Thursday, 30 June 2022

NEW RELEASE: THE LOVE OF MY OTHER LIFE BY C.J. CONNOLLY

Dear Booklover, 

Good morning from Joffe Books. I hope you're having a lovely week. Today we are extremely excited to share something a little bit different with you . . .

Debut author C.J. Connolly's uplifting romance novel THE LOVE OF MY OTHER LIFE is out today for the special launch price of 99p | 99c — and is our most-requested title EVER on the book review website NetGalley!

Imagine you woke up with the perfect life . . . But it wasn’t yours.

Readers are blown away by C.J. Connolly's extraordinary, original and unforgettable debut:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Heartbreakingly beautiful.” Jaclyn F.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow wow wow!!! . . . Absolute perfection.” Ciara W.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A marvellous debut novel.” Sheri N.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “What an amazing read.” Jeannette K.

Don't miss the most sensational love story of the summer by C.J. Connolly, available for 99p | 99c for a limited time only — perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Audrey Niffenegger, Jojo Moyes, Colleen Hoover or David Nicholls.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE LOVE OF MY OTHER LIFE BY C.J. CONNOLLY FOR JUST 99P | 99C.


THE MUST-READ ROMANCE NOVEL OF THE SUMMER.

Imagine you woke up with the perfect life . . . But it wasn’t yours.

Today is Josie’s 36th birthday.

Josie is a single British woman living in a tiny walk-up in Brooklyn. She misses her family, but her radio show is starting to go places. And sure, she could be a dress size smaller, but no one cares what you look like on the radio. The guy she’s had a crush on for months is finally going to break up with his girlfriend. She hopes.

She’s zipping through traffic on her way to meet her friends for dinner at a SoHo restaurant. There’s a screech of brakes, Josie crashes her bike and her world goes black.

Then something extraordinary happens.

She wakes up in hospital. The handsome stranger by her side, holding her hand and telling her he loves her, is Rob. Her husband of two years. They live in a chic Manhattan penthouse. She works in real estate. And she’s thirty pounds slimmer than when she got on her bike that morning.

Josie has no idea how she got here. This new life is everything she ever wanted. But there’s one very important thing missing . . .

And now she has to decide: should she go back to her old single life in Brooklyn or stay with the love of her nearly perfect new life?

What would you do?

This extraordinary and unforgettable love story is perfect for fans of Taylor Jenkins Reid, Audrey Niffenegger, Diana Gabaldon, Jojo Moyes, David Nicholls, Colleen Hoover, Laura Barnett, Rebecca Searle and Holly Miller.

READERS LOVE THE LOVE OF MY OTHER LIFE:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book was amazing! I was hooked from the beginning and finished it in one sitting . . . it was emotional and heartbreakingly beautiful at times. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. This really is a must read!!” Jaclyn F.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Wow wow wow!!! I could not put this book down, I read almost all of it in one sitting! I absolutely loved the ending and the way this entire book was written was absolute perfection . . . I will be recommending this to absolutely everyone, it was just so good!!” Ciara W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An enjoyable read! It’s fast paced and keeps you interested.” Kumud B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book is extremely well written and thought provoking. I thought about it long after I finished the story. I hope to see more books from this author. A marvellous debut novel.” Sheri N.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It tugged at my heartstrings. The decisions they are faced with, the sadness but also happiness. What an amazing read. I loved the ending! I highly recommend.” Jeannette K.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I couldn’t put this down — I was rooting for everyone. The pacing was great, well-written characters, and a really intriguing story. I would love to read more from this author.” Marley H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I really, really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time!” Tiffany R.
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Tuesday, 28 June 2022

NEW RELEASE: LEFT FOR DEAD BY DEBORAH LUCY

Dear Booklover,

Good morning from Joffe Books! I hope your week has got off to a good start.

Today we are thrilled to be launching a brand-new, totally addictive crime thriller set among the beautiful rolling hills of Wiltshire from an acclaimed author — Deborah Lucy’s LEFT FOR DEAD is out now for 99p | 99c for a limited time only.

When he was seven years old, Detective Inspector Temple found his mother murdered.

Now he finally has a chance to discover the truth.

The brand-new police procedural from Deborah Lucy is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, J.M. Dalgliesh, Lynda La Plante or Kimberly Chambers, or anyone who loves a suspenseful crime thriller with a twist you'll never see coming.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “An amazing novel. Great storyline, characters. Love how this was written, I shall recommend this to friends.” Michelle

CLICK HERE TO BUY LEFT FOR DEAD BY DEBORAH LUCY FOR JUST 99P | 99C.



