by Jane E. James (Author)

My new home, Rose Cottage, is perfect. The landlady has just one rule: no men. What happens if I break it?

It seemed perfect for me and my five-year-old daughter, Lily - a pretty little cottage on a quiet country farm. Our landlady, Mrs Skinner, greets us with a bone-crushing hug. She seems nice, motherly even. She brings homemade cakes, freshly baked bread, and cheese.

Then came the rule. No male visitors.

I told myself it didn't matter. We needed somewhere safe. Anywhere was better than the women's refuge.

But soon there are red flags. Mrs Skinner's son watches me a little too closely. My lipstick disappears. Lily wakes screaming that there's a stranger in her room.

And when I ask about the last tenant - the one who vanished, leaving all her furniture behind - Mrs Skinner just smiles, and says she only wants to protect us.

But what happens when I break her rules?

This chilling, twist-filled psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Steena Holmes, Valerie Keogh, T.M. Logan, Lisa Jewell and Shalini Boland.

READERS LOVE THE LANDLADY:

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'So many twists and turns, which kept me reading into the night.' Michelle M.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Loved it!' Susan B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The storyline was gripping, and the twists were amazing. I couldn't put it down.' Jess H.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I was hooked right at the start. Brilliant from beginning to end.' Anita W.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I loved this book! The surprises and twists kept me hooked! The ending was not what I was expecting at all!' Shannon S.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'That ending was absolutely crazy! Such a diabolical read!' Terri B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Wow! This book had chilling suspense, dark secrets, fantastic characters, and a few jaw-dropping moments.' Debbie B.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Lures you in with a simple premise, and then slowly tightens the screws . . . I enjoyed every second of this book.' Louise P.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A really chilling and creepy story. I struggled to put this down.' Debra G.

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