Louise Candlish Livres

This is a collection of two classic novels from Louise Candlish - 'I'll Be There For You' and 'Second Husband'.I'LL BE THERE FOR YOU: Hannah and Juliet Goodwin have been best friends since childhood, but when Juliet's boyfriend Luke is killed just as Hannah marries the affluent Michael, the divide between the two sisters is suddenly too painful to bear. While Hannah prepares for the birth of her first child, Juliet begins to neglect her job, her health, and all those who love her the most. Hannah is the last person she'd appeal to for help. But then she finds herself drawn into a secret betrayal that threatens to destroy Hannah's happiness before she even has a chance to enjoy it ...THE SECOND HUSBAND: When Davis Calder moves in next door to Kate Easton and her seventeen-year-old daughter Roxy, neither has any idea of the devastation about to be unleashed. With Kate struggling to accept her daughter's independence and Roxy getting more secretive by the day, there's enough family tension to go around already. Before they know it, glamorous, charismatic Davis is the only one who seems able to keep the peace. Until, one wedding day later, Kate makes a discovery that blows the whole family apart ...

He thinks he's safe up there. But he'll never be safe from you. The Heights is a tall, slender apartment building among the warehouses of Tower Bridge, its roof terrace so discreet you wouldn't know it existed if you weren't standing at the window of the flat directly opposite. But you are. And that's when you see a man up there - a man you'd recognize anywhere. He's older now and his appearance has subtly changed, but it's definitely him. Which makes no sense at all since you know he has been dead for over two years. You know this for a fact. Because you're the one who killed him

THE NEW CAUTIONARY TALE OF OBSESSION, LOVE, JEALOUSY AND DECEPTION FROM THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF OUR HOUSE AND THE OTHER PASSENGER Wrong time. Wrong place. Wrong man. Alex lives a comfortable life with his wife Beth in the leafy suburb of Silver Vale. Fine, so he's not the most sociable guy on the street, he prefers to keep himself to himself, but he's a good husband and an easy-going neighbour. That's until Beth announces the creation of a nature trail on a local site that's been disused for decades and suddenly Alex is a changed man. Now he's always watching. Questioning. Struggling to hide his dread . . . As the landscapers get to work, a secret threatens to surface from years ago, back in Alex's twenties when he got entangled with a seductive young woman called Marina, who threw both their lives into turmoil. And who sparked a police hunt for a murder suspect that was never quite what it seemed. It still isn't. No one else could have done it. Could they? 'The best Louise Candlish novel yet' Lisa Jewell 'I'm blown away by how good it is. A gripping tale of love, secrets and deception - it's the best psychological thriller I've read in a long time' Mark Edwards 'A compelling, nerve-tingling treat' Nicci French

A chilling new thriller from the author of Our House, the British Book Awards Crime & Thriller of the Year

'Absolutely brilliant... An exceptionally exciting, mysterious book - we both loved it' Richard & JudyIt all happens so quickly. One day you're living the dream, commuting to work by riverbus with your charismatic neighbour Kit in the seat beside you. The next, Kit hasn't turned up for the boat and his wife Melia has reported him missing. When you get off at your stop, the police are waiting. Another passenger saw you and Kit arguing on the boat home the night before and the police say that you had a reason to want him dead. You protest. You and Kit are friends - ask Melia, she'll vouch for you. And who exactly is this other passenger pointing the finger? What do they know about your lives? No, whatever danger followed you home last night, you are innocent, totally innocent. Aren't you?

On a bright January morning in the London suburbs, a family moves into the house they've just bought in Trinity Avenue. Nothing strange about that. Except it is your house. And you didn't sell it ... When Fi arrives home to find a removals van outside her house, she is completely blind-sided. Trinity Avenue has been her family's home for years. Where are all her belongings? How could this have happened? Desperately calling her ex-husband, Bram, who owns the house with her, Fi discovers he has disappeared. The more Fi uncovers, the more she realises their lives have been turned upside by a nightmare of their own making. A devastating crime has been committed, but who exactly is the guilty party? What has Bram hidden from her - and what has she hidden from him?

