"All Ava ever wanted was to be a good wife. But now, her father is taking her down a path more dangerous than she could have ever believed possible. Jacqui Rose's The Good Wife is a heart-pounding thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
Psychologist Ava Barclay wants to be a good wife. The wife that she knows her cop husband, Tony, deserves.
Ava keeps a lot of her clients' secrets, but no-one, especially Tony, has any idea how many secrets of her own she is hiding. Fuelled by the emptiness left by her absent mother, who walked out when Ava was just a baby, she is on a path to self-destruction: drinking too much, making bad choices - including lying to her husband about her whereabouts - and numbing her pain with one-night stands.
When her father, Billy, is attacked and left for dead, Ava learns that her problems are about to get a lot worse. Tony finds out that her father isn't who he has told everyone he is, he doesn't exist. Ava must now head into the dark streets of Soho and into a seedy world of hate, fear and mistrust if she is to find the truth about her father, and her family."
"Welcome to HMP Ashcroft. An institution run by a corrupt governor whose determination to impose his will at any cost will have far-reaching consequences on all the inmates.
Within these walls, friendships are forged that will last beyond a sentence, but some inmates can turn in the blink of an eye, because that's all part of being locked up. In here you are kept from your loved ones and forced into a surrogate family with women you wouldn't even look at on the outside, let alone call friends. But at Ashcroft, Alliances can mean everything.
Each one of these women has their own story to tell and their own penance to deal with. But whilst they fight for their rights on the inside, who is looking after their family, their friends and children on the outside. Whilst they battle to survive in a closed off world what's happening in the real world.
At Ashcroft there's always a price to be paid, and for some it's high, but these women are prepared to pay anyway they can . . .
Jacqui Rose is back with another hard-hitting gangland thriller. Now collaborating with Martina Cole on her new novel Loyalty."
"The Streets is a hard-hitting gangland thriller from the bestselling author Jacqui Rose.
Ten years ago, Jo Martin was released from prison after serving twelve years of a life sentence. She is now out on license – and she isn’t Jo anymore. Given a new identity by the courts, and with a different appearance, a ready-made history and even a change of age, Jo can pretend to be anyone . . .
Cookie Mackenzie, is not only Ned Reid’s lover, but she also works for him. She supplies the girls – and boys – for Ned’s clients. There’s always some runaway kid who needs shelter.
Natalie Ellis works at Barney’s bar. A fierce and loyal friend, she’s a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear – but should everyone really trust her to keep their secrets?
Lorni Duncan needs to keep running, always looking over her shoulder, especially with a young child in tow. But how will she survive? The refuges are full, and the last thing Lorni needs is the authorities getting involved. Who is she trying to escape from?
Everyone has something to hide and a lot to lose, but which of them did Jo become?"
"The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers’ Queenie and Martina Cole.
AS THE OLD SAYING GOES…
Franny Doyle has one thing in common with Wan Huang, head of the notorious Triads gang: they both want Vaughn Sadler six feet under.
KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE
When Harry Jacobs brings Vaughn into his business and his fold, his life is protected – for now.
AND YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER
But when Franny finds out the truth about Wan and Harry’s dark dealings, all hell breaks loose in Soho. And Vaughn is the key to helping Franny with the score she now has to settle Together with Alfie Jennings, they were once a formidable trio. But can bitter enemies once again become allies? Because in a life of crime – no one lets bygones be bygones…
THREE GANGSTERS. TWO FUNERALS. ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR REVENGE."
"The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers’ The Sting and Martina Cole.
THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NEVER CROSS
In a life of crime, loyalty means everything – even if you don’t always see eye to eye. But when Vaughn Sadler speaks up to get Franny Doyle sent down, he’s broken every rule in the book to win checkmate.
AND OTHERS YOU SHOULDN’T UNDERESTIMATE…
Holed up in prison, Franny has more than one score to settle – but she’s starting with Vaughn. Because you don’t grass on your own, no matter what. And though she may be behind bars, she will get revenge – whatever the cost.
Before, there was just bad blood running through her veins. But now, there is poison…"
"‘Gritty and gripping’ Kimberley Chambers
‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes
She’s no saint, but is she a SINNER?
Brought up by London’s hardest gangsters, Franny Doyle will protect her family at any cost.
So, when partner Alfie Jenning's Soho nightclub comes under threat and an old enemy’s release from prison has him looking over his shoulder at every turn, Franny vows to stand by him.
