Wonderfulsuspense and surprises, real characters, and a scary, ominous backbeat. This feels like the book Jackson was born to write. Lee Child, New York Times bestselling author
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From New York Timesbestselling authorJoshilyn Jackson, a twisting novel of domestic suspense in which a group ofwomen play a harmless drinking game that escalates into a war of dark pasts
In this game, even winning can be deadly...
Amy Whey is proud of her ordinary life and the simple pleasures that come with itteaching diving lessons, baking cookies for new neighbors, helping her best friend, Charlotte, run their local book club. Her greatest joy is her family: her devoted professor husband, her spirited fifteen-year-old stepdaughter, her adorable infant son. And, of course, the steadfast and supportive Charlotte. But Amys sweet, uncomplicated life begins to unravel when the mysterious and alluring Angelica Roux arrives on her doorstep one book club night.
Sultry and magnetic, Roux beguiles the group with her feral charm. She keeps the wine flowing and lures them into a game of spilling secrets. Everyone thinks its naughty, harmless fun. Only Amy knows better. Something wicked has come her waya she-devil in a pricey red sports car who seems to know the terrible truth about who she is and what she once did.
When theyre alone, Roux tells her that if she doesnt give her what she asks for, what she deserves, shes going to make Amy pay for her sins. One way or another.
To protect herself and her family and save the life shes built, Amy must beat the devil at her own clever game, matching wits with Roux in an escalating war of hidden pasts and unearthed secrets
