Secrets and Love

A spellbinding historical mystery, perfect for readers of Eve Chase, Lulu Taylor and Rachel Burton. Will the secrets of the past be the key to her future? Alex Hart loves her job as manager of Mallow Court, an historic Elizabethan house. But the discovery of an antique jewelled locket and a long-buried secret changes everything... From an old diary to a charismatic barrister, a mysterious clockmaker and the darkest hours of the London Blitz, Alex must follow a trail of clues to uncover the truth about her family and their wartime history. But someone is determined to stop her... Who can she really trust? With her heart hanging in the balance, can Alex solve the mysteries of the past and find the secret to new love? Readers love The House of Hidden Secrets: 'The perfect combination of mystery, romance and history!' Reader Review 'Good writing and an intriguing plot make this a book to curl up with.' Reader Review 'Had me enthralled from start to finish.' Reader Review 'A wonderfully written book with many twists and turns. I didn't want to put it down.' Reader Review Please note: This book was previously published as Finding Secrets

A page-turning historical mystery, perfect for readers of Eve Chase, Lulu Taylor and Rachel Burton. If you save a crumbling mansion, will it mend a broken heart? A month ago, Amy Wood had her perfect home, perfect boyfriend and perfect job in London. Now she's broken-hearted, living in her parents' tiny bungalow, and working in an estate agents in Bath. But Amy gets a new lease on life when she undertakes to sell Rosemont Hall, a crumbling Georgian mansion riddled with woodworm, dry rot – and secrets. Amy searches for the perfect owner to restore the house to its former glory, but time is running out for Rosemont Hall. As Amy clashes with unscrupulous property developers and the enigmatic heir to the house, she begins to uncover pieces of the past that some people would rather remain hidden. Can Amy unlock the secret of Rosemont Hall and find the keys to her own happy ending? Readers love The House of Second Chances: 'The mystery that runs through the novel really drew me in' Reader Review 'I loved reading this book. It had everything, humour, romance, heartbreak and above all a great story.' Reader Review 'Absolutely loved this book. I admit to a passion for old houses and restoration, so it was right up my street, but the writing hooked me from the first page. I didn't want the story to end' Reader Review 'If you love looking around stately homes and old houses and wondering about the secrets that they keep, you'll enjoy this.' Reader Review 'The mystery behind Rosemont Hall kept me turning the pages until the end.' Reader Review Please note: This book was previously published as Finding Home

An atmospheric and captivating old-house mystery, layered with romance and secrets. 'Lauren Westwood is a wonderful writer' Sophie Hannah Secrets lurk in the shadows at Rookswood House... When Kate goes to look after her estranged sister's children in their creepy old house, she takes a photo of what seems to be a ghost. Frightened yet intrigued, Kate undertakes to uncover the secrets of the house and the two mysterious sisters who lived there over a hundred years before. But like the illusions of light and shadow in the sisters' strange and disturbing Victorian post-mortem photography, Kate discovers that all is not what it seems. Someone – or something – has their own plans for Rookswood House – and for Kate. With a potential developer circling around, her teenage niece in danger from an unseen force, and new love on the horizon, Kate must unravel the secrets and lies of her own and Rookswood's past before she loses everything she holds dear. If you like historical mysteries by Eve Chase, Rachel Burton and Harriet Evans, you'll love Lauren Westwood. Praise for Lauren Westwood: 'A compelling historical mystery. If you buy it for the beach – bring a lot of sun cream because you won't want to put it down.' 5-star Reader Review 'Good combination of secrets, history, story & characters, hard to put down' 5-star Reader Review 'An enchanting and engrossing read that I highly recommend and, if you have not yet read Lauren Westwood's books, then what on earth are you waiting for?' 5-star Reader Review 'Full of twists and turns, captivating and absorbing. I loved it' 5-star Reader Review