Julia Crouch

This trip was meant to save our marriage. Instead it will destroy everything... To celebrate my special birthday, my husband and I have returned to the beautiful Greek island village where we spent our honeymoon. As the boat pulls in to the harbour, I feel hope rise in my heart. The white houses, the blue doors, the brilliant turquoise of the sea, are just as I remember. If two weeks in this paradise won't fix our marriage, nothing will. But then the next day a boat arrives, full of my friends and family. My grown-up children jump on to the shore, grinning and holding balloons. My husband beams at me and says, "Surprise " I can't believe it. It was meant to be just the two of us. This was my chance to confess what I've been hiding for years, the truth that will change everything. Now I'm surrounded by all the people I've been desperate to escape, all the secrets I've been pretending I don't know. I force a smile on to my face, but inside I want to kill my husband. But even after my party ended in disaster, I didn't expect anyone to die...A completely gripping psychological thriller about the darkness at the heart of a family and how far a mother will go to protect her children that will keep you glued to the pages as you discover twist after twist. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware and Lucy Clarke will love The Surprise Party. See what readers are saying about Julia Crouch: 'OMG SERIOUSLY WHAT A BOOK JUST WOW, WOW, WOW ' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow... I found myself unable to stop turning the pages... This is a complete cancel-everything, walk-around-glued-to-your-kindle type of book, so be warned, you won't want to put it down.' Sibzzreads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'OMG WHAT A READ Fast-paced, intense and utterly gripping... had me on the edge of my seat, tapping my Kindle like a demented woodpecker and reading late into the night.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow... A freaking page-turner from start to finish... Amazing... Will have you flipping the pages fast ... Outstanding novel ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

A mother with a dark secret...A daughter dying to tell.When 3-month-old Max is abducted, his parents are plunged into their worst nightmare. Devastated mum Sarah only took her eyes off him for a second, but that doesn't stop her guilt. Even husband Jake can't hide his anger that their little boy went missing on her watch.By contrast there are smiles and celebration at a caravan park in Lincolnshire, as baby Blaze is introduced to the Star family. Jenna and Gary are delighted with the new addition to their family. He is their fourth child and a real object of delight to their eldest - fifteen-year-old Willow - who once again will raise the child.But trouble is brewing for the Star family. Willow is concerned by the desperate online appeals from Sarah and Jake, baby Max has neonatal diabetes and without regular treatment will die. As baby "Blaze" becomes seriously ill, Willow makes a shocking discovery. What is the truth about her family? And how far will they go to hide their deadly secret?READERS ARE LOVING THE WRONG CHILD:'This needs to be on your TBR' ?????'I couldn't put it down!' ?????'A rollercoaster ride...absolutely full of twists and turns!' ?????'Gripping read' ?????'Highly recommended and I need more please!' ?????'It had me on the edge of my seat from start to finish' ?????

I thought I'd found the one... But then I found him dead. The last time I saw Harry, he was smiling at me over a candlelit table. It felt like I'd known him forever. I sipped my wine, and let myself hope for a second perfect date. But this morning, out on a bright sunny walk, my rescue dog starts barking. I follow to see what he's found. That's when I see Harry's body. His handsome face is cold and still. I back away, trembling. It should be the worst thing that has ever happened to me. But it's happened to me before. The last two men I dated are dead. I can't tell the police I knew them both. I'd be their number one suspect. But I need answers. Am I going mad, or is this my fault? And if I don't find out who is doing this, will I be next? A totally unputdownable psychological thriller that will keep you gripped and gasping till the very last page. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn. See what everyone is saying about The Perfect Date: 'WOW... spectacular... I was BLINDSIDED by this plot twist ... single-handedly just got me back into thrillers after a slump ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Literally so so good and it will have you guessing from beginning to end... I was HOOKED. I couldn't turn the pages fast enough and wow. I just didn't see any of it coming. Like at all.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A brilliant and tense thriller that keeps you turning the pages and guessing until the very end. Full of shocks and surprises. I loved it and can't wait to read more books by this author ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I didn't see the twist coming until it was staring right at me ... twisty, dark and unique.' Goodreads reviewer 'I was hooked from the first chapter and would have finished it within a day if I didn't have work ... Lots of twists and turns... hard to put down (I read the last 50% of the book in only a few hours)... Loved this book ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I flew through this in a day and have no regrets about skipping the housework for this book ... captivating... you never know what's going to happen next.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Prepare to be thoroughly engrossed... exceptional... will keep you guessing relentlessly from the very first page until the climactic end... The pace was electrifying, leaving me almost breathless... astounding.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

My father said my mother killed herself. My sister says he's lying.The day of our mother's funeral, my little sister Lucy and I clung to our father's side.He promised he'd get us through it, and we believed him.But then I discovered that the coffin we wept over was empty.Dad says he was trying to protect us - that he thought it would be easier to grieve if we didn't know our mother's body was never found.His new wife says she just wants to help us move on from the past.Then Lucy has a flash of memory that leaves her shaking. Our father. A woman. A knife...She insists she knows something about the day our mother died, but it's buried too deep to see clearly.What happened to our mother? I need to find the truth. But I have no idea who I can trust. And what if the answer puts my life in danger? A completely gripping psychological thriller that will make your heart pound as you try to decide who is telling the truth. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Paula Hawkins and Gillian Flynn.See what readers are saying about The Daughters: 'OMG WHAT A READ Fast paced, intense and utterly gripping... had me on the edge of my seat, tapping my kindle like a demented woodpecker and reading late into the night... A well-deserved five stars and a very happy reader.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Couldn't put it down... fast-paced, tense... twisty and unpredictable and left me guessing right until the end... I LOVED IT.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a read ... full of twists and turns... I was sucked right into the story and enjoyed every bit of it.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing... I was intrigued and on the edge of my seat... A book to become absorbed in and totally lost ' @rubie_reads 'Omg... brilliant... Read in one sitting. 5*.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So perfect and gripping... I was so ecstatic at how good a read this was and it completely blew me away. Thoroughly, highly and wholeheartedly recommend this to everyone.' NetGalley reviewer

Who would you trust with your precious family? Wanted: full-time, live-in help for expectant mother. Must be organised, friendly and willing to do anything.Rachel is determined to be the perfect mother. She has a birth plan, with a playlist and a bag ready by the door. She's chosen a lovely light cream paint for the nursery, and in wide-eyed, innocent Abbie she's found the perfect person to help her with her baby. After all, every mother needs a bit of help, don't they? But Rachel needs a little more than most. She still makes sure her bedroom door is locked before she goes to sleep. She still checks the cameras that are dotted throughout the house. Rachel trusts Abbie. Even if Abbie's smiles don't always reach her eyes, and the stories she tells about her past don't always add up, it doesn't matter. Because Rachel knows better than to trust herself... From the bestselling author of Her Husband's Lover, this is a truly gripping story about how far people will go to find a family. Filled with tension and twists to keep you glued to every page, it is perfect for fans of Ruth Ware, Shari LaPena and The Girl on the Train.Readers are loving The New Mother: 'Excellent read ... Nerve-wracking twist after twist... Kept me on the edge of my seat, all the way to the ending. Highly recommend this ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow this book was great ... A freaking page-turner from start to finish... Amazing... Will have you flipping the pages fast ... Outstanding novel ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Grabs the reader's attention and doesn't let go. Even when not reading the book, you are thinking about it and what will happen Recommended for anyone who loves a thriller ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A totally gripping read that I read in practically one sitting. I loved it and cannot stop thinking about it.' Goodreads reviewer'Shocking twists throughout... Kept me telling myself "just one more chapter" until I hit the point of no return and finished the book in one sitting.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... I could not put this down... So addictive... Such a rushhhhh... Oh, so gooood.' Goodreads reviewer'A roller-coaster ride... I was reading at breakneck speed as the suspense was unbearable... Gripping... The action-packed climax was nerve-wracking.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Grips like a vice from the very first page. Julia Crouch is one of the best thriller writers in the business, and The New Mother is her best book yet.' Erin Kelly, Sunday Times bestselling author of He Said, She Said

Sophie Hannah says Julia Crouch is 'brilliant' and Erin Kelly calls her 'one of the best writers in a strong field'. A woman has to stop her husband's lover from ruining her life in this stunning psychological thriller, HER HUSBAND'S LOVER, from the acclaimed Julia Crouch.She stole her husband. Now she wants to take her life.After the horrors of the past, Louisa Williams is desperate to make a clean start.Her husband Sam is dead. Her children, too, are gone, victims of the car accident in which he died. Sam said that she would never get away from him. That he would hound her until she died if she tried to leave. Louisa never thought that he would want to harm their children though. But then she never thought that he would betray her with a woman like Sophie.And now Sophie is determined to take all that Louisa has left. She wants to destroy her reputation and to take what she thinks is owed her - the life she would have had if Sam had lived.Her husband's lover wants to take her life. The only question is will Louisa let her?

A stunning psychological thriller from Julia Crouch for fans of Barbara Vine, Sophie Hannah and Gillian Flynn.

'Wow, this book was fantastic, it gripped me from start to finish!' Goodreads reviewer ? ? ? ? ?Some secrets are better left buried...Peg always felt a little blurred, a little lacking in definition. Her mother died when she was six, her father simply disappeared, and she was brought up by her grandparents and her obese, bedridden aunt. But, despite all this, she never developed the habit of asking questions.At least, not until she met Loz, her straight-talking, psychotherapeutically literate girlfriend, who urges her to confront her demons.But as the skeletons come tumbling out of the family closet and the full horror of the past begins to reveal itself, Peg starts to wonder whether her youthful lack of curiosity might not have been a good thing. A very good thing indeed... Why readers love Tarnished: 'You'd be crazy not to read this book... an absolutely brilliant writer' Daily Mail'Will keep you up at night to finish it and the characters will stay with you long after you have turned the last page.' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'Truly chilling... you won't want to read it alone in the house' Sunday Mirror''An intense psychological thriller that left me reeling.' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'I read this one in double quick time... Brilliant storytelling... I had my hand over my mouth at one stage trying to stop myself talking out loud on the bus.' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'Wow, this book was fantastic, it gripped me from start to finish! I highly recommend it if you like family themed thrillers where you can never work out who to trust!' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'Yikes!... A well written, addictive story with a very twisted core... It's a powerful book. A page turner.' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'I stayed up reading this novel until 11.30pm, woke again at 4.30am and just had to pick the book back up and finish it. It was worth losing sleep for.' Goodreads reviewer ? ? ? ? ?

The Wayland family - Lara and Marcus and their three children - leave England to spend a long, hot summer in Trout Island, Upstate New York. Lara, still reeling from an abortion that Marcus insisted on, hopes the summer away from home will give her time to learn to love her husband again. A chance meeting at a party reacquaints the family with Marcus's old actor friend, Stephen, with whom Lara once had an affair. Lara feels herself drawn towards Stephen and they pick up their secret relationship where they left off. Lara knows she's playing a dangerous game; what she doesn't know is that it's also a deadly one.

'LOVED it. I read it in 3 hours in one sitting' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?THEIR FIRST MISTAKE WAS INVITING HER IN...Rose has it all - the gorgeous children, the husband, the beautiful home. But then her best friend Polly comes to stay.Very soon, Rose's cosy world starts to fall apart at the seams - her baby falls dangerously ill, her husband is distracted - is Polly behind it all?It appears that once you invite Polly into your home, it's very difficult to get her out again...The original psychological thriller: a dark, deliciously unsettling drama, perfect for fans of I Let You Go, The Couple Next Door and The Girl on the Train.Readers LOVE Cuckoo!'Brilliant... truly chilling' Sophie Hannah'Wow. This book is truly amazing... I devoured it' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'Totally compelling' Daily Mail'This is one smart and sharp psychological thriller... a shiveringly good read' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'A read-in-one-sitting book!... Julia Crouch writes with disturbing brilliance' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'Completely thrilling, I promise anyone, male, female, young, old, this book won't disappoint!' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?'I was more and more gripped with the more I read... the ending still managed to blow me away. This was a book that stayed with me for days' Goodreads reviewer, ? ? ? ? ?