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A HOT ITALIAN SUMMER. TWO COUPLES. ONE DARK SECRET THAT COULD RUIN EVERYTHING. . .

'The best book I have read this year. Atmospheric, thrilling and completely unputdownable' 5***** Reader Review
'Sultry, sexy, immersive' HARRIET TYCE
'A compelling and unsettling read with summer written all over it' WOMAN & HOME
'The only book you need this summer. Gripping, well-paced and full of thrills' 5***** Reader Review
'Tense and atmospheric. A dark, sultry, summer read' JANE FALLON

THE ADDICTIVE NEW NOVEL FROM THE AUTHOR OF RICHARD & JUDY PICK THE HEATWAVE

'A sexy summer read with a twist. If you're looking for a summer read to devour by the pool or on the beach, look no further' EVENING STANDARD
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Nick and Laura are the hosts: pretending their marriage isn't on the rocks.

Madison and Bastian are the guests: neither is remotely who they claim to be.

Under the scorching Mediterranean sun, no secret is safe.

No betrayal goes unnoticed.

Two couples. But will either survive the summer . . .
_________

'Addictive. I devoured this gripping read' 5***** Reader Review

'Sexy and atmospheric - incredibly smart escapism' DAISY BUCHANAN

'Intimate, intense and utterly addictive' EMMA STONEX

'A sizzler of a story! A great holiday read' 5***** Reader Review

'Immaculately written, deeply unsettling. Stunning' 5***** Reader Review

'A summer sizzler' 5***** Reader Review

Praise for Kate Riordan:

'Sultry, atmospheric and unsettling - a book to lose yourself in' ERIN KELLY

'The best book I have read this year. Atmospheric, thrilling and completely unputdownable' 5***** Reader Review

'Had me absolutely gripped' LOUISE CANDLISH

'The only book you need this summer. Gripping, well-paced and full of thrills' 5***** Reader Review

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391 pages
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Publication date

12 May 2022
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A sexy summer read with a twist. If you're looking for a summer read to devour by the pool or on the beach, look no further ― Evening Standard

Tense and atmospheric. A dark, sultry, summer read -- Jane Fallon

Sultry, sexy, and suspenseful - Summer Fever is scorched with tension. Psychologically complex characters and a beautifully evoked Italian setting make this an utterly page-turning summer read -- Lucy Clarke

A compelling and unsettling read with summer written all over it ― Woman & Home

Sexy and atmospheric - incredibly smart escapism. I was gripped throughout and so surprised and delighted by the ending -- Daisy Buchanan

A sexy, sultry, immersive read -- Harriet Tyce

Steamy, febrile, hypnotic. Kate Riordan is the Queen of the sexy summer psychological drama -- Tammy Cohen

The characters leapt from the page, and yet they have such nuance and depth, Kate really knows how to get under their skin; and the villa and setting, that brooding Italian charm with and edge of menace. Laura, Nick, Bastian and Madison will stay with me, their relationships authentically complicated and compelling -- Amanda Reynolds

Another scorcher from brilliant writer Kate Riordan. Written in an urgent, breathless style with a fascinating structure, Italy is evoked in all its sultry beauty, while drama throbs and secrets surface. A quintessential summer read -- Becca Mascull

If you enjoyed Kate Riordan's South of France set novel The Heatwave, then you're guaranteed to love Summer Fever , which transports readers to a crumbling villa in the Italian countryside . . . Full of forbidden desire and dark secrets, this sultry psychological thriller pulses with suspense and simmering tension ― Culturefly

A creeping, dreamlike drama unravelling in the perfect setting,Summer Fever reminds me why Kate Riordan is one of my favourite suspense writers -- Anna Bailey

Intimate, intense and utterly addictive, Summer Fever is a rare treat of a novel, combining elegant writing with astute psychology and a thrilling plot. Riordan excels in drawing us close and keeping us there, witness to her characters' simmering desires and hidden betrayals, as secrets from the past begin to creep through the walls of Villa Luna Rossa. I enjoyed every minute of this beautiful story. Days after finishing it, I'm still shaking off the spell. -- Emma Stonex

An emotionally rich and keenly observed novel, full of astute observations on desire and disappointment. Summer Fever is utterly compelling and transporting, with a delicious sense of ever-building unease. I loved it -- Emylia Hall

Sultry, seductive and unsettlingly honest, Summer Fever explores the lies that we tell ourselves, the truths that desire blinds us to, and the bonds of friendship that can reveal them all -- Claire McGlasson

This is the perfect summer read. The tension sizzles off the pages, and the sense of foreboding and danger never lets up. I devoured this feverishly, well into the early hours, wishing I was basking in the Mediterranean sun. Sexy, moreish... dazzlingly good -- Jack Jordan

Beautifully written, totally immersive, the believable characters and stunning but menacing setting will keep you reading way after lights out -- Katie Fforde

A scorching portrait of obsessive lust and a marriage in danger, in a setting that is both beautiful and hostile. I love Kate Riordan's sharp insight into the nuances of the relationships between the four protagonists, as their moods shift and the tension rises. She creates such a detailed, immersive world, you can feel the simmering heat and repressed passion in your bones. Summer Fever is a totally addictive, moreish summer treat, like a long, cool Aperol Spritz on a sweltering day -- Gill Paul

