Shalini Boland Book order (chronological)

Alice a Seth jsou dokonalý pár: pohledný lékař a jeho krásná snoubenka. Jsou bohatí, oblíbení a jako stvořeni jeden pro druhého – všichni přátelé jim závidí. Jenže když na vysněnou svatbu konečně dojde, před oltářem na Alice čeká muž, kterého nepoznává. Ten cizí člověk navíc trvá na tom, že je opravdu její snoubenec Seth, a všichni svatebčané s ním souhlasí. Alice začne panikařit a zhroutí se jí svět. Kde je její skutečný snoubenec a proč jí z života zmizely všechny stopy po něm? A když její okolí falešnému Sethovi věří, může Alice vůbec doufat, že se z téhle noční můry probudí a dopátrá se pravdy?

Von der Bestsellerautorin Shalini Boland, eine gruselige Geschichte über das Wiederbesuchen der Vergangenheit und das Ausgraben von Geheimnissen, die man lieber vergessen würde. Die Einladung zu ihrem Klassentreffen könnte für Chloe Flynn nicht zu einem besseren Zeitpunkt gekommen sein. Geschieden, pleite und gelangweilt bei der Arbeit lebt sie ein Leben, das ihr jugendliches Ich verabscheuen würde. Fünfzehn Jahre zurückzudrehen könnte genau das sein, was sie braucht, um einen Neuanfang zu wagen. Und dann besteht die Chance, Nathan Blake zu begegnen, den sie immer noch bedauert, gehen gelassen zu haben… Zurück an ihrer Elite-Privatschule erstrahlt Chloe, während sie sich mit alten Freunden und längst vergessenen Liebesinteressen wiedervereint. Und dann, genau wie sie gehofft hatte, ist da Nathan, schöner als je zuvor. Noch besser, er ist ebenfalls Single und scheint ebenso daran interessiert zu sein, die verlorene Zeit nachzuholen… Doch während der Abend fortschreitet, kann Chloe nicht anders, als das Gefühl zu haben, dass etwas nicht ganz stimmt – dass sie nicht die Einzige ist, die aus mehr als nur einem Grund hierher gekommen ist. Als die Geheimnisse der Vergangenheit ans Licht kommen und das Treffen eine unheimliche Wendung nimmt, wird klar, dass nichts so ist, wie es scheint – und nichts wird jemals wieder so sein wie zuvor.

Une aventure captivante de vampires qui s'étend sur des siècles, de l'Angleterre moderne à la Cappadoce enneigée, jusqu'aux contrées sauvages de la Scythie ancienne. Maddy et Alex sont en fuite. Les vampires cappadociens se rapprochent. Mais Alex est tellement préoccupé par les vampires qu'il ne voit pas la terrible menace juste sous son nez... Quelque chose d'autre traque Alexandre. Quelque chose d'ancien et de puissant. Laissez-vous emporter par ce récit palpitant de légendes anciennes, d'amour contrarié et d'aventure surnaturelle haletante. C'est le dénouement climatique de la série à succès des vampires de Marchwood.

Vor neun Jahren wurde ihre Tochter entführt. Und jetzt ist sie zurück. Die zweieinhalbjährige Holly spielt glücklich in einem rosa Plastikspielhaus, während ihre Mutter Rachel in der Nähe Kaffee trinkt und mit einer Freundin plaudert. Es sollte ein ganz normaler Tag für alle sein. Doch im Handumdrehen verwandelt er sich in den schlimmsten Albtraum jeder Familie. Holly wird von einem Fremden entführt und nie gefunden. Neun Jahre später lebt Rachel ein ruhiges Leben in Dorset. Sie hat versucht, seit dem traumatischen Tag, an dem sie ihre älteste Tochter verlor, alles zusammenzuhalten. Sie hat eine neue Familie, einen liebevollen Partner, und ihre Geheimnisse sind in ihrer schmerzhaften Vergangenheit eingeschlossen. Bis eines Nachmittags Rachel eine neue Schul-Elternteil Kate und ihre Teenagertochter Bella trifft. Rachels Welt wird sofort auf den Kopf gestellt – sie hat Bella schon einmal gesehen. Dieses Gesicht würde sie überall wiedererkennen – es ist ihr vermisstes Kind. Und sie wird vor nichts Halt machen, um sie zurückzubekommen…

