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Sapphire: An absolutely addictive and gripping crime thriller (The Working Girls) Kindle Edition

by Heather Burnside (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 1,474 ratings
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She's got her street family but who can she trust?

TWO SISTERS ALONE
Sophie and Kelsey have always had each other. When their mum is diagnosed with cancer and their dad fails to step up, they're forced to move into the care system. But Sophie knows they'll be okay as long as she's there to protect her sister.

ONE FINAL CHANCE
But when Kelsey is found a foster family and Sophie can't join her, Sophie's left in an unsafe situation in the home, forced to do things against her will. Finding her own foster family feels like a relief, but it's short lived when her trust in her new foster parents is betrayed.

NO GOING BACK
With nowhere to turn, Sophie finds herself homeless. But when she finds her new street family, Sophie joins the working girls and her new identity as Sapphire is complete. It's a hard life working the streets, especially when those around her look to take advantage, but can the dream of one day finding Kelsey keep her going?

Heather Burnside is back with this completely unputdownable, heart-racing series, perfect for all fans of Kimberley Chambers and Martina Cole.

Readers love Sapphire!

'Absolutely loved this book I couldn't put it down... Just brilliant enjoyed this so much.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Oh my I was totally gripped... A book to pull at your heart. I just loved the feeling of belonging in there with them all. Great read from start to finish.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'A gritty read, by the new queen of crime.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'Yet another amazing read by Heather. I love this series. Loads of twists. And can only hope for the next instalment soon.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Wow... Great read.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Heartbreaking... You will root for Sapphire to be able to turn her life around. Well worthy of 5 stars' Lucysbooks26, 5 stars

'I was so gripped... I had to find out what happened. The book really flowed so well I absolutely loved it.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'Gripping and realistic account of how someone can fall through the system and through no fault of their own become homeless and do what they can to survive. I really enjoyed this.' Goodreads Reviewer, 5 stars

'I've read all of Heather's books and this one certainly didn't disappoint... Heartbreaking... Be prepared, once you start reading, it's hard to put down.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars

'Fantastic read, love this series and how all the books merge in places around the girls. Glad this one ended with a great ending hoping there are more on the working girls to come.' NetGalley Reviewer, 5 stars
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About the Author

Heather Burnside spent her teenage years on one of the toughest estates in Manchester and she draws heavily on this background as the setting for many of her novels. After taking a career break to raise two children, Heather enrolled on a creative writing course. Heather now works full-time on her novels from her home in Manchester, which she shares with her two grown-up children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09FVLP5FB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book; 1st edition (January 6, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2322 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 376 pages
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Heather Burnside grew up in Gorton, a working-class area of Manchester famed as the original location for the TV series, Shameless. She moved from Gorton to a new housing development and spent her teenage years on one of the toughest estates in Manchester.

During the 1990s the estate became the headquarters for one of Manchester’s predominant gangs. It regularly featured in the local press due to shootings and drug-related problems. Heather draws heavily on this background as the setting for many of her novels.

After taking a career break to raise two children Heather enrolled on a creative writing course. During that time she had many articles published in well-known magazines and went on to run a writing services business before focusing on her novels.

Heather now works full-time on her novels from her home in Manchester which she shares with her two grown-up children.

You can find out more about Heather’s books by signing up to her mailing list at: http://eepurl.com/CP6YP to receive regular updates, or by viewing her website: www.heatherburnside.com.

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marnie | once upon a time book reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant read and series
Reviewed in the United States on January 6, 2022
I absolutely love the working girls series and I am sad that it has now come to an end with Sapphire the 5th instalment. Over the course of the series Heather Burnside has created a cast of characters that have felt so real, it is like I knew each of them as they told me their story and let me into their lives that have been full of hardship and heartbreak as they fight to survive on the streets in a very dark side of Manchester.

