Sally Hepworth is the author of The Secrets of Midwives, a novel about three generations of midwives, to be published by St. Martin's Press, NY, in Feb 2015. The novel will be published worldwide in English, as well as in France, Italy, Germany, the Czech Republic and Slovakia.Sally has lived around the world, spending extended periods in Singapore, the U.K., and Canada, where she worked in event management and Human Resources. She is the author of Love Like The French, published by Random House Germany in February 2014.Sally lives in Melbourne, Australia with her husband and two children. Sally is currently working on her next novel.
Red River Road (2024) Anna Downes "Utterly addictive and deliciously dark, this is Downes' best book yet."
What Happened to Nina? (2024) Dervla McTiernan "Her best yet. Completely riveting ... I had at least three gasp-out-loud moments. And that ending! Everyone's going to be talking about that ending."
Broadway Butterfly (2023) Sara DiVello "Corruption and secrets collide in this roller coaster of a read that reminds us truth is stranger than fiction. I was fully immersed in learning about one of the most infamous crimes of the century, which illustrates that the struggle for power and privilege - those who have it, those who want it, and those who would kill to keep it - is eternal."
The Block Party (2023) Jamie Day "Oh my goodness, I loved THE BLOCK PARTY! Secrets, lies, neighbourhood politics and murder... with twists and turns that will keep you guessing til the last page. Utterly engrossing. People will devour this book. Jamie Day is one to watch!"
Just the Nicest Couple (2023) Mary Kubica "Just the Nicest Couple is Mary Kubica at her twisty, mysterious best. Every character brims with secrets. Every page holds a surprise. It's entirely unputdownable and everything a reader is looking for in their next read."
The Resemblance (2022) Lauren Nossett "Twisty, dark and brilliant, The Resemblance is a chilling crime thriller that will keep you turning the pages faster than you can binge a true crime podcast."
The Making of Her (2022) Bernadette Jiwa "The Making of Her sucked me in from the very first page, and didn't let up until I'd turned the last. Heartwarming and heartbreaking, it is an exquisite examination of the secrets that haunt us. I cried several times. A stunning debut."
The German Wife (2022) Kelly Rimmer "Once again, Kelly Rimmer has turned my emotions upside down. With every book of hers I read, I become a more thoughtful and empathetic person, but The German Wife is, without a doubt, the jewel in her crown."
Our Little World (2022) Karen Winn "Wow, wow, wow! I was utterly transported by this intriguing novel. Set against a colorful 80s backdrop, this coming-of-age story will have you flying through the pages as it explores that most complicated of all relationships, sisterhood. Several times I had to remind myself to breathe! With tragedy, secrets and twists and turns, this book will have you captivated from the first page."
One of the Girls (2022) Lucy Clarke "This was a delicious escape from the world, not to mention as close as I'll get to a Greek Island for a while. I loved it!"
The Way from Here (2022) Jane Cockram "The Way from Here heralds the arrival of a formidable new talent. Jane Cockram will sweep you away with this tale of sisterly love, family secrets and one woman's search for redemption from beyond the grave. With unforgettable characters, exquisite writing and a breathtaking landscape, this beautiful novel will leave you enchanted."
Somebody's Home (2022) Kaira Rouda "A truly unputdownable novel that had me gripped - and anxious - from the first sentence! Captivating, fast paced, and unsettling, Somebody's Home is astonishingly good. I gulped it down."
The Last House on the Street (2022) Diane Chamberlain "Diane Chamberlain is at her absolute best in this dual timeline about Ellie, a young crusader for civil rights in 1965; Kayla, the woman who moves into the house next door 45 years later, and the woods that connect more than just their properties. Sensitively and unflinchingly told, this novel will make you cry, seethe, swoon and rage. I've loved every book Diane Chamberlain has written, but The Last House on The Street is, without doubt, is her masterpiece."
The Pilot's Daughter (2021) Meredith Jaeger "Wow, wow, wow. What a page turner. The Pilot's Daughter is the story of two women over two timelines, and the combined secrets that haunt them. I gasped. I cried. I cheered. The Pilot's Daughter is one of the few books that truly earns the descriptor 'unputdownable'. Iris and Ellie's stories will stay with me for a long time."
The French Gift (2021) Kirsty Manning "Kirsty Manning has delivered yet again with this epic novel about women, love and heartbreak - The French Gift. With passion and sensitivity, Manning takes the reader on a journey that is near-impossible to tear yourself away from. I adore this author and this is without a doubt her finest work. A triumph!"
No More Words (2021) (No More, book 1) Kerry Lonsdale "Lonsdale is at her best with this multilayered story about three dysfunctional siblings and the secrets they keep. What a ride. I’m still a little breathless. This one was an addictive page-turner—impossible to put down. Fans of domestic suspense will EAT THIS UP."
The Sanatorium (2021) (Detective Elin Warner, book 1) Sarah Pearse "Dark, suspenseful and downright chilling, The Sanatorium is a triumph. Vividly set against the backdrop of the Swiss Alps, it had me on the edge of my seat from the first page. Pearse's writing is sublime. What a talent! Pearse has a big future ahead of her."
Good Neighbours (2021) Sarah Langan "You have to read Good Neighbors. Through Langan's gift for mood and setting, I was absolutely transported to Maple Street—I feel like I lived in this book, walked in it, dreamed in it. The characters were strikingly real and I was utterly invested in their individual journeys. All of it—the characters, the setting, the sinkhole, the heat—made this book the masterpiece that it is. Real and sad and almost painfully moving, Good Neighbors is a novel I will never forget."
Home Fires (2020) Fiona Lowe "Fiona Lowe's ability to create atmosphere and tension and real relationship dynamics is a gift."
In the Clearing (2020) J P Pomare "J.P. Pomare captivates in this haunting novel . . . A sure-fire bestseller."
You Were There Too (2020) Colleen Oakley "I have been a fan of Oakley since her debut novel, but with this book, she has risen to a new level. You Were There Too took me through the gamut of emotions--confusion, anticipation, grief, hope. Oakley's writing is taut, fresh and doesn't waste a single word. I devoured this novel in three sittings but I will be thinking about it for much, much longer. A slam dunk bestseller for sure."
The Mothers (2020) Genevieve Gannon "Engagingly and unflinchingly told...Like all my favorite books, both heartbreaking and heartwarming."
Forget You Know Me (2019) Jessica Strawser "Forget You Know Me is that book you can’t put down, and can’t stop thinking about when you are finished."
The Art of Keeping Secrets (2017) Rachael Johns "Written with compassion and real insight, THE ART OF KEEPING SECRETS peeks inside the lives of three ordinary women and the surprising secrets they live with. Utterly absorbing and wonderfully written, Johns explores what secrets can do to a relationship, and pulls apart the notion that some secrets are best kept. It is that gripping novel that, once started, will not allow you to do anything else until the final secret has been revealed."
