The Darkest Secret

The Darkest Secret
Author: Alex Marwood
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2016-08-30
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1101992689

“If there has been a better mystery-suspense story written in this decade, I can’t think of it . . . transcend[s] the genre.” —Stephen King “A cruel and cunning mystery . . . Plot-twisting, mind-altering and monstrously funny.” —The New York Times Book Review The latest gripping psychological thriller from Edgar Award winner Alex Marwood When a child goes missing at an opulent house party, it makes international news. But what really happened behind those closed doors? Twelve years ago, Mila Jackson’s three-year-old half-sister Coco disappeared during their father’s fiftieth birthday celebration, leaving behind her identical twin Ruby as the only witness. The girls’ father, Sean, was wealthy and influential, as were the friends gathered at their seaside vacation home for the weekend’s debauchery. The case ignited a media frenzy and forever changed the lives of everyone involved. Now, Sean Jackson is dead, and the people who were present that terrible night must gather once more for a funeral that will reveal that the secrets of the past can never stay hidden. Perfectly paced all the way through its devastating conclusion, The Darkest Secret is one that fans of Gillian Flynn and Liane Moriarty won’t be able to put down.

Her Darkest Secret

Her Darkest Secret
Author: Jessica R. Patch
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2022-06-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369719018

When a cold-case serial killer returns, FBI special agent Fiona Kelly has one last chance to stop him before he claims the prize he’s always wanted—her. The sight of a goose feather at a murder scene modeled after a children’s poem is enough to make FBI special agent Fiona Kelly's blood turn to ice. Almost two decades ago, a feather was left with her sister's body—and with every subsequent victim of the Nursery Rhyme Killer. Now he's back. Only this time, his latest gruesome murder is a message to the only one who ever got away: Fiona. Finding “Rhyme” is an obsession that's fueled Fiona's career—and destroyed her marriage to fellow FBI agent Asa Kodiak. Now Fiona and Asa have to put their past tensions aside and work together one last time. But Rhyme is watching, and catching this killer may force Fiona to reveal her biggest, darkest secret…the one only he knows. “Her Darkest Secret by Jessica R. Patch grabbed me in the first scene of this edge-of-your-seat suspense and didn't let go until the end!” —Patricia Bradley, author of the Memphis Cold Case novels

Her Last Secret

Her Last Secret
Author: Barbara Copperthwaite
Publisher: Bookouture
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2017-10-13
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1786812592

‘WOW – I am absolutely blown away… this book really, really got under my skin. I feel slightly dizzy now and need a lie-down with a soft pillow and lots of chocolate.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘OMFG this is Barbara Copperthwaite’s best book yet!! … just blew everything else out of the water. Seriously. This book had me on edge…my poor nerves were shattered. Buy it, read it, love it!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Gripped from page one until the very end…A great rollercoaster of a story!! Wow, wow, wow!! Five stars!!’ Stardust Book Reviews Some secrets you can never tell. Everyone thinks the Thomases are the perfect family: grand London house, gorgeous kids. They don’t know wife Dominique is a paranoid wreck. They don’t know husband Ben is trapped in a web of deceit. They don’t know daughter Ruby lives in fear of the next abusive text. But someone knows all their secrets. Can the lies that bind them tear them apart? A gripping psychological thriller that will have you holding your breath until the very last page. Fans of Behind Closed Doors, Gone Girl and The Girl on the Train will be hooked. See what readers are saying about Her Last Secret: ‘OMG… I was well and truly hooked… had me guessing right until the very end!… I am blown away. I cannot recommend this enough… without a doubt a must read’ Chelle’s Book Reviews ‘OH MY WORD! This is a fantastic read!...intense and terrifying…an absolutely gripping read. I was totally immersed…Outstanding, I highly recommend!’ Chat About Books ‘Thrilling and captivating! A tangled web of lies and secrets is masterfully woven in this psychological thriller…I was hooked right from page one… a big fat 5 stars from me, I totally recommend this book.’ Bonnie’s Book Talk ‘An enthralling read that draws you in the further you get into it whilst getting darker and darker. Totally jaw dropping stuff. Loved it’ By The Letter Book Reviews ‘Her Last Secret is a dark, unsettling and addictive read that will reel you in and keep you hooked from the very first page.’ Brew and Books Review ‘Shocking, breath taking, gripping and heart-breaking, at one point I was almost in tears. I absolutely loved this well-written, emotional roller coaster, the twists in the story keep you hooked, trying to work out what happened that night. Highly recommended.’ Nicki’s Life of Crime ‘I loved everything about this book from beginning to end… It's with books like this that I wish I could read faster than I do. A simply terrific read.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘This book absolutely consumed me from start to finish and even when I wasn't reading it i was thinking about it. It is totally gripping and there were so many twists my head was spinning – an absolutely fantastic read!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘What a book! I genuinely think this is one of the best books I've ever read, I sat and read it in one go. I couldn't guess how it was going to end and didn't anticipate the epilogue. A gripping page turner that had me in tears towards the end.’ Goodreads reviewer ‘I'm still open mouthed at the finale. It was so cleverly crafted…this book is compelling, unputdownable…if you are a fan of books that surprise you, then this is the book for you.’ Rachel’s Random Reads ‘This book had me gripped from the very first few pages…This really was a page turner - you are desperate to read more.’ Bookworms and Shutterbugs ‘Absolutely superb, she's only gone and done it again - did NOT want to put this book down!!’ Donna’s Book Blog

Her Dark Secret: A Billionaire & A Virgin Romance

Her Dark Secret: A Billionaire & A Virgin Romance
Author: Michelle Love
Publisher: Blessings For All SC
Total Pages: 207
Release: 2020-03-25
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1648082750

Enjoy this bad boy book by Best-selling billionaire romance author Michelle Love.... She is the last person I should fall in love with ... And yet it was inevitable. The moment I set eyes on Temple Dubois, I knew I had to have her. Her beautiful face, her smile, the body that haunts my dreams. I need her in my bed, in my life. The scent of her skin, the way the curves of her body cling to me ... God, she's incredible. And a virgin ... Before I'm done with her, I'll make sure she's as insatiable as I am ... what am I saying? I'll never be done with her. She's my life now ...