Chiara è disperata per essersi lasciata convincere a trascorrere le vacanze natalizie sulle Dolomiti insieme alla sua famiglia, invece di scappare verso l’agognato sole dei tropici. L’ultima volta che ha messo gli sci ai piedi, parecchi anni fa, si è ripromessa di non farlo mai più. Non può neppure invocare la complicità della sorella Elisa che, fresca di matrimonio, ha deciso di dimostrare al consorte, fanatico sciatore, quanto sia ansiosa di macinare chilometri di piste innevate. E così Chiara, una volta arrivata, si rende conto che nulla potrà salvarla: dovrà unirsi agli entusiasti sciatori e sperare di tornare tutta intera. Come se la situazione non fosse già di per sé difficile, dovrà anche avere a che fare con Giulio, l’enigmatico fratello del cognato. Ma si sa, le sfide più ardue sono anche le più emozionanti: riuscirà Chiara a non lasciare sulle piste i legamenti e… soprattutto il cuore?

In dieser erschreckenden Geschichte der Bestsellerautorin von "Die geheime Mutter" ist es der Hochzeitstag von Alices Träumen. Bis er zum Albtraum wird… Alice und Seth sind eine perfekte Liebesgeschichte: der gutaussehende Arzt und seine schöne Verlobte. Sie sind wohlhabend, beliebt und füreinander bestimmt – der Neid all ihrer Freunde. Alice kann den Tag ihrer Traumhochzeit kaum erwarten. Doch als sie am Altar ankommt, erkennt sie den Mann nicht, der darauf wartet, sie zu heiraten. Als dieser Fremde darauf besteht, Seth zu sein, ihr zukünftiger Ehemann, scheint die gesamte Gemeinde ihm zuzustimmen. Sogar ihre Eltern versuchen, Alice zu überzeugen, die Hochzeit durchzuziehen. Während die Panik einsetzt, zerbricht Alices Welt. Wo ist der echte Seth, und warum sind alle Spuren von ihm aus ihrem Leben verschwunden? In der Angst, den Verstand zu verlieren, macht sie sich auf die Suche nach der Wahrheit und versucht, dem Albtraum zu entkommen, in dem sie lebt. Aber da alle um sie herum vom falschen Seth überzeugt sind, wie kann sie jemals hoffen, den Mann zu finden, den sie liebt?

A mysterious child appears in Tessa Markham's kitchen, claiming she is his mother, which turns her life upside down. As Tessa navigates the chaos—being suspected of abducting the boy and uncovering secrets about her husband—she confronts her painful past and the truth about the child's identity. This psychological thriller is packed with suspense and unexpected twists, keeping readers engaged and guessing until the very end. It's a gripping tale that explores trust, deception, and the complexities of motherhood.

Toxische Schulmütter, Geldsorgen, Paranoia und Mord... Die beste Freundin ist ein erschreckender psychologischer Thriller. Louisas neue beste Freundin hat alles - das Haus, den Status, das Geld. Aber sie verbirgt auch ein dunkles Geheimnis. Und während Louisa tiefer in das Leben ihrer Freundin hineingezogen wird, nehmen die Ereignisse eine erschreckende Wendung.

It was the perfect romantic honeymoon. Until her husband disappeared.It was supposed to be the happiest time of their lives. But for newlywed Stella, the dream honeymoon has turned into a nightmare overnight. Her perfect husband, Austin, has vanished without a trace.Alone in Venice, Stella frantically searches for him. But as fear turns into confusion, she finds herself questioning everything she knows about the man she married. Has Austin really abandoned her, or has someone from his past finally caught up with him—the business partner he threatened to sue? The obsessive ex-girlfriend who refuses to let go? When Stella becomes convinced someone is following her, panic sets in.As hours turn into days and clues start to unravel dark secrets, a terrified Stella can’t help but ask herself: is her husband who she thought he was at all?

