I’m delighted to reveal the draft covers for the first two titles in my new ‘co-sexy’ crime thriller series, Mel Greenway Investigates. The books are being published by No Exit Press (part of Bedford Square) in the UK, and I’m very pleased with the way the series is developing.
The first title, A THORN IN THE ROSE is published in February 2026, and the second, FLIGHT OF THE TURNER comes out in June 2026.
Here’s the blurb for the first book:
Secrets bloom where the roses die – and Mel Greenway is digging up the truth.
In post-war Britain, Avonby estate is a crumbling relic hiding deadly secrets. Lady Melinda ‘Mel’ Greenway, a former army mechanic and the family’s poor relation, seeks solace in its overgrown gardens – until she unearths a body beneath the roses.
The discovery drags Mel into a tangled web of lies, resentments, and buried truths, forcing her to clash with Inspector Derrin Bradley, her wartime lover turned investigator. As Derrin digs into the dark web of secrets entangling Avonby’s privileged residents and its resentful staff, Mel is determined to solve the mystery herself. As sparks fly and old wounds resurface, Mel’s relentless pursuit of the truth puts her at odds with both her family and Derrin, while making her a target for a killer desperate to keep the past buried.
A tale of resilience, forbidden romance, and suspense, A Thorn in the Rose is a richly atmospheric mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
And it’s available to pre-order from Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1835013341 – this is the link for the UK site.
