Smart, wealthy and grounded, Emma has worked hard for her success. When she meets Matthew, a kind, handsome widower, he seems like the icing on the cake.

Initially, Emma’s friends are delighted, but as the relationship quickly develops, they worry Emma could be being exploited. She’s a rich woman, after all.

While Emma isn’t worried about Matthew having so much less than her, she does have one tiny doubt about her new relationship. If Matthew’s wife hadn’t died, he wouldn’t be with her. And sometimes Emma wonders if she is second best. The more she thinks about Matthew’s first wife, the more obsessed she becomes with a woman she can never know.

As jealousy and suspicion blossom between Emma and Matthew, events take a darker, dangerous turn. Emma doesn’t know who she can trust. Her friends? Her husband? Or even herself…?

This sensational new thriller from the Number One bestseller Adele Parks will have you gripped until the very last page.

What if The One was actually the one that got away? A riveting story of love and the paradox of choice from the Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author of Lies Lies Lies, Just My Luck, and Both Of You. Natalie and Neil everything they could want: a stylish London house, two high-flying careers, a close-knit group of friends and family. And best of all: an ideal marriage. Having children, they’ve agreed, would only disrupt their carefree lives. But then Neil turns thirty-five, and suddenly he’s longing for a baby. However, Nat has not had a similar change of heart. As they no longer agree on this fundamental issue, their once perfect relationship starts to crumble. Nat starts to think about her exes and wonders if one of the men she has loved in the past can offer her a future, or by looking over her shoulder is she simply going to trip up? Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks asks the ultimate ‘what if’ question in this insightful, smart, funny novel about revisiting your past… Praise for Men I’ve Loved Before: ‘A fabulous mix of comedy, real life and emotional depth’ Daily Express ‘A wicked pleasure’ Woman & Home ‘Observant, sensitive and we like this a lot!’ Closer ‘A dazzling novel full of emotional set-pieces and real insight into relationships between men and women… This is Parks at her best’ Heat ‘She is a particularly acute observer of relationship ups and downs, and her stories are always as insightful as they are entertaining’ Daily Mirror Praise for Adele Parks: ‘Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last’ Lisa Jewell 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘A compelling take on one of those “what if� scenarios that we’ve all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable… brilliantly crafted’ T.M. Logan ‘An absolute joy’ Jane Fallon ‘As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint – you’ll love it’ Ruth Jones

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 'Parks gets better and better' Gillian McAllister 'Original and utterly compelling' Peter James One last client A 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 chance One 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 secret But 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: 'Absolutely gripping, this is revenge lit at its best' Lisa Jewell 'I'll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time' Lucy Foley 'Perfection' Daily Mail 'A whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists and turns and powerful emotional undercurrents' Karin Slaughter '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

Hope. Glamour. Independence. A new era has begun... 'A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail' Stylist With the Great War behind them, four friends are ready to live again. Lydia, a society beauty, has everything - wealth, status and a husband who survived the War. All she has to do now is provide an heir. Widowed Sarah cares for her wounded brother, certain that no one will ever replace her brave husband. Younger sister Beatrice finds it hard to shine, especially when there are so few men left to shine for... And independent Ava - who can light any room - is determined to seize the freedom of being a single woman. But when these four meet the irresistible war hero Sergeant Major Edgar Trent, everything changes... Spare Brides is a glorious novel about love, loss, change and chances from the Number One bestselling author Adele Parks. Praise for Spare Brides: 'A resounding success ... a triumph' Daily Mail 'A touching novel' Daily Express 'You'll love the drama, the gorgeous dresses, grand houses and in particular, the handsome but damaged love interest' Good Housekeeping 'This is the first historical novel from bestselling author Adele Parks and it's a powerful read' Closer 'The great author's first historical novel and it's a total smash' Heat 'A wonderful novel about a group of women struggling to deal with life after World War One... a heady cocktail of love, class and beaded frocks. Her most accomplished novel yet' Daisy Goodwin 'A wonderfully absorbing tale of friendship, rich in period detail' Stylist 'A fantastic read' Fabulous

'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 Number One bestseller Adele Parks. Praise for I Invited Her In: 'Really REALLY good... absolutely brilliant' Marian Keyes 'Packed with secrets, scandal and suspense, this is Adele Parks at her absolute best' Heat 'Wow! What a read. Intense, clever and masterful' Lisa Jewell 'Original and compelling. I read it in one sitting' Jane Fallon 'Fabulously gripping. Superb' Ruth Jones 'Weaving together the emotions and ties that bind female friends with a cracking paced twist of a tale' Stylist

