Her writing style probably comes from all manner of influences as she has been known to read anything from autobiographies to sagas and crime thrillers. However, her biggest influence is probably the city of Manchester, which is the setting for most of her work. I didn’t realise Crystal was the third book in The Working Girls series when I started reading it, but I‘m comfortable saying you can read it as a stand alone story as I didn’t feel like I was missing anything having not read the first two books. A brilliantly written book with plenty of drama and tense scenes that will have you on the edge of your seat. In the 1990s, her estate was the home base for one of the most dangerous gangs in the city. It was regularly in the press due to drug related shootings, gang crime and other undesirable happenings. After taking a career break to raise two children, Heather completed 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.

Crystal is a prostitute, after working for a good few years she's had enough and decides she wants to give it all up, the drugs, drink and the game. Her friend Ruby is becoming increasingly worried about her and she wants a decent life for herself and her daughter Candice.

Books by Heather Burnside

The mother of two first started writing after taking a creative writing course. It was during this time that she published several articles in well known publications. She also ran a writing service business before she decided to become a full time author. Explosive, fast action story... A perfect tale again of love, hate, revenge and secrets all wrapped up in 'real' life family drama... Takes you on a journey they and you will never forget... 10/10.' NetGalley Reviewer , ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The plot was full of twist and turns and did keep my interest right to the end despite some obvious flaws. It all comes to a dramatic end when he kidnaps Candice ( Crystal's young Daughter) and Crystal finally realises she's in too deep and maybe the revenge she so desperately craves isn't worth risking her Daughter’s Life! I’d like to thank Head of Zeus, Aries and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read ‘Guilt’ by Heather Burnside in exchange for my honest and unbiased review.

Kept me up half the night as couldn't put it down. Absolutely adore Martin and Beth. Edge of seat all the way.' Reviewer, *****Crystal is a story of abuse, corruption and revenge and therefore I’m giving trigger warnings for sexual abuse, violence, kidnapping and drug/alcohol abuse.

I read this book in one day. I absolutely could not put it down... This book will absolutely captivate you.' Netgalley Reviewer, ***** She never thought she would ever attract the attention of Gilly, a pimp who wants to use her for something but cannot figure out how yet. In the following weeks, Gilly increasingly becomes obsessed with Maddy, particularly when she starts dating Aaron, a successful businessman.The 3rd in ‘The Working Girls’ series, Crystal can easily be read as a stand alone or also after ‘The Mark’ and ‘Ruby’ Heather Burnside is a gritty urban fiction writer from Manchester in the United Kingdom. The author spent much of her childhood in the inner city suburbs of the city, in what was deemed the toughest estate of Manchester. 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. But this is in no way a negative, Heather Burnside is a superb author and she has written another Gritty and Compulsive read and I can't wait to read the next installment. Which I'm about to start! Candice's boyfriend Thomas Foster's dad offers her a job during the term time as her mother doesn't think its safe for her to work the boutiques.

Heather now works full-time on her novels from her home in Manchester which she shares with her two grown-up children. These men obviously don't want what she has on them to become common knowledge nor do they want to pay her what she is asking. She is putting herself at risk but she's got attitude and the power to bring down these men. A great book, has twists and turns, its exciting and i couldnt put it down, highley recommend.' Netgalley Reviewer, *****

Publication Order of Short Story Collections

Other books by Heather Burnside Guilt Sapphire Crystal Slur A Gangster’s Grip Danger by Association Born Bad Blood Ties Vendetta The Mark Ruby Amber