Patricia Dixon

The bonds of family face the ultimate test in this novel of class divisions and buried secrets among three interrelated households.
 
Together with her feckless, self-centered mother, Ruby lives one step away from poverty on a rundown estate in Manchester. In the quiet suburbs of Cheshire, Ruby’s cousin Rosie leads a charmed, middle-class existence—even as she feels suffocated by her own domineering mother. Then...

"Stunningly written this will be one of my books of the year." Daisy meets Adam on their first day at Manchester University and they immediately become friends. But when, tongues begin to wag and their relationship is questioned, for the first time in his life Adam shares his secret with Daisy who promises to stand by him and keep his secret. Then Adam's older brother, Ryan, returns from abroad and Daisy quickly falls for him. After a troubled upbringing,...

'A fast-paced, chilling read! I was hooked from page one. Over My Shoulder is both addictive and intriguing, a must-read for all crime fiction fans.' Linda Huber Bestselling author of Baby Dear When Freya falls for the manipulative Kane, her life changes beyond her wildest imagination. When the luxurious life she craves gradually becomes intolerable, she realizes escape is out of reach. Her life has changed and so has she. She knows that when she...

"Heart wrenching . . . I loved everything about it . . . an absolute gem of a read. . . . My best read for 2022." -Goodreads reviewer, five stars A woman's quest to save her family's chateau in France brings danger, rivalry, and romance-and reveals a secret buried since World War II . . . 1931: Ophélie receives a love letter from her admirer along with a gift: a priceless painting. Nine years later, the Nazis invade France and steal countless...

A woman is caught in a web of deceit when her ex is convicted of rape in this British psychological thriller based on true events. When Billie receives a desperate letter from the man she loves, she returns home to Manchester, determined to help him. Convicted of a crime he swears he didn't commit, Stan is trying to make his case from prison. Meanwhile, his accuser Kelly is struggling to cope after an ordeal that has left her traumatized and isolated. A...

Miles away from home, can you survive Christmas alone? Singleton Grace loves Christmas and having all her family with her on the day. But, this year things will be different. One by one, each of her three children announce that they have other plans for the holidays, leaving Grace home alone with a dilemma. Should she put on a brave face or admit she is hurt? After deciding it's time for a change, Grace books a cottage in the French countryside for...

A dream wedding in French wine country becomes the perfect venue for family drama in this heartwarming novel of love, family, and happily ever after. Matilda Parker is flying to France for what should be the wedding of her dreams. But she soon discovers that her dreams are beside the point. Her mother Freda has spent a year planning the perfect wedding, and nothing-not even a house full of relatives, the imminent arrival of her feckless son-in-law-to-be,...

The man she trusted has been keeping a secret... A twisting psychological thriller spanning from Northern England to coastal France by the author of Blame. Rowan's days of being the other woman and waiting patiently for Alex are almost over. He's left his wife, and Rowan is finally within touching distance of her happy ever after. When Alex is involved in a terrible accident, she rushes to him, fearing the worst. But, as facts begin to emerge that...

When Freya falls for the manipulative Kane, her life changes beyond her wildest imagination. When the luxurious life she craves gradually becomes intolerable she realises escape is out of reach. Her life has changed and so has she. She knows that when she least expects it, he will return and make good his promise to exact revenge and ensure she pays the price he felt he is owed. Can Freya ever be free? Whoever knew love could be so dangerous?