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Debbie Howells

    This author has garnered recognition for her psychological thrillers, which delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche and intricate interpersonal dynamics. Her writing is distinguished by a suspenseful atmosphere, meticulously crafted plots, and relatable characters that draw readers into the narrative. Through her works, she explores themes of secrets, the repercussions of the past, and the pursuit of truth, often featuring unexpected twists. Her stories evoke strong emotions, prompting readers to reflect on their own relationships and hidden motivations.

    The Girl I Used To Be
    The Bones of You. Mein Tod ist dein, englische Ausgabe
    The Shape of Your Heart
    The Stepdaughter
    The Life You Left Behind
    The Secret
    • 2023

      The Shape of Your Heart

      • 328 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Pre-order the brand new page-turner from the bestselling author of The Life You Left Behind. 'When the world says "give up", hope whispers, "try it one more time".' Callie's always been the least ambitious of her sisters but also the happiest, until fate snaps her fiance before they can say I do. One year later, she is still putting her life back together, but she might be ready for more. With so much life left to live, she has to find a way to be happy. Nathan knows not everyone gets a second chance at life and he's not going to waste his. He's left the city behind, moved to Cornwall and is starting over. When he meets a beautiful woman at the beach it feels like fate, but her heart belongs to someone else. Could Callie and Nathan be just what the other needs?

      The Shape of Your Heart
    • 2023

      The new breathtaking suspense from the author of bestselling The Vow and Richard and Judy pick The Bones of You - available to pre-order now!

      The House Sitter
    • 2023

      A totally brilliant, escapist and uplifting read that will break your heart and put it back together again, perfect for fans of Cathy Kelly, Jill Mansell and Debbie Macomber. I always thought I was going to be a girl who did something. I was going to run my own business and find fame and fortune! Fall in love... But here I am. Still waiting for it all to happen, sitting on the floor, surrounded by lilies and roses, trying to do my best friend's wedding flowers because - in her words - 'how hard can it be, Frankie?'. The answer is actually 'very hard' but it's not the only thing that's tough right now. My boyfriend won't commit, I barely have a job, and once again I have the hangover from hell... What I don't know is that life's about to throw me a curveball. A new friend I will make with a beautiful, sad-eyed little boy who is so very tragically ill. I still don't know about that heartbreak. Even so, in this moment, I know that it's time for some changes. Maybe it's time to make my dreams come true? To try to become a marathon-running, healthy-living, wildly-in-love florist-to-the-stars! Because I'm beginning to realise that you only get one chance at life. I don't yet know how you change everything, all at once, but what I do know is it all starts with me... Previously published as Wildflowers by Debbie Howells.

      It All Started With You
    • 2022

      The Girl I Used To Be

      • 360 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      The brand new page-turner from the bestselling author of The Life I Left Behind. Marie Kondo for the soul. Anna and Will have been passing in and out of each other's lives since they were just teenagers. Now 20 years later, Anna is married - she has a lovely house, a grown-up stepdaughter and a husband with a good job. What she doesn't have is joy. When she runs into Will it sparks something in her, a longing for the Anna she used to be. Together they embark on a journey to find what brings them joy, to discard what doesn't and to become the people they always wanted to be. But in finding themselves, can they also find each other? Praise for Debbie Howells: 'A warm, uplifting story' Clare Swatman 'A powerful, emotional, and life-affirming story of love and hope' Rachael Lucas 'The writing was INCREDIBLE! I've never highlighted so many sections of a book before, but there were just so many beautifully written passages that I knew I indeed to save to come back to' Shan _treatyoshelves_ 'I do not think any other book touched me so much' itsallaboutbooksandmacarons 'I really loved this book. It's one I'll never forget' coffee.break.book.reviews 'That was absolutely beautiful' mrsbookburnee

      The Girl I Used To Be
    • 2022
    • 2022

      The emotional, powerful and life-affirming novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author. 'The story was heartbreaking, romantic and uplifting all at the same time' Two strangers. One missed flight. It only takes a moment to change a life. One year ago Casey Cassidy was happy. She had great friends, a wonderful teaching job and a busy life - until with one missed flight, everything changes. One year later Casey knows what it means to find that once-in-a-lifetime love people dream of. But when Ben leaves, her heart is shattered. Left facing a year of firsts without him, piecing her life back together seems impossible. But then a friend offers her a home in rural France. In the solitude and emptiness, Casey needs to come to terms with what's happened and find a way to move forward. She has no idea where that will take her one year later...

      The Life You Left Behind
    • 2020

      The Stepdaughter

      • 288 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.7(25)Add rating

      "When Elise Buckley moved with her family to Abingworth, it was supposed to be a new start. She hoped the little English village, with its scattering of houses, pub, and village church, wouldn't offer enough opportunity for her doctor husband, Andrew, to continue having affairs. Apparently, she was wrong. Now Elise's only goal is to maintain the façade of a happy homelife for their teenage daughter, Niamh. When the body of Niamh's best friend, Hollie, is found, the entire village is rocked. Elise, though generally distrustful since Andrew's infidelity, believed that Hollie was loved by her father and stepmother. Yet there was something unsettling beneath the girl's smile. As the police investigation stalls amid disjointed evidence, it's Niamh who unknowingly holds the key... Flitting between the villagers' lives, silent and unseen, Niamh is learning about the relationships and secrets that surround her--including those close to home. And as her daughter edges closer to a killer, Elise realizes that the truth may eclipse even her worst suspicions" --Amazon.

      The Stepdaughter
    • 2020

      Two weeks before her wedding, a stranger stops Amy in the street and warns her she's in danger. Then that night, Matt, her fiance, doesn't come home. Desperate, Amy calls the police - but when Matt fails to emerge, she's forced to call off her wedding day.Then another man is reported missing, by a woman called Fiona - a man meeting Matt's description, who was about to leave his fiancee for her. He was supposed to be moving in with her - but instead, he's vanished.Amy refuses to believe Fiona's lover can be her Matt - but photos prove otherwise, and it soon becomes clear that Matt has been leading a double life. As the police dig deeper, two conflicting, yet equally plausible stories emerge from two women who allegedly have never met.

      The Vow
    • 2019

      Her Sister's Lie

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.4(54)Add rating

      The story revolves around two sisters bound by a dark and devastating secret that threatens to unravel their lives. As they navigate their complex relationship, the weight of their hidden truth impacts their choices and the world around them. Themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for redemption are explored, highlighting how the past can shape one's future. The narrative promises emotional depth and suspense as the sisters confront their shared history and the consequences of their silence.

      Her Sister's Lie
    • 2018

      Part of the Silence

      • 320 pages
      • 12 hours of reading
      3.1(18)Add rating

      "When they find Evie Sherman, battered and left for dead in a maize field, the young woman has no recollection of who she is. After three days in a hospital bed, the fog in her head begins to lift, and she remembers two names: her own, and that of her three-year-old daughter, Angel. The police can find no evidence of the girl's existence. But in the depths of her amnesiac darkness, Evie knows her daughter's voice, her chameleon eyes, every precious hair on her head--and that Angel is in grave danger. So how can she be losing her mind? As Evie's grasp on reality slips away, she finds herself haunted by the same three-word warning: Trust no one. But whom is she being warned against? The police? The doctors and nurses? Or the mysterious figure who's been watching her, who knows all her secrets, has a hidden agenda--and perhaps their own twisted version of reality."--Page 4 of cover.

      Part of the Silence