Sue Watson

Sie hat ihr ganzes Leben darauf gewartet, einen Mann wie Alex zu treffen. Und er auf sie. Und sobald er sie einmal hat, wird er sie nie wieder loslassen ... Nach einer unsteten Kindheit, die sie bei Pflegefamilien verbrachte, hat Hannah alles getan, um sich ein sicheres und geborgenes Leben zu schaffen. Sie mag ihre gem tliche Wohnung und ihren Job als Sozialarbeiterin. Manchmal macht sie sich Sorgen, dass sie sich mit ihren 36 Jahren vielleicht nie verlieben wird, aber ansonsten ist sie mit ihrem Leben zufrieden. Bis sie von ihrer besten Freundin ermutigt wird, einer Dating-App beizutreten, und Alex kennenlernt. Er ist unwiderstehlich gutaussehend. Er mag die gleiche Musik wie sie. Und auch das gleiche Essen. Sie tr umen beide davon, die Welt zu bereisen, aber sind sich einig, dass sie genauso gerne in ein Cottage an der K ste fl chten w rden. Beide w rden gerne eines Tages einen Labrador besitzen. Es scheint, als w re er f r sie gemacht. Es scheint, als w re er zu sch n, um wahr zu sein. Ihre Freunde sind skeptisch. Aber in Hannahs Augen ist er perfekt. Und das ist gut so. Denn Alex wei , dass auch sie perfekt f r ihn ist. Tats chlich ist sie genau die Frau, nach der er gesucht hat ... Und pl tzlich ist in Hannahs Leben nichts mehr sicher und geborgen ... Ein packender und spannender Psychothriller ber Besessenheit und Online-Dating. Perfekt f r Fans von Caroline Kepnes, Clare Mackintosh und Claire Douglas. Was Leser: innen ber Das perfekte Paar sagen: Es hat mich gepackt ... Ich war so angespannt ... Ich habe es geliebt Wenn ich k nnte, w rde ich es mit mehr als f nf Sternen bewerten. Das war einer der, wenn nicht sogar der beste Thriller, den ich je gelesen habe Kindlewithdanni, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ich kann nicht glauben, dass ich erst jetzt diese Meisterin des psychologischen Thrillers entdeckt habe ... Ich habe schon viele Psychothriller gelesen, aber ich glaube nicht, dass ich mir jemals ein so guter Twist am Ende untergekommen ist. Ceri's Little Blog, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Das Buch ist absolut fesselnd und sehr schwer, aus der Hand zu legen Dieser Psychothriller l sst einen an allem und jedem zweifeln, so clever ist er aufgebaut ... Read and Rated, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Meine G te, was f r ein absolut spannender und aufregender Thriller ... Ich konnte es wirklich nicht aus der Hand legen ... Das Ende hat mir G nsehaut gegeben, so gut war es. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Es ist absolut unm glich, dieses Buch aus der Hand zu legen. Ich habe es in nur einem Rutsch verschlungen ... Es hat mich von Anfang an gepackt ... Little Miss Book Lover 86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Oh. Mein. Gott. Das ist der Thriller, nach dem ich gesucht habe ... Sag all deine Termine ab, denn du wirst dieses Buch nicht mehr aus der Hand legen wollen. Lily Michaels ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Wenn dein Traumurlaub zum schlimmsten Albtraum wird ... Du freust dich schon seit Monaten auf diesen Urlaub - endlich k nnen du und dein Mann an einem abgelegenen Ferienort wieder Zeit miteinander verbringen. Doch als er dich pl tzlich vom Strand aus anruft, sp rst du, irgendetwas stimmt nicht. Die h bsche Kellnerin aus dem Restaurant von gestern Abend wurde tot aufgefunden. Und die Polizei will deinen Mann dazu befragen. Klar, du hast gesehen, wie er sie beim Essen ein paar Mal angeschaut hat, aber du wei t, dass er nichts mit dem Tod der armen Frau zu tun hat. Warum bittet er dich also, der Polizei gegen ber zu l gen und zu sagen, dass er die ganze Nacht bei dir war? Und wo war w hrend dann? Als er in eure sch ne Suite mit Meerblick zur ckkommt, wird das Gespr ch schnell laut und er beschuldigt dich, eifers chtig zu sein, so wie er es immer tut. Ja, die Kellnerin hat etwas zu sehr mit deinem Mann geflirtet, aber du wolltest ihr nichts B ses. Nicht wirklich. Kannst du deinem Ehemann wirklich vertrauen ... oder bist du diejenige, der man nicht trauen kann? Ein fesselnder, packender Psychothriller, perfekt f r Fans von Paula Hawkins, Clare Mackintosh und Claire Douglas. Was Leser: innen ber Der Urlaub sagen: Fantastisch ... Ich bin nur so durch die Seiten von diesem extrem fesselnden und s chtig machenden Pageturner geflogen.@rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Hat mich von Anfang an in seinen Bann gezogen und nicht mehr losgelassen, bis ich es zu Ende gelesen hatte... Absolut fesselnd. NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SPANNEND ... Eine Achterbahnfahrt. NetGalley Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ich habe dieses Buch verschlungen ... Ich habe es an einem Tag gelesen, weil es SO gut war. @baileys_book_recs Ein gro artiges Buch. Ich habe es von der ersten Seite an geliebt Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So ein Pageturner ... Ich bin durch dieses Buch gerast und was f r ein fantastisches Ende Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Was f r ein gro artiger Thriller V llig fesselnd, d ster und s chtig machend. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Then: Morning light shines into the nursery, casting shadows across the pale pink walls and wooden cot in the middle of the room. She opens the door expecting to hear the soft coo of her daughter Sofia stretching herself awake. But the room is silent. The cot is empty. Her little girl has vanished... Now: Twelve years have passed, but Emily will never forget the night her life changed forever and she's happy to have her daughter back beside her. A teenager now, Sofia - who was once a star student - is getting into trouble at school and she's started asking questions about when she was a baby, but Emily can't tell her what really happened the night she went missing. Nobody would understand why Emily did what she did, and if anyone ever found out, she could lose her daughter forever. But when Emily catches Sofia messaging a stranger online, her heart pounds in her chest as she reads the last message received. Your mother isn't who you think she is. Days later, Emily returns home to find the house silent. She checks every room but Sofia has vanished, again. She shudders as she remembers that night in the nursery. Has her past finally caught up with her? And is she already too late to save her precious daughter? A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will leave your jaw on the floor. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Woman in the Window. What readers are saying about The Nursery: 'Omg... I can't even begin to tell you how fantastic, great, marvellous, twisty and so much more ... I literally could not put this down, not even to eat, barely breathed... Must must must put this on your to read list Like now, right now... this second, trust me you will not for one second be disappointed... A lot more than 5 stars ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Had me gripped from the first page... I couldn't put the book down, that's how addictive it was... This page-turner had me fully absorbed for hours. I'm still shocked at all the twisty revelations. Wowee ... Gave me goosebumps... Do not miss this book. Grab it, devour it and be chilled by it.' Carla Kovach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow Just Wow ... Absolutely brilliant ... Jaw-dropping... Shocking.' @travel_thru_books ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When a dream trip becomes your worst nightmare... You've been excited about this getaway for months - at last, a chance to reconnect with your husband at a secluded island resort. But when he unexpectedly calls you from the beach, you hear the urgency in his voice. Something is very wrong. The beautiful waitress from the restaurant last night has been found lying dead in the sand. And the police want to question your husband about it. Sure, you saw him glance at her over dinner a few times, but you know he didn't have anything to do with the poor girl's death. So why is he asking you to lie to the police that he was with you all night? And where did he go in those missing hours? When he returns to your beautiful sea-view suite, things get heated and he accuses you of being jealous, just like he always does. Yes, the waitress was overly flirtatious with your husband, but you didn't actually wish her any harm. Not really. Can you trust the man you married... or are you the one who can't be trusted? A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will have you turning the pages all night long Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Hunting Party and The Girl on the Train. What readers are saying about The Resort: 'Fantastic... I absolutely raced through this extremely gripping and addictive page-turner... I was truly stunned.' @rubie_reads ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Please excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor .... I live for books that leave me speechless and this book did just that... LOVED it.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sucked me in from the beginning and didn't let me go until I finished ... Absolutely unputdownable.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'GRIPPING... A rollercoaster ride.' NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Engrossing, this novel is a winner ... A riveting read ' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ich musste meine Kinnlade vom Boden aufsammeln, als ich diesen fantastischen Roman fertig hatte. Ich habe ihn am Freitagabend angefangen und konnte mich bis in die fr hen Morgenstunden nicht davon losrei en. Ich war von der ersten bis zur letzten Seite gefesselt. Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Du meinst doch nicht, dass Jamie und ich Geheimnisse voreinander haben, oder? Nein, wir erz hlen einander alles. Sie l chelte. Ich kenne sogar dein dreckiges, kleines Geheimnis. Also solltest du in Zukunft vielleicht ein bisschen netter zu mir sein. Die Ehefrau: Clare braucht dringend eine Pause. Das vergangene Jahr war mehr als anstrengend und sie m chte einfach nur die F e hochlegen. In der italienischen Villa angekommen, in der sie den Sommer verbringt, beschlie t sie, es ist h chste Zeit, dass auch ihr Mann und seine Familie mit anpacken. Schlie lich ist ihr Mann ihr noch etwas schuldig ... Der Ehemann: Dan hat sich zwar gerade von einer anderen den Kopf verdrehen lassen, aber ihm ist sein Fehlverhalten bewusst. Jetzt ist er hier und das soll auch so bleiben. Clare kann sich auf ihn verlassen, oder nicht? Immerhin hat er seinen Bruder an seiner Seite, der schon immer auf ihn aufgepasst hat. Der Bruder: Jamie ist der verlorene Sohn, der nach Jahren auf Reisen endlich wieder in den Scho der Familie zur ckkehrt. Aber er ist nicht alleine, sondern kommt in Begleitung. Es hat seine Ehefrau dabei, von der bisher allerdings noch niemand geh rt hat. Die Schw gerin: Ella ist das exakte Gegenteil von Clare. Glamour s. Jung. Einflussreich. Und sie kennt Clares Geheimnis - ein Geheimnis, das die ganze Familie zerst ren k nnte. Doch es gibt jemanden, der alles tun wird, um zu verhindern, dass dieses dunkle Geheimnis ans Tageslicht kommt. Ein wirklich unglaublich spannender Psychothriller mit unvorhersehbaren Wendungen. Genau das Richtige f r Fans von Ich. Darf. Nicht. Schlafen, Girl on the Train und Gone Girl. Was Leser ber Die Schw gerin sagen: Wow, wow, wow ... Ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen Ein fesselnder, mitrei ender Pageturner ... Mein Blutdruck war die ganze Zeit ber auf 180 Goodreads Rezensent, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ich gebe diesem Buch 5 Sterne, ohne Wenn und Aber Was f r ein fantastisch geschriebener Thriller Ich konnte das Buch nicht aus der Hand legen ... Gerade als ich dachte, ich w sste, was passieren w rde - PLOT TWIST Ich kann diese rasante, spannende Lekt re nur empfehlen. Ihr werdet nicht entt uscht sein Goodreads Rezensentin, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Eine Geschichte, die einem kalte Schauer ber den R cken jagt ... Es hat mich buchst blich am vom Hocker gerissen ... Elektrisierend. Ich konnte mich vor lauter Aufregung kaum beherrschen, um herauszufinden, welche Geheimnisse verborgen sind ... Ein fesselnder Pageturner, den man nicht aus der Hand legen kann ... Ein Buch, das s chtig macht. Goodreads Rezensent, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dieses Buch war genau das, was ich in dieser stressigen Zeit brauchte ... Es war die sch nste Flucht an die Amalfik ste ... Ich konnte es nicht aus der Hand legen ... Man muss es lesen, um es zu glauben Goodreads Rezensent, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

You can never truly know what goes on behind closed doors... My darling son, Sam, is marrying his childhood sweetheart and I couldn't be prouder of the man he's grown into. Walking out on his abusive father all those years ago was the best thing I ever did. And today he stands, tall and handsome, saying 'I do' to my dream daughter-in-law. If I hadn't pushed them together all those years ago, he might never have found a girl as perfect as Lauren. It's true what they say, mother always knows best. But weeks later, Lauren is dead and police cars fill the driveway of their idyllic countryside home. As they question Sam, I sense he's hiding something. Why won't he look me in the eye? And who does he rush off to meet as soon as the police are gone? Desperate, I do what every good mother would do: I let myself into Sam and Lauren's bedroom. What I see, I will never be able to forget. My son's beautiful new wife was hiding a dangerous secret. Can I clear my son's name? And could my life be in danger now too? A completely gripping, utterly twisted thriller that will leave your jaw on the floor. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Wife Between Us and The Woman in the Window. What readers are saying about The New Wife: 'I LOVED it ... Had my mind going in a million directions trying to figure out what was going on. The twists and turns almost gave me whiplash ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Woooweeeee... My head was spinning... And that ending ... Fantastic.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow What a rollercoaster ride this book was... Totally gripped from the beginning.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Another WINNER ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An awesomely brilliant story... Had me on the edge until the very last page... Begs to be read in one sitting... Literally left me open mouthed ' @RK_reads,⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unputdownable.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Awesome. I did not want to this down ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An utterly unpredictable, twisty thriller about Clare, a woman with a secret that has the power to destroy her family and everything she holds dear . . .

