THRILLER

Never Alone Elizabeth Haynes Text Publishing, $29.99

It’s a fantasy come true when Aiden Beck moves into a cottage on Sarah Carpenter’s secluded property in north Yorkshire. They had a fling at uni before she married his best friend, and she’s never forgotten how he made her feel. Perhaps the spark will be rekindled and, with her husband dead, children grown and finances rocky, she could do with some comfort. Aiden slots in nicely with her social circle, but he’s not quite what he seems and she has, herself, overstepped some boundaries. As her life spins out of control, her best friend disappears. Haynes excels at creating a sense of tension and believable dialogue. This erotic story of obsession and possession is a fine addition to the former police analyst’s thrillers. Verdict: thrilling