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Vanished - A BRAND NEW twist-filled suspense thriller of a missing child and deadly secrets (Unabridged)

"I glanced away for a second, and she was gone. It was supposed to be a relaxing day at the beach. An escape from everything that's been going on recently. Bonnie was right there beside me. In her yellow swimming costume. And then, in a split second, she wasn't. My heart plummets and I call out. I try to tell myself this happens. It's a busy day in a popular sun spot. She'll soon be back in my arms. But deep down I know that's not true. This whole week I've known I'm in danger. The threats. The notes. The multiple warnings. But my child? I may not be perfect but I never thought they'd take it out on Bonnie. My poor defenceless baby. As I scan the shoreline for a glimpse of my precious little one, I steel myself. I will do anything to get my daughter back. Praise for Ruby Speechley: 'A very tense situational thriller that had me guessing right up to the end. I loved it!' Dawn Goodwin 'A brilliant read. Such an anxiety-inducing, suspenseful domestic thriller!' Alice Hunter 'A compelling and original page-turner!' Roz Watkins 'A talent to watch' Sam Blake"

Ruby Speechley (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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One of Them Is Lying - A BRAND NEW edge-of-your-seat thriller full of secrets, suspense and unexpected twists for 2026 (Unabridged)

"The BRAND NEW utterly gripping psychological thriller from the author of No Son of Mine Don't miss this addictive, twist-filled thriller, perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Gillian McAllister and Claire Douglas. 'Grabbed me from the first pages and wouldn't let me go - I loved it' Valerie Keogh They all have secrets and no one can leave. When Stella lands a job working at Titheridge Farm, she's thrilled. She's aware of what kind of man Alan Titheridge is - he's been embroiled in scandals for months - but it's now her job to try to clear his name. Stella plans a weekend at the farm for the family and invites five VIP guests, in a bid to win them over. But as everyone arrives for their country break, a storm is brewing. Forty-eight hours later, someone is dead. Trapped by the weather and all with secrets of their own, one of the partygoers is lying and one isn't who they say they are. Now they must work out who they can trust, before it's too late... Readers love C.L. Swatman: 'Wow, I could not put this book down. Thrilling, gripping and pacy, I devoured this in one sitting by. Fabulous plot that just kept giving with each chapter.' 'Was very excited to see that this dropped into my kindle at midnight as I loved CL Swatman's last book, No Son of Mine. I have already read it by 08.45 as I was so gripped!' 'Great twists and turns and brilliant ending. Looking forward to more thrillers from the author.' 'So well written, I was hooked from the start to the finish.' 'Believable characters, twisting plot which has you second guessing all the way through. The only drawback is that I finished it too quick!! Can't wait for the next book...highly recommend.' Authors love C.L. Swatman: 'A dark, clever and twisty page turner. I devoured it!' Claire Douglas 'Grabbed me from the first pages and wouldn't let me go - I loved it' Valerie Keogh 'A fast-paced page-turner with some excellent twists - will keep you reading late into the night' Catherine Cooper 'A haunting, gripping page turner I couldn't put down' S.E. Lynes 'Fast paced and deliciously twisty' Keri Beevis 'A tense thriller looking at family dynamics, female friendship and nature versus nurture with plenty of surprises along the way. Loved it.' Catherine Cooper"

C.L. Swatman (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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Killing Eve: Medusa - A BRAND NEW suspense thriller of deception and love, from Luke Jennings, author of the TV sensation Killing Eve (Unabridged)