An enthralling story of secrets, scandal, identity and infidelity, from the bestselling author of The Day You Saved My Life

The addictive psychological suspense from the author of the Sunday Times top 5 bestseller Our House My name is Amber Fraser. I've just moved in at Number 40, Lime Park Road. You'll come to think of me as a loving wife, a thoughtful neighbour and a trusted friend. This is a lie. When Christy and Joe Davenport are handed the keys to Number 40 on picture-perfect Lime Park Road, Christy knows it should be a dream come true. How strange though that the house was on the market for such a low price. That the previous owners, the Frasers, had renovated the entire property yet moved out within a year. That none of the neighbours will talk to Christy. As her curiosity begins to give way to obsession, Christy finds herself drawn deeper into the mystery of the house's previous occupants - and the dark and shocking secret that tore the street apart . . . 'Hints of Rear Window . . . addictive and fun . . . it will keep you guessing until the end' Stylist 'Brilliantly obsessive' Red 'Tense and intriguing' Woman & Home 'Pacy and claustrophobic' Fabulous 'Smart and perceptive' Good Housekeeping 'A thriller packed with twists and turns' Hello 'A story of manipulation, obsession and love. I couldn't put it down ' Essentials 'Irresistibly enjoyable' Sunday Mirror 'Anyone who likes totally gripping fiction MUST read it' Sophie Hannah

A gripping new summer thriller from the bestselling author of Our House, full of characters you'll love to hate and twists you'll never see coming!

'I can't take my eyes off the water. Can you?'It's summer when Elm Hill lido opens, having stood empty for years. For Natalie Steele - wife, mother, teacher - it offers freedom from the tightly controlled routines of work and family. Especially when it leads her to Lara Channing, a charismatic former actress with a lavish bohemian lifestyle, who seems all too happy to invite Natalie into her elite circle.Soon Natalie is spending long days at the pool, socializing with new friends and basking in a popularity she didn't know she'd been missing. Real life, and the person she used to be, begins to feel very far away.But is such a change in fortunes too good to be true? Why are dark memories of a summer long ago now threatening to surface? And, without realizing, could Natalie have been swept dangerously out of her depth?

A touching tale of friendship and family - heartbreaking and heartwarming all at once. We couldn't read it fast enough - Cosmopolitan They were friends who shared everything - until tragedy singled one out. At the birth of their daughters best friends Rachel, Mariel and Jenny make a promise: to love and care for each other's girls exactly as they would their own. Six years later and a tragedy has torn them apart. Within weeks, Rachel has packed up and gone. Settling on the beautiful, windswept Greek island of Santorini, she knows she has come to the right place, but as she slowly rebuilds her world she can't forget the pledge she once made to her friends. She hires a private investigator, the enigmatic Johnny Palmer, and arranges for him to send regular updates on the girls she has left behind. Over the years, with Palmer's help, she is able to secretly soothe their growing pains - as well as those of their parents. But in Rachel's new island life far from home, who will be there to guide her? Where do you go when you've lost the centre of your world? Since I Don't Have You is a powerful, emotional story of lives rebuilt and love rediscovered.

From the author of the international bestseller Our House, a new novel of twisty domestic suspense asks, "Could you hate your neighbor enough to plot to kill him?" Lowland Way is the suburban dream. The houses are beautiful, the neighbors get along, and the kids play together on weekends. But when Darren and Jodie move into the house on the corner, they donʼt follow the rules. They blast music at all hours, begin an unsightly renovation, and run a used-car business from their yard. It doesn't take long for an all-out war to start brewing. Then, early one Saturday, a horrific death shocks the street. As police search for witnesses, accusations start flying--and everyone has something to hide.

