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‘Wow! What a read. Intense, clever and masterful’ Lisa Jewell‘Really REALLY good … absolutely brilliant’ Marian Keyes*****‘I invited her in… and she took everything’When Mel hears from a long-lost friend in need of help, she doesn’t hesitate to invite her to stay. Mel and Abi were best friends back in the day, sharing the highs and lows of student life, until Mel’s unplanned pregnancy made her drop out of her studies.Now, seventeen years later, Mel and Abi’s lives couldn’t be more different. Mel is happily married, having raised her son on her own before meeting her husband, Ben. Now they share gorgeous girls and have a chaotic but happy family home, with three children.Abi, meanwhile, followed her lover to LA for a glamorous life of parties, celebrity and indulgence. Everything was perfect, until she discovered her partner had been cheating on her. Seventeen years wasted, and nothing to show for it. So what Abi needs now is a true friend to lean on, to share her grief over a glass of wine, and to have some time to heal. And what better place than Mel’s house, with her lovely kids, and supportive husband…This dark, unsettling tale of the reunion of long-lost friends is thoroughly gripping exploration of wanting what you can’t have, jealousy and revenge from Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks.***** Praise for I Invited Her In : ‘A beautifully written tale of revenge and retribution, full of unexpected plot twists’ Daily Mail‘Packed with secrets, scandal and suspense, this is Adele Parks at her absolute best’ Heat'Original and compelling. I read it in one sitting’ Jane Fallon‘Fabulously gripping. Superb’ Ruth Jones‘Weaving together the emotions and ties that bind female friends with a cracking paced twist of a tale’ Stylist Readers give I Invited Her In five stars! : 'Brimming with suspense and intrigue, this novel had me glued to the pages from start to finish''I Invited Her In pulled me in from the beginning, and the intrigue didn't stop as the twists and revelations came to the surface. If you enjoy tension, a conniving main character, and secrets many characters are keeping, this book is for you''Highly addictive and totally consuming; once I got my teeth into it I couldn’t seem to put it down''SO SCANDALOUS! Kept my attention throughout and the twists just keep coming!'

Lies Lies Lies, sometimes they come back to hurt you… 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes‘Brilliantly twisty… also so insightful. A triumph’ Lucy Foley*****Daisy and Simon’s marriage is great, isn’t it?After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. A happy little family of three.And so what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes – Daisy’s used to it, she knows he’s letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And that happy little family of three will never be the same again.In Lies Lies Lies, Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in freefall in a mesmerising tale of marriage and secrets.***** Praise for Lies Lies Lies: ‘An utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!’ Alice Feeney‘Completely addictive… superbly drawn. Fabulous’ Ruth Jones‘Brilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side’ Veronica Henry‘I devoured Lies, Lies, Lies… so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable’ Sally Hepworth‘I’m not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake’ Jane Corry‘Compelling and suspenseful’ Catherine Isaac‘A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies’ OK!‘The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the didn’t-see-that-coming plot twist to new heights’ Heat‘A sharply crafted tale … the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir’ Woman’s Weekly

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! What if winning means losing everything? ‘A gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets’ Lisa Jewell‘Utterly engrossing and brilliant’ Lucy Foley‘Addictive, provocative… brilliantly crafted’ T M Logan*****It’s the stuff dreams are made of – a lottery win so big, it changes everything.For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they’ve discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner.But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone doesn’t tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever.Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth £18 million. And their friends are determined to claim a share of it. Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping take on friendship, money and betrayal, and good luck gone bad… ****** Praise for Just My Luck: ‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last. Just My Luck is a gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets. I read it in a two-day frenzy’ Lisa Jewell‘Utterly engrossing and brilliant’ Lucy Foley‘A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for’ T.M. Logan‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships’ Jane Fallon‘Fabulous… her best yet’ Daily Mail‘Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones‘Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER! What if winning means losing everything? ‘A gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets’ Lisa Jewell‘Utterly engrossing and brilliant’ Lucy Foley‘Addictive, provocative… brilliantly crafted’ T M LoganIt’s the stuff dreams are made of – a lottery win so big, it changes everything.For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they’ve discussed the important stuff – the kids, marriages, jobs and houses – and they’ve laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner.But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There’s a rift in the group. Someone doesn’t tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever.Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth £18 million. And their friends are determined to claim a share of it.Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping take on friendship, money and betrayal, and good luck gone bad… Praise for Just My Luck: ‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last. Just My Luck is a gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets. I read it in a two-day frenzy’ Lisa Jewell‘Utterly engrossing and brilliant’ Lucy Foley‘A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable – a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for’ T.M. Logan‘An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple’s sudden wealth can do to old friendships’ Jane Fallon‘Fabulous… her best yet’ Daily Mail‘Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend – I couldn’t put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones‘Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished’ Rosamund Lupton