"The latest instalment of Luke Jennings's bestselling Killing Eve series - the inspiration behind the BAFTA-winning drama starring Jodie Comer and Sandra Oh. 'A fast-paced thriller, a love story... Luke Jennings has his own breathtakingly original take on love and death' - Michael Ridpath I lie to her constantly, and it's always the same lie. That I'm as human as she is. Deceived once too often by Oxana, Eve flees to the country town where she lived as a child. But violence and death are hard on her heels, and time will not be turned back. Reeling from Eve's departure, Oxana throws herself into her latest mission: to assassinate the leaders of a newly formed European drug cartel. Turkish mafia boss Tahir Yilmaz is hosting a voyage around the Greek islands on his luxury yacht Medusa. The group includes his seventeen-year-old daughter Defne and her friend Buse, and Tahir is taking no chances. He's hired a chaperone, a nanny from a top-drawer English training school. At least he thinks that's who Oxana is... As the Medusa moves from isle to idyllic isle, a brutal showdown draws closer, and with it, a deadly reckoning for Eve and Oxana. Can the star-crossed couple save their relationship? Can they even save themselves? The latest Killing Eve adventure is charged with all the savage humour, chilling violence and perversely romantic longing that fans of the series have come to love and expect. Welcome aboard the Medusa! Praise for the bestselling KILLING EVE series 'Villanelle is one of the most entrancing characters ever created, simultaneously a heroine and villain, both fascinating and frightening. This twisty, jaw-dropping tale kept me gripped from beginning to end.' - International bestselling author Tess Gerritsen Somehow Luke Jennings does it again: makes you root for a psychopath and the woman who will share her life provided they dodge bullets and her own murderous impulses - Author and journalist Catherine Mayer 'A welcome return for an icon of spy fiction' - Sunday Times bestselling author Charles Cumming Topples the typical spy-action thriller as these two fiercely intelligent women, equally obsessed with each other, go head to head in an epic game of cat and mouse ― Sunday Express A memorable protagonist . . . there is an extra sheen of glamour that makes Villanelle more a James Bond than a mere killer ― Daily Mail Like Ian Fleming, Jennings is at once tongue-in-cheek and serious . . . His version of 007 is great fun ― Sunday Times A short howitzer of a novel . . . Jennings writes at supersonic speed, packing in an impressive number of violent set pieces and sex scenes. The breakneck pace is undeniably addictive but he also displays an offbeat sense of humour ― Metro Exciting and fun ― Daily Express Reads a little like Terry Hayes's I Am Pilgrim in miniature . . . the final pages are thrilling ― The Spectator Racy in several senses and gripping from the word go, you can also see why BBC America commissioned a television version of Jennings's sensational thriller ― Radio Times"

Luke Jennings (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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Valley of the Fireflies

"Castello di Porciano. An ancient tower rising above the Tuscan hills; a place where fireflies dance in the twilight, and no one speaks of the terrible betrayal from the darkest days of the war… Amelia is shattered from an unimaginable loss when she seizes a chance to escape to a remote Italian village. But shortly after arriving at the sun-drenched castello, Amelia discovers a trunk hidden in the basement, and beneath tissue-wrapped evening gowns that still carry the scent of violets, she finds a set of leather-bound diaries and charcoal sketches belonging to a woman called Flavia. Through every haunting page, Amelia is drawn deeper into Flavia’s world as the Nazi occupation and her passionate love for a farmer’s son upend her life forever. But when Flavia joins the resistance and faces a devastating betrayal from someone close to her, the diary goes silent – the final pages torn out. Desperate to learn Flavia’s fate, Amelia ventures into the cobblestoned village at the foot of the castello, where she meets an old woman who weeps at the sound of Flavia’s name, and her stern son, who shuts down any mention of the past. But as Amelia keeps searching for the truth, she begins to uncover a connection to Flavia she never expected – one that could shatter everything she believed about the past, and perhaps, show her a path to the future… Inspired by true events in the Tuscan mountains, Valley of the Fireflies is an emotional, heartbreaking story of love and sacrifice carried across generations. Perfect for readers who loved The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah, The Rose Code by Kate Quinn, and The Tuscan Child by Rhys Bowen. Readers love Emma Fraser’s historical novels: ‘I couldn’t put this book down, the emotions, the intensity, the mystery was so intriguing I had to know what happened next… All I can do is sit and think about the characters, how alive and vivid they felt… Highly recommend.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘I literally hugged the book with happiness because of how much I enjoyed it… Will stay with me for quite some time. Highly recommended.’ Reader review, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ‘Phenomenally good ❤️… So well written it was playing out in my head as though watching a film and I know that those images will haunt my dreams tonight… I now have a new favourite author "

Emma Fraser (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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Killing Eve: Long Shot - A BRAND NEW twist on obsession, betrayal, and revenge from Luke Jennings, author of the TV sensation KILLING EVE (Unabridged)

Luke Jennings (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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The Observations & Gillespie and I: Two Full-Cast BBC Radio Dramatisations

