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The Watch
How far would you go to get the life you want?
When Gina Turner’s husband, Scott, is sent down for a ten year stretch, her world falls apart. It’s not just that she misses her husband, but the fact that the Proceeds of Crime team are gunning for all the couple had, and it’s her home, her life, her safety net that’s snatched from under her.
But she’s not alone. Her friends Lola and Becky have seen their partners get slammed in jail too. Gina has an idea that could save all three friends, but it means no more turning a blind eye – instead it’s an eye for an eye…
While the women find out if they’ve got what it takes to put their stamp on the Manchester underworld, Scott Turner must face up to the fact his biggest rival has landed in the same jail as him and to survive, both men may need to make a pact.
For husband and wife, on the inside and out, it’s time to work out who they can trust – enemies, lovers, friends…or no-one?
When Gina Turner’s husband, Scott, is sent down for a ten year stretch, her world falls apart. It’s not just that she misses her husband, but the fact that the Proceeds of Crime team are gunning for all the couple had, and it’s her home, her life, her safety net that’s snatched from under her.
But she’s not alone. Her friends Lola and Becky have seen their partners get slammed in jail too. Gina has an idea that could save all three friends, but it means no more turning a blind eye – instead it’s an eye for an eye…
While the women find out if they’ve got what it takes to put their stamp on the Manchester underworld, Scott Turner must face up to the fact his biggest rival has landed in the same jail as him and to survive, both men may need to make a pact.
For husband and wife, on the inside and out, it’s time to work out who they can trust – enemies, lovers, friends…or no-one?
336 pages, Paperback
Published August 20, 2024
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Karen Woods
64 books46 followersGoodreads also has books by me listed as Karen S Woods and Karen S. Woods.
I write fiction and nonfiction.
When I was a young college instructor, if anyone had told me that I would be making my living as a writer, I would have told him that he had the wrong woman. Oh, I had stories and characters dancing in my head, clamoring to get out. Writing, however, was something I did strictly for my own amusement, as I had done since I had written my first short story at the age of five. I simply had plans for my life other than writing. I was quite happy teaching undergraduates. Hey, I had to use my degrees for something, didn't I? I do quite enjoy teaching. But, it dawned on me that I could and did write tales that were as good or better than the ones I read in my leisure time.
As for me at this stage of my life, I tease that I live a quiet life. Well, maybe it's quiet in comparison to a Category Four hurricane. I've been married to my best friend since 1979.
I write fiction and nonfiction.
When I was a young college instructor, if anyone had told me that I would be making my living as a writer, I would have told him that he had the wrong woman. Oh, I had stories and characters dancing in my head, clamoring to get out. Writing, however, was something I did strictly for my own amusement, as I had done since I had written my first short story at the age of five. I simply had plans for my life other than writing. I was quite happy teaching undergraduates. Hey, I had to use my degrees for something, didn't I? I do quite enjoy teaching. But, it dawned on me that I could and did write tales that were as good or better than the ones I read in my leisure time.
As for me at this stage of my life, I tease that I live a quiet life. Well, maybe it's quiet in comparison to a Category Four hurricane. I've been married to my best friend since 1979.
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September 2, 2024
Karen woods never disappoints you when reading her books. She knows how to
Keep you on the edge of your seat
True you just never know who’s watching you and what goes on behind closed doors
Keep you on the edge of your seat
True you just never know who’s watching you and what goes on behind closed doors
February 2, 2026
First book by this author which I borrowed from someone's library books as I had finished the one I was reading. Not read anything like this before it was about a Manchester road where everything you could think of, happens. There was murder, theft, affairs, drugs, domestic abuse and bad language. If you are experiencing any of these, suggest you don't read it. Gritty read not the type of book that I would get again. One thing Bert stole a wad of cash from Vincent so pretending to lose cash going to the market, as broke, to his wife didn't quite add up.
November 18, 2024
Good reading from Karen woods.
This was a really good novel to read and every chapter was worth reading . The characters in this book seemed real and I felt I was actually there.
It was good bedroom reading before I fell asleep. I give this five stars and we'll worth reading .I would definitely recommend this book.
This was a really good novel to read and every chapter was worth reading . The characters in this book seemed real and I felt I was actually there.
It was good bedroom reading before I fell asleep. I give this five stars and we'll worth reading .I would definitely recommend this book.
June 7, 2025
The story of life on a fictitious Manchester housing estate called the Manor. There were four different stories running together so plenty going on and lots to question. It held me to the end and I enjoyed the plots but the characters were very exagererated at times and needed more depth. A good holiday read. 4 stars.
July 11, 2024
Fantastic
I read this book in one sitting! It's one of the best books I've read this year. A brilliant story about a street in Manchester.. you really don't know what's going on behind closed doors
I read this book in one sitting! It's one of the best books I've read this year. A brilliant story about a street in Manchester.. you really don't know what's going on behind closed doors
September 1, 2024
I enjoyed this read but I felt it wasn't as good as it could of been. A good ending though and one I never saw coming! Unfortunately I couldn't give this book 5 stars but I look forward to the next Karen Woods book. I still recommend this book.
January 29, 2025
The Watch
Interesting characters all based in a close knit neighbourhood. You really don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. I guessed the outcome & endings well hence the 3stars
Interesting characters all based in a close knit neighbourhood. You really don’t know what goes on behind closed doors. I guessed the outcome & endings well hence the 3stars
February 5, 2026
Another great read
Brilliant book, as per usual with Karen woods couldn't put it down from beginning to the end. Now I have read every book Karen woods has written and can honestly day there's not a book that I have not liked.
Well done, please hurry and please write another book
Brilliant book, as per usual with Karen woods couldn't put it down from beginning to the end. Now I have read every book Karen woods has written and can honestly day there's not a book that I have not liked.
Well done, please hurry and please write another book
July 1, 2024
Really good book
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It definitely kept me gripped, and I found it very hard to put it down. 🙂
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It definitely kept me gripped, and I found it very hard to put it down. 🙂
July 11, 2024
so good very addictive read
October 1, 2024
New author to me, absolutely loved this story got me hooked. Definitely going to try more books of this author 📖💖
October 17, 2024
Good book, great characters
October 31, 2024
Really good read ,
November 12, 2024
fairly gripping story but some of the dialogue is very questionable!
February 9, 2025
Brilliant couldn’t put it down hopefully read more of her books
October 11, 2025
A good story to remember
Good read when you really got into it , it took sometime to remember who was who, then the story began ! Very good
Good read when you really got into it , it took sometime to remember who was who, then the story began ! Very good
January 9, 2026
Must read
Loved each drama in the residents' houses kept you gripped, wanting to know more right uptothe end . And author id def6be reading again
Loved each drama in the residents' houses kept you gripped, wanting to know more right uptothe end . And author id def6be reading again
March 5, 2026
brilliant
Love this author, will definitely be reading more ! Love the characters and storyline bringing it together in the end
Love this author, will definitely be reading more ! Love the characters and storyline bringing it together in the end
July 14, 2024
wow wow wow
Omg I love this author but what a page turner I just couldn’t put it down for any gangland fans out there you must give this author a try I can’t wait for the next book
Omg I love this author but what a page turner I just couldn’t put it down for any gangland fans out there you must give this author a try I can’t wait for the next book
March 3, 2026
I really enjoyed this book by Karen Woods. I hate giving plots away, but this is well worth reading.
keep you wondering what is coming next.
keep you wondering what is coming next.
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