Hope. Glamour. Independence. A new era has begun…‘A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail’ Stylist*****With the Great War behind them, four friends are ready to live again.Lydia, a society beauty, has everything – wealth, status and a husband who survived the War. All she has to do now is provide an heir.Widowed Sarah cares for her wounded brother, certain that no one will ever replace her brave husband.Younger sister Beatrice finds it hard to shine, especially when there are so few men left to shine for…And independent Ava – who can light any room – is determined to seize the freedom of being a single woman.But when these four meet the irresistible war hero Sergeant Major Edgar Trent, everything changes… Spare Brides is a glorious novel about love, loss, change and chances from the Number One bestselling author Adele Parks. ***** Praise for Spare Brides: ‘A resounding success … a triumph’ Daily Mail‘A touching novel’ Daily Express‘You’ll love the drama, the gorgeous dresses, grand houses and in particular, the handsome but damaged love interest’ Good Housekeeping‘This is the first historical novel from bestselling author Adele Parks and it’s a powerful read’ Closer‘The great author’s first historical novel and it’s a total smash’ Heat‘A wonderful novel about a group of women struggling to deal with life after World War One… a heady cocktail of love, class and beaded frocks. Her most accomplished novel yet’ Daisy Goodwin‘A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail’ Stylist‘A fantastic read’ Fabulous

What if The One was actually the one that got away?A riveting story of love and the paradox of choice from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies, Just My Luck, and Both Of You.Natalie and Neil everything they could want: a stylish London house, two high-flying careers, a close-knit group of friends and family. And best of all: an ideal marriage. Having children, they’ve agreed, would only disrupt their carefree lives.But then Neil turns thirty-five, and suddenly he’s longing for a baby. However, Nat has not had a similar change of heart.As they no longer agree on this fundamental issue, their once perfect relationship starts to crumble. Nat starts to think about her exes and wonders if one of the men she has loved in the past can offer her a future, or by looking over her shoulder is she simply going to trip up? Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks asks the ultimate ‘what if’ question in this insightful, smart, funny novel about revisiting your past… Praise for Men I’ve Loved Before: ‘A fabulous mix of comedy, real life and emotional depth’ Daily Express‘A wicked pleasure’ Woman & Home‘Observant, sensitive and we like this a lot!’ Closer‘A dazzling novel full of emotional set-pieces and real insight into relationships between men and women… This is Parks at her best’ Heat‘She is a particularly acute observer of relationship ups and downs, and her stories are always as insightful as they are entertaining’ Daily Mirror Praise for Adele Parks: ‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last’ Lisa Jewell'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley‘A compelling take on one of those “what if” scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable… brilliantly crafted’ T.M. Logan‘An absolute joy’ Jane Fallon‘As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones

In a marriage built on lies, the truth will destroy BOTH OF YOU. ‘Absolutely gripping’ Richard Osman ‘Chilling … and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell ‘Had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin ‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic' Louise Candlish ‘Smart and thought-provoking’ T.M. Logan Happy. Married. Missing.Leigh Fletcher, devoted wife and stepmum, goes to work one day and never returns home.Same week, different world … Kai Janssen leaves her sexy, wealthy husband and their luxurious penthouse, and vanishes into thin air.Both husbands seem distraught, claiming they have no idea where their wives have gone.DC Clements wants answers. Did these women run away or were they taken? Most importantly, where are they now? When the detective discovers a shocking link between the missing women, it’s clear the truth can devastate. Now Clements must work against a ticking clock, before both wives disappear forever.The Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with her most provocative book to date: Both Of You. Praise for Both Of You: ‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman‘Yet another stick of literary dynamite from Adele Parks: chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell‘Really enjoyed this! Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish‘Clever and twisty’ Fabulous‘Smart and thought-provoking with an absolutely brilliant mid-point twist’ T.M. Logan‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy’ Jane Corry‘A dark and intense tale that will keep you turning the pages’ Jane Fallon‘Crackles with toxic relationships, dark desires and shocking twists’ Eve Chase‘Clever and full of unexpected turns’ Woman & Home‘Taut, raw, emotionally astute, clever and shocking. Parks gets better and better – a writer at the mind-blowing top of her game’ Gillian McAllister‘Deliciously dark, sharp and intriguing … Another brilliant page-turner from domestic noir queen Adele Parks’ Tasmina Perry‘Wildly compelling’ Rachel Edwards

One Last Secret … would you kill to keep it?‘Absolutely gripping’ Lisa Jewell‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks’ Lucy Foley‘Whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying’ Karin Slaughter***** One last client A week at a beautiful French chateau should be an easy final job for Dora. She’s smart, stunning and discreet.She only needs to convince the other guests that she’s Daniel’s girlfriend. One last chance One final, luxurious week and she can leave the dangerous, difficult escort world, because Dora has fallen in love and is ready to embrace a better future. One last secret But as the guests assemble, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that putting her past behind her is impossible. And one last secret could cost Dora everything, including her life…From the Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge.*****Praise for One Last Secret:‘Perfection’ Daily Mail‘An astonishing achievement, Parks gets better and better’ Gillian McAllister‘A high-octane read’ Prima‘Original and utterly compelling’ Peter James‘Serves up the perfect dose of escapism laced with tension and darkness’ Cosmopolitan‘Adele Parks is the queen of the domestic drama’ Sally Hepworth‘Deliciously deceptive and darkly satisfying. I loved it’ Jane Fallon‘Adele Parks goes fearlessly into worlds… She pulls it off every time’ Jane Corry‘Tense’ Best‘5*… This dark, twisted tale gets better with every page’ The Sun‘‘Perfect pacing… a clever plot with several jaw-dropping twists and a protagonist you’ll find yourself rooting for…’ My Weekly‘A sassy voice and – in true Parks style – a serpentine twist that comes back to bite you’ Saga

An unmissable thriller that readers are calling ‘the best book ever’ ‘A darkly compelling thriller that’s almost impossible to put down after reading the first page’ Sunday Express***** Lost. Missing. Murdered? And both her husbands are suspects… The entire nation is obsessed with the scandal of bigamist Kylie Gillingham’s disappearance. Being married to two different men was a huge risk. But did she run away or was she taken? And is she dead or alive?Both her husbands insist she was their everything, until she vanished. But DC Clements knows love is a shiver away from hate and either can make people do the cruellest things.Only one person knew her secret. Did they want her to pay the ultimate price? The sensational thriller from Number One bestseller Adele Parks will keep you gripped from the first page to the last. ****Praise for Just Between Us:‘Another masterfully plotted and jaw-dropping ride from the number one bestseller’ i News‘Just Between Us is not to be missed’ Gillian McAllister‘A slow-burn that grows in tension, this will keep you gripped’ Crime Monthly‘This will blow your mind’ Jane Fallon‘A darkly compelling thriller that’s almost impossible to put down’ Sunday Express‘Fast-paced and unpredictable with complex and intriguing characters’ Candis‘This is Adele Parks at the peak of her powers’ Louise Candlish‘A pacy, gripping thrill-fest’ Heat‘Full of mystery, tension, and characters you can’t help but root for – or against!’ Abigail Dean‘Another twisting tale of deceit, desire and dangerous obsession’ T M Logan*****Readers are GRIPPED by Just Between Us! Five star reviews: 'The best book I have ever read! I was gripped from the very start until the very end, and there were plot twists that I just didn't see coming!''A rollercoaster of emotions, skillfully written, with characters that felt like old friends''Fabulously twisted … Mystery, intrigue and suspense all the way''Another powerhouse of a thriller that NEEDS to be on your TBR!''Shocking, emotional, fast-paced, and gripping! so many twists and turns that had me hooked and kept me guessing from the first page to the last'

