Debbie McGowan

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  • Bibliography:
    68 Books (1 Series)
  • First Book:
    May 2012
  • Latest Book:
    January 2023
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Full Series List in Order

In the Stars

1 - Capricorn-Gemini (Jan-2014)

Book List in Order: 68 titles

  • And The Walls Came Tumbling Down

    Jack Davies led an unremarkable life, serving fast food in a nondescript seaside town by day and playing computer games by night. Unremarkable that is, until Professor Jericho ordered a sausage and a cup of tea. After discovering he has the ability t...

  • Champagne

  • No Dice

    In the back of Ryan's mind lingered a childhood daydream of some day in his own distant future, where he was standing next to a fabulous sporty hatchback, girlfriend by his side, eager to go places. He had the car, he had the girl, he was young, tall...

  • Hiding Behind the Couch

    Josh Sandison has spent his lifetime trying to keep his friends together, never forgiving himself for being the one to push George away. Now they must reunite in a bid to help Shaunna's daughter establish her father's identity. But there are secrets ...

  • No Time Like the Present

    Sometimes a murder mystery is the least of life's challenges...This sequel to Hiding Behind The Couch finds Josh and The Circle fighting to prove the innocence of one James Brown, a well-liked and respected MD of a pizza restaurant chain.But his past...

  • The Harder They Fall

    A fatal plane crash in Kathmandu. A fateful high school reunion. The wedding of the year and a honeymoon that eight best friends will never forget.Emotions run riot in Debbie McGowan's most recent addition to the highly acclaimed Hiding Behind The Co...

  • Beginnings

    Journey back to childhood, where the buds of friendship and romance blossom; take a peek into the lives of the primary schoolchildren who would become...The Circle.'A very sweet short story of blossoming friendships and childhood traumas.''...a wonde...

  • First Christmas

    Remember the way you used to feel when you were little? So eager for Santa’s visit, sleeplessly counting the minutes till morning, trembling with excitement and anticipation… Will I get what I wished for? Have I been good enough?Josh and George s...

  • Double Six

    When Izzy Barlow passes her driving test, her mum buys her a Fiat 126 that's intent on returning to 1990. But it's not the car; it's the rather uncool accessories it came with - a pair of fluffy dice that are a little bit different. "A typical YA sci...



  • Capricorn

    Death in a prison cell, a birthday celebration gone awry, dead mice, dawning realisations and a chance encounter on a train…As the light dawns on a grim, dark January, it soon becomes clear; this could be The Circle's annus horribilis* *...

  • Capricorn-Gemini

    In the Stars - 1

    In The Stars Part I is Book Four in the Hiding Behind The Couch Series. Some things are just meant to be, or sometimes it seems that way. Like old uni pals inexplicably moving to your hometown, or realising that your childhood best friend is the love...

  • In The Stars Part I, Episode 2

    Dan and Adele's relationship is under duress as they try to come to terms with their loss;Sophie has a life-changing decision to make; Marigold's release date draws close;Kris's acting career could be heading for the big time-is Geor...

  • Pisces

    Sean's all primed for a murder mystery, but are his intentions all they seem?A chance meeting in a milk bar sparks a brand new friendship;Josh finally comes of age and is eager to explore his newfound identity* * * * *<...

  • Aries

  • Taurus

  • Gemini

  • Breaking Waves

  • Cancer-Sagittarius

    "You must learn to look beyond the evidence. It shows only what you wish to believe is real, not what you really wish to believe."Doubt that the sun doth move;Doubt truth to be a liar,But never doubt I love...(Hamlet, Shakespeare)The Circle is in flu...

  • Cancer

    “You must learn to look beyond the evidence. It shows only what you wish to believe is real, not what you really wish to believe.”Doubt that the sun doth move;Doubt truth to be a liar,But never doubt I love…(Hamlet, Shakespeare)The Circle is in...



  • Leo

    Life is getting serious, blurring the line between love and loss: It's Toby Brown's first birthday, and he's not the only one in for a surprise;Josh abandons his professionalism to help a desperate client;Andy treats himself to...

