They seemed like the perfect family. But their secrets are about to come out…I push open the door to the beautiful French villa and my clever, handsome husband and adorable wide-eyed children follow me inside, taking in the breath-taking view.

This should be a blissful summer break, filled with sun, swimming and relaxation but the truth is very different. Because my husband has just revealed the real reason we’re here.

When our friends staying at the sprawling villa greet us on the sun-soaked terrace, I smile brightly and attempt to calm my nerves. If I can just behave normally, everything will be fine.

But if any one of the people sitting around the clear, blue pool discovers the truth my whole world could be shattered. So I have to pretend we’re the perfect family and I’m the perfect wife – all the while knowing that our lies could destroy us.

If our secrets begin to unravel, how far will my husband and I go to protect them? And will two weeks in the sun end in murder…?What readers are saying about Alison James:‘One word: WOW!…Brilliant, fast-paced and it kept me guessing throughout… Perfect…From the very first page I was drawn in and I couldn’t put the book down, it was so good I read it in a day!’NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘5 massive stars. I absolutely loved this book and read it in one day… gripping from the very beginning.

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’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐‘Fast-paced thriller that kept me glued to the pages. The talented Ms James has done it again, and you will want to add this one to your TBR… I could not put down.

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