When he was seven years old, Detective Inspector Temple found his mother murdered. Since then, he’s been a man on a mission to find her killer. It’s what drove him to join the police. Now, finally, he has a chance to discover the truth.

An elderly man is savagely beaten in his own home. His attackers show no mercy. Left for dead, the World War II veteran crawls to the phone to call for help . . .

Eighteen months later, Guy Newland is summoned to a meeting in a hotel in Egypt. He’s told his DNA has been found, linking him to a historic crime. Newland knew this day would come. He’s been plagued by a woman’s face in his nightmares for the past thirty-five years.

Four months later, two young men are found in a car in the woods, each with a gunshot wound to the head.

DI Temple must pull the threads together and find out what links these shocking crimes. And will he finally find out the truth about his mother?

DISCOVER A RACE-AGAINST-TIME CRIME THRILLER FULL OF TWISTS AND TURNS.

This gripping police procedural is perfect for fans of Angela Marsons, J.M. Dalgleish, Lynda La Plante, Kimberley Chambers, Helen H. Durrant, Damien Boyd, Rachel Abbott, Patricia Gibney or Mark Billingham.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT LEFT FOR DEAD:

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The author is gifted at weaving a ‘cannot put down’ book. Mystery and mayhem, love and romance, family dynamics, all wrapped up in one book.” Brenda

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A murder mystery that was anything but run of the mill. I was gripped, so many twists and turns and quite a few surprises. This book definitely ticked all my boxes and so much more. A good read.” Peggy

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Suspenseful, Tense. Both suspenseful and tense. A worthy addition to the series.” Ruth

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A gripping police procedural that was full of suspense and tension. A great read.” Carly

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Such good twists and turns and very good drama and writing. I would definitely recommend this book, this series, and this author.” Paula

THE DETECTIVE
As a small boy, DI Temple found his mother dead. She had been brutally murdered. With the crime unresolved, Temple is a man on a mission to find her killer. It’s why he joined the police. With the past throwing a long shadow over his life, this makes him even more determined to seek justice for other victims as he hunts their killers. His personal quest makes him difficult to live with and difficult to work with and his relationships suffer. But he’ll stop at nothing to protect his family, even though they are estranged — and if it means breaking the law.

THE SETTING
The DI Temple novels are set in Wiltshire, a largely rural county. Its landscape of beautiful rolling hills, downs, and valleys gives no immunity to the crime that infects its scattered towns and villages. Steeped in ancient history, the tourist guides make no mention of the organized crime groups, the murders and turf wars, or the drugs that saturate the streets, lanes and school playgrounds. The M4 artery across the top of the county pumps its poison from London and Bristol, linking east and west coasts, providing criminal gangs and networks with an easy route to ply their deadly trade.

ALSO BY DEBORAH LUCY
DI TEMPLE SERIES
Book 1: WATCH HER DIE
Book 2: DEAD OF NIGHT
Book 3: LEFT FOR DEAD

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Thursday, 23 June 2022

NEW RELEASE: FROZEN ON THE MOORS BY PRISCILLA MASTERS

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch and happy Sunday! I hope you're having a relaxing day.

Today we are very excited to launch FROZEN ON THE MOORS, the latest addictive and atmospheric crime mystery from acclaimed author Priscilla Masters — out now for the special launch price of just 99p | 99c.

A young woman frozen on the moors.
A mother who never came home.
A third woman in danger.

When a frozen body is found on the wild Staffordshire moors, outsider detective DI Joanna Piercy soon realises she may have a serial killer on her hands . . .

Ann Cleeves, #1 bestselling author and creator of Vera and Shetland, praised the latest mystery from Priscilla Masters for its “clear and well-crafted storytelling that pulled me in right from the start” — we're certain you'll be hooked too!

CLICK HERE TO BUY FROZEN ON THE MOORS BY PRISCILLA MASTERS FOR JUST 99P | 99C.



MEET YOUR NEW FAVOURITE DETECTIVE. SHE’S AN OUTSIDER IN A REMOTE STAFFORDSHIRE MOORLANDS TOWN.

A young woman frozen on the moors. A mother who never came home. A third woman in danger.

Please note this book was previously published as A Wreath for My Sister.

Sharon Priest is on the moors in a flimsy red dress and high heels, but as a snowstorm sweeps in she doesn’t feel the cold . . .

