They seem like the perfect family. But their secrets are about to come out...
I push open the door to the beautiful French villa and my clever, handsome husband and adorable wide-eyed children follow me inside, taking in the breath-taking view. This should be a blissful summer break, filled with sun, swimming and relaxation but the truth is very different.
Because my husband has just revealed the real reason we're here.
When our friends staying at the sprawling villa greet us on the sun-soaked terrace, I smile brightly and attempt to calm my nerves. If I can just behave normally, everything will be fine. But if any one of the people sitting around the clear, blue pool discovers the truth my whole world could be shattered.
So I have to pretend we're the perfect family and I'm the perfect wife - all the while knowing that our lies could destroy us.
If our secrets begin to unravel, how far will my husband and I go to protect them? And will two weeks in the sun end in murder...?
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The swimming pool was the very best thing about the villa. (PROLOGUE)
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(@bookouture, 19 June 2024, e-galley, 332 pages, ARC from the publisher via @NetGalley_UK, Blog Tour 21 June)
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This is a new author for me. I really enjoyed Just the Nicest Family. The blurb made me want to read this book and made it sound like the kind of thriller I'd enjoy. Thankfully, I wasn't disappointed. I enjoyed the structure of the book and how the compelling story is split between the past focusing on Tim's poor choices and the present which focus on the very real consequences. Everything about this book ticked the box for me including great characters, compelling plot and an engaging narrative. The book took a while to get going but it was worth persevering with. I'd recommend this.
