A cracking book of the week from Joffe Books – The Widow’s Boyfriend by E.V. Seymour – a new unputdownable psychological thriller with a breathtaking twist — THE WIDOW’S BOYFRIEND is out now for just £0.99 | $0.99*. This is a special launch price: Verity’s widowed mother has been secretly dating a man she met online. Verity should feel pleased for her but she can’t help doubting his intentions. Then a dead bird and surveillance photos are delivered to her mother’s front door and Verity’s suspicions are confirmed — but can she prove it.
Now for my own pick of the week from Joffe’s offerings this week.
Rather a Vicious Gentleman by Frank McAuliffe @ £0.99/$0.99
This is a classic spy thriller full of twists from the pen of master writer, McAuliffe, who died in 1986. Do read this, it’s a steal at the usual £0.99/$0.99
Augustus Mandrell aims to commit the ultimate ‘locked room’ murder. His plan is perfect . . . but even the best-laid plans can go awry. With the guards onto Mandrell, he must think of a new plan — and quick. He’s found a way in. Now he must find a way out.
Plus another favourite author of mine: the fabulous Simon Brett with The Complete Mrs Pargeter Cozy Crime Mysteries 1 – 8 @ £0.99/$0.99
‘Murder most enjoyable.’ Colin Dexter ‘Like a little malice in your mysteries? Some cynicism in your cozies? Simon Brett is happy to oblige.’ New York Times.
Now for a couple of Choc Lit newbies. Remember there are more on Joffe Books website
Morton S. Gray’s ( a lovely author) The Truth Lies Buried is a romance full of mystery @ £0.99/$0.99
Jenny is instantly drawn to widower and sculptor Carver Rogers — but is it his handsome good looks or their shared twenty-five-year history? Now they’ve found one another, can they solve the decades-old mystery? Perhaps they can find a way to move on from their pasts . . . together?
Meet me on the Buddy Bench by Hannah Pearl is a love story that will pull on your heartstrings. £0.99/$0.99
Could a serendipitous meeting change the lives of two lost souls? Ava didn’t expect to meet the perfect Dr Sam at the buddy bench. Is their memorable encounter a one-off, or could the pair become so much more? Ahhh, me to know, you to find out.
Now for a new one from LUME – a box set for only £0.99/$0.99
The Warwyck Saga by Rosalind Lake. Three historical tales of love, loss and family. Set in the seaside resorts of Victorian England, this evocative historical romance trilogy follows the Warwyck family through three generations. ‘One of the genre’s leading lights.’ Kirkus Reviews.
Anyone for some Lovely Award News? Thought so – drum roll.
RNA WINNERS — KATY TURNER AND SALLY JENKINS- two of Joffe Books incredible authors – took home a clean sweep of awards at the annual Romantic Novelists’ Association (RNA) Conference. And let’s not forget congratulations are due to Katy Turner for winning the Joan Hessayon Award for New Writers with her novel LET’S JUST BE FRIENDS, and congratulations also to Sally Jenkins for winning the Elizabeth Goudge Award for her one-thousand-word opening for a novel on the theme: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder.
Hang on, not finished yet, the good news keeps on coming: 2023 NGAIO MARSH AWARDS — Blood Matters by Renée is a finalist at the Ngaio Marsh Awards 2023 for Best Novel, with this fascinating New Zealand crime novel. Have you visited Porohiwi and discovered all its secrets? Why not discover Renée’s award-winning crime fiction today for just £0.99/$0.99.
Which seems to make it a ‘wrap.’ Great news all round, and more fabulous books at Joffebooks.com https://www.lumebooks.co.uk/