Marriage Thriller

From the bestselling author of The Secretary comes a dark, seductive psychological thriller where marriage is a contract, power is a game, and murder might just be the honeymoon phase. Some vows are meant to be broken. Some secrets should never be shared. And some wives are deadlier than others. When Joel answers a mail-order bride ad in the Farmers' Almanac, he doesn't know what to expect. For sure, it isn't Gina. Gina always knew she was special. Her father called it a "gift." A power that could make any man fall at her feet. But Pine Lake is a small town, and Gina has big dreams—dreams...

Cath had 25 perfect days with her newborn daughter before Mia's deadly illness was diagnosed. As her life implodes, Cath’s despair drives her to a parental support group where she meets a father in a similar situation, the dangerously attractive Richard - charming, handsome and adamant that a cure for their children lies just over the horizon: everything Cath wants to believe.

Matthew Wilson was the perfect husband... Until he wasn't. Clara Wilson didn’t want to admit that her marriage was steadily falling apart… …until she discovered her husband planned to kill her. You've read the husband's point of view. Now see it through the wife's eyes. The exciting sequel novella to The Devil Inside. What people are saying about The Devil Inside books: "Do you know what the person you're married to is capable of doing? Well written with the right amount of suspense." "A chilling short read." "...a fast-paced and intriguing short story."

Jackal’s Joy - Mail Order Bride Romance (Curvy Girls Mail Order Brides Club) Gummy Bears + 1 Sweet BBW + 1 Shifter Ready to Bite = A Delicious Sensual Love! A dash of danger and suspense, a splash of humor, 6 sexy, curvy girls looking for love, hot, hunky shifters ready to mate and a LOT of romance = 'Curvy Girls Mail Order Brides Club'! Fed up with their love lives (or lack of one) 6 beautiful, sassy women decide to take matters into their own hands and start the 'Curvy Girls Mail Order Brides Club'. But there's something extra special about this club; it's for curvy girls and shifter ...

Salma Khatun is extremely hopeful about Blenheim, the safe suburban development to which she, her husband and their son have just moved. Their family is in desperate need of a fresh start, and Blenheim feels like the place to make that happen. Not long after they move in, Salma spots her neighbour, Tom Hutton, ripping out the anti-racist banner she put in her front garden. She chooses not to confront Tom because she wants to fit in. It's a small thing, really. No need to make a fuss.

Vince Taylor has everything he could dream of. He’s the CEO of a tech firm in New York City, owns a beautiful home and, most importantly, he is married to Nicole - the woman who stole his heart the first moment he set eyes on her. Together they have built the perfect life. But when Layla, a stunning young intern at Vince’s company, is found dead, all eyes are suddenly on him. Vince has a secret that threatens to tear their perfect world apart.... He was having an affair with Layla. And he’ll do anything to cover his tracks.

Jane Phelan knows the odds. Women who leave don't always survive. When husband Brock's abuse turns to physical violence, she drafts a surreptitious plan to escape. She must outsmart her suspicious husband, a DEA agent with exceptional means to find her. Does she have the courage? The odds are against her.

When Jez Cardew’s boat is found drifting empty on the Atlantic Ocean, DI Ben Kitto and his fellow lifeboat crew members immediately fear the worst. After an extensive search yields no results, the team are forced to retreat to dry land as darkness sets in. But Kitto can’t let it go. Why would Jez – an experienced sailor – get into difficulty when the sea has been calm for weeks? Unless his disappearance was no accident. The gruesome discovery of a hand washed ashore on the beach confirms his hunch.

Dive into a world of suspense, intrigue, and unexpected revelations in "Husband Undercover," the captivating first book of the Phantom Agents Series. Jacqueline Hughes appeared to have it all: a fulfilling career as a devoted kindergarten teacher, a charming house complete with a white picket fence, and a loving, handsome husband who seemed to be the embodiment of her dreams. But when a sudden and violent incident hurtles her life down an unexpected path, she finds herself caught in a whirlwind of danger and deception. Unbeknownst to Jacqueline, her husband Matthew harbors a secret identity...

A dark and unpredictable tale of family secrets... and the lengths we go to, to save the ones we love. For lovers of non-formulaic domestic noir suspense. "Shut the Lights is a compact book that does not allow any diffusion of the narrative thread or the reader’s interest. If one is into thrillers, it is an enjoyable read." - Muse India, the Literary e-journal. "A lockdown thriller that will keep you on the edge as you read." - Aashisha Chakraborty, Author, Mis(s)adventures of a Salesgirl. For this family, the lockdown came as a blessing. On 24 March 2020, with merely a four-hour notice, ...

