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About Adele Parks
Adele Parks MBE is the author of twenty-two bestselling novels including the recent Sunday Times hit and audible Number One sensation One Last Secret. Over 4 million UK editions of her work have been sold and she is translated into 31 different languages.
Her number one bestsellers Lies Lies Lies and Just My Luck were both shortlisted for the British Book Awards and have been optioned for development for TV.
13,000+ 5 star reviews have kindly been written by her fans on Amazon :-)
She is an ambassador of the National Literacy Trust and the Reading Agency: two charities that promote literacy in the UK. She is a judge for the Costa Awards.
Adele was born in North Yorkshire and has lived in Botswana, Italy and London and is now settled in Guildford, Surrey.
In 2022 she was awarded an MBE for services to literature.
Connect with Adele Parks on Twitter @adeleparks, Instagram @adele_parks and Facebook @OfficialAdeleParks or visit www.adeleparks.com.
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Books By Adele Parks
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 beautiful chateau in southern France. An easy final job for Dora – all she needs to do is convince the other guests that she’s Daniel’s girlfriend.
One last chance
A final, luxurious week before she leaves the dangerous, difficult escort world, because Dora has fallen in love and is ready to embrace a better future.
One last secret
But when she arrives at the chateau, 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
‘This is poolside 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
‘Whip-smart, 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
‘Tense, twisted’ Best
‘Adele Parks goes fearlessly into worlds … She pulls it off every time’ Jane Corry
‘5*… This dark, twisted tale gets better with every page’ The Sun
‘With its beautiful setting and compelling story, this is definitely one to add to your summer reading list’ My Weekly
‘A sassy voice and – in true Parks style – a serpentine twist that comes back to bite you’ Saga
In a marriage built on lies, the truth will destroy BOTH OF YOU.
‘Absolutely gripping’ Richard Osman
‘Chilling … and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell
‘Had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin
‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic' Louise Candlish
‘Smart and thought-provoking’ T.M. Logan
Happy. Married. Missing.
Leigh Fletcher, devoted wife and stepmum, goes to work one day and never returns home.
Same week, different world … Kai Janssen leaves her sexy, wealthy husband and their luxurious penthouse, and vanishes into thin air.
Both husbands seem distraught, claiming they have no idea where their wives have gone.
DC Clements wants answers. Did these women run away or were they taken? Most importantly, where are they now? When the detective discovers a shocking link between the missing women, it’s clear the truth can devastate. Now Clements must work against a ticking clock, before both wives disappear forever.
The Sunday Times Number One bestseller Adele Parks returns with her most provocative book to date: Both Of You.
Praise for Both Of You:
‘As always with Adele Parks this is an absolutely gripping read’ Richard Osman
‘Yet another stick of literary dynamite from Adele Parks: chilling, gripping and entirely unputdownable’ Lisa Jewell
‘Really enjoyed this! Kept me guessing and had me gasping at the twist’ Ian Rankin
‘Ambitious, nail-biting, darkly voyeuristic – I tore through it in two sittings' Louise Candlish
‘Clever and twisty’ Fabulous
‘Smart and thought-provoking with an absolutely brilliant mid-point twist’ T.M. Logan
‘Sizzling. Shocking. Sassy’ Jane Corry
‘A dark and intense tale that will keep you turning the pages’ Jane Fallon
‘Crackles with toxic relationships, dark desires and shocking twists’ Eve Chase
‘Clever and full of unexpected turns’ Woman & Home
‘Taut, raw, emotionally astute, clever and shocking. Parks gets better and better – a writer at the mind-blowing top of her game’ Gillian McAllister
‘Deliciously dark, sharp and intriguing … Another brilliant page-turner from domestic noir queen Adele Parks’ Tasmina Perry
‘Wildly compelling’ Rachel Edwards
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
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 £18 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
‘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
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 . . . This is a special 20th anniversary edition of her unforgettable debut.
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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 . . .
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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'
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 MAIL
What 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'
In this addictive novel, from the No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Just My Luck, a marriage crumbles, cultures clash and love affairs begin in in glorious sun-drenched Italy.
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
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WILL THE ITALIAN DREAM BE WHAT SHE'S ALWAYS IMAGINED?
Elizabeth has two goals in life. Once she fulfils the first - finding a sexy Italian husband - she thinks the second will come easy. But getting pregnant is proving difficult.
So when the couple move to Italy for Roberto to run the family business, Elizabeth hopes the relaxing lifestyle will boost her chances of conceiving.
But Italy is anything but peaceful...
Elizabeth's wily mother-in-law seems to instantly hate her, Roberto's gorgeous ex is lingering a little too close for comfort... And. Still. No. Baby.
Will Elizabeth's hunger for a bambino be enough to hold her marriage together? Or will she find herself dreaming of something else all together?
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What readers are saying about Tell Me Something:
'The story is a rollercoaster ride full of ups and downs for Elizabeth, and Parks' clever and unpredictable twists and turns are thoroughly enjoyable'
'Elizabeth's character is highly developed and expertly portrayed. It's been a while since I read a book which made me laugh and cry simultaneously, for being both happy and sad'
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
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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?
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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
If you loved reading the mesmerising tale of Daisy and Simon's marriage and secrets in Just My Luck from No. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author Adele Parks, you won't want to miss Lucy, Rose and Connie's story in Young Wives' Tales.
Don't miss Adele's latest gripping novel, Both of You, out now! And look for One Last Secret, coming soon.
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WHAT HAPPENS AFTER HAPPILY EVER AFTER?
Young Wives' Tales is the stylish, insightful sequel to Playing Away. Lucy, Rose and Connie are back in a novel which is every bit as addictive as Adele's debut bestseller and follows the friends' fortunes in their new roles as wives, mothers and lovers with plenty of surprises along the way...
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?
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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'. Her language is quick, sharp and thoroughly engrossing'
'Loved it! The writing style is quirky and funny - I couldn't put it down. I would say that this is one of Parks' best books in a long time'
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