘I really enjoyed getting to know DCI Matilda Darke’ Robert Bryndza‘A beautifully written book with a dark heart and a secret that impacts on generations’ Sarah Ward‘A skilfully crafted and compelling debut that hooks from the off and will keep you guessing until the final page’ M.R. Hall‘Gripping, sad and unexpected’ Alex Marwood

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Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.She’s everything he never wanted… She had one reckless one-night stand and now Grace has to face the fact that Justin, her triplets’ father, is an irresponsible cad. But his cowboy brother Jake – smouldering hot and single – welcomes Grace and her tiny daughters to their family’s ranch. It’s a quiet place…until someone tries to kill the single mum!After years of cleaning up Justin’s messes, Jake wants no responsibility for him – or anyone. Even as he protects Grace, he assures her they have no future. But when the killer makes another attack, Jake finds himself rethinking his life alone…and those three adorable babies.

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All the right moves for falling in love… Bad boy impresario Damien Johnson lives to capture the spotlight and play the field. Dancing too close to the flame got him burned once before, so a relationship definitely isn’t in his master plan. But the beautiful newcomer to his ballet company has all the right moves—and is proving to be a challenge he’s not sure he can resist…Natasha Carter is committed to becoming a prima ballerina. So Damien Johnson is the kind of temptation she doesn’t need, no matter how dazzling his technique. She’s sure she can keep the unexpected passion between them strictly professional and achieve everything she’s worked so hard for.But every step, every caress, and every tantalizing kiss is making Natasha question if a forever without Damien is really a dream worth achieving…

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Gorgeous men were like chocolate… Delicious and mostly bad for you. At least that’s what single mother Lily thought. Especially when Nick moved in next door. After her divorce, Lily wanted nothing to do with men ever again. But when Nick needed help keeping the local women at bay, he turned to her.The idea was simple: pretend they were a couple to ward off the others. But as they grew closer, Lily found herself wishing ‘let’s pretend’ could be real life…

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He's Got A Lot To Learn Scott Matthews had no idea Ginger Winchester was a teacher when they first met—he didn't even know her last name. That didn't stop them from sharing a night of passion. Scott hoped he'd see Ginger again—just not in his daughter's new classroom!Yet, somewhere under that frumpy sweater and chalk dust is the sultry redhead who's been haunting his dreams. Smart, sensitive and nurturing, Ginger is everything Scott wants. But when Ginger discovers she resembles his first wife, she fears stepping in as a replacement mom. She wants a family, but not this way.She's happy to offer tips on handling rambunctious kids, and even helps the Matthews family adopt a big, lovable puppy. But when it comes to handing over her heart, Scott must prove to her that she's more than just a stand-in—she's the one.

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Saving the world one kiss at a timeHaley Feldon’s work with the United Nations means everything to her. She cares more about social progress than filling her social calendar. But that doesn’t stop media mogul Jon Ecklund from pursuing the elegant beauty. Jon’s used to getting what—and who—he wants. And he’s not going to let anything get in his way of knowing Haley.But pain from her past—and a surprise from her future—threaten to destroy everything they’ve started to build. Now Jon’s on a mission to open Haley’s heart…if only she’ll let him.

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Had his ship finally come in?Tall, dark and handsome bachelor Christopher Trask’s holiday was looking promising, especially once he met beautiful “it” girl Larkin. She seemed suspicious of Christopher from the start – and her father falling for his aunt was certainly complicating matters!Still, a cruise ship wasn’t real life…so what was the harm in a holiday romance? Surely her common sense would return once she was back on dry land…

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Experience the thrill of life on the edge and set your adrenalin pumping! These gripping stories see heroic characters fight for survival and find love in the face of danger.With its blissful residents and close-knit community, Cold Plains seems the ideal place to settle down.But Dr Rafe Black senses the crack in its veneer the moment he arrives. On a desperate mission, he can’t allow anything to stand in his way. Including captivating Darcy, who could be harbouring the town’s darkest secret…

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In the Man Booker prize-longlisted ‘Five Star Billionaire’ Tash Aw charts the overlapping lives of migrant Malaysian workers, forging lives for themselves in sprawling Shanghai.Justin is from a family of successful property developers. Phoebe has come to China buoyed with hope, but her dreams are shattered within hours as the job she has come for seems never to have existed. Gary is a successful pop artist, but his fans and marketing machine disappear after a bar-room brawl. Yinghui has businesses that are going well but must make decisions about her life. And then there is Walter, the shadowy billionaire, ruthless and manipulative, ultimately alone in the world.In ‘Five Star Billionaire’, Tash Aw charts the weave of their journeys in the new China, counterpointing their adventures with the old life they have left behind in Malaysia. The result is a brilliant examination of the migrations that are shaping the new city experiences all over the world, and their effect on myriad individual lives.

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Lindsay Lockheart was big on control, he thought dryly. And it would be his pleasure to undo that control…button by button! Ruthless Sicilian Alessio Capelli always gets what he wants. Lindsay turned him down once before, and now that she is back in his life he is determined that she won’t do it again. He will use her and discard her, as is his usual habit with women. And circumstance has provided him with the ideal opportunity: Lindsay has been forced to step into her missing sister’s shoes and work for him.Lindsay might be his match by day, but by night Alessio will be the one in control. He relishes the thought of having a virgin in his bed, and he’ll do everything to keep her captive – until he’s ready to dismiss her…

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