It's time to confess their sins.

Steph Barker can't forget her past. A single mother, Steph runs a women's shelter for local prostitutes while coming to terms with a tragic loss. And it's people like Joseph Potter, battling with his own grief, who keep her going.

When Hennie, one of her friends from the shelter, goes missing, Steph's convinced Hennie's violent pimp Artie Rogers has something to do with it. Steph and Artie go way back, but his reign of terror throughout the Medway towns is out of control and even she can't do anything to stop him. Then another prostitute disappears and it's time to find out who's guilty.

Everyone has their secrets - but one them is getting away with murder.

Welcome to HMP Ashcroft. A women's prison run by a corrupt governor who will impose his will at any cost – with brutal consequences. The Women is a gripping street crime thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Within these walls, friendships are forged that will last beyond a sentence. But some inmates can turn in the blink of an eye, because that’s all part of being locked up. In here you are kept from your loved ones and forced into a surrogate family with women you wouldn’t even look at on the outside, let alone call friends. But at Ashcroft, Alliances can mean everything. Each one of these women has their own story to tell and their own penance to deal with. But whilst they fight for their rights on the inside, who is looking after their family, their friends and children on the outside. Whilst they battle to survive in a closed off world what’s happening in the real world. At Ashcroft there’s always a price to be paid, and for some it’s high, but these women are prepared to pay anyway they can . . .

When you play with fire, you're not the only one who gets burned... Setting up an illegal casino in Soho was a dangerous move, and now Alfie Jennings' business is under threat from a rival gang. The last thing he needs is for his teenage niece Chloe-Jane to turn up on his doorstep - and all the trouble that she brings with her. When Chloe-Jane betrays Alfie's trust, she finds herself back on the streets. But when she's brutally kidnapped, Alfie soon realises the turf war with his rivals has turned personal. He will stop at nothing to protect Chloe-Jane. Because you don't mess with family. And you certainly don't mess with a Jennings... A hard-hitting thriller perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Your favourite gangland thriller authors love Jacqui Rose... 'Gritty and gripping.' Kimberley Chambers 'Thrilling and gripping.' Roberta Kray 'A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece' Kerry Barnes 'A cracking good read.' Jessie Keane

The Women is a brilliant novel by bestseller Jacqui Rose. Shining a light on the intense power struggles inside a prison, where everything is to play for. Welcome to HMP Ashcroft. Run by a bent governor determined to impose his will with an iron fist, it might as well be hell for its inmates. Fights and favours are currency for survival, but nothing in life is free; there's always a price to be paid, and for some it's high. Amy has been serving a five-year stretch for money laundering and is about to be released on parole, but is terrified of her abusive husband waiting on the outside. Ness is pregnant by her pimp and serving a ten-year stretch for stabbing him, but just wants to be reunited with her two daughters. With no money, though, how are they going to survive? Tess is the top dog, running the drugs and girls as hard on the inside as she did on the outside, but the women are getting tired of her . . . and she's not about to give up her title without a fight. Whether serving time on the inside or outside, guilty or not, one thing is for certain: hell hath no fury like a woman scorned . . .

The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose, available to pre-order now. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers' Queenie and Martina Cole. AS THE OLD SAYING GOES... Franny Doyle has one thing in common with Wan Huang, head of the notorious Triads gang: they both want Vaughn Sadler six feet under. KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE When Harry Jacobs brings Vaughn into his business and his fold, his life is protected - for now. AND YOUR ENEMIES CLOSER But when Franny finds out the truth about Wan and Harry's dark dealings, all hell breaks loose in Soho. And Vaughn is the key to helping Franny with the score she now has to settle Together with Alfie Jennings, they were once a formidable trio. But can bitter enemies once again become allies? Because in a life of crime - no one lets bygones be bygones... THREE GANGSTERS. TWO FUNERALS. ONE LAST OPPORTUNITY FOR REVENGE.

