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Romantic Novel Award NomineeZoe knows that it wasn’t really her fault. Of course it wasn’t. But if she’d just grasped harder, run faster, lunged quicker, she might have saved him. And Edward doesn’t really blame her, though his bitter words at the time still haunt her, and he can no more take them back than she can halt the car that killed their son.Two years on, every day is a tragedy. Edward knows they should take healing steps together, but he’s tired of being shut out. For Zoe, it just seems easier to let grief lead the way.A weekend in Paris might be their last hope for reconciliation, but mischance sees them separated before they’ve even left Gare du Nord. Lost and alone, Edward and Zoe must try to find their way back to each other—and find their way back to the people they were before. But is that even possible?

She’s woken up in a life she doesn’t recognize—with a daughter she doesn’t remember.When Charlotte McKay wakes up in a hospital bed with no memory of how she got there, all she wants is to go back to the perfect London flat she shares with her husband, and the impressive career she’s worked so hard to build. But something’s not right. Her husband David is at her bedside—but so is a three-year-old girl, and she’s calling Charlotte ‘Mummy’…Charlotte’s first instinct is panic. When—why—did she have a child? What about her promotion, her independence, her romantic weekends with David? She loved being that woman: how can she have turned into the stay-at-home mother she swore she’d never be?Back at home, she dives into her unfamiliar world, hoping to piece together the mystery of her transformation. But faced with so much that feels foreign and unnatural, will she ever be happy in a life she can’t remember having—or wanting to have?

I am always with you. I will always be here.This was the promise Ella’s mother betrayed thirty years ago when she walked into the sea, leaving her five-year-old daughter alone in the world. Ella’s been angry ever since, building up a wall to protect herself. But that all changes the day she opens a newspaper and finds those ten little words printed in a classified ad.Ella refuses to believe her mother could still be alive—that would mean she did want to live, just not with her daughter. So she throws herself into finding out exactly what happened all those years ago, determined to extinguish even the tiniest flame of hope—for Ella, hope is torture.But rather than settling things once and for all, what Ella discovers shatters her world. As she pieces together the truth behind her mother’s disappearance, she learns that the words are not what she thought.Now she knows the truth. Is it possible that Ella can allow herself to love—and be loved—once again?

When I open the door and see her, my mind starts churning. Why are they here? What do they want? And why did my daughter leave in the first place? Am I finally, after all of these years, going to find out? I take a deep breath and usher them in... Ruth has spent every day of the last fifteen years wondering why her daughter Isobel left. Walking around the school to which she has given her life, every child she sees reminds her of her family's bright future which vanished in an instant. So when Ruth opens the door to find Isobel and a teenage grandson she never knew existed, she feels a rush of relief. Despite the years of hurt she never stopped loving Isobel and wants to help rebuild her life. Enrolling her grandson at the school, Ruth wants to make sure they stay for good. Isobel has spent her life running from a painful secret. A secret which could have destroyed her family. Now, as she flees a bad relationship, she knows that her childhood home is the only place where she can be safe. But as Isobel looks at her son in his crisp new uniform, she is taken straight back to the reason she ran all those years ago. Soon it becomes clear that she is not the only one tormented by the past. Someone is prepared to destroy everything Ruth and Isobel hold dear. Can Isobel confront her darkest secret before it is too late? From the bestselling author of Who We Were Before comes a powerful and emotional page-turner about devastating family secrets. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Emily Bleeker and Imogen Clark. Readers love Why She Left: 'This story had me glued to my chair You will not believe the twists and turns as you devour the pages It has secrets fear, strength, mystery and suspense ... Do yourself a favor and put aside a day to read this novel. It is so good ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A stunning read-heartbreaking and gripping in equal measure, this family drama had everything I needed... I was hooked from the very first page... I love it when a book evokes such strong emotions...Highly recommended by me ' Mychestnutreadingtree, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A psychological thriller with more than a dash of family drama... The twists and turns in this book were something else. Just when I thought I had it sussed then the twists and turns lead me down a totally different path... set aside a day to read this because once you start you won't want to put it down.' Linda Strong Book Reviews Praise for Leah Mercer: 'Wow Just absolutely wow ... Clear your schedules before you start this and get the tissues ready ... I was absolutely hooked... in tears by the end Welcome to my top authors list ' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Rachel sat at the kitchen table, trying to take everything in. She still couldn't believe what her father had done. Clutching a faded photograph and a necklace in her hands, all she knew was that in her mother's final days, she would do anything to protect her. The call came on a seemingly ordinary day. But as soon as Rachel heard the pain in her sister's voice, she had to face the fact that life as she knew it was about to be shattered: "It's mum. She's not well. She doesn't have much time." Though her heart breaks to leave her husband and children behind, Rachel knows the right thing is to return home to care for her mother Janet. Their relationship has been strained for years. This may be the last chance for them both to heal. Walking up to the front gate of her childhood home, Rachel is overwhelmed with memories: of hazy summers playing with her sister, of laughter ringing through the house, of the accident which cost their father his life. After that day, Rachel's relationship with her mother changed forever. Rachel has never forgiven herself for what happened and it is clear Janet hasn't either. Determined to make amends, Rachel begins to get her mother's house in order. But hidden in the cellar, Rachel unearths a devastating secret. A faded photograph and a tarnished necklace are the only clues to unravelling a secret that should have remained hidden. Can Rachel unravel the mystery when it has the power to destroy her family? And when she finally discovers the truth, will it destroy everything she has ever known? A completely addictive and heartwrenching story about deception and the secrets that lie behind a seemingly ordinary family, perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Barbara O'Neal and The Silent Daughter. What readers are saying about Leah Mercer: 'Wow Just absolutely wow ... Clear your schedules before you start this and get the tissues ready ... I was absolutely hooked... in tears by the end Welcome to my top authors list ' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This story had me glued to my chair You will not believe the twists and turns as you devour the pages It has secrets, fear, strength, mystery and suspense ... Do yourself a favor and put aside a day to read this novel. It is so good ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I'm famished and sleepless from staying awake through the night Very addictive, I swallowed the book whole.' @swatz2809 'A stunning read-heartbreaking and gripping in equal measure, this family drama had everything I needed... I was hooked from the very first page... I love it when a book evokes such strong emotions...Highly recommended by me ' Mychestnutreadingtree, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

