Kirjahaku

The perfect family... or the perfect lie? To the outside world, Gemma Bradley has it all - a doting husband, high-flying career and two delightful kids - but inside the four walls of her tastefully renovated home, she is a mother at her wits' end who has given too many last warnings and counted to ten too many times. When a child's scream pierces the night, Gemma's neighbour does what anyone would do: she calls the police. She wants to make sure that Rosie, the little girl next door, is safe. Gemma knows she hasn't done anything wrong, but the more she fights to defend the family she loves, the more her flawless life begins to crumble around her. Is the carefully guarded secret she's been keeping suddenly in danger of breaking free? When Rosie disappears, Gemma thinks she only has herself to blame. That is, until she discovers that Rosie has been keeping dark secrets of her own in a pink plastic diary. Distraught and terrified, Gemma doesn't know where to turn. The only thing she knows is that her daughter's life is in danger... Little Liar is a heart-in-your-mouth psychological thriller about the people we choose to trust and the secrets we keep behind closed doors. If you loved The Girl on the Train, Gone Girl or anything by B.A. Paris you'll be totally and utterly gripped.

Pop music blares from the radio. She sings drunkenly from the backseat. The thrash of windscreen wipers against the driving rain. The screech of tyres. A thud. Naomi and I are best friends. School runs, dog walks, a shoulder to cry on over a glass of wine, we're inseparable. But now my husband has walked out, I need her more than ever. I know she will help me pick up the pieces. Because she knows about the lie I told to protect her. She knows how much I've sacrificed for this friendship. And she'd never let anyone hurt me. Would she? This extraordinary page-turner will suck you in from the very first page and keep you gripped until the breathtaking finale. Fans of The Wife Between Us, The Girl Before and Gone Girl will adore this twisted tale of toxic female friendship. What readers are saying about Her Closest Friend: 'Fabulous book Wow, Wow, Wow One of my favorite books ever, the characters were soooooo addicting. I needed to know what happened after each chapter. Loved it Excellent.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Chock full of twists and turns ... Talk about a thrill ride ' A Bookish Way of Life, 5 stars 'A brilliant psychological thriller ... a twisted plot that the reader will easily become enthralled in. Just when you think that you know what is coming next: you are blind-sided A wonderful read that I would highly recommend ...A giant of a thriller ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'I loved every minute of it... I would absolutely recommend this dark and twisty book to any fans of psychological thrillers.' Goodreads reviewer

Nora Fitz thought two weeks in a stunning villa in the south of France would be the perfect treat for her family. She pictured them tucking into buttery croissants before long days lounging by the sparkling pool. She couldn't wait to count the freckles collecting on the kids' innocent smiling faces and feel the warm Mediterranean Sea wash all her fears away.But Nora is nervous as she gathers everyone around the large oak table on the villa's vine-covered terrace. Her daughters eye her suspiciously as she tops up her wine with a shaking hand and clears her throat to speak. The secret she's about to tell will shatter their lives forever... A heartbreaking and totally addictive page-turner about motherhood at its best, and its worst, and the lies we tell to protect the ones we love. Anyone who adores Liane Moriarty, Jodi Picoult and Kerry Fisher will stay up all night reading. Everyone is talking about Clare Boyd: 'Just wow ... One of the best books I've ever read... Not to be missed ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Extremely addictive... I was flipping pages until early in the morning.' bookworm86, 5 stars 'Gripping and unputdownable I was enthralled from the first few pages and couldn't stop.' AGJBooks&Gems, 5 stars 'Completely and utterly impossible to put down... Completely gripped... Completely addictive... I absolutely recommend this book.' Little Miss Book Lover 87, 5 stars 'Wonderful. A bestseller for sure.' NetGalley reviewer, 5 stars 'I was literally carrying my e-reader around the house. I took it with me to read while I waited for the toast to pop, I was reading while watching TV and yes, I even took it with me to the loo. I could not put it down.' FabulousKerry, 5 stars 'Wow ... I was completely consumed... could not put it down. Totally intriguing and addictive... A real "one more chapter" book... Kept me reading late into the night.' SIBZZREADS, 5 stars

