Rachel inherited a lot of money after her father passed away.
Her husband Tom buys a house in Cornwall and spends a fortune on renovations, until the money is all gone.
When she moves into the house with their son, Sam,strange things happen. Sam talks about the lady that comes into his room.
Rachel befriends Chloe, but Tom does not like her, just as he doesn't like her best friend, Rosa. In fact, he doesn't seem to welcome anyone who takes Rachel's attention from him. However, there are three people in this marriage, but Rachel doesn't know it yet.

This is a creepy stalker novel. I felt that Rachel was far too trusting and did not take note of warnings, or recognize red flags.
Chloe is definitely mentally fragile, but Rachel seems intent on befriending her.

Well written, taut, tense and frightening.

However, I did figure out the ending.

Thanks to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

Publication date: June 3rd, 2024
Page count: 316
Genre: thriller
Setting: small English town
POV: Single


Enjoyable read! Great beach read option. Kept me engaged throughout. The twists however were predictable.


Thank you to author, publisher, NetGalley for advanced copy. This is an honest voluntary review.

Lies with danger and murder…secrets and red herrings…husband with wife and friend…triangle…trust and deceit…all of these combine to make a recipe for the story in this page turner. Written by a talented author, the novel reads like nonfiction at times. Thanks Netgalley

Don't plan to do anything and lock the doors! Tense and intense, one twist after the other - and you may never trust anyone again. Complex domestic mystery will keep you reading until the last page, keep snacks handy.