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The Artist’s Eyes

What if a painting could uncover the truth?

Portrait artist Claire Sullivan leaves the city behind for the quiet coastal town of Whisper Bay, hoping to rebuild her life in the peace of her beautiful Victorian seaside home.

But her fresh start takes an unsettling turn when she begins painting the faces of women she has never met.

When her neighbour, Luke Parker, is convinced he recognises his long-missing sister in one of Claire’s portraits, an impossible mystery begins to unfold. As more paintings appear, each seems connected to a woman who vanished without a trace.

At first, Claire dismisses it as coincidence.

Then another woman disappears.

As old secrets begin to surface, Claire and Luke uncover a chilling pattern stretching back decades. Someone has been hiding the truth for years—and every answer brings them closer to a killer determined to keep it buried.

Now Claire’s paintings have placed her directly in the murderer’s path.

And he’ll do anything to stop her discovering the final piece of the puzzle.

This isn’t a whodunit.
It’s a who’s doing it?

Every painting brings Claire closer to the truth... and closer to the person determined to silence her forever.

★★★★★ 5-star Amazon reader review

“This book is brilliant! It keeps you guessing until the end! Loved every page and had to keep on reading till the end. Highly recommend it.”

JUSTICE

Based on a true story

For nineteen years, Estelle believed the couple who raised her were her parents. She had no reason to think otherwise. She was loved, protected, and given the perfect upbringing.

Then Gregory entered her life.

Successful, charismatic and claiming to be her father, Gregory reveals a secret that shatters everything Estelle thought she knew. The people she has always called Mum and Dad are actually her grandparents.

Angry at the deception and desperate for answers, Estelle leaves the only home she has ever known.

But some secrets are far more dangerous than others.

When Estelle discovers a hidden box containing her mother's journal, photographs and treasured keepsakes, every page reveals another piece of a disturbing past—fear, deception, abuse, and a young mother who knew her life was in danger.

And suddenly, Estelle is no longer simply searching for where she came from.

She's searching for what happened to her mother.

With Beau beside her as her world begins to unravel, Estelle finds herself caught between truth and lies, love and betrayal, justice and power.

Her mother's final words hold the answer Estelle has spent her life without—but uncovering the truth means confronting secrets that were buried for a reason.

And the closer she gets, the more she stands to lose.

Inspired by true events, Justice is an emotional thriller about family, courage, betrayal and one young woman's determination to uncover the truth—no matter the cost.

When a devastating, life-changing event strips Nadine of everything—leaving her homeless, vulnerable, and with little more than her determination to survive—she is forced to rebuild her life from the ground up.

Refusing to be defined by her circumstances, Nadine rises step by step from rock bottom to become a successful and respected businesswoman. And through every stage of her journey stands Daniel—steady, loyal and unwavering. Their feelings for one another have always run deeper than friendship, yet neither has dared risk the bond that has carried them through so much.

But beneath the life Nadine has fought so hard to build, resentment and deception are quietly taking hold. Someone far closer than she realises is harbouring a deeply personal bitterness, and the consequences will reach into Nadine's family, threaten those she loves, and expose secrets she never knew existed.

As trust fractures and her carefully rebuilt world begins to unravel, Nadine must once again call upon the strength that carried her through her darkest days. This time, however, she has far more to lose.

Within One’s Heart is a powerful story of resilience, betrayal, family and enduring love—and of finding the courage to rise again when life threatens to take everything away.

When Sharon first meets Robert, she believes she has found security, stability, and a future worth holding onto. Charming and attentive, he seems to be everything she needs.

But behind closed doors, the man she marries reveals a far darker truth.

What begins as subtle control gradually becomes a life ruled by manipulation, abuse and fear. Trapped in a marriage she cannot escape, Sharon learns to survive in silence—to endure, adapt, and disappear within herself simply to make it through another day.

Then an unexpected connection changes everything.

Through letters, Dale enters her life. He does not see Sharon as weak or broken. He sees the strength she has forgotten, the woman buried beneath the fear, and slowly gives her something she thought she had lost forever—hope.

Against all odds, Sharon finds herself falling in love with a man she has never met.

But escaping the darkness comes at a devastating price, and freedom cannot erase the scars of the past. Years later, when Sharon finally has the chance to meet the man whose words helped save her, she discovers that Dale carries scars of his own—and that reality holds secrets neither of them could have imagined.

