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Shalini Boland

    Tato autorka se ponořila do temných dobrodružství a napínavých thrillerů, kde proplétá psychologické napětí s mrazivými prvky. Její díla zkoumají temnější stránky lidské psychiky a často obsahují nečekané zvraty, které čtenáře udrží v napětí až do samého konce. Díky svému jedinečnému stylu autorka vytváří pohlcující příběhy, které nutí k zamyšlení.

    Shalini Boland
    The Daughter-in-Law
    The Secret Mother
    A Shirtful of Frogs
    Rodinná dovolená
    Tichá nevěsta
    Pravá matka
    • Pravá matka

      • 248 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Když se Tessa vrátí domů, najde v kuchyni cizího chlapce, který tvrdí, že je její syn. Když to nahlásí, policie má podezření, že ho unesla. Motivem by mohl být fakt, že kdysi porodila dvojčata, která už jsou po smrti. Tessa všechny přesvědčuje o tom, že je nevinná, ale nikdo jí nevěří. I její manžel, s nímž už nežije, si myslí, že je blázen. Navíc ji pronásleduje záhadná žena. Tessa se rozhodne jednat na vlastní pěst a zjišťuje šokující pravdu nejen o neznámém chlapci, ale i o sobě.

      Pravá matka
      4,0
    • Tichá nevěsta

      • 272 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      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?

      Tichá nevěsta
      2,4
    • Rodinná dovolená

      • 248 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      Manželé Amber a Renzo mají krásný dům v Itálii, jejich byznys jen kvete a se dvěma dětmi vypadá jejich život naprosto dokonale. Beth s Niallem bydlí v Anglii – Niall je úspěšným autorem a Beth, která toužila po vlastní restauraci, zůstala doma, aby se starala o syny. Když Niall objeví na internetu nádhernou vilu ve slunném Maiori, navrhne, aby se zúčastnili „výměny domů“ s jiným párem. Přestože jejich dům v Anglii není zdaleka tak úchvatný, Amber s Renzem s výměnou souhlasí. Beth se těší na dovolenou u moře a čas strávený s rodinou. Pak ale najde v Ambeřině šatníku manželovu fotku a nato jí zavolá sousedka, že se jí na Amber něco nezdá. Kým je ve skutečnosti žena, kterou si pustila do života? A může Beth vůbec věřit svému muži?

      Rodinná dovolená
      3,7
    • A Shirtful of Frogs

      • 244 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      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.

      A Shirtful of Frogs
      4,3
    • The Secret Mother

      A gripping psychological thriller that will have you hooked

      • 336 stránek
      • 12 hodin čtení

      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.

      The Secret Mother
      4,1
    • The Daughter-in-Law

      An absolutely addictive psychological thriller with a heart-stopping twist

      • 272 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      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.

      The Daughter-in-Law
      4,1
    • The Marriage Betrayal

      • 248 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      "'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 Marriage Betrayal
      4,1
    • The School Reunion

      • 237 stránek
      • 9 hodin čtení

      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.

      The School Reunion
      4,1
    • The Perfect Family

      • 282 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      "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

      The Perfect Family
      4,0
    • The Wife

      An unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist

      • 262 stránek
      • 10 hodin čtení

      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.

      The Wife
      3,9