The Girl You Gave Away

<p><strong>All she wanted was the life they had…</strong></p><p>It is the day of Erin’s fortieth birthday party. Pink and silver balloons drift through her garden the platters of food are empty and the recycling is overflowing with empty wine bottles.</p><p>As Erin mingles with groups of family and friends surrounded by love and laughter she feels like the luckiest woman alive. She has no idea what fate has in store…</p><p>Then a little red envelope lands on the doormat and everything changes.</p><p>Inside is a birthday card from somebody she never dreamed would get in touch. Its message is a chilling reminder of the dark past that Erin has worked so hard to bury a past that could put her precious family in terrible danger…</p><p><strong>A gripping spine-chilling read brimming with secrets and lies.</strong> <strong>If you loved <em>The Girl on the Train</em> or <em>The Woman in the Window</em> then this dark twisting psychological thriller from bestselling author Jess Ryder is guaranteed to have you gripped.</strong></p><p><strong>What readers are saying about <em>The Girl You Gave Away</em>:</strong></p><p>‘Very well written. The storyline was <strong>so enticing</strong> that there is no surprise and the author sucks you in. <strong>I read this book in about two days</strong>. <strong>I cannot wait to read another story by this author</strong>.’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????</p><p>‘<strong>Another gripping read from a talented author who has become for me a firm favourite</strong>. Ms Ryder deftly crafts <strong>a story that will keep you reading into the night</strong> desperate to see how it all plays out…<strong> I am always thrilled to read the newest offering from a favourite author and this one does not disappoint</strong>.’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????</p><p>‘<strong>What a great book. Would definitely recommend</strong> to it others I know. Great work will look out for this author again.’ NetGalley Reviewer ?????</p><p>‘<strong>Yet another superb psychological thriller from Jess Ryder</strong>… <em>The Girl You Gave Away</em> is an excellent psychological thriller and something Jess Ryder seems to excel in. <strong>A real page-turner of a book and a certain 5 star read</strong>.’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????</p><p>‘I was disappointed when the book ended.<strong> I was not ready to say goodbye yet</strong>… <strong>I was captured by the writing style and the heartbreaking story that kept me up till 2 am</strong>.’ <em>B for Book Review </em>?????</p><p>‘<strong>Full of twists that make the reader glued to the pages</strong> absorbing narrators and entertaining and mysterious characters… <strong>another phenomenal thriller</strong>.’<strong> </strong><em>Alina’s Reading Corner </em>?????</p><p>‘<strong>Wow!!  This is a gripping book that had me reading until the wee hours</strong>.  From the first <strong>chapter I was pulled into the story and didn’t want to put it down</strong>… There is everything possible in this book mystery love heartbreak twists blind alleys… <strong>The book is one of the best psychological suspense stories I have read.  You don’t want to miss out</strong> on reading this book… <strong>5 stars all the way</strong>.’ Goodreads Reviewer ?????</p><p> </p>