From Within the Darkness is a dark and deeply emotional journey of survival, loss and love—a story about finding the strength to escape the impossible, reclaim a life once stolen, and discover that sometimes love really can find its way back.

A forgotten girl hidden from the world.
A man unable to turn away from her suffering.
And a love powerful enough to change lives forever.

After years spent building a successful music career in America, David Reynolds returns to the rolling green countryside of England emotionally exhausted and longing for peace. The relentless pace of fame, touring, and public life has left him drained, and a stay at his brother’s horse farm seems the perfect opportunity to reconnect with family and escape the pressures that have slowly consumed him.

But nothing could prepare him for Helen.

Hidden away in a run-down shed on the edge of the property, Helen has spent most of her life trapped in darkness, cruelty, and neglect. Blind since childhood and emotionally abused by her bitter, unstable mother, she has grown up isolated from the world around her, treated as an inconvenience rather than a human being deserving of love and compassion. Barefoot, unkempt, and painfully withdrawn, Helen survives in silence, her existence all but forgotten by everyone except those who wish to ignore her suffering.

From the moment David encounters her, something deep within him begins to change.

Beneath Helen’s fragile exterior lies an innocence and quiet beauty that touches him in ways he cannot explain. Drawn to her vulnerability and haunted by the injustice of the life she has been forced to endure, David becomes increasingly determined to protect her and help her experience the world beyond fear and loneliness.

As their bond slowly deepens, Helen begins to emerge from the emotional prison that has confined her for so long. For the first time in her life, she experiences kindness, patience, and the possibility of hope. Yet David’s growing attachment to her creates tension within the family and threatens the future he had carefully built with another woman waiting for him across the ocean.

While some see Helen as nothing more than a burden, David begins to see the extraordinary person hidden beneath the scars of neglect.

But love, compassion, and loyalty are rarely simple.

Secrets, jealousy, emotional conflict, and painful choices begin to unravel around them as David finds himself torn between the life he once believed he wanted and the fragile young woman who now depends upon him more than anyone ever has before.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the English countryside, Innocent is a deeply emotional and unforgettable story of love, healing, betrayal, compassion, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Heartbreaking, tender, and richly atmospheric, Innocent explores the power of kindness in a world where cruelty too often hides behind closed doors — and the extraordinary difference one person can make in the life of another.

Amanda doesn’t disappear—she is betrayed.

Lured into an abandoned shed by her estranged twin sister, Belinda, Amanda is locked inside and left to die. Then Belinda calmly steps into her sister’s life as though Amanda had never existed.

But Belinda is not acting entirely of her own free will.

Since childhood, she has been drawn into the dark world of black magic by their cruel and controlling mother. Even death has not ended her mother’s influence. Her spirit clings to Belinda, twisting her thoughts and driving her towards something increasingly sinister.

Amanda manages to escape, only to discover that returning home brings another nightmare. Her identity has been stolen, her relationships corrupted, and her twin is being consumed by a darkness that knows every secret, every wound and every weakness.

Two identical sisters.
One bound by black magic.
One fighting to reclaim her life.

As the haunting deepens and the witch’s grip tightens, the sisters are drawn towards a confrontation of blood, identity and supernatural power.

Shocking is a chilling blend of supernatural horror and psychological suspense—a story of betrayal, possession and a battle between darkness and a force far more powerful than evil.

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“One of the best supernatural thrillers I have ever read! Edge of your seat reading every paragraph. Highly recommend!”

— Verified Purchase, Amazon review

Grace once lived with steady faith, a loving marriage and a future she trusted—until her husband’s sudden death leaves her farm failing and her spirit hollow. With winter closing in and foreclosure looming, she drifts into a silence so deep it feels as though even heaven has grown distant.

Then a stray dog appears at her snow-covered doorstep.

Reluctantly kept and named Blessing, the gentle Golden Retriever becomes Grace’s quiet companion. Soon afterwards, a single daisy blooms through the snow, echoing words her husband once wrote:

“If I could grow a daisy in the snow for you, I would.”

And then Peter arrives.

A quiet stranger asking only for a meal and somewhere to work, Peter begins restoring what Grace believed was beyond saving. The farm flourishes. Finances recover. Even the wounds she carries begin to heal in ways she cannot explain.

