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'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant' Lisa Jewell

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 clientA 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 chanceOne 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 secretBut 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

'Adele Parks consistently writes banger after banger, and Our Beautiful Mess might just be her best yet. Addictive and brilliant' Lisa Jewell

Husbands is a witty and insightful look at relationships and whether you can ever escape your past from Adele Parks, the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Lies, Lies, Lies.COULD YOUR PAST ACTUALLY BE YOUR FUTURE?Bella secretly married her childhood sweetheart, Stevie, over a decade ago. When the whirlwind romance unravelled, they parted ways, but never got around to divorcing. Years later, Bella met Philip and spontaneously accepted his proposal, without ever finding the right moment to reveal the truth about her past. Now happily married, Bella believes her secret is safe. That is until her best friend Laura introduces her new man - who is none other than Bella's husband number one.And the only thing that could make this triangle more complicated would be if Bella and Stevie fall in love again...What readers are saying about Husbands:'This book took her talent to a whole new level for me. I related to the characters in such a way I had never experienced before. This book stands the strongest for me... so far''Delightful book that has both the romantic as well as a funny side to it. Extremely enjoyable'

Whatever It Takes is an emotionally powerful and unputdownable novel from Adele Parks, author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Just My Luck.<BR><BR>Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now!<BR><BR>'A RIVETING READ' GOOD HOUSEKEEPING<BR><BR>'BRILLIANTLY PACY' DAILY MAIL<BR><BR>What if love's not enough?<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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.<BR><BR>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...<BR><BR>Includes a preview of The Stranger In My Home, out now.<BR><BR>What readers are saying about Whatever It Takes:<BR><BR>'One of the best books I've read in a long time. So many twists and turns, but filled with so much love'<BR><BR>'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'

Daisy and Simon’s marriage isn’t what it seems…After years together, the arrival of longed-for daughter Millie sealed everything in place. They’re a happy little family of three.So what if Simon drinks a bit too much sometimes—Daisy’s used to it. She knows he’s just letting off steam. Until one night at a party things spiral horribly out of control. And their happy little family of three will never be the same again.In Lies, Lies, Lies, #1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks explores the darkest corners of a relationship in free fall in a mesmerizing tale of marriage and secrets.#1 bestseller Adele Parks returns with, Our Beautiful Mess, an explosive and deeply emotional family drama that explores the lengths a mother will go to protect her family, even if it risks exposing her past.Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: - Two Dead Wives - Woman Last Seen - One Last Secret - The Image of You - I Invited Her In - Just My Luck - Our Beautiful Mess