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What My Mother Hid

Author: Daniel HurstNEW RELEASEPsychological Thrillers

Motherhood can be murder...

Being a mother isn’t easy. But one woman has perfected it. Her name is Gianna and she’s nothing like me. She has it all. The lifestyle. The luxury. The big family portrait full of smiling, happy faces.

As I struggle to deal with life with my new baby, I look to Gianna for advice. While I’ve had one child, she’s had six, so she must know what she’s doing. That’s why I find a way to contact her. I want her to help me. I want us to get close. I want to know about how she was the perfect mother to all those children. But as with every family, all is not what it seems.

People have secrets. Parents have secrets.

I am just trying to do my best as a new mother. But I’m starting to realise that all mothers have something to hide. The problem is, me and my baby are in danger unless we find out what Gianna is hiding. Before it is too late… 👶

A new page-turning psychological thriller from Daniel Hurst, the bestselling author of UK #1 The Doctor’s Wife, The Couple’s Revenge and My Neighbour’s Affair.

What makes this special: The “perfect mother of six” harboring dark secrets taps into every new parent’s insecurity and fascination with seemingly flawless families. Hurst specializes in domestic suspense with shocking twists, and the narrator’s desperation to learn from Gianna creates dangerous proximity. From the author of multiple UK bestsellers.

Merry and Bright (Home Sweet Holidays)

Author: Ali RosenNEW RELEASERomance Short Reads

What starts as a Hail Mary fake romance scheme turns into the real deal in this delightful story of holiday deception from Ali Rosen, author of Alternate Endings and Recipe for Second Chances.

Miriam Brody is dreading Hanukkah with her overbearing family in Charleston. Ditto for dreamy pro football player Cal Durand and Christmas. After sharing a few flirty drinks on the flight there, the strangers conspire to tackle the holidays together, posing as a couple. But as shenanigans unfold, Miriam realizes her feelings are anything but fake. Uh-oh. Are they headed for a holiday miracle—or a holiday disaster? ✨

Ali Rosen’s Merry and Bright is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!

Why I’m including this: Fake dating to survive family holidays is romance catnip, and the Hanukkah/Christmas dual celebration adds inclusive appeal. The pro football player detail and Charleston setting provide romance novel wish-fulfillment. Perfect length for a cozy evening read, part of a charming holiday series.

Snow Place Like Home (Home Sweet Holidays)

Author: Laura PavlovNEW RELEASERomance Short Reads

After a devastating breakup, a sunny veterinarian goes home to the mountains to lick her wounds—and savor a holiday snack—in this heartfelt story from Laura Pavlov, author of the Blushing series.

At her brother’s wedding, Goldie Jacobs brushes shoulders with Ace Bonetti, his childhood best friend turned Hollywood hotshot. Ace has been crushing on Goldie ever since high school, and seeing her again reminds him exactly why. They spend one toe-curling night together, then part ways, expecting nothing more. But when those moments under the mistletoe felt so right, how can they ever let each other go? ❄️

Laura Pavlov’s Snow Place Like Home is part of Home Sweet Holidays, a cookie-sweet collection of holiday romances sure to bring color to your cheeks. Read or listen to each story in a single heart-fluttering sitting. And to fully immerse yourself in the charm of the season, don’t miss a special message from each of our holiday heroes!

What makes this special: Brother’s-best-friend plus Hollywood-star-returns-home hits multiple romance tropes, and the veterinarian heroine recovering from heartbreak adds emotional stakes. The mountain setting and wedding backdrop create cozy holiday atmosphere. Pavlov’s Blushing series fans will love this bite-sized romance.

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