“When done properly, this position can be most satisfying for a woman because it allows deep penetration." I open my mouth to respond, but all that comes out is a staggered breath and a small sigh. He chuckles, a low, rough rumble and then leans down and kisses the middle of my back. I feel the tip of him again at my entryway. He pushes in slightly, and my body comes to life again. My muscles react to his presence, contracting and loosening, as if my body is trying to suck him deep inside. He's my husband's boss, so this is supposed to be wrong. So why does it feel so right? *** Braxton ...

After a ‘fixed marriage’ breaks, a custody battle rages between pastors for God’s children. But was the divorce itself ‘in the best interest of the child?’ It’s another ‘street fight on a chessboard’ with The Jury Whisperer and the courtroom war king defending the controversial leader of Sheep in Wolf’s Clothing.

‘My wife! I think she’s dead!’ Matt frantically calls to park rangers, explaining that he and his wife, Marie, were out hiking when she stumbled on a cliff edge and fell into the raging river below. They start a search but aren’t hopeful: no one could have survived that fall. It’s a tragic accident. But when police discover Matt’s first wife also died in suspicious circumstances - a fire in their family home - they have a lot more questions for him.

Annie Mason is ready for a holiday where someone else decides the menu, makes the food, and provides the entertainment for her two teenage girls. So it's easy to board the ferry and go to Nantucket, where her sister has invited her for a feast at The Lighthouse Inn. Julia Harper is excited to host her sister at the inn. And her half-sister, Janey Forsythe, who she's grown closer and closer to over the past few months. She's not as excited when her mother calls and asks if she and her dad can come. Sandy and Ryan Harper have had a rocky few months once Sandy learned about Janey, who her ...

Le quartier est sous le choc en apprenant la mort d'Amanda Grayson. La veille au soir, elle avait pris part avec son mari, Zach, à une soirée libertine, mais chacun était rentré de son côté. Entre la mare de sang et le club de golf au pied de l'escalier, personne ne croit à l'accident. Incarcéré à Rikers Island, Zach fait appel à Lizzie, qu'il a fréquentée à l'époque où ils faisaient leurs études de droit. Il jure qu'il n'a pas tué sa femme, et elle est, semble-t-il, la seule à pouvoir le sortir de là.

The Serial Crimes Unit are called in to investigate when a local pastor is found stabbed to death. As DI Henley assesses the crime scene, she discovers a hidden door that conceals a room set up for torture—and bound to the bed in the middle of the room is the body of a man. When another body is found, also tied down, Henley realises there's someone out there torturing innocent people and leaving them for dead. But why?

There’s something in my neighbour’s attic. Something steeped in shadows. A secret to everyone. Seen by no one… He stands sometimes at the window. Hidden in the corner of my eye. I know he’s there. I know he’s watching. Now my son is dead. My neighbour is not. And I’m going to find out why.

"This tale of seduction, obsession, and murder will resonate with fans of Patricia Highsmith. The pace is fast, the prose is smooth, and the plot genuinely twisty." "She felt no remorse for drawing blood. In the context of their relationship, it had its place." For Max and Laurel, nothing is off limits when they meet in room 553. Their illicit affair is exhilarating, passionate--and dangerous. Driven as much by compulsion as pleasure, Max can't stop. His mistress is Jesus on the streets, and Satan in the sack. But when things take a sharp and sudden turn for the worse, he finds himself ...

Antiques picker and ex-FBI agent Jeff Talbot figured he was about to make a killing when Nathan Rose offered him all the antiques in his newly deceased aunt's house dirt cheap. What Jeff hadn't bargained for, however, was the bloodstain beneath one of the old pack rat's priceless rugs, indicating that the death of Verena Rose was no accident. But unlike the police, Jeff doesn't think that nephew Nathan is the culprit. Convinced the answer lies somewhere in the old woman's cluttered house, Jeff starts rummaging and unearths an antique marriage casket crammed with old letters.

Ich bin kein Mann von Ehre. Ich bin ein Mann von Feuer. Denn ich bin ein Wolkov. Bist du bereit, die zweite Kugel abzufeuern? Nicht nur in Hotelzimmer 66, sondern auch in meinem Bett. Nicht nur auf dem Spielfeld, sondern auch in jeder Realität. Egal, ob in ihrem Ballettkeller oder am Esstisch ihres Verlobten. Überall ist sie mein. Die Regeln haben sich geändert. Meine Handabdrücke prangen nicht nur auf ihrer Haut, sondern auch auf ihrer Seele. Sie trägt seinen Ring an ihrem Finger, aber meine Ketten um ihr Herz. Sie plant ihre Hochzeit mit ihm, aber sie hat sich mir verschrieben.