But when innocent children get caught in the crossfire, Franny and Alfie are dragged into a dark underworld – where past demons and new secrets threaten to shatter all they hold dear…
Because betrayal and lies have consequences, and repenting won’t save them now…
A heart-racing thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
Readers love Sinner:
‘You know when you start to read a book by Jacqui Rose that it will be one that you can't put down; this one was no exception, bedtime got later each day as I was gripped and wanted to know what happened.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘Starts with a boom and ends with a boom … Each and every page from start to finish, I couldn’t turn them quick enough.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘I was hooked from the very first page and taken on a roller coaster ride with Franny and Alfie … I could feel the blood pumping through my veins with the tension this story brings – talk about keeping me on the edge of my seat!’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘An excellent novel! Kudos to the writer for bringing the characters to life, and for making the plot so fascinating. I enjoyed the book very much and would love to read more by this talented author.’ Reader Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
"‘Hair-raising, addictive and absolutely terrifying, gangland thriller fans are going to devour the latest gritty chiller by best-selling author Jacqui Rose.’ Reader review
Dying is easy. It’s living that’s hard…
An eye for an eye.
Cabhan Morton wants to leave the Russo crime family for good and live in peace with his daughter, Alice Rose. But the Russos won’t let him walk away without a fight.
A tooth for a tooth.
Franny Doyle would do anything for Cabhan and Alice, but helping them escape the vindictive Russo brothers won’t be easy. The only place they’ll be safe is back in Essex with Alfie Jennings.
A daughter for a daughter…
Franny knows she won’t be welcomed by Alfie with open arms – but she doesn’t have a choice. The Russos are out for blood and they won’t stop until Alice is dead…
The heart-racing new thriller perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole."
"Sometimes love is toxic…
Bree Dwyer is desperate to escape her husband, take the children and run. But he’s always watching. And she always gets caught. Until her first love, Alfie Jennings, returns to Essex…
Gangsters Alfie and Vaughn have been out of the game for a while, but a life of crime is one you never forget.
To get back on top they need serious money, because loyalty and power don’t come for free. One dangerous job and they’ll have the payoff they need. And Alfie isn’t going to let anyone get in the way, least of all a pretty face like Bree.
It’s time to show Essex what they’re made of. And this time, Alfie and Vaughn aren’t backing down.
Your favourite authors love Jacqui Rose…
‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers
‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray
‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes
‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane
Why readers love Toxic
‘Jacqui Rose is back and with an exciting, nailbiting book. Welcome back Jacqui.’ Netgalley Reviewer
‘This book needs to come with a warning: addictive and can not put down’ Netgalley Reviewer
‘A gripping thriller!! I loved it… I highly recommend this One!!’ Netgalley Reviewer
‘Toxic is fast-paced and thrilling with the right amount of tension and suspense, so I was kept turning the pages keen to find out how things would finish. Well done to Jacqui, I can't wait to read more!’ Netgalley Reviewer
‘The story is fast paced and full of tension with plenty of twists which has an open ending ready for the next instalment.’ Netgalley Reviewer"
"When you play with fire, you’re not the only one who gets burned…
Setting up an illegal casino in Soho was a dangerous move, and now Alfie Jennings’ business is under threat from a rival gang. The last thing he needs is for his teenage niece Chloe-Jane to turn up on his doorstep – and all the trouble that she brings with her.
When Chloe-Jane betrays Alfie’s trust, she finds herself back on the streets. But when she’s brutally kidnapped, Alfie soon realises the turf war with his rivals has turned personal. He will stop at nothing to protect Chloe-Jane. Because you don’t mess with family. And you certainly don’t mess with a Jennings…
A hard-hitting thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
Your favourite gangland thriller authors love Jacqui Rose…
‘Gritty and gripping.’ Kimberley Chambers
‘Thrilling and gripping.’ Roberta Kray
‘A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece’ Kerry Barnes
‘A cracking good read.’ Jessie Keane"
"Thrilling, dangerous and compulsive, Avenged is perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers.
You make a deal with the devil; you pay your dues…
Franny Doyle has always known that her father Patrick has been up to no good. After all you don’t become one of London’s number one gangsters without ruffling a few feathers along the way. Still, she adores her dad and she knows that he would lay down his life for her – she is his number one girl and he has taught her everything she knows.
But when something terrible happens to Patrick, Franny realises that he has some very dangerous enemies. Delving into Patrick’s past, Franny becomes involved in a high-stakes game. She’s not afraid. Patrick has taught her to be a fighter and she’s determined to make him proud, even if it means paying the ultimate price – her own life."
"She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous things she had ever done …
A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller.
No one can touch Del Williams – the hardest gangster in Soho. He’s got the monopoly on the drug deals and the girls – it’d be a mistake to underestimate him. The only person he’d take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star.
Bunny is determined to shield Star from ‘life’ but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the shadows of her own past, and her very worst nightmare?"