Her whole world hinged on the moment one man jumped. On a perfect summer's day in Paris, tourists on a river trip watch in horror as drama unfolds. A small boy has fallen overboard and disappeared below the surface of the water. As his mother stands frozen to the spot, another passenger jumps. This is the story of how a single act of courage transforms the lives of all those involved: the hero James and his wife Alexa; Holly, the young mother of the victim; and Holly's mother Joanna, whose whole adult life has been lived in the hope that her daughter will never make the same mistakes she did.

A mesmerising psychological drama about desire and betrayal unfolds when Davis Calder moves in next door to Kate Easton and her two children. With Kate grappling with her teenage daughter Roxy's quest for independence and ongoing tensions with her ex-husband Alistair, family drama is already at a boiling point. Enter the clever and charismatic Davis, who quickly becomes the peacemaker in their chaotic lives. As Kate falls in love with him and agrees to marry, she believes she can finally move past the betrayals of her first marriage and embrace the happy ending she longs for. Critics praise the author for her gripping storytelling. The narrative is described as "moving and thought-provoking" and "superbly crafted." It twists the knife right up to the final page, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. The writing is both addictive and terrifyingly plausible, drawing readers into a nightmarish world where assumptions are shattered. With its tense and twisty plot, the story promises to keep you guessing until the very last pages, showcasing the author as a master of her craft. This compelling tale of love, betrayal, and the complexities of human relationships will leave a lasting impression.

Eleanor Blake, distraught after the break up with fiance Will, has decided to do what most would scarcely dare: secretly follow him to his holiday hideaway with the girlfriend who took her place.Amid the high-octane glamour and natural beauty of the shimmering Sicilian island of Panarea, Eleanor experiences the passions and comedies of a very unusual holiday, culminating in a final, drama-filled confrontation with Will . . .

Hannah hugged her sister tightly. 'I know you don't trust life any more. But you've still got to live it - and so do I.' Hannah and Juliet Goodwin have been best friends since childhood, but when Juliet's boyfriend Luke is killed just as Hannah marries the affluent Michael, the divide between the two sisters is suddenly too painful to bear. While Hannah prepares for the birth of her first child, Juliet begins to neglect her job, her health, and all those who love her the most. Hannah is the last person she'd appeal to for help. But then she finds herself drawn into a secret betrayal that threatens to destroy Hannah's happiness before she even has a chance to enjoy it . . .

Why did she direct me to the only man in the world who can make me feel like this?' The day Maggie Lane dies, she sends her daughter Olivia a letter containing dangerous information: the address of Olivia's first love, Richie Briscoe. Olivia has not seen Richie for over twenty years, not since his desertion of her as a teenager almost destroyed her for good. She cannot understand why her mother's last act should be to stir up old drama like him. Convinced that the note represents an admission of guilt, Olivia sets off for the idyllic seaside village where Richie now lives with his young daughter Wren. Soon she has fallen for him all over again - and found in little Wren the daughter she never had. But there is a problem. For Olivia already has a husband and two sons. And where does this second chance at happiness put them?

The gripping debut novel from the Sunday Times bestselling author of Our House is re-issued with a stunning package for the contemporary market.

Everybody wants the truth . . . until they find it. The best novel yet from one of our top women's fiction writers

Anna thinks Charlie is the man for her, and wants the world to know it. He seems just as smitten, except for one problem; he will not introduce her to his mother, Meredith, saying they won't get on. Despite several arguments and ultimatums, he refuses to budge - until he is sent on a business trip to San Francisco and Anna decides to take matters into her own hands. Although Anna has never met Meredith, she knows she lives in Dulwich, and that she likes art, tennis, and women who are punctual and smart. And so Anna reinvents herself to be the perfect daughter-in-law, and begins her three-month military-style charm offensive to win Meredith over, which is full of fraught moments, funny incidents and a showdown when Charlie gets home.

