Explore Kay Embee’s Latest releases

On September 17th, 1994, the quiet town of Mirrenville is shattered when fifteen-year-old Brooklyn Nicholson disappears without a trace. As her family is thrust into the spotlight, buried secrets begin to surface, and the Nicholsons’ picture-perfect façade starts to crack.

Brooklyn’s disappearance is the catalyst for a wave of devastating events that will change the lives of her friends and family forever. With friendships and familial bonds splintering, dark truths are revealed, leaving no one safe from the firing line. As they attempt to navigate their lives in Brooklyn’s absence, they slowly discover that no one is truly innocent—and no one is safe.

Adjacent is a suspenseful, emotionally charged thriller that explores the complexities of loyalty, betrayal, and the secrets that bind us together. As the clock ticks, Brooklyn’s loved ones must confront their darkest fears—and each other—if they have any hope of bringing her home.

Perfect for fans of dark, atmospheric mysteries and psychological thrillers, Adjacent is the gripping first novel in a series that will leave readers questioning just how well they know those closest to them.

Bursting with vibrant illustrations and playful rhymes, this tongue-in-cheek picture book is a treasure trove for adults who grew up in or know the Valleys well (and for their children learning their ABCs!)

Every page is packed with local humour and cultural references that will have you laughing and reminiscing about your own childhood in South Wales, from ‘A is for Alright Butt’ to ‘Z is for (Folly Farm Adventure Park and) Zoo’

Whether you’re teaching your little ones the ABCs or indulging in a bit of nostalgia yourself, V is for the Valleys is a must-have for anyone who calls – or has called – South Wales home.

‘My name is Riley Raindrop!
I’m dripping from the sky.
Drip-drip… trickle-trickle…
I’m not really sure why.’

Riley Raindrop is just a little droplet whose world is about to get a whole lot bigger. Follow their journey of transformation, from being a tiny raindrop to becoming a big fluffy cloud.

Water is a pretty cool substance; it can freeze into snow and ice, melt into puddles, and even evaporate into clouds. Explore the wonders of the water cycle with Riley Raindrop, and discover how the weather begins, ends, and continues on and on with the help of a tiny raindrop (or a hundred).

‘My name is Skylar Starlight!
I’m floating out in space.
Despite the lights that fill the sky,
It’s a cold and empty place…’

Skylar Starlight is a tiny star wandering around up in space, feeling cold and alone. When the shivers get too much, Skylar comes up with the best plan ever: to fly over to the sun! Along their journey, Skylar makes lots of new friends. The closer they get to the sun, the more planets they meet along the way.

Skylar Starlight is the perfect read for youngsters who love to learn about space. This book will teach them about the 8 planets in our solar system, revealing the traits and characteristics that each planet has. Starting with Neptune and ending with Mercury, Skylar Starlight makes it easy to remember which planets are closest to the sun, and which are furthest away!