She invited her into her home. She shouldn't have...Emily: It's been a long time since my best friend Ava stopped speaking to me. But I knew I'd find a way back in. When I hear that her daughter won't sleep at home because of a burglary on the street, I offer to swap houses for a while. Ava is so grateful. And now I'm staying in her family home, I finally understand why she's been avoiding me... Ava isn't as perfect as she makes out. She's been hiding a big secret that could ruin her idyllic life. Only now, I know all about it...Ava: I didn't want to let Emily back into my life, but my daughter begged me to agree to the swap. I'll do anything for my precious girl. As I lie in Emily's bed in her cramped apartment, I fear what she's up to inside my home. Has she looked through my belongings? Has she found the key to the locked room in my basement? And does she know the truth about what I did? Two friends. Two secrets. Which one is telling a deadly lie, and which is in danger?With a jaw-dropping twist, What's Mine Is Yours is a truly addictive psychological thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Sally Hepworth and Adele Parks.What readers love about What's Mine Is Yours: 'SIX STARS ... I COULD NOT PUT THIS BOOK DOWN. From the start I got hooked and had to find out what would happen next... the twists were twisting ... 10/10 recommending this to EVERYONE I know ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'I LOVED THIS ... This is one heck of a journey that I still cannot stop thinking about My heart is still pounding ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One word: gripping ... Totally unexpected and explosive... I was glued to my Kindle all evening until l finished it and devoured it in one sitting ' arcreviews_by_m ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I glance over at Lou's house as I pull onto my drive, surprised that it is still in darkness. Lou and the kids should have been home from school long ago. I should be preparing a delicious meal for my children as they tell me about their day. But Lou's car is nowhere to be seen... The night is drawing in and Lou has still not returned. I try not to panic, but deep down I know something is wrong. Lou is the most dependable friend. Our children are at the same school. We always help each other out, and she cares for my two like only a mother can. As a storm rages outside and local news reports tell everyone to stay indoors, a feeling of deep dread starts to swell. Then the call comes. The police have found Lou's car, with my children's schoolbags still inside along with Lou's phone. But they are nowhere to be seen. Clutching my husband's hands, willing our children to be found safe and sound, I try to silence the voice inside my head. I've not been honest. I'm being punished for what happened all those years ago. And then I get Lou's message and I know that if I want to see my children again, I need to tell the truth to everyone I love. What I don't yet know is that Lou has been keeping her own dark secret. And once the storm passes, nothing will ever be the same again. A gripping and addictive psychological suspense about dark obsession, intense motherly love and how far we will go to protect those we love the most. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, Adele Parks and Sally Hepworth. What readers are saying about Leah Mercer: 'Wow... From start to finish, I was literally hooked... Blew me away... Unputdownable, emotional and heartbreaking.' Tropicalgirlreadsbooks ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hooked right from the beginning, I knew this was going to be a one sitting read... I was prepared and had the tissues at the ready. Did I need them? Yes I did ... Really pulled on my heart strings... This is one tale that I highly recommend and is one that will be part of my best reads of the year.' Once Upon A Time Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing... I would advise you to keep a few tissues handy, because the emotions run high. I would also advise you to clear your schedule, because you will be unable to put this book down.' B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'As soon as I started reading I was gripped... I loved the suspense and intrigue... I read all through the day.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'This book is so good and I loved every single second of it... Riveting and extremely twisted, there was no way I could put this one down and it resulted in an all-night read and a major book hangover ' RubieReads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Pakahduttava lukunautintoLeah Mercerin Kun kerran kohtasimme on riipaiseva kuvaus viikonlopusta, johon mahtuu koko elämä.Zoe tietää, että se ei ollut hänen syynsä. Se oli onnettomuus. Mutta entä jos hän vain olisi pitänyt kiinni lujemmin tai ollut nopeampi? Onnettomuutta ei olisi tapahtunut, eihän? Eikä Edward todellakaan syytä Zoea, vaikka tämän katkerat sanat kummittelevat Zoen mielessä vieläkin.Siitä on nyt kaksi vuotta, vaikka tuntuu kuin se olisi tapahtunut eilen. Edward tietää, että heidän pitäisi yhdessä päästä eteenpäin, mutta Zoe ei ole varma, haluaako hän edes yrittää.Viikonloppu Pariisissa saattaa olla heidän viimeinen mahdollisuutensa löytää toisensa, mutta sattuma eksyttää heidät toisistaan jo rautatieasemalla. Ilman rahaa ja puhelinta Zoen on yritettävä löytää Edward - ja samalla heidän molempien pitää tavoittaa toisistaan jotain, joka kerran oli.Romanttinen Pariisi antaa puitteet rakkaustarinalle, jonka kertojana vuorottelevat molemmat aviopuolisot. Sympaattiset henkilöt ja heidän tapansa kertoa romanssistaan imaisevat lukijan kuin huomaamatta mukaan tapahtumien pyörteisiin. Löytävätkö Zoe ja Edward lopulta toisensa?