Meanwhile Detective Joanna Piercy is approached by a desperate man at a party. His daughter went missing two years ago. She went to the market one afternoon and never came home. Leaving behind her eight-month-old son. And the police are no longer looking for her.

Now, a frozen body is found on the moors. And Detective Joanna might just have a serial killer on her hands . . .

A THRILLING MYSTERY THAT WILL HAVE YOU HOOKED FROM THE FIRST PAGE.

An accomplished police procedural with a stunningly realized heroine, perfect for fans of Elly Griffiths, Joy Ellis, L.J. Ross, Lynda La Plante, Ruth Rendell, Jane Adams and Helen H. Durrant.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT FROZEN ON THE MOORS:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I love this collection and I love this author!” Dorothy

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This author amazes me, nothing the same about her stories. Another great read, now onto the next.” David

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Another fab read in the Joanna Piercy series from Priscilla Masters.” Caroline

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Really enjoyed the story.” Ralda

THE DETECTIVE
DI Joanna Piercy, newly promoted to inspector, is already an outsider in this remote moorland town. And now she has to deal with the ire of her male colleagues who were passed over for the job. But Joanna knows her own mind, and doesn’t need friends to get the job done. She’s gotten used to them calling her the ‘Ice Maiden’ and the ‘Snow Queen’ by now.

THE SETTING
Leek is a bustling historic market town nestled in the Staffordshire Moorlands. The surrounding area of high, bleak moors are peppered with isolated farms, small holdings and cottages. This small town and its surrounding rugged moorlands, complete with spectacular views, are full of local character — and danger.

ALSO BY PRISCILLA MASTERS
DETECTIVE JOANNA PIERCY MYSTERIES
Book 1: KILLER ON THE MOORS
Book 2: BURNT ON THE MOORS
Book 3: FROZEN ON THE MOORS
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NEW RELEASE: MURDER IN CHINA BY ROY LEWIS

Dear Booklover, 


Good morning from Joffe Books, and happy weekend! I hope you have a fun few days ahead, with some great books for company.

Today we are excited to release the latest utterly absorbing crime mystery from Roy Lewis — MURDER IN CHINA is out now for £1.99 | $3.99, and is ideal reading if you like beautifully-written and intricately-plotted crime mysteries with a fascinating archaeological twist.

Readers adore Roy Lewis's Arnold Landon series:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A totally civilized and thoughtful read that it expands your sense of dignity and appreciation in the written word.” Ralph

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I give this 5 stars for the mystery, the good writing, and the great characterization. What a good experience the reading of this book has been.” Kindle customer

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Arnold Landon’s character is different, engaging, the story was spellbinding! Simply can’t wait to delve into the next one!.” Spyderwoman

CLICK HERE TO BUY MURDER IN CHINA BY ROY LEWIS FOR £1.99 | $3.99.


OUT NOW


Originally published as Dragon Head.

A trove of Chinese treasure throws up a dilemma for Arnold and his team.

Should they keep it? Or sell it off to the highest bidder?

Enter Steven Sullivan: a suave young magnate with ties to the Far East.

His boss has more than a casual interest in the ancient Chinese artifacts. And he’s keen to take Arnold and his prickly coworkers out to dinner to seal the deal.

But Arnold has barely picked up his chopsticks when . . .

A gunshot explodes from the kitchen, killing the only other diner in the near-empty restaurant.

Steven leaps up in hot pursuit, to be grazed by a second bullet in a shady alley.

The killer escapes into the night, leaving Steven to walk away with his life.

A stroke of luck? Or a smokescreen for something more sinister?

Arnold won’t rest until he uncovers the truth.

But what if the next bullet is meant for him?

Fans of Elly Griffiths, Peter James, P.D. James, Joy Ellis, Damien Boyd, Helen H. Durrant, J.D. Kirk, Bill Kitson and Peter Robinson will devour this intriguing mystery.

WHAT EVERYONE IS SAYING ABOUT THE ARNOLD LANDON MYSTERIES:

“Assembling layer upon layer of details . . . Lewis brings an insidious cleverness to his latest offering . . . canny enough to keep us enthralled.” Publishers Weekly

“A pleasure to pick up.” Irish Times

“Right atmosphere of menace in this highly charged mystery.” Booklist

“This intelligent, nicely textured mystery gathers speed and races to a thrilling conclusion.” Kirkus

“Good Northern atmosphere and neatly satisfying plot.” Times Literary Supplement

“Always a good read.” Berys

THE DETECTIVE
Planning Officer Arnold Landon is inhibited and painfully aware of his lack of academic credentials. He lives in the North East of England and as self-taught archaeologist he confounds academic experts with his detailed knowledge, which involves him in a local murder. His expertise brings him promotion to the Archaeology Department where he meets frustration, which he nevertheless overcomes by making important discoveries of ancient artefacts while playing a leading role in solving local crimes. A succession of opportunities for further promotion pass him by because of his desire to remain in touch with the detailed history of sites in Northumberland and this leads to more conflict, first with his inadequate superior and then with the stunningly beautiful Karen Stannard and, later in his career, the Italian archaeologist Carmela Cacciatore.

