London and Cambridge Series by Clare Chase

It’s “tense romantic suspense” as a female journalist confronts deadly secrets, and a deceptive man, amid the London art world (Rhoda Baxter, author of Truly, Madly, Deeply).   Freelance writer Anna Morris is struggling to make a name for herself, so she’s delighted to attend a launch for a hip new artist at her friend Seb’s gallery. But the event takes an unexpected turn when she meets Max Conran. The brother of a celebrated art dealer, he’s handsome, charming, and effortlessly sexy... moreIt’s “tense romantic suspense” as a female journalist confronts deadly secrets, and a deceptive man, amid the London art world (Rhoda Baxter, author of Truly, Madly, Deeply).   Freelance writer Anna Morris is struggling to make a name for herself, so she’s delighted to attend a launch for a hip new artist at her friend Seb’s gallery. But the event takes an unexpected turn when she meets Max Conran. The brother of a celebrated art dealer, he’s handsome, charming, and effortlessly sexy. What’s not to like?   For starters, he’s a liar. He has more than one identity. And his meeting Anna was not by chance—but by design. Despite Seb’s warnings, Anna is intrigued. Maybe it’s her natural curiosity, or just Max’s piercing blue eyes. Either way, she’s about to make the biggest mistake of her life.   Seduced into an underworld of forgery, missing paintings, and murder, Anna realizes that nothing is as it seems, including the men in her life—either her longtime friend, or the deceptive stranger who has her in his thrall.   “Keeps you guessing right to the end.” —Rhoda Baxter, author of Truly, Madly, Deeply less

A desperate young woman stumbles into a household of secrets, lies, and murder . . . in a thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end.   After her boyfriend breaks her heart with a careless tryst, Ruby Fawcett has no option but to move out of their home. With nowhere else to go and no means of support, a job house-sitting in Cambridge, England, seems like the perfect solution... moreA desperate young woman stumbles into a household of secrets, lies, and murder . . . in a thriller that will keep readers guessing until the end.   After her boyfriend breaks her heart with a careless tryst, Ruby Fawcett has no option but to move out of their home. With nowhere else to go and no means of support, a job house-sitting in Cambridge, England, seems like the perfect solution.   But her solution is far from perfect, as she learns that the absent homeowner is well known for his strict and callous demeanor. And when her curiosity overrides her good sense, Ruby decides to do a little snooping about the house—and into its sinister owner.   But Ruby’s boss, rugged former PI Nate Bastable, has his own concerns. As the two investigate, Ruby begins to suspect that his worry for her safety is more than just professional—and that someone else will do anything to stop them from uncovering the truth . . . less

The truth can hurt, and sometimes it leads to murder … After becoming embroiled in a murder investigation, Nate Bastable and Ruby Fawcett have decided to opt for the quiet life. But crime has a habit of following them around. When her work dries up, Ruby finds herself accepting a job researching and writing about Diana Patrick-John, a colourful and enigmatic Cambridge academic. Simple enough... moreThe truth can hurt, and sometimes it leads to murder … After becoming embroiled in a murder investigation, Nate Bastable and Ruby Fawcett have decided to opt for the quiet life. But crime has a habit of following them around. When her work dries up, Ruby finds herself accepting a job researching and writing about Diana Patrick-John, a colourful and enigmatic Cambridge academic. Simple enough. But then there’s the small fact that Diana was found dead in suspicious circumstances in her home – the very place where Ruby has now been invited to stay. As she begins to uncover Diana’s secret life, Ruby’s sleuthing instinct kicks in, leaving her open to danger and retribution. But can she rely on Nate to support her? Especially when his behaviour has become increasingly distant and strange, almost as though he had something to hide … From Death by Choc Lit – gripping edge of your seat reads. less