Nicola Moriarty Nicola Moriarty i(A144133 works by)
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1 y separately published work icon Every Last Suspect Nicola Moriarty , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2024 28007611 2024 single work novel crime thriller 'Who killed Harriet? The unputdownable new thriller from the bestselling author of You Need to Know.

'Complicated, driven, loving.

'Manipulative, irresistible, monstrous.

'Love or hate her, Harriet Osman is impossible to turn down. But someone in her life has finally snapped, leaving her face-down in a pool of her own blood. Harriet isn't one to die quietly though, and she is determined to reveal her killer before she goes.

'Was it her devoted husband, Malek, with a violent past? Her best friend and lover, Victoria, with a deadly secret only Harriet knew? Or the new woman in her life, fellow school mum Karen? The one with an impeccable reputation ... or so she says.

'Bullying, friendships and games (in and out of the bedroom) combine with envy, lust and revenge, creating a darkly twisted tale of drama and suspense where the question isn't who killed Harriet, but why did it take them so long to do it?' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon You Need to Know Nicola Moriarty , Pymble : HarperCollins Australia , 2021 21260555 2021 single work novel

'Everybody's hiding something ...

'Jill, her three sons, their wives and children are driving in convoy on Christmas Eve. But something sinister is simmering behind their happy smiles.

'Mimi is struggling with her new twins, but at least a glass of wine smooths out life's jagged edges. Andrea's starting to wonder if her marriage is as happy as she'd thought. Darren is reeling from a surprise request and teenager Callie has become increasingly withdrawn.

'On the way to their holiday house, a terrifying car accident devastates them all. But someone unexpected was in one of the cars. No one is searching for them. And their time is running out.

'You Need to Know is a dark domestic drama about family secrets and lies, fractured relationships, tragic mistakes and the ultimate betrayal.'

1 y separately published work icon The Ex Nicola Moriarty , Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2019 15931638 2019 single work novel

'Girl meets boy. They fall in love. There's just one problem...

'Georgia and Luke are in love. They've only been dating for a few months but Georgia is pretty sure he's the one. They get along so well; he's romantic and kind and funny. There's just one problem: Luke's ex-girlfriend, Cadence, is having trouble moving on. She texts him all the time, won't give Luke back some of his things and Georgia is convinced Cadence has followed them on more than one occasion. It's starting to get creepy.

'Georgia and Luke soon move in together but the shadow of Cadence looms large. Georgia is conflicted - on the one hand she is the happiest she has been in a very long time, but this stalker-ex thing is getting old real quick. She needs Cadence to calm down and stop interfering with their lives. Georgia decides to go to Cadence's apartment and confront her, woman to woman ... that's when things get interesting.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 y separately published work icon Those Other Women Nicola Moriarty , Sydney South : HarperCollins Australia , 2018 12934608 2018 single work novel

'Mums 

'Sleepless nights. Toddler tantrums. Porridge in her hair. Frankie needs the support of her online mums' group just to keep her off the gin. 

'Versus Non-Mums 

'Late starts. Early finishes. Endless school plays and sports days. Poppy and Annalise are driven mad by mums enjoying special privileges at work while they pick up the slack. Setting up a Facebook group to vent about smug mummies is just a healthy outlet - right? 

'Equals War 

'But as their new group's membership soars, the frustrated women start confronting mums in the real world. Cafes become battlegrounds, playgrounds become warzones and offices have never been more divided. 

'A rivalry that was once harmless fun is about to spiral out of Poppy and Annalise's control. 

'Because one of their members is a wolf in sheep's clothing. And she has an agenda of her own . . . ' (Publication Summary)

4 1 y separately published work icon The Fifth Letter Nicola Moriarty , Sydney : HarperCollins Australia , 2017 10320176 2017 single work novel

'A fun vacation game turns destructive, exposing dark secrets, deeply buried grudges, and a shocking betrayal in Nicola Moriarity’s intriguing debut.

'Four friends . . .

'Joni, Deb, Eden, and Trina have been best friends since high school, sharing a bond that has seen them through their teenage years and into adulthood. But now, time and circumstance is starting to pull them apart as careers, husbands, and babies get in the way. As their yearly vacation becomes less of a priority—at least for three of the women—how can Joni find a way to draw the four of them back together?

'Four secrets . . .

'During a laughter and wine-filled night, the women dare one another to write anonymous letters, spilling their deepest, darkest secrets. But the fun game turns devastating, exposing cracks in their lives and the friendship they share. Each letter is a dark confession revealing shocking information. A troubled marriage? A substance abuse problem? A secret pregnancy? A heartbreaking diagnosis?

'Five letters . . .

'Late on one of their last nights together, after the other three have gone to bed, Joni notices something in the fireplace—a burnt, crumpled, nearly destroyed, sheet of paper that holds the most shattering revelation of all. It is a fifth letter—a hate-filled rant that exposes a vicious, deeply hidden grudge that has festered for decades. But who wrote it? Which one of them has seethed with resentment all these years? What should Joni do?

Best friends are supposed to keep your darkest secrets. But the revelations Joni, Deb, Eden and Trina have shared will ripple through their lives with unforeseen consequences . . . and things will never be the same.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon All My Love Loretta Hill , Claire Baxter , Virginia Taylor , Nicola Moriarty , North Sydney : Random House , 2014 7089264 2014 selected work novel romance
1 y separately published work icon Free-Falling [and] Paper Chains Nicola Moriarty , North Sydney : Random House , 2013 Z1934997 2013 selected work novel
1 Page Turners Nicola Moriarty , 2013 single work review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 16 February 2013; (p. 21)

— Review of Paper Chains Nicola Moriarty , 2013 single work novel
1 1 y separately published work icon Paper Chains Nicola Moriarty , Sydney : Bantam Australia , 2013 Z1916453 2013 single work novel

'A heart-warming story of family, friendship and forgiveness - and the crazy twists of fate that shape our lives...

'Hannah and India are new best friends. Although true friendship means always telling each other the truth, doesn't it...?

'Hannah, you see, is running from her life back in Sydney. Now in London, she's trying to put the past behind her, and finding this amazing new friend is a positive step forward. If only she could stop punishing herself for what she did.

'India knows Hannah is hiding something big, and she's determined to figure it out. Fast.

'Because India has a secret of her own... One that is currently sealed in a love letter that's making its journey across Europe in the most unconventional way.

'Before it reaches its destination, can India help Hannah learn to forgive herself? And will Hannah wake up and realise that India needs rescuing too ...?' (Publisher's blurb)

1 y separately published work icon Captivation Nicola Moriarty , North Sydney : Random House , 2013 7089285 2013 single work novel 'After Juliette lost her beloved husband Danny she was tormented by her grief. But now, just as she is finally preparing to move on, she senses he has returned. How can Juliette say no to the man she loves more than life itself?' (Publication summary)
3 7 y separately published work icon Free-Falling Nicola Moriarty , North Sydney : Random House Australia , 2012 Z1828837 2012 single work novel

'The Fiancee
Belinda's life is in free-fall after the sudden death of her fiancé Andy. But then ghostly signs begin to appear which suggest he might not really be gone. And Belinda begins to tumble even further. Will his final parting gift be enough to save her?

'The Mother
Evelyn McGavin, Andy's mum, is also struggling. She copes with her sorrow by shoplifting (once), hating Belinda (constantly) and jumping out of a plane. In her skydiving instructor, Baz, she finds an unexpected friend. But why is he so agitated when he hears how Andy died?

'Two women, united in their loss, separated by their grief. And yet still linked in a most unexpected way ...' (From the publisher's website.)

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