The first novel in The Estate Series, an emotional and gripping read full of down-to-earth stories about life's ups and downs. Strong female characters and a sense of community that will be right up your street. WHAT IF YOU HAD NO ONE TO TURN TO AND NOWHERE TO RUN? With the death of her husband and a tragic secret she is desperate to bury, Cath opens her home to young women who need a roof over their head and a sympathetic ear. No woman is beyond Cath’s helping hand. The only problem? She lives on the notorious Mitchell Estate, where temptation and trouble lurk on every corner. When malicious notes are posted through her door and precious things go missing, Cath reckons it’s just part of daily life on the estate. But when those she cares about most fall prey to violence, she begins to suspect her past mistakes are catching up with her. Can Cath finally confront her own troubled history before it engulfs not only her but also the women struggling to rebuild their lives? The Estate Series - where even the darkest moments have a light at the end of the tunnel. Somewhere to Hide Behind a Closed Door Fighting for Survival Written in the Scars The Estate Box Set (A collection of books 1-3 above) ******************************* ‘Have just discovered this gem of an author and really enjoying the Estate series. Well written with believable characters.’ ‘This book was edgy, full of secrets and I loved it. Parts of the storyline had me in tears, seeing what some of these women had to endure in their daily lives was an eye opener.’ I’m honestly cannot recommend Somewhere to Hide highly enough. The author brings home the devastating effects that certain crimes leave their victims with and it makes for an emotional and gripping read throughout. Cannot wait to read the next one.’ ‘The suspense is there in every chapter, willing you to turn the pages. The characters are deep and understood. The storyline skips along with everything adding to the plot. Cannot recommend this book and author highly enough.’ ******************************* ‘A writer to watch out for.’ Mandasue Heller. ‘Just the right amount of gritty realism that sets her writing apart from the crowd.’ LJ Ross. ‘Mel Sherratt combines taut storytelling with excellent characterisation.’ Angela Marsons.