Summer Fever steams with longing and menace, and takes us on one woman's dangerous, suspense-filled journey towards self-discovery. Kate Riordan's magnificent prose dazzles with astute observations on the psychology of female desire, even as we hold our breath -- Jane Bailey

You can practically feel the heat coming off the pages; the simmering tension in this novel is almost unbearable yet absolutely delicious. I loved it -- Jackie Kabler

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A sultry, gorgeously written and hugely atmospheric thriller with a dark, compelling mystery at its heart -- Lucy Foley

Sultry, atmospheric and unsettling - a book to lose yourself in this summer -- Erin Kelly

A tense psychological drama...terrific summer escapism ― Daily Mail

Evocative, compelling, intoxicating. I loved it -- Tammy Cohen

This red-hot book will have you gripped ― Sun --This text refers to the paperback edition.

About the Author

Kate Riordan is a writer and journalist. She is an avid reader of Daphne du Maurier and Agatha Christie, both of whom have influenced her writing. She lives in the Cotswolds, where she writes full-time. Her previous novels include The Girl In The Photograph, The Shadow Hour, The Stranger and The Heatwave, which was a Richard and Judy Book Club pick. Summer Fever is her fifth novel. --This text refers to the paperback edition.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0989C56DL
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Penguin (12 May 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 3874 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 391 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1405949988

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Herts bookworm

Perfect holiday read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 June 2022

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This book is a perfect holiday read but in no way is it the sort of book you can just “coast” through. As the action takes place over a week or two, it is best read fairly quickly, something sometimes only possible on holiday! The main protagonists are Nick and Laura, a British couple who, after several failed attempts at IVF, have bought a villa near Tuscany in Italy with the aim of renovating it and opening up to paying guests. Their first visitors are Madison and Bastian, an American couple. The beautiful setting is brought vividly to life, and as the story progresses it is clear that each of the four main characters is not quite as they originally seem. Each of them is hiding something, and fuelled by copious amounts of alcohol, the four of them fall into the habit of behaving more like friends sharing a villa than paying guests and villa owners. Gradually, the secrets are revealed culminating in a catastrophic earthquake. I didn’t really take to any of the main characters and by the end actively disliked at least one of them but I really enjoyed the book and recommend it to anyone looking for a bit of suspense on the sun lounger this summer.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 August 2022

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I read nearly 400 pages of this book and was so disappointed, especially because of the good reviews this book got...it was very boring and drawn out, and felt more like a detailed historical Italian tourist book than a novel...the gist of the story is a couple buy a villa in Italy after failed pregnancies in the UK... 2 American guests come to stay,and most of the book is the 2couples traveling around Italy and love interests between husband and wife of each others couple ,throw in a dodgy man and an earthquake and that takes nearly 400 pages to describe.......so boring....

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vicki.reads.books

Not much happens

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 August 2022

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I loved the cover and title of this book and was looking forward to reading it during a heatwave, however I was left disappointed.

The writing is undoubtedly good - it flows with beautiful descriptions and really brings the Italian setting to life. The setting is the perfect backdrop to the story; it’s almost a character itself, especially when combined with the weather and other natural events.

That’s about as much as I enjoyed, however. The characters are quite unlikeable and the plot is very linear without the big twist of the author’s previous book, The Heatwave. I think she was aiming for such a twist again, but it’s so obvious I wondered if I’d got the wrong end of the stick. There’s no mystery, although there is good use of tension - I just thought it was building to something that never materialised.

Apparently the first draft of this book was written in just three months, and I think it shows. I’m sorry to say it didn’t live up to my expectations.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 July 2022

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Absolutely loved this book. It was full of secrets, shocks, smouldering situations& shady dealings. The villa sounded idyllic until things start to crumble when workmen started to interfere. I just couldn’t wait to speed through this book as it was so entertaining.The four main characters are totally a mixed bag, the women being very strong characters. A terrific summer holiday read by the pool or on the beach. It will have you hooked.

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Perfect read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 7 June 2022

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I loved this book. Kate Riordan conjures up the searing heat of the Mediterranean summer perfectly. The story is well paced and as the heat intensifies the tensions between the 4 main characters reaches breaking point. I wish I’d had a lounger to read this on as it’s the perfect holiday read but with the descriptions you can imagine yourself in Italy for the summer. Big fat 5 stars.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2022

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This book is drawn out and unoriginal - I bought it because the reviews said it was exciting - I’m afraid it’s not exciting at all and was very disappointed

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Mrs E

Fabulous summer read

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 July 2022

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If you want to be transported to the heat of Italy and spend some time with two couples whose relationships gradually unravel, then this is for you. I loved the tension, sexual and otherwise, the at times menacing natives and the feeling I was watching everything unfold as if I was observing it all from the corner of the room. An immersive read.

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Sidra

a stunning sultry read!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 June 2022

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This story hurtles along as if it’s a train on a broken track and you’re waiting for it to derail. The atmospheric prose is fast becoming Kate’s trademark and it makes such an immersive read! Memorable characters, a feeling of impending doom throughout, and sensual setting, what’s not to love?!!

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