Ruby Speechley

She gave away her children. Now she wants them back. Charlotte Morgan knows how it feels to desperately want a baby. As a child, seeing her mum devastated by losing her longed-for babies, Charlotte wished another woman could give her mother what she so craved. Now Charlotte’s a mum herself, and knowing how much love her daughter, Alice, brings into her life, she vows to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a parent. When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website, it seems that she has found the perfect couple. In their late forties, they’ve spent their life building a successful business and travelling the world, but there’s just one thing missing – a child of their own. When Charlotte falls pregnant with twins, the couple are overjoyed. And while Charlotte’s heart breaks as she hands them over, her reward is knowing that the two tiny babies are going to bring love and joy into this couple’s life. But are Malcolm and Brenda all they seem? As secrets become unravelled, Charlotte is forced to face that she has handed her babies over to virtual strangers. And when Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, Charlotte is plunged into a frantic search for the babies she carried – before it’s too late... A gripping psychological thriller with a heart stopping ending – readers of The Girl on the Train, Rachel Abbott and C.L Taylor will not want to put this down... Praise for Someone Else’s Baby: 'Tense, heart stopping and completely gripping - Ruby Speechley is one to watch.' Angela Clarke, author of On My Life ‘Ruby Speechley weaves a page-turning tale about a compelling subject. Be prepared to sit up into the night to finish it!’ Kate Hamer, author of The Girl in the Red Coat 'The storyline is moving and compelling - it kept me turning the pages late into the night. A pacy yet emotional psychological thriller with an unexpected and deeply satisfying ending.' Susan Elliot-Wright, author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood 'A gripping debut on a fascinating subject - compulsive, emotional and thought-provoking.' Roz Watkins, author of Dead Man's Daughter 'What a fantastic debut thriller, loved every page, very well written and I couldn't put it down' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer 'It grips you from the beginning and it's so hard to put down...please please read this debut novel it's amazing...fantastic and highly recommended' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer 'I loved this enthralling psychological thriller...A great debut read and I look forward to reading more from this author' (5 stars) Netgalley reviewer

A gripping, twisty psychological thriller

Someone Else's Baby

She believed the lies... The truth will destroy her. Maddy Saunders’ life is unravelling. After the heartbreaking, unexpected death of 5-year-old daughter Chloe, she’s trying desperately to keep her family together for other daughter, Emily. But when the police inform her that husband Max is missing, the rucksack found at the bottom of a local canal leading them to believe he has taken his own life, her grief takes a new and sharper turn. Unable to believe that Max would abandon her and Emily, Maddy desperately searches for clues as to what has happened to her husband. But as she delves deeper into his secrets, Maddy finds a web of betrayal that forces her to re-examine everything about the life they have built together. Maddened by grief, and forced into untangling Max’s lies, Maddy will stop at nothing to uncover the truth – even if it destroys her in the process. A gripping, absolutely unputdownable psychological thriller that will have you hooked – perfect for fans of K.L. Slater, Shalini Boland and B.A. Paris. Readers can't get enough of Ruby Speechley: ‘Boy, it is one hell of a read. I absolutely loved it...I couldn’t put the book down...I would definitely recommend this book to other readers’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Ginger Book Geek ‘Once the action picks up, it doesn’t stop until the very end, and I was rapidly flipping the pages trying to find out what was going to happen next!’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ (e) Book Nerd ‘This is a first class psychological thriller that will have you dropping everything... I was on the edge of my seat the whole time’ Once Upon A Book Blog ‘This is a fast paced and tension packed psychological thriller...if you like a thriller with an emotion packed plot then you will love this’ The Bookwormery ‘A story which hooked me from beginning to end...I couldn't remember ever being so excited by a book.’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ Reader review ‘A thriller that will keep you guessing the entire time!... Ruby Speechley has a talent for writing and I cannot wait to read more!’ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆Reader review

An addictive psychological thriller packed with suspense

Every Little Secret

A Mother Like You

‘A beautifully paced psychological thriller. Twisty, engrossing, sensitive and dark. EXCELLENT’ Will Dean, author of Dark Pines All mothers have secrets...some are unforgivable Kate Marshall lives an enviable life. Married to handsome, charming, James, owner of a successful company, she seems to have it all. But falling pregnant at 45 was never part of the plan. Especially as Kate’s hiding a devastating secret – one that she’s been running from for twenty years. So when ex-boyfriend Paul comes back into her life, threatening to expose the truth about what Kate did, the clock is ticking. Can she keep her secrets and finally be the mother she always dreamed of – or will her past lies destroy her perfect life? An unputdownable, complex and twisty psychological thriller about mothers and daughters – fans of Shalini Boland, Liane Moriarty and Jane Shemilt will love this gripping read. Readers are gripped by Ruby Speechley's latest twisty thriller: ‘Brilliant! A fantastic psychological thriller with secrets, lies, blackmail, this twisty story has everything - very suspenseful, I loved it.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review 'An unspeakable secret, with lies and twists at every turn, Ruby’s breathtaking writing draws you in so tightly that you can’t let go until the very end.' Deborah Masson, author of Hold Your Tongue ‘Great read. The author really draws the reader into the story...couldn't put the book down.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘A brilliant addictive read... I just cannot speak highly enough about this book.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘brilliant writing and plot twists... It will really keep you guessing as to what all the characters are hiding and why!’ Reader Review ‘Kept me guessing from the beginning to the end. Excellent read’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Wow! This book kept me guessing the whole time!’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Secrets pile up from the first page in this gripping and twisty page-turning thriller. Hugely enjoyable, a compulsive read.’ Sally Harris, author of Haverscroft ‘Such a secret to stay hidden. I didn’t see that coming...An amazing writer, told such a gripping story’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘The writing was so good! I couldn't put this one down.’ Reader Review 'A fast-paced and complex psychological thriller/drama, bubbling with secrets and packed with twists and turns' Susan Elliot Wright, author of The Flight of Cornelia Blackwood ‘A twisty, intriguing thriller with compelling characters and a dark, emotional heart.’ Roz Watkins, author of Cut to the Bone and The Devil’s Dice ‘Ruby Speechley is a truly talented writer, with her ability to create characters that feel so real... a shining example of a gripping domestic thriller.’ Vikki Pattis, author of The Wake and Girl, Lost ‘A compelling read packed with characters who are both flawed and engaging... packs a hefty emotional punch. Highly recommended.’ Dave Sivers, author of In Ink ‘I found myself frantically turning the pages of this beautifully written, character-driven psychological thriller to find out Kate’s dark secret’ Louise Mangos, author of Her Husband’s Secrets