From the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, a chilling tale about revisiting the past--and digging up secrets you'd rather forget. The invitation to her school reunion couldn't have come at a better time for Chloe Flynn. Divorced, broke and bored at work, she's living a life her teenage self would hate. Turning the clock back fifteen years might be just what she needs to wipe the slate clean and start again. And then there's the chance she'll bump into Nathan Blake, the one she still regrets letting get away... Back at her elite private school, Chloe sparkles as she reunites with old friends and long-forgotten love interests. And then, just as she'd hoped, there's Nathan, more handsome than ever before. Even better, he's single too, and seems to be just as keen to make up for lost time... But as the evening progresses, Chloe can't help feeling that something's not quite right--that she's not the only one who's come here for more than just a party. When the secrets of the past start to emerge and the reunion takes a sinister turn, it's clear that nothing is what it seems--and nothing will be the same again.

Une romance paranormale qui s'étend des siècles modernes de l'Angleterre au Paris du 19ème siècle et à la Cappadoce antique. Madison Greene est en famille d'accueil jusqu'au jour où elle hérite d'une fortune, d'une maison et d'une cave pleine de dangers. Alexandre Chevalier vit à Paris au 19ème siècle. Lors d'une expédition archéologique, il découvre une ville souterraine perdue où sa vie change à jamais. Leurs vies s'entrelacent, mais ce n'est que le début...

Love becomes perilous as characters navigate treacherous emotions and unexpected challenges. The narrative explores the complexities of relationships where passion intertwines with risk, leading to thrilling and heart-stopping moments. As they confront external threats and internal struggles, the protagonists must decide what they are willing to sacrifice for love, making their journey both captivating and fraught with tension.

In this chilling story from the bestselling author of The Secret Mother, it's the wedding day of Alice's dreams. Until it becomes a nightmare... Alice and Seth are a perfect love story: the handsome doctor and his beautiful fiancée. They're wealthy, well liked and made for each other--the envy of all their friends. Alice can't wait for the day of their dream wedding. But when she arrives at the altar, she doesn't recognise the man waiting to marry her. When this stranger insists he's Seth, her husband-to-be, the entire congregation seems to agree. Even her parents try to persuade Alice to go through with the wedding. As panic sets in, Alice's world comes apart. Where is the real Seth, and why have all traces of him disappeared from her life? Fearing she's losing her mind, she sets out to uncover the truth and escape the nightmare she's living in. But with everyone around her convinced by the fake Seth, how can she ever hope to find the man she loves?

A newlywed discovers her husband harbors a shocking secret that could unravel their marriage. As she delves deeper into the mystery, she realizes that her mother-in-law may go to extreme lengths to protect this hidden truth. Tension builds as the protagonist navigates familial loyalty, deception, and the lengths one might go to for love and protection, leading to a gripping exploration of trust and betrayal within a family dynamic.

Exploring the complexities of relationships, this gripping tale revolves around two marriages intertwined by deception and secrets. As three seemingly innocuous lies unravel, tensions rise, leading to a suspenseful climax where someone's life hangs in the balance. The narrative delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the consequences of hidden truths, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as they uncover the dark connections that bind the characters together.

Two families. One house swap. A vacation to die for.I can’t believe my luck as I arrive at the beautiful, white-washed Italian villa. Complete with an infinity pool and stunning views, it’s the perfect place to create special memories with my family. But as soon as we step inside everything starts to go wrong…When my neighbour from back home calls, concerned about the woman in my house – and the way she’s snooping about – I start to wonder why successful Amber Mason has swapped her gorgeous villa in the sun for a crumbling English cottage.In the midday heat a shiver runs down my spine. I have no idea who the stranger I’ve let into my life really is.Then I discover an old photograph of my handsome husband hidden in a wardrobe in the master bedroom. My head spins as I try to understand why it’s there. When I confront Niall on the balcony he has an answer for everything. As I search his familiar green eyes, with the sun setting in the background, I can no longer tell if he’s lying. I storm out.But when I return to the villa, in the dark of night, I scream. My husband is lying dead on the veranda.Memories of our marriage flash before our eyes. Was it all a lie? And are my children now in danger?The vacation is over and the nightmare has just begun…

The story centers around a parent's worst nightmare: the disappearance of their daughter. As the search unfolds, suspicion falls on those closest to them, unraveling hidden secrets and testing relationships. The narrative delves into themes of trust, betrayal, and the lengths one will go to find a loved one, creating a gripping atmosphere filled with tension and emotional turmoil.