I felt for each of the women, but none more so than Sapphire (Sophie), who’s story really got under my skin and for me it is the best book in the series. Right away I was caught up in Sapphires story that sees herself and her sister Kelsey become part of the system after their beloved mother dies of cancer. When Kelsey is fostered by a lovely couple the girls lose contact and when Sapphire’s own experience with her new foster family is short-lived, it sees her end up on the streets.

Heather Burnside delivers an authentic account of what it is like to be homeless and does not hold back. We see Sapphire spiral as she becomes addicted to drugs, suffers abuse and later forced into prostitution in a fight to survive and get her next fix. It is heartbreakingly raw and did have me shedding a tear, but what I loved about Sapphire the most was her strength.

If you have not read this series I can not recommend it highly enough. It is one that I wish I could read again for the first time, which is such a testament to Heather. I am though looking forward to something new from her which I am sure will be another winner!
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Julie
4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty, gutsy and explosive
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
Gritty, gutsy and explosive, Sapphire is the latest must-read gangland thriller from Heather Burnside.

Sisters Sophie and Kelsey are as close as two siblings can be. They’ve always had each other’s backs and they have always been there for one another – until tragedy strikes. When their mother is diagnosed with cancer and their dad fails to do the right thing by his daughters, the two sisters’ world is shaken to its very core. With everything they’ve always known cruelly snatched away from them, the girls only have each other now and Sophie vows to do everything within her power to protect her sister. However, that decision is cruelly taken away from her when a foster family is found for Kelsey and Sophie is unable to join her. But worse is to come for Sophie…

Sophie is in grave danger at the children’s home and she is coerced into doing things against her will. When a foster family is found for her, Sophie is elated – until she realizes that she has swapped one prison for another. Making a risky bid for freedom, Sophie finds herself homeless. On the streets, she is taken under the wing of the working girls and renamed as Sapphire. Sophie’s new life is full of danger and challenges. There are enemies round every corner intent on maximum destruction, but Sophie refuses to let anyone get in the way of fulfilling her long-cherished dream of reuniting with Kelsey.

Heather Burnside’s writing continues to go from strength to strength and with Sapphire, she has written a fast-paced thriller packed with heart-stopping suspense, larger than life characters and spine-chilling intrigue. Sapphire is a highly engaging tale about family, the ties that bind us together and the lengths people go to for the ones they love that will grab readers from page one and keep them gripped until the very end.

A terrific read that will break readers’ hearts and keep them up all night, Heather Burnside’s Sapphire is a must-read for Kimberley Chambers fans.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Laura Book Lover
4.0 out of 5 stars Life
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2022
I liked this book because it was written well and I liked the plot.
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Kimmy
5.0 out of 5 stars Sapphire
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 7, 2023
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OMG that broke my heart, I cried soo much, I can’t believe girls go through this. Heather Burnside you are a amazing Author and you are with my number ones Kimberly Chambers, Kerry Barnes. I love the way you bring your readers into your stories with the characters. Mind blowing. It makes you think this really goes on in life. Thank you soo much for writing theses true stories. Keep them coming please. Your number one fan Kim. Please read for yourselves. Absolutely brilliant.
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Dania Lomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
Reviewed in Australia on January 8, 2022
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Another great read by Heather burnside. I throughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more from this author
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Christine
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 16, 2023
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When you pick it up it's hard to put down
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J Forsythe
5.0 out of 5 stars Sapphire
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2023
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As much as I love a Happy Ending, which this one was, I was hoping the climax would include what became of Lloyd, who bullied Sophie when she and Kelsey lived at the Children's Home. Perhaps we won't find out until Guilt.
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JacquiT
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 24, 2023
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Another brilliant book in the Working Girls series 👏
Absolute page turner that i found myself reading in the early hours until I finished!
Couldn't put it down.
The story of 2 Sisters who sadly after losing their Mother were separated through the care system!
One of them with a great future ahead of her and the other an awful downward spiral in her life.
5 stars 🌟
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