She's been waiting her whole life to meet a man like Alex. But he's been waiting too. And once he has her, he'll never let her go...Hannah has done everything to make sure her life is safe and secure. A long way from her unstable childhood growing up in foster care, she's content with her sweet, little, messy apartment and her satisfying job as a social worker. She quietly worries that, aged 36, she might never fall in love. But otherwise her life is where she wants it to be.Until, encouraged by her best friend to join a dating app, she meets Alex. He's irresistibly handsome. He loves the same music as her. The same food as well. They both dream of travelling the world but agree they'd be equally happy escaping to a cottage by the beach in Devon. Both of them would love to own a Labrador one day. It's like he's made for her. It's like he's too good to be true.Hannah's friends aren't so sure about him. But Hannah thinks he's perfect.Which is good. Because Alex knows she's perfect for him too. In fact, she's exactly the girl he's been looking for...And nothing Hannah's done to make her life safe will ever be enough.A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller about dark obsession and internet dating. Fans of The Wife Between Us, Friend Request and Gone Girl will adore this unputdownable twisted love story.What real readers are saying about First Date 'Had me gripped... I was so tense... I had no idea what was going to happen from one chapter to the next... BOOM I WAS NOT EXPECTING THAT ENDING AT ALL I loved it If I could rate it more than a 5, I would. This has been one of, if not the best thrillers I have read ... Loved loved loved it ' Kindlewithdanni ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Utterly impossible to put down. I devoured this book in just one sitting... Gripped me from the beginning... There is absolutely no way I could predict where this was going... Will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat. You'll be gripped and kept guessing.' Little Miss Book Lover 86 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Sometimes we can't see what's right in front of us, Kat. Everyone has secrets, even the people we love, the people we live with...'Kat remembers the days when her only daughter Amy wouldn't leave her side. Amy was the baby who cried when you walked out of the room, the toddler who was too shy to speak to strangers, the small child who clung to Kat's legs in the school playground.But now Amy is grown up, and Amy is gone - to university in a town several hours away. Kat's house - which once felt too full, too noisy, too busy - is deathly quiet, and Kat awaits the daily phone call to tell her that her beloved daughter is thriving and happy.Until the day Amy doesn't call, sending Kat into a panic. Her husband and friends say she's being paranoid - surely Amy is just out, having fun? But Kat feels sure something is very wrong - she knows her daughter, and she would never just disappear.As the hours turn into days, her fears are confirmed: Amy is missing. But there are secrets about her daughter that Kat doesn't know about yet. And the truth about Amy's whereabouts may be closer to home than Kat could ever imagine...A gripping and suspenseful psychological thriller with more twists and turns than a rollercoaster. Fans of The Wife Between Us, The Girl Before and Gone Girl will be gripped by this unputdownable story about a mother's obsessive love for her child.Readers are loving The Empty Nest 'What an amazing book. I couldn't put it down. Had my attention from start to finish... Just when I thought I had it figured out I was proven wrong.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow I never saw that ending ... A huge rollercoaster of events that will keep you enthralled right to the end ... Great read.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A compulsively readable mystery that kept me fully engrossed and turning pages long into the night. This is a twisty thriller that kept me guessing right up until the final page... Brilliantly executed... Thoroughly addictive.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'The Empty Nest is a story steeped in secrets and lies. The suspense and tension surrounding Amy's disappearance builds up wonderfully and had me totally hooked, tearing through the pages to see just what had happened to her.' By the Letter Book Reviews ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Praise for Sue Watson: 'Omg this book Never have I felt such powerful emotions... when reading a novel... This really is such a compulsive read building the tension and a brilliant ending making it for me a real unputdownable novel... Read it. You really won't be disappointed.' Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

