L.V. Matthews
Hello all,
Thank you for stopping by my page.
I have a new book coming which I'm so excited for you to read! It's called TO LOVE A LIAR and it's out in September 2025. You can pre-order now in paperback, ebook, and audio.
My backlist titles are -
SILENT WATERS, THE TWINS (Richard and Judy Bookclub pick) and THE PRANK. All published by Welbeck/Mountain Leopard Press, Hachette.
For any queries, please go via my agent, Camilla Bolton, at The Darley Anderson Agency
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