ARNOLD LANDON SERIES
Book 1: MURDER IN THE BARN
Book 2: MURDER IN THE MANOR
Book 3: MURDER IN THE FARMHOUSE
Book 4: MURDER IN THE STABLEYARD
Book 5: MURDER IN THE CHURCH
Book 6: MURDER IN THE HOUSE
Book 7: MURDER IN THE TOWER
Book 8: MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE
Book 9: MURDER BY THE QUAY
Book 10: MURDER AT THE FOLLY
Book 11: MURDER IN THE FIELD
Book 12: MURDER IN THE COTTAGE
Book 13: MURDER AT HAGGBURN HALL
Book 14: MURDER ON THE GOLF COURSE
Book 15: MURDER ON THE DAWN PRINCESS
Book 16: MURDER IN WOLFCLEUGH WOODS
Book 17: MURDER AT ABBEY HEAD
Book 18: MURDER IN THE SOUTH OF FRANCE
Book 19: MURDER IN ROME
Book 20: MURDER IN CHINA




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Wednesday, 22 June 2022

NEW RELEASE: THE DEVIL'S CHIMNEY BY ADAM LYNDON

Dear Booklover,

Greetings from Shoreditch.

Today we are over the moon to release one of the most highly anticipated crime fiction debuts of 2022 — Adam Lyndon's DEVIL'S CHIMNEY is out now for 99p | 99c for a limited time only.

The debut novel by rising star of crime fiction and serving police detective Adam Lyndon is drawing wide praise from both readers and crime writers, who love its effortlessly twisty plot and authenticity:

“It's refreshing to read a crime novel whose author really does know his police procedure.” CWA Diamond Dagger Award winner Simon Brett

"A really terrific, atmospheric police procedural novel set on the South Coast. I read it in one gulp." Novelist and critic Peter Guttridge

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Authentic and detailed police procedure, and a thrilling denouement.” Oliver T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Cracking good police story. Complex and twisty.” Joan

CLICK HERE TO BUY DEVIL'S CHIMNEY BY ADAM LYNDON FOR JUST 99P | 99C.

We can't wait to hear what you think of Adam Lyndon's thrilling debut — let us know on our Facebook, Twitter or Instagram pages, or by replying to this email!



MEET DETECTIVE RUTHERFORD BARNES IN THIS BRILLIANT NEW CRIME SERIES FROM A SERVING POLICE OFFICER.

Discover an absolutely gripping crime thriller with a massive twist.

On a wild and stormy night on England’s south coast, ambitious young police constables Rutherford Barnes and Harriet Holden are doing the rounds when they see a burglar fleeing the scene of the crime.

And the location is Harriet’s house. The ground floor is ransacked. Scrawled in red across one wall are the words: DEAD COPS SLEEP LONG.

Then a few days later, Harriet’s battered body is discovered in a shabby seafront hotel.

Newly promoted to detective, Barnes vows to discover who killed his partner, and why.

Perfect for fans of Joy Ellis, Helen H. Durrant, Bill Kitson, Michael Hambling, Peter James, Angela Marsons, Rachel McLean, J.D. Kirk, Rachel Abbott, Elly Griffiths, J.M. Dalgliesh or Patricia Gibney.

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING ABOUT DEVIL’S CHIMNEY:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Packed full of unexpected twists and turns.” Sheila M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Pulled me in and held me to the end.” Dawn T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Very good and gripping.” Kay C.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Some really convoluted twists and turns. I loved it.” Rob

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Excellent sense of place, strong characterization . . . authentic and detailed police procedure, and a thrilling denouement” Oliver T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A real page-turner. I thoroughly enjoyed it.” Mike B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Cracking good police story. Complex and twisty.” Joan

THE DETECTIVE
DC Rutherford Barnes is young, good-looking and ambitious — perhaps too ambitious for his own good. His all-consuming desire for promotion makes him vulnerable to temptation. His happy marriage to nursery school teacher Eve is marred only by the couple’s inability to conceive, leading Barnes to throw himself headlong into his work.

