A Northumberland author has released the final instalment of her trilogy of novels.
Jackie Watson, from the Tyne Valley, has released 'Chosen Lies', the final book in her Apokeri Bay Trilogy, which transports readers to the Greek island of Lefkada.
The series follows Anna Jenkinson, the Geordie protagonist, as she falls in love with a picturesque fishing village and becomes entangled in its secrets.
Ms Watson said: "I never set out to be a writer but after a recurring dream back in 2020 that all changed.
"The characters and settings were so vivid I was driven to write about them."
Her series now includes the full trilogy, along with a Mediterranean cruise-themed novella.
She said: "I wanted to transport readers to a beautiful Greek island, where they can smell the salt air, hear the waves lapping against the shore, feel the sun on their skin and discover interesting characters with secrets and hidden agendas.
"Many readers comment that after reading my books they want to book a holiday to Greece, so I guess I must be doing something right."
The trilogy spans two decades and explores the fallout of telling a lie for what seems like the right reason.
Set on Lefkada, a Greek island, the novels are written with rich descriptions of the landscape, cuisine, and culture.
In the concluding novel, a chance encounter, the discovery of long-lost letters, and the return of vengeful figures threaten to unravel everything Anna has fought to protect.
The story weaves between present-day events and 18th-century Greece, featuring a hunt for a legendary hidden treasure.
Ms Watson said: "I love stories with dual timelines and incorporating one into Chosen Lies was great fun.
"It allowed me to introduce some brilliant new characters and the return of some firm favourites.
"But as always, I don’t give them an easy ride.
"As this is the concluding part of the trilogy I’ve gone all out to create a glorious ending which I hope readers will love."
'Chosen Lies' is available now in paperback, Kindle, and through Kindle Unlimited on Amazon.
It can also be ordered through bookshops and libraries.
The Apokeri Bay Series now comprises a complete trilogy and a spin-off novella.
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