One Small Mistake

One small mistake. One deadly consequence. Elodie Fray wants to be more like her perfect sister, Ada, the one her parents are actually proud of. When she decided to quit her job and pursue her dream of becoming an author, she thought it would be her time to shine, but a year on nothing has happened. And she's getting desperate. When Elodie makes one small mistake on a drunken night with a friend, things quickly spiral and suddenly everyone believes she has a book deal. Unable to find a way back from her little lie, her perfect dream becomes a perfect nightmare - and desperate times call for desperate measures. Meanwhile, everything is not as it seems in Ada Archer's perfect life. When her sister suddenly disappears, she questions everything - from her marriage, to the man who's been charged with Elodie's abduction. The papers say it's him, but the more she digs into her sister's life the less convinced she is. Ada will do anything to discover the truth, even if it kills her. No one knows what happened to Elodie Fray, and now her only chance of survival is her sister. Perfect for fans of B A Paris, Louise Candlish and Erin Kelly. Praise for One Small Mistake: 'A massively entertaining ride.' Christina McDonald 'A one sitting read ' Amazon Reviewer 'One Small Mistake is a very impressive debut' Amazon Reviewer 'The twists and turns just kept coming and the rivalry between the sisters was superb. ' Amazon Reviewer 'A fabulous thrill ride of a read and an outstanding debut' Ruth Giles, NetGalley Reviewer 'A fast paced thriller that will keep you guessing to the last page.' Lynn Beck, NetGalley Reviewer 'It's like a Netflix movie with lots of suspense and full of entertainment.' Manju Bhatia, NetGalley Reviewer

From the New York Times bestselling author of the Hello Sunshine Book Club pick The Other Woman, comes an addictively readable new domestic suspense about a wife, her husband, and the woman who is supposedly her best friend. THE WIFE: For Alice, life has never been better. With her second husband, she has a successful business, two children, and a beautiful house. HER HUSBAND: Alice knows that life could have been different if her first husband had lived, but Nathan’s arrival into her life gave her back the happiness she craved. HER BEST FRIEND: Through the ups and downs of life, from celebratory nights out to comforting each other through loss, Alice knows that with her best friend Beth by her side, they can survive anything together. So when Nathan starts acting strangely, Alice turns to Beth for help. But soon, Alice begins to wonder whether her trust has been misplaced . . . The first mistake could be her last. Praise for The Other Woman: "One of the most twisted and entertaining plots."—Reese Witherspoon "A perfect beach read."—Kristin Hannah "Whiplash-inducing."—New York Times Book Review "Such fun you'll cheer [Emily's] chutzpah."—PEOPLE "This thriller will hit close to home."—Refinery29

What should have been a fun-filled, carefree day takes a tragic turn for the worse for one mother when her best friend’s child goes missing in this “seriously page-turning” (Lisa Jewell, New York Times bestselling author), suspenseful, and darkly twisted psychological thriller. Charlotte was supposed to be looking after the children, and she swears she was. But while her three kids are all safe and sound at the school fair, Alice, her best friend Harriet’s daughter, is nowhere to be found. Frantically searching everywhere, Charlotte knows she must find the courage to tell Harriet that her beloved only child is missing—and admit that she’s solely to blame. Harriet, devastated by this unbearable loss, can no longer bring herself to speak to Charlotte again, much less trust her. Now, more isolated than ever and struggling to keep her marriage afloat, Harriet believes nothing and no one. But as the police bear down on both women, trying to piece together the puzzle of what happened to this little girl, dark secrets begin to surface—and Harriet discovers that trusting Charlotte again may be the only thing that will reunite her with her daughter.... This breathless and fast-paced novel—perfect for fans of Big Little Lies and The Couple Next Door—takes you on a chilling journey that will keep you guessing until the very last page.

How far would you go to protect your happy home? Sara made one promise to herself when she was growing up in foster care: that if she was lucky enough to have a family, she'd always do whatever it took to protect them. Looking around her home with its cosy kitchen and living room, where her energetic teenage daughters and gorgeous four-year-old son all eat, play and live together, she knows she'd do anything to keep them safe. So when Sara's husband Matt loses his job and every shred of his confidence with it, she knows it's up to her to bring the family back from the brink. Though she doesn't know where she can possibly find the money they need to keep afloat. Until her boss at work offers her a deal. He'll help out. She just has to do him one little favour. But could trusting him save Sara's family, or will it be a mistake that costs her absolutely everything? This year's most gripping psychological thriller - perfect for fans of My Lovely Wife, The Girl on the Train, and Something in the Water. Readers are loving One Mistake 'To describe this book in one word - brilliant... This book is perfectly written, the story keeps you hooked and needing to know what happens next. The twists and turns were just brilliant and often unexpected... I certainly found myself feeling all the emotions... Wonderfully written, fast paced... just brilliant!' Victoria Wilks Writes ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Now if you're after a book that will have you constantly second guessing, this is the one for you... YOU HAVE TO GIVE THIS A GO!... An absolutely fantastic read, full of twists and turns... A definite must read that is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A highly addictive read, I literally found it hard to put my kindle down!! It had me guessing so many times.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Kept me on the edge of my seat all the way through... I loved that it kept taking me by surprise, sending my heart and pulse racing. A nail biter of a read where the suspense doesn't let up. Loved it!' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow. I loved this book. Gripped from the very beginning until the end. So many twists and turns and heart in mouth moments.' Red Velvet Bookshelf ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Hooked from the very first page... This one instantly sucks you in. I'm still in shock.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Please, make sure you have plenty of time once you start reading it, because it's so captivating that you will scarcely be able to put it down!' B for Bookreview ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'An excellent thriller that kept me on my toes the whole time. Exquisite character development and tons of surprises.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'What a fantastic book!... I can't recommend this book enough. It keeps you thrilled and guessing right to the end.' Goodreads Reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

One night changed everything. I’m not one for one-night stands, but from the moment I met Cam and those caramel eyes filled with such sadness, I can’t resist. How was I supposed to know he’s the one man I shouldn’t have had the hottest night of my life with? As a social worker I know better than to bring home my client’s grandson, but that tiny fact doesn’t help me now. I need to stay away, but he’s Deaf, as is his dying grandmother, and I’m the only one at my agency who knows ASL. I’ll keep this a secret until his grandmother’s out of my care. My plans to keep Cam out of my bed crumble when his grandmother dies. His grief is my kryptonite, my body his salve. Her dying wish was for us to be together, but not everyone in his family agrees. Someone makes a formal complaint to my boss, putting my job at risk. It’s my heart or my career, and I’m afraid I’m going to lose both.

Her son accidentally kills a man. They cover it up. Then everything goes wrong. When eighteen-year-old Joshua Mayo takes a man's life in a terrible accident, he leaves the scene without reporting the crime to the police. He hopes to put the awful night behind him and move on with his life. But, of course, he ends up telling his mother, Karen, what happened. Karen has raised Joshua on her own in Cedar Rapids, Iowa--and she'd thought they'd finally made it. He was doing well in school and was only months away from starting college at his dream school. After hearing his dark confession, she's forced to make a choice no parent should have to make. A choice that draws them both into a web of deceit that will change their lives forever--if they can make it out alive.