First published 2009
Hope Dunne lives quietly in her SoHo loft, finding peace through her photography work. She travels to London to photograph Finn O'Neill, a celebrated writer whose warmth and boyish charm captivate her instantly. He courts her with intense devotion, bringing her to his grand estate in Ireland where she falls deeply in love. But inconsistencies emerge in Finn's stories. His history contains unexplained gaps. Small lies surface alongside disturbing jealousy. Hope realizes the man she adores may be hiding something far worse than she imagined. Trapped by his manipulation and her own confused feelings, she struggles to see past the spell he has cast over her. As Finn tightens his control, Hope must find the strength to recognize the danger she faces and break free from a brilliant sociopath who has made her his obsession.
Genres: romance, psychological-thriller, mystery-thriller, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Ireland, London, SoHo
341 pages · Hardcover · Delacorte Press
Content warnings: gaslighting