"You can try to hide. But this gangland boss will get their revenge... no matter how long it takes. Lifelong friends Lori Graham and Stephanie Lyle are sitting on the balcony of Lori's flat in Glasgow, chatting, drinking, enjoying the summer's warmth. Until the peace is shattered by the sound of gunshots from a drive-by shooting. Running to investigate, the women find both their worlds shattered. One of their sons is the shooter, and one is the victim. As Lori and Stephanie try and pick through the pieces, they discover that they themselves hold the key to why their boys have turned on each other. A deadly secret from their teenage years has come back to haunt them, and now a face from the past is back for vengeance, using the one thing that will hurt Lori and Stephanie the most... their children."
"Young, feisty, and beautiful, heads turn wherever Danica Campbell goes, even if she only has eyes for her fiancé, Ricky Fyfe. He might be 30 years older than her, but his job as a big-time club owner in Glasgow means he can afford to give Danica the life she deserves.
Danica knows he has a history – after all, his adult daughter Teigan works at the club – and she knows that Teigan's mum, Elle, disappeared decades ago. It doesn't matter, because Danica knows that Ricky will do anything for her.
Until the day that a woman walks into their lives – and everything that Danica knew about Ricky falls to pieces. But what Ricky doesn't know that Danica might just be keeping some secrets of her own – and when he discovers them, their happy ever after might just come to a shocking end…"
"Cheryl Davidson was happy with husband Leo, watching her beloved son, Dean, grow into a handsome young man, dreaming of the paths his life would take. Until the day that Dean was murdered, his body dumped in an isolated scrapyard with a bullet in his head, and Cheryl's world exploded. Discovering that Dean had been mixed up in the Glasgow underworld, and worst of all, that Leo had brought him in, means that Cheryl's sanity is hanging by a thread. Overwhelmed by grief and with no one left to trust, Cheryl plans to take deadly retribution on the family that caused her son to be killed. Cheryl might be up against the formidable Janey Hallahan, the woman who runs Glasgow gangland with guns and fear, but Janey and the Hallahans might discover that a grieving mother with nothing to lose might be the most dangerous opponent of all. . ."
"Ever since being adopted as babies, twins Sinead and Orla have been the only family they've ever known. Orla's got the big house in Glasgow, the supportive husband and teenage daughter, Molly Rose, while Sinead's struggles have taken her to some very dark places. But all of that changes when Sinead receives a call. Their mother, Janey, is back in their lives. But she's far from what they expected and when the siblings discover their mum is the head of a dangerous gangland firm, their lives are turned upside down. In a firm like Janey's, you have to watch your back. And when someone from her past targets her new found family, Sinead, Orla and Molly Rose find themselves pawns in a dangerous game. But when Molly Rose is kidnapped, it's time for the sisters to show this family will do anything to protect one of their own."
"Janey Hallahan was born into the criminal life. After the death of her father, she became head of the family business - every day making dark decisions that make her family firm richer, no matter how dangerous. While Janey rules gangland with an iron fist, she always sticks to her own code of honour, and the innocent never get hurt. One of her workers, Danny McInroy runs an exclusive club in Glasgow - the kind of place where the ultra-wealthy can fulfil their darkest desires, for a hefty cost. He's good at his job, but his arrogance and propensity to violence makes him a liability. But when Janey discovers that he's linked to the disappearance of two women, it's time to take revenge. Because no one messes with Janey, or her empire. . .and as gangland is about to learn, a powerful woman will stop at nothing to protect her reputation."
"Even perfect mothers have secrets...
Meet Leah, the perfect wife and mum with a closet full of skeletons - and if the secret gets out, her carefully crafted world could crumble.
Then there's Annie, the gangster's moll with a sharp mind. She's not afraid to get her hands dirty, but no one knows the devastating secret haunting her.
And lastly, Terry, the king of Glasgow gangland. He's ruthless when it comes to growing his empire, but his weakness is women.
As their three stories collide, the lives of each will change forever. Because even perfect women hide dark secrets... Don't they?
A gripping ride through the seedy underbelly of Glasgow's criminal world, 'The Housewife' is perfect for fans of Kimberly Chambers.
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Alex Kane is a psychological thriller writer who lives in Glasgow. She is a huge fan of the genre, and she is the bestselling author of 'Angels' and 'No Looking Back'."
"Being head of a family is what she knows best
A decade ago, Cara Fraser, wife to one of Glasgow’s most notorious gangsters, was left a widow after Kyle Fraser was slain on the city streets.
The intervening years haven’t been easy – not least as Kyle’s murder left her to bring up little Ryan and Sean alone.
Now, Ryan and Sean are adults, and honouring their father’s memory by rising up to become the top gangsters on the dark streets of Glasgow.
Cara’s kept her head down, but has spent the last few years vowing to take vengeance on the crime family who killed her beloved husband and left her children without a father.
Glasgow gangland is about to discover that a mother will do anything for her family... even murder.
A gritty crime thriller that fans of Kimberley Chambers and Mandasue Heller won’t be able to put down.
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Alex Kane is a writer from Glasgow, specialising in twisty thrillers set in the Scottish criminal underworld."
"Amber. As the top performer at Angel Silk gentleman’s club, she’s seen it all, been forced to do things she never wanted to do. She’s tired of this life... but can she escape it?
