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From two-million-selling author Steena Holmes, nine dark and gripping stories featuring Detective Meri Amber.

Nine missing girls. Nine cases the world wants to forget. One detective who never will.

Each file is someone’s daughter. Someone’s sister. And if Meri Amber can’t bring them home, she’ll make sure their stories end with justice.

As the FBI’s leading child abduction specialist, Meri has spent her career chasing the vanished – from Minnesota to Montana, from abandoned barns to dark cellars that still echo with screams. But every case cuts deeper than the last.

“I’m Detective Meri Amber. I’ve been searching for my sister for twenty years. Every missing girl is a mirror. Every scream behind a wall could be hers.

I’ll never stop looking. These are the stories of the girls I’ve found, the truths I’ve uncovered, and the cracks in my own past I can’t seem to seal.”

From the horrifying secrets of the House of Dolls, to a macabre twelfth birthday party, to the sinister truths buried in the Widow’s Barn: delve into nine intriguing mysteries which will chill you to the bone.  

NINE NAIL-BITING STORIES FULL OF SHOCKING TWISTS BY A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR.

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With 2 million copies of her titles sold world wide, Steena Holmes was named in the Top 20 Women Author to read in 2015 by Good Housekeeping. She continues to write books that deal with issues that touch parents heart, whether it is through her contemporary fiction or psychological suspense novels.

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Nine Missing Girls

Written By Steena Holmes

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews

First, I want to thank Steena Holmes, Joffe Books and Zooloo Book Tours for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review. 

Steena Holmes caught my attention with Nick Castle’s incredible eye-catching cover and her title Nine Missing Girls! If you follow my reviews you know that I am a sucker for a missing person case novel!! It is actually one of my go to genre’s! Steena states in the beginning of this book that this is a book of short stories that follow Detective Meri Amber. This character has already been in The Sister Under The Stairs and The Girls in the Basement (However, I have not but you can read this without knowing her backstory). 

Out of all the short stories in Nine Missing Girls there were some that captured my interest and fascinated me more than the others. The Birthday Room was one of them was a creatively twisted written scenario that my heart just ached for these kids. I wanted to jump into the story and say it is ok if you can tell the truth! I don’t think I have ever read a crazier story than this! Mrs. Lillian was a madwoman at what she was doing!! Seriously, you have never ever been to a Birthday like this before in your life!! 

What I like about her character is her search for the missing girls isn’t just about her profession, it is a vow to bring her one step closer to understanding what happened to her own sister and to who took her.

There was another story that mentioned a character by the last name Benton. I had a chuckle because my brother in law’s name is that and I have never seen his name anywhere else written before. So, whenever I saw the character’s name I thought of him! Thanks Sheena for making me smile with that one. 

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She’s the woman of his dreams. He’s the monster from her nightmares.

When Daniella rescues elderly Peggy from a mugger on a Boston street, she expects nothing in return. But then she meets Peggy's son, Lucas—devastatingly handsome and utterly captivating. Unlike her distant husband Grant, Lucas sees her. Wants her.

Daniella can’t resist and they spend one reckless night together which she immediately regrets.

Too late, because Lucas doesn't just want Daniella. He needs her. And he's willing to destroy everything—and everyone—standing in his way.

Lucas plays the long game, worming his way into Daniella's life—befriending Grant, charming her twin daughters, inveigling his way into her family. Every time she turns around, he seems to be there.

As the depths of his obsession become clear, Daniella realizes she’s in a fight for her life. Because the family she tried to help is hiding something dark. Something deadly.

And she's already in too deep to escape.

Don’t Answer the Phone - the chilling psychological thriller from the best-selling author of One Little Mistake and The Visitors.

 

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Miranda Rijks is a writer of fast-paced, twisty psychological thrillers many of which have been Amazon bestsellers. She has an eclectic background ranging from law to running a garden centre. After surviving bone cancer, Miranda turned to writing and is now living the dream, writing suspense novels full time. She lives in West Sussex, England with her Dutch husband and two black Labradors and spends as much time as she can in the Swiss Alps.

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Don’t Answer The Phone 

Written by Miranda Rijks

Review by Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

First, I want to thank Miranda Rijks, Inkubator Books, and Zooloo Book Tours for providing me with this book so I can bring you this review.

WOWZERS!!! Don’t Answer The Phone has to be Miranda Rijks is one of my favorite books I have ever read by her!! Her book was so twisted and addicting that I lost track of time and read it in one sitting. Oh I devoured it and found myself yelling at the kindle with all the mind blowing twists and turns that I never ever saw coming! Then again some of them there were no warning signs, none at all!! Miranda was good with her shock value!! 

