When everything she’s fought for begins to fall apart, how far will she go to hold it together?
“Heavy is the head that wears the crown” – and Millie Ward is about to learn just how true that is.
With her husband Paul’s loyalty in doubt, the life she’s rebuilt begins to fracture. One question haunts her: does he still love her, or has it all been a lie?
But as her marriage unravels, a new danger emerges.
When her troubled best friend Rosie is admitted to a private psychiatric unit, Millie senses something isn’t right. Behind its polished façade lies a dark secret – and when patients start disappearing, Millie fears Rosie could be next.
Desperate, she risks everything to get her out. But some secrets refuse to stay buried.
As the truth comes to light and the pressure mounts, Millie makes a reckless choice that could destroy everything she’s built.
Now, with her world on the brink, she must decide what matters most – and what she’s willing to lose.
A hard-hitting finale of power, secrets and consequences – perfect for fans of Kerry Kaya and Stephanie Hart
Praise for The Stepney Takeover
'Wow. My new favourite author. Great characters. Great story' Reader review
'Wow, loved the 3rd book. Can’t wait for more. Best author by far' Reader review
'Once you start you can not put it down' Reader review
'I absolutely love this series.' Reader review
About the Author :
Carol Hellier was born in Essex in the mid-1960s. In her mid-twenties, she uncovered a life-changing family secret: the parents who had raised her were in fact her grandparents, and the sister she had grown up with was her mother. More recently, she also discovered that her great-grandmother was a Romany Gypsy named Rose — a revelation that deepened her connection to her roots and strengthened her sense of identity. With family ties stretching from Stepney in East London to County Cork in Ireland, family and heritage have always played a powerful role in her life. After marrying into a Romany Gypsy family and beginning her married life in a caravan, Carol gained first-hand insight into the traveler way of life. This unique experience brings authenticity and depth to her writing, particularly in her gritty gangland fiction. Before becoming a full-time author, Carol worked in a variety of roles, including hairdresser, kitchen and bathroom designer, medical secretary, and barmaid.
Today, she writes full time following the success of her books. She is the author of eight novels, including the bestselling Ward Brothers series, which reached number one on Amazon. Her books are perfect for readers who enjoy hard-hitting gangland fiction woven with compelling gypsy and traveler storylines.