I run around the house calling my daughter's name, my voice growing more panicked with every empty room. 'Has anyone seen Tess' I cry. It should be the happiest day of my life, but my daughter is missing...All I wanted was to take my daughter's hand and walk down the aisle scattered with rose petals to the man I love. I pushed aside all my doubts, telling myself I had no reason to be nervous. But when I went to find Tess in her stunning dusky pink bridesmaid's dress, her room was empty. My beautiful daughter has vanished... and I know I've made a terrible mistake.Only a few short months ago I was so excited to move into my fianc William's beautiful house. Bringing up a teenager alone hasn't always been easy, but I was so happy we were finally getting the family we always dreamed of.But my grip on this perfect new life started to slip when I discovered a letter from William's childhood sweetheart. He swore she meant nothing to him, but why were they still in touch? And Tess and I used to tell each other everything but she has stopped talking to me, storming out of the room and sneaking out of the house.William is devastated that the ceremony is cancelled and I've forced all our guests to leave, but as I stand amidst the wilting flowers and the discarded champagne glasses, I vow that I will stop at nothing to find my daughter. I know I must start by uncovering the secrets that have been kept from me, the ones I've tried so hard to ignore.But the truth is so shocking that I wonder whether I really know my precious family at all... and whether it will destroy all of us...A totally unputdownable family drama about the secrets that lurk under the glossy surface of a perfect new life. Perfect for fans of Sally Hepworth, Liane Moriarty and Kerry Fisher.Readers love Clare Boyd: 'I couldn't stop reading this fabulous book. Had me on the edge of my seat until I reached the mind-blowing conclusion... I couldn't stop reading ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Just wow ... broke my heart into a million little pieces... one of the best books I've ever read... not to be missed ' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Extremely addictive... many times I wanted to scream... I couldn't read the book fast enough and was flipping pages until early in the morning.' Bookworm86, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Wow wow wow ... Incredibly well written and I was hooked from page one... So many twists and turns.' Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gave me the chills, honestly ... I could not stop reading ... Top notch and I will recommend this to everyone ' NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Gripping and unputdownable I was enthralled from the first few pages and couldn't stop.' AGJBooks&Gems, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

I finally have everything I ever wanted. A home with floor-to-ceiling windows, a devoted husband who dazzles everyone he meets, and two angelic children I adore. But as I watch my husband chatting with the girl next door, I wonder if anyone can see the sadness in my pretty pink smile, or hear the scream behind my straight white teeth? I know I'm crazy to think there's a hint of desire in his eyes. I know it's madness to see a flicker of fear in hers. I know all this, because I've been wrong before. And if I'm wrong again, he'll try to take my children away. The party is my last chance to prove to my husband that I'm on the mend, that I can handle something as simple as a drinks reception without snapping under the pressure. It's all going perfectly, until I see something in the swimming pool that changes everything. But if I can't trust myself to believe it's real, who will?A totally unputdownable page-turner about the darker side of love and what really goes on under the surface of perfect-looking lives. Clever and unexpected, this book will have you gripped from the very first page until the dramatic final twist. Fans of The Wife Between Us and The Mother-in-Law will be hooked. Readers love My Perfect Wife 'I couldn't stop reading this fabulous book. Had me on the edge of my seat until I reached the mind-blowing conclusion... I couldn't stop reading ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars 'Had me guessing till the last page... I could not put it down.' NetGalley reviewer 'A page-turner... You won't see the ending coming.' Goodreads reviewer 'A fast-paced and exciting book that kept me guessing right up to the end.' NetGalley reviewer 'I was really taken by surprise... So much emotional turmoil, and so much suspense, it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat until the very last page.' Goodreads reviewer 'Wow, this was unputdownable ... Highly recommend.' Goodreads reviewer

Everyone in the village admires Anna because she's a wonderful mother. Juggling family life with a small sewing business, she's the one they turn to for a warm hug after a hard day. Her kind, polite daughters are a credit to her - even Bay, her stepdaughter, whom Anna loves as much as her own two girls.But normal family life changes overnight when Anna's middle daughter's beauty catches the eye of a stranger in a caf . As jealousy erupts between the siblings, Anna's perfect blended family begins to unravel around her. A devastating secret about the dangerous game they played when they were little girls threatens to break the surface - and the bonds of this close-knit family forever...To save her girls, Anna must rethink everything she ever thought she knew about love, motherhood and family. She must pick a side, an impossible decision for any mother, but believing the wrong daughter could be fatal.Anna has already sacrificed so much for her family, but there are no limits to what a mother will do for her daughters...The Pretty One is a stunning family drama that explores the dark consequences of sibling rivalry and the heart-wrenching emotional cost of keeping secrets from those you love. Perfect for fans of Big Little Lies, Little Fires Everywhere and My Dark Vanessa.Everyone is talking about Clare Boyd: 'Fabulous book Wow, Wow, Wow One of my fav books ever... soooooo addicting.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'I couldn't stop reading and was sitting on the edge of my seat until I reached the astonishing and mind-blowing conclusion.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Wow wow wow ... I was hooked from page one.' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars'Had me on the edge of my seat until I reached the mind-blowing conclusion... I couldn't stop reading ' Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars