S E Lynes

A collection of short stories from some of your favourite authors. Do you think you know darkness? Think again. Bloodhound Books presents Dark Minds—a collection of stories by authors who have come together to produce an anthology that will lure, tantalise and shock its readers. What took place By the Water? What goes on behind A Stranger’s Eyes? And what is so special about Slow Roast Pork? From master authors such as Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Louise Jensen and Anita Waller, readers can expect a one hell of a ride . . . All profits from the sale of this book will be donated to Hospice UK and Sophie’s Appeal. Dark Minds is a collection of 40 crime and thriller short stories from authors including; Louise Jensen, L.J. Ross, Lisa Hall, Steven Dunne, Betsy Reavley, Alex Walters and Anita Waller plus many more. For the complete table of contents, Look Inside.

Everyone is going to the housewarming party. All the people who lived on the street the day Abi vanished... Will her mother finally learn the truth? Ava only left her daughter in the pushchair for five minutes. The buckle was fastened, and she was sure it was safe. But when she came downstairs, Abi was gone - she walked past the Lovegoods' house, and was never seen again. A year later, the Lovegoods are planning their housewarming party. Ava doesn't want to go, but her husband insists a night out might do her good. But as her friends and neighbours chat, Ava learns something new about the day she has re-lived a thousand times. A throwaway comment which could change everything. Ava thought she knew every last detail of that day. She's about to find out she was wrong... The number one Kindle bestseller! Brilliantly dark and moving suspense fiction for fans of Gillian Flynn, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell, The Housewarming will have your pulse racing and your heart in your mouth from start to finish. See what readers are saying about The Housewarming: 'So emotional and raw and so well written... Many twists and turns and the climax and ending... OMG!!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'My stomach is in knots!... The tension doesn't let up for a second. If I'd had the time to read it in one sitting, I wouldn't have put it down until the last word.' Motherhood for Slackers, ????? 'Heartbreakingly stunning... what an ending!!... ohhhhh my it's a terrific read.' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'My heart was in my mouth on more than one occasion reading this book!!... Just when you think you're at the end of the story... another twist comes along. Gripping book which kept me wanting to read more!' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'I just could not put this book down... The tension ramps up and up until you feel like you might explode. I devoured the book as quickly as I could and was frustrated with myself for needing sleep... Extraordinary and brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'Amazingly suspenseful...I absolutely devoured it... brilliant twisty story.' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'Just when I thought I had it all worked out, the author threw in another curve ball, spinning me round and setting me off in a completely different direction. Phew, what a ride... Had me literally glued All The Way Through.' NetGalley Reviewer, ????? 'Brilliant... A heart-stopping thriller... highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'Another 5* read from S E Lynes. I am running out of ways to describe how much I love her books... brilliantly crafted, well written and super absorbing... I have to remind myself to come back into the real world!' Goodreads Reviewer, ????? 'A gripping thriller which really turns the emotional screws with an incredibly vivid and realistic portrayal of loss and grief.' Araminta Hall, author of Imperfect Women 'Excellent... Captured me right from the start, right up to the climactic ending and with more twists and turns than Spaghetti Junction... It was essential to find out what happened. No way did I see that outcome... Will keep you enthralled.' Jenny O'Brien, ?????

She doesn't know I'm there, watching her. She slides her hand under her blouse. And then I see something impossible. She isn't pregnant...Nothing is the same after she bursts into my life. She seems so perfect, and one by one, I watch my friends fall under her spell.Only I seem to suspect something. Only I see that her smiles don't reach her cold, furious eyes.And when I'm accused of things I didn't do, I know she's behind it. But she never lets her mask slip. If I say anything, I'll look crazy.At the baby shower, we share gifts in the posh hotel room, surrounded by balloons. She beams, her bump just visible under her bright red shirt.But that afternoon, I finally learn the unbelievable truth.There is no baby...A stunningly twisty story of toxic female friendships, guilt and lies from S.E. Lynes, author of the no.1 bestseller The Housewarming. If you like Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Paula Hawkins, you'll be glued to The Baby Shower.Everyone's loving The Baby Shower:'Sucker punched, lost for words, blown away, a blabbering, gibbering emotional wreck!... I didn't want to put it down but I didn't want it to end either. It kept me glued to the pages and it shattered my heart into tiny pieces... A masterpiece... you seriously DO NOT WANT TO MISS IT!' Chapter in My Life, ?????'OMG!!! JUST WOW!!!... I was completely gripped throughout this page-turning thriller... I absolutely loved the explosive ending which I was not at all expecting!!!... AN ABSOLUTELY ADDICTIVE MUST-READ.' Bookworm86, ?????'Omg!! This book is just everything!!!... had me hooked from the off and I was about to quit my job just so I could keep reading... omg, boy does this story have TWISTS!!!!... You will be hooked, you will love every second of it. I raced through it in a day. Amazing.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????'This book. THIS BOOK!... It hooks you in with the twists and keeps you reading. I couldn't put it down, obligations be damned.' NetGalley reviewer, ?????'Amazing... another 5 star read!... an impossible book to put down... just perfect.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Wow!!! What a brilliant rollercoaster read... I literally could not put this book down, the story just kept grabbing my attention... I loved it!! NetGalley reviewer, ?????'I foolishly started this this on Wednesday night planning to read a few chapters, I should have known that with this author sleep was never going to happen... seriously outstanding book - unreserved 5 stars, I'd give it a million if I could.' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'I read this in half a day... I absolutely loved it!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????'Wow!... amazing book!... I read this in one sitting while daughter was at school! I was riveted by this book right from the first chapter so entirely and only left the settee to make a few cups of tea!' NetGalley reviewer, ?????'Amazing!! I loved this book from start to finish!... My heart was thumping as I read this book and tried to work out the twists... A real page-turner, read it now!' Goodreads reviewer, ?????'Absolutely fantastic. I was on the edge of my seat throughout... it will really make your heart pound with suspense. I seriously couldn't put this down!' Jessica's Book Biz, ?????

Perfect boyfriend. Perfect liar. Perfect killer? HerI am on my way home, thinking only of the quiet, happy evening to come, when I see something completely impossible, and my heart stops dead. I would recognise those gorgeous pale blue eyes anywhere. It's him. The high-school boyfriend I adored... Until the day he vanished without a trace. I run towards him, my pulse racing. He turns, politely, a puzzled look on that familiar face. 'I'm sorry, ' he says. 'Do I know you' I need answers. I'm certain he's lying. I just have to prove it. HimOf course you recognised me. Always so keen, always trying to do right by everyone. It's typical of my bad luck that we happened to run into each other. I left this place for a reason - one you never knew. And now I'm back, I have plans. And I'm afraid, my dear, that you're getting in my way... A completely gripping story of betrayal, lies and secrets that will have you gripped to every page and open-mouthed at the twists. Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Ruth Ware and Gillian Flynn. See what readers are saying about The Perfect Boyfriend: 'WOW Just WOW ... one of the best thrillers I have read in a long time ... had me hooked at the first page... read in a day ... Amazing... I could not put it down. I was devastated when it finished.' kerryr1991, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW WOW WOW I absolutely devoured this ... 5 huge stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'EATING AND SLEEPING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE. BREATHING WILL BE DIFFICULT... utter brilliance... will keep you guessing until lights out.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'WOW What have I just read?... fast-paced, edge of the seat, jaw-droppingly brilliant... I highly recommend it ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Had me on tenterhooks ... Wonderful... Blows my mind ... Kept me on edge right until the very end, to the point I couldn't breathe at some points ... jaw-clattering twists... this is more than "it's a belter", it's right off the belter scale Don't miss it ' Chapter in My Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go till the last... I devoured it in a matter of hours... so many twists in this story that I got a crick in my neck from this rollercoaster journey... Absolute pure genius ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'An absolute page-turner... so addictive that I couldn't put it down. I started the book late Saturday evening and finished it in one sitting on early Sunday morning - thanks to the coffee I got to do that hehe ... mind-blowing.' Living in Fictional World

One loving couple. One surprise guest. One week to destroy everything... When the doorbell rings, I take one last look round the villa. The nuts and olives are in bowls; the white wine is chilling in the fridge; everything is ready for my old college friend, the guest I'm dying to impress.When I open the door, Coco steps from the dusty street into the cool tiled hall, as effortlessly beautiful as ever. But then her face freezes in horror, her mouth falling open. I turn to see my husband Jeff behind me, his eyes wide, his cheeks pale.After a moment, they both smile, pretending nothing happened at all. But I know what I saw.This holiday was meant to rescue my marriage, not ruin it.But the connection between my friend and my husband isn't what I thought.All three of us have something to lose, and something to fight for.And when the truth comes out, not all of us will survive...From the no.1 bestselling author S.E. Lynes comes a brilliantly gripping thriller that will have you racing through the pages and gasping out loud at the twists. Fans of Paula Hawkins, Lisa Jewell and Gillian Flynn will love The Summer Holiday.See what everyone's saying about The Summer Holiday: 'Just WOW S.E. Lynes just hits another one out of the park ... Perfect tension that just keeps getting wound tighter and tighter. Fabulous... Don't miss this one ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Binge read Woah I could not put this book down ... a big twist at the end I absolutely did not see coming. I love it when I get blindsided because it does not happen often ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow ... So many secrets, revelations, and unexpected twists. I was kept on the edge of my seat wondering. Excellent thriller... white-knuckle suspense.' @kayoliverauthor, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A jaw-dropper for me ... kept me hooked until the end... twists that got me by surprise. I never saw them coming ... perfect.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Omg this was a gripping and twisty read. Did not see that coming at all. 5 stars.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One of the best books I've read this year by a country mile, it's amazing. I read this in one sitting... that's how good it is. Can't recommend this book highly enough.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'S. E. Lynes definitely knows how to build suspense ... gripping... tons of thrilling action... a superb twist I didn't see coming.' Goodreads reviewer'I started it one evening... I couldn't put it down... fast-paced with plenty of twists throughout... perfect... An ideal summer beach read.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow I am obsessed, such a good read Devoured it in a day Loved the characters Loved the storyline and some great twists and turns ' Wellness by Blair, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Cracking read... I couldn't put it down... 5 shiny stars from me.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Alle gehen zur Einweihungsparty. Alle Nachbarn, die schon am Tag von Abis Verschwinden in der Stra e wohnten. Wird ihre Mutter endlich die Wahrheit erfahren? Ava hat ihre Tochter nur f nf Minuten allein im Kinderwagen sitzen lassen. Der Gurt war geschlossen. Es h tte sicher sein sollen. Doch als sie die Treppe hinunterkam, stand die T r offen und Abi war verschwunden - sie war die Stra e hinunter gegangen, am Haus der Lovegoods vorbei, und wurde nie wieder gesehen. Ein Jahr sp ter planen die Lovegoods ihre lang erwartete Einweihungsparty. Ava will nicht hingehen. Sie kann es nicht ertragen, an dem Ort, an dem Abi verschwand, zu feiern und sie m chte keine Zeit mit Menschen verbringen, die ihre Trauer nicht teilen. Ihr Mann Matt berredet sie: Er macht sich Sorgen um sie. Ein Abend unter Menschen k nnte ihr guttun. Aber w hrend ihre Freunde und Nachbarn plaudern, essen und trinken, erf hrt Ava etwas Neues ber den Tag, den sie schon tausendmal in Gedanken wieder erlebt hat. Eine beil ufige Bemerkung, die alles ver ndern k nnte. Ava dachte, sie kenne jedes Detail dieses Tages. Doch sie hat sich geirrt ... D ster, bewegend und voller Spannung. Dieser Thriller ist perfekt Fans von K.L. Slater, Claire Douglas und Megan Miranda. Was Leser: innen ber Die Einweihungsparty sagen: Durchgehend rasant ... Es fesselt den Leser von einer Seite zur n chsten. Das sollte man auf keinen Fall verpassen NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Genial ... Ein atemberaubender Thriller ... Sehr empfehlenswert. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gro artiger Schreibstil, fantastische Charaktere und eine fesselnde und zum Nachdenken anregende Handlung ... Die Spannung l sst keine Sekunde nach. Wenn ich die Zeit gehabt h tte, das Buch in einem Zug zu lesen, h tte ich es bis zum letzten Wort nicht weggelegt. Motherhood for Slackers, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ein neues Buch von S.E. Lynes ist immer ein Anlass, alles andere fallen zu lassen ... ersch tternd und atemberaubend. A Tick to Everywhere, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fesselnd ... f ngt all die Emotionen ein, die man erwartet, aber nie selbst erleben m chte. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ist alles, was ich inzwischen von dieser Autorin erwarte - fesselnd, schockierend, gut geschrieben und unm glich wegzulegen. Absolut brillant. NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ich habe w hrend der gesamten Handlung mitgefiebert. Washington Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gro artig ... Es hat mich von Anfang an gefesselt ... Das Ende habe ich einfach nicht kommen sehen. Jenny O'Brien, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The love of your life... or a deadly mistake?It's hard, meeting your ex after so much time apart. You remember the tears and accusations, the desperate look on his face as he punched the wall, but you try not to show it. You smile politely, even while your heart beats faster.You watch as he looks down into the stroller, at the beautiful blond-haired blue-eyed baby kicking his little legs in the sunshine, whose innocent smile lights up your world.You see his face change. You know what he's thinking.The next day he calls. His voice is shaking. He wants the truth. Is it his child?You hesitate, your throat dry, good and bad memories swirling in your mind. You've missed him so much... but can you ever trust him again?You decide that the most important thing is doing what's right for baby Tom. But months later, when the sirens wail in the night, you have to admit: you never thought either of you would go this far...A brilliantly twisty psychological thriller from no.1 bestselling author S.E. Lynes about a relationship full of secrets and lies. Fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and Gillian Flynn will be gripped by The Ex.See what everyone's saying about The Ex: 'Wow Loved Speechless ... fabulous... so many twists and turns that my head was spinning throughout... that ending was a complete shock... I raced through each chapter like it was my last. I just had to find out what happened.' Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow Susie Lynes hits it out of the park again I loved this new thriller so much. Had me hooked from page one and didn't let go... Expertly done Highly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A nail-biting read ... grabs you from the first chapter and doesn't let you go until the end ... Riveting and extremely twisted, there was no way I could put this one down and it resulted in an all-night read and a book hangover ' @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Yet again I was lured into a sense of false security only to be blown away by the final pages ... Wickedly twisted wonderful read ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'One helluva read... intense and gripping... you really don't have a clue what's going on or who to believe until BAM, you get punched in the face with the reality of it all and just have to gasp because it's so brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliant page-turner, had me hooked to the end, already recommending it to friends.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally floored me with its brilliance... There is no way you could predict the final and best shock of them all... unputdownable, a page turner with a total corker of plot, and totally unmissable.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Why would you pretend your life is a dream when you're living a nightmare?Annie and Dom lead perfect lives in a lovely cottage in a quiet village by the sea, with flowers at the front gate and an apple tree in the garden. Everyone knows them: generous, loving Dom, creative, joyful Annie.But their neighbours don't see Annie as she sits waiting for Dom well into the night. They don't see her smiling through her tears. They don't know what the perfect couple are hiding.They just hear the sirens that break the silence of the night and see the flames that rise against the dark sky.And the morning after, what everyone wants to know is - which one was to blame?A brilliantly twisty tale of family secrets and the darkness that can lie behind closed doors, The One to Blame will keep you turning the pages till the final devastating revelation. Fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn and Louise Candlish will love it.See what everyone's saying about The One to Blame: 'AMAZING... Susie Lynes is The One To Blame for the bags under my eyes, for me being unable to focus on work because all I want to do is get back to reading... and for the palpitations in my heart as once again she spun her magical writing web and trapped me inside the pages ... I could feel little fingers of doubt run up and down my spine as I tried to work out who to trust and who not to trust... Perfectly addictive... Totally off the scale star rating for me ' Chapter in my Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Brilliantly twisty... Kept me gripped from the start. Phenomenal... I was blown away' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow Just wow. This book grabbed me by the throat from the outset and didn't relinquish its grip until the very end... Will have you gasping (I did literally scream out loud at one point).' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Everyone is going to the housewarming party.All the same people who lived on the street the day Abi vanished...Will her mother finally learn the truth?Ava only left her daughter in the pushchair for five minutes. The buckle was fastened, and she was sure it was safe. But when she came downstairs, the door was open and Abi was gone - she walked down the road, past the Lovegoods' house, and was never seen again.A year later, the Lovegoods are planning their long-anticipated housewarming party. Ava doesn't want to go. She can't bear to look down that end of the road, to see the place where Abi vanished, and she doesn't want to spend time with people who don't share her grief. Her husband Matt persuades her: he's worried about her. A night out might do her good.But as her friends and neighbours chat, and the drink and gossip flows, Ava learns something new about the day she has re-lived a thousand times. A throwaway comment which could change everything.Ava thought she knew every last detail of that day.She's about to find out she was wrong...Brilliantly dark and moving suspense fiction for fans of Gillian Flynn, Claire McGowan and Lisa Jewell, The Housewarming will have your pulse racing and your heart in your mouth from start to finish.See what readers are saying about The Housewarming 'My stomach is in knots ... Great writing, fantastic characters and a compelling and thought-provoking plot... The tension doesn't let up for a second. If I'd had the time to read it in one sitting, I wouldn't have put it down until the last word.' Motherhood for Slackers, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Fast paced all the way through... Keeps the reader hooked from one page to the next. Definitely not one to be missed ' NetGalley Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Amazing, wonderful and the best yet ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer'Loved, loved, loved it ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer'Phew I can breathe again ' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer'What a ride ... Total five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads ReviewerRachel Ryder doesn't understand how her life has changed so completely. When she was younger, heads would turn when she walked into a room. Her children needed her; her husband adored her.But somehow the years wore that all away. She was so busy raising her children, looking after her parents... She can barely remember the woman she used to be, the one whose husband told her she was out of his league. The woman she is now just does the laundry and makes the dinner, and can walk into a room without anyone knowing she's there.She knows that she hated feeling invisible. She knows that she thought: what would it take for you to see me again?And now she's worried that she did something terrible. Because she's sitting in a room, being asked whether she killed someone.When no-one is watching, you can get away with anything...Can You See Her? is an utterly compelling and unputdownable psychological thriller, about how far you can push a woman before she will break. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, A.J. Finn and The Silent Patient.Readers love Can You See Her? 'Outstanding ... had me hooked from the first page... totally absorbing... you need to read this book ... heart-breaking and powerful' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Fantastic... one of my favourite authors... impossible to put the book down... Great book which I recommend highly.' Goodreads Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Talk about an emotional gut punch ... it tore me apart and laid me out to dry... Pure genius You need a section for infinity stars as five just doesn't cut it ' Chapter in My Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally and completely blown away... fabulous... deserves all the praise I can give' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Compelling... I thought I knew where the ending was going. I was wrong Superb read ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'Brilliant, thought-provoking, emotional and a bit of a rollercoaster ride at times... a winner on every level' A Ticket to Everywhere, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Superb... I was left gobsmacked ' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Unique, thrilling, emotionally charged... I can't recommend this book highly enough, it is absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'OMG A clever, well-crafted read that kept me both reading and thinking... Wow It threw me, it surprised me. Brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️'I'm not sure I can put into words how good this book is... 100% recommend' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The truth can set you free, or make you a prisoner...Thirty years ago, Nicola Watson lived with her parents and older brother in a respectable suburb. At ten years old, she didn't yet understand why her stomach tightened when she heard her father's heavy tread as he returned home late at night, or why it made her brother Graham's stammer get worse, or why one night her mother Carol woke them both, wide-eyed and whispering, and took them out of their home and into the unknown.Now a successful lawyer in the city, with a life poles apart from her dark beginnings, Nicola has returned home for her mother's funeral. But as she stands in her mother's house, remembering the woman who sacrificed everything for her children, Nicola has to confront the guilt that she feels for leaving her family behind. And the belief that she played a part in the events that led to her brother going to prison for murder.All Carol wanted was to protect her children, but escaping her husband was only the beginning of the story. And when Nicola learns the truth of what her mother did, it will change everything she thought she knew about herself and her family.A gripping, emotional story of family secrets, and the strength of a mother's love in the darkest times. The next powerful read for fans of The Silent Wife, Kerry Lonsdale and Emily Bleeker.Readers are loving The Lies We Hide'There are not enough stars in the world to describe my love for this book A million stars and more from me ' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Amazing... a story so deep and heartbreaking with so many twists you won't be able to put it down. I would give this book more stars if I could. Loved it and will be definitely recommending this to all my friends.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'You know when you find one of those books that you know you are going to love right from the first few pages? This is one of those, it's fast paced and kept me up reading nearly all night last night, I couldn't stop I can't recommend it enough, it's my favourite read this year so far.' NetGalley Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Lies We Hide is a story that will take hold of you. When I wasn't reading it, I was constantly thinking about it. The novel on the whole was simply mesmerising but the ending is what knocked it out of the park for me. Absolutely outstanding ' By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A brilliant domestic thriller WOW Loved this book - almost read it straight through... The end has a twist I did not see coming ' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'If I could, I would give it more than the max 5 stars because it deserves so many more.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This is such a moving story and one I would highly recommend. In fact, thanks to the author, I stayed awake far longer than was sensible in order to keep reading.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow, what a book. It grabbed me from the first page and I'm gutted that I've finished it. I've loved this author's other books, however this is definitely my favourite so far.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The first thing you should know, dear reader, is that I am dead...' Teacher Pippa wants a second chance. Recently divorced and unhappy at work, she uproots her life to renovate a beautiful farmhouse in the countryside, determined to make a fresh start. But Pippa soon realises: your troubles are never far behind. When Pippa meets blue-eyed Ryan Marks, he is funny, charming, and haunted by his past. He might just be the answer to all her problems. But how well does she really know him? She knows the story of his life, the pain that stays with him, the warmth of his smile and the smell of his skin. She knows he can make her laugh over a glass of wine. Pippa can tell truth from lies. She'd know if she were in danger. Wouldn't she? From Amazon chart bestseller S.E. Lynes, The Proposal is a page-turning and utterly gripping thriller about the lengths we will go to for someone we love. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Woman at the Window and The Wife Between Us. What readers are saying about The Proposal: 'OMG... I've never read anything like this ever in my life and I don't think anything could ever top this My head is spinning, eyes hurt from not blinking the last 20 pages, my skin is covered in goosebumps, and I have paper cuts from wildly flipping back a few times to reread a page or four... Best book of 2018 Holy wow ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Unlike anything I have ever read... it would be impossible for anyone to fore-guess what happens in this book... everyone who reads it will be stunned and will never forget it... never an easier 10/10.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A chilling psychological book that kept me saying "what," "oh man, I didn't see that coming."Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

Christopher would never hurt anyone. Not intentionally. Even after everything that's happened I still believe that... Christopher Harris is a lonely boy. A boy who has never fitted in to his family. Who has always felt something was missing from his life. Until one day, when he discovers a suitcase in his family's attic. And a secret about his mother that changes everything... Mother will hold you breathless until the very last page and leave you reeling. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Sister and Apple Tree Yard. What readers are saying about S.E. Lynes: 'An intelligent psychological drama with a gasp-making twist.' Good Housekeeping 'Up there with the big hitters. Move over Gone Girl you've got company on the top shelf.' Read & Rated Book Reviews 'Breathlessly exciting.' Linda's Book Bag 'A sinister, deliciously wicked foray into the dark recesses of our personality. Lynes is a promising addition to the prolific list of stellar writers of psychological thrillers which includes Gillian Flynn, S J Watson, Louise Doughty, Elizabeth Haynes et al.' NB Magazine 'Sent chills down my spine... completely enticing.' Damp Pebbles 'Oozes with atmospheric tones, vivid descriptions and pure, haunting emotions.' Reviewed the Book 'S.E. Lynes has raised the bar when it comes to phenomenal story telling.' Between Dreams I Read