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Revenge takes center stage in this gripping narrative, where the protagonist seeks to dismantle the façade of a seemingly perfect marriage. As hidden truths and betrayals unfold, the story explores themes of love, vengeance, and the complexities of relationships. The character's journey reveals the darker side of desire and the lengths one will go to achieve justice, making for a compelling read filled with twists and emotional depth.

On a weekend voyage, the power-hungry children of an aging billionaire are unprepared for a storm of deceptions in a novel about ruthless family ambition by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda. You are cordially invited to an overnight voyage on the Splendid Seas. An invitation to Catalina Island from billionaire CEO Richard Kingsley. For his sons, Ted and John, and their wives, it's an opportunity to curry favor, gain control of a real estate empire, and secure their family's futures. For the controlling patriarch, succession is a contest. He and his newest wife won't make it an easy win. Then Richard's estranged live-wire daughter, Sibley, crashes the party. She's the least of the night's surprises. As the stakes for the inheritance of the Kingsley legacy are raised, the beautiful waters of the Pacific look more like a menacing illusion. Let the games begin for a family who has everything money can buy, and has used lies, deception, and more to keep it. This weekend one of them will be crowned heir. One is in line to lose everything. That's the plan. But in the coming storm, so much can go dangerously wrong.

A husband with secrets. A wife with no limits. A riveting novel of marriage, privilege, and lies by Kaira Rouda, the USA Today bestselling author of The Next Wife. Jody Asher had a plan. Her charismatic husband, Martin, would be a political icon. She, the charming wife, would fuel his success. For fifteen congressional terms, they were the golden couple on the Hill. Life was good. Until he wasn't. Martin's secret affair with a young staffer doesn't bother Jody personally. But professionally? It's a legacy killer. Soon a reporter gets word of this scandal in the making, and Martin's indiscretions threaten to ruin everything Jody has accomplished. When Martin suddenly dies, it's a chance to change the narrative--but the reporter won't let go of his lead. As the balance of power shifts in the Asher house and on the Hill, it's time for Jody to take control. And there's nothing the ruthless widow won't do to secure the future she's entitled to. Even if she has a secret of her own.

A quiet neighborhood. A lovely home. A promising new beginning. In a heartbeat everything can change in this propulsive novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Kaira Rouda. Julie Jones has left her suffocating marriage. With her teenage daughter, Jess, she's starting over. Their new house in Oceanside is the first step toward a new life. Even if it does come with the unexpected. The previous owners, a pastor and his wife, have left something--or rather someone--behind... Tom Dean has a bitter hatred for the father who considers him a lost cause, and for the woman who's moved into their family's house. The only home he's ever known. He's never going to leave. She thinks he'll be gone in three days, but Tom has the perfect plan. For a newly single mother and her daughter, a fresh start is the beginning of a nightmare. Before the weekend is over, somebody is going to get exactly what they deserve.

The story delves into the intricacies of the human mind, weaving a gripping narrative filled with suspense and unexpected twists. It explores themes of deception, trust, and the fragility of perception, drawing readers into a world where every character harbors secrets. As the plot unfolds, tension escalates, leading to a shocking climax that challenges the boundaries of sanity and reality. With its expertly crafted characters and a compelling storyline, this psychological thriller keeps readers on the edge of their seats.

Kate and Tish Nelson are two halves of a very similar coin: John's ex- and trophy- wife, respectively. Both have enjoyed the luxury that he (and Kate) earned through founding a successful company, but Kate works hard and raises their daughter while Trish is encouraging him to go on a romantic getaway to celebrate their new love. But they both know John's eye wanders, after all, Tish seduced him out of Kate's marriage and into her own, and when needed, they're each ready to go to extremes to preserve the lives they've build.

'Addictive, suspenseful and full of dark secrets!' Michele Campbell, Sunday Times bestselling author of It's Always the Husband 'A chilling glimpse behind the facade of the perfect family' Liv Constantine, bestselling author of The Last Mrs Parrish One of them lied. One of them died.

Dokonalé manželství je dokonalá iluze. Paul Strom má dokonalý život: luxusní práci reklamního manažera, krásnou ženu, dva zdravé syny a velký dům v bohaté čtvrti. A sám je dokonalým manželem – živitelem, poskytovatelem a ochráncem. Proto naplánoval pro svou ženu Miu romantický víkend na chatě u jezera – jen pro ně dva. A slíbil jí, že dnešek bude nejlepší den. Když se však Paul a Mia vydají autem z města na venkov, začne mezi nimi panovat napětí a pochyby. Jak moc doopravdy věří jeden druhému? Jak dokonalé je jejich manželství? A jak dokonalé může vůbec být? Tato kniha vyvolává otázku, jak dobře doopravdy známe naše nejbližší. Přímo srší temnou energií, a její napětí neustále roste, až do samotného šokujícího závěru. Kaira Rouda kráčí ve šlépějích Manželů odvedle se svým napínavým příběhem podvodu a zrady tak ponuré, že dokáže zbořit manželství… nebo život.