Filled with captivating characters that evoke strong emotions, this summer thriller promises a rollercoaster of unexpected twists and turns. The author, known for their previous bestseller, crafts a gripping narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, blending suspense with intricate relationships. Prepare for a thrilling ride where nothing is as it seems and surprises await at every corner.

On the morning of December 23rd, Jamie Buckby takes the commuter riverboat from St Mary’s, southeast London, to Central London, noticing that his friend and neighbor Kit Roper is absent from their usual 7:30am service. Upon arriving at the London Eye, where he works in a café, Jamie is confronted by the police; Kit has been reported missing by his wife. During questioning, Jamie learns that a passenger witnessed an argument between him and Kit on the boat home late Friday night, leading them to believe he may have committed murder. The truth of what transpired remains unclear. Praise for the author highlights her ability to delve into the darker aspects of suburban life, with gripping narratives and clever twists. Critics commend her sharp satire and keen observations of middle-class mores, describing her work as addictive and filled with toxic characters. The book is characterized as a compelling read, oozing with scandal and delivering a devilishly good thriller experience. Readers are warned that it may leave them with nightmares about the suburban dream, showcasing the author’s talent for creating tension and intrigue.

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Dojíždíš do práce přívozem a jsi na to dost hrdý. Už žádné dopravní zácpy ani uvíznutí v metru v tunelech (máš klaustrofobii). Teď máš dechberoucí výhled na Temži, čerstvý vzduch, Prostě zlepšení životního stylu. Na palubě sis našel nové přátele – v čele s mladým hedonistickým sousedem Kitem – a nedávno jsi s touhle partou, „vodními krysami“, byl na vánočním pivu. Ale první den po Vánocích Kit na ranní lodi není. Panorama na řece se nezměnilo, ale něco je špatně. Když vystoupíš z lodi, čeká na tebe policie. Kitova žena Melia nahlásila jeho zmizení a nějaký další cestující byl svědkem toho, jak jste se na poslední lodi cestou z hospody domů pohádali. Policie tvrdí, že jsi měl motiv se do něj pustit. A zabít ho. Protestuješ. Jste s Kitem přátelé – ať se zeptají Melie, ta se za tebe zaručí. A kdo přesně je ten druhý cestující, který na tebe ukazuje prstem? Co ví o tvém soukromém životě? Ne, ať už se té noci stala jakákoli nehoda, jsi nevinný, naprosto nevinný. Nebo ne?

Gestern lebst du noch deinen Alltag. Heute wirst du von der Polizei des Mordes verdächtigt … Es ging alles so schnell. An einem Tag lebst du höchst zufrieden deinen Alltag, fährst wie immer mit dem Linienboot in die Londoner city, zusammen mit deinem sympathischen Nachbarn Kit. Am nächsten Tag wird Kit als vermisst gemeldet. Als du aus dem Boot aussteigen willst, wartet bereits die Polizei. Ein anderer Passagier hat gesehen, wie du mit Kit am Abend zuvor gestritten hast. Die Polizei geht davon aus, du hättest ein Motiv für einen Mord. Du bist entsetzt, protestierst. Kit und du, ihr seid Freunde, das weiß doch jeder. Doch wer genau ist dieser andere Passagier, der mit dem Finger auf dich zeigt? Was weiß er über dein Leben? Was hat er noch alles beobachtet? Aber das ist egal, denn du bist ja komplett unschuldig. Oder?

Stell dir vor, du kommst nach Hause, und da wohnt eine andere Familie. Der Albtraum beginnt... Es ist ein sonniger Tag in einem Londoner Vorort. Als Fiona Lawson nach Hause kommt und feststellt, dass Fremde in ihr Haus eingezogen sind, stürzt sie in Angst und Verwirrung. Sie und ihr Ehemann Bram besitzen das Haus schon seit Jahren und hatten nicht die Absicht, es zu verkaufen. Wie kann es also sein, dass eine andere Familie glaubt, das Haus gehöre ihnen? Und wo ist eigentlich Bram, als Fiona ihn am meisten braucht?