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The Stranger In My Home: The stunning domestic noir from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of BOTH OF YOU

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Really what can I say, Adele Parks is one of the masters and although I did think the book was a tad overlong it was nevertheless a good read and recommended to Parks fans or new Parks readers alike. A well deserved 4 stars from me. With the action starting in the autumn term the author cleverly marks the time with annual events such an autumnal walks with Tom’s dog and Bonfire Night we see everything unfold through Alison’s eyes in the first person present tense. Can she come to terms with the fact that Katherine is not biologically hers and deal with the fact that Olivia, who is at best stand-offish, reflects so many of her own characteristics. There are also secrets from the past that helpfully muddy the already murky waters. Persistent questions about his appearance eventually inspire him to take a DNA test. The result lays bare a secret Luke's mum has kept hidden since he was born – his dad is not his biological father, and he is mixed race. During her career Adele has lived in Italy, Botswana and London. Now she lives happily in Surrey, UK with her husband, son and cat. You MUST discover this absolute gem of a novel for yourself... It had me truly gripped from start to finish * The Welsh Librarian *

Could the place be haunted or is Caro losing her mind? This story was slow building and atmospheric, a perfect read for Halloween.How could I resist? When I requested this book it had no title, no author, no cover and no descriptive blurb - it just said Can You Keep a Secret? A secret book - how fun! Then once I received the galley I was instructed to go ahead and read it but not to talk about it anywhere until Halloween. I was even more intrigued and excited. Definitely a good piece of marketing! A must read. Romantic, yet truthful, this is a moving love story with unforgettable characters -- Jenny Colgan Aspen socialite Nancy Pfister has it all, including close friends and even closer enemies. 2. Murder in Aspen Second, once again, we have a weak and overwrought female who needs a man in her life to feel special and valued.

TV shows and movies such as "Switched at birth" have explored this topic and it's a premise that allows for interesting stories. The book as such could easily be turned into a television script. After the death of her stepmother, Caro moves into the country house to sort through personal belongings and tidy up any loose ends while awaiting probate to be finalised regarding their father's estate. Unbeknownst to Caro, there is one loose end somebody else has been waiting to tidy up for many years. They meet Ângela Campos, a Portuguese historian and forensic genealogist, who accompanies them on their search for any signs of Carlos and the answers Luke is looking for. Let me tell you I was not disappointed. This was a really good psychological thriller that drew you in, kept you hooked and kept you wondering what was going to happen next. It was tense, creepy, and well-written - what more could you want? But, the author won the Bath Novel award 2017, for this novel, so chances are I might find myself in the minority on this one, and other readers just might love the ending, especially those who just read a thriller occasionally.The story is completely mesmerising, and the ending heartbreakingly epic. Adele has created a cast of characters that completely cover the moral spectrum. The State We're In is a superb triumph * We Love This Book * The book was slow and not much happened for a long time and then (as if the author sensed that a shake-up was needed) there is a twist. Unfortunately, the twist was boring and felt really half-hearted. I found it all a bit unbelievable and really surprised that the other characters had acted the way that they had if the twist had actually been real. It all felt a bit too scripted and fake.

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