But as darkness gathers beyond the farm and signs of the coming Tribulation begin to unfold, Grace and her family are drawn into something far greater than survival. Faith will be tested, mysteries revealed, and heaven will move closer than any of them imagined.

The Whisper Beneath the Silence is a deeply emotional and spiritual story of loss, restoration and enduring love—and the quiet certainty that even in the darkest season, God has never stopped whispering.

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“I couldn't put this book down once I started reading it. Deeply moving, highly spiritual, unforgettable. Once you read it, you will never forget it.”
Verified Purchase, Amazon review

Sera’s life shatters when she discovers her husband Chase’s affair—not with a stranger, but with her lifelong best friend, Jade.

Yet the truth behind the betrayal is darker than Sera could have imagined. Jade is not simply acting out of desire. She has fallen under Chase’s control, and his charm has become something manipulative, calculated and increasingly dangerous.

When Chase leads them into a secluded religious compound disguised as a place of healing, Sera recognises what Jade cannot. This is no sanctuary. It is a trap built upon spiritual distortion, psychological pressure and the slow destruction of identity.

But Sera refuses to stand by and watch the people she loves disappear into it.

Determined to rescue Jade, protect their children and reclaim what remains of her fractured family, Sera enters a world where loyalties blur, truth is manipulated and Chase’s influence reaches further than she ever imagined.

When help finally comes from an unexpected Christian community, genuine compassion and faith stand in stark contrast to everything they have escaped. But freedom will demand courage, sacrifice and a strength Sera never knew she possessed.

Every Need is a gripping story of betrayal, psychological suspense, resilience and spiritual deception—and the extraordinary power of courage, community and genuine faith.

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“This was the first book I bought from this author. Captivating story, full of suspense, and thrills. I loved it! It influenced me to buy more written by this author and I will certainly buy more as they are released. Highly recommend.”
— Verified Purchase, Amazon review

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“What a book, I couldn’t put it down. Great read and keeps you guessing. Can’t wait for the next one! Well done Anne!”
Verified Purchase, Amazon Australia review

James Denvor is a devoted husband and father whose life centres around his large, loving family, their farm and an unwavering Christian faith.

Then a life-threatening brain tumour changes everything.

Facing surgery with no guarantees, James, his wife Alicia and their children cling to prayer, one another, and the belief that God will carry them through whatever lies ahead.

But theirs is not the only battle.

Within the family, painful choices test relationships and force the younger generation to discover that actions have consequences—and that forgiveness and redemption sometimes require enormous courage.

Beyond their home, an entire farming community is also fighting for survival. Unfair regulations and collapsing prices threaten livelihoods built over generations, and despite his own uncertain future, James refuses to stand aside.

Through illness, hardship, mistakes and moments of extraordinary grace, the Denvor family discovers that faith is more than something spoken—it is something lived.

A Leap of Faith is an uplifting story of resilience, redemption, family and the strength found in refusing to give up—on one another, on a community worth fighting for, or on the God who carries them through every storm.
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“Uplifting and inspirational story! Reading it made you feel like you are a part of the story itself. Loved it!”
— Verified Purchase, Amazon review

Angel and her mother Katrina have always been inseparable—best friends bound by love, loyalty and the painful legacy of Katrina’s traumatic childhood.

When Angel finally meets Vera, the grandmother she barely knows, she hopes it might heal wounds that have divided the family for years.

But Vera’s warmth is a mask.

Behind it lies a calculated plan for revenge against Katrina, and Angel becomes the perfect weapon. Drawn in by the affection she believes is genuine, she fails to recognise the manipulation tightening around her until her world begins to unravel.

Then a single night with David changes everything.

When Angel discovers she is pregnant and David’s behaviour becomes increasingly obsessive, her loyal friend Paul makes an extraordinary offer: marriage, protection and a safe future for Angel and her unborn child. What Angel doesn’t know is that Paul has quietly loved her for years.

What begins as protection slowly becomes something neither expected. But as Vera’s manipulation escalates, David becomes more dangerous and long-buried family secrets begin to surface, Angel must confront a past determined to control her future.

Angel is an emotional story of hidden love, betrayal, psychological scars and family secrets—to break free from the past and choose a life of your own.

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“A book worth reading. Heaps of twists and turns and unexpected surprises.”
— Amazon review the courage it takes to break free from the past and choose a life of your own.