  • Virgo

    Kris struggles with his own demons to reconcile with Ade;Shaunna and Andy fight their desires, as they find themselves increasingly drawn together;an unwelcome guest turns up to bid an old friend farewell. But as The Circle bat...

  • Libra

    As the morning sun rises on a tired new day, there are surprises from beyond the grave, along with some welcome wisdom from Oliver Brown;The heat is most definitely on-until a concerned visitor dowses the flames of passion;The double...

  • Checking Him Out

    Engineer Sol Brooks is a happily married man, so people keep telling him. He and Elise have been in Boston for eight years, he loves her, and she loves him. They’ve got a great apartment that’s kept its value, they’re both up for promotion, and...

  • Sagittarius

    “You must learn to look beyond the evidence. It shows only what you wish to believe is real, not what you really wish to believe.”Doubt that the sun doth move;Doubt truth to be a liar,But never doubt I love…(Hamlet, Shakespeare)The Circle is in...

  • Scorpio

    The Circle try to move on with their lives, optimistic for a return to normality. But something is amiss, and Josh is intent on solving the puzzle. Shaunna and Andy are in need of TLC…or perhaps a touch of meddling will save the day?...

  • Sugar and Sawdust

    Jorje's sister worries about him. He's a successful model with a serious passion for fashion -- a pretty boy, who looks a lot younger than his twenty-two years. And he's sweet and kind. Guys take advantage of him, playing him to get at his money, or ...

  • Checking Him Out For the Holidays

    Freelance engineer Sol Brooks doesn’t do the festive season. He thinks it’s boring and overly sentimental. With the rest of the household laid up with ‘the flu’, Sol’s planned on using the time to crack on with some work. His mother, howeve...

  • Crying in the Rain

    For many years, Ade Simmons has been an outsider, trapped in an abusive relationship, seeking sanctuary in his job as a radio producer, and in the checklists he makes in an attempt to regain control of his sorry excuse of a life.Actor Kris Johansson ...

  • A Midnight Clear

    It's a cold, desperate December when a young girl flees home, in search of food, shelter and the real Santa Claus. Stranded in George and Josh's hometown, she discovers that the spirit of Christmas can be found in the most unexpected of places. Inclu...



  • Red Hot Christmas

    Shaunna has a complicated Christmas ahead of her.For more than twenty years, she and Kris were a couple. Together, they bought a house and turned it into a wonderful family home in which to raise Shaunna’s daughter, Krissi.Now Krissi is all grown u...

  • Cherry Pop Valentine

  • Ruminations

    Seventeen-year-old Josh Sandison has been waiting his whole life to go to university. Gifted--and bullied for being different--he hopes moving away to study will mean a change for the better. Instead, he encounters the unexpected, when strange things...

  • Hiding Out

    If any adult was going to get the chicken pox, it would be Sean Tierney. That alone would be bad enough, but his illness means friend and colleague, Josh Sandison-Morley, has to step in and face his fears: guest-speaking at a university in Norwich. A...

  • Two By Two

    Two pregnancies, two babies, two troubled teens. Two psychologists hunting down the leader of a deadly cult.When Libby takes a stand against her abusive parents, Josh and George readily make her a part of their family. However, her parents may have b...

  • Breakfast at Cordelia's Aquarium

    This is a very short, fun interlude in the Hiding Behind The Couch series.Unlike the rest of the series, which is written in third-person (semi-omniscient) past tense, this short story is written in first-person present tense.It has no real bearing o...

  • When Skies Have Fallen

    Winner of the Lambda Literary Award for Gay RomanceFor many in war-torn 1944, love blossoms in the dance hall, and airman Arty Clarke is no exception. He's a thinker and a dreamer; however, it's not the beautiful, talented dancer in his arms--his bes...

  • Taking Him On

    It's almost a year since Noah told Matty they needed to cool it, believing it was the sensible thing to do. After all, they were too intense, and they were both failing uni.Now, with Matty just weeks away from taking up his place at a prestigious Lon...