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 It's the stuff dreams are made of - a lottery win so big, it changes everything. For fifteen years, Lexi and Jake have played the same six numbers with their friends, the Pearsons and the Heathcotes. Over dinner parties, fish & chip suppers and summer barbecues, they've discussed the important stuff - the kids, marriages, jobs and houses - and they've laughed off their disappointment when they failed to win anything more than a tenner. But then, one Saturday night, the unthinkable happens. There's a rift in the group. Someone doesn't tell the truth. And soon after, six numbers come up which change everything forever. Lexi and Jake have a ticket worth GBP18 million. And their friends are determined to claim a share of it. Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with a riveting look at the dark side of wealth in this gripping take on friendship, money and betrayal, and good luck gone bad... Praise for Just My Luck: 'Adele Parks never takes her foot off the gas, every book is tighter, faster, better than the last. Just My Luck is a gripping story of greed, lies and dark family secrets. I read it in a two-day frenzy' Lisa Jewell 'Utterly engrossing and brilliant' Lucy Foley 'A compelling take on one of those "what if" scenarios that we've all wondered about. Addictive, provocative and thoroughly relatable - a brilliantly crafted reminder to be careful what you wish for' TM Logan 'An absolute joy: gripping, shocking and surprising. A cautionary tale about what one couple's sudden wealth can do to old friendships' Jane Fallon 'Fabulous... her best yet' Daily Mail 'Stupendous! I read this totally compelling modern-day morality tale over a weekend - I couldn't put it down. As ever, Adele Parks does not disappoint - you'll love it' Ruth Jones 'Like a deft magician, this book reveals its twists only at the very end, I was completely astonished' Rosamund Lupton

Happy. Married. Missing.

Leigh Fletcher: happily married stepmum to two gorgeous boys goes missing on Monday. Her husband Mark says he knows nothing of her whereabouts. She simply went to work and just never came home. Their family is shattered.

Kai Janssen: married to wealthy Dutch businessman, Daan, vanishes the same week. Kai left their luxurious penthouse and glamorous world without a backward glance. She seemingly evaporated into thin air. Daan is distraught.

DC Clements knows that people disappear all the time – far too frequently. Most run away from things, some run towards, others are taken but find their way back. A sad few never return. These two women are from very different worlds, their disappearances are unlikely to be connected. And yet, at a gut level, the DC believes they might be.

How could these women walk away from their families, husbands and homes willingly? Clements is determined to unearth the truth, no matter how shocking and devastating it may be.

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 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. Praise for Lies Lies Lies: 'Gripping, moving and elegantly written' Marian Keyes ‘Brilliantly twisty… but is also so insightful about human nature. A triumph’ Lucy Foley ‘Completely addictive… superbly drawn. Fabulous’ Ruth Jones ‘Brilliant, moving and deeply satisfying, Parks is the queen of the domestic dark side’ Veronica Henry ‘I devoured Lies, Lies, Lies… so engaging, well written. It is one of those rare books that earns the title, unputdownable’ Sally Hepworth ‘An utterly gripping, dark, addictive read, with characters so real, and an emotional punch so hard it left me a little winded. A brilliant page turner!’ Alice Feeney ‘I’m not going to lie! Adele Parks takes you straight into the heart of her characters. Her twists about human nature form the icing on the cake’ Jane Corry ‘Compelling and suspenseful’ Catherine Isaac ‘A gripping and unpredictable read hiding some deliciously dark secrets and lies’ OK! ‘The gripping, visceral portrait of the disintegration of a marriage take the didn’t-see-that-coming plot twist to new heights’ Heat ‘A sharply crafted tale … the ultimate read for fans of domestic noir’ Woman’s Weekly

From wronged wives to nosy neighbours, from distant dads to new-found family, from secrets to lies, fresh starts to false endings - and everything in between... A collection of brilliant short stories from the best writers around. This collections contains original stories from Fanny Blake, Louise Candlish, Mike Gayle, Mari Hannah, Sophie Kinsella, Jojo Moyes, Adele Parks, Ian Rankin, Mahsuda Snaith and Keith Stuart.

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!

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! 'TIGHTLY PLOTTED, BRILLIANTLY CONCEIVED AND TOTALLY GRIPPING' LISA JEWELL 'GRIPPING, TWISTY AND HEARTBREAKING, THIS STANDOUT STORY IS A TRIUMPH' ISABELLE BROOM, HEAT 'TWISTY, UNPUTDOWNABLE AND UTTERLY ENGROSSING' JENNY COLGAN What would YOU do if your child wasn't yours? Utterly compelling, this stunning domestic noir from No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller Adele Parks, is sure to move, grip and delight her fans, along with readers of Liane Moriarty, Lisa Jewell and Shari Lapena. Alison is lucky and she knows it. She has the life she always craved, including a happy home with Jeff and their brilliant, vivacious teenage daughter, Katherine - the absolute centre of Alison's world. Then a knock at the door ends life as they know it. Fifteen years ago, someone else took Alison's baby from the hospital. And now Alison is facing the unthinkable. The daughter she brought home doesn't belong to her. When you have everything you dreamed of, there is everything to lose. Includes a preview of The Image of You, another gripping story of family, deception, lies and secrets, out now!

