Gunner

A brand new crime series from the award-winning author of the Harry McCoy books 'A notably original protagonist . . . swept up in a high-level conspiracy reaching from Whitehall's corridors of power to Berlin and Rudolf Hess's doomed flight to Scotland . . . enthralling' Financial Times 'Great storytelling . . . I loved it' Peter James, #1 bestselling author of the Roy Grace series March 1941. Joseph Gunner is back on the streets of Glasgow after being wounded on the front lines in France. Keeping the pain in his leg at bay with the help of morphine, Gunner, a former detective, is hoping to lie low as the Luftwaffe begins bombing Glasgow. But when he runs into his old boss Drummond, he is persuaded to help examine a body found in the wreckage. When it turns out to be that of a German, mutilated to disguise his identity, Gunner reluctantly agrees to investigate. As he begins to hunt for the truth Gunner runs into old flames and bitter enemies, before finding himself embroiled in a high-level conspiracy that reaches far beyond his hometown of Glasgow. Partly inspired by the true story of Rudolf Hess's secret mission to broker appeasement with Britain during the Second World War, Gunner is an atmospheric and addictive new thriller from one of Britain's best-loved writers. 'Great stuff . . . a vivid sense of place and time and what a main character!' Ian Rankin, #1 bestselling author of the Rebus series 'Perfectly captures the chaos, danger and moral mess of a world turned upside down by conflict' Guardian

A brand new crime series from the award-winning author of the Harry McCoy books 'A notably original protagonist . . . swept up in a high-level conspiracy reaching from Whitehall's corridors of power to Berlin and Rudolf Hess's doomed flight to Scotland . . . enthralling' Financial Times 'Great storytelling . . . I loved it' Peter James, #1 bestselling author of the Roy Grace series March 1941. Joseph Gunner is back on the streets of Glasgow after being wounded on the front lines in France. Keeping the pain in his leg at bay with the help of morphine, Gunner, a former detective, is hoping to lie low as the Luftwaffe begins bombing Glasgow. But when he runs into his old boss Drummond, he is persuaded to help examine a body found in the wreckage. When it turns out to be that of a German, mutilated to disguise his identity, Gunner reluctantly agrees to investigate. As he begins to hunt for the truth Gunner runs into old flames and bitter enemies, before finding himself embroiled in a high-level conspiracy that reaches far beyond his hometown of Glasgow. Partly inspired by the true story of Rudolf Hess's secret mission to broker appeasement with Britain during the Second World War, Gunner is an atmospheric and addictive new thriller from one of Britain's best-loved writers. 'Great stuff . . . a vivid sense of place and time and what a main character!' Ian Rankin, #1 bestselling author of the Rebus series 'Perfectly captures the chaos, danger and moral mess of a world turned upside down by conflict' Guardian

From bestselling romantic suspense author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a surprise pregnancy romantic suspense... Della Bolden needs an escape-that's what happens when your billionaire father has shielded your entire life. Growing up under the thumb of personal security-for her own safety-Della wanted one weekend of freedom on a ski trip with her friends. And freedom came in the form of good looks, a toe-curling smile, and a promise to go their separate ways in the morning. Gunner Reynolds is just fine being the playboy bachelor among his brothers, and one night with a gorgeous woman is exactly the kind of thing he'd never turn down. And it was a night he'd never forget. Even though Della's bright blue eyes still haunt his best fantasies, he tells himself he's moved on. When a local business mogul hires Reynolds Protective to guard his daughter, Gunner is shocked to find the familiar gaze he can't stop thinking about. With dangerous people threatening her and her family, Della needs Gunner's protection. She also needs to tell him she's pregnant. And though she trusts him to keep her safe, she wonders if she's left her heart exposed to the one man who could break it?

From bestselling romantic suspense author, Dr. Rebecca Sharp, comes a surprise pregnancy romantic suspense... Della Bolden needs an escape-that's what happens when your billionaire father has shielded your entire life. Growing up under the thumb of personal security- for her own safety- Della wanted one weekend of freedom on a ski trip with her friends. And freedom came in the form of good looks, a toe-curling smile, and a promise to go their separate ways in the morning. Gunner Reynolds is just fine being the playboy bachelor among his brothers, and one night with a gorgeous woman is exactly the kind of thing he'd never turn down. And it was a night he'd never forget. Even though Della's bright blue eyes still haunt his best fantasies, he tells himself he's moved on. When a local business mogul hires Reynolds Protective to guard his daughter, Gunner is shocked to find the familiar gaze he can't stop thinking about. With dangerous people threatening her and her family, Della needs Gunner's protection. She also needs to tell him she's pregnant. And though she trusts him to keep her safe, she wonders if she's left her heart exposed to the one man who could break it?