An absolutely hilarious, laugh-'til-you-cry, romantic comedy about how life never quite goes to plan... Faye is in crisis. You wouldn't know it, because of the big fat smile on her face, but inside, she's one step away from nuclear meltdown. And she shouldn't be. Dan is the man of her dreams. And he's just asked her to marry him. But Faye's been down the marriage road before and it ended up with her having Ryan Gosling fantasies while her ex-husband obsessed about the plumbing. Faye and Dan, on the other hand, have been living their lives to the fullest, travelling around the world, having sex under the stars... They've never argued about unrolling socks before putting them in the laundry. Besides, even if she wanted to say yes, how could she move to the other side of the world? Because marrying Dan would mean living in Australia. Beautiful, warm and a gazillion miles from Faye's daughter, Emma, a single mum with her own crazy little girl who both need Faye every single day. Leaving them - even for someone who makes her as happy as Dan - simply isn't an option. Dan is offering Faye everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel like she's about to lose it all? The most screamingly-funny romantic comedy of the summer - about secrets, second chances and following your heart. Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Jill Mansell and Milly Johnson. Praise for Love, Lies and Wedding Cake 'This was a truly wonderful and funny book that warmed my heart, made me laugh and made me cry... Sue Watson is a a genius' Best Crime Books and More 'Full of romance and so heartwarming and makes you laugh out loud while reading, but also has you on edge as you want to know what happens... Worth far more than the five stars... just simply brilliant. So well written with great characters and story... I] didn't want it to end.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'It was funny, heart-warming and I loved it.' The Cosiest Corner 'OHHH my dayzzz, was I happy to get my mitts on this book... It's a first class... hilarious read' I Love Reading

Escape to Devon for blustery walks along the beach, hot chocolate with extra marshmallows and proof that miracles really do happen, especially at Christmas. A year after she separated from her husband, Gianni, on Christmas Day, Chloe's heart is still in pieces as she unpacks the decorations for her first ever festive holiday alone. That is, until the phone rings... It seems Gianni's new seaside restaurant is in trouble and Chloe must go to Appledore to save the business - and him. Equally famous for his experimental culinary extravaganzas and his explosive temper, Gianni has been really stirring up a sensation with the locals - and not in a good way As pans fly and the temperature in the kitchen rises, Chloe's calming influence and magic touch might just get critics back on side in time to save the restaurant from sinking like a sad soufflE. But will it be enough to save their marriage? Chloe came to Appledore in search of her Christmas sparkle, but when the snow clears, will she finally find the way back to her husband's heart? A laugh-out-loud festive treat that will give you the tingle of freshly-hung tinsel. Perfect for fans of Jenny Colgan, Abby Clements and Debbie Johnson. What readers are saying about Sue Watson: 'I can't express how satisfying and enjoyable I found every second of this wonderfully entertaining story.' Rachel's Random Reads, 5 stars 'This is such a truly wonderful book. Thank you Sue Watson for creating such larger than life characters who never fail to give us hope whilst giving us an utterly enjoyable reading experience.' By The Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars 'If you're looking for a 'getaway' read, you can never go wrong with Sue Watson Another win ' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'After having read and thoroughly enjoyed Ella's Ice Cream Summer recently, I just knew that I had to read the second instalment. Overall it was a truly great inspirational read, really makes you think about certain things. Thoroughly enjoyable and highly recommended.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'This was a fantastic read, one that kept a huge smile on my face and had me laughing right the way through it... Overall this was a super summer read one I think a lot of people can relate too and be inspired by the character Dani.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars 'Fun, summer feel-good book Many funny, laugh out loud moments as well as some more sober ones. Great beach read ' Goodreads Reviewer, 4 stars 'This book came at the perfect time for me. It made me a little emotional, it made me smile, it made me laugh and if offered me the escape I needed. I'm looking forward to the second book in this series ' Novel Deelights

A charming, moving second-chance love story for fans of Thursdays in the Park, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and Last Tango in Halifax.