S. E. Lynes

'The first thing you should know, dear reader, is that I am dead...' Teacher Pippa wants a second chance. Recently divorced and unhappy at work, she uproots her life to renovate a beautiful farmhouse in the countryside, determined to make a fresh start. But Pippa soon realises: your troubles are never far behind. When Pippa meets blue-eyed Ryan Marks, he is funny, charming, and haunted by his past. He might just be the answer to all her problems. But how well does she really know him? She knows the story of his life, the pain that stays with him, the warmth of his smile and the smell of his skin. She knows he can make her laugh over a glass of wine. Pippa can tell truth from lies. She'd know if she were in danger. Wouldn't she? From Amazon chart bestseller S.E. Lynes, The Proposal is a page-turning and utterly gripping thriller about the lengths we will go to for someone we love. Perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Woman at the Window and The Wife Between Us. What readers are saying about The Proposal: 'OMG... I've never read anything like this ever in my life and I don't think anything could ever top this! My head is spinning, eyes hurt from not blinking the last 20 pages, my skin is covered in goosebumps, and I have paper cuts from wildly flipping back a few times to reread a page or four... Best book of 2018! Holy wow!' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Unlike anything I have ever read... it would be impossible for anyone to fore-guess what happens in this book... everyone who reads it will be stunned and will never forget it... never an easier 10/10.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'A chilling psychological book that kept me saying "what," "oh man, I didn't see that coming."Exceptional.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

The Proposal: An Unputdownable Psychological Thriller

A hauntingly intelligent, addictive psychological thriller set in Aberdeenshire, Scotland from debut author S. E. Lynes

Valentina

The love of your life... or a deadly mistake? It's hard, meeting your ex after so much time apart. You remember the tears and accusations, the desperate look on his face as he punched the wall, but you try not to show it. You smile politely, even while your heart beats faster. You watch as he looks down into the stroller, at the beautiful blond-haired blue-eyed baby kicking his little legs in the sunshine, whose innocent smile lights up your world. You see his face change. You know what he's thinking. The next day he calls. His voice is shaking. He wants the truth. Is it his child? You hesitate, your throat dry, good and bad memories swirling in your mind. You've missed him so much... but can you ever trust him again? You decide that the most important thing is doing what's right for baby Tom. But months later, when the sirens wail in the night, you have to admit: you never thought either of you would go this far... A brilliantly twisty psychological thriller from no.1 bestselling author S.E. Lynes about a relationship full of secrets and lies. Fans of Ruth Ware, Lisa Jewell and Gillian Flynn will be gripped by The Ex. See what everyone's saying about The Ex: 'Wow!!!!! Loved!!!!! Speechless!!!!!... fabulous... so many twists and turns that my head was spinning throughout... that ending was a complete shock... I raced through each chapter like it was my last. I just had to find out what happened.' Blue Moon Blogger, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! Susie Lynes hits it out of the park again! I loved this new thriller so much. Had me hooked from page one and didn't let go... Expertly done! Highly recommend.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A nail-biting read!!!... grabs you from the first chapter and doesn't let you go until the end!... Riveting and extremely twisted, there was no way I could put this one down and it resulted in an all-night read and a book hangover!' @rubie_reads, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Yet again I was lured into a sense of false security only to be blown away by the final pages!... Wickedly twisted wonderful read!' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'One helluva read... intense and gripping... you really don't have a clue what's going on or who to believe until BAM, you get punched in the face with the reality of it all and just have to gasp because it's so brilliant.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Brilliant page-turner, had me hooked to the end, already recommending it to friends.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Totally floored me with its brilliance... There is no way you could predict the final and best shock of them all... unputdownable, a page turner with a total corker of plot, and totally unmissable.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