Her Dark Secrets

Her Dark Secrets
Author: Victoria Wright
Publisher: Universal Romance
Total Pages: 230
Release: 2023-01-18
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

What secrets would you keep for the sake of your family? At eighteen, Violet Franklin fled the Texas ranch she'd always called home. Pregnant and alone, she was desperate to escape the cycle of lies and abuse that tainted her youth. Four years later, a death in the family brings her back. Faced with the choice to speak out or remain silent, she chooses to reveal the unspeakable abuse she suffered at the hands of her rapacious uncle. But not everyone wants to hear what she has to say, and with a sizable inheritance at stake, there are those who wish she never came back at all. As truth and greed threaten to tear her family apart, one secret remains. It's the darkest secret of all and the one she knows could destroy everything—but can she afford to keep it? *Her Dark Secrets is a story about love and family, truth and lies. Some of the subject matter may offend or trigger survivors of mental, physical, and emotional abuse. Please read at your own discretion.*

Dark Secrets, Deep Bayous

Dark Secrets, Deep Bayous
Author: Meg Hennessy
Publisher: Entangled: Select
Total Pages: 365
Release: 2014-08-26
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 162266261X

Dark Secrets, Deep Bayous (A Secrets of the Bayous Novel) by Meg Hennessy A love kindled behind two masks... A wealthy woman of mixed blood, Aurélie Fentonot has few options for marriage, but she also carries a burden: she must break a curse placed on the land of her ancestors. She sells herself to an American planter to reclaim the land he stole, though he stirs a deep, burning passion that could too easily distract her. But her American has dark secrets that threaten her plans...and could shatter her heart. A curse that demands their unmasking... Jordan Kincaid must marry the Creole beauty or face arrest as a pirate before he completes his dire mission. Though he'll risk everything for revenge, Aurèlie's soothing and seductive ways remind him there's more to life than vengeance. But he's not as he pretends and when danger closes in on them, Jordan soon learns...neither is she.

The Darkest Seduction

The Darkest Seduction
Author: Gena Showalter
Publisher: HQN Books
Total Pages: 509
Release: 2016-08-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 146039934X

Though they carry an eternal curse, the Lords of the Underworld are irresistibly seductive—and unimaginably powerful… Don't miss a single book in this stunning paranormal series from New York Times bestselling author Gena Showalter! Possessed by the demon of Promiscuity, immortal warrior Paris is irresistibly seductive—but his potent allure comes at a terrible price. Every night he must bed someone new, or weaken and die. And the woman he craves above all others is the one woman he'd thought was forever beyond his reach…until now. Newly possessed by the demon of Wrath, Sienna Blackstone is racked by a ruthless need to punish those around her. Yet in Paris's arms, the vulnerable beauty finds soul-searing passion and incredible peace. Until a blood feud between ancient enemies heats up. Will the battle against gods, angels and creatures of the night bind them eternally—or tear them apart? Book 9 of Lords of the Underworld. Originally published in 2012.

A Cry in the Dark

A Cry in the Dark
Author: Jessica R. Patch
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 381
Release: 2023-02-28
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369723937

Deep in the Kentucky hills, three women have been found brutalized and murdered. But the folks in Night Holler have their own ways and their own laws. And they’re not talking… Led to an isolated Appalachian Mountain town by a trail of disturbing murders, FBI special agent Violet Rainwater’s determined to catch a serial killer with a twisted agenda. With locals refusing to reveal their secrets, Violet’s only ally is Detective John Orlando. But even John has an ulterior motive—he’s convinced this case is connected to his wife’s murder. As they dig deeper, Violet uncovers a link to her own unresolved past. For years she’s worked the cold case of her mother’s abduction, which had led to her birth. The need to look into the eyes of the sinful man who fathered her consumes Violet. Until she can, she’ll never have peace. Because she’s terrified she might be exactly like him. In this chilling novel, when the present collides with Violet’s mysterious past and John’s tragic loss, they must unravel the warped, sinuous connections before the killer strikes again. But solving the case might not be nearly as terrifying as the possibility that Violet’s finally found her roots…

Secrets of Their Past

Secrets of Their Past
Author: Allie Pleiter
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 205
Release: 2022-02-22
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0369715535

Facing the past could change his future. Veterinarian Neal Rodgers is in Wander Canyon seeking the truth about his past—not to rescue a litter of kittens under his next-door neighbor’s porch. But persistent single-mom Tessa Kennedy is impossible to ignore—especially when she uncovers a family secret of her own. Discovering the hidden facts of their histories could be the key to unlocking everything in this small town. From Love Inspired: Uplifting stories of faith, forgiveness and hope. Wander Canyon Book 1: Their Wander Canyon Wish Book 2: Winning Back Her Heart Book 3: His Christmas Wish Book 4: A Mother's Strength Book 5: Secrets of their Past

Indian Women Writing in English

Indian Women Writing in English
Author: Sathupati Prasanna Sree
Publisher: Sarup & Sons
Total Pages: 242
Release: 2005
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 9788176255783

Contributed articles presented at a seminar hosted by Andhra University on 20th century women authors from India.