An unmissable thriller of 2023 from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of One Last Secret and Both Of You… Lost. Missing. Murdered? And both her husbands are suspects… Kylie Gillingham’s disappearance has gripped the nation: the woman with a shocking secret – married to two men at the same time – is missing, presumed dead. And both her husbands are suspects. DC Clements knows the dark side of human nature and that love can make people do treacherous things; you can’t presume anything when it comes to crimes of the heart. While Kylie’s two husbands remain prime suspects, her sons won’t accept that she is dead. Until a body is found, this scandalous and sad case remains wide open. Stacie Jones lives a quiet life in a small village, nursed by her father as she recovers from illness, shielded from any disquieting news of the outside world. But their reclusive life is about to be shattered. How are these families linked, and can any of them ever rebuild their lives in the wake of tragedy? This explosive thriller from Number One bestseller Adele Parks examines what it is to be a family and the dangerous lengths that people will go to for those they love. Praise for Just Between Us: ‘Just Between Us is not to be missed: it is my book of 2023’ Gillian McAllister ‘This will blow your mind’ Jane Fallon ‘Masterfully executed – her best book yet’ Lisa Jewell ‘This is Adele Parks at the peak of her powers’ Louise Candlish ‘Full of mystery, tension, and characters you can’t help but root for – or against!’ Abigail Dean ‘Another twisting tale of deceit, desire and dangerous obsession guaranteed to keep you turning the pages’ TM Logan Praise for Adele Parks: ‘I’ll drop anything for a new Adele Parks: she nails it every time’ Lucy Foley ‘Utterly compelling’ Peter James ‘As always with Adele… this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman ‘Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin ‘Poolside perfection’ Daily Mail ‘A whip-smart protagonist, immensely satisfying twists’ Karin Slaughter

The war brought them together. And will tear them apart... Let No. 1 Sunday Times bestseller, Adele Parks, author of Just My Luck, sweep you away into a world of glamorous debutantes, heartbreak and discovering just what is worth fighting for in her stunning historical epic, If You Go Away. Don't miss Adele's gripping new novel, the Sunday Times bestseller Both of You, out now! 'A real emotional treat' Daily Mail 'Epic, romantic, devastating' Heat 'Beautifully and surprisingly gritty' Red Daring debutante Vivian Foster has London society at her feet - all she needs is a proposal to complete her triumphant season. A moment's indiscretion causes her world to crumble, just as the country around her 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, but refusing to fight will lead to imprisonment, even death. He wishes he could convey the depth of inhumanity he 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: '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'

Another incredible domestic thriller from the Sunday Times Number One bestselling author of sensational books like Both Of You…

A week at a beautiful chateau in the south of France – it should be a straightforward final job for Dora. She’s a smart, stunning and discreet escort and Daniel has paid for her services before. This time, all she has to do is convince the assembled guests that she is his girlfriend. Dora is used to playing roles and being whatever men want her to be. It’s all about putting on a front.

It will be a last, luxurious look at how the other half lives, before Dora turns her back on the escort world and all its dangers. She has found someone she loves and trusts. With him, she can escape the life she’s trapped in. But when Dora arrives at the chateau, it quickly becomes obvious that nothing is what it seems…

Dora finds herself face to face with a man she has never forgotten, the one man who really knows her. And as old secrets surface, it becomes terrifyingly apparent that one last secret could cost Dora her life…

From the Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks comes a blisteringly provocative novel about power, sex, money and revenge.

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 TESSARO Whether 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.

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'

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-fiance'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

From the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck, comes a compulsive tale of a modern-day Cinderella's quest for her own happily ever after. 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 ........................................... CAN LOVE FOOL YOU? Staring thirty in the face, Fern is fed up. Her four-year-relationship has ground to a halt and Adam just won't get down on one knee. So when a gorgeous man sweeps her off her feet and is ready to take things a mile a minute, Fern knows it's time to move on. And who better to move on with than the UK's hottest pop star, Scottie Taylor? The starry-eyed romantic is catapulted into a girl's ultimate fantasy, as her Prince Charming pops the question and jets her off to LA for a life of luxury. But is this whirlwind romance set to last, or did Fern's dreams come true all too fast? ........................................... What readers are saying about Love Lies: '[Adele Parks] transports you into the world of the characters and makes you believe that the unbelievable could happen to you too' 'The romance with Scottie Taylor had me turning the pages until the early hours. The ending is brilliant too - one of the best I've read' 'Absolutely loved it' 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 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

If you loved Just My Luck, by No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks, you won't want to miss Connie's story in Playing Away. Don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Both of You, out now! And look for One Last Secret, coming soon. Playing Away became an instant bestseller, is irresistible, unputdownable and the nearest thing you'll get to an affair without actually having one . . . ............................................ SHE'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 . . . ............................................ What readers are saying about Playing Away: 'A wonderful novel with characters that draw you right in and don't let go' 'Refreshingly honest . . . Totally engaging - I couldn't put it down!' 'I was amused, touched, romanced, saddened and thrilled by the story from start to finish. Totally unputdownable!' 'Warm, sexy and . . . wise'