** 'BEST BOOK CLUB READ OF THE YEAR' THE 2025 COSMOPOLITAN BOOK AWARDS **From the No.1 bestselling author of the Richard & Judy Book Club pick, The Herd, comes a compulsive and unputdownable story about two families and the secret that could destroy their perfect lives in a small seaside town. 'What a page-turner' ? ? ? ? ?'Highly addictive and simply deserves a chef's kiss' ? ? ? ? ?'A rollercoaster' ? ? ? ? ?'There are not enough superlatives for this novel . . . will move you profoundly and leave a lasting impression' ? ? ? ? ?****I thought I was inviting a friend over for a cup of tea.I had no idea I was opening the door to my worst nightmare. The moment my husband saw her, it started. The look on his face. The silence that followed, before she hurriedly left.Signs that told me more than words ever could. Then came the whispers. The whole town watching. Judging. But it’s not what you think it is. It’s worse. Because it’s not just my family with everything to lose here. And it’s only a matter of time before one of us does something we’ll regret. . . the question is, who’s going to get hurt first?Some secrets end a marriage.Some ruin a reputation. Some bring a whole town crashing down. *****'Fantastic' DAILY MAIL'Brilliantly written' FABULOUS MAGAZINE'Sure to spark some interesting conversations' COSMOPOLITAN'A terrific read.It was uncomfortable and thought provoking' ? ? ? ? ?PRAISE FOR EMILY EDWARDS:'A knock-out twist' GILLIAN McALLISTER, bestselling author of Wrong Place, Wrong Time'Will have book clubs across the country in hot debate!Brilliant' CLARE MACKINTOSH, bestselling author of Other People's Houses'It is hard to imagine a more timely novel' JODI PICOULT, bestselling author of By Any Other Name'Brilliantly done' SARAH TURNER, bestselling author of Stepping Up'A fresh take on a community drama and a perfect book club read' KIT CONWAY, author of Cat Fight