‘Have you ever had a secret that you couldn’t tell a soul, even the people you love? I have.’
Lucy has a kind and adoring husband, a job she loves as a teacher, and a house on Mulberry Avenue with floaty curtains and the softest bed linen. After her troubled childhood, she knows life will never be perfect, but it’s pretty close.
She’s also got Amber, right next door. They never run out of things to talk about. Even if Amber’s life – with her high-profile job and handsome, wealthy boyfriend – is more glamorous than Lucy’s.
But then Amber starts to hint that her life isn’t all it seems, and when she comes to Lucy, terrified, saying that she’s getting threatening messages, Lucy promises to protect her.
The closer Lucy gets to anyone, the harder it is to keep her past to herself. But Amber’s boyfriend has left her just when she needs him most, and she doesn’t have anyone else.
Lucy knows all too well that people aren’t always what they seem. Sometimes they have secrets. And they’d do anything to keep them. Lucy’s still sure: she can trust her friend... can’t she?
Title: The Woman Next Door
Author: Sue Watson
Published By: Bookouture
Publication Date: 20th May 2019
Our Review
The Woman Next Door grabs hold of you and tears along at a terrifying pace. The story is told from two points of view, Lucy who is happily married to Matt and Amber, a glamorous celebrity who moves in next door.
Lucy takes the 'vulnerable' Amber under her wing when she becomes terrorised by a stalker, she gives her everything and manipulative Amber is happy to take it all.
Sometimes I wanted to scream at Lucy to run away and tell Amber to get stuffed but then I had to accept that both women were getting something out of the relationship and both had secrets from their pasts which had the ability to destroy their futures.
This book is creepy, gripping and a compelling read, I couldn’t put it down but when I eventually did it was with a satisfying sigh that one can only get from a bloody good book.
It’s a great achievement to be able to write so well in two completely different genre’s and I’m looking forward to Sue’s next book whether about cakes or killers.
Sincerely
Book Angels x
About the Author
Sue Watson was a TV Producer at the BBC until she wrote her first book and was hooked.
USA Today bestselling author, Sue has written fourteen novels - many involving cake - which have been translated into several languages and involved tough 'cake research.' Sue is now exploring the darker side of life with her thrillers OUR LITTLE LIES and THE WOMAN NEXT DOOR - described as 'Misery meets Single White Female with a twist.' Writing in this new genre doesn't involve the deep research of baked goods and Sue's hoping the change in direction will be reflected on the weighing scales.
Originally from Manchester, Sue now lives with her husband and teenage daughter in Worcestershire where much of her day is spent procrastinating, eating and watching 'My 600lb Life,' on the sofa.
more info visit Sue's website; http://www.suewatsonbooks.com/
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