{"product_id":"stepmother","title":"Stepmother","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOne guilty secret will tear her life apart...\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter a series of heart-breaking miscarriages, Kate''s marriage is hanging by a thread. When her husband Michael tells her he has shocking news, at first, she thinks the worst - he''s been having an affair. It would explain why he''s been so distant. Instead, he reveals that \u003cb\u003ethe daughter he abandoned twenty years ago is coming to stay.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate is blindsided by the sudden arrival of Imogen mere hours later. Her new stepdaughter is beautiful but troubled and seems wary of her own father. All the same, Kate is pleased to find herself connecting with Imogen, until one day, \u003cb\u003eImogen reveals a disturbing secret to her stepmother, making her swear never to tell a soul.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith Kate already keeping secrets of her own, she worries her marriage will crumble under the weight of another. \u003cb\u003eBut perhaps it''s not Imogen''s intrusion Kate should be worried about. Perhaps it''s Michael''s past she should have been looking at all along...\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA completely addictive domestic suspense novel that will keep you guessing into the early hours of the morning. Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eThe Stepdaughter\u003c\/i\u003e, Amanda Robson and Adele Parks.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat readers are saying about \u003ci\u003eThe Stepmother\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e''This elegantly written suspense novel \u003cb\u003equickly drew me in\u003c\/b\u003e and transported me into the lives of Kate and Michael and their dysfunctional marriage... \u003cb\u003eCompels the reader to keep turning the pages\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cb\u003eA very satisfying and well-written novel\u003c\/b\u003e.'' M. M. DeLuca\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eLoved this one! So easy to read and lots of twists and turns along the way\u003c\/b\u003e. Definitely a quick read and one I recommend.'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''I really enjoyed this book, \u003cb\u003eI was hooked from the first chapter \u003c\/b\u003eand \u003cb\u003ecouldn''t put it down, loads of twists \u0026amp; turns\u003c\/b\u003e to keep one guessing'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''A marriage in tatters and \u003cb\u003ea shocking surprise\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cb\u003eThis thriller is just that, thrilling until the end\u003c\/b\u003e. Definitely not for the faint-hearted.'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''I really enjoyed this story... It was \u003cb\u003ewell written and truly heartfelt\u003c\/b\u003e... \u003cb\u003eA great read\u003c\/b\u003e that I would recommend.'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eAn original domestic thriller\u003c\/b\u003e telling the story of a stepmother caught between the rock and a hard place... Highly recommended!'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eI really enjoyed this\u003c\/b\u003e book... A unique perspective on the step-parent spectrum. \u003cb\u003eCarne really makes you think and question the secrets of her characters\u003c\/b\u003e. The Stepmother is\u003cb\u003e a great read\u003c\/b\u003e.'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''This is a story of a marriage failing, death and life''s drama. \u003cb\u003eWell written and gripping\u003c\/b\u003e. This is my first book by Ros Carne and look forward to her next book.'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e''\u003cb\u003eI really enjoyed it\u003c\/b\u003e. There were enjoyable twists to keep me guessing and I''d definitely read more by this author in the future.'' NetGalley Reviewer\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57315247817086,"sku":"NW9781800323988","price":9.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781800323988.jpg?v=1778715399","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/stepmother","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}