Adele Parks

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' TM Logan

Imagine the worst thing a friend could ever do.This is worse.When Mel receives an unexpected email from her eldest friend Abi, it brings back memories she thought she'd buried forever. Their friendship belonged in the past. To those carefree days at university.But Abi is in trouble and needs Mel's help, and she wants a place to stay. Just for a few days while she sorts things out. It's the least Mel can do.After all, friends look out for one another, don't they?I Invited Her In is a blistering tale of wanting what you can't have, jealousy and revenge. In bestselling author Adele Park's new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies Just My Luck

A brand new, gripping tale on marriage and the secrets we keep from the Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks. 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.

THE SUNDAY TIMES NUMBER ONE BESTSELLER!Lies Lies Lies, sometimes they come back to hurt you...'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes, No.1 bestselling author'Brilliantly twisty... also so insightful. A triumph' Lucy Foley, No.1 bestselling author

Imagine the worst thing a friend could ever do.This is worse.When Mel receives an unexpected email from her eldest friend Abi, it brings back memories she thought she'd buried forever. Their friendship belonged in the past. To those carefree days at university.But Abi is in trouble and needs Mel's help, and she wants a place to stay. Just for a few days while she sorts things out. It's the least Mel can do.After all, friends look out for one another, don't they?I Invited Her In is a blistering tale of wanting what you can't have, jealousy and revenge. In bestselling author Adele Park's new thriller, FIRST WIFE'S SHADOW, a woman meets and marries a handsome widower...but things begin to take dark, dangerous turns and she's left wondering who she can trust: her friends, her husband, or even herself...?Don't miss these other pulse-pounding thrillers from Adele Parks: Two Dead Wives Woman Last Seen One Last Secret The Image of You Lies Lies Lies Just My Luck

'I invited her in... and she took everything'A gripping story of friendship and betrayal from the Sunday Times No.1 bestselling author, Adele Parks...'Really REALLY good ... absolutely brilliant' Marian Keyes, No.1 bestselling author of Grown Ups

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 bestseller Adele Parks.`Wow! What a read. Intense, clever and masterful.' Lisa Jewell'Original and compelling. I read it in one sitting.' Jane FallonA gripping story of friendship and betrayal from international best-selling author Adele Parks

The utterly gripping novel 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!If you love Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena, this story of family, deception, lies and secrets is your perfect read ...'BRILLIANT STORYLINE, GREAT CHARACTERS, VERY CLEVER, LOVED IT!' B A PARIS'ADDICTIVE AND PERCEPTIVE' LUCY ATKINS'COMPELLING AND GRIPPING' DAILY EXPRESS Can you ever trust someone you meet online?Twins Anna and Zoe are identical in appearance and utterly different in personality. They share a bond so close that nothing - and no one - can rip them apart.Until Anna meets charismatic Nick.Anna is trusting, romantic and hopeful; she thinks Nick is perfect. Zoe is daring, dangerous and extreme; she thinks Nick is a liar.Zoe has seen Anna betrayed by men before. She'll stop at nothing to discover the truth about Nick.Lies may hurt. But honesty can kill...This stunning, addictive and powerful novel by the 3.5 million copy bestselling author ADELE PARKS will keep you on the edge of your seat and you'll never guess the delicious twist!

The No. 1 eBook Bestseller, The Stranger In My Home, is the compelling novel from Adele Parks, which begins with a knock on the door that will change a family's life completely...

Love Is A Journey is the perfect romantic treat from Adele Parks, 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!Adele draws together some of her most popular short stories in this collection that will delight existing and new fans alike! Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Rosie Walsh and Josie Silver.Praise for Adele Parks:'SWEET, SHARP AND SIMPLY UNFORGETTABLE' LISA JEWELL'A WONDERFUL EXPLORATION OF LOVE' KATIE FFORDE'ADELE PARKS IS A DEFT OBSERVER OF HUMAN NATURE' KATHLEEN TESSAROWhether it's finding the elusive 'one'...Falling in love where you least expect it...Starting over when your love life throws you a curve ball...Or living the happy ever after you've always dreamed about...Love is a journey...and it's well worth the ride.Love Is A Journey brings together the ebook collections, Finding The One, New Beginnings, Happy Endings and Love Is Complicated. Also includes a brand new short story, exclusive to this collection, as well as a preview of Adele's compelling domestic noir, The Stranger In My Home.