  • Checking In

    Freelance engineer Sol Brooks is in hot demand. He’s landed a couple of big contracts and is all set for a business trip back to the other side of the pond. The last thing he needs is an unexpected visitor to complicate his departure. Especially wh...

  • Christmas Craic and Mistletoe

    Two couples, two unique stories of love at Christmastime…Harrison and Paulo were once passionate lovers -- until tragedy tore them apart. When the men miss an opportunity to reconnect at a Christmas party, Paulo is prepared to move heaven and earth...



  • Chain of Secrets

    Josh and George have always shared the special bond of friendship. From days in primary school, to holidays spent riding their bikes along the canal, theirs is a promise to remain best friends forever. But can that promise withstand the trials of ado...

  • Love Unlocked

    Love Unlocked is a collection of seven short stories and novellas - unique LGBTQ romances inspired by the Love Lock Bridge. THE STORIES: The Trap by Claire Davis and Al Stewart Writer's Lock by Victoria Milne Locked in the Moment by Dawn Sister The W...

  • Those Jeffries Boys

    Three brothers: doting dads, dealing with the everyday challenges of fatherhood.Following the imprisonment of his ex-girlfriend, Mike Jeffries has one priority: his six-month-old daughter, Bethan. Between caring for her and being a self-employed pain...

  • The Wag and the Scoundrel

    Three years after the death of his civil partner, DCI Gray Fisher is finally ready to make the break from the police. For too long, he has used his work as a means of survival; now, he’s looking forward to a nice, quiet life in academia. Investment...

  • Class-A

    Simon is young and handsome. To the people around him, he looks like he’s got it all -- money, looks, a future with a wife…All mapped out by his parents.But Simon is gay.And Simon is high.And when Simon sees his fake girlfriend Jess alongside a b...

  • Of The Bauble

    When nineteen-year-old Kieran O'Sullivan takes a trip to the attic for the Christmas decorations, it proves to be an illuminating experience.

    Box includes: - a hapless but not altogether helpless student - a pedantic supernatural being (or ...

  • Reunions

    When greed, fear and obsession rule the senses, danger is never more than a heartbeat away.

    A night of celebration affords the perfect opportunity for an unlikely band of criminals to make their move, but as details emerge, it soon becomes c...

  • The Making of Us

    When English Lit. student Jesse Thomas meets Leigh Hunter, he has to reconsider a few assumptions he's made about himself. Two years ago, Jesse joined Pride -- the uni’s LGBT+ society -- to support best friend Noah, and Noah’s boyfriend, Matty. A...

  • Never Too Late

    Never Too Late is a collection of nine stories featuring characters over the age of fifty – stories of travel, finding your purpose, of friendships past and present, and of love. Never Too Late brings you to a world where gender sees no borders...

  • A Snowy Ball

    London: December, 1981. A White Christmas is on the cards, but as the temperature drops, the pressure on Arty mounts. He’s got far too much planned in the coming days to have it all buried under a mountain of snow.Between his retirement surprise fo...



  • To Be Sure

    Saorla Tierney’s sons are conspiring against her, and at their age, they should know better. After all, she’s nearly seventy-one herself, and, quite frankly, whether she still ‘has needs’ is none of their business.OK, so, maybe she was a bit ...

  • Hiding Behind The Couch Novellas & Short Stories

    This is a collection of the first ten novellas and short stories in Hiding Behind The Couch: a multi-part series centring a group of nine friends that takes place over the course of many years. While storylines are intermingling, the focus of the sto...

  • In The Stars Part II

    “You must learn to look beyond the evidence. It shows only what you wish to believe is real, not what you really wish to believe.” Doubt that the sun doth move; Doubt truth to be a liar, But never doubt I love… (Hamlet, Shakespeare) The Circle ...

  • What A Scorcher!