'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end… A true five star read' Lisa Jewell‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun‘Skilfully written and gripping’ Lynda La Plante * * * * HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY… When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…? This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page. * * * * Readers love First Wife's Shadow: 'The second half of the book was so gripping it was hard to stop reading. Twists after twist! I loved the ending. A must read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Tense, creepy, twisty… this brilliant new psychological thriller from Adele Parks gets right under your skin from the start' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'This was a rollercoaster of a thriller, thinking you kind of know the direction it was going before a swerve to another direction you haven’t even considered!… A fantastic book' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'Had me in a chokehold from beginning to end… A true five star read' Lisa Jewell‘Devious and dizzying, with twist after twist after twist – I loved it’ Louise Candlish'Wonderfully dark and sinister' The Sun‘Skilfully written and gripping’ Lynda La Plante ***** HIS FIRST WIFE DIED. NOW THERE'S A VACANCY… When Emma meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems to be just what she needs.Yet as their relationship moves fast, Emma’s friends worry Emma might be exploited. She’s a rich woman after all.Emma doesn’t care Matthew has no money. But as the memory of his perfect first wife hangs over them, Emma does have one tiny doubt.If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And Emma wonders if she’s second best. Can she ever fill the dead woman’s shoes?As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn.Suddenly Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…? This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page. ***** Readers love First Wife's Shadow: 'The second half of the book was so gripping it was hard to stop reading. Twist after twist! I loved the ending. A must read!' (Five stars)'Tense, creepy, twisty… this brilliant new psychological thriller from Adele Parks gets right under your skin from the start' (Five stars)'This was a rollercoaster of a thriller, thinking you kind of know the direction it was going before a swerve to another direction you haven’t even considered!… A fantastic book' (Five stars)

'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell'The tension, the atmosphere, the relentless twists … a fantastic domestic thriller, the kind that you devour in greedy gulps, unable to stop flipping the pages' Five Star Reader Review ***** Connie is determined to bring her family together, but explosive revelations and long-held secrets are set to destroy everything important in her world … Connie can’t wait to have her daughters back home for the holidays. Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay, and the empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love.Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie knows trouble is coming. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. She doesn’t want him in Fran’s world, but then Fran announces she’s pregnant.Connie is terrified that her past is going to threaten her family’s future, but there’s a greater menace looming. She’s not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price. Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat. ***** 'Had me gripped from beginning to end. Masterfully written with gut-punching twists and brimming with tension this is Adele Parks’ best book yet. Absolutely outstanding’ Claire Douglas‘Adele Parks has done it again. Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever. She simply gets better and better and better. You have to read this book!’ Ruth JonesAn Observer Thriller of the Month ‘A great read’'A barnstorming novel' The Times‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T. M. Logan'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly'This well-plotted explosive family drama, with superb characterisation, is layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times

'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell'The tension, the atmosphere, the relentless twists … a fantastic domestic thriller, the kind that you devour in greedy gulps, unable to stop flipping the pages' Five Star Reader Review ***** Connie is determined to bring her family together, but explosive revelations and long-held secrets are set to destroy everything important in her world … Connie can’t wait to have her daughters back home for the holidays. Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay, and the empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love.Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie knows trouble is coming. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. She doesn’t want him in Fran’s world, but then Fran announces she’s pregnant.Connie is terrified that her past is going to threaten her family’s future, but there’s a greater menace looming. She’s not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price. Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat. ***** 'Had me gripped from beginning to end. Masterfully written with gut-punching twists and brimming with tension this is Adele Parks’ best book yet. Absolutely outstanding’ Claire Douglas‘Adele Parks has done it again. Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever. She simply gets better and better and better. You have to read this book!’ Ruth JonesAn Observer Thriller of the Month ‘A great read’'A barnstorming novel' The Times‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T. M. Logan'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly'This well-plotted explosive family drama, with superb characterisation, is layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times