THE SETTING
Set against the picturesque landscape of the South Downs, the Sussex seaside town of Eastbourne is packed with tourists during the summer — but it can seem pretty dismal during the winter months. Only fifty-odd miles from London, the town is not immune to the violence which occasionally spills over from the city. Pockets of deprivation and criminality exist alongside reminders of Eastbourne’s more genteel past in the grand Victorian hotels that line the seafront, the pier and the bandstand. The town also boasts one of Britain’s best-known — and most infamous — beauty spots, Beachy Head.

THE AUTHOR
Adam Lyndon has been a serving UK police officer for more than twenty years, working across a range of disciplines including uniformed ops, firearms command and as a detective in CID and specialist investigations.
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Tuesday, 21 June 2022

NEW RELEASE: NORTH NORFOLK MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET

Dear Booklover,


Good morning from Joffe Books. I hope you're having a lovely week.

We have an INCREDIBLE offer for you today!

Get THREE crackling, twisty and utterly addictive crime thrillers set on the English East coast from bestselling author Judi Daykin — THE NORTH NORFOLK MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET is out now for just 99p | 99c.

If you love Joy Ellis, J.M. Dalgliesh, Matt Brolly, Rachel McLean, Rachel Lynch or Angela Marsons, then you’ll devour this series of gripping crime thrillers from an author nominated for the prestigious CWA Debut Dagger Award in 2021.

CLICK HERE TO BUY THE NORTH NORFOLK MURDER MYSTERIES BOX SET BY JUDI DAYKIN FOR 99P | 99C.

Seconded from the London Met to the brooding skies of North Norfolk, DS Sara Hirst finds that great beauty conceals great violence . . .

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Sara Hirst is on her way to becoming a favourite with me.” Elaine T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It all neatly comes together with a satisfying ending.” Carol S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love this series . . . This story unfolds with a lot of twists; I'm saying no more.” Booklover Bev

READERS CAN’T GET ENOUGH OF DS SARA HIRST:

“A gritty, gripping crime novel that reveals the tragic reality of the county lines drug business. Highly recommended.” William Ryan, author of The Holy Thief, about Into Deadly Storms

“A superb chiller from a fast-rising star of crime fiction, Judi Daykin’s Into Deadly Storms is a brilliantly plotted read guaranteed to keep readers riveted all through the night.” Bookish Jottings

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Sara Hirst is on her way to becoming a favourite with me.” Elaine T.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “It all neatly comes together with a satisfying ending.” Carol S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Love this series . . . This story unfolds with a lot of twists; I'm saying no more. I loved it and the super-duper end. Till the next time.” Booklover Bev

OUT NOW

____________________________

IN THIS THREE-BOOK BOX SET:

BOOK 1: UNDER VIOLENT SKIES
Detective Sara Hirst has moved from London to Norfolk Police's Serious Crimes Unit. She wants to know the truth about her father, who has connections to the area. Her mother won’t tell her the real story. Sara’s first call-out is to a decomposing body discovered in a ditch on a local farm. How does the murder relate to a recent spate of thefts? Who wanted the victim dead?

BOOK 2: INTO DEADLY STORMS
Dawn breaks as a dog-walker finds a dead body, half-naked and wrapped tightly in an old groundsheet. Sara is first on the scene. Who is the victim? And who will be next? Sara must take on some of Britain’s most wanted criminals if she’s to find out the truth.

BOOK 3: A BRUTAL SEASON
Carnival week in Cromer. It’s been an easy-going summer for the Norfolk Police’s Serious Crimes Unit — until this morning. The body of Daisy Shaw, the Carnival Queen, is discovered in a back alley, stretched out on the cobbles. The atmosphere in Cromer soon grows nasty. And the murder detectives are right in the thick of it, trying to piece together what happened to Daisy. Meanwhile, both Sara’s mother and boyfriend have bombshells to drop. Can Sara solve the case before anyone else gets hurt?

YOU GET ALL THREE OF THE ABOVE BOOKS IN THIS EDITION. DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS SELECTION OF GRIPPING CRIME THRILLERS.

ALSO BY JUDI DAYKIN
DS SARA HIRST SERIES
Book 1: UNDER VIOLENT SKIES
Book 2: INTO DEADLY STORMS
Book 3: A BRUTAL SEASON
Book 4: AN ARTFUL MURDER
 
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