"Full-cast adaptations of two of Jane Harris’s gripping novels - plus an interview with the author Listen now to these two stunning, suspenseful historical dramas, performed by a full cast and based on the novels by best-selling author, Jane Harris. The Observations transports listeners to Scotland, 1863. A young Irish girl, Bessy Buckley, escapes her former life as a prostitute when she's hired as a maid in a big house near Edinburgh. But her new employer, Arabella, has secrets of her own. She encourages Bessy to write her thoughts and experiences in a journal, and subjects her to odd experiments. Bessy quickly grows attached to her mistress but things change when Bessy discovers Arabella has been writing a book, ‘The Observations’, a study of the ‘habits and nature of the Domestic Class’. Bessy is incensed, and concocts an act of revenge… Starring Lucy Paterson and Candida Benson (The Crown). In Gillespie and I, it’s 1888 and Harriet Baxter, an art-loving Englishwoman, arrives in Glasgow for the city's International Exhibition. She meets the Scottish painter, Ned Gillespie, and his wife, Annie - but tragedy is about to strike the Gillespies. A chilling listen, involving anonymous letters, sleazy journalism and a notorious court case. This gripping story is performed by a full cast including Phyllis Logan (Downtown Abbey), Kate Dickie (Game of Thrones) and Liam Brennan. Also included here is an interview with Jane Harris from Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour, in which she discusses Gillespie and I. Jane Harris is a best-selling writer whose novels have been published in over 20 countries worldwide and translated into many different languages. In 2007 The Observations was short-listed for the Orange Prize for Fiction. Harris was nominated for the British Book Awards Newcomer of the Year and the Southbank Show/Times Breakthrough Award the same year. Gillespie and I was longlisted for the 2012 Orange Prize for Fiction. ©2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd (P)2025 BBC Studios Distribution Ltd"

Jane Harris (Author), Candida Benson, Full Cast, Kate Dickie, Liam Brennan, Lucy Paterson, Phyllis Logan (Narrator)

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What the Nanny Said

"In an elegant house in Little Venice, London, a young mother is quietly going out of her mind. When a charming nanny arrives to help care for her little girl Evie, she seems like salvation – beautiful, capable, devoted to the child. But the nanny wants more than just a job. She wants everything. Twenty-five years later, Evie discovers newspaper clippings hidden among her dead mother's belongings – stories about a murdered woman and her missing daughter who shares Evie's exact name and birthday. Following the trail back to the place that was once her home, she’ll uncover a story of manipulation, obsession, and a mother's impossible choice. Some secrets are buried out of love. Others are buried because the truth is too dangerous to tell. A haunting and sophisticated emotional thriller perfect for readers of Lisa Jewell, Celeste Ng and Alice Feeney."

Lara Finch (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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Killing Eve: Resurrection - An obsessive, epic game of cat and mouse from Luke Jennings, author of the TV sensation KILLING EVE (Unabridged)

Luke Jennings (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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All Our Missing Pieces

"One house. Four strangers. A secret that changes everything. When Orla Clifford inherits her grandmother's crumbling Georgian house on Damask Square, she sees a chance to rebuild her life while restoring its faded grandeur. But beneath its peeling wallpaper and weathered floors, the house holds more than just memories. To make ends meet, she takes in lodgers: Luke, a handyman with artistic dreams; compassionate Livvie; and Beatrice – young, privileged, and haunted by the question of her own past. As Orla pours her heart into her morning journal, Beatrice searches through the house’s hidden corners, coming dangerously close to uncovering what Orla has spent decades concealing. What will happen when the secret Orla has carried for twenty years finally comes to light? Will it destroy the fragile bonds forming beneath this roof – or become the missing piece they’ve all been searching for? A deeply moving story about the families we find, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness. All Our Missing Pieces is a must-read for fans of JoJo Moyes, Sally Page and David Nicholls. Readers love Sophie Ranald’s books: ‘LOVED LOVED LOVED. Everything about this story was wonderfully written. I was literally living the story. The characters were 100% believable. More please Sophie Ranald. Did I say I loved it?’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I absolutely loved this book and devoured it in a matter of hours! The perfect Saturday-night read which I found impossible to put down… I literally laughed out loud.’ Book Lover, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘SIMPLY BRILLIANT… I finished the book at 3:40 am and I was so happy that I lost my hours of sleep over this book. One of my great midnight reads.’ Book Reviews by Shalini, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A delightful romantic comedy that I literally couldn’t put down. The characters made me laugh and cry.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Such a beautiful and heartwarming story that had me laughing, and sometimes crying! I just adored this book!!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘An emotional rollercoaster to read! I will need some time to recover from this... I actually cried during some parts of the book, which is rare.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fast paced and full of emotions.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A really great read and I loved the complex and dynamic characters... Would highly recommend if you enjoy romance with equal parts humor and emotional depth.’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Sophie writes great books, always thought provoking…like reading about real life!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Wow! It's going to take a minute to collect my thoughts... this was excellent!’ Reader review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"