'Gritty and gripping' Kimberley Chambers, No.1 bestselling author of Queenie 'A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece' Kerry Barnes She can get away with lying. But can she get away with murder? Having been brought up amongst the hardest gangsters and faces of London, Franny Doyle learnt never to let love be her weakness. But she'll do anything to protect those close to her, and at whatever cost. Her partner Alfie Jennings is under pressure. The only person he ever sent down has recently been released from prison, and his Soho nightclub is under threat from his rival Charlie Eton - a man who doesn't respond kindly to people taking away his business. Charlie is playing dirty to come out on top, and when innocent children become involved in the feud, Franny and Alfie are dragged into a dark underworld where Alfie must face demons from his past, and Franny is in a dangerous race against time to ensure her own secrets aren't exposed. Betrayal and lies come with consequences, and old sins cast long shadows... The heart-racing new thriller perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

The heart-racing new gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers' Queenie and Martina Cole. THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE YOU SHOULD NEVER CROSS In a life of crime, loyalty means everything - even if you don't always see eye to eye. But when Vaughn Sadler speaks up to get Franny Doyle sent down, he's broken every rule in the book to win checkmate. AND OTHERS YOU SHOULDN'T UNDERESTIMATE... Holed up in prison, Franny has more than one score to settle - but she's starting with Vaughn. Because you don't grass on your own, no matter what. And though she may be behind bars, she will get revenge - whatever the cost. Before, there was just bad blood running through her veins. But now, there is poison...

'Gritty and gripping' Kimberley Chambers You make a deal with the devil; you pay your dues... Franny Doyle has always known that her father Patrick has been up to no good. After all you don't become one of London's number one gangsters without ruffling a few feathers along the way. Still, she adores her dad and she knows that he would lay down his life for her - she is his number one girl and he has taught her everything she knows. But when something terrible happens to Patrick, Franny realises that he has some very dangerous enemies. Delving into Patrick's past, Franny becomes involved in a high-stakes game. She's not afraid. Patrick has taught her to be a fighter and she's determined to make him proud, even if it means paying the ultimate price - her own life. Thrilling, dangerous and compulsive, Avenged is perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers. Praise for Jacqui Rose 'A captivating read from one of my favourite emerging authors.' Mel Sherratt 'A thrilling and gripping novel.' Roberta Kray 'A cracking good read.' Jessie Keane

'Hair-raising, addictive and absolutely terrifying, gangland thriller fans are going to devour the latest gritty chiller by best-selling author Jacqui Rose.' Reader review An eye for an eye. Cabhan Morton wants to leave the Russo crime family for good and live in peace with his daughter, Alice Rose. But the Russos won't let him walk away without a fight. A tooth for a tooth. Franny Doyle would do anything for Cabhan and Alice, but helping them escape the vindictive Russo brothers won't be easy. The only place they'll be safe is back in Essex with Alfie Jennings. A daughter for a daughter... Franny knows she won't be welcomed by Alfie with open arms - but she doesn't have a choice. The Russos are out for blood and they won't stop until Alice is dead... The heart-racing new thriller perfect for fans of Jessie Keane's Ruby Darke series and Martina Cole's THE LADYKILLER. What others are saying about Fatal: 'Gritty and gripping' Kimberley Chambers, author of THE STING 'A gripping yet tear-jerking gangland masterpiece' Kerry Barnes, bestselling author of THE RULES 'A gripping thriller, that grabs you by the throat from the first sentence until the last... a gangland thriller that any crime reader will love.' Reader review 'The world Jacqui Rose has created is tough, relentless and terrifying, the characters real and believable, the action chilling and breath-taking and the twist and turns plentiful and jaw-dropping... simply outstanding!' Bookish Jottings 'Wow oh wow what a thrilling, edge of your seat, rollercoaster of a ride! it gave me CHILLS right down my spine and made my blood run cold. Would I recommend reading Fatal? Without a doubt ... 100% YES!!' Dash Fan Book Reviews 'This is a high octane, nail biting, heart beating fast kind of read that you will devour in as little amount of time as possible.' iLoveReading

The streets of London's Soho hide a multitude of secrets in this hard-hitting gangland thriller from bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Ten years ago, Jo Martin was released from prison after serving twelve years of a life sentence. She is now out on license - and she isn't Jo anymore. Given a new identity by the courts, and with a different appearance, a ready-made history and even a change of age, Jo can pretend to be anyone . . . Cookie Mackenzie is not only Ned Reid's lover - but she also works for him. She supplies the girls - and boys - for Ned's clients. There's always some runaway kid who needs shelter. Natalie Ellis works at Barney's bar. A fierce and loyal friend, she's a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear - but should everyone really trust her to keep their secrets? Lorni Duncan needs to keep running, always looking over her shoulder, especially with a young child in tow. But how will she survive? The refuges are full, and the last thing Lorni needs is the authorities getting involved. Who is she trying to escape from? Everyone has something to hide and a lot to lose, but which of them did Jo become?