'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell'The tension, the atmosphere, the relentless twists … a fantastic domestic thriller, the kind that you devour in greedy gulps, unable to stop flipping the pages' Five Star Reader Review ***** Connie is determined to bring her family together, but explosive revelations and long-held secrets are set to destroy everything important in her world … Connie can’t wait to have her daughters back home for the holidays. Fran is bringing a new boyfriend to stay, and the empty nest will once again be full of friends, family and young love.Yet from the moment she sees Zac, Connie knows trouble is coming. Zac reminds her of the worst mistake she has ever made: a man whose charm and good looks nearly destroyed her marriage. She doesn’t want him in Fran’s world, but then Fran announces she’s pregnant.Connie is terrified that her past is going to threaten her family’s future, but there’s a greater menace looming. She’s not the only one who has something to hide. Someone in the house has another devastating secret. A deception which will put everyone Connie loves in shocking danger, and one of them will pay the ultimate price. Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with an explosive and deeply emotional family drama which explores the lengths a parent will go to protect a child; for there’s nothing stronger than a woman whose family is under threat. ***** 'Had me gripped from beginning to end. Masterfully written with gut-punching twists and brimming with tension this is Adele Parks’ best book yet. Absolutely outstanding’ Claire Douglas‘Adele Parks has done it again. Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever. She simply gets better and better and better. You have to read this book!’ Ruth JonesAn Observer Thriller of the Month ‘A great read’'A barnstorming novel' The Times‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T. M. Logan'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly'This well-plotted explosive family drama, with superb characterisation, is layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times

A brand-new, unputdownable cat-and-mouse psychological thriller from the Number One international bestselling author Adele Parks!‘Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell on Our Beautiful Mess***** Be afraid. Someone’s watching. At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover. Her testimony sealed her father’s fate. With him in prison, Amy and her mother must rebuild their lives in the shadow of a notorious crime.Years later, Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, Oliver has a past he’d rather forget. Amy is drawn to him at a profound level; they feel a connection, an understanding…This seems a lot like love, but does it hide something darker – an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she’d escaped? As the truth looms ever closer, Amy must confront a harsh reality: where there is love, there is often betrayal.*****Praise for Adele Parks:‘Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell‘Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever’ Ruth Jones‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T. M. Logan'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly'Well-plotted with superb characterisation, layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times

A brand-new, unputdownable cat-and-mouse psychological thriller from the Number One international bestselling author Adele Parks!‘Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell on Our Beautiful Mess***** Be afraid. Someone’s watching. At fifteen, Amy witnessed her father brutally murder his secret lover. Her testimony sealed her father’s fate. With him in prison, Amy and her mother must rebuild their lives in the shadow of a notorious crime.Years later, Oliver Harrington walks into the restaurant where Amy works. Just like Amy, Oliver has a past he’d rather forget. Amy is drawn to him at a profound level; they feel a connection, an understanding…This seems a lot like love, but does it hide something darker – an obsession that could lead Amy into a web of deception and violence she thought she’d escaped? As the truth looms ever closer, Amy must confront a harsh reality: where there is love, there is often betrayal.*****Praise for Adele Parks:‘Addictive and brilliant’ Lisa Jewell‘Grabbed me from page one and kept me there on the edge of my seat. Superb writing as ever’ Ruth Jones‘My favourite Adele Parks novel yet! So brilliant, so compelling, so tense! The suspense builds and builds until the breathless conclusion. Utterly thrilling from start to finish’ Lucy Clarke‘Our Beautiful Mess leaps straight to the top of my Adele Parks rankings – wise, intelligent, compassionate, with a masterful pulse of menace throughout. Utterly immersive’ Louise Candlish‘Breathe while you can. Adele Parks is back with a heart-in-mouth thriller that will have you frantically turning the pages’ C L Taylor‘An addictive tale of family dynamics with layers of tension that grip relentlessly. A superbly crafted, thrilling ride’ K L Slater‘No-one does ‘family noir’ quite like Adele Parks and Our Beautiful Mess is an absolute masterclass – as one terrible mistake leaves a woman’s perfect life hanging by a thread’ T. M. Logan'Our Beautiful Mess grabs you from page one and keeps you glued to the edge of your seat until the final sentence. Deliciously dark and addictive' Crime Monthly'Well-plotted with superb characterisation, layered with tension and its pulse-raising dilemmas will have you on the edge of your seat' Sunday Times

