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‘Fury On The Island’ by Stewart Giles – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis The midsummer madness that hit Guernsey with a vengeance has abated, but if Detective Inspector Liam O'Reilly thought he could relax he's sorely mistaken. A fury like no other is about to take hold of the island, and O'Reilly is going to be thrown headfirst right into the middle of it. The murder of…
‘New Horizons For The Woolworths Girls’ by Elaine Everest – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis There are fresh challenges and new beginnings on the horizon for the girls at Woolworths . . .When the Bexleyheath branch of F. W. Woolworths is bombed, Annie must help save her fellow staff members. Thankfully uninjured, she is moved to the Erith store, where she soon finds her feet. But a tragedy close…
‘The Honourable Rogue’ by Tony J. Forder – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A crew of cowboy builders take things too far when an attempt at theft results in a violent murder. Bliss is drawn in as SIO and leads the team in tracking down the gang. However, the best laid plans are sometimes not quite good enough, and when the four men scatter further lives are…
‘A Secret In The Family’ by Nancy Revell – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis 1945, Sunderland. Ida Boulter makes the heart-wrenching decision to leave her five children behind as she escapes her husband and moves to London to start afresh with the love of her life.1953, County Durham. Ida’s children have since built a new life in the beautiful home of Cuthford Manor – looked after by their eldest sibling…
‘Deadly Decision’ by C. G. Penne – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Arson causes a devastating house fire in a village on the outskirts of Cambridge resulting in the tragic death of an eminent professor and his wife. Their son is never found despite extensive searches by detectives, one of whom is DS Jack Allan. Although the mystery remains unsolved, there are two theories. One that…
‘The Creed’ by Stewart Giles – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Detective Sergeant Jason Smith thought he'd seen every kind of murderer there was to see.Until now.When the body of a man is found in an alley, Smith thinks it's just one more unlucky soul in the wrong place at the wrong time.But why was his index finger severed, and shoved inside his mouth?When another…
‘Madness On The Island’ by Stewart Giles – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Midsummer madness has hit the island of Guernsey with a vengeance.The residents of the peaceful island are behaving irrationally.It starts with an exclusive dinner party where two lifelong friends are hospitalised following a brutal fight, but things soon spiral out of control.The first body is found, and Detective Inspector Liam O'Reilly is sent out…
‘A Christmas Wish At Woolworths’ by Elaine Everest – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Kent, 1953. The Woolworths Erith store, a beloved cornerstone of the community, faces closure if the December turnover fails to increase. And, as if store manager Betty Billington doesn't have enough on her plate, personnel shortages and a troublesome new employee add to the strife.With Christmas on the horizon, Betty and her staff must strive…
‘Something More To Say’ by Tony J. Forder – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis BLISS IS BACK... AND THIS TIME HE'S TWICE THE THREAT.Jimmy Bliss’s first unsolved case is proving to be a puzzle. Despite an original investigation and subsequent case reviews, the police still do not have a suspect in the 1999 murder of a local authority worker. The only lead Bliss and his three new colleagues…
‘Doris Flies Solo’ by M. W. Arnold – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Air Transport Auxiliary pilot Doris Johnson is sent on a solo trip, escorting a British general on a secret mission to Scotland, vital to the success of D-Day, the forthcoming invasion of Nazi-occupied France. Her natural inquisitiveness means her life is put in great danger and she'll need more than her superb flying skills…
‘A Body On The Flats’ by Max Manning – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Meet Detective Edison Kane. Southend murder squad’s finest. Three months ago, his wife was killed on a night out. She wanted him there with her, but he always put work first. And the killer’s never been caught. Now he thinks he’s ready to be back at work . . .Until a body washes up. On the godforsaken…
‘The Hitchhiker’ by Stewart Giles – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis In the wake of a global pandemic, nobody in their right mind would pick up a hitchhiker. But what if this hitchhiker is already in your car? Detective Sergeant Jason Smith has his hands full trying to come to terms with huge changes in his home life, so when he hears about a gruesome…
‘Murder At The Hotel’ by Jane Adams – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Meet Rina Martin, a retired actress with a taste for tea, gardening and crime solving.She played a TV sleuth for years, but now she has to do it for real.A body in the library — and a killer caught red-handed at the scene?Hammy acting, lazy scripting and dastardly suspects — Rina’s not one for murder…