The war brought them together. And will tear them apart . . .'A real emotional treat' DAILY MAIL'Epic, romantic, devastating' HEAT'Beautifully and surprisingly gritty' RED1914. Daring debutante Vivian Foster is about to complete a triumphant season in London society. Then her world crumbles, just as the country erupts into a devastating war. Everything seems bleak. Until she meets Howard.Celebrated playwright Howard Henderson wants no part in the killing of a faceless enemy. He wishes he could convey the depth of inhumanity he has witnessed at the Front but the words won't come. Until he meets Vivian.Now they've found each other - and something worth fighting for.But will the war demand that sacrificing their future together is the only way to honour their love?What readers are saying about If You Go Away:'Quite possibly Adele's best work yet' ?????'I was moved to tears repeatedly as this novel worked its magic on me. The writing is beautiful, deceptively light in places, harrowing and tragic in others. Adele Parks is a stunning storyteller' ?????'A must read and a truly wonderful tribute to war heroes and their wives' ?????'Adele Parks has written a beautiful and intelligent novel that is moving and shocking, taking the reader into the trenches to experience the brutal reality of war . . . a remarkable novel' ?????'Be prepared to reach for the tissues . . . moving and heartbreaking' ?????

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 Atkins Jo 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

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'

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

The Other Woman's Shoes is a gripping novel of two very different sisters from Adele Parks, author of the No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Just My Luck, which asks: is there such a thing as a perfect life or the perfect love?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......................................SEXY AND COMFORTABLE . . . CAN YOU REALLY HAVE BOTH?The Evergreen sisters have always been opposites.Martha is married and has the perfect home and family. Eliza rents a drab one-bedroom flat, which she shares with her sexy but hapless boyfriend.Until, one day, Eliza walks out on him, the very same day that Martha's husband walks out on her. Suddenly the Evergreen sisters are united by separation.Eliza is free to pursue the relationship she's always wanted; one that offers stability and security. Martha falls into a relationship that she could never have imagined; it's crazy and carefree.Can they find happiness dashing down these new paths? Or does chasing love only get more complicated when you're running in another woman's shoes?Features a preview of Adele's stunning, emotionally powerful novel, The State We're In.......................................What readers are saying about The Other Woman's Shoes:'All about finding happiness that sets the characters free, releasing the sexy, fun and loving women they really are. Superb!''A fantastic, very well written and very refreshing book - certainly worth your while!'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

'I love love love this book' ?????'A funny, engaging, naughty and unpredictable book' ?????'She's done it again!' ?????The addictive and insightful sequel to Adele Parks's instant bestseller Playing AwayWhat happens after happily ever after?Rose thought she had it all, but her perfect life crumbled when her so-called friend seduced her husband and destroyed her marriage. Now Rose is left without any passion, romance or plans for the future . . .Lucy believed she finally had her fairy-tale ending, but being the wife isn't half as glamorous as being the mistress. When excitement and thrills give way to more chat about cleaning and the kids, it's not very . . . her.They desperately envy Connie: happily married, effortlessly juggling two children and a fulfilling career. Connie has found genuine contentment. Until, that is, a dangerous old flame flickers back into view . . .Will she be tempted to play with fire again?What readers are saying about Young Wives' Tales:'Adele has a knack for putting her finger on our fears and vulnerabilities, our dark sides, our hopes and expectations in love and friendship, and keeping the characters "human" . . . thoroughly engrossing''Highly addictive . . . like every one of her novels I lock myself away to read and read because it is so hard to put it down. You can't help but cancel plans when you are intending to read Young Wives Tales''One word - WOW - again Adele Parks ensures all housework is left alone while I devour this fab book!''Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny - I couldn't put it down'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

'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 the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck, comes an unputdownable novel of the ties of old friendships, the passion of new love and whether honesty is always the best policy...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 AtkinsIS HONESTY ALWAYS THE BEST POLICY?Tash and Rich are wild about each other; wrapped up in their fairy-tale love and excited for the future, they plan an elopement in the French Alps.When Rich invites his old university friends along for the celebrations, Tash is excited to get to know more about the people who shaped him.But Tash gets more than she bargained for when an unexpected guest arrives, armed with secrets about Rich...Can she still hold on to plans of a bright future with Rich once she learns the truth about his shady past?What readers are saying about Still Thinking of You:'I thought this book was a brilliant read - I could not put it down! So full of life''Adele Parks has a way of drawing the reader in. Her characters are well-defined and in many ways representative of people you know and love. Indeed a page turner...'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

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'