'A thrilling and gripping novel.' Roberta Kray 'No matter what she did, he would always be there, right behind her. She could never escape' Breaking the rules has fatal consequences... Sixteen-year-old Laila has it all. She's kind, beautiful and clever - and now she's caught the attention of Ray-Ray Thompson. But since her father died, her uncle has become increasingly strict and she knows he will never approve of their relationship. After a terrible 'accident' puts her love in hospital, Laila realises just how far her uncle will go to protect the family name. She must leave her feelings behind if she's going to survive - because in Laila's world, bringing dishonour on the family means paying the price... Full of strong women and compelling twists, Dishonour is an addictive read perfect for fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole. Praise for Jacqui Rose 'A captivating read from one of my favourite emerging authors.' Mel Sherratt 'Gritty and gripping - by a star in the making.' Kimberley Chambers 'A cracking good read.' Jessie Keane

'I was hoping you'd be able to help me. I'm looking for my baby.' Casey Edwards has demons to put to rest. Since she had to give away her baby at 15, she's been lost in booze and bad company. But now she wants to find her child and put things right... Heading to Soho, Casey meets former gangster Vaughn Sadler, an old-school hard man who can still handle himself - and anyone else. There's a spark between Vaughn and Casey but she can't let herself get hurt, not again. To find the truth, Casey must enter the dark world of London's gangland: hard drugs, vice, even people trafficking. Soon she discovers that mob boss Alfie Jennings and sadistic psycho Oscar Hardings are plotting something dangerous, something brutal. Something that puts Casey - and her child - in serious trouble . . . Full of strong women, devious gangsters and compelling twists, Taken is compulsive read perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole.

'Gritty and gripping - by a star in the making.' Kimberley Chambers A gritty, gangland Romeo and Juliet story from bestselling author Jacqui Rose, Trapped is perfect for fans of Jessie Keane and Martina Cole. As teenagers, Maggie Donaldson and Johnny Taylor fell hard and fast in love. But they didn't know they were from rival gangland families in London's criminal underworld. Going public with their relationship would have brought them more trouble than they could handle, so for years they concealed the truth. But their house of cards won't be safe for much longer. Maggie's violent father Max has always been out for the Taylors' blood and treats his own family with barely more sympathy. There's a long-buried reason for the vendetta that no one talks about, a secret so shocking it could tear each family - and Maggie and Johnny - apart... A gritty story of bitter feuds and unbreakable bonds, Trapped is the perfect read for fans of Mandasue Heller and Martina Cole.

'A captivating read.' Mel Sherratt 'She trusted the man she loved. It was the most dangerous thing she had ever done ...' No one can touch Del Williams - the hardest gangster in Soho. He's got the monopoly on the drugs, the clubs and the girls - it'd be a mistake to underestimate him. The one person he'd take a bullet for is tough, beautiful Bunny Barker, mother of their daughter Star. Bunny is determined to shield Star from 'life' but Del has a lot of enemies. When a familiar face appears from their past, their family is put into terrible danger. Can Bunny protect Star from the demons of her own past, and her very worst nightmare? A gripping story of gangs, drugs, girls and unbreakable bonds. Perfect for fans of Martina Cole and Mandasue Heller. Praise for Jacqui Rose 'Gritty and gripping' Kimberley Chambers 'A thrilling and gripping novel.' Roberta Kray 'A cracking good read.' Jessie Keane

The Streets is a hard-hitting gangland thriller from the bestselling author Jacqui Rose. Ten years ago, Jo Martin was released from prison after serving twelve years of a life sentence. She is now out on license - and she isn't Jo anymore. Given a new identity by the courts, and with a different appearance, a ready-made history and even a change of age, Jo can pretend to be anyone . . . Cookie Mackenzie, is not only Ned Reid's lover, but she also works for him. She supplies the girls - and boys - for Ned's clients. There's always some runaway kid who needs shelter. Natalie Ellis works at Barney's bar. A fierce and loyal friend, she's a shoulder to cry on, a listening ear - but should everyone really trust her to keep their secrets? Lorni Duncan needs to keep running, always looking over her shoulder, especially with a young child in tow. But how will she survive? The refuges are full, and the last thing Lorni needs is the authorities getting involved. Who is she trying to escape from? Everyone has something to hide and a lot to lose, but which of them did Jo become?