‘The Hardwick Heath Killer’ by Michelle Kidd – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Two grisly murders. Three days apart. One brutal killer?The call comes at midnight on a stormy March night. A body has been found hanging from a tree on Hardwick Heath. In the dead man’s pocket is a handwritten note: SORRY. LIFE IS JUST TOO HARD. LOVE TO YOU ALL.Detective Nicki’s instincts tell her this was…
‘Hunter’s Rules’ by Val Penny – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A bloody scene brings Hunter and Meera’s romantic plans to an abrupt end.A young woman attacked in a hotel lift has life changing injuries. Her wounds match those inflicted on two women who were murdered.When Hunter is identified as a suspect in the case, he must establish his innocence to lead his team and…
‘The Mother’ by Valerie Keogh – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A terrible wife... Sarah Westfield is unhappily married to perfect husband Nick. Handsome, devoted and kind, he should be the ideal man for her, but Sarah knows their marriage is the biggest mistake she’s ever made…and she wants out. But then Nick offers her one last chance to make their marriage work – a…
‘The Hollywood Governess’ by Alexandra Weston – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A governess bound by her own strict rules, a movie-star tormented by grief, a forbidden love story you won’t forget. Hollywood, 1937 Hester Carlyle has no wish to look after the pampered offspring of the rich anymore, in spite of being a highly sought-after governess. But with her elderly father frail, and the roof…
‘Courage For the Clarks Factory Girls’ by May Ellis – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis 1915: As war continues to rage across the Channel, the families of the Somerset village of Street can no longer avoid its long shadow. Workers in the Clarks shoe factory, at the heart of the village, have left for the army in droves, and news from the Front seems to grow darker by the…
‘The Guernsey Girls Go To War’ by Mary Wood – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis War separates them, but it cannot dampen their spirits . . .Spring, 1940. Annie’s new husband Ricky leaves to fight, but she soon discovers battles brewing closer to home. As her sister Janey begins to unravel, only Annie can pick up the pieces – and, with London’s police officers on the front line, she must…
‘The Perfect Home’ by Natasha Boydell – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Until the girl went missing, we thought it was the perfect place to live… When we move into the exclusive Westford Park housing estate, we feel safe at last. More like a country club, it has everything we might need – beautiful houses with big gardens, a pool, a boating lake, extensive grounds. It’s…
‘The Winter Killings’ by Wes Markin – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A gruesome find. A missing colleague. A case that hits closer to home… As winter settles over Yorkshire, DCI Emma Gardner is hoping that work will calm down for everyone. Distracted by the continued disappearance of DI Paul Riddick Emma can’t seem to get her head back in the game. But when a human…
‘Downfall’ by Kerry Kaya – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis The Carter Family are back and this time they mean trouble... One wrong move... As the current head of the family firm, Jimmy Carter has decided it’s time for him to step down and for one of his other brothers to lead the family. Except only one of his brothers wants the job –…
‘Rogue Hero’ by Rob Sinclair – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis When a mystery bystander stops an assassination attempt on a prominent politician, it sparks a national search that captivates the nation… Curtis Delaney watches the footage play out on the news, and immediately recognises the unidentified hero. He hasn’t seen his brother Finn in six years. He doesn’t know where he’s been in that…
‘The Golden Gals’ French Adventure’ by Judy Leigh – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Sixty-nine-year-old Fliss has lived a life! A career running her own successful business, a beautiful home, a wardrobe full of designer clothes – Fliss has everything she ever wanted. So why does she feel so lonely? Sixty-six-year-old Shirl didn’t expect to be looking after a baby again, let alone a grown woman who should…
‘A Savage Betrayal’ by Heather Atkinson – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Control of Glasgow’s infamous Haghill estate has been fought over for decades. But thanks to an uneasy truce between notorious local families - the Alexanders, the Tallans, and the ruthless Savages - for now the streets are peaceful. For Carly Savage this means she can think the unthinkable, and contemplate a future with her…
‘Louise’s War’ by Rosie Clarke – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Caught between enemy lines – can they survive? 1914, Hampshire Jack Barlow has a dream. For generations his family have been in service at Trenwith Estate. If he can survive the ravages of war, he’ll return home to build his own mechanic business and become master of his own destiny. Louise Saint-Claire, is battling…
‘Death On Board’ by Pauline Rowson – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Meet Inspector Alun Ryga of Scotland Yard’s Murder Squad. Having survived WW2 in a prisoner of war camp, he’s vowed to get justice for those who need it.1951.Inspector Alun Ryga surveys the wreckage of the elegant Harley Street drawing room.It’s the home of retired dermatologist Sir Bernard Crompton, who’s currently sailing his new yacht…