Oh boy this book was a doozy! Miranda reminded me that being single is not so bad after all!! Who needs all the drama and whatever else comes with it?! 

Don’t Answer That Phone was jam packed full of drama, lies, betrayals, secrets, cheating, violence, deaths, shocking discoveries, etc. 

This is surely a book that will have everybody talking long after they read it. So much I want to write about in this review but if I do I might give away spoilers! Trust me I want to talk about this book!! So, go get this book and when you get done reading it, come find me and we need to talk about Lucas! 

Don’t Answer That Phone deserves more than 5 stars and is a must read! 

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Althea Ralston: Author. Professor. Icon. Liar.  Fifteen years ago, Lila Parks was a bright, eager student at Havenport University—handpicked and mentored by the legendary Professor Ralston.  Lila believed in Ralston’s message.  She trusted her.  Worshipped her. Then, everything fell apart. Behind the curtain of Ralston’s carefully crafted illusion, the truth was impossible to ignore: Lila’s mentor built her empire on deception and betrayal. Today, the world sees Althea Ralston as a legend. Lila only sees the lie. When an invitation to celebrate Ralston’s lifetime of achievement calls Lila back to Havenport, she knows she shouldn’t go. But this might be her only chance to confront the woman who destroyed her. Surrounded by thousands of Ralston’s adoring fans and the ghosts of her past at Addison Hall, Lila begins to dig for proof of what she learned back then, of the monsters buried beneath that perfect smile. What she uncovers is darker—and far more sinister—than she ever expected. To expose Ralston for what she truly is, Lila finds herself in a downward spiral of paranoia and suspicion, desperately searching for the key to toppling Ralston’s meticulous house of cards. But with every wrong turn, she finds herself closer to crumbling her own world instead. Set against a gothic campus cloaked in ivy and secrets, this chilling, slow-burn suspense from two-million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin explores the blurred line between manipulation and brilliance—and what it costs to finally speak the truth.

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KIERSTEN MODGLIN is a #1 bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Her books have sold over two million copies and been translated into multiple languages. Kiersten is a member of International Thriller Writers, Novelists, Inc., and the Alliance of Independent Authors. She is a KDP Select All-Star and a recipient of ThrillerFix's Best Psychological Thriller Award, Suspense Magazine's Best Book of 2021 Award, a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Suspense, and a 2022 Silver Falchion for Best Overall Book of 2021. Kiersten grew up in rural western Kentucky and later relocated to Nashville, Tennessee, where she now lives with her family. Kiersten's readers across the world lovingly refer to her as "KMod." A binge-watching expert, psychology fanatic, and indoor enthusiast, Kiersten enjoys rainy days spent with her favorite people and evenings with her nose in a book.

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How Could You Let This Happen?

Jen Craven

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I fight back tears as my best friend clutches her son’s hand, the room silent except for the low beep of his life support machine. I couldn’t bear it if this was my own son. My pulse races as she slowly turns to me. “How could you let this happen?”

When my teenage son Miles and his best friend Isaac ask to have a party at our house, I immediately agree—as a single mom, I’m used to making the decisions and they need to let off steam. But later that night when I’m woken by the blare of sirens and see blue lights streaking across the sky, I realize I am living every parent’s worst nightmare.

They said they would stay in the garage. So why aren’t they there? Sprinting over to the lake at the bottom of the garden, my heart pounding all I can think is, where is my son? Is he hurt? Then in horror, I watch as Isaac is pulled onto a stretcher. 

Guilt crashes over me in waves as I struggle to breathe. I never meant for any of this to happen, but I know this is all my fault. I should never have left them. Beth trusted me to look after her son and I already know that she’ll never forgive me.

As Isaac’s life hangs in the balance, I feel a rising sense of panic. What if he never wakes up? And if he does, will he tell everyone what really happened that night and tear our families apart forever? 

An unforgettable and emotional story about how one moment can change our lives forever, and how far we will go to protect the ones we love. Perfect for fans of Diane Chamberlain, Jodi Picoult and Melissa Wiesner.