The Ex: A Totally Gripping Psychological Thriller with a Breathtaking Twist

'Amazing, wonderful and the best yet!!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer 'Loved, loved, loved it!!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer 'Phew! I can breathe again!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer 'What a ride!!... Total five stars' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐, Goodreads Reviewer Rachel Ryder doesn't understand how her life has changed so completely. When she was younger, heads would turn when she walked into a room. Her children needed her; her husband adored her. But somehow the years wore that all away. She was so busy raising her children, looking after her parents... She can barely remember the woman she used to be, the one whose husband told her she was out of his league. The woman she is now just does the laundry and makes the dinner, and can walk into a room without anyone knowing she's there. She knows that she hated feeling invisible. She knows that she thought: what would it take for you to see me again? And now she's worried that she did something terrible. Because she's sitting in a room, being asked whether she killed someone. When no-one is watching, you can get away with anything... Can You See Her? is an utterly compelling and unputdownable psychological thriller, about how far you can push a woman before she will break. Perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn, A.J. Finn and The Silent Patient. Readers love Can You See Her? 'Outstanding!... had me hooked from the first page... totally absorbing... you need to read this book!... heart-breaking and powerful' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Fantastic... one of my favourite authors... impossible to put the book down... Great book which I recommend highly.' Goodreads Review, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Talk about an emotional gut punch!... it tore me apart and laid me out to dry... Pure genius! You need a section for infinity stars as five just doesn't cut it!' Chapter in My Life, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Totally and completely blown away... fabulous... deserves all the praise I can give' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Compelling... I thought I knew where the ending was going. I was wrong! Superb read!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'Brilliant, thought-provoking, emotional and a bit of a rollercoaster ride at times... a winner on every level' A Ticket to Everywhere, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Superb... I was left gobsmacked!' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Unique, thrilling, emotionally charged... I can't recommend this book highly enough, it is absolutely brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'OMG! A clever, well-crafted read that kept me both reading and thinking... Wow! It threw me, it surprised me. Brilliant.' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 'I'm not sure I can put into words how good this book is... 100% recommend' Goodreads Reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Can You See Her?: An Absolutely Compelling Psychological Thriller

Christopher would never hurt anyone. Not intentionally. Even after everything that's happened I still believe that... Christopher Harris is a lonely boy. A boy who has never fitted in to his family. Who has always felt something was missing from his life. Until one day, when he discovers a suitcase in his family's attic. And a secret about his mother that changes everything... Mother will hold you breathless until the very last page and leave you reeling. Perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, The Sister and Apple Tree Yard. What readers are saying about S.E. Lynes: 'An intelligent psychological drama with a gasp-making twist.' Good Housekeeping 'Up there with the big hitters. Move over Gone Girl you've got company on the top shelf.' Read & Rated Book Reviews 'Breathlessly exciting.' Linda's Book Bag 'A sinister, deliciously wicked foray into the dark recesses of our personality. Lynes is a promising addition to the prolific list of stellar writers of psychological thrillers which includes Gillian Flynn, S J Watson, Louise Doughty, Elizabeth Haynes et al.' NB Magazine 'Sent chills down my spine... completely enticing.' Damp Pebbles 'Oozes with atmospheric tones, vivid descriptions and pure, haunting emotions.' Reviewed the Book 'S.E. Lynes has raised the bar when it comes to phenomenal story telling.' Between Dreams I Read

A Dark Psychological Thriller with a Breathtaking Twist

Mother

Toni made a promise to her sister Bridget that could now destroy Toni's daughter, Rosie. 15-year-old Rosie is in the hospital fighting for her life. Rosie's mother, Toni, had a traumatic childhood, and she and her sister, Bridget, made each other a promise 30 years ago that they could never speak the truth about what they went through as children, and that they would protect each other without asking for help from others, no matter what. Rosie was Toni's second chance to get things right: a happy, talented girl with her whole life ahead of her. Having lost her husband in a tragic accident, Toni has dedicated her life to keeping Rosie safe from harm. But Rosie has plans that her mother doesn't know about. She has dreams and ambitions -- of love, of a career, of a life beyond the sheltered existence that her mother has created for her. But the secrets Rosie has been keeping have now put her life in danger. In order to save Rosie, Toni may have to break her lifelong promise to her sister...and open doors to her past she hoped would remain closed forever.

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