Lizzy. To the women at Angel Silk, she’s the strong queen bee, mother to the girls. But she’s hiding her own dark secrets - and if they come to light, her life could be destroyed.
Jade. The newest dancer at Angel Silk, she’s innocent, beautiful... and trapped. She’s in over her head – but does she have the strength to break free?
Three women, all under the control of feared gangster, Marcus. To take back their lives, they need to come together. But will he let them go – or will finding freedom mean paying the ultimate price?
A completely addictive, gripping and gritty gangland thriller that will have you hooked. If you like Martina Cole, Kimberly Chambers or Jacqui Rose, you will love this nail-biting read.
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Alex Kane is a writer from Glasgow, specialising in twisty thrillers set in the Scottish criminal underworld."
"The Queen of Scottish Gangland Thrillers is back!
Donnie Black. Charming, successful... and utterly terrifying, he rules the Glasgow underworld with an iron fist. Nothing - or no one - will stop him and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty to grow his fortune.
Layla Black. She's been married to Donnie for twenty years, enjoying the lavish world he has worked hard to create. But behind the perfect image, Layla is crumbling, numbing her pain with alcohol. But Layla doesn't know the secrets Donnie keeps - and the truth will send her spiralling.
Louise Bellshaw. She's young, beautiful and innocent. She's charmed by Donnie's sweet words and believes she's found true love. But Louise doesn't know her dream man has plans that will turn her life into a nightmare.
As the three collide, no one can predict how family ties will turn to bloodshed. Because you'll do anything for the ones you love, won't you?
A dark, twisty and totally gripping thriller set in the heart of Glasgow gangland - fans of Mandasue Heller and Kimberley Chambers won't be able to put this down.
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Alex Kane is a psychological thriller writer who lives in Glasgow. She is a huge fan of the genre, with her favourite authors in the genre being Lisa Hall, BA Paris and Sarah Stovell. If she is not writing, she can be found playing with her cat, reading, or drinking tea and/or gin (sometimes all of the above).
She is the bestselling author of 'Angels' and 'No Looking Back'."
"Blood is thicker than water, the family bond stronger than any other.
A gripping psychological thriller that will hook you from page one - the perfect read for fans of C.L. Taylor, T.M. Logan, and Adele Parks.
The Laird-Shaw family live a life most only dream about. Self-made millionaires Gavin Shaw and Stevie Laird built their business from humble roots to global turnover, Stevie’s wife – and Gavin’s sister – Eva is never out of the style pages. At the same time, daughter Carla uses her vast following as an Instagram influencer to shine a spotlight on mental health issues.
But behind the glamour lies a web of lies; hidden secrets so explosive that they would bring this family dynasty crashing down. But someone out there knows the truth... and now they’re stepping out of the shadows to reveal the dark heart of the Laird-Shaw family.
Because when the truth comes to light, there’s nowhere to hide...and all the money in the world can’t save this family from themselves.
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Alex Kane is a psychological thriller writer who lives in Glasgow. She is a huge fan of the genre, with her favourite authors in the genre being Lisa Hall, BA Paris and Sarah Stovell. If she is not writing, she can be found playing with her cat, reading, or drinking tea and/or gin (sometimes all of the above).
She is the bestselling author of 'Angels' and 'No Looking Back'."
"She’s your best friend. And your worst enemy...
A gripping new thriller with a jaw-dropping twist, for fans of B.A. Paris, The Wife Between Us and Gone Girl.
Beth
Beth is running from her past – and her abusive ex-boyfriend. She’s building a new life, but can’t shake the feeling that someone is watching her.
Victoria
Victoria is unhappily married to Greg. She knows he’s cheating, but doesn’t know what to do – until she contacts an old friend, someone who has never let her down.
Lydia
Lydia knows only she can help Victoria. They haven’t seen each other for years, but she’ll stop at nothing to help her get revenge.
But Lydia has made a new friend in Beth. Now, none of them is safe...
Three women. Three stories. One devastating secret.
Fans of Kane's bestsellers 'Angels' and 'No Looking Back' won't be disappointed.
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Alex Kane is a psychological thriller writer who lives in Glasgow. She is a huge fan of the genre, with her favourite authors being Lisa Hall, BA Paris and Sarah Stovell. If she is not writing, she can be found playing with her cat, reading, or drinking tea and/or gin (sometimes all of the above). She is the bestselling author of 'Angels' and 'No Looking Back.'"
"A fast-paced, totally unputdownable crime thriller that fans of Mel Sherratt, Mandasue Heller and Kimberley Chambers will absolutely love.
Kat Denton is a woman running away from her past. For sixteen years, her life has been a living hell as Jimmy, the man she fell in love with as a teenager, becomes ever more abusive. Vowing to protect her unborn child from Jimmy’s violence, Kat flees the traveller camp that has been her lifelong home, escaping with just the clothes on her back and a photograph of her parents. Kat, along with her baby girl Lucia, starts to build a better life. But when she starts to investigate what really happened to her parents, Kat uncovers dark secrets - including a revelation that will lead Kat back to the place she had been so desperate to run away from.
“A book that pulls you in from the very beginning and not one you can easily put down…gallops along at lightning speed with little time to draw breath” - BOOKPRENEUR"
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