She thought it would be just one lie . . .A twisty, gripping novel of friendship and lies, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Both of You!'GRIPPING . . . FULL OF SUSPENSE' CLOSER'GUARANTEED TO KEEP YOU HOOKED' SHEHow far would YOU go to save your best friend? ..................................'I need you to say that I was with you.' For thirty years, best friends Steph and Pip have been through thick and thin. There's nothing they would not do for one another. Until these simple words change everything. Steph, eternally solid and dependable, is begging her friend to lie to the police as she's desperately trying to conceal not one but two devastating secrets to protect her family. Pip, self-consigned to the role of scatty hot-head, is overwhelmed; she's normally the one asking for help in a crisis. It's a big ask. So what would you do?..................................What readers are saying about About Last Night:'It touches on situations between close friends and relationships in a way that I've never read before. The pace of the story is spot on, the words flow beautifully''A true test of friendship - I found myself questioning my own relationships. The plot had me gripped from beginning until the end. I would recommend this to all of my friends'

Whatever It Takes is an emotionally powerful and unputdownable novel from Adele Parks, author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Just My Luck.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!'A RIVETING READ' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING'BRILLIANTLY PACY' DAILY MAILWhat if love's not enough?For Londoner Eloise Hamilton, it is a momentous day when she reluctantly agrees to uproot to Dartmouth, leaving behind her perfect world so her husband can return to his. At least her mother-in-law Margaret will welcome her with open arms, and she can rely on best friend Sara to be her lifeline to London.But Eloise is thrust into unexpected turmoil when it's revealed that Margaret is showing signs of dementia and Sara's intense longing for a family threatens to overwhelm her.While she's dreaming up extreme ways to help those she loves, Eloise's world implodes with the strain of being responsible for all around her. When a life-changing secret is revealed, someone is bound to be overlooked. And the damage might be irreparable...Includes a preview of The Stranger In My Home, out now.What readers are saying about Whatever It Takes:'One of the best books I've read in a long time. So many twists and turns, but filled with so much love''Fantastically written and incredibly entertaining to read. There were parts that touched me, and parts that absolutely riled me but this was such a treat'

What are the odds that the stranger sitting next to you on a plane is destined to change your life? Especially when they appear to be your opposite in every way... The perfect read for fans of Ruth Jones, Jane Green and Sheila O'Flanagan, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck.Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!Acclaim for Adele's compelling, twisty and acutely observed novels: 'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy AtkinsJo is a hopeless romantic. Worried she let her soulmate slip away, she's chasing her past all the way to Chicago to break up her ex-fiancé's wedding.Dean is a resolute cynic. After a brief (but not brief enough) trip to London, he's returning to Chicago, where he moved to escape his dysfunctional past.In the time it takes to fly from London to Chicago, each finds something in the other that they didn't even realise they needed.But it's only when they get off the plane that their true journey begins...What readers are saying about The State We're In:'This book is full of surprises and twists that keep you guessing until the end. It is one of those books that I was absolutely devastated to have finished' 'You will laugh, you may cry, but on the whole it is an extremely heart-warming tale that delivers a generous dose of optimism'More praise for Adele Parks:Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan'Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' She magazine'Deliciously down to earth' The Times'Wonderfully absorbing' Stylist'Will captivate you from the first page' Closer