The story explores the tension between the hope of starting fresh in a new home and the haunting shadows of the past. As the characters settle into their new environment, they grapple with the realization that their previous experiences may not be so easily escaped. The narrative delves into themes of regret, the impact of choices, and the struggle to redefine oneself amidst lingering memories.

Tia, an innocent character with no history of harming others, finds herself targeted by an unknown adversary. As she navigates this unexpected threat, the story unfolds a gripping mystery that explores themes of betrayal and survival. The tension escalates as Tia seeks to uncover the identity of her pursuer and the motives behind their malicious intent, leading her on a journey filled with suspense and self-discovery.

The story follows Zoe, who, after fainting on her wedding day, has been haunted by the belief that something terrible occurred. A decade later, she embarks on a quest to uncover the truth behind that fateful day, driven by a mix of curiosity and unresolved emotions. As she delves into her past, secrets begin to unravel, leading her to confront hidden fears and the impact of that moment on her life.

'I can't remember anything. Not even my own name.' When Mia James is washed up on a beautiful, sun-drenched beach she has no idea who she is or what happened to her. She doesn't even recognise her own face - until a man comes forward claiming to be her boyfriend and providing her with an identity. As Mia tries to adjust to the perfect life she was living before her accident, she quickly realises that something is wrong. Why is everyone around her lying to her? What don't they want her to remember? From the top ten bestselling author of The Secret Mother and The Perfect Family, this completely addictive psychological thriller will have you racing through the pages until the final jaw-dropping twist. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train and The Wife Between Us this book is for you.

"'Daddy has been lying.' Faye Townsend has planned the perfect summer trip for her family. But returning to the small seaside town her husband grew up in does not go to plan, the rain pours and the long days become stifling. And then the unthinkable happens ... Her husband Jake and her six-year-old son Dylan go for an early morning walk along the beautiful, windswept clifftops. They don't come back. As the hours tick by, Dylan's red baseball cap is found on the beach and Faye finds herself being questioned by the police. They want to know everything about the man she married - is Faye ready to face her husband's dark past? Or will she have to confront her own secrets first? And just how far will a mother go to save her only child?"--Publisher description

The book captivates readers from the first chapter, delivering an engaging and fast-paced narrative that keeps them hooked until the very end. With unexpected twists and turns, it maintains a high level of suspense, ensuring that just when you think you know what will happen next, a shocking revelation occurs. This thrilling experience has led to rave reviews, highlighting its ability to draw readers in and hold their attention completely.

"An ... psychological thriller with a ... twist"--Page 1 of cover./ "Kirstie Rawlings is jolted awake by a child crying. Racing upstairs to check on her newborn, she is plunged into every parents' worst nightmare. She hears an unknown voice in the baby monitor, saying: 'Let's take the child - and go.' Is someone trying to steal her little girl? In the bedroom, her daughter is safe asleep in her cot. Is the voice coming from a nearby house? But there aren't any other children living on her quiet country road ... The police don't believe her. And neither does her husband. Kirstie knows something isn't right. She thought she could trust her neighbours, now she isn't sure. As she unravels the secrets of the people living on her street, Kirstie's perfect life begins to fall apart. Because someone is hiding a terrible lie. And they will do anything to stop Kirstie uncovering the truth. But is the danger closer to home than she thinks?"--Page 4 of cover

"Gemma Ballantine is getting ready for work one morning when her eldest child comes running down the stairs, saying the words every mother dreads. The front door is open and her six-year-old daughter has disappeared. Frantic with fear, Gemma starts a nail-biting search for her little girl. After what feels like forever, her mother-in-law Diane finds Katie wandering lost a few streets away. Relieved to have her youngest child back in her arms, breathing in the sweet scent of her hair, Gemma thinks the nightmare is over. But then her perfect family starts to fall apart. And she realizes it's only just beginning."--Publisher description

"A gripping psychological thriller with a twist"--Cover.

A WWII evacuee's journey intertwines with a modern-day boy's life in this captivating timeslip adventure. The narrative explores themes of resilience and friendship as the two characters navigate their vastly different worlds, revealing the impact of history on contemporary lives. Their encounters highlight the enduring effects of war and the connections that transcend time, making for a poignant exploration of shared experiences and personal growth.