Readers love Jen Craven:

“WOW! Just wow… I inhaled this one! I read it practically in one sitting… A page-turner!… Gut-wrenching… Amazing.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I read the whole thing in one day. Whoa, my emotions are ALL over the place!!! Wow!!! Wow!!! Wow!!!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow, as a mom, this book just ripped my heart out and I couldn’t put it down! I think I went through every emotion possible with the flip of each page!… It was raw and emotional! The suspense and dread… Kept me binging on this one to the very end… Grab your Kleenexes, you’re gonna need ‘em!” thebooknerdmomma, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow!… Had me desperate to read just one more chapter… A gripping story, everything I want from a book!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This book was a RIDE! I really enjoyed it… Loved this book!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This was such a heartbreaking emotional story I couldn’t put it down! Definitely left me feeling all the feels!!!” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow… It was such a rollercoaster of emotions… a heart-wrenching story.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Honestly couldn’t put it down. Really beautifully written as it navigated the anxiety and grief the family was feeling. I was captivated and on the edge of my seat… Have your tissues ready!” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jen Craven is the author of emotional and suspenseful women’s fiction, stories where one decision changes everything. A former college instructor, she loves dark campus novels, which led to her contemporary debut,  Best Years of Your Life , published in August 2022. Her writing style blends poignancy with drama to create what-would-you-do narratives of the human experience.

Aside from fiction, Jen has personal essay bylines in national outlets, including  The Washington Post ,  Huffington Post ,  Today’s Parent ,  Scary Mommy and many more.

She writes from northwestern Pennsylvania, where she lives with her husband and three children. When not working on her books, she can be found thrift shopping, taking long walks, and beating her kids in backgammon. 

How Could You Let This Happen?

Written By Jen Craven

Review By Heidi Lynn’s Book Reviews 

Dang!!! I am not a Mommy but a very proud Auntie and you better believe I was screaming How Could You Let This Happen??!!!! Jen Craven made me want to hop in my car and drive from Buffalo to Pittsburgh to hold my niece and nephew tight and make sure they were fully aware of the lesson of this story!! How Can You Let This Happen is a clear your calendar engaging binge-read in one sitting where you totally lose track of time! This is a must read for everyone but may hit closer to home for readers who have school age children. 

The beginning of the book when Cici was talking about motherhood was the perfect intro to the book and spot on for what was to come. 

Jen took me on an emotional anxiety rollercoaster with this ride as I put myself into Cici’s shoes. I felt as if I was a fly on the wall and feeling all the feels that she felt. 

How Can You Let This Happen would be a great addition to a book club discussion group. Reason being there are multiple deep and serious topics that are addressed that are not usually addressed in books. Jen in my opinion went above and beyond and created a very unique outside the box storyline. 

How Can You Let This Happen examines friendships after tragedy strikes, consequences of lying, underage drinking at a party, and much more!  

Jen Craven’s How Can You Let This Happen deserves more than 5 stars!! Her book is fast paced, addicting, gripping, emotional, engaging, and at times will have you yelling at your Kindle!!! As much as I loved Cici there were times I didn’t agree with her actions!! But seriously this is a must read!! 

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The Freshman Parents

They're off for the time of their lives. But are you? 

Book #1 in The Empty Nesters Series.

Single parent Heather isn't neurotic (honest!) - she's simply dreading the day her only child leaves for university - so her meticulous checklists grow longer by the hour. When she seeks advice on a parents' forum, she clashes with Scott, a single dad whose "helpful" statistics and assertions about “helicopter parenting” leave her fuming. 

Move-in day delivers the ultimate surprise: their daughters aren’t just roommates – they are self-declared "besties for life". Suddenly, Heather and Scott are thrown into a begrudging alliance. 

As they navigate the new status quo, Heather's instinct to organise meets Scott's philosophy of letting go. Their practical text messages about mattress toppers and emergency supplies evolve into conversations about dream jobs and bucket list aspirations. Despite their intentions to avoid relationships at all costs, unpredictable events keep throwing them together, meaning Heather and Scott find it increasingly difficult to ignore each other... 

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Publication Date – 10th July 2026

Author Bio – 

Ko Porteous lived in a tiny fishing village in the north of Scotland before moving to Edinburgh aged 10.

Ko loves meeting people with interesting stories to tell and is constantly on the lookout for knotty story themes, particularly involving women navigating the messiness of life. She has worked as a Research Chemist, Assistant Chef, Teacher and School Leader.  

As well as writing, Ko works as a Business Manager and provides listening services for a mental health charity aiming to reduce the number of deaths caused by suicide.  

In her free time Ko loves to run, meditate and travel; preferably all on the same day.   

Ko has been married for 25 years, has 2 children of her own and is now navigating her own empty nest.  

The Freshman Parents is Ko’s debut novel and is the first in ‘The Empty Nesters’ series.  

 

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