'A gripping read that got under my skin. Alex Kane writes one hell of a villain.' Gemma Rogers, author of Stalker and RecklessBe careful who you let into your lifeArabella MacQueen had a tough start. Growing up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, getting into trouble as a teen, she's now in her late-twenties and has turned her life around.Until the fateful night that sees her imprisoned for 10 months.She's hit rock bottom ... but unexpectedly forges a bond with cellmate Roxanne McPhail that lasts beyond the prison walls.Now both women are free, and Arabella is excited about the future with boyfriend Eddie, with Roxanne at her side.But Arabella doesn't know the truth about her new best friend; about Roxanne's reputation as the head of Glasgow gangland, about the violence in Roxanne's past.She doesn't know that Roxanne has plans for Arabella that might lead her into some very...

Blood is thicker than water, the family bond stronger than any other.Theythink it's all forgotten.But I don't forget.The Laird-Shaw family live a life most only dream about. Self-made millionaires Gavin Shaw and Stevie Laird built their business from humble roots to global turnover, Stevie's wife – and Gavin's sister – Eva is never out of the style pages, while daughter Carla has used her huge following as an Instagram influencer to shine a spotlight on mental health issues.But behind the glamour lies a web of lies; hidden secrets so explosive that they would bring this family dynasty crashing down. But someone out there knows the truth...and now they're stepping out of the shadows to reveal the dark heart of the Laird-Shaw family. Because when the truth comes to light, there's nowhere to hide...and all the money in the world can't save this family from themselves.A gripping...

'Has it all – drama, intrigue, betrayal, secrets and lies... this dark, gripping and addictive gem is her best yet.' ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader ReviewBlood's thicker than water... and they're not afraid to spill itDonnie Black. Charming, successful... and utterly terrifying, he rules the Glasgow underworld with an iron fist. Nothing - or no one - will stop him and he's not afraid to get his hands dirty to grow his fortune.Layla Black. She's been married to Donnie for twenty years, enjoying the lavish world he has worked hard to create. But behind the perfect image Layla is crumbling, numbing her pain with alcohol. But Layla doesn't know the secrets Donnie keeps – and the truth will send her spiralling.Louise Bellshaw. She's young, beautiful and innocent. She's charmed by Donnie's sweet words, and believes she's found true love. But Louise doesn't know her dream man has plans that will turn...