An unputdownable, twisty psychological thriller

Let Ruby Speechley keep you reading long into the night with these four compelling thrillers. Includes; Someone Else’s Baby, Every Little Secret, A Mother Like You and The Face at the Window. Someone Else’s Baby: Charlotte Morgan knows how it feels to desperately want a baby. As a child, seeing her mum devastated by losing her longed-for babies, Charlotte wished another woman could give her mother what she so craved. Now Charlotte’s a mum herself, and knowing how much love her daughter, Alice, brings into her life, she vows to help others achieve their dreams of becoming a parent. When she meets Malcolm and Brenda on a surrogacy website, it seems that she's found the perfect couple. In their late forties, they have wealth and an enviable life, but there’s just one thing missing – a child of their own. Charlotte falls pregnant with twins and though her heart breaks as she hands them over to the couple, she is happy for Malcolm, Brenda and their little family. But are they all they seem? When Malcolm and Brenda disappear without a trace, Charlotte is plunged into a frantic search for the babies she carried – before it’s too late... Every Little Secret: Maddy Saunders’ life is unravelling. After the heartbreaking, unexpected death of her 5-year-old daughter Chloe, she’s trying desperately to keep her family together for her other daughter, Emily. But then the police inform Maddy that her husband Max is missing, his rucksack found at the bottom of a local canal leading them to believe he has taken his own life. Unable to believe that Max would abandon her and Emily, Maddy delves deeper into her husband’s secrets. She finds a web of betrayal that forces her to re-examine everything about their life together. Maddened by grief, and forced into untangling Max’s lies, Maddy will stop at nothing to uncover the truth – even if it destroys her in the process. A Mother Like You: Kate Marshall lives an enviable life. Married to handsome, charming, James, owner of a successful company, she seems to have it all. But falling pregnant at 45 was never part of the plan. Especially as Kate’s hiding a devastating secret – one that she’s been running from for twenty years. So when ex-boyfriend Paul comes back into her life, threatening to expose the truth about what Kate did, the clock is ticking. Can she keep her secrets and finally be the mother she always dreamed of – or will her past lies destroy her future? The Face at the Window: To the world, Gemma Adams is @HappyWife. Online, people only see her picture-perfect home, handsome husband, Nick, and beautiful baby, Thomas. They don’t see the real Gemma. They don’t see her past, the dark secrets she is hiding in her marriage. They don’t see the fear Gemma lives in every single day. But Gemma knows someone is watching her. And now, they’ve taken Thomas. She will stop at nothing to get her baby back. Even if it destroys everything else. A collection of gripping, absolutely unputdownable psychological thrillers that will have you hooked – perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty, K.L. Slater and Shalini Boland. /h2Praise for Ruby Speechley ‘Gripping and twisty, I was hooked until the last page.’ Sophie Flynn, author of Keep Them Close ‘Psychological thriller writing at its best!’ A.A. Chaudhuri, author of She's Mine ‘Twisty, engrossing, sensitive and dark. EXCELLENT’ Will Dean, author of First Born ‘Very twisty and a “cannot stop reading” book. Just brilliant’ Reader Review ‘Brilliantly addictive with great characters and I just loved every page.’ Reader Review

The Ruby Speechley Psychological Thriller Collection

‘A chilling page-turner...Gripping and twisty, I was hooked until the last page.’ Sophie Flynn, author of All My Lies They’re in your house. They want your life. And now, they have your baby. To the world, I’m @HappyWife. Online, people only see my picture-perfect home, my handsome husband, Nick, and my beautiful baby, Thomas. They don’t see the real Gemma Adams. They don’t see my past, the dark secrets I’m hiding in my marriage. They don’t see the fear I live in every single day. But I know someone is watching me. And now, they’ve taken Thomas. I just don’t know why. But I’m going to stop at nothing to get my baby back. Even if it destroys everything I’ve got to find him. A compelling thriller, packed with suspense - fans of K.L. Slater and Lisa Jewell won't be able to put it down. Praise for The Face at the Window: 'Tense and heartbreaking, this emotional thriller really got under my skin.' Barbara Copperthwaite, author of The Girl in the Missing Poster ‘Races towards an explosive ending. A compelling and engrossing read!’ Jane Isaac, author of One Good Lie 'An emotional rollercoaster of a thriller with twists and turns that kept me hooked from page one.' Karen Coles, author of The Asylum ‘Chilling, twisty, emotional and compulsive, this is psychological thriller writing at its best!’ A.A. Chaudhuri, author of She's Mine ‘Loved this book!! The twists just kept coming’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘A great page turner, brilliantly addictive with great characters and I just loved every page.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘Wow - just wow...took a plot twist that I wasn't expecting.’ Reader Review ‘Kept me turning the pages late into the night...The ending was satisfying and unexpected.’ Reader Review ‘A great read with loads of twists and turns which kept me guessing until the end.’ Reader Review ‘This book was incredible!...It was so hard to put down...Would definitely recommend.’ Reader Review ‘Packed full of suspense, nail-biting angst and drama, this is one you definitely don't want to miss!’ Reader Review ‘Wow!...This book definitely gave me chills!’ Reader Review ‘This is so addictive writing. Definitely recommend it.’ ☆☆☆☆☆ Reader Review ‘This was a very good page turner... it’s full of twists and turns throughout, the suspense keeps you on the edge of your seat.’ Reader Review ‘Read in one sitting! Dark, frightening and twisty story that you won't be able to put down’ Reader Review

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