Marriage Thriller

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...

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.

When Wren Greenwood meets a good-looking stranger from a dating app, she expects a casual fling, but they connect immediately. Adam Harper is her perfect match. She falls for him. She confides in him. And then he disappears his profiles deleted, his phone disconnected, his Manhattan apartment emptied. First, Wren blames herself. Then she hears about the other girls - girls who fell in love with Adam, and are now missing. Wren needs answers, but as she follows the breadcrumb trail Adam left behind, it leads back to her own dark past.

Devotion doesn’t exist in the Cosa Nostra. Betrayal does. Violence is a staple. But beyond the red stain of death, there is heat and passion, and I demand a fairytale in a world familiar with tragic endings. Even if love is a killer. Mafia princess and humanitarian. Meek, mild, and defiant. My life is a series of contradictions, but there is one glaring fact that can’t be ignored—I’m caught in a web of lies glittering like diamonds and blinding me from the truth. As I try to rise above the murky waters of New York’s underworld, it becomes clear the enemy includes a man I’ve ...

When Kirsten Harbourn is found strangled on her wedding day, DI Wesley Peterson makes some alarming discoveries. Kirsten was being pursued by a stalker, and she had dark secrets her fiancé knew nothing about. But Kirsten's wasn't the only wedding planned to take place that day. At Morbay register office a terrified young girl makes her wedding vows, but a few days later her bridegroom is found dead. Wesley suspects that his death and his bride's subsequent disappearance might be linked to Kirsten's murder.

Sweden 2012. When Inspector Gunnar Barbarotti returns to work after a terrible personal tragedy, his boss asks him to investigate a cold case, hoping to ease him back gently into his police duties. Five years previously a shy electrician, Arnold Morinder, disappeared from the face of the earth, the only clue his blue moped abandoned in a nearby swamp. At the time his partner, Ellen Bjarnebo, claimed that Arnold had probably travelled to Norway never to return. But Ellen is one of Sweden’s most notorious killers.

Mike's marriage is on the rocks, and he’s willing to do anything to save it—even attend sex addiction meetings. But when he meets Ida, a mysterious woman with a magnetic pull, his world spirals into chaos. Drawn into her intoxicating lifestyle, Mike begins to lose sight of the man he once was. Ida offers a life of excitement and liberation, but it comes at a price. His family or this new, thrilling life—how can he choose? Will Mike sacrifice everything for a woman he barely knows?

“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 ...

Leah Dawson and McKenna Hawkins had a lot in common, but they had never met. They are smart, professional women living in the same neighbourhood in lovely houses with picket fences and beautiful gardens. And they were both married to successful, good-looking men who both seem bent on having ‘the perfect wife’. They don’t—ever—find themselves in the same train carriage or meet accidentally at the gym or in the coffee shop. And they don’t—ever—discuss their problems and find common ground. But they do cross paths. And they see something each recognises in the other.

Despite being the granddaughter of an earl, Julia Renshaw is under pressure to marry for money - and has settled for the wealthy, and older, Gilbert Townsend. It’s clear to her sister Phoebe and lady’s maid Eva that this is not a love match. At the reception aboard the groom’s yacht, there is tension between Gil and several guests: his best man, his spinster sister and his younger cousin and current heir. Moreover, the bride has discovered that Gil’s pretty secretary, among others, will be joining them for the honeymoon.

Jane is unhappy. She’s a struggling writer trapped in an underwhelming marriage with husband Ted, scraping by to pay for a mortgage for a house and a life that she’s never really wanted. There’s only ever been one person she cared about, one person who truly understood her: Thalia. Jane’s best and only friend nearly a decade ago during their time together at Oxford. But then the night of the formal which should have bound them together for good, drove them apart. Until now.

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 memoir is the journey of one couple who married using a fiancée visa: exposing his naivety and her secret agenda. After being married exactly 91 days something drastic happens. Margarita puts herself into a domestic violence shelter. Unknown to her, a divorce is granted by the courts and her immigration status is removed. Upon discovery of the divorce, the shelter sends her back to her country of origin. But they find each other again and reconnect! Did he marry her again? Could he do that? This is a unique story based on real life experiences that have not been told before.

Info: All bets are off in this stunning conclusion to the Tempted Hearts trilogy. Alex and his estranged wife, Michelle, must face their new realities as relationships crumble and form from the dust. Fighting for someone’s heart is a fight that no one has had to endure, until now. This book is a part of The Tempted Hearts Series.

"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 ...

She has no memory... how can a prince be her husband? And why is someone trying to kill her? Amnesia victim Kim wakes from a coma to shocking news: she married a prince from her family’s homeland and, for a million dollars, promised to bear his baby. Now someone is trying to kill her. And that someone might be very, very close by. If only Prince Jacques weren’t such a tempting protector... and if only Kim could identify the assassin. But the previous attack left her unable to remember why she agreed to this deal, where she stashed the money, and, above all, who wants her dead. Don’t ...

Info: Kymoni thinks she has found her destiny, but the truth seldom plays out the way one wishes. Danger lurks around every corner. The paths of love continue to evolve but at what cost? Each individual must come face to face with the choices and decisions made. But they all forget that actions have consequences. Hearts are going to collide like on a battlefield and it’s unlike anything Kymoni, or the others, are prepared for. One thing is for certain, the ones who thought they had it all figured out, might not be as smart as they imagined. This book is a part of The Tempted Hearts Series.

Holly Lawrence always wanted to be a spy, but the experience proved more dangerous than anything she imagined. Now, Holly lives in hiding under an assumed name. She avoids relationships and trusts no one. But Holly’s new life begins to unravel when she encounters a young mother and her two-year-old child...a child who reminds her of a past she has tried hard to forget. This time, someone is spying on her, and Holly will need to decide how far she is willing to go to survive....

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.

I thought running from my wedding would be the hardest thing I’ve ever done—until I wake up married to a man who doesn’t believe in love. I want love, so when my parents arranged my marriage, I ran. And yet here I am, standing in front of a Vegas chapel with Ed Mayday, the magnetic billionaire and a total stranger. I literally just met him. It’s all a business deal—his inheritance depends on having a wife, and I need a green card to stay in the country. No strings. No feelings. Just a simple arrangement. At least that’s what I tell myself, right up until he touches my hand. ...