‘The Workhouse Girl’ by Lynette Rees – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Once a workhouse girl, always a workhouse girl... Enid Hardcastle has always had a hard life, but when her family can’t make ends meet and are moved to the workhouse, it feels like things can’t get any worse. But luckily for Enid, her friendship with local boy Jimmy gives her the strength she needs.…
‘Murder On The Train’ by Faith Martin – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Six passengers in a locked train carriage. One of them is dead. No one saw a thing.Former Detective Hillary Greene is off on holiday. For a blissful two weeks, her life will be free of murder victims, murder suspects — and, best of all, no paperwork. She’s heading for the beautiful Welsh town of Hay-on-Wye,…
‘Come Fly With Me’ by Helen Rolfe – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A Second Chance… For Maya, serving as a pilot in the Whistlestop River air ambulance team is a dream come true. And now, with her divorce from her overbearing husband finally complete, flying over the fields of Dorset, and saving lives with the Skylarks, is the centre of her world. If only her ex…
‘Love Beyond Lindisfarne’ by Kimberley Adams – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Take a spring to summer trip to magical Northumberland and find love and laughter in this feel-good romantic comedy, which will transport you to the iconic island of Lindisfarne and beyond…Ellie, and Zen with the coffee-bean eyes, met at Christmas when she came to Northumberland to look after rescue animals. They are taking their…
‘The Blood Promise’ by Liz Mistry – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A deadly gift Imogen Clark wakes up on her 16th birthday to find her parents dead at the breakfast table, along with a message from their killer. A twist of fate Detectives Jazzy Solanki and Annie McQueen join the investigation, but the more they discover, the more Jazzy suspects that the killing is a…
‘The Sunshine Sisters: Skye (Little Duck Pond Cafe No. 33) by Rosie Green – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis The Sunshine Sisters: Skye's storyBOOK TWO of a TRILOGY in the popular Little Duck Pond Café series Skye Sunshine has a theory that workmen, when in your house, should be seen and not heard. But Saul, the annoyingly sexy handyman clearly hasn't received the memo! He's far too cheeky and irritating for her liking.But…
‘The Affair’ by Claire Allan – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Sorcha thought her life was over when she discovered her husband’s affair. But somehow, she’s risen from the ashes of their divorce, and now she’s determined to give something back and help other women who need support. Women like shy and isolated Tina, who has barely left her flat in the past year. Like…
‘A Wonderland Wish On Ever After Street’ by Jaimie Admans – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A picture-perfect town, a place where dreams come true. Welcome to Ever After Street... There's always time for tea... unless you've lost your teapot… Cleo Jordan has only ever wished for one thing – to open her own teashop in memory of her lovely gran. So when she accidentally fools the interview board into…
‘Under A Summer Skye’ by Sue Moorcroft – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis A chance encounter is about to change everything for Thea Wynter. The moment she arrived on the Isle of Skye, life changed for Thea. Running from a succession of wrong turns, she comes to the island in search of blue sea, endless skies, and mountains that make the heart soar. Here, she feels at…
‘A New Doctor At Orchard Cottage Hospital’ by Lizzie Lane – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Somerset, March 1930 Born in the workhouse and adopted by a former suffragette, Frances Brakespeare was encouraged from an early age to be strong, independent and to pursue a career as a doctor. The tragic loss of the love of her life in the Great War propels Frances to commit to her one true…
‘Coming Home To The Sunflower Cliffs’ by Georgina Troy – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Gabriel has returned to the island of Jersey after ten years abroad to help his aging showbiz parents revive their failing Art Deco hotel, The Encore. This proves to be something of a challenge, especially as his singer father and actress mother are more concerned with staying in the limelight than keeping track of…
‘A New Dawn At Owl’s Lodge’ by Jessica Redland – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Could one chance meeting change your life forever? Zara is at a crossroads in life. While she adores her job as a producer's assistant working on hit TV shows, travelling around the country means she doesn't truly feel that she has a home. With a fractured relationship with her family and unrequited love weighing heavily…
‘The Art Of Murder’ by Fiona Walker – gingerbookgeek
Synopsis Welcome to the beautiful English village of Inkbury. Tucked deep in the North Wessex Downs, its only claim to fame is the picturesque riverside that once appeared in a Richard Curtis movie. That is, until the murder… Former stand-up comic Juno Mulligan has been suffering a serious sense-of-humour failure. Not only has she lost the love…