Tick Tock: The gripping new crime thriller from the million copy bestseller. Mel Sherratt

      Sophie almost laughed – she couldn’t help it. He was trying to be romantic, but it sounded like a line out of a bad movie.

      ‘I can get out tomorrow, if you can?’ he questioned.

      ‘I’ll try.’

      ‘When will you know?’

      ‘Probably tomorrow afternoon. I’ll text you.’ She glanced at her watch. ‘I have to go. Don’t want to blow my cover.’

      He pulled her close, his lips crushing down on hers. It was passionate, something that made Sophie’s heart soar. She broke away with regret.