Books like Darkest Heart by Patricia Pellicane

A lonely orphan girl on the Yorkshire moors befriends a disabled cousin and unlocks the secrets of a hidden garden.

After a decade of heartbreak, Nicole discovers her former lover Frazer Holt’s friend Melanie has died under suspicious circumstances in Corfu, and she is determined to uncover the truth – risking a reunion with the man she still loves.

A passionate romance set in the New Mexico Territory during the Western frontier era, following Candice Carter as she entangles with the fierce Indian warrior Jack Savage amid growing conflict with the Apache.

During the American Revolution, loyal courier Felicity Dryson must balance her devotion to Washington's cause with an unexpected love for the handsome British physician Jared Walker, turning her battlefield service into a personal battlefield.

After being adopted by a quirky Dublin couple who treat him only as a house‑guest, Cyril embarks on a life‑spanning quest to discover his origins, his place in Ireland, and the meaning of true belonging.

Inspector Hannasyde investigates a poisoned death in the wealthy Matthews family, where each member hides motives as they begin to die one by one.

An heiress trading her New York townhouse for Nevada’s Red Rock Ranch finds romance and intrigue when she meets the half-Indian rancher, Joseph Youngblood, whose passion and protection threaten to keep her in their rugged world forever.

The Famous Five embark on a daring adventure to Demon's Rock, where they uncover a mysterious gold coin and discover that the legend of buried treasure is not just a myth.

A new student at a boarding school becomes embroiled in a supernatural mystery involving a ghost and a serial killer, leading her to confront dark secrets from her past.

Ashlyn Darrow in Budapest seeks help from supernatural men—especially the dangerous Maddox—but their instant hunger leads to a passionate love that could destroy them both.

TV reporter Meghan Collins investigates her father's mysterious death and discovers a terrifying connection to a dead lookalike.

Set in post‑war Los Angeles, John Gregory Dunne’s novel follows brothers Tom, a homicide detective, and Des, an up‑and‑coming priest, as they investigate a gruesome murder that tests their family bonds and loyalties.

In 12th‑century England, a seasoned knight, Gareth de Hugues, chases a daring thief, Zerra, whose quick wits and fierce loyalty challenge his honor and set them both on a perilous path toward royal intrigue.

When George and Timmy vanish, the Famous Five must solve a home invasion and a missing-person mystery, testing their friendship and courage in this ninth adventure.

The Famous Five embark on a camping adventure near a famed scientist’s home, where they must recover stolen research papers and uncover the culprit.

At Finniston Farm, the Famous Five race to uncover a hidden dungeon in a ruined castle and claim its secrets before a rival suspect.

A curious teenager trails a mysterious path through the marsh, uncovering the legend of King John's lost treasure and the hidden secrets of his town.

WICKED WEB When Cassie Talbot rescued the semi-conscious man from the side of the road, she never expected to be so drawn to the cad. And when she discovered his true identity, she knew that he could never know the secret of who she really was. That truth would come at the cost of all that she held dear... But something kept drawing her back into his caress, yearning for yet another kiss. His touch was like a powerful drug, and once Cassie had one taste of his lips she became obsessed with the thought of more... TANGLED LIES For the first time in his life, Cameron Chandler was afraid. He had sailed the world and known many women, but there was something different about the daring vixen who saved his life. Maybe it was the way she fit so perfectly in his embrace, or the way her dark blue eyes mirrored his own passion... Cameron knew that she was keeping the truth of her identity close to her chest, but he swore to expose it and deal with the consequences. He knew one fact for certain: Cassie Talbot was his now to love, cherish and to protect against any Deceptions of the Heart