Her Rival: A completely unputdownable gritty crime thriller with a shocking twist

Scarlet Drew is new to London's criminal underworld, and she's hell bent on making a name for herself as head of the family firm. But when Scarlet finds herself alone with a rival business owner, she is little prepared for what happens next.

Determined not to let the drunken lech get away with his crime, Scarlet plans her revenge. But she fails to notice someone watching her every move and they know exactly what she's up to...

Face to face with a new enemy, Scarlet fears she may have put her whole family at risk, and it will take everything she has to save their empire. Will everyone survive the fight?

Fans of Martina Cole and Kimberley Chambers will love this nail-biting book from bestselling crime author Emma Tallon.

What readers are saying about Her Rival:

'OMG... What an amazing and brilliant book. From page one, right to the end it was a rollercoaster of thrilling surprises! ... And that mind-blowing twist at the end??? ... If I could give more than five stars, I would!!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What can I say but WOW!... A most definite five stars from me!' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'The queen of gang land crime is back with an almighty bang and a book that will capture your attention and hold you hostage right up to the very last page... This gem is just absolutely fabulous... I am completely speechless.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'OMG, Emma, you have nailed it again... Page-turner, gritty, keeps you on your toes.' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'What a story... So addictive.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'An excellent, fast-paced, gritty read that will keep you turning those pages into the small hours of the night.' Lucysbooks26, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
 

• Publication date: 20 November 2025
• Page count: 400
• Dimensions: Height 197 mm; Width 130 mm; Thickness 29 mm
• Publisher: Bookouture
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN-13: 9781836185567