'Refreshingly honest . . . Totally engaging' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A five-star read that will set your world on fire' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Totally unputdownable!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Fall for Adele Parks's irresistible, unputdownable debut that became an instant bestsellerShe's playing with fire . . .Connie Green's life should be perfect. She's married to gentle, loving Luke, has a good job and really fabulous friends. She thinks she can't be happier.But she's just met John Harding.Spectacularly unsuitable and overwhelmingly sexy, he's about to destroy her peace of mind and her happily ever after, yet she just can't seem to resist.And to have any chance of clearing her head, Connie needs to get out of John's bed . . .Readers LOVE Playing Away:'A wonderful novel with characters that draw you right in and don't let go''A rollercoaster of emotions from start to finish''I was amused, touched, romanced, saddened and thrilled by the story from start to finish''Extremely entertaining, funny, exasperating, thought provoking! This book takes you through a lot of emotions and keeps you hooked!''Warm, sexy and . . . wise'Acclaim for Adele Parks's unforgettable novels:'A wicked pleasure' Woman & Home'Parks writes with wit and a keen eye for detail' Guardian'Deliciously down to earth' The Times'Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan'Compulsively addictive' Elle

Game Over is a brilliantly perceptive novel of the game of love and not looking for Mr Right from Adele Parks, the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck.Don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Both of You, out now! And look for One Last Secret, coming soon.Acclaim for Adele's compelling, twisty and acutely observed novels:'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins............................................IS IT TIME TO TAKE A CHANCE ON THE GAME OF TRUE LOVE?Steely-hearted TV producer Cas ruthlessly plays people on a daily basis.She messes with contestants' love lives on the hot new reality show Sex with an Ex, making for explosive viewing. And she shamelessly manipulates hot men into bed - making for an explosive sex life.In work and in pleasure, Cas always gets what she wants. Until she meets Darren.His unbelievable good looks would make him a sensation on the show. But his moral integrity and belief in true love mean Cas will have to work a little bit harder to persuade him to give the show - and her - a shot.After a lifetime of playing games, might her winning streak be at an end?............................................What readers are saying about Game Over:'Full of love, sex, relationships, unrequited love with the added humour and characters everyone can relate to''A cut above anything of its kind. This is a hilarious, brilliant book with a great plot - don't miss out because you are bored with the same old boy meets girl scenario - this is something altogether grittier'More praise for Adele Parks:Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan'Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' She magazine'Deliciously down to earth' The Times'Wonderfully absorbing' Stylist'Will captivate you from the first page' Closer

From Adele Parks, No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck, comes an unputdownable novel of finding out what it truly means to find the love of your life . . .Don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Both of You, out now! And look for One Last Secret, coming soon.Acclaim for Adele's compelling, twisty and acutely observed novels:'Tightly plotted, brilliantly conceived and totally gripping' Lisa Jewell'Twisty, unputdownable and utterly engrossing' Jenny Colgan'Brilliant storyline, great characters, very clever, loved it!' B A Paris'Addictive and perceptive' Lucy Atkins............................................TRUE LOVE IS ALWAYS WORTH THE WAIT . . . ISN'T IT?Georgina has been in love with Hugh since she was eighteen. Tall, handsome and career driven, he's everything she ever wanted - but totally out of her league. Oh, and married.Over the years, Georgina transformed herself into what she hoped Hugh would see as the ideal woman. And it paid off. At thirty-two she now has the career, the body, and at last, the man she's always desired.But her dream come true hits shaky ground when she falls pregnant. Already-father-of-two Hugh isn't overjoyed, and as Georgina grows bigger, so does the distance between them.And with the clock ticking to her baby's arrival, Georgina has to ask herself - who is the real love of her life?............................................What readers are saying about Larger Than Life:'Her most sophisticated novel yet''Really funny and honest . . . made me laugh out loud in places and feel thoughtful in others. Brilliant story''What an excellent read. Another book that I just could not put down. A real page turner, I promise you'More praise for Adele Parks:Dark, funny and observant' Cosmopolitan'Guaranteed to keep you hooked until the end' She magazine'Deliciously down to earth' The Times'Wonderfully absorbing' Stylist'Will captivate you from the first page' Closer