First published 2024
Amber Patterson Parrish has transformed herself from invisible wallflower into Bishops Harbor's reigning socialite. She built her position through careful planning and ruthless execution, but cracks show in her perfect facade. Her husband Jackson sits in prison for tax evasion while Amber enjoys his money and status. That arrangement crumbles when Jackson wins early release. Meanwhile, Daphne Parrish swore never to return to Bishops Harbor after divorcing Jackson. She breaks that vow when one daughter runs away to see her imprisoned father. Daphne agrees to spend the summer allowing supervised visits, though she knows Jackson cannot be trusted despite his claims of reform. A figure from Amber's past surfaces with revenge in mind, threatening to destroy everything she has built. The three former enemies discover they need each other to survive what comes next. In this deadly contest, each player hides their true motives while fighting for their remaining assets and freedom.
Genres: domestic-fiction, suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, psychological-thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, unreliable-narrator
Setting: Bishops Harbor
336 pages · Hardcover · Bantam
Content warnings: domestic-violence, emotional-abuse, gaslighting, toxic-relationship