Sophie Ranald (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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EX!

"The divorce went surprisingly smoothly. Pedantic lawyer Max and impulsive painter Lola just weren’t a good match, that is one thing they agree on. But the ink on the divorce papers has barely dried, when circumstances force them to move back in together. They soon find out that living with your ex isn’t exactly great for your dating life..."

Susan Stam (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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Seven Exes: the brilliant romantic comedy about relationships and love

"'Seven Exes made me laugh out loud. It's fresh, fast-paced and joyous. Lucy Vine's writing is so warm and funny - her books are the literary equivalent of an amazing girls' night out' BETH O'LEARY Esther is out with her two friends, bemoaning her lack of relationship, when she finds a magazine from the noughties. Seeking comfort - and a laugh - she turns to the dating advice only to find an article that feels a little too close to home. According to the journalist, there are seven people a woman will date before finding the one: The First Love, The Work Mistake, The Friend with Benefits, The Overlap, The Missed Chance, The Bastard and The Serious One. Her friends laugh but Esther realises each of her exes fits these roles perfectly. Deciding that she's mistaken her true love in the reject pile she decides to contact each of her exes to find out which is the one that got away... 'Clever, perceptive and screamingly funny...a book you'll never, ever want to break up with' LAUREN BRAVO 'Funny, hopeful and agonisingly relatable, Esther is all of us. Lucy Vine writes with such compelling honesty, Seven Exes made me laugh, made me cry and made me want to call all my friends to tell them I loved them then call my exes to apologise/punch them in the nuts. Equal parts romcom and life lesson, it's a must-read' LINDSEY KELK 'Riotously funny, charming, and nostalgic, Seven Exes is a truly optimistic look at turning thirty and all the mess that can come with. Superb!' LAURA JANE WILLIAMS 'A joy to read. I adore everything Lucy writes but I think this is her best one yet' HOLLY BOURNE 'It's clever, charming and addictive - it's everything you want from a romantic comedy' YOU online"

Lucy Vine (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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Single All the Way

"‘I don’t exactly know how to tell you this, but you're not the only one who is single again.’ Single together for the first time, 34-year-old Meg and her warm-hearted mother Sally decide to cancel Christmas, and run away to a tiny cottage on the Cornish coast. For Meg, it is the perfect place to heal, while for her mother it has a special, and secret, place in her heart. Meg and Sally find that they’re not only getting to know themselves, but also each other. However, unable to resist getting involved in the village Christmas celebrations, they encounter two handsome local strangers. What neither woman knows is that, by the time the new year rolls around, one woman will have fallen in love with their ex all over again, and one relationship will be over for good... ‘A wonderfully written Christmas feel good story. Full of many ups and downs and misunderstandings... A definite curl up on the sofa over the Christmas period to enjoy its feel-good story line.’ Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars An escapist, romantic and heart-warming novel for fans of One Day in December and No One Cancels Christmas. - Karen King was born in Birmingham and has always enjoyed reading and writing. A multi-published author of children’s books and romantic fiction, her rom-com The Cornish Hotel by the Sea became an international Amazon bestseller. She is delighted to now be part of the Bookouture team. She now lives in Spain and intends to spend her time writing romances while her husband, Dave, grows vegetables and tends to the zillions of fruit trees on their land – when she isn’t sunbathing or swimming in the pool, that is."

Karen King (Author), Lucy Paterson (Narrator)

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