Nestled in the small village of Ringwood is a peculiar shop that sells the souls of the departed.
In life, Quill never stood up for himself or broke the rules, not even when it really mattered. Now, as the two-hundred-year-old proprietor, he dutifully matches each customer with the perfect soul—so long as they can pay the price and are willing to sign the contract.
When Erin’s soul arrives at the shop, it becomes clear that she’s more than just inventory. Somehow, she’s able to maintain a connection to the living world. Quill takes Erin on as his apprentice, hoping to understand her mysterious abilities. But digging too deep will mean breaking the rules, and if The Boss finds out, someone’s going to pay with their very soul.
Will Quill be able to do what he never could in life, or will he stay forever bound by the rules that have always restrained him?
A Ghost Merchant Novella
In the heart of Ringwood, a peculiar shop peddles the souls of the departed. Souls like James Lavender, who ended up in the store after someone cut short his life.
When Matron Lily of Whitewood Asylum buys James, intending to use him to aid in tormenting a patient named Alma Eldwards, he embarks on a perilous quest to sever his contract.
As James delves deeper into the secrets of Whitewood Asylum, he forms a secret bond with Alma, who’s struggling to hold on to her sanity amidst the torments.
But time is running out, and as Matron Lily’s grip tightens with every passing day. He must confront a string of disappearances from the depths of the Asylum and beat Lily at her own game.
Obsession can be DEADLY.
When Emily Lamont receives a threatening letter, it turns her world upside down and forces her to re-examine every decision she has ever made.
The once tranquil Beechwood Close is thrust into turmoil as similar letters appear at her neighbours’ doors. The residents must band together to uncover who is threatening to expose their darkest secrets.
Amidst accusations of murder, fraud, and infidelity, these women must unravel clues about each other’s pasts, trusting no one—not even each other.
As obsession spirals into murder, who will survive to see the truth unveiled, and who will become the next target of deadly desire?
The Secrets & Lies series reaches a gripping conclusion with Secrets, Lies & Obsession.
Life in Beechwood Close seems to be returning to normal for Emily Lamont—until a long-absent resident reappears, stirring up a chain of events that threatens to destroy the community. Katherine West, returning after a twenty-year absence, quickly sets her sights on reclaiming her former home, now Emily’s, and will stop at nothing to get it back.
Emily soon finds herself entangled in a web of secrets as she investigates Katherine’s dark past to protect herself. What she discovers is far more sinister than she could have ever imagined.
Using the alliances she has forged and the neighbourhood’s collective disdain for Katherine, Emily teams up with the residents to fight her and keep her home. But as hidden truths come to light, she is faced with an unexpected and dangerous adversary.
In this high-stakes battle, only one question remains: who will emerge victorious, and who will pay the ultimate sacrifice?
Four women. Three murders. Infinite secrets.
When Emily Lamont inherits a small fortune, she seizes the opportunity to avenge her mother’s death. Her quest leads her to the affluent neighbourhood of Beechwood Close, where the killer hides among the elite.
Emily moves into the grandest house on the street and quickly integrates herself into the lives of her new neighbours. As she befriends the women of Beechwood Close, dark secrets from their pasts begin to unravel, playing perfectly into Emily’s hands.
Together with her grandmother, Emily forges deep bonds with these women, extracting their secrets and using them to her advantage. But as the final moments of her plan approaches, Emily faces a dilemma: will the friendships she’s formed cause her to reconsider her plans, or is her thirst for revenge too powerful to resist?
One thing is certain: hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.