    Iris and Pauline are on their holidays!It's only a fortnight's house-sitting, but it'll do. The sun's cracking the flags, there's not a whisper of wind. And who needs fancy seaside resorts, anyhow?* * * * *Written for a Sparkly Badgers' Friday #flash...

  • Tabula Rasa

    After years of working for the police -- both as a beat bobby and undercover -- Rob Simpson-Stone is moving on with no regrets. It may be too late to rescue his marriage, but his relationship with his seven-year-old son, Lucas, is back on track. Rob...

  • Seasons of Love

    Love follows no rules. Like sun in winter and rain in summer, love can blossom in the most unexpected places. This richly diverse collection of stories proves that love is as universal and as varied as the seasons. THE STORIES: Tourist Season - Deven...

  • The Great Village Bun Fight

  • Goth of Christmas Past

    Black hair and band hoodies had a lot to answer for.Eleven years ago, when Gothboy mooched into their business studies class for the very first time, Krissi had taken one look at him and thought, What a freak. He’s so cool!Now in their mid-twenties...

  • The Advent of Reason

    A weekend in an ancient castle and a murder-mystery game that becomes all too real. It's safe to say Josh's plans for a romantic anniversary with George are not turning out the way he'd hoped.In spite of his cynicism, and his promise not to embark on...

  • Meredith's Dagger

    Huddled in a doorway, unseen by the men passing on great horses, Meredith watched from within the hood of her cloak. The pain of the cold, wet morning impaled her, rooting her in place, even as the cat rubbed against her shins with a force that shoul...

  • Not My Christmas

    Christmas at the Davenports has never been a relaxing affair, so when the opportunity for a little alone time with a beautiful, available woman comes Charlie Davenport’s way, she takes it, breaking several family traditions and risking the wrath of...

  • Distractions

    A year has passed since Rob Simpson-Stone received a photo of his nieces enjoying a night out, unaware their photographer was one Anders Folden: a psychopathic hitman Rob helped to put away while working undercover for the Met Police Special Investig...

  • Perfect Tenor

    When his music fills your heart,note by note, beat by beat,and your harmonies entwine,effortless, complete.That's how you'll know you've found the perfect tenor.A cosy festive romance set in the world of Hiding Behind The Couch....

  • Reverberations

    Mysterious happenings are mounting up for Josh, Sean and their estranged alumni.Josh Sandison-Morley was born a sceptic. Why else would he insist there's no such thing as ghosts when he's eliminated every plausible explanation for the noises in his f...

  • Resolutions

    Mysterious happenings are mounting up for Josh, Sean and their estranged alumni.Despite two decades of friendship and their grand plans to open a private psychotherapy centre, neither man confides in the other. That is, until news reaches them both, ...

  • Reverberations: Alumni

    Mysterious happenings are mounting up for Josh, Sean and their estranged alumni.Despite two decades of friendship and their grand plans to open a private psychotherapy centre, neither man confides in the other. That is, until news reaches them both, ...

  • The Great Pretendo

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    He’s a fast-talking, dishevelled inventor trapped in a world he never made. She’s a transdimensional renegade magician’s assistant trying to make a difference in a man’s world. Together, they fight crime!(Flash Fiction)...

  • Nina, Pretty Ballerina

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    I boinged her once.Several times.Daily.But that was before. Mostly.Before I fell in love.A short steampunk-ish, romantic-ish story - part of Play On... A FREE Valentine's Day collection of short stories, poetry and prose, inspired by the songs of ABB...

  • Play On...

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    Beaten Track authors present Play On...A Valentine's Day collection of short stories, poetry and prose, inspired by the songs of ABBA.After the 80s Party - Bob StoneDancing Queen - Elizabeth CorlettDoes your mother know - A. ZukowskiDolce - A.M. Leib...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Debbie McGowan has published 68 books.

Debbie McGowan does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, Reverberations: Alumni, was published in January 2023.

The first book by Debbie McGowan, And The Walls Came Tumbling Down, was published in May 2012.

Yes. Debbie McGowan has 1 series.
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